JP2012217636A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine for improving the variety and amusement properties of a game in an auxiliary game state.SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine is the game machine in which an electric tulip is arranged on the right side of a game area. When a big win is obtained by a predetermined symbol in the game machine, a game state becomes a first auxiliary game state in which all of an electric tulip opening pattern, a normal symbol variable time, and a normal symbol prize winning probability are substantially the same as those in a normal state. When a predetermined number time of special symbol lottery is terminated after the big win is obtained by the predetermined symbol, a state becomes a second auxiliary game state being more advantageous than the normal state in the Pachinko game machine, and thereby performing right shooting notification. When the special symbol lottery is further performed predetermined times, the state becomes the first auxiliary game state. When the special symbol lottery is further performed predetermined times, the state becomes the second auxiliary game state, and thereby performing the right shooting notification.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine. More specifically, the present invention executes a jackpot lottery in response to a winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and transmits a command based on the lottery result, and is transmitted from the main control unit. The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine including a sub-control unit that controls an effect based on a command.

  Conventionally, there is known a pachinko gaming machine that makes it easy to win a game ball to a predetermined starting port by operating a normal electric accessory according to the result of the normal symbol lottery. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big win with a predetermined symbol, the gaming machine shifts to the short-time gaming state. The short-time gaming state is a state in which an ordinary electric accessory is likely to operate, and is an advantageous state (auxiliary gaming state) for a player who easily wins a game ball at the starting port.

JP 2010-158391 A

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 or the like, it can be in an auxiliary gaming state or a non-auxiliary gaming state, but there is room for improvement in terms of the diversity and fun of the gaming in the auxiliary gaming state. was there.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can improve the diversity and fun of games in an auxiliary gaming state.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs the following configuration.

  The present invention has a first game area and a second game area which are divided into left and right provided on the game board, and by changing and stopping the first symbol according to the winning of the game ball to the winning area, A pachinko gaming machine that determines the result of the first symbol lottery, wherein the game ball is changed into the first game area and the second game area by changing the firing strength of the game ball according to the operation of the operation unit by the player. 2nd symbol lottery by launching means capable of launching a ball and changing and stopping the 2nd symbol in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the specific winning area provided in the second gaming area The second symbol lottery means for confirming the result of the game, and when the second symbol lottery is won, the game ball is easy to win, and when the second symbol lottery is not won, the game ball is not operated. Variable entry that is difficult or impossible to win A first symbol lottery means for determining a result of the first symbol lottery by varying and stopping the first symbol according to a winning of a game ball at least in the variable winning opening; and the variable winning a prize A first state in which the mouth tends to perform a relatively unfavorable action for the player, and a second state in which the variable winning opening tends to be advantageous for the player compared to the first state. Possible state setting means, and notification means for notifying a player to launch a game ball to the second game area when the state setting means sets the second state, When the first symbol lottery is won with a predetermined symbol, the state setting means, from the first state to the second state, according to the number of executions of the first symbol lottery after winning with the predetermined symbol. Or before the second state It is set to the first state.

  In another configuration, the informing means informs the player to fire a game ball into the second game area when the state setting means sets the first state to the second state. And when the state setting means sets the second state to the first state, the player may be notified to launch a game ball into the first game area.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a pachinko gaming machine capable of improving the diversity and fun of games in an auxiliary gaming state.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 3 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. The figure which shows the open pattern of the electric tulip 26 in a non-auxiliary game state and an auxiliary game state, a normal symbol change time, and a normal symbol winning probability The figure which shows the transition of the auxiliary game state when the result of special symbol lottery becomes big hit with the predetermined symbol The figure which shows an example of the image for encouraging the player to make a right strike on the image display device 21 when the gaming machine 1 is in the second auxiliary gaming state. The figure which shows an example of the image for prompting the player to make a left strike displayed on the image display 21 when the gaming machine 1 is in the first auxiliary gaming state. The figure which shows an example of the data and program which are memorize | stored in RAM103 of the main control part 100 The figure which shows an example of the hit random number data D5 memorize | stored in RAM103 The flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in the main control part 100 FIG. 10 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of the start port switch process in step 702 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of the gate switch process in step 703 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of the special symbol process in step 704 of FIG. FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of the stop process in step 753 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of the normal symbol processing in step 705 of FIG. FIG. 10 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of a part of the big prize opening process in step 706 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of the game state setting process in FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of the electric tulip process in step 707 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the content of the timer interruption process which the production | presentation control part 400 performs Detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of the command reception process in step 1001 of FIG.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. In the following description, in order to clarify the technical significance of the present invention, the basic configuration and basic processing of the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention are described, and then the specific implementation of the present invention is described. The form is illustrated.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched by an instruction operation by a player wins a prize, for example. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 5 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the main part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 around a hinge provided on the shaft support side, and the game board 2 is detachably attached to the frame member 5. Yes. And the lock part 43 is provided in the predetermined position (for example, edge part on the opposite side to a shaft support side) which becomes the front side of the frame member 5, and the frame member 5 is unlocked by unlocking the lock part 43. Can be opened.

  A game area 20 for playing a game with a game ball is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. In the gaming area 20, a rail member (from which a game ball launched from below (the launching device 211; see FIG. 4) rises along the main surface of the game board 2 and forms a path toward the upper position of the gaming area 20 ( (Not shown).

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display 21 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display 21 notifies the player of the symbol lottery result (symbol variation result) by displaying, for example, a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, or the advance notice of the appearance of characters or items. Display the production. The image display 21 is described as a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) dot display device, and a 7-segment display (hereinafter referred to as a 7-segment display device). However, any other display device may be used.

  Further, a movable accessory 22 and a board lamp 23 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 22 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects by moving it with a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game by the player. The board lamp 23 emits light according to the progress of the game by the player, thereby performing various effects by light.

  The game area 20 is provided with a game nail and a windmill (both not shown) that change the direction in which the game ball falls downward. The game area 20 is roughly divided into a right area and a left area. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery, a first starting port 25a, a second starting port 25b, a gate 27, a big winning port 28, and a normal winning port 29 are arranged on the game board 2. It is installed. Further, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 24 for discharging out of the game area 20 a game ball that has not been won in the winning area among the game balls launched into the game area 20.

  When a game ball enters the first start opening 25a, the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) starts. The first start opening 25a is provided with a predetermined “special electric accessory” (large winning opening opening / closing unit 115) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (for example, a first special symbol display 31a described later). It is a winning opening related to winning a game ball to be activated. When a game ball enters the second start opening 25b, a prize is awarded and the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is started. The second start opening 25b operates a predetermined special electric accessory (large winning opening opening / closing part 115) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (for example, a second special symbol display 31b described later). This is a winning opening related to winning a game ball. When the game ball passes through the gate 27 provided in the area on the right side of the game area 20, the normal symbol lottery (open / close lottery) is started.

  The second start port 25b is disposed in the area on the right side of the game area 20. The second starting port 25b includes an electric tulip 26 in the vicinity of the entrance of the game ball as an example of “ordinary electric accessory”. The electric tulip 26 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings opens and closes left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid), which will be described later. Lights up or blinks together. When the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 is closed, the entrance of the second start port 25b is almost closed, so that the game ball hardly enters the second start port 25b. On the other hand, when the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 are opened to the left and right, the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 25b is expanded, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 25b. When the electric tulip 26 wins the normal symbol lottery started when the game ball passes through the gate 27, the pair of blade portions open for a specified time while lighting or blinking, and opens and closes a specified number of times.

  The “Large Winner” is one that makes it easier to win a prize when an accessory is activated. The big winning opening 28 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in the area on the right side of the gaming area 20 and is located below the second start opening 25b. The special winning opening 28 is normally in a closed state so that a game ball cannot enter, but is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol lottery). .

  An electric accessory for opening / closing or enlarging / reducing the “big prize opening” is a “special electric accessory” (for example, the big prize opening / closing unit 115). Although the detailed structure and drive mechanism of the special prize opening / closing part 115 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are omitted, the operation of the special electric combination according to the result of the special symbol lottery (for example, the structure of the special electric combination) Part of the game board 2 protrudes and inclines from the main surface of the game board 2), so that the big winning opening 28 is in an open state, and a game ball can easily enter. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is accompanied by a mechanism (so-called “actual accessory continuous actuating device”) that allows the special electric accessory to be operated continuously, and the special electric accessory follows a predetermined operation pattern. Driven.

  For example, the special electric accessory at the special winning opening 28 is a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) in which a round is kept open until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have elapsed or 10 game balls have been won). (So-called “big hit game” is executed). Note that the big winning lottery 29 does not start even if the game ball wins.

  In addition, a display 3 is provided at a predetermined position (for example, lower right) of the game board 2 to display the result of the above-described special symbol lottery or normal symbol lottery and the number of holds. Details of the display 3 will be described later.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 has two start ports (a first start port 25a and a second start port 25b) arranged in the game area 20, but when a game ball enters, it wins a prize. There may be only one or three or more start openings for starting the special symbol lottery. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, one big prize opening 28 is provided in the game area 20, but a plurality of big prize openings having the same function as the big prize opening 28 may be provided.

  In addition, as will be apparent from the description below, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may vary in jackpot probability that a jackpot will be drawn in a special symbol lottery under predetermined conditions.

  For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a state in which the jackpot probability is relatively low (low probability gaming state; for example, jackpot probability is 1/300) to a state in which the jackpot probability is relatively high (high probability gaming state; for example, jackpot Probability may vary to 1/30). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can reduce the special symbol variation time during the special symbol lottery under a predetermined condition, increase the probability of winning during the normal symbol lottery, or the normal symbol variation time during the normal symbol lottery. The opening time of the blade part of the electric tulip 26 is shortened, or the number of times the blade part of the electric tulip 26 is opened and closed increases (electric Chu support (also referred to as “electric support”); Processing ”).

  Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters the first start port 25a, the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29 (winning), a predetermined number per game ball is determined according to the place where the game ball has won. Prize balls are paid out. For example, when a game ball wins the first start port 25a or the second start port 25b, four prize balls are awarded, and when a game ball wins the big prize port 28, thirteen prize balls are awarded. Then, 10 prize balls are each paid out. Even if it is detected that a game ball has passed through the gate 27, no prize ball is paid out in conjunction with it.

(Configuration of frame members of pachinko machines)
On the front side of the frame member 5, a handle 51, a lever 52, a stop button 53, an eject button 54, a speaker 55, a frame lamp 56, an effect button 57, an effect key 58, a dish 59, a lock part 43, and the like are provided. Yes.

  When the player touches the handle 51 and performs an operation to rotate the lever 52 in the clockwise direction, the launching device 211 (at 100 hits per minute) with a hitting force corresponding to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 4) electrically fires the game ball. Specifically, when the player rotates the handle 51 at a relatively small angle (so-called “left-handed”), the launching device 211 launches the game ball with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball is bounced back by the game nail provided above the image display 21 and flows downward through the left area of the game area 20 as indicated by the arrow 11 in FIG. On the other hand, when the player rotates the handle 51 at a relatively large angle (so-called right-handed), the launching device 211 launches the game ball with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down through the area on the right side of the game area 20 as shown by the arrow 12 in FIG. 1 beyond the game nail provided above the image display 21.

  The dish 59 is provided so as to protrude forward of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and temporarily stores game balls to be supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize ball is paid out to the plate 59. Then, the game balls stored in the tray 59 are supplied to the launching device 211 one by one by a supply device (not shown) at a timing linked with the operation by the player's lever 52. In addition, the plate 59 may be configured by integrating the upper and lower plates, or may be configured by separating the upper plate and the lower plate. The handle 51 may emit light under predetermined conditions.

  The stop button 53 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 51, and even when the player touches the handle 51 and rotates the lever 52 in the clockwise direction, the game ball is released by being pressed by the player. Is temporarily stopped. The take-out button 54 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the tray 59 is provided. When the player presses the game ball, the game ball stored on the tray 59 is dropped into a box (not shown).

  The speaker 55 and the frame lamp 56 each notify the gaming state and situation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 55 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. Further, the frame lamp 56 performs various effects by light depending on a pattern by lighting / flashing, a difference in emission color, or the like. Note that the frame lamp 56 may change the light irradiation direction and produce an effect by changing the irradiation direction.

(display)
Next, the display 3 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the display 3 includes a first special symbol display 31a, a second special symbol display 31b, a first special symbol hold indicator 32a, a second special symbol hold indicator 32b, a normal symbol indicator 33, and a normal symbol indicator 33. A symbol hold display 34, a game status display 35, and a right-handed display 36 are provided.

  In the first special symbol display 31a, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 25a. For example, the first special symbol display 31a is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins at the first starting port 25a, the special symbol (first special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner and the lottery result is displayed. To do.

  The second special symbol display 31b is displayed with the display symbol varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 25b. For example, the second special symbol display 31b is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins in the second start opening 25b, the special symbol (second special symbol) is variably displayed and the lottery result is displayed. To do.

  In the normal symbol display 33, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the game ball passing through the gate 27. For example, the normal symbol display 33 is constituted by an LED display device, and when a game ball passes through the gate 27, the normal symbol is variably displayed and the lottery result is displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 32a displays the number of times the first special symbol lottery is held. The second special symbol hold indicator 32b displays the number of times the second special symbol lottery is held. The normal symbol hold display 34 displays the number of times the normal symbol lottery is held.

  For example, during a period in which the display symbols are variably displayed by the first special symbol display 31a, the second special symbol display 31b or the normal symbol display 33 (while the variation display for one winning is being performed), When another game ball wins, the change display of the display pattern for the winning game ball is held for a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times) until the change display for the previously won game ball ends. .

  The fact that such a hold is made and the number of the hold (number of undrawn times) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 32a, the second special symbol hold indicator 32b, and the normal symbol hold indicator 34. For example, the first special symbol hold indicator 32a, the second special symbol hold indicator 32b, and the normal symbol hold indicator 34 are each constituted by LED display devices arranged in a row, and the number of times of hold is displayed according to the lighting mode. .

  The game state display 35 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. As will be apparent from the description below, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set with a plurality of gaming states (for example, a normal gaming state, a probable variation gaming state, a short-time gaming state, and a latent certain gaming state). When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the gaming state indicator 35 notifies the gaming state. For example, the gaming status indicator 35 is composed of a plurality of LED display devices, and the gaming status is displayed according to the lighting mode.

  The right-handed indicator 36 is used for notifying the player to make a right-handed strike. Specifically, the right-handed indicator 36 is configured by an LED display device, and the LED is turned on when it is advantageous for the player to be right-handed. More specifically, the LED is turned on when “electric support” is set and the frequency at which the electric tulip 26 is opened is higher than usual.

(Input device)
Next, an input device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an effect button 57 and an effect key 58 as an example of an input device.

  The effect button 57 and the effect key 58 are provided for the player to input the effect. The effect button 57 is provided on the side of the upper surface of the dish 59 protruding forward of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The production key 58 has a center key and a plurality of keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, and is provided on the upper side of the plate 59 adjacent to the production button 57. For example, the production key 58 is configured such that one central key is arranged at the center and four peripheral keys having substantially the same shape are arranged around the central key.

  The effect button 57 and the effect key 58 are each pressed by the player to perform a predetermined effect. For example, the player operates the four surrounding keys of the effect key 58 to move the cursor from a plurality of selection items displayed on the image display 21 to a desired selection item. By operating the key, it is possible to confirm the selection of the selection item indicated by the cursor.

(Configuration on the back side of the frame member)
Further, on the back side of the frame member 5, a ball tank for storing game balls for payout and a payout device (including a payout driving unit 311) for paying out game balls to the tray 59 are provided. Is attached. For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2.

(Outline of main board)
Specifically, a main control board on which a main control unit 100 that performs internal lottery, determination of winning, and the like is configured is disposed on the main board. The main board is sealed by a main board case made of a transparent member so that a trace remains when opened.

(Outline of sub-board)
In addition, the sub-board includes a launch control board configured with a launch control unit 200 that controls a launch device 211 that launches a game ball to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout control unit 300 that controls payout of a prize ball. A payout control board, an effect control board configured with an effect control unit 400 for overall control of effects, an image control board configured with an image sound control unit 500 for controlling effects with images and sounds, and various lamps ( A lamp control board and the like on which a lamp control unit 600 for controlling effects by the frame lamp 56, the panel lamp 23) and the movable accessory 22 is arranged. In addition, on the rear surface of the game board 2, 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages, and the DC power of each voltage is applied to the above-described various boards and the like. A switching power supply for outputting is provided.

(Control device)
(Outline of control device)
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a control device that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 4, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 100, a launch control unit 200, a payout control unit 300, an effect control unit 400, an image sound control unit 500, and a lamp control unit 600.

(Main control unit in the control device)
The main control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103. The CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the number of payout prize balls, such as internal lottery and winning determination. The ROM 102 stores programs executed by the CPU 101, various data, and the like, and the RAM 103 is used as a work memory for the CPU 101. Hereinafter, main functions of the main control unit 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery (a first special symbol lottery or a second special symbol lottery) when a game ball wins a prize at the first starting port 25a or the second starting port 25b, and whether or not it is won in the special symbol lottery. Determination result data indicating such is sent to the effect control unit 400. In addition, the main control unit 100 includes data indicating a variation setting of the winning probability determined according to the special symbol lottery (for example, a variation setting from 1/300 to 1/30) and a special symbol variation time reduction setting, Data indicating the setting for shortening the normal symbol variation time determined according to the normal symbol lottery is sent to the effect control unit 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 is open, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval at which the blade portion opens and closes. In addition, the main control unit 100 determines the number of times when the game ball has won the first start port 25a, the number of times when the game ball has won the second start port 25b, and the game ball has passed through the gate 27. Manage the number of hold times.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 28 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 100 opens the special winning opening 28 so as to project and incline until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 29.5 seconds have elapsed or 10 game balls have been won or the accumulated cumulative release time is within 1.8 seconds). Control is performed so that the round to be in a state is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or once). In addition, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval at which the special winning opening 28 opens and closes.

  When a game ball wins in the first start port 25a, the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined amount per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 300 is instructed to pay out the number of prize balls. For example, the main control unit 100 may have four prize balls when a game ball wins the first start opening 25a or the second start opening 25b, and 13 prize balls when a game ball wins the big prize opening 28, a normal prize opening. When a game ball wins in 29, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 300 so as to pay out 10 prize balls.

  Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 27, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball in accordance with an instruction from the main control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of prize balls paid out based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

  The main control unit 100 controls the launching device 211 that launches the game ball via the launch control unit 200. For example, the main control unit 100 transmits a signal permitting the operation of the launching device 211 to launch a game ball to the launch control unit 200 via the payout control unit 300 based on a predetermined condition.

(Switches related to the main control unit in the control device)
In order to realize the above-described functions, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a big prize opening switch 114, a big prize opening opening / closing. 115, normal winning opening switch 116, first special symbol indicator 31a, second special symbol indicator 31b, first special symbol hold indicator 32a, second special symbol hold indicator 32b, normal symbol indicator 33, normal A symbol holding display 34, a game status display 35, and a right-handed display 36 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 25 a and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111b detects that a game ball has won the second start port 25b and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100.

  The gate switch 113 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 27 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  The big prize opening switch 114 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 28 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  The special prize opening / closing unit 115 opens and closes the special prize opening 28 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100.

  The normal winning port switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 29 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

(On-hold indicator of the main control unit in the control device)
In addition, the main control unit 100 displays the result of the first special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball to the first starting port 25a on the first special symbol display 31a.

  The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings in which the lottery is put on hold in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 25a on the first special symbol holding display 32a. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the second special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball in the second starting port 25b on the second special symbol display 31b. The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings in which the lottery is put on hold according to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 25b on the second special symbol holding display 32b.

  The main control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 27 on the normal symbol display 33. Then, the main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings on which the lottery is put on hold according to the passing of the game ball to the gate 27 on the normal symbol holding display 34.

  Further, the main control unit 100 transmits various types of information to a host computer provided in a store (hall) where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Then, the main control unit 100 transmits information regarding the number of paid-out prize balls acquired from the payout control unit 300, information indicating the state of the main control unit 100, and the like to the host computer.

(Launch control unit in the control device)
The launch control unit 200 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, and a RAM 203. The CPU 201 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the launching device 211. The ROM 202 stores programs executed by the CPU 201 and various data, and the RAM 203 is used as a work memory for the CPU 201.

  When the position of the lever 52 is in the neutral position, the lever 52 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the lever 52 is rotated in the clockwise direction, the lever 52 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation angle to the launch control unit 200 as a hitting ball firing command signal.

  The launch control unit 200 controls the launch operation of the launch device 211 based on the hit ball launch command signal. For example, the launch control unit 200 controls the operation of the launch device 211 such that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 52 increases. Further, the launch control unit 200 can perform the launch operation of the launch device 211 by receiving a signal permitting launch from the main control unit 100. On the other hand, when the signal indicating that the stop button 53 is pressed is output or the control signal for stopping the emission is output from the main control unit 100, the launch control unit 200 performs the operation of launching the game ball by the launch device 211. Stop.

(Discharge control unit in the control device)
The payout control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, and a RAM 303. The CPU 301 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of the payout ball. The ROM 302 stores programs executed by the CPU 301, various data, and the like, and the RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301 and the like. Then, the payout control unit 300 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the main control unit 100.

  Specifically, the payout control unit 300 acquires from the main control unit 100 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout driving unit 311 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 311 is configured by a drive unit including a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the game ball storage unit.

  In addition, the payout control unit 300 ensures that a predetermined amount of game balls are stored in a predetermined place, and various switches for detecting that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out (the payout ball detection switch 312, Input signals from the fraud detection switch 313, the ball presence detection switch 314, and the full tank detection switch 315) are received.

  Also, the payout control unit 300 transmits various information to the host computer. For example, the payout control unit 300 transmits information on the number of prize balls instructed to be paid out to the payout driving unit 311, information on the number of prize balls actually paid out, and the like to the host computer. Also, the payout control unit 300 transmits similar information to the main control unit 100.

(Production control unit in the control device)
The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU (effect control CPU) 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real time clock) 404. In addition, an effect button 57 and an effect key 58 are connected to the effect control unit 400. The CPU 401 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401, various data, and the like, and the RAM 403 is used as a working memory for the CPU 401. The RTC 404 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 400 sets production contents based on data indicating the special symbol lottery result and the like sent from the main control unit 100. At that time, when the player presses the effect button 57 or the effect key 58, the effect control unit 400 may set the effect content according to the operation input. In addition, when the game for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is interrupted for a predetermined period or longer, the effect control unit 400 sets an effect for waiting for a customer as one of the effects.

  Furthermore, when the main control unit 100 outputs data indicating that the winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery is changed, or when outputting data indicating that the special symbol change time at the time of the special symbol lottery is shortened, When the data indicating that the normal symbol variation time at the time of the normal symbol lottery is shortened is output, the effect control unit 400 sets the effect contents corresponding to the contents indicated by the output data. Then, the effect control unit 400 sends commands for instructing execution of the set effect contents to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600, respectively.

(Image sound control unit in the control device)
The image sound control unit 500 includes a CPU (image sound control CPU) 501, a ROM 502, and a RAM 503. The CPU 501 performs a calculation process when controlling an image expressing the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data, and the RAM 503 is used as a working memory for the CPU 501.

  The image sound control unit 500 controls the image displayed on the image display 21 and the sound output from the speaker 55 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, a symbol image or background image displayed during the game on the image display 21, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result, and a notice effect for the player. Image data such as characters and items to be displayed is stored.

  Further, the ROM 502 of the image sound controller 500 synchronizes with the image displayed on the image display 21 or independently of the displayed image, such as music and sound output from the speaker 55, and effects such as jingle. Various acoustic data such as sound are stored. The CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 from the image data and sound data stored in the ROM 502. The CPU 501 performs image processing for background image display, symbol image display, symbol image variation, character / item display, and the like using the read image data. Further, the CPU 501 performs voice processing using the read acoustic data. Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image processed image data on the image display 21. Further, the CPU 501 outputs the sound indicated by the sound data subjected to the sound processing from the speaker 55.

(Lamp control unit in the control device)
The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 and the operation of the movable accessory 22. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data, and the RAM 603 is used as a working memory for the CPU 601.

  The lamp control unit 600 controls the lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56, the emission color, and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. In addition, the lamp control unit 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 22 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400.

  Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. Data) is stored. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 based on the read light emission pattern data. In addition, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 22 corresponding to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 22 based on the read operation pattern data.

(Outline of operation of pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment)
Next, an outline of the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the electric chew support (electric support) is set according to the jackpot symbol.

  Here, “electric support” is a state in which the frequency of opening the electric tulip 26 is higher than usual (auxiliary gaming state), and the frequency of opening the electric tulip 26 is increased, whereby the second start port It becomes easy to win a game ball in 25b. The frequency with which the electric tulip 26 is opened is higher than usual, which means that the time during which the electric tulip 26 is opened for a predetermined period is longer than usual when the game ball is continuously fired into the game area 20. . When the game ball passes through the gate 27, the normal symbol is started after the normal symbol starts changing, and the normal symbol is stopped after a predetermined time (normal symbol change time) has elapsed. If the stopped normal symbol is a symbol indicating a win, it means that the normal symbol lottery is won. When the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, the electric tulip 26 is opened, but the cumulative opening time (opening time per opening × number of opening times; also referred to as opening pattern) is usually relatively short (for example, 0). .15 seconds × 1 time), it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start opening 25b. Normally, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is set to a predetermined probability (for example, 10/100), and the normal symbol variation time is set to a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).

  On the other hand, in a predetermined auxiliary gaming state (a state where electric support is set), the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is set to a probability (for example, 90/100) higher than the probability of the normal gaming state (for example, 10/100). The Further, in the auxiliary gaming state, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, the cumulative opening time for opening the electric tulip 26 is set to be relatively long (for example, 1.5 seconds × 3 times). Further, in the auxiliary gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to a time (for example, 2 seconds) shorter than the time (for example, 10 seconds) in the normal gaming state. In this way, in the auxiliary gaming state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is set higher than that in the normal gaming state, the cumulative release time at the time of winning is set longer than the normal gaming state, and the normal symbol variation time is set shorter than the normal gaming state. The For this reason, in the auxiliary game state, when the game ball is continuously fired in the game area, the ratio of the period during which the electric tulip 26 is opened in the predetermined period is higher than that in the normal game state. Therefore, in the auxiliary gaming state, the game ball is likely to win the second start opening 25b, and the electric tulip 26 operates advantageous for the player, which is advantageous for the player.

  Hereinafter, a normal state that is not an auxiliary gaming state may be referred to as a “non-auxiliary gaming state”. The auxiliary game state is a state that affects the operation of the gaming machine 1 when winning the normal symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery. As described above, the gaming machine 1 has a low probability gaming state (a state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is relatively low) and a high probability gaming state (a state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is relatively high). The low probability gaming state includes a normal gaming state and a short-time gaming state. In the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is low, and the gaming machine 1 is set to the non-auxiliary gaming state (not set to the auxiliary gaming state). In the short-time gaming state, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is low, but the gaming machine 1 is set to the auxiliary gaming state. The high probability game state includes a probability variation game state and a latent probability game state. In the probability variation gaming state, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is high, and the gaming machine 1 is set to the auxiliary gaming state. In the latent game state, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is high, but the gaming machine 1 is set to the non-auxiliary game state.

  In the present embodiment, two types of auxiliary game states, a first auxiliary game state and a second auxiliary game state, are prepared.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the opening pattern, the normal symbol variation time, and the normal symbol winning probability of the electric tulip 26 in the non-auxiliary game state and the auxiliary game state. As shown in FIG. 5, in the non-auxiliary game state, the electric tulip opening pattern in the case of winning the normal symbol lottery is 0.15 seconds × 1 time, the normal symbol variation time is 10 seconds, and the normal symbol The winning probability is set to 10/100.

  In the first auxiliary gaming state, the electric tulip opening pattern is 0.155 seconds × 1 time, the normal symbol variation time is 9.9 seconds, and the normal symbol winning probability is set to 11/100. Comparing the electric tulip opening pattern in the non-auxiliary gaming state with the electric tulip opening pattern in the first auxiliary gaming state, the opening time per time when the electric tulip is opened is slightly the first auxiliary The game state is longer and the number of times of opening is one. However, when the normal symbol lottery is won in the first auxiliary gaming state, the opening pattern of the electric tulip 26 is almost the same as in the non-auxiliary gaming state, and the player is in the non-auxiliary gaming state or the first auxiliary gaming state. It is difficult to distinguish. Further, the normal symbol variation time is slightly shorter in the first auxiliary game state than in the non-auxiliary game state, but there is no difference that the player can recognize. Furthermore, the normal symbol winning probability is slightly higher in the first auxiliary gaming state than in the non-auxiliary gaming state, but not so much that the player can recognize the difference in the frequency of winning the normal symbol lottery. . Thus, the electric tulip opening pattern, the normal symbol variation time, and the normal symbol winning probability are substantially the same in the non-auxiliary gaming state and in the first auxiliary gaming state, and the player It cannot be identified whether the state of the gaming machine 1 is the non-auxiliary gaming state or the first auxiliary gaming state. The frequency of opening the electric tulip 26 is almost the same in the first auxiliary gaming state and the non-auxiliary gaming state (the first auxiliary gaming state is slightly higher), and the player is in the non-auxiliary gaming state. The advantage is almost the same between the case and the case of the first auxiliary gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the second auxiliary gaming state, the electric tulip opening pattern is 1.5 seconds × 3 times, the normal symbol variation time is 2 seconds, and the normal symbol winning probability is set to 90/100. Comparing the second auxiliary gaming state and the non-auxiliary gaming state (and the first auxiliary gaming state), with respect to the electric tulip opening pattern, the second auxiliary gaming state is more open than the non-auxiliary gaming state. Is long and the number of opening is large. In addition, regarding the normal symbol variation time, the second auxiliary gaming state is longer than the non-auxiliary gaming state. For this reason, the normal symbol lottery is frequently performed in the second auxiliary gaming state. Further, regarding the normal symbol winning probability, since the winning probability is higher in the second auxiliary gaming state than in the non-auxiliary gaming state, the normal symbol lottery is frequently won in the second auxiliary gaming state. In this way, by setting the second auxiliary gaming state, when the player wins the normal symbol lottery, whether the current gaming state is the second auxiliary gaming state or the non-auxiliary gaming state Can be identified by the opening pattern of the electric tulips, the frequency at which the normal symbol lottery is performed, and the frequency at which the normal symbol lottery is won. The frequency with which the electric tulip 26 opens is considerably higher in the second auxiliary gaming state than in the non-auxiliary gaming state (and the first auxiliary gaming state), which is advantageous for the player.

  As described above, when the game ball enters the first start opening 25a or the second start opening 25b, the special symbol starts to change after the predetermined time (special symbol change time) has elapsed and the special symbol stops. A symbol lottery is performed. When the stopped special symbol is a symbol indicating a jackpot (a jackpot symbol), the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot. When the jackpot is reached, a jackpot game in which a so-called accessory continuous operation device is activated to open and close the prize winning opening 28 is performed.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a big hit is made with a predetermined symbol, the gaming machine 1 is repeatedly set to the first auxiliary gaming state and the second auxiliary gaming state after the big winning game. Specifically, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot, when the jackpot symbol is a big jackpot, the first auxiliary game state is set from the end of the jackpot game with the jackpot symbol. Thereafter, when a special symbol lottery is performed a predetermined number of times after the jackpot, the gaming machine 1 is set to the second auxiliary gaming state. Furthermore, when a special symbol lottery is performed a predetermined number of times thereafter, the gaming machine 1 is set to the first auxiliary gaming state.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the transition of the auxiliary gaming state when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big win with a predetermined symbol. The predetermined symbol is a jackpot symbol indicating "probability short bonus" indicating that the opening time of the big winning opening 28 is short and the winning probability of the special symbol lottery changes after the jackpot game and the probability variation gaming state (high probability gaming state) is obtained. is there. During the jackpot game when the odd short win is reached, for example, the opening / closing operation of the 15-round big winning opening 28 is repeated with the operation of opening the big winning opening 28 for 0.1 second as one round.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming machine 1 is set to the normal gaming state (non-auxiliary gaming state) until the big hit, and the degree of advantage for the player is the lowest. If the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot, a jackpot game is played. After the jackpot game, the gaming machine 1 is set to the first auxiliary gaming state. As described above, in the first auxiliary gaming state, the degree of advantage is substantially the same as in the normal gaming state (non-auxiliary gaming state). If the result of the special symbol lottery does not become a big win during that time, the first auxiliary gaming state continues until the special symbol lottery is performed 50 times after the jackpot game ends. In other words, since the special symbol lottery is not performed during the jackpot game, the first special symbol lottery performed after the jackpot game is ended as the first special symbol lottery, and the 50th special symbol from the time when the jackpot game ends. The first auxiliary gaming state continues until the lottery result is displayed. Then, when the 50th special symbol lottery is finished, the second auxiliary gaming state is set.

  In the meantime, assuming that the result of the special symbol lottery does not become a big hit, the second auxiliary gaming state is from the end of the 50th special symbol lottery until the 100th special symbol lottery is performed and the result is displayed. Will continue. Furthermore, when the 100th special symbol lottery is completed, the gaming machine 1 is set to the first auxiliary gaming state again. The first auxiliary gaming state continues after the 100th special symbol lottery ends until the 150th special symbol lottery ends. Further, after the 150th special symbol lottery is completed, the second special gaming state is set again until the 200th special symbol lottery is completed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6, during the second auxiliary gaming state, a notification that prompts the player to make a right turn is performed. During the first auxiliary game state, notification that prompts the player to make a right strike is not performed (or notification that encourages left strike is performed). Specifically, during the second auxiliary gaming state, the LED of the right-handed display 36 is turned on, and an image for prompting the player to make a right-handed is displayed on the image display 21.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of an image for prompting the player to make a right turn displayed on the image display 21 when the gaming machine 1 is in the second auxiliary gaming state. FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating an example of an image for urging the player to make a left strike displayed on the image display 21 when the gaming machine 1 is in the first auxiliary gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the gaming machine 1 is in the second auxiliary gaming state, the image display 21 displays a right-handed notification image 211 that prompts the player to right-hand. In addition, the image display 21 displays a decorative design 213 indicating a special design. In addition to these images, an image for a predetermined effect is displayed on the image display 21. During the execution of the special symbol lottery, the appearance of the decorative symbol 213 changing is displayed, and when the special symbol lottery is finished, the decorative symbol 213 also stops changing. The right-handed notification image 211 is continuously displayed while the special symbol is changing and after the special symbol is stopped.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the gaming machine 1 is in the first auxiliary gaming state, a left-handed notification image 215 that prompts the player to left-hand is displayed on the image display 21. The left-handed notification image 215 is continuously displayed while the special symbol is changing and after the special symbol is stopped.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 1 is in the second auxiliary gaming state, the frequency with which the electric tulip 26 is opened is set high, and the gaming ball can easily win the second start opening 25b. The gate 27 and the second start port 25b are disposed on the right side of the game area 20. When the player strikes to the right, as shown by the arrow 12 in FIG. 1, when the game ball launched to the right side of the game area 20 flows down, the game ball is guided by a game nail provided in the game area 20 to play the game The sphere can easily pass through the gate 27. In addition, the game ball launched to the right side of the game area 20 easily passes near the second start port 25b. In this case, when the electric tulip 26 is opened, the game ball wins the second start opening 25b. On the other hand, in the case of the second auxiliary gaming state, when the player makes a left strike, as shown by the arrow 11 in FIG. 1, the game ball launched to the left side of the game area 20 is displayed on the left side of the game area 20 (image display). Flows down through the left side of the vessel 21). In this case, since the game ball does not pass through the gate 27, even if the gaming machine 1 is set in the second auxiliary game state, the electric tulip 26 is not opened, and the player is in the second auxiliary game state. Can't get the benefit of being. Therefore, in the case of the second auxiliary gaming state, the gaming machine 1 notifies the player to turn right by lighting the right-handed display 36 in order to make the player right-handed. In addition to the notification by the right-handed display 36, the gaming machine 1 further notifies the image display 21 to make a right-handed strike. The notification that prompts the player to make a right strike is not limited to this, and may be notified to the player by voice or the like, for example.

  On the other hand, when the gaming machine 1 is in the first auxiliary gaming state, the frequency with which the electric tulip 26 is opened is set low, and the gaming ball does not win the second start opening 25b and / or it is difficult to win. Therefore, even if the player makes a right strike, there is no profit for the player, so the gaming machine 1 does not make a right strike notification to the player. Specifically, the LED of the right-handed display 36 is turned off, and the image display 21 is notified to urge the left-handed display.

  In the case of the first auxiliary game state, a special effect different from that in the normal game state (non-auxiliary game state) is performed (transition to the first special effect mode). In the first special effect mode, the image displayed on the image display 21 becomes a special image that is different from the normal state, and the player can easily recognize that it is the first special effect mode. For example, when transitioning to the first auxiliary gaming state, that is, after the jackpot game ends, an image rendering indicating transition to the first special rendering mode is displayed on the image display 21, and thereafter the image display In 21, a background image different from the normal gaming state is displayed. Further, in the case of the second auxiliary gaming state, a transition is made to the second special effect mode different from that in the normal gaming state and the first auxiliary gaming state. For example, when transitioning to the second auxiliary gaming state, an image effect indicating transition to the second special effect mode is displayed on the image display 21. In the second special effect mode, for example, the image display 21 displays a background image different from that in the normal gaming state and the first auxiliary gaming state.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, a small hitting symbol indicating a small hitting that is not accompanied by the operation of the accessory continuous operating device may be prepared. When the result of the special symbol lottery is a small win, the opening / closing process of the special winning opening 28 without the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is performed (a small hit game is performed). During a small hit game when a small hit is made, for example, the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 28 is performed only for one round, assuming that the action of opening the big prize opening 28 for 0.1 seconds 15 times is one round. . That is, the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 28 during the small hit game is apparently the same as the opening / closing operation during the big winning game with the above-mentioned probability variation short hit. It is not possible to distinguish whether it is a short chance or not. In addition, when a small hit is made, the non-auxiliary gaming state is maintained (assuming that the state until the small hit is a non-auxiliary gaming state). Also, when the small hit is achieved, the effect mode is switched to the first special effect mode as in the case of the probability variation short hit.

  As described above, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big win with a predetermined symbol, the gaming machine 1 is repeatedly set to the first auxiliary gaming state and the second auxiliary gaming state. In addition, the gaming machine 1 performs a right-handed notification when it is set to the second auxiliary gaming state, and does not perform a right-handed notification when it is set to the first auxiliary gaming state.

(Details of processing in pachinko machines)
(Main data and programs used for basic processing)
Next, details of a process performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (specifically, a process performed in the main control unit 100) will be described. First, main data and programs used in the processing will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of data and programs stored in the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hit random number data D <b> 5 stored in the RAM 103.

(Outline of data program stored in data storage area)
As shown in FIG. 8, the RAM 103 has a data storage area 103D and a program storage area 103P.

  In the data storage area 103D, random number data D1, jackpot random number data D2, jackpot symbol random number data D3, reach random number data D4, hit random number data D5, hold count data D6, lottery result random number data D7, variation command data D8, variation time Data D9, variation pattern table data D10, variation pattern data D11, gaming state data D12, symbol setting data D13, symbol data D14, auxiliary game remaining number of times data D15, number of rounds data D16, winning command data D17, winning number data D18, In addition, high probability remaining game count data D19 and the like are stored. In the program storage area 103P, various programs P1 for operating the pachinko gaming machine 1 are stored.

(Random number data)
As the random number data D1, various random numbers (big hit random numbers (for example, 0 to 299), big hit symbol random numbers (for example, 0 to 99), reach random numbers (for example, 0 to 249), random numbers ( For example, data indicating a small hit design random number (for example, 1 to 3), a variation pattern random number (for example, 0 to 249), and an initial value random number (for example, 0 to 299) are stored respectively. Is done.

(Big hit random data)
The jackpot random number data D2 stores data for determining whether the random number indicates “big hit”, “small hit”, or “out of place” compared to the random number acquired as the big hit random number. Yes. For example, the jackpot random number data D2 includes a random number that is a jackpot when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and a jackpot when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability variation gaming state or the latent probability gaming state. And a random value that is a small hit are described.

(Big hit design random number data)
The jackpot symbol random number data D3 is data used in a process for determining the type of “big jackpot” (so-called “jackpot symbol random number determination process”) in the “jackpot determination process” described later. The jackpot symbol random number data D3 stores a random number value for determining the type of jackpot (per probability variation, per probability variation, etc.).

(Reach random number data)
The reach random number data D4 is data for determining whether the random number acquired as the reach random number corresponds to whether the reach effect is accepted or not. Here, the “reach effect” refers to an effect performed on the image display 21 or the like in order to make the player mainly expect a big hit.

(Random number data)
The winning random number data D5 stores data for determining whether the random number acquired as the winning random number is a random number indicating whether or not the normal symbol lottery is successful.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9, the random number value corresponding to the case of “winning” in the normal symbol lottery is stored as the winning random number data D5. Specifically, the range of the value of the hit random number is 0 to 99. For example, when the auxiliary game setting value F (to be described later) is 2, 90 random numbers for winning in the normal symbol lottery are set in the winning random number data D5, and the probability of winning becomes 90/100. ing. In the case where the auxiliary game setting value F is 1, 11 random numbers that are winning in the normal symbol lottery are set, and the probability of winning is 11/100. When the auxiliary game set value F is 0, 10 random numbers that are winning in the normal symbol lottery are set, and the probability of winning is 10/100.

(Holding count data)
The number-of-holds data D7 includes the number of times that the special symbol lottery is on hold (the first hold number U1 and the second hold number U2 in the special symbol lottery) and the number of times that the normal symbol lottery is on hold (the number of normal symbol lottery hold times). Data indicating G) is stored respectively.

(Lottery result random number data)
In the lottery result random number data D8, data indicating each random number determined by the special symbol lottery, the normal symbol lottery, or the like is stored in the time series of the lottery.

(Variable command data)
As the variation command data D9, data indicating a “variation start command” and a “variation stop command” including setting information set by “big hit determination processing” and “variation pattern selection processing” to be described later is stored.

(Variation time data)
As the variation time data D10, data indicating the special symbol variation time for performing the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol variation time for performing the normal symbol lottery are stored.

(Variation pattern table data)
As the variation pattern table data D11, data for determining what symbol variation pattern (variation time) is displayed corresponding to the random number acquired as the “variation pattern random number” is stored. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of types of variation pattern tables as necessary. For example, a variation pattern table used when the special symbol lottery result is a big hit, a variation pattern table used when reaching, a variation pattern table used when losing, and the like are prepared in advance. In these variation pattern tables, for example, a variation pattern with a variation time of 8 seconds, a variation pattern with a variation time of 20 seconds, a variation pattern with a variation time of 40 seconds, and the like are prepared. A random number value is stored in advance so that one of the above is selected.

(Variation pattern data)
As the variation pattern data D12, data indicating variation pattern random numbers determined in the process of setting the symbol variation pattern to be produced is stored in order of the setting time series.

(Game state data)
As the game state data D13, data indicating the game state currently set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (normal game state, probability change game state, short time game state, latent probability game state, etc.) is stored.

(Design setting data)
As the symbol setting data D14, data indicating each symbol (special symbol, normal symbol) which is determined by special symbol lottery, normal symbol lottery, or the like and displayed after being variably displayed is stored. The symbol data D15 stores data indicating each symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 31a or the second special symbol display 31b.

(Auxiliary game residual count data)
As the auxiliary game remaining number data D16, data indicating the auxiliary game remaining number J is stored.

(Round number data)
As the round number data D17, data indicating the round number R, which is the number of times that the special winning opening 28 is opened, is stored.

(Hit command data)
As the hit command data D18, settings relating to jackpot command indicating setting information relating to the jackpot operation control for controlling the opening operation etc. of the jackpot 28, and setting relating to the jackpot operation control for controlling the opening / closing operation of the blade portion of the electric tulip 26, etc. Data indicating a small hit command indicating information is stored.

(Prize number data)
As winning number data D19, data indicating the number of game balls (winning number C) won in the big winning opening 28 is stored.

(High probability game remaining count data)
As the high probability remaining game count data D20, data (high probability game remaining count X) indicating the remaining number of times of special symbol variation in the high probability gaming state is stored.

(Processing performed in the main control unit)
Next, details of processing performed in the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 to 18, detailed description of processes that are not directly related to the present invention is omitted. 10 to 18 and the following description, each “step” executed by the main control unit 100 may be abbreviated as “S”. In each drawing and related descriptions, “switch” may be abbreviated as “SW”.

(Main processing and timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit)
When power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the main control process is started. First, when the power is turned on, a startup program stored in a boot ROM (not shown) is executed, whereby each unit such as a memory (for example, RAM 103) is initialized (so-called “startup time”). Process ").

  Thereafter, the main control unit 100 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 sets a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) cycle (CTC cycle setting) for “timer interrupt processing” described later. Then, the power-off monitoring process, the fluctuation pattern random number update process, the interrupt prohibition setting, the initial value random number update process, and the interrupt permission setting process are repeated.

  Here, in the “initial value random number update process”, the main control unit 100 updates the initial value random number. For example, the main control unit 100 updates 1 by adding 1 to an initial value random number (for example, 0 to 299) stored in the random number data D1, and updates the random number data D1 by using the updated initial value random number. .

  In the “variation pattern random number update process”, the main control unit 100 updates the variation pattern random number. For example, the main control unit 100 updates 1 by adding 1 to the fluctuation pattern random number (for example, 0 to 249) stored in the random number data D1, and updates the random number data D1 using the updated fluctuation pattern random number. .

(Timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, the “timer interrupt process” performed by the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The “timer interrupt process” is a process that interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 100 every predetermined period (for example, 4 msec) during the power supply period.

  In the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 100 sequentially performs “random number update process” (step 701), “switch process” (SB1), “symbol process” (SB2), “electric accessory process” (SB3), Processing such as “prize ball processing” (step 708) and “output processing” (step 709) is performed.

  Here, the “switch process” (SB1) includes a start port switch process (step 702) and a gate switch process (step 703). The “symbol processing” (SB2) includes “special symbol processing” (step 704) and “normal symbol processing” (step 705). Further, the “electrical accessory processing” (SB3) includes “big prize opening processing” (step 706) and “electric tulip processing” (step 707) (related to the ordinary electric accessory).

(Random number update process)
In FIG. 10, the main control unit 100 updates various random numbers used in the subsequent processes (step 701), and proceeds to the next step. For example, the main control unit 100 determines the jackpot random number (for example, 0 to 299), the jackpot symbol random number (for example, 0 to 9), the reach random number (for example, 0 to 249), and the winning random number that are stored in the random number data D1. 1 is added to each (for example, 0 to 9) and updated, and the random number data D1 is updated using the updated random number. The main control unit 100 returns the random number to 0 and updates it when each random number is the maximum value. In addition, when the big hit random number makes a round (for example, when the big hit random number starts from 100 and goes round to 99), the main control unit 100 uses the initial value random number (for example, 0 to 299) stored in the random number data D1. Referring to the initial value random number, the jackpot random number is updated.

(Start-up switch processing)
Next, the main control unit 100 monitors the state of the first start port switch 111a and the second start port switch 111b, and when the first start port switch 111a or the second start port switch 111b is turned on, Processing for special symbol lottery is executed (FIG. 10, step 702). Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 11, the contents of the “start port switch process” performed in step 702 will be described.

  In FIG. 11, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start opening 25a and the first start opening switch 111a is turned on (step 721a). When the first start port switch 111a is turned on (YES in step 721a), the main control unit 100 proceeds to the next step 722a. On the other hand, when the first start port switch 111a is off (NO in step 721a), the main control unit 100 proceeds with the process related to the second start port 25b described later.

  In step 722a, the main control unit 100 refers to the holding number data D7 and determines whether or not the first holding number U1 in the special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax1. For example, the upper limit value Umax1 in the main control unit 100 is set to four times, but is not limited thereto. Then, when the first holding number U1 is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (YES in step 722a), the main control unit 100 advances the process to the next step 723a. On the other hand, when the first holding number U1 is greater than or equal to the upper limit value Umax1 (NO in step 722a), the main control unit 100 proceeds to step 721b, which is a process related to the second start port 25b.

  In Step 723a, the main control unit 100 updates the first holding number U1 in the special symbol lottery by adding 1 and advances the processing to the next step. For example, the main control unit 100 adds 1 to the first hold count U1 stored in the hold count data D7, and updates the hold count data D7 using the added first hold count U1.

  In step 724a, the main control unit 100 acquires random numbers for the lottery by the current winning, stores the random numbers in the lottery result random number data D8 in chronological order, and advances the processing according to the detailed flowchart to step 725a.

  In step 725a, the main control unit 100 sets a first hold number increase command.

  Next, the main control unit 100 proceeds with the process related to the second start port 25b. First, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 25a and the second start port switch 111b is turned on (step 721b). When the second start port switch 111b is turned on, the main control unit 100 proceeds to the next step 722b. On the other hand, when the second start port switch 111b is off, the main control unit 100 ends the process of this detailed flowchart.

  In the process related to the second start port 25b, in the process from step 722b to step 725b, the same process as the step 722a to step 725a related to the first start port 25a is performed. In the process related to the second starting port 25b, the second holding number U2 in the special symbol lottery is defined as a variable corresponding to the first holding number U1 in the special symbol lottery, and Umax2 as the upper limit value thereof, A second pending number increase command is defined as a variable corresponding to the first pending number increase command. In step 722b, when the second holding number U2 is greater than or equal to the upper limit value Umax, the main control unit 100 ends the process of this detailed flowchart.

(Gate switch processing)
Returning to FIG. 10, after the start port switch process in step 702, the main control unit 100 monitors the state of the gate switch 113 and when the gate switch 113 is turned on, the process for the normal symbol lottery ( A so-called “gate switch process”) is executed (step 703). Hereinafter, the contents of the gate switch process performed in step 703 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step 731, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 27 and the gate switch 113 is turned on. When the gate switch 113 is turned on (YES in step 731), the main control unit 100 advances the process to the next step 732. On the other hand, when the gate switch 113 is off (NO in step 731), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart.

  In step 732, the main control unit 100 refers to the holding number data D7 and determines whether or not the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Gmax. For example, the main control unit 100 sets the upper limit value Gmax to 4 times. Then, when the number of times of holding G is less than the upper limit value Gmax (YES in step 732), the main control unit 100 advances the process to the next step 733. On the other hand, the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart when the number of times of holding G is equal to or greater than the upper limit Gmax (NO in step 732).

  In step 733, the main control unit 100 adds 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery and updates it, and proceeds to the next step. For example, the main control unit 100 adds 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery stored in the holding number data D7, and updates the holding number data D7 using the holding number G after the addition.

  Next, in step 734, the main control unit 100 acquires a random number for the lottery by the current winning, stores it in the lottery result random number data D8, and ends the process of the detailed flowchart. Here, the main control unit 100 refers to the random number data D1, obtains a random number (per random number) for the normal symbol lottery among the random numbers updated in step 701, and stores it in the lottery result random number data D8. To do. As will be described later, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined by the random number acquired in step 734.

(Special symbol processing)
Returning to FIG. 10, after the gate switch process in step 703, the main control unit 100 refers to the random number for the special symbol lottery acquired in step 702, and determines the big hit determination process, the variation pattern selection process, and the variation start Predetermined processing (so-called “special symbol processing”) including processing for generating a command to start symbol variation and processing for generating a variation stop command to stop symbol variation is performed (step 704 in FIG. 10).

  Hereinafter, the contents of the special symbol process performed in step 704 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step 741, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the “winning game flag” relating to the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is on. Here, the “winning game flag” is a general term for “long winning game flag”, “short winning game flag”, and “small winning game flag” set in “stopping process” described later. That is, in step 741, the main control unit 100 determines whether the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is long hit, short hit or small hit.

  In step 741, if the winning game flag is ON (YES in step 741), a symbol representing a winning of a special symbol lottery (so-called “special symbol”) is already selected, and the special symbol is displayed as a first special symbol. The main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart because the display is stopped on the display 31a or the second special symbol display 31b. On the other hand, if the winning game flag is OFF (NO in step 741), the main control unit 100 proceeds to the next step 742.

  In step 742, the main control unit 100 refers to the change command data D9 and determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changing special symbols. For example, when the fluctuation command data D9 indicates that the special symbol is changing (YES in Step 742), the main control unit 100 determines that the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changing the special symbol, The process proceeds to step 751. On the other hand, when the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not changing the special symbol (NO in step 742), the main control unit 100 advances the processing to the next step 743.

  In step 743, the main control unit 100 refers to the number-of-holds data D7 and determines whether or not the second number-of-holds U2 for special symbol lottery (the number of winnings to the second start opening 25b) is 1 or more. . Then, the main control unit 100 advances the process to the next step 744 when the second hold count U2 is 1 or more (YES in step 743). On the other hand, when the second hold count U2 is 0 (NO in step 743), the main control unit 100 advances the process to step 745.

  In step 744, the main control unit 100 refers to the holding number data D7 and updates it by subtracting 1 from the second holding number U2 of the special symbol lottery, and proceeds to the next step 744a. For example, the main control unit 100 subtracts 1 from the second hold count U2 stored in the hold count data D7, and updates the hold count data D7 using the subtracted second hold count U2.

  In step 744a, the main control unit 100 turns off the customer waiting flag. Here, the customer waiting flag is a flag for identifying a state in which there is no winning for starting the special symbol lottery, and is performed when the first holding number U1 is 0 in step 745 described later. This flag is turned on in the customer waiting setting process (step 745a). The actual customer waiting setting process will be described later.

  On the other hand, in step 745, the main control unit 100 refers to the holding number data D7 and determines whether or not the first holding number U1 in the special symbol lottery is 1 or more. And the main control part 100 advances a process to the following step 746, when the lottery holding | maintenance count U1 in a special symbol lottery is 1 or more (it is YES at step 745).

  Here, in step 746, the main control unit 100 refers to the holding number data D7 and updates it by subtracting 1 from the first holding number U1 of the special symbol lottery, and then proceeds to the above-described step 744a. . For example, the main control unit 100 subtracts 1 from the first hold count U1 stored in the hold count data D7, and updates the hold count data D7 using the first hold count U1 after the subtraction.

  On the other hand, when the first holding number U1 is 0 (NO in step 745), the main control unit 100 means that there is no winning for starting the special symbol lottery, and thus a waiting for customer setting process is performed ( Step 745a).

  Here, in the customer waiting setting process, first, if the customer waiting flag is on, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the customer waiting flag is not on, the customer waiting command is set and the customer waiting flag is turned on. And The “customer waiting command” is a command transmitted to the effect control unit 400 or the like to display a screen for waiting for a customer as one of the effects when the game is interrupted for a predetermined period.

  Next, in step 747, the main control unit 100 performs a “big hit determination process”. In the jackpot determination process, it is determined whether the special symbol lottery result is a big hit or a small hit using the oldest jackpot random number acquired in step 724a or step 724b and stored in the lottery result random number data D8. , It is determined whether or not. Then, a symbol indicating the result of the special symbol lottery is stored (set) in the symbol setting data D14.

  After the “big hit determination process” (step 747), the main control unit 100 performs a “variation pattern setting process” (step 748), and proceeds to the next step. Here, the “variation pattern setting process” is based on the variation pattern random number acquired and stored at the time of winning the start symbol that triggered the special symbol lottery, and the variation pattern of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot determination process. Is a process for setting. By performing the variation pattern setting process, a pattern (variation time) in which the special symbol varies is stored (set) in the variation pattern data D12.

  Next, in step 749, the main control unit 100 starts changing. Here, the main control unit 100 starts a display control process in which the special symbol is changed and displayed on the first special symbol display 31a or the second special symbol display 31b (FIG. 2).

  Next, in step 750, the main control unit 100 generates a “variation start command” including the setting information set by the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process, and the variation command data D9 using the variation start command. Update (set).

  For example, the change start command includes a change pattern (change time) determined by other processing, a symbol (a jackpot symbol, a jackpot symbol, an off symbol, etc.), a current gaming state (a normal gaming state, a probability variation gaming state, etc.) Etc. are included as setting information.

  The main control unit 100 measures the variation time from the variation start (step 749) in order to perform the special symbol variation display for the variation time indicated by the variation pattern defined by the variation start command setting information. In step (1), it is determined whether or not the variation time defined in the setting information has elapsed.

  When the variation time specified in the setting information has elapsed (YES in step 751), the main control unit 100 displays the first special symbol display 31a or the second special symbol display in order to end the special symbol variation display. The special symbol stored in the symbol setting data D14 is displayed on the device 31b, and the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped (step 752). Next, the main control unit 100 executes a stop process described later (step 753).

  Thereafter, in step 754, the main control unit 100 generates a variable stop command and updates (sets) the variable command data D9 using the variable stop command. The variable stop command includes a parameter (auxiliary game setting value F) related to the auxiliary game state set in the in-stop process described in detail later. The variable stop command set in step 754 is also transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in “output processing” in step 709 (see FIG. 10) described later. Then, the effect control unit 400 that has received the variable stop command selects and executes an effect corresponding to the auxiliary game state with reference to a parameter (auxiliary game setting value F) related to the auxiliary game state included in the command. The processing in the effect control unit 400 will be described in detail later.

  Even when it is determined in step 742 that the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the special symbol variation, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time has ended (step 751). Similar to the processing described above, the processing after step 751 is executed.

(Processing during suspension in special symbol processing)
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 14, the “stopping process” executed in step 753 of the detailed flowchart shown in FIG. 13 will be described.

  Here, the “stopped process” is a process for generating a command corresponding to the big hit or the small hit, starting the operation control of the “opening”, or changing the auxiliary gaming state. The “opening” is a specific display that is performed using, for example, an image display on the image display 21 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 immediately before the start of the jackpot game. It encourages winning.

  In step 781a, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not “auxiliary game setting value F (integer value of 0 to 2)” indicating whether or not the game is in the auxiliary game state is zero. The auxiliary game setting value F is a value indicating any one of the non-auxiliary game state, the first auxiliary game state, and the second auxiliary game state. When the auxiliary game set value F is 0, it indicates that the gaming machine 1 is in a non-auxiliary game state. Further, when the auxiliary game setting value F is 1, it indicates that the gaming machine 1 is in the first auxiliary game state. Further, when the auxiliary game setting value F is 2, it indicates that the gaming machine 1 is in the second auxiliary game state. That is, in step 781a, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is a non-auxiliary gaming state. The auxiliary game setting value F is set in a “game state setting process” to be described later. If the auxiliary game set value F is 0 (YES in step 781a), the process proceeds to step 786.

  On the other hand, when the auxiliary game setting value F is not 0 (NO in step 781a), the main control unit 100 executes the process of step 781b. In step 781b, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary game setting value F is 1. That is, in step 781b, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is the first auxiliary gaming state. When the auxiliary game set value F is 1 (YES in step 781b), the main control unit 100 next executes the process of step 783a. If the auxiliary game setting value F is not 1 (NO in step 781b), that is, if the auxiliary game setting value F is 2, the main control unit 100 next executes the process of step 782.

  In step 782, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the count number I is equal to or greater than zero. If the count number I is equal to or greater than 0, the main control unit 100 next executes the process of step 783b. On the other hand, if the count number I is smaller than 0, the main control unit 100 next executes the process of step 783c. The “count I” is a value set in “game state setting process” described later, and the number of executions of the special symbol lottery after the special symbol lottery results in a predetermined big win (short win). This is the value shown. When the number of counts I is 0 or more and the auxiliary game setting value F is 2, the first auxiliary game state and the second auxiliary game state are repeatedly set as described above (that is, immediately before ) Indicates that the current state is the second auxiliary gaming state. When the number of counts I is less than 0 and the auxiliary game setting value F is 2, the current state is the second auxiliary game state, but the state is maintained until the next big hit, or predetermined The state is maintained until the number of times (for example, 100 times) special symbol lottery is performed.

  In step 783a, the main control unit 100 adds 1 to the count number I, and then executes the processing of step 784a. In step 784a, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the count number I is a first predetermined value (for example, 50, 150, 250,...). The first predetermined value is a set of a predetermined number, and the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the number of counts I matches any one of these numerical values. Here, it is determined whether or not the special symbol lottery is the 50th, 150th, 250th, etc. after the predetermined big hit (probable short win). That is, the first auxiliary gaming state is currently set, and the process of step 784a is a process for determining whether or not the first auxiliary gaming state is set to the second auxiliary gaming state. When the count number I is the first predetermined value, the main control unit 100 next executes the process of step 785a. If the count number I is not the first predetermined value, the main control unit 100 next executes the process of step 786.

  In step 785a, the main control unit 100 sets 2 to the auxiliary game setting value F. At this time, the main control unit 100 sends a command to turn on the LED to the right-handed display 36, and the LED of the right-handed display 36 lights up. Thereby, right-handed notification is performed. Next, the process of step 786 is performed.

  On the other hand, in step 783b, the main control unit 100 adds 1 to the count number I, and then executes the processing of step 784b. In step 784b, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the count number I is a second predetermined value (for example, 100, 200, 300,...). The second predetermined value is a set of a predetermined number, and the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the count number I matches any one of these numerical values. Here, it is determined whether or not the special symbol lottery is the 100th, 200th, 200th, etc. after the predetermined big hit (probable short win). That is, the second auxiliary gaming state is currently set, and the process of step 784b is a process for determining whether or not the second auxiliary gaming state is set to the first auxiliary gaming state. When the count number I is the second predetermined value, the main control unit 100 next executes the process of step 785b. When the count number I is not the second predetermined value, the main control unit 100 next executes the process of step 786.

  In step 785b, the main control unit 100 sets 1 to the auxiliary game setting value F. At this time, the main control unit 100 sends a command to turn off the LED to the right-handed display 36, and the LED of the right-handed display 36 is turned off. Next, the process of step 786 is performed.

  On the other hand, in Step 783c, the main control unit 100 updates the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the auxiliary game remaining number J as a new auxiliary game remaining number J. The auxiliary game remaining number J indicates the remaining number of auxiliary games. The setting of the auxiliary game remaining number J will be described later in the section “Game state setting process”.

  Next, in step 784c, it is determined whether or not the updated auxiliary game remaining count J is zero. When the auxiliary game remaining count J is 0 (YES in Step 784c), the main control unit 100 next executes the process of Step 785c. On the other hand, when the auxiliary game remaining number J is not 0 (NO in step 784c), the process proceeds to subsequent step 786.

  In step 785c, the main control unit 100 sets 0 to the auxiliary game setting value F. In the process of step 785c, when the gaming machine 1 is currently set in the second auxiliary gaming state, the auxiliary gaming remaining count J becomes 0, so that the gaming machine 1 is not auxiliary from the second auxiliary gaming state. This is a process for setting the game state. For example, when the result of the special symbol lottery is the normal length per unit (per unit with 100 electric support), the auxiliary game remaining number J is set to 100 in the “gaming state setting process” described later. When the auxiliary game remaining number J becomes 0, that is, when the special symbol lottery is performed 100 times after reaching the normal length, in Step 785c, the gaming machine 1 is in the non-assistant state from the second auxiliary game state. Set to gaming state. In addition, the main control unit 100 sends a command to turn off the LED to the right-handed display 36, and the LED of the right-handed display 36 is turned off. After step 785c, the main control unit 100 next executes the process of step 786.

  In step 786, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the high probability gaming state is ON. When the probability variation flag is OFF (NO in step 785), the process proceeds to step 790. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is on (YES in Step 785), the main control unit 100 updates the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the high probability game remaining number X as a new high probability game remaining number X (Step 787). ).

  Specifically, the high probability remaining game count X indicates the remaining number of times of special symbol variation (the number of executions of special symbol lottery) in the high probability game state, and the probability variation flag of the game state setting process described later is turned on. In this case, the initial value of the high probability remaining game count X is set to a predetermined constant “Xsup” (for example, 10000).

  Next, in step 788, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the updated high probability game remaining count X is zero. If the high probability remaining game count X is 0 (YES in step 788), the main control unit 100 turns off the probability variation flag (step 789). On the other hand, if the high probability remaining game count X is not 0 (NO in step 788), the main control unit 100 advances the process to step 790.

  In step 790, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit. This determination can be made based on, for example, the symbol type set in the setting information in the “hit determination process” (see step 747 in FIG. 13 and FIG. 18).

  If the stopped special symbol is a “big hit” (YES in step 790), whether or not the opening time of the big prize opening 28 in one round (see the section “Big prize opening process”) is “long hit”. The process proceeds to the process of determining (step 791). On the other hand, when it is not “big hit” (NO in step 790), the process proceeds to processing (step 796) for determining whether or not the stopped special symbol is “small hit”.

  If it is determined in step 791 whether or not the stopped special symbol is “long winning”, the main control unit 100 turns on the long winning game flag (step 792). ) To Step 794. On the other hand, when it is not long hit (NO in step 791), the main control unit 100 turns on the short hit game flag (step 793), and proceeds to step 794.

  In step 794, the main control unit 100 sets the auxiliary game remaining number J and the high probability remaining game number X to “0”. Thereafter, in step 795, the main control unit 100 turns off the auxiliary flag and the probability variation flag, and proceeds to step 798.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 796 whether or not the stopped special symbol is “small hit”, the stopped special symbol is not a small hit (NO in step 796), the processing of the detailed flowchart is ended. If the stopped special symbol is a small hit (YES in step 796), the main control unit 100 turns on the small hit game flag (step 797), and then proceeds to step 798.

  In step 798, the main control unit 100 starts a winning opening, then sets an opening command (step 799), and ends the process of the detailed flowchart.

(Normal symbol processing)
Returning to FIG. 10, after the special symbol processing in step 704, the main control unit 100 performs normal symbol processing (step 705). Hereinafter, the contents of the normal symbol process performed in step 705 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step 801, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on. Here, the “auxiliary game flag” indicates the opening of the electric tulip 26 that is an ordinary electric accessory. Specifically, the “auxiliary game flag” is turned on when the normal symbol when the fluctuation is stopped is the winning symbol. This is a flag to be set (see step 810).

  When the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in step 801), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in step 801), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the normal symbol is changing (step 802).

  If the normal symbol is changing in step 802 (YES in step 802), the process proceeds to step 808b. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is not fluctuating (NO in step 802), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery is 1 or more with reference to the holding number data D7. (Step 803). The number of holding times G in the normal symbol lottery is a parameter set in the above-described “gate switch processing”.

  If the holding count G is not 1 or more (NO in step 803), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. On the other hand, when the holding number G is 1 or more (YES in step 803), the main control unit 100 subtracts 1 from the holding number G, and updates the holding number data D7 using the holding number G after subtraction ( Step 804).

  Thereafter, in step 805, the main control unit 100 executes a winning random number determination process. The winning random number determination process refers to a process of determining whether or not the random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 27 is a winning with reference to the winning random number data D5.

  Next, in step 806, the main control unit 100 sets a stop symbol. The setting of the stop symbol is to set a symbol to be stopped according to the determination result in the hit random number determination process.

  In step 807, the main control unit 100 executes a variable time setting process. The “variable time setting process” is a process of setting the normal symbol variable time according to the gaming state. For example, “2 seconds” is set in the second auxiliary gaming state, and “10” in the non-auxiliary gaming state. Second ”is set, and“ 9.9 seconds ”is set in the first auxiliary gaming state.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 100 starts normal symbol variation (step 808a), and determines whether or not the variation time set in step 807 has elapsed (step 808b). When the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in step 808b), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. When the variation time has elapsed (YES in step 808b), the main control unit 100 stops the variation of the normal symbol (step 808c).

  Then, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the stopped normal symbol is a win (step 809). If the stopped normal symbol is not “winning” (NO in step 809), that is, if it is out of place, the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. On the other hand, if the stopped normal symbol is a win (YES in step 809), the main control unit 100 turns on the auxiliary game flag (step 810) and ends the process of the detailed flowchart.

(Large winnings processing)
Returning to FIG. 10, after the normal symbol process in step 705, the main control unit 100 performs a big prize opening process (step 706). Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 16, the contents of the special winning a prize mouth process performed in step 706 will be described.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a special prize opening process performed by the main control unit 100.

  First, in step 811, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the “winning game flag” is on. The “winning game flag” is a generic term for “long winning game flag”, “short winning game flag”, and “small winning game flag” set in the stop process shown in FIG.

  When the winning game flag is OFF (NO in step 811), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. On the other hand, if the winning game flag is ON (YES in step 811), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a preset opening is being performed (step 812). Here, “opening” refers to a predetermined operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the special winning opening 28 is opened. Further, the time for which a preset opening should be performed is an “opening time”.

  If it is during opening (YES in Step 812), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a predetermined opening time (so-called “opening time”) has elapsed (Step 813). On the other hand, when the opening is not in progress (NO in step 812), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the ending is in progress (step 829). Step 829 and subsequent steps will be described later.

  If the opening time has not elapsed (NO in step 813), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. On the other hand, when the opening time has elapsed (YES in step 813), the main control unit 100 executes “round number (R) / operation pattern setting process” (step 814).

  Here, in the “round number / operation pattern setting process”, the number of rounds according to the winning game flag and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 28 are set. The operation pattern of the special winning opening 28 is defined by a unit action defined by “opening time” and “opening count” of the special winning opening 28 and “round number” which is the number of repetitions of the unit action. For example, in the case of a big hit, the number of rounds is set to 15 rounds. For example, it is defined as shown in the following table.

(An example in the operation pattern setting of the big prize opening 28)
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(Unit operation during one round) (Number of rounds)
"Long per hit" 29.5 second opening of the grand prize opening × 1 time 15 times “Short hit” 0.1 second opening of the big winning opening × 1 time 15 times “Small hit” 0.1 second opening of the big winning entrance × 15 times 1 time ――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――

  After the round number / actuation pattern setting process (step 814), in step 815, the main control unit 100 sets the winning number C to the big winning opening 28 in each round to “0”. Next, the main control unit 100 updates the value obtained by adding 1 to the round number R as a new round number R (step 816). Here, a round start command indicating that a round is to be started is set. Further, the main control unit 100 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to start the opening operation (or opening / closing operation) of the special winning opening 28 (step 817).

  Next, in step 818, the main control unit 100 sets an open command notifying that the special winning opening 28 has been opened (or that the opening / closing operation has been started). In step 819, the main control unit 100 determines whether the operation time has elapsed. The passage of the operation time means that a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 seconds) has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 28 was started. In the case of a small hit, a time corresponding to 0.1 seconds of opening × 15 times is processed as an operation time.

  Here, when the operating time has not elapsed (NO in step 819), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the winning number maximum value Cmax (for example, Cmax = 9) of the game balls to the big winning opening 28 is not less than. Determination is made (step 820). Here, when the winning number C is equal to or greater than Cmax (YES in Step 820), the main control unit 100 ends the operation of the big winning opening 28 (Step 821). On the other hand, when the winning number C is less than Cmax (NO in step 820), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart.

  On the other hand, when the operation time has elapsed (YES in step 819), the process proceeds to step 821, and the main control unit 100 ends the operation of the special winning opening 28. In other words, in the case of a big win, the big winning opening 28 ends the opening operation (or opening / closing operation) when either one of the elapsed operating time or the predetermined number of winning is satisfied (= closed).

  In addition, since the opening time is set to 0.1 seconds for the small win or short win, it is difficult to win the game ball in the big winning opening 28 during this time. That is, the small hits and short hits are hits where the number of prize balls obtained is extremely small compared to the long hits.

  Next, in step 821, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the final round Rmax has been reached after finishing the operation of the special prize opening / closing part 115 related to the opening of the special prize opening 28 (step 822). For example, if the round number R set in the round number setting process in step 814 is 15 rounds, the final round Rmax is 15. Further, if the round number R set in the round number setting process is 1 round as in the small hitting time, the final round Rmax is 1.

  In step 822, when the current round number R is not the final round Rmax (NO in step 822), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. On the other hand, when the round number R is the final round Rmax (YES in step 822), the main control unit 100 starts ending (step 823). Here, “ending” refers to a predetermined operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the special winning opening 28 is opened. In addition, the time at which a preset ending should be performed is an “ending time”.

  After starting the ending in step 823, the main control unit 100 sets an ending command (step 824). Then, the main control unit 100 sets the round number R to “0” (step 825), and determines whether the ending time has elapsed (step 826). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in step 826), the process of the detailed flowchart ends. When the ending time has elapsed (YES in step 826), the main control unit 100 executes a gaming state setting process (step 827). The game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the main control unit 100 turns off the winning game flag (that is, the long winning game flag, the short winning game flag, and the small hit game flag) (step 828), and ends the process of the detailed flowchart.

  On the other hand, if the opening is not in progress in step 812 (NO in step 812), the main control unit 100 determines whether the ending is in progress (step 829). If it is ending (YES in step 829), the process proceeds to step 826, and the processes after step 826 are executed. When the ending is not in progress (step 829: NO), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the special winning opening 28 is in operation (step 830). When the special winning opening 28 is not in operation (NO in Step 830), the process proceeds to Step 815, and the processes after Step 815 are executed. On the other hand, when the special winning opening 28 is in operation (YES in Step 830), the process proceeds to Step 819, and the processes after Step 819 are executed.

(Game state setting process in the big prize opening process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the gaming state setting process executed in step 827 of FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the game state setting process.

  First, in step 832, the main control unit 100 refers to the small hit game flag and determines whether or not the small hit is made. If it is a small hit (YES in step 832), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. Here, as described above, the “small hit game flag” is a flag that is set in the stop process corresponding to the flowchart of FIG. 14. On the other hand, if it is not a small hit (NO in step 832), the main control unit 100 advances the process to the next step 833.

  In step 833, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a short win (probability short win). If not short hit (NO in step 833), the main control unit 100 advances the process to step 836. When it is a short hit (YES in Step 833), the main control unit 100 sets the auxiliary game setting value F to 1 (Step 834).

  Next, in step 835, the main control unit 100 sets a predetermined constant Jsup (for example, 10000) in the auxiliary game remaining number J and sets 0 in the count number I. Here, the count number I indicates the number of executions of the special symbol lottery after the short win. After the process of step 835, the main control unit 100 executes the process of step 839.

  On the other hand, in step 836, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the probability variation length is reached. Specifically, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol set in the jackpot determination process is the jackpot symbol Z1 indicating the probability variation length.

  When it is per probability variation length (YES in Step 836), the main control unit 100 sets 2 to the auxiliary game setting value F (Step 837). At this time, the main control unit 100 sends a command to turn on the LED to the right-handed display 36, and the LED of the right-handed display 36 lights up. Thereby, right-handed notification is performed. The main control unit 100 next executes the process of step 838.

  In Step 838, the main control unit 100 sets the auxiliary game remaining number J to a predetermined constant Jsup (here, 10000) and a negative constant Isup (here, − 10000). By setting the number of counts I to a very small negative value, the second auxiliary gaming state is maintained until the next big hit (not set to the first auxiliary gaming state in the stop process). Next, the main control unit 100 executes the process of step 839.

  In step 839, the main control unit 100 turns on the probability variation flag. Thereafter, the main control unit 100 sets the high probability remaining game count X to a constant Xsup (here, 10000) (step 840). Here, since the high-probability game remaining number X is set to a sufficiently large value, the high-probability game state is continued until the next big hit is practically achieved. After step 840, the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart.

  On the other hand, if it is not per probability variation length in step 836 (NO in step 836), the main control unit 100 next executes the process of step 841.

  In step 841, the main control unit 100 sets 2 to the auxiliary game setting value F. At this time, the main control unit 100 sends a command to turn on the LED to the right-handed display 36, and the LED of the right-handed display 36 lights up. Thereby, right-handed notification is performed. Thereafter, the main control unit 100 sets the auxiliary game remaining number J to 100, and sets a negative constant Isup (in this case, −10000) set in advance to the count number I (step 842). Here, since the result of the special symbol lottery is per normal length which is neither a small hit, a probable short per or a probable long, the gaming machine 1 has a short-time gaming state (low probability gaming state and second Auxiliary gaming state). Thereafter, the short-time gaming state is maintained until the special symbol lottery is performed 100 times. After step 842, the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart.

(Electric tulip treatment)
Returning to FIG. 10, after the big prize opening process in step 706, the main control unit 100 performs an operation process (electric tulip process) of an electric tulip that is an example of an ordinary electric accessory (step 707). Hereinafter, the contents of the electric tulip process performed in step 707 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step 851, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” (see the section of “normal symbol processing” in FIG. 15) is on. If the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in step 851), the process of the detailed flowchart is ended. On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in step 851), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the electric tulip 26 is operating (step 852).

  In step 852, when the electric tulip 26 is operating (YES in step 852), the process proceeds to step 855. On the other hand, when the electric tulip 26 is not in operation (NO in step 852), the main control unit 100 executes “operation pattern selection processing” (step 853). Here, the “operation pattern selection process” is a process of selecting a pattern for opening the electric tulip 26 according to the gaming state. For example, in the second auxiliary gaming state, “1.50 seconds × 3 times” is selected. In the first auxiliary gaming state, “0.155 seconds × 1 time” is selected. In the non-auxiliary game state, “0.15 seconds × once” is selected.

  Thereafter, in step 854, the main control unit 100 starts the operation of the electric tulip 26. Then, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the operation time has elapsed (step 855). If the operating time has not elapsed (NO in step 855), the process of the detailed flowchart is ended. When the operation time has elapsed (YES in step 855), the main control unit 100 turns off the auxiliary game flag (step 856) and ends the process of the detailed flowchart.

(Prize ball processing)
Returning to FIG. 10, after the electric tulip process in step 707, the main control unit 100 performs a prize ball process (step 708), and proceeds to the next step. For example, in the winning ball process, the main control unit 100 manages the number of game balls won in the first starting port 25a, the second starting port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29, respectively. For example, when the main control unit 100 acquires a detection signal indicating that a game ball has won from the big prize opening switch 114 to the big prize opening 28, the main control unit 100 receives a prize stored in the winning number data D19. The number of game balls in which a winning is detected is added to the number C, and the winning number data D19 is updated by using the winning number C after the addition. The main control unit 100 sets the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the number of game balls won in each of the first start opening 25a, the second start opening 25b, the big winning opening 28, and the normal winning opening 29.

(Output processing)
After the award ball processing, the main control unit 100 outputs control commands to the launch control unit 200, the payout control unit 300, and the effect control unit 400 (step 709), and proceeds to the next step. . For example, the main control unit 100 outputs a control command indicating the number of payouts to the payout control unit 300 to instruct the payout control unit 300 about the number of payouts. The main control unit 100 also provides commands related to effects (eg, change start command, change stop command, jackpot command, small hit command, first hold number increase command, second hold number increase command, round start command, opening command, The output content of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined by outputting an open command or the like to the effect control unit 400. Hereinafter, an operation example of the effect control unit 400 that has acquired a command related to the effect will be described.

(Operation example by production control unit)
For example, when the effect control unit 400 acquires a change start command from the main control unit 100, the effect control unit 400 determines the effect content based on the change pattern indicated by the change start command. Then, the production control unit 400 sends commands for instructing execution of the decided production contents to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 in order to produce an image display, audio output, lamp lighting, and the like. . In addition, when the effect control unit 400 acquires a variation end command from the main control unit 100, the effect control unit 400 sends a command for instructing the effect end to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 in order to end the effect being executed. .

(Example of more specific operation of the production control unit)
As described above, when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the main control process is started. First, the startup process is performed with the power-on. During the start-up process, initial setting is performed in the effect control unit 400, and the effect control unit 400 sets a CTC cycle for timer interrupt processing.

  The effect control unit 400 executes the timer interrupt process according to the set CTC cycle while repeating the random number update process. That is, the production control unit 400 performs a predetermined timer interruption process every predetermined period (for example, 4 msec) while repeating the random number update process during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Then, as will become clear later, the production control unit 400 receives a command from the main control unit 100 and appropriately reflects the contents in subsequent processing.

(Timer interrupt processing executed by the production control unit)
Here, with reference to FIG. 19, the timer interruption process performed by the effect control unit 400 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process executed by the effect control unit 400.

  The timer interrupt process generally includes a “command reception process” (step 1001), an “effect input device process” (step 1002), and a “command transmission process” (step 1003).

  The “command reception process” in step 1001 is a predetermined process performed when the effect control unit 400 receives a command from the main control unit 100. The specific contents of this command reception process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  The “effect input device process” in step 1002 is a process for realizing the effect on the effect by the input from the player via the input device (for example, the effect button 57 and the effect key 58).

  The “command transmission process” in step 1003 refers to a command from the main control unit 100, a command generated by the command reception process, and a command for reflecting the input content from the player via the input device. This is a process of transmitting to the unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 that controls the effects of various lamps (the frame lamp 56, the panel lamp 23) or the movable accessory 22.

(Command reception processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the details of the command reception process shown in step 1001 of FIG. 19 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing command reception processing executed by the effect control unit 400.

  In step 1101, the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not the hold number increase command indicating that the hold number (the first hold number U <b> 1 or the second hold number U <b> 2) has increased is received from the main control unit 100. Here, the hold number increase command (the first hold number increase command or the second hold number increase command) is a command set in the start port switch process (see step 725a and step 725b in FIG. 11).

  If the pending number increase command has not been received (NO in step 1101), the effect control unit 400 proceeds to step 1104 described later. On the other hand, when the hold number increase command is received (YES in step 1101), the effect control unit 400 performs a hold number addition process of adding the hold number for each winning start port (step 1102). Then, the production control unit 400 sets a hold number command for displaying the number of hold display images corresponding to the hold numbers (first hold number U1 and second hold number U2) on the image display 21 (step 1103). ).

  Thereafter, in step 1104, the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received from the main control unit 100. The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 100 (see step 750 in FIG. 13).

  If the change start command has not been received (NO in step 1104), the effect control unit 400 proceeds to step 1106 described later. On the other hand, when the change start command is received (YES in step 1104), the effect control unit 400 executes an “effect selection process” (step 1105).

  Here, the “effect selection process” in step 1105 is a process of selecting one of a plurality of types of variation effects prepared in advance. In the “effect selection process”, the effect control unit 400 performs a “holding ball subtraction process”. Here, the “holding ball subtraction process” is a number corresponding to the second holding number U2 and the first holding number U1 after being updated (subtracted) in step 744 or step 746 of the special symbol process shown in FIG. A hold number command for displaying the hold display on the image display 21 is set.

  Specifically, the selection of the variation effect performed by the effect control unit 400 uses information on the variation time of the special symbol obtained by analyzing the variation start command, and has a reproduction time that is the same as the variation time. This is performed by selecting a predetermined variation effect and generating a variation effect start command based on the selection. By transmitting this variation effect start command to the appropriate control unit by the above-described command transmission process, the effect control unit 400 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and other control units change / stop the special symbol of the pachinko gaming machine 1 In accordance with the display, an effect design (for example, a decorative design) is displayed on a suitable display device (for example, the image display 21) in a variable / stopped manner.

  Thereafter, in step 1106, the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect design is received from the main control unit 100. Note that the change stop command is a command indicating change stop of the symbol for production, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 100 (see step 754 in FIG. 13).

  Here, when the change stop command has not been received (NO in step 1106), the effect control unit 400 proceeds to step 1108 described later. On the other hand, when the change stop command is received (YES in step 1106), the effect control unit 400 executes the process during the end of the change effect (step 1107).

  Here, the “changed effect end process” in step 1107 is a process of stopping the change of the design for the effect or ending the effect mode corresponding to the gaming state according to the number of times of change. Specifically, in step 1107, the effect control unit 400 displays a right-handed notification image 211 based on the parameter (auxiliary game setting value F) related to the auxiliary game state included in the received variable stop command, Change the production mode.

  For example, if the current effect mode is the first special effect mode and the parameter related to the auxiliary game state indicates the second auxiliary game state, the effect control unit 400 sets the current effect mode to the second auxiliary game state. Change to the second special effect mode shown. When shifting to the second special effect mode, an image different from that in the first special effect mode is displayed on the image display 21. Further, a right-handed notification image 211 is displayed on the image display 21. On the other hand, for example, when the current effect mode is the first special effect mode and the parameter related to the auxiliary game state indicates the second auxiliary game state, the current effect mode is maintained. The right-handed notification image 211 is also continuously displayed on the image display 21.

  In addition, when the current effect mode is the second special effect mode and the parameter related to the auxiliary game state indicates the first auxiliary game state, the effect control unit 400 sets the current effect mode to the first auxiliary game state. Change to the first special effect mode shown. Further, a left-handed notification image 215 is displayed on the image display 21.

  Thereafter, in step 1108, the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not an opening command indicating the start of the jackpot game has been received from the main control unit 100. The opening command is a command that is set in the stop process of the main control unit 100 (see step 799 in FIG. 14).

  If the opening command has not been received (NO in step 1108), the effect control unit 400 moves the process to step 1110 described later. On the other hand, when the opening command is received (YES in step 1108), a “winning effect selection process” for selecting the content of the winning effect is executed (step 1109).

  Thereafter, in step 1110, it is determined whether or not an ending command indicating the end of the jackpot is received from the main control unit 100. Note that the ending command is a command that is set in the big prize opening process of the main control unit 100 (see step 824 in FIG. 16).

  Here, when the ending command has not been received (NO in step 1110), the effect control unit 400 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. On the other hand, when an ending command is received (YES in step 1110), the effect control unit 400 performs an ending effect selection process for selecting an effect for ending (step 1111), and ends the process of the detailed flowchart.

(Various modifications)
Note that the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and may be the following form.

  In the present embodiment, the right-handed notification is performed by the display by the right-handed display 36 and the image display 21. However, in other embodiments, the right-handed notification is performed by the operation of a voice or an accessory instead of the display by the image display 21. The strike may be notified. Further, the notification by only the right-handed display 36 may be performed, and the notification by the image display 21 may not be performed.

  Also, in this embodiment, right-handed and left-handed are switched at regular intervals. However, in other embodiments, any pattern can be used as long as it is a predetermined pattern according to a predetermined symbol. The hit and the left may be switched.

  In this embodiment, the first auxiliary gaming state is set first, and then the second auxiliary gaming state is set. In other embodiments, the second auxiliary gaming state is set first. Then, the first auxiliary gaming state may be set. Thereafter, the first auxiliary gaming state and the second auxiliary gaming state may be alternately repeated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined symbol is a jackpot symbol indicating a probable short win, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be any type of jackpot.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when winning by a predetermined symbol, it set to the 1st auxiliary game state, and was set to the 2nd auxiliary game state after that. In another embodiment, when winning with a predetermined symbol, the non-auxiliary gaming state may be maintained without setting the first auxiliary gaming state, and then set to the second auxiliary gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the gate 27 is provided in the area on the right side of the gaming area 20, but in other embodiments, the gate may be provided on the left side. Further, in another embodiment, the second start port 25b is provided not in the region on the right side of the game area 20, but in the center region (below the first start port 25a), and is launched into the region on the right side of the game region 20. The played game ball may be guided to the second start port 25b by a game nail or the like.

  As described above, the present invention has a first game area (left side area) and a second game area (right side area) which are provided on the game board and which are divided into right and left, and a winning area (for example, the start port 25a, 25b) is a pachinko gaming machine that determines the result of the first symbol lottery by changing and stopping the first symbol (special symbol) in accordance with the winning of the game ball to 25b). A launching means capable of launching a game ball in the first game area and the second game area by changing the launch intensity of the game ball according to an operation, and a specific means provided in the second game area A second symbol lottery means for determining a result of the second symbol lottery by changing and stopping the second symbol (ordinary symbol) in accordance with the winning of the game ball in the winning area (for example, the gate 27); If you win the 2nd symbol lottery Thus, it becomes easy for the game ball to win, and if it is not won in the second symbol lottery, the game ball does not operate and it is difficult to win or the game ball does not win (second start port 25b) and at least the variable win The first symbol lottery means for determining the result of the first symbol lottery by changing and stopping the first symbol according to the winning of the game ball to the mouth, and the variable prize opening is relatively for the player. The first state (first auxiliary gaming state or non-auxiliary gaming state) that tends to be disadvantageous, and the variable winning opening tends to be advantageous for the player compared to the first state. State setting means that can be set to a second state (second auxiliary gaming state), and when the state setting means sets the second state, the player launches a game ball to the second game area Notification to perform notification When the first symbol lottery is won with a predetermined symbol, the state setting means executes the first symbol lottery after winning with the predetermined symbol. Depending on the number of times, the first state is set to the second state, or the second state is set to the first state.

  According to the above, when the first symbol lottery is won with a predetermined symbol, the gaming machine is set from the first state to the second state, or from the second state to the first state. When the second state is set, a notification for launching a game ball in the second game area is performed. Therefore, the player can play the game while allocating the game balls in the first game area and the second game area after winning the special symbol lottery with a predetermined symbol, and can enjoy a game that has not been achieved in the past. it can. Further, in the mode in which the game ball is launched into the second game area, the situation is advantageous for the player, and since the disadvantageous situation is switched to the advantageous situation, or the advantageous situation is disadvantageous, the interest is further improved.

  In another configuration, the informing means informs the player to fire a game ball into the second game area when the state setting means sets the first state to the second state. And when the state setting means sets the second state to the first state, the player may be notified to launch a game ball into the first game area.

  According to the above, since the launch notification to the first game area and the launch notification to the second game area are performed, the player can easily understand the game situation.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 20 ... Game area 21 ... Image display 22 ... Movable accessory 23 ... Board lamp 24 ... Discharge port 25a ... 1st start port 25b ... 2nd start port 26 ... Electric tulip 27 ... Gate 28 ... Grand prize opening 29 ... Normal prize opening 3 ... Display 31a ... First special symbol display 31b ... Second special symbol display 32a ... First special symbol hold indicator 32b ... Second special symbol hold indicator 33 ... Normal symbol display 34 ... Normal symbol hold indicator 35 ... Game status indicator 36 ... Right-handed indicator 43 ... Locking part 5 ... Frame member 51 ... Handle 52 ... Lever 53 ... Stop button 54 ... Eject button 55 ... Speaker 56 ... Frame lamp 57 ... effect button 58 ... effect key 59 ... dish 100 ... main control unit 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 ... CPU
102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 ... ROM
103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 ... RAM
111a ... 1st start port switch 111b ... 2nd start port switch 112 ... Electric tulip opening / closing part 113 ... Gate switch 114 ... Grand prize opening switch 115 ... Grand prize opening / closing part 116 ... Normal prize opening switch 200 ... Launch control part 211 ... Launching device 300 ... payout control unit 311 ... payout drive unit 312 ... payout ball detection switch 313 ... ball detection switch 314 ... ball detection switch 315 ... full detection switch 400 ... effect control unit 404 ... RTC
500 ... Image sound control unit 600 ... Lamp control unit

Claims (2)

The first game lot and the second game area provided on the game board are divided into left and right, and the first symbol is changed and stopped according to the winning of the game ball in the winning region, so that the first symbol lottery A pachinko machine that determines the result of
Launching means capable of launching a game ball in the first game area and the second game area by changing the launch intensity of the game ball in accordance with an operation of the operation unit by the player;
A second symbol lottery means for confirming a result of the second symbol lottery by changing and stopping the second symbol according to the winning of the game ball in the specific winning area provided in the second game area;
A variable winning opening that operates when the second symbol lottery is won and the game ball is easy to win, and when the second symbol lottery is not won, the game ball is difficult to win or won not win,
A first symbol lottery means for determining a result of the first symbol lottery by changing and stopping the first symbol according to at least a winning of a game ball in the variable winning opening;
A first state in which the variable winning opening tends to be relatively disadvantageous for the player, and a second state in which the variable winning opening tends to be advantageous for the player compared to the first state. State setting means that can be set to
An informing means for informing a player to launch a game ball into the second game area when the state setting means sets the second state;
When the first symbol lottery is won with a predetermined symbol, the state setting means, from the first state to the second symbol, according to the number of executions of the first symbol lottery after winning with the predetermined symbol. A pachinko gaming machine that is set from the state or the second state to the first state.   When the state setting means sets the first state to the second state, the notification means notifies the player to launch a game ball into the second game area, and the state setting means 2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the second state is set to the first state, the player is notified to launch a game ball into the first game area.

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