JP2012120753A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute an effective effect using a psychological change of a player when only a low-expectation suggestive effect is executed in high-expectation reserve mode.SOLUTION: A reserved ball 1 and a reserved ball 2 to be varied in future are displayed as a white circle indicating normal reserve. The third reserved ball 3 is determined to win a jackpot by a prior determination, and is displayed as a black circle indicating high-expectation reserve. When a low inflating effect is started in response to variation of the reserved ball 1, the player knows that no high-expectation continuous effect is executed, and loses expectations. In the variation of the reserved ball 2, normal effect is executed and the player's expectation remains low. Then, the player wins the jackpot at the variation of the reserved ball 3. This game machine increases expectations of the player by the high-expectation reserve mode, then discourages the player by the low fake effect, and leads to winning the jackpot. The player is more excited when winning the jackpot by relative emotional change of the player.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that changes a symbol indicating a determination result of whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to a player.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board wins a specific start opening, a random number is acquired at the start winning timing under the control of the main control unit, and the random number matches a predetermined hit random number In this case, pachinko gaming machines are widely used in which a special symbol is stopped at a symbol indicating a special game and the game is shifted to a winning game state. Such a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect control unit that performs an effect using an image display unit or the like in response to a result of determination of a hit random number (hereinafter referred to as “hit determination”) by the main control unit.

  The production control unit performs reach production when a special symbol with a long variation time fluctuates. For example, when using 3 productions, after making 2 productions that are the same or related on the active line, only the last production is changed to increase the expectation for the jackpot Production. In the case of winning, the last effect design is stopped with the same or related effect as the other effect designs that are stopped. In the case of losing, the last effect symbol is stopped with something that is not the same as the other effect symbols that are stopped or that is not related.

  In addition, the production control unit is known to perform a series of continuous productions over a plurality of special symbol variations by performing a hit determination in advance when a game ball starts and wins a prize (for example, the following) (See Patent Document 1). Specifically, the continuous production is a suggestion production (buzzing production) that stops a given production pattern such as a so-called chance, and super-reach with a higher expectation of jackpot than the normal reach production after the next change. It is an effect that makes it enter the zone effect. The continuous production is performed when a lottery of continuous production is won. Especially in recent pachinko machines, the continuous performance is one of the highly reliable performances for jackpots.

  In addition, a so-called squeaky gaze effect is also performed, which is a suggestion effect in which the chance eyes seem to stop and do not stop. After the roaring gaze production is performed, it becomes a normal variation production and does not enter the zone production. The roaring gaze production is performed when a lottery for the roaring gaze production is won. This groaning production enhances the interest in entering the zone production.

  Moreover, in recent pachinko machines, a plurality of continuous effects can be taken according to the degree of expectation. Specifically, a continuous production with a high expectation level or a continuous production with a low expectation level is performed. The high-expectation continuous production is composed of a high-expectation suggestion production (buzz production) and a high-expectation zone production performed before entering the high-expectation zone production. The low-expectation continuous production includes a low-expectation suggestion effect (buzzing production) and a low-expectation zone production performed before entering the low-expectation zone production. In addition, a high-expectation suggestion effect that does not appear as if entering a high-expected zone production (buzzing Gase production), or a low-expected indication effect that does not appear as if entering a low-expected zone effect ( It is also possible to perform squealing gasses).

  Furthermore, in recent pachinko gaming machines, the game ball that was won during the special symbol variation is stored as a reserved ball that is stored information, and the hit determination for this reserved ball and the determination of variable effects such as continuous effects are made in advance. It is known that the result of the determination is used to produce the hold display. Specifically, for example, a sign hold display different from a normal hold display is performed for a highly anticipated hold ball, and a player for the hold ball displayed with the sign hold displayed before the start of fluctuation by the hold ball. (See, for example, Patent Document 2 below).

  By performing such a sign hold display, the player is greatly interested in the hold ball displayed in the sign hold display. Specifically, the change of the hold ball displayed in the sign hold display is started. The expectation that a continuous production with a high degree of expectation will be started before will be given.

JP 2010-29603 A JP 2010-35760 A

  However, in the above-described prior art, when there is a holding ball displayed as a sign hold, the player plays a game in anticipation of a high-expected continuous effect. When the groaning effect is performed, the player's expectation that has been increased by the sign hold display is reduced at a stretch by not performing even the low-expected continuous effect. In the above-described prior art, there is a problem that the player's sense of expectation is reduced if only a suggestion effect with a low expectation is performed when the sign hold display is performed.

  The present invention eliminates the problems caused by the prior art described above, and when the indication of the low expectation level is only displayed when the sign hold is displayed, an effective effect utilizing the player's psychological change is provided. An object is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can perform the game.

  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 to enter an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player when the game ball passes through the starting area (105, 106) on the gaming board (101). Triggered by the determination means (501) for performing, the symbol variation display means (502) for variably displaying the symbol indicating the determination result by the determination means (501), and the passing of the game ball to the starting area (105, 106) , The storage unit (503) for storing the right to the determination by the determination unit (501) as a holding ball, and the determination for the holding ball stored in the holding storage unit (503). Pre-determining means (504) for pre-determining before, and based on the pre-determination result by the pre-determining means (504), the advantageous gaming state with respect to the held ball on which the pre-determination has been performed The sign hold execution means (505) for executing the sign hold display indicating that the expected degree is high, and the effect execution means (505) for executing the effect in accordance with the symbol variably displayed by the symbol variation display means (502) 510), and the performance executing means (510) is based on the prior determination result by the prior determination means (504), or the high expectation continuous effect pattern having a high expectation of entering the advantageous gaming state, or The continuous production pattern determining means (506) for determining a low-expectedness-level continuous production pattern having a lower expectation than the high-expected degree of continuous production pattern, and the continuous production pattern determined by the continuous production pattern determining means (506). This is performed from the display of the variation of the symbol by the holding ball stored before the determined holding ball to the variation of the symbol by the determined holding ball. Continuous effect pattern execution means (507) and suggested effect execution means for executing a first suggestion effect or a second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect with a predetermined probability regardless of the continuous effect pattern ( 508), and the continuous production pattern execution means (507) can execute the first suggestive production before executing the high expectation continuous production and execute the low expectation continuous production. The second suggestion effect can be executed before, and the suggestion effect execution means (508) is in a state where the sign hold display is executed by the sign hold execution means (505), and the prior determination result is If the result is an advantageous gaming state, the second suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability than the predetermined probability.

  That is, according to the present invention, when the reserved ball that is in the advantageous gaming state is displayed with the sign hold, the second suggestion effect that suggests the development to the continuous effect with low expectation is easily performed.

  In the above invention, the sign hold execution means (505), when performing the sign hold display, is expected to be higher than the high expectation sign hold display or the high expectation sign hold display having a high expectation level for the advantageous gaming state. One of the low expectation indication hold indications with a low degree is displayed, and the suggestion effect execution means (508) executes the high expectation indication hold display by the indication hold execution means (505). If the pre-determined result is the result of the advantageous gaming state, the second suggestive effect is executed with a higher probability than the predetermined probability.

  According to the present invention, when the reserved ball that is in the advantageous gaming state is displayed with the sign hold displayed, it is easy to perform the low expectation suggestion effect. After the player is discouraged by the suggestion effect, an advantageous gaming state can be reached. Therefore, when reaching an advantageous gaming state due to the relative undulation of the player's emotions, the player can be raised further. In this way, it is possible to perform an effective performance utilizing the psychological change of the player. Thereby, there exists an effect that the interest of the production | presentation using the sign hold display and the continuous production can be improved.

It is a front view which shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a high expectation degree continuous production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the scooping gaze effect which is not a high expectation degree continuous effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a low expectation degree continuous production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the roaring gaze effect which is not a low expectation degree continuous effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed 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 the flowchart which showed the preliminary determination process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the jackpot determination table for low probability. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the high probability jackpot determination table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the 1st variation | change pattern table for jackpots. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the 2nd variation | change pattern table for jackpots. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the 1st fluctuation | variation pattern table for losers. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the 2nd fluctuation | variation pattern table for loses. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the hit determination processing which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for 1st start openings. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the 2nd start opening jackpot symbol determination table. It is the flowchart which showed the fluctuation pattern selection process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the command reception process which a production control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an effect prior determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the sign reserve determination | judging determination table for lose. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot indication pending | holding determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the zone start remaining number K and the precursor remaining number Y, and a turn effect. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation production | presentation selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation production | presentation selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process at the time of a sign. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a scooping gase special table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a rolling gusset continuous table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a rolling gauze normal table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a zone process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a low zone process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the low zone entry determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a high gusset special table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a high zone process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a high zone entry determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process per sign. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a low gasase special table. It is the flowchart which showed the process during change production completion which an production supervision part performs.

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

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

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

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

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

  The electric tulip 107 opens based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 disposed above the second starting port 106. The electric tulip 107 has a longer opening time in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is added, and makes it easier to guide the gaming ball to the second starting port 106. The gaming state to which the electric Chu support function is added will be described later in detail, but is a gaming state set after the end of a specific special game (a jackpot game) such as per probability variation length.

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

  Specifically, when the player strikes left, the launched game ball flows down the left side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 130. On the other hand, when the player hits the right, the launched game ball flows down the right side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 140. It should be noted that game balls that have not won the second starting port 106 by hitting the right side are almost always directed to the first starting port 105 due to the arrangement of a fixed accessory 141 below the second starting port 106 and a nail (not shown). Don't win a prize.

  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 gaming state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls by winning a game ball.

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

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

  When the game ball wins the first start opening 105, a special game determination (hereinafter referred to as “hit determination”) is performed. In the special figure 1 display section, special figure 1 is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed with a symbol representing the determination result of the hit determination. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106, a winning determination is made. In the special figure 2 display section, the special figure 2 is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed in a pattern representing the determination result of the hit determination.

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

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved balls for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. The reserved ball is a game ball that is won during the change of the special symbol or the normal symbol, and is stored as reserved memory information. In the following description, the reserved ball due to winning at the first starting port 105 is referred to as a special 1 reserved ball, and the reserved ball due to winning at the second starting port 106 is referred to as a special 2 reserved ball.

  As the holding ball display unit 114, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) is used. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holding balls is indicated by turning on or off. The reserved ball may be displayed not only on the reserved ball display unit 114 but also on the image display unit 104.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides of the frame member 115 which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103, effect light portions (frame lamps) 116 are provided. Each effect light unit 116 has a plurality of lamps.

  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 launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. The launching unit launches a game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by a player.

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, the arrangement positions of the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106 are not limited to the arrangement positions described above. For example, in the present embodiment, the player's hitting method is changed according to the gaming state, but not limited to this, the player's hitting method is not changed according to the gaming state. Alternatively, the second start port 106 may be provided immediately below the first start port 105.

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

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

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination, a normal symbol determination, a game state setting, and the like, and controls the progress of the game. 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 an on-hold storage program, a jackpot determination program, a variation pattern selection program, a special figure variation program, a prior determination program, a big prize 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 determination program is a program that performs a jackpot determination that is a determination of a special game for the special 1 holding ball and the special 2 holding ball.

  There are two types of jackpots: a long hit with a long opening time of the big winning opening 109 and a long hit with a lot of earned balls, and a short hit with a short opening time of the big winning opening 109 with a small number of winning balls. In the hit determination for the special 2 reserved ball, it is easier to win the long win that is advantageous to the player than the hit determination for the special 1 reserved ball.

  The variation pattern selection program is a program that selects a variation pattern indicating a variation mode from the variation start to the variation stop of the special symbol according to the hit determination result. The special figure variation program is a program that stops the variation of the special symbol using the variation pattern selected by executing the variation pattern selection program. The pre-determination program is a program for performing a hit determination and a change pattern determination for the special 1 reserved sphere and the special 2 reserved sphere in advance before the change of the special symbol is started.

  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. In the long win, the opening time of the big winning opening 109 for each round is set to 30 seconds, for example, and a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) are opened to allow the player to acquire a large number of balls. It is a jackpot. The short win is a big hit with a small number of balls, in which the opening time of the big winning opening 109 for each round is 30 seconds, for example, and the large winning opening 109 is opened for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, two rounds).

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

  The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which 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 jackpots include per-probability length, normal per-length, and high-probability per hit. When winning per probability variation length, after the jackpot ends, the game shifts to a high probability electric support game state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation game state”) to which an electric chew support function is added.

  When winning a normal long win, after the jackpot ends, the game shifts to a low-probability electric support game state (hereinafter referred to as “time-short game state”) to which an electric chew support function is added. When winning with high accuracy and short wins, a transition is made to a high probability non-electric support game state (hereinafter referred to as “high accuracy non-short game state”) to which the electric chew support function is not added.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The production supervision unit 202a executes the production supervision program, the continuous production determination program, the continuous production execution program, the fly production effect program, the sign production program, and the like stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. Thus, the overall function of the effect control unit 202 is controlled.

  The production supervision program is a program that executes a variation production such as a reach production using the production symbol in correspondence with the variation of the special symbol. For example, when using 3 productions, after making 2 productions that are the same or related on the active line, only the last production is changed to increase the expectation for the jackpot Production. In addition, the reach production includes super reach that has a higher expectation of jackpot than the normal reach production. The continuous production determination program is based on the preliminary determination result of the main control unit 201, and the stored reserved ball has a high expectation degree with a high degree of expectation for the jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “high expectation degree continuous production”), Alternatively, it is a program for determining whether or not to perform one of the low-expected degree continuous effects (hereinafter referred to as “low-expected degree continuous effects”) that is lower than the high-expected degree continuous effects.

  The continuous production execution program performs the high expectation continuous production consisting of the high-risk production that is the suggestive production and the predetermined high zone production when performing the high expectation continuous production, and suggests that the low expectation continuous production is performed. This is a program that performs a low expectation level continuous production consisting of a low-brightness production and a predetermined low zone production.

  The high-rise production program suggests that it will develop into a high-zone production but does not develop into a high-zone production (high-production production), or a low-zone production that suggests development into a low-zone production This is a program that executes a suggestion effect not to be performed (low-drilling gasse effect) with a predetermined probability. The sign production program is a program that displays a sign hold display that suggests that the stored ball is shifted to a jackpot.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a, and data indicating that the effect button 119 has been operated (pressed) from the player is input. In addition, a cross key 120 is connected to the production control unit 202a, and data corresponding to the key selected by the player is input.

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

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

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

  For example, the CPU 251 executes various image processing and audio processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, character image display processing, and sign hold display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 202a. To do. 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.

(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, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Example of continuous production)
Next, an example of a continuous effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a high expectation degree continuous effect. In FIG. 3A, (1) and (2) show a high-impact effect that is an suggestive effect of a high expectation degree continuous effect. Also, (3) shows a high zone effect performed after the high expectation level continuous effect.

  In (1), the hold display 300 (300a, 300b, 300c) is displayed and output on the image display unit 104. Of the hold display 300, the sign hold display 300c indicates that a hold ball with a high degree of expectation for the jackpot is stored in advance. The other hold displays 300a and 300b other than the sign hold display 300c are normal hold displays. When such a sign hold display 300c is performed, the player expects a big hit by a change in the sign hold display 300c, and from a change before the sign hold display 300c is consumed (changed), for example, a high expectation degree We expect that a continuous production will be performed.

  In (1), a left effect symbol Ez1, a middle effect symbol Ez2, and a right effect symbol Ez3 are displayed on the image display unit 104. Each effect symbol Ez1 to Ez3 stops in the order of left effect symbol Ez1, right effect symbol Ez3, middle effect symbol Ez2, and left effect symbol Ez1 and right effect symbol Ez3 are on effective line L. It stops at the opportunity ("wind", "fire") that suggests entering the high zone production.

  As shown in (2), when the medium performance symbol Ez2 stops at the chance (“Hayashi”), the chance (“Wind”, “Hayashi”, “Fire”) is established, that is, the high pitched production is established. . Thereafter, as shown in (3), the high zone effect is entered when the hold display 300a changes. In this way, a high-striking effect is established and a high-zone effect is entered. In the change of the hold display 300b, the loss effect during the high zone effect is performed, and in the change of the predictive hold display 300c, the super reach effect with a high expectation for the big hit is performed.

  FIG. 3A shows a case where the high zone effect is entered when the hold display 300a changes, but in addition to this, the change effect (1) and (2) is performed by the change of the hold display 300a. In some cases, the high zone effect may be entered due to fluctuations in the hold display 300b. The high expectation level continuous effect shown in FIG. 3A is one of the effects that the player is most uplifted.

  FIG. 3-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a squeaky gaze effect that is not a high expectation degree continuous effect. In FIG. 3-2, (1) and (2) indicate a high-risk gaze effect (hereinafter referred to as a “high-gase effect”) that is a suggestive effect that does not develop into a high-zone effect, although it suggests that it develops into a high-zone effect. Show.

  In (1), the left effect symbol Ez1 and the right effect symbol Ez3 are stopped on the effective line L at the chance point ("wind", "fire") that suggests entering the high zone effect. In (1), the player expects the medium performance symbol Ez2 to stop at the chance. However, in the high-gase effect, as shown in (2), the medium effect symbol Ez2 does not stop at the chance and the high-impact effect is not established. Thereafter, the high zone effect is not entered, and the next change effect is entered. In this way, a high-gase production is performed. The high-gase effect shown in FIG. 3-2 is an effect that can temporarily increase the player's expectation because the sign hold display 300c is performed.

  FIG. 3C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the low expectation degree continuous effect. In FIG. 3C, (1) and (2) show a low-brightness effect that is a suggestion effect of a low expectation degree continuous effect. Further, (3) shows a low zone effect performed after the low expectation level continuous effect.

  In (1), the sign hold display 300c is displayed, and the player expects a big hit by the change in the sign hold display 300c, and the high expectation from the change before the sign hold display 300c is consumed (changed). It will be expected that continuous production will be executed once every time.

  In (1), a left effect symbol Ez1, a middle effect symbol Ez2, and a right effect symbol Ez3 are displayed on the image display unit 104. Each effect symbol Ez1 to Ez3 stops in the order of left effect symbol Ez1, right effect symbol Ez3, middle effect symbol Ez2, and left effect symbol Ez1 and right effect symbol Ez3 are on effective line L. It stops at the chance ("1", "5") that suggests entering the low zone production. At this point in time, it turns out that the high-expected degree of continuous production (see FIG. 3-1) does not develop, so the player's expectation is lowered by the amount of the expectation that is increased by the sign hold display 300c.

  Then, as shown in (2), when the medium performance symbol Ez2 stops at the chance ("3"), the chance ("1", "3", "5") is established, that is, the low-browsing effect is achieved. To establish. Thereafter, as shown in (3), the low zone effect is entered when the hold display 300a changes. In this way, the low-brightness effect is established and the low-zone effect is entered. In the change of the hold display 300b, the loss effect during the low zone effect is performed, and in the change of the predictive hold display 300c, the super reach effect with a high expectation for the big hit is performed.

  In addition, although FIG. 3-3 shows the case where the low zone effect is entered when the hold display 300a changes, the change effects (1) and (2) are also performed by the change of the hold display 300a. After that, the low zone effect may be entered due to the change in the hold display 300b. The low expectation level continuous effect shown in FIG. 3C is the expectation level for the player as compared to the high expectation level continuous effect (see FIG. 3A) because the player's expectation is increased by the sign hold display 300c. The production is low.

  FIGS. 3-4 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the roaring gaze effect which is not a low expectation degree continuous effect. In FIGS. 3-4, (1) and (2) indicate a low-pitched gaze effect (hereinafter referred to as a “low-gase effect”), which is a suggestion effect that does not develop into a low zone effect, although it suggests that it develops into a low zone effect. Show.

  In (1), the left effect symbol Ez1 and the right effect symbol Ez3 are stopped on the chance line ("1", "5") that suggests entering the low zone effect on the effective line L. In (1), the player expects the medium performance symbol Ez2 to stop at the chance. However, in the low-gase effect, as shown in (2), the medium effect symbol Ez2 does not stop at the chance and the low-blow effect is not established. Thereafter, the low zone effect is not entered, and the next change effect is entered. In this way, a low gas production is performed. The low-gase effect shown in FIG. 3-4 is the most disappointing effect for the player because the player's expectation is increased by the sign hold display 300c, and the player is most discouraged.

(Outline of this embodiment)
Next, the outline of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the present embodiment. An explanatory diagram 400 shown in FIG. 4 shows a case where three reserved balls are stored. Each holding ball corresponds to each variation effect. The holding ball 1 and the holding ball 2 that are changed first are displayed in a display mode of “◯” that is a normal holding display. The holding ball 3 stored in the third is determined to perform a jackpot reach effect that reaches a big hit by prior determination, and is displayed in a display mode of “●” that is a sign hold display.

  In this state, the player expects a big hit to the holding ball 3 and expects that a high expectation continuous production is executed from a change before the change of the holding ball 3. Here, when a low-striking effect or low-gase effect, which is a suggestion effect of the low expectation level continuous effect, is started due to the change of the holding ball 1, at that time, it is found that the high expectation level continuous effect is not executed. People's expectation declines. Further, in the variation of the holding ball 2, for example, a normal effect (normal loss effect) is performed, and the player's feeling of expectation remains reduced.

  And in the fluctuation | variation of the reservation ball | bowl 3, a jackpot reach production is performed and a player is raised. As described above, in the present embodiment, the player's sense of expectation is enhanced by the sign hold display, and the player is greatly disappointed by not even entering the low zone effect by the low gasse effect, and then reaches the big hit. I am doing so. Therefore, by increasing the relative undulation of the player's emotions, the player is raised more at the time of the big hit.

(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. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a determination unit 501, a symbol variation display unit 502, a hold storage unit 503, a prior determination unit 504, a sign hold execution unit 505, a continuous performance pattern determination unit 506, An effect pattern execution unit 507, an suggestion effect execution unit 508, and an effect execution unit 510 are provided.

  The determination unit 501 determines whether or not to enter an advantageous game state advantageous to the player when the game ball passes through the start area (the first start port 105 or the second start port 106) on the game board 101. . Specifically, the advantageous gaming state is a big hit. In other words, the determination unit 501 performs a jackpot determination as to whether the player is a jackpot or a loss. The symbol variation display unit 502 variably displays a symbol indicating the determination result by the determination unit 501. Specifically, the symbol is a special symbol or an effect symbol. Specifically, the symbol variation display unit 502 is the special figure 1 display unit 112a, the special figure 2 display unit 112b, or the image display unit 104.

  The hold storage unit 503 stores the right for the determination by the determination unit 501 as a hold ball when the game ball passes to the start area. Specifically, the hold storage unit 503 stores the hold balls with a predetermined number as an upper limit when the game balls pass through the start area. The holding storage unit 503 is realized by the RAM 213 of the main control unit 201. The prior determination unit 504 pre-determines the above determination (big hit) for the held ball stored in the hold storage unit 503 before the symbol change display. More specifically, the state before the symbol change display is a state stored as a holding ball.

  The sign hold execution unit 505 executes the sign hold display indicating that the expected degree of a big hit is high for the hold ball on which the prior determination has been made based on the prior determination result by the prior determination unit 504. Specifically, the sign hold execution unit 505 executes the sign hold display at a higher rate than the lost hold ball for the jackpot hold ball for which the preliminary determination has been made.

  The effect execution unit 510 executes the effect in association with the symbols that are variably displayed by the symbol variation display unit 502. The effect execution unit 510 includes a continuous effect pattern determination unit 506 and a continuous effect pattern execution unit 507.

  The continuous performance pattern determination unit 506, based on the preliminary determination result by the preliminary determination unit 504, has a high expectation level with a high expectation level, or a low expectation level with a lower expectation level than the high expectation level continuous performance pattern. A continuous performance pattern is determined. The effects using the high expectation degree continuous effect pattern are specifically the high pitch effect and the high zone effect shown in FIG. The effects using the low expectation continuous effect pattern are specifically the low-brightness effect and the low-zone effect shown in FIG.

  The continuous effect pattern execution unit 507 displays the determined retained ball from the variation display of the symbols by the reserved ball stored before the determined reserved ball, the continuous effect pattern determined by the continuous effect pattern determining unit 506. This is executed over the display of the variation of the symbol. The continuous effect pattern execution unit 507 is capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the continuous effect is executed before the continuous effect pattern is executed. Specifically, before executing the high expectation level continuous effect, a high-impact effect (see FIG. 3A (2)) as an suggestive effect is executed. The high pitched effect is the first suggestive effect of the present invention.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, before performing a low expectation degree continuous production, the low-browsing production (refer to FIG. 3-3 (2)) as a suggestion production is performed. The low roaring effect is the second suggestion effect of the present invention. The high-rolling production and the low-rolling production are not limited to the chance stop shown in FIG. 3-1 or FIG. 3-3, as long as the production can suggest that there is a possibility that the player may enter each zone production. For example, the lamps may be turned on.

  The suggestion effect execution unit 508 executes the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect with a predetermined probability regardless of the continuous effect pattern. The first suggestion effect here is a high-gase effect, and the second suggestion effect is a low-gase effect. Specifically, the predetermined probability is a probability at a normal time. The suggestion effect execution unit 508 is a state in which the sign hold display is being executed by the sign hold execution unit 505 and the second determination result is higher than the predetermined probability when the prior determination result is a big hit. The suggestion effect (low gaze effect) is executed.

  In addition, when performing the sign hold display, the sign hold execution unit 505 has a higher expectation than the high expectation sign hold display (hereinafter referred to as “high sign hold display”) or the high expectation sign hold display with a high expectation that is a big hit. The low-expected sign holding display (hereinafter referred to as “low sign holding display”) is displayed in either one of the signs. In the present embodiment, the normal hold display is “◯”, the high sign hold display is “●”, and the low sign hold display is “「 ”. Note that the high sign hold display and the low sign hold display are not set as one display mode, and the high sign hold display can take a plurality of display modes according to the expectation, and the low sign hold display is also expected. Depending on the situation, a plurality of display modes may be taken.

  The suggestion effect execution unit 508 has a higher probability than the predetermined probability when the high sign hold display is executed by the sign hold execution unit 505 and the result of the prior determination is a big hit. Execute. In other words, when a holding ball that is a big hit with a high-predictive sign hold display is stored, the player is most expected to perform a continuous production (bounce production), so the gaze production is performed. To make it easier, the player is temporarily discouraged.

  The determination unit 501, the symbol variation display unit 502, and the prior determination unit 504 are realized by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201. That is, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executes various programs stored in the ROM 212, thereby realizing the functions of the respective units. In addition, the symbol variation display unit 502, the sign hold execution unit 505, the continuous production pattern determination unit 506, the continuous production pattern execution unit 507, the suggestion production execution unit 508, and the production execution unit 510 are the production control unit 202a. This is realized by the CPU 241. That is, the CPU 241 of the production supervision unit 202a executes various programs stored in the ROM 242, thereby realizing the functions of the respective units.

  Note that the implementation of each functional unit is not limited to that described above, and for example, the prior determination unit 504 can be implemented by the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a. Also, the sign hold execution unit 505 and the suggestion effect execution unit 508 can be realized by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b.

(Processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, processing performed by each control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 in order for the pachinko gaming machine 100 to realize the above-described operation will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 201 described below is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executing a program stored in the ROM 212.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 201. The timer interrupt process is a process that interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 201 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period.

  In FIG. 6, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 performs a random number update process (step S601). The random number update process is a process for updating each random number by adding 1 to each random number such as a hit random number, a hit design random number, a reach random number, or the like.

  Thereafter, the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 is subjected to a switch process at the time of winning a prize (step S602). The switch process includes a start port SW process (see FIG. 7) for acquiring a random number every time a game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222, and every time a game ball is detected by the gate SW223. There is a gate SW process for acquiring a random number.

  Thereafter, symbol processing is performed (step S603). The symbol process includes a special symbol process (see FIG. 11) for changing the special symbol and a normal symbol process for changing the normal symbol. Furthermore, an electric accessory process is performed (step S604). The electric accessory process includes an electric chew process for opening the electric tulip 107 and a special prize opening process. Thereafter, a prize ball process is performed (step S605), and these output processes are performed (step S606).

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S602 of FIG.

  In FIG. 7, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 is ON (step S701). When the first start port SW221 is OFF (step S701: No), the process proceeds to step S707. When the first start port SW221 is ON (step S701: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 obtained by counting the number of detections of the first start port SW221 is smaller than “4” (step S702).

  When the count value U1 is “4” (step S702: No), the process proceeds to step S707. When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S702: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S703). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S704). The random number is a hit random number, a design random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like. The winning random number is for determining the big hit, the small hit or the loss. For example, one winning random number is randomly obtained from 400 random numbers from “0” to “399”.

  The design random number determines the type of hit (per-probable length, per normal length, per high-precision short). For example, one design random number is randomly selected from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. To be acquired. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern, and for example, one is randomly extracted from 300 random numbers “0” to “299”.

  Each random number acquired as described above is stored in the RAM 213. The RAM 213 has a first storage unit for four reserved balls by winning the first start port 105. In the first storage unit, random information such as a winning random number, a design random number, a variation pattern random number, and the like are stored in addition to information indicating that the winning is made to the first starting port 105.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S705). The details of the pre-determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 8, but a hit random number determination, a design random number determination, a variation pattern random number determination, and the like are performed using the random number acquired in step S704. Thereafter, a special 1 reserved ball number increase command is set to indicate that the number of reserved balls has increased due to winning at the first starting port 105 (step S706).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 is ON (step S707). If the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S707: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port SW222 is ON (step S707: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U2 obtained by counting the number of detections of the second start port SW222 is smaller than “4” (step S708).

  When the count value U2 is “4” (step S708: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S708: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S709). Each random number is acquired and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S710). The RAM 213 has a second storage unit for four reserved balls by winning a prize at the second starting port 106. The second storage unit stores information such as winning random numbers, symbol random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and the like in addition to information indicating that the winning is made to the second starting port 106.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S711). In the pre-determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit using the big hit random number acquired in step S711. Thereafter, a special 2 reserved ball number increase command is set to indicate that the number of reserved balls has increased due to winning at the second starting port 106 (step S712).

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, the prior determination process shown in steps S705 and S711 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a prior determination process executed by the main control unit. In FIG. 8, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability gaming state is ON (step S801). The high probability flag is a flag that is set to ON according to the jackpot symbol when setting the gaming state at the time of jackpot end.

  When the high probability flag is ON (step S801: Yes), the high probability jackpot determination table is selected (step S802). The high probability jackpot determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. If the high probability flag is OFF in step S801 (step S801: No), the low probability jackpot determination table is selected (step S803). The low probability jackpot determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the jackpot random number determination process is executed using the jackpot random number (step S804). As a result of the jackpot random number determination process (step S805: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U (count value U1 + U2) indicating the number of reserved balls is “2” or more (step S806). When the count value U is “2” or more (step S806: Yes), a big hit first variation pattern table in which variation patterns for continuous effects are stored is set (step S807). The jackpot first variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, a variation pattern random number determination process is executed (step S809), a prior determination command is set (step S810), and the process ends. In step S806, when the count value U is “1” or less (step S806: No), the big variation second variation pattern table in which the variation pattern for continuous effect is not stored is set (step S808), and step S809 is performed. Migrate to The jackpot second variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the result of the jackpot random number determination process is not a jackpot in step S805 (step S805: No), it is determined whether the count value U is “2” or more (step S811). When the count value U is “2” or more (step S811: Yes), the first variation pattern table for losing in which the variation pattern for continuous effect is stored is set (step S812), and the process proceeds to step S809. The first variation pattern table for loss will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S811, when the count value U is “1” or less (step S811: No), the second variation pattern table for losing in which the variation pattern for continuous effect is not stored is set (step S813), and step S809 is performed. Migrate to The second variation pattern table for loss will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Example of low probability jackpot determination table)
Next, the low probability jackpot determination table set in step S803 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a low probability jackpot determination table. In FIG. 9A, in the low probability jackpot determination table 910, the jackpot ratio is “1/400”. Specifically, if “3” is acquired from among the random numbers “0 to 399” that can be acquired, a big hit is obtained.

(Example of high probability jackpot determination table)
Next, the high probability jackpot determination table set in step S802 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a high probability jackpot determination table. 9-2, the high probability jackpot determination table 920 indicates that a jackpot is selected at a rate of “10/400”. As shown in the low-probability jackpot determination table 910 and the high-probability jackpot determination table 920, in the high-probability gaming state, it is easier to win a jackpot by about 10 times than in the low-probability gaming state.

(Example of first variation pattern table for jackpot)
Next, the variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, several types of variation patterns will be described as examples. Actually, variation patterns such as 100 types and 200 types are stored.

  First, the jackpot first variation pattern table used in the case where two or more reserved balls are stored, which is shown in Step S807 of FIG. 8, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a big hit first variation pattern table. In FIG. 10A, the first variation pattern table 1010 for jackpot shows the ratio of each variation pattern to be selected.

  For example, the variation pattern may take any one of variation patterns P11 to P15 and variation patterns P21 and P22. For example, the fluctuation pattern P11 has a fluctuation time of 20 seconds, and a reach A effect is performed. The fluctuation pattern P21 has a fluctuation time of 55 seconds, and a low zone effect and finally a super reach are performed. The fluctuation pattern P22 has a fluctuation time of 70 seconds, and a high zone effect and finally a super reach are performed.

  Among the variation patterns, the variation pattern P22 in which the super reach of the high zone effect is performed is most easily selected, and then the variation pattern P15 in which the reach E is performed, and then the variation pattern P21 in which the super reach of the low zone effect is performed is selected. It is easy to be done. That is, in the state where the reserved ball is stored, the super reach of the high zone effect is most easily executed in the production up to the big hit. In other words, the super reach of the high zone production is the production with the highest expectation for the jackpot.

(Example of second variation pattern table for jackpots)
Next, with reference to FIG. 10B, the second variation pattern table for jackpots used when the number of reserved balls shown in step S808 of FIG. FIG. 10-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the big hit second variation pattern table. 10-2, the jackpot second variation pattern table 1020 indicates a selection ratio of each variation pattern. The jackpot second variation pattern table 1020 cannot take the selected ratio of each variation pattern, the variation pattern P21 (super-reach for low zone production) and the variation pattern P22 (super-reach for high zone production). Is different from the jackpot first variation pattern table 1010 shown in FIG.

  Specifically, among the variation patterns, the variation pattern P15 in which the reach E is performed is most easily selected, and then the variation pattern P14 in which the reach D is performed is easily selected. In other words, at the jackpot when no holding ball is stored, reach E is the most expected performance for the jackpot.

(Example of first variation pattern table for loss)
Next, with reference to FIG. 10C, the first variation pattern table for losing shown in step S812 of FIG. 8 and used when two or more reserved balls are stored will be described. FIG. 10C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the first variation pattern table for loss. In FIG. 10C, the first variation pattern table 1030 for losing indicates the ratio of each variation pattern to be selected. In the first variation pattern table 1030 for loss, the selection ratio of each variation pattern and the point that the variation pattern P31 serving as a normal loss effect can be taken are the jackpot numbers shown in FIG. Different from the one variation pattern table 1010.

  Specifically, among the variation patterns, the variation pattern P31 in which the normal loss effect is performed is most easily selected, and then the variation pattern P11 in which the reach A is performed and the variation pattern P12 in which the reach B is performed are easily selected in this order. It has become. In addition, although the selection ratio is low, the variation pattern P21 in which the super reach of the low zone effect is performed and the variation pattern P22 in which the super reach of the high zone effect is performed may be selected. At the time of a loss change in which a holding ball is stored, a normal loss effect, a reach A, a reach B, or the like that is easy to select is a low expectation effect.

(Example of second variation pattern table for loss)
Next, with reference to FIG. 10-4, the second variation pattern table for loss used in the case where the number of reserved balls is 1 or less shown in step S813 in FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 10D is an explanatory diagram of an example of the second variation pattern table for loss. In FIG. 10-4, the second variation pattern table 1040 for losing shows the ratio of each variation pattern to be selected. The second variation pattern table 1040 for losing cannot take the selected ratio of each variation pattern, the variation pattern P21 (super-reach for low zone production) and the variation pattern P22 (super-reach for high zone production). Is different from the first variation pattern table 1030 for loss.

  In the second variation pattern table 1040 for loss, the normal reach production and reach A are the same as the first variation pattern table 1030 for loss except that the super reach for the low zone effect and the super reach for the high zone effect are not performed. , Reach B and the like are easily selected.

(Special symbol processing)
Next, a special symbol process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201. This special symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process of step S603 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 11, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S1101). The jackpot game flag is a flag that is set in the stop process shown in step S1114. Specifically, the jackpot game flag is set to ON when the stopped special symbol is a jackpot.

  If the jackpot game flag is ON (step S1101: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the jackpot game flag is OFF (step S1101: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S1102). If the special symbol is changing (step S1102: Yes), step S1111 is determined. Migrate to If the special symbol is not changing (step S1102: No), it is determined whether or not the count value U2 indicating the number of special 2 reserved balls due to winning at the second starting port 106 is equal to or greater than “1” (step S1103). ).

  When the count value U2 is “1” or more (step S1103: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value U2 is set as a new special 2 reserved ball number (step S1104), and the process proceeds to step S1107. In step S1103, when the count value U2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S1103: No), that is, when “U2 = 0”, the count value U1 indicating the number of special 1 reserved balls due to winning at the first starting port 105. Is determined to be equal to or greater than “1” (step S1105).

  When the count value U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S1105: No), that is, when the count value U1 is “0”, the process is terminated as it is. When the count value U1 is “1” or more (step S1105: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value U1 is set as the new special 1 reserved ball number (step S1106), and the process proceeds to step S1107.

  In step S1107, jackpot determination processing is performed (step S1107). The jackpot determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 12, but the winning random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is used as a preset hit random number. This is a process for determining whether or not they match.

  As shown in step S1103 to step S1106, the special 2 reserved ball by winning to the second starting port 106 is prioritized and digested over the special 1 reserved ball by winning to the first starting port 105. . Thereafter, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S1108). 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 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, a change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S1109). Furthermore, the change of the special symbol is started (step S1110). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process has elapsed (step S1111). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1111: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S1111: Yes), a fluctuation stop command is set (step S1112), and the special symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S1113). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S1114), and the process ends. The stop process is a process for setting the jackpot flag to ON when the stopped special symbol indicates a jackpot.

(Big hit judgment processing)
Next, the jackpot determination process shown in step S1107 of FIG. 11 will be described using FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the jackpot determination process performed by the main control unit 201. In FIG. 12, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a high probability flag indicating a high probability gaming state is ON (step S <b> 1201). The high probability flag is a flag that is set to ON according to the jackpot symbol when setting the gaming state at the time of jackpot end. When the high probability flag is OFF (step S1201: No), the low probability jackpot determination table 910 shown in FIG. 9-1 is set (step S1202).

  When the high probability flag is ON (step S1201: Yes), the high probability jackpot determination table 920 shown in FIG. 9-2 is set (step S1203). Thereafter, using the set jackpot determination table and the winning random number obtained in the start port SW process (see FIG. 7), the jackpot random number determining process for determining whether or not the jackpot is made is performed (step S1204).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot random number determination process is a jackpot (step S1205). When it is determined that it is a big hit (step S1205: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit random number determination for the count value U1 indicating the number of special 1 reserved balls (step S1206). When it is jackpot random number determination with respect to the count value U1 (step S1206: Yes), the 1st start opening jackpot symbol determination table is set (step S1207). Details of the first start opening jackpot symbol determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is not the jackpot random number determination for the count value U1 in step S1206 (step S1206: No), that is, if it is the jackpot random number determination for the count value U2 indicating the number of special 2 reserved balls, the second start opening jackpot symbol A determination table is set (step S1208). Details of the second start-up jackpot symbol determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the jackpot symbol random number determination process for determining the jackpot symbol is performed using the set jackpot symbol determination table (step S1209). Then, the jackpot symbol is set (step S1210), and the process is terminated. If it is determined in step S1205 that the game is not a big hit (step S1205: No), a lost symbol is set (step S1211), and the process is terminated.

(Example of jackpot symbol determination table)
Next, the jackpot symbol determination table set in step S1207 and step S1208 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13-1 and 13-2. FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a first startup jackpot symbol determination table. The first start opening jackpot symbol determination table 1310 shown in FIG. 13A is a table used when winning a jackpot as a result of winning random number determination processing by winning to the first starting opening 105.

  The first start-up jackpot symbol determination table 1310 shown in FIG. 13A shows the ratio of each symbol to be selected. The normal long win symbol is a jackpot symbol that sets a low-probability electric support game state (time-short game state) to which an electric chew support function is added after the jackpot game ends.

  The probability variation per symbol is a jackpot symbol for setting a high-probability electric support game state (probability variation game state) to which an electric chew support function is added after the end of the jackpot game. The high-accuracy short win symbol is a jackpot for setting a high-probability non-electric support game state (high-accuracy non-short-time game state) to which the electric chew support function is not added after the jackpot game ends. In the first start opening jackpot symbol determination table 1310, the symbols per probability variation length and the symbols per high probability short are selected at a ratio of “100/250”, respectively.

  FIG. 13-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a second start-up jackpot symbol determination table. The second start-up jackpot symbol determination table 1320 shown in FIG. 13B is a table used when a jackpot is won as a result of the winning random number determination process by winning the second start-up port 106. The second start-up jackpot symbol determination table 1320 shown in FIG. 13-2 shows the proportion of each symbol selected.

  In the second start-up jackpot symbol determination table 1320, the symbol with high probability is not selected, and the probability variation length is selected at a ratio of “200/250”. That is, the determination of the jackpot symbol for the game ball won at the second starting port 106 is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot symbol determination for the game ball won at the first starting port 105 (the symbol per probability variation length). It is easier to win.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process shown in step S1108 of FIG. 11 will be described using FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern selection process performed by the main control unit 201.

  In FIG. 14, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the jackpot is determined as a result of the jackpot determination process shown in FIG. 12 (step S1401). When it is a big hit (step S1401: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U (count value U1 + U2) indicating the number of reserved balls is “2” or more (step S1402). When the keeping count value U is “2” or more (step S1402: Yes), the first variation pattern table for jackpot (see FIG. 10-1) in which variation patterns for continuous production are stored is set (step S1403). ).

  Then, a variation pattern random number determination process is executed (step S1404), a variation pattern is set (step S1405), and the process ends. In step S1402, when the count value U is “1” or less (step S1402: No), the big variation second variation pattern table (see FIG. 10-2) in which the variation pattern for continuous production is not stored is set. (Step S1406), the process proceeds to Step S1404.

  In step S1401, when the result of the jackpot random number determination process is not a jackpot (step S1401: No), it is determined whether or not the count value U is “2” or more (step S1407). When the count value U is “2” or more (step S1407: Yes), the first variation pattern table for losing (see FIG. 10-3) storing the variation pattern for continuous production is set (step S1408). The process proceeds to step S1404.

  In step S1407, when the count value U is “1” or less (step S1407: No), the second variation pattern table for losing (see FIG. 10-4) in which the variation pattern for continuous production is not stored is set. (Step S1409), the process proceeds to Step S1404.

(About processing performed by the production control unit)
Next, processing performed by the effect control unit 202 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. The various processes performed by the effect control unit 202 described below are performed, for example, when the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a executes a program stored in the ROM 242.

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

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

(Command reception processing)
Next, details of the command reception process shown in step S1501 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing command reception processing performed by the production supervision unit 202a. In FIG. 16, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a reserve ball number increase command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1601). The retained ball number increase command is a command set in the start port SW process of the main control unit 201 (see step S706 and step S712 in FIG. 7).

  When the reserve ball number increase command is not received (step S1601: No), the process proceeds to step S1603. When the reserve ball number increase command is received (step S1601: Yes), the effect pre-determination process is executed (step S1602). Details of the effect predetermination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received (step S1603). The variation start command is a command set in the special symbol process of the main control unit 201 (see step S1109 in FIG. 11). When the change start command is not received (step S1603: No), the process proceeds to step S1605. When the change start command is received (step S1603: Yes), the change effect selection process is executed (step S1604). The variation effect selection process is a process of selecting an effect content such as a reach effect or an effect symbol to be stopped according to the variation of the special symbol, and details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1605). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of the special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 201 (see step S1112 in FIG. 11). When the change stop command is not received (step S1605: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the variation stop command is received (step S1605: Yes), the variation effect end process is executed (step S1606). The process during the end of the changing effect is a process of changing the effect mode according to the number of changes, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

(Production pre-judgment process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the processing content of the effect pre-determination process shown in step S1602 of FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the effect preliminary determination processing. In FIG. 17, the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a adds “1” to the number of reserved balls u counted by the effect control unit 202a (step S1701).

  Then, a prior determination command received at the same timing as the reserved ball number increase command is analyzed (step S1702). The advance determination command is a command set in the advance determination process of the main control unit 201 (see step S810 in FIG. 8). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls u is “2” or more (step S1703). When the number of reserved balls u is not equal to or greater than “2” (step S1703: No), the process proceeds to step S1709.

  When the number of reserved balls u is “2” or more (step S1703: Yes), the result of analyzing the pre-judgment command is either a super reach of a high zone effect or a super reach of a low zone effect. It is determined whether or not to perform reach (step S1704). In step S1704, specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the holding ball is P21 or P22 (see FIG. 10-1 or FIG. 10-3). When the zone effect super reach is not performed (step S1704: NO), the process proceeds to step S1709. When super-reach for zone production is performed (step S1704: Yes), the number of reserved balls u is set to the zone start remaining number Kmax until the super-reach of zone production is started (step S1705).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the super reach of the high zone effect (step S1706). If it is the super reach of the high zone effect (step S1706: Yes), the high zone flag indicating that the reserved ball for performing the super reach of the high zone effect is stored is turned ON (step S1707). On the other hand, when it is not the super reach of the high zone effect (step S1706: No), that is, when it is the super reach of the low zone effect, the low zone indicating that the reserved ball for performing the super reach of the low zone effect is stored. The flag is turned on (step S1708).

  Then, a sign hold determination process is performed to determine whether or not the sign hold display is performed (step S1709). In the sign hold determination process, a high sign hold display with a high expectation or a low sign hold display with a low expectation is performed at a rate corresponding to a sign hold determination table described later with reference to FIGS. 18A and 18B. .

  Then, as a result of the predictive hold determination process, when high predictive hold display with high expectation is not executed (step S1710: No), the process proceeds to step S1713. When the high predictive hold display is executed (step S1710: Yes), the predictive hold flag indicating that the high predictive hold display is being performed is turned ON (step S1711), and the hold ball displayed with the high predictive hold is changed. The number of reserved balls u is set as the remaining predictive number Ymax (step S1712).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the result of analyzing the prior determination command is a jackpot holding ball (step S1713). If it is not a big hit holding ball (step S1713: No), the process proceeds to step S1715. If it is a big hit reservation ball (step S1713: Yes), the per hit sign flag indicating that the reservation ball has a big hit is turned ON (step S1714). Then, a command for increasing the number of held balls for holding the image / sound control unit 202b is set (step S1715), and the process is terminated.

(Example of predictive hold judgment table)
Next, with reference to FIG. 18A and FIG. 18B, an indication hold determination table indicating the proportion of the indication hold display in the indication hold determination process shown in step S1709 of FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the lose sign hold determination table. In FIG. 18A, the lose sign hold determination table 1800 shows the ratio of the sign hold display of each variation pattern. The predictive hold display includes a high predictive hold display “●” with high expectation, a low predictive hold display “表示” with low expectation, and a normal hold display “◯”.

  Specifically, the ratio at which the high predictive hold display “●” of each fluctuation pattern is executed is “1/100” in the case of the normal loss of the fluctuation pattern P31, and “reach A to D in the fluctuation patterns P11 to P14”. “3/100”, “25/100” in the case of reach E of the variation pattern P15, “20/100” in the case of super reach with the low zone effect of the variation pattern 21, “in the case of super reach with the high zone effect of the variation pattern P22” 30/100 ".

  The rate at which the low predictive hold display “◎” of each variation pattern is executed is “19/100” in the case of the normal loss of the variation pattern P31 and “27/100” in the case of the reach A to D of the variation patterns P11 to P14. “25/100” for reach E of the variation pattern P15, “25/100” for super reach of the low zone effect of the variation pattern 21, and “25/100” for super reach of the high zone effect of the variation pattern P22. " In each variation pattern, when the high sign hold display “●” or the low sign hold display “◎” is not performed, the normal hold display “◯” is performed.

  FIG. 18-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the jackpot precursory reservation determination table. In FIG. 18-2, the jackpot sign hold determination table 1820 indicates the ratio of the sign hold display of each variation pattern. Specifically, the rate at which the high predictive hold display “●” of each variation pattern is executed is “45/100” regardless of the variation pattern. Further, the rate at which the low sign hold display “「 ”is executed is“ 35/100 ”regardless of the variation pattern. Furthermore, the rate at which the normal hold display “◯” is executed is “20/100” regardless of the variation pattern. As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the high predictive hold display “●” is easy to select when the jackpot, that is, the expectation is high and is one of the effects that the player is uplifting. .

  In addition, the ratio of performing the sign hold display for the jackpot holding ball, or the ratio of performing the sign hold display for the high reach and the change pattern of the reach E with high expectation for the jackpot, for example, “100 / If it is “100”, the player's sense of expectation increases with respect to the sign hold display, while the player cannot expect the reserved ball without the sign hold display. In the present embodiment, in order to allow the player to expect to some extent even the fluctuating effect of the holding ball that is not displayed with the sign hold display, the proportion of the sign hold display for the jackpot hold ball and the expectation for the jackpot The ratio of the indication hold display for the high-reason super-reach and reach E fluctuation patterns is not set to “100/100”.

(Relationship between zone start remaining number K and predictive remaining number Y, and production effect)
Here, with reference to FIG. 19, the relationship between the zone start residual number K and the predictive residual number Y and the turn-off effect will be described. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the zone start remaining number K and the predictive remaining number Y, and the turning effect. The number of reserved balls can be stored up to 4 for special 1 reserved balls, and up to 4 for special 2 reserved balls. Therefore, the maximum number of all reserved balls is “8”. However, for the sake of convenience of explanation, here, a special 1 reserved ball will be described as an example, and the maximum “4” will be described.

  In the explanatory diagram 1900 of FIG. 19, the zone start remaining number K corresponds to the number of reserved balls when it is determined that the zone effect super-reach is to be performed in the effect advance determination process (see step S <b> 1705 in FIG. 17). The predictive remaining number Y corresponds to the number of reserved balls when it is determined to perform high predictive hold display in the effect preliminary determination process (see step S1712 in FIG. 17).

  “Fluctuation” in the explanatory diagram 1900 indicates the digestion of the reserved ball displayed on hold. The “hold display” in the explanatory diagram 1900 shows the display state of the stored hold sphere, “◯” of reference numerals 1901 to 1903 is a normal hold display, and “●” of reference numeral 1904 has a high expectation. It is a high predictive hold display indicating that it is a fluctuation. Here, it is assumed that the reserved ball 1904 displayed with the high sign hold display is a hold ball that performs super reach of the zone effect (high zone effect or low zone effect).

  “Availability of roll production” indicates whether or not the roll production (high roll production or low roll production) performed before the zone production can be performed when the zone production is performed on the holding ball 1904 with the high sign hold display. It is a thing. The “remaining number of times of hitting gasses” indicates the number of times that the hitting effects can be performed before the start of the super-reaching of the zone effects of the reserved ball 1904 displayed with high sign hold. In the case where the reserved ball 1904 displayed as the sign hold is not a reserved ball that performs the super-reach of the zone effect, the “number of remaining hits” can be performed as many times as indicated in parentheses.

  More specifically, in the state 1910, the zone start remaining number K and the predictive remaining number Y are the numbers of the reserved balls when there is a start prize during the change of the special symbol in which the number of reserved balls is “3”. Take the maximum value "4". When the zone start remaining number K and the predictive remaining number Y are “4”, since the special symbol is changing, that is, the production has already been selected and executed, “Performance availability” is “impossible”.

  When the next change is started from the state 1910 in which the zone start residual number K and the predictive residual number Y are “4”, the zone start residual number K and the predictive residual number Y shown in the state 1920 are “3”. Become. At the start of the change in the state 1920, “whether or not the roaring effect is possible” is “possible”. In addition, the “number of remaining hits” can be expressed by the super-reaching of the zone effect by the reserved ball 1904 displayed with a high sign hold display and the beat effect by the reserved ball 1903 stored immediately before this reserved ball. Except for this, the holding ball 1901 that changes this time and the holding ball 1902 that changes the next time are two times.

  In state 1920, it is also possible to start the roaring effect and enter the zone effect with the holding ball 1901. In this case, the change in the reserved balls 1902 and 1903 is, for example, a normal loss change (change pattern P31 in FIG. 10-3), so that the lost effect during the zone effect is performed in the change effect of the reserved balls 1902 and 1903. Then, the super reach is performed with the variation effect of the holding ball 1904.

  When the next change is started from the state 1920, the zone start residual number K and the predictive residual number Y shown in the state 1930 become “2”. At the start of the change of the state 1930, “whether or not the roaring effect is possible” is “possible”. In addition, the “remaining number of beats that can be beaten” excludes the super-reaching of the zone effect by the reserved ball 1904 with the high sign hold display and the beat effect by the reserved ball 1903 stored immediately before this reserved ball 1904. This is only one time for the holding ball 1902 that performs the change this time.

  In state 1930, it is also possible to start the roaring effect and enter the zone effect with the holding ball 1902. In this case, since the change of the holding ball 1903 is, for example, a change of normal loss (fluctuation pattern P31 in FIG. 10-3), the change effect of the holding ball 1903 performs a loss effect during the zone effect. Then, an effect such as a super reach is performed by a variation effect of the reserved ball 1904.

  When the next change is started from the state 1930, the zone start residual number K and the predictive residual number Y shown in the state 1940 are "1". At the start of the change in the state 1940, “whether or not the roaring effect is possible” is “possible”. In addition, there is no “remaining number of survivable gasses”. That is, when the zone effect is not entered due to the change by the reserved ball 1903 in the state 1940, it is indicated that the beat effect is always performed.

  When the next change is started from the state 1940, the zone start residual number K and the predictive residual number Y shown in the state 1950 become “0”. At the start of the change of the state 1950, “whether or not the roaring effect is possible” becomes “impossible”. In addition, there is no “number of remaining survivable gasses”. In the variation due to the reserved ball 1904 in the state 1940, a zone effect and a finally developed super reach effect are performed. In the case where the reserved ball 1904 displayed as a sign hold is not a reserved ball that performs the super-reach of the zone effect, for example, if it is the reach E (see FIG. 18A), the reach E effect is performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the states “19, 1930” indicate that the “number of remaining scooping possible times” is “1” or more. In other words, when the high predictive hold display is made, the player expects to perform a high-expected degree of continuous production (high-risk production), but performs a high-gase production to meet the player's expectations. The states that can be made easy are states 1920 and 1930.

(Variation effect selection process)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 20A and 20B, processing contents of the changing effect selection process shown in Step S1604 of FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 20A and FIG. 20B are flowcharts showing the processing contents of the variable effect selection process. 20A and 20B, the CPU 241 of the effect supervision unit 202a analyzes the change start command (step S2001). Specifically, the analysis of the variation pattern is an analysis of the current gaming state, the determination result of the hit determination, the variation pattern, and the like.

  Subsequently, a reserved ball number subtraction process for subtracting the reserved ball number is executed (step S2002). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a sign hold flag indicating that the high sign hold display is being displayed (step S2003). The sign hold flag is a flag that is set to ON in the effect preliminary determination process (see step S1711 in FIG. 17). When the sign hold flag is ON (step S2003: Yes), the signing time process is executed to determine whether or not to perform the scooping gaze effect by increasing the winning ratio of the scooping gaze effect (step S2004). Details of the sign time processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the sign hold flag is OFF (step S2003: No), a normal process is executed to determine whether or not to perform the hitting effect with the winning ratio of the hitting effect as normal (step S2005). Details of the normal processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a zone flag (high zone flag or low zone flag) indicating that a reserved ball for performing super reach of the zone effect (high zone effect or low zone effect) is stored is ON. (Step S2006). The zone flag is a flag that is set to ON in the effect predetermination process (see step S1707 or step S1708 in FIG. 17).

  If the zone flag is ON (step S2006: Yes), zone processing is executed to determine whether or not to start the zone effect and whether or not to perform the fly effect (step S2007). Details of the zone processing will be described later with reference to FIG. If the zone flag is OFF (step S2006: No), whether or not the normal turning flag set to ON (see step S2304 in FIG. 23) is ON when performing the turning effect in the normal processing of step S2005. Is determined (step S2008).

  When the normal turning flag is ON (step S2008: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2010. When the normal turning flag is OFF (step S2008: No), the normal process which is the same process as step S2005 is executed (step S2009). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a predictive hit flag indicating ON is a big hit holding ball (step S2010). The predictive hit flag is a flag that is set to ON in the effect preliminary determination process (see step S1714 in FIG. 17).

  When the predictive flag is ON (step S2010: Yes), a predictive process for determining whether or not to perform a frustration effect is executed (step S2011). Details of the processing per sign will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S2010, when the predictive flag is OFF (step S2010: No), the normal turning flag that is set to ON when the turning effect is produced in the normal processing of step S2005 or step S2009 (see step S2304 in FIG. 23). ) Is ON (step S2012).

  When the normal turning flag is ON (step S2012: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2014. When the normal turning flag is OFF (step S2012: No), normal processing that is the same processing as step S2005 and step S2009 is executed (step S2013). Thereafter, a variation effect pattern selection process is performed to select an effect symbol and to select a variation effect pattern corresponding to each mode (step S2014).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the normal turning flag (see step S2304 in FIG. 23) that is set to ON when the turning effect is performed in the normal processing of any of steps S2005, S2009, and S2013 is ON. (Step S2015). When the normal turning flag is OFF (step S2015: No), the process proceeds to step S2017. When the normal turning flag is ON (step S2015: Yes), the normal turning flag is turned OFF (step S2016). And the change production start command which shows the change start of production design is set (step S2017), and a process is complete | finished.

(Predictive processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, processing contents of the sign time processing illustrated in step S2004 of FIG. 20A will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the sign time processing. In FIG. 21, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a has a zone flag (high zone flag or low zone flag) indicating that a reserved ball for super-reach of zone production (high zone production or low zone production) is stored. It is determined whether or not it is ON (step S2101). The zone flag is a flag that is set to ON in the effect predetermination process (see step S1707 or step S1708 in FIG. 17).

  If the zone flag is ON (step S2101: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the zone flag is OFF (step S2101: NO), it is determined whether or not the continuous gas flag for facilitating the effect of fluttering after the next change is ON (step S2102). The continuous gas flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S2107 to be described later.

  When the continuous gaze flag is OFF (step S2102: No), a turn gaze special table in which the ratio of selection of the turn gaze effect is higher than normal is set (step S2103). The details of the spear gase special table will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, using the set turn gutter special table, turn turn selection processing is executed (step S2104). If it is determined that the scooping effect is not executed as a result of the scissors selection processing (step S2105: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined as a result of the scooping selection process that a scissors effect is to be executed (step S2105: Yes), it is determined whether or not the predictive residual number Y is “2” or more (step S2106). The indication remaining number Y being “2” or more corresponds to the state 1920 or the state 1930 in FIG. When the predictive remaining number Y is not equal to or greater than “2” (step S2106: No), the process proceeds to step S2108. In the case where the remaining predictive number Y is “2” or more (step S2106: Yes), that is, in a situation where the high predictive hold is displayed without performing the zone effect, In the case of the state 1920 or the state 1930 that is equal to or greater than “2”, the continuous gaze flag for performing the frustration effect even in the next fluctuation is turned ON (step S2107).

  Then, a turn signal is set to cause the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c to perform a turn effect (step S2108), and the process ends. In step S2102, if the continuous gaze flag is ON (step S2102: Yes), a high-gase effect or a low-gase effect is selected more easily than the special gusset special table (step S2109). . The details of the turnover continuous table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, using the set turn-gase continuous table, a turn-gase selection process is executed (step S2110). If it is determined as a result of the selection process that the selection process is not performed (No in step S2111), the process proceeds to step S2113. If it is determined as a result of the selection process that the turning effect is to be executed (step S2111: Yes), a turning action command is set for causing the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c to perform the turning effect. (Step S2112).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the predictive residual number Y is “1” (step S2113). Note that the predictive residual number Y is subtracted in the process of finishing the changing effect described later with reference to FIG. When the predictive residual number Y is not “1” (step S2113: No), that is, when the predictive residual number Y is “2”, specifically, in the state 1930 of FIG. 19, the processing is ended as it is. When the predictive residual number Y is “1” (step S2113: Yes), that is, in the state 1940 of FIG. 19, the continuous gas flag is turned off (step S2114), and the process is terminated.

(An example of a special sardine Gase table)
Next, with reference to FIG. 22-1, the details of the scooping special table set in step S2103 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 22A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a special scooping gag table. 22-1 is a table that is used when the high sign hold display is displayed but the zone effect is not entered. The scooping gaze special table 2210 indicates the ratio at which each scooping gaze effect is performed.

  Specifically, the ratio of performing the high gaze effect is “20/100”, the ratio of performing the low gaze effect is “10/100”, and the ratio of not performing the ruffled gaze effect is “70/100”. High Gase production is easier to select than Gase production. The ratio of the squeaky gaze effect (high gaze effect or low gusset effect) is lower in the squeeze gase special table 2210 than the squeeze gase continuation table 2220 described later with reference to FIG. Compared to the normal turn 2400 table, which will be described later, the ratio of the high turn effect or the high turn effect is high. In other words, when the high sign hold display is displayed, it is easier to produce a scooping effect than usual.

  In the present embodiment, when a reserved ball that does not enter the zone effect is displayed as a sign hold display, from the viewpoint of increasing the player's expectation, the hitting effect special table 2210 is used to increase the player's expectation. However, it is also possible to use a turnover normal table 2400, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24, without using the turnover special table 2210.

(An example of a continuous gusset table)
Next, with reference to FIG. 22-2, the details of the turnover continuous table set in step S2103 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 22-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a continuous ruffled table. In the case where a high-prediction hold display is made for a holding ball that does not enter the zone effect, and the turn-off effect is performed during the previous change effect, This is the table used. The scooping gaze continuous table 2220 indicates the ratio at which each scooping gaze effect is performed.

  Specifically, the ratio of performing the high gaze effect is “40/100”, the ratio of performing the low gaze effect is “30/100”, and the ratio of not performing the ruffled gaze effect is “30/100”. High Gase production is easier to select than Gase production. The rate of the high-gase effect is higher in the turn-gase continuous table 2220 than the turn-gase special table 2210 described above with reference to FIG. In other words, if a high sign hold display is displayed for a holding ball that does not enter the zone effect, and if the beat effect is performed during the previous fluctuation effect, the beat effect is more likely to be performed. ing.

  Note that the above-described ratio is an example, and is not limited to this. For example, the ratio of performing a high-gass effect is “40/100”, the ratio of performing a low-gase effect is “0/100”, and the ratio of not performing a scooping effect May be “60/100” or the like. In such a ratio, since the low-gase effect is not selected, that is, after the low-gase effect is performed at the time of the previous change, the high-gase effect is performed when the sag effect is performed at the next change. Therefore, a player's expectation can be raised step by step. Further, when a high gaze effect is performed during the previous change, the same high gase effect is performed during the next change, so that the player can be expected again.

  In the present embodiment, in order to select only the high-gase effect, the ratio of performing the low-gase effect is not limited to “0/100”, but the ratio of performing the high-gase effect is set to “100 / 100 ".

(Normal processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, processing contents of the normal processing shown in steps S2005, S2009, and S2013 in FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the normal processing. In FIG. 23, the CPU 241 of the production supervision unit 202a has a ratio of selection of the groin-gase effect compared to the groin-gase special table 2210 (see FIG. 22-1) and the groin-gase continuous table 2220 (see FIG. 22-2). A low punching normal table is set (step S2301). The details of the turnover normal table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, using the set turning normal table, the turning selection processing is executed (step S2302). If it is determined as a result of the selection selection process that the selection effect is not to be executed (step S2303: No), the process ends. If it is determined as a result of the selection process that the turning effect is to be executed (step S2303: Yes), the normal turning flag indicating that the turning effect is to be executed is turned ON (step S2304). Thereafter, a turn-off command for setting a turn-off effect on the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c is set (step S2305), and the process ends.

(An example of a regular table for scooping)
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the details of the punching normal table set in step S2301 of FIG. 23 will be described. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the punching normal table. 24 is a table used when no sign hold display is performed, when no zone effect is performed, or when a big hit hold ball is not stored. The scooping normal table 2400 shows the ratio of performing each scissors effect.

  Specifically, the ratio of performing the high-gase effect is “1/100”, the ratio of performing the low-gase effect is “2/100”, and the ratio of not performing the ruffled gaze effect is “97/100”. Compared with the special cover table 2210 described above with reference to FIG. 22-1, the normal cover sheet table 2400 has a lower ratio of the cover sheet effect (high or low output effect). That is, in the case where the sign hold display is not performed, it is difficult for the scooping effect to be performed.

(Zone processing)
Next, the processing contents of the zone processing shown in step S2007 of FIG. 20-1 will be described using FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the zone processing. In FIG. 25, the CPU 241 of the effect supervision unit 202a determines whether or not a low zone flag indicating that a reserved ball for performing super reach of the low zone effect is stored is ON (step S2501). The low zone flag is a flag that is set to ON in the effect preliminary determination process (see step S1708 in FIG. 17).

  If the low zone flag is ON (step S2501: Yes), low zone processing is executed to determine whether or not to start the low zone effect and to determine whether or not to perform the fringe effect (step S2502). The process ends. Details of the low zone processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the low zone flag is OFF (step S2501: No), that is, when the high zone flag indicating that the reserved ball for performing the super reach of the high zone effect is stored is ON, the high zone effect is started. A high zone process is performed to determine whether or not to perform a determination of whether or not to perform a frustration effect (step S2503), and the process ends. Details of the high zone processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, the high zone flag is a flag that is set to ON in the effect preliminary determination process (see step S1707 in FIG. 17).

(Low zone processing)
Next, the processing content of the low zone processing shown in step S2502 of FIG. 25 will be described using FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the low zone processing. In FIG. 26, the CPU 241 of the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether or not the low zone execution flag indicating that the low zone effect has already been entered is ON (step S2601). The low zone execution flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S2612, which will be described later. When the low zone execution flag is OFF (step S2601: No), a low zone entry determination process for determining whether or not to enter the low zone effect is executed (step S2602).

  In the low zone entry determination process, a low zone entry determination table described later with reference to FIG. 27 is used. As a result of the low zone entry determination process, if the low zone effect is not entered (step S2603: No), it is determined whether or not the sign hold flag indicating that the high sign hold display is being performed is ON (step S2604). The sign hold flag is a flag that is set to ON in the effect preliminary determination process (see step S1711 in FIG. 17). If the sign hold flag is ON (step S2604: YES), it is determined whether the zone start remaining number K and the sign remaining number Y match (step S2605).

  The coincidence of the zone start remaining number K and the predictive remaining number Y corresponds to the reserved ball displayed with the high predictive hold being the reserved ball that performs the super reach of the low zone effect. When the zone start remaining number K and the predictive remaining number Y match (step S2605: Yes), a high-gase special table in which a high-gase effect is easily selected is set (step S2606). Details of the high-gase special table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, using the set table, the punching selection processing is executed (step S2607). If it is determined that the scooping effect is not executed as a result of the scissors selection processing (step S2608: No), the processing is terminated as it is. If it is determined as a result of the selection process that the turning effect is to be executed (step S2608: Yes), a turning action command for setting the turning effect to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c is set. (Step S2609), the process ends.

  In step S2604, when the sign hold flag is OFF (step S2604: No), the turntable normal table 2400 shown in FIG. 24 is set (step S2610), and the process proceeds to step S2607. If the zone start residual number K and the predictive residual number Y do not match in step S2605 (step S2605: No), the process proceeds to step S2610. In step S2603, as a result of the low-zone entry determination process, when entering the low-zone effect (step S2603: Yes), the low-rise effect (see FIG. 3-3 (2)) is selected (step S2611), and the low-zone effect is entered. The execution flag is set to ON (step S2612), and the process ends.

  In step S2601, if the low zone execution flag is ON (step S2601: Yes), that is, if the low zone effect has already been entered, an effect in the low zone is selected (step S2613), and the process ends. . The effect in the low zone is, for example, a loss effect in the low zone when the variation pattern selected by the main control unit 201 is P31 of normal loss (see FIG. 10-3), and is selected by the main control unit 201. In the case of P21 (see FIG. 10-3) in which the changed variation pattern performs super-reach in the low zone, it is an effect in which the low-zone effect and the finally developed super reach are performed.

(Example of low zone entry determination table)
Next, the details of the low zone entry determination table used in the low zone entry determination process shown in step S2602 of FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a low zone entry determination table. The low zone entry determination table 2700 shown in FIG. 27 is a table used for determining whether or not to enter the low zone effect when a reserved ball on which the super reach of the low zone effect is performed is stored. In FIG. 27, the low zone entry determination table 2700 shows the rate of entry into the low zone effect for each zone start remaining number K. To enter the low zone production is to specifically produce a low-pitched production.

  In the low zone entry determination table 2700, when the zone start remaining number K is “1”, specifically, in the case of the state 1940 shown in FIG. 19, the rate of entry into the low zone effect is “100/100”. . When the zone start remaining number K is “2”, specifically, in the case of the state 1930 shown in FIG. 19, the rate of entering the low zone effect is “20/100”. When the zone start remaining number K is “3”, specifically, in the case of the state 1920 shown in FIG. 19, the rate of entering the low zone effect is “10/100”. That is, the more the zone start remaining number K is, the more difficult it is to enter the low zone effect. In addition, compared to a high zone entry determination table, which will be described later using FIG.

  Note that when the zone start remaining number K is “0”, specifically, in the case of the state 1950 shown in FIG. 19, the low zone flag is set to OFF in the changing effect end processing described later with reference to FIG. Therefore, the low zone process shown in FIG. 26 is not performed, that is, the low zone entry determination process using the low zone entry determination table 2700 is not performed. When the zone start remaining number K is “4”, specifically, in the case of the state 1910 shown in FIG. 19, the variation effect selection process shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B is started. Therefore, the low zone process shown in FIG. 26 is not started, that is, the low zone entry determination process using the low zone entry determination table 2700 is not performed.

(Example of high gasse special table)
Next, details of the high-gase special table set in step S2606 in FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a high-gase special table. The high gaze special table 2800 shown in FIG. 28 is a table used for selection of the squeeze gaze effect in the case where the reserved ball on which the super reach of the low zone effect is performed is displayed with the high sign hold display.

  The high-gase special table 2800 indicates the ratio of performing each groin production. Specifically, the ratio of performing the high gaze effect is “60/100”, the ratio of performing the low gaze effect is “0/100”, and the ratio of not performing the scooping gaze effect is “40/100”. The high-gase special table 2800 is another table such as the gutter special table 2210 (see FIG. 22-1), the gutter continuation table 2220 (see FIG. 22-2), or the gutter normal table 2400 (see FIG. 24). Compared to, the percentage of high-gase production is higher. That is, when the reserved ball on which the super-reach for the low zone effect is performed is displayed with the high sign hold, the high-gase effect is easily performed.

(High zone processing)
Next, the processing content of the high zone processing shown in step S2503 of FIG. 25 will be described using FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the high zone processing. In FIG. 29, the CPU 241 of the effect supervision unit 202a determines whether or not the high zone execution flag indicating that the high zone effect has already been entered is ON (step S2901). The high zone execution flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S2912, which will be described later. When the high zone execution flag is OFF (step S2901: No), a high zone entry determination process is performed to determine whether to enter the high zone effect (step S2902).

  In the high zone entry determination process, a high zone entry determination table described later with reference to FIG. 30 is used. As a result of the high zone entry determination process, when the high zone effect is not entered (step S2903: No), it is determined whether or not the sign hold flag indicating that the high sign hold display is being performed is ON (step S2904). The sign hold flag is a flag that is set to ON in the effect preliminary determination process (see step S1711 in FIG. 17). If the predictive hold flag is ON (step S2904: YES), it is determined whether or not the zone start residual number K and the predictive residual number Y match (step S2905).

  The coincidence of the zone start remaining number K and the predictive remaining number Y corresponds to the reserved ball displayed with high predictive hold being the reserved ball that performs super reach of the high zone effect. If the zone start remaining number K and the predictive remaining number Y match (step S2905: YES), a turntable special table (see FIG. 22-1) in which the turnover effect is easily selected is set (step S2906).

  Then, using the set table, the scissors selection process is executed (step S2907). If it is determined as a result of the scooping selection process that the scissors effect is not to be executed (step S2908: No), the processing ends. If it is determined as a result of the selection process that the turning effect is to be executed (step S2908: Yes), a turning action command is set to cause the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c to produce the turning effect. (Step S2909), the process ends.

  In step S2904, when the sign hold flag is OFF (step S2904: No), the turntable normal table 2400 shown in FIG. 24 is set (step S2910), and the process proceeds to step S2907. In step S2905, if the zone start residual number K and the predictive residual number Y do not match (step S2905: No), the process proceeds to step S2910. In step S2903, as a result of the high zone entry determination process, when entering the high zone effect (step S2903: Yes), the high-rolling effect (see FIG. 3-1 (2)) is selected (step S2911), and the high zone effect is entered. The execution flag is turned OFF (step S2912), and the process ends.

  In step S2901, if the high zone execution flag is ON (step S2901: Yes), that is, if the high zone effect has already been entered, an effect in the high zone is selected (step S2913), and the process ends. . The effect in the high zone is, for example, a loss effect in the high zone when the fluctuation pattern selected by the main control unit 201 is P31 (see FIG. 10-3) of normal loss, and is selected by the main control unit 201. In the case of P22 (see FIG. 10-3) in which the changed pattern is subjected to the super-reach in the high zone, the high-zone effect and the super-reach to be finally developed are performed.

(Example of high zone entry determination table)
Next, details of the high zone entry determination table used in the high zone entry determination process shown in step S2902 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a high zone entry determination table. The high zone entry determination table 3000 shown in FIG. 30 is a table used for determining whether or not to enter the high zone effect when a reserved ball on which super reach of the high zone effect is performed is stored. In FIG. 30, the high zone entry determination table 3000 shows the rate of entry into the high zone effect for each zone start remaining number K. To enter the high zone production is to perform a high pitch production.

  In the high zone entry determination table 3000, if the zone start remaining number K is “1”, specifically, in the case of the state 1940 shown in FIG. 19, the rate of entry into the high zone effect is “100/100”. . When the zone start remaining number K is “2”, specifically, in the case of the state 1930 shown in FIG. 19, the rate of entering the high zone effect is “50/100”. When the zone start remaining number K is “3”, specifically, in the case of the state 1920 shown in FIG. 19, the rate of entering the high zone effect is “40/100”. That is, the more the zone start remaining number K is, the more difficult it is to enter the low zone effect. Further, compared to the low zone entry determination table 2700 shown in FIG. 27, it is easier to enter the zone effect.

  When the zone start remaining number K is “0”, specifically, in the case of the state 1950 shown in FIG. 19, the high zone flag is set to OFF in the changing effect end process described later with reference to FIG. 33. 29 (see step S3307 in FIG. 33), the high zone process shown in FIG. 29 is not performed, that is, the high zone entry determination process using the high zone entry determination table 3000 is not performed. When the zone start remaining number K is “4”, specifically, in the case of the state 1910 shown in FIG. 19, the variation effect selection process shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B is started. Therefore, the high zone process shown in FIG. 29 is not started, that is, the high zone entry determination process using the high zone entry determination table 3000 is not performed.

(Treatment per predictor)
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the processing content of the predictive process shown in step S2011 of FIG. 20-2 will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the predictive processing. In FIG. 31, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes either one of the high zone execution flag indicating that the high zone effect has already been entered or the low zone execution flag indicating that the low zone effect has already been entered. It is determined whether or not the flag is ON (step S3101). The high zone execution flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S2912 of FIG. 29, and the low zone execution flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S2612 of FIG.

  If the zone execution flag is ON (step S3101: Yes), that is, if the zone effect is being performed, the process is terminated as it is. When the zone execution flag is OFF (step S3101: No), that is, when the zone effect is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the predictive hold flag indicating that the high predictive hold display is ON (step S3102). ). The sign hold flag is a flag that is set to ON in the effect preliminary determination process (see step S1711 in FIG. 17). When the sign hold flag is ON (step S3102: Yes), a low gasset special table that is easy to select the low gasset effect is set (step S3103). Details of the low gas special table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3102, if the predictive hold flag is OFF (step S3102: No), the turntable normal table 2400 shown in FIG. 24 is set (step S3104). Then, using the set table, the scissors selection process is executed (step S3105).

  If it is determined as a result of the selection selection process that the selection effect is not to be executed (step S3106: No), the process ends. If it is determined as a result of the selection process that the turning effect is to be executed (step S3106: Yes), a turning effect command for setting the turning effect is set in the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. (Step S3107), the process ends.

(An example of a special low gas table)
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, details of the low gasset special table set in step S <b> 3103 of FIG. 31 will be described. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the low gas special table. The low gasse special table 3200 shown in FIG. 32 is a table used for selection of a roaring gaze effect in the case where a big hit hold ball is displayed with high sign hold.

  The low-gase special table 3200 indicates the ratio of performing each ruffled gaze effect. Specifically, the ratio of performing the high gaze effect is “0/100”, the ratio of performing the low gaze effect is “60/100”, and the ratio of not performing the scooping gaze effect is “40/100”. The low-gase special table 3200 is another table such as a gutter special table 2210 (see FIG. 22-1), a gutter continuous table 2220 (see FIG. 22-2), or a gutter normal table 2400 (see FIG. 24). Compared to, the percentage of low-gase production is high.

  That is, when the big hitting ball is displayed with high sign hold, it is easy to produce a low-gase effect. In other words, if a player expects a high-expected continuous production (high-risk production) with a high-predictive hold display, but a low-gasse production that does not develop into a low-expected continuous production is performed, it is a premiere at the jackpot I try to be a director.

  In the present embodiment, it is easy to perform a low-gase effect when a big hitting holding ball is displayed with high predictive holding. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a high expectation loss holding ball (for example, reach holding ball of reach E) ) May be displayed easily with a low sign display. In this way, if the player expects a high-expectation continuous production (high-impact production) with a high-predictive hold display, but a low-gase production that does not develop into a low-expected continuous production is expected, It will be possible to produce a high degree of production.

(Processing during changing production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the details of the changing effect end process shown in step S <b> 1606 of FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the process during the end of the changing effect performed by the effect supervising unit 202a. In FIG. 33, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the change stop command (step S3301). And it is determined whether it is a big hit (step S3302). If it is not a big hit (step S3302: NO), the process proceeds to step S3304. If it is a big hit (step S3302: Yes), the predictive hit flag set to ON is turned OFF (step S3303).

  Then, it is determined whether or not a zone flag (high zone flag or low zone flag) indicating that a reserved ball for performing super reach of zone effect (high zone effect or low zone effect) is stored is ON ( Step S3304). The zone flag is a flag that is set to ON in the effect predetermination process (see step S1707 or step S1708 in FIG. 17).

  If the zone flag is OFF (step S3304: NO), the process proceeds to step S3309. If the zone flag is ON (step S3304: YES), “1” is subtracted from the zone start remaining number K (step S3305). Then, it is determined whether or not the zone start remaining number K is “0” (step S3306). If the zone start remaining number K is not “0” (step S3306: NO), the process proceeds to step S3309. If the zone start remaining number K is “0” (step S3306: YES), the zone flag (high zone flag or low zone flag) set to ON is turned OFF (step S3307).

  Then, the zone execution flag set to ON of either the high zone execution flag indicating that the high zone effect has already been entered or the low zone execution flag indicating that the low zone effect has already been entered is turned OFF. (Step S3308). Then, it is determined whether or not a sign hold flag indicating that the high sign hold display is being performed (step S3309). The sign hold flag is a flag that is set to ON in the effect preliminary determination process (see step S1711 in FIG. 17). If the sign hold flag is OFF (step S3309: NO), the process proceeds to step S3313.

If the sign hold flag is ON (step S3309: YES), “1” is subtracted from the sign remaining number Y (step S3310). Then, it is determined whether or not the predictive residual number Y is “0” (step S3311). When the predictive residual number Y is not “0” (step S3311: NO), the process proceeds to step S3313. When the predictive remaining number Y is “0” (step S3311: Yes), the predictive hold flag is turned OFF (step S3312).
Then, a variation effect end command is set (step S3313), and the process ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the holding ball that is a big hit is displayed as a sign hold, a low expectation suggestion effect (low gaze effect) is easily performed. It is possible to achieve a big hit after the player is greatly discouraged by raising the feeling and not even rushing into the low zone production by the low gas production. Therefore, the player can be raised more at the time of the big hit by the relative undulation of the player's emotion. As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to perform an effective presentation utilizing the psychological change of the player. Thereby, the interest of the presentation using the sign hold display and the continuous production can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a high predictive hold display with a high expectation or a low predictive hold display with a low expectation is performed. Made it easier to do. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation can be further enhanced by the high sign hold display, while the player's disappointment in the low gasse effect can be increased, and then a big hit can be achieved. Thereby, the relative undulation of the player's emotion can be further increased, and the player can be raised more at the time of a big hit. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of the effect using the sign hold display and the continuous effect.

  In the present embodiment, two patterns of a high expectation degree continuous effect pattern and a low expectation degree succession effect pattern are used (see FIGS. 3-1 and 3-3). If it can be divided into two types, three or more patterns can be used.

  In the present embodiment, each of the effects that make up a continuous effect (an effect that makes a rush effect, a groaning effect, and a zone effect) corresponding to fluctuations in special symbols is performed. In addition, it is possible to prevent the production of the continuous production (the production effect, the production effect, and the zone production) from corresponding to the variation of the special symbol. In other words, during one change of the special symbol, it is also possible to perform an effect of entering the zone effect after performing the roaring effect.

100 Pachinko machine 105 First starting port (starting area)
106 Second start opening (starting area)
201 Main control unit 202 Production control unit 202a Production control unit 202b Image / audio control unit 202c Lamp control unit 211 CPU
212 ROM
213 RAM
241 CPU
242 ROM
243 RAM
501 Determination unit (determination means)
502 Symbol Fluctuation Display (Character Variation Display)
503 On-hold storage unit (on-hold storage means)
504 Pre-determination unit (pre-determination means)
505 Predictive hold execution unit (predictive hold execution means)
506 Continuous production pattern determination unit (continuous production pattern determination means)
507 Continuous production pattern execution unit (continuous production pattern execution means)
508 Suggestion effect execution unit (impact effect execution means)
510 Production execution unit (production execution means)

Claims (2)

Determining means for determining whether or not to enter an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player when the game ball passes through the starting area on the gaming board;
Symbol variation display means for variably displaying a symbol indicating the determination result by the determination means;
Reservation storage means for storing the right to the determination by the determination means as a retention ball, triggered by the passage of the game ball to the start area,
Pre-determination means for pre-determining the determination for the holding sphere stored in the hold storage means before displaying the change of the symbol;
Based on the preliminary determination result by the preliminary determination means, the preliminary sign execution means for executing the preliminary sign display indicating that the expected degree of the advantageous gaming state is high for the reserved ball on which the preliminary determination has been performed. When,
Effect execution means for executing effects corresponding to the symbols variably displayed by the symbol variation display means;
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The production execution means
Based on the prior determination result by the prior determination means, a high expectation continuous production pattern with a high expectation to be in the advantageous gaming state or a low expectation continuous production pattern with a lower expectation than the high expectation continuous production pattern Continuous production pattern determining means for determining;
The continuous performance pattern determined by the continuous performance pattern determining means is executed from the variation display of the symbol by the reserved ball stored before the determined reserved ball to the variation display of the symbol by the determined reserved ball. Continuous production pattern execution means;
A suggestion effect executing means for executing a first suggestion effect or a second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect with a predetermined probability regardless of the continuous effect pattern;
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The continuous production pattern execution means includes:
The first suggestion effect can be executed before executing the high expectation continuous effect, and the second suggestion effect can be executed before executing the low expectation continuous effect,
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
When the sign hold display is being executed by the sign hold executing means and the pre-determination result is the result of the advantageous gaming state, the second suggestion has a higher probability than the predetermined probability. A pachinko game machine characterized by performing performances. The predictive hold execution means includes
When performing the sign hold display, one of the high expectation sign hold display with a high expectation to be the advantageous gaming state or the low expectation sign hold display with a lower expectation than the high expectation sign hold display The sign hold display of
In the state where the high expectation sign hold display is executed by the sign hold execution means and the prior determination result is a result of the advantageous game state, the suggestion effect executing means is the predetermined game The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability than the probability.

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