JP2013111294A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent impairment of presentation effects of serial presentations when interrupt variation caused by entrance to a second starting hole occurs during the serial presentations triggered by a game ball entering a first starting hole.SOLUTION: A first suspension storage part 1805 stores game balls entering the first starting hole as first suspension information, and stores the first suspension information as special suspension information to generate a special variation mode or as regular suspension information to generate a regular variation mode according to the result of advance decision. A second suspension storage part 1806 stores game balls entering the second starting hole as second suspension information. A variable display part 1803 executes variable display based on the second suspension information in preference to the variable display based on the first suspension information. A special presentation control part 1810 determines whether or not the serial presentations should be continued according to the variation mode based on the second suspension information if the interrupt variation based on the second suspension information occurs while the serial presentations based on the first suspension information are executed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a special effect continuous with a plurality of variations.

  As a conventional gaming machine, for example, a random number is acquired at the timing of winning by winning a prize at the start of a game ball, and a hit judgment is performed to determine whether the acquired random number matches a predetermined jackpot random number. Amusement machines are widely known. Such a pachinko gaming machine variably displays a special symbol indicating the result of the hit determination in a predetermined variation mode, and in particular, in the case of a jackpot, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a symbol indicating the jackpot to enter the jackpot gaming state. Transition.

  In addition, recent pachinko machines are mainly provided with a plurality of start ports (for example, a first start port and a second start port). For example, the hit determination for the game ball won at the second starting port is easier to win the jackpot advantageous to the player than the hit determination for the game ball won at the first starting port. The jackpot that is advantageous to the player is, for example, a jackpot with a lot of winning balls. In such a pachinko gaming machine, it is advantageous for the player to make a hit determination with respect to the game ball won at the second start port. The special symbol is changed by giving priority to the hit determination.

  The pachinko gaming machine is configured to produce an effect using an image display unit or the like in response to the determination result of the hit determination or the variation of the special symbol. For example, a pachinko gaming machine performs a reach effect when a special symbol having a long variation time is changed. The reach effect is, for example, when changing the three effect symbols (first effect symbol, second effect symbol, and third effect symbol), the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are aligned on the active line with the same symbol. After that, only the third effect symbol is changed, and the effect time is made longer than usual to increase the expectation for the big hit.

  In addition, in recent pachinko machines, the game ball won and won during the special symbol change is stored as hold information, and hit determination is performed in advance on the hold information, and the advance determination information as the determination result is specified. In the case of (pre-judgment or reach) prior determination information, there is one in which a prior production is performed.

  As the pre-production, there has been proposed a technique for performing a series of special productions (so-called continuous production) that continues from the fluctuation before the fluctuation by the specific preliminary determination information to the fluctuation by the specific preliminary determination information ( For example, see the following Patent Document 1.) In the continuous production, for example, as the number of continuous fluctuations increases, the reliability of the jackpot of the specific prior determination information increases. By performing such a pre-production, the player's sense of expectation is increased step by step before the start of the variation due to the specific prior determination information.

  Here, when a continuous production is performed by a game ball won at the first starting port, if there is a winning at the second starting port, the fluctuation due to winning at the second starting port is preferentially performed, So-called interruption fluctuation will be performed. In this case, conventionally, for example, the continuous effect currently being executed at the time of interruption fluctuation due to winning at the second starting port is temporarily stopped, and after the interruption fluctuation ends, the continuous effect is executed again, or the interruption fluctuation Sometimes he continued to produce continuously.

JP 2010-29603 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, there is a problem in that the continuity of the continuous production is interrupted if the continuous production is temporarily stopped at the time of interruption fluctuation during the continuous production, and the continuous production is performed again after the interruption variation ends. It was. In addition, if continuous production is performed continuously even during interruption fluctuations, continuous production will continue after super reach even if interruption fluctuations are extremely long fluctuations such as so-called super reach. However, there is a problem that it is unclear to the player how long the continuous performance continues.

  In addition, if the interruption variation is a variation with higher reliability than the hold information (specific pre-determination information) due to winning at the first start opening that triggered the start of continuous production, There is a problem that the final variation of the continuous production due to specific pre-determined information becomes less reliable than the interruption variation, reducing the production effect of the continuous production for the purpose of raising the player step by step. It was.

  In order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the conventional technology, the present invention provides a special effect in the case where there is a variation due to winning at the second starting port when a special effect is performed by a game ball winning at the first starting port. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the effect of special effects from declining without interrupting the continuity of effects.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

  The gaming machine (100) according to the present invention has a special advantage that is advantageous to the player for the game balls that have passed through the first starting area (105) or the second starting area (106) provided on the gaming board (101). The advantage determination means (1801) that makes an advantageous determination as to whether or not to execute a game, and the variation mode when the symbol indicating the determination result is variably displayed using the determination result by the advantage determination means (1801) is usually A variation mode determination means (1802) for determining a variation mode whether it is a variation mode or a special variation mode, and the symbol is variably displayed using the variation mode determined by the variation mode determination unit (1802). Fluctuation display means (1803) and the fluctuation display means (180) for game balls that have passed through the first start area (105) or the second start area (106). ) Before the symbol is variably displayed, a pre-determining means (1804) for making a pre-determination consisting of the advantageous determination and the variation mode determination, and the game ball that has passed through the first starting area (105) are first held. First hold storage means for storing the first hold information as information, and storing the first hold information as the special hold information that becomes the special variation mode or the normal hold information that becomes the normal change mode according to the result of the prior determination (1805), the second holding storage means (1806) for storing the game ball that has passed through the second starting area (106) as second holding information, and the first holding storage means (1805) When a plurality of hold information including information and the normal hold information that is displayed in a variable manner before the special hold information is stored, a fluctuation table based on the normal hold information Special effect control means (1810) that enables execution of a special effect over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display by the special hold information is completed, and the variable display means (1803) includes the first hold. The variable display by the second hold information stored in the second hold storage means (1806) is given priority over the change display by the first hold information stored in the storage means (1805). The special effect control means (1810) continues the special effect according to the variation mode according to the second hold information when the variable display by the second hold information is performed during the execution of the special effect. It is characterized by determining whether or not.

  In other words, according to the present invention, when a so-called interrupt variation is performed by the second hold information during execution of the special effect (continuous effect) by the first hold information, the special effect is generated according to the variation mode of the interrupt change. Decided whether to continue or not.

  In the above invention, the special effect control means (1810) performs the special effect including a first effect performed during the variable display by the normal hold information and a second effect performed during the variable display by the special hold information. When the variable display based on the second hold information is performed by the variable display unit (1803) during the execution of the special effect by the effect executing unit (1811) and the effect executing unit (1811), the variable display The effect determining means (1812) for determining whether the variation mode used in the above is the normal variation mode or the special variation mode, and the effect determination unit (1812) is determined to be the normal variation mode. When the first execution is performed, the first execution is made to the production execution means (1811). In particular, when it is determined by the continuation means (1813) that continues the effect and the effect determination means (1812) that the special variation mode is present, the effect execution means (1811) is caused to perform the second effect. And a canceling means (1814) for stopping the special effect after the second effect.

  In the above invention, the effect execution means (1811) can execute the third effect not included in the second effect or the special effect during the change display using the special change mode, and the stop means ( When the special effect is stopped by 1814), the third effect is executed in the variable display based on the special hold information that triggered the start of the special effect.

  In the above invention, a game in which one of a normal game state in which the second startable area (106) that can be opened and closed is difficult to open and a specific game state in which the second start area (106) is easy to open is set. State setting means (1807) is further provided, and when the normal game state is set by the game state setting means (1807), the second start area (1806) has a long opening time and allows a game ball to pass easily. When the long release or the short opening time is short and the game ball is not easily passed through, the special effect control means (1810) is set in the normal game state by the game state setting means (1807). The special effect can be executed at the same time, and the second hold associated with the passage to the second start area (106) during the execution of the special effect. If the variation displayed by the broadcast is performed, and determining whether to continue the special effect in accordance with the fluctuation mode due to the second suspension information.

  According to the present invention, when there is a so-called interruption variation due to winning at the second start opening when the special effect is performed by the game ball won at the first starting opening, the continuity of the special effect is interrupted. The effect that it can suppress that the production effect of a special production declines is not carried out.

It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pachinko gaming machine concerning this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of an information display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the back surface structure of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the counter storage area of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the hold information storage area of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of a normal symbol holding | maintenance information storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table used with respect to the 1st pending | holding information in a non-electric support game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table used with respect to the 2nd holding information in a non-electric support game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table used in a high probability electric support game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a determination result storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a prior determination information storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the common figure hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a common symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a common figure fluctuation pattern setting table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an electric chew release pattern setting table. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the presentation control part of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation production pattern table used at the time of a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation production pattern table used at the time of big hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the prior determination information storage area of a production control part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of production | presentation mode table. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of an image and audio | voice control part. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a lamp control part. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a gate SW process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a jackpot lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation pattern determination process. It is the flowchart (the 1) which showed the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart (the 2) which showed the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a normal symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a common figure fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during open | release. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an interval process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an ending process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an electric chew process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an effect prior determination process. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the processing content of effect determination processing. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the processing content of effect determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the zone production | presentation selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an effect end process.

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

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

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

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

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

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104. A big prize opening 109 is provided on the right side of the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls when winning a game ball.

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

  In the lower right portion of the game board 101, an information display unit 112 is provided for clearly showing game information such as special symbols to the player. Details of the information display unit 112 will be described later with reference to FIG. 2, but the first special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105, and the game ball is the second A second special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed by winning the start opening 106 is displayed.

  A frame member 113 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  A speaker 114 is incorporated above the game area 103 in the frame member 113. In addition, an effect light portion (frame lamp) 115 is provided on two sides of the frame member 113 which are above and below the game area 103. Each effect light unit 115 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp irradiates a player who is in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In addition, each lamp changes the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction by driving a motor.

  An operation handle 116 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 113. The operation handle 116 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 113, the operation handle 116 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 116 includes a firing instruction member 117 that drives the launching portion to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 117 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 116 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described in detail because it is a known technique, the operation handle 116 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 117. Thereby, the launching unit causes the game ball to be launched when the firing instruction member 117 is directly operated by the player.

  In the frame member 113, an effect button (chance button) 118 and a cross key 119 are provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 receive an operation from the player. The hitting ball supply tray 120 accommodates the game balls and sequentially sends the game balls to the launching unit.

  On the game board 101, a movable accessory 130 that is driven at the time of production is provided. For example, the movable accessory 130 slides downward from the position shown in the figure when performing using the movable accessory 130 and advances to the front surface of the image display unit 104, and otherwise, as shown in FIG. Retreats to the storage space provided at the top.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100, when a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, performs a jackpot lottery according to the start port that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins the first start opening 105 and wins the jackpot lottery, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 201a. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  When the game ball wins the second starting port 106 and wins a big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 201b in a variable manner. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined period from the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the effect symbol (for example, three numbers) of the image display unit 104 is variably displayed. Then, in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (when a jackpot lottery is won in the jackpot lottery), a combination with a jackpot (for example, a so-called double eye such as “7 / 7.7”) is produced. Stop displaying symbols.

  When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the jackpot gaming state and opens the jackpot 109 for the round corresponding to the winning jackpot (for example, 16 rounds). If the game ball wins the big winning opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  During the jackpot game state, the jackpot lottery is not performed. The jackpot gaming state ends when the winning prize opening 109 for the winning round is completed. In the jackpot game state, a game is played by winning in the big winning opening 109 arranged in the right area, that is, a game is played by a right hit in which a game ball is launched in the right area of the game area 103. It has become.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the gaming state in which the jackpot lottery is performed again. For example, after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the game is shifted to a probability variation gaming state (high probability electric support game state). The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is of a type called an ST (Special Time) machine in which a highly probable gaming state is set until a predetermined number of fluctuations have elapsed after the jackpot game. The pachinko gaming machine 100 is not limited to the ST machine, and takes a so-called probabilistic jackpot that maintains a high probability state until the next jackpot is won and a so-called normal jackpot that shifts to a low-probability gaming state. It is also possible to use the type obtained.

(Game state of pachinko machine)
The pachinko gaming machine 100 has a normal gaming state (low probability non-electric support game state), a probabilistic gaming state (high probability electric support game state), and a high probability non-electric support game state, except for the big hit game state during the big hit. And one of the three gaming states. The electric support is an abbreviation for an electric chew support function, and details will be described later. In the normal gaming state (low-probability gaming state), a jackpot lottery using a low-probability gaming state determination table (see At 1 in FIG. 7) for the low-probability gaming state is performed. Specifically, for example, 1/200 The jackpot lottery that wins the jackpot with the probability of.

  In the high probability gaming state (high probability electric support game state or high probability non-electric support game state), the pachinko gaming machine 100 uses a hit determination table for high probability game state (see reference symbol At2 in FIG. 7). A jackpot lottery is performed, for example, a jackpot lottery for winning a jackpot with a probability of 5/200 (1/40) is performed. In other words, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot is won with a probability that is about five times higher than in the low probability gaming state.

  Further, in the electric support game state (high probability electric support game state), a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew support function” or simply “electric support”) by opening and closing the electric tulip 107 is given. . The specific contents of the electric chew support function will not be described in detail because it is a well-known technique. For example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the winning probability per normal symbol is improved (the frequency of opening the electric tulip 107). Increase of the opening time of the electric tulip 107 and the like.

  In the electric support game state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 106 than in the non-electric support game state where the electric chew support function is not provided. In the electric support game state, a game is played by a right hit in which a game ball is launched in a right area with respect to a center line that divides the game area 103 left and right in the game area 103, and mainly the second start port 106. The game progresses by winning a prize.

  In the non-electric support game state (normal game state or high-probability non-electric support game state), a game ball is launched into the game area 103 on the left side of the game area 103 with respect to the center line dividing the game area 103 left and right. The left-handed game is played, and the game is progressed mainly by winning at the first starting port 105.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 makes a transition to the gaming state in response to the jackpot, and also makes a transition to the next gaming state when a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries have been made after the transition to the previous gaming state. Specifically, after the jackpot ends, for example, until the fluctuation of 74 ends, the high probability gaming state is set. In addition, after the jackpot is over, for example, until the 70th fluctuation is over, the gaming state is provided with the electric chew support function. That is, it becomes a high probability electric support game state until 70 fluctuations after the jackpot ends, and it becomes a high probability non-electric support game state during four fluctuations from 71 fluctuations to 74 fluctuations after the jackpot ends. In addition, after the big hit, after the 75th change, the normal gaming state is entered.

  It should be noted that it is possible to take a jackpot to shift to a low probability gaming state (low probability electric support game state) to which the electric chew support function is given, or a high probability gaming state (high probability non electric support to which the electric chew support function is not given). It may be possible to take a jackpot to shift to the gaming state.

  Moreover, when it is possible to take a big hit to shift to the high probability non-electric support game state, it may be possible to take a small win. The small hit is a specific loss represented by a symbol (special symbol) different from a normal lose (a loss other than the small hit). The opening mode of the big winning opening 109 in the small hit gaming state and the opening mode of the big winning port 109 in the jackpot jacking gaming state to be shifted to the high probability non-electric support game state are similar to the opening mode, and the production Are also similar to each other.

  In this way, whether the high probability gaming state is set by making it possible to take a big hit and a small jackpot to shift to the high probability non-electric support game state, and performing a similar effect after each winning game, respectively? Whether the low-probability gaming state is set can be kept secret from the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Details of information display section)
Next, details of the information display unit 112 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a detailed configuration of the information display unit. In FIG. 2, the information display unit 112 includes a special symbol display unit 201, a normal symbol display unit 202, a hold display unit 203, a round display unit 204, and a right-handed display unit 205. Each of the display units 201 to 205 employs an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display.

  The first special symbol display unit 201a represents a lottery result of a jackpot lottery performed when a game ball wins the first starting port 105, and includes eight LEDs. The second special symbol display unit 201b represents a lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. Like the first special symbol display unit 201a, the second special symbol display unit 201b includes eight LEDs. Become.

  During the change of each special symbol, for example, each LED is sequentially turned on and off so as to flow from left to right in the drawing. In addition, during the change of the special symbol, the image display unit 104 performs a variation effect using the effect symbol. When the variation of the special symbol is stopped, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is displayed according to the lighting state of the LED. The variation time of the special symbol varies depending on the gaming state and the number of stored hold information, and is set to be shorter in the electric support game state than in the non-electric support game state.

  For example, when only the rightmost LED is lit, it indicates a loss, and when the first, second, fourth, and seventh LEDs from the left are lit, four rounds (R) are short. It has come to show a win. The 4R hit is a jackpot that allows the player to win four rounds of the ball. Further, when all the LEDs are lit, 16R length is indicated. The 16R length is a jackpot that allows the player to win 16 rounds.

  The lighting mode of the LED indicating each jackpot is not limited to one mode, and a plurality of lighting modes may be set for each jackpot. For example, when the second, fifth, and sixth LEDs from the left are lit, 16R short hit is indicated. The 16R short win has a round and a short round in which the opening time of the big winning opening 109 is long, and is a big hit that allows the player to obtain four rounds.

  Note that when the special symbol stops at a symbol indicating a loss, the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 stops at a so-called breakage that indicates a loss. The break-away is to stop the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol with an unrelated symbol, that is, a stop pattern of the effect symbol that does not develop into a reach effect.

  Further, when the special symbol stops at the symbol indicating 4R, the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 is a blue symbol indicating 4R (for example, “3, 3, 3” and “7, 7, Stop at the slot of a number symbol such as “2, 2, 2” except “7”. Further, when the special symbol stops at a symbol indicating 16R length, the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 is a red symbol indicating 16R length (for example, “3, 3, 3” or “7, Stop at number 7,7 ”.

  When the special symbol stops at the symbol indicating 16R short hit, the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 is an effect symbol indicating 16R short symbol (for example, a character symbol indicating a mode transition in which a character of “chance” is written) Stop at the first time. Even if the special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating the 16R length, the effect symbol indicating the 4R per unit (the blue effect symbol of the blue effect symbol) is stopped on the image display unit 104, and thereafter (the jackpot game transition) There may be a promotion effect that clearly indicates that it is 16R length before or after the jackpot game transition.

  In addition, a normal symbol display unit 202 for displaying normal symbols is arranged on the upper portion of the special symbol display unit 201. The normal symbol display unit 202 represents a normal symbol lottery performed when a game ball passes through the gate 108, and includes three LEDs indicating “◯”, “Δ”, and “×”. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period. During normal symbol fluctuation, the three LEDs are repeatedly turned on and off.

  When the variation of the normal symbol is stopped, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed according to the lighting state of the LED. For example, if the “○” LED is lit, it will be per normal symbol (per long open), if the “△” LED is lit, it will be per normal symbol (per short open), and if the “X” LED is lit, it will be lost. Become. In the electric support game state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-electric support game state, and even when the “△” LED is lit, Compared to the longer opening time.

  On the left side of the normal symbol display unit 202, a hold display unit 203 that displays the number of pieces of determination information for the special symbol or the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “the number of hold information”) is arranged. The hold display unit 203 includes a first special symbol hold display unit 203a, a second special symbol hold display unit 203b, and a normal symbol hold display unit 203c.

  The first special symbol hold display unit 203a stores the game balls that have won the first starting port 105 during the change of the special symbol, with a prescribed number (for example, 4) as the upper limit and the number of hold information (so-called hold number). Is displayed. The second special symbol hold display unit 203b displays a game ball that has won the second starting port 106 during the change of the special symbol, with a prescribed number (for example, 4) as the upper limit and stored as the number of hold information.

  The normal symbol hold display unit 203c displays a game ball that has passed through the gate 108 during the change of the normal symbol, with a prescribed number (for example, 4) as an upper limit and stored as the number of hold information. The round display unit 204 displays the number of rounds of the big hit during the big hit. For example, in the case of 4R, an LED representing “4” is lit, and in the case of 16R length or 16R short, an LED representing “16” is lit. The right-handed display unit 205 lights up an LED in a gaming state (electric support game state and jackpot game state) in which a game is played by right-handed, and prompts the player to make a right strike.

(Back configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the back configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a back configuration of the pachinko gaming machine. In FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is fitted into a frame member 113. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control board 301 as a main control unit, an effect control board 302 as an effect control unit that includes a plurality of printed boards, and a power control board 303 that supplies power. Each of the substrates 301 to 303 is accommodated in a substrate case 301a to 303a made of a transparent resin molded member. The effect control board 302 is covered with a back cover 304. The back cover 304 is made of a transparent resin molding member, and protects the connection cable disposed outside the effect control board 302.

  Specifically, the back cover 304 is protected by connection cables connected to various control boards and other game machine components. The back cover 304 is openable and closable, and a part (lower part) covers the main board case 301a of the main control board 301 in the closed state. Specifically, when the back cover 304 is in a closed state, the back cover 304 restricts the movement of the main board case 301a and the main control board 301 cannot be removed. On the other hand, when the back cover 304 is open, the main control board 301 can be removed by sliding the main control board 301 in the left direction in the drawing.

  Here, the main board case 301a of the main control board 301 will be described in detail. The main board case 301 a of the main control board 301 is covered with a part of the back cover 304. The main board case 301a accommodates the main control board 301 so that unauthorized modification to connect another board from the outside and illegal actions to exchange with another board cannot be performed. Furthermore, since the main board case 301a is formed of a transparent case, the main control board 301 can be visually confirmed against unauthorized modification and fraud. The effect control board 302 and the power supply control board 303 are similarly housed in the transparent board case 302a or 303a.

  The main board case 301a is provided with an operation unit 305 capable of pressing a ram clear switch. The RAM clear switch is a switch for clearing backup information stored in a RAM (Random Access Memory) of the main control board 301. The main board case 301a is provided with an opening / closing part 306 that covers the operation part 305 so as to be freely opened and closed. The opening / closing portion 306 is configured to rotate around a rotation shaft 307. FIG. 3 shows a case where the opening / closing part 306 is in an open state.

  When the ram clear switch is pressed, the operator takes a two-step procedure of operating the operation unit 305 after opening the opening / closing unit 306. The opened / closed portion 306 is closed by gravity unless operated by the operator. As described above, when the ram clear switch is pressed, it is necessary to take a procedure of opening the opening / closing portion 306. Therefore, an illegal act such as making a big hit frequently by pressing the ram clear switch illegally. It can be deterred.

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 400 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 401 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 402 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect control that controls the contents of the effect. Part 403. Each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 401 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 411, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 412, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 413, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The The CPU 411 reads various programs related to the progress of the game from the ROM 412 and executes the read programs using the RAM 413 as a work area.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in the figure, the main control unit 401 is connected to a first start port SW414a, a second start port SW414b, a gate SW415, a big winning port SW416, and a normal winning port SW417. The first start port SW 414 a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105.

  The second start port SW 414 b detects a game ball that has won the second start port 106. The gate SW 415 detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 108. The special winning opening SW416 detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 109. The normal winning opening SW417 detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 110.

  Each of the various SWs 414 to 417 inputs a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the main control unit 401. Based on the detection signals input from the various SWs 414 to 417, the main control unit 401 stores hold information (see FIG. 6-1) corresponding to the right to receive the big hit lottery, or uses the hold information to win the big hit lottery Or a prize ball payout instruction is given to the prize ball control unit 402 according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  Here, as the first start port SW414a, the second start port SW414b, the gate SW415, and the big prize port SW416, for example, a proximity switch or the like can be adopted. In addition, when a plurality of first start ports 105 are provided on the game board 101, a plurality of first start ports SW 414a may be provided for each arrangement position of the first start ports 105. Further, even when a plurality of normal winning ports 110 are provided on the game board 101, a plurality of normal winning ports SW 417 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning ports 110.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various solenoids that drive electric accessories such as the electric tulip 107 and the big prize opening 109. For example, as shown in the figure, the main controller 401 is connected to an electric tulip solenoid 418 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 419 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109.

  The main control unit 401 inputs / blocks an electric signal to the electric tulip solenoid 418 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, or inputs / blocks an electric signal to the big prize opening solenoid 419 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. . The various solenoids 418 and 419 convert the electric signal supplied from the main control unit 401 into a mechanical motion, and opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and opens and closes the special prize opening 109.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various symbol display units for displaying special symbols and normal symbols. For example, the main control unit 401 includes a first special symbol display unit 201a that displays a first special symbol, a second special symbol display unit 201b that displays a second special symbol, and a normal symbol display unit that displays a normal symbol. 202 is connected to a hold display unit 203 that displays the number of stored hold information.

  The main control unit 401 performs display control of the first special symbol display unit 201a and display control of the second special symbol display unit 201b based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. The main control unit 401 performs display control of the normal symbol display unit 202 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The display content of the hold display unit 203 is controlled based on the number of holds.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 411 of the main control unit 401 and an example of information set in the RAM 413 by executing each program will be described. In the following description, only the characteristic programs that are particularly important in the present embodiment are described. In addition to the programs described below, the ROM 412 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 413 has a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The main processing program 412a performs initial setting of built-in devices such as a CTC (timer counter) of the main control unit 401 in accordance with the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 100, and sets setting information indicating setting contents to a setting storage area It is stored in 413a. For example, the setting information includes information indicating a cycle for executing the timer interrupt processing program.

  In addition, the main processing program 412a monitors the power-off of the pachinko gaming machine 100, generates backup information when the power is cut-off, and stores this backup information in the backup storage area 413b. The RAM 413 is supplied with power for a certain period (for example, one day) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off by a backup power supply (not shown). Therefore, the RAM 413 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 413b for a certain period even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is shut off.

  The RAM 413 may be a nonvolatile RAM such as a FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) or a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory. In this case, the RAM 413 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 413b without a backup power source.

  The timer interrupt processing program 412b sequentially executes subprograms such as a random number update processing program 412c, a switch processing program 412d, a symbol processing program 412j, an electric accessory control processing program 412m, a prize ball processing program 412q, and an output processing program 412r. .

  The timer interrupt processing program 412b is interrupted and executed for the main processing program 412a at the cycle stored in the setting storage area 413a by the main processing program 412a. The timer interrupt process realized by the timer interrupt process program 412b will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The random number update processing program 412c updates the count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the main control unit 401, such as hit random numbers, symbol random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers. For example, each time the random number update processing program 412c is executed once, “1” is added to each count value of each random number counter stored in the counter storage area 413c.

(An example of the contents stored in the counter storage area)
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the counter storage area of the present embodiment. The counter storage area 413c stores count values of random number counters managed by the main control unit 401 such as a hit random number counter C1, a design random number counter C2, a variation pattern random number counter C3, and a normal design random number counter C4.

  Each time the random number update processing program 412c is executed, the random number update processing program 412c adds “1” to the count value of each of the random number counters C1 to C4 as a new count value of each of the random number counters C1 to C4. The counter storage area 413c is updated.

  In addition, when the count values of the random number counters C1 to C4 reach a predetermined value, the random number update processing program 412c returns the count value to, for example, “0” and performs the same count up again. In the present embodiment, as an example, the winning random number is counted within the range of “0 to 199”. In addition, the design random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are counted within the range of “0 to 99”.

  Further, the random number update processing program 412c may further count the initial value random number. Here, the initial value random number is a random number for determining which value to return the winning random number counter C1 to when the winning random number reaches a predetermined value (“199” in the example of the present embodiment). . In this case, when the count value of the hit random number counter C1 reaches a predetermined value, the random number update processing program 412c returns the count value of the hit random number counter C1 to a value that becomes the same value as the initial value random number.

  The switch processing program 412d sequentially executes subprograms such as a start opening switch processing program 412e, a gate switch processing program 412g, a big winning opening switch processing program 412h, and a normal winning opening switch processing program 412i.

  The start port switch processing program 412e is a hit random number counter C1, a design random number counter C2, a variation pattern random number counter in the counter storage area 413c at the timing when the first start port SW 414a detects a game ball won in the first start port 105. The count value of each counter of C3 is acquired as the hold information, and the acquired hold information is stored in the hold information storage area 413d of the RAM 413.

  Similarly, when the game ball that has won the second start port 106 is detected by the second start port SW 414b, the start port switch processing program 412e also receives a hit random number counter C1, a design random number counter C2, the counter storage area 413c, The count value of each counter of the fluctuation pattern random number counter C3 is acquired as the hold information. Then, the acquired hold information is stored in the hold information storage area 413d of the RAM 413.

(Example of stored information in the hold information storage area)
FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the stored contents of the hold information storage area of the present embodiment. The hold information storage area 413d includes hold information storage areas J1 to J8. In the holding information storage areas J1 to J8, each of the winning random number counter C1, the design random number counter C2, and the variation pattern random number counter C3 acquired at the timing when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is obtained. The count value of the counter is stored in association with the hold information.

  Further, in the hold information storage areas J1 to J8, it is also stored whether the winning that triggered the acquisition of each hold information was from the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. In the hold information storage areas J1 to J8, up to 8 pieces of hold information can be stored, with the upper limit being 4 for each start port of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. ing.

  In addition, in the hold information storage areas J1 to J8, priorities for receiving a hit determination are set. In the illustrated example, as the hold information stored in the hold information storage area J having a smaller number, such as the hold information storage area J1, the hold information storage area J2, the hold information storage area J3,..., The hold information storage area J8, The priority for receiving a hit determination is set high.

  In the present embodiment, the number is stored in the holding information storage area J having a smaller number from the holding information acquired by winning first in time series. In the present embodiment, the hold information acquired by winning the second start port 106 is stored in the hold information storage area J having a smaller number than the hold information acquired by winning the first start port 105. Is done. The start port switch process realized by the start port switch processing program 412e will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The gate switch processing program 412g acquires the count value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 in the counter storage area 413c as the normal symbol hold information at the timing when the game ball passing through the gate 108 is detected by the gate SW415, and the acquired normal The symbol hold information is stored in the normal symbol hold information storage area 413i of the RAM 413.

(Example of stored contents of normal symbol hold information storage area)
FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram of an example of the stored contents of the normal symbol hold information storage area. The normal symbol hold information storage area 413i includes normal symbol hold information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4. In the normal symbol hold information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4, the count values of the random number counter C4 per common symbol (ordinary symbol) and the normal symbol random number counter C5 acquired at the timing when the game ball passes through the gate 108 are normal. It is stored in association with the hold information. In the normal symbol hold information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4, the normal symbol hold information can be stored up to four. In the following description, the normal symbol will be referred to as “general” as appropriate.

  In addition, in the normal symbol hold information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4, a priority order for receiving the determination for the normal symbol is set. In the illustrated example, the normal symbol hold information storage area FJ1 to the normal symbol hold information storage area FJ2... Normal symbol hold information storage area FJ4, etc. As shown, the priority for receiving the hit determination is set higher. In Embodiments 1 and 2, the numbers are stored in the normal symbol holding information storage area having a smaller number from the previously acquired general symbol holding information in time series. The gate switch processing realized by the gate switch processing program 412g will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The big winning opening switch processing program 412h detects a game ball won in the big winning opening 109 by the big winning opening SW 416, and the normal winning opening switch processing program 412i has won the normal winning opening 110 in the normal winning opening 110. Is detected.

  The symbol processing program 412j sequentially executes a special symbol processing program 412k and a normal symbol processing program 412l. The special symbol processing program 412k uses the hold information stored in the hold information storage area 413d to sequentially perform a hit determination, a symbol determination, and a variation pattern determination, and stores these determination results in the determination result storage area 413e. . Based on these determination results, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 201 is displayed in a variable manner and stopped.

  The special symbol processing program 412k, when a plurality of hold information is stored in the hold information storage area 413d, using the hold information stored in the hold information storage area J1 set with the highest priority, Symbol determination and variation pattern determination are sequentially performed.

  Specifically, in the special symbol processing program 412k, first, the hit determination table At stored in the ROM 412 is compared with the hit random number of the hold information. Here, the hit determination table At stored in the ROM 412 will be described.

(Example of winning judgment table)
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the hit determination table. As shown in FIG. 7, the hit determination table At includes a low probability hit determination table At1 and a high probability hit determination table At2. The low probability per determination table At1 and the high probability per determination table At2 are configured by associating a predetermined determination value with a big hit. Here, the determination values of the low probability per determination table At1 and the high probability per determination table At2 define the winning probability for the big hit in the hit determination.

  In the winning determination, the winning probability for the jackpot is determined by the number of determination values associated with each. In the low probability per determination table At1, a determination value “0 (one)” is assigned to the big hit. On the other hand, the determination value “0 to 2 (three)” is assigned to the big hit in the high probability hit determination table At2.

  The special symbol processing program 412k makes a hit determination using the low-probability hit determination table At1 when the high-probability game flag indicating the high-probability gaming state is set to OFF at the time of the hit determination. When the high probability game flag is set to ON at the time of the hit determination, the hit determination is performed using the high probability hit determination table At2. The special symbol processing program 412k determines that the jackpot is won if the winning random number matches the judgment value associated with the jackpot, and is normal if the winning judgment random number does not match the jackpot judgment value. It is determined that it is a loss.

  The range that the winning random number can take is any value from 0 to 199. For this reason, when the hit determination is performed using the low probability hit determination table At1, the winning probability (ratio) is 1/200. On the other hand, when the hit determination is performed using the high probability hit determination table At2, the winning probability (ratio) is 1/40 (= 5/200). In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, in the jackpot lottery when the high-probability game flag is set to ON, the tendency to win the jackpot is about five times easier than when the high-probability game flag is set to OFF. It is said.

  When the special symbol processing program 412k determines that the jackpot is won, the special symbol processing program 412k subsequently compares the symbol determination table Zt stored in the ROM 412 with the symbol random number of the hold information. Here, the symbol determination table Zt stored in the ROM 412 will be described.

(Example of symbol determination table)
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the symbol determination table. As shown in FIG. 8, the symbol determination table Zt is composed of a first symbol determination table Zt1 and a second symbol determination table Zt2. The first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2 are configured by associating a predetermined determination value with each jackpot type (in the illustrated example, per 16R short, per 16R long, per 4R). . The first symbol determination table Zt1 is used for symbol determination of a game ball won at the first start port 105, while the second symbol determination table Zt2 is used for symbol determination of a game ball won at the second start port 106. .

  Here, the determination values of the first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2 define the winning probability for each jackpot type in the symbol determination. Specifically, in the symbol determination, the winning probability for the jackpot type is determined by the number of determination values associated with each. In the first symbol determination table Zt1, the determination value “0 to 4 (five)” is assigned to the length of 16R out of the range “0 to 99”. In other words, the probability (ratio) of 16R length per jackpot is 5% (= 5/100).

  Further, in the first symbol determination table Zt1, the determination value “5-39 (35 pieces)” is assigned to 16R short hit. In other words, the probability (ratio) of 16R short hit out of the big hit is 35% (= 35/100). Further, in the first symbol determination table Zt1, the determination value “40 to 99 (60 pieces)” is assigned to 4R. In other words, the probability (ratio) of 4R per jackpot is 60% (= 60/100).

  On the other hand, in the second symbol determination table Zt2, the determination value “0 to 39 (40 pieces)” is assigned per 16R length. That is, the probability (ratio) of 16R length per jackpot is 40% (= 40/100). Further, in the second symbol determination table Zt2, no determination value is assigned per 16R short, and determination values “40 to 99 (60 pieces)” are assigned per 4R. In other words, the probability (ratio) of 16R short hit out of the big hit is 0% (= 0/100), and the probability (ratio) of 4R short is 60% (= 60/100). ing.

  In the symbol determination by winning a prize at the second starting port 106, it tends to be easier to win per 16R length than the symbol determination by winning a prize at the first starting port 105. In other words, the symbol determination based on winning at the second starting port 106 is more advantageous for the player than the symbol determination based on winning at the first starting port 105.

  The special symbol processing program 412k makes symbol determination using the first symbol determination table Zt1 when the winning that triggered the acquisition of the hold information to be determined is the first start port 105. When the winning that triggered the acquisition of the hold information to be determined is the second starting port 106, the symbol determination is performed using the second symbol determination table Zt2.

  The special symbol processing program 412k determines that winning is made per 16R length when the symbol random number of the hold information matches the determination value associated with each 16R length. When the design random number of the hold information matches the determination value associated with 16R short, it is determined that the winning is won per 16R short. If it matches the determination value associated with 4R, it is determined that 4R has been won.

  In the electric support game state, since an electric chew support function is provided, in most cases, symbol determination using the second symbol determination table Zt2 is performed. Therefore, in the electric support game state, there is almost no winning per 16R short. However, in the electric support game state, when there is no holding information due to winning at the second starting port 106 and only the holding information due to winning at the first starting port 105 is stored, the first symbol The symbol determination using the determination table Zt1 makes it very rare to win per 16R short.

  Subsequently, the special symbol processing program 412k compares the fluctuation pattern determination table Ht with the fluctuation pattern random number of the hold information. Here, an example of the variation pattern determination table Ht will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 10.

(Example of variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a variation pattern determination table used for the first hold information in the non-electric support game state. As illustrated in FIG. 9A, the variation pattern determination table HtA includes a first variation pattern determination table Ht11 and a second variation pattern determination table Ht12. The first variation pattern determination table Ht11 and the second variation pattern determination table Ht12 are configured by associating predetermined determination values with the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp6.

  Here, the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp6 define the variation mode of the special symbol, and define, for example, a period during which the special symbol is varied (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”). The variation pattern Hp1 is a variation pattern in which a normal loss effect is performed, and the variation patterns Hp2 to Hp6 are variation patterns in which a reach effect is performed. The fluctuation pattern Hp2 has a fluctuation time of 13 seconds and is a fluctuation that causes the player to expect a long reach (variation patterns Hp3 to Hp6) in the reach fluctuation.

  The determination values of the first variation pattern determination table Ht11 and the second variation pattern determination table Ht12 define the winning probabilities for the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp6 in the variation pattern determination. Specifically, in the variation pattern determination, the winning probability of each variation pattern Hp1 to Hp6 is determined by the number of determination values associated with each. Note that, in the first variation pattern determination table Ht11, the variation pattern Hp6 in which the premier reach effect (big hit confirmation effect) is performed is not selected. In the second variation pattern determination table Ht12, the variation pattern Hp1 in which the normal loss effect is performed is not selected.

  The special symbol processing program 412k makes the variation pattern determination using the first variation pattern determination table Ht11 when the determination result of the hit determination for the first hold information in the non-electric support game state is lost. When the determination result of the hit determination for the first hold information in the non-electric support game state is a big hit, the variation pattern determination is performed using the second variation pattern determination table Ht12.

  In the first variation pattern determination table Ht11 and the second variation pattern determination table Ht12, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, a variation pattern with a longer variation time is more likely to be determined at the time of a big hit, and is difficult to be determined at the time of a loss. The determination values of the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp6 are determined so that the reliability for the jackpot becomes higher.

  FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a variation pattern determination table used for the second hold information in the non-electric support game state. As illustrated in FIG. 9B, the variation pattern determination table HtB includes a fifth variation pattern determination table Ht21 and a sixth variation pattern determination table Ht22. The fifth variation pattern determination table Ht21 is configured by associating a predetermined determination value with each variation pattern Hp1, Hp2, Hp5. That is, when the determination result of the hit determination for the second hold information in the non-electric support game state is a loss, any one of the variation patterns Hp1, Hp2, and Hp5 is selected.

  The sixth variation pattern determination table Ht22 is configured by associating all determination values with the variation pattern Hp5. That is, when the determination result of the hit determination for the second hold information in the non-electric support game state is a big hit, only the variation pattern Hp5 is selected.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern determination table used in the high probability electric support game state. As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table DHt is composed of a third variation pattern determination table Ht3 and a fourth variation pattern determination table Ht4. The third variation pattern determination table Ht3 is used at the time of losing in the high probability electric support game state. The fourth variation pattern determination table Ht4 is used at the time of a big hit in the high probability electric support game state.

  The third variation pattern determination table Ht3 is configured by associating a predetermined determination value with each variation pattern Hp1 to Hp7. In the third variation pattern determination table Ht3, when the determination value is “0 to 89”, the variation pattern Hp1 or Hp7 is selected depending on the presence / absence of retention information (second retention) due to winning at the second start port 106. It has become.

  Specifically, the fluctuation pattern Hp1 is a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 10 seconds, in which a normal loss effect is performed, the determination value is “0 to 89”, and the second start port 106 Wins when there is no hold information (second hold) due to winning a prize (0). Further, the fluctuation pattern Hp7 is a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 1 second, in which a normal loss effect is performed, a case where the determination value is “0 to 89”, and a winning to the second start port 106 is achieved. Wins when there is hold information (second hold) by (1 or more). As described above, when the determination value is “0 to 89”, either the variation pattern Hp1 or Hp7 is won depending on the presence or absence of the second hold.

  The change of the fluctuation pattern Hp7 is made because in the electric support game state, a state in which one or more second hold is stored often occurs, and in such a state, a quick game is possible. It is to do. On the other hand, in the electric support game state, when there is no second hold, by changing the fluctuation pattern Hp1 having a fluctuation time of 10 seconds, it is possible to earn time for winning the game ball to the second starting port 106. ing.

  Here, in a state where there is no second hold, if the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern Hp1 due to the second hold is ended, hold information (first hold) that is disadvantageous to the player due to winning at the first start port 105 is stored. If this is the case, a fluctuation unfavorable to the player due to the first hold will be started. In the present embodiment, in the variation due to the first suspension in the electric support game state, when the determination value is “0 to 89”, a variation of 10 seconds using the variation pattern Hp1 is performed. As a result, in the electric support game state, it is difficult for the player to change unfavorably due to the first suspension. That is, the time for winning the prize to the second start port 106 is earned, and the fluctuation due to the first holding that is disadvantageous to the player is made as difficult as possible.

  The fourth variation pattern determination table Ht4 is configured by associating a predetermined determination value with each variation pattern Hp4 to Hp6. In the fourth variation pattern determination table Ht4, the variation pattern Hp4 is selected when the determination value is “0 to 29”, the variation pattern Hp5 is selected when the determination value is “30 to 89”, and the determination value is “90”. In the case of “˜99”, the fluctuation pattern Hp6 is selected.

  In the third variation pattern determination table Ht3 and the fourth variation pattern determination table Ht4, the variation patterns Hp2 and Hp3 are not selected as the variation patterns Hp for reach production, that is, only the variation patterns Hp4 to Hp6 having a certain degree of reliability. Is selectable. That is, in the electric support game state that is advantageous to the player, only a highly reliable reach that can raise the player is performed.

  In addition, when the special symbol processing program 412k performs a hit determination, a symbol determination, or a variation pattern determination, these determination results are stored in the determination result storage area 413e.

(Example of judgment result storage area)
FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the determination result storage area. As shown in FIG. 11A, the determination result storage area 413e stores the determination result of the hit determination, the determination result of the symbol determination, and the determination result of the variation pattern determination in association with each other.

  In the determination result storage area 413e, information indicating a symbol representing both the determination result of the hit determination and the determination result of the symbol determination may be stored. Specifically, for example, a symbol “1” may be stored per 16R length, and a symbol “2” may be stored per 16R short. In addition, the symbol “3” is stored per 4R, and the symbol “−” is stored in case of loss. The special symbol processing realized by the special symbol processing program 412k will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The electric accessory control process program 412m sequentially executes sub-programs such as a special prize opening process program 412n and an electric chew process program 412p. The special winning opening processing program 412n opens and closes the special winning opening 109 based on the processing result of the special symbol processing program 412k.

  Further, the special winning opening processing program 412n causes the game state setting processing program 412o to be executed as a subprogram. The game state setting processing program 412o causes the game flag storage area 413f to set game flags such as a highly probable game flag and an electric support game flag in accordance with the winning jackpot. The detailed processing contents of the big prize opening process realized by the big prize opening processing program 412n will be described later with reference to FIG. The electric chew processing program 412p opens and closes the electric tulip 107 based on the processing result of the normal symbol processing program 412l.

  The prize ball processing program 412q is used for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls for winning at each of the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110. A payout instruction (prize ball command) is set in the prize ball information storage area 413g.

  The output processing program 412r outputs information indicating the storage contents of each storage area set in the RAM 413 to each control unit (for example, the prize ball control unit 402 and the effect control unit 403) connected to the main control unit 401. Let

  Further, the above-described start port switch processing program 412e executes a prior determination processing program 412f as a subprogram. The advance determination processing program 412f sequentially performs a hit determination, a symbol determination, and a variation pattern determination for each piece of hold information stored in the hold information storage area 413d, and stores these determination results in the advance determination information storage area 413h.

(Example of pre-determined information storage area)
FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram of an example of the advance determination information storage area. In the prior determination information storage area 413h, determination results of hit determination, symbol determination, and variation pattern determination for the hold information stored in each of the hold information storage areas J1 to J8 of the hold information storage area 413d are stored.

  Note that information indicating a symbol representing both the determination result of the hit determination and the determination result of the symbol determination may be stored in the prior determination information storage area 413h. Specifically, for example, a symbol “1” may be stored per 16R length, and a symbol “2” may be stored per 16R short. Further, a symbol “3” may be stored per 4R, and a symbol “−” may be stored in case of loss. Detailed processing contents of the preliminary determination process realized by the preliminary determination processing program 412f will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The normal symbol processing program 412l uses the hold information stored in the normal symbol hold information storage area FJ1 having the highest priority in the normal symbol hold information storage area 413i, and determines the normal symbol hit, the normal symbol determination, and the normal figure change. Make time judgments sequentially.

  Specifically, in the normal symbol processing program 4121, first, the per symbol determination table Atf stored in the ROM 412 is compared with the hit random number of the hold information. Here, the universal hit determination table Atf stored in the ROM 412 will be described.

(An example of a judgment table per common figure)
FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a universal hit determination table. As illustrated in FIG. 12A, the universal hit determination table Atf includes a non-electric support hit determination table 1211 and an electric support hit determination table 1212. The non-electric support hit determination table 1211 and the electric support hit determination table 1212 are configured by associating a predetermined determination value with a common hit.

  In the determination per common figure, the winning probability for each common figure is determined by the number of determination values associated with each figure. In the non-electric support support determination table 1211, a determination value “3 (one)” is assigned to the common figure. On the other hand, in the electric support hit determination table 1212, the determination value “0 to 8 (9 pieces)” is assigned to the common figure.

  If the electric support game flag indicating that the electric support game state is set to OFF at the time of determining the hit per base, the normal symbol processing program 412l uses the non-electric support per hit determination table 1211 to hit Make a decision. When the electric support game flag is set to ON at the time of the hit determination, the hit determination is performed using the electric support hit determination table 1212. The normal symbol processing program 412l determines that the random number per universal figure matches the determination value associated with each universal figure, and determines that the random number per universal figure is won per universal figure. If it does not match the value, it is determined to be lost.

  The range that the random number per map can take is any number from 0 to 9. For this reason, when the hit per unit is determined using the non-electric support hit determination table 1211, the winning probability (ratio) is 1/10. On the other hand, in the case where the hitting determination is performed using the electric support hitting determination table 1212, the winning probability (ratio) is 9/10. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, in the lottery per base when the electric support game flag is set to ON, it is easier to win per base figure than when the electric support game flag is set to OFF. ing.

  Further, when the normal symbol processing program 4121 determines that the winning symbol is won, the normal symbol determination table Ztf stored in the ROM 412 is compared with the normal symbol random number of the general symbol hold information. . Here, the general symbol determination table Ztf stored in the ROM 412 will be described.

(An example of a general symbol determination table)
FIG. 12-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a general symbol determination table. As shown in FIG. 12-2, the general symbol determination table Ztf is configured by associating a predetermined determination value with the type (per long open or per short open) for each general map. Specifically, in the common symbol determination, the winning probability for the type per common symbol is determined by the number of determination values associated with each. In the normal symbol determination table Ztf, the determination value “0 (one)” is assigned to the long open range within the range of “0 to 9”. In other words, the probability (percentage) of long open per unit is 10% (= 1/10).

  Further, in the normal symbol determination table Ztf, the determination values “1 to 9 (9 pieces)” are assigned to the short opening. In other words, the probability (ratio) of short-opening per ordinary figure is 90% (= 9/10). As described above, in the present embodiment, even in the non-electric support game state, it is possible to win per long opening, that is, in the non-electric support game state, it is possible to expect a winning to the second starting port 106. .

  The normal symbol processing program 412l determines that the winning symbol per long release is won when the common symbol random number in the general symbol hold information matches the determination value associated with each long release. When the regular symbol random number of the regular map hold information matches the determination value associated with each short opening, it is determined that the winning is achieved per short opening.

  Subsequently, the normal symbol processing program 4121 sets a variation pattern using the variation pattern setting table Htf. Here, an example of the common map variation pattern setting table Htf will be described with reference to FIG.

(An example of an ordinary map change pattern setting table)
FIG. 12C is an explanatory diagram of an example of a common map variation pattern setting table. As shown in FIG. 12-3, the general-purpose fluctuation pattern setting table Htf defines a fluctuation mode (fluctuation time) according to the gaming state. Specifically, in the non-electric support game state, a variation pattern having a variation time of 20 seconds is associated. In the electric support game state, a variation pattern having a variation time of 1.5 seconds is associated. The normal symbol processing program 412l changes the normal symbol with a change time of 20 seconds in the non-electric support game state, and changes the normal symbol with the change time of 1.5 seconds in the electric support game state. Let The normal symbol processing realized by the normal symbol processing program 4121 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The electric chew processing program 412p sets an electric chew release pattern using the electric chew release pattern setting table Dtf. Here, an example of the electric chew opening pattern setting table Dtf will be described with reference to FIG.

(Example of electric chew release pattern setting table)
FIG. 12D is an explanatory diagram of an example of the electric chew release pattern setting table. As shown in FIG. 12-4, the electric chew release pattern setting table Dtf includes a first electric chew release pattern setting table Dtf1 and a second electric chew release pattern setting table Dtf2 used in the non-electric support game state. ing.

  As shown in the first electric chew release pattern setting table Dtf1, in the case of the symbol for long release in the non-electric support game state, the release pattern of the electric tulip 107 is 5.4 seconds × 1. In addition, in the case of short opening per non-electric support game state, the opening pattern of the electric tulip 107 is 0.1 second × 3 times. In the case of opening for 0.1 seconds x 3 times, game balls can hardly be won.

  In addition, as shown in the second electric chew release pattern setting table Dtf2, in the case of the symbol for long release in the electric support game state, the release pattern of the electric tulip 107 is 5.4 seconds × 1. In addition, in the case of the short opening in the electric support game state, the opening pattern of the electric tulip 107 is 1.8 seconds × 3 times. In the electric support game state, the opening time is long and the winning of the game ball can be expected regardless of the long opening or the short opening. Detailed processing contents of the electric Chu process realized by the electric Chu processing program 412p will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the main control unit 401 is connected to the board external information terminal board 491, and can output information indicating the storage contents of each storage area set in the RAM 413 to the outside (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). it can. The main control unit 401 can realize its function by, for example, a main control board.

(2. Prize ball control unit)
The prize ball control unit 402 includes a CPU 421, a ROM 422, a RAM 423, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. Based on a payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 401, the CPU 421 reads various programs related to payout control of prize balls from the ROM 422, and executes the read program using the RAM 423 as a work area.

  The prize ball control unit 402 is connected to various SWs for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in the figure, the prize ball control unit 402 includes a fixed position detection SW 424 for detecting a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW425 for detecting a paid game ball, and a hit ball provided on the front surface of the frame. A ball presence detection SW 426 that detects whether there is a game ball in the supply tray 120 and a full tank detection SW 427 that detects that the hitting ball supply tray 120 is filled with the game ball are connected.

  The various SWs 424 to 427 input detection signals indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 402. The winning ball control unit 402 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 401 or detection signals input from various SWs 424 to 427. Further, the prize ball control unit 402 may output detection signals input from the various SWs 424 to 427 to the main control unit 401.

  In addition, a launching unit 428 and a payout unit 429 are connected to the prize ball control unit 402. The prize ball control unit 402 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 428 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 428 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 402 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 428, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. Launch a game ball.

  The prize ball control unit 402 controls the payout unit 429 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 429 includes a payout drive motor for paying out a predetermined number from a storage unit (not shown) that stores game balls. The winning ball control unit 402 drives the payout driving motor to win the payout unit 429 at each winning port (first starting port 105, second starting port 106, large winning port 109, normal winning port 110). The number of prize balls corresponding to the played game ball is paid out.

  The prize ball control unit 402 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 492, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 402 to the outside. For example, the prize ball control unit 402 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

(3. Production control unit)
Next, the effect control unit 403 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.

(3-1. Director of Production)
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the effect control unit of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control unit 403 includes an effect control unit 403a that controls the entire effect control unit 403, a lamp control unit 403b that controls the lighting of the lamp and the drive control of the movable accessory, the display control of the image display unit 104, and the speaker 114. An image / sound controller 403c for performing sound output control is provided.

  The production control unit 403a includes a CPU 431, a ROM 432, a RAM 433, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 431 reads out various programs relating to the control of effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the ROM 432, and executes the read programs using the RAM 433 as a work area.

  In addition, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 for receiving an operation from a player are connected to the effect control unit 403a. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 input a control signal corresponding to a key operated (for example, pressed) by the player to the effect control unit 403a. The effect supervision unit 403a sets an operation command indicating that an operation by the player has been accepted in the RAM 433 based on a control signal input from the effect button 118 or the cross key 119.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 431 of the production control unit 403a and an example of information set in the RAM 433 by executing each program will be described. Note that the programs and the like described below only describe characteristic features that are particularly important in the present embodiment. In addition to the programs described below, the ROM 432 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 433 has a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The production main processing program 432a makes initial settings of built-in devices such as CTC of the production control unit 403a in response to the supply of power to the production control unit 403a, and stores the setting contents in the setting storage area 433a.

  The effect timer interruption processing program 432b sequentially executes a command reception processing program 432d, an operation reception processing program 432h, and a command transmission processing program 432i. The effect timer interrupt processing program 432b is interrupted and executed with respect to the effect main process program 432a at a predetermined cycle stored in the setting storage area 433a when the effect main process program 432a is executed. The effect timer interrupt process realized by the effect timer interrupt process program 432b will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The effect random number update processing program 432c updates the count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the effect control unit 403a, such as a notice effect pattern random number. For example, every time the effect random number update processing program 432c is executed, “1” is added to the count value of the notice effect pattern random number counter stored in the effect counter storage area 433b.

  In addition, when the count value of the notice effect pattern random number counter reaches a predetermined value, the effect random number update processing program 432c returns the count value to “0”, for example, and performs the same count up again.

  For example, the command reception processing program 432d is based on a command (for example, a change start command) received from the main control unit 401, and a determination result storage area 413e of the main control unit 401 and a determination result storage area 433c of the effect control unit 403a. Synchronize the memory content with. Further, the command reception processing program 432d is based on a command (for example, a prior determination command) received from the main control unit 401, and a preliminary determination information storage area 413h of the main control unit 401 and a preliminary determination information storage of the production control unit 403a. The contents stored in the area 433d are synchronized.

  Further, the command reception processing program 432d is based on the storage contents of the determination result storage area 433c and the prior determination information storage area 433d, and the like. , The winning effect pattern selection processing program 432g and the sign on hold effect pattern selection processing program 432k are executed. The processing content of the command reception processing realized by the command reception processing program 432d will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The variation effect pattern selection processing program 432e selects a variation effect pattern from the variation effect pattern table Et stored in the ROM 432 based on a command received from the main control unit 401 or the like. Here, the variation effect pattern table Et will be described with reference to FIGS. 14-1 and 14-2.

(Example of variation production pattern table)
FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a variation effect pattern table used when losing. FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram of an example of a variation effect pattern table used for jackpots. As illustrated in FIG. 14A, the variation effect pattern table Et1 is configured by associating the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp7 with the variation effect patterns Ep11 to Ep71. Here, the variation effect patterns Ep11 to Ep71 can define the effect contents of the variation effect such as the normal loss effect and the reach effect.

  The normal lose effect is the most frequent normal lose effect associated with the change pattern Hp1 (loss change in the non-electric support game state) and the change pattern Hp71 (loss change in the electric support game state). The reach effect is, for example, when three effect symbols (first effect symbol to third effect symbol) are changed, the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are arranged on the effective line, and then the third effect symbol is set. This is an effect in which only the effect design is changed and the effect time is made longer than usual to increase the expectation of the jackpot.

  The reach production includes a normal reach production, a low reliability reach production, a high reliability reach production 1, a low reliability zone production, a high reliability zone production, and a premier reach production. The fluctuation pattern Hp2 has a fluctuation time of 13 seconds, which is short among reach fluctuations (see FIG. 9-1 or FIG. 9-2). During fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern Hp2, the normal reach production by the fluctuation production pattern Ep21 or the zone production is performed. The normal loss effect is performed by the change effect pattern Ep22. In other words, other than the zone production, the normal loss production is performed, so that the development to the long reach (variation production patterns Ep31 to Ep61) is expected. I try to produce.

  The zone effect is a series of continuous effects that continue from the change before the change due to the highly reliable hold information that is the target of the zone effect until the change due to the hold information. Specifically, when the hold information of the variation pattern Hp5 is stored, the zone effect is entered from the variation before the variation pattern Hp5, and the final variation of the zone effect is performed when the variation pattern Hp5 varies. It is.

  The zone effect is composed of a pre-stage effect that is a normal loss variation and a post-effect that is a highly reliable variation for the big hit. For example, an image such as “○ × Zone rush!” Is displayed at the time of the former stage production, and the zone production is entered, and the latter stage production which is the final change of the zone production is developed into super reach.

  In the zone effect, when the hold information of the fluctuation pattern Hp5 is stored, the hold information of the fluctuation pattern Hp1 or the fluctuation pattern Hp2 that is changed at least one change before the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern Hp5 is stored. An effect that spans multiple variations can be obtained. On the other hand, when the hold information of the fluctuation pattern Hp5 is stored, if the hold information of the change pattern Hp1 or the change pattern Hp2 that is changed at least one change before the change of the change pattern Hp5 is not stored. , A single fluctuation is caused by the fluctuation pattern Hp5.

  The zone effects include a low-reliability zone effect by the change effect pattern Ep51 and a high-reliability zone effect by the change effect pattern Ep52. The variation effect pattern Ep51 is a variation effect pattern for performing the final variation effect of the low reliability zone effect. The variation effect pattern Ep52 is a variation effect pattern for performing the final variation effect of the high reliability zone effect. As shown in the variation effect pattern table Et1, the low reliability zone effect is selected with higher probability than the high reliability zone effect at the time of loss. Although details will be described later, the variation effect pattern that can be selected in the case of the variation pattern Hp5 is selected when the zone effect is stopped halfway due to so-called interruption variation due to winning at the second starting port 106. There is also a high-reliability reach production 2 (variation production pattern Ep53).

  The premier reach effect is an effect indicating the jackpot decision, and is, for example, a so-called full-rotation reach in which the first effect symbol to the third effect symbol all vary with the same symbol. Since the variation effect pattern table Et1 is a table used at the time of the loss, the variation effect pattern Ep61 of the premium reach effect is not selected.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 14B, the variation effect pattern table Et2 is configured by associating the variation patterns Hp2 to Hp6 with the variation effect patterns Ep21 to Ep61. In the variation effect pattern table Et2, the high reliability zone effect (variation effect pattern Ep52) is selected with higher probability than the low reliability zone effect (variation effect pattern Ep51).

  Note that the variation effect pattern table Et2 is a table used at the time of the big hit, so that the variation effect pattern Ep11 and the variation effect pattern Ep71 of the normal lose effect are not selected. Further, unlike the variation effect pattern table Et1, the variation effect pattern Ep22 that is a normal loss effect is not selected in the jackpot variation due to the variation pattern Hp2.

  The variation effect pattern selection processing program 432e selects a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern based on the information indicating the variation pattern in the determination result storage area 433c updated based on the received variation start command. Then, a variation effect start command including information indicating the selected variation effect pattern is stored in the transmission command storage area 433e. The processing contents (effect determining process) of the changing effect pattern selection process realized by the changing effect pattern selection processing program 432e will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the advance determination process program 432l receives a prior determination command from the main control unit 401, the advance determination process program 432l determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the prior determination command, and in the case of a big win, a design, a variation effect pattern, etc. Analyze. Further, the effect pre-determination processing program 432l may determine whether to perform a series of continuous effects over a plurality of variable effects based on the pre-determination command.

(Example of pre-determined information storage area)
Here, the prior determination information storage area 433d of the production control unit 403a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a pre-determination information storage area of the production control unit. In the prior determination information storage area 433d, each of the hold information storage areas j1 to j8 corresponding to each of the hold information storage areas J1 to J8 stored in the hold information storage area 413d of the main control unit 401 is subjected to a hit determination and a symbol determination. The determination result of the variation effect pattern determination is stored.

  For example, in FIG. 15, the fluctuation effect pattern Ep21 for the normal reach effect is stored in the hold information storage area j1, the change effect pattern Ep11 for the normal lose effect is stored in the hold information storage area j2, and the change information pattern Ep11 is stored in the hold information storage area j3. A variation effect pattern Ep52 for reliability zone effect is stored. The hold information of the variation effect pattern Ep52 is hold information per 16R length.

  The sign hold effect pattern selection processing program 432k selects a sign hold effect pattern from the sign hold effect pattern table St stored in the ROM 432 based on the advance determination information (hold information) stored in the advance determination information storage area 433d. . The sign hold production pattern defines production contents having different display modes depending on the reliability of the hold information.

  Specifically, the sign hold production pattern selection processing program 432k uses, for example, the hold information stored in the prior determination information storage area 433d, so that, for example, the hold information indicating the change production pattern Ep52 is displayed at a predetermined rate. A normal hold display (for example, white display) is changed to a hold display (for example, red display). In this way, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for this change before the change effect pattern Ep52 starts to change.

  The notice effect pattern selection processing program 432f selects a notice effect pattern from the notice effect pattern table Yt stored in the ROM 432 based on a command received from the main control unit 401 or the like. Here, the notice effect pattern defines contents of effects such as a step-up notice and a small character notice that are executed in accordance with the changing effect.

  The winning effect pattern selection processing program 432g selects a winning effect pattern corresponding to the winning result from the winning effect pattern table Xt stored in the ROM 432 based on a command received from the main control unit 401 or the like. Here, the hit effect pattern defines the effect contents of the jackpot effect performed during the jackpot, and is different for each 16R length, for every 16R short, for every 4R.

  The effect mode setting processing program 432j sets the effect mode from the effect mode table Mt stored in the ROM 432 based on a command received from the main control unit 401 or the like. The production mode includes a normal mode, a probability variation mode, and a special mode.

(Example of production mode table)
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect mode table. As shown in FIG. 16, the effect mode table Mt is configured by associating a mode flag and symbol determination information with each effect mode. Each mode has an association with the game state of the main control unit 401. Specifically, the normal mode is an effect mode that is executed when a normal game state (low probability non-electric support game state) is set in the main control unit 401. The probability variation mode is an effect mode that is executed when a probability variation gaming state (high probability electric support game state) is set in the main control unit 401. The special mode is an effect mode that is executed when the high probability non-electric support game state is set in the main control unit 401.

  A corresponding mode flag is set for each effect mode. Further, the upper limit number of times shown in the effect mode table Mt indicates the number of times that the effect mode continues. Specifically, the probability variation mode is set until 70 fluctuations have elapsed after the end of the jackpot. Also, the special mode indicates that it is set from 71 to 74 variations after the big hit.

  The effect mode setting processing program 432j uses the information indicating the determination result of the symbol determination in the determination result storage area 433c updated based on the variation stop command received from the main control unit 401, and determines the determination result of the symbol determination. Set the corresponding mode flag. The effect mode setting processing program 432j sets a mode flag indicating the special mode by receiving the fluctuation stop command 70 times in the probability variation mode, and receives the fluctuation stop command four times in the special mode. A mode flag indicating is set. Then, a variable effect start command including information indicating the set effect mode is stored in the transmission command storage area 433e.

  The operation reception processing program 432h receives an input signal from the effect button 118 or the cross key 119, and stores an operation command indicating that there is a player operation in the transmission command storage area 433e. The command transmission processing program 432i causes various commands stored in the transmission command storage area 433e to be transmitted to the image / audio control unit 403c and the lamp control unit 403b.

(3-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
FIG. 17A is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the image / sound controller. The image / sound controller 403c includes a CPU 441, a ROM 442, a RAM 443, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 441 reads from the ROM 442 various programs for realizing the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 403a, and executes the read program using the RAM 443 as a work area.

  The ROM 442 stores effect data ED. Here, the effect data ED includes image data such as a background image, effect symbol image, character image, and hold image, sound data such as sound effects and BGM, and the like.

  Here, each program stored in the ROM 442 and contents stored in each storage area of the RAM 443 by executing each program will be described. Note that the program and storage area described below are only characteristic programs and storage areas that are particularly important in the present embodiment. In addition to the program described below, the ROM 442 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 443 has a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The image / sound control processing program 442a sequentially executes a display control processing program 442b that controls the display contents of the image display unit 104, a sound output control processing program 442c that controls sound output from the speaker 114, and a button effect processing program 442d. Let The display control processing program 442b reads the image data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 403a from the effect data ED, generates an image to be displayed on the image display unit 104, and the like and displays an image to be displayed. Display data is stored in a VRAM (Video RAM) 444.

  The display data stored in the VRAM 444 is output to the image display unit 104 and superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. In addition, for example, the display control processing program 442b sets a layer in which images are stacked in a hierarchical structure when the background image and the effect symbol overlap at the same position on the display screen. For example, a background image is set for the lower layer, a production symbol is set for the layer above it, and a preview image is set for the layer above it. Is displayed so that it can be seen in front of the production pattern.

  The audio output control processing program 442c reads the audio data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 403a from the effect data ED, generates the sound to be output from the speaker 114, and indicates the sound to be output. Audio output data is stored in the RAM 443. The audio output data stored in the RAM 443 is output to the speaker 114, and the audio represented by the audio output data is output from the speaker 114 at a predetermined timing.

  The button effect processing program 442d sets a predetermined effective period at the time of the button effect and, when receiving an effect button command from the effect control unit 403a within the effective period, displays image data for switching and data for audio output. The data is stored in the RAM 443 or the VRAM 444.

(3-3. Lamp control unit)
FIG. 17-2 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the lamp control unit. The lamp control unit 403b includes a CPU 451, a ROM 452, a RAM 453, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 451 reads a program related to drive control of the movable accessory 130 and lighting control of various lamps performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the ROM 452, and executes the read program using the RAM 453 as a work area. The ROM 452 stores control data Sd. The control data Sd includes drive control data Kα for driving and controlling the movable accessory 130 and lighting control data Tα for controlling lighting of the lamp.

  The lamp control unit 403b is connected to an accessory sensor S1 for detecting the position of the movable accessory 130. The accessory sensor S1 inputs a detection signal to the lamp control unit 403b when the movable accessory 130 is at the reference position. The lamp controller 403b returns the movable accessory 130 to the reference position based on the detection signal of the accessory sensor S1.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 451 of the lamp control unit 403b and an example of information set in the RAM 453 by executing each program will be described. The programs described below describe only important ones. The ROM 452 stores many programs (not shown) in addition to the programs described below.

  The lamp control processing program 452a sequentially executes the movable accessory control processing program 452b and the lighting control processing program 452c. The movable accessory control processing program 452b outputs drive control data Kα corresponding to the command received from the production control unit 403a to the drive motor Km.

  The lighting control processing program 452c uses the lighting control data Tα corresponding to the command received from the production control unit 403a as the lamps (light emission control circuit) of the production light unit 115 and the lamps (light emission control circuit) of the panel lamp Lp. , Or input to a lamp (light emission control circuit) included in the movable accessory 130.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 403 includes the production control unit 403a, the lamp control unit 403b, and the image / audio control unit 403c, which are provided as different board functions, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. It may be configured. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 18, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an advantage determination unit 1801, a variation mode determination unit 1802, a variation display unit 1803, a prior determination unit 1804, a first reservation storage unit 1805, and a second reservation storage unit 1806. The game state setting unit 1807 and the special effect control unit 1810 are provided.

  The advantage determination unit 1801 makes an advantageous determination as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player for the game balls that have passed through the first start area or the second start area provided on the game board 101. Specifically, the first start area is the first start port 105. Specifically, the second start area is the second start port 106. Special games are jackpot games. Advantage determination is jackpot determination and jackpot symbol determination.

  The variation mode determination unit 1802 uses the determination result of the advantage determination unit 1801 to determine whether the variation mode when the symbol indicating the determination result is variably displayed is the normal variation mode or the special variation mode. To do. Specifically, the variation mode is a variation pattern. The variation mode determination is variation pattern determination. The normal variation mode is, for example, a normal loss variation pattern Hp1 (see FIG. 9-1 or FIG. 9-2). The special variation mode is a variation pattern for performing a zone effect, and specifically, a variation pattern Hp5.

  The variation display unit 1803 variably displays the symbol using the variation mode determined by the variation mode determination unit 1802. The symbol here is a special symbol. The pre-determination unit 1804 makes an advantageous determination (a jackpot determination and a jackpot symbol determination) before the symbols are variably displayed by the variation display unit 1803 for the game balls won in the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106. Or, a pre-determination consisting of a fluctuation pattern determination is performed.

  The first hold storage unit 1805 stores the game ball won in the first starting port 105 as the first hold information, and the first hold information is stored in a special variation mode (variation pattern Hp5 according to the result of the prior determination). ) As special hold information or normal hold information as normal fluctuation mode (fluctuation pattern Hp1). The first hold storage unit 1805 is capable of storing a plurality of hold information. The plural is, for example, four. The first holding storage unit 1805 has a plurality of pieces of holding information when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 when the symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the variable display unit 1803 or when the big hit gaming state is set. Remember.

  The second hold storage unit 1806 stores the game ball won in the second start port 106 as second hold information. The second hold storage unit 1806 has the same configuration as the first hold storage unit 1805, but does not necessarily store the information as special hold information or normal hold information using the prior determination result. In other words, the second hold storage unit 1806 may be anything that can hold and store at least the game balls won in the second start port 106.

  The special effect control unit 1810 makes it possible to execute a special effect over a plurality of variable displays from the variable display based on the normal hold information to the end of the variable display based on the special hold information. Special effects are continuous effects. In the following description, the special effect is described as a zone effect that enters a specific zone. The zone effect is one of the effects that the player has the highest degree of reliability with respect to the jackpot and is the most uplifted by the player.

  The conditions for enabling the special effect control unit 1810 to execute the zone effect include a plurality of special hold information (variation pattern Hp5) and normal hold information (fluctuation pattern Hp1) on which the variable display is performed before the special hold information. Is stored in the first storage unit 1805. Note that the special effect control unit 1810 executes the zone effect using the hold information stored in the second hold storage unit 1806, similarly to the case where the hold information stored in the first hold storage unit 1805 is used. to enable.

  The variable display unit 1803 prioritizes the variable display by the second hold information stored in the second hold storage unit 1806 over the variable display by the first hold information stored in the first hold storage unit 1805. In other words, the so-called interrupt fluctuation is performed. The special effect control unit 1810 determines whether or not to continue the zone effect according to the variation mode by the second hold information when the interrupt change by the second hold information is performed during the execution of the zone effect.

  Specifically, the special effect control unit 1810 has the normal fluctuation mode (the fluctuation pattern Hp1) when the interrupt fluctuation is performed by the second hold information during execution of the zone effect by the first hold information. If there is, the zone effect is continued, and if it is a special variation mode (variation pattern Hp5), the zone effect is stopped.

  Here, a specific configuration of the special effect control unit 1810 will be described. The special effect control unit 1810 includes an effect execution unit 1811, an effect determination unit 1812, a continuation unit 1813, and a cancellation unit 1814. The effect execution unit 1811 executes a zone effect including a first effect performed during the variable display based on the normal hold information and a second effect performed during the variable display based on the special hold information. The first effect is a loss effect during the zone effect. The second effect is a zone end effect that is the final variation of the zone effect, for example, an effect that develops into super reach.

  The effect executing unit 1811 executes a zone effect ranging from a variable display based on normal hold information (normal change mode) to a plurality of variable displays until the variable display based on special hold information (special change mode) ends. More specifically, the effect execution unit 1811 executes the zone effect when the variation pattern Hp1 and the variation pattern Hp5 for the zone effect are stored in the first reservation storage unit 1805.

  When the variation display unit 1803 performs an interrupt variation based on the second hold information during execution of the zone effect by the effect execution unit 1811, the effect determination unit 1812 uses the normal variation mode as the variation mode used in the interrupt variation. It is determined whether there is a special variation mode. The timing at which the effect determining unit 1812 performs the determination is, for example, at the start of fluctuation.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-2, for the second hold information in the non-electric support game state, the variation pattern Hp1 for normal lose, the variation pattern for normal reach that does not have a very long variation time Only one of Hp2 and the variation pattern Hp5 for zone production can be taken. The effect determination unit 1812 determines the variation pattern Hp1 for normal loss and the variation pattern Hp2 for normal reach as the normal variation mode.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the normal variation mode of the hold information stored in the first hold storage unit 1805 for starting the zone effect is only the fluctuation pattern Hp1 for normal lose, but the second hold information The normal fluctuation mode in the interruption fluctuation due to the above is the fluctuation pattern Hp1 for normal loss and the fluctuation pattern Hp2 for normal reach. As described above, when the zone effect is started, when only the fluctuation pattern Hp1 for normal loss is used, the zone effect is prevented from being slightly extended, and there is an interrupt variation due to the second hold information. The zone effect is continued by allowing a slight increase in the variation time.

  When the effect determination unit 1812 determines that the interruption variation is due to the normal variation mode (variation patterns Hp1, Hp2), the continuation unit 1813 gives the effect execution unit 1811 a first effect (a loss effect during the zone effect). ) And the zone effect is continued after the first effect. That is, when the interruption variation is the variation pattern Hp2, the continuation unit 1813 causes the effect execution unit 1811 to perform a normal lose effect without performing a normal reach effect.

  In addition, when the effect determining unit 1812 determines that the interruption variation is the special variation mode (variation pattern Hp5), the canceling unit 1814 gives the effect executing unit 1811 a second effect (a zone that develops to super reach). (End effect) is performed and the zone effect is stopped after the second effect. That is, the zone end effect is not performed on the special hold information obtained by winning the first start port 105 that triggered the entry to the zone effect.

  Specifically, the effect executing unit 1811 is capable of executing a third effect that is not included in the second effect or the zone effect during the change display using the special change mode. The third effect is an effect that is an alternative to the second effect, and is, for example, a highly reliable reach effect. When the zone effect is canceled by the canceling unit 1814, the effect executing unit 1811 executes the third effect in the variable display based on the special hold information that triggers the start of the zone effect.

  It should be noted that the production execution unit 1811 may enter the zone production with the next change even if the cancellation unit 1814 stops the zone production due to an interrupt variation, but clearly indicates that the zone production has ended. From the viewpoint of doing, it is desirable that at least one change elapses after the stop of the zone effect by the stop unit 1814, and then the zone effect is entered again. Specifically, for example, four pieces of first hold information are stored, and it is assumed that the effect execution unit 1811 starts the zone effect using the four pieces of first hold information. At the time of digestion of the first first hold information (when there are three unsettled first hold information), there are four winning balls to the second starting port 106, and four second hold information is stored. To do.

  Assuming that the second of the second hold information is the hold information having a special variation mode, the stop unit 1814 temporarily ends the zone effect by the second second hold information. Then, the effect execution unit 1811 does not enter the zone effect with the third second hold information, and enters the zone effect with the fourth second hold information, and also stores the three unreserved first hold information. It is also possible to produce a zone effect.

  In this way, it is possible to enter the zone effect again, that is, to prevent the third effect from being performed in the variable display by the special hold information. In this way, if at least one change has elapsed after the zone effect is canceled and then the zone effect is entered again, the player can execute the zone effect without erroneously recognizing the number of continuations of the zone effect. Under the conditions, the zone effect can be executed as much as possible, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, an electric tulip 107 that guides the winning to the second starting port 106 is provided in the vicinity of the second starting port 106. The game state setting unit 1807 sets a game state of either a normal game state (non-electric support game state) in which the openable electric tulip 107 is difficult to open or a specific game state in which the electric tulip 107 is easy to open. The specific game state is, for example, a game state with an electric chew support function (electric support game state). The normal gaming state (the normal gaming state set by the gaming state setting unit 1807) here is a non-electric support game state, and includes a low probability non-electric support game state and a high probability non-electric support game state.

  When the non-electric support game state is set by the gaming state setting unit 1807, the electric tulip 107 performs a long opening that allows the game ball to pass for a long time or a short opening that prevents the game ball from passing easily. Is. The long opening is an opening having an opening time such that a winning game ball can be expected. In the present embodiment, when the electric tulip 107 is long open in the non-electric support game state, a prize can be expected for the second starting port 106.

  The special effect control unit 1810 enables the zone effect to be executed when the non-electric support game state is set by the game state setting unit 1807, and wins the second start port 106 during the execution of the zone effect. When the change display by the second hold information is performed, it is determined whether or not to continue the zone effect according to the change mode by the second hold information.

  The advantage determination unit 1801, the variation mode determination unit 1802, the variation display unit 1803, the prior determination unit 1804, and the gaming state setting unit 1807 described above are realized by the CPU 411 of the main control unit 401. That is, the main control unit 401 executes various programs (for example, the special symbol processing program 412k and the preliminary determination processing program 412f), thereby realizing the functions of the respective units. The first reservation storage unit 1805 and the second reservation storage unit 1806 are realized by the RAM 413 of the main control unit 401.

  The special effect control unit 1810, the effect execution unit 1811, the effect determination unit 1812, the continuation unit 1813, and the cancellation unit 1814 are realized by the CPU 431 of the effect control unit 403a. In other words, the production control unit 403a executes various programs (for example, the production advance determination processing program 432l), thereby realizing the function of each unit.

(Processing performed by pachinko machines)
Next, the contents of the processing that the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs to realize the above-described operation will be described.

(1. Processing performed by the main control unit)
First, processing performed by the main control unit 401 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 401 described below is performed by the CPU 411 of the main control unit 401 executing a program stored in the ROM 412.

(Timer interrupt processing)
First, timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 401 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 401 starts execution of a main control process (not shown) including a start-up process and a power-off monitoring process. The main control unit 401 continuously executes this main control process while power is supplied. The main control unit 401 interrupts and executes timer interrupt processing at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main control processing.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 401 first executes a random number update process for updating random numbers used in various lotteries performed by the main control unit 401 (step S1901). In this random number update process, the main control unit 401 updates a winning random number, a design random number, a variation pattern random number, and the like.

  Next, the main control unit 401 executes switch processing for detecting by various switches (step S1902). In this switch process, the main control unit 401 passes through the gate 108, a start port switch process (see FIG. 20-1) for detecting a game ball won in the start port (first start port 105, second start port 106). Gate switch processing for detecting the played game ball (see FIG. 21), large winning port switch processing for detecting the gaming ball won at the big winning port 109, and normal winning port switch processing for detecting the gaming ball won at the normal winning port 110 Etc.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S1903). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process related to the special symbol and a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 401 performs a lottery lottery to display the special symbol in a variable / stopped display (see FIG. 22). In the normal symbol process, the main control unit 401 performs the normal symbol lottery and displays the normal symbol in a variable display / stop display (see FIG. 25-3).

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 401 executes an electric accessory control process related to operation control of various electric accessories (step S1904). The electric accessory control process includes an electric chew process (see FIG. 31) for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107, a special winning opening process (see FIG. 26) for controlling the operation of the special winning opening 109, and the like.

  Next, the main control unit 401 executes prize ball processing relating to prize balls (step S1905). In the prize ball process, the main control unit 401 sets, for example, a prize ball command instructing the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls to the RAM 413 for the game balls won in the big prize opening 109 or the regular prize opening 110. The main control unit 401 executes an output process for outputting the command set in the RAM 413 to each of the effects control unit 403 and the like by the processes of steps S1901 to S1905 (step S1906), and ends the timer interrupt process. . When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 401 returns to the main process.

(Start-up switch processing)
Next, the contents of the start port switch process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20A is a flowchart of the process contents of the start port switch process. In the start port switch process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the first start port SW 414a is turned on (step S2001). If the first start port SW 414a is not ON (step S2001: No), the process proceeds to step S2006.

  If the first start port SW 414a is ON (step S2001: Yes), whether or not the hold information number U1 for the game ball won in the first start port 105 in the hold information storage area 413d is less than 4 (U1 <4). Is determined (step S2002). If the number of held information U1 is not less than 4 (step S2002: No), that is, if the number of held information U1 is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S2006.

  If the number of held information U1 is less than 4 (step S2002: Yes), a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of held information U1 is set as a new number of held information U1 (step S2003), and the counter storage area 413c is referred to. The count values of the counters C1 to C3 are acquired as hold information and stored in the hold information storage area 413d (step S2004).

  When the hold information is acquired and stored, the main control unit 401 performs a prior determination process (see FIG. 20-2) based on the stored hold information (step S2005). When the preliminary determination process is performed, the main control unit 401 subsequently determines whether or not the second start port SW 414b is turned on (step S2006). If the second start port SW 414b is not ON (step S2006: No), the start port switch process is terminated.

  If the second start port SW 414b is ON (step S2006: Yes), whether or not the hold information number U2 for the game ball won in the second start port 106 in the hold information storage area 413d is less than 4 (U2 <4). Is determined (step S2007). If the number of on-hold information U2 is not less than 4 (step S2007: No), that is, if the number of on-hold information U2 is 4, the start port switch process is terminated as it is.

  If the number of held information U2 is less than 4 (step S2007: Yes), a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of held information U2 is set as a new number of held information U2 (step S2008), and the counter storage area 413c is referred to. The count values of the counters C1 to C3 are acquired as hold information and stored in the hold information storage area 413d (step S2009). At this time, the main control unit 401 stores the hold information in the hold information storage area 413d that has a higher priority than the hold information acquired in response to the winning at the first start port 105. In this case, the hold information acquired in response to the winning at the first start port 105 is shifted to the hold information storage area J where the priority is lowered one by one.

  When the hold information is acquired and stored, the main control unit 401 performs a pre-determination process (see FIG. 20-2) based on the stored hold information (step S2010), and ends the start port switch process.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, the processing content of the prior determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20B is a flowchart illustrating the processing content of the prior determination processing. In the pre-determination process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (the high-probability gaming flag is ON) (step S2021). The high probability game flag is a flag set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the high probability game flag is ON (step S2021: Yes), that is, if the high probability game state, the main control unit 401 selects the high probability per determination table At2 (see FIG. 7) (step S2022). . If not in the high probability gaming state (step S2021: No), the main control unit 401 selects the determination table At1 (see FIG. 7) per low probability (step S2023).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 compares the winning determination table selected in step S2022 or step S2023 with the winning random number of the hold information to be determined in advance, and the winning random number corresponds to the jackpot in the winning determination table. A hit determination is performed to determine whether or not the predetermined value matches (step S2024).

  If the result of the hit determination in step S2024 is a big hit (step S2025: Yes), the first symbol determination table Zt1 or the second symbol determination table Zt2 depending on the start opening 105, 106 where the game ball has won. The winning symbol determination is performed using (see FIG. 8) (step S2026). In the winning symbol determination, the first symbol determination table Zt1 or the second symbol determination table Zt2 is compared with the symbol random number of the hold information to be determined in advance, and the symbol random number is determined as the first symbol determination table Zt1 or the second symbol. It is determined which variation pattern corresponds to the determination table Zt2.

  Then, the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected (step S2027). If it is not a big hit (step S2025: No), that is, if it is a loss, a variation pattern determination table for loss is selected (step S2028).

  Thereafter, the main control unit 401 compares the variation pattern determination table selected in either step S2027 or step S2028 with the variation pattern random number of the hold information to be predetermined, and the variation pattern random number is determined as the variation pattern determination. A variation pattern determination is performed to determine which variation pattern corresponds to the table (step S2029), and a prior determination result (preliminary determination information) including a hit determination result in step S2024, a variation pattern determination result in step S2029, and the like. The RAM 413 is set (step S2030), and the preliminary determination process is terminated. The prior determination result set in step S2030 is output to the effect control unit 403 when the output process shown in step S1906 in FIG. 19 is executed.

(Gate SW processing)
Next, processing contents of the gate SW process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the gate SW processing. In FIG. 21, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the gate SW415 of the gate 108 is ON (step S2101). If the gate SW 415 is OFF (step S2101: No), the gate SW process is terminated as it is. When the gate SW415 is ON (step S2101: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value G of the gate counter that has counted the number of detections of the gate SW415 is smaller than the upper limit value “4” (step S2102).

  When the count value G is the upper limit value “4” (step S2102: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the count value G is smaller than the upper limit value “4” (step S2102: Yes), “1” is added to the count value G (step S2103). And while acquiring a random number, the acquired random number is stored in RAM413 (step S2104), and a process is complete | finished.

(Special symbol processing)
Next, the contents of the special symbol process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the special symbol processing. In the special symbol process, first, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not an in-confirmation flag indicating ON during the special symbol determination period is ON (step S2201). The in-determined flag being ON indicates that this is a fixed period for allowing the player to recognize the stopped special symbol until a predetermined time elapses after the change of the special symbol is stopped. If the determining flag is ON (step S2201: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2216.

  In step S2201, when the finalizing flag is OFF (step S2201: No), it is determined whether the big hit game flag is ON (step S2202). Here, the jackpot game flag is, for example, a flag that is set to ON when the jackpot is won, and that indicates that the current gaming state is a winning gaming state.

  If the jackpot game flag is ON (step S2202: Yes), the special symbol process is terminated without changing the special symbol. If the jackpot game flag is OFF (step S2202: NO), the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S2203). If the special symbol is not being variably displayed (step S2203: No), the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the number of held information U2 for the game ball won at the second starting port 106 is 1 or more (step). S2204).

  If the number of held information U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S2204: Yes), the main control unit 401 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the number of held information U2 as a new number of held information U2 (step S2205). ), The process proceeds to step S2208. If the number of held information U2 is 0 (U2 = 0) (step S2204: No), the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the number of held information U1 for the game ball won at the first start port 105 is 1 or more. Is determined (step S2206).

  If the number of held information U1 is 0 (U1 = 0) (step S2206: No), the special symbol process is terminated as it is. If the number of held information U1 is 1 or more (U1 ≧ 1) (step S2206: Yes), the main control unit 401 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the number of held information U1 as a new number of held information U1 (step S2207). ), The process proceeds to step S2208.

  As shown in step S2204 and step S2206, the hold information by winning to the second start port 106 is changed earlier than the hold information by winning to the first start port 105, and so-called preferential digestion is performed. ing. This is because the jackpot symbol determination for the hold information won at the second start port 106 is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot symbol determination for the hold information won at the first start port 105 (per 16R length). This is because it is easy to win the symbol (see symbol determination tables Zt1 and Zt2 in FIG. 8).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 performs a jackpot lottery process (see FIG. 23) (step S2208). When the jackpot lottery process is performed, the main control unit 401 executes a variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 24) (step S2209). When the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determination process, the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 201 is started based on the determined variation pattern (step S2210).

  At this time, when the special symbol indicating the lottery result of the second big hit lottery by winning at the second starting port 106 is variably displayed, the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 201b is variably displayed. When the special symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery is variably displayed, the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 201a is variably displayed.

  The main control unit 401 sets a change start command in the RAM 413 in accordance with the start of special symbol change display (step S2211). The variation start command set in step S2211 includes the lottery result of the big hit lottery process in step S2208, information indicating the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern determination process in step S2209, and the like. Further, the change start command set in step S2211 is output to the effect control unit 403 when the output process shown in step S1906 in FIG. 19 is executed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not a predetermined variation time (a variation time defined by the variation pattern selected immediately before the variation display) has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the special symbol (step S2212). ). If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S2212: No), the main control unit 401 ends the special symbol process as it is.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (step S2212: Yes), the main control unit 401 stops and displays the special symbol that is being displayed in the special symbol display unit 201 (step S2213), and a change stop command is displayed in the RAM 413. Setting is performed (step S2214). The change stop command set in step S2214 is output to the effect control unit 403 when the output process shown in step S1906 in FIG. 19 is executed.

  After setting the variable stop command in the RAM 413, the main control unit 401 turns on the in-confirm flag (step S2215), and executes the stop process described later with reference to FIGS. 25-1 and 25-2 (step S2215). S2216), the special symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special symbol is variably displayed in step S2203 (step S2203: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2212, where it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed, and the above processing is performed.

(Large lottery processing)
Next, the contents of the jackpot lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the jackpot lottery process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (whether the high-probability gaming flag is ON) (step S2301).

  If it is a high probability gaming state (step S2301: Yes), the main control unit 401 selects the determination table At2 (see FIG. 7) per high probability (step S2302). If not in the high probability gaming state (step S2301: No), the main control unit 401 selects the low probability per determination table At1 (see FIG. 7) (step S2303).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 compares the hit determination table At selected in Step S2302 or Step S2303 with the hit random number of the hold information (hold information set with the highest priority) to be hit. Then, a hit determination is performed to determine whether the hit random number matches a predetermined value corresponding to each hit in the hit determination table At (step S2304).

  If the result of the hit determination in step S2304 is a big win (step S2305: Yes), the symbol random number of this holding information is compared with the symbol determination table Zt1 or Zt2 (see FIG. 8), and the symbol random number is In the symbol determination table Zt, symbol determination is performed to determine which type of jackpot (per 16R length, per 16R short, per 4R) corresponds to a predetermined value (step S2306).

  In the symbol determination in step S2306, the first symbol determination table Zt1 is used for the winning ball to the first starting port 105, and the second symbol determination table Zt2 is used for the winning ball to the second starting port 106. Used. Then, a symbol representing the determination result of the symbol determination is set in the RAM 413 (step S2307), and the jackpot lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the win determination in step S2304 is not a big win (step S2305: No), a symbol indicating a loss is set in the RAM 413 (step S2308), and the big win lottery process is terminated.

(Fluctuation pattern judgment processing)
Next, processing contents of the variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern determination process. In the variation pattern determination process, the main control unit 401 determines whether the determination result of the hit determination for the current hold information is a big hit (step S2401). If it is a big hit (step S2401: Yes), the big hit variation pattern determination tables Ht12, Ht22, Ht4 (see FIGS. 9-1, 9-2 and 10) are selected (step S2402).

  In step S2402, specifically, for the first hold information in the non-electric support game state, the second variation pattern determination table Ht12 (see FIG. 9-1) is selected, and the second hold in the non-electric support game state. For the information, the sixth variation pattern determination table Ht22 (see FIG. 9-2) is selected. Further, in the electric support game state, the fourth variation pattern determination table Ht4 (see FIG. 10) is selected.

  In step S2401, if it is not a big hit (step S2401: No), that is, if it is a loss, the variation pattern determination tables Ht11, Ht21, and Ht3 for loss (see FIGS. 9-1, 9-2, and 10). Select (step S2403). In step S2403, specifically, for the first hold information in the non-electric support game state, the first variation pattern determination table Ht11 (see FIG. 9-1) is selected, and the second hold in the non-electric support game state. For the information, the fifth variation pattern determination table Ht21 (see FIG. 9-2) is selected. Further, in the electric support game state, the third variation pattern determination table Ht3 (see FIG. 10) is selected.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 401 compares the variation pattern determination table Ht selected in either step S2402 or step S2403 with the variation pattern random number of the current hold information, and the variation pattern random number is determined as the variation pattern determination table. A variation pattern determination is performed to determine which variation pattern corresponds to Ht (step S2404), the determination result is set in the RAM 413 (step S2405), and the variation pattern determination process is terminated.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the processing content of the stop process will be described with reference to FIGS. 25-1 and 25-2. FIG. 25A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating the in-stop process performed by the main control unit. FIG. 25-2 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the in-stop process performed by the main control unit. In the stop process, the CPU 411 of the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not a predetermined fixed time has elapsed since the change of the special symbol was stopped (step S2501).

  If the predetermined fixed time has not elapsed (step S2501: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the predetermined fixed time has elapsed (step S2501: Yes), the determining flag is turned OFF (step S2502), and it is determined whether the electric support game flag indicating the electric support game state is ON (step S2503). . The electric support game flag is a flag set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. When the electric support game flag is not ON (step S2503: No), the process proceeds to step S2508.

  When the electric support game flag is ON (step S2503: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the electric support game counter J indicating the remaining number of times of the electric support game state is set as a new electric support game counter J (step S2504). ). The electric support game counter J indicates the remaining number of games in the electric support game state, and is a numerical value set to 70, for example, after the big hit. The setting of the electric support game counter J will be described later in the game state setting process (see FIG. 30-2). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the electric support game counter J is “0” (step S2505).

  When the electric support game counter J is “0” (step S2505: Yes), that is, when 70 fluctuations in the number of electric support operations have elapsed after the end of the jackpot, the electric support game flag is turned OFF (step S2506). Then, a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 205 is executed (step S2507). On the other hand, when the electric support game counter J is not “0” (step S2505: No), the process proceeds to step S2508. In step S2508, it is determined whether or not a high probability game flag indicating a high probability gaming state is ON (step S2508).

  In step S2508, when the high probability game flag is OFF (step S2508: No), the process proceeds to step S2512. When the high probability game flag is ON (step S2508: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the high probability game counter X indicating the remaining number of times of the high probability game state is set as a new high probability game counter X (step S2509). ).

  Specifically, the high probability game counter X indicates the remaining number of games in the high probability game state, and is a numerical value set to 74 times, for example, after the jackpot is over. The setting of the highly reliable game counter X will be described later in the game state setting process (FIG. 30-2).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the highly probable game counter X is “0” (step S2510). If the highly probable game counter X is “0” (step S2510: Yes), that is, after the big hit, 74 fluctuations occur. When the time has elapsed, the highly probable game flag is turned OFF (step S2511). When the highly probable game counter X is not “0” (step S2510: NO), the process proceeds to step S2512.

  In step S2512, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit, and if it is not a big hit (step S2512: No), the processing is ended as it is. In step S2512, when the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S2512: Yes), the jackpot game flag is turned on (step S2513), and right-handed notification start processing for lighting the right-handed display unit 205 is executed. (Step S2514).

  Then, the electric support game counter J or the highly probable game counter X is set to “0” (step S2515). Thereafter, the electric support game flag or the high probability game flag is turned OFF (step S2516), and the jackpot opening is started (step S2517). Thereafter, an opening command is set in the RAM 413 (step S2518), and the process ends.

(Normal symbol processing)
Next, the processing contents of the normal symbol processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25C is a flowchart illustrating the processing contents of the normal symbol processing. In FIG. 6, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not an auxiliary game flag indicating that an auxiliary game that opens the electric tulip 107 is in progress is ON (step S <b> 2531). The auxiliary game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S2543. If the auxiliary game flag is ON (step S2531: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the auxiliary game flag is OFF (step S2531: No), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (step S2532).

  If the normal symbol is changing (step S2532: YES), the process proceeds to step S2540. If the normal symbol is not changing (step S2532: NO), it is determined whether the count value G of the gate counter of the gate SW 415 is “1” or more (step S2533).

  If the count value G is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S2533: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the count value G is “1” or more (step S2533: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the count value G (step S2534), and the normal hit determination process is executed (step S2535). The base hit determination process is a process for determining whether or not the random number acquired when the game ball passes the gate 108 is a win using the base hit determination table Atf shown in FIG. .

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is normal (step S2536). If it is not the usual figure (step S2536: No), the process proceeds to step S2538. When it is per common figure (step S2536: Yes), a common symbol determination process is executed (step S2537). The normal symbol determination process is a process for determining a normal symbol using the general symbol determination table Ztf shown in FIG. Then, the normal pattern variation pattern setting process for setting the variation pattern of the normal symbol is executed (step S2538). The details of the normal variation pattern setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the variation of the normal symbol is started (step S2539), and it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed (step S2540). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S2540: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S2540: Yes), the normal symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S2541).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the stopped normal symbol is a win (step S2542). If the stopped normal symbol is not a hit (step S2542: No), that is, if it is a loss, the process is terminated as it is. If the stopped normal symbol is a win (step S2542: Yes), the auxiliary game flag is turned ON (step S2543), and the process is terminated.

(Common map variation pattern setting process)
Next, processing contents of the common map variation pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25D is a flowchart of the process contents of the normal variation pattern setting process. In FIG. 25-4, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the electric support game flag indicating the electric support game state is ON (step S2551). The electric support game flag is a flag set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. When the electric support game flag is OFF (step S2551: No), the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time (20 seconds) is set using the common figure fluctuation pattern setting table shown in FIG. 12-3 (step S2552). The normal map variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  In step S2551, when the electric support game flag is ON (step S2551: Yes), the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time (1.5 seconds) is set using the common figure fluctuation pattern setting table shown in FIG. 12-3. (Step S2553), and the normal pattern variation pattern setting process is terminated.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special prize opening process. In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the big hit game flag is set to ON (step S2601). If the big hit game flag is OFF (step S2601: No), the main control unit 401 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the jackpot game flag is ON (step S2601: Yes), the main control unit 401 determines whether or not it is opening (step S2602). Specifically, in step S2602, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening action pattern selected when the jackpot game flag is set to ON is being opened.

  If it is during opening (step S2602: Yes), the main control unit 401 performs an opening process (step S2603), and proceeds to step S2604. The details of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the opening is not in progress (step S2602: NO), the process proceeds to step S2604.

  Then, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2604). If the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2604: Yes), the opening process is performed (step S2605). The processing contents of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the special winning opening 109 is not being opened (step S2604: No), the process proceeds to step S2606.

  Then, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not it is during the interval (step S2606). If it is during the interval (step S2606: Yes), the interval process is performed (step S2607), and the process proceeds to step S2608. The processing contents of the interval processing will be described later with reference to FIG. If not in the interval (step S2606: No), the process proceeds to step S2608.

  The main control unit 401 determines whether ending is in progress (step S2608). If it is during ending (step S2608: Yes), an ending process will be performed (step S2609) and the special winning a prize mouth process will be complete | finished. The processing contents of the ending process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not in the ending (step S2608: No), the special winning a prize mouth process is finished as it is.

(Opening process)
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the opening process. In the opening process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not a predetermined opening period has elapsed (step S2701). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S2701: NO), the opening process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S2701: YES), the main control unit 401 ends the opening (step S2702), and sets the count value R of the round number counter to 1 (step S2703). Then, the opening of the first prize winning opening 109 is started (step S2704), and the opening process ends.

(Processing during opening)
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the releasing process. In the open process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the open period has elapsed (step S2801). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S2801: No), the main control unit 401 has won a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls in the large winning opening 109 while the large winning opening 109 is being opened. Is determined (step S2802). If there is no specified number of winnings (step S2802: NO), the in-release process is terminated.

  When the opening period has elapsed (step S2801: YES), or when a predetermined number of winnings have been made (step S2802: YES), the main control unit 401 closes the big winning port 109 (step S2803). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax of the selected special winning opening action pattern (step S2804). Rmax of the special winning opening operation pattern is, for example, “16” when per 16R length and per 16R short, and “4” when per 4R.

  If the count value R of the round number counter does not match Rmax (step S2804: No), the interval is started (step S2805), and the open process is terminated. If the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax (step S2804: Yes), it is determined that the final round has been released, and ending is started (step S2806).

  When the ending is started, the main control unit 401 sets an ending command in the RAM 413 (step S2807) and ends the releasing process. This ending command includes information indicating the current jackpot ending period. The ending command is transmitted to the effect control unit 403 when the output process shown in step S1906 in FIG. 19 is executed.

(Interval processing)
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the interval processing. In the interval process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not a predetermined interval period has elapsed (step S2901). If the interval period has not elapsed (step S2901: No), the interval process is terminated as it is.

  If the interval period has elapsed (step S2901: YES), the main control unit 401 ends the interval (step S2902), and sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the count value R of the round number counter as a new count value R. (Step S2903). Then, the main control unit 401 starts to open the R-th round winning opening 109 (step S2904), and ends the interval process.

(Ending process)
FIG. 30A is a flowchart of the ending process. In the ending process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not a predetermined ending period has elapsed (step S3001). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S3001: No), the ending process is terminated as it is.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S3001: Yes), the main control unit 401 ends the ending (step S3002), and resets the count value R of the round number counter to “0” (step S3003). Then, a game state setting process (see FIG. 30-2) for setting the game state after the current jackpot game is performed (step S3004). Then, the jackpot game flag is set to OFF (step S3005), a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 205 is executed (step S3006), and the ending process is ended.

(Game state setting process)
FIG. 30-2 is a flowchart illustrating the processing content of the gaming state setting processing. In the game state setting process, the main control unit 401 first sets an electric support game flag indicating ON in the electric support game state to ON (step S3021), and sets an electric support game counter J to “70”. (Step S3022). Then, a right-handed notification start process for turning on the right-handed display unit 205 is executed (step S3023). Then, a high-probability game flag indicating the high-probability game state is set to ON (step S3024). Then, the highly probable game counter X is set to “74” (step S3025), and the game state setting process is terminated.

(Electric chew processing)
Next, processing contents of the electric chew (electric tulip) process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the electric Chu process. In FIG. 31, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not an auxiliary game flag indicating that an auxiliary game for opening the electric tulip 107 is in progress is ON (step S <b> 3101). The auxiliary game flag is a flag that is set to ON in the normal symbol process (see step S2543 in FIG. 25-3).

  If the auxiliary game flag is OFF (step S3101: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the auxiliary game flag is ON (step S3101: Yes), it is determined whether or not the electric tulip 107 is being opened (step S3102). When the electric tulip 107 is being opened (step S3102: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3109. When the electric tulip 107 is not open (step S3102: No), it is determined whether the electric tulip 107 is at rest (step S3103).

  When the electric tulip 107 is at rest (step S3103: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3109. When the electric tulip 107 is not at rest (step S3103: No), it is determined whether or not an electric support game flag indicating that the electric support game state is ON (step S3104).

  When the electric support game flag is OFF (step S3104: No), the first electric chew release pattern setting table Dtf1 (“open pattern table for non-electric support” in the figure) shown in FIG. S3105). When the electric support game flag is ON (step S3104: Yes), the second electric chew release pattern setting table Dtf2 (“electric support support release pattern table” in the figure) is referred to (step S3106).

  Using the referenced table, an electric chew release start command is set in the RAM 413 (step S3107), and the opening of the electric tulip 107 is started (step S3108). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the opening has ended (step S3109). If the opening has not ended (step S3109: No), the electric-chu process is ended as it is. When the release is finished (step S3109: Yes), the auxiliary game flag is turned OFF (step S3110), and the electric chew process is finished.

(2. Processing performed by the Director of Production)
Next, the process performed by the production control unit 403a of the production control unit 403 will be described. Each process performed by the production control unit 403a described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 431 of the production control unit 403a executes a program stored in the ROM 432.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
First, the processing content of the effect timer interruption process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interrupt process. The production control unit 403a continuously performs a predetermined main production control process (not shown) during activation, and performs an production timer interruption process shown in FIG. For example, an interrupt is executed at 4 ms).

  In the effect timer interruption process, the effect control unit 403a first performs a command reception process (see FIG. 33) (step S3201). When the command receiving process is performed, the effect supervising unit 403a subsequently performs an operation receiving process for setting a command indicating that the effect button 118 and the cross key 119 have received an operation from the player (step S3202).

  And the production supervision part 403a performs a command transmission process (step S3203), and complete | finishes an effect timer interruption process. When the effect timer interruption process is completed, the effect control unit 403a returns to the main effect control process. In the command transmission process, a command indicating information set in each storage area of the RAM 433 by a command reception process or an operation reception process is output to the image / sound control unit 403c and the lamp control unit 403b.

(Command reception processing)
Next, processing contents of the command reception processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing. In the command reception process shown in FIG. 33, the effect supervising unit 403a first determines whether or not a prior determination result has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3301). The predetermination result is a determination result in the predetermination process (see FIG. 20-2) of the main control unit 401. In the output process (see step S1906 in FIG. 19) in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 401, the main control is performed. This is transmitted from the unit 401 as a command.

  If the prior determination result has not been received (step S3301: NO), the process proceeds to step S3304. If the advance determination result has been received (step S3301: Yes), the advance determination information storage area 433d provided on the RAM 433 is updated (step S3302). Then, an effect pre-determination process is performed (step S3303). Details of the effect predetermination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the production control unit 403a determines whether or not a change start command has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3304). The variation start command is a command set in the special symbol process of the main control unit 401 (see step S2211 in FIG. 22). If the change start command has not been received (step S3304: NO), the process proceeds to step S3306. If the change start command has been received (step S3304: YES), the production supervision unit 403a performs the production determination process for determining the production content of the production to be executed (step S3305), and proceeds to step S3306. Details of the effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3306, the production control unit 403a determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3306). The change stop command is a command set in the special symbol process of the main control unit 401 (see step S2214 in FIG. 22). If the change stop command has not been received (step S3306: NO), the process proceeds to step S3308. If the change stop command has been received (step S3306: YES), the effect supervising unit 403a performs an effect end process (see FIG. 42) for ending the effect being executed (step S3307), and proceeds to step S3308.

  In step S3308, the production control unit 403a determines whether or not the production control unit 403a has received an opening command from the main control unit 401 (step S3308). The opening command is a command set in the stop process of the main control unit 401 (see step S2518 in FIG. 25-2). If the opening command has not been received (step S3308: NO), the process proceeds to step S3310.

  If the opening command has been received (step S3308: Yes), the production supervision unit 403a performs a jackpot presentation selection process for selecting a jackpot presentation performed during the jackpot (step S3309), and proceeds to step S3310. For example, in the jackpot effect selection process, the effect supervision unit 403a selects a win effect for 4R if it is won per 4R.

  In step S3310, the production control unit 403a determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3310). The ending command is a command set in the releasing process of the main control unit 401 (see step S2807 in FIG. 28). If the ending command has not been received (step S3310: No), the command reception process is terminated as it is.

  When the ending command is received (step S3310: Yes), the production control unit 403a performs an ending effect selection process for selecting an ending effect to be performed when the jackpot effect ends (step S3311), and ends the command reception process. To do.

(Production pre-judgment process)
Next, the effect predetermination process shown in step S3303 of FIG. 33 will be described using FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the effect preliminary determination processing. In FIG. 34, the production control unit 403a determines whether or not the hold information that has been won for start-up is first hold information indicating that it is a winning ball for the first start port 105 (step S3401). If it is the first hold information (step S3401: YES), “1” is added to the first hold information number h1 counted by the production control unit 403a (step S3402).

  When it is not the first hold information (step S3401: No), that is, when the hold information that has won the start is the second hold information indicating that it is a winning ball to the second start port 106, the production control unit 403a counts “1” is added to the number of second hold information to be h2 (step S3403).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 403a analyzes the preliminary determination result (step S3404). In the analysis of the prior determination result, specifically, whether or not it is a big hit or a fluctuation pattern is analyzed. And it is determined whether it is the variation pattern Hp5 (refer FIG. 14-1 or FIG. 14-2) for zone production (step S3405). If it is not the zone effect variation pattern (step S3405: NO), the process proceeds to step S3410.

  If it is a zone effect variation pattern (step S3405: Yes), is a low-reliability zone effect performed using the variation effect pattern table Et1 or the variation effect pattern table Et2 shown in FIG. 14-1 or FIG. 14-2? A zone production lottery for performing a high-reliability zone production is performed (step S3406). In the variation effect pattern table Et1 or the variation effect pattern table Et2, in the case of the variation pattern Hp5, the high-reliability reach effect 2 of the variation effect pattern Ep53 can be taken, but the variation effect pattern Ep53 stops the zone effect in the middle. Since this is an effect for replacement in this case, it is not selected at the time of the zone effect lottery in step S3406.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the hold information to be determined is the second hold information (step S3407). When it is the 2nd reservation information (Step S3407: Yes), the 2nd zone start flag for starting a zone production by the 2nd reservation information is turned ON (Step S3408).

  When the hold information to be determined is not the second hold information (step S3407: No), that is, when the hold information is the first hold information, the first zone start flag for starting the zone effect by the first hold information is turned ON. (Step S3409). Then, a hold increase command indicating that the hold information has increased is set in the RAM 433 (step S3410), and the effect predetermination process ends.

(Production decision processing)
Next, the effect determination process shown in step S3305 of FIG. 33 will be described using FIGS. 35-1 and 35-2. FIG. 35A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating the processing content of the effect determination process. FIG. 35-2 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the processing content of the effect determination process.

  In the effect determination process shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B, the effect supervising unit 403a analyzes the change start command received in the command reception process shown in FIG. 33 (step S3501), and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery Information indicating a variation pattern (variation time of a special symbol), a game state, and the like is acquired.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 403a refers to a mode flag indicating the current effect mode set using the effect mode table Mt (see FIG. 16) (step S3502). Then, it is determined whether or not the second hold information number h2 is “1” or more (step S3503). When the second hold information number h2 is “1” or more (step S3503: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the second hold information number h2 (step S3504). On the other hand, when the second hold information number h2 is “0” (step S3503: No), “1” is subtracted from the first hold information number h1 (step S3505).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a second zone flag indicating that the zone production based on the second hold information is being performed is ON (step S3506). If the second zone flag is ON (step S3506: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3512. If the second zone flag is OFF (step S3506: NO), it is determined whether the second zone start flag for starting the zone effect is ON based on the second hold information (step S3507). The second zone start flag is a flag that is set to ON in the effect preliminary determination process (see step S3408 in FIG. 34).

  If the second zone start flag is ON (step S3507: YES), the second zone start flag is turned OFF (step S3508), and the second zone flag indicating that the zone production based on the second hold information is being performed is ON. (Step S3509). Then, the remaining zone production number k corresponding to the number of continuations of the zone production is set as the second reserved information number h2 (step S3510).

  Then, it is determined whether or not a first zone flag indicating that the zone production based on the first hold information is being performed is ON (step S3511). If the flag in the first zone is OFF (step S3511: No), then zone effect selection processing is executed (step S3512). Details of the zone effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. The zone effect is a low-reliability zone effect and a high-reliability zone effect. For example, the background image and the characters appearing, as well as the sound, etc. are different. Thus, the normal loss effect for the zone effect according to the low reliability zone effect or the high reliability zone effect is obtained.

  Then, the variable effect pattern is selected using the variable effect pattern tables Et1 and Et2 shown in FIG. 14-1 or FIG. 14-2 (step S3513). Thereafter, a hold increase command indicating that the hold information has increased is set in the RAM 433 (step S3514), and the effect determination process is terminated.

  In step S3511, when the first zone flag indicating that the zone production based on the first hold information is being performed is ON (step S3511: Yes), that is, during the zone production using the first hold information, the second hold information. And when the interruption variation is a variation that starts the zone effect (specifically, the hold information of the variation pattern Hp5 for the zone effect shown in FIG. 14-1 or FIG. 14-2). Has changed to the second zone effect due to interruption fluctuation (specifically, because the second zone flag was turned ON in step S3509), the first zone flag is turned OFF (step S3515).

  Then, for the first hold information (first hold information that changes due to the change pattern Hp5 for zone effect) that triggered the start of the zone effect being executed, an effect (specifically, an alternative to the zone effect) Sets the alternative effect flag for performing the variation effect pattern Ep53 of FIG. 14-1 to ON (step S3516), and proceeds to step S3512.

  In step S3507, when the second zone start flag for starting the zone effect by the second hold information is OFF (step S3507: No), the zone is in the first zone indicating that the zone effect is being produced by the first hold information. It is determined whether or not the flag is ON (step S3517). If the flag in the first zone is ON (step S3517: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change is due to the second hold information (step S3518). When it is not the fluctuation | variation by 2nd pending | holding information (step S3518: No), it transfers to step S3512.

  If the change is due to the second hold information (step S3518: Yes), that is, there is a winning at the second start port 106 during the zone production by the first hold information, and the normal loss fluctuation Hp1 due to the second hold information due to this win Alternatively, when the normal reach fluctuation Hp2 is performed (see the fluctuation pattern determination table HtB of FIG. 9-2), “1” is added to the zone effect remaining count k (step S3519), and the process proceeds to step S3512. In step S3512, a normal loss effect (variation effect pattern Ep22 in FIG. 14-1) is selected at the time of variation effect due to normal reach variation Hp2.

  In step S3517, when the flag in the first zone is OFF (step S3517: No), it is determined whether the first zone start flag for starting the zone effect is ON based on the first hold information (step S3517). S3520). The first zone start flag is a flag that is set to ON in the effect preliminary determination process (see step S3409 in FIG. 34).

  If the first zone start flag is ON (step S3520: YES), the first zone start flag is turned OFF (step S3521), and the first zone flag indicating that the zone production based on the first hold information is being performed is ON. (Step S3522). Although not shown, the hold information (specifically, the hold information of the fluctuation patterns Hp2 to Hp6) that is the reach that is displayed in a variable manner before the special hold information (the hold information of the fluctuation pattern Hp5) is reached. If it is stored, the zone effect is started after the hold information as the reach is digested. Then, the zone effect remaining count k corresponding to the number of continuations of the zone effect is set to the first hold information number h1 (step S3523), and the process proceeds to step S3512.

  In step S3520, when the first zone start flag is OFF (step S3520: No), an alternative for performing an effect that is an alternative to the zone effect (specifically, the variable effect pattern Ep53 in FIG. 14-1). It is determined whether or not the effect flag is ON (step S3524). The alternative effect flag is a flag that is set to ON when there is an interrupt variation due to the second hold information during the zone effect based on the first hold information and this interrupt variation is a variation that starts the zone effect. (See step S3516).

  When the alternative effect flag is ON (step S3524: Yes), the alternative effect flag is turned OFF (step S3525), and the alternative effect pattern (specifically, the variable effect pattern Ep53) is set in the RAM 433 (step S3526). ), The process proceeds to step S3512. If the alternative effect flag is OFF in step S3524 (step S3524: No), the process proceeds to step S3513.

(Zone production selection process)
Next, the zone effect selecting process shown in step S3512 of FIG. 35A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the zone effect selection processing. In FIG. 36, for example, the effect supervising unit 403a performs the low zone effect based on the lottery result of the zone effect lottery (see step S3406 in FIG. 34) of the effect pre-determination process or based on the zone effect being executed. It is determined whether or not (step S3601).

  When performing a low zone effect (step S3601: Yes), a low zone effect is selected (step S3602), and the zone effect selection process is terminated. When the low zone effect is not performed (step S3601: No), that is, when the high zone effect is performed, the high zone effect is selected (step S3603), and the zone effect selection process is terminated.

(Production end processing)
Next, the effect end process shown in step S3307 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect end process. In FIG. 37, the production control unit 403a determines whether or not information indicating a jackpot is included in the change stop command (step S3701), and when information indicating a jackpot is included (step S3701: Yes), A mode flag setting process is performed using the effect mode table Mt (see FIG. 16) (step S3702).

  In the mode flag setting process in step S3702, specifically, the mode flag “1” indicating the probability variation mode is set. Thereafter, the mode residual variation count M in the probability variation mode is set to “70” (step S3703), and the process proceeds to step S3711. In step S3701, if the information indicating the jackpot is not included (step S3701: NO), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “1” indicating the probability variation mode or “2” indicating the special mode (step S3701). S3704). When the mode flag is not “1” or “2” (step S3704: NO), the process proceeds to step S3711.

  In step S3704, when the mode flag is “1” or “2” (step S3704: Yes), a new mode residual fluctuation count M is measured by subtracting “1” from the mode residual fluctuation count M ( Step S3705). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the mode residual fluctuation count M is “0” (step S3706). If the mode residual fluctuation count M is not “0” (step S3706: No), the process proceeds to step S3711.

  If the mode residual fluctuation count M is “0” in step S3706 (step S3706: Yes), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “1” indicating the probability variation mode (step S3707). If the mode flag is “1” (step S3707: YES), the mode flag is set to “2” indicating the special mode (step S3708).

  Then, the mode residual fluctuation count M in the special mode is set to “4” (step S3709). In step S3707, when the mode flag is not “1” indicating the probability variation mode (step S3707: No), that is, when the mode flag is “2” indicating the special mode, the mode flag indicates the normal mode. “0” is set (step S3710), and the process proceeds to step S3711.

  Then, it is determined whether or not a zone flag indicating that the zone effect is being performed is ON (step S3711). The in-zone flag is a first in-zone flag indicating that the zone effect based on the first on-hold information is being performed, or a second in-zone flag indicating that the zone effect is being performed based on the second on-hold information. If the zone flag is OFF (step S3711: NO), the process proceeds to step S3715.

  If the in-zone flag is ON (step S3711: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the zone effect remaining count k (step S3712). Then, it is determined whether or not the zone effect remaining count k is “0” (step S3713). When the zone effect remaining count k is not “0” (step S3713: No), the process proceeds to step S3715. When the zone effect remaining count k is “0” (step S3713: Yes), the zone flag is turned OFF (step S3714). Thereafter, a change effect end command for ending the change effect is set in the RAM 433 (step S3715), and the effect end process is ended.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when an interrupt variation due to the second hold information is performed during the zone effect based on the first hold information, the zone effect is continued according to the variation pattern of the interrupt change. It was decided to decide whether or not. Specifically, during the zone production based on the first hold information, if the normal fluctuation mode interrupt variation is performed based on the second hold information, the loss production for the zone production is performed, while the special fluctuation based on the second hold information. When the interruption of the mode is performed, the zone effect is stopped by performing the effect that becomes the final change of the zone effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect of the zone effect from decreasing without interrupting the continuity of the zone effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-2, only the variation patterns Hp1, Hp2, and Hp5 can be taken in the variation of the second holding information in the non-electric support game state. Therefore, the zone effect is being executed in the variation of the variation pattern Hp2 while avoiding unnecessary reach (variation patterns Hp3, Hp4, Hp6) at the time of variation due to the second hold information in the non-electric support game state. In addition to this, it is possible to produce an effect that gives a sense of expectation due to the normal reach production.

  In the present embodiment, during the zone production, the zone production is continued by the interruption variation of the variation patterns Hp1 and Hp2, while the zone production is stopped by the interruption variation of the variation pattern Hp5. It is possible to prevent the effect of the zone effect from diminishing without disturbing the zone effect that the person is uplifting.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the zone effect is stopped due to the interrupt change due to the second hold information, the zone effect is changed at the time of the change of the first hold information that becomes a special change mode that triggered the entry to the zone effect. A high-reliability reach production that is an alternative to Therefore, it can be clarified that the zone effect is stopped, and the effect of the zone effect can be prevented from decreasing.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the type in which the electric tulip 107 is opened long in the non-electric support game state is used. In other words, in the present embodiment, in the non-electric support game state in which the game is progressed mainly by winning at the first start opening 105, winning at the second start opening 106 can be expected, and zone production is being performed by the first hold information. In addition, a pachinko gaming machine 100 of a type in which interrupt fluctuation due to the second hold information can occur sufficiently is used. Therefore, the zone effect by the first hold information and the change by the second hold information can be performed without impairing the gameability of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the present invention can be effectively utilized.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 101 Game board 104 Image display part 105 1st starting port 106 2nd starting port 401 Main control part 411 CPU
412 ROM
413 RAM
403 Production control unit 403a Production control unit 403b Lamp control unit 403c Image / sound control unit 431 CPU
432 ROM
433 RAM
1801 Advantage determination unit (advantage determination means)
1802 Fluctuation mode determination unit (variation mode determination means)
1803 Fluctuation display part (fluctuation display means)
1804 Pre-determination unit (pre-determination means)
1805 First reserved storage unit (first reserved storage means)
1806 Second reserved storage unit (second reserved storage means)
1807 Game state setting unit (game state setting means)
1810 Special effect control unit (special effect control means)
1811 Production execution unit (production execution means)
1812 Production determination unit (production determination means)
1813 Continuation part (continuation means)
1814 Cancellation (discontinuation means)

Claims (4)

Advantage determination means for performing an advantageous determination as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player on the game ball that has passed through the first start area or the second start area provided on the game board;
A variation mode determination unit that performs a variation mode determination of whether the variation mode when the symbol indicating the determination result is variably displayed is a normal variation mode or a special variation mode, using the determination result by the advantage determination unit; ,
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying symbols using the fluctuation aspect determined by the fluctuation aspect determination means;
Prior determination in which prior determination including the advantageous determination and the variation mode determination is performed on the game ball that has passed through the first start area or the second start area before the change display means displays the pattern in a variable manner. Means,
The game ball that has passed through the first start area is stored as first hold information, and the first hold information is stored as the special hold information or the normal change according to the result of the prior determination. First hold storage means for storing as normal hold information which is an aspect;
Second holding storage means for storing the game ball that has passed through the second starting area as second holding information;
When a plurality of pieces of hold information including the special hold information and the normal hold information that is displayed in a variable manner prior to the special hold information are stored in the first hold storage unit, the change due to the normal hold information A special effect control means that enables execution of a special effect over a plurality of variable displays from the display until the variable display by the special hold information is completed,
With
The fluctuation display means prioritizes the fluctuation display by the second hold information stored in the second hold storage means over the change display by the first hold information stored in the first hold storage means. Display the fluctuation,
The special effect control means determines whether or not to continue the special effect according to the variation mode by the second hold information when the variable display by the second hold information is performed during the execution of the special effect. A gaming machine characterized by that. The special effect control means includes:
An effect execution means for executing the special effect including the first effect performed during the variable display based on the normal hold information and the second effect performed during the variable display based on the special hold information;
When the variation display unit performs variation display by the second hold information during the execution of the special effect by the representation execution unit, the variation mode used in the variation display is the normal variation mode or the Production determination means for determining whether or not a special variation mode;
When it is determined by the effect determining means that the normal variation mode, the effect executing means performs the first effect and continues the special effect after the first effect;
When it is determined by the effect determination means that the special variation mode, the stop means for causing the effect execution means to perform the second effect and to stop the special effect after the second effect;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, comprising:   The effect execution means can execute the third effect not included in the second effect or the special effect during the variation display using the special variation mode, and the special effect is canceled by the canceling means. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the third effect is executed in the variable display based on the special hold information that has triggered the start of the special effect. A game state setting means for setting one of a normal game state in which the second startable region that can be opened and closed is difficult to open and a specific game state in which the second start region is likely to be opened;
The second start area has a long opening time that allows a game ball to pass for a long time or a short opening time that prevents a game ball from passing easily when the normal game state is set by the game state setting means. To do,
The special effect control means allows the special effect to be executed when the normal game state is set by the game state setting means, and passes to the second start area during execution of the special effect. When the change display by the said 2nd hold information accompanying is performed, it is determined whether the said special effect is continued according to the said change mode by the said 2nd hold information. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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