JP2016005742A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of precisely conducting a performance based on the result of a prior determination.SOLUTION: A game machine is set in a high probability game state until a fluctuation frequency of a pattern after a jackpot game reaches a predetermined number, and in a low probability game state at or after the predetermined number. The range of a jackpot random number, which is determined to a bonanza in the high probability game state, contains the range of a bonanza random number, which is determined to be the bonanza in the low probability game state. In the case where the game ball wins a start port and is reserved as the right of the special symbol determination, a game control unit sends range information on what range the bonanza random number acquired by the winning is contained, to a performance control unit. On the basis of the range information received and the fluctuation frequency of the pattern after the jackpot game, the performance control unit determines whether or not a prior determination performance is to be performed, and controls the prior determination performance on the basis of the determination result.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a special game based on a determination result of whether or not to execute a special game.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that determines whether or not a special game is to be performed based on establishment of a start condition, and notifies the determination result by changing and stopping after changing the symbol based on the determination result. In such a gaming machine, it may be determined in advance whether or not to play a special game before the start condition is established. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the type of winning game is determined in advance in the preliminary determination, and the suggestion effect is performed according to the result of the preliminary determination.

JP 2013-059469 A

  However, in a conventional gaming machine, in a specific case, there may be a difference between the result of the prior determination before the start condition is satisfied and the result of the determination after the start condition is satisfied, which is based on the result of the prior determination. In some cases, it was not possible to accurately suggest a game to be performed later.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of accurately performing an effect based on a result of prior determination.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has a low-probability gaming state in which the probability that it is determined that a special game advantageous to the player is performed is set to a first probability, and the probability that it is determined that the special game is performed is the above-mentioned Gaming state control means for controlling any gaming state among high probability gaming states set to a second probability higher than the first probability, and obtaining means for obtaining acquisition information based on establishment of a predetermined condition And a special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform the special game based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means when a start condition is satisfied, and a result of the special game determination Based on a symbol control means for changing a predetermined symbol in the symbol display means and then stopping, and when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be performed, special game execution means for performing the special game; Previous A game state setting means for making a transition to the high-probability gaming state when a special game is performed, and for making a transition to the low-probability gaming state when the symbol has changed a predetermined number of times since the end of the special game; and Based on the acquired information, based on the result of the preliminary determination, a preliminary determination means for determining whether or not to perform the special game (hereinafter referred to as preliminary determination) before the start condition is satisfied. And an effect control means capable of controlling a predetermination effect that suggests that the special game is executed, wherein the special game determination means is acquired by the acquisition means when in the low-probability gaming state. When it is determined that the special game is performed when the information is the first determination information, and when the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition unit is the second determination information when the special game is performed in the high probability gaming state The second determination information includes the first determination information, and the prior determination unit is configured such that the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition unit in the high-probability gaming state is the first determination information or It can be determined in advance whether or not it is included in the second determination information, and the presentation control means can acquire the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means in the high probability gaming state by the prior determination means. When it is determined in advance that it is included in the first determination information or the second determination information, the prior determination effect can be executed during the change of the symbol in the high probability gaming state, and the high probability gaming state When it is determined that the acquired information acquired by the acquiring means is included in the second determination information when the number of changes in the symbol after the transition is a specific number of changes, the prior determination effect is not executed. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to accurately perform an effect based on the result of the prior determination.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure which shows the game state after the jackpot game when it is determined that it is a jackpot in the special symbol judgment The figure which shows the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot in the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state The figure which shows the information transmitted to the effect control part 130 from the game control part 100, and control of the prior determination effect based on the said information The figure which shows an example of the prior determination effect with respect to the hold | maintenance before a game state changes The figure which shows an example of the prior determination effect with respect to the hold | maintenance after a game state changes The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern according to the random number range of fluctuation pattern table T1 and T2, and the expectation degree corresponding to it The figure which shows control of the advance determination effect based on the range information of the fluctuation pattern random number transmitted to the effect control part 130 from the game control part 100. The flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by the game control part 100 Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the pre-determination process in steps S205 and S211 in FIG. Detailed flowchart of gate switch processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing of step S4 in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the jackpot determination process of step S407 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S408 of FIG. FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing in step S5 of FIG. FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart showing the gaming state setting process in step S612. Detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG. The figure which shows an example of a jackpot judgment table The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern table T1 used at the time of a probability change game state The figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern table T2 used at the time of a probability change game state The flowchart which shows the detail of the process performed in the production | presentation control part 130. Detailed flowchart of command control processing in step S1001 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the prior determination process of step S1302 of FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing details of the change start process in step S1304 of FIG.

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

[Example of schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 provided with a prize and other items related to winning and determination (lottery), and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the handle 20 Fired into the game area 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. Drop into a box not shown.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, a first gate 15, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a prize and a winning combination. It has been. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the second gate 16, and the electric tulip are used as a prize and a winning combination. 17 is provided.

  The game ball launched into the game area 10 enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2. And win. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 as the first start region is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 as the second start region is operating the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory. It is a starting port that is opened only when it is open. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins through the second start port 12, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations (lottery) are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination (special symbol lottery)”.

  The special winning opening 13 is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game in which the above-mentioned plate is operated to open the jackpot 13. Is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 is configured to change its posture between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open posture (not shown) in which the second starting port 12 is opened. ing.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination (lottery) executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “normal symbol determination (lottery)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment may be in a gaming state with a short time when the electric tulip 17 is easy to operate. In the game state with a short time, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is higher than usual, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the time for the electric tulip 17 to operate and the second start port 12 to open is longer than normal. long. For this reason, in the gaming state with a time saving, it becomes easy to win a game ball to the second start port 12.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination (lottery) is performed.

[Configuration example of presentation means of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 has various effects such as a liquid crystal display 5, a movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, and a rotation effect device 38, 39 is provided. Further, the frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 4) not shown in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided at a position that can be easily viewed by a player. The liquid crystal display 5 includes, for example, various kinds of decorative symbols for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, characters and items for performing a notice effect, a reserved image displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held. An effect image including a display object is displayed. The decorative symbols are displayed in, for example, three areas (left region, middle region, and right region) of the liquid crystal display 5. The three decorative symbols vary according to the variation of the special symbols, and the special symbols are halted according to the suspension of the special symbols. Three decorative symbols stop. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects, for example, by moving in a predetermined direction or by causing a built-in light emitting element (for example, LED) to emit light. . The movable accessory 7 operates according to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color. The rotation effect devices 38 and 39 perform various effects by using a built-in light emitting element and a rotating body that rotates around the light emitting element. The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects and the like so as to synchronize with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display 5.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first It has a special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, and a game state indicator 47.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a determination symbol, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” ”Is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. Whether or not the result of the normal symbol is hit is notified by the lighting pattern of the normal symbol indicator 45 (per short opening, per long opening or loss). The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 is called “special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is “normal symbol”. Shall be called.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls to be paid out as prize balls.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control unit 100 that controls execution of determination (lottery), control of a jackpot game, command transmission processing to the effect control unit 130, and the game control unit. An effect control unit 130 that comprehensively controls effects based on commands received from 100, an image sound control unit 140 that controls effects by images and sounds, and lamp control that controls effects by various lamps and movable accessories 7 Part 150 is provided. In addition to the one shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a payout control unit (not shown) that controls the payout of prize balls.

[Configuration of Game Control Unit 100]
The game control unit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. Based on the program stored in the ROM 102, the CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to the number of payout prize balls such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control unit 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 111, a second start port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a gate switch (SW) 114, a big prize port switch (SW) 115, a large A winning port control unit 116, a normal winning port switch (SW) 117, and the display 4 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving in response to a control signal from the game control unit 100. To do. The gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 15 or the gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 115 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs the detection signal to the game control unit 100. In response to a control signal from the game control unit 100, the special winning opening control unit 116 opens and closes the special winning opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special winning opening 13 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The normal winning port switch 117 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14, and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  When the detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 115, or the normal winning port switch 117 is input, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 receives the place where the game ball has won a prize. The payout control unit is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control unit.

  The CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random number. Further, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and executes the second special symbol determination using the acquired random number. When the result of the special symbol determination is a big win, the special game is executed by opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control unit 116. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And if the result of normal symbol determination is successful, the 2nd start port 12 will be temporarily opened by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113.

  In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information indicating the start and stop of variation of the special symbol to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information regarding the variation setting of the winning probability of the special symbol lottery and the variation setting of the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits, to the effect control unit 130, data indicating the special symbol variation time reduction setting, information for notifying the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 that the game ball has won. .

  In addition, the CPU 101 executes the following processing on the display device 4. That is, when the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the CPU 101 executes the second special symbol determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42 and then the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. Further, when the normal symbol determination is executed, the CPU 101 displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45 in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result.

  Further, the CPU 101 displays the number of holdings for the first special symbol determination on the first special symbol holding display 43, displays the number of holdings for the second special symbol determination on the second special symbol holding display 44, and determines the normal symbol determination. Is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 46. Further, the CPU 101 causes the gaming state display 47 to display the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[Configuration of Production Control Unit 130]
The effect control unit 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. Based on the program stored in the ROM 132, the CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 131 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 130 sets the production content based on data indicating the result of the special symbol determination and the like sent from the game control unit 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 is received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect contents to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

[Configuration of Image Sound Control Unit 140]
The image sound control unit 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. Based on the program stored in the ROM 142, the CPU 141 performs a calculation process when controlling an image representing the content of the effect. Although not shown in the figure, the image sound control unit 140 is a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 and an sound DSP that generates sound data output from the speaker 24. (Digital Signal Processor). The CPU 141 controls the operation of the VDP and the sound DSP by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control unit 130 and the program stored in the ROM 142 and outputting it to the VDP and the sound DSP.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP are an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP. The acoustic DSP reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

  The VDP includes an image ROM that stores material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine that executes the rendering process of the effect image, and an output circuit that outputs the effect image drawn by the drawing engine to the liquid crystal display 5. Have. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display 5 at a predetermined timing.

[Configuration of Lamp Controller 150]
The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operation of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7 based on the program stored in the ROM 152. The RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements included in the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the movable accessory 7.

  The CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153, and the light emission of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7. Controls the light emission of the device. Further, the CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153 and drives the motor for operating the movable accessory 7. Control.

[Description of gaming state]
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state includes a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is a first probability (for example, 1/200) and a second probability (for example, 1/50) that is higher than the first probability. There is a high probability gaming state.

  The gaming state includes a gaming state without time saving and a gaming state with time saving. Specifically, the gaming state with a short time has a higher probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination (for example, 1 / 1.1) than the gaming state without a short time, and the electric type in the case of being determined to be a win. The opening / closing tool 16 is open for a long time (for example, 1.8 seconds × 3 times) and the normal symbol variation time is short (for example, 2 seconds). On the other hand, the game state without time reduction has a lower probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination (for example, 1/20) than the game state with a time reduction, and the electric opening / closing accessory 16 when determined to be a win. Is a state in which the opening time is short (for example, 0.1 seconds × 1 time) and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long (for example, 12 seconds). Also, in the game state with time saving, the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than in the game state without time reduction. In the game state with a short time, when the game ball passes through the gate 15 or 16, a normal symbol determination is made, and the game ball wins with a high probability that the second start port 12 is opened 1.8 seconds × 3 times. It becomes easy to do.

  The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set by a combination of the above four gaming states. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to either “normal game state” or “probability game state”. The “normal game state” is a low-probability game state and a short-time game state, and is a game state initially set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The “probability game state” is a high probability game state and a game state with a short time.

  In addition to the above three game states, the time that a jackpot game is being played may be referred to as a “hit game state” or a “special game state”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts from the “normal gaming state” to the “probability changing gaming state” after the jackpot game is performed.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a gaming state after a jackpot game when the jackpot is determined in the special symbol determination. As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, only for a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot game (specifically, until the 70th special symbol variation from the end of the jackpot game ends). , Probability gaming state. If the jackpot is not won during the predetermined period, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to the normal gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol differs depending on the gaming state of the gaming machine 1. Here, the variation pattern table is a table describing conditions (information) for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, and includes a plurality of variation patterns. The game control unit 100 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol using the variation pattern table, and displays the special symbol on the display 4 (first special symbol display device) according to the determined variation pattern. 41 or the second special symbol display 42). The process for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol using the variation pattern table will be described in detail later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in the probability variation game state after the jackpot game is over, the variation pattern of the special symbol is changed using the variation pattern table T1 in the first to 40th special symbol variations. It is determined. Thereafter, in the 41st to 70th special symbol variation, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined using the variation pattern table T2. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined using the variation pattern table T3.

[Overview of control of pre-decision effects]
Next, the control of the advance determination effect performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 and the start condition (the special symbol is not changing nor being a big hit game), Special symbol determination is performed, and the special symbol is changed in the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42.

  On the other hand, when a game ball wins at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 during the change of special symbol or during the big hit game, the right to determine the special symbol related to the winning is reserved and the reserved right On the other hand, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (determination performed before the start condition is satisfied; hereinafter referred to as “preliminary determination”). Then, based on the result of the prior determination, a prior determination effect (sometimes referred to as a pre-reading effect) is performed. The pre-decision effect is an effect that is performed before the start condition is established, and is an effect that suggests whether or not a big hit is caused by a change in a special symbol when the start condition is satisfied. In the pre-decision effect, an effect indicating the degree of expectation for the jackpot (high expectation, medium expectation, or low expectation) is performed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game is 1 to 70 times, which is a high probability game state, and after the 71st game state is a low probability game state. In this way, when the game state changes depending on the number of times the special symbol is changed, the result of the pre-determination at the time of winning the game ball and the special at the time of the reserved digest (when the reserved right is digested and the special symbol determination is performed) The result of symbol determination may be different.

  For example, when the game ball wins the second starting port 12 during the 69th special symbol change, one special symbol determination right is reserved (assuming that the number of reserves before winning is “0”). This hold is the 70th special symbol variation, and the special symbol determination is performed in the high probability gaming state. Therefore, when one special symbol determination right is held during the 69th special symbol change, the gaming state (ie, the gaming state at the time of winning) when the preliminary determination for the first holding is performed, The game state when the first hold is digested is the same. On the other hand, if two game balls are won at the second starting port 12 during the 69th special symbol change, the second hold is the 71st special symbol change. , It becomes a low probability gaming state. For this reason, the gaming state at the time of winning and the gaming state at the time of holding and digesting are different, and even if it is determined to be a big win in the prior determination at the time of winning, it may be determined to be lost in the special symbol determination at the time of holding and digesting is there. Then, the prior determination effect performed based on the result of the prior determination cannot accurately indicate whether or not it is a big hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a method for performing an accurate pre-determination effect in a gaming machine in which the gaming state changes according to the number of changes in the special symbol is provided.

(Control of pre-decision effects based on the range of jackpot random numbers)
Here, the game control unit 100 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of types of random numbers including a big hit random number for determining whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. To get. When the acquired jackpot random number is a predetermined value, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot in the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the jackpot random number can take a value of 0 to 65535, for example. When the acquired jackpot random number is “range A”, it is determined that the game machine 1 is lost regardless of whether the gaming machine 1 is in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. On the other hand, if the acquired jackpot random number is “range B”, it is determined that the game machine 1 is a jackpot regardless of whether the gaming machine 1 is in a low probability gaming state or a high probability gaming state. When the acquired jackpot random number is “range C”, it is determined that the game machine 1 is lost when the gaming machine 1 is in the low-probability gaming state, and the jackpot random number is determined when the gaming machine 1 is in the high-probability gaming state.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the gaming machine 1 is in the high probability gaming state, when the jackpot random number of “Range B” or “Range C” is acquired, it is a jackpot, and the gaming machine 1 When is a low probability gaming state, if a jackpot random number of “range B” is acquired, it is a jackpot. That is, in the present embodiment, the range of jackpot random numbers (range B and range C) determined to be jackpot in the high probability gaming state is the range of jackpot random numbers (range) determined to be jackpot in the low probability gaming state. B).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, information regarding which range the acquired jackpot random number value is in is transmitted from the game control unit 100 to the effect control unit 130, and based on the information regarding the range, in the effect control unit 130 Control of the advance determination effect is performed.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating information transmitted from the game control unit 100 to the effect control unit 130 and control of a predetermination effect based on the information. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pre-decision effect for the hold before the gaming state changes. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pre-determining effect for the hold after the gaming state changes.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when a game ball wins at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, whether the jackpot random number acquired at the time of the win is in any one of the ranges A to C in FIG. The range information shown is transmitted from the game control unit 100 to the effect control unit 130. The effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform a pre-decision effect based on the received range information and the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game, and executes the pre-decision effect based on the determination result. To do.

  In FIGS. 8 and 9, the icon 520 indicates the special symbol determination relating to the special symbol that is currently changing, and the icons 521 to 524 indicate the right of the reserved special symbol determination.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, during the 68th special symbol variation from the end of the jackpot game, the 69th special symbol variation hold 1 and the 70th special symbol variation hold Suppose that there is a winning game ball according to 2. Specifically, it is assumed that the jackpot random number for hold 1 is in range A and the jackpot random number for hold 2 is in range C. Information on this random number range is transmitted from the game control unit 100 to the effect control unit 130. The effect control unit 130 counts and stores the number of times the special symbol has changed since the end of the jackpot game. The effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform a pre-decision effect based on the number of changes in the special symbol from the end of the jackpot game and the information on the random number range.

  More specifically, the jackpot random number of the hold 1 is in the range A, and it is lost even in the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state. For this reason, the effect control unit 130 does not perform an advance determination effect that suggests a big hit for the hold 1. On the other hand, the jackpot random number for the hold 2 is in the range C, and it is a jackpot when in the high probability gaming state. The effect control unit 130 can determine that the hold 2 is the 70th change and is a big hit based on the stored number of changes and information on the random number range. For this reason, the effect control unit 130 performs an advance determination effect that suggests a big hit for the hold 2. For example, the effect control unit 130 performs a preliminary determination effect for the hold 2 by changing the hold image corresponding to the hold 2 to a display mode different from the normal display mode.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, during the 68th special symbol change from the end of the jackpot game, the hold 3 that becomes the 71st special symbol change and the hold that becomes the 72nd special symbol change. Suppose that there was a prize related to 4. Specifically, it is assumed that the jackpot random number for the hold 3 is in the range C and the jackpot random number for the hold 4 is in the range B.

  Since the jackpot random number of the hold 3 is in the range C, it is a big hit in the high probability gaming state, but it is a loss in the low probability gaming state. In the 71st special symbol variation, since it is determined whether or not it is a big hit in the low-probability gaming state, the effect control unit 130 determines that the hold 3 is lost, and does not perform a pre-decision effect for the hold 3. On the other hand, the jackpot random number of the hold 4 is in the range B, which is a jackpot regardless of whether it is a high probability game state or a low probability game state. For this reason, the production control unit 130 determines that the hold 4 is a big hit, and performs a preliminary determination effect for the hold 4. For example, the effect control unit 130 changes the hold image corresponding to the hold 4 to a display mode different from normal.

  In addition to the effect of changing the display mode of the reserved image as described above, the effect control unit 130 operates a predetermined effect object or displays an image that suggests a jackpot as the pre-decision effect for the hold. It may be displayed on the display 5. Moreover, the continuous production | presentation over the fluctuation | variation of a some special symbol may be performed as a prior determination production | presentation with respect to a holding | maintenance.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the range of jackpot random numbers determined to be jackpots in the low probability gaming state (range B) is the range of jackpot random numbers determined to be jackpots in the high probability gaming state (range). B and range C). When the jackpot random number in the range B is acquired, it is a jackpot regardless of whether the game state is low or high. When the jackpot random number in the range C is acquired, the game is lost in the low probability game state and the jackpot in the high probability game state.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the start opening and the right of special symbol determination is suspended, range information indicating which range the jackpot random number acquired at the time of winning is included is transmitted to the effect control unit 130. Is done. In the effect control unit 130, it is determined whether or not to perform a pre-decision effect based on the range information and the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game, and the pre-decision effect is performed based on the determination result. As a result, even if the gaming state changes depending on the number of changes in the special symbol, it is not necessary to perform complicated calculations, and an accurate prior determination effect can be performed with a simple method.

(Control of pre-decision effects based on the range of random numbers of fluctuation patterns)
Next, the control of the advance determination effect in consideration of switching of the variation pattern table will be described. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the probability variation gaming state is switched from the variation pattern table T1 to the variation pattern table T2, the transition from the variation pattern table T2 occurs when the probability variation gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. Switching to the pattern table T3 (see FIG. 5).

  The game control unit 100 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a variation pattern random number together with a big hit random number for determining whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball is won at the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol, and can take a value of 0 to 65535, for example.

  Each variation pattern table stores a random value corresponding to each of a plurality of variation patterns. The game control unit 100 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the acquired variation pattern random number, and variably displays the special symbol with the determined variation pattern. The effect control unit 130 executes a change effect corresponding to the change pattern determined by the game control unit 100 (an effect performed in accordance with the change of the special symbol).

  The variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns according to the degree of expectation for the jackpot (probability of being a jackpot). For example, a fluctuation pattern for performing a high-expectation fluctuation effect (for example, an effect indicating that the probability of jackpot is 60% or more), a fluctuation pattern for performing a medium-expectation fluctuation effect (30% or less), A variation pattern that causes a low-expectation variation effect (5% or less) is included.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern according to the random number ranges of the variation pattern tables T1 and T2 and the corresponding expectation.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern table T <b> 1 causes a variation pattern Pa for performing a high-expectation variation effect, a variation pattern Pb for performing a medium-expectation variation effect, and a variation effect with a low expectation level. And a variation pattern Pc. When the obtained variation pattern random number is included in the random number range a (for example, 0 to 500), the variation pattern Pa is determined. When the acquired variation pattern random number is included in the random number range b (for example, 501 to N1), the variation pattern Pb is determined, and when the acquired variation pattern random number is included in the random number range c (N1 + 1 to 65535), the variation A pattern Pc is determined.

  The variation pattern table T2 includes a variation pattern Pa for performing a high-expectation variation effect, a variation pattern Pb for performing a medium-expectation variation effect, and a variation pattern Pc for performing a low-expectation variation effect. Including. When the obtained variation pattern random number is included in the random number range a (for example, 0 to 500), the variation pattern Pa is determined. When the obtained variation pattern random number is included in the random number range d (for example, 501 to N2), the variation pattern Pb is determined. Further, when the obtained variation pattern random number is included in the random number range e (for example, N2 + 1 to 65535), the variation pattern Pc is determined.

  In the variation pattern table T3 used in the normal gaming state, the random number range a (0 to 500) is defined, and when the variation pattern random number in the random number range a is acquired, the variation pattern Pa is selected. The

  As is clear from FIG. 10, even when the fluctuation pattern table T1 is used or when the fluctuation pattern table T2 is used, when the obtained fluctuation pattern random number is in the random number range a, an effect with a high degree of expectation for the jackpot is achieved. The variation pattern Pa to be performed is determined. When the start condition is satisfied and the variation pattern Pa is determined, a specific performance with a high expectation for the jackpot is performed during the variation of the special symbol based on the variation pattern. For example, as a specific effect, a predetermined notice image suggesting a big hit is displayed, a predetermined effect for an effect (movable accessory 7 or other accessory) is activated, or a reach effect using a decorative design is performed. It is done. The reach effect is an effect in which the same kind of decorative design stops in two regions (for example, the left region and the right region), and the decorative design fluctuates in the remaining regions, and is an effect that makes the player expect a big hit.

  On the other hand, when a variation pattern random number (for example, random value 30000) in a range different from the random number range a is acquired, it is selected depending on whether the variation pattern table T1 or the variation pattern table T2 is used. The fluctuation pattern is different. Specifically, when the variation pattern table T1 is used, if the obtained random number value is 30000, the variation pattern Pb having the medium expectation is selected, whereas the variation pattern table T2 is used. The variation pattern Pc with low expectation is selected. When the variation pattern Pb having the medium expectation level is selected, an effect with a lower expectation level is performed during the variation of the special symbol than when the variation pattern Pa is selected. In addition, when the variation pattern Pc with a low expectation is selected, an effect with a lower expectation is performed during the variation of the special symbol than when the variation pattern Pb is selected.

  That is, when a random number value (for example, any one of 0 to 500) in the random number range a is acquired, the same variation pattern Pa is selected even when the variation pattern table is switched, while a disorder other than the random number range a is selected. When a numerical value (for example, 30000) is acquired, different variation patterns are selected before and after the variation pattern table is switched.

  In the present embodiment, based on the acquired variation pattern random number, a prior determination effect that suggests the degree of expectation for the jackpot is performed before the start of the variation of the special symbol based on the acquired variation pattern random number. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the prior determination effect is controlled based on information on which range the acquired variation pattern random number is in.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the control of the advance determination effect based on the range information of the variation pattern random number transmitted from the game control unit 100 to the effect control unit 130.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, the range of whether or not the variation pattern random number acquired at the time of the win is included in the random number range a of FIG. Information is transmitted from the game control unit 100 to the effect control unit 130. The effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform a predetermination effect based on the received range information, and executes the predetermination effect based on the determination result.

  Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the obtained variation pattern random number is in the random number range a based on the received range information. Then, the preliminary determination effect is executed. For example, the effect control unit 130 changes the reserved image to a display mode different from normal as a pre-determination effect. Note that an effect suggesting a specific effect corresponding to the variation pattern Pa may be performed as the pre-determination effect.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when a variation pattern random number in the random number range a is acquired, a variation pattern Pa that causes a specific effect with a high degree of expectation for jackpots regardless of which of the variation pattern tables T1 to T3 is used. Is selected. For this reason, it can be determined that the preliminary determination effect is performed without considering the type of the variation pattern table used at the start of variation of the special symbol.

  On the other hand, when a variation pattern random number outside the random number range a is acquired, the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern table used may be different. For example, when a variation pattern is determined in advance (preliminary determination) using the current variation pattern table T1 at the time of winning a game ball, the variation pattern Pb is determined, but when the special symbol related to the winning of the game ball varies, the variation pattern Pb is determined. Since the variation pattern is determined using the pattern table T2, the variation pattern Pc may be selected. For this reason, for example, based on the fact that the variation pattern Pb is determined in the prior determination, when performing a prior determination effect indicating that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is a medium expectation level, a low expectation level may occur when the actual special symbol changes. A variation effect may be performed, and the consistency between the prior determination effect and the variation effect is lost. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a variation pattern random number other than the random number range a is acquired, the advance determination effect is not performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, each variation pattern table includes the variation pattern Pa for causing a specific effect, and has a common random number range a corresponding to the variation pattern Pa. Thereby, even if the variation pattern table is switched according to the number of variations of the special symbol, it is possible to determine in advance whether or not the obtained variation pattern random number is within the variation range a, thereby determining in advance according to a specific effect. An effect can be performed, and consistency between the prior determination effect and the variation effect can be maintained.

  A case will be described in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered down due to a power failure or the like while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating. The game control unit 100 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has an internal power supply (for example, a battery or a capacitor) for retaining information in the RAM 103 for a certain period even when no external power is supplied. For this reason, even if the external power supply is suddenly shut down, the game status (results of special symbol determination, the status of special games being executed, the right to hold special symbol determination, etc.) immediately before being shut off is retained for a certain period of time. When the power is restored, the game can be resumed from the game situation when the power is shut off.

  In such a gaming machine 1, the effect control unit 130 also has an internal power source for holding information in the RAM 133 for a certain period when the power is shut down, as in the game control unit 100, so that the game is resumed by power restoration. Even in such a case, the prior determination effect can be controlled.

  If the production control unit 130 does not have an internal power supply for holding the information in the RAM 133 for a certain period, the information stored in the RAM 133 is lost when the power is shut down, and the result of the above-described pre-determination and the determination result related to the pre-determination effect Lost. In this case, at the time of power restoration (at the time of power restoration or at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol after power restoration), the remaining number of fluctuations of the gaming state or probability variation gaming state (the number of fluctuations of the special symbol since the last jackpot game) Such information may be transmitted from the game control unit 100 to the effect control unit 130. As a result, even if the information in the RAM 133 is lost, the effect control unit 130 receives the remaining number of changes in the game state and the probability change game state, so that a pre-decision effect is given when the game ball wins the start opening. It can be determined whether or not to do so.

[Main processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the main process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of main processing executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeats a series of processes shown in FIG. 12 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 12 and subsequent figures is performed by the CPU 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers (step S1). Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot or a loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining a jackpot symbol (16R jackpot, 4R jackpot etc., type of jackpot) when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss. The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) when the special symbol is variably displayed. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether the normal symbol lottery is won or lost. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number vary within a predetermined range, and are incremented by “1” each time the process of step S1 is performed. In step S1, when each random number reaches a preset maximum value, each random number is reset.

  Subsequent to step S1, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch (SW) process (step S2). In the start port switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112, and each random number (big hit random number, For the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number), values at the time when the detection signal is input are acquired and stored in the RAM 103. The starter switch process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S2, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch (SW) process (step S3). In the gate switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114, and when there is a detection signal input, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number updated in the process of step S1, Store in the RAM 103. This gate switch processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S3, the CPU 101 executes special symbol processing (step S4). As will be described in detail later, in the special symbol processing, whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, and the type of jackpot (big hit symbol) in the case of a big hit are determined. Further, the CPU 101 executes special symbol determination using the random number acquired in the start port switch process in step S2, and causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to display the special symbols in a variable manner. The special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. The special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S4, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing (step S5). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 101 executes the normal symbol determination using the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process of step S3, displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45, and then displays the result of the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S5, the CPU 101 executes a special prize opening process for opening and closing the special prize opening 13 via the special prize opening control unit 116 when the special symbol determination in the special symbol process in step S4 is a big hit. (Step S6). The special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S6, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing (step S7). In the electric tulip process, the CPU 101 operates the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol process in step S5 is won. The electric tulip process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S7, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling payout of prize balls according to the prize (step S8). Specifically, when the game ball wins any one of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14, the CPU 101 has the number of awards corresponding to the winning place. Pay out the ball. For example, the CPU 101 pays out three prize balls when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, and 10 prize balls when a game ball is won at the big prize port 13. Pay out.

  Subsequent to step S8, the CPU 101 executes output processing (step S9). In the output process of step S9, the CPU 101 transmits various commands set in the RAM 103 to the effect control unit 130 in the start opening switch process of step S2, the special symbol process of step S4, the big winning opening process of step S6, and the like.

[Start-up switch processing by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11). Determine. Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is turned “ON” (step S201: YES), the number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (for example, 4) for the first special symbol determination (step S202).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S202: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S203). Then, the CPU 101 acquires values of various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated by the processing in step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S204).

  Here, various random numbers acquired in response to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 11 are stored in the RAM 103, so that the special symbol determination related to the holding ball whose holding number U1 is increased in step S203. The rights will be withheld. Although the details will be described later, the reserved special symbol determination right is digested in the special symbol processing of step S4, and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped after a predetermined time has passed. The result is notified.

  Subsequently, the CPU 101 executes pre-determination processing based on various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 in step S204 (step S205). The pre-determination process is a determination process for the reserved special symbol determination right, and is a process for generating pre-determination information indicating the result of the determination process. Details of this prior determination process will be described later.

  After step S205, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including prior determination information in the RAM 103 (step S206). The hold command is a command for notifying that the special symbol determination is put on hold, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  When it is determined “NO” in step S201, when it is determined “NO” in step S202, or when the process of step S206 is executed, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S207. In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 12). Here, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S207: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (for example, 4) of the second special symbol determination (step S208).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S208: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S209). Then, the CPU 101 acquires various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated in the process of step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S210).

  Then, the CPU 101 uses the various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step S210 to execute a pre-determination process in the same manner as the process of step S205 (step S211). The advance determination process in step S211 is the same process as the advance determination process in step S205.

  After the process of step S211, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including pre-determination information in the RAM 103 (step S212).

  When it is determined “NO” in step S207, when it is determined “NO” in step S208, or when the process of step S212 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the start port switch process, and performs the gate switch process. Proceed with the process.

[Preliminary determination processing by game control unit 100]
FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart of the prior determination process in steps S205 and S211 in FIG. In addition, in FIG. 14, the prior determination process in the predetermined period (for example, the fluctuation | variation of the special symbol from 1 time to 74 times) after a jackpot game is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 101 first determines the range of the jackpot random number acquired in step S210 (step S221). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines in which range of the random number range (range A to C) illustrated in FIG. 6 the acquired jackpot random number is included. Next, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot random number range information in the RAM 103 (step S222). The jackpot random number range information is information indicating which of the random number ranges A to C, and is set based on the determination result of step S221.

  Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines the range of the variation pattern random number acquired in step S210 (step S223). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the acquired variation pattern random number is included in the random number range a shown in FIG. Then, the CPU 101 sets the range information of the variation pattern random number in the RAM 103 based on the determination result of step S223 (step S224). The range information of the fluctuation pattern random number is information indicating whether or not the obtained fluctuation pattern random number is included in the random number range a.

  After the process of step S224, the CPU 101 ends the preliminary determination process shown in FIG.

  14 is performed in a predetermined period after the jackpot game (probability game state), but in the normal gaming state after the predetermined period, a prior determination process different from that in FIG. 14 is performed. In the pre-determination process in the normal gaming state, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the acquired jackpot random number, symbol random number, reach random number, or variation pattern random number, or determines the jackpot symbol when the jackpot is a jackpot The presence or absence of reach may be determined, or the variation pattern may be determined. Note that the same processing as in FIG. 14 may be performed even in the normal gaming state.

[Gate switch processing by game control unit 100]
FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is “based on whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 114 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 is“ ON ”) is input. It is determined whether or not “ON” is set (step S301).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is turned “ON” (step S301: YES), the normal symbol determination hold number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to the normal symbol determination maximum hold number Gmax (for example, 4 ) Is determined (step S302).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number G is less than the maximum hold number Gmax (step S302: YES), the CPU 101 updates the hold number G to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S303). A normal symbol random number used for symbol determination is acquired and stored in the RAM 103 (step S304). Note that a pre-determination process may be performed on the normal symbol random number stored in step S204 in the same manner as in step S205, and the result of the pre-determination process may be transmitted to the effect control unit 130 as a normal symbol hold command. .

[Special symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process of step S4 in FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not a special game (during a big hit game) is in progress based on whether or not the big hit game flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON, for example. (Step S401). If it is determined that a special game is being played (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the special game is not being played (step S401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S402). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol is not in a variable display (step S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the holding number U2 of the second special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is “1” or more. (Step S403) When it is determined that the number is “1” or more (Step S403: YES), “1” is subtracted from the holding number U2 to digest only one holding ball (Step S404).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the number of holdings U <b> 2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (the second special symbol determination is not held) (step S <b> 403: NO), the number of held first special symbol determinations stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not U1 is “1” or more (step S405). When it is determined that U1 is “1” or more (step S405: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of holdings U1 and 1 is held. Only digest (step S406). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S405 that the hold number U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S405: NO), the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command in the RAM 103 and ends the special symbol processing shown in FIG.

  Following the process of step S404 or step S406, the CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process (step S407). Hereinafter, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S431). Here, the CPU 101 refers to a jackpot determination table, which will be described later, and determines whether or not the jackpot is based on a jackpot random number.

  Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S404 of FIG. 16, the big hit random number (step S2 of step S2) related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U2 in the process of step S404. It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the RAM 103 by the processing matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the jackpot determination table of the ROM 102. Thereby, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit. Note that when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than usual. On the other hand, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S406 in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 determines a big hit random number related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U1 in the process of step S406 (the RAM 103 in the process of step S2). It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in (1) matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in the jackpot determination table. Thus, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot (step S431: YES), the CPU 101 determines the symbol random number based on the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. Is performed (step S432). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines which of the random numbers assigned to each of a plurality of types of jackpots stored in advance in the ROM 102 is the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2. To determine the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). Then, the CPU 101 sets the determined jackpot symbol as setting information in the RAM 103 (step S433).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S431 that it is not a big hit (step S431: NO), the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the result of the special symbol determination is a loss in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S434).

  After the process of step S433 or the process of step S434, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

(Explanation of jackpot determination table)
Here, the jackpot determination table used in the determination of whether or not the jackpot is determined in step S431 will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a low-probability gaming state, if the acquired jackpot random number is, for example, in the range of 10,000 to 10326, it is determined to be a jackpot, and the acquired jackpot random number is, for example, If it is in the range of 0 to 9999 or 10327 to 65535, it is determined to be lost. In the low-probability gaming state, there are 327 random numbers determined to be jackpots, so the jackpot probability is 327/65536 = about 1/200.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high probability gaming state, if the jackpot random number is in the range of, for example, 10000 to 11307, it is determined that the jackpot random number is in the range of, for example, 0 to 9999, or 11308 to 65535. If so, it is determined to be lost. In the case of a high-probability gaming state, there are 1308 random numbers determined to be jackpots, so the jackpot probability is 1308/65536 = about 1/50.

  In this way, in the high probability gaming state, a larger number of random numbers determined to be jackpots than in the low probability gaming state are set, and the jackpot random number values (10000 to 11307) in the high probability gaming state are jackpots in the low probability gaming state. All random numbers (10000-10326) are included. That is, if any jackpot random number in the range of 10,000 to 10326 is acquired, it is determined that the jackpot is a high probability game state or a low probability game state.

  Returning to FIG. 16, following the jackpot determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (step S408). Hereinafter, the variation pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 is a jackpot (step S440). When it is determined that the jackpot determination process in step S407 is not a big hit (step S440: NO), that is, when it is determined that the game has been lost in the jackpot determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S441). In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the reach random number stored in the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process matches a value stored in the ROM 102 in advance. Based on the determination result, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a reach (whether or not a reach effect is performed).

  When it determines with YES by step S440, or when the process of step S441 is performed, CPU101 sets a fluctuation pattern table to RAM103 according to the value of the time-short game residual frequency | count J (step S442). Here, the short-time game remaining number J indicates the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations (the number of executions of special symbol determination) in which the time-reduced gaming state is maintained, and the game state setting process executed after the jackpot game is performed Set in Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  Specifically, when the short time remaining game count J is “0”, the CPU 101 sets the variation pattern table T3. When the time-shortage game remaining number J is 31 or more and 70 or less (that is, when the variation of the special symbol this time is the first to 40th variation after the big hit game), the CPU 101 sets the variation pattern table T1. To do. When the time-short game remaining number J is 1 or more and 30 or less (that is, when the variation of the special symbol this time is the 41st to 70th variation after the jackpot game), the CPU 101 sets the variation pattern table T2. To do. An example of the variation pattern table will be described later.

  Following the process of step S442, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process (step S443). Specifically, in step S443, the CPU 101 uses the set variation pattern table to store in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number (the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S407). A variation pattern is selected based on the obtained variation pattern random number.

  In this way, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number acquired in step S2 and the variation pattern table set according to the number of variations of the special symbol after the jackpot game. The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S444). After the process of step S444, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 18, and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

(Example of variation pattern table)
Here, an example (part) of the variation pattern table set in step S442 will be described. FIG. 25A is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern table T1 used in the probability variation gaming state. FIG. 25B is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern table T2 used in the probability variation gaming state. 25A and 25B show a part of each variation pattern table. Specifically, it is selected when it is determined that the jackpot determination process is lost and the reach random number determination process determines that there is a reach. The variation pattern that can be done is shown. In addition to the variation patterns shown in FIG. 25A and FIG. 25B, each variation pattern table is selected when it is determined that there is a plurality of variation patterns that can be selected when it is determined to be a big hit, and that there is no reach. A plurality of obtained variation patterns are stored.

  As illustrated in FIG. 25A, the variation pattern table T1 includes a variation pattern Pa1, a variation pattern Pa2, a variation pattern Pb1, a variation pattern Pb2, a variation pattern Pc1, a variation pattern Pc2, and a variation pattern Pc3. It is. The variation pattern Pa1 is a variation pattern that causes the high expectation effect 1 to be performed, and is selected when the obtained variation pattern random number is 0 to 200. The variation pattern Pa2 is a variation pattern that causes the high expectation effect 2 to be performed, and is selected when the variation pattern random number is 201 to 500. The fluctuation pattern Pb1 is a fluctuation pattern for performing the medium expectation degree effect 1, and is selected when the fluctuation pattern random number is 501 to 20000. The variation pattern Pb2 is a variation pattern for performing the medium expectation degree effect 2, and is selected when the variation pattern random numbers are 20001 to 3000. The variation pattern Pc1 is a variation pattern that causes the low expectation effect 1 to be performed, and is selected when the variation pattern random number is 33001 to 40000. The variation pattern Pc2 is a variation pattern that causes the low expectation effect 2 to be performed, and is selected when the variation pattern random number is 40001 to 50000. The variation pattern Pc3 is a variation pattern that causes the low expectation effect 3 to be performed, and is selected when the variation pattern random number is 50001 to 65535.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25B, the variation pattern table T2 includes the variation pattern Pa1, the variation pattern Pa2, the variation pattern Pb1, the variation pattern Pb2, the variation pattern Pc1, the variation pattern Pc2, and the variation pattern Pc3. Is included. The variation pattern Pa1 is a variation pattern that causes the high expectation effect 1 to be performed, and is selected when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 200, as in the variation pattern table T1. The variation pattern Pa2 is a variation pattern that causes the high expectation effect 2 to be performed, and is selected when the variation pattern random number is 201 to 500, similarly to the variation pattern table T1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25B, the variation pattern Pb1 for performing the medium expectation degree effect 1 is selected when the variation pattern random number is 501-20000, and the variation pattern Pb2 for performing the medium expectation degree effect 2 is the variation pattern. It is selected when the random number is 20001 to 25000. Further, the variation pattern Pc1 for performing the low expectation effect 1 is selected when the variation pattern random number is 35001 to 40000, and the variation pattern Pc2 for performing the low expectation effect 2 is when the variation pattern random number is 40001 to 50000. The variation pattern Pc3 that causes the low expectation effect 3 to be selected is selected when the variation pattern random numbers are 25001 to 5000 and 50001 to 65535.

  Comparing FIG. 25A and FIG. 25B, the value of the variation pattern random number for which the variation pattern Pa1 for performing the high expectation effect 1 is selected is the same in the variation pattern table T1 and the variation pattern table T2. The same applies to the variation pattern Pa2 that causes the high expectation effect 2 to be performed. The value of the variation pattern random number corresponding to the variation pattern that causes an effect other than the high expectation effect (low expectation effect or medium expectation effect) differs between the variation pattern table T1 and the variation pattern table T2.

  Thus, the fluctuation pattern table T1 and the fluctuation pattern table T2 share the fluctuation pattern random value of the fluctuation pattern that causes the high expectation degree effect.

  Returning to FIG. 16, following the process of step S <b> 408, the CPU 101 indicates the symbol setting information set in step S <b> 407, the variation pattern setting information set in step S <b> 408, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A change start command including information and the like is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S409). This variation start command is a command for instructing the execution of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  Subsequent to the process in step S409, the CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the setting information included in the variation start command set in the step S409 (step S410), and measures the variation time. Start (step S411). The special symbol variation display is performed using the second special symbol display 42 when the processing of steps S407 to S409 is performed subsequent to the processing of step S404, and is performed following the processing of step S406. In the case of failure, the first special symbol display 41 is used.

  When the CPU 101 determines “YES” in the process of step S402 or when the process of step S411 is executed, the CPU 101 performs the change corresponding to the change pattern set in the process of step S408 from the start of the measurement of the change time in step S411. It is determined whether time has passed (step S412).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation stop command informing that the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413), and in the process of step S411. The started variation display of the special symbol is terminated (step S414), and the measured variation time is reset (step S415). As a result, in the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the symbol (hit or symbol) corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 is stopped and displayed as a result of the special symbol determination. Is notified. The change stop command set in the process of step S413 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG.

  After the process of step S415, the CPU 101 executes a stop process (step S416). Details of the stop process will be described later.

  If “YES” is determined in step S401, “NO” is determined in step S405, “NO” is determined in step S412, or if the process of step S416 is performed, the CPU 101 The special symbol process is terminated, and the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG. 12 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, the stop process in step S416 in FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot based on the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S480). If the CPU 101 determines that the game is a jackpot (step S480: YES), the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON” (step S481).

  Following the process of step S481, the CPU 101 sets the time-short game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S482).

  Following the processing of step S482, the CPU 101 starts opening (step S483), and sets an opening command in the RAM 103 (step S484). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control unit 130 to perform an opening effect that is started according to the result of the jackpot determination process. The command is executed by executing the output process in step S9 in FIG. It is transmitted to the effect control unit 130. Thereby, the opening effect for notifying a player that the special winning opening 13 is opened is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (that is, lost) (step S480: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S485). The short-time game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a game state with a short time, and is set in a game state setting process described later. Here, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S485: YES), “1” is subtracted from the short-time game remaining number J stored in the RAM 103, and the J is updated ( Step S486).

  Following the processing of step S486, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S487). Here, when it is determined that the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S487: YES), the CPU 101 sets the short time game flag to “OFF” (step S488).

  When the process of step S488 is executed, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not “ON” (step S485: NO), or when it is determined that the short-time game remaining number J is not “0” (step S487: NO) ), The CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489). The probability variation game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high probability gaming state, and is set in a gaming state setting process described later.

  When it is determined that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489: YES), the CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the high probability game remaining number X stored in the RAM 103, and updates the X. (Step S490). Here, the high probability game remaining count X indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is performed in the high probability game state, and is set in a game state setting process (described later) executed after the jackpot game is performed. .

  Subsequent to step S490, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game residual count X is “0” (step S491). Here, when it is determined that the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S491: YES), the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “OFF” (step S492).

  When the process of step S492 is executed, when the process of step S484 is executed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S489: NO), or the high probability remaining game count X is “ When it is determined that it is not “0” (step S491: NO), the CPU 101 ends the suspension process of FIG.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the normal symbol processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S501). The auxiliary flag is a flag that is set to “ON” when the result of the normal symbol determination is a win, and is a flag that indicates whether or not a hit game in which the electric tulip 17 is activated. The electric tulip 17 operates in a predetermined pattern when the result of normal symbol determination is a win. The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a gaming state with a time saving (whether or not the time saving gaming flag is ON). The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether the hit type is per long opening or short opening. Here, if it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S501: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 45 is being displayed (step S502). If it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed (step S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol determination pending number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to or greater than "1" (step S503). Here, when it is determined that the number of holds G is not “1” or more (step S503: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the reserved number G is “1” or more (step S503: YES), the CPU 101 updates the reserved number G to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S504), and executes normal symbol random number determination processing. (Step S505). Specifically, the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S3 in response to the game ball passing through the gate 15 or the gate 16 is the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the ROM 102 (game with time reduction). It is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on whether or not it matches (depends on whether or not it is in a state) (step S506). When the game state is a time-reduced game state, the probability that the result of the normal symbol determination is successful is higher than usual.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is not successful (step S506: NO), the CPU 101 sets the lost symbol in the RAM 103 (step S507).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S506: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the normal symbol determination is a long open hit (step S508). In the ROM 102, as a winning value of the normal symbol random number, a winning value per long opening that will open the second starting port 12 for a long time after winning and a short opening per second that will open the second starting port 12 for a short time are stored. The winning value is set. CPU101 determines whether it is per long release based on the acquired normal symbol random number. In addition to the normal symbol random number (first normal symbol random number) for determining the success of the normal symbol determination, a random number (second ordinary symbol random number) for determining the type of the normal symbol hit may be provided. Good. In this case, it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the first normal symbol random number, and in the case of winning, the winning type (per long opening or per short opening) is determined based on the second ordinary symbol random number. Also good.

  When it determines with it being per long release (step S508: YES), CPU101 sets the symbol per long release to RAM103 (step S509). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not per long release (step S508: NO), the CPU 101 sets a symbol per short release in the RAM 103 (step S510).

  Following the processing of step S507, the processing of step S509, or the processing of step S510, the CPU 101 determines whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the time saving based on whether or not the time saving gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. It is determined whether or not the game state is attached (step S511).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the gaming state with time saving (step S511: NO), it sets the normal symbol variation time, which is the time to display the normal symbol variably on the normal symbol display 45, to 25 seconds, for example (step S512). . On the contrary, when it is determined that the gaming state with time saving is determined (step S511: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively short value, for example, 2 seconds (step S513). The normal symbol variation time set by the processing of step S512 or step S513 is temporarily stored in the RAM 103.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S512 or step S513, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display 45 (step S514), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the variation display start (step S515). .

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol change display is being performed on the normal symbol display unit 45 (step S502: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the normal symbol change display (step S516). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement is started by the process of step S513 has reached the normal symbol change time set by the process of step S512 or step S513, the change display of the normal symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not the end timing has come. Here, when it is determined that the end timing has not come (step S516: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is the end timing of the normal symbol fluctuation display (step S516: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol fluctuation display by the normal symbol display 45 (step S517). Specifically, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display 45 to stop-display the symbol set in the process of step S507, step S509, or step S510. Thereby, the result of the normal symbol determination is notified to the player.

  Following the process of step S517, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S515 (step S518). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S519). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S519: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. It sets (step S520). When this auxiliary flag is set to “ON”, the electric tulip 17 operates.

  After the process of step S520, when it determines with NO by the process of step S516, or when it determines with NO by the process of step S519, CPU101 complete | finishes the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Hereinafter, the special winning opening opening control process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (step S601). Here, when it is determined that the big hit game flag is not set to “ON” (step S601: NO), the big winning opening process ends.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (step S601: YES), for example, the process since the opening command related to the jackpot game is set by the process of step S484 (see FIG. 19). Based on whether the time has reached a predetermined opening time, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being opened (step S602). Here, when it is determined that the opening is being performed (step S602: YES), it is determined whether the opening time has passed based on whether the elapsed time has reached the predetermined opening time (step S603). ). Here, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (step S603: NO), the special winning opening process ends.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the CPU 101 sets the round number Rmax of the jackpot game, the operation pattern of the jackpot control unit 116, etc. based on the jackpot symbol, and the setting information Is stored in the RAM 103 (step S604). By executing the process of step S604, various times related to the jackpot game such as the interval time between rounds and the next round, and the ending time after the end of the final round are also set.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S604, the CPU 101 resets the winning number Y of the game ball to the big winning opening 13 stored in the RAM 103 (step S605), and the number of rounds R in the big hit that is also stored in the RAM 103. Is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S606). The round number R is set to “0” before the start of the jackpot, and is incremented by “1” every time the process of step S606 is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S606, the CPU 101 starts the opening control of the special winning opening 13 by the special winning opening control unit 116 (step S607), and measures the opening time that is an elapsed time since the opening control is started. Is started (step S608). Then, a round start command for notifying that the round game for opening the special winning opening 13 has been started is set in the RAM 103 (step S609).

  If the CPU 101 determines that the opening in the jackpot game is not in progress (step S602: NO), for example, the final round ends based on the information indicating the current time in the jackpot game stored in the RAM 103 It is determined whether or not the next ending is in progress (step S611). If it is determined that ending is in progress (step S611: YES), the process proceeds to step S625 described later.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the ending in the jackpot game is not in progress (step S611: NO), for example, based on the information indicating the current time point in the jackpot game stored in the RAM 103, during the interval ( It is determined whether it is between a round and the next round (step S612). Here, if it is determined that the interval is in progress (step S612: YES), whether or not the interval time set by the process of step S604 has elapsed since the big winning opening 13 was closed at the end of the previous round game. Is determined (step S613). Here, when it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (step S613: YES), the processing proceeds to step S605 because it is time to start the next round game. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (step S613: NO), the special winning a prize opening process ends.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is not during the interval (step S612: NO), the CPU 101 determines that it is in a round game, and based on the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the big prize opening switch 115, It is determined whether or not the switch 115 is “ON” (step S614). Here, when it is determined that the big prize opening switch 115 is “ON” (step S614: YES), it is judged that one game ball has won the big prize opening 13, and the number Y of game balls won is calculated. The value updated by “1” is updated (step S615).

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S615, executes the process of step S609, or determines that the big prize opening switch 115 is not “ON” (step S614: NO), the special prize opening 13 is opened. It is determined whether the specified opening time has elapsed from the start (step S616). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time at which the measurement is started by the process in step S608 has reached a specified opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) set in step S604.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the specified opening time has not elapsed (step S616: NO), the winning number Y of the game ball in the current round game stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102. It is determined whether or not it matches the number of gaming balls Ymax (for example, “10”) that defines the closing timing of 13 (step S617). Here, when it is determined that the number of winning prizes Y does not match the number of gaming balls Ymax (step S617: NO), the large winning opening process ends.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the winning number Y matches the gaming ball number Ymax (step S617: YES), or when it is determined that the specified opening time has elapsed (step S616: YES), the big winning opening control unit 116. Then, the opening control of the special winning opening 13 started in the process of step S607 is ended (step S618).

  Subsequent to the process of step S618, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R of the jackpot game stored in the RAM 103 matches the round number Rmax set by the process of step S604 (step S604). S619). Here, when it is determined that the number of rounds R does not match the number of rounds Rmax (step S619: NO), in order to control the start timing of the next round game, the elapsed time from the closing of the big winning opening 13 Measurement of a certain interval time is started (step S620). The interval time when the measurement is started by the process of step S620 is used for the process of step S613.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the round number R matches the round number Rmax (step S619: YES), the CPU 101 starts measuring the ending time (step S622), and resets the round number R stored in the RAM 103 ( In step S623), an ending command is set in the RAM 103 (step S624). This ending command is a command for notifying that the last round game has ended, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process of step S9.

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S624 or determines that the ending is being performed (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the set ending time has elapsed (step S625). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending time at which measurement is started by the process of step S622 has reached the set ending time set by the process of step S604. Here, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (step S625: NO), the special winning opening process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the set ending time has elapsed (step S625: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process for setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the jackpot game ends (step S626). Then, in order to end the jackpot game, the jackpot game flag is set to “OFF” (step S627).

[Game state setting process by game control unit 100]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S626 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 22 is a detailed flowchart showing the gaming state setting process in step S626 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 101 sets the probability variation game flag to ON (step S631). Subsequently, the CPU 101 sets “70” to the high probability remaining game count X (step S632).

  After the process of step S632, the CPU 101 sets the time-saving game flag to ON (step S633). Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets “70” in the time-saving game remaining count J (step S634). As described above, the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the electric tulip process in step S7 of FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701). If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S701: NO), the CPU 101 ends the electric tulip process.

  When determining that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702). Here, when it is determined that the electric tulip 17 is not in operation (step S702: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the long tulip is achieved based on the symbol set in step S509 or step S510 (step S702). S703).

  When it is determined that it is per long opening (step S703: YES), the CPU 101 stores, as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 once for 5.6 seconds is performed in the RAM 103. Set (step S707). When it is determined that it is not per long release (step S703: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming state with a shortened time by determining whether or not the hourly gaming flag is ON. Determination is made (step S704).

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the gaming state with time saving (step S704: NO), the CPU 101 performs, for example, an operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second as an operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 once. The pattern is set in the RAM 103 (step S705).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the gaming state with time saving is in effect (step S704: YES), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 1.8 seconds is performed three times. Is set in the RAM 103 (step S706).

  The CPU 101 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 by the process of step S705, step S706, or step S707, and then causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 17 with the set operation pattern (step S708). .

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S708 or determines that the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702: YES), whether the operation of the electric tulip 17 started in the process of step S708 is completed. Is determined (step S709). If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 17 has been completed (step S709: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S710).

  When it determines with NO by the process of step S701, when it determines with NO by the process of step S709, or when the process of step S710 is performed, CPU101 complete | finishes an electric tulip process.

[Production control processing by production control unit 130]
Next, details of the effect control based on the various commands from the game control unit 100 described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing details of processing performed in the effect control unit 130. In the following, the processing shown in FIGS. 26 to 29 will be described as being performed by the effect control unit 130, but part or all of these processes are performed by the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, and the lamp control unit 150. It may be executed in any of the above. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 26 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  The effect control unit 130 executes command control processing (step S1001). The command control process is a process for controlling the production in response to receiving various commands from the game control unit 100. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 receives a command as game information from the game control unit 100, determines the contents of the effect according to the received command, and determines the determined effect as the image sound control unit 140 and A command for causing the lamp control unit 150 to execute is generated. Then, the generated command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. Further, the effect control unit 130 transmits a command (next step S1002) corresponding to the operation on the effect button 26 and the effect key 27. In response to this command, the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 execute a predetermined effect. Details of the command control processing will be described later based on FIG.

  Following the process of step S1001, the effect control unit 130 executes an operation reception process (step S1002). Specifically, when the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated, the CPU 131 generates an operation command corresponding to the operation and sets it in the RAM 133. The production control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Command control processing by effect control unit 130]
Hereinafter, the command control process executed in the effect control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a detailed flowchart of the command control process in step S1001 of FIG.

  First, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a hold command transmitted from the game control unit 100 has been received (step S1301). If it is determined that the hold command has been received (step S1301: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a pre-determination effect process (step S1302).

  In the process of step S1302, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform a predetermination effect based on information included in the hold command, and performs the predetermination effect based on the determination result. Details of the advance determination effect process will be described later.

  When the process of step S1302 is executed, or when it is determined that the hold command is not received (step S1301: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a variation start command is received (step S1303). ).

  When the change start command is received (step S1303: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a change start process (step S1304). Here, the effect control unit 130 determines and executes a changing effect performed in accordance with the change of the special symbol. Details of the change start process will be described later.

  When the process of step S1304 is executed, or when it is determined that a variation start command has not been received (step S1303: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether a variation stop command has been received (step S1303). S1305).

  When the change stop command is received (step S1305: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the change end process (step S1306). In the change end process, the effect control unit 130 stops the changing effect, for example, by stopping the decorative pattern that is changing.

  When the process of step S1306 is executed, or when it is determined that the change stop command has not been received (step S1305: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an opening command has been received (step S1307). ).

  When the opening command is received (step S1307: YES), the effect control unit 130 performs an opening process (step S1308). The opening process is a process of executing an opening effect that is performed when a jackpot game is started and determining a jackpot effect that is performed during the jackpot game.

  When the process of step S1308 is executed, or when it is determined that the opening command has not been received (step S1307: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an ending command has been received (step S1309). .

  When the ending command is received (step S1309: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes an ending process (step S1310). The ending process is a process for determining and executing an ending effect to be performed when the jackpot game ends.

  When the process of step S1310 is executed or when it is determined that the ending command has not been received (step S1309: NO), the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

  In addition to the processing shown in FIG. 27, the effect control unit 130 receives a customer waiting command or a round start command from the game control unit 100, and performs processing according to the received command.

[Pre-decision production process by production control unit 130]
Hereinafter, the details of the advance determination effect process in step S1302 of FIG. 27 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the advance determination effect process in step S1302 of FIG. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol determination is performed preferentially over the first special symbol determination, and in the probability variation gaming state (the gaming state with a short time), basically, as long as the player is right-handed. A second special symbol determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the pre-decision effect process shown in FIG. 27 is performed for a predetermined period after the jackpot game, for example, during a period from the first special symbol variation until the 74th special symbol variation ends. 2 Suppose that the special symbol determination is suspended. Note that, after the predetermined period has elapsed (normal gaming state), processing different from the processing shown in FIG. 27 is performed, and a preliminary determination effect according to the hold command is performed.

  The effect control unit 130 first adds 1 to the number M of suspensions stored in the RAM 133 (step S1321). Here, the reserved number M is a value indicating the reserved number of the right of the second special symbol determination, and when the second special symbol determination is suspended (at the start of the variation of the special symbol), the change in step S1304. In the start process, 1 is subtracted. Subsequently, the effect control unit 130 performs a determination process based on the jackpot random number range information (step S1322). Here, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the hold related to the hold command is a jackpot based on the range information of the jackpot random number included in the received hold command.

  Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines that the jackpot number is a jackpot when the jackpot random number range information indicates the random number range B shown in FIG. 6 (10000 to 10326 in the example of FIG. 24). In addition, when the jackpot random number range information indicates the random number range C (10327 to 11307 in the example of FIG. 24), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the number N of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game. Determine. For example, when the jackpot random number range information indicates the random number range C and the sum of the number of fluctuations N and the number of holds M is 70 or less, it is determined that the hold related to the received hold command is a jackpot. On the other hand, when the jackpot random number range information indicates the random number range C, if the sum of the number of fluctuations N and the number of holds M is greater than 70, it is determined that the hold related to the received hold command is lost.

  Subsequently, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the result of the determination process in step S1322 (step S1323). When it determines with a loss (step S1323: NO), the production | presentation control part 130 performs the determination process based on the range information of a fluctuation pattern random number (step S1324).

  In the determination process of step S1324, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the range information of the variation pattern random number is within the random number range a (random number is 0 to 500) shown in FIG.

  When the process of step S1324 is performed, or when YES is determined in step S1323, the effect control unit 130 is based on the result of the determination process in steps S1322 and S1324 and the predetermined lottery result. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S1325). Specifically, when it is determined that the hold related to the hold command is a big hit in the determination process in step S1322, the effect control unit 130 determines to perform the pre-determination effect with a high probability (for example, 70% to 100%). In addition, even if the production control unit 130 determines that the loss has occurred in the determination process in step S1322, if the change pattern random number is determined to be in the random number range a in the determination process in step S1324, the production control unit 130 has a high probability (for example, 70 % To 100%), it is determined that the preliminary determination effect is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the process is lost in the determination process in step S1322 and it is determined in step S1324 that the variation pattern random number is not in the random number range a, the effect control unit 130 has a low probability (for example, 0). % To 10%), it is determined that the preliminary determination effect is performed. Thereby, when the hold is a big hit, or when a high expectation effect is performed even if it is a loss, there is a high possibility that a prior determination effect will be performed. On the other hand, when the hold is a loss and a low expectation degree effect or a medium expectation degree effect is performed, the possibility that the preliminary determination effect is performed is low.

  When it determines with performing a prior determination effect (step S1325: YES), the effect control part 130 sets the display aspect of a hold image, for example as a prior determination effect (step S1326).

  When the process of step S1326 is performed, or when it is determined NO in step S1325, the effect control unit 130 causes the liquid crystal display 5 to display a reserved image (step S1327). Here, when the process of step S1326 is performed, the hold image is displayed in the display mode set in the process (the display mode indicating that the degree of expectation for the jackpot is high), and the process of step S1326 is not performed. In the case of a hold, the hold image is displayed in the normal display mode. Thus, the prior determination process in FIG. 28 ends.

[Variation start processing by effect control unit 130]
Details of the change start process in step S1304 in FIG. 27 will be described below. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing details of the change start process in step S1304 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the effect control unit 130 determines a change effect based on the received change start command (step S1331). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 analyzes the received variation pattern command, determines whether it is a big hit, symbol information, variation pattern, gaming state, etc., and selects a variation effect based on the determination result. . For example, when receiving the variation pattern Pa1 (see FIG. 25A), the effect control unit 130 is a high expectation effect with a high degree of expectation for the jackpot as the change effect, and finally the effect of notifying the loss (predetermined reach) After the production, three productions of the same kind of decorative symbols are produced). Further, when the effect control unit 130 receives a variation pattern corresponding to the jackpot, the effect that is a high expectation effect and finally notifies the jackpot as the variation effect (three similar types of decorations after the predetermined reach effect) Determine the design). Then, the effect control unit 130 starts executing the determined variation effect (step S1332).

  Next, the effect control unit 130 adds 1 to the number of fluctuations N stored in the RAM 133 (step S1333). The variation number N is a value indicating the variation number of the special symbol after the jackpot game is ended, and is set to “0” in the opening process of step S1308, for example. The variation start process in FIG. 29 is thus completed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to perform a pre-decision effect based on the range information of the jackpot random number and the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game, A pre-decision effect is performed. Further, based on the range information of the variation pattern random numbers, it is determined whether or not to perform a pre-decision effect, and the pre-decision effect is performed. Thereby, even when the gaming state changes in accordance with the number of changes in the special symbol, it is possible to accurately perform a prior determination effect that suggests the degree of expectation for the jackpot. Further, even when the variation pattern table is switched according to the number of variations of the special symbol, it is possible to accurately perform a prior determination effect that suggests the degree of expectation for the jackpot.

[Modification]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, The following forms may be sufficient.

  For example, in the above embodiment, a gaming machine that transitions to a probable gaming state after a jackpot game is assumed. The gaming machine according to another embodiment may shift to a probability change gaming state or a short-time gaming state (a low-probability gaming state and a timed gaming state) depending on the jackpot symbol, and the probability-changing gaming state continues until the next jackpot. May be. In this case, for example, the variation pattern table may be switched according to the number of variations of the special symbol in the short-time gaming state.

  Further, in the gaming machine of another embodiment, in the case of a big win, when a predetermined winning opening (V winning opening) is opened during the big winning game, and the game ball wins the V winning opening, the probability change game It may be configured to transition to a state. In such a gaming machine, depending on the type of the jackpot symbol, the V winning opening in the big winning opening is long open or short opening during the big hit game, and when the long opening is made, the game ball wins the V winning opening, It is configured so that almost no prize will be awarded when the short-term is open. In such a gaming machine, when a winning is made in the V prize opening, it shifts to a probability variation gaming state, and the certain probability variation gaming state continues for a predetermined period (until the number of special symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number), and the predetermined period has elapsed. Then, the normal gaming state is restored. In such a gaming machine, the prior determination effect may be controlled by the above method.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the fluctuation | variation pattern table was switched with the frequency | count of fluctuation | variation of the special symbol after jackpot game between 1-40 times and 41 times-70 times. In other embodiments, the type and number of change pattern tables to be switched and the switching timing may be different depending on the jackpot symbol. Further, the variation pattern table may be switched for each variation of the special symbol.

  In the above embodiment, the example where the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is defined in a continuous range has been described, but the random number value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot may be discrete. The same applies to the fluctuation pattern random number.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the hold image which shows hold is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, and the prior determination effect was performed by changing the display mode of the said hold image. Here, changing the display mode of the reserved image includes changing the reserved image to a different image (shape, color, etc.) from normal, adding another image to the reserved image, and the like. In another embodiment, the reserved image may be displayed on an image display device different from the liquid crystal display 5. In addition, the hold is not limited to the image, and may be displayed on an LED display, for example, or the display mode of the hold may be changed by changing the light emission color of the LED.

  In other embodiments, the pre-decision effect is not limited to the effect of changing the display mode of the reserved image. For example, a predetermined effect item is operated, a predetermined image is displayed, or a predetermined sound is displayed. Or the like may be performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the second special symbol determination relating to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 has priority over the first special symbol determination relating to the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. Although performed, in other embodiments, special symbol determination may be performed in the order of winning game balls.

  The contents and number of variation patterns included in the variation pattern table described above, the number and type of variation pattern tables, and the like are merely examples, and these may be arbitrarily modified.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the big hit game was played, the fluctuation pattern table was switched. In another embodiment, even if the game is performed in which a game that does not continuously open (open game) in which the special winning opening 13 is opened only once (1R) and is not continuously opened (game that does not activate the accessory continuous operation device) is performed, Good.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is also applicable to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

[Configuration of gaming machine according to the present invention and its effects]
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention may have the following configuration. The parentheses are merely examples.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is determined to perform a low probability gaming state in which a probability determined to perform a special game advantageous to a player is set to a first probability, and to perform the special game. Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, gaming state control means (S627) for controlling any gaming state among the high probability gaming states set to a second probability that is higher than the first probability, Special means for performing special game determination as to whether or not to perform the special game based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means when an acquisition condition (S204, S210) and a start condition are satisfied. A game determination means (S407), a symbol control means (S410, S414) for notifying the result of the special game determination by stopping after changing a predetermined symbol in the symbol display means (41, 42); When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be performed, the special game execution means (S6) for executing the special game, and when the special game is performed, the high game state is shifted to the high probability game state. A game state setting means (S627) for shifting to the low probability game state when the symbol has changed a predetermined number of times since the end of the special game, and determination information used in the special game determination, wherein the low probability game state Determination information storage for storing determination information including first determination information determined to perform the special game at the time of the second determination information determined to perform the special game in the high probability gaming state Based on the means (102), the acquisition information storage means (103) capable of storing the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means, and the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, Based on the prior determination means (S205, S211) for determining whether or not to play a special game before the start condition is satisfied (hereinafter referred to as prior determination), and the result of the prior determination, Production control means (130, S1302) for controlling, wherein the second determination information includes the first determination information, and the prior determination means includes the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, Whether the first determination information or the second determination information is included in advance is determined in advance, and the effect control unit is configured so that the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage unit by the prior determination unit is the first determination. Information or whether the acquired information is included in the first determination information or the second determination information when it is determined in advance that it is included in the information or the second determination information, and the end of the special game Change of the design from Based on the number of movements, an effect determining means (S1322 to S1325) for determining whether or not to perform the prior determination effect, and a prior execution of the prior determination effect based on the determination result by the effect determination means. Determination effect execution means (S1326, S1327).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform a pre-decision effect based on information indicating which of the first determination information and the second determination information is included in the acquired information and the number of fluctuations. As a result, even if the game state changes depending on the number of symbol fluctuations, it is possible to accurately perform a prior determination effect that suggests a special game determination performed when the start condition is satisfied by a simple method.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the embodiment has an acquisition unit (S204, S210) that acquires any determination information from a plurality of determination information based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and when a start condition is satisfied. , Based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means, special game determination means (S407) for determining whether or not to perform the special game, and based on the result of the special game determination The variation pattern determining means (S408) for determining the variation pattern indicating the variation time of the symbol for notifying the result, and the symbol display means (41, 42), after the symbol is varied, determined by the variation pattern determining means The symbol control means (S410, S41) for notifying the result of the special game determination by stopping the symbol after the lapse of the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. ) And special game execution means (S6) for executing a special game when the special game determination means determines that a special game is to be performed, and determination information storage means capable of storing the determination information acquired by the acquisition means (103) and pre-determining means for determining whether or not to play a special game (hereinafter referred to as pre-determination) before the start condition is satisfied based on the determination information stored in the determination information storage means ( S205, S211), a variation effect control unit (130, S1304) for controlling a predetermined variation effect during the variation of the symbol based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit, and the prior determination Pre-decision effect control means (S1302) for controlling the pre-decision effect based on the result, the variation pattern determining means after the special game has been performed First variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern based on first setting information, and the variation number of the symbol becomes the first number until the number of variation of the symbol becomes the first number. And a second variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern based on second setting information different from the first setting information, wherein the first setting information and the second setting information are included in the first setting information and the second setting information. Includes common specific information (variation pattern random number range a) corresponding to a specific variation pattern (variation pattern Pa), and the first variation pattern determination unit includes the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit as described above. The specific variation pattern is determined in the case of specific information, while the first variation pattern is determined when the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit is information different from the specific information, and the second The variation pattern determination unit determines the same variation pattern as the specific variation pattern when the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit is the same information as the specific information, while the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit The second variation pattern is determined when the information is different from the specific information, and the variation effect control means determines the specific variation pattern by the first variation pattern determination means or the second variation pattern determination means. If so, a specific variation effect is executed, and the prior determination effect control means is a specific information determination means (S1324) for determining whether or not the determination information acquired by the acquisition means is the specific information. When the determination information is determined to be the specific information by the specific information determination means, a specific pre-determination performance that executes a specific pre-determination effect It includes an execution unit (S1326, S1327), the.

  According to the above configuration, when the setting information for determining the variation pattern is switched depending on the number of variations of the special symbol, the same specific variation pattern is determined when common specific information is acquired. Thereby, even if the setting information for determining the variation pattern is switched, the prior determination effect can be controlled by acquiring the specific information.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 7 Movable accessory 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 Extra prize opening 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 100 Game control part 101 CPU
130 Production control unit 131 CPU
150 Lamp control unit

Claims (1)

A low-probability gaming state in which the probability determined to play a special game advantageous to the player is set to the first probability, and a probability that the probability determined to perform the special game is higher than the first probability. A gaming state control means for controlling any gaming state among the high probability gaming states set to a probability of 2,
Acquisition means for acquiring acquisition information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform the special game based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means when a start condition is satisfied;
Based on the result of the special game determination, a symbol control means for stopping after changing a predetermined symbol in the symbol display means;
If it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be performed, special game execution means for performing the special game;
A game state setting means for transitioning to the high probability gaming state when the special game is performed, and transitioning to the low probability gaming state when the symbol has changed a predetermined number of times since the end of the special game;
Based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means, prior determination means for determining whether or not to perform the special game (hereinafter referred to as prior determination) before the start condition is satisfied;
An effect control means capable of controlling a predetermination effect that suggests that the special game is executed based on the result of the prior determination, and
The special game determination means includes
When the low probability game state, the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means is determined to perform the special game when the first determination information,
When the high probability gaming state, it is determined that the special game is performed when the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means is second determination information;
The second determination information includes the first determination information,
The prior determination means can determine in advance whether the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means in the high probability gaming state is included in the first determination information or the second determination information,
The production control means includes
When it is determined in advance by the prior determination means that the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition means in the high probability gaming state is included in the first determination information or the second determination information, the high probability The pre-decision effect can be executed during the variation of the symbol in the gaming state,
When it is determined that the acquired information acquired by the acquiring means is included in the second determination information when the number of changes in the symbol since the transition to the high probability gaming state is a specific number of changes, A gaming machine that does not execute pre-decision effects.

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