JP2017018183A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make interesting a game in a time-shortening mode after completion of a probability variation mode.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine can execute a first pattern for shifting to a time-shortening mode 403 after losing a battle performance 421 when a jackpot is executed and then a game is controlled in a time-shortening game state. The Pachinko game machine can execute one of a second pattern, a third pattern, and a fourth pattern when the jackpot is executed and then the game is controlled in a probability variable game state. The second pattern is a pattern for allowing the battle performance 421 to win and then to continue a probability variation mode 402. The third pattern is a pattern for allowing the battle performance 421 to lose and to execute a revival performance 422 so as to continue the probability variation mode 402. The fourth pattern is a pattern for allowing the battle performance 421 to lose and then to shift to a time-shortening mode 403 so as to shift to the probability variation mode 402. The fourth pattern can be more easily executed than the third pattern.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4-2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a jackpot that is a special game is determined using determination information such as a jackpot random number acquired when a game ball passes through a start area (for example, a start port), and a symbol such as a decorative pattern is displayed on a predetermined display unit. 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine that performs a series of symbol games in which symbols are displayed in a variable manner and symbols indicating the determination result of jackpot determination are stopped.

  When the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the symbol game is a symbol indicating a jackpot, the gaming machine performs a jackpot game that opens the jackpot. On the other hand, if the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the symbol game is a symbol indicating a loss, the gaming machine plays the next symbol game when the next start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the gaming machine can be in a gaming state to which a time reduction function is added or in a high probability gaming state in which the jackpot probability in the jackpot determination is high. In a gaming state to which a time shortening function is added, the gaming machine makes it easy to win a game ball at the start opening by making it easy to open an openable and open ordinary electric accessory provided at the start opening, and one game of symbols. By shortening the symbol variation time in, the frequency of the symbol game is increased compared to the normal gaming state.

  The low probability gaming state in the gaming state to which the time shortening function is added is a so-called short-time gaming state. Further, the high probability gaming state in the gaming state to which the time reduction function is added is a so-called probability variation gaming state. The gaming machine produces an effect in the time-saving mode in the time-saving gaming state, and produces an effect in the probability-changing mode in the probability-changing gaming state (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2015-091505

  However, in the prior art, in the probability variation mode, winning the jackpot to end the probability variation mode, if the short-time mode is started after the jackpot, the player's expectation for the next jackpot will be reduced, and the fun will be lost There's a problem.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an interesting gaming machine in order to solve the above-described problems.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is determined to determine whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player, and to perform the special game. The special game executing means for executing the special game, and after the special game is executed, the first game state advantageous for the player or the second game state disadvantageous to the first game state. A game state control means capable of performing control, and an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect based on the result of the determination, wherein the effect execution means is a game in the first game state. The second effect mode suggesting that there is a possibility that the first mode effect corresponding to the first effect mode suggesting that the control is being performed or the game is controlled in the second game state. 2nd mode production according to In the first mode effect, the failure effect and the first effect mode suggest that the special game may be executed and the first effect mode may end. The success / failure effect in which one of the success effects can be performed is executed, and when the game is controlled in the second gaming state after the special game is performed, the success / failure effect is performed in which the failure effect is performed. The success pattern is executed when the first pattern to be transferred to the second effect mode can be executed and the game is controlled in the first game state after the special game is executed. The second pattern for continuing the first performance mode after performing the performance, the continuation suggesting the continuation of the first performance mode after executing the success / failure performance in which the failure performance is performed. A third pattern for performing the first production mode and performing the success / failure production in which the failure production is performed, and then a transition to the second production mode after the transition to the second production mode. Any one of the four patterns can be executed, and the fourth pattern is easier to execute than the third pattern.

  In the above invention, the effect execution means enters the second effect mode at a predetermined timing after executing the success / failure effect in which the failure effect is performed in the first pattern, the third pattern, and the fourth pattern. The transition suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of the transition of the image can be executed, and the continuation effect is performed at the first timing after the transition suggestion effect is executed, and before the predetermined timing. It is characterized in that it is performed at the second timing.

  In the above invention, at least the determination by the determination unit and the control of the game by the gaming state control unit, and the execution from the presentation execution unit is controlled at least by an instruction from the main control unit And the main control unit can determine whether or not to cause the production control unit to execute the success / failure production, and in the first gaming state after executing the special game. When it is determined that the success / failure effect is to be executed when the game control is performed, it is possible to determine which of the third pattern and the fourth pattern is to be executed, and the effect control unit is configured to When the control unit determines to execute the third pattern, it is determined whether the continuation effect is performed at the first timing or the second timing. That, characterized in that.

  According to the present invention, an interesting gaming machine can be provided.

It is a figure which shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of an effect control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition at the time of mode transition from normal mode, and the effect at the time of mode transition. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition at the time of the mode transition from a probability change mode, and the production at the time of mode transition. It is a figure which shows an example of a functional structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process which a main control part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the low probability jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a high probability jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table used for the symbol determination based on the winning to a 1st start opening. It is a graph which shows the ratio of the symbol determination based on the winning to a 1st start opening. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table used for the symbol determination based on the winning to a 2nd start opening. It is a graph which shows the ratio of the symbol determination based on the winning to a 2nd start opening. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern determination process which a main control part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern table for 1st loses used at the time of lose in a normal game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for 2nd loses used at the time of a loss in a short fluctuation state (probability change game state). It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern table for 3rd loses used at the time of a loss in a long fluctuation state (time-short game state or a probability change game state). It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for 1st jackpots used at the time of jackpot in a normal game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd big hit variation pattern table used at the time of big hit in any state of a time-short game state and a probability change game state. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the big prize opening process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the big prize opening process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect determination process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the change production pattern selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation production pattern table. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot production pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an effect end process. It is a figure which shows an example of production | presentation mode table. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation and mode transfer at the time of winning 2R jackpot during the probability change mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the resurrection effect in the change effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the resurrection effect in the jackpot effect.

  A preferred embodiment of a gaming machine will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pachinko gaming machine. A pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digipachi”) belonging to the former first type. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a game board 101. A launcher 116 is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101.

  The game ball launched by driving the launching unit 116 rises along the rail 102 and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  A main liquid crystal 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. A sub liquid crystal 114 having a display area smaller than that of the main liquid crystal 104 is disposed on the front side (player side) of the main liquid crystal 104. The main liquid crystal 104 and the sub liquid crystal 114 are liquid crystal displays (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display). The sub liquid crystal 114 can swing left and right by a moving mechanism (not shown), and can change the angle of the display screen with respect to the player by tilting to the near side or the rear side.

  Below the main liquid crystal 104, a first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are arranged. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting the symbol game.

  A normal electric accessory 107 is provided in the opening area of the second start port 106. The ordinary electric accessory 107 takes an open state and a closed state. The ordinary electric accessory 107 can win a prize to the second start port 106 in the open state, and regulates a win to the second start port 106 in the closed state.

  Switching between the open state and the closed state of the ordinary electric accessory 107 is performed by a solenoid provided in the ordinary electric accessory 107. The ordinary electric accessory 107 is a so-called velo which takes an open state in which it is drawn from the board surface to the player side (front side) and a closed state in which it is stored on the board side (back side). is there. Note that the ordinary electric accessory 107 is not limited to the tongue, and a so-called electric tulip that opens to the left and right can also be used. The normal electric accessory 107 is opened when it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit of the normal symbol in the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol determination is performed when the game ball passes through one of the gates 108 arranged on the left and right sides of the main liquid crystal 104.

  In addition, an upper prize winning port 109 a is arranged at the lower right of the main liquid crystal 104. A lower large prize opening 109b is arranged below the upper big prize opening 109a. Each of the big winning holes 109a, 109b (hereinafter referred to as “big winning hole 109” as appropriate) is opened in an open mode according to the type of jackpot (winning symbol) won by the symbol game. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 109, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out.

  Below the main liquid crystal 104, an ordinary winning opening 110 is arranged. When a game ball wins the normal winning opening 110, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are paid out. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port (not shown) for collecting game balls that have not won any of the winning ports.

  In FIG. 1, an information display section 112 is provided at the lower left portion of the game board 101 to show game information such as special symbols and normal symbols to the player. The information display unit 112 displays, for example, a first special symbol and a second special symbol. The first special symbol indicates a symbol game that is performed when a game ball wins a prize at the first starting port 105. The second special symbol indicates a symbol game that is played when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The pachinko gaming machine 100 indicates that the symbol game is being executed by the symbol variation display, and also indicates that the symbol game has been completed and the symbol game result (big hit determination result) by the symbol stop display.

  A frame member 113 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 to the near side (player side).

  In the frame member 113, a speaker is incorporated above the game area 103. In addition, an effect light portion (frame lamp) 115 is provided on the upper portion of the game area 103 in the frame member 113. An operation lever 120 is provided on the front side of the effect light unit 115 in the drawing. The operation lever 120 can be held by a player and operated downward in the figure at a predetermined performance. Further, on both sides of the effect light unit 115, there are provided decorative portions 131 that are a part of the frame member 113 and project to the front side in the drawing.

  A launcher 116 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 113. The firing unit 116 includes an operation handle 116a and a firing instruction member 116b. The operation handle 116a is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 116b. The firing instruction member 116b is driven to fire a game ball. When the player operates the operation handle 116a, the firing instruction member 116b is driven to fire a game ball with a magnitude of hitting according to the operated amount of rotation.

  In the frame member 113, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 are provided in the lower part of the game area 103. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 receive an operation from the player.

  Further, in the frame member 113, a not-shown hitting ball supply tray is provided at a lower portion of the game area 103. The hit ball supply tray accommodates the game balls and sequentially sends the game balls to the launching unit 116.

  On the game board 101, a movable accessory 130 (so-called gimmick) that operates during a predetermined performance is provided. The movable accessory 130 has, for example, a bell shape, and the bell swings left and right in the drawing by a moving mechanism (not shown) during a predetermined performance. In addition to the illustrated movable accessory 130, a plurality of movable actors 130 including those not illustrated are provided. For example, a movable accessory (not shown) advances to the front surface of the main liquid crystal 104 during a predetermined performance, and retreats from the front surface of the main liquid crystal 104 at a time other than the predetermined performance.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100 plays a symbol game when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106. Here, the symbol game will be described in detail. The pachinko gaming machine 100 acquires determination information such as a jackpot random number when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, and uses the acquired determination information to determine the jackpot determination or the variation pattern determination. Make various decisions.

  When the game ball wins the first start opening 105, the pachinko gaming machine 100 makes various determinations and displays the first special symbol variably on the first special symbol display unit 241 (see FIG. 2). When the period represented by the variation pattern obtained by the variation pattern determination elapses from the start of the variation display, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes the first special symbol display unit 241 to stop display the symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination. .

  When the game ball wins the second start opening 106, the pachinko gaming machine 100 makes various determinations and causes the second special symbol display unit 242 (see FIG. 2) to variably display the second special symbol. When the period represented by the variation pattern obtained by the variation pattern determination elapses from the start of the variation display, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes the second special symbol display unit 242 to stop display the symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination. .

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays three decorative symbols (for example, a number symbol and a character symbol) on the main liquid crystal 104 in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol). Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbols in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbols. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays a special symbol indicating a jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays a decorative symbol with a combination indicating a jackpot.

  A jackpot combination is a related combination, for example, a combination of the same symbols such as “7, 7, 7” or a combination of symbols that are conceptually related, such as “pine, bamboo, plum”. is there. When the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination indicating a big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect that makes the player expect to win a big hit, such as a reach effect, until the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  For example, the reach production is performed by stopping and displaying a part (for example, two) of a plurality of decorative symbols (first decorative symbol, second decorative symbol, and third decorative symbol) with the same or related symbols ( This is a special effect in which the remaining part (for example, one) is changed and displayed for a longer time than usual. In the case of a jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes one of the variable display in the reach effect to be stopped and displayed with a decorative symbol related to the two of the stop display.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs, for example, a normal loss fluctuation (hereinafter referred to as “normal loss fluctuation”) effect or a reach effect that causes a loss. In the normal loss variation, for example, the second decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed next to the first decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol unrelated to the first decorative symbol, that is, the symbol that does not develop into reach production. To stop display, and then stop display the third decorative symbol.

  Also, in the case of a lost reach effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the third decorative symbol with a symbol that is not related to the two decorative symbols in the tempered state. It should be noted that the appearance of the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the variation display of the loss including the reach loss (the result other than the hit) is referred to as a loss eye.

  As described above, when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot determination and displays a series of symbols in a variable manner based on the result of the jackpot determination. Play the design game.

  In addition, when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 during the special symbol variation display, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has the right to receive a jackpot determination with a predetermined number as the upper limit (right of the symbol game). Is stored. On-hold information is judgment information indicating various random numbers acquired at the time of winning a game ball to the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106, and prior determination such as jackpot determination and variation pattern determination is performed on the determination information. It includes information on prior determination results, winning order and change order. The predetermined number is, for example, 4 for each of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. The pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays a special symbol for a varying time corresponding to the number of pieces of holding information (hereinafter referred to as “the number of holdings”), for example, in a normal loss change.

  The fluctuation time in the normal loss fluctuation is, for example, 13 seconds when the number of holdings at the start of fluctuation is 2 or less, 8 seconds when the number of holdings is 3, and 3 seconds when the number of holdings is 4 or more. . The pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbol at the losing eye in the case of normal loss variation, and ends the symbol game. When the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a state where the next symbol game can be performed. When the hold information is stored, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot determination on the hold information having the highest priority, and performs the next symbol game in which the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner and stopped.

  In the case of a jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops displaying the decorative symbols with a combination indicating the jackpot, ends the symbol game, and shifts to the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game state, for example, a game is played by hitting a right ball in the right area of the game area 103, and the game is entered into the upper big prize winning hole 109a or the lower big prize winning hole 109b arranged in the right area. A game is played with winning a ball.

  In the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the big winning port 109 (the upper big winning port 109a or the lower big winning port 109b) only for the number of rounds and the opening time corresponding to the won big hit (big hit symbol). For example, one round is a period until there is a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls in the opened big winning opening 109, or a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds for long opening, and 0. 0 for short opening. This is a period until 1 second) elapses. When the game ball is awarded to the open big prize opening 109, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 does not play a symbol game in the jackpot gaming state. When the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to a state in which the symbol game can be played again. After the jackpot gaming state is ended, for example, the gaming state is added with a time reduction function.

(Game state of pachinko machine)
The game states other than the jackpot game state include a so-called normal game state (low probability game state to which no time shortening function is added) and a so-called probabilistic game state (probability variation game state: high probability game state to which a time reduction function is added). And a so-called short-time gaming state (a low-probability gaming state to which a time shortening function is added). The pachinko gaming machine 100 controls the game in any one of these game states except for the jackpot game state.

  The time shortening function is a game that makes it easier for a start prize to be awarded than in a normal gaming state. For example, the time reduction function shortens the fluctuation time of special symbols and normal symbols, improves the probability of winning per normal symbol (increases the frequency of opening the normal electric accessory 107), and reduces the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 107. This function increases the frequency of playing a special symbol game by increasing the time.

  In the present embodiment, in a gaming state to which a time reduction function is added (probability gaming state or short-time gaming state), a game is performed by a right strike in which a game ball is launched in the right side area of the gaming area 103, mainly. The game is advanced by winning a prize at the second starting port 106. In addition, in a game state (normal game state) in which the time reduction function is not added, a game is played by left-handed in which a game ball is launched in the left region of the game region 103, and mainly by winning at the first starting port 105 The game proceeds.

  Further, in the low probability gaming state such as the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state, the jackpot determination is performed using the low probability per unit determination table for the low probability gaming state in which it is difficult to win the jackpot. The jackpot winning probability in the low probability gaming state is, for example, 1/400.

  In a probability variation gaming state that is a high probability gaming state, a jackpot determination is performed using a hit determination table for a high probability gaming state that is likely to win a jackpot. The jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state is, for example, 1/50.

  After finishing the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to a gaming state corresponding to, for example, a jackpot symbol, and further shifts to another gaming state when a predetermined number of symbol games are played after the transition. Is possible. Here, the transition of the gaming state will be described.

  For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has 16R (round) probability variation a, 4R probability variation a, 4R probability variation b, 2R probability variation a, 2R probability variation b, 4R normal variation, and 2R normal variation as jackpot types. There are 7 types of jackpots.

  For example, if the decoration symbol stops at a slot of “7”, it indicates a 16R probability variation a, and if it stops at a dimension other than “7”, it indicates a big hit of 4R (4R probability variation a, 4R probability variation b, and 4R normal) 2R jackpots (2R probability variation a, 2R probability variation b, and 2R normal) are indicated when stopped at the symbol (for example, “1, 2, 3”). “1, 2, 3” indicate “first decorative design, third decorative design, and second decorative design”, respectively.

  When one of the 16R probability variation a, 4R probability variation a, and 4R probability variation b is won (long open big hit), the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the big winning opening 109 by the number of rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds). The player wins a prize ball according to the number of rounds. If one of the 2R probability variation a, 2R probability variation b, and 2R normal jackpots (short opening jackpot) is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the big winning opening 109 for two rounds (for example, 0.1 second opening). Let's run a jackpot game with few prize balls.

  In the case of 16R probability variation a, 4R probability variation a, and 2R probability variation a, the pachinko gaming machine 100 changes the gaming state to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, and the short variation state in which the fluctuation display is mainly performed for 1 second.

  In the case of the 4R probability variation b and the 2R probability variation b, the pachinko gaming machine 100 changes the gaming state after the jackpot game to the probability variation gaming state, and the long variation state in which the fluctuation display is mainly performed for 2 seconds. In addition, after the end of the 4R normal jackpot or 2R normal jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the gaming state to the short-time gaming state and to the long fluctuation state in which the fluctuation display is mainly performed for 2 seconds.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 changes the gaming state to the normal gaming state after 50 fluctuations have elapsed in the short-time gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 100 changes the gaming state to the short variation state probability variation gaming state after 50 variations have elapsed in the long variation state probability variation gaming state. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 changes the gaming state to the normal gaming state when a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 10,000 fluctuations) have elapsed in the probability variation gaming state. Note that the 10,000 fluctuation is a value determined for convenience and may be a value that can substantially continue the probability variation gaming state until the next jackpot.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect in an effect mode corresponding to each gaming state. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect in the normal mode in the normal game state, and performs an effect in the probability change mode in the probability variation game state in the short variation state. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect in the time-saving mode in the time-short gaming state and the probability variation gaming state of the long variation state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may be able to take a latent probability (latent probability change) big hit or small hit. In the case of latent hits, the winning prize opening 109 is opened short for two rounds, and after the jackpot game is over, the gaming state is changed to the latent gaming state (latency probability changing gaming state: high probability gaming state in which the time reduction function is not added). It is a jackpot to be transferred. When the winning big win is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbol with a specific symbol (for example, “3, 5, 7”).

  The small hit is a kind of loser, but is a game in which the big prize opening 109 is opened in the same or similar opening manner as the latent big hit. When winning a small win, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has the same or similar effect as the variation effect when winning the potential big win (specific symbols (for example, “3, 5, 7” stop display)) In addition, during the small hit game, the same or similar effects as in the latent big hit game are performed. Further, even after the small hit game, the performance is performed in the same or similar latent probability mode as after the latent large hit game.

  In this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 wins either the small win or the latent big win, it is in a high-probability gaming state by making the same or similar effects at the time of winning and after winning, respectively. Or a low-probability gaming state may not be clearly indicated to the player. Also, in the latent mode, by performing an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of being in the latent probability gaming state in the latent probability gaming state, it is possible to determine which state is in the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state. The player can make a guess, and the interest of the game in the latent mode can be improved.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 210 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 250 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect control that controls the contents of the effect. Part 280. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 210 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown).

  The main control unit 210 controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. For example, the main control unit 210 performs jackpot determination, normal symbol determination, game state setting, and the like, and controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 210 is realized by a main control board.

  Various SWs (Switch) 221 to 225 for detecting game balls are connected to the main control unit 210. The first start port SW 221 detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105. The second start port SW222 detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. The gate SW 223 detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 108.

  The upper university winning opening SW224 detects a game ball that has won the upper university winning opening 109a. The lower major winning opening SW225 detects a game ball that has won the lower major winning opening 109b. The normal winning opening SW 226 detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 110. Each of the various SWs 221 to 226 inputs the detection result to the main control unit 210. As the various SWs 221 to 226, proximity switches or the like are used.

  The main control unit 210 includes various solenoids 231 to 233, a first special symbol display unit 241, a second special symbol display unit 242, a normal symbol display unit 243, a hold display unit 244, a right-handed display unit 245, and the like. The control target is connected. The electric tulip solenoid 231 opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 107. The upper prize winning solenoid 232 opens and closes the upper prize winning hole 109a. The lower major prize opening solenoid 233 opens and closes the lower major prize opening 109b. The driving of the various solenoids 231 to 233 is controlled by the main control unit 210.

  The CPU 211 of the main control unit 210 executes basic processing accompanying the progress of game content based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 stores a special figure hold storage program, a jackpot determination program, a prior determination program, a special figure fluctuation pattern selection program, a special figure fluctuation display program, a universal figure hold storage program, a universal figure hit determination program, a universal figure fluctuation pattern selection program, A figure variation display program, a special winning opening control program, a game state setting program, a normal electric accessory release program, and the like are stored.

  When a game ball is detected by the first start port SW (switch) 221, the special figure storage program uses the determination information (various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers and variation pattern random numbers) acquired in the detection and the determination information. The first hold information including the previous determination result is stored in the RAM 213, and the first hold information is deleted when the special symbol variation display is started.

  In addition, when a game ball is detected by the second start port SW222, the special figure hold storage program includes second hold information including determination information (various random numbers) acquired in the detection and a pre-determination result using the determination information. Is stored in the RAM 213, and the second reserved information is erased when the special symbol variation display is started. Accordingly, the hold display unit 244 displays the hold information by adding 1 when the hold information is stored in the RAM 213, and displays the hold information by subtracting 1 from the display when the special symbol variation display is started.

  The jackpot determination program uses the determination information included in the first hold information and the second hold information to perform a jackpot determination and a jackpot symbol determination that are special games. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the hold information is not stored in the start winning in the waiting state where the special symbol is not variably displayed. In this case, the jackpot determination program uses the determination information to store the jackpot determination without storing the determination information acquired when the game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222. You can do it.

  The special figure variation pattern selection program selects a variation pattern indicating a variation mode from the variation start to the variation stop of the special symbol according to the jackpot determination result. The special figure variation pattern selection program causes the variation pattern to be selected according to the number of holds or the variation pattern according to the gaming state to be selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. For example, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected when the number of holds is large or the game state has a time reduction function. The special figure variation display program displays the special symbol in a variable manner and stops using the variation pattern obtained by executing the special figure variation pattern selection program.

  The prior determination program uses various determination information acquired at the time of detection when a game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222, for example, before the timing for determining the big hit by the jackpot determination program. The jackpot determination and special symbol variation pattern determination are performed. The determination result by the prior determination program is stored in the RAM 213.

  When a game ball is detected by the gate SW 223, the general figure hold storage program stores various determination information acquired at the time of detection in the RAM 213 as general figure hold information indicating the right to receive the normal symbol determination. The common symbol hit determination program makes a normal symbol hit determination based on the universal symbol hold information indicating the right to receive the normal symbol determination.

  The normal pattern variation pattern selection program selects a variation pattern indicating a variation mode from the variation start to the variation stop of the normal symbol according to the normal symbol hit determination result. The general-purpose fluctuation display program displays a normal symbol in a variable manner and stops display using a fluctuation pattern obtained by executing the general-purpose fluctuation pattern selection program. As a result, the normal symbol display unit 243 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, and stops and displays it after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  The special prize opening control program controls the driving of the upper special prize opening solenoid 232 by controlling the driving of the upper special prize opening solenoid 232 according to the determination result of the jackpot symbol, and controls the driving of the lower special prize opening solenoid 233. To open the lower grand prize opening 109b. The game state setting program, for example, causes the game state after the jackpot to be set to either the probability change game state or the time-saving game state according to the type of jackpot (jackpot symbol). The right-handed display unit 245 is turned on to suggest a right-handed game to the player.

  The normal electric accessory release program opens the normal electric accessory 107 by controlling the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 231 in an open manner according to the content of the hit when the normal symbol is hit.

  Further, the main control unit 210 is connected to the prize ball control unit 250 and the effect control unit 280, and outputs various commands to each. For example, the main control unit 210 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 250. The prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out. The main control unit 210 outputs various commands such as a change start command, a change stop command, and a hold command to the effect control unit 280.

(2. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 250 will be described. The prize ball controller 250 includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown). The CPU 251 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 252 stores a program for performing a prize ball control process. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251.

  The prize ball control unit 250 is connected to the launch unit 116, the fixed position detection SW 261, the payout ball detection SW262, the ball presence detection SW263, the full tank detection SW264, and the payout unit (payout drive motor) 265. Is done.

  The prize ball control unit 250 controls the payout unit 265 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 265 has a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 250 makes each winning port (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the upper large winning port 109a, the lower large winning port 109b, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 265. ) Is controlled to pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to the game balls won.

  The award ball control unit 250 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 116 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 116 includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches a game ball, and the like. When a game operation is detected by the sensor of the launching unit 116, the prize ball control unit 250 drives the solenoid in response to the detected game operation to fire the game ball at a predetermined interval, thereby playing the game ball The game is sent to the game area 103 of the board 101.

  The prize ball control unit 250 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW 261, a payout ball detection SW 262, a ball presence detection SW 263, a full tank detection SW 264, and the like. The prize ball control unit 250 is realized by a prize ball control board.

  Further, the board external information terminal board 271 is connected to the main controller 210, and various information executed by the main controller 210 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 250 is connected to an external information terminal board 272 for a frame, and various information executed by the prize ball control unit 250 can be output to the outside.

(3. Production control unit)
Next, the effect control unit 280 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the effect control unit. As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control unit 280 includes an effect control unit 310, an image / audio control unit 330, and a lamp control unit 350. The production control unit 280 controls the production contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control unit 310 controls the entire effect control unit 280 based on various commands received from the main control unit 210.

  The image / sound control unit 330 controls images, sounds, and the like based on the effect command indicating the instruction content from the effect supervision unit 310. In addition, the lamp control unit 350 controls lighting of various lamps provided on the game board 101 and the frame member 113, the operation of the movable accessory 130, and the like based on the production command indicating the instruction content from the production control unit 310. To do.

(3-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 310 will be described. The production control unit 310 includes a CPU 311, a ROM 312, a RAM 313, an RTC (Real Time Clock) 314, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown).

  The CPU 311 executes processing for determining the contents of effects and causing the image / sound control unit 330 and the lamp control unit 350 to perform effects based on various programs stored in the ROM 312 in advance. The ROM 312 stores programs necessary for the CPU 311 to execute various processes. The RAM 313 functions as a work area for the CPU 311. The CPU 311 executes various programs to output various effect commands to the image / sound control unit 330 and the lamp control unit 350 at a predetermined timing.

  The effect supervision unit 310 uses the RAM 313 as a work area while the CPU 311 performs effect control such as a jackpot effect selection program, a variable effect selection program, a notice effect selection program, a hold display program, an effect mode program, etc. By executing the program, it functions to control the entire production control unit 280.

  The jackpot presentation selection program causes the contents of the jackpot presentation to be selected. The variation effect selection program causes the variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol to be selected. The variation effect pattern is an effect pattern that indicates the contents of the variation effect such as the reach effect using the decorative design. The notice effect selection program causes the notice effect to be selected based on the variation pattern of the special symbol. The effect mode program is a program for performing an effect in any one of the normal mode, the time reduction mode, and the probability variation mode.

  The notice effect is, for example, a conversation effect, a step-up effect, a cut-in effect, a character effect, a movable accessory effect, or the like. Conversation production is a production in which the content of the conversation develops in stages, and shows that the expectation for jackpot is high when it develops at a high stage, or when the character color or background color is a specific color. is there. The step-up effect is an effect in which the display image develops step by step, such as the action of a character, etc., and shows that the expectation for the big hit is high when the character develops at a high stage or when the character performs a specific action. is there.

  The cut-in effect is an effect of displaying a cut-in image corresponding to the expected degree of variation effect. The cut-in effect is an effect in which the degree of expectation for the jackpot varies depending on, for example, the color or type of the cut-in image. The character effect is an effect in which the degree of expectation for the jackpot varies depending on the appearance of the character and the color of the appearing character, for example.

  The movable accessory effect is an effect that operates the movable accessory 130. For example, in the case of a configuration including a plurality of movable actors 130, the greater the number of types of movable actors 130 that have been operated, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpots. It is an effect that suggests that it is a change of high expectation or that a jackpot is confirmed.

  The hold display program uses the hold information to display the hold information in one of the normal hold display that is a normal hold display and the special hold display that has a higher expectation for the jackpot than the normal hold display. . The effect mode program is a program for performing a mode effect according to the gaming state.

  The RTC 314 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 314 continues timing operation with a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Further, the effect button 118 is connected to the effect control unit 310, and a signal indicating that the effect button 118 has been operated is input from the player. In addition, a cross key 119 is connected to the production control unit 310, and a signal corresponding to the key selected by the player is input. The production control unit 310 is realized by a production control board.

(3-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 330 will be described. The image / sound controller 330 includes a CPU 331, a ROM 332, a RAM 333, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 334, a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 335, a VRAM (Video RAM) 336, an RTC 337, and a sound controller 337. Circuit 338.

  The CPU 331 executes image and sound generation processing and output processing. The ROM 332 stores a program for image and sound generation processing and output processing, image instruction information, various sound data, and the like. The image instruction information is information for instructing the VDP 334 to display an image to be displayed on the main liquid crystal 104 or the sub liquid crystal 114. The RAM 333 functions as a work area for the CPU 331 and temporarily stores image instruction information and audio data output from the speaker 341.

  The CGROM 335 stores various image data, various audio data, and the like. The various image data is, for example, data such as a background image, a decorative design image, a character image, a preview image, a hold image, and a mode effect image. The VDP 334 is connected to a crystal oscillator (not shown) that generates a pulse signal every predetermined period (for example, every 16.6 msec), and operates based on the pulse signal. Note that the CPU 331 can also perform various processes using, for example, a pulse signal oscillated by the crystal oscillator.

  The VDP 334 reads image data necessary for processing from the CGROM 335 based on the image instruction information from the CPU 331, generates drawing data to be displayed on the main liquid crystal 104 or the sub liquid crystal 114, and stores it in a predetermined storage area such as the VRAM 336. Write. The VDP 334 outputs image data such as a background image and a decorative design image written in the VRAM 336 to the main liquid crystal 104 and the sub liquid crystal 114 and displays the image data in a superimposed manner on the display screen of the main liquid crystal 104. For example, when the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the VDP 334 gives priority to the design image by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. To display.

  The sound control circuit 338 controls the audio data written in the RAM 333 based on an instruction from the CPU 331 and causes the speaker 341 to output it. The image / sound control unit 330 is realized by an image / sound control board.

(3-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 350 will be described. The lamp control unit 350 includes a CPU 351, a ROM 352, a RAM 353, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown). The CPU 351 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 352 stores various programs, control data used for lamp lighting, and the like. The RAM 353 functions as a work area for the CPU 351.

  The lamp control unit 350 is connected to the effect light unit 115, the movable accessory 130, and the panel lamp 361, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 350 controls lighting of the lamps provided in the game board 101, the frame member 113, and the like, and controls the operation of the movable accessory 130. The lamp control unit 350 is realized by a lamp control board.

  Although the production control unit 310, the image / sound control unit 330, and the lamp control unit 350 are realized by different boards, they may be incorporated on the same printed board. However, even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board, their functions are assumed to be independent.

(Example of mode transition and production at the time of mode transition)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B, an example of the transition of mode transition and an effect at the time of mode transition will be described.

  FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating an example of the transition of the mode transition from the normal mode and an effect at the time of the mode transition. FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an example of the transition of the mode transition from the probability variation mode and the effect at the mode transition. First, as shown in FIG. 4-1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has three performance modes (a normal mode 401, a probability change mode 402, and a time reduction mode 403) except in a jackpot gaming state. One of the production modes is executed.

  The normal mode 401 indicates that the normal gaming state is set. Probability change mode 402 indicates that the game is in the probability change game state. The short time mode 403 indicates that the game state is either the short time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state. In the following description, the numbers shown in parentheses correspond to the numbers shown in parentheses in the figure. In addition, among the arrows in the figure, the solid line indicates an effect or state transition advantageous to the player, and the dotted line indicates an effect or state transition unfavorable to the player.

  Further, as shown in the legend 410, in the present embodiment, there are, for example, seven types of jackpots. Specifically, 16R probability variation a (symbol A), 4R probability variation a (symbol B1), 4R probability variation a (symbol B2), 2R probability variation a (symbol C1), 2R probability variation a (symbol C2), There are 4R normal (symbol D) and 2R normal (symbol E).

  Out of these, the jackpots with outstanding balls are 16R probability variation a (symbol A), 4R probability variation a (symbol B1), 4R probability variation b (symbol B2), and 4R normal (symbol D). Also, the jackpots without a ball are 2R probability variation a (symbol C1), 2R probability variation b (symbol C2), and 2R normal (symbol E).

  Although details will be described later, in the case of “probability variation a” among types of jackpots, a time variation function of a short variation state in which the variation of the symbol is 1 second is added after the jackpot game. Also, in the case of “probability variation b” and “normal” among the types of jackpots, a long variation state time shortening function in which the variation of the symbol is 2 seconds is added after the jackpot game. The probability variation mode 402 is set after the jackpot of the probability variation a (symbols A, B1, C1). The time reduction mode 403 is set after a jackpot of probability variation b (symbols B2 and C2) or normal (symbols D and E).

  For example, when a player visits the pachinko hall and starts a game, in most cases, the game is started from the normal mode 401 that suggests a disadvantageous state for the player. Note that this means that in the probability variation mode 402 and the time reduction mode 403 that suggest a state advantageous to the player compared to the normal mode 401, the player who plays the game table quits the game and becomes an empty table. Because there is almost no.

  In the normal mode 401, normal loss fluctuations with a fluctuation time of 13 seconds are mainly performed. In the normal mode 401, the game is progressed mainly by winning the first start port 105. In the jackpot determination by winning to the first starting port 105, 16R probability variation a (symbol A), 4R probability variation a (symbol B1), 4R probability variation b (symbol B2), 2R probability variation a (symbol C1), 4R A jackpot determination is made as to which jackpot is normal (symbol D) (see FIG. 11-2).

  (1) In the normal mode 401, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 100 determines that it is a big hit.

  (2) When the type of jackpot is 16R probability variation a (symbol A), the pachinko gaming machine 100 executes the effect A with a ball that wins the battle effect, and after the jackpot game, the probability variation mode 402 (short variation state (first variation state (first) State): 1 second fluctuation). In addition, the effect pattern which performs the effect A with a ball appearance which wins a battle effect and transfers to the probability change mode 402 is called a 6th pattern.

  In the probability variation mode 402 (short variation state), a normal loss variation whose variation time is 1 second is mainly performed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 4B, when shifting to the probability changing mode 402, so-called “continuous change” in which the jackpot game continues through the probability changing mode 402 until the next shifting to the normal mode 401. Is done.

  (3) If the type of jackpot is 2R probability variation a (symbol C1), the pachinko gaming machine 100 executes the surprise effect 411 indicating the transition to the probability variation mode 402, and transitions to the probability variation mode 402 after the jackpot game. To do.

  (4) In the case of 4R probability variation a (symbol B1), 4R probability variation b (symbol B2), and 4R normal (symbol D) among the jackpots, pachinko gaming machine 100 has a game-playing effect B defeated in the battle performance. Run.

  (5) In the effect B with a ball, in the case of 4R probability variation a (symbol B1), the pachinko gaming machine 100 executes the resurrection effect 412 during a jackpot game, for example, and shifts to the probability variation mode 402 after the jackpot game. It should be noted that the effect pattern in which the rebirth effect 412 is executed and the transition to the probability change mode 402 is performed after the big hit game in the effect B with a ball is referred to as a seventh pattern.

  (6) In the effect B with a ball, in the case of 4R probability variation b (symbol B2) or 4R normal (symbol D), the pachinko gaming machine 100 uses the time-short mode 403 (long variation state (second state): 2 after the big hit game) (Second fluctuation). In the time reduction mode 403, the loss variation with a variation time of 2 seconds is mainly performed.

  (7) In the time reduction mode 403, when a big win is won within 50 fluctuations, the process shifts to the battle effect 421 in FIG.

  (8) When the type of jackpot is 4R probability variation b (symbol B2), when 50 fluctuations have passed without winning a jackpot within 50 fluctuations in the time-shortening mode 403, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a probability variation mode 402 (short Transition to the fluctuation state (first state): fluctuation for 1 second). In addition, the effect pattern which transfers to the certainty change mode 402 via the time reduction mode 403 from the effect B with an appearance is called 8th pattern. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of 4R probability variation b (symbol B2) is higher than that of 4R probability variation a (symbol B1).

  (9) When the type of jackpot is 4R normal (symbol D), the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the normal mode 401 when 50 fluctuations have passed without winning the jackpot within 50 fluctuations in the time reduction mode 403. . In addition, the effect pattern which transfers to the normal mode 401 via the time reduction mode 403 from the effect B with an appearance is called a 5th pattern.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the time reduction mode 403 is a mode in which there is a possibility of shifting to either the normal mode 401 or the probability variation mode 402. In the case of 4R normal (symbol D) shown in (9), the mode does not shift to the probability variation mode unless the jackpot is within 50 fluctuations in the time reduction mode 403. That is, when the type of jackpot is 4R normal (symbol D), there is a high possibility of so-called “single shot”.

  4-2, in the probability change mode 402, the game is progressed mainly by winning a prize at the second starting port 106. In the jackpot determination by winning at the second starting port 106, 16R probability variation a (symbol A), 4R probability variation a (symbol B1), 2R probability variation a (symbol C1), 2R probability variation a (symbol C2), 2R A jackpot determination is made as to which jackpot is normal (symbol E) (see FIG. 11-4).

  (11) In the probability variation mode 402 (short variation state: first state), if it is determined that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a big hit, for example, the battle effect 421 is executed during the symbol game (during the symbol variation effect). To do.

  (12) When the jackpot type is 16R probability variation a (symbol A) and 4R probability variation a (symbol B1), the pachinko machine 100 wins in the symbol game battle effect 421, and there is a play with a ball. C is executed and the probability variation mode 402 is continued. In addition, the effect pattern which performs the effect which wins the battle effect 421 and continues the probability variation mode 402 is called a 2nd pattern. It is also possible to perform a battle effect 421 in a specific (reach lose) change in the probability variation mode 402. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 continues the probability variation mode 402 with the battle effect 421 as a draw.

  (13) If the jackpot type is 2R probability variation a (symbol C1), the pachinko gaming machine 100 loses to the battle effect 421 of the symbol game. Then, in the jackpot game of 2R probability variation a (symbol C1), the revival effect 422 is executed and the probability variation mode 402 is continued. The effect pattern in which the battle effect 421 is defeated, the resurrection effect 422 is executed, and the probability variation mode 402 is continued is referred to as a third pattern.

  (14) When the jackpot type is 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) and 2R normal (symbol E), the pachinko gaming machine 100 is defeated in the battle effect 421 of the symbol game. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the time reduction mode 403 (long fluctuation state: fluctuation for 2 seconds).

  (15) If the jackpot is won within 50 fluctuations in the time-saving mode 403, the process shifts to the battle effect 421, and the effect corresponding to the winning jackpot symbol (any one of (12) to (14) described above) is performed.

  (16) When the jackpot type is 2R probability variation b (symbol C2), when 50 variations have elapsed in the time reduction mode 403, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the probability variation mode 402 (short variation state: 1 second variation). . In addition, the effect pattern which performs the effect defeated by the battle effect 421 and shifts to the probability variation mode 402 via the time reduction mode 403 is referred to as a fourth pattern. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) is higher than that of 2R probability variation a (symbol C1).

  (17) When the jackpot type is 2R normal (symbol E), the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the normal mode 401 when 50 fluctuations have elapsed in the time reduction mode 403. In addition, the effect pattern which performs the effect defeated by the battle effect 421 and shifts to the normal mode 401 through the time reduction mode 403 is referred to as a first pattern.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, in the probability variation mode 402, a 16R probability variation a (symbol A) or 4R probability variation a (symbol B1) is executed, so that a large number of balls can be obtained. is there. In the probability variation mode 402, when the 2R probability variation a (symbol C1) or the 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) is won, the probability variation mode 402 can be continued although there is no play. On the other hand, in the probability variation mode 402, by winning the 2R normal (symbol E), the probability variation mode 402 can be terminated, that is, the continuous change can be terminated.

  Therefore, in the normal mode 401, the player expects a jackpot to shift to the probability change mode 402, and in the probability change mode 402, the player expects a jackpot other than 2R normal (symbol E) to play a game. . In addition, when a jackpot is made in the probability change mode 402 and the mode is shifted to the time reduction mode 403 after the jackpot, the game can be played with the expectation of returning to the probability change mode 402 after 50 fluctuations.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) in probability variation mode 402 is set to be higher than that of 2R probability variation a (symbol C1). That is, when the 2R high probability big hit is won, the long fluctuation state (fourth pattern) that is the short time mode 403 is set more easily than the short fluctuation state (third pattern) that is the probability variation mode 402. .

  Thereby, even when the jackpot is made in the probability change mode 402 and the mode is changed to the time reduction mode 403 after the jackpot, the player can play a game in expectation of returning to the probability change mode 402. For this reason, after the mode falls from the probability variation mode 402 to the time reduction mode 403, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of 4R probability variation b (symbol B2) in the normal mode 401 is set to be higher than that of 4R probability variation a (symbol B1). That is, when winning a 4R high probability jackpot, it is easier to set the long fluctuation state (eighth pattern) that is the shorter time mode 403 than the short fluctuation state (seventh pattern) that is the probability variation mode 402. .

  Thereby, even if it is a case where it makes a big hit in the normal mode 401 and shifts to the time reduction mode 403 after the big win, the player can play a game with the expectation of changing to the probability changing mode 402. For this reason, in the time saving mode 403, the interest of the game can be improved.

(Example of functional configuration of pachinko machine)
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a determination unit 501, a symbol display control unit 502, a special game execution unit 503, a game state control unit 504, and an effect execution unit 505.

  The determination unit 501 determines whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player. Specifically, the determination unit 501 determines whether or not to play a special game when the start condition is satisfied. Satisfaction of the start condition means that the condition for starting the variable symbol display is established. For example, when the hold information is not stored, the game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. When the hold information is stored, the previous symbol variation display is stopped and the next variation display becomes possible.

  The special game is a game different from a game in which a normal symbol game is performed. For example, a special game is a game that is advantageous to the player, that is, a game in which the player can benefit. The special game is a jackpot, for example. There are jackpots with a large number of prize balls (out of balls) and jackpots with a small number of prize balls. Furthermore, jackpots include jackpots with high probability and low probability after the jackpot game ends, jackpots with time reduction function after jackpot game, and jackpots without time reduction function. There is.

  In the case where the start prize is passed through the gate 108, the special game can be an open game of the ordinary electric accessory 107 when the normal symbol is hit. In this case, the starting condition is satisfied when the normal symbol hold information is not stored, and the game ball passes through each gate 108, and when the normal symbol hold information is stored, The normal symbol variation display stops and the next variation display becomes possible.

  Based on the determination result of the determination unit 501, the symbol display control unit 502 displays the symbols in a predetermined variation manner on a predetermined symbol display unit. The symbol is, for example, a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The predetermined symbol display unit is, for example, the first special symbol display unit 241, the second special symbol display unit 242, the main liquid crystal 104, or the like. The variation mode is, for example, a variation pattern. The predetermined variation mode is a variation mode based on the determination result of the determination unit 501. For example, when the determination result of the determination unit 501 is a big hit, it is a variation mode in which a reach effect can be performed. Is a variation mode of normal loss and a variation mode of reach loss.

  When the determination unit 501 determines that a special game is to be performed, the special game execution unit 503 executes at least one of the first special game and the second special game that is disadvantageous than the first special game. The first special game is, for example, a jackpot with a lot of balls, and specifically, a jackpot of 16R or a jackpot of 4R. The second special game is, for example, a big hit without a game, and specifically a 2R big hit.

  After the first special game or the second special game is executed, the game state control unit 504 controls the game in the second game state which is disadvantageous to the first game state or the first game state advantageous to the player. Is possible. The first gaming state is, for example, a high-probability gaming state to which a time reduction function is added (hereinafter referred to as “probability changing gaming state”). The second gaming state is, for example, a low-probability gaming state to which a time reduction function is added (hereinafter referred to as “time-short gaming state”).

  The symbol display control unit 502 is configured such that when the game state control unit 504 controls the game in the probability variation gaming state after the first special game is executed by the special game execution unit 503, the symbol is displayed in the first variation mode. In some cases, the first state (short variation state) that is likely to be variably displayed is set. The first variation mode is a normal loss variation mode in a short variation state, for example, a one-second loss variation mode. Specifically, the symbol display control unit 502 is short when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the big hit of 4R probability variation a (symbol B1) or 16R probability variation a (symbol A) is executed. Set the fluctuation state.

  The symbol display control unit 502 sets the short variation state when the game state control unit 504 controls the game in the probability variation game state after the special game execution unit 503 executes the second special game. And when setting a second state (long variation state) in which the symbols are variably displayed in the second variation mode. The second variation mode is a normal variation mode in the second state, for example, a two-second loss variation mode. Specifically, the symbol display control unit 502 sets a short variation state in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot of 2R probability variation a (symbol C1) is executed, and the jackpot of 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) is performed. The long variation state is set in the probability variation gaming state after the completion.

  In addition, the symbol display control unit 502 displays the long variation state when the game state control unit 504 controls the game in the short-time game state after the special game execution unit 503 executes the second special game. There is a time to set. Specifically, the symbol display control unit 502 sets the long variation state in the short time gaming state after the 2R normal jackpot is executed. As described above, the long variation state (second state) can be set in the probability variation gaming state and the short time gaming state.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed by the special game execution unit 503 when the short variation state is set by the symbol display control unit 502, the second special game is executed. When the game state control unit 504 controls the game in the probability variation game state, the long variation state is more easily set than the short variation state when the game control is performed in the probability variation game state.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, in the present embodiment, in the short variation state (probability variation mode), the winning probability of 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) is higher than 2R probability variation a (symbol C1). When the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) is executed, the long variation state (time reduction mode) is set. It should be noted that the short variation state (probability variation mode) is set when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the 2R probability variation a (symbol C1) is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the game state control unit 504 is executed after the first special game is executed by the special game executing unit 503 in the third state in which the symbols are easily displayed in the third change mode by the symbol display control unit 502. When the game is controlled in the first gaming state, there are a case where the short fluctuation state is set and a case where the long fluctuation state is set. The third variation mode is a variation mode of a normal loss in the third state, for example, a 13-second loss variation mode. The third state is a gaming state to which a time reduction function is not added, and is, for example, a normal variation state (normal mode).

  Specifically, in the third state (normal mode), the symbol display control unit 502 controls the game in the probability variation gaming state after the first special game (4R jackpot or 16R jackpot) is executed. There are a case where a short fluctuation state is set and a case where a long fluctuation state is set.

  Further, when the first special game is executed by the special game execution unit 503 when the third state is set by the symbol display control unit 502, the game state control unit 504 executes the first special game after the first special game is executed. When the game is controlled in the first gaming state, the long variation state is more easily set than the short variation state.

  Specifically, when a 4R jackpot is executed in the third state that is likely to be variably displayed due to a 13-second loss change, when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the 4R jackpot is executed. When the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state, the long variation state is more easily set than the short variation state.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4-1, in the present embodiment, in the third state (normal mode), the winning probability of 4R probability variation b (symbol B2) is higher than that of 4R probability variation a (symbol B1). When the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the 4R probability variation b (symbol B2) is executed, the long variation state is set. It should be noted that the short variation state is set when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the 4R probability variation a (symbol B1) is executed.

  In addition, the effect execution unit 505 executes a predetermined effect according to the symbol variation display by the symbol display control unit 502. The effect execution unit 505 suggests that the game state control unit 504 controls the game in the short time state with high accuracy when the short display state is set by the symbol display control unit 502. The first mode effect according to the mode can be executed. The first effect mode is, for example, a probability change mode.

  In addition, when the long variation state is set, the effect execution unit 505 is in the second mode corresponding to the second effect mode that suggests that there is a possibility that the game is controlled in the short-time game state. Production can be performed. The second effect mode is, for example, a time reduction mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect execution unit 505 suggests that the failure effect and the probability change mode that suggest that the special game is executed and the probability change mode may end in the first mode effect continue. It is possible to execute a success / failure effect in which any of the successful effects can be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, for example, the success / failure effect is a battle effect 421. Moreover, the failure effect is an effect that is defeated in the battle effect 421. The success effect is an effect of winning in the battle effect 421 or an effect of drawing in the battle effect 421 when it is determined to be lost in the jackpot determination.

  When the special game (for example, 2R normal (symbol E)) is executed and the control of the game in the short-time game state is performed, the effect execution unit 505 performs a success / failure effect (a battle effect of FIG. 4-2). It is possible to execute the first pattern (see FIG. 4B) for shifting to the time-saving mode after executing the defeat to 421. Specifically, the first pattern is a pattern in which the mode is shifted to the normal mode after 50 symbols have been changed after the shift to the time reduction mode.

  In addition, when the control of the game in the probability variation game state is performed after the special game is executed, the effect execution unit 505 executes any of the following second pattern, third pattern, and fourth pattern: Is possible.

  The second pattern is a pattern in which the probability variation mode is continued after executing the success / failure effect (the effect of winning the battle effect 421 in FIG. 4-2) in which the success effect is performed. Specifically, the second pattern is used, for example, when it is determined that the jackpot of 16R probability variation a (symbol A) or 4R probability variation a (symbol B1) (see FIG. 4-2).

  The third pattern is a continuation effect (revival effect 422 in FIG. 4-2) suggesting the continuation of the probability variation mode after executing a success / failure effect in which the failure effect is performed (an effect defeated by the battle effect 421 in FIG. 4-2). This is a pattern in which the probability variation mode is continued by performing. Specifically, the third pattern is used when it is determined that the jackpot of 2R probability variation a (symbol C1) (see FIG. 4-2).

  The fourth pattern is a pattern in which the success / failure effect in which the failure effect is performed (the effect of defeating the battle effect 421 in FIG. 4-2) is executed and then the mode is shifted to the time-saving mode and then the probability change mode is shifted. Specifically, the fourth pattern is used when it is determined that the jackpot of 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) (see FIG. 4-2). Specifically, the fourth pattern is a pattern in which the mode is shifted to the probability variation mode after the symbol variation of 50 variations is performed after the transition to the time reduction mode. In the present embodiment, the fourth pattern is easier to execute than the third pattern.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, in the present embodiment, in the gaming state (probability variation mode and time reduction mode) to which the time shortening function is added, 2R probability variation b (rather than 2R probability variation a (symbol C1) When the winning probability of the symbol C2) is high and the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) is executed, the time reduction mode (long variation state) is set. Note that the probability variation mode (short variation state) is set when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the 2R probability variation a (symbol C1) is executed.

  In addition, the effect execution unit 505 suggests the possibility of shifting to the second effect mode at a predetermined timing after executing the success / failure effect in which the failure effect is performed in the first pattern, the third pattern, and the fourth pattern. A transition suggestion effect (mode entry effect) can be executed. The predetermined timing is, for example, a timing during the second special game.

  Specifically, in the case of the first pattern and the fourth pattern, the effect execution unit 505 executes the transition suggestion effect at a predetermined timing after executing the success / failure effect in which the failure effect is performed, and shifts to the time reduction mode. .

  In the case of the third pattern, the effect execution unit 505 does not shift to the time reduction mode, but executes the transition suggestion effect (resurrection effect 422) at a predetermined timing after executing the success / failure effect in which the failure effect is performed, May not be executed. That is, the continuation effect (resurrection effect 422) in the third pattern is performed at the first timing after the transition suggestion effect is executed, and before the predetermined timing (execution timing of the transition suggestion effect). There are times when it is performed at the timing of 2.

  The first timing is a timing during a round game in the second special game. In the case of the first timing, the effect execution unit 505 interrupts the transition suggestion effect and executes the continuation effect (resurrection effect 422). The second timing is the timing during the variable display before the second special game is started or the timing during the opening period in the second special game. In the case of the second timing, the effect execution unit 505 executes the continuation effect (resurrection effect 422) without performing the transition suggestion effect.

  The main control unit 210 controls at least the determination by the determination unit 501 and the game by the gaming state control unit 504. The production control unit 280 controls at least the production execution by the production execution unit 505 in accordance with an instruction from the main control unit 210.

  The main control unit 210 can determine whether or not to cause the effect control unit 280 to execute the success / failure effect, and executes the success / failure effect when the game is controlled in the first game state after executing the special game. When it is determined to be performed, it is possible to determine which of the third pattern and the fourth pattern is to be executed.

  Specifically, the main control unit 210 has 2R probability variation a (symbol C1) and 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) in the 2R probability variation big game in the gaming state (probability variation mode and time reduction mode) to which the time reduction function is added. Is determined. When it is determined that 2R probability variation a (symbol C1) is performed, the third pattern is determined to be executed, and when it is determined that 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) is performed, the fourth pattern is determined. Is determined to be executed.

  When the main control unit 210 determines to execute the third pattern, the effect control unit 280 determines whether to perform the continuous effect at the first timing or at the second timing.

  It should be noted that when the third state (normal variation state) is set, the effect execution unit 505 enters the third effect mode that suggests that there is a possibility that the game is controlled in the normal game state. A corresponding third mode effect can be executed. The third effect mode is, for example, a normal mode.

  In the third mode effect, the effect execution unit 505 indicates that there is a possibility that the first special game is executed and the second effect mode (time reduction mode) may be started. A second success / failure effect (effect with ball appearance) in which either of the second success effect (defeat with ballistic effect A: battle win) suggesting the transition to the battle defeat) or the first effect mode (probability change mode) can be performed. Execute (see FIG. 4-1).

  When the first special game (for example, 4R normal jackpot) is executed and the game is controlled in the short-time game state, the effect execution unit 505 performs the success / failure effect in which the second failure effect is performed (the output of FIG. 4-1). It is possible to execute the fifth pattern (pattern in the case of the symbol D in FIG. 4A) that shifts to the time reduction mode after executing the ball effect B).

  In addition, when the control of the game in the probability variation game state in which the first special game is executed in the normal game state is performed, the effect execution unit 505 includes the following sixth pattern, seventh pattern, and eighth pattern: Either can be done.

  The sixth pattern is a pattern for shifting to the probability change mode after executing the second success / failure effect in which the second successful effect is performed (effect A with a ball in FIG. 4A). Specifically, the sixth pattern is used when it is determined that the 16R probability variation a (symbol A) is a big hit in the normal mode (see FIG. 4A).

  The seventh pattern is a revival effect (revival effect 412 in FIG. 4-1) that is executed after the second success / failure effect (effect B with a ball in FIG. 4-1) in which the second failure effect is performed, and then shifted to the probability change mode. This is a pattern for shifting to the probability change mode by performing the above. Specifically, the seventh pattern is used when it is determined that the jackpot of 4R probability variation a (symbol B1) (see FIG. 4-1).

  The eighth pattern is a pattern in which, after executing the second success / failure effect (the effect B with a ball in FIG. 4A) in which the second failure effect is performed, the mode is shifted to the time reduction mode and then the probability variation mode is shifted. Specifically, the eighth pattern is used when it is determined that the jackpot of 4R probability variation b (symbol B2) (see FIG. 4-1). Specifically, the eighth pattern is a pattern for shifting to the probability changing mode after 50 symbols have been changed after shifting to the time reduction mode. In the present embodiment, the eighth pattern is easier to execute than the seventh pattern.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4-1, in this embodiment, in the normal gaming state (normal mode), the winning probability of 4R probability variation b (symbol B2) is higher than 4R probability variation a (symbol B1). When the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the 4R probability variation b (symbol B2) is executed, the time reduction mode (long variation state) is set. Note that the probability variation mode (short variation state) is set when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the 4R probability variation a (symbol B1) is executed.

  In addition, in the fifth pattern, the seventh pattern, and the eighth pattern, the effect execution unit 505 indicates the possibility of shifting to the time reduction mode at a predetermined timing after executing the second success / failure effect in which the second failure effect is performed. The suggestion transition suggestion effect (mode entry effect) can be executed. The predetermined timing is, for example, a timing during the first special game.

  Specifically, in the case of the fifth pattern and the eighth pattern, the effect execution unit 505 executes the transition suggestion effect at a predetermined timing after executing the second success / failure effect in which the second failure effect is performed. Switch to mode.

  In the case of the seventh pattern, the effect execution unit 505 does not shift to the time reduction mode, but executes the second transition suggestion effect at a predetermined timing after executing the second success / failure effect in which the second failure effect is performed. It is also possible to take the case of not executing. That is, the continuation effect (resurrection effect 412) in the seventh pattern is performed at the third timing after the second transition suggestion effect is executed and before the predetermined timing (execution timing of the transition suggestion effect). And at the fourth timing.

  In the case of the third timing, the effect execution unit 505 interrupts the second transition suggestion effect and executes the continuation effect (resurrection effect 412). In the case of the fourth timing, the effect execution unit 505 executes the continuation effect (resurrection effect 412) without performing the second transition suggestion effect.

  In addition, the symbol display control unit 502 is one of the fifth variation mode and the sixth variation mode when it is determined that the second special game is to be performed while the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state. Use to change the design. The fifth variation mode is, for example, a variation mode that does not perform a revival effect (see the variation pattern Hp64 in FIG. 13-5). The sixth variation mode is, for example, a variation mode in which a revival effect is performed (see variation pattern Hp63 in FIG. 13-5).

  The symbol display control unit 502 sets the first state with the first probability when the symbols are variably displayed in the fifth variation mode, and sets the long variation state when the short variation state is not set. The first probability is, for example, 0%, but may be another probability, that is, a short variation state may be set even when the restoration effect is not performed.

  The symbol display control unit 502 sets the first state with the second probability when the symbols are variably displayed in the sixth variation mode, and sets the long variation state when the short variation state is not set. The second probability is, for example, 100%, but may be another probability, that is, a long fluctuation state may be set even when a rebirth effect is performed.

  In addition, the symbol display control unit 502 executes the second special game when the probability variation mode is being executed by executing the jackpot of probability variation a (the jackpot that is short variation), and the jackpot of probability variation b In both cases, when the second special game is executed when the time-short mode is executed due to execution of the (big hit with long fluctuation), the short-change state (probability change mode) with the third probability in both cases Set the long fluctuation state (time reduction mode) when the short fluctuation state is not set.

  In addition, the symbol display control unit 502 is configured such that when the second special game is executed when the time-saving mode is executed due to execution of the jackpot of the probability change b (the jackpot that is long-change), the time-saving mode is set. The short variation state (probability variation mode) is set with the third probability and the short variation state is not set in any case where the second special game is executed when the probability variation mode after the completion is executed In this case, the long fluctuation state (time reduction mode) is set.

  The third probability is, for example, 25%, and is the ratio of the 2R probability variation a (symbol C1) to the 2R probability variation a (symbol C1) and 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) at the time of jackpot (FIG. 11). -3 and FIG. 11-4). For example, by setting the third probability to be less than 50%, when winning the 2R probability change jackpot, it is possible to make the transition rate to the short-time mode higher than the transition rate to the probability change mode after the jackpot game. Thereby, in the time saving mode, the expectation degree for the probability variation gaming state can be improved.

  The determination unit 501, the symbol display control unit 502, the special game execution unit 503, and the game state control unit 504 described above are realized by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 210. That is, the function of each unit is realized by the CPU 211 executing various programs stored in the ROM 212. The effect execution unit 505 is realized by the CPU 311 of the effect control unit 310. That is, the CPU 311 executes various programs stored in the ROM 312, thereby realizing the function of the effect execution unit 505.

(Basic processing performed by pachinko machines)
Next, the contents of the basic processing that the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs to realize the above-described operation will be described.

(1. Basic processing performed by the main control unit)
First, basic processing performed by the main control unit 210 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 210 described below is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 210 executing a program stored in the ROM 212. First, timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 210 will be described.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed by the main control unit. When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 210 starts execution of a main process (not shown) including a startup process and a power-off monitoring process. The main control unit 210 continuously executes this main process while power is supplied. The main control unit 210 interrupts and executes a timer interrupt process at a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main process.

  In the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 210 executes a random number update process for updating random numbers used for various determinations performed by the main control unit 210 (step S601). Next, the main control unit 210 updates a winning random number, a design random number, a variation pattern random number, and the like in this random number update process.

  Then, the main control unit 210 executes switch processing for detecting by various switches (step S602). In this switch process, the main control unit 210 starts the start port switch process (see FIG. 7) for detecting the winning of the game ball to the first start port 105 and the second start port 106, and passes the game ball to the gate 108. A gate switch process (not shown) for detecting the above is performed.

  In addition to the above, in the switch process, an upper big prize opening switch process (not shown) for detecting a winning of a game ball to the upper big prize opening 109a or a winning of a game ball to the lower big prize opening 109b is detected. There are a lower prize-winning opening switch process (not shown), a normal winning-aid opening switch process (not shown) for detecting a winning of a game ball to the normal winning opening 110, and the like. In the switch process, the main control unit 210 sets the RAM 213 to output a command indicating the detection results of the various switches to the effect control unit 310.

  Next, the main control unit 210 executes a symbol process related to special symbols and normal symbols (step S603). The symbol process includes a special symbol process (see FIG. 8) for displaying a special symbol in a variable manner and a normal symbol process (not shown) for displaying a normal symbol in a variable manner. In the symbol processing, the main control unit 210 sets the RAM 213 in order to output commands based on various determination results to the effect supervision unit 310.

  Next, the main control part 210 performs the electric agent process regarding the operation control of various electric agents (step S604). For the electric game process, a normal electric game process (not shown) for controlling the operation of the normal electric game 107 and a big prize opening for controlling the operation of the upper big prize opening 109a or the lower big prize opening 109b. Processing (see FIGS. 15A and 15B). For example, the main control unit 210 sets the RAM 213 in order to output a command indicating the operation timing of the electric accessory to be operated to the effect control unit 310 in the electric agent process.

  Then, the main control unit 210 executes a prize ball process relating to a prize ball (step S605). In the winning ball process, the main control unit 210 determines a predetermined value by winning a game ball in the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the upper large winning port 109a, the lower large winning port 109b, the normal winning port 110, and the like. In order to output a prize ball command for instructing the payout of the number of prize balls to the prize ball control unit 250, it is set in the RAM 213.

  Then, the main control unit 210 executes an output process for outputting the command set in the RAM 213 to each of the effects control unit 310 and the like in each process of steps S601 to S605 (step S606), and ends the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 210 returns to the main process.

(Start-up switch processing)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a start port switch process performed by the main control unit. The start port switch process is a process included in the switch process (see step S602 in FIG. 6). In the start port switch process, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 is ON (step S701). If the first start port SW221 is OFF (step S701: No), the main control unit 210 proceeds to step S708.

  When the first start port SW221 is ON (step S701: Yes), the main control unit 210 has a first hold number U1 indicating the number of hold information stored by winning to the first start port 105 is less than 4. (U1 <4) or not (step S702). When the first hold number U1 is not less than 4 (step S702: No), that is, when the first hold number U1 is 4 or more, the main control unit 210 proceeds to step S708.

  When the first hold number U1 is less than 4 (step S702: Yes), the main control unit 210 adds “1” to the first hold number U1 (step S703), and the count value (random number value) of each random number counter. ) Is acquired (step S704).

  Next, the main control unit 210 executes pre-determination processing for performing jackpot determination and variation pattern determination in advance using the acquired determination information (step S705). Then, the main control unit 210 stores the hold information including the determination information and the preliminary determination result in the hold information storage area of the RAM 213 (step S706). Then, the main control unit 210 sets a hold command indicating the hold information in the RAM 213 (step S707).

  Next, the main controller 210 determines whether or not the second start port SW222 is ON (step S708). When the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S708: No), the main control unit 210 ends the start port switch process.

  When the second start port SW222 is ON (step S708: Yes), the main control unit 210 has a second hold number U2 indicating the number of hold information stored by winning to the second start port 106 is less than 4. Whether or not (U2 <4) is determined (step S709). When the second hold number U2 is not less than 4 (step S709: No), that is, when the second hold number U2 is 4 or more, the main control unit 210 ends the start port switch process.

  When the second hold number U2 is less than 4 (step S709: Yes), the main control unit 210 adds “1” to the second hold number U2 (step S710), and the count value (random number value) of each random number counter. ) Is acquired (step S711). Next, the main control unit 210 executes pre-determination processing for performing jackpot determination and variation pattern determination in advance using the acquired determination information (step S712).

  Then, the main control unit 210 stores the hold information including the determination information and the prior determination result in the hold information storage area of the RAM 213 (step S713). Note that the main control unit 210 stores the hold information based on the winning at the second starting port 106 so that the order of the variable display is given priority over the holding information based on the winning at the first starting port 105. Next, the main control unit 210 sets a hold command indicating the hold information in the RAM 213 (step S714), and ends the start port switch process.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing performed by the main control unit. The special symbol process is a process included in the symbol process (see step S603 in FIG. 6). In the special symbol process, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the special game flag is ON (step S801). The special game is, for example, a big hit or a small hit. The special game flag is a flag indicating that the current game state is a big hit game state or a small hit game state.

  When the special game flag is ON (step S801: Yes), the main control unit 210 ends the special symbol process without displaying the special symbol in a variable manner. If the special game flag is OFF (step S801: No), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed (step S802). When the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S802: Yes), the main control unit 210 proceeds to step S811.

  When the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S802: No), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the second reserved number U2 is equal to or greater than “1” (step S803). When the second hold number U2 is “0” (step S803: No), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the first hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S804).

  When the first reservation number U1 is “0” (step S804: No), the main control unit 210 ends the special symbol process. When the first hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S804: Yes), the main control unit 210 subtracts “1” from the first hold number U1 (step S805), and proceeds to step S807.

  In step S803, when the second reserved number U2 is “1” or more (step S803: Yes), the main control unit 210 subtracts “1” from the second reserved number U2 (step S806), and determines the jackpot symbol A jackpot determination process (see FIG. 9) including is executed (step S807).

  Here, in this embodiment, the jackpot determination of the hold information by winning the second start port 106 has a higher profit level for the player than the jackpot determination of the hold information by winning the first start port 105. There is a high probability that it will be determined to be a big hit. For this reason, as shown in steps S803 to S806, the main control unit 210 has priority over the hold information due to winning at the second start port 106 over the hold information due to winning at the first start port 105. Jackpot judgment and change display.

  Note that, in the big hit determination process, it is also possible to make a small hit determination as to whether or not it is a win. Next, the main control unit 210 refers to the determination result of the jackpot determination process, and executes a variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 12) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol (step S808). Each determination result in the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern determination process is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 213 in each process.

  Next, the main control unit 210 starts the variation display of the special symbol of either the first special symbol display unit 241 or the second special symbol display unit 242 using the variation pattern indicating the determination result of the variation pattern determination process. (Step S809). In step S809, the main control unit 210 changes the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 242 when the special symbol is variably displayed based on the determination result of the hold information by winning to the second starting port 106. Display. In step S809, the main control unit 210 displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 241 when the special symbol is variably displayed based on the determination result of the hold information by winning the first starting port 105. Is displayed in a variable manner.

  Next, the main control unit 210 sets a change start command in the RAM 213 in order to cause the effect control unit 310 to start changing the decorative symbol display (step S810). The variation start command set in step S810 includes, for example, various determination results in steps S807 and S808. Further, the change start command set in step S810 is output to the effect control unit 280 when the output process shown in step S606 of FIG. 6 is executed.

  Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the variation time (the variation time indicated by the variation pattern) has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the special symbol (step S811). When the variation time has not elapsed since the start of the variation display (step S811: No), the main control unit 210 ends the special symbol process.

  When the variation time has elapsed from the start of the variation display (step S811: Yes), the main control unit 210 displays the special symbol that is being varied and displayed in either the first special symbol display unit 241 or the second special symbol display unit 242. Stop (step S812) and set a change stop command in the RAM 213 (step S813). The change stop command set in step S813 is output to the effect control unit 280 when the output process shown in step S606 of FIG. 6 is executed. Next, the main control unit 210 executes a stop process (see FIGS. 14-1 and 14-2) performed while the special symbol is stopped (step S814), and ends the special symbol process.

(Big hit judgment processing)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process performed by the main control unit. The jackpot determination process is a process included in the special symbol process (see step S807 in FIG. 8). In the jackpot determination process, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not a high probability flag indicating that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state (probability variation gaming state) is ON (step S901).

  When the high probability flag is ON (step S901: Yes), the main control unit 210 selects a high probability jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10-2), which is a high probability jackpot determination table (step S902). . When the high probability flag is OFF (step S901: No), that is, when the current gaming state is a low probability gaming state (a normal gaming state or a short-time gaming state), the main control unit 210 receives a jackpot for low probability. A low probability jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A), which is a determination table, is selected (step S903).

  Then, the main control unit 210 uses the table selected in either step S902 or step S903, and the winning random number included in the hold information of the determination target having the highest priority matches the determination value corresponding to each hit. A jackpot determination is performed to determine whether or not (step S904).

  Then, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S905). When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S905: Yes), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the determination target is the first hold information by winning the first start port 105 (step S906). . When the determination target is the first hold information (step S906: Yes), the main control unit 210 selects the first symbol determination table (see FIG. 11-1) (step S907), and proceeds to step S909.

  When the determination target is not the first hold information (step S906: No), that is, when the determination is the second hold information by winning the second start port 106, the main control unit 210 performs the second symbol determination table (FIG. 11-). 2) is selected (step S908). The main control unit 210 uses the symbol determination table selected in either step S907 or step S908 to determine which jackpot symbol (16R probability variation a, 4R probability variation a, Symbol determination is performed to determine whether the determination value corresponds to the determination value of 4R probability variation b, 2R probability variation a, 2R probability variation b, 4R normal, 2R normal, or 2R normal (step S909).

  Then, the main control unit 210 sets a jackpot symbol representing the symbol determination result in the RAM 213 (step S910), and ends the jackpot determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is not a big hit in step S905 (step S905: No), the main control unit 210 sets the lost symbol in the RAM 213 (step S911) and ends the big hit determination process.

(Example of jackpot determination table)
Next, an example of the jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 212 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-1 and 10-2. FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an example of a low probability jackpot determination table. FIG. 10-2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a high probability jackpot determination table.

  The low probability jackpot determination table At1 shown in FIG. 10-1 is used for the jackpot determination in the low probability gaming state. The high probability jackpot determination table At2 shown in FIG. 10-2 is used for the jackpot determination in the high probability gaming state. Low probability jackpot determination table At1 and high probability jackpot determination table At2 each include a determination result, a range, a determination value, and a ratio.

  The determination result indicates a jackpot and a loss. The range is a range that can be taken by the jackpot random number that can be acquired at the time of starting winning, and is “0 to 399”. The determination value indicates a value indicating a jackpot and a value indicating a loss. The ratio is a ratio of the number of determination values to the number of ranges, and indicates a jackpot probability and a loss probability.

  For example, in the low probability jackpot determination table At1, “0 (1)” is assigned to the determination value indicating the jackpot, and the ratio is 1/400. That is, if the jackpot random number acquired at the time of starting winning is “0”, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot.

  Further, in the low probability big hit determination table At1, “1 to 399 (399)” is assigned to the determination value indicating the loss, and the ratio is 399/400. That is, when the jackpot random number acquired at the time of starting winning is “1 to 399”, it is determined to be lost.

  In the high probability jackpot determination table At2, “0-7 (8)” is assigned to the determination value indicating the jackpot, and the ratio is 1/50 (8/400). That is, when the jackpot random number acquired at the time of starting winning is “0 to 7”, it is determined to be a jackpot.

  In the high probability jackpot determination table At2, “8 to 399 (392)” is assigned to the determination value indicating the loss, and the ratio is 49/50 (392/400). That is, when the jackpot random number acquired at the time of starting winning is “8 to 399”, it is determined to be lost.

  In the high probability gaming state, since the high probability jackpot determination table At2 is used, it can be seen that there is a higher possibility of being determined to be a jackpot than the low probability gaming state in which the low probability jackpot determination table At1 is used.

  In the low-probability jackpot determination table At1 and the high-probability jackpot determination table At2, the range that the random number can take is set to “0 to 399” for convenience of explanation, but actually, for example, it takes a range of several tens of thousands. In addition, for the determination value indicating the jackpot, for example, a value corresponding to the range that the jackpot random number can take is set so that the jackpot probability at the time of low probability and at the time of high probability each have a predetermined ratio.

(Example of symbol determination table)
Next, symbol determination will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating an example of a symbol determination table used for symbol determination based on winning in the first start opening. FIG. 11-2 is a graph showing the ratio of symbol determination based on winning in the first start opening. FIG. 11C is a diagram illustrating an example of a symbol determination table used for symbol determination based on winning in the second starting port. FIG. 11-4 is a graph showing a ratio of symbol determination based on winning in the second starting port.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 11A and 11C, the first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2 each include a jackpot symbol, a range, a determination value, and a ratio.

  The jackpot symbol indicates the type of special symbol to be stopped (type of jackpot). The jackpot symbol A is a symbol indicating a 16R probability variation a. Specifically, in the jackpot game, 16 rounds of prize balls can be paid out, and the gaming state after the jackpot game is shifted to the normal probability variation gaming state. It is a jackpot to let you. The jackpot symbol B1 is a symbol showing the 4R probability variation a, and is a jackpot for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot game to the gaming state of the short variation state. In a short fluctuation state, a fluctuation pattern of 1 second is normally used for fluctuations in loss.

  The jackpot symbol B2 is a symbol showing the 4R probability variation b, and is a jackpot for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot game to the probability variation gaming state of the long variation state. In the long fluctuation state, a fluctuation pattern of 2 seconds is normally used in the fluctuation of the loss. When the predetermined number of fluctuations has elapsed in the long-variable probability variation gaming state, the state shifts to the short variation probability variation gaming state. The jackpot symbol B1 and the jackpot symbol B2 are jackpots that can pay out four rounds of prize balls in the jackpot game.

  The jackpot symbol C1 is a symbol showing the 2R probability variation a, and is a jackpot for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot game to the probability variation gaming state of the short variation state. The jackpot symbol C2 is a symbol indicating the 2R probability variation b, and is a jackpot for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot game to the probability variation gaming state of the long variation state. The jackpot symbol B1 and the jackpot symbol B2 are jackpots with almost no prize balls in the jackpot game.

  The jackpot symbol D is a symbol indicating 4R normal, and is a jackpot for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot game to the short gaming state in the long variation state. The jackpot symbol D is a jackpot that can pay out four rounds of prize balls in the jackpot game.

  The jackpot symbol E is a symbol indicating 2R normal, and is a jackpot for shifting the gaming state after the jackpot game to the short gaming state in the long variation state. The jackpot symbol E is a jackpot with almost no prize balls in the jackpot game. The game state after the 4R normal and 2R normal big hit games is a short-time game state until the predetermined number of fluctuations elapses, and transitions to the normal game state after the predetermined number of fluctuations elapses.

  Further, in the first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2, the range is a range that can be taken by the jackpot symbol random number that can be acquired at the time of starting winning, and is “0 to 99”. The judgment value is a value assigned to each jackpot symbol. The ratio is the ratio of the number of determination values to the number of ranges, that is, the probability that each jackpot symbol is selected.

  For example, in the first symbol determination table Zt1, a determination value of “0 to 39 (40 pieces)” is assigned to the 16R probability variation a (symbol A) in the range of “0 to 99”, that is, the start winning prize. When the jackpot symbol random number acquired from time to time is “0 to 39”, the jackpot symbol A is determined. The ratio in which the pattern A is selected is 40% (= 40/100).

  Similarly, determination values are associated with other jackpot symbols. In the first symbol determination table Zt1, since the determination value is not associated with 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) and 2R normal (symbol E), these symbols are not selected. Similarly, other jackpot symbols are selected at a rate corresponding to the determination value. The ratio at which each jackpot symbol is selected can be represented by a graph 1120 in FIG. 11-2. As shown in the graph 1120, the ratio of probability variation jackpots including symbols A, B1, B2, and C1 is 80%, and the ratio of normal jackpots including symbol D is 20%.

  Also, in the second symbol determination table Zt2, a determination value is associated with each jackpot symbol. In the second symbol determination table Zt2, since the determination values are not associated with 4R probability variation b (symbol B2) and 4R normal (symbol D), these are not selected. The ratio at which each jackpot symbol is selected can be represented by a graph 1140 in FIG. 11-4.

  In the graph 1140, the ratio of probability variation jackpots including symbols A, B1, C1, and C2 is 80%, and the ratio of normal jackpots including symbol E is 20%. The ratio of the probability variation jackpot is the same in the graph 1140 and the graph 1120 in FIG.

  Comparing the first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2, in the second symbol determination table Zt2, the ratio of the jackpot symbol A having a higher profit level for the player is higher than that in the first symbol determination table Zt1. It is high. For this reason, the symbol determination by winning at the second starting port 106 is easier to win a jackpot having a higher profit level for the player than the symbol determination by winning at the first starting port 105, that is, the player This is an advantageous decision for the company.

  In the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state, a time shortening function (so-called electric Chu support function) is added, and in most cases, the second symbol determination table Zt2 is used by winning the second starting port 106. Symbol determination is performed. However, in the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, when there is no holding information due to winning at the second starting port 106 and only the holding information due to winning at the first starting port 105 is stored, Symbol determination using the first symbol determination table Zt1 is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the range that the jackpot symbol random number can take is set to “0 to 99” for convenience of explanation, but actually, for example, it takes a range of several tens of thousands. As for the determination value, a value corresponding to the range that the jackpot symbol random number can take is set so that the selected ratio of each jackpot symbol becomes a predetermined ratio.

(Fluctuation pattern judgment processing)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern determination process performed by the main control unit. The variation pattern determination process is a process included in the special symbol process (see step S808 in FIG. 8). In the variation pattern determination process, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination in the jackpot determination process (see step S807 in FIG. 8) is a jackpot (step S1201).

  When it is not a big hit (step S1201: No), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the long variation flag indicating that the long variation state in the probability variation gaming state (normal loss variation is 2 seconds) is ON. (Step S1202). When the long fluctuation flag is OFF (step S1202: No), it is determined whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability gaming state is ON (step S1203).

  When the high probability flag is OFF (step S1203: No), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag indicating the gaming state with the time reduction function added is ON (step S1204). When the time reduction flag is OFF (step S1204: No), that is, in the normal gaming state, the main control unit 210 makes the first loss variation pattern table (see FIG. 9) that makes it easy to select a 13-second normal loss variation pattern. (Described as “first loss table”) (see FIG. 13A) (step S1205), and the process proceeds to step S1212.

  When the hour / short flag is ON (step S1204: YES), or when the long fluctuation flag is ON (step S1202: YES), the main control unit 210 is likely to select a normal loss variation pattern of 2 seconds. A variation pattern table for loss (described as “second loss table” in the drawing) (see FIG. 13-2) is selected (step S1206), and the process proceeds to step S1212.

  In step S1203, when the high probability flag is ON (step S1203: Yes), the main control unit 210 makes a third loss variation pattern table (“3rd” in FIG. (Refer to FIG. 13-3) (step S1207), and the process proceeds to step S1212.

  In step S1201, if it is a big hit (step S1201: Yes), it is determined whether or not the high probability flag is ON (step S1208). If the high probability flag is OFF (step S1208: NO), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (step S1209). When the time reduction flag is OFF (step S1209: No), that is, in the normal gaming state, the main controller 210 changes the first big hit variation pattern table (described as “first big hit table” in the figure) (FIG. 13-4) is selected (step S1210), and the process proceeds to step S1212.

  When the high probability flag is ON in step S1208 (step S1208: Yes), or when the time reduction flag is ON in step S1209 (step S1209: Yes), the main control unit 210 uses the second big hit variation pattern table. (Described as “second jackpot table” in the figure) (see FIG. 13-5) is selected (step S1211), and the process proceeds to step S1212.

  The main control unit 210 uses the variation pattern table selected in any of Step S1205, Step S1206, Step S1207, Step S1210, and Step S1211 to determine which variation pattern random number included in the hold information to be determined Fluctuation pattern determination is performed to determine whether the pattern determination value corresponds (step S1212). The main control unit 210 sets the variation pattern determination result in the RAM 213 (step S1213), and ends the variation pattern determination process.

(Example of variation pattern table)
Next, an example of the variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. 13-1 to 13-5.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram illustrating an example of a first loss variation pattern table used when a loss occurs in a normal gaming state. FIG. 13-2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second loss variation pattern table used when a loss occurs in a short variation state (probability variation gaming state). FIG. 13C is a diagram illustrating an example of a third variation pattern table for loss used in the case of a loss in the long variation state (time-short game state or probability variation game state).

  FIG. 13-4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first jackpot variation pattern table used for a jackpot in a normal gaming state. FIG. 13-5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second jackpot variation pattern table used for jackpots in either the short-time gaming state or the probability-changing gaming state.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 13-1 to 13-5, each variation pattern table Ht1 to Ht5 includes a variation pattern, a range, a determination value, and a ratio. In each variation pattern table Ht1 to Ht5, the time of each variation pattern and the corresponding effect contents are written in parentheses for convenience of explanation.

  Further, in each of the variation pattern tables Ht1 to Ht5, the range is a range that can be taken by the variation pattern random numbers that can be acquired at the time of starting winning, and is “0 to 99”. The determination value is a value assigned to each variation pattern. The ratio is the ratio of the number of determination values to the number of ranges, that is, the probability that each variation pattern is selected.

  For example, the fluctuation patterns Hp11 (13 seconds), Hp12 (8 seconds), Hp13 (3 seconds), Hp14 (1 second), and Hp15 (2 seconds) are all fluctuation patterns of normal loss fluctuation. Further, the fluctuation patterns Hp2, Hp3, Hp4, and Hp5 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach effect is performed.

  The variation pattern Hp61 is a variation pattern in which a surprise effect (probability change mode entry effect) at the time of winning the 2R probability change a (big hit symbol C1) in the normal gaming state and a gossip effect (losing effect) of the accuracy effect are performed. The variation pattern Hp62 (refer to FIG. 13-2) is a variation pattern of reach loss that is used in a probability variation gaming state (probability variation mode) in a short variation state, and an effect that is divided into a battle effect is performed.

  The variation pattern Hp63 (see FIG. 13-5) is used at the time of winning the 2R probability variation a (big hit symbol C1) in the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state. For example, the variation pattern Hp63 can be restored by losing the battle effect and continue the probability variation mode. This is a possible variation pattern. The variation pattern Hp64 is used at the time of winning the 2R probability variation b (big hit symbol C2) or 2R normal (big hit symbol E) in the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, and can be shifted to the short-time mode by losing the battle effect, for example. It is a fluctuation pattern.

  The fluctuation pattern Hp2 (25 seconds) is a fluctuation pattern in which normal reach is performed. The fluctuation pattern Hp3 (60 seconds) is a fluctuation pattern in which low reliability reach is performed. The fluctuation pattern Hp4 (80 seconds) is a fluctuation pattern in which medium reliability reach is performed. The fluctuation pattern Hp5 (90 seconds) is a fluctuation pattern in which high reliability reach is performed. The fluctuation patterns Hp3, Hp4, and Hp5 are so-called super reach.

  In the first loss variation pattern table Ht1 shown in FIG. 13A, any one of the variation patterns Hp11, Hp12, Hp13, Hp2, Hp3, Hp4, Hp5, and Hp61 is selected. In the first loss variation pattern table Ht1, when the variation pattern random number acquired at the time of starting winning is “0 to 83 (84)”, any one of the variation patterns Hp11, Hp12, and Hp13 is selected according to the number of pending information. Is selected.

  For example, when the number of holdings is “2 or less”, the variation pattern Hp11 is selected, when the number of holdings is “3”, the variation pattern Hp12 is selected, and when the number of holdings is “4 or more”, the variation pattern Hp13 is selected. Is done. By adopting such a configuration, when the number of holdings is large, it is possible to make a quick game and increase the chance of making a jackpot determination. Further, when the number of holdings is small, it is possible to earn time for the game ball to start and win in order to store the holding information while showing the change display to the player to entertain the game.

  In the first loss variation pattern table Ht1, the normal loss variation patterns Hp11 to 13 are selected at the highest rate (84/100), and the other variation patterns are varied in the descending order of the proportions Hp2, Hp3, and Hp4. , Hp5, Hp61 are selected.

  Further, in the second loss variation pattern table Ht2 illustrated in FIG. 13B, any one of the variation patterns Hp11, Hp14, Hp2, Hp3, Hp4, Hp5, and Hp62 is selected. The fluctuation patterns Hp11 and Hp14 are fluctuation patterns of normal loss fluctuation. One of the variation patterns Hp11 and Hp14 is selected according to the second number of reservations due to winning in the second starting port 106.

  Specifically, among the variation patterns Hp11 and Hp14, when the second hold number is 2 or more, the change pattern Hp14 having a change time of 1 second is selected, and in other cases (the second hold number is 1 or less). In the case of (1) or in the case of fluctuation display by the first hold), the fluctuation pattern Hp11 having a fluctuation time of 13 seconds is selected. The variation pattern Hp62 is a variation pattern for performing an effect of drawing to a battle in the probability variation mode indicating the probability variation gaming state.

  Also, in the third loss variation pattern table Ht3 shown in FIG. 13C, any one of the variation patterns Hp11, Hp15, Hp2, Hp3, Hp4, Hp5, and Hp61 is selected. The fluctuation patterns Hp11 and Hp15 are fluctuation patterns of normal loss fluctuation. One of the variation patterns Hp11 and Hp15 is selected according to the second number of reservations due to winning in the second starting port 106. Specifically, among the variation patterns Hp11 and Hp15, when the second hold number is 2 or more, the change pattern Hp15 having a change time of 2 seconds is selected, and in other cases (the second hold number is 1 or less). In the case of (1) or in the case of fluctuation display by the first hold), the fluctuation pattern Hp11 having a fluctuation time of 13 seconds is selected.

  In the second loss variation pattern table Ht2 (see FIG. 13B), the normal loss variation selection ratio is “94/100”, compared with “90/100” in the third loss variation pattern table Ht3. Is expensive. This is because, in the short fluctuation state (probability change game state), the next jackpot is fixed, so that the next jackpot can be reached quickly by playing the game quickly.

  In addition, since there is a possibility of a low-probability gaming state in the long fluctuation state, the passage of a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 50 fluctuations) is made by increasing the fluctuation time of the normal loss (fluctuation pattern Hp15) compared to the short fluctuation state. Can be prolonged. Further, by increasing the probability of selecting the reach variation pattern, the reach can be performed at a high frequency, and the player can be expected to have a predetermined number of variations.

  Further, in the second loss variation pattern table Ht2 (see FIG. 13-2), the normal loss variation selection ratio is, for example, “94/100”. In the third loss variation pattern table Ht3, The ratio at which the loss variation is selected is, for example, “90/100”, which is higher than “84/100” in the first loss variation pattern table Ht1 (see FIG. 13A).

  In the probabilistic gaming state and the short-time gaming state, the second hold number is often 2 or more, so that it is difficult to perform a reach effect and it is easier to display a variation display with a shorter variation time, thereby enabling quick gaming. And increase the chances of making a jackpot decision. In addition, the reach production in the probability variation game state and the short-time game state can be made more reliable than the reach production in the normal game state, and the game is performed when the reach production is performed in the probability variation game state and the short-time game state. Can elevate a person.

  On the other hand, when the second hold number due to winning at the second start port 106 is 1 or less, the fluctuation pattern Hp11 having a variation time of 13 seconds regardless of the first hold number due to winning at the first start port 105. Is selected. Here, when the second hold number becomes 0 and the first hold number is 1 or more, a change based on the jackpot determination with a low profit level for the player based on the first hold information is started.

  In order to make it difficult to make a jackpot determination with a low profit level for such a player, when the second holding number is 1 or less, the second start port 106 is changed by performing a change of 13 seconds by the change pattern Hp11. The time for making a prize is earned, and the chances of making a jackpot determination based on the first hold information are reduced. From the viewpoint of earning time for winning the prize to the second starting port 106, a fluctuation time longer than 13 seconds may be used in the normal loss fluctuation where the second number of holds is 1 or less.

  Further, in the first jackpot variation pattern table Ht4 shown in FIG. 13-4 and the second jackpot variation pattern table Ht5 shown in FIG. 13-5, any one of the variation patterns set according to the jackpot symbol is Selected.

  In the first jackpot variation pattern table Ht4, in the case of a jackpot symbol with symbols (symbols A, B1, B2, D), the variation pattern Hp5 in which the high-reliability reach effect is performed is the highest rate (60/100). For the other variation patterns, the variation patterns Hp4, Hp3, and Hp2 are selected in descending order of ratio. Further, in the case of a jackpot symbol (symbol C1) that does not appear, the variation pattern Hp61 is selected.

  In the second jackpot variation pattern table Ht5, in the case of a jackpot symbol with symbols (symbols A and B2), the variation pattern Hp5 in which the high-reliability reach effect is performed is selected at the highest rate (50/100). For these fluctuation patterns, the fluctuation patterns Hp4, Hp3, and Hp2 are selected in descending order of ratio. In addition, in the case of a jackpot symbol without symbols (designs C1, C2, E), one of the variation pattern Hp63 and the variation pattern Hp64 corresponding to each symbol is selected.

  In the variation pattern tables Ht1 to Ht5, the number of variation patterns Hp is several in total for convenience of explanation, but actually, for example, several hundreds of variation patterns Hp are stored. Yes. For example, the variation pattern includes a variation pattern for performing a pseudo continuous variation effect and a variation pattern for performing a special variation effect. Further, the range that the fluctuation pattern random number can take is actually, for example, a range of several tens of thousands. The determination value is also set to a value corresponding to the range that the variation pattern random number can take, so that the selected ratio of each variation pattern becomes a predetermined ratio.

(Processing during stoppage)
FIG. 14A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating the in-stop process performed by the main control unit. FIG. 14-2 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the in-stop process performed by the main control unit. The stop process is a process included in the special symbol process (see step S814 in FIG. 8).

  In the stop process, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the time flag indicating the gaming state (probability variation gaming state or time-short gaming state) to which the time reduction function is added is ON (step S1401). When the time reduction flag is not ON (step S1401: No), the main control unit 210 moves to step S1406.

  When the time reduction flag is ON (step S1401: Yes), the main control unit 210 subtracts “1” from the time reduction residual counter J indicating the remaining fluctuation count of the time reduction function (step S1402). The short-time residual counter J is, for example, a value set to “10000” after the end of probability variation jackpots including jackpot symbols A, B1, B2, C1, and C2, and normal jackpot symbols including jackpot symbols D and E. This value is set to “50” after the end of. Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the time reduction residual counter J is “0” (step S1403).

  When the time reduction residual counter J is not “0” (step S1403: No), the main control unit 210 proceeds to step S1406. When the time reduction residual counter J is “0” (step S1403: Yes), the main control unit 210 turns off the time reduction flag (step S1404). Then, the main control unit 210 executes a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 245 (step S1405).

  Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not a high probability flag indicating a high probability gaming state (probability variation gaming state) is ON (step S1406). When the high probability flag is OFF (step S1406: No), the main control unit 210 proceeds to step S1410. When the high probability flag is ON (step S1406: Yes), the main control unit 210 subtracts “1” from the high probability residual counter X indicating the number of remaining fluctuations in the high probability gaming state (step S1407). The high probability residual counter X is set to, for example, “10000” after the probability variation jackpot is completed.

  Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the high probability residual counter X is “0” (step S1408). Note that when the high probability residual counter X is set to “10000” as in the present embodiment, it is unlikely that the high probability residual counter X becomes “0”. In the case where the jackpot is set to “100”, the high probability residual counter X may become “0” by subtracting “1” from the high probability residual counter X.

  When the high probability residual counter X is not “0” (step S1408: No), the main control unit 210 proceeds to step S1410. When the high probability residual counter X is “0” (step S1408: Yes), the main control unit 210 turns off the high probability flag (step S1409).

  Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the long variation flag indicating the long variation state (2 seconds variation state) in the probability variation gaming state is ON (step S1410). When the long fluctuation flag is OFF (step S1410: No), the main control unit 210 proceeds to step S1414. When the long fluctuation flag is ON (step S1410: Yes), the main control unit 210 subtracts “1” from the long fluctuation residual counter T indicating the number of remaining fluctuations in the long fluctuation state (step S1411). The long fluctuation residual counter T is set to, for example, “50” after the 4R probability variation b (big hit symbol B2) or the 2R probability variation b (big hit symbol C2).

  Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the long fluctuation residual counter T is “0” (step S1412). When the long fluctuation residual counter T is not “0” (step S1412: No), the main control unit 210 proceeds to step S1414. When the long fluctuation residual counter T is “0” (step S1412: Yes), the main control unit 210 turns off the long fluctuation flag (step S1413).

  Then, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the stopped special symbol is a special game symbol indicating a jackpot (step S1414). When the stopped special symbol is not a special game symbol (step S1414: No), the main control unit 210 proceeds to step S1418. When the stopped special symbol is a special game symbol (step S1414: Yes), the main control unit 210 executes a right-handed notification start process for lighting the right-handed display unit 245 that prompts a right-handed notification (step S1415). ).

  Then, the main control unit 210 sets all the count values of the time-shortage residual counter J, the high-probability residual counter X, and the long-variable residual counter T to “0” (step S1416), and sets the short-time flag, high-probability flag, and long-variable flag. Both flags are turned OFF (step S1417). Next, the main control unit 210 turns on a special game flag indicating a jackpot gaming state (step S1418), and sets an opening command in the RAM 213 (step S1419). Then, the main control unit 210 starts a jackpot opening (step S1420) and ends the stopped process.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 15A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating a special prize opening process performed by the main control unit. FIG. 15-2 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the special prize opening process performed by the main control unit. The big prize opening process is a process included in the electric accessory process (step S604 in FIG. 6).

  In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not a special game flag indicating that a big hit game is in progress (step S1501). When the special game flag is OFF (step S1501: No), the special winning opening process is terminated. If the special game flag is ON (step S1501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game is being opened (step S1502). The opening is a predetermined period before the special winning opening 109 is opened.

  When opening is in progress (step S1502: Yes), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the opening period has elapsed (step S1503). When the opening period has not elapsed (step S1503: No), the main control unit 210 ends the big prize opening process.

  When the opening period has elapsed (step S1503: Yes), the main control unit 210 sets an operation pattern (step S1504). In setting the operation pattern, the main control unit 210 sets the number of rounds for opening the big winning opening 109 and the operation pattern of the big winning opening 109 in accordance with the special symbol (big win symbol) being stopped.

  Specifically, in the operation pattern setting, for example, in the case of a big jackpot with many balls (16R jackpot or 4R jackpot), the number of rounds is set to a predetermined round (16R or 4R), and the operation for 1R29.5 seconds Set the pattern. Further, for example, in the case of a big hit (2R big hit) with almost no appearance, the number of rounds is set to 2R, and an operation pattern of 1R 0.1 seconds is set.

  Then, the main control unit 210 sets the winning count value C to the big winning opening 109 in each round to “0” (step S1505). Then, the main control unit 210 adds “1” to the round number R (step S1506), and sets a round progress command in the RAM 213 for causing the production control unit 310 to start the production of the next round (step S1507). . Further, the main control unit 210 controls the top prize winning solenoid 232 to open the special prize winning hole 109 (step S1508), and proceeds to step S1511.

  In step S1502, when the opening is not in progress (step S1502: No), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not ending is in progress (step S1509). Ending is a predetermined period after the operation of the special winning opening 109 ends. If it is ending (step S1509: Yes), the main control unit 210 moves to step S1518. When it is not ending (step S1509: No), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S1510). When the special winning opening 109 is not being opened (step S1510: NO), the main control unit 210 proceeds to step S1505.

  When the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S1510: Yes), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the opening period has elapsed (step S1511). The elapse of the opening period means that a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 second) has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 109. In step S1511, when the open period has elapsed (step S1511: Yes), the main control unit 210 moves to step S1513.

  When the opening period has not elapsed (step S1511: NO), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the winning count value C of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 is a specified number (for example, “10”). (Step S1512). When the winning count value C is not the prescribed number (step S1512: No), the main control unit 210 ends the big winning opening process. When the winning count value C is a specified number (step S1512: Yes), the main control unit 210 closes the big winning opening 109 (step S1513).

  Then, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the current round R has reached the maximum round Rmax (step S1514). When the current round R is not the maximum round Rmax (step S1514: No), the main control unit 210 ends the big prize opening process. When the current round R is the maximum round Rmax (step S1514: Yes), the main control unit 210 sets an ending command in the RAM 213 (step S1515).

  The ending command is a command for causing the production control unit 310 to perform an ending production. Then, the main control unit 210 starts ending (step S1516), and sets the round number R to “0” (step S1517). Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the ending period has elapsed (step S1518). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S1518: NO), the main control unit 210 ends the big prize opening process. When the ending period has elapsed (step S1518: YES), the main control unit 210 executes a gaming state setting process (see FIG. 16) (step S1519).

  Then, the main control unit 210 turns off the special game flag (step S1520). Next, the main control unit 210 performs a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 245 (step S1521), and ends the big prize opening process.

(Game state setting process)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process performed by the main control unit. The game state setting process is a process included in the big prize opening process (see step S1519 in FIG. 15-2).

  In the game state setting process, the main control unit 210 determines whether the special symbol during stop display is a probability change big hit symbol including symbols A, B1, B2, C1, and C2 (see FIGS. 11-1 and 11-3). It is determined whether or not (step S1601). When the special symbol that is being stopped is a probability variation jackpot symbol (step S1601: Yes), the main control unit 210 turns on a high probability flag indicating a high probability gaming state (step S1602). Then, the main control unit 210 sets the high probability residual counter X to “10000” (step S1603).

  Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the special symbol during the stop display is the probability variation b including the 4R probability variation b (symbol B2) or the 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) (step S1604). When the special symbol during the stop display is not the probability variation b (step S1604: No), the main control unit 210 proceeds to step S1607. When the special symbol during the stop display is probability variation b (step S1604: Yes), the main control unit 210 turns on the long variation flag (step S1605) and sets the long variation residual counter T to “50” (step S1604). S1606).

  Next, the main control unit 210 sets the time reduction residual counter J to “10000” (step S1607). Then, the main control unit 210 sets the time reduction flag indicating ON in the gaming state to which the time reduction function is added (step S1608). Next, the main control unit 210 executes a right-handed notification start process for lighting the right-handed display part 245 (step S1609), and ends the gaming state setting process.

  In step S1601, when the special symbol that is being stopped is not a probability variation jackpot symbol (step S1601: No), that is, the special symbol that is being stopped is symbols D and E (see FIGS. 11-1 and 11-3). In the case of the normal jackpot symbol that includes the main jackpot, the main control unit 210 sets the hour / temporal residual counter J to “50” (step S1610), and proceeds to step S1608.

(2. Processing performed by the Director of Production)
Next, the process performed by the production control unit 310 of the production control unit 280 will be described. Each process performed by the production control unit 310 shown below is performed, for example, when the CPU 311 of the production control unit 310 executes a program stored in the ROM 312.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an effect timer interrupt process performed by the effect control unit. The effect supervising unit 310 continuously performs a predetermined main effect process (not shown) during activation, and an effect timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 17 is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) for this main effect process. ) Interrupt execution.

  In the effect timer interruption process, the effect supervision unit 310 sets a command when an operation unit such as the effect button 118, the cross key 119, and the operation lever 120 receives an operation from the player, an operation reception process (not shown). Is performed (step S1701). And the production supervision part 310 performs a command reception process (refer FIG. 18) (step S1702).

  Next, the effect supervising unit 310 performs a variation effect processing (not shown) performed during the change effect (step S1703). And the production supervision part 310 performs a command transmission process (step S1704), and complete | finishes an effect timer interruption process. In the command transmission process, a process of transmitting the command set in the RAM 313 to the image / sound control unit 330 and the lamp control unit 350 in the command reception process, the operation reception process, the variation effect process, and the like is performed. When the production supervision unit 310 finishes the production timer interruption process, it returns to the main production process.

(Command reception processing)
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing. The command reception process is a process included in the effect timer interrupt process (see step S1702 in FIG. 17).

  In the command reception process, the production control unit 310 determines whether or not a hold command (see FIG. 7) has been received from the main control unit 210 (step S1801). When the hold command has not been received (step S1801: No), the production control unit 310 proceeds to step S1804. When the hold command is received (step S1801: Yes), the production supervision unit 310 updates the production hold information stored in the RAM 313 (step S1802).

  The effect hold information includes various effect random numbers (variable effect pattern random numbers and game pattern random numbers) in addition to information on whether or not the game is a big hit, information on the gaming state, information on the variation pattern, and the like. Note that the various effect random numbers are acquired by the effect control unit 310 at the timing of receiving the hold command, for example.

  The production supervision unit 310 uses the information indicating whether or not it is a big hit or the information of the variation pattern, etc., and makes the display mode of the production hold information as a normal display mode or a display mode with high expectation. A hold effect process for performing a hold effect is performed (step S1803). And the production supervision part 310 determines whether the change start command (refer FIG. 8) was received from the main control part 210 (step S1804). If the change start command has not been received (step S1804: NO), the production supervision unit 310 proceeds to step S1806. When the change start command is received (step S1804: YES), the effect supervising unit 310 performs an effect determining process (see FIG. 19) for determining the effect contents of the effect to be executed (step S1805).

  Then, the production control unit 310 determines whether or not a change stop command (see FIG. 8) has been received from the main control unit 210 (step S1806). If the change stop command has not been received (step S1806: NO), the production supervision unit 310 moves to step S1808. When the change stop command is received (step S1806: YES), the production supervision unit 310 performs the production end processing for ending the production that is being executed and setting the production mode (step S1807), and proceeds to step S1808. .

  In step S1808, the production control unit 310 determines whether or not an opening command (see FIG. 14-2) is received from the main control unit 210 (step S1808). If the opening command has not been received (step S1808: NO), the process proceeds to step S1810.

  When the opening command is received (step S1808: Yes), the effect supervision unit 310 performs a jackpot effect pattern selection process for selecting a jackpot effect using the jackpot effect pattern table (see FIG. 22) (step S1809).

  And the production supervision part 310 determines whether the round progress command (refer FIG. 15-1) was received from the main control part 210 (step S1810). When the round progress command has not been received (step S1810: No), the production control unit 310 proceeds to step S1812. When the round progress command is received (step S1810: Yes), the effect supervising unit 310 performs a round effect progress process for performing an effect corresponding to the advanced jackpot game round (step S1811).

  And the production supervision part 310 determines whether the ending command (refer FIG. 15-2) was received from the main control part 210 (step S1812). When the ending command has not been received (step S1812: No), the production supervision unit 310 ends the command reception process. When the ending command is received (step S1812: Yes), the effect supervision unit 310 performs an ending effect pattern selection process for selecting an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game (step S1813), and ends the command receiving process. To do.

(Production decision processing)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect determination process performed by the effect control unit. The effect determination process is a process included in the command reception process (see FIG. 18). In the effect determining process, the effect managing unit 310 analyzes the change start command (see FIG. 8) received in the command receiving process (step S1901), and acquires various determination results, information indicating the gaming state, and the like.

  Then, the production supervision unit 310 performs a hold number subtraction process for subtracting “1” from the hold number (step S1902). Next, the effect supervising unit 310 refers to the mode flag indicating the current effect mode using the effect mode table (see FIG. 24) (step S1903). The mode flag indicates one of a normal mode, a probability change mode, and a time reduction mode. And the production | presentation supervision part 310 performs the variation production pattern selection process (refer FIG. 20) which selects the variation production pattern which shows the content of the variation production using a variation production pattern table (refer FIG. 21) (step S1904). ).

  Next, the effect supervising unit 310 performs a notice effect selection process for selecting a notice effect such as a step-up effect and a cut-in effect using a not-shown notice effect selection table (step S1905). Then, the effect supervising unit 310 sets a variable effect start command for instructing various selected effects to the image / sound control unit 330 and the lamp control unit 350 in the RAM 313 (step S1906), and performs effect determination processing. finish.

(Variation effect pattern selection process)
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the variation effect pattern selection process performed by the effect supervision unit. The variation effect pattern selection process is a process included in the effect determination process (see FIG. 19). In the variation effect pattern selection process, the effect supervision unit 310 selects a variation effect pattern table (see FIG. 21) (step S2001).

  Then, the effect control unit 310 uses the selected change effect pattern table to determine which change effect pattern random number included in the determination target effect hold information corresponds to which change effect pattern determination value. Pattern determination is performed (step S2002). And the production supervision part 310 sets the result of determination of a fluctuation production pattern to RAM313 (step S2003), and complete | finishes a fluctuation production pattern selection process.

(Example of variation production pattern table)
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation effect pattern table. As shown in FIG. 21, the variation effect pattern table Et includes a variation pattern Hp and a variation effect pattern Ep.

  The variation pattern Hp is selected by the main controller 210, and there are a plurality of types of variation patterns Hp11, Hp12, Hp13, Hp14, Hp15, Hp2, Hp3, Hp4, Hp5, Hp61, Hp62, Hp63, and Hp64. The variation effect pattern Ep is an effect pattern indicating the content of the variation effect, and the effect content is written in parentheses in the drawing. The variation effect pattern Ep is associated with the variation pattern Hp in a one-to-one relationship or with the variation pattern Hp63 in a two-to-one relationship.

  In the variation production pattern in which the reach production is performed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 finally displays the decorative symbols by losing and displaying the decorative symbols when the judgment result of the jackpot is lost, and the judgment result of the jackpot is determined. In the case of a jackpot, the decorative symbol is finally stopped and displayed so as to be a doublet and the jackpot is determined.

  The variation effect patterns Ep2 to Ep5 are variation effect patterns that perform reach effects, and are, for example, effects of content that wins a battle. The variation effect pattern Ep61 is a variation effect pattern for performing a rush effect (probability change mode entry effect) or a gusset effect of the rush effect, and when the 2R probability change a (symbol C1) in the normal game state is won or in the normal game state Used when losing.

  The variation effect pattern Ep62 is a reach loss variation effect pattern that is used in a probability variation game state (probability variation mode) in a short variation state, and an effect that is divided into battle effects is performed.

  The variation effect patterns Ep6a and Ep6b are variation effect patterns used when the 2R probability variation a (symbol C1) is won in the probability variation mode (the probability variation gaming state in the short variation state). The variation pattern Ep6a is an effect of continuing the probability variation mode by reviving it during the variation effect although it is defeated by the battle effect in the probability variation mode (for example, battle mode). The variation pattern Ep6b is an effect in which the probability variation mode is continued by defeating the battle effect and not reviving during the variation effect, but continuing during the jackpot effect, and the effect of performing the resurrection effect at a later timing than the variation pattern Ep6a. It is.

  When the variation by the variation pattern Hp63 is performed in the probability variation mode, one of the variation effect patterns Ep6a and Ep6b is selected. The variation effect pattern Ep6b is selected with higher probability than the variation effect pattern Ep6a. Accordingly, it is possible to easily perform the revival effect at a late timing, that is, even if the revival effect is not performed at an early timing, the player can play a game expecting the revival effect at a later timing.

  When the variation by the variation pattern Hp63 is performed in the time reduction mode, the variation effect pattern Ep6c is selected. The variation effect pattern Ep6c is a variation effect pattern used when the 2R probability variation a (symbol C1) is won in the short time mode (long variation state). The fluctuation pattern Ep6c is an effect of shifting from the time reduction mode (for example, revenge mode) to the probability variation mode (for example, battle mode).

  When the variation by the variation pattern Hp64 is performed in the probability variation mode, the variation effect pattern Ep6d is selected. The variation effect pattern Ep6d is a variation effect pattern that is used when winning the 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) or 2R normal (symbol E) in the probability variation mode, and shifts to the short-time mode over the battle effect.

  When the variation by the variation pattern Hp64 is performed in the time reduction mode, the variation effect pattern Ep6e is selected. The variation effect pattern Ep6e is a variation effect pattern that is used when the 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) or 2R normal (symbol E) is selected in the time reduction mode and continues the time reduction mode.

(An example of a jackpot production pattern table)
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot effect pattern table. As shown in FIG. 22, the jackpot effect pattern table Ot includes a jackpot symbol, a variation effect pattern Ep, and a jackpot effect pattern Op.

  The jackpot symbol is selected by the main control unit 210. Except for the jackpot symbol C1 (2R probability variation a), the jackpot symbol and the jackpot effect pattern Op are associated with each other in a one-to-one relationship, for example. In the case of the jackpot symbol A (16R probability variation a), the jackpot effect pattern Op1 for performing a victory effect with a ball that indicates the transition or continuation to the probability variation mode is selected. In the case of the jackpot symbol B1 (4R probability variation a), the jackpot effect pattern Op2 that performs a resurrection effect with a ball that indicates the transition or continuation to the probability variation mode is selected.

  In the case of the jackpot symbol C1 (2R probability variation a), in the normal gaming state, the jackpot effect pattern Op4 for performing the probability variation mode entry effect (surprise effect) is selected in order to shift to the probability variation mode. Further, in the case of the jackpot symbol C1 (2R probability variation a), in the time-saving gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, the jackpot effect pattern differs depending on whether one of the variation effect patterns Ep6a or Ep6b is selected (executed).

  Specifically, when the variation effect pattern Ep6a is revived in the variation effect, the jackpot effect pattern Op5 for performing the probability variation mode continuation effect is selected. On the other hand, in the case of the variable effect pattern Ep6b, the jackpot effect pattern Op6 for performing the revival effect is selected. As described above, which of the jackpot effect patterns Op5 and Op6 is selected depends on which of the change effect patterns Ep6a and Ep6b is selected in the change effect pattern selection process (see FIG. 20).

  In the case of the jackpot symbol B2 (4R probability variation b) or the jackpot symbol D (4R normal), the jackpot effect pattern Op3 for performing a defeat effect with a ball that suggests a shift to the short-time mode is selected. In the case of the jackpot symbol C2 (2R probability variation b) or the jackpot symbol E (2R normal), the jackpot effect pattern Op7 for performing the defeat effect indicating the shift to the time-saving mode or the continuation is selected.

(Production end processing)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect end process. The effect end process is a process content included in the command reception process (see FIG. 18). In the effect ending process, the effect supervising unit 310 analyzes the change stop command (see FIG. 8) received in the command receiving process (step S2301), and acquires information indicating the stopped special symbol, game state, and the like.

  And the production supervision part 310 refers to the mode flag which shows the present production mode (step S2302). And the production supervision part 310 determines whether it is a jackpot (step S2303). When it is a big hit (step S2303: Yes), the production supervision unit 310 performs a mode flag change process using the production mode table Mt (see FIG. 24) (step S2304).

  Then, the production control unit 310 determines whether or not the probability variation b includes the 4R probability variation b (symbol B2) and the 2R probability variation b (symbol C2) (step S2305). When it is not the probability change b (step S2305: No), the production supervision unit 310 proceeds to step S2314. When it is the probability variation b (step S2305: Yes), the production supervision unit 310 turns on the production length variation flag indicating the long variation state (step S2306), and proceeds to step S2314.

  In step S2303, when it is not a big hit (step S2303: No), the production control unit 310 determines whether or not the current mode flag is “0” indicating the normal mode (step S2307). When the mode flag is “0” (step S2307: Yes), the production control unit 310 proceeds to step S2314.

  In step S2307, when the mode flag is not “0” (step S2307: No), that is, when the mode flag is either “1” indicating the probability variation mode or “2” indicating the time reduction mode, The unit 310 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the mode residual fluctuation count M as a new mode residual fluctuation count M (step S2308).

  Then, the production control unit 310 determines whether or not the mode residual fluctuation count M is “0” (step S2309). If the mode residual fluctuation count M is not “0” (step S2309: No), step is performed. The process moves to S2314.

  When the mode remaining change count M is “0” (step S2309: Yes), the effect supervising unit 310 determines whether or not the effect length change flag is ON (step S2310). When the performance length variation flag is ON (step S2310: Yes), that is, when the time reduction mode in the probability variation gaming state is ended, the performance supervision unit 310 sets the mode flag to “1” indicating the probability variation mode (step) S2311). Then, the production supervision unit 310 turns off the production length variation flag (step S2312), and proceeds to step S2314.

  In step S2310, when the effect length variation flag is OFF (step S2310: No), that is, when the time-saving mode in the time-saving gaming state ends, the effect supervising unit 310 sets the mode flag to “0” indicating the normal mode. (Step S2313). Then, the effect supervision unit 310 sets a change effect end command for ending the change effect in the RAM 313 (step S2314), and ends the effect end process.

(Example of production mode table)
FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect mode table. In FIG. 24, the effect mode table Mt associates the gaming state, the effect mode, the mode flag, and the number of changes after the jackpot. The gaming state is controlled by the main control unit 210, and can be a normal gaming state, a probability variation gaming state in a short variation state, a probability variation gaming state in a long variation state, and a time-short gaming state. The normal mode is set when the main control unit 210 is in the normal gaming state. The mode flag in the normal mode is “0”.

  The probability variation mode is set when the main control unit 210 is in a probability variation gaming state with a short variation state. The probability variation mode is set until 10,000 variations have elapsed after the end of probability variation big hit. The mode flag in the probability variation mode is “1”.

  In the time reduction mode, 50 fluctuations have passed after the jackpot of probability variation b including 4R probability variation b (symbol B2) or 2R probability variation b (symbol C2), or the jackpot of 4R normal (symbol D) or 2R normal (symbol E). Until it is set. That is, the time-saving mode is set when the main control unit 210 is in the probabilistic gaming state with a long variation state, or when the main control unit 210 is in the time-saving gaming state. The mode flag in the time reduction mode is “2”. When 50 fluctuations have elapsed in the time-saving mode in the long-changing probability-changing gaming state, the time-saving mode is terminated, and the 51st and subsequent fluctuations are entered. When 50 fluctuations have elapsed in the time saving mode in the time saving gaming state, the time saving mode is terminated, and the normal mode is entered after the 51st fluctuation.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, one of the three effect modes of the normal mode, the probability variation mode, and the time reduction mode can be taken according to the gaming state and the variation state.

(Example of production and mode transition when winning 2R jackpot during probability change mode)
FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of effects and mode transition when a 2R jackpot is won during the probability variation mode. 2R jackpot is 2R probability variation a (symbol C1) or 2R probability variation b (symbol C2). In the probability variation mode, the game is advanced by winning a prize at the second starting port 106.

  In the probability variation mode, the probability variation mode continues in the case of normal loss variation. In addition, in the probability variation mode, when winning a jackpot with a ball (16R probability variation a (symbol A) or 4R probability variation a (symbol B1)), an effect indicating a jackpot with a ball is performed in the variation effect and the jackpot effect. After that, the probability variation mode continues.

  When the 2R jackpot is won in the probability variation mode, a battle effect 2501 is performed in the variation effect, and a defeat effect 2502 is performed in the battle effect 2501. In the case of a specific loss fluctuation (fluctuation pattern Hp62 in FIG. 13-2), an effect 2511 to be drawn in the battle effect 2501 may be performed. In this case, the probability variation mode continues without shifting to the jackpot effect. To do.

  In the variation effect, when the revival effect 2503 is performed after the defeat effect 2502 (see the variation effect pattern Ep6a in FIG. 21), the probability variation mode continuation effect 2504 is performed in the 2R jackpot effect, and the probability variation mode is continued (2R probability variation a). in the case of). On the other hand, in the variable effect, when the revival effect 2503 is not performed after the defeat effect 2502 (see the variable effect pattern Ep6b in FIG. 21), the short-time mode entry effect 2505 is performed in the 2R jackpot effect.

  When the revival effect 2506 is performed in the short time mode entry effect 2505 (see the jackpot effect pattern Op6 in FIG. 22), the probability variation mode continuation effect 2504 is performed and the probability variation mode is continued (in the case of 2R probability variation a). Which of the revival effects 2503 and 2506 is performed is determined by the determination of the effect by the effect control unit 310.

  If the revival effect 2506 is not performed in the time reduction mode entry effect 2505, the operation enters the time reduction mode (in the case of 2R probability variation b or 2R normal). In the normal case of 2R, when 50 fluctuations have elapsed in the time reduction mode, the mode changes to the normal mode. In the case of 2R probability variation b, when 50 fluctuations have elapsed in the time reduction mode, the probability variation mode is restored.

(Example of revival production)
FIG. 26A is a diagram illustrating an example of the revival effect during the variation effect. In FIG. 26A, the main liquid crystal 104 displays a defeat effect 2502 during the change effect. In the defeat effect 2502, when the revival effect 2503 is performed, the continuation of the probability variation mode is confirmed. Thereafter, a probability variation mode continuation effect 2504 (see FIG. 25) is performed as a jackpot effect.

  FIG. 26-2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a resurrection effect during a jackpot effect. In FIG. 26B, the main liquid crystal 104 displays a time saving mode entry effect 2505 during the jackpot effect. When the revival effect 2506 is performed in the short time mode entry effect 2505, the continuation of the probability variation mode is confirmed. Thereafter, a probability variation mode continuation effect 2504 (see FIG. 25) is performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a 2R jackpot is won in the short variation state (probability variation mode), when the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after execution of the jackpot, the short variation state (probability variation mode). It is easier to set the long fluctuation state (time-short mode).

  Specifically, when a probability change jackpot of 2R is executed in the probability change mode and the game is controlled in the probability change game state after execution of the jackpot, the return effect 2503 (see FIG. 25) or the return effect 2506 is performed to change the probability change mode. Instead of the pattern to be continued, it is easier to execute the pattern that shifts to the time change mode and then shifts to the probability change mode without performing the revival effect 2503 and the revival effect 2506.

  Thereby, even if it is a case where it shifts to the long fluctuation state (time reduction mode) after the big hit by winning the 2R jackpot in the short fluctuation state (probability change mode), the player subsequently enters the short fluctuation state (probability change mode). You can play in the hope of returning. Further, it can be expected that the player is in a high probability state even in the long fluctuation state (time-short mode), and the player can play a game expecting a big hit even in the long fluctuation state (time-short mode). For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest of the game after the mode transition from the short fluctuation state (probability change mode) to the long fluctuation state (time reduction mode), which is less expected than the short fluctuation state (probability change mode). .

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the revival effect is performed after execution of the short-time mode entry effect 2505 (see FIG. 25) (revival effect 2506) and when it is performed before the execution of the short-time mode entry effect 2505 (revival effect 2503). There is. For this reason, even if the short-time mode entry effect 2505 is started, there is a possibility that the player may immediately return to the probability change mode. Therefore, the player continues the probability change mode even if the short-time mode entry effect 2505 is performed. You can play with the expectation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the revival effect is performed at a later timing (revival effect 2506) is executed with higher probability than the case where the revival effect is performed at an earlier timing (revival effect 2503). Thereby, it is possible to easily perform the revival effect at a late timing, and even if the revival effect is not performed at an early timing, the player can play a game expecting the revival effect at a later timing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 210 determines the pattern accompanied by the revival effect, and the production control unit 310 determines the timing for performing the revival effect, thereby reducing the processing burden on the main control unit 210. be able to. Also, at the design stage of the pachinko gaming machine 100, it is only necessary to make design changes only on the production control unit 310 side, such as changing the timing of the revival effect, and changing the probability of making the revival effect easier at which timing, It is possible to reduce the labor required for the design change.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the long fluctuation state (short time mode), it is possible to cause the player to infer which state is the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the long fluctuation state (short time mode). Can improve the fun of games in

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the symbol variation of the predetermined variation number (50 variations) is performed in the long variation state (short time mode), the mode is shifted to either the normal mode or the short variation state (probability variation mode). When the predetermined number of fluctuations has been performed, it is possible to notify the player whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state. Thereby, since the player can be uplifted or discouraged at the stage where the predetermined number of times of fluctuation has been performed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the long fluctuation state (time reduction mode).

  Also, if you win a big win in the long fluctuation state (short time mode), it is unclear whether the dominant state at the time of winning was the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state, so the low probability gaming state It can be assumed that this is a jackpot (so-called “retraction within a short time”). In other words, the player can obtain a sense of superiority by estimating that the player has won a big hit by his skill, not by the high probability gaming state.

  In addition, since the long fluctuation state (short time mode) includes the case of a high probability gaming state, the winning probability in the long fluctuation state (short time mode) is set higher than the winning probability in the short time gaming state (low probability gaming state). be able to. For this reason, since the time-saving mode is easier to win the jackpot than the low-probability gaming state, the time-saving mode can be made a mode with a sense of expectation for the jackpot.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when the probability variation mode ends, that is, when the consecutive change ends, it does not immediately notify the low-probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot. It is possible to give a player a sense of expectation until the symbol change of () is performed. For this reason, when the probability variation mode ends, the player's sense of expectation can be gradually lowered without being lowered all at once.

  In the present embodiment, the probability of shifting to the probability variation mode may be higher than the probability of shifting to the normal mode from the time reduction mode. Thereby, it is possible to play a game with a higher expectation of shifting to the probability change mode in the short-time mode, and it is possible to make the short-time mode more highly expected.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko gaming machine 210 Main control part 280 Production control part 310 Production control part 330 Image / sound control part 350 Lamp control part 501 Determination part 502 Symbol display control part 503 Special game execution part 504 Game state control part 505 Production execution part

Claims (3)

A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player;
If it is determined to perform the special game, special game execution means for executing the special game;
After the special game is executed, a game state control means capable of controlling the game in the first game state advantageous to the player or in the second game state which is disadvantageous than the first game state;
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production based on the result of the determination;
Have
The production execution means
There is a possibility that the first mode effect corresponding to the first effect mode suggesting that the game is controlled in the first game state or the game control in the second game state is being performed. The second mode effect corresponding to the second effect mode suggesting that can be executed,
In the first mode effect, either the failure effect that suggests that the special game is executed and the first effect mode may end, or the success effect that suggests that the first effect mode continues. Make it possible to perform success or failure effects that can be performed,
When control of the game in the second gaming state is performed after the special game is executed, the first pattern for shifting to the second effect mode after executing the success / failure effect in which the failure effect is performed can be executed And
A second pattern for continuing the first effect mode after executing the success / failure effect in which the success effect is performed when the game is controlled in the first game state after the special game is executed, the failure A third pattern for continuing the first effect mode by performing a continuation effect suggesting continuation of the first effect mode after executing the success / failure effect in which the effect is performed, and the success / failure effect in which the failure effect is performed. Can be executed in any one of the fourth patterns to be transferred to the first effect mode after being transferred to the second effect mode after
The fourth pattern is easier to execute than the third pattern.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The effect execution means can shift to the second effect mode at a predetermined timing after executing the success / failure effect in which the failure effect is performed in the first pattern, the third pattern, and the fourth pattern. The transition suggestion production that suggests sex can be executed,
The continuation effect may be performed at a first timing after the transition suggestion effect is executed, or may be performed at a second timing before the predetermined timing.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. A main control unit that performs at least the determination by the determination unit and the game control by the game state control unit, and an effect control unit that controls execution of the effect by at least the effect execution unit according to an instruction from the main control unit And having
The main control unit can determine whether or not to cause the effect control unit to execute the success / failure effect, and when the game is controlled in the first game state after the special game is executed, When it is determined to execute the success / failure effect, it is possible to determine which of the third pattern and the fourth pattern is to be executed,
When the main control unit determines to execute the third pattern, the production control unit determines whether the continuous production is performed at the first timing or the second timing.
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein:

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