JP2012179412A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a player to enjoy a game for a long time by giving a sense of expectation to the player.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 100 includes a jackpot lottery part 312, a mode setting part 313, and a variation time selection part 314. The jackpot lottery part 312 performs a jackpot lottery according to a current game state with entry of a game ball to a start pocket on a game board as an opportunity. The mode setting part 313 sets one mode from among a plurality of modes based on a result of the jackpot lottery. The variation time selection part 314 selects variation time of a special symbol from among a predetermined group of variation time based on a mode under setting. Then, the mode setting part 313 sets a mode according to a current game state in winning of a prescribed event in the jackpot lottery during a latent mode, and the variation time selection unit 314 selects variation time from among a group of variation time having a different tendency in a mode corresponding to a high-probability game state and a low-probability game state.

Description

  The present invention has a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state with a higher probability of winning a jackpot than the low-probability gaming state, and uses either a low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls the progress of gaming.

  Conventionally, for example, a game in which a game ball is won at a predetermined starting point on a game board and a lottery is selected, and three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) are variably displayed on a variable display device. There was a chance. When such a gaming machine is won in the jackpot lottery, the three rows of symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “7, 7, 7”), and the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. In this jackpot game state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls.

  In recent years, gaming machines equipped with a so-called latent probability change function have been widely used. This function does not inform the player whether the game state is normal (the state where the probability of winning the jackpot is low) or the probability change game state (the state where the probability of winning the jackpot is high). It is a function that makes it difficult for the player to distinguish whether there is any.

  In a game machine equipped with a latent probability change, generally, if a win called a so-called latent probability jackpot is won, the latent probability change gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “latent probability gaming state”) in which this probability variation gaming state is hidden. Transition. For example, at this time, a transition is made to a special effect mode on the display screen of the gaming machine, and an effect corresponding to this effect mode is performed. Then, after the transition to the special production mode, if the special symbol is changed by performing the jackpot lottery for a predetermined number of times, it is configured to return to the normal production mode (for example, Patent Document 1 below) reference.).

  Further, the transition to the special performance mode described above is performed not only when winning a latent big hit but also when winning a specific loss called a so-called small hit. As a result, from the player's point of view, it is impossible to distinguish whether the win is a special production mode that wins a big hit or a special production mode that wins a small win. It may have been in a state (it may be a big hit soon) "

JP 2004-65388 A

  However, in the above prior art, even if it is a high-probability gaming state, it is not notified, so even if it is a high-probability gaming state at a corner, the player is in a high-probability gaming state There was a case that could not be judged.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can give a player a sense of expectation and can entertain the player over a long period of time in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art. To do.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. The gaming machine according to the present invention has a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state with a higher probability of winning a jackpot than the low-probability gaming state, and either the low-probability gaming state or the high-probability gaming state In the gaming machine that controls the progress of the game using the gaming state, the jackpot lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery according to the current gaming state, when the game ball wins at the starting port on the gaming board, Based on the gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game using the gaming state of either the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state, and a lottery result of the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means, a plurality of modes From the mode setting means for setting one mode to the mode setting means, and based on the mode being set by the mode setting means, the variation time of the special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery Variation time selection means for selecting from a predetermined variation time group, the mode setting means is capable of setting a latent mode for performing an effect that does not clearly indicate the current gaming state, the gaming state control means, When the latent mode is set by the mode setting means and the progress of the game is controlled using the high probability gaming state, if the predetermined event is won by the jackpot lottery means, A high-probability gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game using the stochastic gaming state, and the mode setting means controls the progress of the game using the high-probability gaming state by the high-probability gaming state control means. A high-probability mode indicating that the high-probability gaming state is set, and the variation time selection means includes the case of the latent mode and the high-probability mode. In the case of the de, and selects the variation time from the time-varying group differ trend.

  According to the present invention, after winning a predetermined event in the latent mode, the variation time is selected from the variation time group having different tendencies depending on the gaming state, so that the gaming state is determined for the player by the variation time selected thereafter. Since the player can have a sense of expectation for the next jackpot, the player can enjoy the game for a long time.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the pachinko gaming machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the mode transfer which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the content of the symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the content of the symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the content of the symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows the content of the symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 5) which shows the content of the symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the content of the reach determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 5) which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 6) which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 7) which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 8) which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 9) which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 10) which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 11) which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 12) which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a jackpot lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a mode flag process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the mode flag setting process at the time of winning a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a latent likelihood winning mode flag setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation production | presentation selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the production pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the specific example of an effect which the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the specific example of an effect which the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the specific example of an effect which the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the content of the reach determination table.

  Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below is an example in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to an old first-class pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digipachi”).

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 2) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101.

  A game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the special figure 1 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The special figure 2 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the second big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a jackpot gaming state.

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

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reservation number display unit 114 for displaying the number of reservations for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED is used as the hold number display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the number-of-holds display section 114 are arranged, and the number of the holds is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the number-of-holds display unit 114 are lit, this indicates that the number of holds for the normal symbol is two.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 115 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. The frame member 115 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. Each effect light unit 116 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp irradiates a player who is in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Moreover, each lamp can change the irradiation direction of light into the up-down direction and the left-right direction by driving the motor. In addition, each lamp can irradiate the periphery of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 115 described above, the operation handle 117 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 117 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 118. Thereby, the launching unit launches the game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by the player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 and a cross key 120 are provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The effect buttons 119 and the cross key 120 constitute an operation accepting unit that accepts an operation from a player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 254 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

  Although illustration is omitted, an effect for the effect (hereinafter referred to as an “effect effect” (see reference numeral 265 in FIG. 2)) is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104). ing. This performance agent includes a solenoid and a motor (not shown), and is driven by driving the solenoid and the motor.

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

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

  The CPU 211 executes various programs related to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100, such as a main control process (not shown) and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 9). The ROM 212 stores programs necessary for the CPU 211 to execute the above processing. The RAM 213 functions as a work area for the CPU 211. The data set in the RAM 213 by the CPU 211 executing the above program is transmitted to each component connected to the main control unit 201 at a predetermined timing.

  That is, the main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. For example, the main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board (detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique).

  The main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) that function as detection means for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the big prize opening 109, the first special figure display unit 112a, A second special symbol display unit 112b, a normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved number display unit 114, and the like are connected.

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

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 201 determines the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol based on the lottery results of the big jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery, the second big jackpot lottery) and the normal symbol lottery. The display content of the display unit 113 is controlled. For example, when the first big hit lottery is performed, the main control unit 201 displays the special figure 1 of the first special figure display unit 112a in a variable manner. Then, after a predetermined period, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 201 displays the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol display unit 112b when the second big hit lottery is performed, and the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery is performed. .

  Furthermore, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and transmits various commands to each. For example, when the main control unit 201 performs a lottery lottery, the main control unit 201 transmits a change start command to the effect control unit 202. Here, in the variation start command, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed), the game state, and the time for the special symbol to be variably displayed before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (hereinafter “variable time”) Etc.) is included.

  In addition, when the main control unit 201 detects a game ball that has won a winning ball (starting ports 105 and 106, a big winning port 109, and a normal winning port 110), the main control unit 201 transmits a winning ball command to the winning ball control unit 203. To do. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on a command (for example, a change start command) received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling images and sounds based on instructions from the production control unit 202a. The lamp control unit 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

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

  The CPU 241 executes various programs such as an effect timer interrupt process (see FIG. 19) for controlling the effect control unit 202 as a whole. The ROM 242 stores programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing the program is transmitted to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  In other words, the effect control unit 202a functions to control the entire effect control unit 202 by executing a program stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. For example, the effect supervising unit 202a determines an effect to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol based on the change start command, and executes predetermined processing on the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. The instruction is output to control the entire production control unit 202.

  The RTC 244 functions as a time measuring means for measuring and outputting real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to being placed in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone and may output the actual time to the effect control unit 202 or the main control unit 201.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a. For example, when the effect button 119 is pressed by the player, a corresponding input signal is input to the effect control unit 202a. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the cross key 120 is also connected to the production control unit 202a. The cross key 120 inputs an input signal corresponding to the key selected by the player to the effect control unit 202a.

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

  The CPU 251 executes image / sound generation processing and output processing. The ROM 252 stores various image data such as a program for executing image / sound generation processing and output processing, background image / design for presentation (hereinafter referred to as “decorative design”) / character image necessary for the processing, Various audio data and the like are stored. 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. For example, the RAM 253 includes a VRAM (Video RAM) in which image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 is temporarily stored.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b causes the image display unit 104 to display based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing the program stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. It functions to control images and sound output from the speaker 254.

  For example, the CPU 251 controls the display control process (not shown) for controlling the display content displayed on the image display unit 104 and the audio content output from the speaker 254 based on the instruction content instructed from the production control unit 202a. Voice control processing (not shown) is executed. At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and decorative designs written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. That is, the decorative design is displayed so that it can be seen in front of the background image. In the case where the background image and the decorative design overlap at the same position, the decorative design is given priority 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(The gaming state of pachinko machines)
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. The main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 has two flags, a high-probability gaming flag and a short-time gaming flag, in addition to a winning gaming state that opens and closes the big winning opening 109 when various winnings such as jackpots are won. Depending on the combination of ON / OFF settings, there are four gaming states.

  First, the normal game state is a game state when both the high probability game flag and the short-time game flag are set to OFF. In this normal gaming state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using a low-probability gaming state hit determination table (see FIG. 5) by setting the high-probability game flag to OFF, for example, with a probability of 1/300. Winning the jackpot. Further, in the normal game state, the main control unit 201 does not give a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew support function”) by opening and closing the electric tulip by setting the time-saving game flag to OFF.

  The specific contents of the electric chew support function will not be described in detail because it is a well-known technique. For example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the winning probability per normal symbol is increased (the electric tulip opening frequency is Increase) and lengthening the opening time of electric tulips. That is, in a normal gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, it is difficult to win a game ball to the second starting port 106.

  The short-time gaming state is a gaming state when the high-probability gaming flag is OFF and the short-time gaming flag is set to ON. At this time, in the short gaming state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using the hit determination table for the low probability gaming state (see FIG. 5) by setting the high-probability game flag to OFF, for example, with a probability of 1/300. Winning the jackpot. In the short-time game state, the main control unit 201 provides an electric chew support function by setting the short-time game flag to ON. For this reason, in the short time gaming state in which the electric chew support function is provided, it is easier to win a game ball to the second starting port 106 than in the case where the electric chew support function is not provided.

  The probability-changing gaming state is a gaming state when both the high-probability gaming flag and the hourly gaming flag are set to ON. In this probability-changing gaming state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using a hit determination table for a high-probability gaming state (see FIG. 5) according to the ON setting of the high-probability gaming flag, for example, with a probability of 10/300. Winning the jackpot. Further, in the probability variation gaming state, the main control unit 201 provides an electric chew support function by setting the time-saving gaming flag to ON.

  The latent game state is a game state when the high probability game flag is ON and the short-time game flag is set OFF. In this latent game state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using a high probability game state hit determination table (see FIG. 5) by setting the high-probability game flag to ON. For example, a probability of 10/300 And you are going to win a jackpot. In the latent game state, the main control unit 201 does not provide the electric chew support function.

  For example, the main control unit 201 switches the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag ON / OFF at the end of the winning game state when a big win is won. That is, the main control unit 201 shifts the gaming state in response to the jackpot. At this time, the game state of the transfer destination is determined by the content of the winning jackpot. For example, if you win a promising jackpot, you will enter a probable gaming state after this jackpot game state, if you win a normal jackpot, you will enter a short-time gaming state after this jackpot game state, and if you win a potential jackpot game, this jackpot game After the state, enter the latent game state.

  Further, the main control unit 201 may perform the next game state transition when the specified number of jackpot lotteries has been performed after the previous game state transition. At this time, the game state of the transfer destination is determined in advance by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100. For example, the main control unit 201 shifts to the normal gaming state when 100 jackpot lotteries are performed after shifting to the short-time gaming state.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100, when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, performs a big hit lottery according to the winning starting port. For example, when a game ball wins the first start opening 105, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a first big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special figure 1 of the first special figure display unit 112a. Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Further, when the game ball wins the second start opening 106, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the second big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special figure 2 of the second special figure display unit 112b. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the second big hit lottery.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays a special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2), the decorative symbol (for example, three columns of numbers) of the image display unit 104 is variably displayed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (the jackpot was won in the first jackpot lottery or the second jackpot lottery), the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a combination that indicates a jackpot (for example, “ 7 ・ 7 ・ 7 ”) stop displaying decorative symbols.

  When the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and opens the big winning opening 109 for the round corresponding to the winning big hit (for example, 15 rounds). If the game ball wins the big winning opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The jackpot game state ends when the jackpot end condition is satisfied, and shifts to another game state. For example, in the case of winning a winning jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine 100 transitions to a winning game state when the jackpot gaming state ends. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the short-time gaming state when the jackpot gaming state ends when the normal jackpot is won.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 108. At this time, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 113 is displayed in a variable manner. Then, after a predetermined period from the start of the fluctuation, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. In the case of winning the normal symbol per lot (hereinafter referred to as “per normal symbol”) in the normal symbol lottery, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops displaying the normal symbol at a predetermined symbol indicating the per symbol. Thereafter, the electric tulip 107 is opened for a predetermined period.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 and an effect control unit 202. First, each functional unit of the main control unit 201 will be described.

  The main control unit 201 includes a detection unit 311, a jackpot lottery unit 312, a mode setting unit 313, a variation time selection unit 314, an output unit 315, and a special symbol control unit 316. The detection unit 311 has a function of detecting a game ball that has won and won a starting opening (the first starting opening 105 and the second starting opening 106) on the game board 103. For example, the detection unit 311 receives a detection signal from the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222, thereby detecting a game ball that has won a start to the start port corresponding to each start port SW. When the detection unit 311 detects the game ball that has won the start, the detection unit 311 outputs the detection result to the jackpot lottery unit 312 or the like.

  The jackpot lottery unit 312 has a function of accepting the detection result from the detection unit 311 and performing a jackpot lottery with respect to the game ball that has won the start. Here, the big hit lottery unit 312 includes a hit determination unit 312a and a win content lottery unit 312b.

  The hit determination unit 312a has a function of determining whether or not a big win or a small win has been won. In this determination, for example, the winning determination unit 312a acquires any numerical value from 0 to 299 as the winning random number at the time of starting winning (when the detection result is received from the detecting unit 311). Then, using this acquired hit random number and the hit determination table (see FIG. 5), it is determined whether or not the hit random number matches a predetermined value for each hit (big hit, small win) in the hit determination table. And when it corresponds with the predetermined value taken as each win, it determines with having won the said win.

  For example, the winning determination unit 312a determines that the winning point is won when the winning random number matches a predetermined value that is determined to be a big hit, and if the winning random number matches the predetermined value that is determined to be a big win, judge. Here, the small hit is a specific loss represented by a different type of symbol (special symbol) from a normal lose (a loss other than the small hit). For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 wins a small hit, it apparently behaves the same as or similar to that at the time of winning the latent big hit.

  Specifically, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 wins a small win, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the same effect as the latent big win and opens the grand prize winning opening 109 in the same manner. The small hit is not limited to the above example, but may be represented by a different type of symbol from the normal lose, and it is not necessary to perform such an effect.

  The winning content lottery unit 312b has a function of performing a lottery for determining the winning content when the winning determining unit 312a determines that each winning item has been won. For example, the winning content lottery unit 312b acquires any numerical value from 0 to 99 as a design random number at the time of starting winning. When the jackpot determination unit 312a determines that the jackpot is successful, the jackpot content (see FIG. 6-1 and FIG. 6-2) using the symbol random number acquired at the time of starting winning and the jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 6-1 and FIG. 6-2) A lottery is performed to determine whether a normal jackpot, a probable jackpot, a latent jackpot A, or a latent jackpot B).

  In addition, when the winning determination unit 312a determines that it is a small winning, using the symbol random number acquired at the time of starting winning and the symbol determination table (see FIGS. 6-3 to 6-5), the content of the small hit A lottery for determining (small hit A, small hit B, or small hit C) is performed.

  Further, in the lottery for determining the winning content, the winning content lottery unit 312b has a plurality of symbol determination tables, and the symbol determination table corresponding to the current mode being set by the mode setting unit 313 is selected from these. Use. The plurality of symbol determination tables have different contents for winning. Thereby, in each mode, it is possible to limit the contents of the winning prizes.

  The jackpot lottery unit 312 outputs the lottery result of the jackpot lottery to the mode setting unit 313 and the variation time selection unit 314 when the jackpot lottery unit 312a or the winning content lottery unit 312b performs the lottery lottery.

  The mode setting unit 313 has a function of receiving a lottery result from the jackpot lottery unit 312 and setting a mode based on the jackpot lottery of the jackpot lottery unit 312. For example, if the mode setting unit 313 wins a big hit or a small win, the mode setting unit 313 sets a mode according to the content of the won big win or a small win. Although detailed description will be given later, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has six modes of a normal mode, a latent mode A, a latent mode B, a notification mode A, a notification mode B, and a probability change mode (see FIG. 4). Which of these six modes is set will be described later with reference to FIG. When the mode is set, the mode setting unit 313 outputs information indicating the mode being set to the jackpot lottery unit 312 and the variable time selection unit 314.

  Based on the lottery result from the jackpot lottery unit 312 and the current mode being set by the mode setting unit 313, the variation time selection unit 314 sets the variation time of the special symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery to a predetermined variation time. It has a function of selecting from a group (variation pattern tables Ht1 to Ht12 described later). Here, the variation time selection unit 314 includes a reach determination unit 314a. The reach determination unit 314a has a function of determining whether the loss is a loss accompanied by a reach effect (hereinafter referred to as “reach loss”) when the lottery result of the big win lottery is a loss other than the small win.

  In the reach determination, for example, the reach determination unit 314a acquires any numerical value from 0 to 199 as a reach random number at the time of start winning (when the detection result is received from the detection unit 311). Then, using the obtained reach random number and the reach determination table (see FIG. 7), it is determined whether the reach random number matches a predetermined value that is “reach” in the reach determination table. Then, when it matches the predetermined value that is “reach”, it is determined that the reach is lost.

  Then, the fluctuation time selection unit 314 determines that a reach loss occurs from a fluctuation pattern table for normal loss (see FIGS. 8-1 to 8-4) if the loss does not involve reach production (hereinafter referred to as “normal loss”). From the variation pattern table for reach lose (see FIG. 8-5 to FIG. 8-8), from the variation pattern table for winning if the big hit / small hit (see FIG. 8-9 to FIG. 8-12), the fluctuation time One variation pattern is defined by lottery or the like.

  In the variation pattern lottery, the variation time selection unit 314 acquires any numerical value from 0 to 249 as a variation pattern random number, for example, at the time of start winning (when the detection result is received from the detection unit 301). Then, the obtained variation pattern random number is compared with the variation pattern table specified by the lottery lottery result and the current mode, and one variation pattern is registered among the variation patterns registered in the variation pattern table. select. When the variation time selection unit 314 selects the variation pattern, the variation time selection unit 314 outputs information indicating the selected variation pattern to the effect control unit 202 via the output unit 315 and also outputs to the special symbol control unit 316.

  The special symbol control unit 316 changes the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 112 with the variation time selected by the variation time selection unit 314, and then represents the lottery result of the big hit lottery of the big hit lottery unit 312. It has a function to stop at. For example, when the variation time selected by the variation time selection unit 314 is 100 seconds and the lottery result of the big hit lottery unit 312 is a probable big hit, the special symbol control unit 316 changes the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 112 for 100 seconds. Display and stop display with the symbol “7” indicating the probability variation jackpot.

  In this way, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery every time there is a game ball start winning prize, and performs display control of the special symbols on the special symbol display unit 112 based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. Also, when the main control unit 201 performs the jackpot lottery, the main control unit 201 outputs the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and information on the variation pattern of the current special symbol to the effect control unit 202.

  In addition, each function part of the detection part 311 of the main control part 201, the jackpot lottery part 312, the mode setting part 313, the variable time selection part 314, the output part 315, the special symbol control part 316, for example, the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. The functions can be realized by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while being used.

  Next, the effect control unit 202 will be described. When the effect control unit 202 receives from the main control unit 201 information indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery and the variation time of the special symbol this time (for example, a variation start command), an effect group prepared in advance ( It has a function of selecting one effect from the effect pattern table) and performing the selected effect on the display screen of the image display unit 104 or the like. For example, when the information of the variation time received from the main control unit 201 is 100 seconds, the effect control unit 202 selects an effect of 100 seconds from the effect group prepared in advance, and an image corresponding to the effect Is displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  In addition, the effect control unit 202 may include a determination unit 321 and an execution unit 322 as illustrated in FIG. Here, the determination unit 321 has a function of determining whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery performed by the main control unit 201 is a win for a predetermined event. Here, the predetermined event may be any event other than a normal loss, and may be, for example, a small hit or a latent big hit. When the determination unit 321 makes the above determination, the determination result is output to the execution unit 322.

  The execution unit 322 has a function of performing a notification effect for notifying the current gaming state when the determination unit 321 determines that a predetermined event has been won. The execution unit 322 performs this notification effect while the notification mode is set. As will be described in detail later, this notification mode is a mode that is set after a predetermined event until a specified number (for example, one) of jackpot lottery is performed. When the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is lost, reach production is performed. This is a mode that does not occur. Since a specific variation time (variation pattern) is selected by the main control unit 201 during the notification mode, the execution unit 322 can stably perform the notification effect in the notification mode. In addition, the execution part 322 will display the message, image, etc. which show the present game state on the display screen of the image display part 104, if a notification effect is performed.

  Note that the function units of the determination unit 321 and the execution unit 322 of the effect control unit 202 realize their functions by executing various programs stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area, for example. be able to.

(Overview of mode transition performed by pachinko machines)
Next, an outline of mode transition performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of mode transition performed by the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has six modes of a normal mode, a latent mode A, a latent mode B, a notification mode A, a notification mode B, and a probability change mode. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the mode is changed (set to the transfer destination mode).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the latent mode A when winning the latent probability big hit (latent probability big hit A described later) in the normal mode. When the big hit lottery is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) in the latent mode A, or when the small hit (small hit A, which will be described later) is won in the latent mode A, the mode shifts to the notification mode A. When the jackpot lottery is performed a specified number of times (for example, once) in the notification mode A, the mode shifts to the probability variation mode.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the latent mode B when the small hit (small hit B) is won in the normal mode. When the big hit lottery is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) in the latent mode B, or when the small hit (small hit C) is won in the latent mode B, the mode shifts to the notification mode B. When the jackpot lottery is performed a specified number of times (for example, once) in the notification mode B, the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  In each of the above modes, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a variation pattern determination using a variation pattern table corresponding to the current mode. For example, in the notification mode A and the notification mode B, the variation pattern determination is performed using the variation pattern table for the notification mode. The change pattern corresponding to the notification effect is registered in the change pattern table for the notification mode (see FIGS. 8-3 and 8-7). Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can select the variation pattern corresponding to the notification effect in the notification mode A and the notification mode B.

  In the probability variation mode, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table for the probability variation mode. In the variation pattern table for the probability variation mode, a variation pattern indicating a short variation time is registered as compared with the variation pattern table in the normal mode (see FIGS. 8-4 and 8-8). Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can select a variation pattern indicating a short variation time in the probability variation mode. An example of specific contents of the variation pattern table used in each mode will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-12.

  In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 100 makes the variation pattern selected in each mode different by performing the variation pattern determination using the variation pattern table corresponding to the current mode. Since the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern determination, the effect performed according to the mode can be varied by varying the variation pattern selected in each mode. .

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs symbol determination using the symbol determination table corresponding to the current mode, and thereby makes different the contents of the small hits to be won in each mode. The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the mode transition according to the content of the winning lots won by the symbol determination, so that the regular mode transition is performed by limiting the content of the winning points in each mode. Can do.

(About each table of the main control unit)
(Content of the hit judgment table)
Next, the contents of each table included in the main control unit 201 described above will be described. First, the contents of the hit determination table used for the hit determination will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the hit determination table. As shown in FIG. 5, the hit determination table At is configured by associating a predetermined random number value with the big hit and the small win.

  Here, the random number value of the hit determination table At defines the winning probability for the big hit and the small hit in the hit determination. Specifically, in the hit determination, the winning probabilities for the big win and the small win are determined by the number of random values associated with each. As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, a random number “0 (1)” is assigned to the jackpot when the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state (a gaming state in which the high-probability gaming flag is OFF). In the case of a high probability gaming state (a gaming state in which the high probability gaming flag is ON), random numbers “0 to 9 (10 pieces)” are assigned. Further, random numbers “10 to 12 (three)” are assigned to the small hits.

  As described above, the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 acquires any numerical value from 0 to 299 as a winning random number. In the hit determination, the main control unit 201 compares the acquired hit random number with the hit determination table At and determines whether the hit random number matches any one of the random number values. If they match, it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the matched random number value is made. If it does not match any of the random numbers, it is determined that it is a normal loss (a normal loss that is not a small hit).

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, in the winning determination, the winning probability for the big hit is 1/300 in the low probability gaming state and 10/300 in the high probability gaming state. In addition, the winning probability for the small hit is 3/300 regardless of the gaming state.

(The contents of the symbol judgment table)
Next, the contents of the symbol determination table used for symbol determination will be described. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of the contents of the symbol determination table. FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of the contents of the symbol determination table. These symbol determination tables shown in FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are symbol determination tables for determining the contents of the jackpot used when it is determined that the jackpot is won in the hit determination (hereinafter referred to as “big hit symbol determination table”). It is.

  The jackpot symbol determination table Zt1 shown in FIG. 6A is determined to have been won in the jackpot determination for the game ball won in the first starting port 105, and the jackpot symbol determination used at the time of symbol determination for determining the contents of the jackpot It is a table. The jackpot symbol determination table Zt2 shown in FIG. 6B is determined to have been won in the jackpot determination for the game ball won in the second starting port 106, and the jackpot symbol determination used at the time of symbol determination for determining the contents of the jackpot It is a table.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, each of the jackpot symbol determination tables Zt1 and Zt2 has a predetermined randomness for each of the big jackpots of normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, latent probability jackpot A, and latent jackpot B. It is configured by associating numerical values.

  Here, the random value of each jackpot symbol determination table Zt1, Zt2 determined the winning probability for each jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, latent probability jackpot A, latent probability jackpot B) in the symbol judgment at the time of winning the jackpot Is. Specifically, in the symbol determination at the time of winning the jackpot, the winning probability for each jackpot is determined by the number of random values associated with each jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the jackpot symbol determination table Zt1, a random number value “0 to 39 (40 pieces)” is assigned to the normal jackpot, and a random number value “40 to 79 (40 pieces) is assigned to the probability variation jackpot. Is assigned. Also, a random value “80 to 96 (17)” is assigned to the latent probability hit A, and a random value “97 to 99 (3)” is assigned to the latent probability hit B.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the jackpot symbol determination table Zt2, a random value “0 to 39 (40 pieces)” is assigned to the normal jackpot, and a random value “40 to 94 (55) is assigned to the probability jackpot. Assigned). Further, a random value “95 to 98 (4)” is assigned to the latent probability hit A, and a random value “99 (1)” is assigned to the latent probability hit B.

  As described above, the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can acquire any numerical value from 0 to 99 as a design random number. When determining the symbol at the time of winning the jackpot, the main control unit 201 compares the acquired symbol random number with the jackpot symbol determination table Zt1 or the jackpot symbol determination table Zt2, and determines whether the symbol random number is a jackpot random number value. Determine if they match. Then, it is determined that the jackpot corresponding to the matched random value is won.

  Next, a symbol determination table (hereinafter referred to as “small hit symbol determination table”) for determining the contents of the small hits used when it is determined that the bonus hit is determined in the hit determination will be described. FIG. 6C is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of the contents of the symbol determination table. 6-4 is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows the content of the symbol determination table. 6-5 is explanatory drawing (the 5) which shows the content of the symbol determination table.

  The small hit symbol determination table Zt3 shown in FIG. 6-3 is a small hit symbol determination table used in the normal mode. The small hit symbol determination table Zt4 shown in FIG. 6-4 is a small hit symbol determination table used in the latent mode A and the notification mode A. The small hit symbol determination table Zt5 shown in FIG. 6-5 is a small hit symbol determination table used in the latent mode B and the notification mode B.

  As shown in FIGS. 6-3 to 6-5, each of the small hit symbol determination tables Zt3, Zt4, Zt5 has a predetermined randomness for each small hit A, small hit B, and small hit C. It is configured by associating numerical values.

  Here, the random value of each small hit symbol determination table Zt3, Zt4, Zt5 determined the winning probability for each small hit (small hit A, small hit B, small hit C) in the symbol determination at the time of winning the small hit Is. Specifically, in the symbol determination at the time of winning a small winning, the winning probability for each small winning is determined by the number of random values associated with each small winning.

  As shown in FIG. 6-3, in the symbol determination table Zt3 used in the normal mode, a random value “0 to 99 (100 pieces)” is assigned to the small hit B and other small hits (small hits) No random value is assigned to A, small hit C).

  As shown in FIG. 6-4, in the symbol determination table Zt4 used in the latent mode A and the notification mode A, a random number “0 to 99” is assigned to the small hit A and other small hits (small No random value is assigned to the hit B and the small hit C).

  As shown in FIG. 6-5, in the symbol determination table Zt5 used in the latent mode B and the notification mode B, a random number “0 to 99” is assigned to the small hit C and another small hit (small No random value is assigned to the hit A and the small hit B).

  At the time of symbol determination at the time of winning a small hit, the main control unit 201, a symbol random number that can take any numerical value from 0 to 99, a small hit symbol determination table (Zt3, Zt4, Zt5) corresponding to the current mode, Are compared to determine whether or not the design random number matches the random number value of each small portion, and it is determined that the small portion of the content corresponding to the matched random number value has been won.

  Accordingly, only the small hit B is the small hit that is won in the normal mode using the symbol determination table Zt3, and only the small hit A is the small hit that is won in the latent mode A and the notification mode A using the symbol determination table Zt4. Only the small hit C is the small hit that is won in the latent mode B and the notification mode B using the determination table Zt5.

(Content of reach determination table)
Next, the contents of the reach determination table used for reach determination will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of the contents of the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 7, the reach determination table Rt corresponds to a predetermined random number value for “reach present” meaning winning in reach determination or “no reach” meaning defeat in reach determination. It is composed.

  Here, the random value in the reach determination table Rt defines the winning probability for “with reach” or “without reach” in reach determination. Specifically, in the reach determination, the winning probability for “with reach” is determined by the number of random values associated with “with reach”. In the reach determination table Rt, a random value “0 to 19 (20)” is assigned to “reach”, and a random value “20 to 199 (180)” is assigned to “no reach”. .

  As described above, the main control unit 201 acquires any numerical value from 0 to 199 as a reach random number. In the reach determination, the main control unit 201 compares the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table Rt, and determines whether the reach random number matches “with reach” or “without reach”. If the reach random number matches the random number value “with reach” in the reach determination table Rt, it is determined that “reach” has been won (that is, it is determined that reach has been lost). For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, in the reach determination, the probability of determining “with reach” is 20/200, and the probability of determining “without reach” is 180/200.

(Contents of variation pattern table)
(In case of normal loss)
Next, the contents of the variation pattern table used for variation pattern determination will be described. FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of the contents of the variation pattern table. FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of the contents of the variation pattern table. FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of the contents of the variation pattern table. FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram (part 4) of the contents of the variation pattern table.

  A fluctuation pattern table Ht1 shown in FIG. 8A is a fluctuation pattern table used at the time of normal loss in the normal mode. The fluctuation pattern table Ht2 shown in FIG. 8B is a fluctuation pattern table used at the time of normal loss in the latent mode A and the latent mode B. The variation pattern table Ht3 shown in FIG. 8C is a variation pattern table used at the time of normal loss in the notification mode A and the notification mode B. The variation pattern table Ht4 shown in FIG. 8-4 is a variation pattern table used at the time of normal loss in the probability variation mode.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8A, the variation pattern table Ht1 is configured by registering a plurality (two in the illustrated example) of different variation patterns. Each variation pattern of the variation pattern table Ht1 includes a variation time of a special symbol defined by each variation pattern, and a condition for selecting each variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as “selection condition”. In the example shown, “holding number”). Are associated with each other.

  For example, the number of holds “less than 3” is associated with the variation pattern P1 as a selection condition for the variation pattern. Therefore, the main control unit 201 selects the variation pattern P1 if the number of holds is less than 3 at the time of normal loss in the normal mode. On the other hand, if the number of holds is 3 or more during normal loss in the normal mode, the variation pattern P2 is selected.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 8B, only the variation pattern P3 is registered in the variation pattern table Ht2. The selection conditions for the variation pattern P3 are “less than 3 on hold” and “3 or more on hold”. Therefore, the main control unit 201 selects this variation pattern P3 regardless of the number of holds during normal loss in the latent mode A or the latent mode B.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8C, only the variation pattern P4 is registered in the variation pattern table Ht3. The selection conditions for the variation pattern P4 are “less than 3 on hold” and “3 or more on hold”. Therefore, the main control unit 201 selects this variation pattern P4 regardless of the number of holds during normal loss in the notification mode A or the notification mode B.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4, only the variation pattern P5 is registered in the variation pattern table Ht4. The selection conditions for the variation pattern P5 are “less than 3 on hold” and “3 or more on hold”. Therefore, the main control unit 201 selects this variation pattern P5 regardless of the number of holds during normal loss in the probability variation mode.

  By the way, the average value of the variation time defined by the variation pattern (variation pattern P5) constituting the variation pattern table Ht4 used in the probability variation mode is 5 seconds. This is smaller than the average value of 11.5 seconds of the variation time defined by the variation patterns (variation patterns P1, P2) constituting the variation pattern table Ht1 used in the normal mode. For this reason, in the probability variation mode, the number of jackpot lotteries that can be performed within a predetermined period (for example, one minute) is greater than in the normal mode, and in the probability variation mode, the game can proceed more efficiently than in the normal mode.

(In case of reach lose)
Next, the contents of the variation pattern table used at the time of reach loss will be described. FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram (part 5) of the contents of the variation pattern table. FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram (part 6) of the contents of the variation pattern table. FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram (part 7) of the contents of the variation pattern table. FIG. 8-8 is an explanatory diagram (part 8) of the contents of the variation pattern table.

  The fluctuation pattern table Ht5 shown in FIG. 8-5 is a fluctuation pattern table used at the time of reach loss in the normal mode. The fluctuation pattern table Ht6 shown in FIG. 8-6 is a fluctuation pattern table used at the time of reach loss in the latent mode A and the latent mode B. The fluctuation pattern table Ht7 shown in FIG. 8-7 is a fluctuation pattern table used at the time of reach loss in the notification mode A and the notification mode B. The fluctuation pattern table Ht8 shown in FIG. 8-8 is a fluctuation pattern table used at the time of reach loss in the probability variation mode.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5, the variation pattern table Ht5 is configured by registering a plurality (three in the illustrated example) of different variation patterns. Each variation pattern in the variation pattern table Ht5 is associated with a variation time of a special symbol defined by each variation pattern and a predetermined random number value.

  Here, the random value in the variation pattern table Ht5 defines the selection probability for each variation pattern when selecting the variation pattern at the time of reach loss. Specifically, the selection probability of each variation pattern at the time of reach lose is determined by the number of random values associated with each variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5, in the variation pattern table Ht5, random values “0 to 199 (200 pieces)” are assigned to the variation pattern P6, and random numbers “200 to 229 (30) are assigned to the variation pattern P7. Are assigned), and random numbers “230 to 249 (20)” are assigned to the variation pattern P8.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-6, in the variation pattern table Ht6, random values “0 to 199 (200 pieces)” are assigned to the variation pattern P9, and random numbers “200 to 249” are assigned to the variation pattern P10. (50) "is assigned.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-7, in the variation pattern table Ht7, random number values “0 to 249 (250)” are assigned to the variation pattern P4. As shown in FIG. 8-8, in the variation pattern table Ht8, random numbers “0 to 249 (250)” are assigned to the variation pattern P5.

  When selecting the variation pattern at the time of reach loss, the main control unit 201 compares the variation pattern random number that can take any numerical value from 0 to 249 with the variation pattern table corresponding to the current mode, and the variation pattern random number Is matched with the random value of which variation pattern, and the variation pattern corresponding to the matched random value is selected.

  Therefore, for example, in the notification mode A and the notification mode B using the variation pattern table Ht7, the variation pattern P4 is always selected at the time of reach loss. As described above, in the notification mode A and the notification mode B, the fluctuation pattern P4 is always selected at the time of normal loss (see FIG. 8-3).

  For this reason, in the notification mode A and the notification mode B, the same variation pattern P4 is selected regardless of the determination result of the reach determination. Thereby, in the notification mode A and the notification mode B, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can produce the same content at the time of reach loss and at the time of normal loss. This variation pattern P4 is a variation pattern (see FIG. 22) corresponding to the notification effect.

  Similarly, in the probability variation mode using the variation pattern table Ht8, the variation pattern P5 is always selected at the time of reach loss. In the probability variation mode B, this variation pattern P5 is always selected during normal loss (see FIG. 8-4). For this reason, in the probability variation mode, the same variation pattern P5 is selected regardless of the determination result of reach determination, and it is possible to produce the same content at the time of reach loss and at the time of normal loss. This variation pattern P5 is a variation pattern (see FIG. 22) corresponding to the probability variation mode normal loss effect. Therefore, if you win the lottery lottery, the reach variation (the effect that lasts for a long time) is not performed in the probability variation mode, and the game progresses more efficiently in the probability variation mode than in the normal mode (the mode in which the reach effect is performed even when lost). Can be made.

(In case of jackpot)
Next, the contents of the variation pattern table used at the time of jackpot will be described. FIGS. 8-9 is explanatory drawing (the 9) which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table. FIGS. 8-10 is explanatory drawing (the 10) which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table. FIGS. 8-11 is explanatory drawing (the 11) which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table. FIGS. 8-12 is explanatory drawing (the 12) which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table.

  The fluctuation pattern table Ht9 shown in FIG. 8-9 is a fluctuation pattern table used for big hits in the normal mode. The fluctuation pattern table Ht10 shown in FIG. 8-10 is a fluctuation pattern table used for jackpots in the latent mode A and the latent mode B. A variation pattern table Ht11 illustrated in FIGS. 8-11 is a variation pattern table used for jackpots in the notification mode A and the notification mode B. A fluctuation pattern table Ht12 shown in FIG. 8-12 is a fluctuation pattern table used for a big hit in the probability variation mode.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-9 to 8-12, the variation pattern tables Ht9, Ht10, Ht11, and Ht12 used at the time of the big hit are each configured by registering one or a plurality of variation patterns. Similar to the variation pattern table used at the time of reach loss, these variation patterns are associated with predetermined random numbers, and the selection probability of each variation pattern is determined.

  As described above, variation patterns having different tendencies are registered in the respective variation pattern tables (Ht1 to Ht12). In particular, the tendency is greatly different between the normal mode and the probability variation mode which are shifted after the latent mode A or the latent mode B. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can indicate the gaming state to the player based on the tendency of the variation pattern selected in the mode shifted after the latent mode A or the latent mode B.

(Processing performed by the main control unit 201)
Next, 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. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 201 starts execution of a main control process (not shown) including a startup process and a power-off monitoring process, and the main control process is transferred to the main control unit 201. Executes continuously while power is being supplied. For this main control process, the main control unit 201 interrupts and executes the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 at a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 201 first executes a random number update process for updating random numbers used in various lotteries performed by the main control unit 201 (step S901). In this random number update process, the main control unit 201 uses a winning random number for symbol determination (see step S1101 in FIG. 11), a symbol random number for symbol determination (see steps S1104 and S1108 in FIG. 11), and reach determination (in FIG. 12). The reach determination random number used in step S1207) and the variation pattern random number used in variation pattern determination (see step S1213 in FIG. 12) are updated.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes switch processing relating to detection of a game ball (step S902). In this switch process, the main control unit 201 detects a game ball that has won a prize at the start gate, a gate switch process that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate, and a game that has passed through the normal prize opening / big prize opening. Performs winning hole switch processing to detect balls.

  Although the detailed contents of the switch processing are omitted because they are known techniques, the main control unit 201, for example, supplies the first start port 105, the second start port 106, etc. by the start port switch processing. Detect a winning game ball. Then, “1” is added to the number of holdings U1 (the number of holdings of the first starting port 105) or the number of holdings U2 (the number of holdings of the second starting port 106) corresponding to the starting port that has detected the winning, Various random numbers such as reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and design random numbers are acquired and stored in the RAM 213. In addition, the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 and the normal winning opening 110 is detected, and a winning ball command corresponding to the winning opening is set in the RAM 213.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S903). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process related to the special symbol and a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 performs a lottery lottery to display the special symbol in a variable / stopped display (see FIG. 10). In the normal symbol processing, the main control unit 201 performs the normal symbol lottery and displays the normal symbol in a variable display / stop display (illustration and detailed description are omitted).

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 201 executes an electric accessory control process related to operation control of various electric accessories (step S904). Although detailed description and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, the electric accessory control process includes an electric tulip control process for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107, a big prize opening process for controlling the action of the big prize opening 109, and the like. Is included.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes a prize ball process related to a prize ball (step S905), and executes an output process for outputting the commands set in the RAM 213 by the above-described processes to the effect control unit 202 and the like. (Step S906), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 201 returns to the main process.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. Here, the special symbol process is a process included in the symbol process in step S903 of FIG. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the winning game flag is ON (step S1001). Here, the winning game flag is, for example, a flag that is set to ON when various types of winning (big winning, small winning) are won, and a flag indicating that the current gaming state is a winning gaming state (for example, a big winning gaming state). It is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S1001: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process without changing the special symbol. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S1001: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S1002). If the special symbol is not being variably displayed (step S1002: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the holding number U2 for the game ball won to the second starting port 106 is 1 or more (step S1003).

  If the holding number U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S1003: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the holding number U2 as a new holding number U2 (step S1004). The process proceeds to S1007. If the holding number U2 is 0 (U2 = 0) (step S1003: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the holding number U1 for the game ball won to the first start port 105 is 1 or more ( Step S1005).

  If the holding number U1 is 0 (U1 = 0) (step S1005: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is. If the holding number U1 is 1 or more (U1 ≧ 1) (step S1005: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the holding number U1 as a new holding number U1 (step S1006). The process proceeds to S1007.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery process (step S1007). The details of the jackpot lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the jackpot lottery process is performed, the main control unit 201 executes a variation pattern selection process (step S1008). The contents of the variation pattern selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection process, the main control unit 201 starts the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 112 (step S1009). At this time, when variably displaying based on the lottery result of the second big hit lottery, the special figure 2 of the second special figure display unit 112b is variably displayed. When variably displaying based on the lottery result of the first big hit lottery, the special figure 1 of the first special figure display unit 112a is variably displayed.

  The main control unit 201 sets a change start command in the RAM 213 at the start of the special symbol change display (step S1010). The variation start command set in step S1010 includes the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process in step S1007, information indicating the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection process in step S1008, and the like. Further, the variation start command set in step S1010 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S906 of FIG. 9 is executed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation (step S1011). In step S1011, it is determined whether the elapsed time from the start of the variable display has reached the variable time indicated by the variable pattern selected immediately before the start of the variable display. If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1011: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S1011: Yes), the main control unit 201 stops and displays the special symbol that is being variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 112 (step S1012), and sends a variable stop command to the RAM 213. (Step S1013). The change stop command set in step S1013 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S906 of FIG. 9 is executed.

  After setting the variable stop command in the RAM 213, the main control unit 201 subsequently executes a stop process for setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, the above-described hit flag) (step S1014), and performs a special symbol process. finish. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being variably displayed in step S1002 (step S1002: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1011 to determine whether the variability time has elapsed and performs the above processing.

(Large lottery processing)
Next, the contents of the big hit lottery process shown in step S1007 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the big hit lottery process, first, the main control unit 201 compares the hit random number for the current hold with the hit determination table At, and a predetermined value for which the win random number is determined to be a win (big hit / small win) in the hit determination table At. The hit determination is performed to determine whether they match (step S1101).

  Next, based on the determination result of step S1101, it is determined whether or not the jackpot (the winning random number matches the random number corresponding to the jackpot) (step S1102). If it is a big hit (step S1102: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the current suspension is for the game ball that won the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, the jackpot symbol determination table Zt1, One of the jackpot symbol determination tables is selected from Zt2 (step S1103).

  Then, the symbol random number for the current hold is compared with the jackpot symbol determination table selected in step S1103, and the jackpot is determined to match the random value corresponding to the jackpot of which content in the jackpot symbol determination table Symbol determination is performed (step S1104). When the jackpot symbol determination is performed, the main control unit 201 sets a symbol representing the determination result in the RAM 213 (step S1105), and ends the jackpot lottery process.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in step S1102 (step S1102: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether it is a small hit (the winning random number matches the random number corresponding to the small hit) (step S1106). If it is a small hit (step S1106: Yes), the main control unit 201 selects a small hit symbol determination table corresponding to the current mode from the small hit symbol determination tables Za, Zb, Zc (step S1107).

  For example, in step S1107, the main control unit 201 selects the small hit symbol determination table Za if the current mode is the latent mode A or the notification mode A. If the normal mode is selected, the small hit symbol determination table Zb is selected. If the latent mode B or the notification mode B is selected, the small hit symbol determination table Zc is selected.

  Then, the symbol random number for the current hold and the small hit symbol determination table selected in step S1107 are compared, and the symbol random number in the small hit symbol determination table matches with the random value corresponding to the small hit value of which content. The small hit symbol determination is performed (step S1108). When the small hit symbol determination is performed, the main control unit 201 sets a symbol representing the determination result in the RAM 213 (step S1109), and ends the big hit lottery process.

  In step S1106, if it is not a small hit (step S1106: No), the main control unit 201 determines that it is a normal loss, sets a symbol representing the loss in the RAM 213 (step S1110), and a big hit. The lottery process is terminated.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the processing contents of the variation pattern selection processing shown in step S1008 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the variation pattern selection processing. In the variation pattern selection process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process for the current hold is a jackpot (step S1201).

  If it is a big hit (step S1201: Yes), a big hit variation pattern table corresponding to the current mode is selected from the variation pattern tables Ht10, Ht11, Ht12 (step S1202). If it is not a big win (step S1201: No), it is determined whether it is a big hit (step S1203). If it is a small hit (step S1203: Yes), a variation pattern table corresponding to the current mode is selected from the variation pattern tables Ht10, Ht11, and Ht12 (step S1204).

  If not a small hit (step S1203: No), reach determination is performed by comparing the reach determination table Rt with the reach random number for the current hold (step S1205). Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the reach determination is “with reach” (step S1206). If the reach is present, that is, if the reach is lost (step S1206: YES), the change pattern table for reach lose corresponding to the current mode is selected from the change pattern tables Ht5, Ht6, Ht7, and Ht8 (step S1207).

  If it is not reach loss (step S1206: No), the main control unit 201 determines that it is normal loss, and the fluctuation pattern table for normal loss corresponding to the current mode from the fluctuation pattern tables Ht1, Ht2, Ht3, and Ht4. Is selected (step S1208).

  Then, the variation pattern table selected in any of step S1202, step S1204, step S1207, and step S1208 is set in the RAM 213 (step S1209). Subsequently, the main control unit 201 compares the fluctuation pattern random number for the current hold with the fluctuation pattern table set in step S1209, and determines the fluctuation pattern having a random value that matches the fluctuation pattern random number for the current hold. The variation pattern to be selected as the variation pattern is determined (step S1210). The main control unit 201 sets the variation pattern selected in step S1210 in the RAM 213 (step S1211), and ends the variation pattern selection process.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the processing contents of the stop process shown in step S1014 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the stopping process. As shown in FIG. 13, in the stop process, the main control unit 201 first sets one of the mode flags (latency mode A flag, latency mode B flag, notification mode A flag, notification mode B flag, probability change mode flag). It is determined whether it is ON, that is, whether the current mode is a mode other than the normal mode (step S1301). If any mode flag is OFF (step S1301: No), that is, if the current mode is the normal mode, the process proceeds to step S1303 to be described later.

  If any one of the mode flags is ON (step S1301: Yes), mode flag processing (details will be described later with reference to FIG. 14) is performed (step S1302), and a gaming state with an electric chew support function (short-time gaming state) Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag indicating ON is in the probable game state) (step S1303).

  If the short-time game flag is not set to ON (step S1303: No), that is, if the short-time game flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1307 as will be described later. If the short-time game flag is set to ON (step S1303: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a new value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value J of the short-time game counter related to the duration of the electric chew support function. (Step S1304).

  Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether the count value J of the time-saving game counter has become “0” (step S1305). If the count value J of the short-time game counter becomes “0” (step S1305: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the short-time game flag to OFF (step S1306). If the count value J of the time-saving game counter does not become “0” (step S1305: No), the process proceeds to step S1307 to be described later.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a high-probability game flag indicating that the high-probability game state (probability change game state or latent probability game state) is set to ON (step S1307). If the high probability game flag is not set to ON (step S1307: No), that is, if the high probability game flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1311 described later.

  If the highly probable game flag is set to ON (step S1307: Yes), the main control unit 201 newly subtracts “1” from the count value X of the highly probable game counter regarding the duration of the high probability game state. X (step S1308). Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the count value X of the highly reliable game counter has become “0” (step S1309). If the count value X of the high probability game counter becomes “0” (step S1309: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the high probability game flag to OFF (step S1310). If the count value X of the highly reliable game counter does not become “0” (step S1309: No), the process proceeds to step S1311 described later.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed immediately before is a symbol indicating a jackpot (step S1311). If the special symbol is not a symbol indicating a big win (step S1311: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed immediately before is a symbol indicating a small bonus (step S1312). If it is not a symbol indicating a small hit (step S1312: No), that is, if it is a symbol indicating a normal loss, the stopping process is terminated. If it is a symbol indicating a small hit (step S1312: Yes), the small hit game flag is set to ON (step S1313).

  Then, the mode counter Sn corresponding to each mode flag is reset to “0” (step S1314). Note that the mode counter Sn is a flag related to the set period of the corresponding mode flag ON. After resetting the mode counter Sn, the main control unit 201 starts a small hit or big hit opening (step S1315), sets an opening command in the RAM 213 (step S1316), and ends the stop process.

  On the other hand, in step S1311, if the special symbol stopped and displayed immediately before is a symbol indicating a jackpot (step S1311: Yes), the symbol indicating a jackpot is a symbol indicating a long hit (for example, a promiscuous jackpot or a normal jackpot). Is determined (step S1317). Here, the long win is, for example, a larger number of prizes than the short win by setting the opening time of the big winning opening 109 at the big win longer than the short win described later, such as a normal jackpot or a probable big hit. It is a jackpot that allows the ball to be expected.

  If long hit (step S1317: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the long hit game flag to ON (step S1318). If it is not long hit (step S1317: No), the main control unit 201 determines that it is short hit and sets the short hit game flag to ON (step S1319). Here, the short win is, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening 109 in the jackpot gaming state after winning the jackpot, such as the latent jackpot A or the latent jackpot B, is set very short (for example, 1 through the jackpot gaming state). (8 seconds or less) is a jackpot so that the number of award balls obtained with this jackpot is extremely small (nearly zero).

  When the winning game flag is set to ON in step S1318 or step S1319, the main control unit 201 subsequently resets the time-saving game counter J, the highly-probable game counter X, and the mode counter Sn to “0” (step S1320). Then, the mode flag, the short-time game flag, and the high probability game flag are set to OFF (step S1321), and the process proceeds to step S1315.

(Mode flag processing)
Next, the processing contents of the mode flag processing shown in step S1302 of FIG. 13 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the mode flag processing. As shown in FIG. 14, in the mode flag process, the main control unit 201 first refers to the current mode flag (step S1401), and sets “1” from the mode counter Sn corresponding to the mode flag currently set to ON. The subtraction is set as new Sn (step S1402).

  For example, the mode counter S1 corresponds to the latent mode A, and the mode counter S2 corresponds to the notification mode A. The mode counter S3 corresponds to the latent mode B, the mode counter S4 corresponds to the notification mode B, and the mode counter S5 corresponds to the probability variation mode. In step S1402, for example, when the latent mode A flag is set to ON, a value obtained by subtracting "1" from S1 is set as a new S1, and when the notification mode A flag is set to ON, the process starts from S2. A value obtained by subtracting “1” is set as a new S1.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the mode counter Sn corresponding to the current mode has become “0” due to the subtraction of “1” in step S1402 (step S1403). If the mode counter Sn is not “0” (step S1403: No), the mode flag process is terminated.

  If the mode counter Sn is “0” (step S1403: Yes), the current mode flag is set to OFF (step S1404). Then, it is determined whether or not the mode flag turned off is the notification mode A flag (step S1405). If it is not the notification mode A flag (step S1405: No), the mode flag process is terminated as it is. If it is the notification mode A flag (step S1405: Yes), the probability variation mode flag is set to ON (step S1406), "10000" is set to the mode counter S5 (step S1407), and the mode flag processing is terminated. .

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special prize opening process. Here, the special winning opening process is one process included in the electric accessory control process in step S904 of FIG. In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the winning game flag is set to ON (step S1501). If the winning game flag is not ON, that is, if it is OFF (step S1501: No), the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S1501: Yes), it is determined whether the opening immediately after the winning game flag is ON (step S1502). If it is during opening (step S1502: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined opening period has elapsed from the start of opening (step S1503). If the predetermined opening period has not elapsed since the start of the opening (step S1503: No), that is, if the opening state is to be continued, the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S1503: Yes), that is, when the opening state is to be ended, the main control unit 201 continues to select the number of rounds and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 ( Step S1504). Here, the number of rounds and the operation pattern of the big winning opening 109 are determined by the contents of the winning jackpot or the contents of the winning jackpot.

  For example, the main control unit 201 sets the number of rounds to 15 rounds and the operation pattern of the big prize opening 109 to be 30 seconds open × 15 times (15 rounds) when winning a winning jackpot or a normal jackpot. In addition, when the main control unit 201 wins the potential big win, the main control unit 201 sets the number of rounds to 2 and sets the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 to 0.8 seconds open × 2 times (2 rounds). Further, the main control unit 201 sets the operation pattern of the big winning opening 109 as 0.8 seconds open × 2 times when the small winning (small hit A, small hit B, small hit C) is won.

  Then, the value of the number of game balls (winning number) counter C won to the big winning opening 109 is reset to “0” (step S1505), and then the value obtained by adding “1” to the round number counter R is newly set. R is set (step S1506), and the operation of the special winning opening 109 is started (step S1507).

  Thereafter, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a predetermined operation time defined by the operation pattern has elapsed since the start of the operation of the special winning opening 109 (step S1508). If the operating time has not elapsed (step S1508: No), it is determined whether the value of the winning number counter C is a predetermined value (eg, “10”) (step S1509). If the value of the winning number counter C is not a predetermined value (step S1509: No), the main control unit 201 ends the large winning opening process as it is.

  If the operation time has elapsed in step S1508 (step S1508: Yes), or if the value of the winning number counter C is a predetermined value in step S1509 (step S1509: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines that the big winning opening 109 Is finished (step S1510).

  When the operation of the big prize opening 109 is finished, the main control unit 201 sets the round number counter R to a predetermined value (the maximum number of rounds corresponding to the content of the winning big hit. For example, R = 15 when the big hit is 15 rounds) (Step S1511). If the round number counter R has not reached the predetermined value (step S1511: NO), the special winning opening process is terminated as it is. When the round number counter R reaches a predetermined value (step S1511: YES), ending is started (step S1512), and an ending command is set in the RAM 213 (step S1513).

  Thereafter, the value of the round number counter R is reset to “0” (step S1514), and it is determined whether a predetermined ending period has elapsed from the start of ending (step S1515). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S1515: No), that is, if the ending state is to be continued, the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the ending period has not elapsed (step S1515: No), that is, if the ending state is not terminated, the main control unit 201 terminates the big prize opening process as it is. If the ending period has elapsed (step S1515: Yes), that is, when the ending state is to be ended, the main control unit 201 performs a game state setting process (step S1516), and turns off the winning game flag. After setting (step S1517), the big prize opening process is terminated. The processing contents of the game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the opening is not in progress in step S1502 (step S1502: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S1518). If the ending is in progress (step S1518: Yes), step S1515 is performed. Migrate to If it is not ending (step S1518: No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 109 is in operation (step S1519). If the prize winning port 109 is not in operation (step S1519: No), the process proceeds to step S1505. If the prize winning port 109 is in operation (step S1519: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1508.

(Game state setting process)
Next, processing contents of the gaming state setting process shown in step S1516 of FIG. 15 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the game state setting process. In the jackpot lottery process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the lottery result of the jackpot lottery with respect to the current variation is a jackpot (step S1601). If it is a small hit (step S1601: Yes), a small win winning mode flag setting process is performed (step S1602), and the gaming state setting process is terminated. The small winning mode flag setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If it is not a small hit (step S1601: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a latent big hit (step S1603). If it is a latent big hit (step S1603: Yes), a latent big hit winning mode flag setting process is performed (step S1604). The latent likelihood winning mode flag setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the main control unit 201 sets the high probability game flag to ON (step S1605), sets the high probability game counter X to “10000” (step S1606), and ends the game state setting process.

  If it is not the potential big hit (step S1603: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a promising big hit (step S1607). If it is not a promising big hit (step S1607: No), it is determined that it is a normal big hit and the process proceeds to step S1610 described later.

  If it is a probable big hit (step S1607: Yes), the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S1608), and the high probability game counter X is set to “10000” (step S1609). Then, the short-time game flag is set to ON (step S1610), the highly probable game counter X is set to “10000” (step S1611), and the game state setting process is terminated.

(Small winning mode flag setting process)
Next, processing contents of the small winning mode flag setting process shown in step S1602 of FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the mode flag setting process when winning a small hit. As shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the content of the small hit with respect to the current hold is the small hit A (step S1701).

  If it is a small hit A (step S1701: Yes), that is, if a small hit is made in the latent mode A, the latent mode A flag is set to OFF (step S1702), and the notification mode A flag is set to ON. (Step S1703). Then, the mode counter S2 is set to “1” (step S1704), and the small win winning mode flag setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not the small hit A in step S1701 (step S1701: No), it is determined whether the winning small hit content is a small hit B (step S1705). If it is a small hit B (step S1705: Yes), that is, if it is a small hit win in the normal mode, the latent mode B flag is set to ON (step S1706). Then, the mode counter S3 is set to “30” (step S1707), and the small win winning mode flag setting process is terminated.

  Further, if it is not the small hit B in step S1705 (step S1705: No), it is determined that the winning small hit content is the small hit C, that is, the small hit winning in the latent mode B, and the latent mode B flag Is set to OFF (step S1708), and the notification mode B flag is set to ON (step S1709). Then, the mode counter S4 is set to “30” (step S1710), and the small win winning mode flag setting process is terminated.

(Latent probability winning mode flag setting process)
Next, processing contents of the latent probability winning mode flag setting process shown in step S1604 of FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the latent likelihood winning mode flag setting processing. As shown in FIG. 18, in the latent probability winning mode flag setting processing, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the content of the winning latent probability winning unit is the latent probability winning unit A (step S1801).

  If the potential hit is A (step S1801: Yes), the latent mode A flag is set to ON (step S1802). Then, the mode counter S1 is set to “30” (step S1803), and the latent probability winning mode flag setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not the latent probability big hit A in step S1801 (step S1801: No), it is judged that it is the latent big hit B, the notification mode A flag is set to ON (step S1804), and the notification mode A flag is supported. The mode counter S2 to be set is set to “1” (step S1805), and the latent probability winning mode flag setting process is terminated.

(Processing performed by the production control unit)
Next, the process executed by the effect control unit 202 will be described in detail. Each process of the effect control unit 202 shown below is 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)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interruption process. The effect supervising unit 202a continuously performs a predetermined main effect control process (not shown) during activation, and an effect timer interruption process shown in FIG. For example, an interrupt is executed at 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the effect timer interruption process, the effect supervision unit 202a first performs a command reception process (step S1901). The command reception process is a process for receiving various commands transmitted from the main control unit 201 and selecting various effects based on the received commands. Details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. .

  When the command reception process is performed, the effect supervision unit 202a continues to perform the effect button process (step S1902). In the effect button process, when an operation of the effect button 119 from the player is received, an operation command indicating that the operation is received is set in the RAM 243.

  When the effect button process is performed, the effect control unit 202a performs a command transmission process (step S1903). The command transmission process is a process of outputting the command set in the RAM 243 by the command reception process or the effect button process to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c.

(Command reception processing)
Next, the processing content of the command reception processing shown in step S1901 in FIG. 19 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the command reception processing. As shown in FIG. 20, in the command reception process, the effect supervision unit 202a first determines whether a variation start command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S2001). If the change start command has not been received (step S2001: NO), the process proceeds to step S2003 described later.

  If the change start command has been received (step S2001: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a selects an effect to be performed when the decorative design is displayed in a variable manner on the display screen (hereinafter referred to as "change effect"). Processing is performed (step S2002). Detailed processing contents of the variation effect selection processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S2003). If the fluctuation stop command has not been received (step S2003: No), the process proceeds to step S2005 described later.

  If the change stop command has been received (step S2003: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a performs a change effect end process for ending the change effect (step S2004). Next, the production control unit 202a determines whether an opening command (a command output when the main control unit 201 starts opening) is received from the main control unit 201 (step S2005). If the opening command has not been received (step S2005: No), the process proceeds to step S2007 described later.

  If the opening command has been received (step S2005: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a performs a hit production selection process for selecting an effect (hereinafter referred to as a "hit production") to be performed at the time of winning (for example, a big win or a small win). Perform (step S2006). For example, in the winning effect selection process, the effect supervising unit 202a selects a winning effect for a promising jackpot if it wins a promising jackpot, and selects a winning effect for a normal jackpot if it wins a normal jackpot.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether an ending command (a command output when the main control unit 201 starts ending) is received from the main control unit 201 (step S2007). If the ending command has not been received (step S2007: No), the production supervision unit 202a ends the command reception process as it is.

  If the ending command has been received (step S2007: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a performs an ending production selection process for selecting the production to be performed at the end of the winning production (hereinafter referred to as "ending production") (step S2008). The reception process ends.

(Variation effect selection process)
Next, the processing contents of the changing effect selection process shown in step S2002 of FIG. 20 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the variation effect selection processing. As shown in FIG. 21, in the variation effect selection process, the effect supervision unit 202a first analyzes the variation start command received in step S2001 (step S2101), and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the variation time of the special symbol, Information indicating a gaming state or the like is acquired.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a selects the effect pattern of the change effect to be performed at the time of the current change from the effect pattern table (see FIG. 22) based on the various information acquired in step S2101 (step S2102). Then, an effect start command including information indicating the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 243 (step S2103), and the variable effect selection process is terminated. The effect start command set in step S2103 is transmitted to the image / audio control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c when the command transmission process shown in step S1903 of FIG. 19 is executed.

(Direction pattern table)
Next, an effect pattern table used in the above-described variation effect selection process will be described. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the effect pattern table. As shown in FIG. 22, the effect pattern table Et is configured by registering a plurality of types of effect patterns representing the contents of each effect.

  Each production pattern (EP1 to EP12) registered in the production pattern table Et is associated with a corresponding variation pattern. The effect supervision unit 202a selects an effect pattern associated with the change pattern based on information indicating the change pattern included in the change start command in the change effect selection process.

  For example, when information indicating the variation pattern P1 is included in the variation start command, the effect supervision unit 202a selects the effect pattern EP1. This effect pattern EP1 is an effect pattern representing a normal mode normal loss effect A as shown in the figure. For example, when information indicating the variation pattern P4 is included in the variation start command, the effect supervision unit 202a selects the effect pattern EP4. The effect pattern EP4 is an effect pattern representing a notification effect as shown in the figure.

  As described above, in the notification mode A and the notification mode B, the variation pattern P4 is selected at both the normal loss and the reach loss, so the effect supervision unit 202a performs the effect pattern EP4 at both the normal loss and the reach loss. Will be selected. Thereby, in the notification mode A and the notification mode B, the effect control unit 202 can perform the notification effect for both the normal loss and the reach loss.

  For example, when information indicating the variation pattern P5 is included in the variation start command, the effect supervision unit 202a selects the effect pattern EP5. The effect pattern EP5 is an effect pattern that represents a probability variation mode normal loss effect, as shown. As described above, in the probability variation mode, the variation pattern P5 is selected in both the normal loss and the reach loss, and therefore the production supervision unit 202a selects the production pattern EP4 in both the normal loss and the reach loss. Become. Thereby, in the probability variation mode, the effect control unit 202 can perform the probability variation mode normal loss effect for both the normal loss and the reach loss.

(Specific examples of production performed by pachinko machines)
Next, a specific production example performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. 23-1 is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the specific example of an effect which the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention performs. 23-2 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the specific example of an effect which the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention performs. FIG. 23-3 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of a specific example of performance performed by the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 wins a big hit lottery by winning a game ball at the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, a decorative pattern is displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. Fluctuation display of (left decorative symbol 2301, middle decorative symbol 2302, right decorative symbol 2303) is started ((1) in FIG. 23-1). After that, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays each of the decorative symbols 2301 to 2303 in the variable display one by one, for example, left decorative symbol 2301 → right decorative symbol 2303 → middle decorative symbol 2302.

  Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation of (1), all the decorative symbols 2301 to 2303 are stopped and displayed, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is shown to the player by a combination of symbols represented by the decorative symbols 2301 to 2303. ((2) in FIG. 23-1). (2) in FIG. 23A shows an example in which the winning jackpot A is won. The left decorative symbol 2301 indicates “1”, the middle decorative symbol 2302 “2”, and the right decorative symbol 2303 indicates “3”. Is expressed.

  As a result of the above-mentioned winning big hit A, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the latent mode A (however, the player is the latent mode B). At the time of this transition, for example, a message such as “chance zone entry!” Is displayed on the image display unit 104 as shown in (3) in FIG. Produce that can give you a sense of expectation.

  When the mode shifts to the latent mode A, a message indicating that the latent mode is in progress (in the example shown, “in the chance zone”) is displayed. Similarly to FIG. The decorative symbols 2301 to 2303 are displayed in a variable manner ((4) in FIG. 23-2).

  When the small hit (or latent probability big hit B) is won during the latent mode A, the left decorative symbol 2301 is “1” as in (2) in FIG. ”, The decorative symbols 2301 to 2303 are stopped and displayed so that the middle decorative symbol 2302“ 2 ”and the right decorative symbol 2303 indicate“ 3 ”. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the notification mode A by the small win.

  In the notification mode A, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the jackpot lottery, the display of the decorative symbols 2301 to 2303 is performed in the same manner as described above. Then, during this variation display, a notification effect that suggests the current gaming state is performed ((7) in FIG. 23-3). In the example of FIG. 23-3 (7), a message such as “high probability” is displayed on the image display unit 104. As a result, the player can be informed that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, so that the player can play the following games with a sense of expectation for the next jackpot.

  Although not shown in the figure, in the probability variation mode that shifts after the notification mode A, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery, and when the jackpot lottery is lost, regardless of the reach determination result, the variation pattern Probability mode normal loss effect corresponding to P5 is performed. Since the probability variation mode normal lose effect is a shorter effect than the effect performed in the normal mode, the game progresses more efficiently in the probability variation mode than in the normal mode.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment shifts to a different mode according to the gaming state after winning a predetermined event in the latent mode A or the latent mode B, and varies depending on the mode. Since the variation pattern is selected from the pattern table, the game state can be suggested to the player based on the tendency of the variation pattern (and the production corresponding to the variation pattern) selected thereafter. Since the player can have a sense of expectation for the jackpot, the player can enjoy the game for a long time.

  Further, in the probability variation mode, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the variation of the special symbol and the variation of the decorative symbols 2301 to 2303 based on the variation pattern defined in the variation time shorter than that in the normal mode. The number of jackpot lotteries that can be performed can be increased more in the probability variation mode than in the normal mode, and in the probability variation mode, the game proceeds more efficiently than in the normal mode, reducing the stress on the player, The game can be enjoyed for a long time.

  Furthermore, if the pachinko gaming machine 100 also performs a notification effect for notifying the gaming state, the gaming state can be clearly suggested to the player as compared with the case of suggesting only by the tendency of the variation pattern.

  In the example described above, the notification effect is stably performed by selecting the same variation pattern in the probability variation mode regardless of whether it is normal loss or reach loss, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the probability variation mode, a reach determination table for the probability variation mode may be used.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of the contents of the reach determination table. The reach determination table Rt2 illustrated in FIG. 24 is a reach determination table used for reach determination in the probability variation mode. As shown in FIG. 24, in the reach determination table Rt2, the selection probability of reach lose is set to 0/200 by not assigning a random value to reach lose. As a result, in the probability variation mode, the reach loss is not selected when the big win lottery is lost, and the variation pattern P5 can be selected from the variation pattern table Ht4 shown in FIG. 8-4. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can perform the probability variation mode normal lose effect without being influenced by the determination result of the reach determination.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, after winning a predetermined event in the latent mode, the changing time is selected from the changing time group having different tendencies depending on the gaming state. The game state can be suggested to the player by the varying time, and the player can have a sense of expectation for the next jackpot, so that the player can enjoy the game for a long time.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 101 Game board 104 Image display part 105 1st starting port 106 2nd starting port 201 Main control part 202 Production control part

Claims (1)

A low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state with a higher probability of winning a jackpot than the low-probability gaming state, and a game using either the low-probability gaming state or the high-probability gaming state In the gaming machine that controls the progress of
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery according to the current gaming state, when a game ball wins at the starting port on the game board,
Gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game using the gaming state of either the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state;
Mode setting means for setting one mode from a plurality of modes based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means;
Based on the mode being set by the mode setting means, the fluctuation time selection means for selecting the fluctuation time of the special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from a predetermined fluctuation time group,
The mode setting means includes
It is possible to set a latent mode that does not explicitly indicate the current gaming state,
The gaming state control means includes
When the latent mode is set by the mode setting means and the progress of the game is controlled using the high probability gaming state, if the predetermined event is won by the jackpot lottery means, It has a high probability gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game using the probability gaming state,
The mode setting means includes
When the progress of the game is controlled using the high probability gaming state by the high probability gaming state control means, a high probability mode indicating the high probability gaming state is set,
The variation time selection means includes:
A gaming machine, wherein the variation time is selected from a variation time group having different tendencies depending on whether the mode is the latent mode or the high probability mode.

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