JP2014079436A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine having novel game properties appealing to a player.SOLUTION: When execution of a first special game is determined in an electric tulip non-supported state, such as a normal state, a shift to a first electric tulip supported state is executed. When execution of a second special game is determined in the electric tulip non-supported state, a shift to a special electric tulip supported state is executed. When execution of the first special game is determined in the special electric tulip supported state or the first electric tulip supported state, a shift to a second electric tulip supported state (rush state) is executed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine played by a player.

  Conventionally, when a big hit and a big hit game (special game) is completed, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is raised until the special symbol lottery is executed a predetermined number of times, and in addition, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened (shortening) There was a machine (so-called ST machine) (see Non-Patent Document 1, for example).

"Pachinko winning guide", Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., issued March 2, 2012, March 2, 2012, pages 4, 5, CR Fever Haoden Zero

  At present, pachinko machines are required to have a wide variety of game characteristics that attract players, and even the above-mentioned ST machines are required to have more innovative game characteristics.

  Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a novel pachinko gaming machine with a novel game that attracts players.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs the following configuration. In addition, reference numerals in parentheses, explanatory texts, step numbers, and the like indicate correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and limit the scope of the present invention in any way. is not.

Whether or not to play a special game (big hit game) by winning the game ball (1) in the first start port (21) provided in the game area (20) where the game ball can flow down First special game determination means (100, S57) for determining
Second special game determination means (100, S57) for determining whether or not to play a special game by winning a game ball in the second start port (22) provided in the game area;
Special game execution means (100, S6) for performing a special game advantageous to the player when the first special game determination means or the second special game determination means determines that a special game is to be performed;
A non-specific game state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting port (non-electric support state), a specific game state in which a game ball easily enters the second start port (electric support state), or the first (2) a game state control means (100) for controlling a game in an intermediate game state (special electric support state) in which a game ball is likely to enter the starting port more easily than the non-specific game state and less likely to enter the specific game state; (See FIG. 6),
The special game execution means controls the first special game (a jackpot game controlled to the electric support state after the jackpot game is executed) or the second special game (the special jackpot game is controlled after the jackpot game is executed). Can be executed, and the case where it is determined by the second special game determination means that the special game is determined to be performed is more than the case where the first special game determination means determines that the special game is performed. , Execute the first special game with high probability,
The gaming state control means includes
A non-specific gaming state control means (100) for controlling a game in the non-specific gaming state (block 60 in FIG. 8) in a normal state;
When the first special game is performed by the special game executing means when the non-specific game state control means controls the game in the non-specific game state, the specific game is executed after the first special game is finished. First specific game state control means (100) for controlling the game in the game state (block 80 in FIG. 8);
When the second special game is performed by the special game execution means when the game is controlled in the non-specific game state by the non-specific game state control means, after the second special game is finished, the intermediate First intermediate game state control means (100) for controlling the game in the game state (block 70 in FIG. 8);
When the game is controlled in the specific game state by the first specific game state control means, or when the game is controlled in the intermediate game state by the first intermediate game state control means When the first special game is performed by means, after the end of the first special game, second specific game state control means (100) for controlling the game in the specific game state (block 90 in FIG. 8);
When the second special game is performed by the special game executing means while the game is controlled in the intermediate game state by the first intermediate game state control means, after the second special game is finished, Second intermediate gaming state control means (100) for controlling the game again in the gaming state.

In addition, a symbol display control means (100) for stopping and displaying a determination symbol indicating a determination result by the first special game determination means or the second special game determination means after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the symbol display means (4). In addition,
The special game execution means performs the special game after the determination symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means,
The first specific gaming state control means controls the game in the specific gaming state until the symbol display control means displays the symbol for a first predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times),
The second specific game state control means may control the game in the specific game state until the symbol display control means displays the symbol variably for a second predetermined number of times (80 times) greater than the first predetermined number of times. Good (see FIG. 8).

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine with a novel game that attracts players.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 4 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure for demonstrating an example of the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery which concerns on this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the example of a non-electric support state, an electric support state, and a special electric support state which concerns on this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the example of the variable time table set used in this embodiment A block diagram for explaining an example of a game progress according to the present embodiment An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100 An example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing a timer interruption process performed by the effect control unit 400

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be simply referred to as a gaming machine 1.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a partial plan view of the gaming machine 1.

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

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

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display unit 6 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display unit 6 notifies the player of the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery), for example, by displaying a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, or by the appearance of a character or the appearance of an item A notice effect is displayed, or a hold image indicating the number of times the special symbol lottery is put on hold is displayed. The image display unit 6 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, or the like, but any other display device may be used. Furthermore, a movable accessory 7 and a board lamp 8 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and produces an effect by performing a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game or in accordance with the operation of the player. The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light.

  The game area 20 is provided with a game nail (partially shown), a windmill (not shown), and the like that change the falling direction of the game ball. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery, the first starting port 21, the second starting port 22, the gates 25 and 28, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24 are the game board 2. It is arranged. In addition, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 26 through which game balls that have not been won in any of the game areas of the game balls launched into the game area 20 are discharged out of the game area 20. .

  The first start port 21 and the second start port 22 are awarded when a game ball enters, respectively, and a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is started. The first start port 21 operates a predetermined special electric accessory (large winning port 23) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (first special symbol display 4a described later). It is a winning opening related to winning a game ball. Further, the second start opening 22 operates the special electric accessory and / or a predetermined special symbol display device (second special symbol display device 4b described later), and wins related to winning a game ball. The mouth. When the game balls pass through the gates 25 and 28, the normal symbol lottery (opening / closing lottery of the electric tulip 27 described below) starts. Note that the lottery is not started at the normal winning opening 24 even if a game ball wins.

  The 2nd starting port 22 is provided in the lower part of the 1st starting port 21, and is equipped with the electric tulip 27 in the vicinity of the entrance of a game ball as an example of a normal electric accessory. The electric tulip 27 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings opens and closes to the left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid), which will be described later. Lights up or blinks together. When the pair of blade portions are closed, the electric tulip 27 is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start port 22 because the opening width guided to the entrance of the second start port 22 is extremely narrow. On the other hand, the electric tulip 27 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 22 because the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 22 increases when the pair of wings open to the left and right. . When the game ball passes through the gate 25 or 28 and wins the normal symbol lottery, the pair of blades opens for a specified time (for example, 0.10 seconds), and the electric tulip 27 opens a specified number of times (for example, once). Just open and close.

  The special winning opening 23 is located on the right side (right side area) of the second starting opening 22 and is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The big prize opening 23 is normally in a closed state so that no game balls can enter, but depending on the result of the special symbol lottery, it protrudes from the main surface of the game board 2 and is in an open state. The game ball is easy to enter. For example, the special winning opening 23 repeats a round that is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or a winning of 10 game balls) is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, two times). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is launched toward the big winning opening 23 in the right region as shown by an arrow 52 (that is, when it is hit right), the game ball is placed in the second start opening 22. A game nail (53) is arranged so that it can win a prize but cannot win a prize at the first start port 21. Further, when a game ball is launched toward the left area as shown by an arrow 51 (that is, when left-handed), the game ball can win both the first start port 21 and the second start port 22. As shown, a game nail is arranged.

  In addition, a display 4 is provided at a predetermined position (for example, lower right) of the game board 2 to display the result of the above-described special symbol lottery or normal symbol lottery and the number of holds. Details of the display 4 will be described later.

  Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters (wins) the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, a predetermined number per game ball is determined according to the place where the game ball has won. The prize ball is paid out. For example, when one game ball is won at the first start port 21 and the second start port 22, three prize balls are awarded, and when one game ball is won at the big prize port 23, thirteen prize balls are given to the normal prize slot 24. When one game ball is won, ten prize balls are paid out. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gates 25 and 28, there is no payout of the prize ball in conjunction therewith.

  The frame member 5 on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 includes a handle 31, a lever 32, a stop button 33, a take-out button 34, a speaker 35, a frame lamp 36, an effect button 37, an effect key 38, a plate 39, a lock portion 43, and the like. Is provided.

  When the player touches the handle 31 and performs an operation to rotate the lever 32 clockwise, the launching device 211 (100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 4) electrically fires the game ball. The tray 39 (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to protrude in front of the gaming machine 1 and temporarily stores game balls supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize balls are paid out to the plate 39. The game balls stored in the tray 39 are supplied to the launching device 211 one by one by a supply device (not shown) at a timing linked with the operation by the player's lever 32.

  The stop button 33 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 31, and even when the player touches the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 in the clockwise direction, the game ball is released by being pressed by the player. Is temporarily stopped. The take-out button 34 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the tray 39 is provided, and when the player presses it, the game balls accumulated in the tray 39 are dropped into a box (not shown).

  The speaker 35 and the frame lamp 36 respectively notify the gaming state and situation of the gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 35 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. In addition, the frame lamp 36 performs various effects by light depending on a pattern by lighting / flashing or a difference in emission color.

  Next, the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the display 4 includes a first special symbol display 4a, a second special symbol display 4b, a first special symbol hold indicator 4c, a second special symbol hold indicator 4d, a normal symbol indicator 4e, and a normal symbol indicator 4e. A symbol hold display 4f and a game status display 4g are provided.

  The first special symbol display 4a is displayed with the display symbol varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 21. For example, the first special symbol display 4a is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball is won at the first starting port 21, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then the lottery result is displayed. Further, the second special symbol display 4b is displayed with the display symbols varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 22. For example, the second special symbol display 4b is similarly composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins at the second starting port 22, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the lottery result is displayed. To do. In the normal symbol display 4e, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the game ball passing through the gate 25. For example, the normal symbol display 4e is constituted by an LED display device, and when a game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 4c displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is held when a game ball wins at the first start port 21. The second special symbol hold indicator 4d displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is held when the game ball wins at the second start port 22. The normal symbol hold display 4f displays the number of times the normal symbol lottery is held. For example, the first special symbol hold indicator 4c, the second special symbol hold indicator 4d, and the normal symbol hold indicator 4f are each composed of LED display devices arranged in a row, and the number of times of hold is displayed according to the lighting mode. The

  The game state display 4g displays the game state (normal state, short time state, etc.) when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  Next, an input device provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an effect button 37 and an effect key 38 as an example of an input device.

  The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are provided for the player to input the effect. The effect button 37 is provided on the side of the upper surface of the tray 39 protruding forward of the gaming machine 1. The production key 38 has a center key and four direction keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, and is provided on the upper side of the plate 39 adjacent to the production button 37. The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are each pressed by the player to perform a predetermined effect. For example, the player can enjoy a predetermined effect by pressing the effect button 37 at a predetermined timing. Further, the player can select one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 6 by operating the four direction keys. Further, the player can input the selected image as information by operating the center key.

  In addition, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, a ball tank for storing game balls for payout and a payout device (payout drive unit 311) for paying out the game balls to the tray 39 are provided, and various substrates are attached. ing. For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2. Specifically, a main control board on which a main control unit 100 (see FIG. 4) that performs internal lottery and determination of winning is configured is disposed on the main board. The sub-board includes a firing control board 200 (see FIG. 4) configured to control a launching device 211 that launches a game ball to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout control unit 300 that controls the payout of a prize ball. A payout control board configured with an effect control board configured with an effect control section 400 for overall control of effects, an image control board configured with an image acoustic control section 500 for controlling effects with images and sounds, and various types The lamp control board etc. in which the lamp control part 600 which controls the effect by the lamp (frame lamp 36, panel lamp 8) and the movable accessory 7 are arranged. In addition, on the rear surface of the gaming board 2, the power source of the gaming machine 1 is switched on / off, and 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the gaming machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages. A switching power supply is provided for outputting the direct current power to the various substrates described above.

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

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

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

  The main control unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) when a game ball wins at the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22, and effects control is performed on determination result data indicating whether or not the special symbol lottery is won. Send to part 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 27 is opened, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval at which the blade portion is opened and closed. Further, the main control unit 100 executes the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the first start port 21, the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the second start port 22, In addition, the number of execution suspension of the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes the gate 25 or 28 is managed, respectively, and data related to the number of suspension is sent to the effect control unit 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main controller 100 repeats a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) in which the big winning opening 23 projects and inclines and opens. Control to repeat only 2 times). Further, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval at which the special winning opening 23 opens and closes.

  The main control unit 100 changes the game state in accordance with the progress of the game, and according to the progress of the game, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery, the execution interval of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4) In other words, it may be said that it is a time to stop and display), and the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 27 is changed.

  When a game ball wins the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined amount per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 300 is instructed to pay out a number of prize balls. Even if the main control unit 100 detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 25 or 28, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out a prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball according to an instruction from the main control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of paid-out prize balls based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

  In order to realize the above-described functions, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a big prize opening switch 114, a big prize opening opening / closing. 115, normal winning opening switch 116, display 4 (first special symbol display 4a, second special symbol display 4b, first special symbol hold indicator 4c, second special symbol hold indicator 4d, normal symbol display 4e, a normal symbol hold display 4f, and a game status display 4g) are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 21 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111 b detects that a game ball has won the second start port 22 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 27 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The gate switch 113 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 25 or 28 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 114 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 23 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The special prize opening / closing unit 115 opens and closes the special prize opening 23 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The normal winning port switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 24 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  In addition, the main control unit 100 displays the result of a special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball at the first starting port 21 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a first special symbol lottery) on the first special symbol display 4a. indicate. The main control unit 100 displays on the second special symbol display 4b the result of the special symbol lottery started by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the second special symbol lottery). . The main control unit 100 displays the number of times the first special symbol lottery is on hold on the first special symbol hold display 4c. The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings for which the second special symbol lottery is held on the second special symbol holding display 4d. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 25 on the normal symbol display 4e. The main control unit 100 displays the number of times of holding the normal symbol lottery on the normal symbol hold display 4f. Further, the main control unit 100 displays the gaming state at that time on the gaming state display 4g when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

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

  When the lever 32 is in the neutral position, the lever 32 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the player is rotated clockwise by the player, the lever 32 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation angle to the firing control unit 200 as a hitting ball firing command signal. The launch control unit 200 controls the launch operation of the launch device 211 based on the hit ball launch command signal. For example, the launch control unit 200 controls the operation of the launch device 211 so that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 32 increases. When the signal indicating that the stop button 33 is pressed is output, the launch control unit 200 stops the operation of the launch device 211 firing the game ball.

  The payout control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, and a RAM 303. The CPU 301 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of the payout ball. The ROM 302 stores programs executed by the CPU 301 and various data. A RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301.

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

  The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real time clock) 404. In addition, the effect control unit 400 is connected to the effect button 37 and the effect key 38, and acquires operation data output from the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 in response to an operation pressed by the player. The CPU 401 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401 and various data. The RAM 403 is used as a working memory for the CPU 401. The RTC 404 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 400 sets production contents based on data indicating the special symbol lottery result and the like sent from the main control unit 100. In addition, when the effect button 37 or the effect key 38 is pressed by the player, the effect control unit 400 may set the effect content according to the operation input or the detection result.

  The image sound control unit 500 includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, and a RAM 503. The CPU 501 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the image and sound expressing the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data. The RAM 503 is used as a working memory for the CPU 501.

  The image sound control unit 500 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 6 and the sound output from the speaker 35 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, a decorative symbol image for notifying a player of a special symbol lottery result, a character or item for displaying a notice effect or a pre-read notice effect for the player, etc. , Image data for displaying on the image display unit 6 a reserved image indicating that the special symbol lottery is reserved for the player, various background images, and the like are stored. The ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500 stores various types of sound data such as music and sound output from the speaker 35 in synchronization with the image displayed on the image display unit 6 or independently of the displayed image. It is remembered. The CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 from the image data and sound data stored in the ROM 502. The CPU 501 performs image processing for background image display, decorative symbol image display, character / item display, and the like using the read image data, and performs various processes corresponding to commands sent from the effect control unit 400. Perform production display. Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image processed image data on the image display unit 6. In addition, the CPU 501 performs sound processing using the read sound data, and outputs the sound indicated by the sound processing sound data from the speaker 35.

  The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the operation of the movable accessory 7. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data. The RAM 603 is used as a working memory for the CPU 601.

  The lamp control unit 600 controls the lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the emission color based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. The lamp controller 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect controller 400. Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. Data) is stored. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 based on the read light emission pattern data. Further, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 corresponding to the contents of the effect set by the effect control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the read operation pattern data.

[Characteristic operation according to this embodiment]
Next, characteristic operations according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery according to the present embodiment. (1) of FIG. 5 shows the big hit breakdown of the special symbol lottery (that is, the first special symbol lottery) by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21, and (2) of FIG. The jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery (that is, the second special symbol lottery) based on the game ball winning is shown. As shown in (1) of FIG. 5, the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21 is 1% for the jackpot A, 19% for the jackpot B, and 80 for the jackpot C. %. As shown in (2) of FIG. 5, the big hit breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second start opening 22 is 100%.

  When winning the big hit A, the big win game (which may be simply referred to as “R” hereinafter) is executed twice, in which 29.5 seconds elapses or the game ball is opened until 10 game balls are won. Play a special game. Thus, when the big hit A is won, the player can acquire 260 prize balls. When the big hit B is won, a big hit game is executed in which the round that controls the big winning opening 23 to be in an open state until 0.1 seconds elapse or 10 game balls are won is performed. That is, a big hit game is performed in which the big winning opening 23 is opened twice instantaneously. As a result, when the big hit B is won, the player cannot acquire a prize ball in principle. When the big win C is won, a big hit game is executed in which two rounds are performed in which the big winning opening 23 is controlled to be open until 0.9 seconds elapse or ten game balls are won. That is, a big hit game is performed in which the grand prize winning opening 23 is opened twice in a short period of time. Thereby, when the big hit C is won, the player can acquire a small amount (about 60) of prize balls. Also, if any of the jackpots A to C is won, until the end of 80 turns after the jackpot game ends (that is, the special symbol lottery is executed 80 times and the special symbol is displayed on the display 4 variably 80 times. Until the display is stopped), the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is increased to a high probability (1/30). In this embodiment, although it is actually a loss, it produces an effect as if it had won a big hit B, and also provided a “small win” that controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 23 in the same way as when the big win B was won. ing. As a result, the player does not know whether the player has won the big hit B or the small hit from the production or the operation of the big winning opening 23, so that the gameability can be improved.

  Here, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes at least a normal state, an electric support state, a special electric support state, and a jackpot gaming state.

  The normal state is a basic normal game state, in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a normal low probability (1/50), and the electric tulip 27 is set to be hardly in the normal open state. It is a gaming state that was made. In the electric support state, the execution time of the normal symbol lottery (open lottery of the electric tulip 27) is shortened relative to the normal state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery increases, and the electric tulip 27 is won when the normal symbol lottery is won. Is controlled so as to be opened for a long period of time, so that the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long period of time, and a game ball is frequently won at the second start port 22. That is, the electric support state is a gaming state that is set such that the electric tulip 27 is more likely to be in the open state than in the normal state. In the electric support state of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a high probability (1/30). The special electric support state is a gaming state in which the execution time of the normal symbol lottery is slightly shortened compared to the normal state, and the opening time of the electric tulip 27 is slightly extended when the normal symbol lottery is won. is there. That is, the special electric support state is a gaming state in which the electric tulip 27 is set slightly more easily than the normal state. In the special electricity support state of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a high probability (1/30).

  Here, a gaming state that is neither an electric support state nor a special electric support state and is set so that the electric tulip 27 is not normally in the most open state is referred to as a “non-electric support state”. The non-electric support state includes a normal state and a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a high probability (1/30) and the electric tulip 27 is set to be hardly set to the normal open state. .

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining examples of the non-electric support state, the electric support state, and the special electric support state. As shown in FIG. 6, in the non-electric support state, the normal symbol variation time (that is, the normal symbol lottery execution time), which is the time for which the normal symbol is variably displayed on the display 4, is 10.0 seconds. The winning probability of the symbol lottery is 1/10, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 opens once for 0.10 seconds. In the electric support state, the normal symbol variation time is 0.5 seconds, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 10/10, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 opens 3 seconds for 2.00 seconds. Do it once. In the special power support state, the normal symbol variation time is 9.9 seconds, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1/10, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 opens for 0.11 seconds. Perform once. As described above, the special electric support state is different from the non-electric support state in that the normal symbol variation time and the opening time of the electric tulip 27 are slightly different. No game ball wins in 22nd.

  The jackpot gaming state is a gaming state in which a jackpot game is executed in which a special symbol lottery is won (hit and the jackpot 23 is opened).

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of a variable time table set used in each gaming state described with reference to FIG. The variation time table set is a table set used to determine a special symbol variation time which is a time from when the special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4 until it is stopped and displayed. The gaming machine 1 determines the special symbol variation time for each special symbol lottery using any one of the variation time table sets TS1 to TS3 shown in FIG. Here, the special symbol variation time is the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect in which the special symbol lottery result is notified by causing the image display unit 6 to variably display the decorative symbol simulating numbers and the like and then stopping the display. Is equal to From this, it can be said that determining the special symbol variation time using the variation time table set determines the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect. In the following description, the variable time table sets TS1 to TS3 may be simply referred to as TS1 to TS3.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (1), TS1 is a table set used in the non-electric support state (see FIG. 6). The jackpot variation time table, the reach variation time table, and the non-reach loss. And a variable time table.

  The jackpot variation time table is composed of special symbol variation times of “30 seconds”, “60 seconds” and “90 seconds”, and after winning the special symbol lottery (big hit) and executing the reach effect in the decorative symbol variation effect It is a table used when notifying of a big hit. Here, the reach effect is an effect that makes the player expect a big hit, and typically, two of the three decorative symbols are aligned with the same symbol, and the other decorative symbol is aligned with the same symbol. It is a production that makes you expect. The probability that the jackpot variation time table is used is 1/50, and “30 seconds” is determined as a special symbol variation time with a probability of 1/3 of this 1/50. “60 seconds” is determined as a special symbol variation time with a probability of 1/3, and “90 seconds” is determined as a special symbol variation time with a probability of 1/3 of this 1/50.

  The reach variation time table with reach consists of special symbol variation times of “30 seconds”, “60 seconds” and “90 seconds”, and is lost to the special symbol lottery. It is a table used when notifying that it has lost after execution. The probability that the fluctuation time table for reach is used is 4/50, and the probability of “30 seconds” is determined as 1/3 of the 4/50, and the special symbol fluctuation time is 4/50. Of these, “60 seconds” is determined as a special symbol variation time with a probability of 1/3, and “90 seconds” is determined as a special symbol variation time with a probability of 1/3 of this 4/50.

  The non-reach loss variation time table consists of special symbol variation times of “12 seconds”, “10 seconds”, “8 seconds”, and “4 seconds”. It is a table used when notifying that it has lost without performing the reach effect in the effect. The probability that the unreachable loss variation time table is used is 45/50, and “12 seconds” when the total number of holdings in the first and second special symbol lotteries described later with reference to FIG. 10 is 0 or 1. Is determined as the special symbol variation time. If this total is 2, “10 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. If this total is 3, “8 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. When the total is 4 or more, “4 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time.

  As described above, the big hit variation time table and the reach-losing variation time table are used when the reach effect is executed in the decorative symbol variation effect, and thus include a relatively long special symbol variation time. On the other hand, the variation time table for losing without reach is used when the reach effect is not executed in the decorative symbol variation effect, so it is composed of a relatively short special symbol variation time. It will be time.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (2), TS2 is a table set used in the electric support state (see FIG. 6), and the probability of using the big hit variation time table for the above-described TS1. Is 1/30, the probability that the variation time table for reach with loss is used is 4/30, and the probability that the variation time table for loss without reach is used is 25/30. As shown in FIG. 7 (2), TS2 is different from TS1 described above, and the fluctuation time table for losing without reach is “12 seconds”, “5 seconds”, “4 seconds”, and “3 seconds”. If the total number of the first and second special symbol lotteries that will be described later with reference to FIG. 10 is 0 or 1, “12 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. "2 seconds" is determined as the special symbol variation time when the number is 2, and "4 seconds" is determined as the special symbol variation time when this total is 3, and "3 seconds" when this total is 4 or more Is determined as the special symbol variation time. That is, TS2 used in the electric support state performs a reach effect more frequently than TS1 used in a non-electric support state, but it is easier to determine a short special symbol variation time when the reach effect is not executed. It is a table set.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (3), TS3 is a table set used in the special power support state (see FIG. 6). It is different in that it includes a special symbol variation time of “8 seconds” regardless of the total number of holdings of first and second special symbol lotteries described later with reference to FIG. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 8, the TS3 is also used in the non-electric support state for a predetermined period (eight rotations) when a small hit is made in the non-electric support state (specific loss of the special symbol lottery). Is done. The TS3 used in the special power support state frequently executes the reach effect similarly to the TS2 used in the power support state. On the other hand, when the reach effect is not executed, the special symbol variation time of 8 seconds is determined. It is a table set.

  As described above, in the non-electric support state, the big hit probability is set to a low probability (1/50) or a high probability (1/30), and the electric tulip 27 is hardly opened, so the first start port 21 is almost won. A special symbol lottery is executed (see FIG. 6 and FIG. 5 (1)), and a special symbol variation time is executed using TS1 (see FIG. 7 (1)). Also, in the electric support state, the big hit probability is set to a high probability (1/30), and the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened, so that the special symbol lottery by the second start opening 22 winning is frequently executed (see FIG. 6 and FIG. 6). This is a gaming state in which a special symbol variation time is executed using TS2 (see FIG. 5 (2)) and TS2 (see FIG. 7 (2)). In the special power support state, the probability of winning the jackpot is set to a high probability (1/30), and the electric tulip 27 is hardly opened, so that the special symbol lottery by the first start opening 21 winning is executed (FIGS. 6 and 5). (See (1)), a game state in which a special symbol variation time is executed using TS3 (see FIG. 7 (3)).

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram for explaining an example of the game progress according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, block 60 shows the above-mentioned non-electric support state, block 80 and block 90 show the above-mentioned electric support state, and block 70 shows the above-mentioned special electric support state. Hereinafter, an example of the game progress according to the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  In the non-electric support state of block 60, when the big hit A is won by the first start opening 21 winning (or the second starting opening 22 winning) (see FIG. 5), after the execution of the big hit game capable of acquiring 260 winning balls (After the big hit gaming state), it moves to the electric support state of block 90. Further, in the non-electric support state of block 60, when the big hit B is won by winning the first starting opening 21, in principle, after the execution of the big hit game in which no winning ball can be obtained, the state shifts to the special electric support state of block 70. Further, when the big hit C is won by winning the first starting port 21 in the non-electric support state of the block 60, after the big hit game that can acquire 90 prize balls is executed, the electric support state of the block 80 is shifted to. In the non-electric support state of the block 60, since the opening period of the electric tulip 27 is extremely short, almost no game balls are won at the second start port 22, and almost no win is given to the first start port 21, so almost The first special symbol lottery will be executed (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

  In the special power support state of the block 70, when winning the big hit A by the first starting port 21 winning (or the second starting port 22 winning) and winning the big hit C by winning the first starting port 21, After the execution, the electronic support state of block 90 is entered. In the special power support state of block 70, when the big hit B is won by winning the first starting port 21, the special power support state of block 70 is executed again after the big hit game is executed. In addition, when the special symbol lottery and the result notification are finished eight times without winning any of the big hits A to C in the special electric support state of the block 70, the non-electric support state of the block 60 is restored. In the special electric support state of the block 70, as in the non-electric support state of the block 60, the opening period of the electric tulip 27 is extremely short, so that almost no game balls are won in the second start port 22 and the first start port. Since winning to 21 will be almost, the first special symbol lottery will be executed (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

  Here, in the non-electric support state of the block 60, a “small hit” that is a specific loss (that is, a type of loss) of the special symbol lottery is provided. When the small hit is made in the non-electric support state of the block 60, the effect is performed as if the big hit B is won, and the big winning opening 23 is controlled to open and close, and then the eight wins are made in the same manner as the case where the big hit B is won The period 3 of FIG. 7 (3) is used, and the decorative symbol variation effect similar to the case where the big hit B is won is executed for the period of 8 revolutions. Thereafter, the variable time table set to be used is returned from TS3 to TS1. As a result, the player is not able to determine whether the player has won the big hit B and has shifted to the special power support state of the block 70 or has made a small hit from the production or the operation of the big winning opening 23, so that the gameability is improved. Can do.

  When the jackpot A is won by winning the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22 in the power support state of the block 80, and when the jackpot C is won by winning the first starting port 21, after the jackpot game is executed, It moves to the electric support state of block 90. Further, when the big hit B is won by winning the first starting port 21 in the electric support state of the block 80, the special electric support state of the block 70 is shifted to after the big hit game is executed. Further, when the special symbol lottery and the result notification are finished 2 to 18 times without winning any of the big hits A to C in the electric support state of the block 80, the non-electric support state of the block 60 is restored. Here, when the big hit C is won, it is determined whether the electric support state of the block 80 is executed during the rotation period of 2, 4, 8, 12, 14, or 18 rotations. . This allocation is, for example, 4% for 2 rotations, 6% for 4 rotations, 12% for 8 rotations, 18% for 12 rotations, 20% for 14 rotations, and 40% for 18 rotations.

  When the jackpot A is won by winning the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22 in the power support state of the block 90, and when the jackpot C is won by winning the first starting port 21, after the jackpot game is executed, The power support state of block 90 is executed again. As described above, when the winning of the big hit A (or C) is repeated in the electric support state of the block 90, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. In other words, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls by repeating the electric support state of block 90. On the other hand, if the jackpot B is won by winning the first starting opening 21 in the power support state of the block 90, the game moves to the special power support state of the block 70 after execution of the jackpot game. Further, when the special symbol lottery and the result notification are completed 80 times without winning any of the big hits A to C in the electric support state of the block 90, the non-electric support state of the block 60 is restored.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the player wins the big hit A (winning rate 1%) from the non-electric support state of the block 60 where the electric tulip 27 hardly opens by winning the first starting opening 21. After winning the big hit B (winning rate 19%) by winning the route, the first starting port 21 and the electric tulip 27 is in a special electric support state of the block 70 where the electric tulip 27 is hardly opened, winning the first hit 21 (winning) Rate 1%) or jackpot C (win rate 80%) wins the second route, or the first start 21 winning a prize to win the jackpot C (win rate 80%) and become a block 80 electric support state Aim at the electric support state (so-called rush state) of the block 90 having the greatest profit by the third route that wins the big hit A (winning rate 100%) by winning the second starting port 22 from Comprising (1, 5, 6, see Fig. 8).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the player mainly places the game ball so as to win the first starting port 21 because the electric tulip 27 hardly opens as in the non-electric support state. Via the second route via the special electric support state of the block 70 to be launched, or via the electric support state of the block 80 to emit a game ball so as to win the second starting port 22 so that the electric tulip 27 frequently opens. By the third route, the electric support state of the block 90 having the greatest profit is aimed. That is, the player mainly passes through the second route through a state in which a game ball is launched so as to win the first starting port 21 or the state in which the game ball is launched so as to win in the second starting port 22. The third route will aim for a rush state. As a result, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a novel game characteristic that reaches a rush state through a plurality of routes with changes.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a case is considered in which a special winning opening 23 is arranged below the second starting opening 22 as shown by a broken-line rectangle in FIG. When the big winning opening 23 is arranged in this way, whether it is left-handed or right-handed (that is, whether a game ball is launched in the direction of the arrow 51 in FIG. 1 or a game ball is launched in the direction of the arrow 52) A game ball can be won in the mouth 23. Therefore, if the big hit game with the big hit C is executed in the non-electric support state of the block 60 and the big hit game is executed, if the right hit is made during this big hit game, the first starting port 21 will not be won. If left-handed during the big hit game, the first starting port 21 will be won. Thus, if the player hits the left side during the big hit game of the big hit C and wins the first start port 21, the first start during the big hit game is performed in the electric support state of the block 80 after the big hit game ends. There is a possibility of winning the jackpot B by winning the mouth 21 (that is, by holding the first special symbol lottery during the jackpot game) and shifting to the special power support state of the block 70.

  Here, in the electric support state of the block 80, since the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long period of time, it is possible to win a big hit A (100%) by winning the second starting port 22 with almost no decrease in game balls. It is a state (refer FIG. 5, FIG. 6). On the other hand, in the special electric support state of the block 70, since the electric tulip 27 is hardly opened, the game ball is consumed in the same manner as the non-electric support state, and the big hit A (1%) big hit B ( 19%) A big win C (20%) can be won (see FIGS. 5 and 6). That is, the special electric support state of the block 70 consumes more gaming balls than the electric support state of the block 80, and the ratio of big hits to shift to the electric support state (rush state) of the block 90 is small. A gaming state with relatively little profit. As described above, when the big winning opening 23 is arranged below the second starting opening 22 as shown by the broken-line rectangle in FIG. 1, the winning of the first starting opening 21 in the big hit game of the big hit C will result in the block 80. This shifts from the electric support state to the special electric support state of the block 70 with relatively little profit, which gives a player a disadvantage.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 1, a big winning opening is provided in the right area of the game area 20 in which only a right-handed game ball (game ball launched in the direction of the arrow 52) can win. 23 is arranged. As a result, when the big hit C is won by the big hit C in the non-electric support state of the block 60 and the big hit game is executed by the big hit C, the player goes toward the big winning opening 23 arranged in the right area during the big hit game. Since the player hits the right side, the first starting port 21 is not won during the big hit game. As a result, according to the present embodiment, by winning the first start port 21 during the big hit game of the big hit C, the electric support state of the block 80 is shifted to the special electric support state of the block 70 with relatively little profit. Can be surely prevented.

  In addition, as shown by the dashed rectangle in FIG. 1, when the big winning opening 23 is arranged below the second starting opening 22, it is comparatively profitable from the electric support state (the rush state having the largest profit) of the block 90. It will shift to the special electric support state of few blocks 70 (it will fall), and it will generate | occur | produce not a few disadvantageous feelings to a player. Specifically, in the special power support state of the block 70 or the power support state of the block 80, when winning the big hit A or C and left-handed during the big hit game to win the big winning hole 23, In the electric support state of the block 90 after winning the first starting port 21 and finishing the jackpot game, the first starting port 21 winning in the jackpot game (that is, the first special symbol during the jackpot game) There is a possibility that the big hit B will be won (by holding the lottery hold) and the special electric support state of the block 70 will be shifted. Further, when the big hit A or C is won in the power support state (rush state) of the block 90 and left-handed during the big hit game to win the big prize opening 23, the first start opening 21 is entered during the big hit game. In the electric support state of block 90 after winning the winning game and ending the big hit game, winning the big hit B by winning the first starting port 21 in the big hit game, and shifting to the special electric support state of block 70 ( May fall).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the special winning opening 23 is arranged in the right area of the game area 20, so that the special electric support state of the block 70 that is relatively less profitable than the electric support state (rush state) of the block 90. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent the player from being given a sense of disadvantage.

  Below, the process which the pachinko game machine 1 performs in order to implement | achieve control which performs the above-mentioned operation | movement is demonstrated.

[Main operation of main control unit]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100. The timer interrupt process performed in the main control unit 100 will be described below with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 9 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 9 and subsequent figures is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, in step S1, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number. Here, the big hit random number is a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol lottery is won or lost (that is, performing a special symbol lottery). The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (see FIG. 5) when a special symbol lottery is won. The jackpot random number and the design random number are used in the process of step S57 in FIG. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time of the special symbol. Here, the variation time of the special symbol is equal to the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect performed during the variation of the special symbol. The reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are used in the process of step S58 of FIG. 11 described later. In the random number update process of step S1, the big hit random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each random number is acquired in the start port switch (SW) process in step S2 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and is used in the special symbol process in step S4 and the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. Note that the counter that performs the processing of step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the big hit random number).

  Next, in step S2, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the first start port switch 111a and the second start port switch 111b, and when one of the switches is turned on (the first start port switch 111a or the second start port switch 111b). When a game ball detection signal is output from the mouth switch 111b), a start opening switch that performs processing related to the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery, the number of holdings U2 of the second special symbol lottery, and processing for obtaining various random numbers. Execute the process. Details of the start port switch process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the gate switch 113, and when the gate switch 113 is turned on (when a game ball detection signal is output from the gate switch 113), the normal symbol lottery is suspended. If it is determined whether the number is less than the upper limit (for example, 4) and it is determined that the number of holds is less than the upper limit, a gate switch process is performed to obtain a random number used in the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. To do.

  Next, in step S4, the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, and after the special symbols are variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b, these are displayed. A special symbol process for displaying a stop symbol indicating the lottery result or transmitting various commands to the effect control unit 400 is executed. This special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S5, the CPU 101 executes a normal symbol process for determining whether or not the random number acquired in the gate switch process in step S3 matches a predetermined hit random number. Then, the CPU 101 stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result after the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display 4e. At that time, the CPU 101 sets the normal symbol change time to be stopped after the normal symbol is variably displayed, to 10 seconds in the non-electric support state, to 9.9 seconds in the special electric support state, and to the electric support state. Then shorten to 0.5 seconds. Further, the CPU 101 sets the probability that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e becomes a predetermined winning symbol (that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery), and the low probability (1) in the non-electric support state and the special electric support state. / 10), and it is increased to a high probability (10/10) in the electric support state (see FIG. 6).

  Next, in step S6, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won in the special symbol processing in step S4 (when the big win is made), the CPU 101 controls the big prize opening / closing unit 115 to control the big prize opening 23. To perform a predetermined opening / closing operation or to execute a special winning opening process for transmitting various commands related to a so-called big hit game effect or the like to the effect control unit 400. By this process, a so-called jackpot game (special game) is progressed, and the player can acquire a prize ball in principle. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits a command indicating the set gaming state to the effect control unit 400. Thereby, the production control unit 400 can recognize the gaming state being set. In step S6, the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process for setting (transitioning) a game state as described with reference to FIG. This special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S7, the CPU 101 performs electric driving when the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e by the normal symbol processing in step S5 is a predetermined winning symbol (that is, when the normal symbol lottery is won). An electric tulip process for operating the tulip 27 is executed. At that time, as described with reference to FIG. 6, the CPU 101 controls the opening of the electric tulip 27 in the extremely short period (once every 0.10 seconds) in the non-electric support state, and the electric tulip 27 is also in the special electric support state. Open control is performed for an extremely short period (once for 0.11 seconds), and the electric tulip 27 is controlled to open for a long period (three times for 2.00 seconds) in the electric support state. In addition, when the electric tulip 27 is controlled to be in the open state, a game ball can be won at the second start port 22, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 22, a second special symbol lottery is performed. Will be.

  Next, in step S <b> 8, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prize.

  Next, in step S9, the CPU 101 sends various commands set in the RAM 103 and information necessary for the production in the special symbol processing in step S5, the big prize opening processing in step S6, the prize ball processing in step S8, etc. 400 or an output process of outputting to the payout control unit 300 is executed.

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 10 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Hereinafter, the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S21, the CPU 101 of the main controller 100 receives a game ball in the first start port 21 based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the first start port switch 111a, and the first start port switch 111a is turned on. It is determined whether or not. If the determination in step S21 is YES, the process proceeds to step S22, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S <b> 22, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax <b> 1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol lottery hold number from the ROM 102, and the first special symbol lottery hold number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax1. If the determination in step S22 is YES, the process proceeds to step S23, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S <b> 23, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S24, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the first special symbol lottery, etc. They are stored in the RAM 103 in order. Each time the value U1 of the first special symbol lottery holding number U1 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S56 of FIG. 11 to be described later, the set of random numbers stored in the RAM 103 is in order from the earliest storage time. One set is deleted. For this reason, for example, when the value of the holding number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the process of step S24 for the last three times are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. Will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S25, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 22 and the second start port switch 111b is turned on based on the presence / absence of the detection signal from the second start port switch 111b. To do. If the determination in step S25 is YES, the process proceeds to step S26, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 26, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax <b> 2 of the second special symbol lottery holding number (“4” in the present embodiment) from the ROM 102, and the second special symbol lottery holding number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax2. If the determination in step S26 is YES, the process proceeds to step S27, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 27, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S28.

  In step S28, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the second special symbol lottery and the like, and sets each acquired random number as a time series. They are stored in the RAM 103 in order. Each time the value of the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S54 in FIG. 11 described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is stored in order from the earliest storage time. One set is deleted. For this reason, for example, when the value of the holding number U2 of the second special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the process of the last three steps S28 are stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 11 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. The special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 9 will be described below using FIG.

  First, in step S51, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines that the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit game (a big hit game state) based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically information by a flag). ) Or a small hit game is determined. That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit game (special game) executed when the special symbol lottery is won or the small hit game when the small hit is won. If the determination in step S51 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG. 9, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S <b> 52, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol change display is being performed by the first special symbol display 4 a or the second special symbol display 4 b. If the determination in step S52 is YES, the process proceeds to step S61. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S53.

  In step S53, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the second special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S53 is YES, the process proceeds to step S54. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S54, the CPU 101 updates the hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out from the RAM 103 the one with the earliest storage time from among the set of random numbers acquired in step S28 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S57.

  On the other hand, in step S55, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the first special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S55 is YES, the process proceeds to step S56. If this determination is NO, there is no special symbol lottery to be executed, so the process is step S5 in FIG. 9 (normal symbol processing). Move on.

  In step S56, the CPU 101 updates the hold count U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads the random number set stored in the RAM 103 in step S24 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S57.

  The second special symbol lottery is executed in preference to the first special symbol lottery by the processes of steps S53 to S56 described above.

  In step S57, the CPU 101 executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. Specifically, when the process of step S57 is executed subsequent to the process of step S54, the CPU 101 determines that the big hit random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S54 matches the big win winning value stored in the ROM 102. Whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss is determined based on whether or not to do so. On the other hand, when the process of step S57 is executed following the process of step S56, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 by the process of step S56 matches the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. When the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be lost, the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery has been lost in the RAM 103 as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, which of the predetermined values stored in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used for this determination? Based on this, the type of the big hit this time (see FIG. 5) is determined. Then, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, information on the jackpot symbol representing the jackpot and the type of jackpot as information on the stop symbol of the special symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S58.

  In step S58, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process. Specifically, as described with reference to FIG. 7, when the CPU 101 is controlled in the non-electric support state, in principle, the TS 1 is set as a variable time table set to be used and is controlled in the electric support state. TS2 is set as a variable time table set of the target to be used, and TS3 is set as a variable time table set of the target to be used when controlled in the special electric support state or the non-electric support state up to 8 rotations after the small hit.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit in the step S57, the CPU 101 uses the jackpot variable time table included in the variable time table set (any one of TS1 to TS3) set as a use target. Based on whether the fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process matches a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102 (a predetermined value for determining a fluctuation pattern when the big hit occurs). Thus, the variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined (see FIG. 7).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that a loss has occurred in the jackpot determination process in step S57, the reach random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process is a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102 (the reach at the time of a loss). Whether or not the reach effect is to be executed is determined based on whether or not the predetermined value for execution determination is the same. When the CPU 101 determines to execute the reach effect, the CPU 101 uses the reachable loss variation time table included in the change time table set (one of TS1 to TS3) set as a target for use this time. The fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination processing matches with any of the predetermined values stored in the ROM 102 (the predetermined value for determining the fluctuation pattern when the reach effect is executed at the time of the loss). Based on whether or not, a variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined (see FIG. 7). On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach effect is not executed, the CPU 101 uses the fluctuation time table for non-reach loss included in the fluctuation time table set (any one of TS1 to TS3) set as a use target, The fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the current big hit determination process is stored in the ROM 102 (a predetermined value for determining the fluctuation pattern when the reach effect is not executed at the time of loss). The variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined on the basis of the number of holds U1 and U2 stored in the RAM 103 if they match (see FIG. 7).

  Information on the variation pattern determined as described above and information indicating whether or not to execute reach production are set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S59.

  In step S59, the CPU 101 generates a variation effect start command including the setting information set by the big hit determination process of step S57 and the setting information set by the variation pattern selection process of step S58, and sets the command in the RAM 103. Here, the change effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the decorative symbol change effect by the image display unit 6 and the speaker 35 or the like. The setting information included in the variation effect start command also includes information indicating which one of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery has been executed. This variation effect start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S60, the CPU 101 changes the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b based on the setting information included in the variable effect start command set in the process of step S59. Start displaying. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S61.

  In step S61, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time indicated by the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process in step S58 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in step S60. If the determination in step S61 is YES, the process proceeds to step S62. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 62, the CPU 101 sets a change effect stop command for instructing the end of the decorative symbol change effect by the image display unit 6 or the like in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S63. The variation effect stop command set in step S62 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S63, the CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b started in the process of step S60 and displays the stop symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S64, the CPU 101 executes a stop process. Specifically, if the CPU 101 determines that the big hit is determined in step S57, the information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag) is in a big hit game (a big hit gaming state). And an opening command for instructing the start of the big hit game effect is set in the RAM 103. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that a small hit (predetermined loss) has been made in the big hit determination process in step S57, the CPU 101 changes the information stored in the RAM 103 to indicate that a small hit game is being played, An opening command for instructing the start of production is set in the RAM 103. These opening commands are transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. 9, and the big hit game effect or the small hit game effect is started. Further, the CPU 101 switches the gaming state as described with reference to FIG. 8 or the like (that is, according to the number of times that the special symbol fluctuates and is stopped and displayed by the processing of steps S60 and S63 (that is, the number of rotations) (that is, The winning probability setting of the special symbol lottery and the opening setting of the electric tulip 27 are switched). Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
12 and 13 are an example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S601, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether the gaming machine 1 is in a big hit game or a small hit game based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag). It is determined whether or not there is. If the determination in step S601 is YES, the process proceeds to step S602. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 602, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game or a small hit game opening. If the determination in step S602 is YES, the process proceeds to step S603, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S <b> 603, the CPU 101 determines whether a predetermined set opening time that defines the opening execution time has elapsed. If the determination in step S603 is YES, the process proceeds to step S604. If the determination is NO, the opening is not completed, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 604, the CPU 101 sets the total number of rounds Rmax of the big hit game or the small hit game and the operation pattern of the big winning game 23 of the big hit game or the small hit game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. Specifically, in the case of a jackpot game with jackpots A to C, the CPU 101 sets the number of rounds (Rmax) “2” included in the jackpot game and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 during the jackpot game, Setting information is set in the RAM 103. Further, in the case of the small hit game, the CPU 101 sets the number of rounds (Rmax) “1” included in the small hit game and the operation pattern of the big winning opening 23 during the small hit game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. To do. By the process of step S604, the total number of rounds Rmax of the big hit game or the small hit game, the interval time between the rounds in the big hit game, the time for performing the ending effect at the end of the big hit game or the small hit game is set ending Time etc. are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S605.

  In step S <b> 605, the CPU 101 resets the winning number C of game balls to the big winning opening 23 stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S606, the CPU 101 rewrites the round number R of the big hit game or the small hit game stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S <b> 607, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to start the opening control of the special winning opening 23. With this process, in the case of a big hit game, the round is started and the opening operation (one opening operation) of the big winning opening 23 is started. Also, with this process, in the case of a small hit game, the round is started and the opening / closing operation (two momentary opening operations) of the special winning opening 23 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S613.

  In step S <b> 608, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game interval. In addition, there is no interval period in the small hit game consisting of one round. If the determination in step S608 is YES, the process moves to step S609. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S610.

  In step S609, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set interval time during the jackpot game set in the process of step S604 has elapsed from the time when the big prize opening 23 is closed at the end of the previous round during the jackpot game. To do. If the determination in step S609 is YES, it is time to start the next round in the jackpot game, so the process moves to step S605. If this determination is NO, the next round in the jackpot game is started. Since the timing is not reached, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S610, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is executing the big hit game or the small hit game ending effect. If the determination in step S610 is YES, the process proceeds to step S619 in FIG. 13, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S611.

  In step S611, the CPU 101 determines that the state of the gaming machine 1 is in the big win game or the small hit game round, and based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the big prize port switch 114, the big prize port switch 114 is It is determined whether or not it is turned on. If the determination in step S611 is YES, the process moves to step S612. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S613.

  In step S612, the CPU 101 determines that the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 23 has been detected, and rewrites the winning number C of the game ball stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. By executing the process of step S612 every time the big prize opening switch 114 is turned ON, the total number of game balls (winning number C) won in the big prize opening 23 during one round is accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. Go. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S613.

  In step S613, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined opening control time has elapsed since the opening control of the special winning opening 23 was started in the process of step S607. For example, in the case of a big hit game with a big hit A, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an opening control time for causing the big winning opening 23 to open once for 29.5 seconds has elapsed. Further, for example, in the case of a small hit game, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening control time for causing the big winning opening 23 to execute the instantaneous opening operation for 0.1 seconds twice has passed. If the determination in step S613 is YES, the process moves to step S615. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S614.

  In step S614, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number C of winning game balls in the current round has reached the upper limit number of gaming balls Cmax (“10” in the present embodiment) that defines the timing at which the big winning opening 23 is closed. Determine. If the determination in step S614 is YES, the process proceeds to step S615. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S615, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to end the opening control of the special winning opening 23 started in step S607. In this way, for example, in the case of a big hit game with a big hit game A, the CPU 101 detects by the big win port switch 114 in each round during the big hit game until 29.5 seconds elapse after the big win port 23 is opened. The total number of game balls played (winning number C) has reached 10 (Cmax), or 29.5 seconds have passed without 10 game balls winning after opening the big winning opening 23 The special winning opening 23 is closed on the condition. Further, for example, in the case of a small hit game, the CPU 101 counts the total number of game balls detected by the big winning opening switch 114 (until the specified opening / closing control time of the big winning opening 23 elapses in the round during the small hit game). That the number of winning prizes C) has reached 10 (Cmax), or that the specified opening / closing control time of the big winning opening 23 has passed without the ten game balls winning after the big winning opening 23 is opened. As a condition, the opening control of the special winning opening 23 is finished. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S616.

  In step S616, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum round number Rmax of the big hit game or the small hit game set in the process of step S604. If the determination in step S616 is YES, the process in FIG. 13 proceeds to step S617, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S617 in FIG. 13, the CPU 101 resets the round number R stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S618.

  In step S618, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, an ending command that instructs the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect of the big hit game or the small hit game. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in step S9 (output process) in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S619.

  In step S619, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time set in the process of step S604 in FIG. 12 has elapsed since the ending command was set in the RAM 103 in step S618. If the determination in step S619 is YES, the process proceeds to step S620. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S620, the CPU 101 ends the big hit game or the small hit game that has been executed. Specifically, the CPU 101 cancels the setting information (typically, information based on a flag) indicating that the game is in the big hit game or the small hit game stored in the RAM 103, and the big hit game or the small hit game Exit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S621.

  In step S621, the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process. Specifically, when the jackpot game is ended in step S620, the CPU 101 switches the gaming state as described with reference to FIG. 8 and the like (that is, the winning probability setting of the special symbol lottery and the opening of the electric tulip 27) Switch settings). In addition, CPU101 does not switch a game state, when a small hit game is complete | finished by step S620. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

[Production control processing by production control unit]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG. 14, the effect control process performed by the effect control part 400 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 14 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the effect control unit 400 described based on the flowchart of FIG. 14 is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 402. Moreover, in the following description, the description about the big hit game effect etc. is omitted.

  First, in step S101, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the variable effect start command set in step S59 of FIG. 11 has been received. If the determination in step S101 is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S102, the CPU 401 analyzes the variation effect start command received in step S101, and acquires setting information included in the variation effect start command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like to start a decorative symbol variation effect that satisfies the conditions of the setting information acquired in step S103. For example, when the CPU 401 obtains setting information of contents for executing the reach effect because the variation pattern is 90 seconds and the special symbol lottery is lost, one effect pattern is selected by lottery from a plurality of effect patterns that satisfy this condition. Select to start the decorative symbol variation effect. Thereafter, the process returns to step S101.

  On the other hand, in step S104, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the variable effect stop command set in the process of step S62 in FIG. 11 has been received. If the determination in step S104 is yes, the process proceeds to step S105. If the determination is no, the process returns to step S101.

  In step S105, the CPU 401 ends the decorative symbol variation effect started in the process of step S103, and informs the result of the special symbol lottery in an effective manner. Thereafter, the process returns to step S101.

[Modification]
In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 5, the case where there is a big hit A (1%) in the big hit by winning the first starting port 21 has been described as an example. However, there is no big hit A (1%) for the big hit by winning the first starting port 21. Instead, for example, the big hit B (19%) for the big hit by winning the first starting port 21 may be set as the big hit B (20%). . In other words, in FIG. 8, there may be no case of winning the big hit A (1%) by winning the first starting port 21 in the non-electric support state of the block 60 and shifting to the electric support state of the block 90.

  Further, the shape, number, installation position, and the like of each component provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above are merely examples, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to other shapes, numbers, and installation positions. It goes without saying that the present invention can be realized without departing from the above. Further, it goes without saying that the numerical values and the like used in the above-described processing are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized even with other numerical values.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated in detail using embodiment, the above-mentioned description is only the illustration of this invention in all the points, and does not intend to limit the range. It goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, it is to be understood that the terms used in the present specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2 ... Game board 4 ... Display 5 ... Frame member 6 ... Image display part 7 ... Movable accessory 8 ... Board lamp 20 ... Game area 21 ... 1st start opening 22 ... 2nd start opening 23 ... Grand prize Mouth 24, 28 ... Normal winning port 25 ... Gate 26 ... Discharge port 27 ... Electric tulip 31 ... Handle 32 ... Lever 33 ... Stop button 34 ... Eject button 35 ... Speaker 36 ... Frame lamp 37 ... Production button 38 ... Production key 39 ... Plate 43 ... Locking portion 51, 52 ... Right-handed or left-handed arrow 100 ... Main control unit 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 ... CPU
102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 ... ROM
103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 ... RAM
111a ... 1st start port switch 111b ... 2nd start port switch 112 ... Electric tulip opening / closing part 113 ... Gate switch 114 ... Grand prize opening switch 115 ... Grand prize opening / closing part 116 ... Normal prize opening switch 200 ... Launch control part 211 ... Launching device 300 ... payout control unit 311 ... payout drive unit 400 ... production control unit 404 ... RTC
500 ... Image sound control unit 600 ... Lamp control units TS1 to TS3 ... Variation time table sets A to C ... Big hit

Claims (2)

First special game determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game by winning a game ball at a first start port provided in a game area where the game ball can flow down;
A second special game determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game by winning a game ball in a second starting port provided in the game area;
Special game execution means for performing a special game advantageous to the player when the first special game determination means or the second special game determination means determines that a special game is to be performed;
A non-specific game state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port, a specific game state where a game ball easily enters the second start port, or a non-specific game where the game ball enters the second start port Game state control means for controlling the game in an intermediate game state that is easier to enter than the state and less likely to enter the specific game state,
The special game execution means is capable of executing the first special game or the second special game, and is more special by the second special game determination means than when the first special game determination means determines that the special game is to be performed. If it is determined to play a game, the first special game is executed with a high probability,
The gaming state control means includes
A non-specific gaming state control means for controlling a game in the non-specific gaming state in a normal state;
When the first special game is performed by the special game executing means when the non-specific game state control means controls the game in the non-specific game state, the specific game is executed after the first special game is finished. First specific game state control means for controlling the game in the game state;
When the second special game is performed by the special game execution means when the game is controlled in the non-specific game state by the non-specific game state control means, after the second special game is finished, the intermediate First intermediate game state control means for controlling the game in the game state;
When the game is controlled in the specific game state by the first specific game state control means, or when the game is controlled in the intermediate game state by the first intermediate game state control means A second specific game state control means for controlling a game in the specific game state after completion of the first special game when the first special game is performed by means;
When the second special game is performed by the special game executing means while the game is controlled in the intermediate game state by the first intermediate game state control means, after the second special game is finished, A gaming machine comprising second intermediate gaming state control means for controlling the game again in the gaming state. It further comprises symbol display control means for stopping and displaying a determination symbol indicating a determination result by the first special game determination unit or the second special game determination unit after the symbol display unit variably displays the symbol.
The special game execution means performs the special game after the determination symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means,
The first specific gaming state control means controls the game in the specific gaming state until the symbol display control means displays the symbol for the first predetermined number of times,
The said 2nd specific gaming state control means controls a game in the said specific gaming state until the symbol display control means displays the symbol fluctuating for a second predetermined number of times larger than the first predetermined number of times. Game machines.

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