JP2018094034A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform shooting presentations improving amusement properties of a game machine.SOLUTION: On the basis of a determination result of a special symbol determination unit, a presentation control unit can perform a special presentation for suggesting that a big win game is to be performed and when the big win game is performed, can perform a shooting presentation prompting a player to shoot game balls to a big winning port. In addition, the special presentation includes a success presentation and a failure presentation, and the presentation modes of the shooting presentation are different from each other between when the success presentation is performed and when the failure presentation is performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 36

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, in a gaming machine that is controlled to an effect state in which a player can recognize that it is in a high probability state, the normal big hit by the first variable display unit is more advantageous than the normal big hit by the second variable display unit. In this case, in order to prevent complication of production control, a 4R normal big hit or sudden normal big hit occurs in a state in which the player is able to recognize a high probability state in the battle mode. In any case, a game machine is described in which a common variation pattern command is selected in any case, and a battle effect in which a teammate character is defeated by an enemy character is performed as an effect corresponding to the variation pattern command. .

JP 2006-152957 A

By the way, in the gaming machine, as a result of the determination, a special game is executed that opens a predetermined winning opening where a game ball can enter. Further, when this special game is executed, there is a case where a launching effect for urging the game ball to be launched into a predetermined winning opening is performed. Here, if this launch effect is simply executed, the interest of the gaming machine may be reduced.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a launch effect that enhances the interest of a gaming machine.

The present invention that achieves the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. This gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100) has a determination means (for example, a special symbol determination unit 234) for determining whether or not to execute a special game that opens a predetermined winning opening where a game ball can enter. And a special game execution means (for example, the game control unit 200) for executing the special game when the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234) determines that the special game is to be executed, and the special game Is executed, a game state control means (for example, the game control unit 200) that can be in a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and an effect execution means (for example, the effect control unit 300) that executes a predetermined effect. And the effect execution means (for example, the effect control unit 300) indicates that the special game is executed based on the result of the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234). When the special game is executed, when the special game is executed, it is possible to execute a launch effect that prompts the game ball to be launched into the predetermined winning opening. There is a failure effect, and the launch effect is a gaming machine with different effect modes when the success effect is executed and when the failure effect is executed.
Then, when the failure effect is executed and the special game is executed, the effect execution means (for example, the effect control unit 300) can execute a related effect related to the failure effect during the special game. .
Further, the game state control means (for example, the game control unit 200) is configured such that, after the special game is executed, a specific game state advantageous to the player or a non-specific game state that is less disadvantageous to the player than the specific game state. The success effect is an effect that suggests that the specific gaming state is to be achieved, and the failure effect is an effect that suggests that the non-specific gaming state is to be achieved.
Furthermore, the special effect has a common effect that does not suggest whether the specific game state or the non-specific game state is entered, and the effect execution means (for example, the effect control unit 300) is in the specific game state. If it is determined by the determining means (for example, the special symbol determining unit 234) that the special game is to be executed before the common effect is executed, the common game may be executed. When it is determined by the determining means (for example, the special symbol determining unit 234) that the special game is to be executed, there are times when the successful effect is executed and when the failure effect is executed.
When the common effect is executed, the launch effect has the same effect mode regardless of whether the special game state is entered or the non-specific game state after the special game is executed. .

  In addition, the said code | symbol in this column is attached | subjected illustratively in the description of this invention, and this invention is not reduced by this code | symbol.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to use a launch effect that enhances the interest of a gaming machine.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. (A) is an enlarged view showing an example of a display device arranged at the lower left of the game board, (b) is a partial plan view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the control unit of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the image / sound control part and lamp | ramp control part of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the game control part of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the basic process by a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the process at the time of the power supply cutoff by a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the main control processing of a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the gate switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a customer waiting | standby setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of normal symbol processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of an electric tulip process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the random number used by this Embodiment, (a) is a figure which shows the structural example of jackpot random number, (b) is a figure which shows the structural example of jackpot symbol random number, (c ) Is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a reach random number, and (d) is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a hit random number. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the variation pattern used in a variation pattern selection process, and a table. It is a block diagram explaining the structural example of RAM of a game control part, (a) is a block diagram which shows the structure of a storage area, (b) is a block diagram which shows each structure of the memory | storage part shown to (a) It is. It is a block diagram explaining the structural example of RAM of an effect control part, (a) is a block diagram which shows the structure of a storage area, (b) is a block which shows each structure of the memory | storage part shown to (a) FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of an effect control part, (a) is a figure which shows a main process, (b) is a figure which shows an interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of command reception processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a mode flag. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the prior determination effect selection process of FIG. 26, and the effect selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process during completion | finish of the fluctuation effect of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the big hit effect selection process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the ending effect selection process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the customer waiting command reception process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of effect button processing. It is a figure which shows one scene of the change production in this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a variation production pattern and a table of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the launch effect of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation of production pattern A-1 of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation of production pattern A-2 of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation of production pattern A-3 of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation of production pattern B-1 of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation of production pattern B-2 of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation of production pattern B-3 of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation of production pattern B-4 of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation of production pattern B-5 of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation of production pattern B-6 of this Embodiment.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[Basic configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.
A pachinko gaming machine 100 as an example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched by an instruction operation by a player wins. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 110 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 150 surrounding the game board 110. The game board 110 is detachably attached to the frame member 150.

The game board 110 has a game area 111 for playing with a game ball on the front surface, a rail member 112 that forms a passage where a game ball launched from below rises toward the upper position of the game area 111, and a game A guide member 113 for guiding the game ball is provided on the right side of the region 111.
In the present embodiment, an image display unit 114 that displays various images for production is provided at a position of the game area 111 that is easily visible to the player. The image display unit 114 includes a display screen such as a liquid crystal display, and displays a decorative symbol for notifying the player of a symbol lottery result (symbol variation result), for example, as the game progresses by the player. An effect image by the appearance of a character or the appearance of an item or an effect image using a later-described hold display is displayed.

In addition, a movable accessory 115 and a board lamp 116 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 110.
The panel lamp 116 produces various effects by emitting light.

  The movable accessory 115 performs various effects by operating on the game board 110. More specifically, in the movable accessory 115 of the present embodiment, a standby position is set on the game board 110 to stand by below the image display unit 114. The movable accessory 115 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction. The movable accessory 115 according to the present embodiment is movable from the lower side of the image display unit 114 that is the standby position toward the center of the image display unit 114. Furthermore, the movable accessory 115 is configured to be deformable by having a rotating portion that can rotate at an arbitrary position. In addition, the movable accessory 115 is provided with a light emitting portion that emits light of each color of red, green, and blue, and can emit light in an arbitrary color.

  The movable accessory 115 is not limited to moving in the vertical direction. The movable accessory 115 may be configured to be movable in the left-right direction or the oblique direction on the game board 110. Furthermore, the movable accessory 115 may be configured to be movable in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board 110.

  The game area 111 is provided with a game nail and a windmill (not shown) for changing the direction in which the game ball falls. Further, in the game area 111, various bonuses relating to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In addition, the game area 111 is provided with a discharge port 117 through which game balls launched into the game area 111 that have not been won in the winning area are discharged out of the game area 111.

  In the present embodiment, as various functions related to winning and lottery, a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) starts when a game ball wins, and it is normal when a game ball passes. A start gate (hereinafter simply referred to as a gate) 124 for starting a symbol lottery (open / close lottery) is disposed on the game board 110. In FIG. 1, the gates 124 are provided on the left and right sides of the game area 111, the left gate 124 is indicated as 124L, and the right gate 124 is indicated as 124R. Moreover, the 1st starting port 121 and the 2nd starting port 122 here say the winning opening used as the operation opportunity of the predetermined 1 special symbol display. Specifically, the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 are provided with switches (a first start port switch 211 and a second start port switch 212 described later) that detect the passage of a game ball when winning a prize. It has been. And when a game ball wins the 1st starting port 121 or the 2nd starting port 122, this switch will detect the passage of a gaming ball as an opportunity to operate a special symbol display.

  The second start port 122 includes an electric tulip (opening / closing member) 123 as a normal electric accessory that is turned on and off by a pair of blades in the shape of tulip flowers that are opened and closed by an electric solenoid. In the electric tulip 123, when the blade is closed, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 122, but when the blade is opened, the entrance of the second start port 122 is expanded and the game ball is moved to the second start port 122. It is configured to be easy to enter. When the electric tulip 123 wins the normal symbol lottery, the blade opens for a specified time (for example, 0.15 to 1.8 seconds) and for a specified number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times) while lighting or blinking.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the first start port 121 is disposed at the center of the game area 111, and the second start port 122 is disposed on the right side of the game area 111. In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball is supplied to the left side in the game area 111 (hereinafter referred to as left-handed), the game ball is placed at the first start port 121 rather than the second start port 122. Easy to enter. In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when so-called left-handed, a game nail or the like is arranged so that a game ball does not enter the second start port 122. On the other hand, when the game ball is supplied to the right side in the game area 111 (hereinafter referred to as right-handed), the game ball is easier to enter the second start port 122 than the first start port 121. In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a game nail or the like is arranged so that a game ball does not enter the first start port 121 when so-called right-handed.

The pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as gaming states, a low probability state with a low winning probability and a high probability state with a higher winning probability than the low probability state based on the winning probability of the jackpot lottery. Then, the state is controlled to be either a low probability state or a high probability state based on a predetermined condition. In addition to the low probability state and the high probability state, it is possible to set a medium probability state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is higher than the low probability state and lower than the high probability state. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is controlled to one of a low probability state, a medium probability state, and a high probability state based on a predetermined condition.
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a short time state where there are few winning opportunities at the second start port 122 and a short state when there are more winning opportunities at the second start port 122 than in the short time state. Then, under a predetermined condition, the state is controlled to either the timeless state or the timeless state. The short-time state is, for example, any one of shortening the special symbol variation time and normal symbol variation time, extending the opening time of the electric tulip 123, and increasing the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery. A gaming state controlled by one or more combinations.

  Also, in this embodiment, as other prizes and lottery items, a lottery is performed even if a game ball wins a grand prize opening 125 as a special electric bonus that opens according to the result of the special symbol lottery. An ordinary winning opening 126 that is not present is arranged on the game board 110. The big prize opening 125 is provided with a big prize opening door 125D for opening and closing the big prize opening 125. In the following description, the opening / closing state and the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening door 125D may be described as the opening / closing state and the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 125 for convenience.

In the present embodiment, the big prize opening 125 is arranged on the right side in the game area 111. In the present embodiment, the game ball does not enter the big prize opening 125 when the so-called left-hand is made, and the game ball enters the big prize opening 125 when the right-hand is made. Various components including a game nail and a special prize opening 125 are arranged.
The arrangement of the special winning opening 125 is not limited to the arrangement on the right side of the game area 111. For example, it may be arranged on the left side of the game area 111. In this case, for example, when making a right-hand hit, various components are arranged so that the game ball does not enter the big winning opening 125, and when the so-called left hit is made, the game ball enters the big winning opening 125. May be arranged. Further, the big winning opening 125 may be arranged at the center of the gaming area 111 so that a game ball may enter the big winning opening 125 regardless of whether it is left-handed or right-handed.

  In the present embodiment, a display 130 for displaying the lottery result and the number of holds is arranged at the lower left position of the game board 110.

  Also, on the back side of the game board 110, a game control board that determines whether or not a special symbol is won, an effect control board that comprehensively controls effects, an image control board that controls effects by images and sounds, various lamps, Various substrates (not shown) such as a lamp control substrate for controlling the effect by the movable accessory 115 are attached. In addition, a switching power supply (not shown) that converts the supplied 24V AC power source into a DC power source and outputs it to various boards and the like is disposed on the back surface of the game board 110.

When the player touches the handle 151 and rotates the lever 152 in the clockwise direction, the frame member 150 moves the game balls at a predetermined time interval (for example, 100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle. And a launching device (not shown) for electrically firing. In addition, the frame member 150 includes a supply device (not shown) that sequentially supplies game balls to the launching device one by one at a timing in conjunction with the operation of the player's lever 152, and a game ball that the supply device supplies to the launching device. And a plate 153 for temporarily storing. For example, a payout ball by a payout unit is paid out to the plate 153.
In the present embodiment, the plate 153 is configured as an integrated upper and lower plate, but a configuration example in which the upper plate and the lower plate are separated is also conceivable. A configuration example in which the handle 151 of the launching device emits light under a predetermined condition is also conceivable.

The frame member 150 also includes a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball even when the player is touching the handle 151 of the launch device, and a game ball stored in the tray 153. A take-out button 155 for dropping and taking out the box (not shown).
Further, the frame member 150 includes a speaker 156 and a frame lamp 157 for notifying the gaming state and situation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and performing various effects. The speaker 156 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. The frame lamp 157 is composed of a light emitting body such as an LED, and performs various effects by light depending on a pattern due to lighting and blinking, a difference in emission color, and the like. In addition, about the frame lamp | ramp 157, the structural example which enables it to perform the effect which changes the irradiation direction of light can be considered.
The frame member 150 also includes a transparent plate (not shown) for separating the game board 110 from the player.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2A is an enlarged view showing an example of the display unit 130 arranged at the lower left of the gaming board 110. FIG. 2B is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 100.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the display 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 receives a first special symbol display 221 that operates in response to winning of the first starting port 121 and a winning of the second starting port 122. A second special symbol display 222 that operates correspondingly and a normal symbol display 223 that operates corresponding to the passage of the gate 124 are provided. The first special symbol display unit 221 displays the lottery result by stopping and displaying the special symbol based on the winning of the first start port 121 after variably displaying. The second special symbol display 222 displays the lottery result by stopping and displaying the special symbol based on the winning of the second start port 122 after variably displaying. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the normal symbol display unit 223 displays the lottery result by stopping and displaying the normal symbol after being variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are each constituted by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is displayed according to the lighting mode. Similarly, the normal symbol display 223 is also composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed according to the lighting mode.

  In addition, the indicator 130 operates in response to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the first special symbol hold indicator 218 that operates corresponding to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222. 2 a special symbol hold indicator 219 and a normal symbol hold indicator 220 that operates in response to the hold in the normal symbol indicator 223. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the normal symbol hold indicator 220 are each configured by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of holds is determined depending on the lighting mode. Is displayed.

Here, the hold will be described. If a game ball wins in the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 during the special symbol change display operation (while the change display for one win is being performed), the special symbol is changing. In addition, the special symbol variation display operation based on the subsequent winning cannot be started. Therefore, the number of subsequent winnings is memorized up to a specified number (for example, 4), and the right to start a special symbol for the winning game ball is until the variable display operation for the previously winning game ball ends. Deferred.
For normal symbols, the same processing as for special symbols is performed. The fact that such a hold has been made and the number of hold (unchanged number) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219 and the normal symbol hold indicator 220.

  Furthermore, the display device 130 includes a state display device 224 that displays the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In the present embodiment, the status indicator 224 is configured by a display device in which three LEDs are arranged. One of the three LEDs notifies whether or not the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a high probability state where the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is high. The other one is to notify by lighting whether the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a short time state in which it is easy to win a prize at the second start port 122. Still another one is to notify by lighting whether or not the player is in a state advantageous to the player by making a right strike (by changing the hitting force of the game ball).

  The state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 displayed by the state display 224 is not limited to the above example, and other states can be displayed. For example, when the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is set to a medium probability state in which the winning probability is higher than the low probability state and the winning probability is lower than the high probability state, the state indicator 224 indicates whether or not the state indicator 224 is in the medium probability state. May be notified by lighting.

  In addition, the indicator 130 includes a round number indicator 225 for displaying the number of rounds when the big winning opening 125 is operated in the jackpot game performed according to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery. The jackpot game will be described later. The round number display 225 is configured by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of operating rounds of the big winning opening 125 in the jackpot game is displayed according to the lighting mode.

  The frame member 150 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an input device for a player to input an effect. As shown in FIG. 2B, in the present embodiment, as an example of an input device, an effect button 161, an effect key 162 that is adjacent to the effect button 161 and includes a plurality of keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, Is disposed on the frame member 150. In the example shown in the figure, a case is considered where an effect of accepting an operation of selecting one image from a plurality of images is performed. In this case, for example, when the player operates an effect key 162 including four keys arranged in a cross, one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 114 is instructed, and the effect button 161 is pressed. By performing the operation, it is possible to produce an effect of selecting the instructed image. In addition to the effect buttons 161 and the effect keys 162 shown in the figure, various input forms such as levers, dials, and the like can be adopted as the input device.

[Configuration of control unit]
Next, a control unit that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the image / sound control unit and the lamp control unit of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit includes a game control unit 200 that determines whether a special symbol is won or the like as main control means. In addition, as the sub-control means, an effect control unit 300 that comprehensively controls the effect and a payout control unit 330 that controls payout of the payout ball are provided.

[Configuration and function of game control unit]
The game control unit 200 is used as a CPU 201 that performs arithmetic processing when determining whether or not to win a special symbol, a ROM 202 that stores programs executed by the CPU 201, various data, and the like, a working memory of the CPU 201, and the like. RAM 203 to be provided.

  The game control unit 200 controls the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 in either a high probability state or a low probability state, a time-short state or a time-short state. As a result, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a high probability state and a short time state, a high probability short time gaming state, a low probability state and a short time state, low probability short time gaming state, a high probability state, and a short time short state. It is one of a short-probability state with no probability, a low-probability state, and a short-probability state with a low probability. Then, the game control unit 200 switches between the high probability state and the low probability state based on a predetermined condition, and switches between the short time state and the short time state. In addition, the game control unit 200 performs control such as increasing the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery in the short time state, shortening the normal symbol variation time, and extending the opening time of the electric tulip 123 in the short time state. I do.

  The game control unit 200 performs a special symbol lottery when the game ball is won at the first start port 121 or the second start port 122. Then, a special game such as a jackpot game is performed according to the determination result of the special symbol lottery. In the special game, the game control unit 200 performs a predetermined number of rounds that maintain an open state until the special winning opening 125, which is a special electric accessory, satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won). Control to repeat only. And the game control part 200 controls the opening / closing operation | movement space | interval at the time of the special winning opening 125 opening.

In addition, the game control unit 200 performs a normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 124. And the action | operation of an electric tulip is controlled according to the determination result of a normal symbol lottery.
In addition, the game control unit 200 holds the game ball when the game ball wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 during the special symbol change, or the game ball passes the gate 124 during the normal symbol change. Set the hold that occurs.
Further, the game control unit 200 accompanies the game control such as the determination result of the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery, the change information of the high probability state and the low probability state, the change information of the time short state and the short time state, the setting information of the hold, etc. Information is sent to the production control unit 300 by a command to be described later.

Further, when the game ball is won in the first start port 121, the second start port 122, the big winning port 125, and the normal winning port 126, the game control unit 200 per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 330 is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. For example, when a game ball wins at the first start port 121, three prize balls, when a game ball wins at the second start port 122, four prize balls, and when a game ball wins the big prize port 125, thirteen prizes. When a game ball wins the ball, the normal winning opening 126, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 330 so as to pay out 10 prize balls. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the payout control unit 330 is not instructed to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith.
When the payout control unit 330 pays out a prize ball in accordance with an instruction from the game control unit 200, the game control unit 200 acquires information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 330. As a result, the number of prize balls paid out is managed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game control unit 200 includes a first start port detection unit (first start port switch (SW)) 211 that detects a winning of a game ball to the first start port 121, as shown in FIG. , A second start port detection unit (second start port switch (SW)) 212 that detects a winning of a game ball to the second start port 122, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 213 that opens and closes the electric tulip 123, and the gate 124. A gate detection unit (gate switch (SW)) 214 for detecting the passage of the game ball is connected.
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 includes a grand prize opening detection unit (large prize opening switch (SW)) 215 that detects the winning of a game ball to the big prize opening 125 and a big prize opening door 125D of the big prize opening 125. A large winning opening door opening / closing unit 216 set to a closed state and an open state with a protruding slope, and a normal winning port detecting unit (normal winning port switch (SW)) 217 for detecting the winning of a game ball to the normal winning port 126, , Is connected.

In addition, the game control unit 200 includes a first special symbol hold indicator 218 for displaying the number of unreserved reserves won in the first start port 121 during the change of the special symbol, and the second special symbol hold indicator 218 during the change of the special symbol. A second special symbol hold indicator 219 that displays the number of unchanged reserves that have been won at the start port 122, and a normal symbol hold indicator that displays the number of unchanged symbols that have passed through the gate 124 while the normal symbol is changing. 220 are connected.
Further, the game control unit 200 includes a first special symbol display 221 for displaying a special symbol variation display and a special symbol lottery result performed by winning a game ball in the first starting port 121, and a second starting port. The second special symbol display 222 that displays the result of the special symbol variation display and special symbol lottery performed by winning the game ball to 122, and the normal symbol display that displays the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol lottery result A device 223 and a state indicator 224 for displaying the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are connected.

  Then, detection signals detected by the first start port switch 211, the second start port switch 212, the gate switch 214, the big winning port switch 215 and the normal winning port switch 217 are sent to the game control unit 200. In addition, the control signal from the game control unit 200 includes an electric tulip opening / closing unit 213, a prize winning door opening / closing unit 216, a first special symbol hold indicator 218, a second special symbol hold indicator 219, and a normal symbol hold indicator 220. The first special symbol display 221, the second special symbol display 222, the normal symbol display 223, and the status display 224. Thereby, the game control unit 200 performs various controls related to the number of payout prize balls.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 350 for transmitting various information to a host computer (not shown) installed in the hall is connected to the game control unit 200. Then, the game control unit 200 transmits the information about the number of paid-out prize balls acquired from the payout control unit 330 and the information indicating the state of the game control unit 200 to the host computer via the board external information terminal board 350. To do.

[Configuration and function of payout control unit]
The payout control unit 330 includes a CPU 331 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling payout of payout balls, a ROM 332 that stores programs executed by the CPU 331, various data, and the like, and a RAM 333 that is used as a work memory for the CPU 331 and the like. And.
The payout control unit 330 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the game control unit 200.
Specifically, the payout control unit 330 acquires, from the game control unit 200, a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won (the first start port 121 or the like). Then, the payout driving unit 334 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 334 is constituted by a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the game ball storage unit.

The payout control unit 330 includes a payout ball detection unit 335 that detects the number of prize balls actually paid out from the game ball storage unit by the payout driving unit 334, and a game ball in the storage unit (not shown). Detecting unit 336 for detecting presence / absence of storage of the game, and detecting whether or not the plate 153 for holding the game ball used when the player plays the game or the paid-out prize ball is full. A full tank detection unit 337 is connected. The payout control unit 330 receives the detection signals detected by the payout ball detection unit 335, the ball presence detection unit 336, and the full tank detection unit 337, and performs a predetermined process according to these detection signals.
Further, a frame external information terminal board 340 that transmits various types of information to the host computer installed in the hall is connected to the payout control unit 330. Then, the payout control unit 330, for example, information on the number of prize balls instructed to pay out to the payout driving unit 334, information on the number of prize balls actually paid out detected by the payout ball detection unit 335, etc. Is transmitted to the host computer via the frame external information terminal board 340. Also, similar information is transmitted to the game control unit 200.

[Configuration and function of production control unit]
The effect control unit 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs calculation processing when controlling the effect, a ROM 302 that stores programs executed by the CPU 301 and various data, a RAM 303 that is used as a work memory of the CPU 301, and the like. And a real-time clock (RTC) 304 for measuring.
The effect control unit 300 sets the contents of the effect, for example, based on the determination result of whether or not the winning in the special symbol lottery sent from the game control unit 200 and the variation pattern. At that time, in response to an operation input from the user using the effect button 161 or the effect key 162, the effect content corresponding to the operation input may be set. In this case, for example, a signal (operation signal) corresponding to an operation is received from a controller (not shown) such as the effect button 161, and the operation content identified by the operation signal is reflected in the setting of the effect.
In addition, when the game is interrupted for a predetermined period, the effect control unit 300 instructs the setting of the screen display for waiting for a customer as one of the effects.
Furthermore, the production control unit 300 sets the production content based on the change information of the high probability state and the low probability state received from the game control unit 200, and the change information of the short time state and the short time state.
In addition, the effect control unit 300 sends a command for instructing execution of the set effect contents to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320.

  Furthermore, the effect control unit 300 is connected to an image / sound control unit 310 that controls an effect using an image and sound, and a lamp control unit 320 that controls an effect using various lamps and the movable accessory 115. Has been.

[Configuration / Function of Image / Sound Control Unit]
As shown in FIG. 4, the image / sound control unit 310 stores an image that expresses the contents of presentation and a CPU 311 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling sound, a program executed by the CPU 311, various data, and the like. A ROM 312, a RAM 313 used as a working memory for the CPU 311, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 314, a CGROM 315, and an SNDROM 316 are provided.

Then, the image / sound control unit 310 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 114 and the sound output from the speaker 156 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300.
Specifically, the CGROM 315 has a symbol image or background image displayed during the game on the image display unit 114, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result, a character for displaying a notice effect to the player, Image data such as items is stored. The SNDROM 316 stores various types of acoustic data such as music and sound output from the speaker 156 in synchronization with the image data or independently of the image data, and sound effects such as jingles.
The CPU 311 performs analysis of the animation pattern, creation of a display list in which commands related to drawing are created, transmission of the display list to the VDP 314, and the like based on the hold number command or the variable effect start command sent from the effect control unit 300. Do.

The VDP 314 reads out image data and acoustic data stored in the CGROM 315 and the SNDROM 316 based on the display list received from the CPU 311. Furthermore, the VDP 314 performs drawing processing for background image display, symbol image display, symbol image variation, character / item display, and the like, and audio processing using the read acoustic data, using the read image data. . The VDP 314 controls screen display on the image display unit 114 based on the image data subjected to the drawing process. The VDP 314 controls the sound output from the speaker 156 based on the sound data that has been subjected to sound processing.
In the present embodiment, the VDP 314 is configured to perform audio processing in addition to the drawing processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a processor that performs dedicated audio processing may be provided separately.

[Configuration and function of lamp control unit]
The lamp control unit 320 stores a CPU 321 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 and the operation of the movable accessory 115, and programs executed by the CPU 321 and various data. A ROM 322 and a RAM 323 used as a working memory for the CPU 321 are provided.
The lamp control unit 320 controls lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, the emission color, and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300. Further, the operation of the movable accessory 115 is controlled.

Specifically, the ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern) for the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 300. Data) is stored. The CPU 321 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 322 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 300. The lamp controller 320 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the read light emission pattern data.
The ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 115 corresponding to the production content set by the production control unit 300. The CPU 321 controls the operation of the movable accessory 115 based on the read operation pattern data.

  In the present embodiment, game control unit 200, effect control unit 300, image / sound control unit 310, lamp control unit 320, and payout control unit 330 are each a main board disposed on the rear surface of game board 110. The game control board, the effect control board as the sub board, the image control board, the lamp control board, and the payout control board are individually configured.

[Functional configuration of game control unit]
Next, the functional configuration of the game control unit 200 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game control unit 200. As shown in FIG. 5, the game control unit 200 includes a random number acquisition unit 231, a normal symbol determination unit 232, a special symbol variation control unit 233, and a special symbol determination unit 234 as functional units that execute various lottery processes. And a normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236.
In addition, the game control unit 200 includes a variation pattern selection unit 235 as a functional unit that executes processing associated with special symbol variation.
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 is a function unit that executes data processing related to operation control of various types of objects and prize balls, etc. As a function unit, a prize winning opening operation control unit 237, an electric tulip operation control unit 238, and a prize ball processing unit 239 are provided. And an output control unit 240 and a random number control unit 241.

The random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number value used for the special symbol lottery and a random value used for the normal symbol lottery. In the case of a random number value used for the special symbol lottery, specifically, on the condition that a game ball has won a prize at the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122, a numerical value within a predetermined range for each type of random number. One numerical value (random number value) is selected (obtained) from the inside. The acquired random number value is used for determination by the special symbol determination unit 234. As will be described in detail later, the random numbers used in the special symbol lottery include a jackpot random number indicating whether or not the jackpot, a symbol random number indicating the type of jackpot, a variation pattern random number, a reach random number, and the like.
Further, in the case of a random number value used in the normal symbol lottery, specifically, one numerical value (random number value) is selected (obtained) from a predetermined range of values on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 124. ) The acquired random number value is used for determination by the normal symbol determination unit 232. In addition, as a random number used for the normal symbol lottery, a symbol random number indicating a winning type, a variation pattern random number, or the like may be set in addition to a winning random number indicating whether or not the winning is made.
When the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 controls the fluctuation of the special symbol in the first special symbol indicator 221 or the second special symbol indicator 222 according to the lottery result.

  The special symbol determination unit 234 uses a random number table as shown in FIG. 20 at the start of the variation of the special symbol, and determines whether the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is “hit or not”, ”,“ Are you missing if you do n’t win the jackpot ”? That is, the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number value related to a special symbol when the first starting port switch 211 or the second starting port switch 212 serving as a detection unit detects passage of a game ball, and determines a special symbol. The unit 234 determines based on the acquired random number value whether or not to play a special game (such as a big hit game) advantageous to the player. The special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) described above refers to processing in the random number acquisition unit 231 and the special symbol determination unit 234.

  Here, the “hit” is divided into a plurality of types according to the gaming state that occurs after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, the type of jackpot is determined depending on the combination of the short-time state or the short-time state and the high-probability state or the low-probability state. That is, the types of jackpots based on the gaming state that occurs after the end of the jackpot game are the jackpots that become the short game state with a high probability after the jackpot game ends (hereinafter, the jackpot of the short game state with a high probability), the short game state with a low probability Jackpot to become a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot of a low probability short game state), a jackpot to be a high probability short gameless state (hereinafter a jackpot of a high probability short gameless state), a jackpot to become a low probability short gameless state (hereinafter low) There is a possibility of a jackpot of probable short gameless state). Each of these jackpots is associated with an individual special symbol, and the type of jackpot is determined according to the type of special symbol won in the special symbol lottery.

  “Big jackpot” is a big hit with a long jackpot game time and a large amount of game balls can be expected to be paid out. “16 round jackpot” in which a relatively large number of game balls are paid out, and relatively few game balls are paid out. In some cases, it can be divided into “8 round jackpots”. For example, in the “16 round big hit”, the round maintained until the open state of the big winning opening 125 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) is repeated 16 times. In the “8 round jackpot”, a round that is maintained until the open state of the special winning opening 125 satisfies a predetermined condition is repeated eight times.

The variation pattern selection unit 235 selects a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222. Specifically, the variation pattern selection unit 235 determines the variation pattern based on the determination result whether or not to play the jackpot game, the determination result whether or not to reach and the like. Then, based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit 235, the special symbol variation control unit 233 controls the variation of the special symbol. Details of operations of the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 and the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 will be described later.
Here, “reach” is an effect for causing a player to expect a big hit in a decorative pattern to be described later.

The normal symbol determination unit 232 determines whether or not the lottery result of the normal symbol is “winning” using a random number table as shown in FIG. That is, the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that opens and closes the electric tulip 123 based on the random number value for normal symbol lottery acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231. When a plurality of types of winning are set in the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol determining unit 232 determines “winning type” when the determination result is winning. The normal symbol lottery is a process performed by the random number acquisition unit 231 and the normal symbol determination unit 232.
When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 controls the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display unit 223 according to the lottery result.
The electric tulip movement control unit 238 opens the electric tulip 123 for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines “winning” in the normal symbol lottery, and a game ball is placed at the second start port 122. Generate a state that makes it easy to win. Further, when it is determined as “displacement”, such an open state of the electric tulip 123 is not generated.

When the special symbol determination unit 234 determines that it is a “big hit” in the special symbol lottery, the big winning mouth operation control unit 237 uses the operation pattern specified based on the type of the winning jackpot as the jackpot game. The opening operation of 125 is controlled.
The prize ball processing unit 239 sets commands for controlling the number of prizes received for various types of winning-related items and lottery, and for controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prizes.
The output control unit 240 controls the output of control commands from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 and the payout control unit 330.
The random number control unit 241 updates various random number values that the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires at a predetermined timing.

[Basic operation of gaming machine]
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
When the power is turned on, the game control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs initialization and initial setting of various devices as a basic process at the time of activation. And after performing a basic process, the game control part 200 repeatedly performs the main control process which is a series of processes regarding progress of a game. In addition, when the power is shut off, the game control unit 200 executes a series of power-off processing.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the basic processing performed by the game control unit 200.
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, the game control unit 200 first permits access to the RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) (step (hereinafter, “step” will be referred to as “S”) 601). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not a RAM clear switch for clearing the RAM 203 is ON (S602).
When the RAM clear switch is OFF (No in S602), the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the backup flag related to the operation at the time of power-off is ON (S603).
If the backup flag is ON (Yes in S603), the game control unit 200 next determines whether the checksum created when the power is turned off is normal (S604).
If the checksum is normal (Yes in S604), the game control unit 200 next executes a return process (S605). In this return process, the game control unit 200 performs setting of the sub-control means such as the effect control unit 300 accompanying the return from the state where the power is cut off. Specifically, the game control unit 200 determines the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is cut off (whether it is a big hit game, either a high probability state or a low probability state, a short time state or a short time state) The command for setting the sub-control means is output to the effect control unit 300 so that any one of them is reflected. In this return process, the game control unit 200 turns off the backup flag.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is ON (Yes in S602), the backup flag is OFF (No in S603), and the checksum is abnormal (No in S604), then the game control unit 200 is initialized. As processing, the stored contents of the RAM 203 are cleared (S606), and the work area of the RAM 203 is set (S607). Then, the game control unit 200 outputs a command for setting (initializing) the sub control means to the effect control unit 300, and sets the sub board (sub control means) (S608). The setting of the sub board includes clearing the RAM 303, RAM 313, and RAM 323 mounted on each sub board.

After the return process (see S605) is completed or after the setting of the sub-board (see S608) is completed, the game control unit 200 sets various counters and timers used for game control (S609). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the interrupt permission (S610), the interrupt prohibition (S611), the symbol random number control process (S612), the initial value random number update process (S613), and the power cutoff flag are ON. (S614) is repeatedly executed as a loop process.
Here, interrupt enable (S610) and interrupt disable (S611) are provided to enable execution of interrupt processing during execution of the loop processing (S610 to S614). In the present embodiment, main control processing in game control is executed by this interrupt processing. Details of the main control process will be described later.
In the symbol random number control process (S612), the game control unit 200 updates the variation pattern random number used in the special symbol lottery.
In the initial value random number update process (S613), the game control unit 200 updates initial values of various random values used in the game control.
In the determination of the power cut-off flag, if the power cut-off flag is OFF (No in S614), the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not cut off, and the game control unit 200 performs main control by interruption together with the loop processing (S610 to S614). Repeat the process. On the other hand, when the power shut-off flag is ON (Yes in S614), the game control unit 200 starts a process for shutting off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (power shut-off process).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of power-off processing performed by the game control unit 200.
In the power-off process, the game control unit 200 first clears the setting of the output port for performing various outputs (S701). Next, the game control unit 200 creates a checksum and stores it in the RAM 203 (S702). Next, the game control unit 200 sets the backup flag to ON (S703), prohibits access to the RAM 203 (S704), and shifts to an infinite loop.

[Main control processing of gaming machines]
Next, main control processing of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
In the main control process, the game control unit 200 controls the game in the pachinko gaming machine 100, instructs the effect control unit 300, which is a sub-control means, to control the effect, and gives a prize ball to the payout control unit 330. Instructs payout control.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing main control processing of the game control unit 200.
The main control process includes a series of processes in game control, and is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds). In the present embodiment, the game control unit 200 generates an interrupt every predetermined time set in advance, and when the interrupt is permitted in the loop process shown in FIG. 6 (see S610), the main control is performed as the interrupt process. Execute the process. As shown in FIG. 8, in the main control process, a random number update process, a switch process, a symbol process, an electric accessory process, a prize ball process, and an output process are sequentially executed (S801 to S806).

  In the random number update process (S801), the game control unit 200 calls a function (subroutine) of the random number control unit 241, and updates various random number values used in the game control by the game control unit 200. Details of the setting of the random number and the update of the random value will be described later.

As the switch process (S802), a start port switch process and a gate switch process are performed.
In the start port switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231, monitors the states of the first start port switch 211 and the second start port switch 212 in FIG. If this happens, a special symbol lottery process is executed. In addition, as will be described in detail later, when pre-determination processing is performed in the first start port switch 211 and the second start port switch 212, each function (subroutine) of the special symbol determination unit 234 and the variation pattern selection unit 235 is called, Execute processing for pre-determination.
In the gate switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231 to monitor the state of the gate switch 214 in FIG. 3, and when the switch is turned on, for the normal symbol lottery. Execute the process.
The detailed contents of these switch processes will be described later.

As the symbol processing (S803), special symbol processing and normal symbol processing are performed.
In the special symbol process, the game control unit 200 calls the functions (subroutines) of the special symbol variation control unit 233, the special symbol determination unit 234, and the variation pattern selection unit 235, and executes the special symbol variation and the process associated with this symbol variation. To do.
In the normal symbol process, the game control unit 200 calls the functions (subroutines) of the normal symbol determination unit 232 and the normal symbol variation control unit 236, and executes the normal symbol variation and the process associated with this symbol variation.
The detailed contents of these symbol processes will be described later.

As the electric accessory process (S804), a big prize opening process and an electric tulip process are performed.
In the special prize opening process, the game control unit 200 calls a function (subroutine) of the special prize opening operation control unit 237 and controls the opening operation of the special prize opening 125 that is a special electric accessory based on a predetermined condition.
In the electric tulip process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the electric tulip operation control unit 238 and controls the opening operation of the electric tulip 123 that is a normal electric accessory based on a predetermined condition.
The detailed contents of these electric accessory processing will be described later.

  In the prize ball processing (S805), the game control unit 200 calls a function (subroutine) of the prize ball processing unit 239, and sets a command for controlling the number of winning prizes and a control for paying out prize balls according to the winning prize.

  In the output process (S806), the game control unit 200 calls a function (subroutine) of the output control unit 240, outputs a command for effect control to the effect control unit 300, and sends a command for payout control to the payout control unit 330. Output. The effect control command is generated in each process from S802 to S804, and stored (set) in the control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. The payout control command is generated in the processing of S805 and stored (set) in the control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. A storage area is set in the RAM 203 for each type of control command.

  The output control unit 240 sequentially checks the storage area of each control command in the RAM 203, and if the control command is stored in each storage area (that is, the control command is generated in the processing of S802 to S805). The control command is read out and output to the output destination (the effect control unit 300 or the payout control unit 330).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, output processing is performed at the end of a series of main control processing. That is, the command generated in each process of S802 to S805 by the above functions as the first processing means is stored in a corresponding storage area of the RAM 203 in each process. After these processes, the output control unit 240 as a second processing unit collectively outputs the commands generated in each process accumulated in the storage area of the RAM 203. In other words, in this embodiment, when the main control process is executed for one cycle, the command generated in the execution of the one cycle is output after the last command generation in the execution of the one cycle is performed.

[Other examples of basic operation of gaming machines]
In the operation example described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8, the interrupt is permitted in the loop process portion of the basic process, and the main control process including a series of processes is executed as the interrupt process. However, the main control process only needs to be configured to be repeatedly executed at regular intervals, and the specific implementation means (execution procedure) is not limited to the examples illustrated in FIGS. For example, the main control process may be incorporated in a series of operations of the basic process, the elapsed time may be measured at a predetermined timing, and the process may return to the main control process every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds). If the main control process is incorporated into the series of operations of the basic process, an interrupt is generated at regular intervals as in the operation described with reference to FIGS. It may be configured to return to the main control process incorporated in the basic process.

  When a command generated by basic processing is output, in principle, every time a command is generated, the command is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 203, and the function of the output control unit 240 as the second processing means is called. Output. Unlike the main control process related to the progress of the game, the basic process is a special process such as an initial operation performed only when the power is turned on. In addition, since the processing procedure may vary depending on the branching based on conditions such as the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on, the generated command is promptly output so that there is no omission in the output processing. It is processing. In addition, when a command is continuously generated by a plurality of related processes, a process procedure for storing a plurality of commands in the command storage area of the RAM 203 and outputting them in response to a specific process request is adopted. May be.

[Random number update processing by game control unit]
A random number value as determination information used for various types of lotteries in game control such as special symbol lottery is counted by a counter, and a random number update process (S801) of the main control process shown in FIG. 8 starts from a predetermined initial value. Each time it is done, it is incremented by one. Then, the values at the time each lottery is performed are acquired by the start opening switch process (FIG. 9) and the gate switch process (FIG. 10), and used in the special symbol process (FIG. 11) and the normal symbol process (FIG. 16). The This random number counter is an infinite loop counter, and after the counted random number value reaches the set random number maximum value (for example, 299 for the jackpot random number shown in FIG. 20A described later) Return to the initial value again. In addition, since the random number update process is performed at regular intervals, if the initial value of each random number is specified, the winning value may be estimated based on the update interval and the initial value information. Therefore, after returning from the main control process to the basic process shown in FIG. 6, in the initial value random number update process of S613, the initial value of each random number is randomly changed.

[Start-up switch processing by game control unit]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the start port switch process in the switch process shown in S802 of FIG.
In the start port switch process, a process for winning at the first start port 121 and a process for winning at the second start port 122 are sequentially performed. Referring to FIG. 9, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 121 and the first start port switch 211 has been turned on (S901). If the first start port switch 211 is turned on, the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the unchanged hold number U1 in the winning of the first start port 121 is less than the upper limit value (S902). . In the example shown in FIG. 9, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holds U1 has reached the upper limit value (No in S902), it is not possible to hold any more unchanging winnings, so the process for winning at the first start port 121 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the pending number U1 is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S902), the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires a random value for determination by the current winning and stores it in the RAM 203 (S903). . Here, since the first starting port 121 is won, a random number value for special symbol lottery is acquired. The random value acquired at this time is a value updated by the random number update process of S801. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined in the later special symbol processing by this random number value. Random values here include jackpot random numbers that determine jackpot or loss, jackpot type (short or short state after jackpot game, short or short state, high probability state and low probability state, 16 round jackpot, 8 round jackpot ) Determining design random number value (big hit symbol random value), variation pattern random value for specifying the variation pattern in symbol variation, reach random number value for determining whether or not to have a reach with the effect described later, Etc. are included.

  Next, the game control unit 200 performs a prior determination process (S904). The pre-determination process means that a random number is obtained by a special symbol process for a winning ball (holding ball) for which a random number has already been acquired by a winning at the starting opening but a random symbol has not yet been determined by a special symbol process to be described later. This is a process of determining the random number before the determination (preliminary determination).

  And the production | generation control part 300 of this Embodiment determines a random number by the special symbol process based on the determination result (predetermined result) of the random number determined by the prior determination process, and notifies the determination result. Before that, a pre-decision effect that suggests the result of the decision can be performed. This pre-decision effect is, for example, an image display in response to the occurrence of a winning ball (holding ball) for which random number acquisition has already been performed by winning at the start opening but random number determination has not yet been performed by special symbol processing. This is performed using a hold display effect (described later) displayed on the unit 114. With the pre-decision effect based on this pre-determination, the player is informed of the determination result when a random number is subsequently determined by special symbol processing for the reserved ball corresponding to the pre-determination related to the pre-determination effect. Thereby, the player can play a game while expecting the reserved ball. Details of the advance determination effect based on the advance determination will be described later.

Then, the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the holding number U1 (S905).
Thereafter, the game control unit 200 sets a pre-determination result command including the pre-determination information by the pre-determination process in S904 in the RAM 203 in order to notify the effect control unit 300 of the pre-determination result (S906).
Further, the game control unit 200 sets a hold number increase command for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the hold number U1 in S905 in the RAM 203 (S907), and ends the process for winning in the first start port 121. .

  Next, a process for winning in the second start port 122 is performed. Referring to FIG. 9, next, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 122 and the second start port switch 212 is turned on (S908). If the second start port switch 212 is turned on, the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the number of unreserved hold numbers U2 in the winning of the second start port 122 is less than the upper limit value (S909). ). In the example shown in FIG. 9, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holds U2 has reached the upper limit (No in S909), it is not possible to hold any more unchanging winnings, and the process for winning at the second start port 122 is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the pending number U2 is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S909), the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires a random number value for the lottery by the current winning and stores it in the RAM 203 (S910). . Here, since the winning of the second starting port 122 is won, random numbers for special symbol lottery (big hit random number value, big hit symbol random number value, reach random number value, fluctuation pattern random number value, etc.) are acquired as in S903 above. Is done. The random value acquired at this time is a value updated by the random number update process of S801. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined in the later special symbol processing by this random number value.

Next, the game control unit 200 performs a prior determination process (S911). The content of this pre-determination process is the same as that of said S904.
Then, the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the holding number U2 (S912).
Thereafter, the game control unit 200 sets a pre-determination result command including pre-determination information obtained by the pre-determination process of S911 in the RAM 203 in order to notify the effect control unit 300 of the pre-determination result (S913).
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 sets a hold number increase command for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the hold number U2 in S912 in the RAM 203 (S914), and ends the process for winning at the second start port 122. .

[Gate switch processing by game control unit]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of the gate switch process when a game ball passes through the gate 124.
In this gate switch process, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 124 and the gate switch 214 is turned on (S1001). If the gate switch 214 is turned on, the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the unchanged holding number G is less than the upper limit value (S1002). In the example shown in FIG. 10, the upper limit value is four. If the number of reserves G has reached the upper limit (No in S1002), no more unchanging winnings can be reserved, and the gate switch processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number G of holding is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S1002), the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires a random value for the lottery by the current winning and stores it in the RAM 203 (S1003). . Here, since the gate 124 is won, a random number value (such as a winning random number value) for normal symbol lottery is acquired.

Next, the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the holding number G (S1004).
After the value of the holding number G is added in S1004, the game control unit 200 sets a holding number G increase command for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the holding number G in S1004 in the RAM 203 (S1005). The process for winning in the gate 124 is terminated.

[Special symbol processing by game control unit]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol processing in the symbol processing shown in S803 of FIG.
In this special symbol process, the special symbol variation control unit 233 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON in the setting of a flag set in the RAM 203 (hereinafter, flag setting) ( S1101). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to identify that the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot. Either a 16 round game flag or an 8 round game flag is set according to the type of jackpot. In the present embodiment, these are collectively referred to as a jackpot game flag.

  When the jackpot game flag is ON, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is already in the jackpot, so the special symbol processing is terminated without starting the special symbol variation (Yes in S1101). On the other hand, if the jackpot game flag is OFF (No in S1101), the special symbol variation control unit 233 next determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the special symbol variation (S1102). If the special symbol is not changing (No in S1102), then the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 performs processing related to the number U1 and U2 (see FIG. 9) of the special symbols that have not been changed (S1103 to S1106). In the present embodiment, the number of holds U1 related to winning of the first start port 121 and the number of holds U2 related to winning of the second start port 122 are distinguished, so this processing is also performed for each corresponding start port. .

Specifically, the special symbol variation control unit 233 first determines whether or not the number of holds U2 related to winning in the second start port 122 is 1 or more (S1103). When the number of reservations U2 is 1 or more (Yes in S1103), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of reservations U2 (S1104). On the other hand, if the hold number U2 = 0 (No in S1103), the special symbol variation control unit 233 next determines whether the hold number U1 related to winning in the first start port 121 is 1 or more (S1105). When the number of reservations U1 is 1 or more (Yes in S1105), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of reservations U1 (S1106). On the other hand, if the holding number U1 = 0 (No in S1105), it means that there is no winning for starting the special symbol lottery, so the special symbol variation is not started, and the waiting process for waiting for customers set in another routine To finish the process (S1116).
In the present embodiment, priority is given to the processing related to the holding number U2 related to winning in the second start port 122. That is, when the number of holds U2 is 1 or more, the process related to the number of holds U2 is performed, and when the number of holds U2 = 0, the process related to the number of holds U1 is performed (see S803 to S806). On the other hand, regardless of whether the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 is won, it is also possible to perform control such that the hold numbers U1 and U2 are subtracted in the order of winning.

  After subtracting the holding number U1 or the holding number U2 in S1104 or S1106, the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 turns off the customer waiting flag set in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1107). The customer waiting flag is a flag for identifying that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the customer waiting state, and is set in the customer waiting setting process (S1116, see FIG. 15).

  Next, the special symbol variation control unit 233 executes jackpot determination processing and variation pattern selection processing by separate routines (S1108, S1109). Although details will be described later, the setting information for changing the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 by the jackpot determination processing and the variation pattern selection processing (the jackpot symbol, game State, variation pattern, etc.) are determined. These pieces of information are included in a change start command sent to the effect control unit 300.

  Thereafter, the special symbol variation control unit 233 is displayed by the first special symbol display unit 221 and the second special symbol display unit 222 shown in FIG. 2 based on the setting contents determined in the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process. The special symbol change is started (S1110). Then, a change start command including setting information (a jackpot symbol, a gaming state, a change pattern, etc.) indicating the setting contents is generated and set in the RAM 203 (S1111). The variation start command set in S1111 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

  When it is determined in S1102 that the special symbol is changing (Yes in S1102), or after the change start command is set in S1111, the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 determines whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed (S1112). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol in S1110 has reached the variation time set in the variation pattern selection process in S1109. If the variation time has not passed (No in S1112), the special symbol variation is continued, and the special symbol processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the variation time has elapsed (Yes in S1112), the special symbol variation control unit 233 first determines the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 as a big hit determination process in S1108. It stops at the symbol determined in (S1113). A change stop command for stopping a decorative design to be described later is set in the RAM 203 (S1114). Then, a stop routine process of another routine is executed (S1115). The contents of the stop process will be described later. The change stop command set in S1114 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

[Big hit judgment processing by game control unit]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot determination process (S1108 in FIG. 11).
In this jackpot determination process, the special symbol determination unit 234 of the game control unit 200 first determines a jackpot random number value in the current special symbol lottery (S1201), and determines whether or not it is a jackpot (S1202). Whether or not the jackpot has been won is determined by determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired in S903 or S910 of FIG. 9 matches the value set as the winning value of the value set as the winning value of the jackpot It is determined (see FIG. 20A).

  If the result of the random number determination in S1201 is a big hit (Yes in S1202), then the special symbol determination unit 234 determines a big hit symbol random number value (S1203). Depending on the result of this determination, the type of jackpot (high probability state or low probability state, time-short state or timeless state, 16-round jackpot, 8-round jackpot) is determined. Which jackpot is determined is determined by whether the value of the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S903 or S910 in FIG. 9 matches one of preset values for each jackpot type (FIG. 20 ( b)).

  After the above determination, the special symbol determination unit 234 sets the symbol representing the jackpot type determined by the determination of the jackpot symbol random number (the jackpot symbol) in the RAM 203 as setting information (S1204).

  On the other hand, if the result of the random number determination in S1201 is not a big hit (No in S1202), then the special symbol determination unit 234 sets a symbol indicating that the lottery has been lost (hereinafter referred to as a loss symbol) as setting information in the RAM 203 ( S1205).

[Change pattern selection process by game control unit]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern selection process (S1109 in FIG. 11).
In this variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern selection unit 235 of the game control unit 200 first refers to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (whether it is a short time state or a short time state, and a high probability state or a low probability state). (S1301). Then, using the determination result of S1202 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12), it is determined whether or not the jackpot was won in this special symbol lottery (S1302). If it is a big hit (Yes in S1302), the fluctuation pattern selecting unit 235 reads the big hit fluctuation pattern table from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1303).

On the other hand, if the jackpot has not been won (No in S1302), the variation pattern selection unit 235 then determines a random value for determining whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect for causing the player to expect a jackpot. (S1304). Whether or not the reach effect is performed is determined by determining whether or not the reach random number value acquired in S903 or S910 in FIG. 9 matches a preset value (see FIG. 20C). .
As a result of the determination using the random number value, when the reach effect is performed (Yes in S1305), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for reach from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1306). When the reach effect is not performed (No in S1305), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for loss from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1307).
Here, the fluctuation pattern table includes a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance (fluctuation time 3 seconds, 7 seconds, 13 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) and values of fluctuation pattern random numbers. Is a table in which

  Next, the variation pattern selection unit 235 determines the variation pattern random value using the variation pattern random value acquired in S903 or S910 of FIG. 9 and the variation pattern table set in S1303, S1306, and S1307 (S1308). ). That is, the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 refers to the fluctuation pattern table set in the RAM 203 and selects a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the random value of the fluctuation pattern random number. Therefore, even if the same random number value is acquired, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (whether it is a short-time state or no-short-time state, and a high-probability state or a low-probability state), the result of a special symbol lottery (whether or not it is a big hit The variation pattern table to be referred to differs depending on the difference in whether or not the reach effect is performed when the jackpot is not hit.

  Thereafter, the variation pattern selection unit 235 sets the variation pattern selected in S1308 as setting information in the RAM 203 (S1309). The variation pattern setting information set in S1309 is included in the variation start command set in S1111 of FIG. 11, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S806 of FIG. Details of the variation pattern selected in this embodiment and its setting will be described later.

[Processing during stop by game control unit]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the suspension process (S1115 in FIG. 11).
In this stop process, the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not a flag indicating that the time is short (hereinafter, a time short flag) is turned on in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1401). When the time reduction flag is ON (Yes in S1401), the game control unit 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of lotteries (number of fluctuations) J in the time reduction state (S1402), and whether or not the number of lotteries J has become zero. (S1403). If the number of times of lottery J = 0 (Yes in S1403), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S1404). It should be noted that the operation for turning on the hourly flag and the setting of the initial value of the lottery count J are performed in a game state setting process (FIG. 18) in a special winning opening process (FIG. 17) described later.

  If the time reduction flag is OFF (No in S1401), or after the time reduction flag is turned OFF in S1404, or if the value of the lottery count J after subtraction in S1402 is not 0 (No in S1403), then game control The unit 200 checks whether or not a flag indicating a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability flag) is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1405). When both the high-accuracy flag and the previous time-short flag are ON, the high-probability short-time gaming state is selected, and when the high-accuracy flag is ON and the short-time flag is OFF, the high-probability time-short non-gaming state is there.

  If the high-accuracy flag is ON (Yes in S1405), the game control unit 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of lotteries (number of fluctuations) X in the high probability state (S1406), and whether the number of lotteries X has become 0. It is checked whether or not (S1407). If the number of lotteries X = 0 (Yes in S1407), the high-accuracy flag is turned off (S1408). Note that the operation for turning on the high-accuracy flag and the setting of the initial value of the lottery number X are performed in a game state setting process (FIG. 18) in a special prize opening process (FIG. 17) described later.

  If the high-accuracy flag is OFF (No in S1405), or after the high-accuracy flag is turned OFF in S1408, or if the value of the number of lotteries X after subtraction in S1406 is not 0 (No in S1407), then The game control unit 200 determines whether or not a big win has been won in this special symbol lottery (S1409). If it is a big hit (Yes in S1409), the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the type of the big win is 16 rounds (S1410).

  Here, the determination of whether or not the jackpot is possible can be made based on the determination result of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12). For example, if any of the symbols shown in the diagram of FIG. 20B to be described later is set, Yes is obtained in S1409. If a lost symbol is set in the RAM 203 by the big hit determination process, the result in S1409 is No.

  If the type of jackpot is 16 round jackpot (Yes in S1410), the game control unit 200 turns on the 16 round game flag (S1411). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a jackpot gaming state (16 round jackpot gaming state) in which the type of jackpot is 16 round jackpot. It should be noted that here, in the 16 round jackpot, there is no distinction between a high probability state and a low probability state. Whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state is specified by turning on a corresponding flag in a game state setting process (FIG. 18) in a special prize opening process (FIG. 17) described later.

  If the type of jackpot is not a 16-round jackpot (No in S1410), the game control unit 200 turns on the 8-round game flag (S1412). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a jackpot gaming state (8 round jackpot gaming state) in which the jackpot type is eight round jackpot. As in the case of 16 round jackpots, the case of 8 round jackpots does not distinguish between a high probability state and a low probability state.

  After turning on the jackpot game flag in S1411 or S1412, the game control unit 200 initializes the values of the lottery times J and X (S1413). Further, the game control unit 200 turns off the time reduction flag when the time reduction flag is ON in S1401 and the lottery count J is not 0 in S1403 (S1414). Similarly, if the high-accuracy flag is ON in S1405 and the lottery count X is not 0 in S1407, the high-accuracy flag is turned OFF (S1414).

After initializing the values of the lottery times J and X in S1413, the game control unit 200 starts an opening operation (S1415). Here, the content of the opening operation differs depending on whether the winning game flag is turned ON in S1411 or S1412. That is, depending on the state of the jackpot game flag, one of the opening operations set in each game state of 16 round jackpot game and 8 round jackpot game is performed.
Thereafter, the game control unit 200 sets an opening command in the effect control unit 300 for performing an effect in the opening operation according to the jackpot game flag (hereinafter referred to as an opening effect) in the RAM 203 (S1416), and is stopped. The process ends. This opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol lottery this time is not a big hit (No in S1409), the in-stop process is terminated.

[Customer waiting setting process by game control unit]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting setting process (S1116 in FIG. 11).
In this customer waiting setting process, the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1501). Here, the customer waiting flag is a flag that is set to identify that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a customer waiting state.

  If the customer waiting flag is ON, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a customer waiting state, and thus the processing is terminated as it is (Yes in S1501). On the other hand, when the customer waiting flag is OFF, the game control unit 200 generates a customer waiting command and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1502), and turns on the customer waiting flag (S1503). The customer waiting command set in S1502 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG. The customer waiting flag is set in a state where there is no suspension with the special symbol change stopped.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the normal symbol processing in the symbol processing shown in S803 of FIG.
In this normal symbol process, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1601). Here, the auxiliary game flag is a flag that is set when a normal symbol lottery is won. The state in which the auxiliary game flag is set is a state in which the electric tulip 123 is opened in accordance with the electric tulip process (FIG. 19) described later and it is easy to win the second start port 122 (auxiliary game state).

  When the auxiliary game flag is ON, since the auxiliary game state has already been reached and the normal symbol is stopped, the normal symbol process is terminated without starting the normal symbol variation (Yes in S1601). On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is OFF (No in S1601), then the normal symbol variation control unit 236 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the normal symbol variation (S1602). If the normal symbol is not changing (No in S1602), then the normal symbol variation control unit 236 determines whether the number G of the normal symbols remaining unchanged (see FIG. 10) is 1 or more (S1603). If the holding number G = 0 (No in S1603), it means that there is no winning for starting the normal symbol lottery, and therefore the processing is terminated without starting the normal symbol variation.

  On the other hand, when the reserved number G is 1 or more (Yes in S1603), the normal symbol variation control unit 236 subtracts 1 from the value of the reserved number G (S1604). Then, the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines a winning random number in the current normal symbol lottery to determine whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won (S1605). Whether or not the winner has been won is determined by determining whether or not the value of the winning random number acquired in S1003 in FIG. 10 matches the value set as the winning value in the table shown in FIG. It is determined.

  Next, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 sets the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery (S1606). That is, when a normal symbol lottery is won, a symbol representing the winning (hereinafter referred to as a winning symbol) is set in the RAM 203 as setting information. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won, a symbol indicating that the lottery has been lost (hereinafter referred to as a lost symbol) is set in the RAM 203 as setting information.

  Next, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 sets the variation time of the normal symbol (S1607). This variation time is set based on the time reduction flag set in the processes of S1404 and S1414 in FIG. 14, and S1803 and S1806 in FIG. That is, when the time reduction flag is ON in the setting in S1607, it is set to a short time (for example, 1.5 seconds), and when the time reduction flag is OFF, it is set to a long time (for example, 4.0 seconds). Is done. After this setting, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 starts normal symbol fluctuations in the normal symbol display 223 shown in FIGS. 2A and 3 based on the setting contents of S1607 (S1608). In addition, the fluctuation pattern of a normal symbol can also be determined by lottery. In this case, for example, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires the normal pattern variation pattern random value, and in S1607, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 generates the normal symbol variation pattern random value. By determining, the variation time is set.

  After starting the change of the normal symbol in S1608 or when it is determined that the normal symbol is changing in S1602 (Yes in S1602), the normal symbol change control unit 236 determines whether or not the change time has passed (S1609). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol in S1608 has reached the fluctuation time set in S1607. If the variation time has not passed (No in S1609), the normal symbol variation is continued, and the normal symbol processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuation time is over (Yes in S1609), the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 223 (S1610). Then, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 determines whether or not the determination result in S1605 is a win (S1611). If it is a win (Yes in S1611), the auxiliary game flag is turned ON (S1612). On the other hand, if the lottery is off (No in S1611), the normal symbol processing is terminated without turning on the auxiliary game flag.

[Large winning mouth processing by game control unit]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special prize opening process in the electric accessory process shown in S804 of FIG.
In this big prize opening process, the big prize opening operation control unit 237 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the big hit game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1701). When the big hit game flag is OFF, there is no winning in the big winning opening 125, and the big winning opening process is ended (No in S1701). On the other hand, when the jackpot game flag is ON (Yes in S1701), the big prize opening operation control unit 237 opens in the operation control at the time of jackpot that is started in the pachinko gaming machine 100 being stopped (FIG. 14). It is determined whether or not the operation is in progress (S1702).

  If the pachinko gaming machine 100 is opening (Yes in S1702), the next prize opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not a predetermined time (opening time) for performing the opening operation has elapsed. (S1703). If the opening time has not elapsed, the opening operation at the special winning opening 125 is continued, and the special winning opening process is terminated (No in S1703). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1703), the special prize opening operation control unit 237 performs the operation setting of the special prize opening 125 (S1704), and initializes the winning number C (C = 0). Then, the value of the number R of rounds of operation of the big prize opening 125 is incremented by 1 from the current value (S1706), and the big prize opening 125 is started (opened) (S1707).

  In the operation setting of S1704, the operation pattern of the special winning opening 125 and the number of rounds (operation round number) operated by the operation pattern are set. The case where the big prize opening 125 is activated may be a 16-round big hit or an 8-round big win in a special symbol lottery. The operation pattern and the number of rounds are variously set according to the hit type. In the jackpot game, it is stipulated that the winning prize opening 125 is continuously operated a plurality of times (a plurality of rounds).

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the opening time in the operation pattern set in S1704 has elapsed (S1708). If the open state at the big prize opening 125 has not passed the opening time (No in S1708), then the big prize opening operation control unit 237 has a predetermined number (for example, 9) It is determined whether or not (S1709). If the opening time has not elapsed and the number C of winning prizes is less than the prescribed number, the operating state (open state) of the big winning opening 125 is continued, so the big winning opening process is terminated (No in S1709). ). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1708) or the winning number C reaches the specified number (Yes in S1709), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 terminates the operation of the special winning opening 125 (closing). (S1710).

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the number R of rounds of operation of the special winning opening 125 has reached the maximum value set in S1704 (S1711). If the maximum value has not been reached, the remaining operations are performed, and the special winning opening process is terminated (No in S1711).

If the number R of rounds of operation of the special prize opening 125 has reached the maximum value (Yes in S1711), the special prize opening operation control unit 237 then starts an ending operation (S1712). Here, the content of the ending operation corresponds to the state of the jackpot game flag among the ending operations set in each game of 16 round jackpot game and 8 round jackpot game.
Thereafter, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 sets an ending command for performing an effect in the ending operation according to the big hit game flag in the effect control unit 300 in the RAM 203 (S1713). This ending command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in S806 of FIG.

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 resets the round number R of the operation of the special winning opening 125 to 0 (S1714), and then performs an ending operation in which an elapsed time from the start of the ending operation is set in advance. It is determined whether the power time (ending time) has elapsed (S1717). If the ending time has not elapsed, the ending operation is continued, and thus the big prize opening process is terminated (No in S1717). On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (Yes in S1717), next, the big prize opening operation control unit 237 goes through the game state setting process by the game control unit 200 (S1718), and then turns off the big hit game flag. The big prize opening process is terminated (S1719). The contents of the game state setting process will be described later.

  If it is determined in S1702 that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not opening (No in S1702), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not it is ending (S1715). If the ending is in progress (Yes in S1715), the operations after S1717 are executed.

  On the other hand, if the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not ending (No in S1715), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 next determines whether or not the special winning opening 125 is operating (opening) (S1716). If it is not in operation (No in S1716), the operation after S1705 is executed. If it is in operation (Yes in S1716), the operation after S1708 is executed.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 18 shows the content of the game state setting process (S1718) performed by the game control unit 200 when the ending time has elapsed (Yes in S1717).
When the game state setting process is performed, the jackpot game flag is set to ON in S1701 of FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18, the game control unit 200 first determines the type of jackpot (S1801, S1802, S1805). These determinations can be made based on the types of symbols set as setting information in the RAM 203 in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12), for example. Since these determinations are substantially the same as S1202 and S1203 in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12), the determination results of S1202 and S1203 may be used.

  When the type of jackpot is a jackpot of the low probability short-time gaming state (Yes in S1801 and S1802), the game control unit 200 turns on the short-time flag (S1803). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes the low gaming state with a low probability. In addition, the game control unit 200 sets an initial value of the lottery count J (S1804) and ends the game state setting process. The initial value of the lottery number J is 100 in the illustrated example. Therefore, if the lottery in the low probability short game state is performed 100 times, the low probability short game state is ended and the low probability short short game state is entered.

  On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is a jackpot in the low probability short-time non-game state (Yes in 1802, No in S1802), the game control unit 200 ends the process without turning on both the short-time flag and the high-accuracy flag. Therefore, the setting of the game state of the RAM 203 for the game after the jackpot becomes a low probability short time no game state.

  When the type of jackpot is a jackpot of the high probability short-time gaming state (No in S1801, Yes in S1805), the game control unit 200 turns on the short-time flag (S1806), and sets the initial value of the number of lotteries J (S1807). ). In this case, the initial value of the number of times of lottery J is 10,000 in the illustrated example. In addition, the game control unit 200 turns on the high-accuracy flag (S1808), and sets an initial value of the number of lotteries X (S1809). The initial value of the number of times of lottery X is 10,000 in the illustrated example. As a result, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a high probability and short gaming state. If the lottery in the high probability short game state is performed 10,000 times, the high probability short game state is terminated and the low probability short short game state is entered.

  On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is a jackpot of the high probability short-time no-game state (No in S1801 and S1805), the game control unit 200 turns on only the high-accuracy flag (S1808), and the initial value (10000) of the lottery count X Times) is set (S1809). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a high probability short time no gaming state. Then, if the lottery in the high probability short-time non-game state is performed 10,000 times, the high-probability short-time non-game state is finished and the low-probability short-time non-game state is entered.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the contents of the electric tulip process in the electric accessory process shown in S804 of FIG.
In the electric tulip process, the electric tulip operation control unit 238 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1901). When the auxiliary game flag is OFF, the electric tulip 123 is not released, and thus the electric tulip process is terminated (No in S1901). On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is ON (Yes in S1901), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 determines whether or not the electric tulip 123 is operating (S1902).

  When the electric tulip 123 is not in operation (No in S1902), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 123 (S1903), and operates the electric tulip 123 with the set operation pattern (S1904). . Here, the operation pattern is set based on the time reduction flag set in the processes of S1404 and S1414 in FIG. 14, S1803 and S1806 in FIG. For example, when the time reduction flag is OFF at the time of setting in S1903, an operation pattern that opens once with an opening time of 0.15 seconds is set, and when the time reduction flag is ON, the opening time of 1.80 seconds is set. An operating pattern that opens three times in time is set. Thus, normally, when the time reduction flag is ON (when it is in the time reduction state), the electric tulip 123 is opened a plurality of times for a long time, and the winning support that makes it easy to win the second start port 122 (electricity chewing support). Is done. A plurality of operation patterns (types of auxiliary games) of the electric tulip 123 when the time flag is ON or OFF are prepared, and the operation is performed according to the type determined in the normal symbol processing (see FIG. 16). You may comprise so that a pattern may be set.

  When it is determined in S1902 that the electric tulip 123 is in operation (Yes in S1902), or after the electric tulip 123 is operated in S1904, the electric tulip operation control unit 238 passes the open time in the set operation pattern. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S1905). If the opening time has not elapsed, the operation state (open state) of the electric tulip 123 is continued, and thus the electric tulip process is terminated (No in S1905). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1905), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF and ends the electric tulip process (S1906).

[Random number judgment method]
Here, a determination method using random numbers performed in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 12), the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 13), the normal symbol process (FIG. 16), and the like will be described in detail.
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a random number (determination table) used in the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery in the present embodiment.
FIG. 20 (a) shows a configuration example of jackpot random numbers used in the special symbol lottery, FIG. 20 (b) shows a configuration example of jackpot symbol random numbers used in the special symbol lottery, and FIG. 20 (c) shows a special symbol lottery. A configuration example of reach random numbers used, and a configuration example of hit random numbers used in normal symbol lottery are shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 20 (a), as the jackpot random number determination value, the jackpot when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 at the time of jackpot determination is a low probability state and the jackpot when the game state at the jackpot determination is a high probability state Are set. The range of values of random numbers (big hit random numbers) is 300 from 0 to 299 in all cases. In the case of a special symbol lottery in a low probability state (a jackpot lottery), only one winning value is set, and the winning probability is 1/300. In the case of a special symbol lottery in a high probability state, 10 winning values are set, and the winning probability is 10/300 (= 1/30). That is, in the example shown in the figure, if the winning symbols 121 and 122 are won in the high probability state and the special symbol lottery is performed, the winning probability is 10 times that in the case where the special symbol lottery is performed in the low probability state.

Referring to FIG. 20B, four types of jackpot symbols are prepared: low probability symbol A, low probability symbol B, high probability symbol A, and high probability symbol B. Here, the low-probability symbol A and the low-probability symbol B are symbols representing a jackpot of a low-probability state, and among these, the low-probability symbol A is a 16-round jackpot (low-probability short gaming state) and a low-probability symbol B Represents a big hit of 8 rounds (short game state at low probability). The high-probability symbol A and the high-probability symbol B are symbols indicating that the high-probability state is a jackpot. Among these, the high-probability symbol A is a 16-round jackpot (high-probability short-time gaming state), and the high-probability symbol B is eight rounds. Each jackpot (high probability short game state) is represented.
The range of the random number value is 100 from 0 to 99. In addition, in the jackpot symbol random number, a winning value is set for each of the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 that trigger the special symbol lottery.

First, the winning value at the first start port 121 will be described.
In the low probability pattern A, no winning value is assigned. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, even if a big win is won in accordance with the winning at the first starting port 121, the low probability symbol A is not won as the big win symbol.
In the low probability pattern B, 35 values are assigned as winning values. Therefore, when winning the jackpot, the probability of winning with the low probability symbol B is 35/100.
In the high probability symbol A, five values are assigned as winning values. Therefore, when winning the jackpot, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol A is 5/100.
In the high probability symbol B, 60 values are assigned as winning values. Therefore, when winning the jackpot, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol B is 60/100.

Next, the winning value at the second start port 122 will be described.
In the low probability symbol A, 35 values are assigned as winning values. Therefore, when winning the jackpot, the probability of winning with the low probability symbol A is 35/100.
In the low probability pattern B, no winning value is assigned. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, even if a big win is won in accordance with the winning at the second start port 122, the low probability symbol B is not won as the big win symbol.
In the high probability symbol A, 65 values are assigned as winning values. Therefore, when winning the jackpot, the probability of winning with the high probability symbol A is 65/100.
In the high probability pattern B, no winning value is assigned. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, even if a big win is won in accordance with the winning at the second starting port 122, the high probability symbol B is not won as the big win symbol.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 20B, the winning probability of the type of jackpot in the case of winning the first start port 121 and the case of winning the second start port 122 is thus made different. , Can have various playability.
Further, the arrangement of the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 on the game board 110 is devised so that it is easy to aim at either the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 in a specific state (mode). By configuring the above, it is possible to encourage the player to participate in more aggressive games.

Next, the determination of reach random numbers will be described.
Referring to FIG. 20C, the range of random number values is 250 from 0 to 249, and 22 random numbers are assigned to the lottery result (with reach) for performing the reach effect, and the reach effect is not performed. 228 random numbers are assigned to the result (no reach). In other words, in the illustrated example, when a special symbol lottery is not won, a reach effect is performed with a probability of 22/250 (= 11/125). Here, the reach effect is an effect performed in the image display unit 114 when the special symbol changes. Hereinafter, the effect at the time of the special symbol change that does not perform the reach effect is referred to as an effect without reach, and the reach effect is also referred to as an effect with reach correspondingly.

  In many cases, when the special symbol changes, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 (hereinafter referred to as the special symbol display units 221 and 222 if they are not distinguished) are linked with display control. In the image display unit 114, an effect using a decorative design is performed. The decorative design is configured, for example, by displaying three rows of symbols composed of a number sequence in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction. Then, at the same time when the special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 221 and 222 is started, the decorative symbol displayed on the image display unit 114 starts scrolling. Also, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display (decorative symbol scroll start), the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the same time. Generally, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, three identical numbers are arranged on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally in the stop display of the decorative symbol. An effect using a decorative symbol performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol is referred to as a variation effect.

In the production with reach, the following operation is performed on the decorative design as a variation production. First, when the decorative symbol scrolling stops and each symbol is stopped and displayed, first, any two symbols (sequence) stop first. At this time, the same number is stopped and displayed on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally. Next, the last row gradually slows down the scroll speed, giving the player a sense of expectation that three identical numbers will be aligned on a straight line. In such an effect with reach, a so-called SP (super) reach effect or SP / SP reach effect in which various characters appear or stories develop before the last one column of scrolling stops. There is a case. Further, as shown in FIG. 21, which will be described later, in the present embodiment, when the variation time is longer (for example, 90 seconds or 60 seconds), the SP reach or SP / SP reach effect is set to be executed. . Note that the above-described variation effect performed together with the reach effect is also referred to as a reach variation effect.
On the other hand, in the non-reach effect, the design is stopped and displayed in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally without producing an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation as in the effect with reach.

As described above, the reach random number is used to determine whether to perform the effect with reach or the effect without reach in the image display unit 114 when the result of the determination of the jackpot random number is out of order. A reachable effect appears with a probability, so that the player is appropriately expected.
In other words, when a big win is won, an effect with reach is performed, and finally the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the same numbers are aligned on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally. On the other hand, in the effect with reach in the case of detachment, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on the straight line.

Next, the determination of the winning random number used for the normal symbol lottery will be described.
Referring to FIG. 20 (d), the range of random number values is 10 from 0 to 9, and one value is assigned as the winning value when the time-short flag is OFF, and the winning value when the time-short flag is ON. Nine values are assigned. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the normal symbol lottery is performed in the timeless state, it is won with a probability of 1/10. On the other hand, if the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the normal symbol lottery is performed in the short-time state, the player wins with a probability of 9/10.
In addition, although not particularly illustrated, it is possible to set a plurality of hits with different contents of the auxiliary game (open pattern of the electric tulips 123) performed when it is determined that the normal symbol lottery is won. In this case, for example, the winning symbol random number for specifying the winning type in the normal symbol lottery is set in the same manner as the jackpot symbol random number for specifying the winning symbol type in the special symbol lottery (see FIG. 17B). Then, the game control unit 200 acquires the random number value of the winning design random number together with the random number value of the winning random number in the gate switch process (see FIG. 7) by the random number acquiring unit 231, and is acquired by the normal symbol determining unit 232. The hit type is specified based on the random value.
Note that the random number range, winning value ratio, and winning value shown in the configuration example of each random number in FIG. 20 are merely examples, and are not limited to the illustrated values.

[Setting example of fluctuation pattern]
Next, an example of setting the variation pattern and table used in the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. 13 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of a variation pattern and a table used in the variation pattern selection process illustrated in FIG. FIG. 21 shows a setting example that is selected when a game ball is won at the first start port 121 and the game state is a low probability short-time non-game state.
Although not shown in the present embodiment, as the setting of the variation pattern used for the variation pattern selection process, the variation selected when the gaming state is the low probability short gaming state or the high probability short gaming state. There are also patterns. Then, a variation pattern table for a short time state that is referred to when selecting those variation patterns is provided, and has different setting contents from the variation pattern table for a short time state. Furthermore, regarding the case where a game ball wins at the second start port 122, a table for setting a variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process may be provided individually, or a game ball wins at the first start port 121. In this case, the table to be referenced may be shared and referenced.

  As illustrated in FIG. 21, the variation patterns A to D are variation patterns that are selected when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit (Yes in S1302 in FIG. 13). The variation patterns E to H are variation patterns that are selected when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order and the reach effect is performed (Yes in S1305 in FIG. 13). The variation patterns I to K are set as variation patterns that are selected when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order and the reach effect is not performed (No in S1305 in FIG. 13). Since the reach effect is always performed when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, the presence or absence of the reach effect is not referred to when the variation patterns A to D are selected.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 21, four types of variation patterns A to D are set as variation patterns when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit (in the case of Yes in S1302 in FIG. 13). Also, seven types of variation patterns E to K are set as variation patterns when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of place (in the case of No in S1302 in FIG. 13). The fluctuation time is 90 seconds for the fluctuation pattern A, 60 seconds for the fluctuation pattern B, 30 seconds for the fluctuation pattern C, 15 seconds for the fluctuation pattern D, 90 seconds for the fluctuation pattern E, 60 seconds for the fluctuation pattern F, and 60 seconds for the fluctuation pattern G. The fluctuation pattern H is set to 15 seconds, the fluctuation pattern I is set to 13 seconds, the fluctuation pattern J is set to 7 seconds, and the fluctuation pattern K is set to 3 seconds.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the range of the random number (variation pattern random number) value is 250 from 0 to 249 in all cases.
When the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, 100 random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern A, and a variation time of 90 seconds is set with a probability of 100/250. Also, 75 random numbers are assigned to the fluctuation pattern B, and a fluctuation time of 60 seconds is set with a probability of 75/250. Furthermore, 50 random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern C, and a variation time of 30 seconds is set with a probability of 50/250. Then, 25 random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern D, and a variation time of 15 seconds is set with a probability of 25/250.
That is, among the variation patterns A to D selected when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, the variation pattern A is selected at the highest rate, the variation pattern B is selected at the next highest rate, and the next It is possible to set so that the variation pattern C is selected at a higher rate and the variation pattern D is selected at the lowest rate. And, when winning the jackpot, it is easy to execute the variation effect over a relatively long time.

Also, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order and an effect with reach is performed, 25 random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern E, and a variation time of 90 seconds is set with a probability of 25/250. The Further, 50 random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern F, and a variation time of 60 seconds is set with a probability of 50/250. Furthermore, 75 random numbers are assigned to the fluctuation pattern G, and a fluctuation time of 30 seconds is set with a probability of 75/250. Then, 100 random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern H, and a variation time of 15 seconds is set with a probability of 100/250.
In other words, the variation pattern H is selected at the highest rate among the variation patterns E to H selected when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order and the effect with reach is performed, and the variation pattern at the next highest rate. It can be set such that G is selected, the variation pattern F is selected at the next highest rate, and the variation pattern E is selected at the lowest rate. When the effect with reach and the effect with reach is performed, the variation effect over a relatively short time is easily executed.

  When the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order and a reachless effect is performed, 250 random numbers are assigned to the variation patterns I to K. The variation pattern I is selected when the number of holdings is 0, the variation pattern J is selected when the number of holdings is 1 or 2, and the variation pattern K is selected when the number of holdings is 3 or 4. Is set as a variation pattern. That is, in the case where an effect without reach and a reachless effect is performed, the average time of symbol variation is set to be shorter as the number of pending determinations in the special symbol lottery is larger.

  The game control unit 200 determines the variation pattern random number value (see S903 and S910 in FIG. 9) acquired when the game ball wins the start openings 121 and 122, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100, presence / absence of reach effect, The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the condition such as the number. Then, the information of the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is included in the variation start command and is sent from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300. As will be described later, in the effect control unit 300, an effect corresponding to a change time specified based on information of a change pattern included in the change start command (executable during the change time) as an effect when the special symbol changes Is selected and executed.

[Configuration of RAM of Game Control Unit and RAM of Effect Control Unit for Performing Pre-decision Production Based on Prior Judgment]
Next, the configuration of the RAM 203 of the game control unit 200 and the RAM 303 of the effect control unit 300 in the present embodiment for executing a predetermination effect based on the predetermination will be described.
FIG. 22 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) of the game control unit 200 according to the present embodiment. 22A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the storage area 204, and FIG. 22B is a block diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit shown in FIG. 22A.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, the RAM 203 includes a storage area 204 as a special symbol holding storage area for storing the jackpot random number acquired by the jackpot random number lottery. This storage area 204 has eight storage units corresponding to the maximum number of reservations of the first start port 121 and the number of reservations of the second start port 122 (when the upper limit value of each reservation number is 4). . Specifically, the storage area 204 includes a first storage unit 204a, a second storage unit 204b, a third storage unit 204c, a fourth storage unit 204d, a fifth storage unit 204e, a sixth storage unit 204f, and a seventh storage. Part 204g and eighth storage part 204h.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG.22 (b), each of these memory | storage parts 204a-204h is an area | region where the information showing the distinction of the winning start port (the 1st start port 121 or the 2nd start port 122) is memorize | stored. And an area for storing the acquired jackpot random number, an area for storing the design random number, an area for storing the reach random number, and an area for storing the variation pattern random number. That is, the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number are stored in each of the storage units 204a to 204h.

  Here, each random number is stored in order from the first storage unit 204a. More specifically, for example, when no random number is stored in any of the first storage unit 204a to the eighth storage unit 204h, the acquired random number is stored in the first storage unit 204a. Further, for example, when random numbers are already stored in the first storage unit 204a to the fourth storage unit 204d, the acquired random number is stored in the fifth storage unit 204e.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the RAM 303 (see FIG. 3) of the effect control unit 300 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 23A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the reserved storage areas 305 and 306, and FIG. 23B is a block diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 23A, the RAM 303 includes a first reserved storage area 305 and a second reserved storage area 306 as a reserved status storage area for storing a status where a reserved ball is held. The first holding storage area 305 and the second holding storage area 306 correspond to holding for winning in the first starting port 121 and holding for winning in the second starting port 122, respectively. Have. Specifically, the first reserved storage area 305 includes a first storage unit 305a, a second storage unit 305b, a third storage unit 305c, and a fourth storage unit 305d. The second reserved storage area 306 includes a first storage unit 306a, a second storage unit 306b, a third storage unit 306c, and a fourth storage unit 306d.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23B, each of these storage units 305a to 305d and 306a to 306d has a hold flag storage area for turning ON / OFF the hold flag, and a notification flag storage for turning ON / OFF the notification flag. And a region. The hold flag is a flag for identifying the presence or absence of a hold ball for each of the storage units 305a to 305d and 306a to 306d. That is, for example, when the number of holds due to winning at the first start port 121 is 3, the hold flag is turned ON in the three hold flag storage areas of the first to third storage units 305a, 305b, and 305c. The notification flag is a flag for setting whether or not to perform a pre-decision effect based on a pre-determination result for each reserved ball. In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the effect control unit 300 can set whether or not to perform a pre-decision effect based on the pre-determination result according to the gaming state and the state of the effect. Therefore, the notification flag is set to ON when the advance determination effect is performed, and the notification flag is set to OFF when the advance determination effect is not performed. For example, when performing a pre-decision effect on the third reserved ball among the three reserved balls, the notification flag is turned ON in the notification flag storage area of the third storage unit 305c.

  That is, the RAM 203 and the RAM 303 function as a storage unit that stores hold information that is start information based on establishment of a predetermined start condition with a predetermined number as a limit in the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300. In addition, the game control unit 200, based on the hold information that is the start information, before the determination of the special symbol determination unit 234 triggered by the establishment of the start condition corresponding to the start information, It is a prior determination means which performs the prior determination process regarding whether to transfer to. The effect control unit 300 is an effect control unit that performs an advance determination effect for notifying (implying) an advance determination result.

  Although not particularly shown, the RAM 203 has an area for storing prior determination information (hereinafter referred to as a prior determination information storage area) separately from the configuration shown in FIG. The pre-determination information is information obtained by the pre-determination process based on each random number (see S904 and S911 in FIG. 9). The content of the prior determination information is the same as the information obtained as various determination results in the special symbol processing (see FIG. 11). Specifically, whether or not the jackpot has been won, The contents of the type and effect are information for indicating whether the effect is a reached effect or a non-reach effect, and the content of the variation pattern (variation time). The pre-determination information stored in the pre-determination information storage area is unique or independent from the hold information corresponding to the winning ball (holding ball) subjected to the pre-determination process (hereinafter referred to as hold information). At the timing, it is included in the prior determination result command and sent from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
Next, the prior determination process (see S904 and S911 in FIG. 9) will be described in detail.
In the pre-determination process in the present embodiment, the game control unit 200 makes a pre-determination using the same random number table as the random number configuration example described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21 as follows.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the contents of the pre-determination process (S904 and S911 in FIG. 9) according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 24, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (S2401), and if it is determined that the gaming state is a high probability state (Yes in S2401), A table is selected, and a jackpot random number and a jackpot symbol random number are pre-determined (S2402). On the other hand, if it is determined No in S2401, the table for the low probability state is selected, and the jackpot random number and the jackpot symbol random number are determined in advance (S2403).

After pre-determination of the jackpot random number and jackpot symbol random number in S2402 or S2403, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the gaming state is a short-time state (S2404), and determines that it is a short-time state (Yes in S2404), The table for the short time state is selected, and the reach random number is determined in advance (S2405). Further, the table for the short time state is selected, and the fluctuation pattern random number is determined in advance (S2406).
On the other hand, if it is determined No in S2404, a table for time reduction and no state is selected and a reach random number is determined in advance (S2407). Further, a table for timelessness and no-time state is selected, and a variation pattern random number is preliminarily determined (S2408).

  Thereafter, the game control unit 200 obtains the results of the jackpot random number prior determination obtained as described above, the results of the jackpot symbol random number prior determination, the reach random number prior determination result, and the variation pattern prior determination result. It is stored in the advance determination information storage area as advance determination information (S2409). Further, in order to transmit the advance determination information to the effect control unit 300, the advance determination result command including the advance determination information is set in the RAM 203 (S2410).

  Here, the above-described prior determination includes a random number value (see S903 and S910 in FIG. 9) acquired according to the winning of a game ball to the start ports 121 and 122, and a determination table used in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 20). And a determination table having the same configuration as that of the reference). That is, the determination itself after selecting the determination table to be used is the same as the determination in the jackpot determination process (see S1201 in FIG. 12). Therefore, in this embodiment, the jackpot determination processing subroutine (see S1108 in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12) used in the special symbol processing (see FIG. 11) is called to determine the random number in the above-described prior determination.

  With this configuration, in the present embodiment, it is not necessary to prepare a processing function (subroutine) for determining a random number separately from the jackpot determination process in order to determine a random number in the prior determination process. Therefore, the number of control instructions can be reduced, and an increase in the size of the program related to the jackpot determination process and the prior determination process can be suppressed. Further, as described above, when the determination table used for the pre-determination is configured similarly to the determination table used for the jackpot determination, the determination table used for the jackpot determination may also be used for the pre-determination.

  In addition, here, only the prior determination (whether or not a big win) related to the special symbol lottery has been described, but in the present embodiment, prior determination is also performed for the variation pattern when the special symbol variation display and stop display are performed. The selection of the variation pattern in the special symbol lottery is performed by selecting a variation pattern selection random number (see S903 and S910 in FIG. 9) and a variation pattern table (FIG. 21) acquired in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the start ports 121 and 122. (See S1109 in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13). Therefore, even in the pre-determination of the variation pattern, selection is made using a random value for variation pattern selection acquired at the time of winning and a pre-determination table having the same configuration as the variation pattern table used in the variation pattern selection processing of the special symbol processing. The variation pattern to be performed can be determined in advance.

  In this case, in order to preliminarily determine the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern selection process subroutine (see S1109 in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13) used in the special symbol process (see FIG. 11) is called. Can be used. In addition, regarding the prior determination table used for the prior determination of the variation pattern selection, the variation pattern table used in the variation pattern selection processing of the special symbol processing may be used. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of control instructions related to the prior determination of variation pattern selection and to suppress an increase in the size of the program.

  Note that if the pre-determination process and the jackpot determination process at the time of special symbol change are performed in the same subroutine using the same determination table group, the execution time of each process is different, so the pre-determination result and the special symbol change time There is a case where the determination result by the jackpot determination process is different. That is, it is a case where the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (high probability state or low probability state, short time state or short time state) changes after the execution of the pre-determination process until the start of the special symbol change. In this case, since different types of determination tables are used depending on the gaming state, the specific determination table used for determination differs between the execution of the pre-determination process and the execution of the jackpot determination process. . Therefore, even if the same random number value acquired at the time of winning the start openings 121 and 122 is used, the prior determination result and the determination result of the jackpot determination process may be different. In such a case, in the effect control unit 300, if the game state changes before the start of the special symbol variation after the execution of the pre-determination process, the control based on the pre-determination result is not executed (prohibition). You may do.

[Operation of production control unit]
Next, the operation of the effect control unit 300 will be described.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of the effect control unit 300.
The operation of the effect control unit 300 includes a main process shown in FIG. 25A and an interrupt process shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 25 (a), the production control unit 300 first performs initial setting at the time of activation (S2501), sets the cycle of a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) (S2502), and then follows the set cycle. The interrupt process is accepted while updating the random number used in the production control (S2503).

  The interrupt process is periodically performed according to the cycle set in S2502. Referring to FIG. 25B, in this interruption process, the effect control unit 300 receives a command from the game control unit 200 and performs a command reception process (S2511). In this command reception process, the effect content (effect pattern) is selected. In addition, the effect control unit 300 performs effect button processing for accepting an operation of the effect button 161 and the like by the player (S2512). Thereafter, the effect control unit 300 performs a command transmission process of transmitting a command including information on the selected effect pattern to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 (S2513). As a result, effects such as image display on the image display unit 114, sound output, operation of the movable accessory 115, light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 are performed.

[Command reception processing by the production control unit]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the contents of the command reception process (S2511 in FIG. 25B).
In this command reception process, the effect control unit 300 first determines whether or not a prior determination result command and a pending number increase command have been received (S2601). Note that the advance determination result command and the hold number increase command are set in the start port switch process shown in FIG. 9 in the game control unit 200 (S906, S907, S913, S914), and the output process (S806) shown in FIG. ) Is a command transmitted to the production control unit 300.
Then, when it is determined that the advance determination result command and the hold number increase command are received (Yes in S2601), the effect control unit 300 adds 1 to the value of the hold number held in the RAM 303 (S2602). Further, the effect control unit 300 performs a pre-decision effect selection process based on the pre-decision result command and the hold number increase command (S2603). The contents of the advance determination effect selection process will be described later.

If the received command is not a prior determination result command or a pending number increase command (No in S2601), the effect control unit 300 determines whether the received command is a change start command (S2604). This variation start command is a command that is set in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 11 in the game control unit 200 (S1111) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (S806) shown in FIG.
When the received command is a change start command (Yes in S2604), the effect control unit 300 executes an effect selection process (S2605). When a change start command is received, a random number value for effect control used in the effect selection process is acquired. This random number value is a random value that is periodically updated in S2503 of the main process shown in FIG. Details of the effect selection process will be described later.

When the received command is not a prior determination result command, a pending number increase command, or a change start command (No in S2601 and S2604), the effect control unit 300 determines whether the received command is a change stop command (S2606). This variation stop command is a command set in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 11 in the game control unit 200 (S1114) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (S806) shown in FIG.
If the received command is a variation stop command (Yes in S2606), the effect control unit 300 executes a process during the end of the variation effect (S2607). Details of the process during the end of the variation effect will be described later.

When the received command is not a prior determination result command, a pending number increase command, a change start command, or a change stop command (No in S2601, S2604, and S2606), the effect control unit 300 starts the opening operation of the jackpot game It is determined whether or not it is an opening command (S2608). This opening command is a command that is set in the stop process shown in FIG. 14 (S1416) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (S806) shown in FIG.
When the received command is an opening command (Yes in S2608), the effect control unit 300 executes a jackpot effect selection process (S2609). Details of the jackpot effect selection process will be described later.

When the received command is not a prior determination result command, a pending number increase command, a change start command, a change stop command, or an opening command (No in S2601, S2604, S2606, and S2608), the effect control unit 300 determines that the received command is a big hit game It is determined whether or not the ending command is for starting the ending operation (S2610). This ending command is a command that is set in the special prize opening process shown in FIG. 17 (S1713) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (S806) shown in FIG.
When the received command is an ending command (Yes in S2610), the effect control unit 300 executes an ending effect selection process (S2611). Details of the ending effect selection process will be described later.

  When the received command is not a prior determination result command, a pending number increase command, a fluctuation start command, a fluctuation stop command, an opening command, or an ending command (No in S2601, S2604, S2606, S2608, and S2610), the effect control unit 300 then Then, a customer waiting command reception process for shifting the received command to the customer waiting state is executed (S2612). Details of the customer waiting command reception process will be described later.

FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the mode flag.
When an effect is performed by the effect control unit 300, various effect patterns are selected and executed based on the set effect mode. This effect mode is determined by a mode flag set in the RAM 303. Here, the mode flag is set to any value from 0 to 4, and five types of effect modes from A mode to E mode are assigned to each mode flag. The mode flag is set according to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery or the number of lotteries of the special symbol lottery.
Mode flag 1 for jackpot of high probability symbol A, mode flag 2 for jackpot of low probability symbol A, mode flag 3 for jackpot of high probability symbol B and low probability symbol B, jackpot for latent symbol A mode flag 4 is assigned to each. Here, the types of these symbols are the same as those shown in FIG. The mode flag 0 is not assigned to any jackpot. In mode flags 1 to 4, mode flag 0 is set by executing special symbol lottery a predetermined number of times.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 27, the parameter M (M value) used in the process during the end of the changing effect is individually set for each mode except the A mode. As will be described later, the value of the parameter M undergoes special symbol variation, and is decremented by 1 each time it stops.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the contents of the advance determination effect selection process (S2603) and the effect selection process (S2605) of FIG.
In the advance determination effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the advance determination result command received from the game control unit 200 (S2801). Further, the effect control unit 300 analyzes the pending number increase command received from the game control unit 200 (S2802). Then, the effect control unit 300 selects an effect pattern (pre-determined effect pattern) used in the advance determination effect based on the advance determination result command and the pending number increase command (S2803).

  Here, as the pre-decision effect pattern, various effect patterns can be provided so as to notify the determination result of the random number by the special symbol process before the start of the variation based on the determination result of the random number by the special symbol process. For example, an effect such as a hold display effect or a continuous notice effect can be provided as a prior determination effect pattern. In the present embodiment, when a reserved ball is generated, a display indicating the number of held balls is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 218 and the second special symbol hold indicator 219 of the display 130 (see FIG. 2). At the same time, the image display unit 114 performs a hold display that suggests the occurrence of a hold or the number of holds (hold display effect). Therefore, in this hold display effect, by reflecting the prior determination result on the display mode of the hold display, etc., the determination result when the random number is determined by special symbol processing for the hold ball is then given to the player. It can be a preliminary determination effect to suggest.

  In addition, although the case where the hold display effect is used as the predetermination effect has been described here, various predeterminations can be made by reflecting the contents in various effects performed before the start of variation based on the random number determination result by the special symbol processing. It is possible to produce a performance. For example, an effect using an effect image displayed on the image display unit 114, an effect due to light emission of the panel lamp 116 or the frame lamp 157, an effect due to the operation of a movable accessory, an effect due to sound output such as music or sound effects, etc. It can be set as a determination effect pattern.

  In addition, the pre-decision effect is executed in accordance with the symbol variation for the other winning spheres performed before the symbol variation for the winning ball (holding ball) for which the pre-determination is performed. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of holding balls is four per one start port (first start port 121 or second start port 122) (see FIG. 9). In addition, priority is given to the digestion of the reserved balls in the second start port 122. In this case, for example, if a determination is made in advance for the reserved ball with the second start port 122, before the symbol variation for the reserved ball is performed, the currently changing variation (referred to as the variation) is included. The symbol variation for up to four winning balls will be performed. In a pre-decision effect related to a reserved ball for which a prior determination has been made, if a plurality of symbol variations are performed before the symbol variation for the reserved ball is performed, a pre-decision effect (continuous) over the multiple symbol variations is performed. (Notice production) may be performed.

  Then, the effect control unit 300 sets the number-of-holds command including the value of the number of hold after the addition and information on the pre-decision effect pattern selected in the pre-decision effect selection process in the RAM 303 (S2804). In addition, the number-of-holds command includes information indicating the pattern in order to notify the CPU 311 of the image / sound control unit 310 of the selected pre-decision effect pattern. By receiving the hold number command, the CPU 311 creates a display list or the like for drawing and outputting the image and sound corresponding to the selected pre-decision effect pattern on the VDP 314. Based on the display list or the like, the VDP 314 reads image data and sound data for representing the selected pre-decision effect pattern from the CGROM 315 or SNDROM 316 and expresses the pre-determination effect using the image display unit 114 or the speaker 156. .

  In the effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received change start command (S2811). Further, the effect control unit 300 refers to the current mode flag of the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the setting of the RAM 303 (S2812), and subtracts 1 from the value of the number of reservations held in the RAM 303 (S2813). Then, the effect control unit 300 is based on various setting information (information about jackpot type, gaming state after jackpot game, variation pattern, etc.) obtained from the analysis result of the change start command and the effect mode determined by the mode flag. Then, the variation effect pattern of the symbol variation by the image displayed on the image display unit 114 in the effect mode is selected (S2814).

  Finally, the effect control unit 300 sets a variable effect start command for instructing the execution start of the selected effect in the RAM 303 (S2815). Note that the change effect start command includes information indicating the selected change effect pattern to notify the CPU 311 of the selected change effect pattern. The CPU 311 receives the variation effect start command, and creates a display list or the like for drawing and outputting the image and sound corresponding to the selected variation effect pattern on the VDP 314. Based on the display list or the like, the VDP 314 reads image data and acoustic data for representing the selected variation effect pattern from the CGROM 315 and the SNDROM 316, and expresses the variation effect using the image display unit 114 and the speaker 156.

  Although not described in detail, in the selection process of the variation effect pattern of symbol variation in S2814, the effect mode, the variation pattern, and the effect random number (one of the random numbers updated in S2503 of FIG. The random production pattern is determined based on the fact that the production random number value is sometimes obtained). Based on the variation effect pattern determined here, the variation display of the decorative symbol, the background effect, the notice effect, and the like are determined. The decorative symbol variation display is an effect display performed by the image display unit 114 in accordance with the special symbol variation display performed by the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222. In this variable display of decorative symbols, a reach effect or the like is executed.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the contents of the changing effect end process (S2607) of FIG.
In this variation effect end process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received variation stop command (S2901). Further, the effect control unit 300 refers to the current mode flag of the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the setting of the RAM 303 (S2902). Then, the production control unit 300 determines whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit based on the information indicating the type of the symbol when the special symbol variation obtained from the analysis result of the variation stop command is stopped ( S2903). If it is a big hit (Yes in S2903), the mode flag set in the RAM 303 is changed based on the setting example shown in FIG. 27 according to the type of the big hit (S2904).

  On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is not a big win (No in S2903), the effect control unit 300 next checks whether or not the value of the mode flag is 0 (S2905). When the mode flag is not 0 (No in S2905), the effect control unit 300 subtracts 1 from the parameter M (S2906) and checks whether the value of M has become 0 (S2907). That is, the value of the parameter M is decremented by 1 each time a variation stop command is received (that is, every time special symbol variation stops), unless it is 0 when the variation stop command is received. If the value of M becomes 0 (Yes in S2907), the effect control unit 300 sets the mode flag to 0 (S2908).

  If the mode flag is 0 in S2905 (Yes in S2905), if the value of the parameter M is not 0 in S2907 (No in S2907), or after setting the mode flag to 0 in S2908, or in S2904 After changing the mode flag, the effect control unit 300 sets a change effect end command for instructing the end of the effect of symbol change in the RAM 303, and ends the process during end of change effect (S2909). Here, referring to FIG. 27, when the mode flag is changed in S2904, the effect mode after the end of the change effect is an effect mode corresponding to the type of jackpot. If the mode flag is 0 in S2905 and if the mode flag is set to 0 in S2908, the effect mode after the end of the change effect is the A mode. If the value of the parameter M does not become 0 in S2907, the previous production mode is continued.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot effect selection process (S2609) of FIG.
In this jackpot effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received opening command (S3001), and selects an effect pattern (a jackpot effect pattern) according to the contents of the effect mode based on the mode flag (S3002). . Then, the effect control unit 300 reads image data and sound data used for the effect by the selected jackpot effect pattern from the ROM 302, and sets a jackpot effect start command for instructing the selected effect in the RAM 303 together with these data. The jackpot presentation selection process is terminated (S3003). As a result, the performance during the big hit is determined. In the selection of the jackpot effect pattern (S3002), the determination may be made based on the random value acquired when the command is received.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the contents of the ending effect selection process (S2611) of FIG.
In this ending effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received ending command (S3101), and selects an effect pattern (ending effect pattern) according to the contents of the effect mode based on the mode flag (S3102). . Then, the effect control unit 300 reads image data and sound data used for the effect by the selected ending effect pattern from the ROM 302, and sets an ending effect start command for instructing the selected effect in the RAM 303 together with these data. The ending effect selection process is terminated (S3103). In the selection of the ending effect pattern (S3102), the determination based on the random value acquired at the time of command reception may be performed.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting command reception process (S2612) of FIG.
The production control unit 300 determines whether or not a customer waiting command for shifting to the customer waiting state has been received (S3201). When the customer waiting command is received (Yes in S3201), the effect control unit 300 starts measuring the elapsed time (S3202) and turns on the measurement flag in the RAM 303 (S3203). On the other hand, when the received command is not a customer waiting command (No in S3201), the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 is ON (S3204). If the measurement flag is OFF (No in S3204), the customer waiting command reception process is terminated.

  When the measurement flag is ON (Yes in S3204 or after being turned ON in S3203), the effect control unit 300 next determines whether or not the measurement time has reached a predetermined time-up time (S3205). . If the time is not up (No in S3205), the customer waiting command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, when the time is up (Yes in S3205), the production control unit 300 turns off the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 (S3206), and sets a customer waiting production command for performing the customer waiting production in the RAM 303. The customer waiting command reception process is terminated (S3207).

  When the command reception process is completed as described above, the RAM 303 is set with any one of a variation effect start command, a variation effect end command, a jackpot effect start command, an ending effect start command, and a customer waiting effect command.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect button process (S2512 in FIG. 25B).
In this effect button process, the effect control unit 300 first determines whether or not an operation means such as the effect button 161 by the player has been operated (S3301). Here, the operation of the operation means includes turning on the effect button 161 and turning it on when the center key and the surrounding keys of the effect key 162 are pressed. In addition, when an operation device other than the effect button 161 and the effect key 162 such as a touch panel is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100, this includes detecting the operation of the device. The effect control unit 300 receives an operation signal from the controller of these devices and detects that an operation has been performed.

  If the operation means such as the effect button 161 is operated (Yes in S3301), the effect control unit 300 sets an effect button command including information indicating the operation content of the operation means in the RAM 303, and ends the effect button process. (S3302).

  Thereafter, the effect control unit 300 performs the command transmission process (S2513) of FIG. 25B, and the command set in the RAM 303 by the command reception process and the effect button process described above is displayed in the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp. It transmits to the control part 320. Then, the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 display an image on the image display unit 114, sound output, operation of the movable accessory 115, light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the received command. Is controlled to execute the set effect.

[Variation production]
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing one scene of a variation effect in the present embodiment.
The effect control unit 300 according to the present embodiment executes the change effect using the image display unit 114, the speaker 156 (see FIG. 1), and the like based on the gaming state and the change pattern. Specifically, the effect control unit 300 selects a variation effect pattern based on the gaming state and the variation pattern obtained from the analysis result of the variation start command. The variation effect pattern is executed together with a decoration symbol variation effect which is an effect performed by variably displaying the decoration symbol 50 on the screen of the image display unit 114 (hereinafter, simply referred to as a screen) and the decoration symbol variation effect. Sound output effects to be included.

[Variation icon 51 / hold icon 52]
Further, as shown in FIG. 34, a change icon 51 and a hold icon 52 are displayed on the image display unit 114, respectively.
When a game ball first wins at the first start port 121 in a state where there is no hold, immediately, a variable display for the first win is started. During this change display, the game ball is further awarded to the first start port 121, and the suspension occurs. At this time, the change display for further winnings cannot be started immediately, and is reserved as a jackpot determination right. Then, when one variation display based on the first first start port 121 is completed, another variation display is performed in the order in which the variation is suspended based on the right that has been suspended. The same applies to the second start port 122.
Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a “variation icon” that is a display related to a change display for winning and a “hold icon” that is a display related to a held right are displayed on the screen. Hereinafter, each of the change icon 51 and the hold icon 52 will be described in detail.

(Change icon 51)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, on the screen, a variation effect by a variation display of the decorative symbol 50 is performed based on the symbol variation of the special symbol. For example, on the lower side of the screen, a special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 displays a fluctuation icon 51 indicating that the special symbol is changing (decoration display of the decorative symbol 50). That is, the variation icon 51 is displayed on the screen as an icon (object image) related to the variation display of the special symbol during the variation display of the special symbol. The variation icon 51 starts to be displayed in the area where the variation icon 51 is displayed (in the present embodiment, on the lower side of the center of the screen) at the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and is displayed with the variation suspension of the special symbol. Disappear.

(Hold icon 52)
In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the hold icon 52 is displayed on the screen of the image display unit 114, as shown in FIG. To do. The hold icon 52 is an icon (object image) indicating that the right of jackpot determination is held. Moreover, in this Embodiment, the display aspect of the hold | maintenance icon 52 on a screen is determined based on the prior determination result by a prior determination process, for example.

  Specifically, a maximum of four holds are generated by winning at the first start port 121 (see FIG. 1). Therefore, a maximum of four hold icons 52 are displayed on the screen by winning at the first start port 121. In the present embodiment, the plurality of hold icons 52 are displayed side by side from the right side to the left side in order from the position close to the variation icon 51 to the position away from the change icon 51.

Also, a maximum of four holds are generated by winning at the second start port 122 (see FIG. 1). Therefore, although not shown, a maximum of four hold icons 52 are displayed on the screen due to winning at the second start port 122. Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of hold icons 52 related to winning in the second start port 122 are displayed side by side from the left side to the right side sequentially from the position close to the variation icon 51 to the position away from it. Yes.
Note that FIG. 34 shows a state where there is no hold related to winning in the second start port 122, so the hold icon 52 is not displayed on the right side of the variation icon 51.

(Holding number image)
Further, as shown in FIG. 34, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, based on the information in the storage area corresponding to the holding ball in the RAM 303 (see FIG. 23), the holding is a numerical image indicating the number of holdings. Several images 55 are displayed on the screen. Here, as described above, a maximum of four suspensions are generated by winning in the first starting port 121 and winning in the second starting port 122, respectively. Therefore, any number of “0 to 4” is displayed as the first number-of-holds image 53 in the number-of-holds image 55 corresponding to the number of holds based on the winning at the first start port 121. Similarly, any number from “0 to 4” is displayed as the second number-of-holds image 54 corresponding to the number of holds based on the winning at the second start port 122. In the following description, when the first hold number image 53 and the second hold number image 54 are collectively referred to, they are referred to as a hold number image 55.

(4th pattern)
Further, as shown in FIG. 34, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, a fourth symbol 56 is displayed separately from the decorative symbol 50. The fourth symbol indicates to the player that the special symbol display control in the special symbol indicators 221 and 222 (see FIG. 2) accompanying the special symbol lottery is being performed.

  In the present embodiment, the fourth pattern 56 exemplifies an aspect in which numbers, characters, and the like are displayed on the screen, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the fourth symbol 56 may indicate to the player that special symbol display control is performed using symbols such as ◯ Δ × on the screen. Furthermore, the fourth symbol 56 is not limited to being displayed as an image on the screen, and the gaming board 110 is provided with a light source (display) such as an LED to control display of special symbols. It may be suggested to the person.

[Setting example of variation production pattern]
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a setting example of the variation effect pattern and the table according to the present embodiment.
Then, a setting example of a variation effect pattern associated with the variation pattern in the present embodiment will be described.
In the example shown in FIG. 35, a variation effect pattern selected when a game ball enters the first start port 121 (see FIG. 1) and the current game state is a low probability short-time non-game state. Is provided. That is, it is selected corresponding to the variation pattern table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the three patterns of the effect pattern A-1, the effect pattern A-2, and the effect pattern A-3 are selected as the change effect patterns selected corresponding to the change pattern A that is a case where the jackpot is won. Have.

The effect pattern A-1 is a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a highly probable jackpot) in which the gaming state after the jackpot game is in a high probability state, and is a pattern that is selected when winning eight rounds.
The production pattern A-2 is a pattern that is selected when the winning is a 16-round jackpot.
The effect pattern A-3 is a jackpot (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability jackpot) in which the gaming state after the jackpot game is in a low probability state, and is a pattern that is selected when the eight-round jackpot is won.

  In the example shown in FIG. 35, the variation effect pattern selected when the game ball enters the second start port 122 (see FIG. 1) and the current game state is the high probability short game state. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the production pattern B-1, the production pattern B-2, the production pattern B-3, and the production pattern B-4 are selected as the variation production patterns corresponding to the fluctuation pattern when the jackpot is won. There are six patterns of effect pattern B-5 and effect pattern B-6.

The production pattern B-1 to the production pattern B-4 are patterns that are selected when a winning combination is won with 16 rounds.
The effect pattern B-5 to the effect pattern B-6 are patterns that are selected when the winning combination is a low probability big win and 16 round big hits.

  In the present embodiment, an effect (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot game effect) to be performed in the jackpot game after the variation effect pattern is executed is provided corresponding to each of the above-described variation effect patterns. That is, in this embodiment, the variation effect pattern and the jackpot game effect are associated with each other. Therefore, for the sake of convenience, it may be referred to as effect pattern A-1 to effect pattern A-3, effect pattern B-1 to effect pattern B-6, including jackpot game effects.

  In the present embodiment, for example, a pattern other than the effect pattern A-1 to the effect pattern A-3 in the above-described change effect pattern is also provided for the change pattern A. Similarly, patterns other than the effect pattern B-1 to the effect pattern B-6 are also provided as the change effect patterns. In the present embodiment, which pattern is selected from among the plurality is determined by a production random number.

Here, a description will be given of a launch effect that promotes the launch of a game ball to the grand prize winning port 125 (see FIG. 1), which is executed when winning the jackpot.
FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of the launch effect of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 36, the present embodiment includes a first launch effect and a second launch effect that has higher performance than the first launch effect.

[First launch effect]
As shown in FIG. 36 (a), in the first launch effect, on the screen of the image display unit 114, the first right strike instruction image 61, the winning opening image 62, the launch ball trajectory image 63, the first text image 64, and A handle image 65 is displayed.

  The first right strike instruction image 61 is an image that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the big winning opening 125 (see FIG. 1) arranged on the right side of the game area 111. The first right-handed instruction image 61 is displayed in a relatively large size, for example, displayed on the screen as a whole.

The winning opening image 62 is an image simulating the large winning opening 125 (large winning opening door 125D) of the present embodiment. The shot ball trajectory image 63 is an image showing the trajectory of the game ball toward the winning opening image 62.
The first text image 64 is an image that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the big prize opening 125. In the example shown in FIG. 36A, the first text image 64 displays “Aim at the right attacker!”.
The handle image 65 is an image simulating a state in which the handle 151 (see FIG. 1) is turned. The handle image 65 of the present embodiment is an image that intuitively and visually indicates that the handle 151 is turned to the right to strike the game ball to the right.

  In the first launch effect of the present embodiment, for example, the speaker 156 (see FIG. 1) gives a launch instruction voice that prompts the launch toward the big prize opening 125 such as “Please aim at the right attacker”. Output. In this case, the firing instruction sound is output at a relatively large volume.

[Second launch effect]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), in the second launch effect, the second right strike instruction image 66 and the second text image 67 are displayed on the screen.

  The second right-hand shot instruction image 66 is an image that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the special winning opening 125. The second right strike instruction image 66 is displayed in a relatively small size, for example, partially displayed on the screen. The second right strike instruction image 66 of the present embodiment is displayed in a significantly smaller size than the first right strike instruction image 61.

  The second text image 67 displays content suggesting that the game ball is in a state where it is easy to win a prize at the grand prize opening 125. The second text image 67 of the present embodiment indicates by text that the big prize opening 125 is open, for example, “Attacker is open”. The second text image 67 is displayed with a smaller font size and overall size than the first text image 64 of the first launch effect.

  In the second launch effect, the shot ball trajectory image 63, the first text image 64, and the handle image 65 displayed in the first launch effect are not displayed.

  Furthermore, in the second launch effect, the firing instruction sound output from the speaker 156 in the first launch effect described above is not output. Alternatively, when outputting the firing instruction sound in the second firing effect, the sound is output at a volume smaller than the volume of the firing instruction sound output from the speaker 156 in the first firing effect.

  In the present embodiment, since the special winning opening 125 is arranged on the right side of the game area 111, a text such as “right-handed” or “right attacker” is displayed. However, for example, when the special winning opening 125 is arranged at another position, the content of the text or the content of the image may be configured in association with the other position.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the first launch effect with relatively high performance and the second launch effect with relatively low performance.

In this embodiment, a high-probability jackpot and a low-probability jackpot are provided, and even if any of the jackpots is won, a jackpot game in which the big winning opening 125 is opened and game balls are paid out is executed. Is done. Therefore, after winning the jackpot, there is a need for a launching effect that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the big prize opening 125. However, for example, if the same launch effect is simply performed in the high probability big hit and the low probability big hit, for example, the player's interest is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first launch effect and the second launch effect are determined depending on the game state after the jackpot game and the contents of the effect related to the suggestion of the game state after the jackpot game during the jackpot game. Are used properly.
A mode of displaying the first launch effect and the second launch effect will be described in detail later.

Next, the decorative symbol variation effect and the jackpot game effect executed by the effect control unit 300 in the low probability short-time non-game state will be specifically described.
FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of effects of the effect pattern A-1 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram of effects of the effect pattern A-2 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram of effects of the effect pattern A-3 according to the present embodiment.

[Production pattern A-1 (Low probability, short no-game state: 8 rounds, high probability)
The effect of effect pattern A-1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The effect pattern A-1 is an effect pattern that can be selected in the case of eight rounds with high probability winning in the low probability short-time non-game state.

As shown in FIG. 37A, in the variation effect of the decorative symbol 50, after the three decorative symbols 50 are variably displayed by vertical scrolling, for example, the left decorative symbol 50 (for example, the number “2”) is temporarily displayed. Stop. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the decorative pattern 50 on the right side (for example, the numeral “2”) is temporarily stopped. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the special training effect is performed using the special training effect image 70 as one of the SP / SP reach effects. In the present embodiment, the special training effect is an effect that is executed only in a low-probability short-time no-game state.
Finally, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the central decorative symbol 50 (for example, the numeral “2”) may be stopped and displayed.

  In the present embodiment, a special effect that suggests that a jackpot game is executed is executed. As described above, the special effect includes a common effect in which three numbers as the same decorative design 50 are aligned and stopped. In addition, the special effects include a successful effect in which a predetermined matter succeeds and a failure effect in which the predetermined matter fails as in a battle effect described later.

In the common effects of the present embodiment, it is not suggested whether the winning combination is high or low, except for the case where three numbers “7” are aligned and displayed as decorative symbols 50. In the present embodiment, it is suggested that when the three “7” numerals are aligned and displayed as the decorative symbol 50, the winning symbol is a highly probable hit.
In addition, in the successful production and the failure production in the battle production to be described later, after the jackpot game is executed, the high probability state advantageous to the player, or the low probability state disadvantageous to the player, Suggest.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (e) and thereafter, the jackpot game effect is executed.
First, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), an opening effect in the jackpot game is shown. In the present embodiment, the round number suggestion display 71 is displayed on the screen in the opening effect. The round number suggestion display 71 is an image that suggests the number of rounds per jackpot. Further, the round number suggestion display 71 in the effect pattern A-1 suggests that the number of jackpot rounds is eight, such as “Bonus!”.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (f), at the start of the jackpot game, the screen displays a first right strike instruction image 61, a winning opening image 62, a firing ball trajectory image 63, a first text image 64, and a handle image 65. (See FIG. 36A) is displayed, and the first launch effect is executed.
Also, as shown in FIG. 37 (f), a round display 72 is displayed on the screen at the start of the jackpot game. The round display 72 is a display indicating whether it is the tenth round. It should be noted that the round display 72 continues to display whether the current round is the tenth round in each round until the jackpot game ends.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (g), the first round effect image 73 and the right strike continuation instruction image 74 are displayed on the screen.
The first round effect image 73 is an image displayed exclusively during the jackpot game. The first round effect image 73 of the present embodiment displays, for example, contents related to the theme and character used in the decorative symbol variation, or displays a music image. Moreover, in this Embodiment, the image which suggests that the game state after jackpot game is a low probability state is used for the 1st round effect image 73. FIG.
The right-handed continuation instruction image 74 is a display prompting to continue right-handed. Note that the right strike continuation instruction image 74 is displayed with a smaller font and size than the first right strike instruction image 61. The right-hand hit continuation instruction image 74 is continuously displayed until the big hit game is finished.

  Thereafter, in a predetermined round such as the seventh round, for example, a promotion challenge effect that displays the promotion challenge image 10 and the operation instruction image 76 is executed. The promotion challenge image 10 is an image that is displayed when the promotion challenge effect is being executed, and is an image that indicates whether the promotion challenge is successful or not. The operation instruction image 76 is an image that prompts the player to operate the effect button 161 (see FIG. 2) in the promotion challenge effect.

  The promotion challenge effect is an effect performed during the jackpot game. Also, in the promotion challenge production, the jackpot game is executed in a state where the player cannot determine whether it is a high probability jackpot or a low probability jackpot in the variable performance, and during the jackpot game, a high probability state or a low probability after the jackpot game ends. It is an effect suggesting the result of which state is to be transferred.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (i), the promotion success image 11 is displayed on the screen. The promotion success image 11 is an image showing the result of the promotion challenge. This effect pattern A-1 is an effect pattern that is selected when it is a highly probable hit. Therefore, the promotion success image 11 is displayed with a content that can be recognized by the player in a high probability state. The promotion success image 11 in the production pattern A-1 suggests the success of the promotion challenge production with a content that allows the player to obtain a sense of achievement of the objective, for example, “Success!”.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 37 (j), a round number suggestion display 71 and a high-accuracy corresponding image 78 used in the opening effect of the jackpot game are displayed. The high-accuracy correspondence image 78 displays on the screen the content suggesting the gaming state after the big hit game. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (j), the high-accuracy corresponding image 78 displays, for example, “Special”, which suggests that the game state after the big hit game shifts to the high-probability game state.

Note that the high-accuracy corresponding image 78 is an image that is also used in the opening effect (see, for example, FIG. 38E described later). When the high-accuracy corresponding image 78 is used for the opening effect, it is possible to indicate to the player that the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high probability state when the jackpot game is started.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), on the assumption that the high-accuracy corresponding image 78 may be used in the opening effect, the jackpot game starts when the high-accuracy corresponding image 78 is not used in the opening effect. At the time of playing, if the player is not sure whether the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high probability state or a low probability state, or if the gaming state after the jackpot game is a low probability state, You can create situations to think about.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (j), after execution of the promotion challenge effect that is performed after the start of the jackpot game, by using the high-accuracy corresponding image 78 in addition to the round number suggestion display 71 that is an image used in the opening effect. , To make the player seem to have been promoted from a low probability big hit to a high probability big hit.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (k), the second round effect image 77 is displayed, and the round hit game is further digested. In the production pattern A-1, by the promotion challenge production, the state is changed from the state that the player thinks is a low probability big hit to the state that the player thinks that a high probability big hit. Therefore, the image displayed during the jackpot game is also changed from the first round effect image 73 to the second round effect image 77 with the promotion challenge effect as a boundary.
In this example, at the end of the eighth round, which is the final round, as shown in FIG. 37 (l), a high-accuracy transition display 79 indicating that the gaming state after the jackpot game is performed in a high probability state is displayed on the screen. Is displayed. The high-accuracy transition display 79 is a display indicating that a battle effect (described later), which is an effect performed in a high probability state, is performed, for example, “Battle mode entry!”.

[Direction pattern A-2 (Low probability, short no-game state: 16 rounds, high probability)
Next, the effect of effect pattern A-2 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The effect pattern A-2 is an effect pattern that can be selected in the low probability state when there are 16 rounds and a winning combination with high probability is won.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (a), in the variation effect of the decorative symbol 50, after the three decorative symbols 50 are variably displayed by, for example, vertical scrolling, the left decorative symbol 50 (for example, the numeral “7”) is temporarily displayed. Stop. Then, as shown in FIG. 38B, the decorative symbol 50 on the right side (for example, the number “7”) is temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 38C, a special effect for displaying the special image 80 is executed as one of the SP / SP reach effects. The special effect is an effect that can be selected only when the number of rounds is 16 rounds in the low probability short-time non-game state and the game is a big hit. Therefore, by performing a special effect using the special image 80, it is possible to convince the player that he will win a highly probable win in 16 rounds. In other words, in the production pattern A-2, when the jackpot is won in the low-probability short-time non-game state, there is an effect that makes the player think that it will be determined that the high-gain game state will be established after the jackpot game during the decorative symbol change. Executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), the central decorative symbol 50 (for example, the numeral “7”) may be stopped and displayed.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the same three decorative symbols 50 are arranged and stopped and displayed, thereby performing a special effect that suggests that a jackpot game is performed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, arranging three numbers “7” as special symbols out of the decorative symbols 50 means that when the current state is a low probability short-time no-game state, This is a production that can be selected only when the round is a big hit and a high-precision big hit. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), by arranging three numbers “7”, which are special symbols, as the decorative symbol 50, it is possible to give a player that he / she will win 16 rounds with high probability. Can be convinced.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 38 (e) and thereafter, the jackpot game effect is executed.
First, as shown in FIG. 38 (e), a round number suggestion display 71 and a high-accuracy corresponding image 78 are displayed in the opening effect in the jackpot game. The round number suggestion display 71 in the effect pattern A-2 suggests that it is a big hit of 16 rounds, for example, “Max Bonus!”. Further, the high-accuracy corresponding image 78 suggests that the gaming state after the big hit game shifts to the high-probability gaming state, for example, “Special”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (f), the first launch effect (see FIG. 36 (a)) is executed at the start of the jackpot game.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 38 (g), the second round effect image 77 and the right-hand hit continuation instruction image 74 are displayed on the screen, and the round hit of the big hit game is performed.
The second round effect image 77 is an image that is displayed exclusively during the jackpot game. The second round effect image 77 of the present embodiment displays, for example, contents related to a theme or character used in decoration symbol variation, or displays a music video. In the present embodiment, the second round effect image 77 uses an image that suggests that the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high probability state.
In this example, at the end of the 16th round which is the final round, as shown in FIG. 38 (h), a high-accuracy transition display 79 is displayed on the screen.

[Production pattern A-3 (Low probability, short no-game state: 8 rounds low probability wins)]
The effect of effect pattern A-3 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The effect pattern A-3 is an effect pattern that can be selected in the case of eight rounds in the low probability short-time non-game state and winning with a low probability.

As shown in FIG. 39A, in the variation effect of the decorative symbol 50, after the three decorative symbols 50 are variably displayed by, for example, vertical scrolling, the left decorative symbol 50 (for example, the number “4”) is temporarily displayed. Stop. Then, as shown in FIG. 39B, the decorative symbol 50 on the right side (for example, the numeral “4”) is temporarily stopped. And as shown in FIG.39 (c), a normal effect is performed using the special training effect image 70 as one of SP and SP reach effects. Finally, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), the central decorative symbol 50 (for example, the numeral “4”) may be stopped and displayed.
Thus, in the production pattern A-3, a common production is executed as a special production.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (e) and thereafter, the jackpot game effect is executed.
As shown in FIG. 39E, in the opening effect, a round number suggestion display 71 is displayed on the screen. The round number suggestion display 71 in the effect pattern A-3 suggests that the number of jackpot rounds is eight, such as “Bonus!”. Note that the high-accuracy corresponding image 78 is not displayed in the opening effect in the effect pattern A-3.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (f), at the start of the jackpot game, the first launch effect (see FIG. 36 (a)) is executed on the screen.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (g), the first round effect image 73 and the right strike continuation instruction image 74 are displayed on the screen, and round digestion is performed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (h), for example, in a predetermined round such as the seventh round, a promotion challenge effect using the promotion challenge image 10 is executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (i), the promotion failure image 12 is displayed on the screen. This effect pattern A-3 is an effect pattern that is selected when the likelihood is low. Therefore, the promotion failure image 12 is displayed with contents that can be recognized by the player in a low probability state. The promotion failure image 12 in the effect pattern A-3 indicates a failure of the promotion challenge with a content that makes the player feel a failure, such as “failure”, for example.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (j), a first round effect image 73 is displayed, and the round hit of the jackpot game is performed. In this example, at the end of the eighth round, which is the final round, as shown in FIG. 39 (k), a low-accuracy transition display 81 indicating that the gaming state after the jackpot game is performed in a low probability state is displayed on the screen. Is displayed. The low probability transition display 81 is a display indicating that a special training effect that is a performance performed in a low probability state is performed, for example, “to special training mode”.

Subsequently, the decorative symbol variation effect and the jackpot game effect executed by the effect control unit 300 in the high probability short-time game state will be specifically described.
FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of effects of the effect pattern B-1 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram of effects of the effect pattern B-2 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram of effects of the effect pattern B-3 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram of effects of the effect pattern B-4 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram of the effect of effect pattern B-5 of the present embodiment.
FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram of effects of the effect pattern B-6 of the present embodiment.

[Direction pattern B-1 (High probability, short game state: 16 rounds, high probability)
The effect of the effect pattern B-1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The effect pattern B-1 is an effect pattern that can be selected in the case of 16 rounds with a high probability of winning in the high probability short game state.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), in the variation effect of the decorative symbol 50, after the three decorative symbols 50 are variably displayed by, for example, vertical scrolling, the left decorative symbol 50 (for example, the number “7”) is temporarily displayed. Stop. Then, as shown in FIG. 40B, the decorative symbol 50 on the right side (for example, the number “7”) is temporarily stopped.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), a battle effect for displaying the battle image 20 and the win / loss display 23 is executed as one of the SP / SP reach effects. The battle image 20 is an image in which appearance characters battle each other (battle). The win / loss display 23 is an image indicating that there is a win / loss result in the battle effect. Specifically, the win / loss display 23 indicates to the player that there are two results as a result of the battle performance, such as “win” and “defeat”.
Then, in the battle effect, for example, when the teammate wins, the high probability state is continuously performed, and when the team member is defeated, the effect is developed with a content that shifts to the low probability state.

  And this production pattern B-1 is a production pattern selected when it is a high probability big hit. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 40D, the battle victory image 21 is displayed on the screen. The battle victory image 21 is an image indicating that the result of the battle effect is victory. Therefore, the battle victory image 21 is displayed with content that suggests to the player that a high probability state is to be obtained. The battle victory image 21 in the effect pattern B-1 shows the victory of the battle effect in such a content that the player can obtain the desired success, such as “Victory!”.

  In the example shown in FIG. 40D, the movable accessory 115 is operated as an effect indicating the result of the battle effect. In the present embodiment, when the battle effect is a victory, a special operation is performed such as moving the movable accessory 115 to the appearance position and causing the rainbow color to emit light at the appearance position.

  And finally, as shown in FIG.40 (e), the center decoration design 50 (for example, number "7") is stopped.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 40 (f) and after, the jackpot game effect is executed.
As shown in FIG. 40 (f), the round number suggestion display 71 and the high-accuracy corresponding image 78 are displayed in the opening effect. The round number suggestion display 71 in the effect pattern B-1 suggests that it is a big hit of 16 rounds, for example, “Max Bonus!”. Further, the high-accuracy corresponding image 78 suggests that the gaming state after the big hit game shifts to the high-probability gaming state, for example, “Special”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (g), the first launch effect (see FIG. 36 (a)) is executed at the start of the jackpot game.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 40 (h) and FIG. 40 (i), the second round effect image 77 and the right-hand hit continuation instruction image 74 are displayed on the screen, and the round hit of the jackpot game is performed.
In this example, at the end of the sixteenth round, which is the final round, as shown in FIG. 40 (j), a highly accurate continuation display 82 is displayed on the screen. The highly accurate continuation display 82 is an image that suggests that the high probability state continues. In the present embodiment, the highly accurate continuation display 82 displays content suggesting that the battle effect executed in the high probability state is continuously executed, for example, “Continue Battle Mode!”.

[Production pattern B-2 (High probability, short game state: 16 rounds, high probability)
The effect of the effect pattern B-2 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The effect pattern B-2 is an effect pattern that can be selected in the case of 16 rounds with a high probability of winning in the high probability short game state.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (a), in the variation effect of the decorative symbol 50, after the three decorative symbols 50 are variably displayed by, for example, vertical scrolling, the left decorative symbol 50 (for example, the number “5”) is temporarily displayed. Stop. Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), the decorative symbol 50 on the right side (for example, the numeral “5”) is temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), a battle effect is displayed in which the battle image 20 and the win / loss display 23 are displayed as one of the SP / SP reach effects.

  And this effect pattern B-2 is an effect pattern selected when it is a high probability hit, but as shown in FIG.41 (d), the battle defeat image 22 is displayed on a screen. The battle defeat image 22 is an image indicating that the result of the battle effect is defeat. Therefore, the battle defeat image 22 is displayed with content that suggests to the player that a low probability state is to be obtained. The battle defeat image 22 in the effect pattern B-2 shows the defeat of the battle effect with a content that allows the player to obtain a target feeling of failure, such as “Loose”, for example.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), a re-challenge effect is performed using the re-challenge image 30. The re-challenge image 30 is displayed after the defeat in the battle effect, and is an image for inquiring whether or not the defeated teammate character will have a resurgence victory. And in the re-challenge production, if you succeed in achieving the revival victory, the high probability state will continue, and if you fail to achieve the revival victory, the production will be developed with the content that will shift to the low probability state .

  As described above, this effect pattern B-2 is an effect pattern that is selected in the case of a high-precision jackpot. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 41 (f), the challenge success image 31 is displayed on the screen. The challenge success image 31 is an image indicating that the result of the re-challenge effect is success. Therefore, the challenge success image 31 is displayed with a content that suggests to the player that a high probability state is reached. The challenge success image 31 in the effect pattern B-2 indicates the victory of the re-attendance effect with a content that allows the player to obtain the desired success, such as “Victory”.

  In the example shown in FIG. 41 (f), the movable accessory 115 is operated as an effect indicating the result of the re-challenge effect. In the present embodiment, in the case of a resurgence effect in the re-challenge effect, a special operation such as moving the movable accessory 115 to the appearance position and causing it to emit rainbow color at the appearance position is performed. As described with reference to FIG. 40D, this operation is the same mode (similar) as the operation of the movable accessory 115 when winning in the battle effect.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 41 (g), the central decorative symbol 50 (for example, the numeral “5”) is stopped and displayed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 41 (h) and after, the jackpot game effect is executed.
As shown in FIG. 41 (h), a round number suggestion display 71 and a high-accuracy corresponding image 78 are displayed in the opening effect. The round number suggestion display 71 in the effect pattern B-2 suggests that it is a big hit of 16 rounds, for example, “Max Bonus!”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (i), the first launch effect (see FIG. 36 (a)) is executed at the start of the jackpot game.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 41 (j), the second round effect image 77 and the right-hand hit continuation instruction image 74 are displayed on the screen, and the round hit of the jackpot game is performed.
In this example, at the end of the sixteenth round, which is the final round, as shown in FIG. 41 (k), a highly accurate continuation display 82 is displayed on the screen.

[Production pattern B-3 (High probability short game state: 16 rounds high probability win)]
The effect of the effect pattern B-3 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The effect pattern B-3 is an effect pattern that can be selected in the case of 16 rounds with a high probability of winning in the short game state with a high probability.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (a), in the fluctuating effect of the decorative symbol 50, after the three decorative symbols 50 are variably displayed by vertical scrolling, for example, the left decorative symbol 50 (for example, the number “8”) is temporarily displayed. Stop. Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), the decorative symbol 50 on the right side (for example, the numeral “8”) is temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), a battle effect is displayed in which the battle image 20 and the win / loss display 23 are displayed as one of the SP / SP reach effects.

  And this effect pattern B-3 is an effect pattern selected when it is a high probability hit, but as shown in FIG.42 (d), the battle defeat image 22 is displayed on a screen. That is, in the effect pattern B-3, it is suggested to the player that the result of the battle effect is not a high probability big hit.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 42E, the central decorative symbol 50 (for example, the numeral “8”) is stopped.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (f) and after, the jackpot game effect is executed.
As shown in FIG. 42 (f), a round number suggestion display 71 is displayed in the opening effect. The round number suggestion display 71 in the effect pattern B-3 indicates that it is a big hit of 16 rounds, for example, “Max Bonus!”. In the opening effect in the effect pattern B-3, the high-accuracy corresponding image 78 is not displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (g), at the start of the jackpot game, the second right hit instruction image 66 and the second text image 67 are displayed, and the second launch effect (see FIG. 36 (b)) is displayed. Executed.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 42 (h), the first round effect image 73 and the right hit continuation instruction image 74 are displayed, and the round hit of the jackpot game is performed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (i), a revival challenge effect for displaying the revival challenge image 40 and the operation instruction image 76 is executed in a predetermined round such as the seventh round, for example.
The revival challenge image 40 is an image that is displayed when the revival challenge effect is being executed, and is an image that inquires whether the revival challenge is successful or not. Further, the revival challenge image 40 is an image having contents related to the battle defeat image 22 in the battle effect.

The revival challenge effect is an effect performed during the jackpot game. The revival challenge effect is an effect performed during the jackpot game after defeating the battle effect in the variable effect. The revival challenge effect is an effect that suggests a result of whether to shift to a high-probability state or a low-probability state after the jackpot game ends during the jackpot game.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when a failure effect that defeats a battle is executed in a battle effect and a jackpot game is executed, a related effect related to the failure effect can be executed during the jackpot game. .

  As described above, the effect pattern B-3 is an effect pattern that is selected when it is a highly probable hit, and as shown in FIG. 42 (j), the resurrection success image 41 is displayed on the screen. The The resurrection success image 41 is an image indicating that the result of the resurrection challenge effect is success. Therefore, the resurrection success image 41 is displayed with content that suggests to the player that a high-probability state is to be achieved. The resurgence success image 41 in the effect pattern B-3 indicates the resurgence success of the resurgence challenge effect with a content that allows the player to obtain a desired sense of achievement, such as “success!”

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (k), during the jackpot game, the high-accuracy corresponding image 78 is added to the round number suggestion display 71 used for the opening effect and is displayed again. This makes the player seem to have revived from a low probability jackpot to a high probability jackpot.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (l), the second round effect image 77 and the right hit continuation instructing image 74 are displayed on the screen, and the round hit of the big hit game is performed. In the production pattern B-3, the game is changed from the state that the player thinks is a low probability big hit to the state that the player thinks that a high probability big hit is achieved by the revival challenge production. Therefore, the image displayed during the jackpot game is also changed from the first round effect image 73 to the second round effect image 77 with the revival challenge effect as a boundary.
In this example, at the end of the sixteenth round, which is the final round, as shown in FIG. 42 (m), a highly accurate continuation display 82 is displayed on the screen.

[Production pattern B-4 (High probability, short game state: 16 rounds, high probability)
The effect of the effect pattern B-4 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The effect pattern B-4 is an effect pattern that can be selected in the case of 16 rounds with high probability winning in the short game state with high probability.

  As shown in FIG. 43A, in the variation effect of the decorative symbol 50, after the three decorative symbols 50 are variably displayed by vertical scrolling, for example, the left decorative symbol 50 (for example, the number “5”) is temporarily displayed. Stop. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), the decorative symbol 50 on the right side (for example, the numeral “5”) is temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), a battle effect is displayed in which the battle image 20 and the win / loss display 23 are displayed as one of the SP / SP reach effects.

  And this effect pattern B-4 is an effect pattern selected when it is a high probability hit, but as shown in FIG.43 (d), the battle defeat image 22 is displayed on a screen. That is, in the effect pattern B-4, it is suggested to the player that the result of the battle effect is not a high probability big hit.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (e), a re-challenge effect is performed using the re-challenge image 30.
As described above, the effect pattern B-4 is an effect pattern that is selected when it is a highly probable hit. As shown in FIG. 43 (f), the challenge failure image 32 is displayed on the screen. The The challenge failure image 32 is an image indicating that the result of the re-challenge effect is failure. Therefore, the challenge failure image 32 is displayed with a content that suggests to the player that a low probability state is to be obtained. The challenge failure image 32 in the effect pattern B-4 indicates the failure of the re-attendance effect with a content that allows the player to obtain a target feeling of failure, for example, “Sorry!”.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 43 (g), the central decorative symbol 50 (for example, the numeral “5”) is stopped.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (h) and after, the jackpot game effect is executed.
As shown in FIG. 43 (h), a round number suggestion display 71 is displayed in the opening effect. The round number suggestion display 71 in the effect pattern B-4 suggests that it is a big hit of 16 rounds, such as “Max Bonus!”. Note that the high-definition corresponding image 78 is not displayed in the opening effect in the effect pattern B-4.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (i), the second launch effect (see FIG. 36 (b)) is executed at the start of the jackpot game.
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (j), the first round effect image 73 and the right-hand hit continuation instruction image 74 are displayed on the screen, and the round-up of the jackpot game is performed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (k), a cut-in effect using the cut-in image 45 is executed in a predetermined round such as the third round, for example. The cut-in image 45 is an image having contents related to the battle defeat image 22 in the battle effect. In other words, in the present embodiment, when a failure effect that is defeated by a battle is executed and a jackpot game is executed, a related effect related to the failure effect can be executed during the jackpot game.
In the cut-in effect, the fact that the cut-in image 45 is displayed on the screen itself suggests a transition to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 43 (l), during the jackpot game, a high-accuracy corresponding image 78 is added to the round number suggestion display 71 used for the opening effect and is displayed again. This makes the player seem to have been promoted from a low probability jackpot to a high probability jackpot.

After that, as shown in FIG. 43 (m), the second round effect image 77 and the right hit continuation instruction image 74 are displayed on the screen, and the round hit of the big hit game is performed. In the production pattern B-4, the state in which the player thinks that the player has a high probability of winning is changed from the state that the player thinks has a low probability of winning by the cut-in production. Therefore, the image displayed during the jackpot game is also changed from the first round effect image 73 to the second round effect image 77 with the cut-in effect as a boundary.
In this example, at the end of the sixteenth round, which is the final round, as shown in FIG. 43 (n), a highly accurate continuation display 82 is displayed on the screen.

[Production pattern B-5 (High probability, short game state: 16 rounds low probability win)]
The effect of the effect pattern B-5 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The effect pattern B-5 is an effect pattern that can be selected in the case of 16 rounds with a high probability of winning in the high probability short-time gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (a), in the fluctuating effect of the decorative symbol 50, after the three decorative symbols 50 are variably displayed by vertical scrolling, for example, the left decorative symbol 50 (for example, the number “6”) is temporarily displayed. Stop. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the decorative symbol 50 on the right side (for example, the numeral “6”) is temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), a battle effect is displayed in which the battle image 20 and the win / loss display 23 are displayed as one of the SP / SP reach effects.

And this effect pattern B-5 is an effect pattern selected when it is a low likelihood hit, but as shown in FIG.44 (d), the battle defeat image 22 is displayed on a screen.
Further, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), the central decorative symbol 50 (for example, the numeral “6”) is stopped and displayed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (f) and after, the jackpot game effect is executed.
As shown in FIG. 44 (f), a round number suggestion display 71 is displayed in the opening effect. The round number suggestion display 71 in the effect pattern B-5 suggests that it is a big hit of 16 rounds, for example, “Max Bonus!”.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (g), the second launch effect (see FIG. 36 (b)) is executed at the start of the jackpot game.
After that, as shown in FIG. 44 (h), the first round effect image 73 and the right hit continuation instruction image 74 are displayed on the screen, and the round hit of the big hit game is performed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (i), a revival challenge effect is displayed in which a revival challenge image 40 and an operation instruction image 76 are displayed in a predetermined round such as the seventh round.
Then, since the effect pattern B-5 is an effect pattern that is selected in the case of a low likelihood hit, as shown in FIG. 44 (j), the restoration failure image 42 is displayed on the screen. The resurrection failure image 42 is displayed with contents that can be recognized by the player in a low probability state. The resurrection failure image 42 in the effect pattern B-5 indicates the result of the resurrection challenge effect with a content that allows the player to obtain the target failure feeling, for example, “failure!”.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (k), the first round effect image 73 and the right hit continuation instruction image 74 are displayed on the screen, and the round hit of the big hit game is performed.
In this example, at the end of the 16th round, which is the final round, a low-accuracy transition display 81 is displayed on the screen as shown in FIG.

[Production pattern B-6 (High probability, short game state: 16 rounds low probability win)]
The effect of effect pattern B-6 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The effect pattern B-6 is an effect pattern that can be selected in the case of 16 rounds with a low probability of winning in the high probability short game state.

  As shown in FIG. 45A, in the variation effect of the decorative symbol 50, after three decorative symbols 50 are variably displayed by vertical scrolling, for example, the left decorative symbol 50 (for example, the number “4”) is temporarily displayed. Stop. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the decorative symbol 50 on the right side (for example, the numeral “4”) is temporarily stopped.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), a battle effect is displayed in which the battle image 20 and the win / loss display 23 are displayed as one of the SP / SP reach effects.
And as shown in FIG.45 (d), the battle defeat image 22 is displayed on a screen.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (e), a re-challenge effect is performed using the re-challenge image 30.
This effect pattern B-6 is an effect pattern that is selected in the case of a low likelihood hit. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 45 (f), the challenge failure image 32 is displayed on the screen.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 45G, the central decorative symbol 50 (for example, the numeral “4”) is stopped and displayed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (h) and thereafter, the jackpot game effect is executed.
As shown in FIG. 45 (h), a round number suggestion display 71 is displayed in the opening effect. The round number suggestion display 71 in the effect pattern B-6 suggests that it is a big hit of 16 rounds, for example, “Max Bonus!”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (i), at the start of the jackpot game, the second launch effect (see FIG. 36 (b)) is executed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (j), the first round effect image 73 and the right-hand hit continuation instruction image 74 are displayed on the screen, and the round-up of the jackpot game is performed.
In this example, at the end of the 16th round, which is the final round, as shown in FIG. 45 (k), a low-accuracy transition display 81 is displayed on the screen.

  In the effect pattern A-1, the effect pattern A-3, and the effect pattern B-1 to the effect pattern B-6, the numbers (designs) of the decorative design 50 are only examples, and other numbers may be used. However, in the present embodiment, in the low probability short-time non-game state, a special symbol as the decorative symbol 50 is used except for a case where a probable big hit is definitely suggested to the player, for example, in the production pattern A-2. Symbols other than symbols (for example, the number “7”) can be used.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, which is executed as described above, has the following technical features.

[Feature 1]
As described above, for example, in the effect pattern B-1 (see FIG. 40) and the effect pattern B-2 (see FIG. 41), the first launch effect is executed. On the other hand, for example, in the effect pattern B-5 (see FIG. 44) and the effect pattern B-6 (see FIG. 45), a second launch effect different from the first launch effect is executed.
In this way, the effect control unit 300 can execute a launch effect that prompts the player to launch a game ball to the big prize opening 125 when the jackpot game is executed in the high probability state. And the production | presentation control part 300 can perform a mutually different launching effect, when it becomes a high probability state after a jackpot game is performed and when it becomes a low probability state.

Further, for example, in the effect pattern A-1 (see FIG. 37), the effect pattern A-2 (FIG. 38), and the effect pattern A-3 (see FIG. 39), a common first launch effect is executed. On the other hand, for example, in the effect pattern B-1 (see FIG. 40) and the effect pattern B-2 (see FIG. 41), the first launch effect is executed, and the effect pattern B-5 (see FIG. 44) and the effect pattern B- 6 (see FIG. 45), a second launch effect different from the first launch effect is executed.
In this way, the effect control unit 300 can execute the firing effect when the jackpot game is executed before the high probability state and when the jackpot game is executed when the probability game is in the high probability state. It is. Then, before entering the high probability state, the effect control unit 300 can execute a common launch effect regardless of whether the high probability state or the low probability state is obtained after the jackpot game is executed. In addition, the effect control unit 300 can execute different firing effects when the high probability state and the low probability state after the jackpot game is executed when the high probability state is in effect. is there.

Then, for example, the production pattern B-5 (see FIG. 44) and the production pattern are more effective than the first launch production executed by the production pattern B-1 (see FIG. 40) and the production pattern B-2 (see FIG. 41). The second launch effect executed in B-6 (see FIG. 45) has higher performance.
In this way, when the production control unit 300 executes the firing production when the jackpot game is executed in the high probability state, the production control unit 300 has a lower probability state than when the jackpot game is executed. When the jackpot game is executed, the launching effect with higher performance is executed when the state becomes a high probability state.

[Feature 2]
In addition, as described above, for example, in the variation effect in the effect pattern B-1 (see FIG. 40), the first launch effect is executed. On the other hand, for example, in the effect pattern B-3 (see FIG. 42), the effect pattern B-4 (see FIG. 43), the effect pattern B-5 (see FIG. 44) and the effect pattern B-6 (see FIG. 45), the second Execute the launch effect.
In this way, the effect control unit 300 can execute a special effect suggesting that a jackpot game is executed based on the determination result of the special symbol determination unit 234, and when the jackpot game is executed, It is possible to execute a launch effect that prompts the game ball to be launched into the big prize opening 125. The special effects include a success effect and a failure effect, and the launch effects differ in the effect mode when the success effect is executed and when the failure effect is executed.

For example, in the effect pattern B-3 (see FIG. 42), the effect pattern B-4 (see FIG. 43) and the effect pattern B-5 (see FIG. 44), the battle is performed during the jackpot game after defeating the battle effect. Resurrection challenge production and cut-in production related to the production can be executed.
In this way, when the failure effect is executed and the jackpot game is executed, the effect control unit 300 can execute a related effect related to the failure effect during the jackpot game.

Further, for example, in the effect pattern B-1 (see FIG. 40), it is suggested that winning in the battle effect results in a high probability state after the jackpot game. On the other hand, for example, in the effect pattern B-6 (see FIG. 45), it is suggested that a defeat in the battle effect results in a low probability state after the jackpot game.
Thus, after the jackpot game is executed, the game control unit 200 can be in a high probability state advantageous to the player or a low probability state disadvantageous to the player than the high probability state. Is an effect that suggests a high probability state, and a failure effect is an effect that suggests a low probability state.

Further, for example, in the effect pattern A-1 (see FIG. 37) and the effect pattern A-3 (see FIG. 39), only three symbols are arranged, and after the big hit game, the state shifts to a high probability state or shifts to a low probability state. Do not suggest what to do. On the other hand, for example, production pattern B-1 (see FIG. 40), production pattern B-2 (see FIG. 41), production pattern B-3 (see FIG. 42), production pattern B-4 (see FIG. 43), production pattern In B-5 (see FIG. 44) and production pattern B-6 (see FIG. 45), the results of victory and defeat are shown by the battle production.
As described above, the special effect is provided with a common effect that does not suggest a high probability state or a low probability state. And the production | generation control part 300 may perform a common production, when it determines with the special symbol determination part 234 performing a jackpot game before becoming a high probability state. In addition, when it is determined that the special symbol determination unit 234 executes the jackpot game when the production control unit 300 is in a high probability state, there are times when the success production is executed and when the failure production is executed. is there.

Further, for example, in the effect pattern A-1 (see FIG. 37) and the effect pattern A-3 (see FIG. 39), the same first launch effect is executed.
As described above, when the common effect is executed, the launch effect has the same effect mode regardless of whether the jackpot game is set to a high probability state or a low probability state.

[Feature 3]
In addition, as described above, in each pattern, a special effect that suggests that a jackpot game is executed is performed. For example, in the effect pattern A-1 (see FIG. 37) and the effect pattern A-3 (see FIG. 39), whether the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is a high probability state or a low probability state. A common performance not suggested. On the other hand, for example, production pattern B-1 (see FIG. 40), production pattern B-2 (see FIG. 41), production pattern B-3 (see FIG. 42), production pattern B-4 (see FIG. 43), production pattern In B-5 (see FIG. 44) and effect pattern B-6 (see FIG. 45), there are cases where an effect of winning the battle and an effect of defeating the battle are executed.
Thus, the effect control unit 300 can execute a special effect that suggests that a jackpot game is executed based on the result of the special symbol determination unit 234. The special effect does not suggest a first effect that suggests a high probability state, a second effect that suggests a low probability state, or a high or low probability state. There is a common performance. If the special symbol determination unit 234 determines that the jackpot game is to be executed before the high probability state (that is, the low probability state), the common effect may be executed and the high probability state is obtained. When the special symbol determination unit 234 determines that the jackpot game is to be executed, there are times when the first effect is executed and when the second effect is executed.

Moreover, in this Embodiment, when the effect which wins a battle is performed by battle effect like effect pattern B-1 (refer FIG. 40), a 1st launch effect may be performed, for example. . On the other hand, battles such as effect pattern B-3 (see FIG. 42), effect pattern B-4 (see FIG. 43), effect pattern B-5 (see FIG. 44), and effect pattern B-6 (see FIG. 45), for example. When the effect of defeating the battle is performed in the effect, the second launch effect may be executed.
Thus, the jackpot game is a game that opens the jackpot 125 where a game ball can enter, and when the jackpot game is executed, the production control unit 300 plays the game balls to the jackpot 125. A firing effect that prompts the launch can be executed, and the firing effect differs between when the first effect is executed and when the second effect is executed.

Further, for example, when a common effect is executed, such as effect pattern A-1 (see FIG. 37) and effect pattern A-3 (see FIG. 39), a high probability state or a low probability is reached after the jackpot game ends. Regardless of whether the state is reached, the first launch effect is executed.
As described above, when the common effect is executed, the launch effect has the same effect mode regardless of whether it is in a high probability state or a low probability state.

[Feature 4]
Furthermore, as described above, for example, in the effect pattern B-1 (see FIG. 40), the battle is won in the battle effect. On the other hand, for example, in the effect pattern B-2 (refer to FIG. 41), the effect pattern B-4 (refer to FIG. 43) and the effect pattern B-6 (refer to FIG. 45), after defeating the battle in the battle effect, a re-challenge effect is performed. Done. Then, when the re-challenge effect is successful as in the effect pattern B-2 (see FIG. 41), the first launch effect is executed, for example, the effect pattern B-4 (see FIG. 43). When the re-challenge effect fails as shown in the effect pattern B-6 (see FIG. 45), the second launch effect is executed.
In this way, the effect control unit 300 can execute a special effect suggesting that a jackpot game is executed based on the result of the special symbol determination unit 234, and when the jackpot game is executed, It is possible to execute a launch effect that prompts the game ball to be launched into the winning opening 125. In addition, is it suggested that the special effect is a high-probability state after a first effect that suggests a high-probability state and a non-specific effect that suggests a possibility of a low-probability state? There is a second effect in which a re-challenge effect is performed. The launching effects differ from each other when it is suggested that the re-challenge effect is in a high probability state and when it is not suggested.

In the present embodiment, for example, in the effect pattern B-1 (see FIG. 40), the battle is won in the battle effect, and the first launch effect is executed. On the other hand, for example, in the effect pattern B-2 (see FIG. 41), the re-attempt effect is performed after the defeat in the battle effect battle, and the first launch effect is executed.
As described above, the launch effect has the same effect mode when the first effect is executed and when the re-challenge effect that is suggested to be in a high probability state in the second effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the effects (effect pattern A-1 to effect pattern A-3, effect pattern B-1 to effect pattern B-6) determined based on the determination result of the special symbol determination unit 234 are performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. The effect control unit 300 determines the contents of the effects (effect pattern A-1 to effect pattern A-3, effect pattern B-1 to effect pattern B-6) based on the prior determination information, and according to the determined contents. You may perform the above-mentioned production.

  Further, in the production pattern A-1 through production pattern A-3 and production pattern B-1 through production pattern B-6 of the present embodiment, battle production, promotion challenge production, revival challenge production, re-challenge production, and cut-in production. Is an effect suggesting whether the gaming state after the jackpot game will be a high probability state or a low probability state. Each effect is not limited to the aspect described in the present embodiment. For example, an operation of the effect button 161 (see FIG. 1) may be received in a battle effect, a re-challenge effect, and a cut-in effect. In this case, a predetermined content is suggested according to the operation of the effect button 161. On the other hand, for example, in the promotion challenge production or the revival challenge production, the operation of the production button 161 may not be accepted.

  Moreover, in the production pattern A-1 to the production pattern A-3 and the production pattern B-1 to the production pattern B-6 of the present embodiment, for example, the characters win the battle, for example, as a battle production. Although the production and the production of failure to lose the battle are performed, the present invention is not limited to this mode. Other modes may be used as long as the player can recognize success or failure with respect to a predetermined matter. Instead of a battle effect, for example, a mission effect that achieves a predetermined purpose, such as an effect of finding a target item, an effect of arriving at a predetermined destination, or an effect of love between characters.

  In the present embodiment, the first launch effect is performed when winning with a low probability (for example, effect pattern A-3) in the low probability state (low probability short time no game state). It is not limited to this aspect. For example, the second launch effect may be executed when a low probability win is won in a low-probability state (low-probability short non-game state). In addition, the execution mode of the firing effect in the case of winning the jackpot in the low probability state (low probability short no game state) is the execution mode of the firing effect in the case of winning the jackpot in the high probability state (for example, the effect pattern B-1). -You may make it the content similar to production pattern B-6).

  The variation effect of the present embodiment is that the game state after the jackpot game is high on condition that the game ball that wins the big prize opening passes a predetermined area (hereinafter referred to as V prize opening) during the big hit. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that shifts to a probability state (hereinafter referred to as a V probability variation type). In the case of a V-probability gaming machine, it is not directly determined whether the type of jackpot is a high-potential big hit or a low-probable big hit. On the other hand, in the case of a V-probability type gaming machine, as a type of jackpot, regarding the opening pattern of the jackpot winning game, among a plurality of round games executed in the jackpot game, the game ball easily passes through the V winning opening. A pattern that includes a long opening in which the grand prize opening is opened for a long time and a pattern that includes a short opening in which the big winning opening is opened only for a short time so that it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the V winning opening are set. Is done. In the jackpot determination, as a jackpot type, it is determined whether the pattern including the long opening is won or the pattern including the short opening is won.

As described above, in the case of a V-probability type gaming machine, if a game ball wins a V winning opening, the game shifts to a high probability state after a jackpot game. Therefore, the case of winning the jackpot type in which the long opening is performed substantially corresponds to the high probability jackpot of the present embodiment. In addition, the case where the winning jackpot for executing the short opening corresponds to the low probability jackpot of the present embodiment.
Therefore, in the V-probability type gaming machine, the effect pattern A-1 to the effect pattern A-3 and the effect pattern B-1 of the present embodiment are divided into a jackpot with a long opening and a jackpot with a short opening. The effect may be performed by appropriately changing the content of the launch effect as in the effect pattern B-6.

10 ... Promotion challenge image, 11 ... Promotion success image, 12 ... Promotion failure image, 21 ... Battle victory image, 22 ... Battle defeat image, 23 ... Win / loss display, 30 ... Re-challenge image, 31 ... Challenge success image, 32 ... Challenge Unsuccessful image, 40 ... Restoration challenge image, 41 ... Restoration success image, 42 ... Restoration failure image, 45 ... Cut-in image, 50 ... Decoration pattern, 61 ... First right strike instruction image, 66 ... Second right strike instruction image, 71 ... Round number suggestion display, 73 ... First round effect image, 74 ... Right hit continuation instruction image, 78 ... High-accuracy corresponding image, 79 ... High-accuracy transition display, 80 ... Special image, 81 ... Low-accuracy transition display

The present invention that achieves the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. This gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100) has a determination means (for example, a special symbol determination unit 234) for determining whether or not to execute a special game that opens a predetermined winning opening where a game ball can enter. And a special game execution means (for example, the game control unit 200) for executing the special game when the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234) determines that the special game is to be executed, and the special game Is executed, a game state control means (for example, the game control unit 200) that can be in a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and an effect execution means (for example, the effect control unit 300) that executes a predetermined effect. And the effect execution means (for example, the effect control unit 300) indicates that the special game is executed based on the result of the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234). When the special game is executed, when the special game is executed, it is possible to execute a launch effect that prompts the game ball to be launched into the predetermined winning opening. There is a failure effect, the launch effect is a first launch effect that is temporarily executed when the special game is started, and a second launch effect that is continuously executed at least during the special game, The first launch effect is a gaming machine in which the effect modes are different when the success effect is executed and when the failure effect is executed.
Et al is, wherein the special effect, the have a common effect that does not suggest or disadvantageous non-specific game state to the player than the specific game state or becomes a specific game state, the presentation execution means (for example, The effect control unit 300) may execute the common effect if the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234) determines to execute the special game before the specific game state is reached. When the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234) determines that the special game is to be executed in the specific game state, the success effect is executed and the failure effect is executed. to time and there is, the first firing effect, the common effect when is executed, become the specific game state after the special game is executed the nonspecific game shape Regardless of whether become, is a production aspect is the same.

Claims (5)

A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game that opens a predetermined winning opening where a game ball can enter;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when it is determined by the determination means to execute the special game;
After the special game is executed, a game state control means capable of making a specific game state advantageous to the player;
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production,
The production execution means
Based on the result of the determination means, a special effect suggesting that the special game is executed can be executed, and when the special game is executed, the game ball is emitted to the predetermined winning opening Can be launched
The special production includes success production and failure production,
The launch effect is a gaming machine in which the effect mode is different between when the success effect is executed and when the failure effect is executed.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the failure effect is executed and the special game is executed, the effect executing means can execute a related effect related to the failure effect during the special game. The gaming state control means can be placed in a specific gaming state advantageous to the player or a non-specific gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the specific gaming state after the special game is executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the success effect is an effect suggesting that the specific game state is entered, and the failure effect is an effect suggesting entering the non-specific game state. In the special effects, there is a common effect that does not suggest whether to enter the specific gaming state or the non-specific gaming state,
The production execution means
If it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be executed before the specific game state is reached, the common effect may be executed.
4. When there is a case where the special game is determined to be executed by the determination means in the specific game state, there are times when the success effect is executed and when the failure effect is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.   The said launch effect has the same effect mode regardless of whether the special game state is executed or the non-specific game state after the special game is executed when the common effect is executed. 4. The gaming machine according to 4.

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