JP5191404B2 - Production control device, pachinko gaming machine, production control method, and production control program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an effect control device, a pachinko gaming machine, an effect control method, and an effect control program for executing a specific effect mode having a specified number of times.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board enters a specific starting port, three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) displayed on the symbol display section move from top to bottom. Pachinko gaming machines that are displayed in such a manner that perform a notice effect (for example, a reach effect) that expects a big hit are widely used.

  In such a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine that executes a specific performance mode having a specified number of fluctuations and a normal performance mode (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). For example, the specific production mode includes a mode that suggests a player with a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state under a predetermined condition, such as a so-called latent mode.

JP 2006-192155 A

  However, the technique of Patent Document 1 described above shifts from a specific performance mode to a normal performance mode when the specified number of fluctuations is reached, that is, because the transition timing is constant, There was a problem that as the end of the game, the player's sense of expectation decreased, and the game was less interesting.

  The present invention eliminates the problems caused by the prior art described above, suppresses a decrease in expectation at the end of a specific performance mode, and enhances entertainment, pachinko gaming machine, performance control method And it aims at providing a production control program.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. The effect control device (202) according to the present invention receives information on the number of times of change of the special symbol from the main control device (201) which displays the winning winning lottery result as a special symbol for the game ball that has won the start. And an effect control device (202) that performs a mode effect by executing a specific effect mode having a specified number of effect symbol variations corresponding to the number of variations of the special symbol and a normal effect mode, A look-ahead determination in which a big hit determination is made from the main control device (201) with respect to a holding ball that holds a game ball that has been won during the special symbol change as a holding state at a holding timing. An acquisition means (301) for acquiring information of the result from the main control device (201); Among the information of the result, it is determined whether or not the prefetch determination result digested after the specified number of times includes information reminiscent of acquisition of an advantageous game for the player (hereinafter referred to as “predictive information”). If it is determined by the determination means (302) and the determination means (302) that the predictive information includes the sign information, the specific effect mode is changed until the reserved ball corresponding to the sign information is digested. And extending means (303) for extending.

  According to the present invention, in a specific performance mode having a specified number of fluctuations, when the pre-reading determination result digested after the specified number of fluctuations includes predictive information that reminds the player of winning an advantageous ball. By extending the specific effect mode, it is possible to digest the change in the effect design with respect to the reserved ball of the lottery result during the specific effect mode.

  Further, in the above configuration, the determination unit (302) includes, in the information on the prefetch determination result acquired by the acquisition unit (301), after the specific effect mode is extended by the extension unit (303). Further, it is determined again whether or not the predictor information is included, and the extension means (303) again determines that the predictor information is included in the prefetch determination result information by the determination means (302). The specific effect mode may be extended until the reserved ball corresponding to the sign information is consumed.

  According to the present invention, by re-extending the specific production mode, as long as the holding ball that reminds the player of obtaining a ball that is advantageous to the player is held, the variation of the production symbol with respect to the reserved ball is changed to the specific production. Can be digested during mode.

  Further, in the above configuration, the specific performance mode is a performance mode that suggests a possibility of either a high probability gaming state with a high jackpot winning probability or a low probability gaming state with a low jackpot winning probability. Also good.

  According to the present invention, in the effect mode that suggests the possibility of either a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state, it is possible to digest changes in the effect symbol for the reserved ball during the effect mode.

  Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine (100) according to the present invention includes the above-described effect control device (202).

  In addition, the effect control method according to the present invention receives information on the number of times of change of the special symbol from the main control device that variably displays the lottery result of the jackpot determination as a special symbol for the game ball that has won the start. An effect control method for an effect control device (202) that performs a mode effect by executing a specific effect mode having a specified number of effect changes corresponding to the number of changes of the symbol and a normal effect mode. The look-ahead determination is made from the main control base device (201) when the jackpot determination is made at the timing when the game ball that has been won in the special symbol is held as a hold ball with respect to the hold ball held as a hold ball. An acquisition step (301) for acquiring determination result information, and the prefetch determination result acquired in the acquisition step (301) A determination step of determining whether or not information (hereinafter referred to as “predictive information”) reminiscent of acquisition of a game that is advantageous to a player is included in the prefetch determination result that is digested after the specified number of times of fluctuation is included. (302) and when it is determined in the determination step (302) that the sign information includes the sign information, the specific effect mode is extended until the reserved ball corresponding to the sign information is digested. And an extending step (303).

  An effect control program according to the present invention causes a computer to execute the effect control method described above.

  According to these inventions, in a specific production mode having a specified number of fluctuations, when the pre-reading determination result digested after the specified number of fluctuations includes predictive information reminiscent of obtaining a game that is advantageous to the player, By extending the specific performance mode, it is possible to digest the variation of the performance design with respect to the reserved ball of the lottery result during the specific performance mode.

  According to the present invention, in a specific production mode having a specified number of fluctuations, when the prefetch determination result digested after the specified number of fluctuations includes predictive information reminiscent of acquiring a ball that is advantageous to the player, Since the specific performance mode is extended, the variation of the performance design with respect to the reserved ball of the lottery result can be digested during the specific performance mode. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress a decrease in expectation at the end of a specific performance mode and to improve interest.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko game machine of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an effect control unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of 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 a conceptual diagram of a special symbol reservation storage area. It is a conceptual diagram of each memory | storage part in a special symbol holding | maintenance storage area. It is the flowchart which showed the preliminary determination process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number determination table at the time of high probability. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number determination table at the time of low probability. It is explanatory drawing which shows the design random number determination table for 1st start openings. It is explanatory drawing which shows the design random number determination table for 2nd start openings. It is explanatory drawing which shows a small hit design random number determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a reach random number determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a game state setting process. It is the flowchart which showed the main process which an effect control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed command reception processing. It is the flowchart which showed command reception processing. It is the flowchart which showed production | presentation selection processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect mode transfer processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect mode transfer processing.

  Exemplary embodiments of an effect control device, a pachinko gaming machine, an effect control method, and an effect control program according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of gaming machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 2) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. A plurality of nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 103, and a game ball is dropped in various directions, and a windmill or a prize opening that changes the fall direction of the game ball is placed in the middle of the fall. Is arranged.

  An image display unit 104 is arranged at the center of the game area 103 of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is used. Below the image display unit 104, a first start port 105a and a second start port 105b for starting and winning are arranged. In the vicinity of the second starting port 105b, there are usually an open state that makes it easier to win the game ball to the second starting port 105b and a closed state that makes it harder to win the game ball to the second starting port 105b than the open state. An electric accessory (hereinafter referred to as “electric tulip”) 122 is provided.

  When a game ball wins a prize at the first start opening 105a or the second start opening 105b, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a big hit lottery according to the winning start opening. Further, when a game ball wins the first start port 105a and the second start port 105b, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of award balls.

  On the left side of the image display unit 104, a winning gate 106 is provided. The winning gate 106 detects the passage of the game ball. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the winning gate 106, the pachinko gaming machine 100 determines whether or not the electric tulip 122, which is normally closed (closed), is opened (opened). A normal symbol lottery is performed.

  A normal winning opening 107 is disposed on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. When a game ball wins the normal winning opening 107, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out the number of winning balls (for example, 10) at the time of the normal winning. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 108 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  The above-described image display unit 104 displays a variable display of a plurality of design symbols (hereinafter referred to as “production symbols”) when a game ball wins at the first start port 105a or the second start port 105b (at the time of start winning). Is started and stopped after a predetermined period. At this time, for example, if the production symbol is stopped with a specific combination (for example, “777”), a big hit state is obtained. In the big hit state, the predetermined winning opening 109 located below is repeatedly opened for a predetermined period (for example, 15 rounds), and the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning game balls is paid out. Here, the round means an operation from the opening of the big winning opening 109 to the closing, and the 15th round means performing the operation of opening and closing the big winning opening 109 15 times.

  A normal symbol display part 119 and a special symbol display part 120 are arranged in the lower right part of the game board 101. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the normal symbol display unit 119 and the special symbol display unit 120. The normal symbol display unit 119 and the special symbol display unit 120 display numbers, symbols, alphabets, and the like representing predetermined lottery results.

  The symbols such as numbers (hereinafter referred to as “ordinary symbols”) displayed on the normal symbol display unit 119 start to change when the game ball passes the winning gate 106 and stop after a predetermined period. At this time, when the predetermined normal symbol indicating the hit is stopped, the electric tulip 122 is opened (becomes open) for a certain period. The symbols (such as numbers) displayed on the special symbol display unit 120 (hereinafter referred to as “special symbols”) start to change when the game ball wins the first starting port 105a or the second starting port 105b, and a predetermined period has elapsed. Stop later. At this time, when a predetermined special symbol indicating a big hit is stopped, a big hit state is obtained.

  On the left side of the normal symbol display unit 119 and the special symbol display unit 120, a reserved ball display unit 121 for displaying the number of holds for the normal symbol or the special symbol is arranged. The reserved ball is a game ball that is won during a change of a special symbol or a normal symbol and is held in a held state. As the reserved ball display unit 121, for example, an LED is used. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 121 are arranged, and the number of holdings is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the reserved ball display unit 121 are lit, the number of reserved symbols for the normal symbol is two. Further, the notification of the reserved ball with respect to the change of the special symbol is also performed by display from the image display unit 104.

  A frame member 110 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 110 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 110 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  In the frame member 110, effect light portions (frame lamps) 112 are provided on the two sides on the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103. Each effect light unit 112 has a plurality of lamps. Each lamp is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light unit 112 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  An operation handle 113 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 110. The operation handle 113 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 110 described above, the operation handle 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 113 includes a firing instruction member 114 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 114 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 113 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player. The launcher causes the game ball to be launched when the firing instruction member 114 is directly operated by the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 113 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 114.

  In the vicinity of the image display unit 104 (for example, on the upper side or the side), there is provided an effect for rendering (hereinafter referred to as “movable accessory”). The movable accessory is driven by a solenoid or motor (not shown).

  In the frame member 110, an effect button (chance button) 117 that receives an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 110, a cross key 118 is provided next to the effect button 117. The effect button 117 and the cross key 118 constitute an operation unit. In addition, the frame member 110 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 277 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

(Internal configuration of control unit 1. Main control unit)
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. The control unit 200 includes a plurality of control units. In the example shown in the figure, a main control unit 201, an effect control unit 202, and a prize ball control unit 203 are included. The main control unit 201 as a main control device controls basic operations related to the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The production control unit 202 controls the production operation during the game. The prize ball control unit 203 controls the number of prize balls to be paid out.

  The main control unit 201 includes a CPU 211 that executes basic processing as the game content progresses, and a RAM 213 that functions as a data work area when the CPU 211 performs arithmetic processing based on a program stored in the ROM 212. . For example, when a game ball wins in the first start port 105a or the second start port 105b, the CPU 211 performs a lottery lottery according to the winning start port by a program stored in the ROM 212. Various commands set in the RAM 213 when the CPU 211 executes various programs are sent to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203 at a predetermined timing.

  The main control unit 201 includes a start port detection unit (first start port SW) 221a that detects a winning ball won in the first start port 105a, and a start port detection that detects a winning ball won in the second start port 105b. Part (second starting port SW) 221b, a gate detection unit (gate SW) 222 that detects a game ball that has passed through the winning gate 106, and a normal winning port detection unit that detects a game ball that has won the normal winning port 107 ( Normal winning opening SW) 223, a large winning opening detecting section (large winning opening SW) 224 for detecting a winning ball won in the large winning opening 109, a normal symbol displaying section 119, and a special symbol displaying section 120 are connected. Has been. In addition, a plurality of normal winning openings SW223 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning openings 107.

  These detection units can be configured using proximity switches or the like. Detection results by the first start port SW221a, the second start port SW221b, the gate SW222, the normal winning port SW223, and the special winning port SW224 are input to the main control unit 201.

  Further, the main control unit 201 drives the start opening solenoid 225 that opens and closes the electric tulip 122, drives the large winning opening solenoid 231 that opens and closes the large winning opening 109, and controls lighting of the reserved ball display section 121. To do. The start-up solenoid 225 is driven to open the electric tulip 122 for a predetermined period when the normal symbol lottery wins a predetermined hit. Further, the special winning opening solenoid 231 is driven to open the special winning opening 109 for a certain period when the big hit state is reached. This jackpot is programmed in advance to occur with a predetermined probability based on the acquired random number (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot random number”).

  Further, the main control unit 201 changes the probability of jackpot during the game by changing the table used for the jackpot random number determination according to the gaming state. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are two probability states, a low probability gaming state and a high probability gaming state. The high probability gaming state is generally called a probability variation gaming state, and the low probability gaming state is generally called a normal gaming state.

  Here, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the jackpot random number is determined by comparing the acquired jackpot random number with a jackpot random number determination table for a predetermined high probability gaming state. The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the jackpot random number is determined by comparing the acquired jackpot random number with a jackpot random number determination table for a predetermined low probability gaming state. The jackpot random number determination table is stored in advance in the ROM 212 or the like, and details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2.

  Further, when there is a winning at the first starting port 105a (or the second starting port 105b), the main control unit 201 displays information such as information indicating the result of the jackpot lottery for the winning and information such as a variation time required for symbol variation. A command is output to the effect control unit 202.

  The RAM 213 of the main control unit 201 is provided with a storage area (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol holding storage area”) for storing each random number acquired at the time of winning a prize, the number of changes, pre-determination information described later, and the like. The special symbol holding storage area includes eight storage units, and can store four pieces of information by winning the first starting port 105a and four pieces of information by winning the second starting port 105b. . Note that the information stored in the special symbol storage area is transmitted to the effect control unit 202 at the start of variation. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Although details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13, the ROM 212 includes a first start port design random number determination table, a second start port design random number determination table, a small hit design random number determination table, and a reach random number. A determination table is stored. In the case of a big win, the CPU 211 selects the first starting port symbol random number determination table or the second starting port symbol random number determination table according to the winning start port, and determines the type of jackpot. Further, in the case of small hit, the type of small hit is determined using the small random number determination table for small hits, and in the case of a loss, the presence or absence of reach is determined using the reach random number determination table.

  Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, when winning a predetermined jackpot, the game shifts to a short-time gaming state after the jackpot game. The short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which it is easy to win a game ball to the second starting port 105b. Specifically, in the short-time gaming state, the acquired jackpot random number is compared with a predetermined jackpot determination table for a predetermined low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state, and the jackpot determination is performed, but the electric tulip 122 is opened. By making it easier, it is easier to win a game ball to the second start opening 105b. In addition, it shifts to a normal game state by performing 100 fluctuations in the short-time game state. Information indicating the game state being executed is output as a command to the effect control unit 202, and an effect corresponding to the game state being executed (for example, control of symbol variation or movable accessory) is performed.

(2. Production control unit)
The production control unit 202 controls production contents performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control device of the present invention is realized by the effect control unit 202. The effect control unit 202 is based on a command sent from the main control unit 201, and an effect control unit 202a that controls the contents of the effect, and an image / sound control unit 202b that controls the image and sound instructed by the effect control unit 202a. And a lamp control unit 202c that controls lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101 and the frame member 110.

  The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241 that executes production processing, a ROM 242 that stores a program for performing the production, and the like, and a RAM 243 that functions as a data work area when the CPU 241 performs arithmetic processing.

  In addition, a real time clock (RTC) 247 for measuring and outputting real time is connected to the production control unit 202a. The RTC 247 continues timing operation with a backup power source (not shown) even when the power is shut off. The RTC 247 is not limited to being arranged in the effect control unit 202, and the arrangement position is not limited to being arranged in the main control unit 201 or arranged alone.

  Various data set in the RAM 243 when the CPU 241 executes the program stored in the ROM 242 is sent to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The ROM 242 stores an effect control program. This effect control program is a program for shifting from the effect mode being executed to another effect mode. In the present embodiment, description will be made assuming that any one of the three modes of the normal effect mode, the latent mode, and the surprise mode is set as the effect mode.

  The latent mode is an effect mode that is started when winning a small hit and a two-round short time probability change big hit (latent big hit), and suggests the possibility of either a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state. It is a production mode. The small hit and the latent big hit will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The rush mode is an effect mode that is started when winning a promising jackpot with two rounds (short rush jackpot) and a normal jackpot with two rounds (short bonanza), and is a high probability game state or low probability game. It is a production mode that suggests any possibility of the state. Note that the sudden hit and the big hit will be described later with reference to FIG. Moreover, in each production mode, it shifts to the regular production mode by changing the prescribed number of times (the prescribed number of times of the latent mode is 20 times and the prescribed number of times of the accuracy mode is 50 times). Each play mode is extended when there is information on a lottery result reminiscent of winning a game that is advantageous to the player, such as a jackpot or reach determined in advance. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIGS. 17-2 and 17-3.

  The RAM 243 of the production control unit 202a is provided with a storage area (hereinafter referred to as “holding status storage area”) for storing the presence / absence of a holding ball and a lottery result, although not shown. In the hold status storage area, it is possible to store information on the four hold balls by winning the first start port 105a and information on the four hold balls by winning the second start port 105b. Note that the information on each holding ball is included in a command transmitted from the main control unit 201.

  The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251 for generating and outputting images and sounds, a ROM 252 for storing various image data such as background images and design images and various sounds, and image data displayed on the image display unit 104. And a RAM 253 for storing audio to be output via the speaker 277.

  The effect button 117 is connected to the effect control unit 202a in the effect control unit 202, and the operation of the effect button 117 is input to the effect control unit 202a.

  Based on the command sent from the main control unit 201, the production control unit 202a reads the program stored in the ROM 242, determines the content of the production, and outputs an instruction to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. To do.

  The CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b executes various image processing and sound processing such as background image display processing and symbol image display / variation processing based on the instructed contents of the effect, and stores necessary image data and sound data in the ROM 252. Are read from and written to the RAM 253. The background image and the design image written in the RAM 253 are superimposed and displayed on the image display unit 104 on the display screen. That is, the design image is displayed so that it can be seen in front of the background image.

  A plurality of symbol images are registered in advance in the ROM 252 as symbol variation patterns that repeatedly vary and stop on the image display unit 104. Based on the command output from the main control unit 201, in the low probability gaming state, any one of the plurality of registered symbols is selected.

  For example, in the high probability gaming state, a symbol variation pattern different from that in the low probability gaming state is selected. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment can indicate to the player that the game state being executed is the low probability game state / high probability game state. Even if the game state being executed is a high-probability game state, the symbol variation pattern may be the same as that in the normal state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. By doing so, the player can not see whether the game state being executed is a low-probability game state or a high-probability game state from the appearance, and can always play with a sense of expectation. .

  When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the RAM 253 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Remember me.

  The effect control unit 202 displays, for the image display unit 104, the contents of the effect during the game, for example, the change display of the effect symbols, the reach (a state where two of the three symbols are aligned), and various displays at the time of the big hit Generate and output information. When the game is not played for a certain period, a screen waiting for the customer is displayed and output. In addition, the effect control unit 202 outputs data for outputting sound from the speaker 277.

  The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261 that executes processing for lamp lighting, a ROM 262 that stores control data such as lamp lighting, a RAM 263 as a work area for the CPU 261, an effect light unit (frame lamp) 112, and a panel. A lamp 265 and a movable accessory 267 are provided.

  The lamp control unit 202 c is based on a command such as lamp lighting that is output from the production control unit 202 a of the production control unit 202, and an effect light provided on the board lamp 265 provided on the game board 101 and the frame member 110. Data for controlling lighting of the unit 112 is output. Also, data for controlling the operation of the movable accessory 267 is output.

  For example, the effect control unit 202 realizes its function with an effect control board. As shown in FIG. 2, the production control unit 202 is provided with a production control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c as different board functions, but these are provided on the same printed circuit board. It may be built in and configured. However, even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board, their functions are independent, and the production control unit 202a is composed of an image / sound control unit 202b, a lamp control unit, and the production control unit 202a. It is configured to send and receive commands to and from 202c.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
The prize ball control unit 203 performs prize ball control based on a program stored in the ROM 282. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281 that executes prize ball control processing, and a RAM 283 that functions as a data work area when the CPU 281 performs arithmetic processing. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function with a prize ball board.

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit (payout drive motor) 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. In addition, an operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 is detected, and the launch of the game ball is controlled.

  The prize ball control unit 203 gives a prize corresponding to the game ball won to each payout slot (the first start port 105a, the second start port 105b, the normal winning port 107, the big prize port 109) to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the number of balls. The launcher 292 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 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, a full tank detection SW 296, and the like.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 configured as described above are provided on different printed circuit boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

(Functional configuration)
Next, the functional configuration of the effect control unit 202 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3A is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the effect control unit 202. 3A, the effect control unit 202 includes an acquisition unit 301, a determination unit 302, an extension unit 303, and an execution unit 304.

  The effect control unit 202 receives information on the number of times of change of the special symbol from the main control device, and also includes a specific effect mode having a specified number of times of change of the effect symbol corresponding to the number of times of change of the special symbol, and a normal effect. Mode. The specific performance mode is a performance mode that suggests the possibility of either a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state.

  The acquisition unit 301 reads from the main control unit 201 the look-ahead determination in which the jackpot determination is performed at the timing when the game ball that has been won in the special symbol is held as the hold ball for the hold ball held as the hold ball Acquires judgment result information. Specifically, the pre-reading determination is performed at a timing when a game ball is won at the first start port 105a or the second start port 106a during a special symbol change, with respect to the winning game ball. There will be a lottery for presence / absence and loss. The acquisition unit 301 acquires the prefetch determination result transmitted from the main control unit 201 using a command.

  In a specific effect mode having a specified number of fluctuations, the determination unit 302 outputs a prefetching determination result that is digested after the specified number of changes, out of information on the prefetch determination result acquired by the acquisition unit 301, to the player. It is determined whether or not information (hereinafter referred to as “predictive information”) reminiscent of ball acquisition is included. Specifically, the predictor information is information indicating a jackpot or reach, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the specific performance modes are “latency mode” which is started when winning a small hit and latent big win, and “surprise” which is started when winning a big hit and sudden big win. Two specific performance modes of “mode” were provided. The specified number of times in the “latent mode” is, for example, 20 times, and the specified number of times in the “surprise mode” is, for example, 50 times. Note that the reach included in the prefetch information is all the reach here, but it may be only the premium reach with high expectation.

  Further, the determination unit 302 determines again whether or not the predictive information is further included in the information of the prefetch determination result acquired by the acquisition unit 301 after the specific rendering mode is extended by the extension unit 303 described later. .

  When the determination unit 302 determines that the predictive information includes the sign information, the extension unit 303 extends the specific effect mode until the reserved ball corresponding to the sign information is digested.

  Further, after the specific rendering mode is extended, when the determination unit 302 determines that the predictive information is included in the prefetch determination result information, the extension unit 303 again digests the reserved ball corresponding to the predictive information. , Extend a specific production mode.

  The execution unit 304 executes the specific effect mode extended by the extension unit 303.

  The acquisition unit 301, the determination unit 302, the extension unit 303, and the execution unit 304 are realized by the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a. That is, the CPU 241 implements each functional unit by executing an effect control program stored in the ROM 242.

(Outline of this embodiment)
Next, the outline of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the present embodiment. 3-2 conceptually shows the holding balls 300a to 300i. The reserved ball 300a indicates that the ball is changing, and that the prefetched jackpot determination result is lost. The reserved balls 300b to 300i indicate before the change. The reserved balls 300b to 300d indicate that the pre-determined jackpot determination result is lost. The reserved ball 300d indicates a reach that the pre-fetched jackpot determination result reminds of the acquisition of a ball that is advantageous to the player.

  When the reserved ball 300a is changing, for example, the mode effect of the latent mode is performed as the specific effect mode. When predictive information indicating the reach of the reserved ball 300e is received as pre-reading information during the latent effect mode in which the reserved ball 300a is changing, the latent mode is extended until the change of the effect symbol of the reserved ball 300e is finished.

  Further, when predictive information indicating the reach of the reserved ball 300i is received as look-ahead information during the change of the effect symbol that digests the reserved ball 300e in the extended latent mode, until the change of the effect symbol of the reserved ball 300i is completed. , Further extend the latent mode. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, when the predictive information which shows reach or a big hit is received as pre-reading information during the fluctuation | variation of the effect symbol which digests the reservation ball | bowl 300i, the effect | action symbol of the reservation ball | bowl which has the said sign information is received. It is only necessary to further extend the latent mode until the fluctuation is completed.

(Processing procedure of the main control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control unit 201. The timer interruption process interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 201 at a predetermined interval (for example, every 4 ms) during the power supply period. First, random number update processing is performed (step S401), and switch processing is performed (step S402). Thereafter, the symbol processing is performed (step S403), and the electric accessory control processing for controlling the operation of various electric accessories (for example, the electric tulip 122 and the big prize opening 109) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100 is performed (step S404). Then, a prize ball process is performed (step S405), and these output processes are performed (step S406).

  Further, in the switch process in step S402, a start port SW process (see FIG. 5) and the like are performed. For example, in the start port SW process, a random number is acquired and stored in response to a winning of a game ball for the first start port 105a and the second start port 105b.

  Further, in the symbol processing in step S403, special symbol variation processing (see FIG. 14) for performing special symbol variation is performed. For example, in the special symbol variation process, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number acquired when the first start port SW221a and the second start port SW221b detect a game ball is a value corresponding to the jackpot, and the special symbol is varied. Let

  In the electric accessory control process of step S404, when the acquired random number is a numerical value corresponding to the jackpot, it is determined to be a jackpot and, as described above, the jackpot solenoid 232 provided in the jackpot 109 is set a predetermined number of times. Perform the release process. In addition, the electric accessory control process in step S404 includes an electric tulip control process for opening and closing the second start opening 106 in addition to the opening and closing process for the special winning opening 109. The big winning opening 109 is controlled to be opened / closed by each jackpot (15 round probability variation / normal jackpot, 2 round probability variation jackpot / normal jackpot, etc.), small jackpot, and the like.

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process executed by the main control unit 201. The start port SW process is one process included in the switch process of step S402 in FIG. Here, the first start port SW221a will be mainly described, and the second start port SW221b will be shown in parentheses.

  In FIG. 5, the CPU 211 determines whether or not the first start port SW221a (second start port SW221b) of the first start port 105a (second start port 105b) is ON (step S501). When it is determined that the start port SW221a (second start port SW221b) is ON (step S501: Yes), a first start port detection counter that counts the number of times the first start port SW221a (second start port SW221b) is detected. It is determined whether or not the count value U1 (U2) of the (second starting port detection counter) is U1 <4 (U2 <4) (step S502).

  When the count value U1 (U2) of the first start port detection counter (second start port detection counter) is smaller than “4” (step S502: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (U2) ( Step S503).

  After step S503, a random number is acquired and stored in the special symbol storage area of the RAM 213 (step S504). The special symbol reservation storage area will be described later with reference to FIGS. The random numbers are jackpot random numbers, design random numbers, and reach random numbers. The jackpot random number is used to determine either the jackpot or not, and for example, one random number is randomly acquired from 601 random numbers from “0” to “600”. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2.

  The symbol random number wins for the type of jackpot (15 round jackpot, 2 round jackpot, presence / absence of transition to high probability gaming state, presence / absence of transition to short-time gaming state, etc.) and jackpot type, ie, jackpot or jackpot In this case, the game value is determined. For example, one symbol random number is randomly acquired from 251 random numbers “0” to “250”. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIGS. The reach random number is used to determine whether or not to perform the effect with reach. For example, one reach random number is randomly extracted from 251 random numbers from “0” to “250”. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 5, after step S504, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S505), and the process returns to the main process. The prior determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is determined in step S502 that the count value U1 (U2) is “4” (step S502: No), the process directly returns to the main process. If the first start port SW221a (second start port SW221b) is not ON (step S501: No), the process directly returns to the main process.

(Special symbol storage area)
Next, the special symbol reservation storage area will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. First, FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram 600 of the special symbol reservation storage area. The conceptual diagram 600 of the special symbol holding storage area has eight storage units, a first storage unit 601 to an eighth storage unit 608. These eight storage units store information about four reserved balls by winning at the first starting port 105a and information about four reserved balls by winning at the second starting port 105b. An example of information stored in the first storage unit 601 to the eighth storage unit 608 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram 700 of each storage unit in the special symbol reservation storage area. In each storage unit, winning start port information indicating whether the first starting port 105a or the second starting port 105b is won, acquired random numbers (a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number), and pre-determination information are stored. Remembered. Details of the prior determination information will be described later with reference to FIG. Note that the information on each holding ball is stored in order from the first storage unit 601 every time the game ball wins the first starting port 105a or the second starting port 105b.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, the prior determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The prior determination process is the process shown in step S505 of FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a pre-determination process executed by the main control unit 201. In the pre-determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the game state is a high-probability gaming state (step S801). If the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (step S801: Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a normal jackpot for the previous suspension. (Step S802). Here, step S802 will be described in detail. For example, when the random number of the fourth reserved ball is stored (see step S504 in FIG. 5), whether or not prior determination information that is usually a big hit is stored in the prior determination for the first to third reserved balls. Determine. In other words, it is determined whether or not there is a holding ball that is digested before the fourth holding ball that changes the gaming state to the low probability gaming state.

  If it is determined in step S802 that there is no normal jackpot for the previous hold (step S802: No), a high probability random number determination table is selected (step S803). On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a normal jackpot in the previous hold (step S802: Yes), the low probability random number determination table is selected (step S805). The high probability random number determination table and the low probability random number determination table will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  If it is determined in step S801 that the game state is not a high-probability gaming state (step S801: No), it is determined whether or not there is a probable big hit (15 rounds probable big win, latent probable big win, sudden big win) in the previous hold. (Step S804). Here, step S804 will be described in detail. For example, when the random number of the fourth holding ball is stored (see step S504 in FIG. 5), whether or not pre-determination information related to the probable big hit is stored in the pre-determination for the first to third holding balls. Determine. That is, it is determined whether or not there is a holding ball that is digested before the holding ball that is held fourth, and that changes the gaming state to the high probability gaming state.

  If it is determined in step S804 that there is no probable big hit in the previous hold (step S804: No), the process proceeds to step S805, and the low probability random number determination table is selected (step S805). If it is determined that there is a probabilistic jackpot in the previous hold (step S804: Yes), the process proceeds to step S803, and the random number determination table for high probability is selected (step S803).

  In this way, the processing of step S801 to step S805 makes it possible to make a jackpot determination based not on the current gaming state but on the gaming state assumed at the time of the special symbol variation processing (see FIG. 14). . Therefore, an accurate determination result can be derived even when the gaming state changes from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state.

  After the table is selected in step S803 or step S805, each random number is determined (step S806). Note that the random number determination includes determination of a jackpot random number, determination of a symbol random number at the time of a big hit by winning at the first starting port 105a, determination of a symbol random number at the time of a big hit by winning at the second starting port 105b, symbol random number at the time of small winning Determination, reach random number determination, and the like. Specifically, in the random number determination in step S806, in addition to the determination of big hit, small hit, and out, determination of symbols at the time of big hit or small hit, and determination of the presence or absence of reach at the time of loss. In addition, the table used for determination of each random number is later mentioned using FIGS.

  In step S806, after performing random number determination, the determination result is stored as prior determination information (step S807). Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S806 is a jackpot or reach (step S808). If the determination result is a jackpot or reach (step S808: Yes), a predictive command is set (step S809), and the process is terminated as it is. Note that the predictive command is intended for all reach, but it may be targeted only for premium reach with high expectation.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit or reach (step S808: No), a normal command is set (step S810), and the process is terminated as it is. Note that the commands set in step S809 and step S810 are transmitted to the production control unit 202a, and the information is flagged and stored in the hold status storage area of the RAM 243.

(Example of high probability random number determination table)
FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a high probability random number determination table. 9A, the high-probability random number determination table 910 includes a range 911, a type 912, a ratio 913, and a winning random number 914. A range 911 indicates a range that the obtained random number can take, and is 0 to 600. The type 912 indicates a big hit or a small hit. Note that the jackpot includes all jackpots, such as 15 round probability change / normal jackpot, latent jackpot game flag, sudden jackpot, and sudden jackpot. A ratio 913 indicates a ratio of the hit random number 914 to the range 911. The winning random number 914 is a number indicating a predetermined big hit or small hit among 0 to 600. There are 20 winning random numbers 914 for big hits and 2 for small hits.

  By using such a high-probability random number determination table 910, for example, when a randomly acquired random number does not match the hit random number 914, the game is lost, and when it matches the hit random number 914, a big hit or It is a small hit.

(Example of low probability random number determination table)
FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a low probability random number determination table. 9-2 is different from the high probability random number determination table 910 illustrated in FIG. 9A in the numerical value and the ratio 913 of the hit random number 914 for the big hit. Specifically, the jackpot random number 914 is two, and the ratio 913 is correspondingly reduced. Specifically, the probability that a jackpot is generated is about 1/10 lower than when the high probability random number determination table 910 is used.

  By using such a low-probability random number determination table 920, for example, when a randomly acquired random number does not match the hit random number 914, the game is lost, and when the hit random number 914 matches the jackpot or It is a small hit.

(An example of the design random number judgment table at the time of jackpot by winning to the first starting opening)
Next, the symbol random number determination table at the time of jackpot by winning to the 1st starting port 105 is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a symbol random number determination table at the time of jackpot due to winning at the first start port 105. The symbol random number determination table 1000 shown in 10 is a table used when it is determined that the jackpot is won as a result of the jackpot determination using the high probability random number determination table 910 or the low probability random number determination table 920. . In FIG. 10, the design random number determination table 1000 includes a jackpot type 1001, a range 1002, a ratio 1003, and a design random number 1004.

  The jackpot type 1001 literally indicates the type of jackpot, and consists of 15 round probability variation / normal jackpot with short-time game, 2 rounds with short / non-probability large bonus, and 2 rounds with regular shortjack with short time. The probabilistic jackpot with two rounds is a so-called sudden probable jackpot (surprising jackpot). The two-round short time probability variation jackpot is a so-called latent probability variation jackpot (latency probability jackpot). The normal jackpot with two rounds is a so-called sudden jackpot.

  It should be noted that the production mode after the big hit and the production mode after the big jackpot are the same sudden production modes, that is, suggesting either a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state to the player. The contents of the production. In addition, the effect mode after the chance to hit the big hit and the effect mode after the big hit are the same effect contents, that is, a latent effect that suggests either a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state to the player. It is in mode.

  In the present embodiment, the number of times of the short-time game is 100. A range 1002 indicates a range that the obtained random number can take, and is 0 to 250. A ratio 1003 indicates the ratio of the design random number 1004 to the range 1002 of 0 to 250. The design random number 1004 is a predetermined number from 0 to 250. There are 106 for the 15 round probability variation jackpot, 55 for the 15 round normal jackpot, and 30 for the other jackpots.

  By using such a design random number determination table 1000, a jackpot of a type corresponding to a randomly acquired random number is generated. For example, when the acquired random number is 0 to 105, a 15-round probability variation jackpot It becomes.

(An example of the design random number judgment table at the time of jackpot by winning to the 2nd starting opening)
Next, the symbol random number determination table at the time of jackpot by winning to the 2nd starting port 106 is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a symbol random number determination table at the time of jackpot due to winning at the second starting port 106. Note that the symbol random number determination table 1100 shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the symbol random number determination table 1000 for the first start port 105 shown in FIG. It is a table used when it is determined that the jackpot is won as a result of the jackpot determination used. In FIG. 11, the symbol random number determination table 1100 is different from the symbol random number determination table 1000 for the first starting port 105 shown in FIG. 10 in that the jackpot type 1001 is two types.

  In the design random number determination table 1100, there are two types of jackpot types 1001: 15 round probability variation jackpots and 15 round normal jackpots. In addition, each ratio 1003 is higher in the 15-round probability variation jackpot. Here, the reason why the 2 round jackpot is not provided in the symbol random number determination table 1100 for the second start port 106 will be supplemented. In the probability variation gaming state / short time gaming state in which the 15 round probability variation / normal jackpot has ended, the electric tuple support function that makes the electric tulip 107 easy to open increases the number of winnings at the second starting port 106, and the player The game is played with the expectation of 15 rounds probable jackpots or 15 rounds of regular jackpots.

  Even if a round two jackpot is generated during a odd round game / time-short game where the round 15 probability change / normal jackpot has ended, there will be almost no winnings and there will be no profit for the player. In particular, if there is a normal jackpot with no shortage in 2 rounds during a probability round game / short time game in which the 15th round probability change / ordinary jackpot has ended, not only will there be almost no winning game, but the odd change game / short time game will also end. As a result, it will be a great disadvantage for the player and will detract from the willingness to play. Therefore, the symbol random number determination table 1100 for the second start port 106 is not provided with 2 round jackpots. Thus, when winning the second start opening 106, a lottery advantageous to the player is performed.

(An example of the design random number judgment table at the time of small hit)
Next, an example of the symbol random number determination table at the time of a small hit will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the symbol random number determination table at the time of small hit. Note that the symbol random number determination table 1200 shown in FIG. 12 is used when it is determined that a small hit is won as a result of the small hit determination using the high probability random number determination table 910 or the low probability random number determination table 920. It is a table. In FIG. 12, the symbol random determination table 1200 at the time of small hitting includes a small hit type 1201, a range 1202, a ratio 1203, and a symbol random number 1204.

  The small hit type 1201 literally indicates the small hit type, and consists of one small hit and two small hits. In addition, when winning 1 or 2 per jackpot, only the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 112a or the second special symbol display unit 112b are different, and the small hits executed thereafter The content of the game is the same. A range 1202 indicates a range that the obtained random number can take, and is 0 to 250. A ratio 1203 indicates the ratio of the symbol random number 1204 to the range 1202 from 0 to 250. The design random number 1204 is a predetermined number from 0 to 250.

  By using such a design random number determination table 1200, a small hit corresponding to a randomly acquired random number is generated. For example, when the acquired random number is 0 to 120, 1 small hit is won. Will be.

(Example of reach random number determination table)
Next, an example of the reach random number determination table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a reach random number determination table. Note that the reach random number determination table 1300 illustrated in FIG. 13 is a table used in the case of a loss as a result of the big hit determination or the small hit determination using the high probability random number determination table 910 or the low probability random number determination table 920. In FIG. 13, the reach random number determination table 1300 includes an effect mode 1301, a range 1302, a ratio 1303, and a reach random number 1304.

  The production mode 1301 includes a reach or no reach, and the reach includes a premium reach or a normal reach. Note that premium reach is a super-reach beyond a certain time, and is a highly anticipated reach. A range 1302 indicates a range that the obtained random number can take, and is 0 to 250. A ratio 1303 indicates the ratio of the reach random number 1304 to the range 1302. The reach random number 1304 is a number indicating a predetermined reach among 0 to 250. There is one reach random number 1304 for premium reach, 24 for normal reach, and no reach for others.

  By using such reach random number determination table 1300, reach corresponding to randomly acquired random numbers is generated. For example, when the acquired random numbers are 1 to 24, normal reach occurs. It becomes. As a result of jackpot determination using the high-probability random number determination table 910 or the low-probability random number determination table 920, a reach is always generated when it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit. Random number judgment is not performed.

(Special symbol variation processing)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol variation processing. This special symbol variation process is a process included in the symbol process in step S403 of FIG. If the special symbol variation process is a big hit state (step S1401: Yes), the special symbol variation process is terminated without varying the special symbol. If it is not the big hit state (step S1401: No), it is determined whether the special symbol is changing (step S1402). If not changing (step S1402: No), the game ball won in the second starting port 105b is determined. It is determined whether there is at least one hold number U2 (step S1403).

  If the number of holdings U2 is one or more (step S1403: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one holding number U2 by one is set as a new holding number U2 (step S1404), and the second jackpot determination process is performed (step S1405). In the second jackpot determination process, whether or not the big hit or the small hit is out, and the big hit is selected based on the random number acquired at the time of winning the second starting port 105b, and the 15 round probability variable big hit or the 15 round normal big hit is selected. . Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S1403, if there is no holding number U2 (U2 = 0) (step S1403: No), it is determined whether there is at least one holding number U1 of game balls won in the first starting port 105a (step S1406). ). If there is no holding number U1 (U1 = 0) (step S1406: No), the process returns to the main process without changing the special symbol.

  If the number of holdings U1 is one or more (step S1406: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting the holding number U1 by one is set as a new holding number U1 (step S1407), and the first jackpot determination process is performed (step S1408). This first jackpot determination process is based on the random number acquired at the time of winning the first starting port 105a, whether it is a big hit or a small hit, and, in the case of a big hit, 15 rounds probable big hit, 15 rounds normal big hit, latent big hit, This is a process of selecting a sudden jackpot or a sudden jackpot. As shown in steps S1403 to S1408, the winning at the second starting port 105b is given priority over the winning at the first starting port 105a.

  After performing the second jackpot determination process in step S1405 or the first jackpot determination process in step S1408, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S1409). This variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting each variation pattern such as a big hit or a small hit according to the determination result of the big hit determination process. Further, in the variation pattern selection process, when it is not the big win or the small win, the reach random number determination for determining the presence / absence of reach is performed using the reach random number determination table 1300 described above.

  After step S1409, a change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S1410). The variation start command includes the lottery result and variation time determined in the first jackpot determination or the second jackpot determination.

  After step S1410, the symbol variation display is started (step S1411). Then, measurement of the variation time during which the symbol is varied starts (step S1412), and the process returns to the main process.

  In step S1402, if the special symbol is changing (step S1402: Yes), it is determined whether the change time has elapsed (step S1413). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1413: No), the process is terminated. If the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S1413: Yes), a special symbol fluctuation stop command is set (step S1414), and the special symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S1415). At this time, the variation time of the special symbol is reset (step S1416), a predetermined stop process is performed (step S1417), and the process returns to the main process. The stop process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 15-2 and 15-3.

(Big hit judgment processing)
FIG. 15A is a flowchart of the contents of the jackpot determination process. This jackpot determination process shows the second jackpot determination process in step S1405 of FIG. 14 or the first jackpot determination process in step S1408. The jackpot determination process is a process performed separately from the prior determination process (see FIG. 8) included in the switch process (see step S402 in FIG. 4), and the symbol process (see step S403 in FIG. 4). Is included in the process.

  15-1, the jackpot determination process determines whether or not the high probability game flag is ON (step S1501). The fact that the high probability game flag is ON indicates that a game is being performed in the high probability game state. In addition, the fact that the high probability game flag is OFF indicates that a game is being performed in a low probability game state. Although details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 15-2 and 15-3, the high-probability flag is switched ON / OFF in the stop process.

  If it is determined in step S1501 that the high probability game flag is ON (step S1501: Yes), the high probability random number determination table 910 is selected (step S1502). On the other hand, if it is determined that the high probability game flag is OFF (step S1501: No), the low probability random number determination table 920 is selected (step S1503).

  After the selection of the table in step S1502 and step S1503, a jackpot random number determination is performed as to whether or not the random number acquired in the first start port SW process or the second start port SW process matches the jackpot value (step S1504). It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S1505). When it is determined that it is a big hit (step S1505: Yes), a design random number is determined (step S1506). At this time, based on which of the first start port 105a and the second start port 105b the game ball has won, the first start port design random number determination table 1000 or the second start port design random number determination table 1100 described above. Select and perform design random number determination.

  After step S1506, a jackpot symbol is set (step S1507), and the process is terminated as it is. Further, when it is determined in step S1505 that it is not a big hit (step S1505: No), it is determined whether or not a big hit (step S1508). When it is determined that it is a small hit (step S1508: Yes), symbol random number determination is performed (step S1509). At this time, symbol random number determination is performed using the small hit symbol random number determination table 1200 described above. After step S1509, a small hit symbol is set (step S1510), and the process is terminated.

  In step S1508, when it is determined that it is not a small hit (step S1508: No), the off symbol is set (step S1511), and the processing is ended as it is.

(Processing during stoppage)
15-2 and 15-3 are flowcharts showing the processing contents of the in-stop processing. This stop process is the process shown in step S1417 of FIG. First, in the stop process, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot symbol (step S1521). It is determined whether or not the collision game flag is ON (step S1522). The short-time game flag and the collision game flag are flags set in a game state setting process described later with reference to FIG. 15-5.

  When the short / short game flag is ON (step S1522: YES), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the remaining game count J is set as a new remaining game count J (step S1523). The number of remaining games J indicates the number of remaining games in the short-time gaming state or the sudden gaming state, and is set to, for example, 100 after 15 rounds of normal jackpot, and after the end of the sudden jackpot, for example, 50 times A numeric value set to.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the remaining game count J is 0 (step S1524). If the remaining game count J is 0 (step S1524: Yes), the short / collision game flag is turned OFF (step S1525). When the remaining game count J is not 0 (step S1524: No), the process proceeds to step S1526. In step S1522, when the time-saving / collision game flag is OFF (step S1522: No), the process proceeds to step S1526.

  In step S1526, it is determined whether or not the probability change game flag indicating the probability change game state, the selected game flag indicating the latent probability game state, or the sudden probability game flag indicating the probability game state is ON (step S1526). The probability variation game flag, the latent probability game flag, and the odd game flag are flags that are set in a game state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIG. 15-5.

  When the probability variation / latency / surprise game flag is ON (step S1526: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the remaining game count X is set as a new remaining game count X (step S1527). The remaining game count X indicates the remaining game count in the probability variation gaming state, the latent probability gaming state, or the odd gaming state, and is a numerical value that is set after the end of the 15 round probability variation big hit, latent probability big hit, or surprise big hit.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the remaining game count X is 0 (step S1528). If the remaining game count X is 0 (step S1528: Yes), the probability change / latency / surprise game flag is turned OFF (step S1529). ). When the remaining game count X is not 0 (step S1528: No), the process proceeds to step S1530. In step S1526, when the probability variation / latency / surprise game flag is OFF (step S1526: No), the process proceeds to step S1530.

  In step S1530, it is determined whether the symbol is a small hit symbol (step S1530). If it is determined in step S1530 that the symbol is a small hit symbol (step S1530: Yes), the small hit game flag is turned ON (step S1531), an opening command is set (step S1532), and the process is terminated. Moreover, in step S1530, when it is not a small hit symbol (step S1530: No), a process is complete | finished.

  In step S1521, if it is a jackpot symbol (step S1521: Yes), as shown in FIG. 15-3, it is determined whether or not it is a 15-round jackpot (step S1533), and if it is a 15-round jackpot (step S1533). : Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a probable big hit (step S1534). When it is a probable big hit (step S1534: Yes), the 15-round probable big hit game flag is turned ON (step S1535). Thereafter, the short-time game flag, the collision game flag, the probability variation game flag, the latent probability game flag, or the collision probability game flag are respectively turned OFF (step S1536), that is, the normal gaming state is in a low probability state, and the process proceeds to step S1532. .

  In step S1534, if it is not a probable big hit (step S1534: No), if it is a 15 round normal big win, the 15 round normal big win game flag is turned ON (step S1537), and the process proceeds to step S1536. In step S1533, if it is not a big hit of 15 rounds (step S1533: No), it is determined whether or not it is a latent big hit (step S1538). If it is a potential big hit (step S1538: Yes), the latent big hit game flag is turned ON (step S1539), and the process proceeds to step S1536.

  If it is not the big probability hit (step S1538: No), it is determined whether or not the big hit is a sudden hit (step S1540). When it is a winning big hit (step S1540: Yes), the winning big hit game flag is set to ON (step S1541), and the process proceeds to step S1536. When it is not a sudden big hit (step S1540: No), that is, when it is a big hit, the big hit game flag is turned on (step S1542), and the process proceeds to step S1536.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 15-4 is a flowchart illustrating the processing contents of the special prize opening process. The big prize opening process is one process included in the electric accessory control process shown in step S404 of FIG. In the big prize opening process, first, it is determined whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S1551). Note that the winning game flag is set in the stop process shown in FIG. 15-3. The 15 round probability variable big hit game flag, the 15 round normal big hit game flag, the latent big hit game flag, the sudden hit big hit game flag, A big hit game flag or a small hit game flag.

  In step S1551, when the winning game flag is OFF (step S1551: No), the processing is ended as it is. If the winning game flag is ON (step S1551: YES), it is determined whether or not the game is opening (step S1552). Here, the opening means a predetermined time before the special winning opening 109 is opened.

  If it is during opening (step S1552: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined opening time has passed (step S1553). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S1553: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the opening time has elapsed (step S1553: YES), a round number setting process is executed (step S1554). In the round number setting process, the number of rounds corresponding to the winning game flag is set. For example, 15 rounds are set when 15 rounds probability change / normal jackpot is won. In addition, when the player wins the hit / latency / surprise big hit or the small hit, two rounds are set.

  In step S1554, after the round number setting process is executed, a value obtained by adding 1 to the jackpot value (number of rounds) R is set as a new R (step S1555). In step S1555, when a new round number R is obtained, the special prize opening solenoid 231 is controlled to open the special prize opening 109 (step S1556).

  After the special winning opening 109 is opened in step S1556, it is determined whether or not the opening operation time of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of opening has elapsed (step S1557). This time is set for each jackpot type. For example, it is set to 30 seconds for 15 rounds probability variation / normal jackpot, and to 0.5 seconds for crash / latency / surprise jackpot or small hit. When the release operation time has not elapsed (step S1557: No), it is determined whether or not the number C of winning game balls to the big winning opening 109 is 9 (step S1558). When the winning number C is 9 (step S1558: Yes), the special winning opening 109 is closed (step S1559). When the winning number C is not 9 (step S1558: No), the process is terminated.

  In step S1557, when the opening operation time has elapsed (step S1557: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1559, and the special winning opening 109 is closed. That is, the special winning opening 109 is closed when either the elapse of the opening operation time or the predetermined winning number is satisfied. In particular, since the opening operation time is set to 0.5 seconds at the time of collision / latency / surprise large hit or small hit, it is difficult to win the big prize opening 109 during this time. For this reason, the hitting time / latency accuracy / accuracy big hit or small hit is a hit where the number of prize balls obtained is extremely small compared to the 15 round probability variation / normal big hit.

  In step S1559, after closing the special winning opening 109, it is determined whether or not the final round has been reached (step S1560). For example, if the number of rounds set in the round number setting process in step S1554 is 15, the final round is obtained when R = 15. If the number of rounds set in the round number setting process is two rounds, the final round is obtained when R = 2.

  If it is not the last round in step S1560 (step S1560: No), the process is terminated. When it is the final round (step S1560: Yes), ending is started (step S1561). Here, the ending refers to a predetermined production time after the winning prize opening 109 is closed.

  After starting ending in step S1561, an ending command is set (step S1562). Then, the round number R is set to 0 (step S1563), and it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed (step S1564). If the ending time has elapsed (step S1564: Yes), the game state setting process is executed (step S1565). The game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 15-5. Thereafter, the winning game flag is turned off (step S1566), and the process is terminated. If the ending time has not elapsed (step S1564: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, in step S1552, if it is not opening (step S1552: No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S1567). When the special winning opening 109 is open (step S1567: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1557. When the special winning opening 109 is not open (step S1567: No), it is determined whether or not it is during the interval (step S1568). The interval is the time from the previous opening (for example, opening of the first round) of the special winning opening 109 to the next opening (for example, opening of the second round).

  In step S1568, when it is not during the interval (step S1568: No), the process proceeds to step S1564. On the other hand, if it is during the interval (step S1568: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined interval time has elapsed (step S1569). When the interval time has elapsed (step S1569: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1555. If the interval time has not elapsed (step S1569: No), the process ends.

(Game state setting process)
FIG. 15-5 is a flowchart illustrating the processing content of the gaming state setting processing. The game state setting process is the process shown in step S1565 of FIG. In the game state setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the small hit game flag is ON (step S1571). If the small hit game flag is ON (step S1571: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the small hit game flag is OFF (step S1571: No), it is determined whether or not the 15 round normal big hit game flag is ON (step S1572). If the 15-round normal jackpot game flag is ON (step S1572: YES), the short-time game flag is set to ON (step S1573). Then, the remaining game count J of the short-time game is set to 100 (step S1574), and the process ends.

  If the 15-round normal jackpot game flag is OFF (step S1572: No), it is determined whether or not the emergency jackpot game flag is ON (step S1575). When the collision big hit game flag is ON (step S1575: Yes), the collision game flag is turned ON (step S1576). Thereafter, the remaining game count J of the collision game is set to 50 (step S1577), and the process is terminated.

  In step S1575, when the collision big hit game flag is OFF (step S1575: No), it is determined whether or not the 15 round probability variable big hit game flag is ON (step S1578). When the 15-round probability change big hit game flag is ON (step S1578: Yes), the probability change game flag is turned ON (step S1579). Then, the remaining game count J of the probability variation game is set to 10000 (step S1580), and the process ends. Note that 10000 is a number determined for the sake of convenience so that the gaming state is not changed until the next jackpot is won.

  In step S1578, when the 15-round probability variable big hit game flag is OFF (step S1578: No), it is determined whether or not the latent big hit game flag is ON (step S1581). If the latent probability winning game flag is ON (step S1581: YES), the latent probability game flag is turned ON (step S1582), and the process proceeds to step S1580. When the latent probability winning game flag is OFF (step S1581: No), that is, when the sudden probability winning game flag is ON, the sudden probability gaming flag is turned ON (step S1583), and the process proceeds to step S1580.

  Note that the gaming state flagged in the gaming state setting process is transmitted from the main control unit 201 to the effect control unit 202 together with, for example, a change start command.

(Main process executed by the production control unit)
Next, processing contents of the main process executed by the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart illustrating a main process executed by the effect control unit 202.

  In FIG. 16A, the main process is a process executed continuously by the effect supervising unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 while executing a command receiving process of receiving a command from the main control unit 201 (step S1). In step S1601, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / audio control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S1602), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, details of the command reception process shown in step S1601 of FIG. 16A will be described with reference to FIGS. 16-2 and 16-3. FIGS. 16-2 and 16-3 are flowcharts showing command reception processing. 16-2 and 16-3, the CPU 241 of the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether or not a change start command for starting the change of the effect symbol is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1611). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol change process of the main control unit 201 (see step S1410 in FIG. 14).

  When the fluctuation start command is received (step S1611: Yes), it is determined whether or not the predictor flag is ON (step S1612). The sign flag is a flag that is set to ON by receiving the sign command set in the prior determination process (see FIG. 8) of the main control unit 201. When the predictor flag is ON (step S1612: Yes), it is determined whether or not the current change is a change corresponding to the reserved ball indicating the sign (step S1613).

  If the current variation is a variation corresponding to a reserved ball indicating a sign (step S1613: Yes), the sign flag is turned OFF (step S1614). Thereafter, an effect selection process is executed (step S1615), and the process proceeds to step S1616. Details of the effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S1611, when the change start command is not received (step S1611: No), the process proceeds to step S1616.

  If the sign flag is not ON in step S1612 (step S1612: No), the process proceeds to step S1615. In step S1613, if the current variation is not a variation corresponding to a reserved ball indicating a sign (step S1613: No), the process proceeds to step S1615.

  In step S1616, it is determined whether an indication command has been received (step S1616). Note that the predictor command is a command set in the prior determination process of the main control unit 201 (see step S809 in FIG. 8). When the predictor command is received (step S1616: Yes), the predictor flag is turned ON (step S1617). In step S1617, if the sign flag is already on, the sign flag is kept on. Thereafter, a pending number predictor display command is set (step S1618), and the process proceeds to step S1621.

  Note that the image / sound control unit 202b receives the hold number sign display command to change the display of the hold number from the normal display. More specifically, for example, when the color of the number of hold normally displayed is blue, when the sign display command is received, the color of the hold number displayed is red, or a character is displayed. Produce an impression that gives a feeling.

  If no predictive command is received in step S1616 (step S1616: No), it is determined whether a normal command is received (step S1619). Note that the normal command is a command that is set in the preliminary determination process of the main control unit 201 as in the case of the predictor command (see step S810 in FIG. 8).

  When the normal command is received (step S1619: Yes), the hold number normal display command is set (step S1620), and the process proceeds to step S1621. The image / sound control unit 202b receives the hold number normal display command to change the hold number display to a normal display displayed in blue, for example. In step S1619, when a normal command is not received (step S1619: No), the process proceeds to step S1621.

  In step S1621, it is determined whether a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1621). The change stop command is a command set in the special symbol change process of the main control unit 201 (see step S1414 in FIG. 14). When the change stop command is received (step S1621: Yes), the production end command is set (step S1622), and the process proceeds to step S1623 shown in FIG. In step S1621, when the change stop command is not received (step S1621: No), the process proceeds to step S1623.

  In step S1623, it is determined whether an opening command for opening the special winning opening 109 is received (step S1623). When the opening command is received (step S1623: Yes), a winning effect selection process is executed (step S1624), and the process proceeds to step S1625. The winning effect selection process includes selecting a winning effect pattern according to the types of jackpots such as 15 rounds probable big hits, 15 rounds normal jackpots, latent jackpots, sudden hits, sudden hits, small hits, etc. This is a process for setting a later production mode.

  In step S1623, when an opening command is not received (step S1623: No), the process proceeds to step S1625. In step S1625, it is determined whether an ending command for ending the winning effect has been received (step S1625). When an ending command is received (step S1625: Yes), an ending command corresponding to the winning type is set (step S1626), and the process proceeds to step S1627. In step S1625, when an ending command is not received (step S1626: No), the process proceeds to step S1627.

  In step S1627, it is determined whether a customer waiting command indicating that the game is not in progress has been received (step S1627). When the customer waiting command is received (step S1627: Yes), the measurement of the time after receiving the customer waiting command is started (step S1628), and the measurement flag is turned ON (step S1629). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1631.

  When the customer waiting command is not received (step S1627: No), it is determined whether or not the measurement flag is ON (step S1630). If the measurement flag is not ON (step S1630: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the measurement flag is ON (step S1630: Yes), it is determined whether or not the time is up indicating that a preset upper limit time has been reached (step S1631). If the time is not up (step S1631: No), the process is terminated.

  If it is time-up (step S1631: Yes), a customer waiting effect command is set (step S1632). Upon receiving this customer waiting effect command, the image / sound control unit 202b displays a customer waiting screen, and the lamp control unit 202c turns off the lamp. Thereafter, the measurement flag is turned off (step S1633), and the process ends.

(Direction selection process)
Next, details of the effect selection process shown in step S1615 of FIG. 16-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17A is a flowchart illustrating the effect selection process. In the effect selection process, first, the variation start command is analyzed (step S1701). In step S1701, specifically, the gaming state of the main control unit 201, whether it is a big hit, whether it is a reach, or the like is analyzed. Thereafter, effect mode transition processing is performed (step S1702). Details of the effect mode transition process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, effect pattern selection processing is executed (step S1703). The effect pattern selection process is a process of selecting one of a plurality of kinds of effects prepared in advance. Specifically, using the information indicating the variation time of the special symbol obtained by analyzing the start command, an effect having the same reproduction time as this variation time is selected. As a result, the effect symbol can be variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol can be stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol.

  After performing the effect pattern selection process, the effect symbol selection process is performed (step S1704). In the effect symbol selection process, an effect symbol to be stopped is selected. Thereafter, an effect command including information on the selected effect pattern and effect symbol is set (step S1705), and the process ends.

(Direction mode transition process)
Next, the effect mode transition process shown in step S1702 of FIG. 17A will be described with reference to FIGS. 17-2 and 17-3. The effect mode transition process is executed by the CPU 241 using the effect control program described above. FIGS. 17-2 and 17-3 are flowcharts showing the contents of the effect mode transition process. In this flowchart, description will be made assuming that the effect mode is any one of a normal effect mode, a latent mode, and a surprise mode.

  In the effect mode transition process, first, it is determined whether or not the latent mode flag is ON (step S1711). The latent mode flag indicates that it is in the latent mode when ON, and is set based on the gaming state information transmitted together with the change start command. The fact that the latent mode flag is OFF indicates that the game is being played in the normal performance mode or the suddenness mode.

  In step S1711, when the latent mode flag is ON (step S1711: Yes), a value obtained by adding “1” to the latent mode variation number Ns is set as a new latent mode variation number Ns (step S1712). The number of times of latent mode fluctuation Ns indicates the number of fluctuations in the effect design since the latent mode was started. Specifically, when the latent mode flag is set to ON, 0 is set to the number of times of latent mode variation Ns, and “1” is added every time the effect symbol (special symbol) is varied.

  After step S1712, it is determined whether or not the latent mode variation number Ns is 20 or more (step S1713). If the latent mode variation number Ns is smaller than 20 (step S1713: No), the suddenness mode flag is ON. (Step S1722). Note that the suspicion mode flag is ON indicates that the suspicion mode is in effect.

  In step S1713, when the number of latent mode fluctuations Ns is 20 or more (step S1713: Yes), it is determined whether or not the predictor flag set in the hold status storage area is ON (step S1714). When the predictive command is ON (step S1714: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1722. That is, when the number of latent mode fluctuations Ns is 20 or more and the predictor flag is ON, the latent mode is not terminated, in other words, the latent mode is extended. If the predictor flag is OFF (step S1714: NO), the latent mode flag is turned OFF (step S1715), and the process proceeds to step S1722.

  In step S1711, if the latent mode flag is OFF (step S1711: No), it is determined whether or not the change start command includes a command indicating a small hit (step S1716). When it is determined that a command indicating a small hit is not included in the variation start command (step S1716: No), it is determined whether or not a command indicating a latent big hit is included in the variation start command (step S1717). ).

  If it is determined in step S1717 that the variation start command does not include a command indicating the latent probability big hit (step S1717: No), the process proceeds to step S1722. When it is determined that the variation start command includes a command indicating the latent probability big hit (step S1717: Yes), it is determined whether or not the suddenness mode flag is ON (step S1718). If the suddenness mode flag is ON (step S1718: YES), the suddenness mode flag is turned OFF (step S1719).

  Thereafter, the latent mode flag is turned ON (step S1720), the latent mode fluctuation count Ns is set to 0 (step S1721), and the process proceeds to step S1722. If it is determined in step S1716 that the change start command includes a command indicating a small hit (step S1716: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1718. In step S1718, when the rush mode flag is OFF (step S1718: No), the process proceeds to step S1720.

  In step S1722, it is determined whether or not the accuracy mode flag is ON (step S1722). When the accuracy mode flag is ON (step S1722: Yes), a value obtained by adding “1” to the accuracy mode variation count Nt is set as a new accuracy mode variation count Nt (step S1723). After step S1723, it is determined whether or not the number of rush mode fluctuations Nt is 50 or more (step S1724). If the number of rush mode fluctuations Nt is smaller than 50 (step S1724: No), a series of processing ends.

  In step S1724, if the number of sudden mode change times Nt is 50 or more (step S1724: Yes), it is determined whether or not the predictor flag set in the hold status storage area is ON (step S1725). If the predictor flag is ON (step S1725: Yes), the series of processes is terminated. That is, when the accuracy mode fluctuation count Nt is 50 or more and the predictor flag is ON, the accuracy mode is not terminated. In other words, the accuracy mode is extended. If the predictor flag is OFF (step S1725: NO), the suddenness mode flag is turned OFF (step S1726), and the process is terminated.

  In step S 1722, if the suddenness mode flag is OFF (step S 1722: No), it is determined whether or not the variation start command includes a command indicating a big hit in a collision (step S 1727). When it is determined that the command to indicate a sudden jackpot is not included in the variation start command (step S1727: No), it is determined whether or not the command to indicate a sudden jackpot is included in the variation start command (step S1728). ).

  If it is determined in step S1728 that the variation start command does not include a command indicating a sudden big hit (step S1728: No), the process ends. If it is determined that the variation start command includes a command indicating a sudden hit (step S1728: Yes), it is determined whether or not the latent mode flag is ON (step S1729). If the latent mode flag is ON (step S1729: YES), the latent mode flag is turned OFF (step S1730).

  Thereafter, the suddenness mode flag is turned ON (step S1731), the suddenness mode fluctuation count Nt is set to 0 (step S1732), and the process is terminated. If it is determined in step S1727 that the change start command includes a command indicating a sudden jackpot (step S1727: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1729. If the latent mode flag is OFF in step S1729 (step S1729: No), the process proceeds to step S1731.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in a specific mode such as a latent mode or a surprise mode having a predetermined number of fluctuations set in advance, the prefetch determination result is advantageous to a player such as a jackpot or reach. When there is predictive information that reminds the player to get a ball, even if the specified number of fluctuations has elapsed, the specific rendering mode is extended without ending. Therefore, the reserved ball having the sign information can be digested in a specific performance mode instead of the normal performance mode, and a decrease in expectation at the end of the specific performance mode can be suppressed and the interest can be improved. it can.

  In addition, when the retention mode or the accuracy mode is extended and the reservation ball is digested, if there is a lottery result including a big hit or reach in the reservation ball that has been read-ahead, the latency mode or the accuracy mode is extended as many times as possible. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to digest the jackpot or reach holding ball in the latent mode or the accuracy mode. Thereby, a player's expectation with respect to a holding ball can be amplified, and interest property can be improved more.

  In addition, when winning big hits and small wins, since the winning effect and the post-hit directing mode will be shifted to the same latent mode, the player will determine whether the winning big hit or the small win Make it difficult to recognize. That is, during the latent mode, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the game state is a high probability game state or a low probability game state. Since such a latent mode can be extended, the expectation that the player may be in a high-probability gaming state when the latent mode is extended can be enhanced, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when winning the winning jackpot and the hitting jackpot, the player changed whether the winning jackpot or the hitting jackpot was made because the stage mode after the jackpot effect was shifted to the same asking mode. Make it difficult to recognize. That is, during the probability mode, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the game state is a high probability game state or a low probability game state. Since such a suspicion mode can be extended, the expectation that the player may be in a high-probability gaming state when the suspicion mode is extended can be enhanced, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the specific mode is the latent mode and the suddenness mode, but in addition to this, the production mode after the 15th round probability change big hit and the production mode after the 15th round normal big hit are the same production. When the mode is selected, it is possible to set the production mode.

  More specifically, both after the 15th round probable big hit and after the 15th round big hit, the game shifts to the short-time gaming state. For example, if 15 rounds probable jackpot is won, the effect symbols are not used as probabilistic effect symbols (for example, odd symbols) but are arranged as effect symbols (for example, even symbols) indicating 15 rounds of normal jackpots. Is switched to a common performance mode having a specified number of times (for example, 50 times), so that it is not clearly indicated to the player whether the game state is a high probability game state or a low probability game state.

  In the present embodiment, the short-time gaming state after 15 rounds of the normal jackpot is set to 100 times. Therefore, if the specified number of times for performing the common performance mode is 100 times, the number of fluctuations is 100 times in the normal gaming state. The electric Chu support function ends at the border. As described above, if the specified number of times of performing the common production mode is 100 times, the player knows that the player is in the low-probability gaming state. Therefore, it is desirable to set the specified number of times less than 100 times.

  In this way, in the performance mode after 15 rounds probable big success and 15 rounds of normal big success, the pre-reading determination result that digests after a specified number of changes reminds the player to win an advantageous game such as a big win or reach. When the sign information is included, even if the effect mode is extended until the reserved ball corresponding to the sign information is digested, the same effect as in the present embodiment can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, as a result of the prefetch determination, the specific production mode is extended for all reach, but only for a specific premium reach without targeting all reach. Also good. In this way, a reach effect with a high degree of expectation similar to the reach effect at the time of a big hit is performed, so that the player can further increase the expectation.

  As described above, according to the production control device, pachinko gaming machine, production control method, and production control program, in a specific production mode having a specified number of fluctuations, it is advantageous for the player in the prefetch determination result for the reserved ball. Since the specific effect mode is extended when the predictive information reminiscent of the acquisition of a special ball is included, the reserved ball can be digested during the specific effect mode. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in expectation at the end of a specific performance mode and improve the fun of the game.

  The effect control method described in the present embodiment can be realized by executing an effect control program prepared in advance on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. The effect control program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. Further, the effect control program may be a transmission medium that can be distributed through a network such as the Internet.

100 Pachinko machines 201 Main control unit (main control unit)
202 Production control unit (production control device)
202a Production Control Unit 241 CPU (Acquisition means, determination means, extension means)
242 ROM
243 RAM
301 Acquisition unit (acquisition means)
302 determination unit (determination means)
303 Extension part (extension means)
304 execution unit

Claims (6)

Information on the number of times of change of the special symbol is received from the main control device that displays the lottery result of the jackpot determination as a special symbol for the starting winning game ball, and a specified number of effects corresponding to the number of variations of the special symbol An effect control device that performs a mode effect by executing a specific effect mode having a variation of a pattern and a normal effect mode,
From the main control device, information on the look-ahead determination result in which the jackpot determination is performed at the timing when the game ball that has been won in the special symbol is held as the holding ball is held as the holding ball. Acquisition means for acquiring;
Of the information of the prefetch determination result acquired by the acquisition means, the prefetch determination result that is digested after the prescribed number of times of change is recalled (hereinafter referred to as “predictive information”), which is advantageous for the player to acquire a game. Determination means for determining whether or not
When the determination means determines that the sign information is included in the prefetch determination result, an extension means for extending the specific performance mode until the reserved ball corresponding to the sign information is digested;
An effect control device comprising: The determining means determines again whether or not the predictive information is further included in the information of the prefetch determination result acquired by the acquiring means after the specific effect mode is extended by the extending means,
When the determining means determines that the information on the prefetch determination result includes the sign information, the extension means performs the specific effect mode until the reserved ball corresponding to the sign information is digested again. The production control device according to claim 1, wherein the production control device is extended.   2. The production mode according to claim 1, wherein the specific performance mode is a performance mode that suggests either a high-probability gaming state with a high jackpot winning probability or a low-probability gaming state with a low jackpot winning probability. Or the production control device according to 2.   A pachinko gaming machine comprising the production control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Information on the number of times of change of the special symbol is received from the main control device that variably displays the lottery result of the jackpot determination as a special symbol for the game ball that has won the start, and a specified number of times corresponding to the number of times of change of the special symbol An effect control method of an effect control device that performs a mode effect by executing a specific effect mode having a change in effect design and a normal effect mode,
From the main control device, information on the look-ahead determination result in which the jackpot determination is performed at the timing when the game ball that has been won in the special symbol is held as the holding ball is held as the holding ball. An acquisition process to acquire;
Of the information on the prefetch determination result acquired in the acquisition step, information that recalls the acquisition of an advantageous ball for the player in the prefetch determination result that is digested after the prescribed number of fluctuations (hereinafter, “predictive information”). A determination step for determining whether or not
When it is determined in the determination step that the sign information is included in the prefetch determination result, an extension step of extending the specific performance mode until the reserved ball corresponding to the sign information is digested,
The production control method characterized by including.   An effect control program for causing a computer to execute the effect control method according to claim 5.

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