JP2015006575A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To indicate that a lottery disadvantageous to a player took place during a time-reduction game.SOLUTION: When a game is controlled in a game state with a time reduction, a pachinko machine makes it possible to determine a special pattern variation time set in advance. Also, when a game is controlled in a game state with a time reduction, the pachinko game machine makes it possible to determine a pattern variation time for a time reduction, which is shorter than a regular pattern variation time. Additionally, when a pattern variation time for reduction is determined when a game is controlled in a game state with a time reduction, the pachinko game machine shows the result of a big win determination and also executes a first performance corresponding to a pattern variation time for the reduction (a performance during a time reduction). If a special pattern variation time is determined when a game is controlled in a game state with a time reduction, the pachinko game machine shows the result of the big win determination and executes a second performance (a Danger performance).

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that sets one of a gaming state with a time saving advantageous for a player and a gaming state without a time saving disadvantageous for a player.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board wins a specific start opening, a random number is acquired at the start winning timing under the control of the main control unit, and the random number matches a predetermined jackpot random number In this case, pachinko gaming machines are widely used in which a special symbol is stopped at a symbol indicating a jackpot and the game is shifted to a jackpot gaming state. Such a pachinko gaming machine is provided with a control board that receives a determination result of the jackpot random number by the main control unit and produces an effect using an image display unit or the like.

  There are two types of jackpots: long hits with lots of balls and short hits with little balls. There are two types of long hits: a probable variable length in which the gaming state after the jackpot becomes a high-probability gaming state with a short time, and a normal long-span in which the gaming state after the jackpot becomes a low-probability gaming state with a short time. The time-reduced gaming state is a gaming state in which an electric tulip provided in the vicinity of the start opening is easily opened, and a game ball is easily awarded to the start opening.

  On the other hand, for short wins, there are sudden short hits in which the gaming state after the big hit becomes a high probability gaming state with a short time, and latent short hits in which the gaming state after the big hit becomes a high probability gaming state without a short time, etc. is there.

  Further, recent pachinko machines are mainly provided with two start ports such as a first start port and a second start port. The electric tulip is provided in the vicinity of the second starting opening, and during the short-time game, a big hit lottery is performed mainly for game balls won in the second starting opening.

  In these recent pachinko machines, a technology has been proposed in which the jackpot lottery by winning the second starting port is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot lottery by winning the first starting port. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1 below). Specifically, in the lottery by winning a prize at the second starting opening, the probability of winning a jackpot with a short time or long winning is increased, and in the lottery by winning a prize at the first starting opening, a big hit or short winning without a short time is given. The selection probability is increased.

  In addition, during the short-time game, since the variation time of the second special symbol due to winning at the second starting port is shortened, a quick game is performed by performing a mode production in the short-time mode indicating the game state with a short time. Is shown to the player. On the other hand, during the short-time game, the variation time of the first special symbol due to winning at the first starting port is not shortened, and time is taken so that the game ball wins at the second starting port.

JP 2008-289795 A

  However, in the above-described prior art, if a winning jackpot with a short time is won in the normal gaming state, the second reserved ball number is “0” and the first reserved ball number is A situation of “4” often occurs. In such a situation, the reserved ball due to winning in the first starting port is digested.

  Specifically, in the state immediately after the start of the time-saving game when there is no second reserved ball due to winning at the second starting port, the first time by winning at the first starting port is set even though the mode with time-saving is started. The first special symbol that digests the reserved ball is changed. In other words, the first special symbol with a long variation time is performed in spite of the setting of the mode with time reduction indicating that a quick game is being performed. There was a problem that was damaged.

  In addition, when the reserved ball due to the winning at the first starting port is digested, a lottery disadvantageous to the player is performed, and if a winning game with a short time or a short win is won, It may end. For example, if the player in the game does not know that the lottery by winning the first starting point is disadvantageous for the player, why does the player have a short-running gaming state or a high-probability gaming state? It is unclear whether has ended. In other words, there is a problem that the player does not know what has happened and reduces his willingness to play.

  On the other hand, if the player in the game knows that the lottery by winning the prize at the first starting port is disadvantageous for the player, the reserved ball by winning the prize at the first starting port is considered for the player. You should always check whether you are digesting. That is, there is a problem that it is not possible to concentrate on the game, for example, the liquid crystal effect such as the appearance of a small character may be overlooked because the hold display or the hold lamp must be watched.

  Furthermore, even if the player who is playing the game knows that the lottery by winning the prize at the first starting port is disadvantageous for the player, while the player is not paying attention to the hold display etc. In addition, if an unfavorable lottery was made and the winner was won with a jackpot or short win without a short time, it is unclear why the gaming state with a short time or the high probability gaming state has ended, and the player's willingness to play is reduced. There was a problem such as.

  In order to solve the above-described problems caused by the conventional technology, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a lottery that is disadvantageous to a player during a short-time game without being noticed by the player. .

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first start port in which a game ball flowing down the first game area among the game areas in which the game ball can flow down can win a prize, If a game ball wins at the second start port where a game ball flowing down the second game region out of the game region can win, and the first start port or the second start port, the degree of profit for the player is different. A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to play one jackpot game among a plurality of types of jackpot games, and a symbol variation time for displaying the symbols in a predetermined symbol display means based on the result of the jackpot determination The symbol variation time determining means for determining the symbol variation time, the symbol variation time determined by the symbol variation time determining means, and the determination symbol indicating the result of the jackpot determination after displaying the symbol variation display Symbol display control means for displaying a stop, and a jackpot game executing means for executing the one jackpot game after the judgment symbol is stopped when it is determined that the one jackpot game is performed in the jackpot determination And a game state control means capable of controlling a game in either a state without a short time when a game ball is difficult to win at the second start port or a game state with a short time when a game ball is easy to win at the second start port; Effect display means for executing a predetermined effect in a predetermined effect means during the variation display of the symbol, wherein the first start port is more than the first game than the game ball flowing down in the second game area. The game ball that flows down the area is provided at a position where it is easier to win, and the jackpot determination means is configured to determine whether or not the game ball to the first start port is a jackpot determination by winning the game ball to the second start port. A jackpot determination is easily made when it is determined that a jackpot game having a higher degree of profit for the player than the jackpot determination by winning a ball is won, and the gaming state control means includes the time shortening after the one jackpot game is executed. The game can be controlled in a gaming state, and the symbol variation time determining means determines a symbol variation time from a plurality of symbol variation times when the jackpot determination is made by winning a game ball to the first starting port. The first symbol variation time determining means for determining and the second symbol variation for determining one symbol variation time from a plurality of symbol variation times when the jackpot determination is made by winning a game ball at the second starting port Time determining means, wherein the first symbol variation time determining means is a special figure previously determined when the game is controlled in the gaming state with the time saving. The symbol variation time can be determined, and the second symbol variation time determination means can determine a symbol variation time for shortening shorter than the normal symbol variation time when the game is controlled in the gaming state with the time saving. The effect execution means determines the result of the jackpot determination when the shortened symbol variation time is determined by the second symbol variation time determination means when the game is controlled in the time-reduced gaming state. And the first effect according to the shortened symbol variation time is executed, and the special symbol variation time is determined by the first symbol variation time determining means when the game is controlled in the gaming state with the time saving. If it is, the second effect different from the first effect is executed while showing the result of the jackpot determination.

  According to the present invention, the special symbol variation time can be determined in the case of variation due to winning at the first starting port after the jackpot with time shortening, so the variation of the symbol different from the normal gaming state with time shortening It can be.

It is a front view which shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a main control part. It is the flowchart which showed the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the jackpot determination processing which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the big hit random number determination table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the jackpot symbol random number determination table. It is explanatory drawing which showed the ratio by which each jackpot symbol is selected for every starting port classification. It is the flowchart which showed the fluctuation pattern selection process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the reach determination process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the normal reach table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the time reduction reach table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the special reach table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the normal fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the time-short fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the special fluctuation pattern table. It is the flowchart which showed the process during stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the process during stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the big prize mouth process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the game state setting process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the timer interruption process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the command reception process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the ending effect selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the table for mode flag references. It is the flowchart which showed the number-of-holds addition process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the production | presentation selection process concerning this Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the process during change production completion which an production supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the special effect. It is explanatory drawing which showed another example of the special fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which showed another example of the special effect.

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

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

  A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

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

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

  The electric tulip 107 opens based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 disposed above the second starting port 106. The electric tulip 107 has a longer opening time in the game state with a time saving, and makes it easier to guide the game ball to the second starting port 106. The time-reduced gaming state is a gaming state that is set after the time-saving jackpot is over.

  That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the player makes a left turn and aims at the first starting port 105, while in the gaming state with a short time, the player makes a right turn. This is a type of gaming machine that aims at the second starting port 106 and plays.

  Specifically, when the player strikes left, the launched game ball flows down the left side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 130. On the other hand, when the player hits the right, the launched game ball flows down the right side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 140. Note that a game ball that has not won the second start opening 106 by right-handing does not win the first start opening 105 due to the arrangement of the fixed accessory 141 or a nail (not shown) below the second start opening 106. It is like that.

  In addition, a big winning port 109 is provided below the first starting port 105. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls by winning a game ball.

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

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 displays a first special symbol display unit for displaying a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 1”) and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2”). 2 special symbol display part.

  When a game ball wins the first starting port 105, a first winning lottery is performed. The special figure 1 is displayed in a variable manner and stops at a symbol representing the lottery result of the first lottery. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106, a second winning lottery is performed. The special figure 2 is displayed in a variable manner and stops at a symbol representing the lottery result of the second lottery.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. The normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 when the game ball passes through the gate 108. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved balls for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. The reserved ball is a game ball that is won during a change of a special symbol or a normal symbol and is held in a held state. As the reserved ball display unit 114, for example, an LED is used. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holding balls is indicated by turning on / off. Note that the notification of the holding ball is also made by display from the image display unit 104.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the upper and lower sides of the frame member 115, effect light portions (frame lamps) 116 are provided. The effect light units 116 each have a plurality of lamps. Each lamp irradiates a player who plays in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the irradiation direction of light can be changed up and down so that the irradiation position moves along the abdomen from the top of the player. ing. Each lamp can change the light irradiation direction up and down by the driving force of a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light unit 116.

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

  An effect button 119 for accepting an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, and a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. . In addition, the frame member 115 incorporates a speaker that outputs sound.

  Although illustration is omitted, for example, a director is provided at a predetermined position such as around the image display unit 104. The effect actor is moved by the driving force of a connected solenoid or motor.

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

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

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

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 stores a normal symbol lottery program, an electric tulip control program, a winning lottery program, a special winning opening control program, a game state setting program, a table change program, and the like.

  The normal symbol lottery program is a program that, when detecting the passing of a game ball to the gate 108, performs a symbol lottery that makes the electric tulip 107 hit (open) or lose (hold closed). The electric tulip control program is a program that keeps the electric tulip 107 in a closed state in a normal state and opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  The winning lottery program performs a winning lottery by using a different table for each of the winning start ports 105 and 106 when a game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222, and directs the lottery result. This program is transmitted to the unit 202. There are small hits and big hits consisting of long hits and short hits.

  Note that the winning lottery with respect to the game ball won at the second starting port 106 is more likely to generate a win that is advantageous to the player than the winning lottery with respect to the game ball won at the first starting port 105. Specifically, long hits are likely to occur. The winning lottery is performed in the order of winning to the start ports 105 and 106 regardless of the type of the start ports 105 and 106 that won the prize.

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

  Short wins are jackpots with little or no appearance that shorten the opening time of the big winning opening 109 per round (for example, 0.1 seconds) and open the big winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). is there. Also, the small hit is a hit where there is almost no ball that behaves in the same manner as the short hit, with 15 seconds of opening for 15 seconds × 1 round.

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

  The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. The high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which a jackpot is likely to occur about 10 times as compared to the low probability gaming state. Here, the jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot will be described with specific examples. The jackpots include per-probability length, per-probability short-range (per-accuracy short-range), normal per-length, normal per-short (per-rush short-term), and latent short-term per hit. In the case of the odds per probability variation and the odd shorts, after the big hit, the game shifts to a high-probability gaming state (probability varying gaming state) to which a short-time game is added.

  In the case of a normal hit and a short hit, the game shifts to a low-probability gaming state (time saving gaming state) to which a short-time game is added after the big hit. In the case of a short-latency win, after the big hit, the game shifts to a high-probability gaming state (latent-probable gaming state) in which a short-time game is not added. In the case of a small hit, after the small hit, the game state before the start of the small hit is shifted, that is, the gaming state does not change.

  In particular, in the probabilistic gaming state or the short-time gaming state, after transitioning to these gaming states, the gaming state is set with the first to the tenth variation as the gaming state with the first time-shortening and the eleventh variation and thereafter as the second-shortening gaming state. The More specifically, the probability variation gaming state includes a first probability variation gaming state corresponding to a first time-saving gaming state and a second probability variation gaming state corresponding to a second time-shortening gaming state. The short-time gaming state includes a first short-time gaming state corresponding to the first short-time gaming state and a second short-time gaming state corresponding to the second short-time gaming state.

  The table change program selects a variation pattern by winning at the first start port 105 in the variation until 10 variations immediately after the end of the jackpot with time shortening, that is, when the gaming state with the first time shortening is set. This is a program for changing the variation pattern table used at times to a special variation pattern table having a variation time enough to notify that a lottery disadvantageous to the player is performed. In addition, the table change program sets a reach table for determining whether or not there is a reach by winning the first start port 105 in a variation until 10 variations immediately after the end of the jackpot with time reduction, and a special reach selection probability. Includes a program to change to a special reach table.

  In addition, the main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as a prize winning port 109, the first special symbol display unit 112a, and the second special symbol. The symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball display unit 114, and the like are connected.

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

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

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

  The main control unit 201 controls the display contents of the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, and the normal symbol display unit 113 based on the lottery results of the winning lottery and the normal symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 201 performs a winning lottery (first winning lottery) for the game balls won in the first starting port 105, and variably displays the special figure 1 of the first special symbol display unit 112a. Then, after a predetermined period, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 201 performs a winning lottery (second winning lottery) for the game balls won in the second starting port 106 to change and stop the special figure 2 of the second special symbol display unit 112b. Further, the main control unit 201 performs a normal symbol lottery to change and stop the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 113.

  Further, the main control unit 201 is connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs commands such as a change start command and a change stop command to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. The prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

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

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

  CPU241 performs the process which determines the content of production based on the various programs previously memorize | stored in ROM242. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The effect control unit 202a controls the entire effect control unit 202 by executing an effect control program such as an effect mode setting program and a special effect execution program stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. To function.

  The effect mode setting program is a program for setting the effect mode after the jackpot according to the type of jackpot. The performance modes include, for example, a probability variation mode after probability variation, a short time mode after a normal length, a sudden accuracy mode after a sudden accuracy or short collision time, a latent accuracy mode after a short probability or short hit, a normal game There is a normal mode that indicates the state.

  The special performance execution program is a special symbol by winning at the first start port 105 before the start of the time-saving mode such as the time-saving mode or the probability changing mode, or before the predetermined number of fluctuations has elapsed since the start of the time-saving mode. This is a program that performs special effects when there are fluctuations. The special effect is an effect suggesting that a lottery that is disadvantageous to the player is performed.

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

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a, and data indicating that the effect button 119 has been operated (pressed) from the player is input. In addition, a cross key 120 is connected to the production control unit 202a, and data corresponding to the key selected by the player is input.

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

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

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b controls images and sounds based on instructions from the production control unit 202a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. Works like doing.

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

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

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

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

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

  The production control unit 202 is composed of different boards using the production control unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b, and the lamp control unit 202c, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. It may be configured. However, even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board, their functions are assumed to be independent.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores a program necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

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

(Outline of this embodiment)
Next, the outline of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the present embodiment. In FIG. 3A, the overview diagram 300 shows the number of times of change in the game state with time saving. In the present embodiment, a special variation is used when digesting the first reserved ball by winning a game ball to the first start port 105 within a predetermined number of variations (for example, 10 variations) after shifting to the time-reduced gaming state. Use a pattern table. That is, after shifting to the game state with time saving, the game state with the first time reduction is made up to the 10th change.

  The special variation pattern table has a variation time different from that of the variation pattern table used in the normal time-saving gaming state. Specifically, the special variation pattern table is longer as the number of first reserved balls due to winning at the first start port decreases. It has a variable time. After the predetermined number of fluctuations has elapsed, the normal fluctuation pattern table is used even when the first reserved ball is digested. That is, after the transition to the time-saving gaming state, the 11th and subsequent changes are set to the second time-saving gaming state.

(Functional configuration of main control unit)
Next, the functional configuration of the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3B is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the main control unit 201. 3-2, the main control unit 201 includes a lottery unit 301, a time reduction unit 302, a table setting unit 303, a change unit 304, a selection unit 305, and an output unit 306.

  The lottery unit 301 performs a jackpot lottery that is advantageous for the player with respect to the game ball that has won the second start port 106 rather than the game ball that has won the first start port 105. Specifically, for the game ball that won the second starting port 106, the winning probability per jackpot with a shorter time or longer win is increased. On the other hand, in the lottery by winning to the first start opening 105, the winning probability without a short time or the short win is increased. In addition, the lottery unit 301 performs a jackpot lottery in order of winning to the start ports 105 and 106 regardless of the type of the start ports 105 and 106.

  The time saving part 302 adds a time saving game that makes it easy to open the electric tulip 107 in response to a predetermined jackpot. The table setting unit 303 sets a variation pattern table for selecting a variation pattern when the variation of the special symbol is stopped according to the gaming state. The variation pattern table is a table in which a random number value and a variation pattern are associated with each other, and is used to select a variation pattern corresponding to the random value acquired at the time of starting winning.

  The change unit 304 changes the gaming state from a normal gaming state in which a time-saving game is not added to a gaming state with a time-saving in which a time-saving game is added by the time-shortening unit 302 with a predetermined hit. The predetermined hit is usually per length, per probable change length, per unit of suddenness, or per unit of short time. The game state with a short time is specifically a short time game state or a probabilistic game state. Specifically, the game state to which the short-time game is not added is a normal game state or a latent game state.

  Further, the changing unit 304 changes the gaming state from the first shortening gaming state to the second shortening gaming state in response to a predetermined number of fluctuations in the shortening gaming state. The predetermined number of changes is, for example, the 11th change after the transition to the gaming state with time saving.

  When the selection unit 305 selects a variation pattern for the game ball won in the first start port 105 in the gaming state with the first time reduction before being changed to the gaming state with the second time reduction by the changing unit 304, a table A variation pattern is selected using a special variation pattern table that is set in the setting unit 303 and has a variation time enough to notify that a lottery disadvantageous to the player is performed. The variation time that can notify that a lottery disadvantageous to the player is performed is, for example, 1 second or more. The output unit 306 outputs information indicating the variation pattern selected by the selection unit 305 to the effect control unit 202.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the selection unit 305 is set in the table setting unit 303 in the gaming state with the second time change changed by the changing unit 304, regardless of the starting holes 105 and 106 of the winning game balls. A fluctuation pattern is selected using a normal fluctuation pattern table. That is, after the start of the time-saving gaming state, after the 11th change, the special table is not used and the normal change pattern table is used.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the selection unit 305 selects a variation pattern for a game ball won at the first start port 105 in the game state with a time saving, the selection unit 305 selects the game ball won at the first start port 105. A variation pattern is selected using a special variation pattern table having a variation time that varies depending on the number of balls held. Specifically, the special variation pattern table has a longer variation time as the number of reserved balls of the game balls won in the first starting port 105 decreases, but has a shorter variation time as the number of retained balls decreases. It may be a thing.

  In addition, when the selection unit 305 selects a variation pattern for a game ball won in the first start opening 105 in the time-reduced game state, the selection unit 305 does not depend on the number of held game balls won in the first start opening 105. A variation pattern may be selected using a special variation pattern table having a certain variation time. This will be described in a modification of the embodiment described later.

  The table setting unit 303 sets a reach table for determining whether or not there is a reach. The reach table is a table in which a random number value is associated with the presence / absence of reach, and is used to determine the presence / absence of reach corresponding to the random value acquired at the time of starting winning.

  When the selection unit 305 determines whether or not there is a reach for the game ball won in the first start port 105 in the time-saving game state, the special reach having a special reach selection probability set in the table setting unit 303 is selected. Use the table to select a reach. Examples of the special reach selection probability include those having a lower selection probability than the normal reach selection probability.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment variably stops, as a special symbol, the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the game balls won at the start openings 105 and 106 in the order of winning the start openings 105 and 106. It is also possible to preferentially digest the game balls won in the second starting port 106.

  The lottery unit 301, the time reduction unit 302, the table setting unit 303, the change unit 304, the selection unit 305, and the output unit 306 are realized by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201. That is, each part is implement | achieved when CPU211 of the main-control part 201 runs an effect control program.

(Timer interrupt processing)
Next, a timer interrupt process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 201. The timer interrupt process is a process that interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 201 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period.

  In FIG. 4, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 performs random number update processing (step S401). The random number update process is a process for updating each random number by incrementing each random number, such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, or the like.

  After that, the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 is subjected to a switch process at the time of winning a prize (step S402). In the switch process, a game ball is detected by a gate SW process for obtaining a random number every time a game ball is detected by the gate SW 223, or a first start port SW221 or a second start port SW222, which will be described later with reference to FIG. There is a start port SW process for acquiring a random number every time.

  Thereafter, symbol processing is performed (step S403). The symbol processing includes special symbol processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. Furthermore, an electric accessory process is performed (step S404). The electric accessory process includes an electric chew process, a special prize opening process described later with reference to FIG. 15, and a process for controlling the operation of the movable accessory. Thereafter, a prize ball process is performed (step S405), and these output processes are performed (step S406).

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

  In FIG. 5, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S501). When the first start port SW221 is OFF (step S501: No), the process proceeds to step S507. When the first start port SW221 is ON (step S501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW221 is smaller than “4”. (Step S502).

  When the count value U1 is “4” (step S502: No), the process proceeds to step S507. When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S502: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S503). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S504). The random numbers are jackpot random numbers, design random numbers, reach random numbers, and the like. The jackpot random number determines one of big hit, small hit, and loss. For example, one big hit random number is randomly acquired from 300 random numbers from “0” to “299”.

  The design random number determines the type of jackpot (per-probable length, per normal length, per-latency short-range, per-accuracy short-range, per-short-shot per short), for example, from 250 random numbers “0” to “249” One design random number is randomly acquired. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed. For example, one reach random number is randomly extracted from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”.

  Each random number acquired as described above is stored in the RAM 213. The RAM 213 has a first storage unit for four reserved balls by winning the first start port 105. The first storage unit stores information that the winning is made to the first start port 105, jackpot random number, symbol random number, reach random number information, and the like.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S505). In the pre-determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit using the big hit random number acquired in step S504. In the prior determination process, in addition to the jackpot determination, symbol random number determination using a symbol random number or reach random number determination using a reach random number may be performed. Thereafter, a first hold number increase command is set to indicate that the hold number has increased due to winning at the first starting port 105 (step S506).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S507). If the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S507: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port SW222 is ON (step S507: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the second start port SW222 is smaller than “4”. (Step S508).

  When the count value U2 is “4” (step S508: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S508: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S509). Then, each random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S510). The RAM 213 has a second storage unit for four reserved balls by winning a prize at the second starting port 106. The second storage unit stores information that the winning is made to the second starting port 106, information on the jackpot random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and the like.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S511). In the pre-determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit using the big hit random number acquired in step S511. In the prior determination process, in addition to the jackpot determination, symbol random number determination using a symbol random number or reach random number determination using a reach random number may be performed. Thereafter, a second hold number increase command is set to indicate that the hold number has increased due to winning at the second start port 106 (step S512).

(Special symbol processing)
Next, a special symbol process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201. This special symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process of step S403 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 6, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S601). The winning game flag is a flag that is set when the stopped special symbol indicates a winning in the stopping process shown in step S612.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S601: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S601: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S602). If it is changing (step S602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S609. . If it is not changing (step S602: No), it is determined whether or not the count value U indicating the number of reserved balls of the game balls won in the start ports 105 and 106 is "1" or more (step S603).

  Note that the count value U is counted by the first start port detection counter, which is counted by the first start port detection counter, and is counted by the first count value U1 indicating the number of game balls held in the first start port 105 and the second start port detection counter. And a second count value U2 indicating the number of reserved game balls won in the second starting port 106.

  When the count value U is “1” or more (step S603: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U by one is set as the new number of reserved balls (step S604), and the process proceeds to step S605. In step S603, if the count value U is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S603: No), that is, if “U = 0”, the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S603 and step S604, the game balls won in the second start port 106 are not digested preferentially, but the game balls won in the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 are digested in this order. I have to.

  In step S605, a jackpot determination process is performed (step S605). The details of the jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 7A. The jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is a preset jackpot random number. Is a process for determining whether or not the two match.

  Thereafter, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S606). Although the details of this variation pattern selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 8A, the variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot determination process.

  Then, a change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S607). The change start command includes information indicating the start of change, information on whether or not a big hit, information on whether or not reach, information on change time, information on game state, information on the start holes 105 and 106 where game balls have been won. , Etc. are included. Thereafter, the variation of the special symbol is started (step S608). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process (step S609). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S609: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  When the variation time has elapsed (step S609: Yes), the variation of the special symbol is stopped (step S610), and a variation stop command is set (step S611). Then, the stop process is executed (step S612), and the process ends. The details of the suspension processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14-1 and 14-2. However, when the stopped special symbol indicates a winning combination, a winning flag is set or the short-time gaming state is set. This is a process of turning the time-short game flag indicating OFF according to the number of time-short remaining times.

(Big hit judgment processing)
Next, the jackpot determination process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7A is a flowchart illustrating the jackpot determination process performed by the main control unit 201. This jackpot determination process is the process shown in step S605 of FIG.

  In FIG. 7A, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot random number determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the start port SW process (see FIG. 5) matches a preset jackpot random number. (Step S701). In the jackpot random number determination process, a jackpot random number determination table, which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As a result of the jackpot random number determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot (step S702). If it is determined that the game is a jackpot (step S702: Yes), a jackpot symbol random number determination process is performed using the jackpot symbol random number determination table corresponding to the winning start ports 105 and 106 (step S703). In the jackpot symbol random number determination process, the jackpot symbol random number determination table described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, a jackpot symbol is set (step S704), and the process is terminated.

  In step S702, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S702: No), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S705). When it is determined that it is a small hit (step S705: Yes), a small hit symbol is set (step S706), and the process is terminated. In step S705, when it is determined that it is not a small hit (step S705: No), a lost symbol is set (step S707), and the process ends.

(Example of jackpot random number determination table)
Next, a jackpot random number determination table used in the jackpot random number determination process (see step S701 in FIG. 7-1) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the jackpot random number determination table. 7-2, the jackpot random number determination table 720 includes a hit type 721, a gaming state 722, a range 723, a ratio 724, and a random value 725.

  The winning type 721 indicates the winning type, and includes a big hit and a small win. The gaming state 722 indicates a probability state, and can take either a low probability gaming state or a high probability gaming state. Note that the low probability gaming state includes a normal gaming state and a short-time gaming state. The high probability gaming state includes a probability variation gaming state and a latent probability gaming state.

  A range 723 indicates a possible range of the random value 725 to be acquired. For example, the range 723 is “0 to 299”. The ratio 724 is the ratio of the number of random number values 725 to the total number of ranges 723, specifically, the number of random number values 725 divided by the total number of ranges 723 (300).

  As a specific example, when the gaming state 722 is in the low-probability gaming state, it is a big hit only when the acquired random number value 725 is “3”. When the gaming state 722 is in the high probability gaming state, the acquired random value 725 is “3”, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, In the case of “217” and “247”, it is a big hit. That is, in the case of the high probability gaming state, the jackpot is likely to occur 10 times as compared with the low probability gaming state. In addition, regardless of the gaming state 722, the small hit value is obtained when the acquired random value 725 is “150”, “200”, or “250”.

(Example of jackpot symbol random number judgment table)
Next, the jackpot symbol random number determination table used in the jackpot symbol random number determination process (see step S703 in FIG. 7-1) for determining the jackpot type will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the jackpot symbol random number determination table. 7-3, the jackpot symbol random number determination table 730 includes a graph area 731, a jackpot symbol 732, a start port type 733, a range 734, a ratio 735, and a random value 736.

  The graph area 731 is a symbol indicating an area for each type of jackpot in the pie chart described later with reference to FIG. The jackpot symbol 732 is a symbol indicating the type of jackpot, and specifically includes symbols indicating each jackpot type: per normal length, per crash time, per probability variation length, per unit of short probability, per per unit of probability. The start port type 733 is a type of start port where the game ball starts and wins, and includes a first start port 105 and a second start port 106.

  A range 734 indicates a possible range of the random value 736 to be acquired, and is “0 to 249”, for example. The ratio 735 is the ratio of the number of random number values 736 to the total number of ranges 734, specifically, the number of random number values 736 divided by the total number of ranges 734 (250).

  The outline of the jackpot symbol random number determination table 730 will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 7-4 is an explanatory diagram showing the ratio at which each jackpot symbol 732 is selected for each start port type 733. In FIG. 7-4, a graph 741 is a pie chart showing a ratio of selecting each jackpot symbol 732 when the jackpot is won by winning the first starting port 105. As shown in the graph 741, when a big win is won by winning the first starting port 105, any one of a normal length, a short time per hit, a permissible change length, a short per hit, and a short per latent probability can be selected. In particular, it is easy to select the short hit probability and the short hit probability shown in “d” and “e”.

  In FIG. 7-4, a graph 742 is a pie chart showing a ratio at which each jackpot symbol 732 is selected when a jackpot is won by winning the second start port 106. As shown in the graph 742, when a big win is won by winning the second starting port 106, in order to allow the player to acquire a lot of balls, the latent short win is not selected, and the longest per probability variation is selected. It is easy to be done.

  In this way, in the jackpot symbol random number determination by the game ball won at the second starting port 106, it is easier to select a jackpot advantageous to the player than the jackpot by the game ball won at the first starting port 105. . It should be noted that the ratio of each jackpot shown in the graphs 741 and 742 (each numerical value in the jackpot symbol random number determination table 730) is not limited to this, and the jackpot by winning the second starting port 106 is more advantageous for the player. Any other value may be used.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is a flowchart illustrating a variation pattern selection process performed by the main control unit 201. This variation pattern selection process is the process shown in step S606 of FIG.

  In FIG. 8A, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the jackpot includes a jackpot and a jackpot as a result of the jackpot determination process (step S801). When it is a win (step S801: Yes), either a big hit table or a small win table is set (step S802). The winning variation pattern table is a table for selecting a variation pattern at the time of winning, and associates a random value with a variation pattern of a special symbol.

  Then, a variation pattern random number determination process is performed using the set table (step S803). As a result of the variation pattern random number determination process, the determined variation pattern is set (step S804), and the process ends.

  In step S801, if it is not a win (step S801: No), a reach determination process for determining the presence or absence of reach is performed (step S805). The reach determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is a reach using a reach variation pattern table which will be described later with reference to FIG. 11 (step S806). If it is reach (step S806: Yes), the reach variation pattern table is set (step S807), and the process proceeds to step S803.

  When it is not reach (step S806: No), it is determined whether or not at least one of the first time-short flag and the second time-short flag indicating the gaming state with time-saving is ON (step S808). ). The first time reduction flag or the second time reduction flag is a flag that is set in a suspension process (FIGS. 14-1 and 14-2) or a game state setting process (FIG. 16), which will be described later. Specifically, The flag indicating the gaming state, which is set according to the number of changes after the transition to the gaming state with time saving.

  More specifically, the first short time flag is a flag that is set in the first short time gaming state in which the number of changes after the transition to the short time gaming state is up to the tenth change. The second short time flag is a flag that is set in the second short time gaming state in which the number of changes after the transition to the short time gaming state is the 11th change or later.

  If either one of the first time reduction flag or the second time reduction flag is ON (step S808: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first time reduction flag is ON (step S809). If the first time reduction flag is ON (step S809: Yes), whether or not this change is a change due to winning at the first starting port 105, that is, a first count value due to winning at the first starting port 105. It is determined whether or not it is digestion of U1 (step S810).

  When digesting the first count value U1 (step S810: Yes), a special variation pattern table, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, is set (the process proceeds to step S811, step S803. In step S810, the first count value is set). If it is not digestion of U1 (step S810: No), a time variation pattern table described later with reference to FIG. 12-2 is set (step S812), and the process proceeds to step S803.

  If the first time reduction flag is not ON in step S809 (step S809: No), that is, if the second time reduction flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S812. In step S808, when either the first time reduction flag or the second time reduction flag is OFF (step S808: No), a normal variation pattern table described later with reference to FIG. 12-1 is set (step S813). The process proceeds to step S803.

(Reach determination processing)
Next, the reach determination process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart illustrating reach determination processing performed by the main control unit 201. This reach determination process is the process shown in step S805 of FIG.

  8-2, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not at least one of the first time reduction flag and the second time reduction flag indicating that the gaming state with time reduction is ON. (Step S821). When one of the first time reduction flag and the second time reduction flag is ON (step S821: Yes), it is determined whether or not the first time reduction flag is ON (step S822).

  If the first time reduction flag is ON (step S822: Yes), whether or not this change is a change due to winning at the first starting port 105, that is, a first count value due to winning at the first starting port 105. It is determined whether or not it is digestion of U1 (step S823).

  If it is the digestion of the first count value U1 (step S823: Yes), a special reach table, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, is set (step S824). Thereafter, a reach random number determination process for determining presence / absence of reach is performed using the set table (step S825), and the process ends.

  In step S823, if it is not digestion of the first count value U1 (step S823: No), a time reduction reach table, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 9B, is set (step S826), and the process proceeds to step S825. In step S822, when the first time reduction flag is OFF (step S822: No), that is, when the second time reduction flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S826.

  In step S821, when either the first time reduction flag or the second time reduction flag is OFF (step S821: No), a normal reach table described later with reference to FIG. 9-1 is set (step S827). The process proceeds to step S825.

(Example of reach table)
Next, the reach table used in the reach random number determination process (see step S825 in FIG. 8-2) will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-1, 9-2, and 10. FIG. FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a normal reach table. FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a time reduction reach table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the special reach table. 9A, 9B, and 10, each reach table 900, 910, 1000 includes a time-saving game remaining count 901, a reach 902, a range 903, a ratio 904, and a random value 905.

  The short-time game remaining count 901 is a value obtained by subtracting the number of start winnings (variation count) from the upper limit fluctuation count set after shifting to the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state. In FIG. 9A, “−” in the normal reach table 900 short time remaining game count 901 indicates a state where the game state is not in the short time game state. Specifically, it indicates that the game is in the normal game state or the latent game state.

  Reach 902 indicates the presence or absence of reach production. A range 903 shows the maximum possible value of the random value 905 to be acquired, and is “0 to 249”, for example. The ratio 904 is the ratio of the number of random values 905 to the total number of the range 903. Specifically, the ratio 904 is obtained by dividing the number of random number values 905 by the total number (250) of the range 903.

  More specifically, in the reach random number determination process using the normal reach table 900 shown in FIG. 9A, when the acquired random value 905 is “0 to 21”, there is a reach 902, and the acquired random value When 905 is “22 to 249”, the reach 902 is absent. In other words, when the gaming state is not time-saving, the ratio 904 at which the reach 902 is present is “22/250” = 8.8%.

  Further, the time-reach table 910 shown in FIG. 9B is the second start port 106 when the time-short game remaining count 901 is “1 to 90” or “1 to 9990” or regardless of the time-short game remaining count 901. Used when digesting the second reserved ball by winning a prize. In the present embodiment, the short-time gaming state is set to 100 times, and the probability variation gaming state is set to 10,000 times. That is, the short-time game remaining number of times J is “1 to 90” corresponds to the 11th and subsequent changes after the transition to the short-time game state, and the short-time game remaining number of times J is “1 to 9990”. Is equivalent to the 11th and subsequent changes after the transition to the probability variation gaming state.

  In the reach random number determination process using the time-reach reach table 910 shown in FIG. ", The reach 902 is absent. That is, after the 11th change after the transition to the time-saving gaming state, the ratio 904 at which the reach 902 is present is “10/250” = 4%.

  In this way, the reach 902 is less likely to occur in the game state with time saving. In other words, during the short-time game, the probability of reach loss is suppressed and the game can be played quickly.

  In the reach random number determination process using the special reach table 1000 shown in FIG. 10, the short-time game residual count 901 is “91 to 100” or “9991 to 10000”, and the acquired random value 905 is “0 to 0”. In the case of “4”, the reach 902 is present, and in the case where the acquired random number value 905 is “5 to 249”, the reach 902 is absent. That is, the reach effect is not performed at the time of digestion of the reserved ball by winning to the first starting port 105 until the tenth change after the transition to the time-saving gaming state or the probability variation gaming state as the time-saving gaming state. .

  Thus, the reach 902 due to winning at the first starting port 105 is less likely to occur until the tenth change after shifting to the short-time gaming state or the probability-changing gaming state. That is, the occurrence of the reach during the special effect that the player wants to end early is suppressed, and the special effect is quickly ended.

(Example of reach variation pattern table)
Next, the reach variation pattern table that is set in step S807 in FIG. 8-1 and used in the variation pattern random number determination process (see step S803 in FIG. 8-1) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the reach variation pattern table. In FIG. 11, the reach variation pattern table 1100 includes a variation pattern 1101, a range 1102, a ratio 1103, a random value 1104, and a variation time 1105.

  The variation pattern 1101 is obtained by patterning the variation of the special symbol, and varies depending on the variation time 1105. A range 1102 indicates the maximum possible value of the random value 1104 to be acquired, and is “0 to 99”, for example. The ratio 1103 is the ratio of the number of random number values 1104 to the total number of ranges 1102, specifically, the number of random number values 1104 divided by the total number of ranges 1102 (100).

  The fluctuation time 1105 indicates the time required to produce the fluctuation pattern 1101. For example, the fluctuation pattern 1101 having a long fluctuation time 1105 has a high reach. As a specific example, the fluctuation pattern 1101 “Pa1” is selected when the acquired random value 1104 is “0 to 29”, and the fluctuation time 1105 is 20 seconds.

(Example of normal fluctuation pattern table)
Next, the normal variation pattern table that is set in step S813 in FIG. 8-1 and used in the variation pattern random number determination process (see step S803 in FIG. 8-1) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a normal variation pattern table. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to those already described, and the description will be omitted as appropriate.

  In FIG. 12A, a normal variation pattern table 1200 is a table at the time of losing, and includes a reserved ball number 1201, a variation pattern 1101, a range 1102, a ratio 1103, a random value 1104, and a variation time 1105. . The number of held balls 1201 is the sum of the first number of held balls due to winning at the first start port 105 and the second number of held balls due to winning at the second starting port 106.

  When the number of reserved balls 1201 is “0 to 2”, the fluctuation pattern 1101 of “Pb1” is a fluctuation time 1105 of 15 seconds. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls 1201 is “3 or more”, the fluctuation pattern 1101 of “Pb2” which is a fluctuation time 1105 of 5 seconds is obtained. In this way, when the game is not in the time-saving game state, the variation pattern 1101 corresponding to the number of held balls 1201 is selected.

(An example of a time variation pattern table)
Next, referring to FIG. 12B, the short-time variation pattern table that is set in step S812 in FIG. 8-1 and used in the variation pattern random number determination process (see step S803 in FIG. 8-1) will be described. FIG. 12B is an explanatory diagram of an example of a time variation pattern table. It should be noted that the time variation pattern table is used when there is a winning at the second start port 106 even in the gaming state with the second time shortening or the gaming state with the first time shortening.

  In FIG. 12B, the short time variation pattern table 1210 is a table at the time of losing, and when the number of reserved balls 1201 is “0 to 1”, a variation pattern 1101 of “Pc1” having a variation time 1105 of 15 seconds. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls 1201 is “2 or more”, a fluctuation pattern 1101 of “Pc2” that is a fluctuation time 1105 of 1 second is obtained. As described above, in the case of a loss in the time-saving gaming state, a variation pattern with an extremely short variation time is selected when the number of reserved balls 1201 is “2 or more” compared to the normal variation pattern table 1200. Yes. Therefore, in the game state with time saving, it is possible to play a game quickly.

(Example of special variation pattern table)
Next, a special variation pattern table that is set in step S811 in FIG. 8A and used in the variation pattern random number determination process (see step S803 in FIG. 8A) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the special variation pattern table. The special variation pattern table is used when a winning is made to the first starting port 105 in the gaming state with the first time reduction.

  The special variation pattern table 1300 shown in FIG. 13 is a table at the time of losing, and the short-time game remaining count 1301, the first reserved ball count 1302, the variation pattern 1101, the range 1102, the rate 1103, the random number value 1104, , Fluctuating time 1105. The short time remaining game count 1301 is a value obtained by subtracting the number of fluctuations from the upper limit fluctuation number set after shifting to the short time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, and indicates “91 to 100 or 9991 to 10000”.

  In the present embodiment, the short-time gaming state is set to 100 times, and the probability variation gaming state is set to 10,000 times. “91 to 100” corresponds to the 10th change after the transition to the short-time gaming state, and “9991 to 10000” corresponds to the 10th change after the transition to the probable gaming state.

  The first number of reserved balls 1302 indicates the number of reserved balls of the game balls that won the first starting port 105, and takes any one value of “0 to 4”. To explain with a specific example, when the first reserved ball number 1302 is “0 to 1”, the variation pattern 1101 of “Pd1” is obtained. The variation pattern 1101 of “Pd1” has a variation time 1105 of 12 seconds.

  When the first reserved ball count 1302 is “2”, the fluctuation pattern 1101 of “Pd2” is obtained. The variation pattern 1101 of “Pd2” has a variation time 1105 of 7 seconds. When the first reserved ball count 1302 is “3”, the variation pattern 1101 of “Pd3” is obtained. The variation pattern 1101 of “Pd3” has a variation time 1105 of 5 seconds. Further, when the first reserved ball number 1302 is “4”, the fluctuation pattern 1101 of “Pd4” is obtained. The variation pattern 1101 of “Pd4” has a variation time 1105 of 1 second.

  For example, if a winning jackpot with a short time is won in the normal gaming state, the second reserved ball number is “0” and the first reserved ball number 1302 is “4” at the start of the short time game after the end of the jackpot. The situation is often assumed. Under such circumstances, when the four first reserved balls 1302 are digested, the fluctuation time is gradually increased from 1 second → 5 seconds → 7 seconds → 12 seconds.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the stop process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B are flowcharts showing the in-stop processing performed by the main control unit 201. 14-1 and 14-2, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 first has a first time flag indicating a game state with a first time that is within 10 fluctuations after shifting to the time-short game state or the probability-change game state. It is determined whether or not it is ON (step S1401). Note that the first time reduction flag is a flag that is initially set in a game state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the first time reduction flag is ON (step S1401: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1403. If the first time reduction flag is not ON (step S1401: No), it is determined whether or not the second time reduction flag is ON (step S1402). When the second time reduction flag is OFF (step S1402: No), the process proceeds to step S1411.

  When the second short time flag is ON (step S1402: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the short time remaining game count J is set as a new short time remaining game count J (step S1403). Note that the number of remaining time J games J indicates the remaining number of games in the game state with time saving, and is a numerical value set to 100 times after the normal length and 10000 times after the probable length. The setting of the short time remaining game count J will be described later in the game state setting process (FIG. 16). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S1404).

  When the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S1404: Yes), the second time-saving flag is turned OFF (step S1405). Note that immediately before the time-shortage game remaining number J becomes “0”, the time-shortage game remaining number J is “1”, that is, the second time-shortage flag is ON, and the first time-shortage flag is OFF. Yes. When the time-saving game remaining number J is not “0” (step S1404: No), it is determined whether or not the second time-saving flag is ON (step S1406). When the second time reduction flag is ON (step S1406: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1411.

  When the second time-short flag is OFF (step S1406: No), it is determined whether or not the time-shortage game remaining number J is “91 to 99” (step S1407). When the time-shortage game remaining number J is “91 to 99” (step S1407: Yes), that is, the first time-shortage flag indicating ON within 10 fluctuations after shifting to the game state with the first time-shortage in the time-shortage game state is ON. If there is, the process proceeds to step S1411.

  If the time-shortage game remaining number J is not “91 to 99” (step S1407: No), it is determined whether or not the time-shortage game remaining number J is “9991 to 9999” (step S1408). When the time-shortage game remaining number J is “9991 to 9999” (step S1408: Yes), that is, the first time-short flag indicating within 10 fluctuations after the transition to the game state with the first time-short in the probability variable game state is ON. If there is, the process proceeds to step S1411.

  When the time-shortage game remaining number J is not “9991 to 9999” (step S1408: No), that is, after the 11th change after the transition to the game state with the first time-shortening, the first time-shortage flag is turned OFF ( In step S1409), the second time reduction flag is turned ON (step S1410), and the process proceeds to step S1411.

  In step S1411, it is determined whether or not a high probability flag indicating a high probability gaming state is ON (step S1411). In step S1411, when the high probability flag is OFF (step S1411: No), the process proceeds to step S1415. When the high probability flag is ON (step S1411: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the high probability remaining game count X is set as a new high probability game remaining count X (step S1412).

  Specifically, the high probability remaining game count X indicates the remaining game count in the probability variation gaming state or the latent probability gaming state. A numeric value set to. The numerical value “10000” is a number determined for convenience in order to prevent the high-probability gaming state from being changed until the next jackpot is won. The setting of the high probability remaining game count X will be described later in the game state setting process (FIG. 16).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S1413). If the high probability game remaining count X is “0” (step S1413: Yes), the high probability flag is turned OFF. (Step S1414). When the high probability game remaining number X is not “0” (step S1413: No), the process proceeds to step S1415.

  In step S1415, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit, and if it is not a big hit (step S1415: No), it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit (step S1416). When the stopped special symbol is not a small hit (step S1416: No), the process is terminated. When the stopped special symbol is a small hit (step S1416: Yes), the small hit game flag is turned ON (step S1417), and the winning opening is started (step S1418). Thereafter, an opening command is set (step S1419), and the process ends.

  In step S1415, when the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1415: Yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 109 in one round is a long hit (step S1420). When it is a long hit (step S1420: Yes), the long hit game flag is turned ON (step S1421), and the process proceeds to step S1423.

  When it is not long hit (step S1420: No), the short hit game flag is turned ON (step S1422), and the process proceeds to step S1423. In step S1423, the time-shortage game remaining count J or the high probability game remaining count X is set to “0” (step S1423). Thereafter, the time reduction flag or the high probability flag is turned OFF (step S1424), and the process proceeds to step S1418.

  Note that the gaming state (probability changing gaming state, short-time gaming state, latent probability gaming state, normal gaming state) is represented by each flag in the above-described processing. Specifically, when both the short time flag and the high probability flag are ON, the probability variation gaming state is set, and when the short time flag is ON and the high probability flag is OFF, the short time game It is in a state. In addition, when the time reduction flag is OFF and the high probability flag is ON, the latent game state is set. When both the hourly flag and the high probability flag are OFF, the game state is normal.

  Note that the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state are respectively composed of a first short-time gaming state and a second short-time gaming state. In other words, the probability variation gaming state includes a first probability variation gaming state corresponding to the first time-saving gaming state and a second probability variation gaming state corresponding to the second time-shortening gaming state. The short-time gaming state includes a first short-time gaming state corresponding to the first short-time gaming state and a second short-time gaming state corresponding to the second short-time gaming state.

(Large winnings processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the special winning a prize mouth process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the big prize opening process performed by the main control unit 201. This special winning opening process is one process included in the electric accessory process shown in step S404 of FIG.

  In FIG. 15, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S1501). The winning game flag is a long winning game flag, a short winning game flag, or a small winning game flag set in the in-stop process shown in FIGS. 14-1 and 14-2.

  In step S1501, when the winning game flag is OFF (step S1501: No), the process is ended as it is. If the winning game flag is ON (step S1501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game is being opened (step S1502). The opening refers to a predetermined time before the special winning opening 109 is opened.

  If it is during opening (step S1502: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined opening time has passed (step S1503). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S1503: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening time has elapsed (step S1503: Yes), the round number / operation pattern setting process is executed (step S1504). In the round number / operation pattern setting process, the number of rounds corresponding to the winning game flag and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 are set. For example, in the case of a big hit, the number of rounds is set to 15 rounds. Further, in the case of long hits, an operation pattern of 30 seconds per round is set, and in the case of short hits, an operation pattern of 0.1 seconds per round is set. In the case of small hits, the number of rounds is set to one round, and an operation pattern is set in which one round is 0.1 seconds × 15 times.

  In step S1504, after the number of rounds / operation pattern setting process is executed, the winning count value C to the big winning opening 109 in each round is set to “0” (step S1505). A value obtained by adding “1” to the round number R is set as a new round number R (step S1506). Thereafter, a round start command is set to cause the production control unit 202a to produce an effect to start the round (step S1507). Further, the special winning opening solenoid 232 is controlled to start the operation of the special winning opening 109 (step S1508).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the operation time or the operation pattern has ended (step S1509). The end of the operation time means that a predetermined time (30 seconds or 0.1 second) has elapsed since the operation of the special winning opening 109 was started. Further, the end of the operation pattern means that the operation pattern of 0.1 seconds × 15 times at the small hitting time ends.

  When the operation time or the operation pattern has not ended (step S1509: No), it is determined whether or not the winning count value C of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 is a specified number (for example, “10”) (step S1509). S1510). When the winning count value C is a specified number (step S1510: Yes), the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended (step S1511). When the winning count value C is not the prescribed number (step S1510: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S1509, when the operation time or the operation pattern is completed (step S1509: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1511 and the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended. In other words, in the case of a big win, the big winning opening 109 ends the operation when either one of the elapsed operating time or a predetermined number of winnings is satisfied.

  It should be noted that the operating time is set to 0.1 seconds for a short win such as a small win or a short hit for latent, so that the game ball rarely wins the big winning opening 109 during this time. That is, there are almost no prize balls at the time of a small hit or short hit.

  After the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended in step S1511, it is determined whether or not the final round has been reached (step S1512). For example, if the round number R set in the round number setting process in step S1504 is 15, the final round is obtained when “round number R = 15”. Further, if the round number R set in the round number setting process is 1 round as in the case of small hitting, the final round is obtained when “round number R = 1”.

  If it is not the last round in step S1512 (step S1512: No), the process is terminated. If it is the final round (step S1512: YES), an ending command is set (step S1513). Ending refers to a predetermined production time after the end of the operation of the special winning opening 109. The ending command is a command for causing the production control unit 202a to perform an ending production.

  After setting the ending command in step S1513, ending is started (step S1514). Then, the round number R is set to “0” (step S1515), and it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed (step S1516). If the ending time has elapsed (step S1516: Yes), the gaming state setting process is executed (step S1517). The game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the winning game flag is turned OFF (step S1518), and the process is terminated. If the ending time has not elapsed (step S1516: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, in step S1502, when the opening is not in progress (step S1502: No), it is determined whether or not ending is in progress (step S1519). If it is ending (step S1519: YES), the process proceeds to step S1516. If it is not ending (step S1519: No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 109 is operating (step S1520). When the special winning opening 109 is not in operation (step S1520: No), the process proceeds to step S1505. When the special winning opening 109 is operating (step S1520: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1509.

(Game state setting process)
Next, the game state setting process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process performed by the main control unit 201. The game state setting process is the process shown in step S1517 of FIG. In FIG. 16, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a small hit is made (step S1601). If it is a small hit (step S1601: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a small hit (step S1601: No), it is determined whether or not it is a normal big hit (step S1602). The normal jackpot is usually per long or short hit. If it is a normal big hit (step S1602: Yes), the first time reduction flag is turned ON (step S1603). Then, the short time remaining game count J is set to “100” (step S1604), and the process is terminated.

  If it is not a normal big hit (step S1602: No), it is determined whether or not it is a probable big hit (step S1605). Note that the probability variation jackpot corresponds to a probability variation length and a sudden shortness. If it is a probable big hit (step S1605: Yes), the first time-short flag is turned ON (step S1606), and the time-short game remaining count J is set to “10000” (step S1607). The value of “10000” is a number determined for convenience in order to prevent the gaming state from being changed until the next jackpot is won.

  Thereafter, the high probability flag is turned ON (step S1608), the high probability remaining game count X is set to “10000” (step S1609), and the process is terminated. In step S1605, if it is not the probability variation big hit (step S1605: No), that is, if the latent probability is short hit, the process proceeds to step S1608.

(Timer interrupt processing performed by the Production Control Department)
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the timer interrupt process performed by the production control unit 202a of the production control unit 202 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process performed by the production supervision unit 202a. This timer interruption process is a process in which the production control unit 202a performs an interruption operation to the main production control process performed by the production control unit 202a every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during activation.

  In FIG. 17, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a command reception process that is performed when a command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1701). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / audio control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S1702), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, the details of the command reception process shown in step S1701 of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing command reception processing performed by the production control unit 202a. In FIG. 18, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not an opening command indicating the start of a big hit has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1801). The opening command is a command that is set in the stop process of the main control unit 201 (see step S1419 in FIG. 14).

  When the opening command is not received (step S1801: No), the process proceeds to step S1803. When the opening command is received (step S1801: Yes), a winning effect selection process for selecting the winning effect content is executed (step S1802).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not an ending command indicating the end of jackpot is received (step S1803). Note that the ending command is a command set in the big winning opening process of the main control unit 201 (see step S1513 in FIG. 15). When an ending command is not received (step S1803: No), the process proceeds to step S1805. When an ending command is received (step S1803: Yes), an ending effect selection process for selecting an effect for ending is performed (step S1804). Details of the ending effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a pending number increase command has been received (step S1805). The hold number increase command is a command set in the start port SW process of the main control unit 201 (see step S506 and step S512 in FIG. 5). When the pending number increase command is not received (step S1805: NO), the process proceeds to step S1808. When the hold number increase command is received (step S1805: YES), a hold number addition process for adding the hold number is performed (step S1806). Details of the pending number addition process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, a hold number command indicating that the hold number has increased is set in the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c (step S1807). Then, it is determined whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received (step S1808). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S607 in FIG. 6).

  When the fluctuation start command is not received (step S1808: No), the process proceeds to step S1810. When the variation start command is received (step S1808: Yes), an effect selection process is executed (step S1809). The effect selection process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 21A. However, using the information on the variation time of the special symbol obtained by analyzing the variation start command, the same reproduction time as this variation time is used. This is done by selecting a production having

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1810). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of the special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 201 (see step S611 in FIG. 6).

  When the fluctuation stop command is not received (step S1810: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the change stop command is received (step S1810: Yes), the process during change effect end is executed (step S1811). In addition, the process during the end of the variation effect is a process of stopping the variation of the effect symbol or ending the effect mode according to the gaming state according to the number of times of change.

(Ending effect selection process)
Next, details of the ending effect selection process shown in step S1804 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an ending effect selection process performed by the effect control unit. In FIG. 19, the CPU 241 of the production supervision unit 202a analyzes the ending command (step S1901). In step S1901, specifically, the jackpot type, the game state of the main control unit 201 after the jackpot is finished, and the like are analyzed. Thereafter, the mode flag is referred to (step S1902).

  The mode flag is a flag that is set corresponding to the gaming state of the main control unit 201, and will be described later with reference to FIG. For example, there are a probability change mode or a probability mode in the probability variation gaming state, a time shortening mode or a probability mode in the short-time gaming state, a latent probability gaming state or a latent probability mode after a small hit, a normal mode in the normal gaming state, and the like.

  Thereafter, ending effect pattern selection processing for selecting an ending effect pattern is performed (step S1903). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value u1 of the first reserved number of balls counted by the production control unit 202a is equal to or greater than “1” (step S1904). Note that the count value u1 and the count value U1 (see FIG. 5) of the first reserved number of balls counted by the main control unit 201 are the same value.

  When the count value u1 is not “1” or more (step S1904: No), that is, when the count value u1 is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1908. When the count value u1 is “1” or more (step S1904: Yes), the special effect flag indicating that the special effect is to be performed is turned ON (step S1905). Thereafter, the count value u1 is stored as the first reserved ball number V1 during the ending effect (step S1906).

  Note that the first reserved ball number V1 is a value stored in order to continuously perform special effects after the end of the big hit, and the second starting port in the hold number addition process (see FIG. 20-2) described later. It is added until there is a prize for 106.

  Further, the count value u2 of the second reserved ball number counted by the effect supervising unit 202a is stored as the second reserved ball number V2 during the ending effect (step S1907). Note that the count value u2 and the count value U2 (see FIG. 5) of the second reserved ball count counted by the main control unit 201 are the same value. Thereafter, the mode effect remaining count M is set to the upper limit variation count (Mmax) (step S1908). Then, an ending effect start command is set (step S1909), and the process ends.

(Mode flag reference table)
Next, the mode flag reference table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the mode flag reference table. 20A, the mode flag reference table 2000 includes a special symbol 2001, a mode 2002, a mode flag 2003, and an upper limit fluctuation count 2004.

  The special symbol 2001 indicates the winning content indicated by the stopped symbol. A mode 2002 indicates a production mode. The mode flag 2003 is a flag set for each mode. The upper limit fluctuation count (Mmax) 2004 indicates the upper limit fluctuation count of each mode 2002, and corresponds to the mode effect remaining count M at the start of the mode effect.

  Explaining with a specific example, in the special symbol 2001, “-” indicates a lost symbol in the low-probability gaming state without time saving. In the case of a lost symbol in the low probability game state without time reduction, the mode 2002 becomes the normal mode. The mode flag 2003 is set to “0”. “−” In the upper limit fluctuation number 2004 indicates that the upper limit fluctuation number is not set. In addition, when a mode effect different from the normal mode, such as a probability change mode, is executed, that is, in the case of a short-time game state, a probability change game state, or a latent probability game state, the mode effect being executed is continued even if it is a lost symbol I will do it.

  In the case of “design per probability variation length” in the special symbol 2001, the mode 2002 becomes the probability variation mode. The mode flag 2003 is set to “1”. In the case of the probability variation mode, the upper limit variation number 2004 is set to “10000”. In the case of “ordinary length per symbol” in the special symbol 2001, the mode 2002 becomes the time reduction mode. The mode flag 2003 is set to “2”. In the time reduction mode, the upper limit variation number 2004 is set to “100”.

  For the special symbol 2001, in the case of “success / short hit per symbol / short hit per symbol”, the mode 2002 is in the perceptual mode. The mode flag 2003 is set to “3”. In the sudden accuracy mode, the upper limit variation number 2004 is set to “100”. In the special symbol 2001, in the case of the “latency probability short symbol / small symbol symbol”, the mode 2002 is the latent probability mode. The mode flag 2003 is set to “4”. In the case of the latent mode, the upper limit variation number 2004 is set to “30”.

(Hold count addition processing)
Next, details of the pending number addition process shown in step S1806 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20B is a flowchart showing the hold number addition process performed by the production control unit 202a. In FIG. 20-2, the CPU 241 of the effect supervision unit 202a determines whether or not the received hold number increase command is the first hold number increase command (step S2011). When the received hold number increase command is not the first hold number increase command (step S2011: No), it is determined whether or not the count value u2 of the second hold ball number is “4” (step S2012).

  When the count value u2 is “4” (step S2012: Yes), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value u2 is not “4” (step S2012: No), “1” is added to the count value u2 (step S2013), and the process ends. In step S2011, when the received hold number increase command is the first hold number increase command (step S2011: No), it is determined whether or not the count value u1 is “4” (step S2014).

  When the count value u1 is “4” (step S2014: Yes), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value u1 is not “4” (step S2014: No), it is determined whether or not the first reserved ball number V1 stored during the ending effect is “1” or more (step S2015). When the first reserved ball number V1 is not “1” or more (step S2015: No), that is, when the first reserved ball number V1 is “0”, the process proceeds to step S2018.

  If the first reserved ball number V1 stored during the ending effect is “1” or more (step S2015: Yes), whether or not the second reserved ball number V2 stored during the ending effect is the same as the count value u2. Is determined (step S2016). That is, after storing the second reserved ball number V2 during the ending effect, it is determined whether or not there is no winning at the second starting port 106.

  When the second reserved ball number V2 is not the same as the count value u2 (step S2016: No), that is, when the second reserved ball number V2 is stored after the second reserved ball number V2 is stored during the ending effect, The process proceeds to step S2018. When the second reserved ball number V2 is the same as the count value u2 (step S2016: Yes), that is, after the second reserved ball number V2 is stored during the ending effect, there is no winning at the second starting port 106 Then, “1” is added to the first reserved ball number V1 (step S2017). Further, “1” is added to the first count value u1 (step S2018), and the process is terminated.

(Direction selection process)
Next, details of the effect selection process shown in step S1809 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21A is a flowchart of the effect selection process according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 21A, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the change start command (step S2101). In step S2101, specifically, the game state of the main control unit 201, whether it is a win or not, and whether or not it is reached are analyzed. Thereafter, the mode flag is referred to (step S2102).

  As described above with reference to FIG. 20A, the mode flag is a flag that is set corresponding to the gaming state of the main control unit 201, and is a flag that is set for each effect mode. For example, there are a probability change mode or a probability mode in the probability variation gaming state, a time shortening mode or a probability mode in the short-time gaming state, a latent probability gaming state or a latent probability mode after a small hit, a normal mode in the normal gaming state, and the like.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is the digestion of the count value u1 that is counted by the production control unit 202a and indicates the first reserved ball number by winning the first starting port 105 (step S2103). When the count value u1 is digested (step S2103: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value u1 is set as a new count value u1 (step S2104), and it is determined whether or not the special effect flag is ON. (Step S2105).

  When the special effect flag is ON (step S2105: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2108. When the special effect flag is OFF (step S2105: No), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “2” or “3” (step S2106).

  Note that the mode flag being “2” corresponds to the short-time mode, and corresponds to the gaming state of the main control unit 201 being the short-time gaming state. A mode flag of “3” is an abrupt mode, which corresponds to the game state of the main control unit 201 being either a time-saving gaming state or a probability-changing gaming state. It is.

  When the mode flag is “2” or “3” (step S2106: Yes), it is determined whether or not the mode effect remaining number M is “91 to 100” (step S2107). The mode effect remaining number M is set to the upper limit fluctuation number at the start of the mode effect, and the upper limit value is set to “100” in the time reduction mode or the suddenness mode.

  When the mode effect remaining number M is not “91 to 100” (step S2107: No), that is, after the shift to the time reduction mode or the suddenness mode, and after the 11th change, the process shifts to step S2109. When the mode effect remaining number M is “91 to 100” (step S2107: Yes), that is, after the shift to the time-saving mode or the suddenness mode, and before the 10th change, the special effect selection processing for selecting the special effect is performed. Perform (step S2108).

  The special effect is an effect suggesting that a lottery disadvantageous to the player is performed, and an example thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, a variation effect pattern selection process for selecting a variation effect pattern according to each mode is performed (step S2109). And the change production start command which shows the change start of production design is set (step S2110), and a process is complete | finished.

  On the other hand, if the mode flag is not “2” or “3” in step S2106 (step S2106: No), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “1” (step S2111). Note that the mode flag “1” is a probability change mode, which corresponds to the game state of the main control unit 201 being the probability change game state. When the mode flag is not “1” (step S2111: NO), the process proceeds to step S2109.

  When the mode flag is “1” (step S2111: Yes), it is determined whether or not the mode effect remaining count M is “9991 to 10000” (step S2112). Note that the remaining number M of the mode effects is set to the upper limit fluctuation number at the start of the mode effect, and the upper limit value is set to “10000” in the probability variation mode.

  When the mode effect remaining number M is not “9991 to 10000” (step S2112: No), that is, after the transition to the probability variation mode, the process proceeds to step S2109. When the mode effect remaining number M is “9991 to 10000” (step S2112: Yes), that is, when 10 fluctuations have not elapsed after shifting to the probability changing mode, the process shifts to step S2108.

  In step S2103, if the count value u1 is not digested (step S2103: No), the production control unit 202a counts from the count value u2 indicating the number of second reserved balls due to winning at the second starting port 106 to “1”. "Is subtracted as a new count value u2 (step S2113), and the process proceeds to step S2109.

  In the above-described processing, as shown in steps S2105 to S2108 and steps S2111 to S2112, there is a case where 11 fluctuations have not elapsed since the transition to the time reduction mode, the rush mode or the probability variation mode, and the first In the case where the count value U1 indicating the number of first reserved balls by winning at the starting port 105 is consumed, a special effect is performed, but the number of fluctuations is not limited to this. The number of fluctuations is not limited to 11 and can be other.

(Processing during changing production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 21B, details of the changing effect end process shown in step S <b> 1811 of FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 21B is a flowchart showing the process during the end of the changing effect performed by the effect supervising unit 202a. In FIG. 21B, the CPU 241 of the production supervision unit 202a first analyzes the change stop command (step S2121). Then, the mode flag is referred (step S2122). Further, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S2123).

  If not successful (step S2123: No), it is determined whether or not the current mode is the normal mode, that is, whether or not the mode flag is “0” (step S2124). When the mode flag is “0” (step S2124: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2134. If the mode flag is not “0” (step S2124: No), it is determined whether or not the special effect flag is ON (step S2125). When the special effect flag is OFF (step S2125: No), the process proceeds to step S2131.

  When the special effect flag is ON (step S2125: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the first reserved ball number V1 stored during the ending effect is newly set as the first reserved ball number V1 (step S2126). . Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the first reserved ball number V1 is “0” (step S2127). When the first reserved ball number V1 is not “0” (step S2127: No), the process proceeds to step S2131.

  When the first reserved ball number V1 is “0” (step S2127: Yes), the special effect flag is turned OFF (step S2128), and the mode flag is “1”, “2”, or “3”. It is determined whether or not (step S2129). When the mode flag is not “1”, “2”, or “3” (step S2129: No), the process proceeds to step S2131.

  When the mode flag is any one of “1”, “2”, or “3” (step S2129: Yes), each mode effect corresponding to the mode flag is started (step S2130). That is, the mode effect such as the time reduction mode is started for the first time when the first reserved ball number V1 stored during the ending effect becomes “0”. Thereafter, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the mode effect remaining number M is set as a new mode effect remaining number M (step S2131). Then, it is determined whether or not the mode effect remaining count M is “0” (step S2132).

  When the mode effect remaining number M is not “0” (step S2132: No), the process proceeds to step S2134. If the mode effect remaining count M is “0” (step S2132: Yes), the mode flag is set to “0” indicating the normal mode (step S2133). Then, a change effect end command is set (step S2134), and the process ends.

  If it is a win in step S2123 (step S2123: Yes), a mode flag change process is performed to change the current mode flag to a mode flag corresponding to the jackpot type (step S2135), and the process proceeds to step S2134.

(Example of special effects)
Next, an example of the special effect displayed on the image display unit 104 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the special effect. FIG. 22 shows four variations (first variation effect 2210 to fourth variation effect 2240) when four reserved balls are won by winning the first start port 105 after the time-saving jackpot ends. More specifically, at the start of the short-time game after the end of the jackpot when the winning jackpot with a short time is won in the normal gaming state, the second reserved ball number is “0” and the first held ball number is “4”. Shows the situation. In the following description, it is assumed that there is no winning at the first starting port 105 while the first reserved ball number is changing four times.

  In each of the fluctuation effects 2210 to 2230, a symbol effect 2201, a suggestion display 2202, and a first hold display 2203 are displayed. In the fourth variation effect 2240, a second hold display 2204 is further displayed, and the first hold display 2203 is not displayed. The first variation effect 2210 indicates the first variation effect at the time of digesting the first reserved ball due to winning in the first start opening 105.

  This first variation effect 2210 is a variation time of 1 second. That is, the symbol effect 2201 fluctuates and stops in one second. The suggestion display 2202 indicates “Danger lottery in progress” and indicates that a lottery disadvantageous to the player is being performed. In the first variation effect 2210, a suggestion display 2202 is displayed with a small display area.

  The second variation effect 2220 indicates the second variation effect when digesting the second reserved ball due to winning at the first start port 105. This second variation effect 2220 has a variation time of 5 seconds. That is, the symbol effect 2201 fluctuates and stops in 5 seconds. In the second variation effect 2220, a suggestion display 2202 in which the display area is larger than that of the first variation effect 2210 is displayed.

  The third variation effect 2230 indicates the third variation effect when the third reserved ball due to winning at the first start port 105 is digested. The third variation effect 2230 is a variation time of 7 seconds. That is, the symbol effect 2201 fluctuates and stops in 7 seconds. In the third variation effect 2230, a suggestion display 2202 having a display area larger than that of the second variation effect 2220 is displayed.

  The fourth variation effect 2240 shows the fourth variation effect when digesting the fourth reserved ball due to winning in the first start port 105. The fourth variation effect 2240 is a variation time of 12 seconds. That is, the symbol effect 2201 fluctuates and stops in 12 seconds. In the fourth variation effect 2240, a suggestion display 2202 in which the display area is enlarged as compared with the third variation effect 2230 is displayed.

  It should be noted that in the fourth variation effect 2240, two game balls are won at the second start port 106 and the second hold display 2204 is displayed because the player has already started right-handed. The effect for the game ball won in the second starting port 106 is not a special effect but a normal effect. In addition, a special effect is performed again according to the number of first reserved balls for game balls that win the first start opening 105 within the 10th variation after the end of the jackpot and change up to the 10th variation.

  In addition, if a game ball that wins the first starting opening 105 within the 10th variation after the time-saving jackpot ends and changes up to the 10th variation wins a jackpot (long winning) advantageous to the player, You may make it develop to reach production as well as time, and may arrange production design.

  Moreover, it is good also as a variation time similar to the variation time of the variation effects 2210-2220 mentioned above. In other words, the variation time may be a short time and may vary depending on the number of reserved balls. Note that when performing such a short-time fluctuation, the main control unit 201 stores a special hit fluctuation pattern table as the hit fluctuation pattern table.

  In this case, the main control unit 201 changes the special winning variation pattern when it is long hit by digestion of the first reserved ball by winning to the first starting port 105 until the tenth variation after the end of the jackpot with time saving. The table may be set to perform the variation pattern random number determination process (see step S803 in FIG. 8-1). If such an effect is performed, a big hit will suddenly occur, impact can be given to the player, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In the example of the effect shown in FIG. 22, as the number of changes increases, the change time is lengthened and the display area of the suggestion display 2202 is enlarged. Therefore, it is possible to suggest that a lottery that is disadvantageous to the player is performed, and it is possible to give the player a sense of anxiety and a sense of crisis, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the game state with the first time-saving is changed to the first time-opening gaming state 105 until the predetermined number of fluctuations immediately after the jackpot with the time-saving is completed, Since the variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern table 1300, the variation of the special symbol different from the normal time-saving gaming state can be made immediately after the jackpot with time saving is completed.

  Therefore, a special effect is performed, the first reserved ball is digested first, and after this digestion (special effect) is completed, a mode with a time reduction such as a time reduction mode or a probability change mode can be started. Thereby, the mode effect without impairing the effect during the short-time game can be performed. In addition, it is possible to provide an effective production that can suggest that a lottery that is disadvantageous to the player or that there is a disadvantageous win.

  Further, even if the player who is playing the game does not know that the lottery by winning the prize at the first starting port 105 is not advantageous to the player, It can be suggested in advance that the gaming state may end. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play.

  Further, when the player in the game knows that the lottery by winning the prize at the first starting port 105 is disadvantageous for the player, the player holds the holding ball by winning the prize at the first starting port 105. It is no longer necessary to constantly check whether or not the digestion is complete. Therefore, overlooking the liquid crystal effect such as the appearance of a small character can be suppressed, and the game can be concentrated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a special table is used as the first time-reduced gaming state only for the first 10 fluctuations that are expected to win the first starting port 105, and a predetermined time after the time-reduced gaming state is set. When the number of fluctuations has elapsed, the normal fluctuation pattern table (short-time fluctuation pattern table 1210) is used as the second time-saving gaming state, regardless of the winning game balls starting openings 105 and 106.

  That is, the special table is used immediately after the jackpot with a short time is finished, and before the player starts to make a right-hand hit, until 10 fluctuations that are expected to win the first starting port 105. Therefore, only immediately after the jackpot with a short time can be produced, giving the player a sense of anxiety and a sense of crisis. When digesting the ball, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by performing a normal performance.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the game balls won in the start openings 105, 106 is variably stopped as a special symbol in the order of winning in the start openings 105, 106. In such a pachinko gaming machine 100, if a winning jackpot with a short time is won in the normal gaming state, the second reserved ball number is “0” and the first held ball number at the start of the short game after the jackpot ends. Often, a situation occurs where “4” becomes “4”.

  In such a situation, regardless of the winning at the second starting port 106, the first reserved ball (four fluctuations) due to the winning at the first starting port 105 is digested. That is, from the player's standpoint, the first reserved ball is preferentially digested. Therefore, the first reservation ball is digested using the special variation pattern table 1300, and after the first reservation ball is digested (after the special effect), the mode is changed to the time saving mode, so that the effect during the time-saving game is achieved. It is possible to produce a mode effect without loss.

  It should be noted that the present invention can also be applied to a type that preferentially digests the game balls won in the second starting port 106. Even in this type of situation, it is assumed that the second reserved ball number is “0” and the first held ball number is “4” immediately after the end of the jackpot with time saving in the normal gaming state. However, since at least the first variation causes the first reserved ball to be digested, it is effective to perform a special effect during the digestion. Therefore, at least the first variation can give a special effect, can suppress the mode effect during the time-saving mode from being impaired, and can suggest that a big hit unfavorable to the player is performed. .

  In the present embodiment, since the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are spaced apart from each other, it is possible to win the second start port 106 when left-handed in the normal gaming state. The first starting port 105 is rarely won when the player makes a right turn in the game state with a short time. That is, if the first reserved ball is digested after the end of the jackpot, a lottery that is disadvantageous for the player due to winning at the first start port 105 is hardly performed in the time-saving gaming state. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the player can interrupt the game by using the toilet, eating and drinking, etc. in the game state with a short time.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, since the special variation pattern table 1300 having different variation times according to the number of game balls held (first number of held balls) won in the first starting port 105 is used, The longer the number of balls, the longer the time of change, and the more varied the production can be. That is, the effect of special effects can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the special variation pattern table 1300 having a long variation time is used as the first number of reserved balls decreases, that is, the variation time is gradually increased. It is possible to produce a feeling of anxiety and crisis, and to improve the fun of the game. Note that the special variation pattern table 1300 having a short variation time may be used as the number of the first reserved balls decreases, and according to this, anxiety and crisis feeling given to the player can be gradually reduced. Similarly, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the special reach table 1000 is used when the gaming state with time reduction is set and when it is determined whether or not there is a reach for the game ball won in the first start port 105. Since it is used, the reach occurrence probability can be changed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the reach occurrence probability of the special reach table 1000 is lowered, so that the occurrence of reach at the time of change due to the first hold ball that the player wants to end earlier is suppressed, and the first hold ball The change due to is to be finished quickly. In addition, you may make it raise the generation | occurrence | production probability of reach, and according to this, the sense of crisis given to a player can be raised and the interest property of a game can be improved.

(Modification of the embodiment)
Next, a modification of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the modified example described here is different from the above-described embodiment in that a special table with a constant variation time is used regardless of the number of reserved balls. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the content demonstrated in embodiment mentioned above. The same components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

(Another example of special variation pattern table)
First, another example of the special variation pattern table that is set in step S811 in FIG. 8A and used in the variation pattern random number determination process (see step S803 in FIG. 8A) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the special variation pattern table.

  In the special variation pattern table 2300 shown in FIG. 23, when the short-time game remaining number of times 1301 is “91 to 100” or “9991 to 10000”, the first reserved ball number 1302 of the game balls won in the first starting port 105 is displayed. Regardless, it has a constant variation time 1105. Specifically, a fluctuation pattern 1101 “Pe1” having a fluctuation time 1105 of 10 seconds is selected. The time-saving game remaining count 1301 of “91 to 100” corresponds to the 11th and subsequent changes after the transition to the time-saving gaming state, and the time-saving gaming residual count 1301 is “9991 to 10000”. Is equivalent to the 11th and subsequent changes after the transition to the probability variation gaming state.

  For example, if a winning jackpot with a short time is won in the normal gaming state, the second reserved ball number is “0” and the first reserved ball number 1302 is “4” at the start of the short time game after the end of the jackpot. The situation is often assumed. Under such circumstances, when the four first reserved balls 1302 are digested, four fluctuations are performed with the respective fluctuation times being constant.

(Another example of special effects)
Next, another example of the special effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is an explanatory view showing another example of the special effect. FIG. 24 shows four variations (first variation effect 2410 to fourth variation effect 2440) when four reserved balls due to winning at the first start port 105 are digested after the jackpot with time is finished. More specifically, at the start of the short-time game after the end of the jackpot when the winning jackpot with a short time is won in the normal gaming state, the second reserved ball number is “0” and the first held ball number is “4”. Shows the situation.

  The first variation rendering 2410 to the fourth variation rendering 2440 all have a variation time of 10 seconds. That is, the symbol effect 2201 fluctuates and stops in 10 seconds. The suggestion display 2202 indicates “Danger lottery in progress” and indicates that a lottery disadvantageous to the player is being performed. In the first variation effect 2410 to the fourth variation effect 2440, the suggestion display 2401 having the same size is displayed.

  As described above, according to the modification of the present embodiment, the special variation pattern table 2300 has a certain variation time regardless of the number of held balls of the game balls won in the first starting port 105. Special effects can be performed every time for a certain amount of time. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect that gives the player a sense of anxiety or a sense of crisis every time, and the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to produce a mode effect that does not impair the effect during the short-time game, and that a lottery that is disadvantageous to the player or a disadvantageous win is made. It is possible to produce an effective performance that suggests that the game has occurred, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 201 Main control part 202 Production control part 202a Production control part 202b Image / sound control part 202c Lamp control part 211 CPU (lottery means, time reduction means, table setting means, change means, selection means, output means)
301 lottery section (lottery means)
302 Time reduction part (time reduction means)
303 Table setting section (table setting means)
304 Change part (change means)
305 Selection unit (selection means)
306 Output unit 900 Normal reach table 910 Time reach table 1000 Special reach table 1100 Reach variation pattern table 1200 Normal variation pattern table 1210 Time variation pattern table 1300 Special variation pattern table 2300 Special variation pattern table

Claims (1)

A first start port in which a game ball flowing down the first game area out of the game areas where the game ball can flow down can win a prize;
A second start opening through which a game ball flowing down the second game area of the game area can win;
A jackpot determination means for determining whether or not to play one jackpot game among a plurality of types of jackpot games having different profits for a player when a game ball wins at the first start port or the second start port When,
Based on the result of the jackpot determination, a symbol variation time determining unit that determines a symbol variation time for displaying a variation of the symbol in a predetermined symbol display unit;
The symbol display control means for displaying the symbol variation time determined by the symbol variation time determining means, the symbol variation control display, and the stop display of the determination symbol indicating the result of the jackpot determination;
A jackpot game execution means for executing the one jackpot game after the judgment symbol is stopped and displayed when it is determined in the jackpot determination that the one jackpot game is performed;
A game state control means capable of controlling a game in either a game state without a short time when a game ball is difficult to win at the second start port or a game state with a short time when a game ball is easy to win at the second start port;
An effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect in a predetermined effect means during the variation display of the symbol,
With
The first start port is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the first game area is more likely to win than a game ball flowing down the second game area,
The jackpot determination means performs a jackpot game having a higher profit level for the player in the jackpot determination by winning the game ball to the second starting port than in the jackpot determination by winning the game ball to the first starting port. Make jackpot judgment that is easy to judge,
The game state control means enables the game to be controlled in the game state with the time saving after the one jackpot game is executed,
The symbol variation time determining means is:
A first symbol variation time determining means for determining one symbol variation time from a plurality of symbol variation times when the jackpot determination is made by winning a game ball at the first start opening;
A second symbol variation time determining means for determining one symbol variation time from a plurality of symbol variation times when the jackpot determination is made by winning a game ball at the second start opening;
Have
The first symbol variation time determining means is:
When a game is controlled in the gaming state with the time saving, a predetermined special symbol variation time can be determined,
The second symbol variation time determining means is:
When the game is controlled in the gaming state with the time saving, it is possible to determine a shortened symbol variation time shorter than a normal symbol variation time,
The production execution means
When the shortened symbol variation time is determined by the second symbol variation time determining means when the game is controlled in the gaming state with the time saving, the result of the jackpot determination and the symbol variation for the shortening are shown. Perform the first production according to the time,
When the special symbol variation time is determined by the first symbol variation time determining means when the game is controlled in the gaming state with the time saving, the result of the jackpot determination is shown and is different from the first effect. A gaming machine that executes a second performance.

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