JP5079771B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a compound type gaming machine of an old first type and an old second type.

  Conventionally, an old type 1 pachinko game machine called “Digipachi” is known. Former type 1 pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins a specific starting opening, obtains a random number at the timing of starting winning, and determines whether or not the random number matches a predetermined jackpot random number And the lottery result of the jackpot determination is displayed as a special symbol. Then, when the acquired random number matches the jackpot random number, the special symbol indicating the predetermined jackpot is stopped and the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the big prize opening is opened for a predetermined number of rounds. One round ends when the opening / closing time of the big prize opening reaches a specified time (for example, 30 seconds) or when a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls wins during the opening of 30 seconds. Then, the next round is started in accordance with the content of the winning jackpot, and intermittent opening and closing of the big prize opening is repeated until the maximum round is reached. In this way, a large number of game balls can be obtained in the big hit game state.

  When the jackpot ends, a support function (electric chew support) using an electric tulip such as a short-time gaming state or a probability variation gaming state is added according to the type of jackpot. When the electric chew support is added, it is easy to open the electric tulip provided in the vicinity of the second starting port, so that the game ball can easily win the second starting port. In the jackpot lottery with respect to the game ball won at the second starting port, a jackpot advantageous to the player is more likely to occur than the game ball won at the first starting port. The jackpot that is advantageous to the player is specifically a jackpot with a large number of rounds or a jackpot with electric support.

  Conventionally, an old second type pachinko game machine called "honey" is known. In the former type 2 gaming machine, an open / close winning device having a pair of movable pieces (honey) is provided on the game board, and when the game ball wins a predetermined starting port, the opening / closing winning device of the game is played once, for example. Alternatively, it is a small hit that opens and closes twice, and the game ball flowing down the game board surface is captured, and the captured game ball is guided into the open / close prize apparatus. A specific area called a V zone is provided inside the open / close winning device. When a game ball that has won a prize in the open / close winning device passes through the V zone (V winning), it shifts to a big hit gaming state. To do. If you do not win V, you will lose.

  In the big hit gaming state, the predetermined number of rounds and the nesting repeat the opening and closing operation intermittently. For example, one round ends when the number of opening / closing of the honey reaches a specified number of times (for example, 18 times), or when a game ball wins a specified number (for example, 10) of the opening / closing prize-winning device while releasing the specified number of times of honey. Then, the next round is started according to the content of the winning jackpot, and the intermittent opening and closing of the honey is further repeated. The opening and closing of the honey is repeated up to the final round set according to the contents of the jackpot. In this way, a large number of game balls can be obtained in the big hit game state.

  Furthermore, conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine of a combined type of an old first type and an old second type is known (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). The complex pachinko gaming machine has, for example, a plurality of start ports including a first start port and a second start port, and a large winning port and an open / close winning device.

  Such a complex pachinko gaming machine includes a lottery for determining whether or not a big hit is made to open a big prize opening, for example, when a game ball wins at a first start opening. When a big win is won by a winning lottery, symbols such as the number of continuous rounds when a big hit is made and the presence or absence of a short-time game after the end of the big win are determined.

  When the jackpot ends, the game shifts to the short-time gaming state according to the jackpot symbol determination result. In the short-time gaming state, electric Chu support is added. When the electric chew support is added, the electric tulip provided in the vicinity of the second start opening is easily opened, that is, the game ball is easily won at the second start opening.

  In addition, when a game ball wins at the second start opening, a lottery for determining whether or not to hit a bonus or a lottery for determining whether or not to win is performed. At the time of a small hit, a small hit symbol determination is performed, such as the number of continuous rounds when a big win is made due to a V prize and the presence or absence of a short time game after the end of the big win. When a game ball wins at the second start opening, a lottery advantageous to the player is performed compared to when a game ball wins at the first start opening. The advantage for the player is, for example, that the winning probability of jackpot with a short time is high.

  When the game is won in the small win and the bonnet is released, the game ball wins the open / close winning device and wins the V prize, or when the win is won by the lottery, the big win that opens the big prize opening is started. It has become.

JP-A-2005-329108

  In the conventional technique described above, when a normal winning game is won in the short-time gaming state, the normal gaming state is stored in a state where a holding ball (hereinafter referred to as “special 2 holding ball”) by winning at the second starting port is stored. May be started. In such a case, in the above-described prior art, despite the fact that the winning lottery advantageous to the player with the special 2 holding ball is performed in the normal gaming state, an effective production corresponding to this cannot be performed, There was a problem that the player could not be expected.

  Here, since the conventional technology assumes that the special symbol based on the special 2 reserved ball is changed in the short-time gaming state, generally, the special symbol based on the special 2 reserved ball has a short variation time. ing. If, in the conventional technology, a lottery with a special 2 holding ball in a normal gaming state is performed, even if an attempt is made to produce a corresponding performance, the special symbol's change time is short, so the player has a sense of expectation. It is not possible to produce an effective performance that can be given.

  In order to eliminate the above-mentioned problems caused by the conventional technology, the present invention makes it possible to give a player a sense of expectation for jackpots and to improve the player's willingness to play games when the game is fluctuated by a special 2 holding ball in a normal gaming state. The purpose is to let you.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. The gaming machine according to the present invention is provided in a gaming area where a gaming ball can flow down, a first starting area through which the gaming ball can pass, and a first state in which the gaming ball is difficult to pass through and provided in the gaming area. A second starting area that can be operated in a second state that is easy to perform, a special winning area that is provided in the gaming area and that can operate in a closed state in which a game ball cannot pass and an open state in which the game ball can pass through, A specific area through which a game ball that has passed through the winning area can pass; a first special game determination means that determines whether or not a special game is to be performed when the game ball passes through the first start area; and the second start area. When the game ball passes through, the symbol changes based on the determination result by the second special game determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game and the first special game determination means or the second special game determination means. Determines the symbol variation time to be displayed The symbol variation time determining means and the symbol variation time determined by the symbol variation time determining means after the symbols are variably displayed on the predetermined symbol display means, the first special game determining means or the second special game determining means. When it is determined that the first special game is determined to be performed by the symbol display control unit for stopping and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result by the game determination unit and the first special game determination unit or the second special game determination unit, the symbol After the judgment symbol is stopped and displayed by the display control means, a first special game executing means for performing a first special game for operating the special winning area in the open state, and a first special game executing means by the first special game executing means. When a special game is played, if a game ball passes through the specific area, a second special game that executes a second special game advantageous to the player is performed. When it is determined by the execution means and the first special game determination means or the second special game determination means that the third special game is to be performed, the game is displayed after the determination symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means. Third special game execution means for executing a third special game that is advantageous to the player, and a non-specific game state or the predetermined operation in which the second starting region is operated in the second state for a predetermined operation time when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied. An operation time longer than the time, when the game state control means capable of controlling the game in the specific game state operated in the second state and the symbol display control means are variably displayed, or the second When the second special game is being executed by the special game execution means and the game ball passes through the second starting area, the determination by the second special game determination means Holding storage means for suspending and storing up to a predetermined number of rights, and effect execution means for performing a game effect in a predetermined effect means when the symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display control means, The second special game determination means determines that the first special game is to be performed with higher probability than the first special game determination means, and the game state control means controls the game in the specific game state. When the second special game is performed by the second special game execution means, a special game control can be performed in the non-specific game state or the specific game state after the second special game is finished. A post-game state control means, and the symbol variation time determination means is configured to control the symbol display control when the game is controlled in the non-specific game state by the post-special game state control means. A counting means for counting the number of times the symbols are variably displayed by the means, and after the predetermined number that can be stored in at least the reserved storage means is counted by the counting means, the second special game determining means performs the special game. When it is determined whether or not to perform the game, the normal symbol variation time determining means for determining the symbol variation time under the first determination condition and the second special game until the predetermined number is counted by the counting means. When it is determined whether or not a special game is to be performed by the determination means, unlike the first determination condition, the special symbol variation that determines the symbol variation time based on the second determination condition in which the specific symbol variation time is easily determined And when the specific symbol variation time is determined by the special symbol variation time determination unit, the effect executing unit is configured to perform the first special game. If the execution means performs a first special game suggesting effect that suggests that the first special game is performed, and the normal symbol variation time determining unit determines the symbol variation time under the first determination condition, It is characterized by performing a game effect different from one special game suggestion effect.

  According to the present invention, the normal gaming state is set as the first normal gaming state and the second normal gaming state, and the special variation pattern is used when the variation is caused by the special 2 holding ball in the first normal gaming state. It is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for jackpots when changing due to a special 2 holding ball in 1 normal gaming state, and thus improve the interest of the game immediately after shifting to the first normal gaming state. There is an effect.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the detailed structure of the pachinko gaming machine. It is the block diagram which showed the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the functional structure of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the hit determination processing which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the hit random number determination table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the design random number determination table used when digesting a special 1 reserved ball. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the design random number determination table used when digesting a special 2 reservation ball. It is the flowchart which showed the fluctuation pattern selection process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the special fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the fraud prevention variation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the normal fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the small hit fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the time-short fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the big hit fluctuation pattern table. It is the flowchart which showed the process during stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the process during stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the winning combination process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the opening / closing prize winning device process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the opening / closing prize winning device process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the round number / opening pattern setting table. It is the flowchart which showed the V zone SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the big prize mouth game processing which the main control section performs. It is the flowchart which showed the game state setting process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the right-handed alerting | reporting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the command reception process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the command reception process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the jackpot ending effect selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the table for mode flag references. It is the flowchart which showed the reservation ball number addition process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the change production selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the process during change production completion which an production supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example (the 1) of the chance production | presentation pattern selected during chance mode. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example (the 2) of the chance production pattern selected during chance mode. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the warning production pattern. It is the flowchart which showed the small hit effect selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the right strike notification effect performed during the long opening at the time of a small hit. It is the flowchart which showed the small hitting ending effect selection process which a production control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed transition of the production | presentation screen at the time of the end of the small hit by the special 1 holding ball.

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

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko gaming machine. In the present embodiment, a so-called old first type (digital type) and old second type (honey) composite pachinko gaming machine is used.

  In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 100 has a rectangular frame 101, and a game board 102 is detachably attached to a window hole of the frame 101. A glass frame (not shown) is attached to the front surface of the game board 102 so as to be opened and closed. In addition, a lower part of the game board 102 is provided with a tray part 103 for storing game balls, a launch lever 104 for launching the game balls of the tray part 103, and the like.

  On the upper surface of the saucer 103, for example, an effect button 105 is provided for allowing a player to perform an operation and participate in the game. Further, on the upper surface of the saucer portion 103, there are provided a game ball purchase button, a game ball purchase cancel button, a ball removal button for removing the game ball in the saucer portion 103 from below to the outside, and the like. In the center of the game board 102, an image display unit 106 made of a liquid crystal display is provided to output screen information for production.

  Next, the game flow of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described together with main components. Details of the main components will be described later with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a first start port 111, a second start port 112, a first special symbol display unit 121, a second special symbol display unit 122, a normal symbol display unit 123, and a hold display unit 124. , A right-handed notification display unit 125, an open / close winning device 130, a gate 140, an electric tulip 141, and a special winning opening 150. In the following description, description will be made using numbers in parentheses indicating game procedures. This number corresponds to the number in parentheses described in FIG.

  (1) First, in the normal gaming state, as shown by reference numeral 170, the player performs a so-called left-handed game that strikes the left area or the central area of the game board 102, and aims at the first start port 111. (2) When the game ball wins the first start port 111, a winning lottery including a small lottery and a big lottery is performed, and the first special figure display unit (hereinafter referred to as "special 1 display unit") 121 is changed. .

  When the first special symbol indicating the lottery result of the winning lottery stopped on the special 1 display unit 121 (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 1”) is the small bonus symbol indicating the release of the honey 131, after a predetermined interval time has elapsed. (3) The honey 131 of the open / close prize winning device 130 is opened once, for example, for 1.2 seconds.

  In addition, special figure 1 as the lottery result of the winning lottery shows the jackpot symbol indicating the number of continuous rounds and the presence of short-time games, the jackpot (direct hit jackpot) symbol that shifts to the jackpot without going through the jackpot, or the loser Loss design is shown. In addition, special figure 1 at the time of small hit or direct hit big hit indicating the release of honey 131 shows information on the number of continuous rounds when shifting to jackpot game, which will be described later, and the game state after the jackpot game ends Information on whether or not to enter the state is included. The image display unit 106 displays an effect screen corresponding to the symbol content of the special 1 display unit 121.

  When the honey 131 is released, as shown by reference numeral 180, the player performs a so-called right-handed strike on the right side area of the game board 102, and causes the open / close winning device 130 to win a game ball. (4) When a game ball won in the open / close winning device 130 passes through the V zone 132 as a specific area, (5) the number of rounds corresponding to the lottery result per lot, and the big winning opening 150 is opened. During the big hit, the game is played by right-handed as indicated by reference numeral 180. The V zone 132 corresponds to a specific area of the present invention.

  Note that the number of rounds shown in the special figure 1 at the time of a small hit includes the release of the honey 131 at the time of the small hit. After winning the jackpot, if the small winning symbol is a symbol indicating “no time saving”, the game returns to the normal game state, and if the small winning symbol is a symbol indicating “with a short time”, 100 short time games are played. Transition to the state. Note that 100 times corresponds to the number of times the special symbol fluctuates.

  Also, when the special figure 1 is a jackpot symbol (direct hit jackpot symbol), if the symbol content of the stopped special figure 1 is a jackpot with a short time, after the jackpot is over, the game shifts to 100 time-saving gaming state. Note that the direct hit jackpot is a transition to a jackpot that opens the big winning opening 150 without passing through the jackpot, that is, without passing the game ball to the V zone 132. In the case of this direct hit jackpot, for example, the image display unit 106 is made to suggest a jackpot by stopping a specific effect symbol such as “3, 3, 3” or “7, 7, 7”.

  (6) In the short-time gaming state, the player makes a right turn as indicated by reference numeral 180 and aims at the gate 140. When the game ball passes through the gate 140, (7) the normal symbol display unit 123 fluctuates for 1.5 seconds. When the stopped normal symbol is a winning symbol, (8) the electric tulip 141 is opened three times for 1.8 seconds. Note that when the stopped normal symbol is a lost symbol, the electric tulip 141 is not opened.

  When the game ball wins the second start port 112 that is spaced from the first start port 111 via the electric tulip 141, a lottery is performed per (9), and the second special figure display unit (hereinafter referred to as “special 2 display”). 122 ”). When the stopped second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 2”) is a small hit symbol indicating the release of the honey 131, after the predetermined interval time has elapsed, (10) the honey 131 of the open / close prize winning device 130 is Open once, for example 1.2 seconds.

  In addition, in the special figure 2 at the time of the jackpot or the direct hit jackpot indicating the release of the honey 131, information on the number of continuous rounds in the jackpot game, and whether or not to add a short-time game to the gaming state after the jackpot is over Contains information.

  (11) When the game ball wins the open / close winning device 130 via the honey 131 and passes the V zone 132 during the small hit, (12) the number of rounds corresponding to the small win symbol and the large winning opening 150 are opened. A big hit. Note that the number of rounds shown in the special figure 2 at the time of a small hit includes the release of the honey 131 at the time of the small hit.

  When the jackpot is over, if the special figure 2 that has been stopped is a symbol that shows a jackpot with a time-saving, it will newly shift to the time-saving gaming state of 100 times.

  Here, a supplementary description will be given of the case where the game ball passes through the gate 140 in the normal game state. When the game ball passes through the gate 140 in the normal game state, the normal symbol display unit 123 fluctuates for 4 seconds. In the normal gaming state, when the stopped normal symbol is a winning symbol, the electric tulip 141 performs the opening for 0.15 seconds once.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 140 in the short-time game state, the normal symbol display unit 123 fluctuates for 1.5 seconds. Further, in the normal gaming state, when the stopped normal symbol is a winning symbol, the electric tulip 141 performs 1.8 seconds of opening three times.

  In this way, in the normal gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is lengthened and the opening time of the electric tulip 141 is shortened, so that a small hit due to winning at the second start port 112 in the normal gaming state is generated. In other words, an inappropriate game in which the player aims at the gate 140 is suppressed. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, by shortening the normal symbol variation time and lengthening the opening of the electric tulip 141, it is easy to generate a big hit, allowing the player to get a lot of balls and enabling a quick game I have to.

(Detailed configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the detailed configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a detailed configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In FIG. 2, an open / close prize apparatus 130 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 102. On the upper right side of the open / close winning device 130, a honey 131 that can be opened and closed is provided. The honey 131 captures the game ball passing through the right area of the game board 102 by hitting right.

  Inside the open / close winning device 130, a V zone 132 and a movable body 203 are provided. The movable body 203 operates so as to distribute the game balls won through the honey 131 to the special passage 201 (left side in the figure) or the normal passage 202 (right side in the figure). The special passage 201 is a passage that makes it easy for the game ball to reach the V zone 132. The normal passage 202 is a passage that makes it difficult for the game ball to reach the V zone 132 as compared to the special passage 201.

  In the V zone 132, a V zone switch (SW) described later is provided. The game ball that has passed through the special passage 201 is guided to the first rotating body 204. On the other hand, the game ball that has passed through the normal passage 202 is guided to the second rotating body 205.

  The first rotating body 204 provided on the special passage 201 side includes, for example, three rotation accommodating portions 204a that accommodate game balls. One of the three rotation accommodating portions 204 a is a specific accommodating area for guiding the game ball to the V zone 132. Two of the three rotation storage portions 204a are general storage regions that guide the game ball to a region (non-specific region) other than the V zone 132.

  On the other hand, the second rotating body 205 provided on the normal passage 202 side includes, for example, five rotation accommodating portions 205a for accommodating game balls. One of the five rotation accommodating portions 205 a is a specific accommodating area for guiding the game ball to the V zone 132. Four of the five rotation storage portions 205a are general storage areas that guide the game balls to the non-specific areas.

  In addition, on the lower right side of the game board 102, a special 1 display unit 121 that displays and displays special figure 1, a special 2 display unit 122 that displays and displays special figure 2, and a normal symbol change and display are displayed. A normal symbol display unit 123 to perform, a hold display unit 124 to display a hold ball, and a right strike notification display unit 125 to perform a right strike notification display are provided. The special 1 display unit 121 and the special 2 display unit 122 are configured by, for example, a 7-segment display unit, and indicate the presence / absence of a short time after the big hit and the number of continuous rounds by the displayed numbers and the colors of the numbers. It has become.

  The hold display unit 124 includes a plurality of LEDs, and displays the game ball won in the first start port 111 as a special 1 hold ball which is a right to receive a winning lottery. In addition, the hold display unit 124 displays the game balls that have won the second start opening 112 as special 2 hold balls that are the right to receive a winning lottery. The right-handed notification display unit 125 includes an LED, and lights up in a gaming state where a game is played by right-handed, such as during a big hit or during a short-time game.

  In the lower region of the open / close winning device 130, a first start port 111 for changing the special figure 1 displayed on the special display unit 121 is provided. A first start port SW is provided inside the first start port 111. When a game ball is detected by the first start port SW, the special figure 1 on the special display unit 121 is displayed in a variable manner.

  A gate SW is provided inside the gate 140 disposed in the right region of the open / close winning device 130, and when a game ball is detected by the gate SW, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 123 is variably displayed. . When a specific normal symbol stops on the normal symbol display unit 123, the electric tulip 141 is opened.

  Below the gate 140, a second starting port 112 for changing the special figure 2 displayed on the special 2 display unit 122 is provided. In the vicinity of the second starting port 112, an electric tulip 141 as a normal electric accessory that guides the game ball to the second starting port 112 is provided. A second start port SW is provided inside the second start port 112, and when a game ball is detected by the second start port SW, the special figure 2 of the special 2 display unit 122 is variably displayed.

  Below the second starting port 112, a special winning port 150 is provided. The big prize opening 150 is opened in the big hit gaming state, and a big prize opening SW is provided therein. An out port 241 is provided at the bottom of the game board 102.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, the arrangement positions of the first start port 111 and the second start port 112 are not limited to this. For example, the first start port 111 is aimed by right-handed in the normal gaming state, while the short-time game It is good also as a structure which makes the 2nd start port 112 aim at left-handed in a state. Specifically, it is essential to dispose the electric tulip 141 in the vicinity of the second start port 112, and the first start port 111 and the second start port 112 may be replaced.

  Further, the second start port 112 may be arranged below the first start port 111 so that the right hit and the left hit are not performed. However, in this case, in order to prevent the special 1 reserved ball won at the first start port 111 from being digested in the short-time gaming state, the special 2 reserved ball won at the second start port 112 is preferentially digested. It is essential.

  In addition, the jackpot is made to open a predetermined number of rounds of the grand prize winning opening 150, but the present invention is not limited to this. The number of rounds may be released.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 300 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 301 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 302 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of the prize ball. Part 303. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 301 includes a CPU 311, a ROM 312, a RAM 313, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The main control unit 301 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 312 while the CPU 311 uses the RAM 313 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 301 performs jackpot lottery, normal symbol lottery, game state control, and the like, and controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 301 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 311 executes basic processing accompanying the progress of game content based on various programs stored in advance in the ROM 312. The ROM 312 has a winning lottery program, a special symbol variation program, a normal symbol lottery program, an electric tulip control program, an open / close winning device control program, a jackpot setting program, a game state change program, a small hit ending execution program, a variation pattern selection program, and a hold A storage program, a right-handed notification program, and the like are stored.

  The winning lottery program is a program that performs a winning lottery including a small lottery and a big win lottery by detecting a game ball by the first starting port SW111a or the second starting port SW112a. The special symbol variation program is a program for varying / stopping the lottery result of the winning lottery as a special symbol.

  The normal symbol lottery program is a program for performing a normal symbol lottery on whether or not to open the electric tulip 141 when a game ball is detected by the gate SW 140a. The electric tulip control program is a program for closing the electric tulip 141 in a normal state and opening the electric tulip 141 for a predetermined period when the normal symbol lottery is won.

  The open / close winning device control program is a program for opening the honey 131 for a predetermined time when the lottery result of the winning lottery is a small hit. The opening time of the honey 131 is 1.2 seconds. The jackpot setting program is a program for opening a predetermined number of rounds and the big winning opening 150 when a V win is made at the time of a small win or when the lottery result of the win lottery is a big win.

  The game state changing program is a program for changing the short-time gaming state or the normal gaming state after the big win according to the lottery result of the winning lottery. The short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which an electric chew support function that makes it easy to open the electric tulip 141 is added, and a game is played by right-handed. The electric chew support function is a function in which the variation time of the normal symbol is set short, and further, the opening time of the electric tulip 141 at the time of winning the normal symbol lottery is set long. The short-time gaming state is a gaming state that is set after the jackpot with time saving is over.

  The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which the electric chew support function is not added, that is, a gaming state in which the electric tulip 141 is hardly opened. In the normal gaming state, the game is played mainly by left-handed. The normal gaming state is a gaming state that is set after the normal jackpot has ended or after the predetermined number of fluctuations has ended in the short-time gaming state. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, it is possible to use the special variation pattern as the first normal gaming state from the start of the normal gaming state until, for example, 10 fluctuations have elapsed, and the second normal game after the 11th variation. It is possible to use a normal fluctuation pattern as the state.

  The variation pattern selection program is a program for selecting a variation pattern according to the gaming state and the result of the winning lottery. The holding storage program stores the game balls won at the first start opening 111 as special 1 holding balls that are the right to win a lottery, and the game balls won at the second start opening 112 are the right to win a lottery. This is a program stored as a special 2 holding ball. The right-handed notification program is a program that lights up the right-handed notification display unit 125 during a small hit, a big hit, and a short-time gaming state.

  The main control unit 301 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as an open / close prize apparatus 130, the above-described special display unit 121, special display unit 122, normal The symbol display part 123 etc. are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs connected to the main control unit 301 include the first start port SW111a, the second start port SW112a, the device winning SW 130a, the V zone SW 132a, the gate SW 140a, and the big winning port. SW150a. The first start port SW111a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 111. The second start port SW112a detects a game ball that has won the second start port 112.

  The device winning SW 130a detects a game ball that has won the open / close winning device 130. The gate SW 140a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 140. The V zone SW 132 a detects a game ball won in the V zone 132. The special winning opening SW 150 a detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 150. The detection result by each switch is input to the main control unit 301. A proximity switch or the like is used as these switches.

  The solenoids include a honey solenoid 131a, an electric tulip solenoid (electric Chu solenoid in the figure) 141a, and a special prize opening solenoid 150b. The honey solenoid 131a opens and closes the honey 131 of the open / close winning device 130. The electric tulip solenoid 141a opens and closes the electric tulip 141. The special prize opening solenoid 150b opens and closes the special prize opening 150.

  The main control unit 301 controls driving for each solenoid. For example, the main control unit 301 controls the driving of the honey solenoid 131a when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a small hit. The main control unit 301 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 141a based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Further, the main control unit 301 controls the driving of the big winning opening solenoid 150b based on the lottery result of the big win lottery and the V winning of the game ball.

  The main control unit 301 controls the display contents of the special 1 display unit 121, the special 2 display unit 122, and the normal symbol display unit 123 based on the lottery results of the winning lottery and the normal symbol lottery. The special 1 display unit 121 variably displays the lottery result of the winning lottery with respect to the game ball won in the first start port 111 as the special figure 1 and stops and displays it after a predetermined period.

  Similarly, the special 2 display unit 122 variably displays the lottery result of the winning lottery for the game ball won in the second starting port 112 as the special figure 2 and stops and displays it after a predetermined period. The normal symbol display unit 123 performs a normal symbol lottery on the game balls that have passed through the gate 140, variably displays the normal symbols, and stops displaying after a predetermined period.

  The main control unit 301 is connected to a special 1 hold display unit 124a, a special 2 hold display unit 124b, and a general-purpose hold display unit 124c. The special 1 hold display section 124a displays the game balls that have won the first start port 111 as special 1 hold balls that are the right to receive a winning lottery. The special 2 hold display unit 124b displays the game balls won in the second start port 112 as special 2 hold balls, which is a right to receive a winning lottery. The general figure hold display unit 124c displays the game ball that has passed through the gate 140 as a general figure hold ball that is a right to receive a normal symbol lottery.

  The main control unit 301 is connected to the right-handed notification display unit 125. The right-handed notification display unit 125 performs a lighting display for prompting a right-handed hit in a gaming state where a right-handed game is played, such as during a big hit or during a short-time game.

  Further, the main control unit 301 is connected to the movable body 203, the first rotating body 204, and the second rotating body 205, and controls the operation of each section. The main control unit 301 is also connected to the effect control unit 302 and the prize ball control unit 303, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 301 outputs effect commands such as a change start command, a change stop command, and a big hit start command to the effect control unit 302. Further, the main control unit 301 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 303. The prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 302 includes an effect control unit 302a, an image / sound control unit 302b, and a lamp control unit 302c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control unit 302a controls the entire effect control unit 302 based on various commands received from the main control unit 301. The image / sound control unit 302b controls the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production supervision unit 302a. The lamp control unit 302c controls lighting of lamps provided on the frame 101, the game board 102, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 302a will be described. The production control unit 302a includes a CPU 321, a ROM 322, a RAM 323, a real time clock (hereinafter referred to as “RTC”) 324, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 321 executes processing for determining the production contents based on various programs stored in the ROM 322 in advance. The ROM 322 stores various programs such as an effect execution program necessary for the CPU 321 to execute the above processing. The RAM 323 functions as a work area for the CPU 321 and stores data indicating the contents of effects.

  The effect execution program is a program for changing the effect symbol in accordance with the variation pattern of the special symbol displayed on the special 1 display unit 121 or the special 2 display unit 122 and stopping the effect symbol in correspondence with the special symbol to be stopped. It is.

  The RTC 324 measures and outputs the actual time. The RTC 324 continues the clocking operation with a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. In addition, an effect button 105 is connected to the effect control unit 302a and receives an operation input by a player.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 302b will be described. The image / sound controller 302b includes a CPU 332, a ROM 333, a RAM 334, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 332 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 333 stores a program for image and sound generation and output processing, various image data such as background images, design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 334 functions as a work area for the CPU 332 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 106 and audio data to be output from the speaker 335.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 302b performs image and sound control based on an instruction from the production control unit 302a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 333 while the CPU 332 uses the RAM 334 as a work area. Works like doing.

  For example, the CPU 332 performs various image processing and audio processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, character image display processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 302a. Execute. At this time, the CPU 332 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 333 and writes them in the RAM 334.

  Image data such as a background image and effect design image written in the RAM 334 is output to the image display unit 106 connected to the image / sound control unit 302b and displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 106. The audio data written in the RAM 334 is output to the speaker 335 connected to the image / audio control unit 302b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 335.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 302c will be described. The lamp control unit 302c includes a CPU 341, a ROM 342, a RAM 343, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 341 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 342 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 343 functions as a work area for the CPU 341.

  The lamp control unit 302c is connected to the panel lamp 345, the frame lamp 346, and the movable accessory 347, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Accordingly, the lamp control unit 302c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided in the frame 101, the game board 102, and the like and the operation of the movable accessory 347.

  In the production control unit 302, the production control unit 302a, the image / sound control unit 302b, and the lamp control unit 302c are provided as different board functions, but they may be configured on the same printed board. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 303 will be described. The winning ball control unit 303 includes a CPU 351, a ROM 352, a RAM 353, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 351 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 352 stores programs necessary for the processing. The RAM 353 functions as a work area for the CPU 351.

  The award ball control unit 303 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 357, a payout ball detection SW 358a, a ball presence detection SW 358b, a full tank detection SW 358c, and a launch unit 359.

  The winning ball control unit 303 controls the paying unit 357 to pay out the number of winning balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 357 is composed of a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the prize ball control unit 303 receives the game balls that have won the prize winning units (the first starting port 111, the second starting port 112, the open / close winning device 130, and the big winning port 150) with respect to the payout unit 357. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 303 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 359 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 359 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 303 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 359, the prize ball control unit 303 drives a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation to intermittently launch a game ball, and enters the game area of the game board 102. Send out a game ball.

  The prize ball control unit 303 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a payout ball detection SW 358a, a ball presence detection SW 358b, a full tank detection SW 358c, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 303 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  In addition, a panel external information terminal board 360 is connected to the main control unit 301, and various information executed by the main control unit 301 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 303 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 370 and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 303 to the outside.

  The main control unit 301, the effect control unit 302, and the prize ball control unit 303 having the above-described configuration are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, prize ball control board), but are not limited thereto. For example, the prize ball control unit 303 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 301.

(Outline of this embodiment)
Next, the outline of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the present embodiment. In FIG. 4, a schematic diagram 400 shows the gaming states 401 to 403 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the player is playing a game. The gaming state 401 indicates a case where the main control unit 301 is in the jackpot gaming state or the short-time gaming state. The jackpot gaming state is a jackpot gaming state at the time of normal jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot is ended is shifted to the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming state 401, the effect control unit 302 performs a jackpot effect or a time-saving mode effect. When the jackpot gaming state shown in the gaming state 401 ends, or when the short-time gaming state ends due to the elapse of the upper limit number of changes (for example, 100 changes), the game state 402 is entered. The gaming state 402 indicates a first normal gaming state immediately after the normal gaming state is started. In the first normal gaming state, a special variation pattern different from the normal variation time is used when performing the variation by the special 2 holding ball.

  At this time, the effect control unit 302 performs a chance effect corresponding to the special effect indicating the expectation for the jackpot. When a predetermined number of changes (for example, 10 changes) has elapsed in the first normal game state shown in the game state 402, the game state 403 is entered. The gaming state 403 is a second normal gaming state. In the second normal gaming state, when a change is caused by the special 2 holding ball, a fraud prevention change pattern having a different change time for each change is used. At this time, the effect control unit 302 performs a warning effect that informs the user that the right handing is to be stopped.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal game state is set to a different game state as the first normal game state and the second normal game state, so that the change pattern is set according to the number of changes after the start of the normal game state. Making it possible to change.

(Functional configuration of pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the main control unit 301 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a holding storage unit 501, a lottery unit 502, a changing unit 503, a game state setting unit 504, and a selection unit 505.

  The holding storage unit 501 stores the game ball won in the first start port 111 as a special 1 hold ball, and stores the game ball won in the second start port 112 as a special 2 hold ball. The holding storage unit 501 is realized by the RAM 313 of the main control unit 301.

  The lottery unit 502 performs a lottery lottery and a lottery lottery for shifting to the jackpot gaming state without going through the jackpot. The lottery unit 502 performs a winning lottery that makes the winning content based on the special 2 reserved ball more advantageous to the player than the winning content based on the special 1 reserved ball. Specifically, the winning lottery based on the special 2 holding ball is assumed to be easy to win a small hit. Thus, by making the special 2 reserved ball a lottery advantageous for the player, it is easy to acquire a lot of balls in the short-time gaming state.

  Also, the lottery unit 502 prioritizes the winning lottery for the special 2 reserved ball over the winning lottery for the special 1 reserved ball. In this way, a lottery that is advantageous to the player is performed first, thereby making it easy to obtain a lot of balls.

  The changing unit 503 changes the gaming state set in the gaming state setting unit 504 to a gaming state with time saving, a first normal gaming state, or a second normal gaming state. Specifically, the changing unit 503 changes the gaming state to the time-saving gaming state in response to the jackpot with time saving. Further, the changing unit 503 changes the gaming state to the first normal gaming state in response to the normal jackpot or in response to a predetermined number of fluctuations after shifting to the short-time gaming state. In particular, the changing unit 503 has a gaming state from a first normal gaming state to a second normal gaming state different from the first normal gaming state in response to a predetermined number of changes (for example, 10 changes) in the first normal gaming state. To change.

  The selection unit 505 selects a variation pattern according to the gaming state changed by the changing unit 503 and the result of the winning lottery performed by the lottery unit 502. Specifically, when the lottery unit 502 performs a lottery based on the special 2 reserved ball in the first normal game state before the change unit 503 changes to the second normal game state, the selection unit 505 A special variation pattern having a variation time different from the variation pattern is selected. This special variation pattern only needs to have a variation time that can suggest to the player that the variation is caused by the special 2 holding ball. In this embodiment, the special variation pattern is constant regardless of the number of special 2 holding balls. The fluctuation time (for example, 6 seconds) is assumed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the selection unit 505 is a fraud prevention variation pattern table having a plurality of different variation times when a lottery based on the special 2 reserved ball is performed by the lottery unit 502 in the second normal gaming state. One fraud prevention variation pattern is selected from among them. The fraud prevention variation pattern has a different variation time for each variation. Therefore, even when a game ball is won at the second starting port 112 by improper right strike, the player is prevented from timing the game ball into the open / close winning device 130 at the time of a small hit. It can be done.

  The lottery unit 502, the changing unit 503, the game state setting unit 504, and the selection unit 505 are realized by the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301. That is, the function of each unit is realized by the CPU 311 executing various programs stored in the ROM 312.

  In addition, the effect control unit 302 includes an effect execution unit 506. The effect execution unit 506 executes the effect using the variation pattern selected by the selection unit 505 of the main control unit 301. When the special variation pattern is selected by the selection unit 505 in the first normal gaming state, the effect execution unit 506 performs a special effect different from the normal effect. The special effect is an effect that can suggest to the player that the change is due to the special 2 reserved ball, and includes, for example, an effect in which the color of the background image is changed or a special character is displayed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the special effects indicate expectations for the jackpot. Specifically, for example, an effect is displayed in which characters such as “chance” are displayed. In addition, when the selection unit 505 selects the fraud prevention variation pattern in the second normal gaming state, the effect executing unit 506 executes a warning effect informing that the right handing is to be stopped. It should be noted that the fraud prevention variation pattern is selected when the variation is caused by the special 2 holding ball in the second normal gaming state.

  The effect execution unit 506 is realized by the CPU 321 of the effect control unit 302a. That is, the function of the effect execution unit 506 is realized by the CPU 321 executing the effect execution program stored in the ROM 322.

(Timer interrupt processing)
Next, a timer interrupt process performed by the main control unit 301 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed by the main control unit 301. The timer interrupt process is a process that interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 301 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period.

  In FIG. 6, the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301 performs a random number update process (step S601). In the random number update process, the jackpot random number, the design random number, and the like are each incremented by, for example, +1, and each random number is updated.

  Thereafter, a switch process is performed when a winning ball such as the first starting port 111 and the second starting port 112 or a game ball wins the gate 140 or the like (step S602). The switch process includes a gate SW process and a start port SW process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 7, and a V zone SW process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, symbol processing is performed (step S603). The symbol processing includes normal symbol processing and special symbol processing described later with reference to FIG. Furthermore, an electric accessory process is performed (step S604). The electric winning combination process includes a winning combination process described later with reference to FIG. 21 and a process for controlling the operation of the movable combination. Thereafter, a prize ball process is performed (step S605).

  Then, a right-handed notification process for notifying the player that a right-handed action is to be performed is performed (step S606). Details of the right-handed notification process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, these output processes are performed (step S607).

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 301 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 301. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S602 of FIG.

  In FIG. 7, the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301 determines whether or not the first start port SW111a of the first start port 111 is ON (step S701), and when the first start port SW111a is not ON ( Step S701: No), the process proceeds to Step S707. When the first start port SW111a is ON (step S701: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW111a is smaller than “4”. Is performed (step S702).

  When the count value U1 is “4” (step S702: No), the process proceeds to step S707. When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S702: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S703). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 313 (step S704). The random number is a hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like. The winning random number is one for determining a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. For example, one winning random number is randomly obtained from 400 random numbers from “0” to “399”.

  The symbol random number determines the winning type (whether or not there is a short-time game). For example, one symbol random number is randomly acquired from 250 random numbers “0” to “249”. The reach random number is used to determine whether or not there is a reach when the lottery result of the winning lottery is lost. For example, one reach random number is randomly acquired from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. The The variation pattern random number determines the variation pattern. For example, one variation pattern random number is randomly obtained from 100 random numbers “0” to “99”.

  Thereafter, at the timing of winning the start, a pre-judgment process is performed in advance for hitting determination, reach determination, etc. (step S705), and the number of specially held balls is increased by winning game balls at the first starting port 111. A special 1 reserved ball number increase command indicating that the game has been performed is set (step S706).

  In step S707, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW112a of the second start port 112 is ON (step S707). If the second start port SW112a is OFF (step S707: No), the process is performed as it is. Exit. If the second start port SW112a is ON (step S707: Yes), whether or not the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that counts the number of times the second start port SW112a is detected is smaller than “4”. Is determined (step S708).

  When the count value U2 is “4” (step S708: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S708: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S709). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 313 (step S710).

  After the process of step S710, a pre-determination process is performed (step S711), and a special 2 reserved ball number increase command is set to indicate that the special 2 reserved ball number has increased due to the winning of the game ball to the second start port 112. (Step S712), the process ends.

(Special symbol processing)
Next, a special symbol process performed by the main control unit 301 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing performed by the main control unit 301. This special symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process of step S603 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 8, the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S801). The winning game flag is a flag that is set in the stop process shown in step S814, and specifically includes a big hit flag indicating that the special symbol being stopped indicates a big hit or a small hit flag indicating a small hit. .

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S801: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is OFF (step S801: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S802). If the special symbol is changing (step S802: Yes), step S811 is determined. Migrate to If the special symbol is not fluctuating (step S802: No), is the count value U2 of the second starting port detection counter indicating the number of special 2 reserved balls due to winning at the second starting port 112 being "1" or more? It is determined whether or not (step S803).

  When the count value U2 is “1” or more (step S803: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value U2 is set as a new special 2 reserved ball number (step S804), and the process proceeds to step S807. In step S803, if the count value U2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S803: No), that is, if “U2 = 0”, the first start as the number of specially reserved balls by winning the first start port 111 is made. It is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the mouth detection counter is “1” or more (step S805).

  If the count value U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S805: No), that is, if “U1 = 0”, the process is terminated as it is. When the count value U1 is “1” or more (step S805: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value U1 is set as a new number of special 1 reserved balls (step S806), and the process proceeds to step S807.

  In step S807, a hit determination process is performed (step S807). The details of the winning determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 9, but the winning random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting opening 111 or the second starting opening 112 is changed to a preset winning random number. This is a process for determining whether or not they match.

  Note that, as shown in steps S803 to S806, the special 2 reserved ball due to winning at the second start port 112 is prioritized and digested over the special 1 reserved ball due to winning at the 1st start port 111. ing. Thereafter, variation pattern selection processing is performed (step S808). This variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol in accordance with the determination result of the hit determination process, and details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, a change start command is set in the RAM 313 (step S809). Furthermore, the special symbol change is started (step S810). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process has elapsed (step S811). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S811: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S811: Yes), a fluctuation stop command is set (step S812), and the special symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S813). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S814), and the process ends. The details of the suspension processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2. However, when the special symbol that is stopped indicates a winning combination, a winning flag is set or the short-time gaming state is set. This is a process of turning off the time-short flag indicating the time according to the remaining time.

(Winning judgment process)
Next, the details of the hit determination process shown in step S807 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a hit determination process performed by the main control unit 301.

  In FIG. 9, the hit determination process performs a hit random number determination process for determining whether the game is a big hit or a small hit based on the hit random number acquired in the start port SW process (see FIG. 7) (step S901). In the hit random number determination process, a hit random number determination table described later with reference to FIG. 10 is used. Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the hit random number determination process is a jackpot (direct hit jackpot) (step S902).

  When it is a direct hit jackpot (step S902: Yes), a design random number determination process is performed to determine the jackpot type such as the number of continuous rounds of the direct hit jackpot and the presence / absence of a short-time game (step S903). In the symbol random number determination process, a symbol random number determination table, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, is used. Thereafter, a direct hit jackpot symbol is set (step S904), and the process is terminated.

  In step S902, when it is not a direct hit big hit (step S902: No), it is determined whether it is a small hit (step S905). When it is a small hit (step S905: Yes), a design random number determination process is performed to determine the type of the small hit such as the number of continuous rounds after the jackpot shift and the presence / absence of a short-time game (step S906). In the symbol random number determination process, a symbol random number determination table, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, is used.

  Thereafter, a small hit symbol is set (step S907), and the process is terminated. In step S905, when it is not a small hit (step S905: No), a lost symbol is set (step S908), and the process is terminated.

(Example of winning random number determination table)
Next, the winning random number determination table used in the winning random number determination process shown in step S901 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the winning random number determination table. In FIG. 10, the hit random number determination table 1000 includes a hit type 1001, a start port type 1002, a range 1003, a ratio 1004, and a random value 1005.

  The hit type 1001 indicates a hit type (a direct hit big hit) or a hit type. The start port type 1002 indicates the type of start port where the game ball has won, and specifically includes a first start port 111 and a second start port 112. A range 1003 is a possible value of the acquired random number, and there are 400 “0 to 399”. The ratio 1004 is obtained by dividing the number of random number values 1005 by the number of ranges 1003, that is, the probability that a big hit or a small hit is selected.

  In the winning random number determination table 1000, the big hit out of the winning types 1001 indicates that winning is performed at a ratio 1004 of “1/400” regardless of the start port type 1002. In addition, the small win indicates that a winning is made at a ratio 1004 of “1/400” in the case of winning a prize at the first start opening 111. Further, the small win indicates that the winning at the second start port 112 is won at a rate 1004 of “399/400”. In addition, when the acquired random number is a value not described in the random number value 1005, for example, when the random number acquired by winning the first start port 111 is a numerical value excluding “3” and “7” , It will be lost.

  As described above, the winning probability for winning the jackpot and the winning probability for winning the jackpot are the same for the game ball due to winning the first starting port 111, and the player has high expectation for the jackpot. It has become. Further, in the winning random number determination, the winning random number determination based on the winning at the second starting port 112 is more likely to generate the small hit than the winning random number determination based on the winning at the first starting port 111. ing.

(Example of symbol random number determination table)
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a symbol random number determination table used when digesting the special 1 reserved ball by winning the first start port 111 will be described. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a design random number determination table used when digesting the special 1 reserved ball. In FIG. 11, the symbol random number determination table 1100 is a table used in the symbol random number determination process shown in step S903 or step S906 in FIG. It is a table used in the case.

  The symbol random number determination table 1100 includes a symbol 1101, a hit type 1102, a range 1103, a ratio 1104, and a random value 1105. The symbol 1101 shows the contents of the big hit or the small hit. The hit type 1102 includes a big hit or a small hit. When the hit type 1102 is a small hit, the number of rounds shown in the symbol 1101 includes the release of the honey 131 at the small hit as one round.

  In other words, the number of rounds that open the big prize opening 150 when the big win is shifted to the V prize is substantially one less than the number of rounds shown in the symbol 1101. On the other hand, when the hit type 1102 is a big hit, the number of rounds shown in the symbol 1101 corresponds to the number of times the big winning opening 150 is opened.

  A range 1103 indicates a range that the acquired random number can take. For example, there are 250 “0 to 249”. A ratio 1104 is obtained by dividing the number of random number values 1105 by the number of ranges 1103, and indicates a winning probability. In the symbol random number determination table 1100, when the hit type 1102 is a big hit, the ratios 1104 for selecting the “15 round short symbol” and the “15 round normal symbol” shown in the symbol 1101 are “125/250”, respectively. .

  Also, in the symbol random number determination table 1100, when the hit type 1102 is a small hit, the ratio 1104 at which “16 rounds short symbol” shown in the symbol 1101 is selected is “125/250”. In addition, the ratio 1104 at which the “16-round normal symbol” shown in the symbol 1101 is selected is “125/250”.

(Example of symbol random number determination table)
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a symbol random number determination table used when digesting a special 2 reserved ball by winning a prize at the second start port 112 will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a design random number determination table used when the special 2 reserved ball is digested. In FIG. 12, a symbol random number determination table 1200 is a table used in the symbol random number determination process shown in step S903 or step S906 in FIG. It is a table used in the case.

  In the symbol random number determination table 1200, when the hit type 1102 is a big hit, the ratio 1104 at which the “short round 15 symbol” shown in the symbol 1101 is selected is “187/250”. That is, the so-called short-term continuation rate is about 75%. The ratio 1104 at which “15 round normal symbol” is selected is “63/250”.

  Further, in the symbol random number determination table 1200, when the hit type 1102 is a small hit, the ratio 1104 at which “16 rounds short symbol” shown in the symbol 1101 is selected is “187/250”. Further, the ratio 1104 at which “16 round normal symbol” shown in the symbol 1101 is selected is “63/250”.

  As described above, in the design random number determination, the design random number determination based on the winning at the second start port 112 is more likely to generate a jackpot with a shorter time than the design random number determination based on the winning at the first start port 111. ing.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process shown in step S808 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern selection process performed by the main control unit 301.

  In FIG. 13, the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301 determines whether or not it is a big hit as a result of the hit determination process (step S <b> 1301). If it is not a big hit (step S1301: No), it is determined whether or not a time-saving flag indicating that the time-saving gaming state is ON (step S1302). The time reduction flag is a flag that is set in a game state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the time reduction flag is OFF (step S1302: No), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation is in the special figure 1, that is, whether or not the count value U1 indicating the special 1 reserved ball is consumed (step S1303). . When the count value U1 is not consumed (step S1303: No), it is determined whether or not the special mode flag indicating the first normal gaming state is ON (step S1304). Specifically, the special mode flag is a flag that is set to ON to use a special variation pattern at the time of digestion of the special 2 reserved ball, for example, for 10 variations after the end of the big hit. The special mode flag is set in a gaming state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the special mode flag is ON (step S1304: Yes), a special variation pattern table (a special table in the figure) having a certain variation time is set regardless of the number of held balls (step S1305). The variation pattern table is a table in which random numbers are associated with variation patterns of special symbols. In the variation where the special variation pattern is used, a chance effect that increases the player's expectation for the jackpot is performed. Details of the special variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, a variation pattern random number determination process is performed (step S1306), a variation pattern is set (step S1307), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the special mode flag is OFF in step S1304 (step S1304: No), that is, in the second normal gaming state, a fraud prevention variation pattern table having a plurality of different variation times (in the figure, fraud prevention Table) is set (step S1308), and the process proceeds to step S1306. Details of the fraud prevention variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1303 that the count value U1 has been digested (step S1303: Yes), that is, if the fluctuation is in FIG. If it is not a small hit (step S1309: No), a normal variation pattern table (normal table in the figure) is set (step S1310), and the process proceeds to step S1306. Details of the normal variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When it is a small hit (step S1309: Yes), that is, when it is a small hit based on winning in the first starting port 111 in the first normal gaming state or the second normal gaming state, the small hit variation pattern table (in the figure) , The small hit table) is set (step S1311), and the process proceeds to step S1306. Details of the small hit variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1302, if the time reduction flag is ON (step S1302: Yes), the time reduction variation pattern table (time reduction table in the figure) is set (step S1312), and the process proceeds to step S1306. Details of the time variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1301, when the count value U1 is digested (step S1301: Yes), a big hit variation pattern table (hit jackpot table in the figure) is set (step S1313), and the process proceeds to step S1306. Details of the jackpot variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Example of special variation pattern table)
Next, the special variation pattern table that is set in step S1305 in FIG. 13 and used in the variation pattern random number determination process (see step S1306 in FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the special variation pattern table. In FIG. 14, a special variation pattern table 1400 is a table that is used at the time of a variation by a special 2 holding ball in the first normal gaming state set for 10 variations after the end of the normal jackpot.

  The special variation pattern table 1400 indicates that a special variation pattern “Pa1” having a variation time of 6 seconds is selected regardless of the number of reserved balls. In the variation using the special variation pattern “Pa1”, a chance effect indicating the player's expectation for the jackpot is performed.

(Example of fraud prevention variation pattern table)
Next, the fraud prevention variation pattern table set in step S1308 in FIG. 13 and used in the variation pattern random number determination process (see step S1306 in FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a fraud prevention variation pattern table. In FIG. 15, a fraud prevention variation pattern table 1500 is a table used at the time of a variation due to a special 2 holding ball in the second normal gaming state.

  The fraud prevention variation pattern table 1500 includes fraud prevention variation patterns “Pb1 to Pb5” having a plurality of different variation times. That is, one of the fraud prevention variation patterns “Pb1 to Pb5” is selected at the time of the variation based on the winning to the second starting port 112 in the second normal gaming state. By using such a fraud prevention variation pattern table 1500, even if the player makes a right turn in the second normal gaming state and wins the second starting port 112 and wins a small hit, the variation time Therefore, it is difficult to win a game ball in the open / close winning device 130, so that it is possible to suppress illegal right-handed strikes.

(Example of normal fluctuation pattern table)
Next, the normal variation pattern table that is set in step S1310 in FIG. 13 and used in the variation pattern random number determination process (see step S1306 in FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal variation pattern table. In FIG. 16, a normal variation pattern table 1600 is a table used in the case of a loss due to the special 1 holding ball in the first normal game state or the second normal game state.

  In the normal fluctuation pattern table 1600, when the number of held balls is less than 3, the normal fluctuation pattern “Pc1” having a fluctuation time of 12 seconds is selected, and when the number of held balls is 3 or more, the fluctuation time of 5 seconds is selected. It shows that the normal variation pattern “Pc2” is selected. That is, when the number of reserved balls increases, the variation time is shortened so that the game can be played quickly.

(Example of small hit variation pattern table)
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the small hit variation pattern table that is set in step S1311 of FIG. 13 and used in the variation pattern random number determination process (see step S1306 of FIG. 13) will be described. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the small hit variation pattern table. In FIG. 17, a small hit variation pattern table 1700 is a table used for a small hit with a special 1 holding ball in the first normal gaming state or the second normal gaming state.

  The small hit variation pattern table 1700 indicates that a variation pattern “Pd1” having a variation time of 15 seconds is selected regardless of the number of reserved balls. It should be noted that in the variation in which the variation pattern “Pd1” is used, a reach effect or the like is performed in order to give the player a sense of expectation. In addition, it is also possible to perform an effect that prompts the player to make a right turn in the variation in which the variation pattern “Pd1” is used. In other words, in the normal gaming state, at the time of fluctuation when winning a small hit, it is possible to urge the game from left-to-right until then to right-handed.

(An example of a time variation pattern table)
Next, the time-varying variation pattern table that is set in step S1312 in FIG. 13 and used in the variation pattern random number determination process (see step S1306 in FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a time-short variation pattern table. In FIG. 18, a short time variation pattern table 1800 is a table used at the time of variation in the short time gaming state regardless of the type of the reserved ball indicating the special 1 reserved ball or the special 2 reserved ball.

  The short-time fluctuation pattern table 1800 shows that a short-time fluctuation pattern “Pe1” having a fluctuation time of 12 seconds is selected when the number of held balls is less than 2, and a fluctuation time of 1 second is selected when the number of held balls is two or more. This indicates that the short time variation pattern “Pe2” is selected. In the short-time gaming state, the electric tulip 141 is easy to open, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second starting port 112. In many cases, that is, the time variation pattern “Pe2” is often selected.

  As described above, in the short-time game state, the short-time variation pattern “Pe2” having a short variation time is selected by using the short-time variation pattern table 1800 so that a quick game can be performed.

(Example of jackpot variation pattern table)
Next, the jackpot variation pattern table that is set in step S1313 in FIG. 13 and used in the variation pattern random number determination process (see step S1306 in FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the jackpot variation pattern table. In FIG. 19, a jackpot variation pattern table 1900 is a table used for jackpot regardless of the type of the holding ball.

  In the jackpot variation pattern table 1900, one of a plurality of jackpot variation patterns “Pf1 to Pf5” is selected. By using such a jackpot variation pattern table 1900, it is possible to perform various reach effects up to the jackpot.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, details of the stopping process shown in step S814 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2. FIGS. 20A and 20B are flowcharts illustrating the in-stop process performed by the main control unit 301. FIG. 20-1 and 20-2, the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301 determines whether or not the special mode flag indicating the first normal gaming state is ON (step S2001). The special mode flag is a flag that is set to ON in order to use the special variation pattern when the special 2 reserved ball is digested, for example, for 10 variations after the end of the big hit.

  When the special mode flag is OFF (step S2001: No), the process proceeds to step S2005. When the special mode flag is ON (step S2001: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the remaining game count T in the special mode (step S2002). The remaining game count T is a value set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26A, and is specifically set to “10” after the end of the big jackpot.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the remaining game count T is “0” (step S2003). When the remaining game count T is not “0” (step S2003: No), the process proceeds to step S2005. When the remaining game count T is “0” (step S2003: Yes), the special mode flag is turned OFF (step S2004).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the time-saving flag indicating the time-saving gaming state is ON (step S2005). The time reduction flag is a flag that is set in a game state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the time reduction flag is OFF (step S2005: No), the process proceeds to step S2011. When the time-short flag is ON (step S2005: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the remaining time J of the time-short game (step S2006). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the remaining game count J of the short-time game is “0” (step S2007). When the remaining game count J is not “0” (step S2007: No), the process proceeds to step S2011. When the remaining game count J is “0” (step S2007: Yes), the time reduction flag is turned off (step S2008), and the special mode flag is turned on (step S2009).

  Then, the number of remaining games T in the special mode is set to “10” (step S2010), and it is determined whether or not the stopped special figure 1 or special figure 2 is a symbol indicating a direct hit jackpot (step S2011). If it is not a symbol indicating a direct hit jackpot (step S2011: No), it is determined whether or not the stopped special figure 1 or special figure 2 is a symbol indicating a small hit (step S2012).

  If it is not a symbol indicating a small hit (step S2012: No), the process is terminated as it is. When it is a symbol indicating a small hit (step S2012: Yes), the small hit flag is turned ON (step S2013), and it is determined whether or not the stopped small hit symbol is a special figure 1 small hit symbol (step S2014). ). It should be noted that the special figure 1 small hit symbol corresponds to the small bonus symbol due to the variation of the special figure 1, that is, mainly corresponds to the small bonus symbol in the normal gaming state. If it is a special figure 1 small hit symbol (step S2014: Yes), a long opening command indicating that a long-time opening such as 10 seconds is started is set (step S2015).

  Then, a small hit opening is started (step S2016), and the process is terminated. In step S2014, if the stopped small hit symbol is not the special figure 1 small hit symbol (step S2014: No), for example, a short opening command indicating that a short opening of 2 seconds is started is set (step S2017). ), The process proceeds to step S2016. Note that the small hit symbol which is not the special figure 1 small hit symbol corresponds to the small hit symbol due to the fluctuation of the special figure 2, that is, mainly corresponds to the small hit symbol in the short-time gaming state.

  In step S2011, when the special symbol being stopped is a symbol indicating a direct hit jackpot (step S2011: Yes), the jackpot flag is turned ON (step S2018). Then, the remaining game count J is set to “0” (step S2019), and the time reduction flag is turned OFF (step S2020). Thereafter, the jackpot opening command is set (step S2021), the jackpot opening is started (step S2022), and the process is terminated.

(Prize winnings processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a winning combination process for operating the special winning opening 150 or the open / close winning apparatus 130 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a winning combination process performed by the main control unit 301. The winning combination process is a process content included in the electric combination process shown in step S604 of FIG.

  In FIG. 21, the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301 determines whether or not the big hit flag is ON (step S2101). The jackpot flag is a flag set in the stop process shown in FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2 (see step S2018 in FIG. 20-2), or shown in FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2. As will be described later in the open / close winning device process, this flag is set by the V winning of the open / close winning device 130 (see step S2213 in FIG. 22-2).

  When the big hit flag is OFF (step S2101: No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (step S2102). The small hit flag is a flag (see step S2013 in FIG. 20-2) that is set in the suspension process shown in FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2. If the small hit flag is OFF (step S2102: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the small hit flag is ON (step S2102: Yes), an open / close prize winning device process described later with reference to FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2 is executed (step S2103), and the process is terminated. If the jackpot flag is ON in step S2101 (step S2101: Yes), a big winning mouth game process described later with reference to FIG. 25 is executed (step S2104), and the process is terminated.

(Opening and closing winning equipment processing)
Next, the details of the open / close prize apparatus processing shown in step S2103 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2. FIG. 22-1 and FIG. 22-2 are flowcharts showing the open / close prize winning device processing performed by the main control unit 301. 22-1 and FIG. 22-2, the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301 determines whether or not it is during the V effective period after the opening of the honey 131 (step S2201).

  When it is during the V effective period after the opening of the honey 131 (step S2201: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2211. When it is not during the V effective period after the opening of the honey 131 (step S2201: No), it is determined whether or not the small hit opening is being performed (step S2202). The small hit opening is a predetermined time before the honey 131 is released.

  When the small hit opening is in progress (step S2202: YES), the process proceeds to step S2207. When the small hit opening is not being performed (step S2202: No), it is determined whether or not the honey 131 is being opened (step S2203). If the honey 131 is being released (step S2203: YES), the process proceeds to step S2209. If the honey 131 is not being opened (step S2203: No), based on the special symbol set in the hit determination process (see FIG. 9), the number of rounds R when the honey 131 or the big prize opening 150 is opened or The R number / open pattern setting process for setting the open pattern is executed (step S2204).

  In the R number / release pattern setting process, 15 rounds or 16 rounds are set using the symbol random number determination table 1100 shown in FIG. 11 or the symbol random number determination table 1200 shown in FIG. Using the number of rounds / opening pattern setting table, which will be described later, the opening patterns of the honey 131 and the special winning opening 150 are set.

  Thereafter, a V effective period setting process is performed for setting a V effective period including an effective period during the release of the honey 131 and after the opening is completed (step S2205). Further, “1” is added to the round number R (step S2206). Then, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S2207). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S2207: NO), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the opening time has elapsed (step S2207: YES), the release of the honey 131 is started (step S2208). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the honey 131 has elapsed (step S2209). When the release time of the honey 131 has not elapsed (step S2209: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the release time of the honey 131 has elapsed (step S2209: Yes), the release of the honey 131 is ended (step S2210), and it is determined whether or not the V effective period after the release of the honey 131 has ended (step S2211). ).

  If the V effective period after the opening of the honey 131 is not ended (step S2211: No), the process is ended as it is. When the V effective period after the opening of the honey 131 ends (step S2211: Yes), it is determined whether or not the V flag indicating the V winning at the time of a small hit is ON (step S2212). The V flag is a flag set in a V zone SW process (see FIG. 24) described later. When the V flag is ON (step S2212: Yes), the jackpot flag indicating the jackpot is turned ON (step S2213), and the hourly flag is turned OFF (step S2214).

  Then, the jackpot opening command is set (step S2215), and the jackpot opening is started (step S2216). Thereafter, the V flag is turned off (step S2217), the small hit flag is turned off (step S2218), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF in step S2212 (step S2212: No), it is determined whether or not the stopped small hit symbol is a special figure 1 small hit symbol (step S2219). It should be noted that the special figure 1 small hit symbol corresponds to the small bonus symbol due to the variation of the special figure 1, that is, mainly corresponds to the small bonus symbol in the normal gaming state.

  When the stopped small hitting symbol is the special figure 1 small hitting symbol (step S2219: Yes), a long ending command indicating that long-term ending is to be performed is set (step S2220), and the process proceeds to step S2222. The small hitting ending refers to a predetermined time after the opening of the honey 131.

  In step S2219, when the small bonus symbol being stopped is not the special symbol 1 small bonus symbol (step S2219: No), that is, when the current small bonus symbol is the special symbol 2 small bonus symbol due to the fluctuation of the special symbol 2, A short ending command indicating that a short-time ending is performed in the short-time gaming state is set (step S2221), and a small hit ending is started (step S2222). Then, the round number R is set to “0” (step S2223), and the process proceeds to step S2218.

(Example of round / open pattern setting table)
Next, the round number / opening pattern setting table used in the round number / opening pattern setting process shown in step S2204 of FIG. 22-1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the round number / opening pattern setting table. In FIG. 23, the round number / opening pattern setting table 2300 includes a winning type 2301, a continuing round number 2302, a starting port type 2303, a “opening pattern of the honey 131 in 1R” 2304, and a “winning prize in 1R”. The opening pattern of the mouth 150 "2305.

  The hit type 2301 is a hit type indicating either a big hit or a small win. The number of continuation rounds 2302 is the number of rounds that open the honey 131 or the special winning opening 150 during the jackpot. The start port type 2303 is a type indicating either the first start port 111 or the second start port 112 where the game ball has won. The “release pattern of the honey 131 in 1R” 2304 indicates the opening time of the honey 131 at the small hitting time. “Open pattern of the big prize opening 150 in 1R” 2305 indicates the opening time of the big prize opening 150 at the time of the big hit.

  Specifically, in the case of 15R jackpot, the big winning opening 150 is opened “29.5 seconds × 15 times”. In the case of 16R small hit, the honey 131 is released “1.2 seconds × 1” at the time of the small hit as the first round. When the win 131 is opened, if the V is won, the big prize opening 150 is opened “29.5 seconds × 15 times”. If the V prize is not won, the big prize opening 150 is not opened.

(V zone SW processing)
Next, the V zone SW process performed by the main control unit 301 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the V zone SW process performed by the main control unit 301. This V zone SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S602 of FIG. In FIG. 24, the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301 determines whether or not the V zone SW 132a is ON (step S2401). If the V zone SW 132a is OFF (step S2401: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the V zone SW 132a is ON (step S2401: Yes), it is determined whether or not the V zone 132 in the open / close winning device 130 is in a valid period (step S2402). If it is not during the effective period of the V zone 132 (step S2402: No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is during the effective period of the V zone 132 (step S2402: Yes), the V flag indicating that the V prize is won is turned ON (step S2403). Then, a V winning command is set (step S2404), and the process is terminated.

(Big prize opening game processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the details of the special winning mouth game process shown in step S2104 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a special winning mouth game process performed by the main control unit 301. In FIG. 25, the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301 determines whether or not a big hit opening is in progress (step S2501). The jackpot opening refers to a predetermined time before the big prize opening 150 is opened.

  When the jackpot opening is in progress (step S2501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S2502). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S2502: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening time has elapsed (step S2502: Yes), it is determined whether or not the round number R is “1” (step S2503). In the determination in step S2503, the round number R being “1” indicates that the honey 131 has been released in the opening / closing prize-winning apparatus processing (see step S2206 in FIG. 22-1). The number R not being “1” indicates that the opening 131 of the open / close prize winning device 130 is not opened, that is, a direct hit jackpot.

  When the round number R is “1” (step S2503: Yes), that is, when the big win is due to V winning, the process proceeds to step S2505. On the other hand, when the round number R is not “1” (step S2503: No), that is, when it is a direct hit big hit, the round number at the big hit based on the symbol set in the hit determination process (see FIG. 9) R number / operation pattern setting processing for setting R (15 rounds) is executed (step S2504).

  Then, the count value C of the number of game balls won for each round is set to 0 (step S2505). Thereafter, the value obtained by adding “1” to the number of rounds R is set as a new R (step S2506), and the special winning opening solenoid 150b is controlled to start the operation of the special winning opening 150 (step S2507). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 150 (step S2508).

  When the operation time has elapsed (step S2508: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2510. When the operation time has not elapsed (step S2508: No), it is determined whether or not the count value C indicating the number of winnings to the big winning opening 150 is a specified number (for example, 10) (step S2509).

  If the count value C is not a specified number (step S2509: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the count value C is a specified number (step S2509: Yes), the operation of the special winning opening 150 is ended (step S2510). Then, it is determined whether or not the maximum round number R indicating the final round is reached (step S2511).

  If it is not the maximum number of rounds R (step S2511: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the maximum number of rounds is R (step S2511: YES), an ending command is set (step S2512). The ending refers to a predetermined performance time after the special prize opening 150 is closed.

  Then, ending is started (step S2513). Thereafter, the round number R is set to “0” (step S2514), and it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed (step S2515). If the ending time has elapsed (step S2515: YES), a gaming state setting process for setting a short-time gaming state is executed (step S2516). The game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the jackpot flag is turned off (step S2517), and the process is terminated. If it is determined in step S2515 that the ending time has not elapsed (step S2515: NO), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot opening is not in progress at step S2501 (step S2501: No), it is determined whether or not ending is in progress (step S2518). If it is ending (step S2518: YES), the process proceeds to step S2515.

  If it is not ending (step S2518: No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 150 is in operation (step S2519). When the special winning opening 150 is operating (step S2519: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2508. When the special winning opening 150 is not in operation (step S2519: No), the process proceeds to step S2505.

(Game state setting process)
Next, details of the gaming state setting process shown in step S2516 of FIG. 25 will be described using FIG. FIG. 26A is a flowchart illustrating a game state setting process performed by the main control unit 301. In FIG. 26A, the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301 determines whether or not it is a jackpot with time saving (step S2601).

  If it is a jackpot with time reduction (step S2601: Yes), the time reduction flag is turned ON (step S2602). Thereafter, the remaining game count J of the short-time game is set to 100 (step S2603), and the process is terminated. If it is not a jackpot with time saving (step S2601: No), that is, if it is a normal jackpot (step S2601: No), the special mode flag is turned ON (step S2604).

  The special mode flag is a flag indicating the first normal gaming state. Specifically, the first normal gaming state is a gaming state that is set for 10 variations after the normal jackpot ends, and a special variation pattern is used when the special 2 reserved ball is digested. Thereafter, the remaining game count T in the special mode is set to “10” (step S2605), and the process is terminated.

(Right-handed notification process)
Next, the right-handed notification process shown in step S606 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26-2 is a flowchart illustrating a right-handed notification process performed by the main control unit 301. In FIG. 26B, the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301 determines whether or not the time reduction flag indicating the time saving gaming state is ON (step S2611). When the time reduction flag is OFF (step S2611: NO), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag indicating that the small hit gaming state is ON (step S2612).

  When the small hit flag is OFF (step S2612: No), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag indicating that the big hit gaming state is ON (step S2613). When the big hit flag is OFF (step S2613: No), it is determined whether or not the notification lamp corresponding to the right-handed notification display unit 125 is lit (step S2614).

  If the notification lamp is not turned on (step S2614: No), that is, if the notification lamp is turned off, the process is terminated. When the notification lamp is on (step S2614: Yes), the notification lamp is turned off (step S2615), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step S2611, when the time reduction flag is ON (step S2611: Yes), it is determined whether or not the notification lamp is lit (step S2616). If the notification lamp is on (step S2616: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. When the notification lamp is not turned on (step S2616: No), that is, when the notification lamp is turned off, the notification lamp is turned on (step S2617), and the process ends.

  In step S2612, if the small hit flag is ON (step S2612: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2616. In step S2613, when the big hit flag is ON (step S2613: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2616.

(Timer interrupt processing performed by the Production Control Department)
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, a timer interruption process performed by the production control unit 302a of the production control unit 302 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed by the production control unit 302a. This timer interruption process is a process in which the production control unit 302a operates to interrupt the main production control process executed by the production control unit 302a every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during activation.

  In FIG. 27, the CPU 321 of the production control unit 302a executes a command reception process that is performed when a command is received from the main control unit 301 (step S2701). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 28-1 and 28-2. Then, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / audio control unit 302b or the lamp control unit 302c is executed (step S2702), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, details of the command reception process shown in step S2701 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28-1 and 28-2. 28A and 28B are flowcharts illustrating command reception processing performed by the production supervision unit 302a. 28-1 and 28-2, the CPU 321 of the effect supervising unit 302a determines whether or not a jackpot opening command indicating the start of a jackpot is received from the main control unit 301 (step S2801). The jackpot opening command is a command set in the stop process or the open / close winning device process of the main control unit 301 (see step S2021 in FIG. 20-2 and step S2215 in FIG. 22-2).

  When the jackpot opening command is not received (step S2801: NO), the process proceeds to step S2803. When the jackpot opening command is received (step S2801: YES), the jackpot effect selection process for selecting the effect contents during the jackpot is executed (step S2802).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a jackpot ending command indicating the end of jackpot is received (step S2803). The jackpot ending command is a command that is set in the big winning opening game process of the main control unit 301 (see step S2512 in FIG. 25). When the jackpot ending command is not received (step S2803: NO), the process proceeds to step S2805.

  When the jackpot ending command is received (step S2803: YES), a jackpot ending effect selection process for selecting a jackpot ending effect is performed (step S2804). Details of the jackpot ending effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a reserve ball number increase command has been received (step S2805). The retained ball number increase command is a command set in the start port SW process of the main control unit 301 (see step S706 and step S712 in FIG. 7).

  When the reservation ball number increase command is not received (step S2805: NO), the process proceeds to step S2808. When the reserve ball number increase command is received (step S2805: YES), the reserve ball number addition process for adding the reserve ball number is executed (step S2806). Details of the reserved ball number adding process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, a reserved ball number command indicating that the number of reserved balls has increased is set in the image / sound controller 302b and the lamp controller 302c (step S2807). Then, it is determined whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received (step S2808). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 301 (see step S809 in FIG. 8).

  When the fluctuation start command is not received (step S2808: No), the process proceeds to step S2810. When the change start command is received (step S2808: Yes), the change effect selection process is executed (step S2809). The details of the variation effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S2810). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of a special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 301 (see step S812 in FIG. 8).

  When the change stop command is not received (step S2810: NO), the process proceeds to step S2812. When the change stop command is received (step S2810: Yes), the change effect end process is executed (step S2811). The process during the end of the variation effect is a process of stopping the variation of the effect symbol or ending the effect mode according to the gaming state according to the number of times of change, and details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a small hit opening command indicating the start of the small hit is received (step S2812). The small hit opening command is a command that is set in the stop process of the main control unit 301 (see step S2015 and step S2017 in FIG. 20-2). When the small hit opening command is not received (step S2812: NO), the process proceeds to step S2814. When the small hit opening command is received (step S2812: Yes), a small hit effect selection process for selecting the effect contents during the small hit is executed (step S2813). Details of the small hit effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a small hitting ending command indicating the end of small hitting is received (step S2814). The small hitting ending command is a command that is set in the open / close prize apparatus process of the main control unit 301 (see step S2220 and step S2221 in FIG. 22-2). When the small hitting ending command is not received (step S2814: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the small hitting ending command is received (step S2814: Yes), a small hitting ending effect selection process for selecting an effect for small hitting ending is performed (step S2815), and the process is terminated. Details of the small hitting ending effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Big hit ending production selection process)
Next, details of the jackpot ending effect selection process shown in step S2804 of FIG. 28-1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a jackpot ending effect selection process performed by the effect control unit 302a. In FIG. 29, the CPU 321 of the production control unit 302a analyzes the jackpot ending command (step S2901). In step S2901, specifically, the type of jackpot and the game state of the main control unit 301 after the jackpot ends are analyzed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “2” indicating the chance mode (step S2902). The mode flag is an identification flag that is set for each mode corresponding to the gaming state of the main control unit 301. Specifically, the flag that indicates the short-time mode corresponding to the short-time gaming state, the second normal gaming state There is a flag indicating a normal mode corresponding to the game mode, a flag indicating a chance mode corresponding to the first normal gaming state, and the like. Details of the mode flag will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the mode flag is not “2” (step S2902: No), that is, when the mode flag is “0” indicating the normal mode or “1” indicating the time reduction mode, the process proceeds to step S2905. When the mode flag is “2” (step S2902: YES), it is determined whether or not the count value u2 indicating the number of special 2 reserved balls counted by the production supervision unit 302a is “1” or more (step S2903). ).

  The count value u2 indicating the number of special 2 reserved balls counted by the production control unit 302a and the count value U2 (see FIG. 7) indicating the number of special 2 reserved balls counted by the main control unit 301 are the same value. It is. When the count value u2 is “1” or more (step S2903: Yes), the value of u2 is set to the upper limit fluctuation number (remaining fluctuation number) Mv of the chance mode (step S2904).

  Then, a jackpot ending effect pattern selection process is executed (step S2905). A jackpot ending effect start command is set (step S2906), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the count value u2 is not equal to or greater than “1” in step S2903 (step S2903: No), that is, if the count value u2 is “0”, the mode flag is set to “0” indicating the normal mode. (Step S2907), the process proceeds to step S2905.

(Mode flag reference table)
Next, the mode flag reference table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the mode flag reference table. In FIG. 30, the mode flag reference table 3000 includes a special symbol 3001, a mode 3002, a mode flag 3003, and an upper limit fluctuation count 3004.

  The special symbol 3001 indicates the winning content indicated by the stopped symbol. A mode 3002 indicates a production mode. The mode flag 3003 is a flag set for each mode. The upper limit fluctuation count 3004 indicates the upper limit fluctuation count of each mode 3002 and is the maximum value of the remaining fluctuation count M.

  A specific example will be described. In the special symbol 3001, “-” indicates a lost symbol in the normal mode. In the case of a lost symbol in the normal mode, the mode 3002 holds the normal mode. The mode flag 3003 is set to “0”. “−” In the upper limit fluctuation count 3004 indicates that the upper limit fluctuation count is not set. In addition, when the mode production of the time reduction mode or the chance mode is executed, the mode production being executed is continuously performed even if the pattern is lost.

  In the case of the “hit jackpot symbol with time reduction” among the special symbols 3001, the mode 3002 becomes the time reduction mode. The mode flag 3003 is set to “1”. In the time reduction mode, the upper limit fluctuation count 3004 is set to “100”. In other words, after the jackpot with time reduction is completed, the mode effect in the time reduction mode is continued until 100 fluctuations are completed.

  In the case of the “normal jackpot symbol” among the special symbols 3001, the mode 3002 is a chance mode. The mode flag 3003 is set to “2”. In the chance mode, the upper limit fluctuation count 3004 is set to “Mv”. “Mv” corresponds to the count value u2 indicating the number of special 2 reserved balls at the time of jackpot ending. Note that, as will be described later in the retained ball number addition process of FIG. 31, when the number of special 2 retained balls increases during the chance mode, the mode remaining count M increases accordingly.

(Holding ball number addition processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, details of the reserved ball number addition process shown in step S <b> 2806 of FIG. 28-1 will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the reserved ball number adding process performed by the production control unit 302a. In FIG. 31, the CPU 321 of the production control unit 302a determines whether or not the reserved ball number increase command received from the main control unit 301 is a special 2 reserved ball number increase command (step S3101).

  When the received reserved ball number increase command is the special 2 reserved ball number increase command (step S3101: Yes), whether or not the count value u2 of the special 2 reserved ball number counted by the production control unit 302a is smaller than “4”. Is determined (step S3102). When the count value u2 is “4” (step S3102: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the count value u2 is smaller than “4” (step S3102: Yes), “1” is added to the count value u2 (step S3103), and whether or not the current mode flag is “2” indicating the chance mode. Is determined (step S3104).

  If the current mode flag is not “2” (step S3104: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the current mode flag is “2” (step S3104: Yes), 1 is added to the increase number α of the special 2 reserved balls for each change (step S3105), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the received reserved ball number increase command is the special 1 reserved ball number increase command in step S3101 (step S3101: No), the count value u1 of the special 1 reserved ball number counted by the production control unit 302a is “ It is determined whether it is smaller than 4 ”(step S3106).

  Note that the count value u1 and the count value U1 (see FIG. 7) of the number of special 1 reserved balls counted by the main control unit 301 are the same value. When the count value u1 is “4” (step S3106: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the count value u1 is smaller than “4” (step S3106: Yes), “1” is added to the count value u1 (step S3107), and the process ends.

(Variation effect selection process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, details of the changing effect selection process shown in step S2809 of FIG. 28-2 will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the changing effect selection process performed by the effect supervising unit 302a. In FIG. 32, the CPU 321 of the production control unit 302a analyzes the change start command (step S3201). In step S3201, specifically, the gaming state of the main control unit 301, the variation pattern, whether or not it is a hit, the type of the reserved ball indicating whether it is a variation of the special 1 reserved ball or the special 2 reserved ball, etc. Analyze Thereafter, the mode flag is referred to (step S3202).

  Then, the number-of-holds subtraction process for subtracting the count value indicating the number of balls held is performed (step S3203). The number-of-holds subtraction process is a process of subtracting “1” from the count value u1 indicating the number of specially reserved balls or the count value u2 indicating the number of specially reserved balls.

  Thereafter, a variation effect pattern selection process for selecting a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol selected by the main control unit 301 is performed (step S3204). In the variation effect pattern selection process, specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a special variation pattern, a chance effect pattern indicating an expectation for jackpot is selected. The chance effect patterns are different effect patterns corresponding to the number of special 2 reserved balls. Further, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a fraud prevention variation pattern, a warning effect pattern for notifying that right-handedness is to be stopped is selected.

  Further, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a time variation variation pattern, a normal variation pattern, or a jackpot variation pattern, an effect pattern corresponding to each variation pattern is selected. An example of each effect pattern will be described later with reference to FIGS. After the change effect pattern selection process, a change effect start command indicating the start of change of the effect symbol is set (step S3205), and the process ends.

(Processing during changing production)
Next, details of the changing effect end process shown in step S2811 of FIG. 28-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the process during the end of the changing effect performed by the effect controlling unit 302a. In FIG. 33, the CPU 321 of the production control unit 302a first analyzes the change stop command (step S3301). Then, the mode flag is referenced (step S3302). Further, it is determined whether or not the analysis result of the change stop command is a big hit (step S3303).

  If it is not a big hit (step S3303: No), it is determined whether or not the current mode flag is “0” indicating the normal mode (step S3304). When the current mode flag is “0” (step S3304: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3313. When the current mode flag is not “0” (step S3304: No), it is determined whether or not the current mode flag is “2” indicating the chance mode (step S3305).

  When the current mode flag is not “2” (step S3305: No), that is, when the current mode flag is “1” indicating the time reduction mode, the process proceeds to step S3309. When the current mode flag is “2” indicating the chance mode (step S3305: Yes), it is determined whether or not the increase number α of the special 2 reserved balls for each change is “1” or more (step S3306). . Note that the increase number α of the special 2 reserved balls is a value stored in the reserved ball number adding process described above with reference to FIG.

  When the increase number α of the special 2 reserved balls for each change is “0” (step S3306: No), the process proceeds to step S3309. When the increase number α of the special 2 reserved balls for each change is 1 or more (step S3306: Yes), the increase number α is added to the remaining change count M (step S3307). That is, in step S3307, the chance mode is extended when a winning is made to the second start port 112 at each change during the chance mode. Then, the increase number α of the special 2 reserved balls is set to “0” (step S3308).

  Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from each mode remaining count M indicating the chance mode or the short time mode (step S3309). Then, it is determined whether or not the mode remaining count M is “0” (step S3310). If the chance mode remaining count M is not “0” (step S3310: NO), the process proceeds to step S3315. If the chance mode remaining count M is “0” (step S3310: Yes), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “1” indicating the time reduction mode (step S3311).

  If the mode flag is “1” (step S3311: YES), it is determined whether or not the count value u2 indicating the number of special 2 reserved balls counted by the production control unit 302a is “1” or more (step S3312). ). When the count value u2 is equal to or greater than “1” (step S3312: Yes), the value of u2 is set to the upper limit variation number (remaining variation number) Mv of the chance mode (step S3313). Then, the mode flag is changed to “2” indicating the chance mode (step S3314), a variation effect end command is set (step S3315), and the process ends.

  In step S3311, when the mode flag is not “1” (step S3311: No), that is, when the mode flag is “2” indicating the chance mode, the mode flag is set to “0” (step S3316). That is, the mode is changed to the normal mode, and the process proceeds to step S3315. In step S3312, when the count value u2 is “0” (step S3312: No), the process proceeds to step S3316.

  On the other hand, if the analysis result of the change stop command is a big hit in step S3303 (step S3303: Yes), a mode change process is performed to change the mode flag in accordance with the stopped special symbol (step S3317). Transition.

(An example of chance production)
Next, an example of the chance effect pattern selected in the variation effect pattern selection process (see step S3204 in FIG. 32) will be described with reference to FIGS. 34-1 and 34-2. FIG. 34-1 is an explanatory diagram of an example (part 1) of a chance effect pattern selected during the chance mode. FIG. 34-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example (part 2) of the chance effect pattern selected during the chance mode.

  In FIGS. 34-1 and 34-2, the chance effects 3400 and 3410 displayed on the image display unit 106 are effects that are performed when a special symbol changes due to a special change pattern. That is, it is an effect performed when the special 2 holding ball changes immediately after the transition to the first normal gaming state.

  The chance effect 3400 shown in FIG. 34-1 is an effect performed when the special 2 reserved ball number is “4”. Specifically, the chance effect 3400 indicates the start time of the fluctuating effect when the special 2 reserved ball number is “4 → 3” as indicated by the special 2 hold display unit 124b of the hold display unit 124. The chance effect 3400 displays that the player is in the chance mode, and also displays that the player makes a right-hand hit from the jackpot or the short-time game. In addition, under the effect symbol variation display 3401, the characters “Ikuzo!” Are displayed, indicating that the expectation for the occurrence of a jackpot (so-called pullback) during the chance mode is the highest.

  The chance effect 3410 shown in FIG. 34-2 is an effect performed when the special 2 reserved ball number is “4”. Specifically, the chance effect 3410 indicates a case where the number of special 2 reserved balls is “2 → 1” as shown in the special 2 reserved display unit 124 b of the hold display unit 124. The chance effect 3410 displays that the player is in the chance mode, and also displays that the player makes a right-hand hit from the jackpot or the short-time game. In addition, under the effect symbol variation display 3401, the characters “A little more !!” are displayed, indicating that there is little remaining variation that can be expected to pull back.

  In FIGS. 34-1 and 34-2, the case where the number of special 2 reserved balls is “4 → 3” and “2 → 1” has been described, respectively, but the number of special 2 reserved balls is “3 → 2”. In the case of “1 → 0”, different effects are performed. For example, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is “3 → 2”, “Still More !!”, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is “1 → 0”, “Last!”, Etc. Produce with different expectations.

  Here, in the first normal gaming state, a winning to the second starting port 112 is assumed, but this is captured. At the time of a change due to the special 2 holding ball in the first normal gaming state, an effect is performed in the chance mode, and the player is making a right turn continuously from the big hit or the short-time game. When the electric tulip 141 is released for a short time (0.15 seconds) during this chance mode, the game ball rarely wins the second starting port 112. In this case, the chance mode is extended with respect to the change of the winning game ball (the details are described in step S3307 in FIG. 33).

  When the chance mode ends, that is, when there is no special 2 holding ball and fluctuation by the special 1 holding ball is started, the effect in the normal mode is performed (see step S3311 in FIG. 33). At this time, the player performs the game by left-handed by performing the effect of urging left-handed at the end of the chance mode.

  However, even after the chance mode ends, for example, up to 10 fluctuations after transitioning to the normal gaming state, if the player is a novice player, or if the player is careless or misunderstood, such as looking away, Assuming that the right hand is continued, the game ball may win the second starting port 112. If a warning effect is given to the game ball that has won the second starting port 112, it may cause discomfort to a player who does not intend to cheat, and may reduce the game motivation. There is a risk of causing.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, even after the transition to the first normal gaming state, even if the chance mode has ended for up to 10 fluctuations, the fluctuation due to the special fluctuation pattern is caused when the fluctuation is caused by the special 2 holding ball. I try to do it. Further, in response to the special variation pattern, an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation, such as chance effects 3400 and 3410, is performed again. If the chance mode has already ended, do not display the “chance mode”, do the effect of notifying the right-handed strike, and simply performing the effect of raising the expectation of the jackpot Good.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, until 10 fluctuations that may result in winning to the second starting port 112 have elapsed, when the fluctuation is caused by the special 2 reserved ball as the first normal gaming state, It is designed to produce a sense of expectation for the person. In other words, for the winning at the second starting port 112 during the chance mode, or for winning at the second starting port 112 after the chance mode due to the carelessness of the player, etc., an effect that allows it is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's gaming motivation from being reduced without hindering the player's game.

  In the present embodiment, after transitioning to the first normal gaming state, the first normal gaming state is made up to 10 fluctuations. However, the number of changes to the first normal gaming state is not limited to 10 fluctuations, Depending on the variation time, the number of variations may be such that the player may continue to make a right stroke after the chance mode ends.

  In FIG. 34-1 and FIG. 34-2, the feeling of expectation is expressed by characters. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the background color and the light emission of the lamps 345 and 346 provided on the game board 102 are not limited thereto. The color or the like may be changed according to the number of special 2 reserved balls, or a character or the like may be displayed on the image display unit 106 according to the number of special 2 reserved balls.

(Example of warning production)
Next, an example of the warning effect pattern selected in the variation effect pattern selection process (see step S3204 in FIG. 32) will be described using FIG. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a warning effect pattern.

  In FIG. 35, a warning effect 3500 displayed on the image display unit 106 indicates an effect screen for canceling the right-handed strike. This warning effect 3500 is an effect performed when the special symbol changes due to the fraud prevention change pattern. The fraud prevention variation pattern is a variation pattern selected at the time of variation by the special 2 holding ball in the second normal gaming state. The warning effect 3500 displays an effect symbol variation display 3510 corresponding to the variation / stop of the fraud prevention variation pattern.

(Small hit production selection process)
Next, details of the small hit effect selection process shown in step S2813 of FIG. 28-2 will be described using FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the small hit effect selection process performed by the effect supervising unit 302a. In FIG. 36, the CPU 321 of the production control unit 302a analyzes the small hit opening command received from the main control unit 301 (step S3601). In step S3601, specifically, whether the command is a long opening command or a short opening command is analyzed.

  If the result of the analysis is a long opening command (step S3602: YES), right-handed notification effect pattern selection processing is executed (step S3603). The right-handed notification effect is an effect for causing the player to make a right-hand hit, and a specific example will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, an opening effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect at the time of opening the honey 131 is executed (step S3604). Further, a small hit opening effect start command is set (step S3605), and the process is terminated.

  In step S3602, if it is not a long opening command (step S3602: No), that is, if it is a short opening command, a normal opening effect pattern selection process (for a short time gaming state) is executed (step S3606), and step S3604. Migrate to

(Example of right-handed notification effect)
Next, an example of the right-handed notification effect selected in the right-handed notification effect pattern selection process (see step S3603 in FIG. 36) will be described using FIG. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a right-handed notification effect performed during a long opening at the time of a small hit.

  In FIG. 37, the right-handed notification effect 3700 displayed on the image display unit 106 displays “Right-handed chance! Start right-handed!” Indicating that the player is to start right-handed. Yes. Further, the arrow display 3701 indicates that the honey 131 is released. Thereby, in accordance with the release timing of the honey 131, the player can launch a game ball into the right area of the game board 102, so that the game ball can be easily won in the open / close prize apparatus 130.

(Small ending production selection process)
Next, details of the small hitting ending effect selection process shown in step S2815 of FIG. 28-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the small hitting ending effect selection process performed by the effect control unit 302a. In FIG. 38, the CPU 321 of the production supervision unit 302a analyzes the small hitting ending command (step S3801). In step S3801, specifically, the type of the small hit, the game state of the main control unit 301 after the small hit ends, and the like are analyzed.

  Then, as a result of analyzing the ending command, it is determined whether or not the received ending command is a long ending command indicating that the ending command is performed for a long time (step S3802). If the command is a long ending command (step S3802: YES), that is, if the current jackpot is a jackpot by winning the first start port 111, a special effect selection process is performed (step S3803). The special effect is an effect that suggests that the player is unlucky because the V prize is not won, and an example thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, a small hitting ending effect start command is set (step S3804), and the process ends. In step S3802, if the received ending command is not a long ending command (step S3802: No), that is, this is a short ending command indicating that the current small hit is a small hit by winning the second starting port 112 In this case, a short ending effect selection process is performed (step S3805), and the process ends. The short ending effect is an effect indicating the end of a small hit.

(Transition of the production screen at the end of the small hit by special 1 holding ball)
Next, the transition of the effect screen at the end of the small hit when the small hit by the special 1 holding ball will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing the transition of the effect screen at the end of the small hit by the special 1 holding ball.

  In FIG. 39, an effect screen 3900 shows a screen in which the small hits are open. When a V prize is awarded during the small hit release indicated by the effect screen 3900, a transition is made to an effect screen (not shown) showing the jackpot effect. On the other hand, when the effective period of the V zone SW 132a has passed without winning the V prize while the small hits are open, the screen transitions to the effect screen 3910.

  The effect screen 3910 shows a small hitting ending screen. The effect screen 3910 indicates that the player has not won the V prize, and also shows a disappointing effect that suggests that the player is unlucky due to not having won the V prize. When there is a reserved ball to be digested next after displaying the effect screen 3910 during the long ending, the change of the effect symbol is started corresponding to the change of the next special symbol.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the normal game state is set as the first normal game state and the second normal game state, and the special change pattern is used when the special normal holding state changes due to the special 2 holding ball. Since the performance is performed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for a big hit when the special normal holding state changes due to the special 2 holding ball. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for jackpot immediately after the start of the first normal gaming state, and to improve the interest of the game immediately after the transition to the first normal gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, until 10 fluctuations that may result in winning to the second starting port 112 have passed, the player will be informed as the first normal gaming state when performing the fluctuation due to the special 2 holding ball. I try to produce a feeling of expectation. Therefore, during a period in which it is recognized that the player has won the second starting port 112 by an appropriate game, it is possible to produce an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation, and to increase the player's expectation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the first normal gaming state, a special variation pattern having a constant variation time is selected regardless of the number of special 2 reserved balls, that is, the special 2 reservation in the first normal gaming state. The variation due to the sphere was defined as a certain time. Therefore, it can be easily suggested to the player that the change is caused by the special 2 holding ball. Thereby, the player can raise the expectation with respect to jackpot.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when a special variation pattern is selected in the first normal gaming state, a special effect indicating the expectation of jackpot is executed. You can directly indicate that the change is occurring. Thereby, the player's sense of expectation can be increased during a change immediately after the transition to the normal gaming state, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the lottery based on the special 2 holding ball is performed in the second normal gaming state, the fraud prevention variation pattern is selected. Thus, when the special figure 2 is changed, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of expectation to the jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect that gives a sense of expectation to the jackpot only when the jackpot is due to a healthy game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the fraud prevention variation pattern is selected in the second normal gaming state, a warning effect is given to notify that right-handedness is to be stopped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of expectation to the jackpot, and to stop inappropriate right-handing.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the type that wins a small winning by winning the first starting port 111 in the normal gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second in the normal gaming state. It is also possible to apply the present invention to a pachinko gaming machine of the type that wins a small winning by winning a prize at the start port 112.

  For example, a type in which a plurality of second start ports 112 are provided may be mentioned. More specifically, in addition to the second starting port 112, there is a type including a special second starting port that can be started and won in the normal gaming state without providing the electric tulip 141 in the vicinity.

  In addition to this, a gate 140 through which a game ball can pass in the normal game state is provided, and an open perforation that opens the electric tulip 141 for a certain period of time, which can be won by a normal symbol lottery, is provided in the normal game state. The type which can expect the winning to the 2nd starting port 112 is mentioned. In this way, the present invention can be applied even to a pachinko gaming machine of the type that wins a small hit by winning at the second starting port 112 in the normal gaming state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 106 Image display part 111 1st starting opening 112 2nd starting opening 130 Opening and closing prize apparatus (opening and closing prize means)
131 Honey (opening / closing member)
132 V zone (specific area)
141 Electric tulip (ordinary electric accessory)
301 Main control unit 311 CPU
312 ROM
313 RAM
302 Production control unit 302a Production control unit 321 CPU
322 ROM
323 RAM
501 On-hold storage unit 502 Lottery unit (lottery means)
503 Change section (change means)
504 Game state setting unit (game state setting means)
505 Selection unit (selection means)
506 Production execution unit (production execution means)

Claims (1)

A first start area provided in a game area where a game ball can flow down, and through which the game ball can pass;
A second start area provided in the game area and operable in a first state in which game balls are difficult to pass and a second state in which game balls are easy to pass;
A special prize area provided in the game area and operable in a closed state in which a game ball cannot pass and an open state in which the game ball can pass;
A specific area through which game balls that have passed through the special prize area can pass,
A first special game determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game when the game ball passes through the first start area;
A second special game determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game when the game ball passes through the second start area;
A symbol variation time determining unit for determining a symbol variation time for variably displaying a symbol based on a determination result by the first special game determination unit or the second special game determination unit;
The determination result by the first special game determination means or the second special game determination means is shown after elapse of the symbol change time determined by the symbol change time determination means after the symbols are variably displayed on the predetermined symbol display means. A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the judgment symbol;
When it is determined by the first special game determination means or the second special game determination means that the first special game is to be performed, the special display area is displayed after the determination symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means. First special game execution means for performing a first special game to be operated in the open state;
Second special game execution means for executing a second special game advantageous to a player when a game ball passes through the specific area when the first special game is executed by the first special game execution means; ,
If it is determined by the first special game determination means or the second special game determination means that the third special game is to be performed, it is advantageous for the player after the determination symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display control means. Third special game execution means for executing the third special game;
A game is played in a non-specific gaming state in which the second starting area is operated in the second state for a predetermined operating time when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied, or in a specific gaming state in which the operating time is longer than the predetermined operating time. Controllable gaming state control means;
The game ball passes through the second starting area when the symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the symbol display control means or when the second special game is being executed by the second special game executing means. Then, a holding storage means for holding the right of determination by the second special game determination means to a predetermined number and storing it,
When the symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display control means, an effect execution means for performing a game effect in a predetermined effect means;
With
The second special game determination means is
It is determined that the first special game is performed with a higher probability than the first special game determination means,
The gaming state control means includes
When the second special game is executed by the second special game execution means while controlling the game in the specific game state, the non-specific game state or the specific It has state control means after the end of a special game that can control the game in the gaming state,
The symbol variation time determining means is:
A counting means for counting the number of times the symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display control means when the game is controlled in the non-specific gaming state by the state control means after the special game is completed;
When it is determined by the second special game determination means whether or not the special game is to be performed after at least the predetermined number that can be stored in the holding storage means is counted by the counting means, the first determination condition Normal symbol variation time determining means for determining symbol variation time;
In to the predetermined number by the counting means is counting, if whether performing the special game is determined by the second special game determination means, Unlike the first determination condition, a specific symbol variation A special symbol variation time determining means for determining the symbol variation time under a second determination condition in which time is easily determined;
Have
The production execution means
When the special symbol variation time determining means determines the specific symbol variation time, the first special game execution means performs a first special game suggesting effect that suggests that the first special game is performed, A gaming machine characterized in that when a symbol variation time is determined under the first determination condition by a normal symbol variation time determination means, a game effect different from the first special game suggestion effect is performed.

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