JP2014132993A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine having novel game properties appealing to a player.SOLUTION: In the case of a jackpot A, a game is controlled in a time-shortening state up to five rotations after a jackpot game, and then the game is controlled in a normal state. In the case of a jackpot B, a game is controlled in a time-shortening state up to 100 rotations after a jackpot game, and then the game is controlled in a normal state. During a period of five rotations after a jackpot game by the jackpot A, variation time is determined based on a variation time table set TS2. During a period of five rotations after the jackpot game by the jackpot B, variation time is determined based on the variation time table set TS2. After that, switching is made to a variation time table set TS3 differing from the variation time table set TS2 to determine variation time.

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.

It is a special game machine (1) that enters the first start port (21) or the second start port (22) provided in the game area (20) where the game ball can flow down. Special game determination means (100, S57) for determining whether or not to play a game (big hit game);
Fluctuation time determining means (100, S58) for determining the symbol variation time based on the variation time determination condition (see FIG. 7) for determining the symbol variation time for variably displaying the symbol (special symbol);
The symbol display control means (100, 100) for displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result by the special game determination means after the symbol display means (4) is variably displayed in the symbol variation time determined by the variation time determining means. S60, S63),
When a determination symbol indicating that the special game is to be performed is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means, special game execution means for controlling the opening / closing of the special prize opening (23) provided in the game area and performing the special game ( 100, S6),
The non-specific gaming state (normal state) in which the game ball is less likely to enter the second start port than the first start port, or the game ball is more in the second start port than in the first start port. Game state control means (100) capable of controlling a game in a specific game state (short time state) that is easy to enter a ball and that can easily determine the symbol variation time shorter than the non-specific game state;
The gaming state control means includes
If it is determined by the special game determination means that the first special game (big hit game by big hit A) is performed, the determination symbol is stopped for the first number of times (five times) after the first special game is executed. Control the game in the specific game state until displayed, and then control the game in the non-specific game state,
If it is determined by the special game determination means that a second special game (a big hit game by the big hit B) is to be performed, the second determination is greater than the first number after the second special game is executed. Until the game is stopped and displayed (100 times), the game is controlled in the specific game state, and then the game is controlled in the non-specific game state.
The variation time determining means includes
The period from the execution of the first special game until the determination symbol is stopped and displayed for the first number of times, based on the first variation time determination condition (TS2 in FIG. 8 (2)). Determine the time,
A period from the execution of the second special game until the determination symbol is stopped and displayed for the first number of times, based on the first variable time determination condition (TS2 in FIG. 8 (2)). The variation time is determined, and then the symbol variation time is determined by switching to a second variation time determination condition (TS3 in FIG. 8 (3)) different from the first variation time determination condition.

  In addition, the variation time determining means determines the symbol variation time based on the second variation time determination condition, rather than determining the symbol variation time based on the first variation time determination condition. The short symbol variation time may be easily determined (see FIGS. 8 (2) and (3)).

In addition, the game can be controlled in a low probability state in which the probability that the special game determination means determines to play the special game is set to a predetermined probability or a high probability state in which the probability is set higher than the predetermined probability Probabilistic state control means (100),
The probability state control means includes:
After controlling the game in the high probability state until the determination symbol is stopped and displayed for the first number of times after the first special game is executed, the game is controlled in the low probability state,
The game may be controlled in the high probability state after the second special game is executed until the determination symbol is stopped and displayed for the first number of times, and then the game may be controlled in the low probability state.

  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 A block diagram for explaining an example of a game progress according to the present embodiment The figure for demonstrating the example of the variable time table set used in this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the characteristic usage aspect of the variable time table set in this 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 flowchart showing a timer interruption process performed by the effect control unit 400 The figure for demonstrating an example of the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery which concerns on a modification The figure for demonstrating the usage condition of the variable time table set in a modification.

  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 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 and a windmill (both not shown) 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, the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the gate 25, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24 are arranged on the game board 2 as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery. It is installed. 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 ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol lottery (the following open / close lottery of the electric tulip 27) starts.

  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 electric tulip 27 passes through the gate 25 and the normal symbol lottery is won, the pair of blades opens for a specified time (for example, 0.15 seconds or 1.80 seconds), and the specified number of times (for example, Open and close only once or three times.

  The special winning opening 23 is located below the second starting opening 22 and opens 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 grand prize winning opening 23 repeats a predetermined number of rounds that are in an open state until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or nine game balls have been won, or the accumulated accumulated time is within 1.8 seconds). Repeat for example 15 times or once). Note that the lottery does not start at the normal winning opening 24 even if a game ball wins.

  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 gate 25, there is no payout of the prize ball in conjunction with it.

  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 suspensions of the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 25 is managed, and data related to the number of suspensions 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 control unit 100 determines that the big prize opening 23 protrudes and tilts until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or nine game balls have been won, or the accumulated release time is within 1.8 seconds). Control is performed so that the round in the open state is repeated a predetermined number of times (eg, 15 times or once). 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 the game ball has passed through the gate 25, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball 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 a game ball has passed through the gate 25 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) in FIG. 5 shows the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21, and (2) in FIG. 5 shows the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22. The breakdown of jackpot 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 that the jackpot A is 80% and the jackpot B is 20%. As shown in (2) of FIG. 5, the big hit breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22 is 100% for the big hit B. When winning the big hit A, the big win game (which may be simply referred to as “R” in the following) is executed 15 times to control the open 23 until the 29.5 seconds elapse or the 9 game balls are won. Play a special game. Similarly, when the big hit B is won, the big hit game is executed in which the round is executed 15 times. Thus, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls.

  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 highly accurate state, an electric support state, a short time state, a big hit gaming state, and a normal state. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a high probability (1/30: low probability is 1/300). The electric support state means that the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long time by controlling the electric tulip 27 to be opened for a long time when, for example, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is increased and the normal symbol lottery is won. This is a gaming state in which game balls frequently win the second starting port 22. The short-time state is a gaming state in which a special symbol lottery execution interval is shortened in principle. The jackpot game state is a game state in which a jackpot game is executed in which a special symbol lottery is won (winning) and the jackpot 23 is opened. The normal state is a normal gaming state that is not any of the above gaming states. The normal state and the big hit game state do not coexist with other game states, respectively, but the high-accuracy state, the electric support state, and the short-time state may coexist with each other. In the present embodiment, the electric support state and the short time state are always controlled at the same time. Therefore, the electric support state and the short time state are collectively referred to as a short time state hereinafter. At this time, in a short state, the player can execute a lot of special symbol lotteries in a short time with almost no decrease in game balls. In the following, the high-accuracy state and the short-time state are referred to as a high-precision / short-time state, and the short-time state rather than the high-accuracy state is referred to as a low-precision / short-time state. In the present embodiment, a gaming state (a so-called latent probability changing gaming state) that is in a highly accurate state and not in a short-time state is not provided.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram for explaining an example of the game progress according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, block 100 indicates a normal state, and block 200 indicates a state where a special symbol lottery is executed five times in a highly accurate / short-time state and a lottery result is notified (that is, so-called ST (SPECIAL TIME). ) 5 states), and the block 300 indicates a state in which the lottery result is notified by executing the special symbol lottery 95 times in the ST5 rotation and thereafter in the low-probability / short-time state. Hereinafter, an example of the game progress according to the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  When the big hit A is won by winning the first starting opening 21 in the block 100 (normal state), after the big hit game is executed (after the big hit game state), the process moves to the block 200 (ST5 rotation). Also, if the big hit B is won by winning the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22 in the block 100 (normal state), after executing the big hit game, the block 300 (ST5 rotation + low accuracy / short time state 95 rotation) ) In the normal state, since the opening period of the electric tulip 27 is extremely short, the second start port 22 is hardly won, and the first start port 21 is mostly won.

  In block 200 (ST5 rotation), when winning the big hit A by winning the first starting port 21 and when winning the big hit B by winning the first starting port 21 or second starting port 22, Move to 300 (ST5 rotation + low accuracy / 95 rotations in the short time state). Further, when the block 200 (ST5 rotation) is completed without winning the big hit A or B, the process returns to the block 100 (normal state). In the time-short state (high accuracy / time-short state or low accuracy / time-short state), as described above, the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long period of time, and the game balls are frequently won at the second start opening 22.

  Here, if the big hit A is won in the block 100 (normal state), it moves to the block 200 (ST5 rotation), and if it is won in the block 200 (ST5 rotation) or the block 300 (ST5 rotation + low accuracy / 95 short rotations). A big hit to block 300. In other words, when winning the big hit A in the normal state, ST5 rotation (and 5 rotations per hour) is given, and when winning the big hit A in the short time state (high accuracy / short operation or low accuracy / short operation), ST5 rotations (and 5 rotations per hour) ) And 95 rotations in the low accuracy / short time state are given.

  In block 300 (ST5 rotations + 95 rotations in the low accuracy / short time state), when winning the big hit A by winning the first starting port 21 and winning the big hit B by winning the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22 In this case, after the big hit game is executed, the process moves to block 300 (ST5 rotation + low accuracy / 95 time rotation in a short time state) again. Further, when block 300 (95 rotations in the ST5 rotation + low accuracy / short time state) is completed without winning the big hit A or B, the block 100 (normal state) is restored.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of a variable time table set used in the present embodiment. The variation time table set is a table set used for determining a special symbol variation time which is a time during which a special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4. 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 ST3 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 a normal state (see FIG. 6). A jackpot variation time table, a reach variation time table, and a reach variation variation. It consists of a 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 1/300, and 1/3 of the 1/300 is determined to be “30 seconds” as the special symbol variation time. “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 1/300.

  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 10/300, and “30 seconds” is determined as a special symbol variation time with a probability of 1/3 of this 10/300. Of these, “60 seconds” is determined as a special symbol change time with a probability of 1/3, and “90 seconds” is determined as a special symbol change time with a probability of 1/3 of this 10/300.

  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 time table will be used is 289/300, and “12 seconds” when the total number of holds 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 high accuracy / short time state (ST5 rotation) (see blocks 200 and 300 in FIG. 6). The probability that the variation table for jackpots is used is 1/30, the probability that the variation time table for reach is used is 14/30, and the probability that the variation time table for reach without reach is used is It is different in that it is 15/30. Also, as shown in FIG. 7 (2), TS2 is different from TS1 described above, and the fluctuation time table for losing without reach is “20 seconds”, “15 seconds”, “10 seconds”, and “8 seconds”. When the total number of the first and second special symbol lotteries to be described later with reference to FIG. 10 is 0 or 1, “20 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. When the number is 2, “15 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. When the total is 3, “10 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. When the total is 4 or more, “8 seconds”. Is determined as the special symbol variation time. In other words, the TS2 used in the ST5 rotation has a longer special symbol variation time than the TS1 used in the normal state in order to make the player enjoy the ST5 rotation period in which the jackpot probability is increased to 1/30. It is a table set that is easy to determine.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (3), TS3 is a table set used in the low-accuracy / short-time state (95 rotations) (see block 300 in FIG. 6). None Loss variation time table consists of special symbol variation times of “12 seconds”, “5 seconds”, “4 seconds”, and “3 seconds”, and first and second special symbol lotteries to be described later with reference to FIG. When the total number of holds is 0 or 1, “12 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time, and when this total is 2, “5 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. In this case, “4 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time, and when this total is 4 or more, “3 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. In other words, the TS3 used for 95 revolutions in the low accuracy / short time state is for executing many special symbol lotteries in a short time in a situation where the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long time and consumes little game balls. This is a table set in which the special symbol variation time shorter than TS1 used in the normal state is easily determined.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a characteristic usage mode of the variable time table set in the present embodiment. FIG. 8 (1) shows a case where the big hit A is won in the normal state, and shows a case where the block 100 is moved to the block 200 in FIG. FIG. 8 (2) shows the case where the big hit B is won in the normal state, and shows the case where the block 100 is moved to the block 300 in FIG. FIG. 8 (1) is common to the present embodiment and the conventional pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 8 (2) is specific to the present embodiment. FIG. 8 (3) shows a case where a big hit B is won in a normal state in a conventional pachinko gaming machine for comparison with FIG. 8 (2).

  First, as shown in FIG. 8 (1), when the big hit A is won in the normal state, after the big hit game is executed, the high probability / short time state is set. At that time, the variable time table set to be used is changed from TS1. Switch to TS2. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8 (1), when the ST5 rotation is completed, the normal state is restored, and at that time, the variation time table set to be used is returned from TS2 to TS1 (see FIGS. 6 and 7).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (2), when the big hit B is won in the normal state, after the big hit game is executed, it is set to the high probability / short time state, and in this case, as in the case of FIG. 8 (1). The variable time table set to be used is switched from TS1 to TS2. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8 (2), when the ST5 rotation is completed, the low-accuracy / short-time state is set, and at this time, the variable time table set to be used is switched from TS2 to TS3. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8 (2), when 95 rotations in the low accuracy / short time state are completed, the normal state is restored, and at that time, the variable time table set to be used is returned from TS3 to TS1 (FIG. 6). FIG. 7).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable time table set used in the ST5 rotation (5 rotations in the high accuracy / short time state) executed by winning the big hit B in the normal state is the big hit A in the normal state. TS2 is the same as the variable time table set used in ST5 rotation (5 rotations in high accuracy / short time state) executed by winning.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8 (3), when the big hit B is won in the normal state in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the high probability / short time state is set after the big hit game is executed. Unlike 2), the variable time table set to be used is switched from TS1 to TS3. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8 (3), when the ST5 rotation is finished and the low accuracy / short time state is set, the TS3 is continuously used, and then the 95 rotations in the low accuracy / short time state are finished. Returning to the normal state, the variable time table set to be used is returned from TS3 to TS1. In this way, when the big hit B is won in the normal state, it is controlled to the low accuracy / short time state that is the short time state after controlling to the high accuracy / short time state that is the short time state (that is, to control to the short time state). ), In conventional pachinko machines, during the ST5 rotation period and the 95 rotation period in the low-accuracy / short-time state, TS3 generally used in the short-time state (special symbol fluctuation shorter than TS1 for normal state) A variable time table set in which time is easily determined (see FIG. 7) was used.

  For this reason, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, when winning the big hit A in the normal state, TS2 is used in the ST5 rotation, and the special symbol variation time is likely to be longer than in the normal state (see FIG. 8 (1)). ) On the other hand, if the big hit B is won in the normal state, TS3 is used in the ST5 rotation, and the special symbol variation time is likely to be shorter than in the normal state (see FIG. 8 (3)). As a result, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, when the big hit in the normal state and the ST5 rotation is started, the player knows whether the big hit A or the big hit B is won. Thus, after the end of this ST5 rotation, it is determined whether or not 95 rotations in the low accuracy / short time state are applied. That is, the player knows whether the transition from the block 100 to the block 200 in FIG. 6 or the transition from the more profitable block 100 to the block 300 is started at the ST5 rotation.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B, the variable time table set used in the ST5 rotation executed by winning the big hit B in the normal state is the normal state. Thus, TS2 is the same as the variable time table set used in the ST5 rotation executed by winning the big hit A. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the big hit in the normal state and the ST5 rotation is started, the player does not know whether the big hit A or the big hit B is won, and the ST5 rotation It will be known whether or not 95 rotations in the low accuracy / short time state are given for the first time at the end of. As a result, according to the present embodiment, the player cannot determine whether or not 95 rotations in the low accuracy / short time state are given in the ST5 rotation after the big hit in the normal state. During this ST5 rotation period, the player can feel a sense of expectation that 95 rotations in the low-accuracy / time-short state will be given. In addition, according to the present embodiment, when the big hit B is won in the normal gaming state, since the TS2 is used in the ST5 rotation, as in the case where the big hit A is won in the normal gaming state, Unlike (refer to FIG. 8 (3)), it is possible to enjoy the ST5 rotation in which the big hit probability has increased over a long time.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the player does not know which jackpot is made using the same TS2 in the ST5 rotation when winning the jackpots A and B in the normal state. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to prevent the player from knowing whether the big hit A or the big hit B was won in the normal state, the effect when the big hits A and B are won in the normal state (notifying the big hit) It is preferable that the performance to be performed and the performance during the big hit game are the same. On the other hand, when winning big hits A and B in the high accuracy / time short state and the low accuracy / time short state, 95 rotations in the low accuracy / time short state are both given (see FIG. 6), so the production is the same. It does not have to be.

  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. It is determined whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value, and if it is determined that the number of holds is less than the upper limit value, a gate switch process for acquiring a random number used in the normal symbol process in step S5 described later is executed.

  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. 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) at a low probability (for example, 1/10) in the normal state. In the time-short state (high accuracy / time-short state and low accuracy / time-short state), it is increased with a high probability (for example, 10/10).

  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 special prize opening / closing unit 115 to make the special prize opening 23 predetermined. Is performed, and a big prize opening process for transmitting various commands related to the so-called jackpot game effect to the effect control unit 400 is executed. By this processing, a so-called jackpot game (special game) is progressed, and the player acquires a large amount of prize balls. Moreover, CPU101 performs the game state setting process which sets a game state in step S6. Specifically, as described with reference to FIG. 6, if the CPU 101 wins the big hit A in the normal state, after setting the high probability / short time state with the special symbol lottery limited to five times after the big hit game (that is, When the normal state is set (after the execution of ST5 rotation) and the big hit B is won in the normal state, after the big hit game, the special symbol lottery is limited to five times and the high accuracy / short time state is set, and then the special symbol lottery is limited to 95 times. Set to low accuracy / short time, then set to normal. In addition, as explained with reference to FIG. 6, if winning a big hit A or B in the high accuracy / time short state or low probability / time short state, the high accuracy / time short state will be set with a special symbol lottery limited to 5 times after the big hit game. After that, the state is set to the low accuracy / short time state with the special symbol lottery limited to 95 times, and then set to the normal state. 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.

  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, the CPU 101 controls the electric tulip 27 to be in an open state in an extremely short period (for example, once every 0.15 seconds) in a normal state, and is electrically operated in a short time state (high accuracy / short time state and low accuracy / short time state). The tulip 27 is controlled to be open for a long period (for example, three times for 1.8 seconds). 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 step S30 for the last three times 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). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit game (special game) that is executed when the special symbol lottery 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, the CPU 101 sets TS1 as a variable time table set to be used when controlled in a normal state, and sets TS2 as a variable time table set to be used when controlled in a highly accurate / short time state. When it is set and controlled in the low accuracy / short time state, TS3 is set as a variable time table set to be used (see FIGS. 6 to 8).

  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 a command for instructing the start of the big hit game effect is set in the RAM 103. This command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 9, and the big hit game effect is started. Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG. It should be noted that the information indicating that the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game state) stored in the RAM 103 at the time when the jackpot game is terminated by the jackpot processing in step S6 of FIG. In addition, a command instructing the end of the jackpot game effect is transmitted by the CPU 101 to the effect control unit 400, and the jackpot game effect is ended.

[Production control processing by production control unit]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG. 12, 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. 12 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. 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 present embodiment described above, as described with reference to FIG. 7, the TS2 non-reach loss variation time table includes a special symbol variation time longer than the TS1 non-reach loss variation time table. did. However, the TS2 non-reach loss variation time table may include the same special symbol variation time as the TS1 non-reach loss variation time table. Even with this configuration, in the ST5 rotation in which TS2 is used, it is easier to select a long special symbol variation time during which the reach effect is executed than in the normal state in which TS1 is used (see ratio 14/30). This is because the player can enjoy the ST5 rotation that is easy to make a big hit for a long time.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the ST machine that controls the high accuracy / short time state until five rotations when the big hit A or B is won has been described as an example (see FIGS. 5 to 8). However, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is not limited to the ST machine. For example, when winning, a normal jackpot that is controlled to a normal state after being controlled to a low probability / short time state until a predetermined rotation is achieved, It may be a gaming machine with a promiscuous jackpot that is controlled in a high-probability / short-time state until winning that jackpot. This will be specifically described below with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery according to the present modification. FIG. 13 (1) shows the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21, and FIG. 13 (2) shows the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22. The breakdown of jackpot is shown. As shown in (1) of FIG. 13, the special symbol lottery breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21 is controlled to the normal state after being controlled to the low probability / short time state until 5 rotations when winning. The normal big hit C is 80%, and when winning, the probable big hit D, which is controlled in a highly accurate / short-time state until winning next big hit, is 20%. Further, as shown in (2) of FIG. 13, the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22 is 100% of the probability variation jackpot D. When a normal big hit C or a probable big hit D is won, a big hit game in which a round is executed 15 times is performed. FIG. 14 is a diagram for describing a usage mode of the variable time table set in the present modification. FIG. 14 (1) shows a case where the normal big hit C is won, and FIG. 14 (2) shows a case where the probability variation big hit D is won. As shown in FIG. 14 (1), when the normal jackpot C is won, after the jackpot game is executed, the low-accuracy / short-time state is set and the variable time table set to be used is set to TS2 in FIG. When the rotation is completed, the normal state is set and the variable time table set to be used is set from TS2 to TS1 in FIG. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14 (2), when winning the probable big hit D, after executing the big hit game, the high time / short time state is set and the variable time table set to be used is set to TS2, and then 5 turns When is completed, the target variable time table set is switched from TS2 to TS3 in FIG. By configuring as described above, according to the present modification, the player does not know which big hit has been made until the end of five rotations after the big hit game. Whether or not a very advantageous state controlled by the short-time state has been obtained can be expected and enjoyed until the above five rotations.

  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 ... 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 ... Dish 43 ... Lock part 100 ... Main control part 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 D ... Big hit

Claims (3)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game by entering the game ball into a first start port or a second start port provided in a game area where the game ball can flow down;
A variation time determining means for determining the symbol variation time based on a variation time determination condition for determining a symbol variation time for variably displaying the symbol;
A symbol display control means for causing the symbol display means to variably display the symbol at the symbol variation time determined by the variation time determining means, and then stopping and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result by the special game determination means;
When a determination symbol indicating that the special game is to be performed is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means, special game execution means for performing the special game by controlling opening / closing of a special prize opening provided in the game area;
The non-specific gaming state where the game ball is less likely to enter the second start port than the first start port, or the game ball is easier to enter the second start port than the first start port. And a game state control means capable of controlling a game in a specific game state in which the symbol variation time that is shorter than the non-specific game state is easily determined,
The gaming state control means includes
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the first special game is to be performed, the game is performed in the specific game state after the first special game is executed until the determination symbol is stopped and displayed for the first number of times. Control, and then control the game in the non-specific gaming state,
If it is determined by the special game determination means that the second special game is to be performed, the second special game is executed until the determination symbol is stopped and displayed for a second number of times greater than the first number of times. Controlling the game in the specific gaming state, and then controlling the game in the non-specific gaming state,
The variation time determining means includes
A period from the execution of the first special game until the determination symbol is stopped and displayed for the first number of times, determining the symbol variation time based on a first variation time determination condition,
The symbol variation time is determined based on the first variation time determination condition for a period from the execution of the second special game until the determination symbol is stopped and displayed for the first number of times. A gaming machine that switches to a second variation time determination condition different from the first variation time determination condition to determine the symbol variation time.   The variation time determining means determines the symbol variation time based on the second variation time determination condition, and is shorter than determining the symbol variation time based on the first variation time determination condition. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol variation time can be easily determined. Probability that the game can be controlled in a low probability state in which the probability of determining that the special game is determined by the special game determination means is set to a predetermined probability or a high probability state in which the probability is set higher than the predetermined probability A state control means,
The probability state control means includes:
After controlling the game in the high probability state until the determination symbol is stopped and displayed for the first number of times after the first special game is executed, the game is controlled in the low probability state,
2. The game is controlled in the high probability state after the second special game is executed until the determination symbol is stopped and displayed for the first number of times, and then the game is controlled in the low probability state. Or the gaming machine of 2.

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