JP2016182449A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine comprising two start holes, capable of further improving an amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises a first start hole and a second start hole. A distribution member for distributing game balls to the first or second start hole, is provided on an upstream side of the first and second start holes. The game machine is configured so that, when a game state becomes a jackpot state based on ball entry to the second start hole, the game state shifts to a game state advantageous to a player after performing the jackpot game, relative to when the game state becomes the jackpot state based on ball entry to the first start hole. When the game state becomes the jackpot state, the game machine performs a second notification performance for notifying a player of whether the jackpot state is based on ball entry to the first start hole, or based on ball entry to the second start hole, during a jackpot game state. When the game state becomes the jackpot state based on ball entry to the first start hole, the second notification performance is not easily performed, and when the game state becomes the jackpot state based on ball entry to the second start hole, the second notification performance is easily performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game and executing an effect based on the determination result.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine provided with a plurality of starting ports. For example, as described in Patent Document 1, there is a gaming machine configured such that a game ball can be won at a first starting port and a second starting port. .

JP 2013-255593 A

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, various effects are performed based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening, but there is room for improvement in terms of improving the interest.

  Then, an object of this invention is to provide the game machine which can improve the interest property of production more.

The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.
The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of a start condition, and a special game that executes a special game when the determination unit determines that a special game is performed. A game execution means; and a game state setting means for setting a game state after the special game when a special game is performed by the special game execution means; and an effect control means for controlling the effect, the determination The means can execute a first determination based on the establishment of the first start condition and a second determination based on the establishment of the second start condition, and the game state setting means performs the determination when performing a special game. When determined by means, it is possible to set a first gaming state or a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and when the second determination is made, the first determination is Than if done It is easy to set the second gaming state by the skill state setting means, and the effect control means executes a variable effect that notifies the determination result by the determination means by causing the image display means to display the symbols in a variable manner and then stopping the display. It is possible to execute a notification effect for notifying the game state after the special game during the special game and during at least one period after the special game, and the first determination as the variation effect. When a predetermined variation effect that can be determined as having been performed is executed, a possibility suggesting effect that suggests that the game state after the special game is likely to be the first game state is likely to be performed during the execution of the special game. After performing, when the notification effect is executable and the predetermined variation effect is not performed as the variation effect, the special game is based on the fact that the second determination is performed. When the game state is set to the second game state, the notification effect is an effect for notifying that the game state after the special game is the second game state, and the second determination is performed. While the specific notification effect that can determine that the game has been made can be executed, the game state after the special game is set to the second game state based on the first determination being performed, The specific notification effect is not executed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to further improve the interest of the production.

Outline front view of pachinko machine Schematic diagram schematically showing the inside of the starting port forming member It is explanatory drawing which showed the condition where the game ball was introduce | transduced into the start port formation member of FIG. 2, (A) shows the condition where the game ball was distributed to the 1st start port, (B) is a game Shows the situation where the ball is distributed to the 2nd starting port A schematic plan view showing a part of a pachinko machine Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. Block diagram showing a configuration example of a control device of a pachinko gaming machine The figure which shows the breakdown of the jackpot game when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning at the first starting port and the winning at the second starting port The flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by the game control part Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of 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. Detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing of step S5 of FIG. FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart showing the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process in step S618. Detailed flowchart of the electric opening / closing accessory processing of FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the decoration symbol and holding icon in a liquid crystal display A diagram showing the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the notification effect The figure which shows an example of the 1st alerting | reporting effect in the jackpot game when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and the jackpot game is performed The figure which shows an example of the 2nd alerting | reporting effect in jackpot game when the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol stops and a jackpot game is performed The figure which shows that the execution probability of a 1st alerting | reporting effect differs with the fluctuation | variation of a 1st special symbol and the fluctuation | variation of a 2nd special symbol. The figure which shows that the execution probability of a 2nd alerting | reporting effect differs with the fluctuation | variation of a 1st special symbol and the fluctuation | variation of a 2nd special symbol. The figure which shows an example of the 1st alerting | reporting effect at the time of winning a big win based on the winning of the game ball to the 2nd starting opening a12 The figure which shows an example of the 1st alerting | reporting effect at the time of winning a big win based on the winning of the game ball to the 1st starting port 11 The figure which shows an example of the 2nd alerting | reporting effect at the time of jackpot based on the winning of the game ball to the 2nd starting opening a12 The figure which shows an example of the 2nd alerting | reporting effect at the time of winning a big win based on the winning of the game ball to the 1st starting port 11 The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed by an effect control part FIG. 29 is a detailed flowchart showing the command reception process in step S1001. Detailed flowchart of the opening process of step S1308 in FIG. The figure which shows an example of the relationship between the fluctuation production performed during the fluctuation of the special symbol when the special symbol judgment is determined to be a big hit, and the jackpot production after the special symbol fluctuation is stopped The figure which shows an example of the production pattern of special 1 exclusive production and special 2 exclusive production

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a schematic view schematically showing the inside of the start port forming member. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a situation where a game ball is introduced into the start port forming member of FIG. 2, and (A) shows a situation where game balls are distributed to the first start port, B) is a diagram illustrating a situation in which game balls are distributed to the second starting port.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 and a frame member 3 that surrounds the outer peripheral side of the game board 2 as a basic configuration. The game board 2 is provided with an accessory related to winning or determination (lottery). The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with a predetermined interval with respect to the plane of the game board 2. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the glass plate and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which game balls can flow down (distribute).

  Further, an upper plate 28, a lower plate 29, and a handle 20 are provided on the lower side of the frame member 3. The upper plate 28 is a part for storing game balls, and the stored game balls are mainly supplied to a launching device (not shown) described later. The lower plate 29 is located below the upper plate 28 and is a part that mainly stores game balls (prize balls) paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 1. The lower plate 29 is provided with a take-out button 23. By operating the take-out button 23, the game balls stored in the lower plate 29 can be discharged downward. The handle 20 is a device that launches a game ball into the game area 10, and includes a rotary lever 21 and a launching device (not shown) that operates in conjunction with the lever 21.

  That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the player holds the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls guided from the upper plate 28 flow into the launching device side, and the game balls are successively played. Fired towards area 10. The game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, and the like (hereinafter referred to as nails) (not shown) for causing the game balls to flow down, and the game balls launched by the handle 20 collide with the nails and the like. Flow down. Specifically, the game ball launched by the handle 20 is once guided to the upper side along the outer frame of the game area 10 and changes the moving direction by colliding with a nail or the like while changing the moving direction of the game board 2. It flows down along the plane. The launch of the game ball into the game area 10 can be temporarily stopped by returning the lever 21 of the handle 20 to the original position or operating the stop button 22 provided on the handle 20. .

  Further, this type of handle 20 can change the launch force of the game ball according to the rotation angle of the lever 21. That is, the player can selectively use so-called “left-handed” and “right-handed” by adjusting the rotation angle of the lever 21.

  “Left-handed” can be performed by adjusting the rotation angle of the lever 21 to be smaller (relatively smaller than “right-handed”). That is, by “left-handed”, as shown by the arrow 31 in FIG. 1, the game ball can be caused to flow down in the game area 10 approximately on the left half side of the game board 2. In addition, in the passage route of the game ball launched into the game area 10 by “left-handed”, the first starting port (FIG. 2) 11 and the second starting port (FIG. 2) a12 are used as the prizes and the winning combination. Are provided with a starting port forming member 8 and three normal winning ports 14a, 14b, 14c.

  On the other hand, “right-handed” can be performed by adjusting the rotation angle of the lever 21 to be larger (relatively larger than “left-handed”). That is, as shown by the arrow 32 in FIG. 1, the “right strike” allows the game ball to flow down in the game area 10 approximately on the right half side of the game board 2. It should be noted that, in the passage path of the game ball launched into the game area 10 by “right-handed”, as a bonus and determination, the big winning port 13, one normal winning port 14d, the second starting port b15, electric type An opening / closing tool 16 and a gate 17 are provided.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if it is “left-handed”, the game ball launched into the game area 10 flows down along the game board 2 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2, and the normal winning opening 14a. It is possible to win any of -14c. If it is “right-handed”, the game ball launched into the game area 10 flows down along the game board 2 and any of the big winning opening 13, the second starting opening b15, and the normal winning opening 14d. You can win a crab. When the game ball wins at any of the winning openings, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning place are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. Note that the game balls that have not won any of the above-described winning holes are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18 provided in the lower part of the game board 2.

  As described above, the start port forming member 8 is a portion having the first start port 11 and the second start port a12. As shown in FIG. 2, the start port 35 leading to each of the start ports 11 and a12, A distribution member 36 that distributes the game balls that have passed through the start introduction port 35 to the start ports 11 and a12 is further provided. In the present embodiment, as the sorting member 36, a member that is mechanically sorted according to the seesaw principle using one hinge as a fulcrum is employed. More specifically, the sorting member 36 rotates in parallel to the plane of the game board 2 and has a function of alternately distributing the game balls in the left and right directions by the rotating action. That is, the distribution member 36 can guide the game balls introduced to the start port forming member 8 to the first start port 11 and the second start port a12 with a probability of approximately 50%. It is an alternate prize type. Here, “approximately 50% probability” means that even if a game ball is distributed to the first start port 11 or the second start port a12 by the distribution member 36, the game ball is distributed to the start port. This is because the game ball may not win at any starting port. More specifically, the distributing member 36 distributes the game ball to the first starting port 11 (first posture before the game ball contacts in FIG. 3A) and the game ball to the second starting port a12. To the second posture (the posture before the game ball contacts in FIG. 3B). When the game ball contacts the sorting member 36 in the state changed to the first posture, the game ball is sorted to the first start port 11, and the sorting member 36 changes to the second posture by the contact of the game ball at this time. Next, the game balls that have passed through the start introduction port 35 come into contact with the distribution member 36 in the second posture and are distributed to the second start port a12. Similarly, at this time, the sorting member 36 in the second posture is changed to the first posture by the contact of the game ball. In this way, the sorting member 36 changes the game ball from the first posture to the second posture (or from the second posture to the first posture) when the game ball comes into contact, so that the game ball is moved to the first start port 11 and the second start port. Alternating alternately to a12. Therefore, in the start port forming member 8 having such a configuration, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, when the game ball passes through the start introduction port 35, the flow-down destination is left (see FIG. A)) or right (FIG. 3 (B)), and the distributed game balls are introduced to the first start port 11 or the second start port a12 located downstream thereof.

  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 a12, a big hit game (special game) advantageous to the player ) Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the distributing member 36 mechanically changes its position so as to distribute the game ball to the second starting port a12 after distributing the game ball to the first starting port 11, In the embodiment, the distribution member 36 may be operated so that the posture is controlled by the electrically actuated drive unit and the distribution is performed to the first start port 11 or the second start port a12. For example, the distribution member 36 may be electrically changed between a posture for distributing to the first starting port 11 and a posture for distributing to the second starting port a12 in a certain period, and the game balls are distributed at a predetermined ratio (for example, 50 pairs). It may be distributed to each start port at a ratio of 50 or 40 to 60).

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first starting port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game to the second starting port a12 or the second starting port b15. The determination executed on the condition of winning the ball 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 the 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 plate is opened. That is, the big win game is executed by operating the plate as the special electric accessory and opening the special winning opening 13. Under this circumstance, the player can obtain more prize balls by “right-handed” than when no jackpot game is played.

  The normal winning openings 14a to 14d are always open and are winning openings through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning game balls. It should be noted that, in the normal winning opening 14, the determination (lottery) is not performed even if a game ball wins, as in each of the start openings 11, 12, 15 described above.

  As described above, the second start port b15 is a start port provided in the right-handed path. In the present embodiment, the second start port b15 is a start port that plays the same role as the second start port a12. The second start opening b15 is configured such that the introduction opening of the game ball is normally closed by the electric opening / closing accessory 16 and is opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the second start port b15 is opened when a game ball passes through the gate 17. If it is determined by this determination that the second start opening b15 is to be opened, the opening / closing operation of the blade member constituting the electric opening / closing member 16 as the ordinary electric member is performed a specified number of times (the number of opening / closing operations referred to here is , The opening posture is once and the combination of closing posture is once). That is, the second start port b15 is opened when the blade member of the electric opening and closing accessory 16 is in the open position, and the game ball can pass through the open state. In this way, the second opening b15 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric opening / closing tool 16 is not operated, whereas the game is performed when the electric opening / closing tool 16 is operated. The sphere is easy to pass.

  In the following description, the determination executed on the condition that the game ball is won at the second start port b15 is called “second special symbol determination” as in the case of the second start port a12. The determination (lottery) executed on the condition of the passage of the above is called “ordinary symbol determination (lottery)”.

[Configuration of directing means for pachinko machines]
As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 is provided with a liquid crystal display 5, a movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, and rotation effect devices 38 and 39 for performing various effects. It has been. Further, the frame member 3 includes a frame lamp 37 (FIG. 6).

  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. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 5 is arranged approximately near the center of the game board 2. On the liquid crystal display 5, for example, a decorative image for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a reserved image for displaying a state in which the special symbol determination is on standby (holding state). An effect image including various display objects such as is displayed. Note that the image display device is not limited to the liquid crystal display, and may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The movable accessory 7 is operated by electrical control. For example, a part of a character that is moved relative to the game board 2 or a built-in light emitting device (for example, an LED using a light emitting element). Can be used. That is, the movable accessory 7 can contribute to various effects by moving a part of the character or issuing a light emitting device. The movable accessory 7 operates in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the first start port 11, the second start port a12, or the second start port b15.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing the lighting or blinking pattern, changing the emission color, and the like. 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 musical effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects, etc. so as to synchronize with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display 5.

[Configuration of operation means related to production of pachinko machines]
FIG. 4 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 4, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means that the player operates other than the handle 20. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The effect key 27 is a 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 of display unit 4]
FIG. 5 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 shown in FIG. 5, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, and the first special symbol are displayed. The holding display 43, the second special symbol holding display 44, the normal symbol display 45, the normal symbol holding display 46, the game state display 47, and the round lamp 48 are included.

  The first special symbol display 41 notifies the determination result of the first special symbol determination, and may be a so-called 7-segment LED display (7-segment LED display). Specifically, when the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 variably displays the symbol (first special symbol). When a predetermined time elapses after the first special symbol is variably displayed, the determination symbol indicating the result of the first special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41. That is, when the determination symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41, the determination result of the first special symbol determination is notified. Similarly, the second special symbol display 42 notifies the determination result of the second special symbol determination, and may be a so-called 7-segment LED display (7-segment LED display). That is, when the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol indicator 42 displays the symbol (second special symbol) in a variable manner, and stops displaying the determination symbol indicating the result after a predetermined time has elapsed. Thus, the second special symbol display 42 also notifies the determination result of the second special symbol determination by stopping and displaying the determination symbol. Then, in the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, if the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, the big hit symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed as the determined symbol. If the determination result of the symbol determination is “lost”, the lost symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed as the determination symbol. A plurality of types of jackpot symbols are prepared as will be described later, and the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42 display these plurality of jackpot symbols in an identifiable manner.

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

  The normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination. Specifically, when the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display unit 45 displays the symbols (normal symbols) in a variable manner. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the determination symbol indicating the result is stopped and displayed. That is, the determination result of the normal symbol determination is notified by the determination symbol being stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 45. The normal symbol display 45 informs whether or not the result of the normal symbol is hit by the lighting pattern. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game status display 47 displays the game status when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  The round lamp 48 displays the number of times of opening (the number of rounds) of the big winning opening 13 that is a big hit. Specifically, the round lamp 48 includes two 4R display lamps in which the special winning opening 13 is opened four times and a 16R display lamp in which the special winning opening 13 is opened 16 times. When the result of the special symbol determination is a 4R jackpot (the jackpot symbols B to F and H to K in FIG. 7) described later, the 4R display lamp lights and the 16R jackpot (the jackpot symbols A and G in FIG. 7). In this case, the 16R display lamp lights up. The round lamp 48 may be composed of a plurality of lamps. In this case, 4R and 16R can be distinguished and displayed by changing the combination of turning on and off the lamp.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 is referred to as “first special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 42 is referred to as “second special symbol”. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are collectively referred to as “special symbols”. The symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is referred to as “ordinary symbol”.

[Configuration of control device mounted on pachinko machine]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling various operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a supply tank for storing game balls to be paid out as prize balls. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control unit 100 that controls execution of determination (lottery), control of jackpot games, command transmission processing to the effect control unit 130, and the like, a 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 a lamp that controls effects by various lamps and the movable accessory 7 A control unit 150 is provided. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a payout control unit (not shown) that controls the payout of prize balls.

[Composition of game control unit]
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 as a work area for data processing or the like.

  And with respect to this game control part 100, the 1st start opening switch (SW) 111, the 2nd start opening switch (SW) 112, the 2nd start opening switch (SW) 118, the electric opening and closing accessory opening and closing part 113 , A gate switch (SW) 114, a special winning opening switch (SW) 115, a special winning opening control unit 116, a normal winning opening 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 a12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 118 detects that a game ball has won the second start port b15 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. In the present embodiment, the detection signal detected by the second start port switch 118 is processed as being equivalent to the detection signal output from the second start port switch 112 on the game control unit 100 side (ie, the second start port). The second special symbol is changed depending on whether the winning is to the mouth a12 or the winning to the second start opening b15). The second starting port a12 and the second starting port b15 may be configured such that different effects are performed according to the winning place. The electric opening / closing accessory opening / closing unit 113 opens / closes the second start port b <b> 15 according to a control signal from the game control unit 100. Specifically, the electric opening / closing accessory opening / closing part 113 transmits a driving force to the blade member constituting the electric opening / closing accessory 16 via the electric solenoid, and opens / closes the second start opening b15. The gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 17 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 drives the electric solenoid and operates the plate that closes the special winning opening 13 by the driving force received from the electric solenoid. That is, the special winning opening control unit 116 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 13. The normal winning port switch 117 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning ports 14 a to 14 d and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  The game control unit 100 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the second start port switch 118, the big winning port switch 115, or the normal winning port switch 117 in the CPU 101. Then, a payout control unit (not shown) instructs to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the winning positions of the game balls. Then, the CPU 101 manages the number of payout prize balls based on the information of the payout control unit.

  Further, 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. Similarly, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 or the second start port switch 118 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 hit, the special prize opening control unit 116 opens and closes the special prize opening 13 to execute a special game.

  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. When the result of the normal symbol determination is successful, the second opening b15 is temporarily opened by the electric opening / closing accessory opening / closing part 113.

  In addition, the CPU 101 sets information indicating the start and stop of the fluctuation of the special symbol, information regarding the fluctuation setting of the winning probability of the special symbol lottery, the setting of fluctuation of the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery, and the setting for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Data to be shown, information for notifying that the game ball has won the first start port 11, the second start port a12, or the second start port b15 are transmitted to the effect control unit 130.

  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 CPU 101 causes the first special symbol display 41 to display the first special symbol variably, and then stops and displays the first special symbol indicating the determination result. Similarly, when executing the second special symbol determination, the CPU 101 displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 42 variably, and then stops and displays the second special symbol indicating the determination result. Further, when executing the normal symbol determination, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display unit 45 to change the normal symbol, 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]
The effect control unit 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, 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 a work area for data processing or the like. 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. Then, the effect control unit 130 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

[Configuration of Image Sound Control Unit]
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 arithmetic processing when controlling an image expressing the content of the effect. Although not shown, 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). Then, the CPU 141 generates a control signal based on the command from the effect control unit 130 and the program stored in the ROM 142, and outputs the control signal to the VDP and the sound DSP, thereby controlling the operations of 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 is an image ROM that stores material data necessary for generating a production image, a drawing engine that performs rendering processing of the production image, and an output circuit that outputs the production 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 control unit]
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 as a work area for data processing or the like.

  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, and controls the motor for operating the movable accessory 7. .

(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, 1/60) 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 17, a normal symbol determination is made, and it is a hit with a high probability, and the second start port b15 is opened 1.8 seconds × 3 times and the game ball is easy to win. It becomes a state. For this reason, as long as the player makes “right-handed”, the game ball is likely to win the second start opening b15, and usually the second special symbol is changed. However, in the short-timeless gaming state, when the game ball passes through the gate 17, even if the normal symbol determination is performed, the probability of winning is relatively low, and the second start port b15 is only 0.1 second × 1 time. Since it does not open, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start port b15. For this reason, in the game state without time saving, the player usually does not “right-handed” but “left-handed”.

  The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set by a combination of the above four gaming states. Specifically, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to any one of the “normal gaming state”, “probability changing gaming state”, and “latent probability changing (latent probability) gaming 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. The “latent probability gaming state” is a high-probability gaming state and a gaming state without time saving.

  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” or the “latent certain gaming state” after the jackpot game is performed.

(Type of jackpot)
Here, as described above, in the present embodiment, the first start port 11 (corresponding to the first special symbol) and the second start port a12 (corresponding to the second special symbol) which are one of the conditions for starting the special symbol. However, it is comprised by the start port formation member 8 which can win a game ball alternately. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won by the change of the first special symbol and when the jackpot is won by the change of the second special symbol There are cases where the advantages for the player such as the number of winning balls) and the gaming state after the big hit game are different.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a breakdown of the jackpot game when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning at the first starting port and the winning at the second starting port.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is played regardless of the type of jackpot, the high-probability gaming state continues until the number of changes in the special symbol reaches 70. If the game ball is a big hit due to winning the first starting port 11, the “big hit symbol A” stops at the first special symbol display 41 at a rate of 20% and becomes “16R probability variable big hit”, At a rate of 50%, the “big hit symbol B” stops and becomes “4R probable big hit”. In addition, when the game ball is won by winning the first starting port 11, the “big hit symbol C” stops at the first special symbol display 41 at a rate of 6% and the “latent probability big hit”. Thus, the “big hit symbol D” stops at a rate of 6% and becomes “surprising big hit”. Also, if the game ball wins the first starting port 11 and wins a big hit, the “big hit symbol E” stops at a rate of 12% and becomes “4R probability change big hit (20 times shorter)”, 6 The “hit symbol F” stops at the rate of% and becomes “4R probability variation jackpot (40 times shorter)”.

  When the “hit symbol A” stops, a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses until the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 13 reaches nine or the big prize opening 13 is opened). The big winning game is repeated 16 times (round. Indicated as “R”), and the special symbol is changed to the probable game state after the big winning game. The probability variation gaming state continues until it changes 70 times. After the special symbol fluctuates 70 times, it returns to the normal gaming state. Note that in the round game of one round, the big prize opening 13 may be opened and closed a plurality of times.

  When the “big hit symbol B” stops, a big hit game in which the long open round is repeated four times is performed. After the big hit game, the game changes to the probability change game state, and the probability change game state continues until the special symbol changes 70 times.

  When the “big hit symbol C” stops, a big hit game is performed in which a short open round in which the big winning opening 13 is opened for 0.01 seconds, for example, is repeated four times. This jackpot game is a 4R jackpot game, but since the opening time of the big winning opening 13 in one round is short, the player can hardly get a prize ball, and the number of rounds is “0” R It is. After the “big hit symbol C” stops and the big hit game is played, the game shifts to the latent game state. The latent game state continues until the special symbol changes 70 times.

  When the “big hit symbol D” stops, a big hit game in which the short open round is repeated four times is performed, and after the big hit game is played, the game shifts to a probability variable gaming state. The probable gaming state continues until the special symbol changes 70 times.

  When the “big hit symbol E” is stopped, a big hit game is performed in which the long open round is repeated four times, and after the big hit game, a high probability gaming state is entered. When the jackpot symbol E is stopped and the jackpot game is played, it is in a gaming state with a shortened time (probability varying gaming state) until the special symbol fluctuates 20 times, and thereafter, a gaming state without a shortening time (latent certain gaming state) ) Then, when the number of changes in the special symbol after the big hit game reaches 70, the normal game state is entered.

  When the “big hit symbol F” stops, a big hit game in which the long open round is repeated four times is performed, and after the big hit game, a transition is made to a high probability gaming state. When the “big hit symbol F” is stopped and a big hit game is played, it is in a gaming state with a short time (probability changing gaming state) until the special symbol fluctuates 40 times, and thereafter a gaming state without a short time (latent probability gaming state) ) Then, when the number of changes in the special symbol after the big hit game reaches 70, the normal game state is entered.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, when the game ball is won by winning the second start opening a12 (or b15), the “big hit symbol G” is displayed as the second special symbol at a rate of 50%. It stops at the container 41 and becomes “16R probability variation big hit”, and “big jackpot symbol H” stops at a rate of 20% and becomes “4R probability variation big hit”. When the game ball is won by winning the second start opening a12 (or b15), the “hit symbol I” stops at the second special symbol display 42 at a rate of 5%. 4R probability variation jackpot (20 times shorter) "10% of the" big hit symbol J "stops and becomes" 4R probability variation jackpot (40 times shorter) ", 15% of the jackpot symbol K stops It becomes "4R probability variation big hit (time reduction 70 times)".

  When the “big hit symbol G” stops, a big hit game is performed in which the long open round is repeated 16 times. After the big hit game, the game proceeds to a probable change game state. The probable gaming state continues until the special symbol changes 70 times.

  When the “big hit symbol H” stops, a big hit game is performed in which the long open round is repeated four times, and after the big hit game, the game changes to a probability change game state. The probable gaming state continues until the special symbol changes 70 times.

  When the “big hit symbol I” stops, a big hit game in which the long open round is repeated four times is performed, and after the big hit game, the game shifts to a high probability gaming state. When the jackpot symbol I is stopped and a jackpot game is played, it is in a gaming state with a shortened time (probability variation gaming state) until the special symbol fluctuates 20 times, and thereafter, a gaming state without a shortening time (latent certain gaming state) ) Then, when the number of changes in the special symbol after the big hit game reaches 70, the normal game state is entered.

  When the “big hit symbol J” stops, a big hit game in which the long open round is repeated four times is performed, and after the big hit game, a transition is made to a high probability gaming state. If the jackpot symbol J is stopped and a jackpot game is played, the game state with a short time (probability variation game state) is maintained until the special symbol fluctuates 40 times, and then the game state without a short time (latent probability game state) ) Then, when the number of changes in the special symbol after the big hit game reaches 70, the normal game state is entered.

  When the “big hit symbol K” stops, a big hit game in which the long open round is repeated four times is performed, and after the big hit game, a transition is made to a high probability gaming state. When the “hit symbol K” is stopped and the jackpot game is played, the game state with a time-saving (probability game state) is continued until the special symbol is changed 70 times, and then the normal game state is restored.

  A plurality of jackpot types may be defined by changing the substantial number of rounds by making the number of rounds displayed by the round lamp 48 the same. For example, the jackpot of “4R” (the jackpot symbol B, E, F, H to K) is 16R as the number of rounds displayed by the round lamp 48, but is 4R as a substantial number of balls. It may be a big jackpot. In the “substantial 4R” jackpot game in this case, the long open round is repeated four times, and the short open round in which the big winning opening 13 is opened for 0.01 seconds, for example, is repeated 12 times.

[Main processing by game control unit]
Next, the main process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main processing executed by the game control unit. The game control unit 100 repeats a series of processes shown in FIG. 8 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 8 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 (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, 118, and each random number (big hit) that is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. For the random number, 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 in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Following 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). Although details will be described later, in the special symbol processing, special symbol determination is performed, and whether or not the result of the determination is a jackpot, the type of jackpot (big jackpot symbol) in the case of a jackpot is 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 later in detail 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 an electric opening / closing accessory process (step S7). In the electric opening / closing accessory process, the CPU 101 operates the blade member of the electric opening / closing accessory 16 via the electric opening / closing accessory opening / closing unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol processing of step S5 is won. . The electric opening / closing accessory processing will be described in detail later 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 of the first starting port 11, the second starting port a12, the second starting port b15, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14, the CPU 101 receives the winning place. Pay out as many award balls as you can. For example, when the game ball wins the first start port 11, the second start port a 12 or the second start port b 15, the CPU 101 pays out three prize balls and the game ball wins the big winning port 13. Pays out 10 award balls, and when a game ball wins the normal winning opening 14, pays out 10 award balls.

  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]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, 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, whereby the first special symbol related to the hold ball whose hold number U1 is increased in step S203. The right to make a decision will be withheld. As will be described in detail later, the reserved right for the first special symbol determination is digested in the special symbol processing in step S4, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped after a predetermined time. The result of the first special symbol determination is notified.

  Here, in step S204, the CPU 101 causes the suspension to be digested in the order in which the game balls are won in the starting port (first starting port 11, second starting port a12, second starting port b15) (so-called first-in). First out), various random numbers are stored in the RAM 103. Specifically, in the RAM 103, various random numbers acquired when a game ball is won at the start opening are stored in one queue, and the various random numbers stored first in the queue are stored in the special symbol processing in step S4. It is taken out and special symbol determination is performed.

  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 process for determining the reserved special symbol determination right, and is a process for determining whether or not the jackpot, the type of jackpot, the variation pattern, etc. and generating the pre-determination information indicating the determination result. is there. Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including the advance determination information in the RAM 103 (step S206). The hold command set in step S206 is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination has been put on hold, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process in step S9 of FIG. In the prior determination process in step S205, various random numbers acquired in step S204 may be included in the hold command as prior determination information as they are.

  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 or 118 is “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the second start port a12 or the second start port b15). Here, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 or 118 is “ON” (step S207: YES), the number U2 of second special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether 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 (the above queue) (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), and stores a hold command including pre-determination information in the RAM 103. Set (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.

[Gate switch processing by game control unit]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the details of the gate switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, 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 S304 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]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process in step S4 in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, 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. (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 the CPU 101 determines that the special symbol is not in a variable display (step S402: NO), the CPU 103 refers to the RAM 103 and holds the number U1 of the first special symbol determination and the number U2 of the second special symbol determination. Is determined to be greater than or equal to “1” (step S403). If it is determined that the sum is not greater than “1” (step S403: NO), a customer waiting command is set in the RAM 103 (step S404). The special symbol process ends.

  When it is determined that the sum of U1 and U2 is “1” or more (step S403: YES), the CPU 101 extracts the earliest various random numbers stored in the queue of the RAM 103 (step S405). That is, the CPU 101 is the earliest among the various random numbers stored in the queue of the RAM 103 when the game ball wins the starting port (the first starting port 11, the second starting port a12, or the second starting port b15). Retrieve various stored random numbers. Based on the various random numbers extracted here, a jackpot determination process, which will be described later, is performed.

  Subsequent to step S405, the CPU 101 subtracts U1 or U2 by “1” (step S406). Specifically, when the various random numbers extracted in step S405 are acquired according to the winning at the first starting port 11, U1 is subtracted by “1”, and the various random numbers extracted in step S405 are If it is acquired in accordance with winning in the second start port a12 or the second start port b15, U2 is subtracted by “1”.

  Following the process in step S406, the CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process (step S407). Hereinafter, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S451). Specifically, the CPU 101 stores the jackpot random number related to the holding ball obtained by subtracting the holding number U1 or U2 in the process of step S406 (the jackpot random number extracted in the process of step S405) stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it matches the winning value of the random number. Thereby, CPU101 determines whether the result of special symbol determination is a big hit. When the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (when the probability variation gaming flag is “ON”), the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than in the normal gaming state.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot (step S451: YES), the CPU 101 determines a symbol random number determination process 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 S452). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines which of the random numbers assigned to each of the plurality of jackpot symbols stored in advance in the ROM 102 is the symbol random number extracted in the process of step S405. Determine the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). Then, the CPU 101 sets the determined jackpot symbol as setting information in the RAM 103 (step S453). Here, as shown in FIG. 7, when the symbol random number extracted in step S405 relates to winning in the first starting port 11, any one of the jackpot symbols A to F is based on the symbol random number. Are selected and set in the RAM 103 as a jackpot symbol. If the symbol random number extracted in step S405 relates to winning in the second starting port a12 or the second starting port b15, one of the jackpot symbols G to K is selected based on the symbol random number. The jackpot symbol is set in the RAM 103.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S451 that it is not a big hit (step S451: 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 S454).

  After the process of step S453 or the process of step S454, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 11, 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. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (step S461).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the normal gaming state is set (step S461: YES), the CPU 101 sets the normal gaming state variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S462). The normal game state variation pattern table stores a plurality of special symbol variation patterns (variation times). Specifically, the variation pattern table of the normal gaming state includes a variation pattern when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (a jackpot variation pattern, for example, a variation time of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.), a loss. Variation pattern with reach (reach variation pattern. For example, variation time 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.), variation pattern with loss and no reach (loss variation pattern. For example, variation time 2 seconds, 8 seconds, 12 seconds, etc.) are stored.

  When it is determined that the game state is not the normal game state (step S461: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current game state is the probability change game state (step S463). When it is determined that the game state is the probability variation game state (step S463: YES), the CPU 101 sets the variation pattern table of the probability variation game state in the RAM 103 (step S464). Note that a loss variation pattern (for example, a variation time of 2 seconds) having a shorter variation time than the loss variation pattern in the normal gaming state is easily selected in the variation pattern table of the probability variation gaming state. For this reason, the variation time of the special symbol is shorter in the probability-changing gaming state (the gaming state with a short time) than in the normal gaming state and the latent certain gaming state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state is not the probability variation game state (step S463: NO), the CPU 101 sets the variation pattern table of the latent probability game state in the RAM 103 (step S465). Note that the variation pattern table for the normal gaming state and the variation pattern table for the latent gaming state may be the same.

  Following the processing of step S462, step S464, or step S465, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S407 is a loss (step S466). If the result of the jackpot determination is not a loss, that is, if the jackpot is a jackpot (step S466: NO), the CPU 101 next executes the process of step S468.

  When it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination in step S407 is a loss (step S466: YES), the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S467). In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a reach based on the reach random number extracted in step S405. Next, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S468.

  In step S468, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process. Specifically, in step S468, the CPU 101 uses the variation pattern table set in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 in FIG. 8 together with the above jackpot random number (the jackpot random number used in the determination process in step S407). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number stored in (and extracted in step S405). For example, the CPU 101 refers to the fluctuation pattern table of the normal gaming state, information on whether or not the jackpot, information on the jackpot symbol in the case of a jackpot, information on the presence or absence of reach in the case of a loss, One variation pattern included in the set variation pattern table is determined on the basis of the information on whether the winning is based on the winning at the first starting port or the winning at the second starting port, and the variation pattern random number. .

  In this manner, the CPU 101 changes the special symbol based on the fluctuation pattern random number acquired in step S2 of FIG. 8 and the fluctuation pattern table set in step S462, step S464, or step S465 of FIG. Determine the pattern. The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S469). After the process of step S469, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 13, and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 11, following the processing of step S408, the CPU 101 determines that the symbol setting information set in step S407, the variation pattern setting information set in step S408, and the current special symbol determination are the first special symbol determination. A special symbol change start command is generated and set in the RAM 103, including information regarding whether the symbol is related to the symbol determination or the second special symbol determination, information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like (step S409). This special symbol variation start command is a command for instructing the execution of the effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 when the output process of step S9 in FIG. 8 is executed.

  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 when the random number extracted in step S405 relates to winning in the second starting port a12 or the second starting port b15 (when U2 is subtracted in step S406). Is performed using the second special symbol display 42, and the random number extracted in step S405 relates to winning in the first starting port 11 (when U1 is subtracted in step S406) This is done using the first special symbol display 41.

  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).

  If the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), the CPU 101 sets a special symbol variation stop command for notifying that the special symbol is to be stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413). 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 special symbol variation stop command set in step S413 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process in 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, step S404 is performed, if “NO” is determined in step S412, or if the process in step S416 is performed, the CPU 101 performs the special symbol process. When finished, the normal symbol process of step S5 in FIG. 8 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control unit]
Next, the stop process in step S416 in FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart illustrating the stop process in step S416 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, 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 of FIG. 11 (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 in 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 at the start of the round game, and the command is sent to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG. Sent. Thereby, an opening effect (for example, an effect to display “big hit”) for notifying the player that the special winning opening 13 is opened is performed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (ie, lose) (step S480: NO), it determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S485). 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). The time-shortage remaining game count J indicates the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations (the number of executions of special symbol determination) in which the game state with time-saving is maintained, and is set in a game state setting process executed after the jackpot game is performed. The Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  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).

  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 “ If it is determined that it is not “0” (step S491: NO), the CPU 101 ends the in-stop process of FIG.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit]
Next, the details of the normal symbol processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 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 the electric opening / closing accessory 16 is being played. The electric opening / closing accessory 16 operates in a predetermined pattern when the result of the normal symbol determination is a win. The operation pattern of the electric opening / closing accessory 16 varies depending on whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is a gaming state with a time saving (whether or not the time saving gaming flag is ON). Here, when it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing 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 by the process of step S3 in FIG. 8 in response to the game ball passing through the gate 17 is the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the ROM 102 (the game state with a short time) 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) (step S506). Note that when the gaming state is a gaming state with a short time, the probability that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win is higher than the gaming state without a short time.

  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 sets a win symbol (step S508). In addition, the second start port b15 is opened for a long time (for example, 5.6 seconds × 1 time) and the second start port b15 is opened for a short time (for example, 0.1 seconds × for example). There may be per short opening that will be once). In this case, a random number (second normal symbol random number) for determining the type of the normal symbol is provided separately from the normal symbol random number (first normal symbol random number) for determining whether or not the normal symbol determination is successful. Alternatively, it may be determined whether it is per long open, short open, or lost by the value of one normal symbol random number.

  Following the processing of step S507 or the processing of step S508, the CPU 101 determines that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming state with a shortening based on whether or not the shorting gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. It is determined whether or not (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 for the normal symbol display 45 to display the normal symbol variably, for example, 12 seconds (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 in step S512 or step S513, the CPU 101 performs normal symbol information including information on the symbol set in step S507 or step S508 and information indicating the variation time of the normal symbol set in step S512 or step S513. A change start command is set in the RAM 103 (step S514). This normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  Subsequent to step S514, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display 45 (step S515), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display (step S516). The symbol processing ends.

  On the other hand, when 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 S517). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement is started by the process of step S516 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 S517: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol variation display end timing has come (step S517: YES), the CPU 101 sets a normal symbol variation stop command in the RAM 103 (step S518). The normal symbol variation stop command set in the process of step S518 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  Subsequent to step S518, the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 45 (step S519). Specifically, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display unit 45 to stop-display the symbol set in the process of step S507 or step S508. Thereby, the result of normal symbol determination is notified.

  Following the process of step S519, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S516 (step S520). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S521). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S521: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. Set (step S522). When the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”, the electric opening / closing accessory 16 operates.

  After the process of step S522, when it determines with NO by the process of step S517, or when it determines with NO by the process of step S521, CPU101 complete | finishes the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Large winning mouth processing by game control unit]
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the details of the big prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S481. When the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening is being performed (step S602).

  If it is during opening (step S602: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S603). If the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the CPU 101 sets “0” to R (indicating the number of rounds in the jackpot game) according to the result of the jackpot determination process, An opening pattern (opening time, opening number, etc.) of the special winning opening 13 is set (step S604).

  Here, the value of Rmax differs depending on the jackpot symbol. For example, in the case of jackpot symbol A or G, 16 is set to Rmax. In the case of jackpot symbols B to F and jackpot symbols H to K, 4 is set to Rmax.

  Following step S604, the CPU 101 adds “1” to R and stores it in the RAM 103 (step S605). Next, the CPU 101 starts opening control of the special winning opening 13 based on the opening pattern set in step S604 (step S606), and sets a round start command indicating the start of the round in the RAM 103 (step S607). After the process of step S607, the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S611.

  On the other hand, if the opening is not in progress (step S602: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S608). If it is during ending (step S608: YES), the CPU 101 next executes the process of step S617. If it is not ending (step S608: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is during the interval between round games (step S609). If it is during the interval (step S609: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed (step S610), and if it has elapsed (step S610: YES), then the processing of step S605 is performed. Run. When the interval time has not elapsed (step S610: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  On the other hand, when it is not during the interval (step S609: NO), that is, when the round game is being performed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the round end condition is satisfied (step S611). If the round end condition is not satisfied (step S611: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  Here, for example, the round end condition is, for example, that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the control for opening the big winning opening in this round in step S606, or the opening of the big winning opening in this round in step S606. That is, the number of winnings to the big winning opening of the game ball after the start of control has reached a predetermined value. When any one of the two conditions is satisfied, the CPU 101 determines that the round end condition is satisfied. Further, another example of the round end condition is that, for example, 0.01 seconds have elapsed since the opening control of the big winning opening of this round was started.

  If the round end condition is satisfied (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening release control in this round (step S612). Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not R is equal to Rmax (step S613). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round is equal to the maximum number of rounds set in step S604.

  If it is determined that R is not equal to Rmax (step S613: NO), the CPU 101 starts measuring the interval time (step S614), and then ends the big prize opening process.

  When it is determined that R is equal to Rmax (step S613: YES), the CPU 101 starts ending (step S615) and sets an ending command in the RAM 103 (step S616).

  If the CPU 101 performs the process of step S616 or determines YES in the process of step S608, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a preset ending time has elapsed since the start of ending in step S615 (step S615). S617). If the ending time has elapsed (step S617: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process (step S618). Details of the game state setting process will be described later. After the game state setting process in step S618, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S619).

  If NO is determined in the process of step S601, NO is determined in the process of step S611, NO is determined in the process of step S617, NO is determined in the process of step S610, NO is determined in the process of step S603. When the process of step S614 is executed, or when the process of step S619 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special prize opening process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control unit]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S618 in FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart showing the gaming state setting process in step S618 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 17, the CPU 101 sets a probability variation game flag to ON (step S631). Subsequently, the CPU 101 sets “70” as the high probability game remaining count X (step S632).

  After the process of step S632, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a latent jackpot (jackpot symbol C) (step S633). When it is determined that it is not the big hit probability (step S633: NO), the CPU 101 sets the short-time game flag to ON (step S634). Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot symbol to the short-time game remaining count J (step S635). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 101 sets “70” in the short-time game remaining number J when the jackpot symbol is A, B, D, G, H, or K, and the jackpot In the case of symbol E or I, “20” is set in the short-time game remaining number J, and in the case of jackpot symbol F or J, “40” is set in the short-time game remaining number J.

  When it determines with YES by step S633, or when the process of step S635 is performed, CPU101 complete | finishes the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

[Electric opening and closing tool processing by game control unit]
Next, details of the electric opening / closing accessory process in step S7 of FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart of the electric opening / closing accessory process of FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 18, 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 opening / closing accessory process.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701: YES), whether or not the electric opening / closing accessory 16 (also referred to as an electric accessory in FIG. 18) is in operation. Is determined (step S702). Here, when it is determined that the electric opening / closing accessory 16 is not in operation (step S702: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is ON, whereby the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined. It is determined whether or not is in a gaming state with time saving (step S704).

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the gaming state with time saving (step S704: NO), as the operation pattern of the electric opening / closing accessory 16, for example, an operation of opening the second start port b15 for 0.1 second once The pattern is set in the RAM 103 (step S705).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the gaming state with time saving is in effect (step S704: YES), as the operation pattern of the electric opening / closing accessory 16, for example, the operation of opening the second start port b15 for 1.8 seconds is performed three times. The operation pattern to be performed is set in the RAM 103 (step S706).

  After the CPU 101 sets the operation pattern of the electric opening / closing tool 16 by the process of step S705 or step S706, the operation of the electric opening / closing tool 16 in the set operation pattern is transferred to the electric opening / closing tool opening / closing unit 113. Start (step S708).

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S708 or determines that the electric opening / closing tool 16 is in operation (step S702: YES), the CPU 101 starts the electric opening / closing tool 16 started in the process of step S708. It is determined whether or not the operation has been completed (step S709). If it is determined that the operation of the electric opening / closing accessory 16 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 electrically-driven opening / closing accessory process.

[Outline of presentation control of the pachinko machine of this embodiment]
Next, an outline of effect control characteristic of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that game balls can be alternately awarded at the first starting port 11 and the second starting port a12 in the normal gaming state. When a game ball wins at the first start port 11 or the second start port a12 and the right of special symbol determination is put on hold, a hold icon indicating the hold is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of decorative symbols and hold icons on the liquid crystal display 5. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, a decoration symbol 51 and a hold icon 52 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. The decorative symbol 51 is configured by predetermined symbols (for example, effect symbols indicating numbers 0 to 9) displayed in three regions, a left region 53a, a middle region 53b, and a right region 53c. The decorative symbol 51 varies according to the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and stops according to the stoppage of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the following description, the symbol displayed in the left region 53a is referred to as a left decorative symbol 51a, the symbol displayed in the middle region 53b is referred to as a middle decorative symbol 51b, and the symbol displayed in the right region 53c is referred to as a right decorative symbol 51c. is there.

  Each hold icon 52 is an image indicating the right of special symbol determination. In the present embodiment, if the hold icon 52 excludes the right of the special symbol determination related to the special symbol that is currently changing, it includes the right of the first special symbol determination and the right of the second special symbol determination at the maximum. Eight are reserved. In FIG. 19, eight on-hold icons 521 to 528 are represented, and one on-hold (the change) icon 520 corresponding to the special symbol that is currently changing is further displayed in the changing region 54.

  In the present embodiment, whether the eight reserved icons 521 to 528 and the reserved icon 520 indicate the right of the first special symbol determination or the right of the second special symbol determination is distinguished from each other. There is no display mode (for example, color or shape). That is, in the liquid crystal display 5, even if it is the right to determine the special symbol related to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11, the game ball to the second start port a12 (or the second start port b15) Even in the case of the right of special symbol determination related to winning, all the display modes of the hold icon 52 corresponding to them are usually the same. Note that the display mode of the hold icon 52 may be changed based on the result of the prior determination. However, even in this case, the right for the first special symbol determination and the right for the second special symbol determination cannot be distinguished. It is a display mode.

  The hold icon 52 displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 is set to be digested in order from the right end to the left. That is, as described above, since the hold icon 520 at the right end is an image corresponding to the special symbol that is currently changing, the hold icon 521 is digested after the change of the special symbol that is currently changing ends. This is an image showing the right of special symbol determination. More specifically, when the change of the special symbol related to the hold icon 520 displayed in the changing area 54 shown in FIG. 19 ends, the hold icon 520 is deleted from the changing area 54. Thereafter, the hold icon 521 at the right end moves to the changing region 54 in accordance with the change of the special symbol related to the icon 521. The icon 521 moved to the changing area 54 is continuously displayed as the hold (change) icon 521 while the special symbol related to the icon 521 is changing.

  As described above, the hold icons 52 that are continuously arranged are configured such that if the hold icons 521 to 527 on the right side are digested, the hold icons 522 to 528 adjacent to the left side thereof are digested next.

  In FIG. 19, the numbers shown in each hold icon 52 indicate the order of digestion for convenience of explanation, and are not actually displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. Further, in the following description, when “notation of“ holding icon ”is used, it means the holding icon 520 indicating a special symbol that is currently fluctuating, and when only“ holding icon ”is indicated, it is currently reserved. The reserved icons 521 to 528 indicating the right of special symbol determination are assumed. Moreover, not only the hold icon displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, but a lamp such as an LED indicating the hold of the special symbol determination right may be provided, and the number of hold may be displayed by the LED lamp.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a game ball won at the first start port 11 is a player who has won a big hit game based on a game ball win at the second start port a 12 (or b 15). There is a higher possibility that a jackpot game with a large number of balls (the number of prize balls that a player can acquire) will be played than when a jackpot game is played based on the game. Specifically, the rate at which the 16R probability variation jackpot is selected is higher when the game ball wins at the second start port a12 (or b15) than when the game ball wins at the first start port 11. In other words, it is more advantageous for the player to win the jackpot based on winning the second starting port a12 than to win the jackpot based on winning the first starting port 11.

  In addition, when the jackpot game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 when the jackpot game is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port a12 (or b15) It is more likely that a jackpot game with a higher number of times will be played. Specifically, the player who has won the game ball at the second start opening a12 (or b15) has a higher probability of setting the number of time reductions 70 times than the game ball won at the first start opening 11. In addition, when the game ball wins the second start port a12, the number of time reduction “0” is not selected, while when the game ball wins the first start port 11, the number of time reduction “0”. Times may be selected.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the jackpot game (the player who wins the game ball in the first start port a12 (or b15) is more advantageous to the player than the game ball won in the first start port 11 ( It is easy to play a big hit game with a lot of balls), and after a big hit game, it is easy to shift to a game state advantageous to the player (a game state with a short time with many short times).

  Next, effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the type of jackpot (big jackpot symbol) and the selection ratio thereof as shown in FIG. 7 are determined, a predetermined notification effect is performed during the jackpot game.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the notification effect.

  For example, when the jackpot is notified on the liquid crystal display 5, it is notified so that the player can recognize whether the number of time reductions after the jackpot game is set to 70 times or a value of 70 times or less is set. . More specifically, when a jackpot is made in any of the jackpot symbols A, B, G, and H, a jackpot notification indicating that the number of time reductions is set to 70 after the jackpot game is performed. It is not notified in a manner that the player can easily recognize which of the jackpots is the jackpot (16R jackpot or 4R jackpot). That is, if the jackpot symbol A, B, G, or H is a big jackpot, when the jackpot is notified, any jackpot symbol of the jackpot symbol A, B, G, or H stops and the jackpot The player does not recognize whether or not the player has become, and at this time, it is difficult for the player to recognize the number of rounds of the jackpot and which start opening the jackpot is based on.

  Then, after the jackpot is notified, for example, in a predetermined round during the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 20, a first notification effect for notifying which starting opening is a jackpot based on winning is performed. As a result, the player determines that the jackpot of this time is based on winning in any one of the first starting port 11 and the second starting port a12 (any one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). It can be recognized whether it is a big hit (based on the variation of the design). In addition, after the first notification effect is performed, an effect for reporting the number of jackpot rounds (16R or 4R) may be performed.

  In addition, if the jackpot symbol E, F, I, J, or K is a jackpot, a jackpot notification is made indicating that the number of time reductions is set to 70 or less after the jackpot game. It is not notified in a manner that the player can easily recognize which of them is a big hit (how many times are given out of 20, 40, and 70 times). That is, if the jackpot symbol E, F, I, J, or K is a big jackpot, the jackpot symbol E, F, I, J, or K is a jackpot symbol when the jackpot is notified The player does not recognize whether or not the game has been won, and the player does not recognize whether the winning time is based on the number of short-time hits after the jackpot game or which start-up winnings (the second notification effect is a 4R jackpot Therefore, it can be easily recognized that the number of rounds is “4R”).

  Then, after the jackpot is notified, for example, in a predetermined round during the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 20, a second notification effect for notifying which start opening is based on winning is performed. Thereby, the player can recognize whether the big hit this time is a big hit based on the winning one of the first start opening 11 and the second start opening a12. In addition, after the second notification effect is performed, an effect may be performed to notify the gaming state (number of times reduced) after the jackpot game.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first notification effect during the jackpot game when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and the jackpot game is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 21, after the first special symbol or the second special symbol fluctuates and stops in a big win mode, the opening effect at the start of the big win game or during the round game in which the big winning opening 13 is continuously opened. In the jackpot effect to be performed, a first notification effect is provided for notifying whether the jackpot has been won based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol or whether the jackpot has been won based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol. In this specification, the term “big hit game” is used, including during the opening, round game, and ending.

  Specifically, for example, when a game ball wins at the first start port 11, the first special symbol changes in the first special symbol display 41, and the first special symbol stops after a predetermined time has elapsed. When a game ball wins the second start opening a12, the second special symbol changes in the second special symbol display 42, and the second special symbol stops after a predetermined time has elapsed. While the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the effect control unit 130 performs a changing effect. In the fluctuating effect, an effect or the like in which the decorative symbol 51 fluctuates on the liquid crystal display 5 is performed.

  In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, the special symbol is simply changed and stopped by turning on and off the LED, while in the liquid crystal display 5, the variation that the player pays attention to. An effect for notifying the effect and the jackpot is performed. For example, as a variation effect performed in the liquid crystal display 5, an effect using a predetermined notice image (a character, an item, etc.) suggesting a jackpot or an effect using a decorative pattern 51 is performed. For example, as an effect using the decorative symbol 51, two decorative symbols (for example, the left decorative symbol 51a and the right decorative symbol 51c) of the left decorative symbol 51a, the middle decorative symbol 51b, and the right decorative symbol 51c are of the same type. The stop effect is performed, and a reach effect in which the other one of the decorative symbols (medium decorative symbol 51b) fluctuates is performed. With this reach production, the player is expected to win a jackpot (three decorative symbols stop in a jackpot mode and the jackpot is notified). For this reason, the player basically plays the game while watching the effects performed on the liquid crystal display 5 without looking at the display 4.

  Here, the variation effect according to the variation of the first special symbol and the variation effect according to the variation of the second special symbol have the same or similar effect form. In other words, depending on the production mode of the fluctuation effect, it is difficult for the player to identify whether the first special symbol is changing or the second special symbol is changing. Further, as described above, the hold icon is displayed in such a manner that it cannot be distinguished whether it relates to the right of the first special symbol determination or the right of the second special symbol determination. Therefore, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts to change, whether the first special symbol is determined and the first special symbol is started to change, or the second special symbol is determined and the second special symbol is It is difficult for the player to recognize whether the change has started.

  Therefore, in the effect performed using the liquid crystal display 5 or other effects, the player has changed the first special symbol (whether the first special symbol determination has been performed), the first 2 It is difficult to identify whether the special symbol is changing (whether the second special symbol determination has been performed). For this reason, even if the jackpot is notified on the liquid crystal display 5, whether the current jackpot is a jackpot based on the variation of the first special symbol or whether the jackpot is based on the variation of the second special symbol. Are hard to recognize.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, during a predetermined period after the jackpot is notified (for example, the opening period before the round game where the big prize opening 13 is opened, or while the round game is being performed) A first notification effect for notifying whether the jackpot is based on the variation of the first special symbol or the jackpot based on the variation of the second special symbol is performed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the player who wins the jackpot based on the winning at the second starting port a12 is more advantageous to the player than the player who wins the jackpot based on the winning at the first starting port 11. There is a high possibility that a big jackpot game will be played. After the jackpot is notified, until a predetermined timing, it is a big hit based on winning at which start port at a predetermined timing without notifying which starting port the winning is based on. By notifying the player, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  That is, at the time when the jackpot is notified, the player does not know which of the first starting port 11 and the second starting port a12 the winning jack is based on winning, and there are many rounds (round) A lot of numbers; specifically 16R) Waiting for the next game development with expectation as to whether it is a big hit. After that, when the first notification effect during the jackpot game is notified that, for example, the jackpot is based on the winning at the second start opening a12, the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot with many balls is increased. On the other hand, even if it is notified by the first notification effect during the jackpot game that the jackpot has been won based on the winning at the first starting port 11, the jackpot with a small number of balls (the number of rounds is small; specifically 4R) However, since there is still a possibility of a big hit (16R big hit) with many balls, the player's expectation can be maintained. Then, after the first notification effect is performed, how many rounds of big hit are reported.

  For this reason, the first notification effect is performed before the round game ends. The first notification effect may be performed during the ending period.

  Specifically, the first notification effect is performed until the number of rounds of the jackpot game is notified or until the player can recognize the type of jackpot (number of rounds) being executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which 16R jackpot and 4R jackpot are prepared, when the 5R round game is started, the player is running the jackpot game of 16R. It can be easily recognized as a jackpot game. After the player has recognized the number of jackpot rounds, the player's expectation can be achieved by notifying which of the first starting port 11 and the second starting port a12 the winning hit is based on winning. The feeling cannot be raised. Therefore, the first notification effect is an opening period before the start of the round game, or a predetermined number of rounds after the start of the round game (for example, the smallest round among a plurality of jackpots prepared in the gaming machine 1; In the present embodiment, this is performed before “4R”) ends.

  As described above, the case where the jackpot is determined based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port a12 is better than the case where the jackpot is determined based on the winning of the gaming ball to the first starting port 11 In the case where there is a high possibility that a big hit game with a large number of rounds (a lot of balls) will be played, whether the big hit is determined based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or to the second start port a12 A first notification effect for notifying whether the game ball is determined to be a big hit based on the winning of the game ball is performed during the big hit game.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the second notification effect during the jackpot game when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and the jackpot game is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 22, after the first special symbol or the second special symbol fluctuates and stops in a jackpot mode, the opening effect at the start of the round game, the jackpot effect performed during the round game, or after the round game In the ending effect, a second notification effect is provided for notifying whether the jackpot is based on the variation of the first special symbol or whether the bonus is based on the variation of the second special symbol.

  Specifically, as in the case shown in FIG. 21, in the variation effect performed during the variation of the special symbol, the player determines whether the first special symbol is fluctuating or the second special symbol is fluctuating. An effect that is difficult to identify is performed. Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped, it is notified that the jackpot symbol E, F, I, J, or K has been a jackpot (it is notified that it is one of the 4R jackpots). That is, at this time, it is difficult for the player to recognize which jackpot symbol of the jackpot symbol E, F, I, J, or K is the jackpot symbol, the number of times after the jackpot game and which starting point It is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the winning is based on the winning. Then, for example, during the jackpot game, a second notification effect is provided for notifying which start opening is a jackpot based on winning. Thereby, the player can recognize whether the big hit this time is a big hit based on the winning one of the first start opening 11 and the second start opening a12.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the player who wins the jackpot based on the winning at the second starting port a12 is the game after the jackpot game than the case where the jackpot is won based on the winning at the first starting port 11 There is a high possibility that the game state is advantageous to the player. After the jackpot is notified, until a predetermined timing, it is a big hit based on winning at which start port at a predetermined timing without notifying which starting port the winning is based on. The player's sense of expectation can be enhanced by notifying the player first.

  In other words, at the time when the jackpot is notified, the player does not know which of the first starting port 11 and the second starting port a12 the winning jack is based on winning, and is advantageous after the jackpot game. A game is played with expectation as to whether or not to shift to a state (for example, a high-probability gaming state with a time of 70 times). After that, for example, when the second notification effect during the jackpot game is notified that a big hit has been made based on the winning at the second start opening a12, the jackpot with the transition to the high-probability gaming state with a short time of 70 times The player's expectation for is increased. On the other hand, even if the second notification effect during the jackpot game is notified that the jackpot has been won based on the winning at the first starting port 11, it is a jackpot with a transition to a high probability gaming state with 20 times a short time. Although the possibility increases, the possibility of shifting to the high probability gaming state with 40 times shorter than the gaming state still remains, so that the player's expectation can be maintained. In addition, after the second notification effect is performed, a gaming state (for example, the number of short times after the jackpot game) that transitions after the jackpot game may be notified.

  The second notification effect may be performed during the opening, during the round game, during the ending, or after the jackpot game. In other words, the second notification effect is likely to shift to an advantageous gaming state after the jackpot game in a state where the player does not easily recognize the gaming state after the jackpot game (that is, to the second start port a12). This is an effect that allows the player to recognize whether the winning is based on a winning) or whether the possibility is low (that is, whether the winning is based on winning in the first start port 11). For this reason, at least whether to shift to an advantageous gaming state (high probability gaming state with a time reduction of 70 times) or a disadvantageous gaming state (for example, high probability gaming state with a time reduction of 20 times) As long as it is performed before the player recognizes, the second notification effect may be performed at any timing.

  For example, the second notification effect may be performed after the jackpot game (after the ending is finished). In this case, the game is in progress in the gaming state with a time saving, and the number of times the special symbol fluctuates after the jackpot game is a predetermined number of times (for example, the smallest number of times saved among a plurality of jackpots prepared in the gaming machine 1; In the present embodiment, the second notification effect is performed until “20”). Note that the second notification effect may be performed not only during the jackpot game or after the jackpot game but also during the change of the special symbol before the first special symbol or the second special symbol stops.

  As described above, the case where the jackpot is determined based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port a12 is better than the case where the jackpot is determined based on the winning of the gaming ball to the first starting port 11 In the case where there is a high possibility that the game state is advantageous after the jackpot game (the game state with a short time), the jackpot game (opening period, round game, and ending period), or after the jackpot game, A second notification effect is provided for notifying whether the game ball has been won based on the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 11 or whether it has been determined to be the jackpot based on the winning of the game ball at the second starting port a12. .

  In addition, when the predetermined condition based on special symbol determination is satisfied, the first notification effect and the second notification effect may be difficult to be performed. For example, when the big win is based on the variation of the first special symbol (the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11), the execution probability of the first notification effect and the second notification effect may be set low. .

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating that the execution probability of the first notification effect is different between the change in the first special symbol and the change in the second special symbol. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating that the execution probability of the second notification effect is different between the change in the first special symbol and the change in the second special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 23, whether or not to execute the first notification effect during the big hit game is determined by lottery. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the first special symbol fluctuates and stops at the jackpot symbol A or B, the probability that the first notification effect is performed is set to be relatively low. For example, when the jackpot symbol A or B is a jackpot, the execution probability of the first notification effect may be set to “0”. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23B, when the second special symbol fluctuates and stops at the jackpot symbol G or H, the probability that the first notification effect is performed is set to be relatively high. For example, when the second special symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbol G or H, and when the jackpot notification is not notified that it is a 16R probability variation jackpot, the first notification effect is performed with a probability of 100%. Also good.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the first special symbol fluctuates and stops at the jackpot symbol E or F, the probability that the second notification effect is performed is set to be relatively low. For example, in the case of a jackpot with the jackpot symbol E or F, the execution probability of the second notification effect may be set to “0”. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the second special symbol fluctuates and stops at any one of the jackpot symbols I, J, K, the probability that the second notification effect is performed is set to be relatively high. Is done. For example, when the second special symbol stops at any of the jackpot symbols I, J, and K, the second notification effect may be performed with a probability of 100%.

  As described above, the player basically changes whether the first special symbol fluctuates (variation based on the winning of a game ball to the first start port 11) or the second special symbol fluctuates. It is not recognized whether it is a change based on the winning of a game ball to the second start opening a12. For this reason, the player plays the game while expecting that the jackpot is based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port a12 at the start of the jackpot game or during the round game. However, if the first or second notification effect is performed and it is notified that the game ball is won based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11, the player loses his expectation. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 23, when the first special symbol fluctuates and the jackpot symbol stops, that is, when the big hit is based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11, the first And it makes it difficult to perform the second notification effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a big hit is made, basically, it is a big win based on the winning of a game ball to the first start opening 11, or a game to the second start opening a12 While the first notification effect or the second notification effect regarding whether or not the jackpot is won based on the winning of the ball is performed, when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, winning of the game ball to the first start port 11) The first notification effect or the second notification effect may be difficult to perform.

  Next, an example of the first notification effect and the second notification effect described above will be described. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first notification effect in the case where a big hit is made based on a winning of a game ball to the second start opening a12.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the second special symbol determination that has been put on hold is first performed, the second special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate in the liquid crystal display 5 (FIG. 25 (A)). . As described above, since the display mode of the hold icon related to the right of the first special symbol determination and the hold icon related to the right of the second special symbol determination cannot be distinguished from each other, the player only looks at the liquid crystal display 5. Then, it cannot be identified whether the first special symbol starts to fluctuate or whether the second special symbol has fluctuated.

  The left decorative symbol 51a stops at a predetermined timing after the second special symbol starts to fluctuate (FIG. 25B). For example, the symbol “5” stops as the left decorative symbol 51a. Subsequently, as the right decorative design 51c, the “5” design similar to the left decorative design 51a is stopped, and reach is established (FIG. 25C). When the reach is established, a reach effect (an effect that causes the player to expect that the middle decorative symbol 51b fluctuates and the “5” symbol similar to the left and right decorative symbols stops) is performed. As a result of the reach effect, the symbol “5” is stopped as the medium decoration symbol 51b, and the jackpot is notified (FIG. 25D).

  Here, the type of jackpot is determined in advance depending on the type of the stopped decorative design. For example, when three decorative symbols of “3” symbol and “7” symbol are stopped together, a big hit by jackpot symbol A or G is shown and a 16R probability variation jackpot is shown. When all three decorative symbols out of “1” symbol, “5” symbol, and “9” symbol are stopped, it means a jackpot due to any of the jackpot symbols A, B, G, and H. That is, in this case, 16R probability variation jackpot or 4R probability variation jackpot is shown (see FIG. 7), and after the 16R jackpot game or 4R jackpot game is performed, the game state shifts to a time-reduced gaming state of 70 times. It shows that.

  On the other hand, if any of the “2” symbols, “4” symbols, “6” symbols, and “8” symbols are stopped together, the jackpot symbol E, F, I, J, K It means a big hit by either. That is, when any of the “2” symbol, “4” symbol, “6” symbol, and “8” symbol is arranged, 4R probability variation big hit (20 times shorter), 4R probability variation big hit (hour shorter 40) 1) or 4R probability variation jackpot (70 times shorter) (see FIG. 7).

  When the jackpot symbol C or D stops, a specific symbol different from the number symbol (“1” to “9” symbol) stops in the middle region 53b, and the jackpot due to the jackpot symbol C or D is notified. . That is, when the specific symbol is stopped, a latent big hit or a sudden big hit is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (D), when three “5” symbols are gathered and a jackpot due to any of the jackpot symbols A, B, G, and H is notified, the next round game is started. The opening effect shown is performed (FIG. 25E). In this opening effect, for example, a “big hit” character indicating that it is a big win is displayed, or a character (“please hit right”) is displayed that prompts the player to put out into the big winning opening 13. . When the opening effect ends, the round game starts and the first big opening 13 is opened (the first round game) (FIG. 25 (F)).

  After the start of the round game, the first notification effect is started in a predetermined round, for example, in the second round (the second big opening 13 is opened) (FIG. 25 (G)). Here, for example, the characters “Special 2 (second start opening a12) winning jackpot if breaking through the gate” are displayed, and a predetermined character appears and the effect of whether or not to break through the gate is performed. Subsequently, when the round game of the third round is started, an effect that the predetermined character breaks through the gate is performed, and a character of “breakthrough” is displayed (FIG. 25 (H)). Thereby, it is notified that the current jackpot is a jackpot based on the winning of a game ball to the second start opening a12 (a jackpot based on the variation of the second special symbol). At this point, the player can recognize that the jackpot is a jackpot symbol G or H.

  In the subsequent fourth round, the round number notification effect for notifying the current jackpot number is started. The round number notification effect is an effect for notifying the number of rounds of this big hit. In this round number notification effect, for example, the characters “Continue round if a weak enemy is defeated” are displayed, and an effect is made as to whether or not the predetermined character defeats a weak enemy (FIG. 25 (I)). Here, since it is a jackpot based on the winning at the second starting port a12, as shown in FIG. 7, there is a high possibility that the current jackpot is a 16R probability variation jackpot rather than a 4R probability variation jackpot. For this reason, in the round number notification effect of FIG. 25 (I), there is a high possibility that a predetermined character will defeat a weak enemy, and there is a high possibility that a round game after the fifth round will be performed. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 25I, for example, a character “high expectation” may be displayed. Note that the high degree of expectation may be indicated by, for example, the color of the displayed character, the type of character, a predetermined image, or the like.

  Then, after the fourth round is completed, in response to the start of the round game of the fifth round, as a result of the round number notification effect, the predetermined character defeats the weak enemy and the character “Victory” is displayed. (FIG. 25 (J)). Thereby, it is notified that the number of rounds of this big hit is not “4” rounds but “16” rounds. That is, the player recognizes that the current jackpot is a jackpot with the jackpot symbol G. Although not shown in the figure, even if the gate is broken (even if it is a prize at the second starting port a12), there is a possibility that it will be defeated by a weak enemy (4R jackpot). In this case, FIG. In J), an effect that a predetermined character is defeated by a weak enemy is performed, and it is notified that the game is a 4R jackpot game.

  Thereafter, a round game of the 5th to 16th rounds is performed (FIG. 25 (K)), and when the round game of the 16th round is completed, an ending effect is performed (FIG. 25 (L)). In the ending effect, for example, the characters “Super Chance Mode Entry” indicating that the game state is shifted to the high-probability gaming state and the gaming state with time saving of 70 times are displayed, and a display prompting the player to continue right-handed is displayed. It is carried out. When the ending effect is completed, the super chance mode effect is performed, and the special symbol is changed based on the winning of the game ball at the starting port (mainly the second starting port b15).

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first notification effect in the case where a big hit is made based on a winning of a game ball to the first start port 11.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the first special symbol determination that has been put on hold is first performed, the first special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate in the liquid crystal display 5 (FIG. 26A). . At this time, the player cannot identify whether the first special symbol has started to change or whether the second special symbol has started to change simply by looking at the liquid crystal display 5.

  When the first special symbol starts to fluctuate, a reach effect is performed and a jackpot is notified as in FIG. 25 (FIG. 26D). Thereafter, an opening effect is performed (FIG. 26E), and a round game starts (FIG. 26F).

  Subsequently, for example, in the second round game, the first notification effect is started (FIG. 26G). Here, the same effect as in FIG. 25 is performed, but in FIG. 26, the result of the first notification effect is different from that in FIG. That is, when the round game of the third round is started, an effect that a predetermined character fails to break through the gate is performed, and a “failure” character is displayed (FIG. 26 (H)). Thus, it is notified that the current jackpot is a jackpot based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 (a jackpot based on the variation of the first special symbol). At this point, the player can recognize that the jackpot is a jackpot symbol A or B.

  In the subsequent fourth round, the round number notification effect for notifying the current jackpot number is started. In the round number notification effect shown in FIG. 26, for example, the text “Continue round if a strong enemy is defeated” is displayed, and an effect is given as to whether or not the predetermined character fights against the strong enemy and defeats the strong enemy (FIG. 26 ( I)). Here, since it is a jackpot based on the winning to the first start port 11, as shown in FIG. 7, there is a high possibility that the current jackpot is a 4R probability variation jackpot than the 16R probability variation jackpot. Therefore, in the round number notification effect of FIG. 26 (I), the possibility that a predetermined character defeats a strong enemy is low, and the possibility that the round does not continue (the round game ends at the fourth round) is high. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26 (I), for example, a character “low expectation” may be displayed. Note that this degree of expectation may be suggested by, for example, the color of the displayed character, the type of character, a predetermined image, or the like.

  Then, for example, according to the end of the round game of the fourth round, as a result of the round number notification effect, an effect in which a predetermined character is defeated by a strong enemy is performed, and a character of “defeat” is displayed (FIG. 26). (J)). Thereby, it is notified that the number of rounds of this jackpot is “4”. Although not shown, there is a possibility of defeating a strong enemy (16R jackpot) even if it does not break through the gate (even if it wins the first starting port 11). In this case, FIG. In J), an effect in which a predetermined character wins a strong enemy is performed, and a 16R jackpot game is performed.

  Thereafter, a “super chance mode entry” indicating that the game state is shifted to the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state of 70 times is displayed (FIG. 26 (K)).

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second notification effect in the case where a big hit is made based on a winning of a game ball to the second start opening a12.

  As shown in FIG. 27, first, the held second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate in the liquid crystal display 5 (FIG. 27A). . At this time, the player cannot identify whether the first special symbol has started to change or whether the second special symbol has started to change simply by looking at the liquid crystal display 5.

  The left decorative symbol 51a stops at a predetermined timing after the second special symbol starts to change (FIG. 27B). For example, the symbol “2” stops as the left decorative symbol 51a. Subsequently, as the right decorative design 51c, the “2” symbol similar to the left decorative design 51a is stopped, and reach is established (FIG. 27C). When the reach is established, a reach effect (an effect that causes the player to expect that the middle decorative symbol 51b fluctuates and the “2” symbol similar to the left and right decorative symbols stops) is performed. As a result of the reach effect, the symbol “2” is stopped as the medium decoration symbol 51b, and the jackpot is notified (FIG. 27D).

  As described above, the “2” symbol is a decorative symbol indicating a jackpot by any of the jackpot symbols E, F, I, J, and K. In other words, when three “2” symbols are prepared, the jackpot is either one of 4R probability variation jackpot (70 times shorter), 4R probability variation jackpot (40 times shorter), or 4R probability variation jackpot (20 times shorter). This is shown (see FIG. 7).

  As shown in FIG. 27 (D), when three “2” symbols are gathered and the jackpot is notified, an opening effect is performed (FIG. 27 (E)), and a round game is started (FIG. 27 (F) )).

  Subsequently, for example, in the second round game, the second notification effect is started (FIG. 27G). Here, for example, an effect in which a predetermined character is attacked by an enemy character is performed, and a character “special 2 (second start port a12) winning jackpot if defense is successful” is displayed. Subsequently, when the round game of the third round is started, an effect that the defense of the predetermined character is successful is performed, and a character of “success” is displayed (FIG. 27 (H)). Thereby, it is notified that the current jackpot is a jackpot based on the winning of a game ball to the second start opening a12 (a jackpot based on the variation of the second special symbol). At this point, the player can recognize that the jackpot is a jackpot symbol I, J or K.

  In the fourth round after that, a game state notification effect for notifying the number of time savings after the jackpot game is started. The gaming state notification effect is an effect for notifying the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the current jackpot game. In this gaming state notification effect, for example, a character “Super Chance Mode if Attack is Successful” is displayed, and an effect in which the predetermined character attacks an enemy character is performed (FIG. 27 (I)). Here, since it is a jackpot based on the winning to the second starting port a12, as shown in FIG. 7, this jackpot is more than 4R probability variation jackpot (20 times shorter) and 4R probability variation jackpot (40 times shorter). There is a high possibility of 4R probability variation jackpot (short time 70 times). For this reason, in the gaming state notification effect of FIG. 27 (I), there is a high possibility that the attack of the predetermined character will be successful, and after the jackpot game, there is a possibility of shifting to a high probability gaming state and a gaming state with a time saving of 70 times. high. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27 (I), for example, a character “high expectation” may be displayed. Note that the high degree of expectation may be indicated by, for example, the color of the displayed character, the type of character, a predetermined image, or the like.

  Then, for example, in response to the end of the round game of the fourth round, as a result of the game state notification effect, an effect that the attack of the predetermined character is successful is performed, and the character “attack successful” is displayed (FIG. 5). 27 (J)). Thereby, it is notified that the current jackpot is a jackpot accompanied by a transition to a high-probability gaming state and a gaming state with a time saving of 70 times.

  Thereafter, in the ending effect, a “super chance mode entry” character is displayed indicating that the game state shifts to a high-probability gaming state and a gaming state with time saving of 70 times (FIG. 27 (K)). When the ending effect is completed, the super chance mode effect is performed, and the special symbol is changed based on the winning of the game ball at the starting port (mainly the second starting port b15).

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second notification effect in the case where a big hit is made based on a winning of a game ball to the first start port 11.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the first special symbol determination that has been put on hold is first performed, the first special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate in the liquid crystal display 5 (FIG. 28A). . At this time, the player cannot identify whether the first special symbol has started to change or whether the second special symbol has started to change simply by looking at the liquid crystal display 5.

  At a predetermined timing after the first special symbol starts to change, as in FIG. 27, for example, the “2” symbol on the left and right stops and reach is established (FIG. 28 (C)). When the reach is established, the reach effect is performed, and as a result of the reach effect, the “2” symbol is stopped as the medium decoration symbol 51b and the jackpot is notified (FIG. 28D).

  Next, as in FIG. 27, an opening effect is performed (FIG. 28E), and a round game starts (FIG. 28F).

  Subsequently, as in FIG. 27, the second notification effect is started (FIG. 28G). Here, the same effect as in FIG. 27 is performed, but the result of the second notification effect is different from FIG. Specifically, when the second round is finished and the third round game is started, an effect that the defense of the predetermined character fails is performed, and the word “failure” is displayed (FIG. 28). (H)). Thus, it is notified that the current jackpot is a jackpot based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 (a jackpot based on the variation of the first special symbol).

  In the fourth round after that, a game state notification effect for notifying the number of time savings after the jackpot game is started. In this gaming state notification effect, for example, the characters “chance mode if the resurrection is successful” are displayed, and an effect is given as to whether or not the predetermined character will be revived after receiving an attack from an enemy character (see FIG. 28 (I)). Here, since it is a jackpot based on the winning at the first starting port 11, as shown in FIG. 7, the current jackpot is 4R probability variation jackpot (40 times shorter) than 4R probability variation jackpot (20 times shorter). There is a high possibility. For this reason, in the game state notification effect of FIG. 28 (I), the possibility that the predetermined character will be successfully restored is low, and the possibility of shifting to the high-probability game state with 40 times a short time after the jackpot game is low. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28 (I), for example, a character “low expectation” may be displayed. Note that the degree of expectation may be suggested by, for example, the displayed character color, character type, or the like.

  Then, for example, in response to the end of the round game of the fourth round, as a result of the gaming state notification effect, an effect that the revival of a predetermined character fails is performed, and the character “Resurrection Failed” is displayed (FIG. 5). 28 (J)). Thereby, it is notified that the current jackpot is a jackpot (a jackpot by jackpot symbol E) accompanied by a transition to a high-probability gaming state and a gaming state with a time saving of 20 times.

  Thereafter, in the ending effect, for example, a character of “entering challenge mode (20 times)” indicating that the game state is shifted to a high-probability gaming state and a gaming state with time saving of 20 time savings (FIG. 28 (K)). When the ending effect is finished, the challenge mode mode effect is performed, and the special symbol is changed based on the winning of the game ball at the starting port. If the current jackpot is a jackpot based on the jackpot symbol F, that is, if the 4R probability variable jackpot (40 times shorter), “Resuccessful success” is notified in FIG. In this case, during the ending of FIG. 28 (K), it is notified that the mode is shifted to the chance mode indicating the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state of 40 times.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot is notified (FIG. 25D, FIG. 26D, etc.), whether the jackpot is won based on the winning to the first start port 11, It is not informed whether the jackpot is won based on the winning at the second starting port a12, and during the jackpot game after that, for example, whether the jackpot is won based on the winning at the first starting port 11, or the second starting A first notification effect or a second notification effect is provided to notify whether the winning is based on the winning to the mouth a12.

[Production control processing by production control unit]
Next, details of the effect control for performing the above-described effects will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing details of processing performed in the effect control unit 130. In the following description, the processing shown in FIGS. 29 to 31 is 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. 29 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  The effect control unit 130 executes command reception 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. Details of the command reception process will be described later with reference to 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.

  Then, the effect control unit 130 transmits the command generated in step S1001 to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 (step S1003). Further, the effect control unit 130 transmits a command (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. Above, the process shown in FIG. 29 is complete | finished.

[Command reception processing by the production control unit]
Hereinafter, the command reception process executed in the effect control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a detailed flowchart showing the command reception process in step S1001 of FIG. First, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the game control unit 100 has received a hold command set in step S206 or step S212 (step S1301). When it determines with having received the hold command (step S1301: YES), the production control unit 130 executes the hold command process (step S1302).

  In the hold command process in step S1302, the effect control unit 130 causes the liquid crystal display 5 to display the hold icon 52 corresponding to the hold command in response to receiving the hold command. In this case, the effect control unit 130 displays the hold icon having the same display mode when the game ball is won at the first start port 11 and when the game ball is won at the second start port a12. The effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform a pre-decision effect based on the pre-determination information included in the hold command, and determines and executes the content of the pre-determination effect based on the determination result. . Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the big symbol is determined in the special symbol determination related to the received hold command, and the effect control unit 130, for example, as the predetermination effect according to the determination result. The hold icon 52 is displayed in a different manner from the normal state. Even in this case, the display mode of the hold icon after the change is such that the player cannot distinguish between the case where the game ball wins the first start port 11 and the case where the game ball wins the second start port a12. It is.

  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 the change start command process (step S1304). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines the content of the changing effect performed in accordance with the change of the special symbol based on the changing pattern, the symbol information, etc. included in the changing start command, and executes the effect. Set the command. This command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 in step S1003, and the image sound control unit 140 performs a variation effect using the decorative design 51 in response to receiving this command.

  Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the jackpot is large, the type of jackpot symbol, the type of start opening, the variation pattern, and the like based on the variation start command. Based on the determination result, the effect control unit 130 determines one variable effect from among a plurality of variable effects (for example, variable effects a to f in FIG. 32 described later). Then, the effect control unit 130 executes the determined change effect.

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

  When the change stop command is received (step S1305: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a change effect end process (step S1306). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 sets a command for ending the effect started in step S1304, and the image sound control unit 140 stops the decorative symbol 51 in response to the command.

  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 determining an opening effect that is performed when a jackpot game is started and executing the opening effect, and determining a jackpot effect and an ending effect that are performed during a round game. The effect control unit 130 determines the contents of the opening effect, the jackpot effect, and the ending effect according to the type of the jackpot. Then, the effect control unit 130 causes the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 to execute the determined effect. Details of the opening process in step S1308 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 31 is a detailed flowchart of the opening process in step S1308 in FIG. As shown in FIG. 31, the effect control unit 130 first determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the variation of the first special symbol (step S1321). Specifically, the production control unit 130 determines whether the current jackpot is a jackpot based on the variation of the first special symbol (winning to the first start port 11) based on the jackpot symbol or the variation of the second special symbol (second It is determined whether it is a big hit based on a winning to the start port a12). In addition, when the production control unit 130 receives a change start command or a change stop command, the effect control unit 130 stores symbol information (information on jackpot symbols or lost symbols) included in these commands. Based on the stored symbol information, the determination in step S1321 is performed. In addition, symbol information may be included in the opening command, and the effect control unit 130 may perform the determination in step S1321 based on the symbol information included in the opening command. In addition, the fluctuation start command, the fluctuation stop command, and the opening command change the special symbol (any one of the first start port 11 and the second start port a12) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Such information may be included, and the determination in step S1321 may be performed based on the information.

  When it determines with it not being a big hit based on the fluctuation | variation of a 1st special symbol (step S1321: NO), the production | generation control part 130 performs the execution determination process A of a 1st or 2nd alerting | reporting effect (step S1322).

  Specifically, in step S1332, effect control unit 130 determines whether to execute the first notification effect or the second notification effect based on the jackpot symbol. The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 32. For example, when the jackpot symbol G is a jackpot, the effect control unit 130 does not stop the symbol “3” or “7” when notifying the jackpot. In other words, if it is not notified that it is a 16R probability variation big hit, it is determined whether or not the first notification effect is performed by performing a predetermined lottery. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol G is a big hit, the effect control unit 130 determines that the first notification effect is not performed when notifying that the jackpot symbol G is a 16R probability variation jackpot when notifying the jackpot. Further, for example, when the jackpot symbol K is a big hit, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform a second lottery by performing a predetermined lottery. In the execution determination process A for the first or second notification effect, the effect control unit 130 has a relatively high probability (for example, “90%” as shown in FIG. 32) because it is a big hit based on the variation of the second special symbol. ) Is determined to execute the first notification effect or the second notification effect.

  On the other hand, when it determines with it being a big hit based on the fluctuation | variation of a 1st special symbol (step S1321: YES), the production | presentation control part 130 performs the execution determination process B of a 1st or 2nd alerting | reporting effect (step S1323).

  Specifically, in step S1323, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to execute the first notification effect or the second notification effect based on the jackpot symbol. The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 32. For example, when the jackpot symbol A is a jackpot, the effect control unit 130 does not stop the symbol “3” or “7” when notifying the jackpot. In other words, if it is not notified that it is a 16R probability variation big hit, it is determined whether or not the first notification effect is performed by performing a predetermined lottery. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol A is a jackpot, when notifying that the jackpot is 16R probability variation jackpot when notifying the jackpot, the effect control unit 130 determines not to perform the first notification effect. In addition, for example, when the jackpot symbol E is a big hit, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform the second notification effect by performing a predetermined lottery. In the execution determination process B of the first or second notification effect, the effect control unit 130 has a relatively low probability (for example, “20%” as shown in FIG. 32) because it is a big hit based on the variation of the first special symbol. ) Is determined to execute the first notification effect or the second notification effect. Also, for example, when the jackpot symbol C or D is a jackpot, that is, when the specific symbol is stopped when notifying the jackpot, the effect control unit 130 does not perform the first notification effect and the second notification effect. judge.

  Subsequent to step S1322 or step S1323, the effect control unit 130 determines whether to execute the first notification effect or the second notification effect based on the result of the process of step S1322 or the process of step S1323 (step). S1324).

  When it determines with performing a 1st alerting | reporting effect or a 2nd alerting | reporting effect (step S1324: YES), the effect control part 130 determines whether it is any one of jackpot symbols A, B, G, and H (step S1325). . When it is one of the jackpot symbols A, B, G, and H (step S1325: YES), the effect control unit 130 determines execution of the first notification effect (step S1326). Here, the effect control unit 130 determines the timing for executing the first notification effect and the content of the first notification effect.

  On the other hand, when it is not any of the jackpot symbols A, B, G, H (step S1325: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines the execution of the second notification effect (step S1327). Here, the effect control unit 130 determines the timing of executing the second notification effect and the content of the second notification effect.

  When it is determined NO in step S1324, when the process of step S1326 is executed, or when the process of step S1327 is executed, the effect control unit 130 starts the opening effect (step S1328). Here, an opening effect indicating that the jackpot game is started is started. And the production | presentation control part 130 complete | finishes the process shown in FIG. 31, and returns a process to FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 30, when the effect control unit 130 executes the process of step S <b> 1308 or determines that the opening command is not received (step S <b> 1307: NO), the effect control unit 130 issues a round start command. It is determined whether or not it has been received (step S1309).

  When the round start command is received (step S1309: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes a jackpot effect control process (step S1310). Here, the effect control unit 130 controls the progress of the jackpot effect according to the start of each round in the jackpot game. For example, when the effect control unit 130 determines to execute the first notification effect or the second notification effect, the effect control unit 130 executes the first notification effect or the second notification effect at a predetermined timing according to reception of the round start command. To do.

  When the process of step S1310 is executed or when it is determined that the round start command has not been received (step S1309: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not an ending command has been received (step S1311). ).

  When the ending command is received (step S1311: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes an ending process (step S1312). Here, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed. In the ending effect, the first notification effect or the second notification effect may be performed.

  When the process of step S1312 is executed or when it is determined that the ending command has not been received (step S1311: NO), the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game balls are configured to be able to win alternately at the first starting port 11 and the second starting port a12 in the normal gaming state, and the player wins the first starting port 11. It is difficult to recognize whether the special symbol has been changed based on the above, or whether the special symbol has been changed based on the winning at the second start port a12. In the gaming machine configured as described above, when a jackpot game is performed, whether or not the jackpot game is a jackpot based on the winning at the first starting port 11 or based on the winning at the second starting port a12 A notification effect is provided to notify whether the jackpot has been won.

  In addition, based on the variation pattern included in the variation start command, during the variation of the special symbol, whether the variation of the special symbol has been performed based on the winning at the first starting port 11, or the winning at the second starting port a12 Based on this, it is possible to perform a variation effect that allows the player to recognize whether or not the special symbol has been varied. In this case, the first or second notification effect is not performed during the jackpot game.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the variation effect performed during the variation of the special symbol when the special symbol determination is determined to be a jackpot, and the jackpot effect after the variation of the special symbol is stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 32, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 and it is determined that the jackpot symbol A is a jackpot symbol A, the symbol “3” or “7” is finally stopped and the jackpot is notified. Fluctuation effect a, a variation effect b in which any of the symbols “1”, “5”, and “9” is finally stopped and the jackpot is notified, and a variation based on winning at the first start port 11 Any one of the special effects (variable effects c) indicating that is selected and executed in the process of step S1304.

  When the game ball wins the first start port 11 and it is determined that the jackpot symbol B is a big hit, the variation effect b or the variation effect c is selected and executed in the process of step S1304.

  In addition, when the game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and it is determined that the jackpot symbol C or D is a jackpot, the variation effect d in which the specific symbol is finally stopped and the jackpot is notified is shown in step S1304. Selected and executed in the process.

  In addition, when a game ball wins at the first starting port 11 and it is determined that the jackpot symbol E or F is a jackpot symbol, one of the symbols “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” is final. The variation effect e for which the jackpot is notified and the variation effect c is selected and executed in the process of step S1304.

  Further, when the game ball is won at the second start opening a12 and it is determined that the big hit is based on the jackpot symbol G, the change is based on the variation effect a, the variation effect b, or the winning at the second start port a12. A special 2 exclusive effect (variation effect f) indicating the above is selected and executed in the process of step S1304.

  When the game ball is won at the second start opening a12 and it is determined that the jackpot symbol H is a big hit, the variation effect b or the variation effect f is selected and executed in the process of step S1304.

  Further, when the game ball is won at the second start opening a12 and it is determined that the jackpot symbol is one of jackpot symbols I, J, K, the variation effect e or the variation effect f is selected in the process of step S1304. To be executed.

  The effect control unit 130 selects any one of the plurality of change effects based on the change pattern in the change start command process (step S1304). In the changing effect, the decorative design 51 is changed on the liquid crystal display 5, the advancement effect using a predetermined image or the advancement effect using the effect for the effect is performed, or the reach effect using the decorative design 51 is performed. Is done. Then, as a result of the variation effect, it is notified whether or not the decorative symbol 51 stops and is a big hit.

  Fluctuation effect a is an effect in which three “3” or “7” symbols are finally arranged after a reach effect using “3” or “7” symbols is performed, and a 16R jackpot game is performed. This is an effect indicating that the game state is shifted to a high-probability gaming state and a gaming state with time saving (super chance mode) of 70 times. When the variation effect a is selected, the player recognizes the number of rounds of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game at the time of jackpot notification. Therefore, in the jackpot effect, the first notification effect is performed. I will not.

  In addition, after the reach effect using any one of the symbols “1”, “5”, and “9” is performed, the variation effect “b” is finally “1”, “5”, or “9”. It is an effect that three such patterns are arranged. The variation effect b is an effect indicating that the game is a big hit that shifts to a high-probability game state and a game state with a short time of 70 times (super chance mode) after a 16R or 4R jackpot game is performed. When the variation effect b is selected, the player can easily recognize that the gaming state after the jackpot game is the super chance mode, but the number of jackpot rounds cannot be easily recognized. Therefore, when the variation effect b is selected, the first notification effect may be performed during the jackpot game.

  Further, the special 1 exclusive effect (variation effect c) is an effect that is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 11, and is an effect that indicates the variation of the first special symbol. When the special 1 special effect is performed, the player easily recognizes that the first special symbol is changed, so the first notification effect is not performed during the jackpot game, and the special 1 special jackpot effect is performed. Is called. The special 1 exclusive jackpot effect is an effect performed based on the fact that a game ball has won a prize at the first start port 11. An example of the special 1 exclusive effect will be described later.

  The variation effect d is an effect in which the specific symbol is finally stopped, and is an effect indicating that it is a big hit or a big hit. Only when the game ball wins at the first start opening 11 is the big potential hit or the big hit big hit, when the variation effect d is selected, the first notification effect or the second notification effect during the jackpot game is Not done.

  In addition, after the reach effect using any of the symbols “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is performed, the variation effect e is finally “2”, “4”, “ This is an effect in which three symbols “6” and “8” are arranged. The variation effect e is an effect indicating that a 4R jackpot game is performed. After the jackpot game, a high probability game state and a game state with a short time of 70 times (super chance mode), a high probability game state and a time of 40 times short It is an effect that indicates a transition to a gaming state with a time (chance mode) or a gaming state with a high probability and a gaming state with a time of 20 times (challenge mode). When the variation effect e is selected, the player can easily recognize that the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 4R, but the gaming state after the jackpot game (number of short times) cannot be easily recognized. Therefore, when the variation effect e is selected, the second notification effect may be performed during the jackpot game.

  The special 2 exclusive effect (variation effect f) is an effect that is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the second start opening a12 (or b15), and is an effect that indicates the variation of the second special symbol. When the special 2 special effect is performed, the player easily recognizes that the second special symbol is changed, so the second notification effect is not performed during the jackpot game, and the special 2 special jackpot effect is performed. Is called. The special 2 exclusive jackpot effect is an effect that is performed based on the winning of the game ball at the second start opening a12 (or b15). An example of the special 2 exclusive effect will be described later.

  The variation effects a to f are selected based on the variation pattern. For example, when the variation pattern a among the plurality of variation patterns is determined in the variation pattern setting process (FIG. 13) of the game control unit 100, the variation effect a is selected in the variation start command process in step S1304. In addition, when the variation pattern c of the plurality of variation patterns is determined in the variation pattern setting process (FIG. 13) of the game control unit 100, the variation effect c is selected. The variation effects a to f may each have a plurality of effect patterns. For example, when the variation pattern a is selected, the effect control unit 130 performs a predetermined lottery to change the variation effects a1 to a1. Any variation effect may be selected from a5 and executed.

  Note that FIG. 32 shows an example of a variation effect when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit. However, when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss, a variation effect (losing variation effect) for notifying the loss. Is done. The game control unit 100 is prepared in advance with a variation pattern for executing the loss variation effect corresponding to each of the variation effects a to f. When the result of the special symbol determination is a loss and there is a reach One of these variation patterns is selected from these. For example, when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss and there is a reach, the variation pattern ha can be selected based on the variation pattern random number. When the variation pattern ha is selected, the reach effect using the “3” or “7” symbols is performed in the same manner as the variation effect a, and finally the effect in which the three symbols are not aligned (finally “3”). Or, an effect in which a symbol different from “7” is displayed and a loss is notified) is performed. In addition, when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss and there is a reach, the variation pattern hb may be selected. When the variation pattern hb is selected, “1”, Reach effect using any of the symbols “5” and “9” is performed, and finally the effect in which the three symbols are not aligned (finally “1”, “5”, or “9” symbol An effect in which a symbol different from that is displayed and notification of the loss is performed).

  In addition, when the result of the special symbol determination based on the winning at the first starting port 11 is lost and there is a reach, the variation pattern hc may be selected. When the variation pattern hc is selected, Similar to the variation effect c, an effect based on a winning at the first start port 11 is performed, and an effect that finally notifies the loss is performed. When the result of the special symbol determination based on the winning at the second starting port a12 is lost and the reach is present, the variation pattern hf may be selected. When the variation pattern hf is selected, the variation effect is displayed. Similarly to f, an effect based on a winning at the second start opening a12 is performed, and an effect that finally informs the loss is performed.

  In addition, when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss and no reach, the reach effect described above is not performed, and when, for example, 8 seconds elapse from the start of the variation of the special symbol, three different decorative symbols stop and lose. Is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 32, when an effect that allows the player to identify whether the variation of the first special symbol or the variation of the second special symbol is performed during the variation of the special symbol or when the variation is stopped, during the jackpot game, The first notification effect or the second notification effect is not performed. Even if the player is able to identify whether the change in the first special symbol or the second special symbol during the change of the special symbol or when the change is stopped, during the jackpot game, The first notification effect or the second notification effect may be performed.

  As described above, during the variation of the special symbol, there may be a variation effect (variation effects b, e) that does not notify whether the variation of the first special symbol or the variation of the second special symbol. There may be a variation effect (variation effects c, d, f) for notifying whether the variation is a variation of the second special symbol. By preparing such a plurality of types of effects, it is possible to diversify the effects and prevent the player from getting bored.

  Here, an example of the special 1 exclusive effect (variation effect c) and the special 2 exclusive effect (variation effect f) will be described.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect pattern of the special 1 exclusive effect and the special 2 exclusive effect. As shown in FIG. 33, the fluctuation effects c (special 1 exclusive effects) based on winning at the first start port 11 include the fluctuation effects c1 to c3. In addition, there are fluctuating effects f1 to f3 in fluctuating effects f (special 2 exclusive effects) based on winning at the second start opening a12.

  The variation effect c1 includes a pre-first reach effect and a first reach effect. The first pre-reach effect is an effect before the reach effect is performed, and the player can easily recognize that the first special symbol is fluctuating. In addition, the first reach effect is an effect after the reach is established (that is, after two similar kinds of decorative symbols are stopped), and an effect that causes the player to expect a big hit (the third similar decorative pattern). Is an effect of whether or not to stop. The first reach effect is an effect that allows the player to easily recognize that the first special symbol is changing, and is a reach effect dedicated to the first special symbol. For example, it may be displayed so as to be able to identify whether or not the first special symbol fluctuates according to a display mode (color, shape, etc.) of a decorative symbol, a specific notice image (character, item, photo, etc.), a background image, etc.

  The variation effect c2 includes the first pre-reach effect and the common reach effect. The common reach effect is an effect after the reach is established (that is, after two similar types of decorative symbols are stopped), and is an effect that causes the player to expect a big hit. The common reach effect is an effect common to the variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol. In the common reach production, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol, but the first pre-reach production is performed before the common reach production. The player can easily recognize that the special symbol is fluctuating.

  The variation effect c3 includes a pre-reach effect and the first reach effect. The pre-reach effect is an effect before the reach effect is performed, and is an effect common to the variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol. While the pre-reach effect is being performed, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the change in the first special symbol and the change in the second special symbol. In the variation effect c3, the first reach effect is performed after the pre-reach effect is performed. By performing the first reach effect, the player can easily recognize that the first special symbol is fluctuating.

  The variation effect f1 includes an effect before the second reach and a second reach effect. The effect before the second reach is an effect before the reach effect is performed, and the player can easily recognize that the second special symbol is fluctuating. The second reach effect is an effect after the reach is established, and is an effect that makes the player expect a big hit. The second reach effect is an effect that allows the player to easily recognize that the second special symbol is changing, and is a reach effect dedicated to the second special symbol. .

  The variation effect f2 includes the second pre-reach effect and the common reach effect. By performing the second pre-reach effect before the common reach effect, it can be easily recognized that the second special symbol is fluctuating.

  The variation effect f3 includes the pre-common reach effect and the second reach effect. In the variation effect c3, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol while the pre-reach effect is performed. Since the second reach effect is performed after being broken, the player can easily recognize that the second special symbol is fluctuating.

  When the special 1 special effect (variation effect c) is performed, the special 1 special jackpot effect may be performed as the jackpot game effect during the jackpot game after the special symbol stops. The special 1 special jackpot effect is an effect that shows the jackpot game based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol, and the ending during the opening, round game, and after the end of the round game after the first special symbol stops until the start of the round game It is performed in at least one of the periods.

  In addition, when the special 2 exclusive effect (variation effect f) is performed, the special 2 exclusive jackpot effect may be performed as the jackpot game effect during the jackpot game after the special symbol stops. Special 2 special jackpot effect is an effect that shows the jackpot game based on the variation of the second special symbol, ending during the opening, round game, after the end of the round game from the stop of the second special symbol until the start of the round game In any of the periods.

  In addition, when the special 1 exclusive effect (variation effect c) or the special 2 exclusive effect (variation effect f) is performed, the common jackpot effect is performed as the jackpot game effect during the jackpot game after the special symbol is stopped. May be. The common jackpot effect is a jackpot effect common to the variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol.

  Further, when the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit, a common variation effect (a variation effect that cannot distinguish between the variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol) according to the variation of the first special symbol. After being performed, during the jackpot game, a special 1 jackpot effect may be performed. Further, when the result of the second special symbol is a jackpot, a special variation jackpot effect may be performed during the jackpot game after a common variation effect is performed according to the variation of the second special symbol.

  The special 1 exclusive effect and the special 2 exclusive effect may be continuous effects over variations of a plurality of special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol). For example, when a preliminary determination is made according to the winning of a game ball to the first start port 11 and it is determined that the game is a jackpot as a result of the preliminary determination, the first change before the first special symbol change related to the jackpot In the change of the 1st or 2nd special symbol, the special 1 exclusive effect is started, and the special 1 exclusive effect is continuously performed over a plurality of special symbol changes up to the change of the first special symbol related to the jackpot. In this case, the special 1 special effect is performed when the right to determine the first special symbol is suspended, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol change during the period in which the special 1 special effect is performed. Can do. In addition, when a pre-determination is made according to the winning of the game ball to the second start opening a12, and it is determined that the jackpot is a result of the pre-determination, the second before the change of the second special symbol related to the jackpot In the change of 1 or the second special symbol, the special 2 exclusive effect is started, and the special 2 exclusive effect is performed until the change of the second special symbol related to the jackpot.

  Further, when performing the special 1 exclusive effect or the special 2 exclusive effect, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, a common effect is performed and the predetermined condition is satisfied. Is satisfied, a special 1 exclusive effect or a special 2 exclusive effect may be performed according to the winning start opening. Here, the predetermined condition may be that a reach effect is performed, or that the date and time counted by the RTC 134 or the elapsed time from power-on is a predetermined time.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in the second special symbol determination, an effect indicating that the first special symbol is changed during the change of the special symbol is performed, and during the subsequent jackpot game, the second special symbol is displayed. A first notification effect or a second notification effect indicating that the change is a change may be performed. That is, it is possible to perform an effect (gase effect) indicating that it is different from the start opening won during the variation of the special symbol, and perform a notification effect informing the winning start during the subsequent jackpot game.

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

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the first notification effect is performed during the jackpot game, the fluctuation based on the winning at the first starting opening 11 or the fluctuation based on the winning at the second starting opening a12 during the variation of the special symbol. However, in another embodiment, whether the fluctuation is based on a winning at the first starting port 11 or a variation based on a winning at the second starting port a12 during the variation of the special symbol. A suggestion may be performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when it is determined that the jackpot game is a big hit in the special symbol determination, it is assumed that the game state shifts to a high probability gaming state with a probability of 100% after the jackpot game. If determined, the game may be shifted to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game with a predetermined probability (for example, 75%), and may be shifted to the low probability gaming state otherwise. Specifically, a jackpot symbol to be shifted to a high probability gaming state and a jackpot symbol to be shifted to a low probability gaming state are prepared, and depending on the jackpot symbol, a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state after the jackpot game is prepared. To migrate.

  In another embodiment, the game ball may be shifted to a high-probability gaming state when it passes a predetermined winning area (V winning opening). Specifically, in the case of a big win, depending on the jackpot design, for example, when the V winning opening provided in the big winning opening is opened during the big winning game, and the game ball wins the V winning opening, After the jackpot game, it shifts to a high probability gaming state. In this case, when it is determined that a big hit is made based on the winning at the first start opening 11, a big winning symbol that opens the big winning opening and the V winning opening long (for example, 30 seconds at the maximum) and the big winning opening And the jackpot symbol that opens the V winning opening shortly (for example, 0.01 seconds) is determined. When the big winning symbol for opening the big winning opening and the V winning opening is determined, the possibility that the game ball will win the V winning opening is extremely low, and therefore, the game does not shift to the high probability gaming state after the big winning game. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol that opens the long winning opening and the V winning opening is determined, the game ball wins the V winning opening as long as the player keeps firing the game ball during the jackpot game, After the jackpot game, it shifts to a high probability gaming state.

  More specifically, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning at the first start port 11, for example, the jackpot symbol that opens the long winning opening and the V winning port with a probability of 50% is determined, and 50 The jackpot symbol that short-opens the big winning opening and the V winning opening is determined with a probability of%. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning at the second start opening a12 or b15, for example, the jackpot symbol that opens the long winning opening and the V winning opening is determined with a probability of 100%. That is, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning at the first starting port 11, it shifts to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game with a probability of 50%, and the jackpot based on the winning at the second starting port a12 or b15 When it is determined that, normally, after the jackpot game with a probability of 100%, it shifts to the high probability gaming state.

  As described above, the second notification effect may be performed in the gaming machine in which the first start port 11 and the second start port a12 have different probabilities of transition to the high probability gaming state after the big hit game. That is, when a game ball wins a winning game by winning the first starting port 11 or the second starting port a12, during the jackpot game, it is a big hit due to winning the first starting port 11, or to the second starting port a12. Informs whether the winning is a big hit. This makes it possible to expect whether or not to shift to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game (easy to shift to the high probability gaming state).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the 1st alerting | reporting effect and the 2nd alerting | reporting effect were performed using the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, in other embodiment, the movable accessory 7 and other effects For example, the first notification effect and the second notification effect may be performed using a movable movable object, voice, or the like. For example, there are a movable accessory indicating a jackpot due to winning at the first starting port 11 and a movable accessory indicating a jackpot due to winning at the second starting port a12, and by operating any movable accessory, It may be notified (or suggested) whether the winning is based on the winning at the first starting port 11 or the winning based on the winning at the second starting port a12.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the game ball wins the first start port 11 and wins a big hit, the first notification effect and the second are greater than the case where the second start port a12 wins and wins a big hit. Lowered the execution probability of the notification effect. In another embodiment, it is determined whether or not a specific condition is satisfied. If the specific condition is satisfied, the execution probability of the first notification effect and the second notification effect may be lowered. The specific condition may be that a big hit is made based on winning in the first start port 11 as in the above embodiment. Further, the specific condition may be a date and time that the RTC 134 measures. For example, the execution probability of the first notification effect and / or the second notification effect is low at a certain time (a certain time zone, date, etc.) based on the time counted by the RTC 134 or the elapsed time since the power is turned on (or Such a period may be set periodically or by lottery. Also, for example, as a specific condition, it is determined whether a specific effect has been performed (whether a specific variation pattern has been selected by the game control unit 100), and depending on the determination result, the first notification effect and The execution probability of the second notification effect may be lowered (or increased). Further, the specific condition may be a condition set by the player. For example, the player may be able to set the execution probability of the first notification effect and / or the second notification effect.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the result of special symbol determination was a big hit, it decided to perform a 1st alerting | reporting effect or a 2nd alerting effect during a jackpot game (during opening, a round game, and an ending). That is, in the above embodiment, the notification effect is performed when the special winning opening 13 is continuously opened (when the so-called accessory continuous operation device is operated). In another embodiment, during a special game (so-called small hit game) in which the special winning opening 13 is opened only once (the accessory continuous operation device is not operated), and the game state is not changed, The notification effect may be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine including the distributing member 36 that distributes game balls to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port a12 is assumed. However, the present invention does not include such a distributing member 36. It is also applicable to. In this case, it may be provided in the first start port, the second start port and the game area 10 that are configured to be able to win a game ball in the normal gaming state, and the second start port has the second start port b15. The blade member that opens and closes depending on the result of such normal symbol determination may not be provided, or a blade member may be provided.

  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 pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention and its effects]
As described above, the gaming machine of this embodiment may have the following configuration.
The gaming machine according to the embodiment includes first determination means (S204, S407) for determining whether or not to play a special game based on the establishment of the first start condition (winning of a game ball to the first start port 11). ) And second determination means (S210, S407) for determining whether or not to play a special game based on the establishment of the second start condition (winning of the game ball to the second start port a12), and the first Special game control means (S6) for controlling any special game among a plurality of special games having different profits to be given to the player when it is determined by the determination means or the second determination means that the special game is to be performed; And an effect control means (130) for controlling a predetermined effect, wherein the special game control means performs a special game when the first determination means determines that a special game is to be performed and when the second determination means. When it is determined to do The special game is controlled so that one side has a higher profit to the player than the other, and the effect control means is determined to perform the special game by the first determination means during the execution of the special game. Or a notification effect (first notification effect, second notification effect) for notifying whether or not the second determination means determines that the special game is to be performed.

  According to the above configuration, for example, in the case where a jackpot game that gives a player a higher profit is more likely to be won by winning the second start port than winning the first start port, the first start during the jackpot game It is possible to notify whether the jackpot has been won based on the winning of the mouth or whether the jackpot has been won based on the winning of the second starting port.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the embodiment includes a first determination unit (S204) that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of the first start condition (winning of a game ball in the first start port 11). , S407), second determination means (S210, S407) for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of the second start condition (winning of the game ball to the second start port a12), When it is determined by the first determination means or the second determination means that a special game is to be performed, a special game is executed, and a special game control means (S6) for setting a game state after the special game, and a predetermined effect An effect control means (130) for performing control, wherein the special game control means determines that a special game is to be performed by the second determination means when it is determined that the first determination means performs a special game. One is the other The game state can be set so that the player can easily enter a game state advantageous to the player, and the effect control means is in the period of at least one of the execution of the special game and after the special game, A notification effect (second notification effect) for notifying whether the first determination means determines that a special game is to be performed or whether the second determination means determines to perform a special game is performed.

  According to the above configuration, for example, in the case where the winning ratio at the second starting port is higher than the winning at the first starting port, the gaming state advantageous to the player is set, the jackpot game or the jackpot game Later, it is possible to notify whether the winning is based on the winning at the first starting port or whether the winning is based on the winning at the second starting port. For example, in the case where the winning time at the second starting port is more easily set than the winning number at the first starting port, it is possible to notify which starting port the winning hit is based on. Good. In addition, in the case where the winning rate at the second starting port is higher than the winning rate at the first starting port and the rate of transition to the high-probability gaming state is higher, which starting port has won the big hit May be notified.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the embodiment includes a first determination unit (S204) that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of the first start condition (winning of a game ball in the first start port 11). , S407), second determination means (S210, S407) for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of the second start condition (winning of the game ball to the second start port a12), Special game control means (S6) for controlling any special game among a plurality of special games having different benefits for the player when it is determined by the first determination means or the second determination means that the special game is to be performed. And an effect control means (130) for controlling a predetermined effect, wherein the special game control means is special when the first determination means determines that a special game is to be performed and when the second determination means is special. When it is determined to play a game The special game is controlled so that one side has a higher profit for the player than the other, and the effect control means performs the special game by the first determination means during the execution of the special game. A notification effect executing means for performing a notification effect (first notification effect, second notification effect) for notifying whether or not it is determined that a special game is to be performed by the second determination means, and a specific condition is established. Condition determining means (S1321) for determining whether the specific condition is satisfied when the condition determining means determines that the specific condition is satisfied by the condition determining means. The execution probability of the notification effect is made lower than when it is determined that there is no.

  According to the above configuration, for example, in the case where a jackpot game that gives a player a higher profit is more likely to be won by winning the second start port than winning the first start port, the first start during the jackpot game It is possible to notify whether the jackpot has been won based on the winning of the mouth or whether the jackpot has been won based on the winning of the second starting port. Further, when a specific condition is established, it is possible to make it difficult for the notification effect to be performed (for example, the execution probability is set to 0%, the execution probability is reduced by 10%, etc.).

  Further, in another configuration, the special game control unit is configured such that when the second determination unit determines that the special game is to be performed, the special determination unit determines that the first determination unit determines to perform the special game. The special game is controlled so as to increase the profit given to the player, and the condition determination means determines whether or not the first determination means has determined that the special game is to be performed as the specific condition. When the first determination unit determines that the special game is to be performed, the production control unit lowers the execution probability of the notification effect than when the second determination unit determines to perform the special game. May be.

  According to the above configuration, when the jackpot based on the winning at the second start opening has a higher profit, if the jackpot based on the winning at the first starting opening becomes a big win, the execution probability of the notification effect is lowered. be able to.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the embodiment includes a first determination unit (S204) that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of the first start condition (winning of a game ball in the first start port 11). , S407), second determination means (S210, S407) for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of the second start condition (winning of the game ball to the second start port a12), When it is determined by the first determination means or the second determination means that a special game is to be performed, a special game is executed, and a special game control means (S6) for setting a game state after the special game, and a predetermined effect An effect control means (130) for performing control, wherein the special game control means determines that a special game is to be performed by the second determination means when it is determined that the first determination means performs a special game. One is the other The game state can be set so that the player can easily enter a gaming state advantageous to the player, and the effect control means is in execution of the special game and at least any one period after the special game. A notification effect executing means for performing a notification effect (second notification effect) for notifying whether the first determination means determines that a special game is to be performed or whether the second determination means is determined to perform a special game; Condition determining means (S1321) for determining whether or not a condition is satisfied, and the effect control means, if the condition determining means determines that the specific condition is satisfied, the specific condition is satisfied The execution probability of the notification effect is made lower than the case where it is determined that the notification effect has not been made.

  According to the above configuration, for example, when there is a high possibility that the winning at the second starting port will shift to an advantageous gaming state after the big win game than the winning at the first starting port, the first win during the jackpot game It is possible to notify whether the winning is based on the winning at the starting port or whether the winning is based on the winning at the second starting port. Further, when a specific condition is established, it is possible to make it difficult for the notification effect to be performed (for example, the execution probability is set to 0%, the execution probability is reduced by 10%, etc.).

  Further, in another configuration, the special game control unit is configured such that when the second determination unit determines that the special game is to be performed, the special determination unit determines that the first determination unit determines to perform the special game. The special game is controlled so that a game state that is advantageous to the player is easily obtained, and the condition determining means determines whether or not the first determining means has determined that the special game is to be performed as the specific condition. When the first control unit determines that the special control game is to be performed, the performance control unit determines the execution probability of the notification effect than when the second determination unit determines to perform the special game. May be lowered.

  According to the above configuration, in the case where it is easy to shift to a gaming state that is more advantageous in the case of winning a big win based on the winning at the second starting opening, the case where the big winning is made based on the winning at the first starting opening Can reduce the execution probability of the notification effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4 Display 5 Liquid crystal display 8 Start port formation part 10 Game area 11 1st start port (start port concerning the determination by a 1st determination means)
a12 Second start port (start port related to determination by second determination means)
b15 Second start port (start port related to determination by second determination means)
41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 51 Decoration design 52 Hold icon 100 Game control part 130 Production control part

Claims (1)

Determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of the start condition;
Special game execution means for executing a special game when it is determined by the determination means to perform a special game;
When a special game is performed by the special game execution means, a game state setting means for setting a game state after the special game;
Production control means for performing production control,
The determination means can execute a first determination based on establishment of a first start condition and a second determination based on establishment of a second start condition,
The gaming state setting means includes
When it is determined by the determination means that a special game is performed, a first game state or a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state can be set;
When the second determination is made, it is easier to set the second gaming state by the gaming state setting means than when the first determination is made,
The production control means includes
It is possible to execute a fluctuating effect for notifying the determination result by the determination means by causing the image display means to display the symbols in a variable manner and then stopping the display.
During the execution of the special game and at least any one period after the special game, it is possible to execute a notification effect to notify the gaming state after the special game,
When a predetermined variation effect that can be determined that the first determination has been made is executed as the variation effect, there is a possibility suggesting effect that suggests that the gaming state after the special game is likely to be the first gaming state. After performing the special game during the execution of the special game,
When the predetermined variation effect is not executed as the variation effect,
When the gaming state after the special game is set to the second gaming state based on the second determination being made, the gaming state after the special game is the second gaming state as the notification effect. On the other hand, it is possible to execute a specific notification effect capable of determining that the second determination has been performed.
A gaming machine that does not execute the specific notification effect when the gaming state after the special game is set to the second gaming state based on the first determination being made.

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