JP2012071048A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance an interest by prompting a player to perform a positive operation.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 100 includes an operation performance part 302, a notification control part 303, and an operation determination part 304. The notification control part 303, when it is determined by the operation determination part 304 that an operation from the player in one operation performance is not received, executes a notification performance using a specific notification form by a higher ratio in the case when a determination result is a favorable determination result in the operation performance following the one operation performance compared with the case when the result is not a favorable determination result. The operation performance part 302 is easy to execute a high reliability performance showing that reliability is higher than low reliability performance compared with the low reliability performance showing that the reliability is normal, when it is determined by the operation determination part 304 that the operation is received, in the valid period of the operation performance when the notification performance using the specific notification form is executed by the notification control part 303.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that performs an effect of receiving an operation from a player.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board wins a specific starting port (first starting port or second starting port), a random number is acquired at the timing of starting winning by control of the main control board, A pachinko gaming machine that stores the random number as a holding ball and, when the random number matches a predetermined jackpot random number, stops the special symbol at the jackpot symbol and shifts to the jackpot gaming state. Widely used.

  Such a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect control board that performs an effect upon receiving the result of the determination of the jackpot random number by the main control board. The effect control board controls the image display unit provided in the center of the game board, and moves, for example, three rows of effect symbols (numbers, characters, symbols, etc.) from top to bottom in accordance with the special symbol variation display. The display is changed as follows. Then, in the case of a big hit, the image display unit is controlled so that the same or related effect symbols are arranged on a certain line (effective line).

  Such an effect control board progresses to a reliability effect indicating the reliability of the player being in an advantageous gaming state when a button or lever provided on the gaming machine is operated by the player. Therefore, there is one that improves interest (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2009-226166 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, the rate of progress to a high-reliability effect indicating that the reliability of the gaming state advantageous to the player is high progresses to a low-reliability effect indicating that the reliability is low. Since it is lower than the ratio, there is a problem that there is a player who cannot perform an operation without expecting to progress to a high reliability production.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of actively operating a player in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. The pachinko gaming machine (100) according to the present invention determines whether or not the gaming state is advantageous for the player when the game ball passes through the starting area (105, 106) provided on the gaming board (101). And a pachinko gaming machine (100) that controls an effect suggesting a degree of confidence that the determination result of the determination is an advantageous determination result for the advantageous gaming state, and has a preset effective period. An operation effect means (302) for performing an operation effect for accepting an operation from a player a plurality of times with respect to the determination result and an operation effect performed by the operation effect means (302) for prompting the player to perform an operation. In the notification control means (303) for controlling the notification effect using the predetermined notification mode for notification, and the operation effect by the operation effect means (302), during the effective period An operation determining means (304) for determining whether or not an operation from the player has been accepted, and the notification control means (303) receives a signal from the player in one operation effect by the operation determining means (304). When it is determined that the operation has not been accepted, in the operation effect after the one operation effect, the case where the determination result is the advantage determination result is higher than the case where the determination result is not the advantage determination result. The notification effect using the notification mode is executed, and the operation effect unit (302) is configured to execute the notification effect using the specific notification mode by the notification control unit (303). When it is determined by the operation determination means (304) that the operation has been received, the low reliability effect is more than the low reliability effect indicating that the reliability is normal. Wherein the easily performs a reliable production which indicates a high remote the reliability.

  In the above invention, when the operation determining means (304) determines that the operation from the player has been received in one operation effect by the operation determining means (304), the operation effect after the one operation effect. In the above, a notification effect using a notification mode that does not suggest whether or not the determination result is the advantage determination result is executed.

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that a player can be actively operated.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the functional structure of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed 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 process sequence of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for winning. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for deviation. It is the flowchart which showed the process during stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the big prize mouth process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the fluctuation production pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the character effect process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the serif effect process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the process during completion | finish of the fluctuation production which an production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of effect button process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the image / sound control process which an image / sound control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the effective period process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an alerting | reporting aspect selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the effective period end process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a character lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a serif lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of effect button command processing. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the example of a display for every timing of the operation effect and alerting | reporting effect in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the example of a display for every timing of the operation effect in this Embodiment and alerting | reporting effect.

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

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 282 in FIG. 2) is arranged 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.

  The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

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

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

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104. Note that 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.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol represents 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 (long open or short open) as described above. The normal symbol display unit 113 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display.

  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 symbols for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED (Light-Emitting Diode) is used as the holding ball display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holdings is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the holding ball display unit 114 are lit, the number of holdings for the normal symbol is two.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. 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 the light can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves from the overhead of the player along the abdomen. 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.

  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 (chance 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. The effect buttons 119 and the cross key 120 constitute an operation unit that receives an operation from the player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 254 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment 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 according to the present embodiment. 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 performs a jackpot lottery (first jackpot lottery, second jackpot lottery), normal symbol lottery, game state control, and the like to control the progress of the game. For example, 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 stores a hold storage program, a jackpot lottery program, a special symbol variation program, a special winning opening control program, a game state setting program, and the like.

  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 jackpot lottery program is a program for performing a jackpot lottery for the special 1 holding ball and the special 2 holding ball.

  There are big hits and small hits. There are two types of jackpots: long wins where winnings can be expected and short wins where winnings cannot be expected. Note that the jackpot lottery for the special two-holding ball is more likely to generate a hit (long hit) that is advantageous to the player than the jackpot lottery for the special one-holding ball.

  The special symbol variation program is a program for variably stopping the lottery result of the jackpot lottery as a special symbol. The lottery result of the jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery) for the special one-holding ball is variably stopped as the special chart 1 of the first special symbol display unit 112a, while the lottery lottery (the second jackpot lottery) for the special two-holding ball The lottery result is variably stopped as the special figure 2 of the second special symbol display part 112b. Note that the special symbol change for the special 2 reserved ball is performed with priority over the special 1 reserved ball.

  The big prize opening control program is a program for opening the big prize opening 109, for example, for 15 rounds 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 that cannot be won by winning the winning prize opening 109 by shortening the opening time of the winning prize opening 109 per round (for example, 0.1 second) and opening 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 where the number of winnings cannot be expected, which behaves in the same way as the short hit, with 15 seconds of opening for 15 seconds × 1 round.

  The gaming state setting program sets a gaming state after the jackpot is set to a low probability gaming state or a high probability gaming state according to the type of jackpot, and also adds a gaming state with a short time or an electric chew support to which an electric chew support is added. It is a program for setting a game state without a short time when not 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.

  The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. The high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which a jackpot is likely to occur about 10 times as compared to the low probability gaming state. Here, the jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot will be described with specific examples. The jackpot includes a probability variation per unit (so-called probability variation jackpot), a normal length per unit (so-called normal jackpot), and a latent short per unit (so-called latent probability jackpot). In the case of per probable length, after the big hit, the game shifts to a high probability gaming state (probability varying gaming state) with a short time to which a short time game is added.

  In the case of normal long win, after the big hit, the game shifts to a low-probability gaming state with time saving (time saving gaming state) to which a time saving game is added. In the case of a short-latency win, after the big hit, the game shifts to a low-probability high-probability gaming state (latent-prone gaming state) in which a short-time game is not added. In the case of the 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.

  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 the electric tulip 107 and the grand prize winning port 109, and the first special symbol display unit described above. 112a, 2nd special symbol display part 112b, normal symbol display part 113, reservation ball display part 114, etc. are connected.

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

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

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

  Based on the lottery results of the jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery, the second jackpot lottery), the normal symbol lottery, the main control unit 201, the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit The display content of 113 is controlled.

  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 a change start command, a jackpot start command, and the like to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203.

(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.

  The CPU 241 executes an effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect to be executed. 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 by the CPU 241 executing various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The CPU 241 executes processing related to the contents of effects based on various programs stored in the ROM 242 in advance. The ROM 242 stores a production supervision program, a character production program, a speech production program, and the like. Based on the change start command, the effect supervision program determines the effect content to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and outputs an instruction to execute predetermined processing to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. Thus, the program controls the entire production control unit 202.

  The character effect program is a program that determines whether or not the character effect is executed. The character effect is an effect of displaying a character indicating the degree of reliability with respect to a hit when an operation to the effect button 119 is received during a predetermined effective period.

  The serif effect program is a program for determining whether or not to execute the serif effect. The serif effect is an effect of displaying a serif indicating reliability for winning when an operation on the effect button 119 is received during a predetermined effective period. The effective period of the character effect is set as a time closer to the start time of the fluctuation than the effective period of the serif effect so that the effective periods of the character effect and the serif effect do not overlap.

  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. For example, when the production button 119 receives an operation from the player, the production button 119 inputs corresponding data to the production supervision unit 202a. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the cross key 120 is also connected to the production control unit 202a. The cross key 120 inputs data corresponding to the key selected by the player to the production control unit 202a.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / audio control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an RTC 255, 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, design 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 causes the CPU 251 to execute various programs such as a character effect execution program, a serif effect execution program, and a notification control program stored in the ROM 252 while using the RAM 253 as a work area. It functions to control the image and sound based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a.

  Further, the character effect execution program selects one character from a plurality of characters when execution of the character effect is determined, and images the one character when an operation from the player is accepted during the effective period. This program is displayed on the display unit 104. In the present embodiment, a plurality of characters include a “colorless character” indicating that the reliability level of the hit is normal and a “colored character” indicating that the reliability level is higher than that of the “colorless character”.

  In addition, when the execution of the speech production is determined, the speech production execution program selects one speech from a plurality of speech and when the operation from the player is accepted during the effective period, the one speech is imaged. This program is displayed on the display unit 104. In the present embodiment, “...” Indicating that the reliability for hitting is normal for a plurality of lines and “Chance!” Indicating that the reliability is higher than “... There is.

  The notification control program is a program for controlling the notification effect for notifying that the player is prompted to perform an operation on the effect button 119 while indicating the effective period of the character effect and the speech effect. The notification mode used in the notification effect includes a normal notification mode that does not indicate the reliability of the lottery lottery result and a special notification mode that suggests that the reliability of the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is high. is there.

  In addition, the notification control program, when the operation for the effect button 119 is not accepted during the effective period of the character effect in the variation in which the character effect and the serif effect are performed, the notification effect for the effective period of the serif effect is displayed as the lottery lottery result It is the program performed using the alerting | reporting aspect based on. For example, it is easy to select a normal notification mode when it is out of place, and a special notification mode different from the normal notification mode is set when it is a hit.

  Further, the notification control program is a program for performing the notification effect for the effective period of the speech effect using the normal notification mode regardless of the lottery result of the jackpot lottery when an operation to the effect button 119 is received during the effective period of the character effect. It is.

  Further, the CPU 251 executes various image processing and audio processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising 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 background images and effect design images written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. . That is, the effect design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the RAM 253 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. Remember me.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254. The RTC 255 counts and outputs real time.

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

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

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

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 271, a ROM 272, a RAM 273, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 271 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 272 stores a prize ball program and the like necessary for the processing. The RAM 273 functions as a work area for the CPU 271.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 281, a launch unit 282, a fixed position detection SW 283, a payout ball detection SW 284, a ball presence detection SW 285, and a full tank detection SW 286. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 281 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 281 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 applies the game balls that have won the winning units 281 to the payout unit 281 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110). 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 282 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 282 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 282, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. 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 SW 283, a payout ball detection SW 284, a ball presence detection SW 285, a full tank detection SW 286, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  In addition, a board external information terminal board 287 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 288, and various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 can be output 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.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
An example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201, and the winning situation of the game balls for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 203. Then, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning situation.

  In addition, every time a game ball wins at the start openings 105 and 106, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 displays the symbols on the image display unit 104 in a variable manner and stops them. repeat. When the jackpot occurrence has been determined, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 aligns the effect symbols with a predetermined symbol and stops them. At this time, control for opening the special winning opening 109 is further performed.

  The effect control unit 202 performs various effects corresponding to the selected event. Here, the event includes, for example, a big hit or a small hit. For example, the effect control unit 202 performs various effects on the image display unit 104 in addition to the effect symbol variation display during the reach of the jackpot occurrence period and during the reach until the jackpot occurrence, or at the time of reach notice. Display. In addition, an effect of changing the lighting state of the effect light unit 116 and the panel lamp 264 is performed.

  For example, when a big hit occurs, the big prize opening 109 is opened a plurality of times. Fifteen rounds are repeatedly executed with one release as one round. The period of one round is a predetermined period when, for example, nine game balls are won.

  At this time, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out with, for example, 15 winning balls per winning game ball to the big winning opening 109. After the jackpot is over, the jackpot state is canceled and the game state corresponding to the winning jackpot is entered.

  Next, the game flow of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described together with main components. First, in the normal gaming state, the player aims at the first starting port 105 by performing a game to be launched in the left area or the center area of the game board 101, that is, a so-called left-handed game. When the game ball wins the first start opening 105, a big hit lottery is performed and the special symbol display unit 112 is changed.

  When the special figure 1 showing the lottery lottery result is a jackpot symbol, after a predetermined interval time has passed, a jackpot game is performed in which the number of rounds corresponding to the lottery lottery result and the big prize opening 109 are opened.

  After the jackpot ends, if the special symbol is a symbol indicating “normal jackpot”, the game shifts to the short-time gaming state of 100 times. Note that 100 times corresponds to the number of times the special symbol fluctuates. In the short-time gaming state, the player makes a right turn and aims at the gate 108. When the game ball passes through the gate 108, the normal symbol display unit 113 changes.

  When the stopped normal symbol is a winning symbol, the electric tulip 107 is opened. In addition, when the stopped normal symbol is a detached symbol, the electric tulip 107 is not opened. After 100 times of the short game state, the normal game state is restored. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106 through the electric tulip 107, a big hit lottery is performed and the special figure 2 changes. Here, when it is a jackpot symbol, a jackpot game is played.

  In addition, when the special symbol is a symbol indicating “probability jackpot”, the game proceeds to the 10000 probability variation game state. Note that “10000 times” is a number determined for the sake of convenience so that the gaming state is not changed until the next jackpot is won. In the probable gaming state, the player plays the same game as in the short-time gaming state. In the probability variation gaming state, by winning the “normal jackpot”, the game shifts to the short-time gaming state through the jackpot game, and then shifts to the normal gaming state.

  In addition, when the special symbol is a symbol indicating “latency promising big hit”, the game proceeds to the latent promising gaming state of 10,000 times. In the latent game state, the player plays the same game as in the normal game state.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a determination unit 301, an operation effect unit 302, a notification control unit 303, an operation determination unit 304, a first start port SW221, a second start port SW222, and an effect button 119. And an image display unit 104.

  The determination unit 301 determines whether or not the game state is advantageous for the player when the game ball passes through the starting area provided on the game board 101. In the present embodiment, the start region is the first start port 105 and the second start port 106, but is not limited thereto, and may be the gate 108, for example.

  Determining whether or not to enter a gaming state advantageous to the player is to perform a jackpot lottery in the present embodiment, but is limited to this if it is determined whether or not to enter a gaming state advantageous to the player. It is not a thing. For example, a normal symbol lottery may be performed, or it may be determined whether or not the winning jackpot is a jackpot that shifts to a high probability gaming state.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 controls an effect that suggests a degree of confidence that the determination result of the determination by the determination unit 301 is an advantageous determination result that makes an advantageous gaming state. In the present embodiment, the effect that suggests the degree of reliability for the advantageous judgment result is a fluctuating effect that suggests the degree of reliability for winning the big and small wins while the special symbol is changing. It is not limited to. For example, during a winning game, the winning type may be a reliability indicating that the winning type is a winning type that shifts to a high-probability gaming state, or win a normal symbol lottery during normal symbol fluctuation It may be an effect that suggests the degree of reliability for.

  The operation effect unit 302 performs an operation effect that accepts an operation from the player during a preset valid period on the determination result of the determination unit 301 a plurality of times. Accepting an operation from a player means accepting an operation to the effect button 119 in the present embodiment, but is not limited to this, for example, accepting an operation to a lever or a dial. Also good. An operation effect is a character effect and a line effect in the present embodiment.

  The notification control unit 303 controls the notification effect using a predetermined notification mode for notifying the player of the operation in the operation effect performed by the operation effect unit 302. The predetermined notification mode is a display mode such as the color and size of the image displayed on the image display unit 104 in the present embodiment, but is not limited to this. For example, a lamp is provided on the operation member. If it is, the lighting mode of the lamp may be used.

  The operation determination unit 304 determines whether or not an operation from the player is accepted during the effective period in the operation effect by the operation effect unit 302.

  Further, when the operation determining unit 304 determines that the operation from the player is not accepted in one operation effect, the notification control unit 303 determines that the determination result is the advantage determination result in the operation effect after the one operation effect. The notification effect using the specific notification mode is executed at a higher rate in the case where the notification is not the advantage determination result. The specific notification mode is a special notification mode in the present embodiment.

  If the operation determining unit 304 determines that the operation is received by the operation determining unit 304 during the effective period of the operation effect in which the notification effect using the specific notification mode is executed by the notification control unit 303, the operation effect unit 302 has a normal reliability. It is easier to perform a high-reliability effect indicating that the reliability is higher than that of the low-reliability effect. In the present embodiment, the low-reliability effect is a speech effect whose display image is “...”, And the high-reliability effect is a speech effect whose display image is “Chance !!”.

  In addition, when the operation determination unit 304 determines that the operation from the player is received in one operation effect, the notification control unit 303 determines that the determination result is the advantage determination result in the operation effect after the one operation effect. A notification effect using a notification mode that does not indicate whether or not is in effect is executed. The notification mode that does not suggest whether the determination result is the advantage determination result is the normal notification mode in the present embodiment.

  The determination unit 301 is realized by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201. That is, each part is implement | achieved when CPU211 of the main-control part 201 runs various programs, such as a jackpot lottery program.

  Further, the operation effect unit 302, the notification control unit 303, and the operation determination unit 304 are realized by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b. That is, the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b implements each unit by executing various programs such as a notification control program, a character effect execution program, and a serif effect execution program.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control unit 201. For example, the timer interrupt process is executed by interrupting the main process at the period set in the CTC period setting. As shown in FIG. 4, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 201 first executes a random number update process (step S401). Although detailed explanation and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, for example, in the random number update process, the big hit random numbers used for the first big hit lottery or the second big hit lottery are updated.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes switch processing (step S402). The switch process includes a start port SW process for detecting a winning of a game ball at the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 and acquiring a random number at the time of winning, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. . Further, there is a gate SW process for detecting a winning of a game ball to the gate 108 and acquiring a random number at the time of winning. In addition, the winning of game balls to the big winning opening 109 and the normal winning opening 110 is detected, and a winning ball command corresponding to the winning winning opening is set.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes symbol processing (step S403). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process related to the special symbol and a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol. In the special symbol process, the special symbol is changed / stopped and a jackpot lottery is performed (see FIG. 6). In the normal symbol processing, the normal symbol is changed / stopped and the normal symbol lottery is performed.

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 201 executes an electric accessory process (step S404). In the electric combination processing, operation control of various electric combinations connected to the main control unit 201 such as the electric tulip solenoid 231 and the big prize opening solenoid 232 is performed. Details of the special winning opening process for controlling the operation of the special winning opening solenoid 232 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes prize ball processing relating to the prize ball (step S405), and executes output processing for outputting the command set in the RAM 213 to the effect control unit 202 and the like by the above processing. (Step S406), the timer interrupt process is terminated. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 201 returns to the main process.

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process executed by the main control unit. The start port 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 first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S501), and determines that the first start port SW221 is ON. If it is determined (step S501: 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 SW 221 is smaller than “4” (step S502).

  When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S502: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S503). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S504). The random number is a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like. The big hit random number determines any one of the big hit, the small hit, or the loss. For example, one hit random number is randomly acquired from 400 random numbers from “0” to “399”.

  The design random number determines the type of jackpot (presence / absence of transition to high probability gaming state, long / short hit, presence / absence of short-time game), for example, 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” A random number is randomly obtained from.

  The reach random number is used to determine whether or not there is a reach when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is out of order. For example, one reach random number is randomly obtained from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. Is done. The variation pattern random number determines the variation pattern. For example, one variation pattern random number is randomly obtained from 100 random numbers “0” to “99”.

  After that, a hold number 1 increase command indicating that the hold number 1 indicating the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 105 has increased is set (step S505). In step S501, when the first start port SW221 is not ON (step S501: No), the process proceeds to step S506. If it is determined in step S502 that the count value U1 is “4” (step S502: No), the process proceeds to step S506.

  In step S506, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S506), and when it is determined that the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S506: No). The process is terminated as it is. When it is determined that the second start port SW222 is ON (step S506: Yes), the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that counts the number of times the second start port SW222 is detected is smaller than “4”. It is determined whether or not (step S507).

  When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S507: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S508). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S509). If it is determined in step S508 that the count value U2 is “4” (step S507: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  After the process of step S509, a hold number 2 increase command indicating that the hold number 2 indicating the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 106 has increased is set (step S510), and the process ends.

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

  In FIG. 6, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S601). The winning game flag is a flag that is set when the stopped special symbol indicates winning in the stop process shown in step S614.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S601: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S601: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S602). If it is changing (step S602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S611. . If it is not fluctuating (step S602: No), it is determined whether there is at least one count value U2 of the second start port detection counter as the number of game balls held in the second start port 106 (step S602). S603).

  When there is one or more count value U2 (step S603: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U2 is set as a new hold number (step S604), and the process proceeds to step S607. In step S603, when there is not one or more count value U2 (step S603: No), that is, in the case of “U2 = 0”, the first start port detection counter as the number of game balls held in the first start port 105 is retained. It is determined whether there is at least one count value U1 (step S605). If there is not one or more count value U1 (step S605: No), that is, if “U1 = 0”, the processing is ended as it is.

  When there is one or more count value U1 (step S605: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U1 is set as a new hold number (step S606), and the process proceeds to step S607. In step S607, a jackpot determination process is performed (step S607). The jackpot determining process is a process for determining whether or not the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 matches the preset jackpot random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the embodiment, as shown in step S603 to step S606, the game ball won at the second start port 106 is digested earlier than the game ball won at the first start port 105. It has become. Thereafter, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S608). This variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot determination process, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the special symbol change is started (step S609). Further, a change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S610). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process (step S611). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S611: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the variation time has elapsed (step S611: Yes), the special symbol variation is stopped (step S612), and a variation stop command is set (step S613). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S614), and the process ends. The stopped process is a process of setting a winning game flag when the stopped special symbol indicates winning, or turning off the time flag indicating the time-reduced gaming state according to the remaining time. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Big hit judgment processing)
Next, the procedure of the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the jackpot determination process. The big hit determination process is the process shown in step S607 of FIG.

  In the jackpot determination process, first, a jackpot random number determination process is performed (step S701). In the jackpot random number determination process, using the jackpot random number determination table, whether the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is a big hit or a small hit, It is determined whether they are out of place.

  After step S701, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the jackpot random number determination process is a jackpot (step S702). When it is a big hit (step S702: Yes), a big hit symbol random number table is set (step S703).

  After step S703, symbol random number determination processing is performed (step S704). The symbol random number determination process is a symbol random number table selected in step S703. The symbol random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is any type of jackpot. It is the process which determines whether it shows. After step S704, the jackpot symbol is set (step S705), and the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S702, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S702: No), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (step S706), and when it is a small hit (step S706: Yes), a small hit symbol is set. (Step S707), the process is terminated as it is. In step S706, if it is not a small hit (step S706: No), the off symbol is set (step S708), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the variation pattern selection processing. The variation pattern selection process is the process shown in step S608 of FIG.

  In the variation pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S801). If it is a win (step S801: Yes), a winning variation pattern table is set (step S802). The winning variation pattern table is a table used when selecting a variation pattern for winning, the details of which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S801, if it is not a win (step S801: No), reach random number determination processing is performed (step S803). The reach random number determination process is a process for determining the presence or absence of reach using the reach random number acquired in step S504 or step S509 in FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is reach (step S804). If it is reach (step S804: Yes), a reach variation pattern table is set (step S805). The reach variation pattern table is a table used when selecting a variation pattern in reach, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined in step S804 that it is not reach, that is, if it is out of place (step S804: No), a deviation variation pattern table is set (step S806). The variation pattern table for loss is a table used when selecting a variation pattern for loss, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S802, step S805, and step S806, after setting the variation pattern table, variation pattern random number determination processing is performed (step S807). The variation pattern random number determination process is a process of selecting a variation pattern using the variation pattern random number acquired in step S504 or step S509 of FIG. 5 and each variation pattern table set in steps S802, S805, and S806. . Thereafter, a variation pattern is set (step S808), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Variation pattern table)
Next, the variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-1, 9-2, and 9-3. Each variation pattern table includes a hit type 901, a variation pattern 902, a range 903, a ratio 904, a random value 905, a variation time 906, and a reserved ball count 907.

  The winning type 901 is a winning type of winning, and includes a promising big hit, a normal big hit, a latent big hit, and a small hit. The variation pattern 902 is obtained by patterning the variation of the special symbol for each variation time. A range 903 indicates the range of the fluctuation pattern random number, and is 0 to 249. A ratio 904 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 905 by the number of ranges 903. A random value 905 indicates a variation pattern random number corresponding to the variation pattern 902. The fluctuation time 906 is a time required from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol to the stop of fluctuation when there is a deviation. The number of reserved balls 907 is the number of reserved balls when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is out of place.

(Winning variation pattern table)
FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the winning variation pattern table. A winning variation pattern table 910 shown in FIG. 9A is the variation pattern table set in step S802 of FIG.

  For example, in the winning variation pattern table 910 of FIG. 9A, when the winning type 901 is a probable large hit and the acquired random value 905 is any of 0 to 149, the changing pattern 902 is P10, The ratio 904 is 150/250. When the random value 905 is any of 150 to 249, the variation pattern 902 is P11, and the ratio is 100/250.

  In addition, when the hit type 901 is a normal jackpot and the acquired random value 905 is any of 0 to 124, the variation pattern 902 is P20, and the ratio 904 is 125/250. When the random value 905 is any of 125 to 249, the variation pattern 902 is P21, and the ratio is 125/250.

  In addition, when the hit type 901 is a potential big hit and the acquired random value 905 is any of 0 to 99, the variation pattern 902 is P30, and the ratio 904 is 100/250. When the random value 905 is any of 100 to 249, the variation pattern 902 is P31, and the ratio is 150/250.

  When the hit type 901 is a small hit and the acquired random value 905 is any of 0 to 74, the variation pattern 902 is P40, and the ratio 904 is 75/250. When the random value 905 is any of 75 to 249, the variation pattern 902 is P41, and the ratio is 175/250.

(Reach variation pattern table)
FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram of an example of the reach variation pattern table. The reach variation pattern table 920 shown in FIG. 9B is the variation pattern table set in step S805 in FIG.

  For example, in the reach variation pattern table 920 of FIG. 9B, when the random value 905 is any of 0 to 49, the variation pattern 902 is P50 and the ratio 904 is 50/250. When the random value 905 is any of 50 to 249, the variation pattern 902 is P51, and the ratio 904 is 200/250.

(Extraction variation pattern table)
FIG. 9C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the deviation variation pattern table. The deviation variation pattern table 930 shown in FIG. 9C is a variation pattern table that is set when there is a deviation in step S806 in FIG.

  For example, in the deviation variation pattern table 930 of FIG. 9-3, when the number of reserved balls 907 is any one of “0” to “2”, P60 of the variation pattern 902 whose variation time 906 is 13 seconds is selected. Is done. When the number of held balls 907 is “3”, P61 of the variation pattern 902 whose variation time 906 is 8 seconds is selected, and when the number of retained balls 907 is “4”, the variation time 906 is 3 seconds. P62 of a certain variation pattern 902 is selected.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the stop process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the in-stop processing performed by the main control unit. In FIG. 10, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (step S1001). 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 not ON (step S1001: No), the process proceeds to step S1005.

  When the time-short flag is ON (step S1001: 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 S1002). The time-shortage game remaining number J indicates the remaining number of games in the game state with time-saving, and is a numerical value that is set to, for example, 100 times after a normal jackpot. The setting of the short time remaining game count J will be described later in the game state setting process (see FIG. 12). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S1003).

  When the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S1003: Yes), the time-saving flag is turned OFF (step S1004). When the time-shortage game remaining number J is not “0” (step S1003: No), the process proceeds to step S1005. In step S1005, it is determined whether or not a high probability flag indicating a high probability gaming state is ON (step S1005).

  In step S1005, when the high probability flag is OFF (step S1005: No), the process proceeds to step S1009. When the high probability flag is ON (step S1005: 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 S1006).

  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, and is a numerical value set to, for example, 10,000 times after the probability variation great hit and the latent probability big hit. is there. The numerical value “10000” is a number determined for convenience in order to prevent the high-probability gaming state from being changed until the next jackpot is won. The setting of the high probability remaining game count X will be described later in the game state setting process (see FIG. 12).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S1007). If the high probability game remaining count X is “0” (step S1007: Yes), the high probability flag is turned OFF. (Step S1008). When the high probability game remaining number X is not “0” (step S1007: No), the process proceeds to step S1009.

  In step S1009, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a jackpot (step S1009: No), it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a jackpot (step S1010). If the stopped special symbol is not a small hit (step S1010: No), the process is terminated. When the stopped special symbol is a small hit (step S1010: Yes), the small hit game flag is turned ON (step S1011), and the winning opening is started (step S1012). Thereafter, an opening command is set (step S1013), and the process ends.

  In step S1009, if the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1009: Yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 109 in one round is a long hit (step S1014). When it is a long hit (step S1014: Yes), the long hit game flag is turned ON (step S1015), and the process proceeds to step S1017.

  When it is not long hit (step S1014: No), the short hit game flag is turned ON (step S1016), and the process proceeds to step S1017. In step S1017, the time-shortage game remaining count J or the high probability game remaining count X is set to “0” (step S1017). Thereafter, the time reduction flag or the high probability flag is turned OFF (step S1018), and the process proceeds to step S1012.

  By the above-described processing, 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. It is in short-time gaming state. In addition, when the time reduction flag is OFF and the high probability flag is ON, the latent game 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. 11, the special winning a prize mouth process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening process performed by the main control unit. This special winning opening process is one process included in the electric accessory process shown in step S404 of FIG.

  In FIG. 11, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S1101). The hit game flag is a long hit game flag, a short hit game flag, or a small hit game flag set in the in-stop process shown in FIG.

  In step S1101, when the winning game flag is OFF (step S1101: No), the process is ended as it is. If the winning game flag is ON (step S1101: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game is being opened (step S1102). Here, the opening means a predetermined time before the special winning opening 109 is opened.

  If it is during opening (step S1102: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined opening time has passed (step S1103). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S1103: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening time has elapsed (step S1103: Yes), the round number / operation pattern setting process is executed (step S1104). 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 S1104, 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 S1105). A value obtained by adding “1” to the round number R is set as a new round number R (step S1106). Thereafter, a round start command indicating that a round is to be started is set (step S1107). Further, the special winning opening solenoid 232 is controlled to start the operation of the special winning opening 109 (step S1108).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the operation time or the operation pattern has ended (step S1109). 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 S1109: No), it is determined whether or not the winning count value C of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 is a specified number (eg, “10”) (step). S1110). When the winning count value C is a specified number (step S1110: Yes), the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended (step S1111). When the winning count value C is not the prescribed number (step S1110: No), the processing is ended as it is.

  In step S1109, when the operation time or the operation pattern is ended (step S1109: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1111 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.

  In addition, since the operation time is set to 0.1 seconds for a short win such as a small hit or a latent big hit, it is difficult to win a game ball in the big winning opening 109 during this time. That is, the small hits and short hits are hits with almost no prize balls.

  After the operation of the special winning opening 109 is finished in step S1111, it is determined whether or not the final round has been reached (step S1112). For example, if the round number R set in the round number setting process in step S1104 is 15 rounds, 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 last round in step S1112 (step S1112: No), the process ends. When it is the final round (step S1112: Yes), ending is started (step S1113). Here, the ending refers to a predetermined production time after the end of the operation of the special winning opening 109.

  After starting ending in step S1113, an ending command is set (step S1114). Then, the round number R is set to “0” (step S1115), and it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed (step S1116). If the ending time has elapsed (step S1116: Yes), a game state setting process is executed (step S1117). The game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the winning game flag is turned off (step S1118), and the process is terminated. If the ending time has not elapsed (step S1116: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, in step S1102, if it is not opening (step S1102: No), it is determined whether it is ending (step S1119). If it is ending (step S1119: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1116. If it is not ending (step S1119: No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 109 is in operation (step S1120). When the special winning opening 109 is not in operation (step S1120: No), the process proceeds to step S1105. When the special winning opening 109 is operating (step S1120: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1109.

(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. 12 is a flowchart showing the game state setting process. The game state setting process is the process shown in step S1117 of FIG. In FIG. 12, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a small hit (step S1201).

  If it is not a small hit (step S1201: No), it is determined whether or not a normal big hit (step S1202). When it is a normal big hit (step S1202: Yes), the hourly flag is turned ON (step S1203). Then, the time-saving game remaining count J is set to “100” (step S1204), and the process is terminated.

  If it is not a normal big hit (step S1202: No), it is determined whether or not a probable big hit (step S1205). If it is a probable big hit (step S1205: Yes), the hourly flag is turned ON (step S1206), and the hourly game remaining number J is set to “10000” (step S1207). The value of “10000” is a number determined for convenience in order to prevent the gaming state from being changed until the next jackpot is won.

  Thereafter, the high probability flag is turned ON (step S1208), the high probability remaining game count X is set to “10000” (step S1209), and the process is terminated. In step S1205, when it is not the probability variation big hit (step S1205: No), that is, when it is the latent probability big hit, the process proceeds to step S1208. In step S1201, if it is a small hit (step S1201: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
Next, an effect timer interrupt process executed by the effect control unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an effect timer interrupt process executed by the effect control unit. This effect timer interruption process is a process in which the effect control unit 202a performs an interrupt operation to the main effect control process executed by the effect control unit 202a every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during activation.

  In FIG. 13, 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 S1301). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, an effect button process performed when the effect button 119 is pressed is executed (step S1302). Details of the effect button process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / sound control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S1303), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, details of the command reception process executed by the effect supervision unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. The command reception process is the process shown in step S1301 of FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command reception processing executed by the production control unit.

  In FIG. 14, first, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a pending number increase command has been received (step S1401). The pending number increase command is a command output from the main control unit 201, and is a command set in step S505 or step S510 in FIG.

  When the pending number increase command has not been received (step S1401: No), step S1403 described later is performed. When the hold increase command is received (step S1401: Yes), the hold increase command is set (step S1402). The hold increase command is a command including increase information on the number of held balls, and is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1403). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S610 in FIG. 6).

  In step S1403, when the fluctuation start command is not received (step S1403: No), the process proceeds to step S1405 described later. When the change start command is received (step S1403: Yes), the effect selection process for determining the change effect is executed (step S1404). Details of the effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1405). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of a special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 201 (see step S613 in FIG. 6).

  When the change stop command is not received (step S1405: No), step S1407 described later is performed. When the change stop command is received (step S1405: Yes), the process during end of change effect is executed (step S1406), and it is determined whether or not the opening command is received (step S1407). The variation effect end process is a process of stopping the variation of the effect symbol or ending the effect mode corresponding to the gaming state according to the number of times of variation, which will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, the opening command is a command set in step S1013 of the stop process shown in FIG.

  When the opening command is received (step S1407: Yes), a winning effect selection process is performed (step S1408). The winning effect selection process is a process of selecting the contents of the winning effect. When the opening command has not been received (step S1407: No), step S1409 described later is performed.

  After step S1408, it is determined whether an ending command has been received (step S1409). The ending command is a command set in step S1114 of the big prize opening process shown in FIG. If it is determined that the ending command has not been received (step S1409: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S1409 that an ending command has been received (step S1409: Yes), an ending effect selection process is performed (step S1410), and the process ends. The ending effect selection process is a process of analyzing an ending command and selecting an ending effect.

(Direction selection process)
Next, details of the effect selection process shown in step S1404 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an effect selection process executed by the effect control unit. In FIG. 15, the CPU 241 of the production supervision unit 202a analyzes the change start command (step S1501). In step S1501, specifically, the gaming state of the main control unit 201, whether it is a win or not, or whether it is a reach or the like is analyzed. Thereafter, the mode flag is referred to (step S1502).

  The mode flag is a flag set corresponding to each effect mode. For example, the mode flag in the normal mode in the normal gaming state is “0”, the mode flag in the probability changing mode in the probability-changing gaming state is “1”, the mode flag in the short-time mode in the short-time gaming state is “2”, The mode flag of the certain mode is set for each mode as “3”.

  Thereafter, the hold number subtraction process is performed (step S1503), and the variation effect pattern selection process is executed (step S1504). The variation effect pattern selection process is a process of selecting one of a plurality of types of effects prepared in advance.

  After performing step S1504, a character effect process relating to the character effect is performed (step S1505), and a serif effect process relating to the serif effect is performed (step S1506). Details of the character effect process will be described later with reference to FIG. Details of the serif effect process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, a change effect start command including information indicating start of change of the effect symbol and information indicating that the number of holdings is subtracted is set (step S1507), and the process ends. The variation effect start command is output to the image / sound control unit 202b in the command transmission process shown in step S1303 of FIG.

(Variation production pattern table)
Next, the variation effect pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation effect pattern table. The variation effect pattern table shown in FIG. 16 is a table used in step S1504 in FIG.

  A variation effect pattern table 1600 illustrated in FIG. 16 includes a variation pattern 1601 and a variation effect pattern 1602. The variation pattern 1601 is a variation pattern included in the variation start command, and is set by the main control unit 201 in step S808 of FIG. The variation effect pattern 1602 is the content of the variation effect.

  For example, when the variation pattern 1601 included in the variation start command is any one of P10, P20, P30, P40, and P50, the variation effect pattern 1602 is “reach A effect”. When the variation pattern 1601 included in the variation start command is any one of P11, P21, P31, P41, and P51, the variation effect pattern 1602 is a “reach B effect”.

  When the variation pattern 1601 is P60, P61, and P62, the variation effect pattern 1602 is a “normal deviation effect”.

(Character effect processing)
Next, the character effect process executed by the effect supervising unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. The character effect process is the process shown in step S1505 in FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the character effect process executed by the effect control unit.

  In the character effect process, first, a character effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a character effect is performed (step S1701). Then, as a result of the character effect execution lottery, it is determined whether or not the character effect is executed (step S1702). When the character effect is not executed (step S1702: No), the process is ended as it is.

  In step S1702, when the character effect is executed (step S1702: Yes), the character effect information indicating that the character effect is executed is set (step S1703), and the process is ended as it is. The character effect information is output to the image / sound control unit 202b by the change effect start command shown in step S1507 of FIG.

(Serial production processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the speech production process executed by the production supervision unit 202a will be described. The serif effect process is the process shown in step S1506 of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the speech effect process executed by the effect control unit.

  In the speech production process, first, a speech production execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the speech production is performed (step S1801), and it is determined whether or not the speech production is executed as a result of the speech production execution lottery (step S1802). ). When the line effect is not executed (step S1802: No), the process is ended as it is.

  In step S1802, when the line effect is executed (step S1802: Yes), the line effect information indicating that the line effect is to be executed is set (step S1803), and the process ends. The serif effect information is output to the image / sound control unit 202b by the change effect start command shown in step S1507 of FIG.

(Processing during changing production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the changing effect end process executed by the effect supervising unit 202a will be described. The process during the end of the variation effect is the process shown in step S1406 of FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the changing effect end process executed by the effect control unit. In the process of changing production end, first, a change stop command is analyzed (step S1901). The fluctuation stop command is a command received in step S1405 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to the mode flag (step S1902), it is determined whether or not the information indicating win is included in the change stop command (step S1903). If the information indicating win is included (step S1903: Yes) ), Mode flag change processing is performed (step S1904), and step S1909 described later is performed.

  In step S1903, when the information indicating the winning is not included (step S1903: No), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “0” (step S1905). That is, it is determined whether the game state is normal. If the mode flag is “0” (step S1905: YES), step S1909 described later is performed.

  If it is determined in step S1905 that the mode flag is not “0” (step S1905: No), “1” is subtracted from the mode residual fluctuation count M to measure a new mode residual fluctuation count M (step S1906). ). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the mode residual fluctuation count M is “0” (step S1907). If the mode residual fluctuation count M is not “0” (step S1907: No), step S1909 described later is performed.

  In step S1907, when the mode residual variation count M is “0” (step S1907: Yes), the mode flag is set to “0” (step S1908), and information indicating that the variation is ended and gaming state information are included. A variation effect end command is set (step S1909), and the process ends.

(Direction button processing)
Next, the effect button process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect button process. The effect button process is the process shown in step S1302 of FIG.

  First, in the effect button process, it is determined whether or not the effect button is ON (step S2001). If the effect button is OFF (step S2001: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the effect button is ON (step S2001: Yes), an effect button command is set (step S2002), and the process ends as it is. The effect button command is a command including information indicating that the effect button is ON, and is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b.

(Image / sound control processing)
Next, the image / sound control processing performed by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the image / sound control processing performed by the image / sound control unit.

  First, in the image / sound control process, it is determined whether or not a change effect start command is received from the effect control unit 201a (step S2101). When the change production start command is not received (step S2101: No), step S2103 described later is performed. When the change effect start command is received (step S2101: Yes), the change effect image is stored (step S2102).

  Thereafter, an effective period process for controlling the effective period in the button effect is performed (step S2103). Details of the validity period processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not an effect button command has been received (step S2104). If an effect button command has not been received (step S2104: No), step S2106 described later is performed.

  When an effect button command is received (step S2104: Yes), an effect button command process is performed (step S2105). Details of the effect button command processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a variation effect end command has been received (step S2106).

  In step S2106, when the change effect end command has not been received (step S2106: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the change effect end command is received (step S2106: Yes), the storage of the change effect image is ended (step S2107), and the process is ended as it is.

(Validity period processing)
Next, the validity period processing performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described with reference to FIG. The valid period process is the process shown in step S2103 of FIG. FIG. 22A is a flowchart of the processing procedure of the effective period processing performed by the image / sound control unit.

  First, it is determined whether or not the validity flag indicating that the validity period is in effect (step S2201). If the validity flag is OFF (step S2201: No), it is determined whether or not the validity period is to be started. Determination is made (step S2202).

  In step S2202, when the effective period is not started (step S2202: No), the process ends. In step S2202, when the effective period is started (step S2202: Yes), the effective flag is turned ON (step S2203), and it is determined whether the non-pressed flag is ON (step S2204). When the non-pressed flag is ON, it indicates that an operation from the player has not been accepted during the effective period of the character effect.

  In step S2204, when the non-pressing flag is OFF (step S2204: No), the normal notification image in the normal notification mode is stored (step S2205), and the process is ended as it is. When the non-pressing flag is ON (step S2204: Yes), a notification mode selection lottery for selecting a notification mode of notification effect is performed (step S2206). At that time, a notification mode selection random number is acquired, and the notification mode is selected by comparing with a notification mode selection table described later in FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the lottery result in step S2206 is in the special notification mode (step S2207). If the lottery result is not in the special notification mode (step S2207: No), step S2205 is performed. If it is the special notification mode (step S2207: Yes), the special notification image of the special notification mode is stored (step S2208), and the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S2201, if the validity flag is ON (step S2201: Yes), it is determined whether or not the validity period is to be terminated (step S2209). If the validity period is not to be terminated (step S2209: No), the process is performed as it is. finish. When the valid period ends (step S2209: Yes), a valid period end process is performed (step S2210), and the process ends. Details of the valid period end processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Notification mode selection table)
Next, the notification mode selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The notification mode selection table is a table used in step S2206 of FIG. FIG. 22-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a notification mode selection table.

  The notification mode selection table 2220 illustrated in FIG. 22-2 includes a lottery result 2221, a notification mode 2222, a range 2223, a ratio 2224, and a random value 2225. The lottery result 2221 is a lottery lottery result and a determination result of reach random number determination processing, and there are a win, a reach, and a deviation. The notification mode 2222 includes a normal notification mode and a special notification mode.

  A range 2223 indicates a range of the notification mode selection random number, and is 0 to 49. The ratio 2224 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of the random numbers 2225 by the number of the ranges 2223. The random value 2225 indicates a notification mode selection random number corresponding to the lottery result 2221 and the notification mode 2222.

  For example, when the lottery result 2221 is a win and the acquired random number 2225 is any of 0 to 44, the notification mode 2222 is a special notification mode and the ratio 2224 is 45/50. Further, when the random number 2225 is any of 45 to 49, the notification mode 2222 is a normal notification mode, and the ratio 2224 is 5/50.

  For example, when the lottery result 2221 is reach and the acquired random number 2225 is any one of 0 to 19, the notification mode 2222 is a special notification mode, and the ratio 2224 is 20/50. Moreover, when the random value 2225 is any of 20 to 49, the notification mode 2222 is a normal notification mode, and the ratio 2224 is 30/50. When the lottery result 2221 is out of place, the notification mode 2222 is a normal notification mode. Thereby, the reliability of the alerting | reporting aspect with respect to a hit is a structure whose direction of a special alerting | reporting aspect is higher than a normal alerting | reporting aspect.

(Validity period end processing)
Next, the validity period end processing executed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described with reference to FIG. The valid period end process is the process shown in step S2210 of FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a validity period end process executed by the image / sound controller.

  In the effective period ending process, first, the storing of the notification image is ended (step S2301), it is determined whether or not the accepted flag is ON (step S2302), and when the accepted flag is ON (step S2302: Yes), the received flag is turned off (step S2303). Then, it is determined whether the ended effective period is an effective period for the character effect (step S2304).

  In step S2304, if it is a valid period for the character effect (step S2304: Yes), a character selection lottery for selecting a character to be displayed is performed (step S2305). At that time, a character selection random number is acquired, and a character is selected by comparing the acquired character selection random number with a character lottery table described later in FIG. Then, the character image is stored (step S2306), and the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S2304, if it is not the effective period for the character effect (step S2304: No), a line selection lottery for selecting a line to be displayed is performed (step S2307). At that time, a line selection random number is acquired, and a line is selected by comparing the acquired line selection random number with a line lottery table described later with reference to FIG. Then, the speech image is stored (step S2308).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the non-pressing flag is ON (step S2309). If the non-pressing flag is OFF (step S2309: No), the process is ended as it is. If the non-pressing flag is ON (step S2309: Yes), the non-pressing flag is turned OFF (step S2310), and the process is terminated as it is.

  If the accepted flag is OFF in step S2302 (step S2302: No), it is determined whether the completed effective period is an effective period for the character effect (step S2311). If it is not the effective period for character production (step S2311: No), the process is terminated as it is. When it is the effective period for character production (step S2311: Yes), a non-pressing flag is set to ON (step S2312), and a process is complete | finished.

(Character lottery table)
Next, the character lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24-1 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a character lottery table. The character lottery table is a table used in step S2305 of FIG.

  The character lottery table 2410 shown in FIG. 24-1 includes a lottery result 2411, a character 2412, a range 2413, a ratio 2414, and a random value 2415. The lottery result 2411 indicates the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and there are “win” indicating the big hit and the small win, “reach” indicating that the reach is lost, and “out” indicating that the reach is lost. .

  The character 2412 is a character displayed in the character effect, and includes a colored character and a colorless character. A range 2413 indicates a range of character selection random numbers, and is 0-49. The ratio 2414 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 2415 by the number of ranges 2413. The random value 2415 indicates a character selection random number corresponding to the lottery result 2411 and the character 2412.

  For example, when the lottery result 2411 is a win and the acquired random value 2415 is any of 0 to 39, the character 2412 is a colored character and the ratio 2414 is 40/50. When the random value 2415 is any of 40 to 49, the character 2412 is a colorless character, and the ratio 2414 is 10/50.

  Further, for example, when the lottery result 2411 is reach and the acquired random value 2415 is any of 0 to 29, the character 2412 is a colored character and the ratio 2414 is 30/50. When the random value 2415 is any of 30 to 49, the character 2412 is a colorless character, and the ratio 2414 is 20/50.

  Further, for example, when the lottery result 2411 is out of order and the acquired random value 2415 is any one of 0 to 4, the character 2412 is a colored character, and the ratio 2414 is 5/50. When the random value 2415 is any one of 5 to 49, the character 2412 is a colorless character and the ratio 2414 is 45/50. Thus, the colored character is set to have higher reliability for hitting than the colorless character.

(Serif lottery table)
Next, the serif lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The serif lottery table is a table used in step S2307 in FIG. FIG. 24-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a serif lottery table.

  The serif lottery table 2420 illustrated in FIG. 24-2 includes a lottery result 2421, a serif 2422, a range 2423, a ratio 2424, and a random value 2425. The lottery result 2421 shows the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and there are “win” indicating the big hit and small win, “reach” indicating that the reach is lost, and “out” indicating that the reach is lost. .

  Lines 2422 are lines displayed in the line production, and there are “chance !!” and “...”. A range 2423 indicates a range of serif selected random numbers, and is 0 to 49. The ratio 2424 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 2425 by the number of ranges 2423. The random value 2425 indicates a serif selection random number corresponding to the lottery result 2421 and the serif 2422.

  For example, when the lottery result 2421 is a win and the acquired random number value 2425 is any one of 0 to 39, the line 2422 is “Chance !!” and the ratio 2424 is 40/50. When the random value 2425 is any of 40 to 49, the line 2422 is “...” And the ratio 2424 is 10/50.

  Further, for example, when the lottery result 2421 is reach and the acquired random number value 2425 is any of 0 to 29, the line 2422 is “chance !!” and the ratio 2424 is 30/50. When the random value 2425 is any one of 30 to 49, the line 2422 is “...” And the ratio 2424 is 20/50.

  Also, for example, when the lottery result 2421 is out of order and the acquired random number value 2425 is any one of 0 to 4, the line 2422 is “Chance !!”, and the ratio 2424 is 5/50. When the random value 2425 is any one of 5 to 49, the line 2422 is “...” And the ratio 2424 is 45/50. As a result, “chance !!” is a setting with a higher degree of reliability for hitting than “...”.

(Direction button command processing)
Next, the effect button command process will be described with reference to FIG. The effect button command process is the process shown in step S2105 of FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect button command processing.

  In the effect button command process, it is determined whether or not the accepted flag is ON (step S2501). If the accepted flag is ON (step S2501: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S2501, if the accepted flag is OFF (step S2501: No), it is determined whether the valid flag is ON (step S2502). If the valid flag is OFF (step S2502: No), The process is terminated as it is. If the valid flag is ON (step S2502: Yes), the accepted flag is set to ON (step S2503), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Display example at each timing)
Next, a display example of a notification effect in the present embodiment will be described using FIG. 26 and FIG. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating a display example for each timing of the operation effect and the notification effect in the present embodiment. The display example shown in FIG. 26 is a display example at each timing when an operation to the effect button 119 is not accepted during the effective period of the character effect in the variation in which the character effect and the line effect are performed.

  First, the fluctuation starts at the timing T0, and the effective period for the character effect starts at the timing T1. At that time, a notification effect using the normal notification mode is performed. If the operation on the effect button 119 is not accepted before the timing T2 when the validity period ends, the character indicating the reliability is not displayed. The case where an operation on the effect button 119 is accepted during the effective period will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After that, from the timing T3 when the effective period of the speech production is started, when the change is a hit, the notification production using the special notification mode is performed at a ratio of 45/50 as shown in FIG. 22-2. . And when operation is received by timing T4 when the effective period of a line production ends, as shown in FIG. 24-2, “Chance !!” indicating that the reliability is high at a ratio of 40/50. indicate. If no operation is accepted during the effective period of the line production, the line is not displayed. As described above, the notification effect using the special notification mode can be obtained by adopting a configuration in which it is easy to perform the high-reliability effect when the operation from the player is accepted in the operation effect that performed the notification effect using the special notification mode. When this happens, the player can be encouraged to perform an active operation.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 22-2, a notification effect using the normal notification mode is performed at a ratio of 50/50 when the variation is not a hit and at a ratio of 30/50 when the change is a reach. And when operation is received by timing T4, "..." is displayed at a high rate. When the operation is not accepted during the effective period of the line production, the line is not displayed as in the case of winning.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating a display example for each timing of the operation effect and the notification effect in the present embodiment. The display example shown in FIG. 27 is a display example for each timing when an operation to the effect button 119 is received during the effective period of the character effect in the variation in which the character effect and the line effect are performed.

  First, the fluctuation starts at the timing T10, and the effective period for the character effect starts at the timing T11. At that time, a notification effect using the normal notification mode is performed. When an operation to the effect button 119 is received before the timing T12 when the effective period ends, a character indicating the reliability is displayed. At that time, as shown in FIG. 24-1, a colored character is displayed at a rate of 40/50 if it is a win, and a colorless character is displayed at a rate of 45/50 if it is a hit.

  Thereafter, from the timing T13 when the effective period of the speech effect is started, the notification effect using the normal notification mode is always performed regardless of whether it is a hit or a miss. In this way, when an operation from the player is accepted in the character effect, the notification effect using the normal notification mode is performed regardless of whether or not it is a win, thereby notifying the player of the reliability of the hit by the notification effect. It is a configuration that does not.

  Accordingly, it is possible to urge the player who has not performed an operation to perform a positive operation without reducing the effect of the line effect for the player who has performed the operation in the character effect. Since the period after the timing T14 when the effective period ends is the same as that in FIG. 26, the description is omitted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when an operation is not accepted during the effective period of the character effect, the normal notification mode is selected when the notification effect during the effective period of the line effect in the same variation is out of sync. It is easy to do, and when it is a win, it is configured to easily select a special notification mode different from the normal notification mode.

  In addition, when an operation is received during the effective period in which the notification effect using the special notification mode is performed, a configuration in which “chance !!” with high reliability is easily displayed. Accordingly, it is possible to prompt the player to perform an active operation in the notification effect in the special notification mode, and to show the player an effect indicating that the reliability is high.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the notification mode used for the notification effect of the speech effect after the operation is not accepted during the effective period of the character effect, the notification effect of the speech effect after the operation is received during the effective period of the character effect. It was set as the structure which is easy to select the special alerting | reporting aspect different from the normal alerting | reporting aspect to be used. Thereby, it can be made easy for a player to recognize that the reliability is high, and a more aggressive operation can be promoted.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, it was set as the structure which performs the alerting | reporting effect using a normal alerting | reporting aspect in the case where it is a win or a gap in the speech effect after accepting operation in the effective period of a character effect. Accordingly, it is possible to prompt the player to perform an aggressive operation without losing the production effect of the speech effect indicating the reliability when the operation is accepted.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the example in the case of performing two operation effects was shown, if it performs a plurality of operation effects, it will not restrict to this. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation target is the effect button 119, but it is not limited to this as long as it accepts an operation from the player, and may be a lever or a dial.

  Further, in this embodiment, the timing for performing the notification effect is during the effective period. However, the timing is not limited to this as long as it is possible to notify the player of the effective period and prompt the operation. It may be performed before the valid period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the character effect is not accepted and the operation is off, the normal notification mode used as the speech effect notification mode when the operation is accepted in the character effect is selected as the notification effect mode of the speech effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a notification mode different from the normal notification mode or the special notification mode may be easily selected. In addition, when the character effect is not accepted and the operation is off, the notification effect of the speech effect may not be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the notification mode, the normal notification mode and the special notification mode are provided as different display modes displayed on the image display unit 104, but the normal notification mode and the special notification mode are different. This is not limited to this. For example, the same image may be displayed on the image display unit 104, and the blinking pattern of the predetermined lamp may be different between the normal notification mode and the special notification mode.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, when an operation is not accepted in one operation effect, an advantageous determination that is advantageous to the player in the notification effect of the operation effect after the one operation effect. It was set as the structure from which the alerting | reporting aspect which is easy to select by the case where it is a result and the case where it is not an advantageous determination result differs.

  Moreover, when operation was received in the operation effect which performed the notification effect using the alerting | reporting aspect which is easy to be selected with an advantageous determination result, it was set as the structure which is easy to perform the effect which shows that the reliability with respect to an advantageous determination result is high. Thereby, it is possible to suggest a degree of reliability to a player who has not performed an operation, and when it is highly reliable, it is possible to promote an aggressive operation and improve interest.

100 Pachinko machines (Pachinko machines)
104 Image display unit 105 First starting port (starting region)
106 Second start opening (starting area)
119 Production buttons 201 Main control unit 202 Production control unit 202a Production control unit 202b Image / sound control unit 301 Determination unit 302 Operation production unit (operation production means)
303 Notification Control Unit (Notification Control Unit)
304 Operation determination unit (operation determination means)

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When the game ball passes through the start area provided on the game board, it is determined whether or not the game state is advantageous for the player, and the determination result of the determination is the advantageous determination result that is the advantageous game state It is a pachinko machine that controls the production that suggests the reliability of being
An operation effect means for performing an operation effect for accepting an operation from a player during a preset effective period, a plurality of times for the determination result;
In the operation effect performed by the operation effect means, a notification control means for controlling the notification effect using a predetermined notification mode for notifying the player that the operation is urged;
In the operation effect by the operation effect means, an operation determination means for determining whether or not an operation from a player is accepted during the effective period;
With
When it is determined by the operation determining means that the operation from the player has not been accepted by the operation determining means, the determination result is the advantage determination result in the operation effect after the one operation effect. If it is, the notification effect using a specific notification mode is executed at a higher rate than the case where the result is not the advantage determination result,
If the operation determining means determines that the operation determining means has received the operation in the effective period of the operation effect in which the notification effect using the specific notification mode is executed by the notification control means, the reliability degree A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that a high-reliability effect indicating that the reliability is higher than that of the low-reliability effect is easier to perform than a low-reliability effect indicating that the game is normal.   When the operation determining unit determines that the operation from the player has been received in one operation effect, the notification control unit determines that the determination result is the advantage determination result in the operation effect after the one operation effect. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a notification effect using a notification mode that does not indicate whether or not the game is performed is executed.

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