JP5209035B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase amusement by executing a performance matching to a player. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 100 includes: a performance execution unit 504; a storage unit 504e; and an operation accepting unit 505. The performance execution unit 504 can accept operation by the operation accepting unit 505 and performs an option presentation performance for presenting a plurality of options. A storage unit 503a stores the presence or absence of operation by the option presentation performance for each option presentation performance. Then, the performance execution unit 504 determines the contents of the succeeding performances according to the tendency of the presence or absence of operation during an option presentation performance on the basis of the contents stored in the storage unit 504e, and executes a performance based on the determined contents. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that produces an effect capable of accepting an operation from a player.

  Conventionally, for example, a game in which a game ball is won at a predetermined starting point on a game board and a lottery is selected, and three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) are variably displayed on a variable display device. There was a chance. When such a gaming machine wins the jackpot lottery, the three symbols displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “7,7,7”, so-called double eyes), and a jackpot gaming state is entered. When in the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine opens the big prize opening. The player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning the game balls at the big prize opening.

  In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of gaming machines that are equipped with a production button for accepting operations from the player, and that the content of the production is changed by the player pressing the production button during the game to improve the gameability. It is coming. Furthermore, in recent years, it has been known to store past operation histories, determine game contents based on the operation histories, and reflect them in production (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2006-42946 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technology, there is a case where the player is bored without performing an effect tailored to the player. For example, there are a wide variety of player preferences such as likes and dislikes of characters and likes and dislikes of operations. In the above-described conventional technology, there is a case where the player cannot get an effect tailored to the player and the player is bored.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by performing an effect tailored to the player in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention determines whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed by passing the game ball through the starting area on the game board, and performs pattern fluctuation indicating the determination result. A gaming machine, comprising: a selection operation means that can be selected and operated by a player; and an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, wherein the effect execution means executes an option presentation effect that presents a plurality of options. When the selection operation means is operated during execution of the option presentation effect by the first effect means and the first effect means, the contents of the effect according to the option selected by the operation among the plurality of options. A second effect unit that executes an effect and produces an effect content according to an option selected according to a predetermined condition among the plurality of options when the selection operation unit is not operated; Storage means for storing information indicating the content of the effect of the effect executed by the second effect means and information indicating whether the effect of the effect content has been performed according to the operation; One of a plurality of special effects for indicating the degree of expectation for the special game based on the determination result and the stored content of the storage means when the symbol variation at the time of indicating the determination result is performed in a special variation mode. Special effect selecting means for selecting a special effect, and third effect means for executing the special effect selected by the special effect selecting means, wherein the special effect selecting means includes information indicating a plurality of contents of the effects and In each of the case where the special game is performed and the case where the special game is not performed based on the largest number of combinations of information indicating whether or not the operation has been performed according to the operation. It has a setting means for setting a selection probability of each special effect, and selects the special effect of the one using the set selection probability by the setting unit.

  Further, in the above invention, the effect execution means further includes a fourth effect means for performing a normal mode effect at a normal time and performing a special mode effect of the effect contents based on the most combinations when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The setting means may set the selection probability of each special effect according to the contents of the effect of the special mode effect when the special mode effect is performed by the fourth effect unit. In the invention described above, the fourth effect means indicates that information indicating whether or not the operation is performed according to the operation included in the most numerous combinations is performed according to the operation. In this case, the special mode effect of the effect content corresponding to the effect content may be performed based on the information indicating the effect content included in the most numerous combinations. In the above invention, the fourth effect means indicates that information indicating whether or not the operation is performed according to the operation included in the most numerous combinations is not performed according to the operation. In such a case, the special mode effect with the effect content determined according to a predetermined condition may be performed. In the above invention, the setting means may be configured so that the expectation of the special effect of the theme common to the contents of the effect of the special mode effect is higher than the expectation of the other special effects. The selection probability may be set.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to produce an effect tailored to the player and to enhance the interest of the game.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko gaming machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of execution and operation history information. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the pachinko gaming machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a jackpot lottery process. 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 a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation production | presentation selection process. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the fluctuation production pattern table used when it is a normal production mode. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the fluctuation production pattern table used when it is a normal production mode. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the fluctuation production pattern table used when it is a hero production mode. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the fluctuation production pattern table used when it is a hero production mode. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the fluctuation production pattern table used when it is a heroine production mode. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the fluctuation production pattern table used when it is a heroine production mode. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the fluctuation production pattern table used when it is a normal production mode. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the fluctuation production pattern table used when it is a hero production mode. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the fluctuation production pattern table used when it is a heroine production mode. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an operation reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during a change production. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the fluctuation production end process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect mode flag setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during an option presentation effect display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a display by the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment.

  Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below is an example in which the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”) belonging to the former first class.

(Basic configuration of pachinko 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 an embodiment of 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.

  A 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. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is used. A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  In the vicinity of the second starting port 106, an electric tulip 107 is provided as an ordinary electric accessory (an accessory that moves based on a lottery result of an ordinary symbol lottery described later). The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 231 in FIG. 2) provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the left side of the image display unit 104. The gate 108 is not limited to the left side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104, and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  A big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is opened when a big hit state is reached, and is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls by winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, ten) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112a in FIG. 2) on which the first special symbol is displayed, and a second special symbol display unit (reference symbol in FIG. 2) on which the second special symbol is displayed. 112b).

  Here, the first special symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the first big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The second special symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the second big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 as described above. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball number display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved balls for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED is used as the reserved ball number display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the reserved ball number display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of held balls is indicated by turning on / off.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 115 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. The frame member 115 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. Each effect light unit 116 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp irradiates a player who is in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Moreover, each lamp can change the irradiation direction of light into the up-down direction and the left-right direction by driving the motor. In addition, each lamp can irradiate the periphery of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 115 described above, the operation handle 117 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 117 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 118. Thereby, the launching unit launches the game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by the player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 and a cross key 120 are provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The effect buttons 119 and the cross key 120 constitute an operation accepting unit that accepts an operation from a player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 254 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

  In addition, although illustration is omitted, a movable accessory for effect (hereinafter referred to as “effect accessory”, see reference numeral 265 in FIG. 2) is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104). It has been. This performance agent includes a solenoid and a motor (not shown), and is driven by driving the solenoid and the motor.

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. Each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The CPU 211 executes various programs relating to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100, such as a main control process (not shown) and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 6). The ROM 212 stores programs and tables (for example, a hit determination table) necessary for the CPU 211 to execute the above processing. The RAM 213 functions as a work area for the CPU 211. The data set in the RAM 213 by the CPU 211 executing the above-described various programs is transmitted to each component connected to the main control unit 201 at a predetermined timing.

  That is, the main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. For example, the main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board (detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique).

  The main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) that function as detection means for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the special winning opening 109, the first special symbol display unit 112a, The second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball number display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW221 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW222 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 223 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 224 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 225 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 201.

  The detection results by the respective SWs (221 to 225) are input to the main control unit 201. A proximity switch or the like can be used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  As the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232). For example, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 231 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The main control unit 201 controls the driving of the big prize opening solenoid 232 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Further, the main control unit 201 selects the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, and the normal symbol based on the lottery results of the big jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery) and the normal symbol lottery. The display content of the display unit 113 is controlled. For example, the main control unit 201 variably displays the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a when the first jackpot lottery is performed. Then, after the predetermined period, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the first big hit lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 201 changes / stops display the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 112b when the second big hit lottery is performed, and the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery is performed. Let

  Furthermore, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and transmits various commands to each. For example, when the main control unit 201 performs a lottery lottery, the main control unit 201 transmits a change start command to the effect control unit 202. Here, in the variation start command, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed), the game state, and the time for the special symbol to be variably displayed before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (hereinafter “variable time”) Etc.) is included.

  In addition, when the main control unit 201 detects a game ball that has won a winning ball (starting ports 105 and 106, a big winning port 109, and a normal winning port 110), the main control unit 201 transmits a winning ball command to the winning ball control unit 203. To do. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on a command (for example, a change start command) received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling images and sounds based on instructions from the production control unit 202a. The lamp control unit 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 241 executes various programs such as a production timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11) for controlling the production control unit 202 as a whole. The ROM 242 stores programs and tables (for example, a variation effect pattern table) necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing the program is transmitted to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  In other words, the effect control unit 202a functions to control the entire effect control unit 202 by executing a program stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. For example, the effect supervising unit 202a determines an effect to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol based on the change start command, and executes predetermined processing on the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. The instruction is output to control the entire production control unit 202.

  An RTC (Real Time Clock) 244 functions as a time measuring means for measuring and outputting real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to being placed in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone and may output the actual time to the effect control unit 202 or the main control unit 201.

  In addition, an effect button 119 and a cross key 120 are connected to the effect control unit 202a. The effect button 119 and the cross key 120 input an input signal corresponding to the key operated by the player to the effect control unit 202a.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image / sound generation processing and output processing. The ROM 252 stores various image data such as a program for executing image / sound generation processing and output processing, background image / design for presentation (hereinafter referred to as “decorative design”) / character image necessary for the processing, Various audio data and the like are stored. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254. For example, the RAM 253 includes a VRAM (Video RAM) in which image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 is temporarily stored.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b causes the image display unit 104 to display based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing the program stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. It functions to control images and sound output from the speaker 254.

  For example, the CPU 251 controls the display control process (not shown) for controlling the display content displayed on the image display unit 104 and the audio content output from the speaker 254 based on the instruction content instructed from the production control unit 202a. Voice control processing (not shown) is executed. At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and decorative designs written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. That is, the decorative design is displayed so that it can be seen in front of the background image. In the case where the background image and the decorative design overlap at the same position, the decorative design is given priority 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.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect agent 265, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the operation of the effect actor 265.

  In the present embodiment, 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 incorporated on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores programs necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 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. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. 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 prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. 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 SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  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 boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control 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.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100, when a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, performs a jackpot lottery according to the start port that the game ball has won. For example, when a game ball wins the first start opening 105, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a first big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Further, when the game ball wins the second start opening 106, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the second big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 112b. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the second big hit lottery.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the decorative symbol (for example, three numbers) of the image display unit 104 is variably displayed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (the jackpot was won in the first jackpot lottery or the second jackpot lottery), the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a combination that indicates a jackpot (for example, “ 7.7.7 ". The decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at a so-called doublet).

  When the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the jackpot gaming state, and the jackpot 109 is opened for the round corresponding to the winning jackpot (for example, 15 rounds). If the game ball wins the big winning opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. During the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not perform a jackpot lottery. The jackpot gaming state ends when the winning prize opening 109 for the winning round is completed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the gaming state in which the jackpot lottery is performed again. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters a probability-changing gaming state when the jackpot gaming state due to probability variation is terminated, and enters a time-saving gaming state when the jackpot gaming state due to normal winning is terminated. Further, when the big hit gaming state due to the latent hit is terminated, the latent hit gaming state is entered. Each gaming state will be described below.

(Game state of pachinko machine)
When in the normal gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using a hit determination table (not shown) for the low probability gaming state, for example, a jackpot lottery that wins a jackpot with a probability of 1/300. . Further, in the normal gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not provide a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew support function”) by opening and closing the electric tulip 107.

  The specific contents of the electric chew support function will not be described in detail because it is a well-known technique. For example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the winning probability per normal symbol is increased (frequency of opening the electric tulip 107). Increase of the opening time of the electric tulip 107 and the like. That is, in a normal game state where the electric chew support function is not given, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 106.

  When in the short-time gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using the hit determination table for the low-probability gaming state in the same manner as the normal gaming state, but gives an electric chew support function. For this reason, in the short-time gaming state in which the electric chew support function is provided, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 106 than in the normal gaming state in which the electric chew support function is not provided.

  When in the probable gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using a hit determination table (not shown) for a high probability gaming state, for example, a jackpot lottery that wins a jackpot with a probability of 1/30. . That is, in the probability variation gaming state, a jackpot lottery for winning the jackpot with a high probability is performed as compared with the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 provides an electric chew support function in the probability variation gaming state.

  When in the latent probability gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using the hit determination table for the high probability gaming state in the same manner as the probability variation gaming state, but does not provide the electric chew support function. Therefore, in the latent game state where the electric chew support function is not given, it is more difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 106 than in the probability variation game state where the electric chew support function is given.

  For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 makes a transition to a gaming state with a jackpot as described above, and also makes a transition to the next gaming state when a specified number of jackpots are drawn after the previous gaming state transition. You may do it. At this time, the game state of the transfer destination is determined in advance by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the normal gaming state when it makes 100 big hits in the short-time gaming state.

(Example of production performed by pachinko machines)
Next, an example of effects produced by the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of effects produced by the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a plurality of effect modes including a normal effect mode M1, a latent effect mode M2, a probability variation effect mode M3, and a time-short effect effect mode M4.

  For example, when in the normal gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a performance in the normal performance mode M1. When in the normal effect mode M1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an option presentation effect that presents a plurality of options to the player. As an example in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can select “hero (male character)” and “heroine (female character)” on the display screen of the image display unit 104 during the presentation of options. (See FIG. 20).

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 accepts an operation from the player using the effect button 119, the cross key 120, or the like, and allows the player to select “hero” or “heroine”. If the player does not select “hero” or “heroine” during the option presentation effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 determines “no operation”.

  When an option (“hero” or “heroine”) is selected by the player in the option presentation effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the option presentation effect and gives the player the option selected in the option presentation effect. Make a suggestion. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 highlights “hero” on the display screen of the image display unit 104 when “hero” is selected.

  In addition, when an option is not selected by the player in the option presentation effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 automatically selects an option selected according to a predetermined condition and provides an effect that suggests the option to the player. Do it. For example, if no option is selected by the player, the pachinko gaming machine 100 automatically selects “hero” as a predetermined option at the end of the option presentation effect, and selects “hero”. Highlight.

  Further, when there is no operation and an option is automatically selected, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may perform a lottery using an arbitrary lottery method and randomly select one of the options. The pachinko gaming machine 100 stores execution / operation history information related to the option presentation effect when the option presentation effect is performed.

(About execution / operation history information)
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the execution / operation history information. As shown in FIG. 4, the execution / operation history information 400 includes a time (actual time) when an option presentation effect is performed, an effect corresponding to the option (for example, a highlighted character), and an option presenting effect. Corresponding to the presence or absence of operation. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stores the time measured by the RTC 244 with reference to the RTC 244 at the start of the option presentation effect.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100, when the presentation performed at the end of the choice presentation effect is “hero” (for example, when “hero” is highlighted) with respect to the choice presentation effect performed at each time. Associates “hero”, and when it is “heroine” (for example, when “heroine” is highlighted), associates “heroine” and stores it. Also, if “hero” or “heroine” is highlighted by the player's operation, “operated” is associated, and if “hero” or “heroine” is automatically highlighted, Associate "nothing" and memorize it.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 may store the execution / operation history information 400 for the option presentation effect that has been performed after the pachinko gaming machine 100 is activated, or within a predetermined period (for example, within one hour from the current time). The execution / operation history information 400 of the performed option presentation effect may be stored. Furthermore, it is good also as memorize | storing execution / operation history information 400 of the option presentation effect for the latest specified number of times.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 may clear the execution / operation history information 400 at a predetermined timing. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 clears the execution / operation history information 400 when the option presentation effect is not performed for a predetermined period (for example, 1 hour). By doing so, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can prevent the player from newly performing a game using the execution / operation history information 400 accumulated by the previous player. it can.

  If the winning hit or the small win is won in the big hit lottery performed during the normal effect mode M1 (see the arrow of the symbol A in FIG. 3), the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the latent effect mode M2. Here, the small hit can be a specific loss (for example, a loss represented by a pattern different from a normal loss). That is, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs in the latent performance mode M2 when in the latent game state (after winning the winning game) or in the normal gaming state (after winning the winning game).

  The latent effect mode M2 includes a hero effect mode M2a and a heroine effect mode M2b. Pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to either hero effect mode M2a or heroine effect mode M2b when winning the latent hit or small hit. Since the game is in the latent game state if it is a potential hit (the normal game state if it is a small hit), when the player shifts to the hero effect mode M2a or the heroine effect mode M2b, the player may “be close to the big hit”. It can give a sense of expectation.

  Here, it is determined with reference to the execution / operation history information 400 whether to shift to the hero effect mode M2a or the heroine effect mode M2b. For example, referring to the execution / operation history information 400, if the most frequently used operation in the execution / operation history information 400 is “hero” (selection), the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the hero effect mode M2a. Similarly, when the most frequent operation is “heroine” (selection), the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the heroine effect mode M2b. When the most operation is “no operation”, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a lottery for determining the production mode by an arbitrary lottery method, and according to the lottery result, either the hero production mode M2a or the heroine production mode M2b. It is made to move at random. In addition, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may randomly shift to either the hero effect mode M2a or the heroine effect mode M2b even when the execution / operation history information 400 is a predetermined number or less (for example, 3 or less). .

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can vary the reliability of the effect in each effect mode. For example, in this embodiment, pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the reliability of “hero reach production” in hero production mode M2a higher than the reliability of “hero reach production” in other production modes. The pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the reliability of the “heroine reach production” in the heroine production mode M2b higher than the reliability of the “heroine reach production” in the other production modes.

  In addition, when the winning combination is won in the jackpot lottery performed during the normal performance mode M1 (see the arrow B in FIG. 3), the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the probability changing performance mode M3. When a normal winning is won (see arrow C in FIG. 3), the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the time-saving effect mode M4.

  Although illustration in FIG. 3 is omitted, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the probability change effect mode M3 when winning in the hero effect mode M2a or the heroine effect mode M2b in the chance of winning or the probability change. When winning normally, it shifts to the time reduction effect mode M4.

  In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 100 collects player preferences (for example, likes and dislikes of characters and likes and dislikes of operations) through option presentation effects, and according to this, the contents of the effects (for example, the effect mode) and the reliability of the effects The degree can be varied. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can perform effects tailored to the player, and can improve the interest.

(Functional configuration of pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment)
Next, a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a detection unit 501, a determination unit 502, a symbol control unit 503, an effect execution unit 504, and an operation reception unit 505.

  The detection unit 501 has a function of detecting a game ball that has passed through the starting area on the game board 101. For example, the detection unit 501 is connected to the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222 as shown in FIG. 5 and receives a detection signal from the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222. As a result, the detection unit 501 detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. When the detection unit 501 detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, the detection unit 501 outputs the detection result to the determination unit 502.

  When the determination unit 502 receives the detection result from the detection unit 501, the determination unit 502 has a function of determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player advantageous to the player. For example, the determination unit 502 determines whether or not to enter a jackpot gaming state in which the player can acquire a large number of prize balls by opening the special winning opening 109.

  In this case, when the determination unit 502 receives the detection result from the detection unit 501, the determination unit 502 acquires a random number for hit determination (hereinafter referred to as “winning random number”). Then, at a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of variation or at the time of winning a prize), the winning determination is performed using the acquired winning random number and the winning determination table. In the hit determination, the determination unit 502 determines whether the acquired hit random number matches a predetermined value that is determined to be “big hit” in the hit determination table. If they match, it is determined to be a big hit, and if they do not match, it is determined to be lost. The determination unit 502 may determine which of jackpot, lose, and jackpot.

  Also, here, a plurality of types of hits (for example, probability hits, normal hits, latent hits) are provided, and the determination unit 502 not only determines whether or not to win but which hit to win. (Hereinafter referred to as “symbol determination”) may be performed. In the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery refers to a combination of winning determination and symbol determination.

  Also, for example, here, the determination unit 502 is connected to the gaming state setting unit 502a. The gaming state setting unit 502a has a function of setting a gaming state based on a lottery lottery result (for example, a winning determination result or a symbol determination result) or a lottery lottery number (winning determination number). In this case, the determination unit 502 performs a jackpot lottery according to the gaming state being set by the gaming state setting unit 502a.

  For example, when the low probability gaming state (the normal gaming state, the short-time gaming state) is set by the gaming state setting unit 502a, the determination unit 502 wins a big win with a probability of 1/300 as described above. Make a decision. In addition, when the high probability gaming state (probability variation gaming state, latent probability gaming state) is set, the determination unit 502 performs a winning determination with a probability of 10/300 as described above. Further, the determination unit 502 may perform a big win lottery (for example, different symbol determination) with different lottery contents in accordance with the start opening (the first start opening 105, the second start opening 106) in which the game ball has won. When the determination unit 502 performs the above determination (for example, hit determination), the determination unit 502 outputs the determination result to the symbol control unit 503.

  When the symbol control unit 503 receives a determination result from the determination unit 502, the symbol control unit 503 has a function of performing symbol variation according to the determination result. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the symbol control unit 503 is connected to the special symbol display unit 112, and the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) displayed on the special symbol display unit 112 are variably displayed and Stop display.

  In this case, upon receiving the determination result from the determination unit 502, the symbol control unit 503 performs a variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed on the special symbol display unit 112 for a predetermined period. When the predetermined period has elapsed, the symbol indicating the determination result (for example, the lottery result of the big hit lottery) is stopped and displayed from the determination unit 502.

  The symbol control unit 503 may be connected to the image display unit 104 and perform display control of the decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 104. In this case, when receiving the determination result from the determination unit 502, the symbol control unit 503 displays a plurality of (for example, three) decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 104 for a predetermined period, and the predetermined period has elapsed. Sometimes, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the determination result (for example, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery) from the determination unit 502. When performing symbol variation, the symbol control unit 503 outputs information related to the symbol variation (for example, information on a variation start command described later) to the effect execution unit 504.

  When the effect execution unit 504 receives information related to symbol variation from the symbol control unit 503, the effect execution unit 504 has a function of executing an effect corresponding to the symbol variation. Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the production execution unit 504 includes a first production unit 504a, a second production unit 504b, a determination unit 504c, a third production unit 504d, and a storage unit 504e. .

  The first effect unit 504a has a function of executing an effect of presenting a plurality of options. For example, the first effect unit 504a executes the above-described option presentation effect at a predetermined timing. For example, the first effect unit 504a performs an option presentation effect as a change effect when a symbol change is made. In addition, the first effect section 504a may perform an option presentation effect at an arbitrary timing, such as when a player is instructed to start during a predetermined period in which the symbols are not changed (for example, waiting for a customer). For example, the first effect unit 504a is connected to the storage unit 504e, and when the option presentation effect is performed, the time when the option presentation effect is performed is stored in the storage unit 504e as the execution / operation history information 400.

  The second effect unit 504b accepts an operation from the player via an operation accepting unit 505, which will be described later, during execution of the effect by the first effect unit 504a. It has a function of executing an effect with an effect according to the selected option, and executing an effect with an effect according to an option selected according to a predetermined condition among a plurality of options when the operation is not operated.

  For example, when the second effect unit 504b is operated by the player during the execution of the option presentation effect by the first effect unit 504a, the second effect unit 504b has the effect contents corresponding to the option (for example, “hero”) selected by this operation. A production is executed (for example, “hero” is highlighted). On the other hand, if not operated by the player, an effect corresponding to a predetermined option (for example, “hero”) is executed, or a decision corresponding to which option is performed is randomly determined by lottery etc. Then, an effect corresponding to the lottery result may be performed.

  The second effect unit 504b is connected to the storage unit 504e, and stores, as execution / operation history information 400, information indicating the presence / absence of the player's operation during the option presentation effect and information indicating the effect performed after the option presentation effect. Store in 504e.

  Further, for example, when operated by the player, the second effect section 504b executes the effect contents according to the option selected at the time of operation. On the other hand, when it is not operated by the player, an effect with an effect content corresponding to a predetermined option is executed at a predetermined timing. Here, as the predetermined timing, the timing at which the option presentation effect ends, or the valid period that is predetermined as a period during which the option presentation effect is available and that can accept operations (for example, 5 seconds from the start of the option presentation effect) It is possible to set the timing of ending.

  The determining unit 504c has a function of determining the contents of effects to be performed later, based on the effects executed by the second effect unit 504b. Here, when the second effect unit 504b performs an effect with an effect content corresponding to a predetermined option, the determination unit 504c performs an effect to be performed later based on whether the effect is executed by an operation. Determine the content.

  For example, the determination unit 504c is connected to the storage unit 504e as shown in FIG. 5 and refers to the execution / operation history information 400 stored in the storage unit 504e to produce the production contents according to a predetermined option. Is determined by the player's operation. Then, when the production of the production content corresponding to the predetermined option is executed by the player's operation, the production of the production content corresponding to this option is determined, and when the production is not executed by the player's operation For example, randomly determines the contents of the production.

  Specifically, for example, when referring to the execution / operation history information 400, it is assumed that an effect of highlighting “hero” is performed by the second effect unit 504b. In this case, the determination unit 504c determines whether the effect of highlighting this “hero” is executed according to the operation or automatically without any operation. And when it determines with having been performed according to operation, it will be determined as the hero production mode M2a. If it is determined that it has been automatically executed, it is randomly determined whether the hero effect mode M2a or the heroine effect mode M2b is selected.

  In addition, the determining unit 504c, based on the predetermined number of effects executed by the second effect unit 504b, includes an effect content effect according to a predetermined option in the predetermined number of effects. On the basis of the number of times the second effect of the effect content corresponding to the predetermined option is executed by the operation and the number of times the operation is executed without an operation, the effect content of the effect to be performed later may be determined. For example, in this case, the determination unit 504c performs the number of times that the effect of highlighting “hero” executed by the second effect unit 504b is executed according to the operation, and the number of times that the operation is automatically executed without any operation. If the number of times executed in response to the operation is larger, the hero effect mode M2a is determined. If the number of times automatically executed is larger, it is randomly determined whether to set the hero effect mode M2a or the heroine effect mode M2b.

  The third effect unit 504d has a function of executing an effect with the effect content determined by the determination unit 504c. For example, when the determining unit 504c determines that the hero effect mode M2a is set, the third effect unit 504d performs an effect of displaying a background image for the hero effect mode M2a. Further, when it is determined that the heroine effect mode M2b is set, an effect of displaying a background image for the heroine effect mode M2b is performed. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can suggest the player the effect mode at that time.

  Moreover, the 3rd effect part 504d may perform the special effect selected by the special effect selection part 504f. Here, the special effect can be an effect that can cause the player to expect a specific game (for example, a big hit), for example, a reach effect.

  The special effect selection unit 504f performs one special effect among a plurality of special effects (for example, reach effects) with different expectations based on the determination result by the determination unit 502 and the effect executed by the second effect unit 504b. It has a function to select. For example, the special effect selection unit 504f, based on the predetermined number of effects executed by the second effect unit 504b, included an effect with an effect content corresponding to a predetermined option in the predetermined number of effects. In this case, one special effect is selected on the basis of the number of executions of the effect content corresponding to the predetermined option and the number of times executed without any operation.

  Here, it is assumed that the special effect selection unit 504f has three reach effects, a hero reach effect, a heroine reach effect, and a supporting role reach effect, and selects a reach effect from these. In this case, the effect that highlights the “hero” executed by the second effect unit 504b is compared with the number of times the operation is executed according to the operation and the number of times the operation is automatically executed without any operation. If the number of times executed according to the number of times is larger (for example, in the case of the hero effect mode M2a), the reach effect is such that the expectation to the jackpot of the hero reach effect is relatively higher than the other reach effects. Select. When the number of executions of the effect of highlighting “heroine” is the highest (for example, in the heroine effect mode M2b), the expectation for the jackpot of the heroine reach effect is relatively higher than the other reach effects. As such, select the reach production.

  Specifically, for example, in the case of the hero effect mode M2a, the special effect selection unit 504f is a variable effect pattern table (FIG. 14-) that is determined so that the hero reach effect is easily selected at the time of a big hit and the hero reach effect is difficult to be selected at the time of losing. 3 and FIG. 14-4) to increase the reliability of the hero reach production jackpot by increasing the reliability of the hero reach production jackpot by selecting the variable production pattern. .

  The operation accepting unit 505 has a function of accepting an operation from a player of the pachinko gaming machine 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, an operation button 119, a cross key 120, and the like are connected to the operation reception unit 505, and the operation reception unit 505 allows the player of the pachinko gaming machine 100 to receive the input signals. Accepts operations from. When receiving an operation from the player, operation accepting unit 505 outputs information based on the operation to effect executing unit 504 (for example, second effect unit 504b).

  Note that the functions of the detection unit 501, the determination unit 502, and the symbol control unit 503 can be realized by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executing various programs stored in the ROM 212. The symbol control unit 503 may realize its function by the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202 a executing various programs stored in the ROM 242. In addition, the function units of the effect execution unit 504 and the operation reception unit 505 can realize their functions by the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a executing various programs stored in the ROM 242.

(Processing performed by pachinko machines)
Next, a process performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 in order for the pachinko gaming machine 100 to realize the above-described operation will be described.

(Processing performed by the main control unit)
First, processing performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 201 described below is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executing a program stored in the ROM 212.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 201 starts execution of a main control process (not shown) including a start-up process and a power-off monitoring process, and the main control process is transferred to the main control unit 201. Executes continuously while power is being supplied. Then, the main control unit 201 interrupts and executes the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 at predetermined intervals (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main control process.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 201 first executes a random number update process for updating random numbers used in various lotteries performed by the main control unit 201 (step S601). In this random number update process, the main control unit 201 performs a winning random number used for winning determination (see step S801 in FIG. 8), a symbol random number used in symbol determination (see steps S804 and S808 in FIG. 8), and reach determination (detailed description). Is updated). Reach random numbers used for () are omitted) and fluctuation pattern random numbers used for fluctuation pattern determination (detailed explanation is omitted).

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes switch processing relating to detection of a game ball (step S602). In this switch process, the main control unit 201 detects a game ball that has won a prize at the start port (the first start port 105 and the second start port 106), a gate that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108 Switch processing, winning port switch processing for detecting a game ball won in the big winning port 109 and the normal winning port 110, and the like are performed.

  Although the detailed contents of the switch processing are omitted because they are known techniques, the main control unit 201, for example, supplies the first start port 105, the second start port 106, etc. by the start port switch processing. Detect a winning game ball. Then, “1” is added to the number of holdings U1 (the number of holdings of the first starting port 105) or the number of holdings U2 (the number of holdings of the second starting port 106) corresponding to the starting port that detected the winning, and On the other hand, various random numbers such as a hit random number, a reach random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, and a design random number are acquired and stored in the RAM 213. In addition, a winning of a game ball to the big winning opening 109 and the normal winning opening 110 is detected, and a winning ball command corresponding to the winning winning opening is set in the RAM 213.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S603). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process related to the special symbol and a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 performs a lottery lottery to display the special symbol in a variable / stopped display (see FIG. 7). In the normal symbol processing, the main control unit 201 performs the normal symbol lottery and displays the normal symbol in a variable display / stop display (illustration and detailed description are omitted).

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 201 executes an electric accessory control process related to operation control of various electric accessories (step S604). Although detailed explanation and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, the electric accessory control process includes an electric tulip control process for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening process for controlling the operation of the big prize opening 109 ( For example).

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes a prize ball process related to a prize ball (step S605), and executes an output process for outputting the commands set in the RAM 213 by the above processes to the effect control unit 202 and the like. (Step S606), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 201 returns to the main process.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. Here, the special symbol process is one process included in the symbol process in step S603 of FIG. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the winning game flag is ON (step S701). Here, the winning game flag is, for example, a flag that is set to ON when various types of winning (big winning, small winning) are won, and a flag indicating that the current gaming state is a winning gaming state (for example, a big winning gaming state). It is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S701: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is without variably displaying the special symbol. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S701: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S702). If the special symbol is not being variably displayed (step S702: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the holding number U2 for the game ball won to the second starting port 106 is 1 or more (step S703).

  If the holding number U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S703: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the holding number U2 as a new holding number U2 (step S704). The process proceeds to S707. If the holding number U2 is 0 (U2 = 0) (step S703: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the holding number U1 for the game ball won to the first start port 105 is 1 or more ( Step S705).

  If the holding number U1 is 0 (U1 = 0) (step S705: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is. If the holding number U1 is 1 or more (U1 ≧ 1) (step S705: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the holding number U1 as a new holding number U1 (step S706). The process proceeds to S707.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery process (step S707). The details of the jackpot lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the big hit lottery process is performed, the main control unit 201 executes a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern that defines the variation time of the special symbol (step S708).

  When the variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection process, the main control unit 201 starts the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 112 (step S709). At this time, when the variable display is performed based on the lottery result of the second big hit lottery, the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 112b is variablely displayed. When variably displaying based on the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery, the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a is variably displayed.

  The main control unit 201 sets a change start command in the RAM 213 in accordance with the start of special symbol change display (step S710). The variation start command set in step S710 includes the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process in step S707, information indicating the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection process in step S708, and the like. Further, the variation start command set in step S710 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S606 of FIG. 6 is executed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display (step S711). In step S711, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display is the fluctuation time defined by the fluctuation pattern selected immediately before the start of the fluctuation display. If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S711: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S711: Yes), the main control unit 201 stops and displays the special symbol that is being changed and displayed on the special symbol display unit 112 (step S712), and displays a fluctuation stop command in the RAM 213. (Step S713). The variation stop command set in step S713 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S606 of FIG. 6 is executed.

  After setting the variable stop command in the RAM 213, the main control unit 201 subsequently executes a stop process (not shown) for setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, the hit flag described above) (step S714), The special symbol process ends. For example, in the stop process, the highly probable game flag and the short-time game flag are set to ON based on the winning jackpot. Further, when the big hit lottery is performed a predetermined number of times, the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are set to OFF. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being variably displayed in step S702 (step S702: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S711, determines whether the variability time has elapsed, and performs the above processing.

(Large lottery processing)
Next, processing contents of the jackpot lottery process shown in step S707 of FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the big hit lottery process, first, the main control unit 201 compares the hit random number for the current hold with the hit determination table, and the hit random number matches the predetermined value that is hit in the hit determination table (big hit / small win). A hit determination is made to determine whether or not (step S801).

  As described above, in the hit determination in step S801, the main control unit 201 determines that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, that is, if the high-probability gaming flag is set to ON, Use a decision table. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is the low probability gaming state, that is, if the high probability gaming flag is set to OFF, the hit determination table for the low probability gaming state is used.

  Next, based on the determination result of step S801, it is determined whether or not the jackpot (the winning random number matches the random number corresponding to the jackpot) (step S802). If it is a big win (step S802: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the current suspension is for the game ball that won the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, the first start port 105 Either a jackpot symbol determination table (not shown) for the winning game ball or a jackpot symbol determination table (not shown) for the game ball won in the second starting port 106 is selected (step S803).

  Then, the symbol random number for the current hold is compared with the jackpot symbol determination table selected in step S803, and the jackpot for determining which of the contents corresponds to the random number value corresponding to the jackpot symbol determination table in the jackpot symbol determination table Symbol determination is performed (step S804). When the jackpot symbol determination is performed, the main control unit 201 sets a symbol representing the determination result in the RAM 213 (step S805), and ends the jackpot lottery process.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in step S802 (step S802: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether it is a small hit (a hit random number matches a random value corresponding to the small hit) (step S806). If it is a small hit (step S806: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the current suspension is for the game ball that has won the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, the first start port 105. Either a small winning symbol determination table (not shown) for the game ball won in the game or a small winning symbol determination table (not shown) for the game ball won in the second starting port 106 is selected (step S807).

  Then, the symbol random number for the current hold is compared with the small hit symbol determination table selected in step S807, and it is determined whether the symbol random number matches the random number value corresponding to the small hit value in the small hit symbol determination table. The small hit symbol determination is performed (step S808). When the small hit symbol determination is performed, the main control unit 201 sets a symbol representing the determination result in the RAM 213 (step S809), and ends the big hit lottery process.

  In step S806, if it is not a small hit (step S806: No), the main control unit 201 determines that it is a normal loss, sets a symbol representing the loss in the RAM 213 (step S810), and wins a big hit. The lottery process is terminated.

(Large winnings processing)
Next, the contents of the special prize opening process included in the electric accessory control process shown in step S604 of FIG. 6 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special prize opening process. In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the winning game flag is set to ON (step S901). If the winning game flag is not ON, that is, if it is OFF (step S901: No), the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S901: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the current state of the main control unit 201 is opening immediately after the winning game flag is turned ON (step S902). If it is during opening (step S902: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined opening period has elapsed from the start of opening (step S903). If the predetermined opening period has not elapsed since the start of the opening (step S903: No), that is, if the opening state is to be continued, the big prize opening process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S903: Yes), that is, when the opening state is to be ended, the main control unit 201 continues to select the number of rounds and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 ( Step S904). Here, the number of rounds and the operation pattern of the big winning opening 109 are determined by the contents of the winning jackpot or the contents of the winning jackpot.

  For example, the main control unit 201 sets the number of rounds to 15 rounds and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 to be 30 seconds open × 15 times (15 rounds) when winning per probability variation or normal. In addition, when the main control unit 201 wins the winning chance, the number of rounds is set to 2 rounds, and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 is set to 0.8 seconds open × 2 times (2 rounds). Further, the main control unit 201 sets the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 as 0.8 seconds open × 2 times when winning a small hit.

  Then, the value of the number of game balls (winning number) counter C won to the big winning opening 109 is reset to “0” (step S 905), and then the value obtained by adding “1” to the round number counter R is newly set. R is set (step S906), and the operation of the special winning opening 109 is started (step S907).

  Thereafter, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a predetermined operation time defined by the operation pattern has elapsed since the start of the operation of the special winning opening 109 (step S908). If the operating time has not elapsed (step S908: No), it is determined whether the value of the winning number counter C is a predetermined value (for example, “10”) (step S909). If the value of the winning number counter C is not a predetermined value (step S909: No), the main control unit 201 ends the large winning opening process as it is.

  If the operating time has elapsed in step S908 (step S908: Yes), or if the value of the winning number counter C is a predetermined value in step S909 (step S909: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines that the big winning opening 109 Is finished (step S910).

  When the operation of the big prize opening 109 is finished, the main control unit 201 sets the round number counter R to a predetermined value (the maximum number of rounds corresponding to the content of the winning big hit. For example, R = 15 when the big hit is 15 rounds) Is determined (step S911). When the round number counter R has not reached the predetermined value (step S911: No), the special winning a prize mouth process is finished as it is. When the round number counter R reaches a predetermined value (step S911: Yes), ending is started (step S912), and an ending command is set in the RAM 213 (step S913).

  Thereafter, the value of the round number counter R is reset to “0” (step S914), and it is determined whether a predetermined ending period has elapsed from the start of ending (step S915). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S915: No), that is, if the ending state is to be continued, the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S915: Yes), that is, if the ending state is to be ended, the main control unit 201 performs a game state setting process (step S916), and turns off the winning game flag. After setting (step S917), the special winning opening process is terminated. The processing contents of the game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the opening is not in progress in step S902 (step S902: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S918). If the ending is in progress (step S918: Yes), step S915 is performed. Migrate to If it is not ending (step S918: No), it is determined whether the special winning opening 109 is in operation (step S919). If the prize winning port 109 is not in operation (step S919: No), the process proceeds to step S905. If the prize winning port 109 is in operation (step S919: Yes), the process proceeds to step S908.

(Game state setting process)
Next, processing contents of the gaming state setting process shown in step S916 of FIG. 9 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the game state setting process. In the game state setting process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a small hit (step S1001).

  If it is a small hit (step S1001: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the gaming state setting process as it is. If it is not the small hit (step S1001: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a normal hit (step S1002). If it is normal hit (step S1002: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the short-time game flag to ON (step S1003), sets the short-time game counter J to “10000” (step S1004), and sets the game state. The process ends.

  If it is not a normal hit (step S1002: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a probable hit (step S1005). If it is a probability change (step S1005: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the short-time game flag to ON (step S1006), and sets the short-time game counter J to “10000” (step S1007). Thereafter, the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S1008), the high probability game counter X is set to “10000” (step S1009), and the game state setting process is terminated.

  If it is not a positive hit (step S1005: No), the main control unit 201 determines that, for example, a winning hit is made, moves to step S808, sets the high probability game flag to ON, and sets the high probability game. “10000” is set in the counter X, and the gaming state setting process is terminated.

(Processing performed by the production control unit)
Next, processing performed by the effect control unit 202 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. First, the process performed by the production control unit 202a of the production control unit 202 will be described. The processing performed by the production control unit 202a described below is performed by the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executing a program stored in the ROM 242.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interrupt process. The production supervision unit 202a continuously performs a predetermined main production control process (not shown) during activation, and performs the production timer interruption process shown in FIG. For example, an interrupt is executed at 4 ms).

  In the effect timer interrupt process, the effect control unit 202a first performs a command reception process (step S1101). The command reception process is a process for receiving various commands transmitted from the main control unit 201 and selecting various effects based on the received commands. Details of the command receiving process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a performs an operation reception process for receiving an operation from the player (step S1102). The operation reception process is a process for receiving an operation from a player. Detailed processing contents of the operation reception processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a performs a process during changing effect (step S1103) and performs a command transmission process (step S1104). The detailed processing content of the processing during variation effect will be described later with reference to FIG. In the command transmission process, the production control unit 202a outputs various commands set in the RAM 243 in steps S1101 to S1103 to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c.

(Command reception processing)
Next, the processing content of the command reception process shown in step S1101 of FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing. In the command reception process, the production control unit 202a first determines whether a change start command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1201). If the change start command has not been received (step S1201: No), the process proceeds to step S1203 described later.

  If the variation start command has been received (step S1201: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a performs a variation production selection process for selecting the content of the variation production to be performed (step S1202). The contents of the variation effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1203). If the fluctuation stop command has not been received (step S1203: No), the process proceeds to step S1205 described later.

  If the change stop command has been received (step S1203: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a performs a change effect end process for ending the change effect (step S1204). The processing contents of the variation effect end process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the production control unit 202a determines whether an opening command (a command output when the main control unit 201 starts opening) is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1205). If the opening command has not been received (step S1205: NO), the process proceeds to step S1207 described later.

  If the opening command has been received (step S1205: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a sets a winning effect start command for starting a winning effect corresponding to the winning winning in the RAM 243 (step S1206). For example, in the winning effect selection process, the effect supervising unit 202a selects a winning effect for the probable change if it is won for the probable change, and sets a win effect start command for starting the winning effect for the probable change To do. Similarly, if the winning per normal is selected, the winning effect for normal winning is selected, and if the winning per latent is selected, the winning effect for latent hit is selected, and the winning effect for starting these is selected. Set the start command.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1207). If the ending command has not been received (step S1207: No), the production supervision unit 202a ends the command reception process as it is. If the ending command has been received (step S1207: YES), the effect supervising unit 202a sets a winning effect end command for ending the winning effect started in step S1206 in the RAM 243 (step S1208), and receives the command. The process ends.

(Variation effect selection process)
Next, the processing content of the changing effect selection process shown in step S1202 of FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the variable effect selection process. In the variation effect selection process, the effect supervision unit 202a first analyzes the received variation start command (step S1301) and acquires various types of information included in the variation start command. The change start command includes lottery lottery results and information indicating a change pattern. The production supervision unit 202a can acquire such information by analyzing the change start command.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a refers to the effect mode flag indicating the current effect mode (step S1302), and acquires information indicating the current effect mode. And the production supervision part 202a uses the information acquired by step S1101 and step S1102, and the fluctuation production pattern which defined the content of the fluctuation production from the fluctuation production pattern table (refer to FIGS. 14-1 to 14-9). A variation effect pattern selection process for selecting is performed (step S1303).

  Although details will be described later, which variation effect pattern table to select the variation effect pattern is determined by the effect mode or the lottery result of the big hit lottery. When the variation effect pattern is selected by the variation effect pattern selection process, the effect supervision unit 202a sets a variation effect start command including information indicating the selected variation effect pattern in the RAM 243 (step S1304).

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether the selected variation effect pattern defines an option presentation effect, that is, whether the variation effect to be started is an option presentation effect (step S1305). If it is an option presentation effect (step S1305: Yes), the execution / operation history information 400 is updated (step S1306), and the variation effect selection process is terminated. For example, in step S <b> 1306, the production control unit 202 a refers to the RTC 244 and stores the time counted by the RTC 244 as the execution / operation history information 400. If it is not an option presentation effect (step S1305: No), the variation effect selection process is terminated as it is.

(Variation production pattern table)
Here, the variation effect pattern table will be described. First, a description will be given of a variation effect pattern table used when winning a jackpot or losing a reach effect (hereinafter, “reach lose”).

(In the case of jackpot and reach lose)
FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of the variable effect pattern table used when the normal effect mode is set. The variation effect pattern table Et1 shown in FIG. 14A is a variation effect pattern table used when a big hit is won in the normal effect mode M1.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14A, the variation effect pattern table Et1 includes the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3. Here, the variation effect pattern defines the content of the variation effect. For example, the variation effect pattern Ep1 defines “a supporting role reach effect”. The variation effect pattern Ep2 defines a “hero reach effect”, and the variation effect pattern Ep3 defines a “heroine reach effect”.

  In the variation effect pattern table Et1, the probability of selecting each variation effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “selection probability”) is defined for the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3. For example, when selecting a variation effect pattern using the variation effect pattern table Et1, the effect supervision unit 202a performs a lottery in which the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3 are selected with a selection probability determined in the variation effect pattern table Et1. The variation production pattern won in this lottery is selected.

  Here, paying attention to the selection probabilities of the variable effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3 in the variable effect pattern table Et1, the variable effect pattern Ep1 that defines the “supporting reach effect” is “60/100”. In addition, the variation production pattern Ep2 that defines “hero reach production” is “20/100”, and the variation production pattern Ep3 that defines “heroine reach production” is “20/100”. For this reason, when a variation effect pattern is selected using the variation effect pattern table Et1, the “supporting role reach effect” tends to be most easily performed.

  FIG. 14-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of the variation effect pattern table used when the normal effect mode is set. The variation effect pattern table Et2 illustrated in FIG. 14B is a variation effect pattern table used at the time of reach loss in the normal effect mode M1.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14B, the variation effect pattern table Et2 is configured by the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3, similarly to the variation effect pattern table Et1. Here, paying attention to the selection probabilities of the variable effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3 in the variable effect pattern table Et2, the variable effect pattern Ep1 that defines the “supporting role reach effect” is “20/100”. In addition, the variation effect pattern Ep2 that defines “hero reach production” is “50/100”, and the variation effect pattern Ep3 that defines “heroine reach production” is “30/100”. For this reason, when the variation production pattern is selected using the variation production pattern table Et6, the “hero reach production” tends to be most easily performed.

  Further, when the variation effect pattern table Et1 and the variation effect pattern table Et2 are compared, the selection probability of the variation effect pattern Ep1 is “60/100” in the variation effect pattern table Et5, and “ 20/100 ". This means that when the normal production mode M1 is set, the “supporting role production” is easy to be performed at the time of a big hit and is difficult to be performed at the time of a loss. That is, in the normal performance mode M1, the “supporting role reach performance” can be a performance with a high reliability that is a big hit.

  14-3 is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the fluctuation production pattern table used when it is a hero production mode. The variation effect pattern table Et3 illustrated in FIG. 14C is a variation effect pattern table used when a big hit is won in the hero effect mode.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14C, the variation effect pattern table Et3 includes the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3. Here, paying attention to the selection probabilities of the variable effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3 in the variable effect pattern table Et3, the variable effect pattern Ep1 that defines the “supporting reach effect” is “20/100”. In addition, the variation effect pattern Ep2 that defines “hero reach production” is “60/100”, and the variation effect pattern Ep3 that defines “heroine reach production” is “20/100”. For this reason, when the variation production pattern is selected using the variation production pattern table Et3, the “hero reach production” tends to be most easily performed.

  14-4 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the fluctuation production pattern table used when it is a hero production mode. The variation effect pattern table Et4 shown in FIG. 14-4 is a variation effect pattern table used at the time of reach lose in the hero effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 14-4, the variation effect pattern table Et4 is configured by the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3, like the variation effect pattern table Et3. Here, paying attention to the selection probabilities of the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3 in the variation effect pattern table Et4, the variation effect pattern Ep1 that defines the “supporting role reach effect” is “60/100”. In addition, the variation production pattern Ep2 that defines “hero reach production” is “20/100”, and the variation production pattern Ep3 that defines “heroine reach production” is “20/100”. For this reason, when the variation effect pattern is selected using the variation effect pattern table Et4, the “supporting role reach effect” tends to be most easily performed.

  Further, when the variation effect pattern table Et3 and the variation effect pattern table Et4 are compared, the selection probability of the variation effect pattern Ep2 is “60/100” in the variation effect pattern table Et3, and “ 20/100 ". This means that “hero reach production” is easy to be performed at the time of a big hit and difficult to be performed at the time of a loss when in the hero production mode M2a. That is, in the hero effect mode M2a, the “hero reach effect” can be an effect determined with high reliability that is a big hit.

  FIG. 14-5 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of the variation effect pattern table used when the heroine effect mode is set. The variation effect pattern table Et5 shown in FIG. 14-5 is a variation effect pattern table used when a big win is won in the heroine effect mode M2b.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14-5, the variation effect pattern table Et5 is configured by the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3. Here, paying attention to the selection probabilities of the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3 in the variation effect pattern table Et5, the variation effect pattern Ep1 that defines the “supporting reach effect” is “20/100”. In addition, the variation production pattern Ep2 that defines “hero reach production” is “20/100”, and the variation production pattern Ep3 that defines “heroine reach production” is “60/100”. For this reason, when the variation effect pattern is selected using the variation effect pattern table Et5, the “heroine reach effect” tends to be most easily performed.

  14-6 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the fluctuation production pattern table used when it is a heroine production mode. The variation effect pattern table Et6 shown in FIG. 14-6 is a variation effect pattern table used at the time of reach loss in the heroine effect mode M2b.

  As shown in FIG. 14-6, the variation effect pattern table Et6 is composed of the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3, like the variation effect pattern table Et5. Here, paying attention to the selection probabilities of the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3 in the variation effect pattern table Et6, the variation effect pattern Ep1 that defines the “supporting role reach effect” is “60/100”. In addition, the variation production pattern Ep2 that defines “hero reach production” is “20/100”, and the variation production pattern Ep3 that defines “heroine reach production” is “20/100”. For this reason, when the variation effect pattern is selected using the variation effect pattern table Et4, the “supporting role reach effect” tends to be most easily performed.

  Further, when the variation effect pattern table Et5 and the variation effect pattern table Et6 are compared, the selection probability of the variation effect pattern Ep3 is “60/100” in the variation effect pattern table Et5, and “ 20/100 ". This means that when in the heroine production mode M2b, the “heroine reach production” is easy to be performed at the time of a big hit and difficult to be performed at the time of a loss. That is, when the heroine effect mode M2b is set, the “heroine reach effect” can be an effect with a high reliability that is a big hit.

(In case of normal loss)
Next, a description will be given of a variation effect pattern table used at the time of losing without a reach effect (hereinafter, “normal lose”). FIG. 14-7 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of the variation effect pattern table used in the normal effect mode.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14-7, the variation effect pattern table Et7 includes a variation effect pattern Ep4 and a variation effect pattern Ep5. Here, the variation effect pattern Ep4 in the variation effect pattern table Et7 defines “normal loss effect (for example, only the decorative symbol variation display)”. The fluctuation effect pattern Ep5 defines “option presentation effect”.

  In the variation effect pattern table Et7, the selection probability of the variation effect pattern Ep4 defining “normal loss effect” is “90/100”, and the selection probability of the variation effect pattern Ep5 defining “option presentation effect” is “ 10/100 ". For this reason, in the normal performance mode M1, if the normal loss is won 10 times, the option presentation effect will be performed approximately once.

  FIG. 14-8 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of the variation effect pattern table used in the hero effect mode. As illustrated in FIG. 14-8, the variation effect pattern table Et8 includes a variation effect pattern Ep4 and a variation effect pattern Ep6. As described above, the variation effect pattern Ep4 defines a “normal loss effect”, and the variation effect pattern Ep6 defines a “hero small character loss effect”.

  In the variation effect pattern table Et8, the selection probability of the variation effect pattern Ep4 defining “normal loss effect” is “90/100”, and the selection probability of the variation effect pattern Ep6 defining “hero small character loss effect” Is “10/100”. For this reason, in the hero effect mode M2a, when the normal loss is won 10 times, the hero small character loss effect is performed approximately once, and the hero's small character appears. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can suggest to the player that the effect mode at that time is the hero effect mode M2a.

  14-9 is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the fluctuation production pattern table used when it is a heroine production mode. As illustrated in FIG. 14-9, the variation effect pattern table Et9 includes a variation effect pattern Ep4 and a variation effect pattern Ep7. As described above, the variation effect pattern Ep4 defines a “normal loss effect”, and the variation effect pattern Ep7 defines a “heroine small character loss effect”.

  In the variation effect pattern table Et9, the selection probability of the variation effect pattern Ep4 defining “normal loss effect” is “90/100”, and the selection probability of the variation effect pattern Ep7 defining “heroine small character loss effect” Is “10/100”. For this reason, in the heroine production mode M2b, when the normal loss is won 10 times, the heroine small character loss production is performed about once, and the heroine small character appears. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can suggest to the player that the effect mode at that time is the heroine effect mode M2b.

  In addition, each variation production pattern table Et1-Et9 demonstrated above is beforehand memorize | stored in ROM242 of the production control part 202a, for example. The variation effect pattern tables Et1 to Et9 described above are examples, and the present invention is not limited to the above contents. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may have more variation effect patterns than the above example, or may select each variation effect pattern with a selection probability other than the above example.

(Operation reception process)
Next, processing contents of the operation reception process shown in step S1102 of FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the operation reception processing. In the operation reception process, the production supervision unit 202a first determines whether the production button 119 has been turned on (whether the production button 119 has been pressed) (step S1501).

  If the effect button 119 is not ON (step S1501: No), the process proceeds to step S1503. If the effect button 119 is ON (step S1501: Yes), the effect control unit 202a sets an effect button command indicating that the effect button 119 has been pressed in the RAM 243 (step S1502), and the cross key 120. Is turned on (whether the cross key has been operated) (step S1503).

  If the cross key 120 is not ON (step S1503: No), the production supervision unit 202a ends the operation reception process. If the cross key 120 is ON (step S1503: Yes), a cross key command indicating that the cross key 120 has been operated is set in the RAM 243 (step S1504), and the operation reception process is terminated. Here, the cross key command includes information indicating the operated key (for example, the “←” key) among the keys constituting the cross key 120.

(Processing during fluctuation production)
Next, the processing contents of the changing effect processing shown in step S1103 of FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the changing effect processing. In the changing effect processing, the effect supervising unit 202a first determines whether or not the changing effect is being performed (step S1601). For example, in step S1601, the effect supervising unit 202a transmits a change effect start command, and determines that the change effect is being performed if a change effect end command is not transmitted thereafter. If the changing effect is not being performed (step S1601: No), the changing effect processing is terminated.

  If the changing effect is being performed (step S1601: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether the changing effect being performed is an option presentation effect (a changing effect of the changing effect pattern Ep5) (step S1602). If it is not an option presentation effect (step S1602: No), the process during variation effect is terminated.

  If it is an option presentation effect (step S1602: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a determines whether a character command has been received from the image / sound control unit 202b (step S1603). Character commands include hero commands and heroine commands. When “hero” is selected by the player during the option presentation effect, the image / sound control unit 202b transmits a hero command to the effect control unit 202a, and when “heroine” is selected, the heroine command is generated. It transmits to the control part 202a (refer FIG. 20). Although details will be described later, the image / sound control unit 202b automatically selects a predetermined character even when there is no operation by the player during the option presentation effect, and the character command of this character is sent to the effect control unit. It transmits to 202a (refer FIG. 20). If the character command has not been received (step S1603: No), the changing effect in-process is terminated.

  If the character command has been received (step S1603: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a updates the execution / operation history information 400 based on the received character command (step S1604), and ends the processing during the changing effect. To do. For example, in step S <b> 1604, when the hero command is received, the production supervision unit 202 a stores “hero” in association with the current option presentation production time in the execution / operation history information 400 and receives the heroine command. Stores “heroine” in association with each other.

  Although details will be described later, when the player selects a character, the image / sound control unit 202b transmits the character command and the effect button command of the character to the effect control unit 202a. On the other hand, when a character is automatically selected, only the character command of this character is transmitted to the production control unit 202a. When the execution / operation history information 400 is updated in step S1604, the production supervision unit 202a stores the presence / absence of the operation of the execution / operation history information 400 according to whether or not the production button command is received together with the character command.

(Variation production end processing)
Next, the processing content of the variation effect end process shown in step S1204 of FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the variation effect end processing. In the change effect end process, the effect supervision unit 202a first analyzes the change stop command (step S1701), and acquires information included in the change stop command. For example, the change stop command includes the same information as the change start command.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a win (big hit, small win) (step S1702). If it is a win (step S1702: Yes), an effect mode flag setting process for setting an effect mode corresponding to the winning win is performed (step S1703). The contents of the effect mode flag setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a issues a change effect end command for instructing the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c to end the change effect or instructing the execution of the effect to change the effect mode. It is set in the RAM 243 (step S1704), and the variation effect end process is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is not a win in step S2302 (step S1702: No), the effect supervising unit 202a refers to the effect mode flag being set (step S1705), and the effect mode counter of the effect mode counter corresponding to the effect mode flag being set is set. A value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value Cn is set as a new count value (step S1706). In step S1705, for example, if the effect mode flag being set is the normal effect mode flag indicating that the effect mode flag being set is the normal effect mode M1, the effect supervising unit 202a determines from the count value C1 of the counter corresponding to the normal effect mode flag “ The value obtained by subtracting “1” is set as a new count value C1.

  Similarly, the effect supervising unit 202a subtracts “1” from the count value C2 if the hero effect mode flag is set, and subtracts “1” from the count value C3 if the heroine effect mode flag is set. If the probability variation effect mode flag is set, “1” is subtracted from the count value C4, and if the time reduction effect mode flag is set, “1” is subtracted from the count value C5.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether the count value obtained by the above subtraction has become “0” (step S1707). When the count value becomes “0” (step S1707: Yes), an effect mode flag changing process for changing the setting of the effect mode flag is performed (step S1708), and the process proceeds to step S1704. If the count value is not “0” (step S1707: No), the process proceeds to step S1704.

(Direction mode setting process)
Next, the contents of the effect mode flag setting process shown in step S1703 of FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect mode flag setting process. In the effect mode flag setting process, the effect supervising unit 202a first determines whether the winning hit is a latent hit or a small win (step S1801).

  If it is a latent hit or a small hit (step S1801: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a refers to the execution / operation history information 400 (step S1802) and is performed by the operation of the execution / operation history information 400. The one with the largest number of times is identified (step S1803). In the present embodiment, it is specified which of “hero / operation present”, “heroine / operation present”, or “hero / no operation” is the most common. In the example of FIG. 4, “hero / operation present” is four times, “heroine / operation present” is three times, and “hero / no operation” is three times. Identified.

  Further, in step S1803, there are a plurality of cases where the number of times that the hero / operation is present is four times, the case where the heroine / operation is present is one time, and the case where the hero / operation is not present is four times. Things can happen. For example, in this case, the production control unit 202a selects any one of a plurality of the most frequently performed (here, “hero / operation present” and “hero / no operation”) by an arbitrary lottery method. Choose one. Then, the selected one is used as the identification result in step S1803.

  In addition, for example, the production supervising unit 202a sets a priority in advance for each of “hero / operation present”, “heroine / operation present”, and “hero / no operation”, and has the highest number of times. If there are multiple, one may be selected according to this priority. Here, the priority of “hero / operation present”> priority of “heroine / operation present”> priority “hero / no operation”, and “hero / operation present” and “hero / operation absent” are 4 Suppose that the number of times that the operation was performed is the most frequent. In this case, according to the priority of “hero / operation present”> priority “hero / operation non-operation”, “hero / operation present” is selected and used as the specific result of step S1803.

  Subsequently, the production supervising unit 202a determines whether the identification result of step S1803, that is, the one with the largest number of times performed is “no hero / no operation” (step S1804). If the most frequently performed event is “no hero / no operation” (step S1804: YES), the latent effect mode determination lottery is performed (step S1805).

  In the latent effect mode determination lottery, the effect supervision unit 202a randomly determines which of the hero effect mode M2a and the heroine effect mode M2b is to be performed using an arbitrary lottery method. Then, the effect mode flag corresponding to the determined latent effect mode is set to ON (step S1806). Then, “50” is set to the count value Cn (C2 or C3) of the counter corresponding to the set latent effect mode flag (step S1807), and the effect mode setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1804 that the most frequently performed operation is not “no hero / no operation” (step S1804: No), the process proceeds to step S1806 as it is and according to the specific result of step S1803. The production mode flag of the latent production mode is set to ON. In this case, for example, if the specific result is “hero / operation present”, the hero effect mode flag is set to ON, and if the specific result is “heroine / operation present”, the heroine effect mode flag is set to ON.

  Also, in step S1801, if there is no latent hit or small hit (step S1801: No), it is determined whether or not the probability change hit (step S1808). If it is the probability variation hit (step S1808: Yes), the probability variation effect mode flag is set to ON (step S1809), and the count value C4 of the counter corresponding to the probability variation effect mode flag is set to “10000” (step S1810). Then, the effect mode flag setting process ends.

  If it is not a positive change (step S1808: No), the time reduction effect mode flag is set to ON (step S1811), and the count value C5 of the counter corresponding to the time reduction effect mode flag is set to “100” (step S1812). Then, the effect mode flag setting process ends.

(Processing performed by the image / sound controller)
Next, processing performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described. When the image / sound control unit 202b receives the variation effect start command from the effect supervision unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b reads image data and sound data corresponding to the change effect instructed to start by this command from the ROM 252. Then, these are displayed or output as audio. For example, when the image / sound control unit 202b receives a variation presentation start command for a choice presentation effect (variation presentation start command including information indicating the variation presentation pattern Ep5) from the presentation supervision unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b obtains the image data for the choice presentation presentation. The data is read from the ROM 252 and displayed on the image display unit 104 based on the data.

(Processing during option presentation effect display)
Here, the option presentation effect display-in-process performed when the image / sound control unit 202b displays the option presentation effect on the image display unit 104 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the option presentation effect display processing. When displaying the option presentation effect on the image display unit 104, the image / sound control unit 202b performs the option presentation effect display processing shown in FIG. 19 at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  In the option presentation effect displaying process, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not a cross key command has been received from the effect control unit 202a (step S1901). If a cross key command has not been received (step S1901: NO), the process proceeds to step S1903. If a cross key command has been received (step S1901: YES), the display position of the cursor (see reference numeral 2003 in FIG. 20) is adjusted (step S1902).

  In step S1902, for example, if the image / sound control unit 202b receives a cross key command when the cursor is set to “hero”, the image / sound control unit 202b sets the cursor to “heroine”. Conversely, when the cross key command is received while the cursor is set to “heroine”, the cursor is set to “hero”.

  Subsequently, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not an effect button command has been received from the effect control unit 202a (step S1903). If an effect button command has not been received (step S1903: NO), the process proceeds to step S1906. When the effect button command is received (step S1903: YES), the image / sound control unit 202b identifies the character selected from the cursor display position, and highlights the character image (step S1904). Then, a character command and an effect button command corresponding to the selected character are transmitted to the effect control unit 202a (step S1905), and the option presentation effect display processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step S1906, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the option presentation effect, and, for example, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether a change effect end command of the option presentation effect is received (step S1906). If the change presentation end command of the option presentation effect has not been received (step S1906: No), that is, if it is not the end timing of the option presentation effect, the process of displaying the option presentation effect is ended as it is.

  If the change presentation end command of the option presentation effect has been received (step S1906: Yes), that is, if it is the end timing of the option presentation effect, the image / sound control unit 202b uses a predetermined character (in this embodiment). As an example, “hero” is highlighted (step S1907), a character command and an effect button command corresponding to this character are transmitted to the effect supervision unit 202a (step S1908), and an option presenting effect displaying process is performed. finish. Here, the character to be highlighted may be predetermined by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100, or the character won by lottery by any lottery method may be highlighted.

  As described above, for example, when the character is highlighted in response to an operation from the player, the image / sound control unit 202b transmits the character command and the effect button command to the effect supervising unit 202a, and from the player. When the predetermined character is highlighted without any operation, only the character command is transmitted to the production control unit 202a. Therefore, as described above, the effect supervising unit 202a can store the presence / absence of the operation of the execution / operation history information 400 depending on whether or not the effect button command is received together with the character command.

(Specific display example with pachinko machines)
Next, a specific display example by the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific display example by the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 20, the example of a display at the time of an option presentation effect is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the option presentation effect, the hero image 2001, the heroine image 2002, and the cursor 2003 are displayed on the image display unit 104. When the player operates the cross key 120, the pachinko gaming machine 100 moves the display position of the cursor 2003 according to this operation.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 20A, the cursor 2003 is displayed on the hero image 2001. At this time, when the cross key 120 is operated by the player, the pachinko gaming machine 100 moves the display position of the cursor 2003 onto the heroine image 2002. When the effect button 119 is pressed by the player, the pachinko gaming machine 100 determines whether the display position of the cursor 2003 at that time is on the hero image 2001 or the heroine image 2002, and which character Determine whether is selected.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a message box 2004. The pachinko gaming machine 100 displays in the message box 2004 a message prompting the player's operation such as “Choose a character!”. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays an operation method in a message box 2004. In the example shown in FIG. 20A, a character is selected by the left and right keys of the cross key 120, and the fact that it is determined by pressing the effect button 119 is displayed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a period during which the player's operation can be accepted, such as “5 seconds remaining” in the message box 2004.

  When the player selects a character, the pachinko gaming machine 100 highlights the selected character. For example, it is assumed that the effect button 119 is pressed in the state of FIG. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enlarges and displays the hero image 2001 as shown in FIG. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can suggest the character selected by the player.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, even if no character is selected by the player, the period during which the player's operation can be accepted ends (in the illustrated example, when the operation is not accepted for 5 seconds from the illustrated time). A predetermined character (“hero” in the present embodiment) is automatically selected and this character is highlighted.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can vary the production contents (eg, the production mode) according to the player's preference, for example, the likes and dislikes of the characters and the likes and dislikes of the operations. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can perform an effect that matches the player's preference, and can improve the interest.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can vary the reliability of the jackpot in each production according to the player's preference, for example, the likes and dislikes of the character, and the likes and dislikes of the operation. By increasing the reliability to the jackpot of the game, it is possible to make it easier to win the jackpot with the performance of the player's favorite character. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can increase the probability of winning a jackpot with an effect that matches the player's preference, and can improve the interest.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the presentation according to the favorite character as described above for the player who likes the operation, and the player who does not like the operation (the player who did not perform the operation during the option presentation effect). ), The contents of the subsequent production (for example, production mode) are determined by lottery or the like, and this production is performed. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can entertain a variety of effects without biasing the effects for players who do not like the operation.

  Specifically, for example, when there is the most “no operation” in the execution / operation history information 400, the pachinko gaming machine 100 determines the subsequent production contents (for example, production mode) by lottery or the like. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 prevents a player who does not like the operation from being biased toward a specific effect (for example, the hero effect mode M2a) as compared with the player who likes the operation. You can entertain your production.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 not only biases the contents of the effects as described above to the players who do not like the operations (players who did not perform the operations during the option presentation effects), but also the respective effects. The expectation level (reliability for jackpots) can also be kept biased. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can make a player who does not like the operation expect a big hit with various reach effects, and can entertain the player with various reach effects.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the fun of the game by producing effects tailored to the player.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 101 Game board 201 Main control part 202 Production control part 202a Production control part 202b Image / sound control part 202c Lamp control part

Claims (5)

A judgment of whether to perform the advantageous special game for the player by the gaming ball starting region of the gaming surface plate passes, a pachinko machine to perform symbol variation indicating the determination result,
A selection operation means that a player can select,
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production;
With
The production execution means
First effect means for executing an option presentation effect for presenting a plurality of options;
During execution of the option presentation effects by the first representation section, when the selection operation means is operated to perform a Starring unloading of effect contents in accordance with the option selected by the operation of the plurality of options, If the selection operation means is not operated and the second representation section for executing Starring unloading of effect contents in accordance with the option selected by a predetermined condition among the plurality of choices,
Storage means for storing information indicating the content of the effect performed by the second effect means and information indicating whether or not the effect content is performed according to the operation;
One of a plurality of special effects for indicating the degree of expectation for the special game based on the determination result and the content stored in the storage means when the symbol variation in displaying the determination result is performed in a special variation mode. Special production selection means for selecting the special production of,
Third effect means for executing the special effect selected by the special effect selection means;
With
The special effect selection means is:
A case where the special game is performed and a case where the special game is not performed based on the largest number of combinations of the information indicating the contents of the plurality of effects and the information indicating whether or not the operation is performed according to the operation. A setting means for setting the selection probability of each special performance in each of
The pachinko gaming machine, wherein the one special effect is selected using the selection probability set by the setting means . The production execution means
In a normal state, a normal mode effect is performed, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a fourth effect means for performing a special mode effect of the effect content based on the most numerous combinations is further provided.
The setting means includes
2. The pachinko game according to claim 1, wherein when the special mode effect is performed by the fourth effect means, the selection probability of each special effect is set according to the effect content of the special mode effect. Machine. The fourth rendering means is
If the information indicating whether or not the operation is performed in response to the operation included in the most frequent combination indicates that the operation is performed in response to the operation, the content of the effect included in the most frequent combination. 3. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the special mode effect of the effect content corresponding to the effect content is performed based on the information indicating the effect. The fourth rendering means is
If the information indicating whether or not the operation is performed according to the operation included in the most combinations indicates that the operation is not performed according to the operation, the effect determined according to a predetermined condition The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the special mode effect of contents is performed. The setting means includes
The selection probability of each special effect is set so that the expectation of the special effect of the theme common to the contents of the effect of the special mode effect is higher than the expectation of the other special effects. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of 2 to 4.

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