JP2012183362A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform continuous advance notice presentation which fully demonstrates presentation effect without boredom.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 100 includes: a storage section 301, a preliminary determination section 302, an execution deciding section 303, and an execution section 305. The preliminary determination section 302 determines in advance whether a reserved ball stored in the storage section 301 is a specific losing which has a longer special symbol variation time than a jackpot or an ordinary losing, before staring the variation for the reserved ball. The execution deciding section 303, on the basis of the determination result of the preliminary determination section 302, decides whether to perform a series of continuous advance notice presentation for a plurality of variations, for one reserved ball. The execution section 305, when the execution of the continuous advance notice presentation is decided for the one reserved ball which is stored in the storage section 301 later than the special reserved ball of the specific losing, starts the continuous advance notice presentation at least after completion of a presentation corresponding to the specific losing by the variation of the specific reserved ball.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not the gaming ball is a big hit when the gaming ball wins a starting opening, and performs a series of continuous notice effects over a plurality of variations.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board wins a specific start opening, a big hit random number is acquired at the start winning timing by control of the main control board, and the random number is determined as a predetermined big hit random number. Pachinko gaming machines are widely used in which, when they match, the special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating the jackpot and the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, when a winning of a game ball to a specific starting point is detected during the change of the special symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the right of the jackpot lottery for the game ball is suspended, This is generally done after the current fluctuation is completed. In addition, pachinko gaming machines having a main control board for performing a pre-determination process for determining whether or not the reserved right is a big hit before starting to change the game ball are widely used.

  Such a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect control board that performs an effect upon receiving the result of the determination of the jackpot random number by the main control board. The effect control board controls the image display unit provided in the center of the game board, and moves, for example, three rows of effect symbols (numbers, characters, symbols, etc.) from top to bottom in accordance with the special symbol variation display. The display is changed as follows.

  Then, in the case of a big hit, the image display unit is controlled so that the same or related effect symbols are arranged on a certain line (effective line). In the case of reach, the image display unit is controlled so that the same or related effect designs are arranged in a line other than one line on the effective line.

  In addition, a reach random number is acquired at the timing of the start winning prize, and when the acquired jackpot random number does not match the predetermined jackpot random number and the acquired reach random number matches the predetermined reach random number, the reach effect is performed. An octo pachinko machine is common. The reach effect is, for example, an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation for jackpot until the same or related effect symbols are displayed on the active line other than one line and then the variation stops. At that time, it is common that the fluctuation occurs over a longer time than in the case of a normal deviation.

  In addition, there is a production control board that performs a series of continuous announcement effects over a plurality of consecutive variations with respect to a single variation based on a pre-reading result that is a processing result of a prior determination process (for example, the following patent document) 1).

JP 2009-291647 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, when a special deviation with a longer variation time than a normal deviation occurs in a variation other than the final variation of the continuous announcement effect, the continuous announcement effect is delayed. Therefore, there is a problem that the player is bored and the effect of the continuous notice effect cannot be fully exhibited.

  In order to eliminate the above-mentioned problems caused by the conventional technology, the present invention can be applied to a holding ball that digests before the holding ball corresponding to the final fluctuation of the continuous notice effect, with a special deviation that has a longer variation time than a normal deviation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a continuous notice effect that sufficiently exerts the effect without giving the player a feeling of boredom even when there is a certain holding ball.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. The gaming machine (100) according to the present invention determines whether or not the game ball is a big hit with respect to a game ball won in a specific starting port (105, 106) provided on the game board (101). A gaming machine (100) that performs a jackpot determination and changes a special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination with a variation time using the determination result, and wins a prize at the specific start opening (105, 106) A storage means (301) for storing the right to determine the jackpot of the game ball as a holding ball and a holding ball stored by the storage means (301) for the game ball that has been played, Pre-determination means (302) for pre-determining whether or not the special symbol has a long variation time before starting the fluctuation for the reserved ball; 302) Execution means (305) capable of performing a continuous notice effect over a plurality of fluctuations on one reserved ball stored in the storage means (301) based on the determination result of the prior determination by 302). And when the execution means (305) performs the continuous notice effect with respect to one reserved ball stored in the storage means (301), the special means deviates before the one reserved ball. When there is no special holding ball, the continuous notice effect is started at a predetermined start timing, and when there is the special holding ball before the one holding ball, the special holding ball changes and the special holding ball shifts. The continuous notice effect is started after finishing the corresponding effect.

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that it is possible to perform a continuous notice effect that sufficiently exhibits the effect without causing a deviation having a longer variation time than a normal deviation during the continuous notice effect.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the functional structure of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the preliminary determination process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for probability variation big hits. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for normal jackpots. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for latency, small hits, and deviation. It is the flowchart which showed the process during stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the big prize mouth process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect main control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the continuous notice effect start process which CPU of an effect supervision part performs. It is a timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of each flag in a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot continuous notice effect execution lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the continuous notice effect execution lottery table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the continuous notice effect execution lottery table for losing. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the change effect pattern selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the change effect pattern selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st execution variation number selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd execution variation number selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 3rd execution variation number selection table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the normal fluctuation production pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the special fluctuation production pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a normal execution variation number selection table set process. It is the flowchart which showed the process during change production completion which an production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the image / sound control process which an image / sound control part performs. It is explanatory drawing shown about a jackpot suggestion image selection table. It is explanatory drawing shown about the suggestion image selection table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing chart at the time of performing a continuous notice effect.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 282 in FIG. 2) is arranged at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol represents the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 (long open or short open) as described above. The normal symbol display unit 113 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED (Light-Emitting Diode) is used as the holding ball display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holdings is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the holding ball display unit 114 are lit, the number of holdings for the normal symbol is two.

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery (first jackpot lottery, second jackpot lottery), normal symbol lottery, game state control, and the like to control the progress of the game. For example, the main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 stores a hold storage program, a preliminary determination program, a winning lottery program, a special symbol variation program, a special winning opening control program, a game state setting program, and the like.

  The hold storage program is a program for storing the game ball detected by the first start port SW221 as a special 1 hold ball and storing the game ball detected by the second start port SW222 as a special 2 hold ball. The winning lottery program is a program for performing a winning lottery for the special 1 holding ball and the special 2 holding ball.

  There are big hits and small hits. There are two types of jackpots: long wins where winnings can be expected and short wins where winnings cannot be expected. Note that the winning lottery for the special 2 reserved ball is more likely to generate a win (long hit) that is more advantageous to the player than the winning lottery for the special 1 reserved ball.

  The pre-determination program is a program for determining whether or not a game ball is won and determining the variation time of a special symbol at the timing when the game ball is won. The special symbol variation program is a program for variably stopping the lottery result of the winning lottery as a special symbol. The lottery result of the special 1 reserved ball (the first lottery) is variably stopped as the special figure 1 of the first special symbol display section 112a, while the lottery result (the second per lottery) of the special 2 reserved ball is suspended. The lottery result is variably stopped as the special figure 2 of the second special symbol display part 112b. Note that the special symbol change for the special 2 reserved ball is performed with priority over the special 1 reserved ball.

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

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

  The gaming state setting program sets a gaming state after the jackpot is set to a low probability gaming state or a high probability gaming state according to the type of jackpot, and also adds a gaming state with a short time or an electric chew support to which an electric chew support is added. It is a program for setting a game state without a short time when not added. The electric chew support is a function of shortening the normal symbol variation time and lengthening the opening time of the electric tulip 107.

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

  In the case of normal long win, after the big hit, the game shifts to a low-probability gaming state with time saving (time saving gaming state) to which a time saving game is added. In the case of a short-latency win, after the big hit, the game shifts to a low-probability high-probability gaming state (latent-prone gaming state) in which a short-time game is not added. In the case of the small hit, after the small hit, the game state before the start of the small hit is shifted, that is, there is no change in the gaming state.

  In addition, the main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the electric tulip 107 and the grand prize winning port 109, and the first special symbol display unit described above. 112a, 2nd special symbol display part 112b, normal symbol display part 113, reservation ball display part 114, etc. are connected.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs a change start command, a jackpot start command, and the like to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203.

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

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

  The CPU 241 executes an effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect to be executed. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

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

  The continuous notice effect execution program is a program that performs a series of continuous notice effects over a plurality of changes for one reserved ball. The timing determination program is a program for determining the start timing of the continuous notice effect. At that time, when information about reach is stored in the holding ball of the change that occurs before the final change of the continuous notice effect, the start timing is determined at a timing after the change of the reach.

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

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

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

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

  In other words, the image / sound control unit 202b causes the CPU 251 to execute various programs such as the suggestion effect execution program and the suggestion effect form selection program stored in the ROM 252 while using the RAM 253 as a work area. It functions to control the image and sound based on the instruction from 202a.

  The suggestion effect execution program is a program that performs an suggestion effect that suggests that a reserved ball having a high degree of reliability with respect to the jackpot is stored as a reserved ball for a change that occurs after the change.

  This suggestion effect execution program is used in the variation in which the reach out effect is performed when the reservation ball having a high reliability for the jackpot is stored as the hold ball for the variation to be performed after the variation in which the reach out effect is performed. At that time, the suggestion effect is used immediately before the end of the change of the fluctuation for the reach out effect. In addition, in the present embodiment, the reach loss production includes a normal reach production and an SP reach production.

  The suggestion effect form selection program is a program for selecting one form from a plurality of forms having different reliability degrees for the jackpot of the highly reliable reserved ball suggested in the suggestion effect. The suggestion effect of the form selected by this suggestion effect form selection program is executed by using the above-described suggestion effect execution program.

  Further, the CPU 251 executes various image processing and audio processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 202a. At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and effect design images written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. . That is, the effect design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the RAM 253 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Remember me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 281 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 281 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 applies the game balls that have won the winning units 281 to the payout unit 281 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110). Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 282 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 282 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 282, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW 283, a payout ball detection SW 284, a ball presence detection SW 285, a full tank detection SW 286, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  In addition, a board external information terminal board 287 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 288, and various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 can be output to the outside.

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

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

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

  The effect control unit 202 performs various effects corresponding to the selected event. Here, the event includes, for example, a big hit or a small hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a storage unit 301, a prior determination unit 302, an execution determination unit 303, a change unit 304, an execution unit 305, a first start port SW 221, and a second start port SW 222. And an image display unit 104.

  The storage unit 301 stores, as a reserved ball, a jackpot determination right for determining whether or not the game ball is a big hit with respect to a game ball won at a specific starting port provided on the game board 101. The specific start port is the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 in the present embodiment.

  The pre-determining unit 302 determines whether or not the reserved ball stored in the storage unit 301 is a big hit or is a special off-set that has a special symbol variation time longer than a normal off-set before starting to change the reserved ball. Pre-determine. The special failure in which the variation time of the special symbol is longer than the normal failure is a reach failure in the present embodiment, but is not limited to this. For example, in the case where a length deviation having a longer variation time than a normal deviation is provided as a deviation other than a reach deviation, whether or not the length is a deviation may be determined in advance.

  Pre-determining means determining whether or not the jackpot random number or reach random number acquired at the time of starting winning matches with a preset random number value. Moreover, before starting the fluctuation | variation with respect to the said holding | maintenance ball | bowl, specifically, the timing etc. which detected the start prize.

  The execution determining unit 303 determines whether or not to perform a series of continuous notice effects over a plurality of fluctuations for one reserved ball stored in the storage unit 301 based on the determination result of the prior determination by the prior determination unit 302. To decide. Determining whether or not to perform a continuous notice effect is to obtain a continuous notice execution random number and determine whether or not it matches a random value set in advance for each determination result of prior determination. In the present embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not the continuous notice effect is performed at the start winning prize, but it is not limited to this based on the determination result of the prior determination. It is good also as a structure which determines whether a continuous notice effect is started.

  The changing unit 304 changes the special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination for the reserved ball stored in the storage unit 301. When the execution determining unit 303 determines that the execution of the continuous notice effect with respect to one reserved ball stored in the storage unit 301 after the special reserved ball that is a special deviation is determined by the execution determining unit 303, at least the special reserved ball The continuous notice effect is started after the effect corresponding to the special deviation is finished due to the fluctuation.

  The effect corresponding to the special deviation is an effect indicating that the variation is out of the range. At least after the effect according to the special deviation is finished due to the change of the special reserved ball, after the effect according to the special deviation is finished, the change of the special symbol in the change is not stopped. There may be. For example, it may be the timing at which the effect symbol indicating that the reach hold ball is out of place is stopped and displayed. Further, it may be a change following the change of the reach holding ball, or may be a change after the change of the reach holding ball is finished and further changed by a normal effect.

  To start the continuous notice effect is to output image data or audio data of the continuous notice effect to the image display unit 104 or the speaker 254 in accordance with the change of the special symbol performed by the changing unit 304.

  Moreover, the execution part 305 does not perform a continuous notice effect, when the special holding ball is memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 301 as a holding ball immediately before one holding ball. To not execute the continuous notice effect is to invalidate the execution of the continuous notice effect.

  In this embodiment, when determining the start timing of the continuous notice effect that has been determined to be executed, it is determined whether or not there is a reach holding ball, but after the next change after the change of the reach holding ball has ended. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as the continuous notice effect is started.

  For example, when a start winning of a highly reliable holding ball is detected, the presence or absence of a reach holding ball is determined. If there is a reach holding ball, the high holding ball is stored immediately after the reach holding ball. It is possible to determine whether or not to execute a continuous notice effect when a highly reliable holding ball is not stored immediately after the reach holding ball.

  Note that the storage unit 301, the advance determination unit 302, and the changing unit 304 are realized by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201. That is, each part is implement | achieved when CPU211 of the main-control part 201 runs various programs, such as a reservation storage program, a prior determination program, and a special symbol fluctuation program.

  Moreover, the execution determination part 303 and the execution part 305 are implement | achieved by CPU241 of the production control part 202a. That is, each part is implement | achieved when CPU241 of the production | presentation supervision part 202a runs various programs, such as a continuous notice production execution program and a timing determination program.

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

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

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes symbol processing (step S403). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process related to the special symbol and a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol. In the special symbol process, the special symbol is changed / stopped and a jackpot lottery is performed (see FIG. 7). In the normal symbol processing, the normal symbol is changed / stopped and the normal symbol lottery is performed (detailed explanation is omitted).

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

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

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process executed by the main control unit. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S402 of FIG.

  In FIG. 5, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S501), and determines that the first start port SW221 is ON. If it is determined (step S501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW 221 is smaller than “4” (step S502).

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

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

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

  The variation pattern random number determines the variation pattern. For example, one variation pattern random number is randomly obtained from 100 random numbers “0” to “99”.

  Thereafter, a pre-determination process is performed (step S505), and a hold number 1 increase command indicating that the hold number 1 indicating the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 105 has increased is set (step S506). Details of the preliminary determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S501, when the first start port SW221 is not ON (step S501: No), the process proceeds to step S507. If it is determined in step S502 that the count value U1 is “4” (step S502: No), the process proceeds to step S507.

  In step S507, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S507), and when it is determined that the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S507: No). The process is terminated as it is. When it is determined that the second start port SW222 is ON (step S507: Yes), the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that counts the number of times the second start port SW222 is detected is smaller than “4”. It is determined whether or not (step S508).

  When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S508: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S509). And while acquiring a random number, the acquired random number is memorize | stored in RAM213 (step S510). If it is determined in step S508 that the count value U2 is “4” (step S508: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  After the process of step S510, a pre-determination process is performed (step S511), and a hold number 2 increase command indicating that the hold number 2 indicating the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 106 has increased is set (step S512). ), The process is terminated.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, the pre-determination process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. The prior determination process is the process shown in step S505 and step S511 of FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a prior determination process executed by the main control unit. In the prior determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a high-probability gaming state is set (step S601).

  If it is determined in step S601 that the game state is a high probability game state (step S601: Yes), a “high probability random number determination table” is selected (step S602), and each random number is determined (step S603). The “high probability random number determination table” is each table (big hit random number determination table, reach random number determination table, variation pattern random number determination table) used for random number determination in a high probability gaming state. Further, the random number determination is a jackpot random number determination, a determination of a symbol random number at the time of a big hit by winning at the first starting port 105, a determination of a symbol random number at the time of a big hit by winning at the second starting port 106, a reach random number determination, a variation pattern For example, random number determination.

  Thereafter, the determination result in step S603 is stored as prior determination information (step S604), and the process is terminated as it is. The stored prior determination information is transmitted to the production control unit 202a by the pending number increase command shown in steps S506 and S512 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the gaming state is not high probability (step S601: No), “low probability random number determination table” is selected (step S605), and step S603 is performed. The “low probability random number determination table” is a table used for random number determination in a low probability gaming state (a jackpot random number determination table, a reach random number determination table, a variation pattern random number determination table).

(Special symbol processing)
Next, a special symbol process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing executed by the main control unit. This special symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process of step S403 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 7, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S701). The winning game flag is a flag that is set when the stopped special symbol indicates a winning in the stopping process shown in step S714.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S701: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S701: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S702). If it is changing (step S702: Yes), the process proceeds to step S711. . If it is not changing (step S702: No), it is determined whether or not there is at least one count value U2 of the second start port detection counter as the number of game balls held in the second start port 106 (step S702). S703).

  When there is one or more count value U2 (step S703: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U2 is set as a new hold number (step S704), and the process proceeds to step S707. In step S703, when there is not one or more count value U2 (step S703: No), that is, when “U2 = 0”, the first start port detection counter as the number of game balls held in the first start port 105 is retained. It is determined whether there is at least one count value U1 (step S705). If there is not one or more count value U1 (step S705: No), that is, if “U1 = 0”, the process is terminated as it is.

  When there is one or more count value U1 (step S705: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U1 is set as a new hold number (step S706), and the process proceeds to step S707. In step S707, jackpot determination processing is performed (step S707). The jackpot determining process is a process for determining whether or not the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 matches the preset jackpot random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the embodiment, as shown in step S703 to step S706, the game ball won at the second start port 106 is digested earlier than the game ball won at the first start port 105. It has become. Thereafter, variation pattern selection processing is performed (step S708). This variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot determination process, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the variation of the special symbol is started (step S709). Further, a change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S710). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process (step S711). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S711: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  When the variation time has elapsed (step S711: Yes), the variation of the special symbol is stopped (step S712), and a variation stop command is set (step S713). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S714), and the process ends. The stopped process is a process for setting a winning game flag when the stopped special symbol indicates a win, or turning off the time-short flag indicating the short-time game state according to the remaining time. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Big hit judgment processing)
Next, the procedure of the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the jackpot determination process. The big hit determination process is the process shown in step S707 of FIG.

  In the jackpot determination process, first, a jackpot random number determination process is performed (step S801). In the jackpot random number determination process, using the jackpot random number determination table, whether the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is a big hit or a small hit, It is determined whether they are out of place.

  After step S801, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the jackpot random number determination process is a jackpot (step S802). When it is a big hit (step S802: Yes), the gaming state is referred to (step S803), and the big hit symbol random number table is set (step S804).

  After step S804, symbol random number determination processing is performed (step S805). The symbol random number determination process uses a symbol random number determination table to determine which type of jackpot the symbol random number acquired when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 It is processing to do. After step S805, a jackpot symbol is set (step S806), and the process ends.

  In step S802, if it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S802: No), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (step S807). If it is a small hit (step S807: Yes), a small hit symbol is set. (Step S808), the process is terminated as it is. In step S807, if it is not a small hit (step S807: No), the off symbol is set (step S809), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the variation pattern selection processing. The variation pattern selection process is the process shown in step S708 of FIG.

  In the variation pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S901). If it is a win (step S901: Yes), a winning variation pattern table is set (step S902). The winning variation pattern table is a table used when selecting a variation pattern provided for each hit type. Details of the fluctuation pattern table used when the probability is big hit will be described later with reference to FIG. 10A. Details of the fluctuation pattern table used when the jackpot is normal will be described later with reference to FIG. Details of the variation pattern table used in the case of the big hit and the small hit will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S901, if it is not a win (step S901: No), reach random number determination processing is performed (step S903). The reach random number determination process is a process for determining the presence or absence of reach using the acquired reach random number. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is reach (step S904). If it is reach (step S904: Yes), a reach variation pattern table is set (step S905). The reach variation pattern table is a table used when selecting a variation pattern in reach, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined in step S904 that it is not reach, that is, if it is out of place (step S904: No), a deviation variation pattern table is set (step S906). The variation pattern table for detachment is a table used when selecting a variation pattern in detachment, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S902, step S905, and step S906, after setting the variation pattern table, variation pattern random number determination processing is performed (step S907). The variation pattern random number determination process is a process of selecting a variation pattern using the obtained variation pattern random number and each variation pattern table. Thereafter, a variation pattern is set (step S908), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Variation pattern table)
Next, the variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, and 10-4. Each variation pattern table includes a variation pattern 1001, a variation time 1002, a range 1003, a ratio 1004, and a random value 1005.

  A variation pattern 1001 is obtained by patterning variation of a special symbol for each variation time. The fluctuation pattern 1001 at the time of the probable big hit is either P10 or P11, the fluctuation pattern 1001 at the time of the normal big hit is either P20 or P21, the fluctuation pattern 1001 at the time of reach is either P30 or P31, The variation pattern 1001 when any one of out-of-game, small hit, and latent big hit is P40.

  The variation time 1002 is a variation time of a special symbol with respect to the variation pattern 1001. A range 1003 indicates the range of the fluctuation pattern random number, and is 0-99. A ratio 1004 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 1005 by the number of ranges 1003. A random value 1005 indicates a variation pattern random number corresponding to the variation pattern 1001.

(Fluctuation pattern table for probability variation big hit)
FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a variation pattern table for probability variation big hits. The probability variation jackpot variation pattern table 1010 shown in FIG. 10A is a variation pattern table set when the probability variation jackpot is obtained in step S902 of FIG.

  For example, when setting a variation pattern using the variation pattern table 1010 for probability variation jackpot of FIG. 10-1, when the obtained random number value 1005 is any one of 0 to 89, the variation pattern 1001 is P10, and the variation time 1002 is 120 seconds, and the ratio 1004 is 90/100. When the acquired random value 1005 is any one of 90 to 99, the variation pattern 1001 is P11, the variation time 1002 is 30 seconds, and the ratio 1004 is 10/100.

(Normal variation pattern table for jackpots)
FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram of an example of a normal jackpot variation pattern table. The normal jackpot variation pattern table 1020 shown in FIG. 10B is a variation pattern table set when the normal jackpot is made in step S902 of FIG.

  For example, when a variation pattern is set using the normal jackpot variation pattern table 1020 of FIG. 10-2, if the obtained random number value 1005 is any of 0 to 89, the variation pattern 1001 is P20, and the variation time 1002 is 120 seconds, and the ratio 1004 is 90/100. When the acquired random value 1005 is any one of 90 to 99, the variation pattern 1001 is P21, the variation time 1002 is 30 seconds, and the ratio 1004 is 10/100.

(Reach variation pattern table)
FIG. 10C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the reach variation pattern table. The reach variation pattern table 1030 shown in FIG. 10C is the variation pattern table set in step S905 of FIG.

  For example, when a variation pattern is set using the reach variation pattern table 1030 in FIG. 10C, if the obtained random number value 1005 is any one of 0 to 19, the variation pattern 1001 is P30, and the variation time 1002 Is 120 seconds, and the ratio 1004 is 20/100. When the acquired random value 1005 is any of 20 to 99, the variation pattern 1001 is P31, the variation time 1002 is 30 seconds, and the ratio 1004 is 80/100.

(Fluctuation pattern table for latency, small hits, and loss)
FIG. 10D is an explanatory diagram of an example of a variation pattern table for latent, small hit, and deviation. The variation pattern table 1040 for latent probability / small hit / displacement shown in FIG. 10-4 is a variation pattern table set in step S902 in FIG.

  For example, when the variation pattern is set using the variation pattern table 1040 for latent probability / small hit / displacement in FIG. 10-4, when the obtained random number value 1005 is any one of 0 to 99, the variation pattern 1001 is P40. The variation time 1002 is 10 seconds, and the ratio 1004 is 100/100.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the stop process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the stop process performed by the main control unit. In FIG. 11, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (step S1101). The time reduction flag is a flag that is set in a game state setting process described later with reference to FIG. When the time reduction flag is not ON (step S1101: No), the process proceeds to step S1105.

  When the time-short flag is ON (step S1101: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the time-short game remaining number J is set as a new time-short game remaining number J (step S1102). The time-saving game remaining number J indicates the number of remaining games in the time-saving gaming state, and is a numerical value set to, for example, 100 times after a normal jackpot. The setting of the short time remaining game count J will be described later in the game state setting process (see FIG. 13). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game remaining number J is “0” (step S1103).

  When the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S1103: Yes), the time-saving flag is turned OFF (step S1104). When the time-shortage game remaining number J is not “0” (step S1103: No), the process proceeds to step S1105. In step S1105, it is determined whether or not a high probability flag indicating a high probability gaming state is ON (step S1105).

  In step S1105, when the high probability flag is OFF (step S1105: No), the process proceeds to step S1109. When the high probability flag is ON (step S1105: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the high probability remaining game count X is set as a new high probability game remaining count X (step S1106).

  Specifically, the high probability game remaining number X indicates the remaining number of games in the probability variation gaming state or the latent probability gaming state, and is a numerical value set to, for example, 10,000 times after the probability variation great hit and the latent probability big hit. is there. The numerical value “10000” is a number determined for convenience in order to prevent the high-probability gaming state from being changed until the next jackpot is won. The setting of the high probability remaining game count X will be described later in the game state setting process (see FIG. 13).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S1107). If the high probability game remaining count X is “0” (step S1107: Yes), the high probability flag is turned OFF. (Step S1108). When the high probability game remaining number X is not “0” (step S1107: No), the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1109, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit, and if it is not a big hit (step S1109: No), it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit (step S1110). If the stopped special symbol is not a small hit (step S1110: No), the process is terminated. When the stopped special symbol is a small hit (step S1110: Yes), the small hit game flag is turned ON (step S1111), and the winning opening is started (step S1112). Thereafter, an opening command is set (step S1113), and the process ends.

  In step S1109, if the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1109: Yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 109 in one round is a long hit (step S1114). When it is a long hit (step S1114: Yes), the long hit game flag is turned ON (step S1115), and the process proceeds to step S1117.

  When it is not long hit (step S1114: No), the short hit game flag is turned ON (step S1116), and the process proceeds to step S1117. In step S1117, the short-time game remaining count J or the high-probability game remaining count X is set to “0” (step S1117). Thereafter, the time reduction flag or the high probability flag is turned OFF (step S1118), and the process proceeds to step S1112.

  By the above-described processing, when both the short time flag and the high probability flag are ON, the probability variation gaming state is set, and when the short time flag is ON and the high probability flag is OFF. It is in short-time gaming state. In addition, when the time reduction flag is OFF and the high probability flag is ON, the latent game state is set. When both the hourly flag and the high probability flag are OFF, the game state is normal.

(Large winnings processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the big prize opening process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening process performed by the main control unit. This special winning opening process is one process included in the electric accessory process shown in step S404 of FIG.

  In FIG. 12, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S1201). The hit game flag is a long hit game flag, a short hit game flag, or a small hit game flag set in the in-stop process shown in FIG.

  In step S1201, when the winning game flag is OFF (step S1201: No), the processing is ended as it is. If the winning game flag is ON (step S1201: Yes), it is determined whether or not opening is in progress (step S1202). Here, the opening means a predetermined time before the special winning opening 109 is opened.

  If it is during opening (step S1202: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined opening time has passed (step S1203). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S1203: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the opening time has elapsed (step S1203: Yes), the round number / operation pattern setting process is executed (step S1204). In the round number / operation pattern setting process, the number of rounds corresponding to the winning game flag and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 are set. For example, in the case of a big hit, the number of rounds is set to 15 rounds. Further, in the case of long hits, an operation pattern of 30 seconds per round is set, and in the case of short hits, an operation pattern of 0.1 seconds per round is set. In the case of small hits, the number of rounds is set to one round, and an operation pattern is set in which one round is 0.1 seconds × 15 times.

  In step S1204, after the number of rounds / operation pattern setting process is executed, the winning count value C to the big winning opening 109 in each round is set to “0” (step S1205). Then, a value obtained by adding “1” to the round number R is set as a new round number R (step S1206). Thereafter, a round start command indicating that a round is to be started is set (step S1207). Further, the special winning opening solenoid 232 is controlled to start the operation of the special winning opening 109 (step S1208).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the operation time or the operation pattern has ended (step S1209). The end of the operation time means that a predetermined time (30 seconds or 0.1 second) has elapsed since the operation of the special winning opening 109 was started. Further, the end of the operation pattern means that the operation pattern of 0.1 seconds × 15 times at the small hitting time ends.

  When the operation time or the operation pattern has not ended (step S1209: No), it is determined whether or not the winning count value C of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 is a prescribed number (for example, “10”) (step). S1210). When the winning count value C is a specified number (step S1210: Yes), the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended (step S1211). When the winning count value C is not the prescribed number (step S1210: No), the processing is ended as it is.

  In step S1209, when the operation time or the operation pattern is completed (step S1209: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1211 and the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended. In other words, in the case of a big win, the big winning opening 109 ends the operation when either one of the elapsed operating time or a predetermined number of winnings is satisfied.

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

  After the operation of the special winning opening 109 is finished in step S1211, it is determined whether or not the final round has been reached (step S1212). For example, if the round number R set in the round number setting process in step S1204 is 15, the final round is obtained when “round number R = 15”. Further, if the round number R set in the round number setting process is 1 round as in the case of small hitting, the final round is obtained when “round number R = 1”.

  If it is not the last round in step S1212 (step S1212: No), the process is terminated. When it is the final round (step S1212: Yes), ending is started (step S1213). Here, the ending refers to a predetermined production time after the end of the operation of the special winning opening 109.

  After starting ending in step S1213, an ending command is set (step S1214). Then, the round number R is set to “0” (step S1215), and it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed (step S1216). If the ending time has elapsed (step S1216: Yes), the game state setting process is executed (step S1217). The game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the winning game flag is turned off (step S1218), and the process is terminated. If the ending time has not elapsed (step S1216: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, in step S1202, when the opening is not in progress (step S1202: No), it is determined whether or not ending is in progress (step S1219). If it is ending (step S1219: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1216. If it is not ending (step S1219: No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 109 is in operation (step S1220). When the special winning opening 109 is not in operation (step S1220: No), the process proceeds to step S1205. When the special winning opening 109 is operating (step S1220: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1209.

(Game state setting process)
Next, the game state setting process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the game state setting process. The game state setting process is the process shown in step S1217 of FIG. In FIG. 13, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a small hit is made (step S1301).

  If it is not a small hit (step S1301: No), it is determined whether or not it is a normal big hit (step S1302). If it is a normal big hit (step S1302: Yes), the hourly flag is turned ON (step S1303). Then, the short time remaining game count J is set to “100” (step S1304), and the process is terminated.

  If it is not a normal big hit (step S1302: No), it is determined whether or not a probable big hit (step S1305). When it is a probable big hit (step S1305: Yes), the hourly flag is turned ON (step S1306), and the hourly game remaining number J is set to “10000” (step S1307). The value of “10000” is a number determined for convenience in order to prevent the gaming state from being changed until the next jackpot is won.

  Thereafter, the high probability flag is turned ON (step S1308), the high probability remaining game count X is set to “10000” (step S1309), and the process is terminated. In step S1305, if it is not a probable big hit (step S1305: No), that is, if it is a latent promising big hit, the process proceeds to step S1308. Also, in step S1301, if it is a small hit (step S1301: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

(Production main control processing)
Next, the effect main control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect main control process. The effect main control process shown in FIG. 14 is started when power is supplied to the effect control unit 202a, and is continuously performed while the effect control unit 202a is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the effect main control process, the effect supervising unit 202a first performs a predetermined initial setting (step S1401), and sets the CTC cycle (step S1402). Based on the CTC cycle set here, the effect supervising unit 202a interrupts and executes the effect timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15) described later with respect to the effect main control process.

  When the CTC cycle is set, the production supervision unit 202a performs a random number update process for updating various random numbers related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (step S1403), and thereafter repeats the process of step S1403. The random number updated in step S1403 includes, for example, a continuous notice effect execution random number used for a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a continuous notice effect.

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

  In FIG. 15, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a command reception process performed when a command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1501). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, an effect button process performed when the effect button 119 is pressed (step S1502). Then, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / sound control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S1503), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, the details of the command reception process executed by the effect supervision unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. The command reception process is the process shown in step S1501 of FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command reception processing executed by the production control unit. In FIG. 16, first, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a pending number increase command has been received (step S1601). The pending number increase command is a command output from the main control unit 201, and is a command set in step S506 or step S512 in FIG.

  When the pending number increase command has not been received (step S1601: No), step S1605 described later is performed. When the hold number increase command is received (step S1601: Yes), the advance determination information included in the hold number increase command is stored (step S1602), and the continuous notice effect start process is performed (step S1603). The continuous notice effect start process is a process of determining whether or not to perform a continuous notice effect by lottery, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After step S1603, a hold increase command is set (step S1604). The hold increase command is a command including increase information on the number of held balls, and is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1605). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S710 in FIG. 7).

  In step S1605, when a change start command is not received (step S1605: No), the process proceeds to step S1607 described later. When the change start command is received (step S1605: Yes), the effect selection process is executed (step S1606). Details of the effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1607). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of the special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 201 (see step S713 in FIG. 7).

  When the change stop command is not received (step S1607: No), step S1609 described later is performed. When the change stop command is received (step S1607: Yes), the changing effect end process is executed (step S1608), and it is determined whether or not the opening command is received (step S1609). Note that the process during the end of the variation effect is a process of stopping the variation of the effect symbol or ending the effect mode according to the gaming state according to the number of times of change, which will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, the opening command is a command set in step S1113 of the stop process shown in FIG.

  When the opening command is received (step S1609: YES), a winning effect selection process is performed (step S1610). The winning effect selection process is a process of selecting the contents of the winning effect. If the opening command has not been received (step S1609: NO), step S1611 described later is performed.

  After step S1610, it is determined whether an ending command has been received (step S1611). The ending command is a command set in step S1214 of the big prize opening process shown in FIG. If it is determined that the ending command has not been received (step S1611: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S1611 that an ending command has been received (step S1611: Yes), an ending effect selection process is performed (step S1612), and the process ends. The ending effect selection process is a process of analyzing an ending command and selecting an ending effect.

(Continuous notice production start process)
Next, the continuous notice effect start process performed by the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a continuous notice effect start process performed by the CPU of the effect control unit. The continuous notice effect start process is the process shown in step S1603 of FIG.

  In the continuous notice effect start process, first, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice flag is ON (step S1701). The continuous notice flag being ON indicates that a continuous notice effect is being executed. If the continuous notice flag is ON (step S1701: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S1701, when the continuous notice flag is OFF (step S1701: No), it is determined whether or not the first standby flag is ON (step S1702). When the first standby flag is ON, it is determined that the continuous notice effect is to be performed, and the execution timing of the continuous notice effect is determined at the start of the next change. If the first standby flag is ON (step S1702: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S1702, when the first standby flag is OFF (step S1702: No), it is determined whether or not the second standby flag is ON (step S1703). The fact that the second standby flag is ON indicates that the continuous notice effect is performed and the execution timing is determined.

  In step S1703, when the second standby flag is ON (step S1703: Yes), the process is ended as it is. When the second standby flag is OFF (step S1703: No), a continuous notice effect execution lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect is performed (step S1704). At that time, a continuous notice effect execution random number for determining whether or not to perform a continuous notice effect is acquired, and a lottery is performed using a continuous notice effect execution lottery table which will be described later with reference to FIGS. In the continuous notice effect execution lottery process, when the number of held balls is “1”, it is determined that the continuous notice effect is not executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect is to be executed (step S1705). If the continuous notice effect is not to be executed (step S1705: No), the process is ended as it is. If the continuous notice effect is to be executed (step S1705: YES), the first standby flag is turned ON (step S1706), the current number of held balls is set to the remaining variation number K (step S1707), and the process is terminated. To do. The remaining fluctuation number K indicates the remaining fluctuation number until the continuous notice effect is finished.

(ON / OFF timing of each flag in continuous notice effect)
Next, the ON / OFF timing of each flag when the continuous notice effect is performed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing the ON / OFF timing of each flag in the continuous notice effect.

  The timing chart shown in FIG. 18 shows the ON / OFF timing of each flag (first standby flag, second standby flag, continuous notification flag) for each timing when performing the continuous notification effect. Specifically, when it is determined to perform the continuous notice effect at the timing T1 when the winning is detected during the normal fluctuation, the first standby flag is turned ON, and at the timing T2 when the next fluctuation of the fluctuation starts. The first standby flag is turned OFF and the second standby flag is turned ON. At timing T2, the execution timing of the continuous notice effect and the details of the continuous notice effect are set.

  Then, at the timing T3 when the continuous notice effect is started based on the execution timing set at the timing T2, the second standby flag is turned off and the continuous notice flag is turned on. The continuous notice effect is started from this time, and the continuous notice flag is turned OFF at timing T4 when the continuous notice effect is ended.

(Continuous notice effect execution lottery table)
Next, the continuous notice effect execution lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 19-1, 19-2, and 19-3. The continuous notice effect execution lottery table is a table used in the continuous notice effect execution lottery process shown in step S1704 of FIG. The continuous notice effect execution lottery tables shown in FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 19C include execution presence / absence 1901, a range 1902, a ratio 1903, and a random number 1904.

  Execution presence / absence 1901 indicates whether or not the continuous notice effect is to be executed, and is “Yes” for executing the continuous notice effect or “None” for not executing the continuous notice effect. A range 1902 indicates a range of continuous notice effect execution random numbers, and is 0-99. A ratio 1903 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 1904 by the number of ranges 1902. A random value 1904 indicates a continuous notice effect execution random number corresponding to presence / absence of execution 1901.

  FIG. 19A is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot continuous notice effect execution lottery table. The jackpot continuous notice effect execution lottery table 1910 shown in FIG. 19A is a table used when the prior determination information includes information indicating that it is a jackpot.

  In the jackpot continuous notice effect execution lottery table 1910, when the obtained random value 1904 is any one of 0 to 19, the presence / absence 1901 of execution is “present”, and the ratio 1903 is 20/100. When the acquired random value 1904 is any one of 20 to 99, the presence / absence 1901 of execution is “none”, and the ratio 1903 is 80/100.

  FIG. 19-2 is an explanatory diagram of a reach continuous notice effect execution lottery table. The reach continuous notice effect execution lottery table 1920 shown in FIG. 19-2 is a table used when the prior determination information includes information indicating that the reach is out of reach.

  In the reach continuous notice effect execution lottery table 1920 for reach, when the acquired random value 1904 is any one of 0 to 9, the presence / absence 1901 of execution is “present”, and the ratio 1903 is 10/100. When the acquired random number 1904 is any one of 10 to 99, the presence / absence 1901 of execution is “none” and the ratio 1903 is 90/100. Thus, it is set as the structure where the ratio which performs a continuous notice effect is higher in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss of reach.

  FIG. 19-3 is an explanatory view of a continuous notice effect execution lottery table for loss. The continuation notice effect execution lottery table 1930 for losing shown in FIG. 19-3 is a table used when the prior determination information includes information indicating that it is losing.

  In the continuation notice effect execution lottery table 1930 for losing, when the acquired random number 1904 is any one of 0 to 99, the presence / absence 1901 of execution is “none” and the ratio 1903 is 100/100. Thus, when it is a detachment, it is set as the structure which does not perform a continuous notice effect. As a result, in the final change of the continuous notice effect, a big hit or a loss of reach occurs.

(Direction selection process)
Next, details of the effect selection process shown in step S1606 of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect selection process executed by the effect control unit. In FIG. 20, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the change start command (step S2001). In step S2001, specifically, the gaming state of the main control unit 201, whether it is a win or not, or whether or not it is reached is analyzed. Thereafter, the mode flag is referred to (step S2002).

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

  Thereafter, the number-of-holds subtraction process is performed (step S2003), and the variation effect pattern selection process is executed (step S2004). The variation effect pattern selection process is a process of selecting one of a plurality of types of effects prepared in advance. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIGS. 21-1 and 21-2.

  After performing step S2004, a variation effect start command indicating the start of variation of the effect symbol is set (step S2005), and the process ends. The variation effect start command is output to the image / sound controller 202b in the command transmission process shown in step S1503 of FIG.

(Variation effect pattern selection process)
Next, the variation effect pattern selection process will be described with reference to FIGS. 21-1 and 21-2. FIG. 21A and FIG. 21B are flowcharts illustrating the processing procedure of the changing effect pattern selection process executed by the effect control unit. The variation effect pattern selection process is the process shown in step S2004 of FIG. In the variation effect pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2101). If the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2101: Yes), step S2119 described later is performed.

  In step S2101, when the continuous notice flag is OFF (step S2101: No), it is determined whether the second standby flag is ON (step S2102). When the second standby flag is ON (step S2102: Yes), step S2116 described later is performed.

  In step S2102, if the second standby flag is OFF (step S2102: No), it is determined whether the first standby flag is ON (step S2103). When the first standby flag is ON (step S2103: Yes), the first standby flag is turned OFF (step S2104).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not reach is stored as the pre-determination information of the reserved ball that is digested before the reserved ball corresponding to the final change of the continuous notice effect (step S2105). When the reach is not stored (step S2105: NO), the normal execution variation number selection table setting process is performed (step S2106), and step S2112 described later is performed. Details of the normal execution variation number selection table setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2105, if the reach is stored as prior determination information of the reserved ball that is digested before the reserved ball corresponding to the final change of the continuous notice effect, the reach is stored (step S2105: Yes). The reach hold number N indicating the number of the hold ball in which the effect is stored (hereinafter referred to as “reach hold ball”) is set (step S2107). For example, when the reach hold ball is stored as the second hold ball, the reach hold number N is “2”. When a plurality of reach hold balls are stored, the reach hold number N of the reach hold ball that digests the latest among the plurality of reach hold balls is set.

  After step S2107, it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtracting the reach hold number N from the remaining fluctuation number K is “1” (step S2108). When the value obtained by subtracting the reach hold number N from the remaining fluctuation number K is not “1”, that is, the reach hold ball is not adjacent to the hold ball corresponding to the final change of the continuous notice effect (step S2108: No), it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtracting the reach hold number N from the remaining fluctuation number K is “2” (step S2109).

  When the value obtained by subtracting the reach hold number N from the remaining fluctuation number K is “2” (step S2109: Yes), a first execution fluctuation number selection table described later in FIG. 22A is set (step S2110). Also, the value obtained by subtracting the reach hold number N from the remaining fluctuation number K is not “2” (step S2109: No). A second execution variation number selection table is set (step S2111).

  After performing Step S2106, Step S2110, and Step S2111, an execution variation number selection process for determining the variation number to be executed by the continuous notice effect is performed (Step S2112). At this time, an execution variation number selection random number is acquired, and the execution variation number selection table set in step S2106, step S2110, and step S2111 is used.

  After step S2112, the value selected in step S2112 is set to the number of execution fluctuations S (step S2113), and the second standby flag is turned ON (step S2114). Then, standby information indicating that it is a standby period until the start of the continuous notice effect is set in the variable effect start command shown in step S2005 of FIG. 20 (step S2115).

  After step S2115, it is determined whether or not the execution variation number S and the remaining variation number K match (step S2116). If the execution variation number S and the remaining variation number K match (step S2116: Yes), that is, If the change is a start of the continuous notice effect, the second standby flag is turned off (step S2117). Then, the continuous notice flag is turned on (step S2118).

  Thereafter, a special variation effect pattern table described later in FIG. 23-2 is set (step S2119), a variation effect pattern selection process is performed (step S2120), and the process ends. The variation effect pattern selection process is a process of acquiring a variation effect pattern random number for determining a variation effect pattern and selecting a variation effect pattern using the selected variation effect pattern table.

  In step S2103, if the first standby flag is OFF (step S2103: No), the mode flag and the lottery result of the big hit lottery are referred to (step S2121), and the normal variation effect pattern table described later in FIG. Is set (step S2122), and step S2120 is performed.

  In step S2108, when the value obtained by subtracting the reach hold number N from the remaining fluctuation number K is “1” (step S2108: Yes), step S2121 is performed. At this time, since the first standby flag is turned OFF in step S2104, execution of the continuous notice effect is invalidated.

  If the execution variation number S does not match the remaining variation number K in step S2116 (step S2115: No), step S2121 is performed.

(Execution fluctuation number selection table)
Next, the execution variation number selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 22-1, 22-2, and 22-3. The execution variation number selection table is a table used in step S2112 in FIG. Each execution variation number selection table includes an execution variation number 2201, a range 2202, a ratio 2203, and a random value 2204.

  The execution variation number 2201 is a variation number for performing the continuous notice effect, and is any one of “2” to “4”. A range 2202 indicates a range of execution variation number selection random numbers, and is 0-99. The ratio 2203 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 2204 by the number of ranges 2202. A random number value 2204 indicates an execution variation number selection random number corresponding to the execution variation number 2201.

  FIG. 22A is an explanatory diagram of a first execution variation number selection table. In the first execution variation number selection table 2210 shown in FIG. 22-1, the remaining variation number K is “2” in step S2110 of FIG. 21-1 or the normal execution variation number selection table setting process described later in FIG. It is a table used in the case. In the first execution variation number selection table 2210, when the acquired random number value 2204 is any of 0 to 99, the execution variation number 2201 is “2” and the ratio 2203 is 100/100. Thereby, it is possible to perform a continuous notice effect over two fluctuations after the reach fluctuation ends.

  FIG. 22-2 is an explanatory diagram of a second execution variation number selection table. In the second execution variation number selection table 2220 shown in FIG. 22-2, the remaining variation number K is “3” in step S2111 in FIG. 21-1 and the normal execution variation number selection table setting process described later in FIG. It is a table used in the case. In the second execution variation number selection table 2220, when the acquired random number value 2204 is any of 0 to 39, the execution variation number 2201 is “2” and the ratio 2203 is 40/100. When the acquired random number value 2204 is any of 40 to 99, the execution variation number 2201 is “3”, and the ratio 2203 is 60/100. As a result, it is possible to perform a continuous notice effect over a maximum of three variations after the reach variation ends.

  FIG. 22C is an explanatory diagram of a third execution variation number selection table. The third execution variation number selection table 2230 illustrated in FIG. 22C is a table used when the remaining variation number K is “4” in the normal execution variation number selection table setting process described later with reference to FIG. In the third execution variation number selection table 2230, when the acquired random number value 2204 is any of 0 to 39, the execution variation number 2201 is “2” and the ratio 2203 is 40/100.

  When the acquired random number value 2204 is any of 40 to 69, the execution variation number 2201 is “3” and the ratio 2203 is 30/100. When the acquired random number value 2204 is any of 70 to 99, the execution variation number 2201 is “4”, and the ratio 2203 is 30/100.

(Variation production pattern table)
Next, the variation effect pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. 23-1 and 23-2. Each variation effect pattern table shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B is a table set in Step S2119 and Step S2122 of FIG. 21B.

  Each variation effect pattern table includes a variation pattern 2301 and a variation effect pattern 2302. The variation pattern 2301 is a variation pattern included in the variation start command, and is set by the main control unit 201 in step S908 of FIG. The variation effect pattern 2302 is the content of the variation effect.

(Normal variation production pattern table)
FIG. 23A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a normal variation effect pattern table. A normal variation effect pattern table 2310 shown in FIG. 23A is a table set in step S2122 of FIG.

  For example, when the variation pattern 2301 included in the variation start command is P10, the variation effect pattern 2302 is “SP reach probability variation jackpot effect”. When the variation pattern 2301 included in the variation start command is P11, the variation effect pattern 2302 is a “normal reach probability variation jackpot effect”.

  Further, for example, when the variation pattern 2301 included in the variation start command is P20, the variation effect pattern 2302 is “SP reach normal jackpot effect”. When the variation pattern 2301 included in the variation start command is P21, the variation effect pattern 2302 is “normal reach normal jackpot effect”.

  When the variation pattern 2301 is P30, the variation effect pattern 2302 is “SP reach off effect”. When the variation pattern 2301 is P31, the variation effect pattern 2302 is “normal reach off effect”. When the variation pattern 2301 is P40, the variation effect pattern 2302 is a “normal deviation effect”.

(Special variation production pattern table)
FIG. 23-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the special variation effect pattern table. The special variation effect pattern table 2320 shown in FIG. 23-2 is a table set in step S2119 of FIG. 21-2.

  When the special variation effect pattern table 2320 is used, the change effect pattern 2302 is a continuous notice effect regardless of the change pattern 2301 included in the change start command.

(Normal execution variation number selection table set processing)
Next, the normal execution variation number selection table setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the normal execution variation number selection table set processing. The normal execution variation number selection table setting process is the process shown in step S2106 of FIG. First, in the normal execution variation number selection table setting process, it is determined whether or not the remaining variation number K is “2” (step S2401).

  In step S2401, when the remaining variation number K is “2” (step S2401: Yes), the first execution variation number selection table shown in FIG. 22-1 is set (step S2402), and the process is terminated as it is. If the residual fluctuation number K is not “2” (step S2401: No), it is determined whether the residual fluctuation number K is “3” (step S2403).

  In step S2403, when the remaining variation number K is “3” (step S2403: Yes), the second execution variation number selection table shown in FIG. 22-2 is set (step S2404), and the process is ended as it is. If the residual fluctuation number K is not “3”, that is, if the residual fluctuation number K is “4” (step S2403: No), the third execution fluctuation number selection table shown in FIG. 22-3 is set. (Step S2405), the process is terminated as it is.

(Processing during changing production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the details of the changing effect end process shown in step S1608 of FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the process during the end of the changing effect performed by the effect controlling unit. In FIG. 25, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the change stop command (step S2501). Then, it is determined whether or not the second standby flag is ON (step S2502). If the second standby flag is ON (step S2502: Yes), step S2504 described later is performed.

  If the second standby flag is OFF (step S2502: No), it is determined whether the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2503). When the continuous notice flag is OFF (step S2503: No), the process proceeds to step S2507. When the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2503: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the remaining fluctuation number K (step S2504), and it is determined whether the remaining fluctuation number K is “0” (step S2505). .

  When the remaining fluctuation number K is not “0” (step S2505: No), the process proceeds to step S2507. When the remaining fluctuation number K is “0” (step S2505: Yes), the continuous notice flag is turned off (step S2506), and the mode flag is referred to (step S2507). Further, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S2508). If it is not a win (step S2508: No), whether or not the current mode is the normal mode, that is, the mode flag indicates “0” indicating the normal mode. Is determined (step S2509).

  When the mode flag is “0” (step S2509: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2513. When the mode flag is not “0” (step S2509: No), that is, the mode flag is, for example, “1” indicating the probability change mode, “2” indicating the time reduction mode, “3” indicating the latent accuracy mode, or the like. In this case, a new mode effect remaining number M is obtained by subtracting “1” from the mode effect remaining number M indicating the remaining number of times in each mode (step S2510).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the mode effect remaining count M is “0” (step S2511). When the mode effect remaining number M is not “0” (step S2511: NO), the process proceeds to step S2513. If the mode effect remaining count M is “0” (step S2511: YES), the mode flag is set to “0” indicating the normal mode (step S2512). Thereafter, a change effect end command is set (step S2513), and the process ends.

  If it is a win in step S2508 (step S2508: Yes), a mode flag change process is performed to change the current mode flag to a mode flag corresponding to the jackpot type (step S2514), and the process proceeds to step S2513.

(Image / sound control processing)
Next, the image / sound control processing performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of image / sound control processing performed by the image / sound control unit. The image / sound control process is performed at predetermined intervals.

  First, in the image / sound control process, a highly reliable holding ball is stored, and a suggestion waiting flag indicating that it is a waiting period until a suggestion effect indicating that a continuous notice effect is to be started is started. It is determined whether or not it is ON (step S2601). Specifically, this standby period is a period from when the execution of the continuous notice effect is determined by the effect control unit 202b to when a change effect start command including a change effect pattern indicating the continuous notice effect is received. When the suggestion waiting flag is ON (step S2601: Yes), step S2610 described later is performed.

  In step S2601, when the suggestion waiting flag is OFF (step S2601: No), it is determined whether or not a variation production start command indicating that the variation production is started is received from the production control unit 202a (step S2602). If the change effect start command has not been received (step S2602: NO), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S2602, when the change effect start command is received (step S2602: Yes), the effect pattern image corresponding to the information of the effect pattern included in the change effect start command is set (step S2603). After that, it is determined whether or not the continuous standby effect is determined, and it is determined whether or not the continuous standby flag indicating that it is a standby period until the continuous notification effect is started is ON (step S2604).

  In step S2604, when the continuous standby flag is ON (step S2604: Yes), step S2607 described later is performed. If the continuous standby flag is OFF (step S2604: No), it is determined whether or not the received variable effect start command includes standby information indicating that it is a standby period until the continuous notice effect is started. (Step S2605). The standby information is information set in step S2115 in FIG.

  In step S2605, when the standby information is not included (step S2605: No), the process is ended as it is. Further, when the standby information is included in the variation effect start command (step S2605: Yes), the continuous standby flag is turned ON (step S2606). Then, it is determined whether or not the received variation production start command includes production pattern information of the normal reach deviation effect or the SP reach deviation production (step S2607).

  When the variation effect start command includes effect pattern information of a normal reach off effect or SP reach off effect (step S2607: Yes), the suggestion standby flag is turned on (step S2608), and measurement of the elapsed time from the timing is started. (Step S2609). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing when the suggestion waiting flag is turned on (step S2610). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S2610: No), the processing is ended as it is.

  In step S2610, when the predetermined time has elapsed (step S2610: Yes), the continuous notice effect is added to the next change transition based on the prefetch result in the final change of the continuous notice effect included in the received change effect start command. The form of the suggestion image that suggests starting is selected (step S2611). The suggestion image selection table used in that case will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Then, the suggestion image selected in step S2611 is set (step S2612), the suggestion standby flag is turned OFF (step S2613), and the process is ended as it is. The predetermined time in step S2610 is a required time from the start of the change until immediately before the special symbol is stopped, and a time during which the content of the suggested image to be displayed can be recognized by the player. It is. For example, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation is to produce a normal reach deviation effect, the fluctuation time is 30 seconds, so the predetermined time is 28 seconds. When the fluctuation is to produce an SP reach deviation effect, the fluctuation time is 120 seconds. Therefore, the predetermined time is 118 seconds.

  In step S2607, when the variation effect start command does not include the effect pattern information of the deviation effect or the SP reach deviation effect (step S2607: No), it is determined whether or not the effect pattern information of the continuous notice effect is included (step S2607). S2614). When the production pattern information of the continuous notice effect is not included (step S2614: No), the process is finished as it is. When the production pattern information of the continuous notice effect is included (step S2614: Yes), the continuous standby flag is turned OFF (step S2615), and the process is ended as it is.

(Suggested image selection table)
Next, the suggestion image selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 27-1 and 27-2. Each suggestion image selection table is a table used when selecting a suggestion image form in step S2611 of FIG.

  Each suggestion image selection table has a suggestion image form 2701, a range 2702, a ratio 2703, and a random value 2704. The suggestion image form 2701 indicates the form of the suggestion image, and includes a red suggestion image and a green suggestion image. A range 2702 indicates the range of the suggested image form random number, and is 0 to 49. The ratio 2703 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 2704 by the number of ranges 2703. The random value 2704 indicates a suggested image form random number corresponding to the suggested image form 2701.

  FIG. 27A is an explanatory diagram of the jackpot suggestion image selection table. The jackpot suggestion image selection table 2710 shown in FIG. 27A is a table used when the prior determination information for the final change of the continuous notice effect is a jackpot in step S2611 of FIG.

  For example, when the acquired random number value 2704 is any one of 0 to 39, the suggestion image form 2701 is a red suggestion image, and the ratio 2703 is 40/50. When the acquired random number 2704 is any of 40 to 49, the suggestion image form 2701 is a green suggestion image, and the ratio 2703 is 10/50.

  FIG. 27B is an explanatory diagram of the reach suggestion image selection table. The reach suggestion image selection table 2720 illustrated in FIG. 27B is a table used when the advance determination information for the final change in the continuous notice effect is out of reach in step S2611 of FIG.

  For example, when the acquired random number value 2704 is any one of 0 to 19, the suggestion image form 2701 is a red suggestion image, and the ratio 2703 is 20/50. When the acquired random number 2704 is any one of 20 to 49, the suggestion image form 2701 is a green suggestion image and the ratio 2703 is 30/50.

  By setting in this way, the red suggestion image has a high reliability for the big hit in the final change of the continuous notice effect, and the green suggestion image has a low reliability for the big change of the final change in the continuous notice effect. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the suggestion image is displayed and a sense of expectation that the form of the suggestion image is a red suggestion image.

(Timing chart for continuous notice effect)
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a timing chart when performing the continuous notice effect in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart when performing a continuous notice effect. A timing chart 2800 shown in FIG. 28 shows events for each timing. Note that the numbers in parentheses in the timing chart 2800 indicate the number of suspensions at the timing.

  First, at timing t0, a winning of a game ball is detected, and the number of holds becomes “4”. At this time, execution of the continuous notice effect for the hold of the game ball is determined. Then, at the timing t1 when the next change is started, the start timing of the continuous notice effect is determined. At this time, since the pre-determined information indicating the missed reach is stored, it is determined that the continuous notice effect is started after digestion of the missed reserved ball. At this time, the number of holds becomes “3”.

  Then, at timing t2, the fluctuation ends normally, and at the same time, the next fluctuation starts and the number of holds becomes “2”. This change will cause a normal reach out of effect. Since it is decided to perform the continuous notice effect from the next change, and it is a normal reach off effect that is usually more reliable than the big hit effect, it is a normal reach off effect, so at the timing t3 during the fluctuating time to perform the normal reach off effect The suggestion image that suggests starting is performed.

  Then, at timing t4, the fluctuation is stopped due to the deviation and the next fluctuation is further started, and the continuous notice effect is started at the fluctuation. At this time, the hold number is “1”. The second variation of the continuous notice effect is started at timing t5 when the first change of the continuous notice effect ends. At this time, the number of holds is “0”. Then, at the timing t6 when the change is finished, the big win is won by the second change of the continuous notice effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when determining the start timing of the continuous notice effect, if the hold ball that is the reach is stored before the final change of the continuous notice effect, the reach is out of place. It was set as the structure which starts a continuous notice effect by the change after the change with respect to a certain holding ball. Thereby, the reach is not generated during the continuous notice effect, and the continuous notice effect that does not extend can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the continuous notice effect is started with a change after the change in reach, but at least after the effect indicating that the reach is lost due to the change in reach is performed. It is not limited to this. For example, as long as the effect symbol indicating the reach lag is stopped and displayed, the special symbol for the sphere with the reach lag may be changing.

  In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, when a hold-off effect is generated in a state where a high-reliability holding ball is stored, a high-reliability holding ball is stored. It was set as the structure which performs the suggestion production which shows that. Thus, even in a variation in which an effect indicating that the player is disappointed after giving a sense of expectation to the jackpot is given, it is possible to reduce the disappointment of the player and to give the player a sense of expectation for the suggested effect.

  In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is performed in the variation in which the reach deviating effect is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as it is a variation in which an effect with higher reliability than the deviating effect is usually performed. For example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine that performs a pseudo-continuous notice effect that makes it appear that the special symbol is changed multiple times while the special symbol is changed once, a configuration that performs a suggestive effect in the fluctuation that causes the pseudo-continuous notice effect to occur It may be.

  In that case, after performing the pseudo-continuous notice effect, it may be developed into a reach effect, and a suggestion effect may be given in the variation informing the deviation, or the effect symbol (informing that the variation is continued in the pseudo continuous notice effect) After making it appear as if the so-called chance eyes are stopped, a suggestion effect may be performed in the variation informing the deviation. Thereby, the effect similar to the effect mentioned above is acquired.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is performed in the variation of the reach loss effect, and the continuous notice effect is continuously performed from the next variation to the variation of the holding ball having high reliability with respect to the jackpot. Thereby, the expectation given to the player by the suggestion effect can be maintained.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, it was set as the structure which performs a suggestion effect just before the fluctuation | variation stop in the fluctuation | variation of a reach deviation production. Thereby, after giving the player a sense of expectation for the jackpot, it is possible to give a sense of expectation for the suggested effect until just before the end of the change of the change that produces an effect indicating that the player is off.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, it was set as the structure which shows the reliability of the reservation ball | bowl with high reliability with respect to jackpot by providing the form of several suggestion effects, and the said form of the suggestion effect. Thereby, in the fluctuation | variation which performs the production | presentation which shows that it is a losing after giving the player the expectation with respect to jackpot, the expectation with respect to execution of a suggestion effect and the expectation with respect to the form of an indication effect can be given.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the execution of the continuous notice effect for one reserved ball is decided, and before the fluctuation for the one reserved ball, the special deviation having a longer variation time than the normal deviation is detected. When there is a change, at least after the production corresponding to the special deviation is completed, the continuous notice production is started after the production is started, and the continuous notice production that sufficiently exhibits the production effect can be performed.

100 Pachinko machines (Pachinko machines)
104 Image display unit 201 Main control unit 202 Production control unit 202a Production control unit 202b Image / audio control unit 301 Storage unit (storage means)
302 Pre-determination unit (pre-determination means)
303 execution determination unit (execution determination means)
304: variation unit 305: execution unit (execution means)

Claims (1)

A jackpot determination that determines whether or not the game ball is a jackpot is performed on a game ball that has won a specific starting port provided on the game board, and a special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination is A gaming machine that varies with a variation time using a determination result,
Storage means for storing the right to determine the jackpot of the game ball as a holding ball for the game ball won at the specific start opening,
Prior to pre-determining whether or not the reserved ball stored in the storage means is a big hit or a special loss that has a longer variation time of the special symbol than a normal loss before starting the change for the reserved ball. A determination means;
An execution means capable of performing a continuous notice effect over a plurality of fluctuations with respect to one holding ball stored in the storage means based on the determination result of the prior determination by the prior determination means;
With
When the execution means performs the continuous notice effect for one reserved ball stored in the storage means, when there is no special reserved ball that is out of the special before the one held ball, a predetermined start The continuous notice effect is started at the timing, and when the special reserved ball is present before the one reserved ball, the continuous notice effect is finished after the effect according to the special deviation is ended by the change of the special reserved ball. A gaming machine characterized by starting a game.

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