JP5214583B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a plurality of effect modes that suggest a gaming state.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board wins a specific start opening, a random number is obtained at the start winning timing under the control of the main control board, and the random number matches a predetermined jackpot random number In this case, pachinko gaming machines are widely used in which a special symbol is stopped with a symbol indicating a jackpot and the game is shifted to a jackpot gaming state.

  The main control board of such a pachinko gaming machine generally has a plurality of gaming states, and each time a big win is won, the main control board shifts to a gaming state corresponding to the big hit. The plurality of gaming states include, for example, a low-probability gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is normal, a high-probability gaming state having a higher probability of winning the jackpot than the low-probability gaming state, and the like.

  In addition, such pachinko gaming machines are provided with an effect control board that produces an effect upon receiving the result of the determination of the jackpot random number by the main control board. The effect control board controls the image display unit provided in the center of the game board, and moves, for example, three rows of effect symbols (numbers, characters, symbols, etc.) from top to bottom in accordance with the special symbol variation display. The display is changed as follows. Then, in the case of a big hit, the image display unit is controlled so that the same or related effect symbols are arranged on a certain line (effective line).

  Furthermore, the production control board in recent pachinko machines has a plurality of production modes that suggest the current gaming state, and generally performs production in any one production mode based on the gaming state. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1 below.) At that time, the player expects a production mode with high reliability for the high probability gaming state. It is known that the production control board determines whether or not to change the production mode every time a predetermined number of changes are made, and makes a transition to a new production mode when it is determined that the production mode is to be changed. .

JP 2008-62073 A

  However, the above-described prior art has a problem that when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the game machine starts from a preset effect mode, which makes the player feel bored. For example, a player who wants to start a game with the opening of a game store starts a game in the preset production mode, so the behavior of the gaming machine is the same every time, lacks interest and is bored by the player It gave me a feeling.

  In order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of diversifying the behavior of an effect to be performed and improving the entertainment even when the power is turned on. Objective.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state that has a higher probability of determining that a special game is performed than the low-probability gaming state. In the gaming machine that advances the game in any of the gaming states, it is determined that the special game is determined by the special game determination unit that determines whether or not the special game is performed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the special game determination unit determines that the special game is performed. A special game execution means for performing the special game advantageous to the player, and a setting for setting one of the low probability game state and the high probability game state after the special game by the special game execution means Means, and when the gaming machine is powered off, the control means for storing the gaming state at the time of power-off in the storage means, and the gaming machine is powered on. In this case, mode selection means for selecting one effect mode from among a plurality of effect modes having different reliability for the high probability game state based on the game state stored in the storage means when the power is turned on, Execution means for executing the effect mode selected by the mode selection means.

  In the above invention, the mode selection means can easily select the high-reliability performance mode when the power is turned on and the high probability gaming state compared to the normal gaming state, and in the low probability gaming state. If there is, it is easy to select the production mode with low reliability.

  According to the present invention, even when the gaming machine is turned on, the effect modes to be executed can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment; It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine concerning Embodiment 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which showed the functional structure of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing processing contents of main processing executed by a main control unit according to the first embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the preliminary determination process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is the flowchart which showed the process during stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the big prize mouth process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the game state setting process. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of a production main control process according to the first embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows a special transfer mode selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the process during completion | finish of the fluctuation production which an production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the production | generation mode transfer process which the production | presentation supervision part concerning Embodiment 1 performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an effect mode transfer lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal transfer mode selection table. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of main processing executed by a main control unit according to the second embodiment; 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of a production main control process according to the second embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the production mode transfer process which the production supervision part concerning Embodiment 2 performs.

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

(Embodiment 1)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 282 in FIG. 2) is arranged at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  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) 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 start port 106, an electric tulip 107 as an electric accessory is provided. 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. Note that 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 a winning opening that is opened when a big hit state is reached and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out when a game ball wins.

  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, 10) 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 a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 1”) is displayed, and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 2”). ”) Is displayed on the second special symbol display section (see reference numeral 112b in FIG. 2).

  Here, the special figure 1 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The special figure 2 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 is a jackpot 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 represents 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 (long open or short open) as described above. The normal symbol display unit 113 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED (Light-Emitting Diode) is used as the holding ball display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holdings is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the holding ball display unit 114 are lit, the number of holdings for the normal symbol is two.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. 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. The effect light units 116 each have a plurality of lamps. Each lamp irradiates the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the irradiation direction of the light can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves from the overhead of the player along the abdomen. Each lamp is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light unit 116 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. 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. The launching unit launches a game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by a player.

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

  At the lower part of the image display unit 104, a movable effect actor 130 is disposed. The movable effect actor 130 can be rotated on the game board 101 by a drive motor. Specifically, the movable effect actor 130 has a configuration in which, for example, cylindrical drums 130a to 130c are connected in parallel. Each drum (the left drum 130a, the middle drum 130b, and the right drum 130c) is arranged in parallel so that the central axis thereof is parallel to the game board 101 and the bottom surfaces face each other.

  In addition, each of the drums 130a to 130c includes one drive motor and is driven to rotate independently. Although illustration is omitted, another accessory for effect is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104).

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment. 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. The configuration of 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 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. Specifically, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery (first jackpot lottery, second jackpot lottery), normal symbol lottery, game state control, and the like to control the progress of the game. For example, the main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 stores a pending storage program, a winning lottery program, a pre-determination program, a special symbol variation program, a special winning opening control program, a gaming state setting program, a gaming state storage control program, and the like.

  The hold storage program is a program for storing the game ball detected by the first start port SW221 as a special 1 hold ball and storing the game ball detected by the second start port SW222 as a special 2 hold ball. The winning lottery program is a program for performing a winning lottery for the special 1 holding ball and the special 2 holding ball.

  There are big hits and small hits. There are two types of jackpots: long wins where winnings can be expected and short wins where winnings cannot be expected. Note that the winning lottery for the special 2 reserved ball is more likely to generate a win (long hit) that is more advantageous to the player than the winning lottery for the special 1 reserved ball.

  The pre-determination program is a program for determining whether or not the game ball is won and determining the variation time of the special symbol at the timing when the game ball is won. The special symbol variation program will stop the lottery result of the winning lottery as a special symbol, and in the game state with time reduction to add electric support, it will have the same fluctuation time regardless of the number of holds and the lottery result of the winning lottery It is a program that changes special symbols.

  The lottery result of the special 1 reserved ball (the first lottery) is variably stopped as the special figure 1 of the first special symbol display unit 112a, while the lottery result (the second lottery) of the special 2 reserved ball is suspended. The lottery result is variably stopped as the special figure 2 of the second special symbol display part 112b. Note that the special symbol change for the special 2 reserved ball is performed with priority over the special 1 reserved ball.

  The big prize opening control program is a program for opening the big prize opening 109, for example, for 15 rounds with a predetermined opening time corresponding to short win or long win as one round. The long winning time is to increase the number of appearances by increasing the opening time of the big winning opening 109 for each round (for example, 30 seconds) and opening the large winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). It is a jackpot to win.

  Short win is a big hit that cannot be won by winning the winning prize opening 109 by shortening the opening time of the winning prize opening 109 per round (for example, 0.1 second) and opening the big winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). It is. In addition, the small hit is a hit where the number of winnings cannot be expected, which behaves in the same way as the short hit, with 15 seconds of opening for 15 seconds × 1 round.

  The gaming state setting program sets the gaming state after the winning end to a low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state according to the type of winning, and also adds a gaming state with time reduction or electric-chun support to which an electric chew support is added. It is a program for setting a game state without a short time when not added. The electric chew support is a function of shortening the normal symbol variation time and lengthening the opening time of the electric tulip 107.

  The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. The high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which a jackpot is likely to occur about 10 times compared to the low probability gaming state. Here, the jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot will be described with specific examples. The jackpots include per-probability length, normal per-length, and per-latency short-term. In the case of per probable length, after the big hit, the game shifts to a high probability gaming state (probability varying gaming state) with a short time to which a short time game is added.

  In the case of normal long win, after the big hit, the game shifts to a low-probability gaming state with time saving (time saving gaming state) to which a time saving game is added. In the case of a short-latency win, after the big hit, the game shifts to a low-probability high-probability gaming state (latent-prone gaming state) in which a short-time game is not added. In the case of the small hit, after the small hit, the game state before the start of the small hit is shifted, that is, there is no change in the gaming state.

  The gaming state storage control program is a program for storing the current gaming state in the RAM 213, and is a program for holding information on the gaming state in the RAM 213 even when the power of the gaming machine is cut off. As a result, the gaming state does not change before and after the power is turned off.

  In addition, the main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the electric tulip 107 and the grand prize winning port 109, and the first special symbol display unit described above. 112a, 2nd special symbol display part 112b, normal symbol display part 113, reservation ball display part 114, etc. 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.

  Further, 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. Further, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the big winning opening solenoid 232 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Based on the lottery results of the jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery, the second jackpot lottery), the normal symbol lottery, the main control unit 201, the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit The display content of 113 is controlled.

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs a change start command, a jackpot start command, and the like to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203.

(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. The effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 202a. The lamp controller 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 an effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect to be executed. The ROM 242 stores various programs 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 various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The CPU 241 executes processing related to the contents of effects based on various programs stored in the ROM 242 in advance. The ROM 242 stores a production supervision program, a production mode transition lottery program, a production mode selection program, and the like. Based on the change start command, the effect supervision program determines the effect content to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and outputs an instruction to execute predetermined processing to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. Thus, the program controls the entire production control unit 202.

  The effect mode transition lottery program is a program that performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift the effect mode indicating the gaming state at the end of each change. The effect mode selection program is a program for selecting the effect mode to be transferred when it is determined to change the effect mode or when the power is turned on. The production modes include a high-reliability gaming state A mode having the highest reliability, a second highest B mode, a second highest C mode, and a lowest reliability D mode.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs 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 the example in which the RTC 244 is arranged 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.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a. For example, when the production button 119 receives an operation from the player, the production button 119 inputs corresponding data to the production supervision unit 202a. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the cross key 120 is also connected to the production control unit 202a. The cross key 120 inputs data corresponding to the key selected by the player to the production 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 and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores a program for generating and outputting images and sounds, various image data such as background images, design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. 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.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b executes image and sound control based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. Works like doing.

  Further, the CPU 251 executes various image processing and audio processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 202a. 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 effect design images 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 effect design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the RAM 253 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Remember.

  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 lamp 265, and outputs data for lighting control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and lighting and operation of the stage effect lamp 265.

  In the first embodiment, the production control unit 202 includes a production control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c that are provided as different board functions, but these are configured 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 271, a ROM 272, a RAM 273, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 271 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 272 stores a prize ball program and the like necessary for the processing. The RAM 273 functions as a work area for the CPU 271.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 281, a launch unit 282, a fixed position detection SW 283, a payout ball detection SW 284, a ball presence detection SW 285, and a full tank detection SW 286. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 281 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 281 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 applies the game balls that have won the winning units 281 to the payout unit 281 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110). 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 282 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 282 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 282, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW 283, a payout ball detection SW 284, a ball presence detection SW 285, a full tank detection SW 286, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  In addition, a board external information terminal board 287 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 288, and various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 can be output to the outside.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 having the above-described configuration 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.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
An example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201, and the winning situation of the game balls for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 203. Then, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning situation.

  In addition, every time a game ball wins at the start openings 105 and 106, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 displays the symbols on the image display unit 104 in a variable manner and stops them. repeat. When the big hit occurrence has been determined, the corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 is stopped in alignment with a predetermined symbol. At this time, control for opening the special winning opening 109 is further performed.

  The effect control unit 202 performs various effects corresponding to the selected event. Here, the event includes, for example, a big hit or a small hit.

  For example, the effect control unit 202 performs various effects on the image display unit 104 in addition to the effect symbol variation display during the reach of the jackpot occurrence period and during the reach until the jackpot occurrence, or at the time of reach notice. Display. In addition, a specific drive is performed with respect to the movable effect actor 130, and an effect of changing the lighting state of the effect light unit 116, the panel lamp 264, and the movable effect actor 130 is performed.

  For example, when a big hit occurs, the big prize opening 109 is opened a plurality of times. Fifteen rounds are repeatedly executed with one release as one round. The period of one round is a predetermined period when, for example, nine game balls are won.

  At this time, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out with, for example, 15 winning balls per winning game ball to the big winning opening 109. After the jackpot is over, the jackpot state is canceled and the game state corresponding to the winning jackpot is entered.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment.

  In FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a first start port SW221, a second start port SW222, a lottery unit 301, a game state setting unit 302, a storage unit 303, a storage control unit 304, and a mode control unit. 305, a mode selection unit 306, an execution unit 307, a transition determination unit 308, and an image display unit 104.

  The lottery unit 301 performs a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not the game ball won in the first starting port 105 or the second starting port is a big hit. The gaming state setting unit 302 sets one of the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery by the lottery unit 301.

  The storage unit 303 stores the gaming state set by the gaming state setting unit 302. The storage control unit 304 causes the storage unit 303 to store the gaming state before the power is turned off even when the power is turned off. For example, when the power is turned off in the high probability gaming state, the storage unit 303 performs control so that the high probability gaming state is stored even after the power is turned on.

  The mode control unit 305 controls an effect mode that suggests a gaming state, and includes a mode selection unit 306, an execution unit 307, and a transition determination unit 308. The mode selection unit 306 has a plurality of performance modes with different reliability levels for the high probability gaming state based on the gaming state stored in the storage unit 303 at a predetermined timing after the power is turned on. Among them, one production mode is selected. In addition, the plurality of presentation modes having different degrees of reliability for the high-probability gaming state are A mode to D mode. Selecting an effect mode means obtaining a random number for selecting an effect mode and performing a lottery using a preset table.

  In addition, the predetermined timing includes, for example, a timing when the power is turned on and a timing when a predetermined number of fluctuations are made after the power is turned on. In the first embodiment, processing in the case where one rendering mode is selected at the timing when power is turned on will be described. Details of the processing in the case where one rendering mode is selected at a timing when a predetermined number of changes have been made since the power was turned on will be described later in a second embodiment.

  The execution unit 307 executes the effect mode selected by the mode selection unit 306. Executing the effect mode is, for example, displaying image data or audio data corresponding to the effect mode on the image display unit 104 or outputting the data to the speaker 254.

  Further, the mode selection unit 306 selects the effect mode using a normal table having a predetermined probability during a period that is not at the predetermined timing. The period that is not the predetermined timing is, for example, the end of every change, or the time when winning the big probability or small hit.

  In addition, at a predetermined timing, it is easier to select a performance mode with high reliability if the gaming state is high probability than the normal table, and a mode with low reliability is selected if the gaming state is low probability. A production mode is selected using a special table that is made easier.

  The normal table is a normal transfer mode selection table described later in FIG. 20, and the special table is a special transfer mode selection table described later in FIG. 14-2.

  If it is not the predetermined timing, the transition determination unit 308 determines whether or not to shift the effect mode every predetermined number of changes. This predetermined number of times is, for example, one time. Also, the transition determination is to perform a mode transition lottery that determines whether or not to shift the production mode. Specifically, a random number is acquired and a lottery is performed using a table with a predetermined ratio.

  The mode selection unit 306 selects the rendering mode when the transition determination unit 308 does not perform transition determination or when the transition determination unit 308 determines to shift the rendering mode.

  In other words, at a predetermined timing, the mode selection unit 306 selects the effect mode even though the transition determination unit 308 does not perform the transition determination. Other than the predetermined timing, when the transition determining unit 308 determines to shift the effect mode, the mode selection unit 306 selects the effect mode.

  The lottery unit 301, the game state setting unit 302, and the storage control unit 304 are realized by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201. That is, the CPU 211 implements each unit by executing various programs such as a winning lottery program, a game state setting program, and a game state storage control program. The storage unit 303 is realized by the RAM 213 of the main control unit 201.

  In addition, the mode control unit 305, the mode selection unit 306, the execution unit 307, and the transition determination unit 308 are realized by the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a. That is, each part is implement | achieved when CPU241 of the production control part 202a executes various programs, such as a production control program, a production mode transfer lottery program, and a production mode selection program.

(Main processing executed by the main control unit)
Next, the main process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the main process executed by the main control unit according to the first embodiment. For example, this main process is started when the main control unit 201 is turned on, and is continuously executed while the main control unit 201 is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the main process, the main control unit 201 first waits for 1000 ms (step S401), and then permits access to the RAM 213 (step S402). When permitting access to the RAM 213, the main control unit 201 determines whether the RAM clear switch is ON (step S403).

  If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S403: Yes), the main control unit 201 clears the RAM (step S404). Here, the RAM clear is a known technique, and detailed description thereof is omitted, but various information (for example, information indicating a gaming state) stored in the RAM 213 is set to a predetermined initial state.

  When the RAM is cleared, the main control unit 201 sets a work area at the time of clearing (step S405) and performs initial setting of the peripheral part (step S406). Here, the peripheral portions are the effect control unit 202, the prize ball control unit 203, and the like. Initial setting of the peripheral part is performed by transmitting an initial setting command for instructing execution of the initial setting to each control unit.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is not ON (step S403: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the backup flag is ON (step S407). If the backup flag is ON (step S407: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S408).

  If the checksum is normal (step S408: Yes), the main control unit 201 executes a recovery process (step S409). If the backup flag is not ON (step S407: No), or the checksum is not normal (step S408: No), the process proceeds to step S404 to clear the RAM.

  Next, the main control unit 201 sets a cycle (for example, 4 ms) of a built-in CTC (timer counter) (step S410). Note that the main control unit 201 executes timer interrupt processing using the period set here. When the CTC cycle is set in step S410, the main control unit 201 transmits a gaming state command including information on the current gaming state to the effect supervision unit 202a (step S411). Thereafter, a power shutdown monitoring process for monitoring power shutdown is executed (step S412).

  When the power-off monitoring process is executed, the main control unit 201 updates the fluctuation pattern random number (step S413), and performs an interrupt prohibition setting for the timer interrupt process (step S414). Then, the main control unit 201 updates the initial value random number (step S415), performs the interrupt permission setting of the timer interrupt process (step S416), and proceeds to step S412. Thereafter, the main control unit 201 repeatedly executes the processing from step S412 to step S416.

  Next, processing contents during normal game play of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described. First, the timer interruption process of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the contents of the timer interrupt process executed by the main control unit 201. For example, the timer interrupt process is interrupted and executed in the main process at the period set in the CTC period setting in step S410 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 201 first executes a random number update process (step S501). Although detailed explanation and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, for example, in the random number update process, the big hit random numbers used for the first big hit lottery or the second big hit lottery are updated.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes switch processing (step S502). The switch process includes a start port SW process for detecting a winning of a game ball at the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 and acquiring a random number at the time of winning, and the details will be described later with reference to FIG. . In addition, the winning of game balls 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.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes symbol processing (step S503). 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 special symbol is changed / stopped and a jackpot lottery is performed (see FIG. 8). In the normal symbol processing, the normal symbol is changed / stopped and the normal symbol lottery is performed (detailed explanation is omitted).

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 201 executes an electric accessory process (step S504). In the electric combination processing, operation control of various electric combinations connected to the main control unit 201 such as the movable effect combination 130, the electric tulip solenoid 231 and the big prize opening solenoid 232 is performed. Details of the special winning opening process for controlling the operation of the special winning opening solenoid 232 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes a prize ball process related to a prize ball (step S505), and executes an output process for outputting the command set in the RAM 213 to the effect control unit 202 or the like by the above process. (Step S506), the timer interrupt process is terminated. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 201 returns to the main process.

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process executed by the main control unit. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S502 of FIG.

  In FIG. 6, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S601), and determines that the first start port SW221 is ON. If it is determined (step S601: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW 221 is smaller than "4" (step S602).

  When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S602: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S603). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S604). The random number is a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like. The big hit random number determines any one of the big hit, the small hit, or the loss. For example, one hit random number is randomly acquired from 400 random numbers from “0” to “399”.

  The design random number determines the type of jackpot (presence / absence of transition to high probability gaming state, long / short hit, presence / absence of short-time game), for example, 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” A random number is randomly obtained from.

  The reach random number is used to determine whether or not there is a reach when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is out of order. For example, one reach random number is randomly obtained from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. Is done.

  The variation pattern random number determines the variation pattern. For example, one variation pattern random number is randomly obtained from 100 random numbers “0” to “99”.

  Thereafter, a pre-determination process is performed (step S605), and a hold number 1 increase command indicating that the hold number 1 indicating the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 105 has increased is set (step S606). Details of the prior determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S601, when the first start port SW221 is not ON (step S601: No), the process proceeds to step S607. If it is determined in step S602 that the count value U1 is “4” (step S602: No), the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S607, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S607), and when it is determined that the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S607: No). The process is terminated as it is. When it is determined that the second start port SW222 is ON (step S607: Yes), the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that counts the number of times the second start port SW222 is detected is smaller than “4”. It is determined whether or not (step S608).

  When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S608: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S609). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S610). If it is determined in step S608 that the count value U2 is “4” (step S608: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  After the process of step S610, a pre-determination process is performed (step S611), and a hold number 2 increase command indicating that the hold number 2 indicating the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 106 has increased is set (step S612). ), The process is terminated.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, the pre-determination process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. The prior determination process is the process shown in step S605 and step S611 of FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a prior determination process executed by the main control unit. In the prior determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a high-probability gaming state is set (step S701).

  If it is determined in step S701 that the game state is a high probability game state (step S701: Yes), a “high probability random number determination table” is selected (step S702), and each random number is determined (step S703). The “high probability random number determination table” is each table (big hit random number determination table, reach random number determination table, variation pattern random number determination table) used for random number determination in a high probability gaming state. In addition, the random number determination is a jackpot random number determination, a determination of a symbol random number at the time of a big hit by winning at the first starting port 105, a determination of a symbol random number at the time of a big hit by winning at the second starting port 106, a reach random number determination, a variation pattern For example, random number determination.

  Thereafter, the determination result of step S703 is stored as prior determination information (step S704), and the process is terminated as it is. The stored prior determination information is transmitted to the production control unit 202a by the pending number increase command shown in steps S606 and S612 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S701 that the game state is not a high-probability gaming state (step S701: No), “low-probability random number determination table” is selected (step S705), and step S703 is performed. The “low probability random number determination table” is a table used for random number determination in a low probability gaming state (a jackpot random number determination table, a reach random number determination table, a variation pattern random number determination table).

(Special symbol processing)
Next, a special symbol process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing executed by the main control unit. This special symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process of step S503 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 8, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S801). The winning game flag is a flag that is set when the stopped special symbol indicates a winning in the stopping process shown in step S815.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S801: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S801: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S802). If it is changing (step S802: Yes), the process proceeds to step S811. . If it is not fluctuating (step S802: No), it is determined whether there is at least one count value U2 of the second start port detection counter as the number of game balls held in the second start port 106 (step S802). S803).

  When there is one or more count value U2 (step S803: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U2 is set as a new hold number (step S804), and the process proceeds to step S808. In step S803, when there is not one or more count value U2 (step S803: No), that is, in the case of “U2 = 0”, the first start port detection counter as the number of game balls held in the first start port 105 is retained. It is determined whether there is at least one count value U1 (step S805). If there is not one or more count value U1 (step S805: No), that is, if “U1 = 0”, the process is terminated as it is.

  When there is one or more count value U1 (step S805: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U1 is set as a new hold number (step S806), and the process proceeds to step S807. In step S807, jackpot determination processing is performed (step S807). The jackpot determining process is a process for determining whether or not the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 matches the preset jackpot random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in steps S803 to S806, the game ball won at the second start port 106 is digested earlier than the game ball won at the first start port 105. It has become. Thereafter, variation pattern selection processing is performed (step S808). This variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot determination process, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the variation of the special symbol is started (step S809). Further, a change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S810). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process (step S811). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S811: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the variation time has elapsed (step S811: Yes), the variation of the special symbol is stopped (step S812) and a variation stop command is set (step S813). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S814), and the process ends. The stopped process is a process for setting a winning game flag when the stopped special symbol indicates a win, or turning off the time-short flag indicating the short-time game state according to the remaining time. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Big hit judgment processing)
Next, the procedure of the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the jackpot determination process. The jackpot determination process is the process shown in step S808 of FIG.

  In the jackpot determination process, first, a jackpot random number determination process is performed (step S901). In the jackpot random number determination process, using the jackpot random number determination table, it is determined whether the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is a jackpot or not. judge.

  After step S901, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the jackpot random number determination process is a jackpot (step S902). When it is a big hit (step S902: Yes), the gaming state is referred to (step S903), and the big hit symbol random number table is set (step S904).

  After step S904, symbol random number determination processing is performed (step S905). The symbol random number determination process uses a symbol random number determination table to determine which type of jackpot the symbol random number acquired when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 It is processing to do. After step S905, a jackpot symbol is set (step S906), and the process ends.

  In step S902, if it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S902: No), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (step S907). If it is a small hit (step S907: Yes), a small hit symbol is set. (Step S908), the process is terminated as it is. In step S907, if it is not a small hit (step S907: No), the off symbol is set (step S909), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the variation pattern selection processing. The variation pattern selection process is the process shown in step S809 of FIG.

  In the variation pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S1001), and if it is a win (step S1001: Yes), a winning variation pattern table is set (step S1002). The winning variation pattern table is a table used when selecting a variation pattern provided for each hit type.

  In step S1001, when it is not a win (step S1001: No), reach random number determination processing is performed (step S1003). The reach random number determination process is a process for determining the presence or absence of reach using the acquired reach random number. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is reach (step S1004). If it is reach (step S1004: Yes), a reach variation pattern table is set (step S1005). The reach variation pattern table is a table used when selecting a variation pattern in reach.

  If it is determined in step S1004 that it is not reach, that is, if it is out of place (step S1004: No), a deviation variation pattern table is set (step S1006). The variation pattern table for loss is a table used when selecting a variation pattern for loss.

  In step S1002, step S1005, and step S1006, after setting the variation pattern table, variation pattern random number determination processing is performed (step S1008). The variation pattern random number determination process is a process of selecting a variation pattern using the obtained variation pattern random number and each variation pattern table. Thereafter, a variation pattern is set (step S1009), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the stop process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the stop process performed by the main control unit. In FIG. 11, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (step S1101). The time reduction flag is a flag that is set in a game state setting process described later with reference to FIG. When the time reduction flag is not ON (step S1101: No), the process proceeds to step S1105.

  When the time-short flag is ON (step S1101: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the time-short game remaining number J is set as a new time-short game remaining number J (step S1102). The time-saving game remaining number J indicates the number of remaining games in the time-saving gaming state, and is a numerical value set to, for example, 100 times after a normal jackpot. The setting of the short time remaining game count J will be described later in the game state setting process (see FIG. 13). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game remaining number J is “0” (step S1103).

  When the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S1103: Yes), the time-saving flag is turned OFF (step S1104). When the time-shortage game remaining number J is not “0” (step S1103: No), the process proceeds to step S1105. In step S1105, it is determined whether or not a high probability flag indicating a high probability gaming state is ON (step S1105).

  In step S1105, when the high probability flag is OFF (step S1105: No), the process proceeds to step S1109. When the high probability flag is ON (step S1105: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the high probability remaining game count X is set as a new high probability game remaining count X (step S1106).

  Specifically, the high probability game remaining number X indicates the remaining number of games in the probability variation gaming state or the latent probability gaming state, and is a numerical value set to, for example, 10,000 times after the probability variation great hit and the latent probability big hit. is there. The numerical value “10000” is a number determined for convenience in order to prevent the high-probability gaming state from being changed until the next jackpot is won. The setting of the high probability remaining game count X will be described later in the game state setting process (see FIG. 13).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S1107). If the high probability game remaining count X is “0” (step S1107: Yes), the high probability flag is turned OFF. (Step S1108). When the high probability game remaining number X is not “0” (step S1107: No), the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1109, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit, and if it is not a big hit (step S1109: No), it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit (step S1110). If the stopped special symbol is not a small hit (step S1110: No), the process is terminated. When the stopped special symbol is a small hit (step S1110: Yes), the small hit game flag is turned ON (step S1111), and the winning opening is started (step S1112). Thereafter, an opening command is set (step S1113), and the process ends.

  In step S1109, if the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1109: Yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 109 in one round is a long hit (step S1114). When it is a long hit (step S1114: Yes), the long hit game flag is turned ON (step S1115), and the process proceeds to step S1117.

  When it is not long hit (step S1114: No), the short hit game flag is turned ON (step S1116), and the process proceeds to step S1117. In step S1117, the short-time game remaining count J or the high-probability game remaining count X is set to “0” (step S1117). Thereafter, the time reduction flag or the high probability flag is turned OFF (step S1118), and the process proceeds to step S1112.

  By the above-described processing, when both the short time flag and the high probability flag are ON, the probability variation gaming state is set, and when the short time flag is ON and the high probability flag is OFF. It is in short-time gaming state. In addition, when the time reduction flag is OFF and the high probability flag is ON, the latent game state is set. When both the hourly flag and the high probability flag are OFF, the game state is normal.

(Large winnings processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the big prize opening process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening process performed by the main control unit. This special winning opening process is one process included in the electric accessory process shown in step S504 of FIG.

  In FIG. 12, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S1201). The hit game flag is a long hit game flag, a short hit game flag, or a small hit game flag set in the in-stop process shown in FIG.

  In step S1201, when the winning game flag is OFF (step S1201: No), the processing is ended as it is. If the winning game flag is ON (step S1201: Yes), it is determined whether or not opening is in progress (step S1202). Here, the opening means a predetermined time before the special winning opening 109 is opened.

  If it is during opening (step S1202: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined opening time has passed (step S1203). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S1203: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the opening time has elapsed (step S1203: Yes), the round number / operation pattern setting process is executed (step S1204). In the round number / operation pattern setting process, the number of rounds corresponding to the winning game flag and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 are set. For example, in the case of a big hit, the number of rounds is set to 15 rounds. Further, in the case of long hits, an operation pattern of 30 seconds per round is set, and in the case of short hits, an operation pattern of 0.1 seconds per round is set. In the case of small hits, the number of rounds is set to one round, and an operation pattern is set in which one round is 0.1 seconds × 15 times.

  In step S1204, after the number of rounds / operation pattern setting process is executed, the winning count value C to the big winning opening 109 in each round is set to “0” (step S1205). Then, a value obtained by adding “1” to the round number R is set as a new round number R (step S1206). Thereafter, a round start command indicating that a round is to be started is set (step S1207). Further, the special winning opening solenoid 232 is controlled to start the operation of the special winning opening 109 (step S1208).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the operation time or the operation pattern has ended (step S1209). The end of the operation time means that a predetermined time (30 seconds or 0.1 second) has elapsed since the operation of the special winning opening 109 was started. Further, the end of the operation pattern means that the operation pattern of 0.1 seconds × 15 times at the small hitting time ends.

  When the operation time or the operation pattern has not ended (step S1209: No), it is determined whether or not the winning count value C of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 is a prescribed number (for example, “10”) (step). S1210). When the winning count value C is a specified number (step S1210: Yes), the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended (step S1211). When the winning count value C is not the prescribed number (step S1210: No), the processing is ended as it is.

  In step S1209, when the operation time or the operation pattern is completed (step S1209: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1211 and the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended. In other words, in the case of a big win, the big winning opening 109 ends the operation when either one of the elapsed operating time or a predetermined number of winnings is satisfied.

  In addition, since the operation time is set to 0.1 seconds for a short win such as a small hit or a latent big hit, it is difficult to win a game ball in the big winning opening 109 during this time. That is, the small hits and short hits are hits with almost no prize balls.

  After the operation of the special winning opening 109 is finished in step S1211, it is determined whether or not the final round has been reached (step S1212). For example, if the round number R set in the round number setting process in step S1204 is 15, the final round is obtained when “round number R = 15”. Further, if the round number R set in the round number setting process is 1 round as in the case of small hitting, the final round is obtained when “round number R = 1”.

  If it is not the last round in step S1212 (step S1212: No), the process is terminated. When it is the final round (step S1212: Yes), ending is started (step S1213). Here, the ending refers to a predetermined production time after the end of the operation of the special winning opening 109.

  After starting ending in step S1213, an ending command is set (step S1214). Then, the round number R is set to “0” (step S1215), and it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed (step S1216). If the ending time has elapsed (step S1216: Yes), the game state setting process is executed (step S1217). The game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the winning game flag is turned off (step S1218), and the process is terminated. If the ending time has not elapsed (step S1216: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, in step S1202, when the opening is not in progress (step S1202: No), it is determined whether or not ending is in progress (step S1219). If it is ending (step S1219: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1216. If it is not ending (step S1219: No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 109 is in operation (step S1220). When the special winning opening 109 is not in operation (step S1220: No), the process proceeds to step S1205. When the special winning opening 109 is operating (step S1220: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1209.

(Game state setting process)
Next, the game state setting process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the game state setting process. The game state setting process is the process shown in step S1217 of FIG. In FIG. 13, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a small hit is made (step S1301).

  If it is not a small hit (step S1301: No), it is determined whether or not it is a normal big hit (step S1302). If it is a normal big hit (step S1302: Yes), the hourly flag is turned ON (step S1303). Then, the short time remaining game count J is set to “100” (step S1304), and the process is terminated.

  If it is not a normal big hit (step S1302: No), it is determined whether or not a probable big hit (step S1305). When it is a probable big hit (step S1305: Yes), the hourly flag is turned ON (step S1306), and the hourly game remaining number J is set to “10000” (step S1307). The value of “10000” is a number determined for convenience in order to prevent the gaming state from being changed until the next jackpot is won.

  Thereafter, the high probability flag is turned ON (step S1308), the high probability remaining game count X is set to “10000” (step S1309), and the process is terminated. In step S1305, if it is not a probable big hit (step S1305: No), that is, if it is a latent promising big hit, the process proceeds to step S1308. Also, in step S1301, if it is a small hit (step S1301: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

(Production main control processing)
Next, the effect main control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14A is a flowchart of the contents of the effect main control process according to the first embodiment. The production main control process shown in FIG. 14A is started when power is supplied to the production control unit 202a, and is continuously performed while the production control unit 202a is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, in the effect main control process, the effect supervising unit 202a first performs a predetermined initial setting (step S1401), and sets a CTC cycle (step S1402). Based on the CTC cycle set here, the effect supervising unit 202a interrupts and executes the effect timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15) described later with respect to the effect main control process.

  When the CTC cycle is set, the production supervision unit 202a performs a random number update process for updating various random numbers related to the production of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (step S1403), and receives the game state command transmitted from the main control unit 201 (step S1403). S1403).

  Thereafter, referring to the current gaming state included in the gaming state command (step S1404), a special transition mode selection table (to be described later) is set in FIG. 14-2 (step S1405), and a transition mode lottery for determining a transition effect mode. Is performed (step S1406). Specifically, a transfer mode selection random number is acquired, and a transfer mode lottery is performed using a transfer mode selection table described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to the effect mode determined in step S1406 (step S1407), and then the process of step S1408 is repeated. The random number updated in step S1408 includes, for example, a variable effect selection random number used for a lottery to determine a changing effect.

  As described above, by performing the processing from step S1403 to step S1407, it is possible to set an effect mode based on the gaming state when the power is turned on. Thereby, diversification of the production mode immediately after power-on can be achieved.

(Special migration mode selection table)
Next, the special transition mode selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The special transition mode selection table is a table that is set in step S1405 of FIG. FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram of the transition mode selection table.

  The special transition mode selection table 1420 illustrated in FIG. 14B includes a gaming state 1421 and a transition probability 1422. The game state 1421 indicates a game state when the transition mode lottery is performed, and is a high probability game state and a low probability game state. The transition probability 1422 indicates the selection probability of the effect mode to be transitioned.

  In the special transition mode selection table 1420, for example, when the gaming state 1421 is a high probability gaming state, the transition probability 1422 to the A mode is 50/100, and the transition probability 1422 to the B mode is 35/100. The transition probability 1422 to the C mode is 10/100, and the transition probability 1422 to the D mode is 5/100.

  Also, for example, when the gaming state 1421 is a low probability gaming state, the transition probability 1422 to the A mode is 5/100, the transition probability 1422 to the B mode is 10/100, and the transition to the C mode is performed. The probability 1422 is 35/100, and the transition probability 1422 to the D mode is 50/100. By setting in this way, the game state is more strongly suggested than the normal transition mode selection table described later in FIG.

(Production timer interrupt processing executed by the production control department)
Next, the effect timer interruption process executed by the effect control unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an effect timer interrupt process executed by the effect control unit. This effect timer interruption process is a process in which the effect control unit 202a performs an interrupt operation to the effect main control process executed by the effect control unit 202a every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during activation.

  In FIG. 15, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a command reception process performed when a command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1501). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, an effect button process performed when the effect button 119 is pressed (step S1502). Then, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / sound control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S1503), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, the details of the command reception process executed by the effect supervision unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. The command reception process is the process shown in step S1501 of FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command reception processing executed by the production control unit. In FIG. 16, first, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a pending number increase command has been received (step S1601). The pending number increase command is a command output from the main control unit 201, and is a command set in step S606 or step S612 in FIG.

  When the pending number increase command has not been received (step S1601: No), step S1605 described later is performed. When the hold number increase command is received (step S1601: Yes), the advance determination information included in the hold number increase command is stored (step S1602), and the sign hold display lottery process is performed (step S1603). The sign hold display lottery process is a process of performing a lottery to determine whether or not to display on the image display unit 104 whether or not to hold the lottery result of the big hit lottery advantageous to the player.

  After step S1603, a hold increase command is set (step S1604). The hold increase command is a command including increase information on the number of held balls, and is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1605). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S810 in FIG. 8).

  In step S1605, when a change start command is not received (step S1605: No), the process proceeds to step S1607 described later. When the change start command is received (step S1605: Yes), the effect selection process for determining the change effect is executed (step S1606).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1607). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of the special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol process of the main control unit 201 (see step S813 in FIG. 8).

  When the change stop command is not received (step S1607: No), step S1609 described later is performed. When the change stop command is received (step S1607: Yes), the changing effect end process is executed (step S1608), and it is determined whether or not the opening command is received (step S1609). Note that the process during the end of the variation effect is a process of stopping the variation of the effect symbol or ending the effect mode according to the gaming state according to the number of times of change, which will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, the opening command is a command set in step S1113 of the stop process shown in FIG.

  When the opening command is received (step S1609: YES), a winning effect selection process is performed (step S1610). The winning effect selection process is a process of selecting the contents of the winning effect. If the opening command has not been received (step S1609: NO), step S1611 described later is performed.

  After step S1610, it is determined whether an ending command has been received (step S1611). The ending command is a command set in step S1214 of the big prize opening process shown in FIG. If it is determined that the ending command has not been received (step S1611: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S1611 that an ending command has been received (step S1611: Yes), an ending effect selection process is performed (step S1612), and the process ends. The ending effect selection process is a process of analyzing an ending command and selecting an ending effect.

(Processing during changing production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the process during the end of the changing effect executed by the effect supervising unit 202a will be described. The process during the end of the variation effect is the process shown in step S1608 of FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the changing effect end process executed by the effect control unit. In the process of changing production end, first, a change stop command is analyzed (step S1701). The fluctuation stop command is a command received in step S1607 in FIG.

  Next, the mode flag is referred to (step S1702), and an effect mode transition process is performed (step S1703). Details of the effect mode transition processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not information indicating a win is included in the change stop command (step S1704). If information indicating a win is included (step S1704: Yes), a mode flag changing process is performed (step S1705). ).

  In step S1704, when the information indicating the winning is not included (step S1704: No), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “0” (step S1706). That is, it is determined whether the game state is normal. When the mode flag is “0” (step S1706: YES), step S1710 described later is performed.

  If it is determined in step S1706 that the mode flag is not “0” (step S1706: No), a new mode residual fluctuation count M is measured by subtracting “1” from the mode residual fluctuation count M (step S1707). ). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the mode residual fluctuation count M is “0” (step S1708). If the mode residual fluctuation count M is not “0” (step S1708: No), step S1710 described later is performed.

  In step S1708, when the mode residual variation count M is “0” (step S1708: Yes), the mode flag is set to “0” (step S1709), the variation effect end command is set (step S1710), and the process is performed as it is. finish.

(Direction mode transition process)
Next, the effect mode transition process executed by the effect supervising unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. The effect mode transition process is the process shown in step S1703 of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a process procedure of the effect mode transition process executed by the effect control unit according to the first embodiment.

  In the effect mode transition process, first, effect mode transition lottery is performed (step S1801). The effect mode transition lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to any of the A to D modes. The effect mode transition random number is acquired and performed using the effect mode transition lottery table. Details of the effect mode transition lottery table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After step S1801, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is to be shifted (step S1802). When it is determined that the effect mode is not to be shifted (step S1802: No), the processing is ended as it is. When transitioning the effect mode (step S1802: Yes), the normal transition mode selection table described later in FIG. 20 is set (step S1803), and the transition mode lottery for determining the effect mode to be transferred is performed (step S1804). (Step S1805), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Direction mode transition lottery table)
Next, the effect mode transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a production mode transition lottery table. The effect mode transition lottery table is a table used in step S1801 of FIG. The effect mode transition lottery table 1900 shown in FIG. 19 includes presence / absence 1901 of transition, a range 1902, a ratio 1903, and a random value 1904.

  The presence / absence 1901 of the transition indicates whether or not to change the effect mode, and is “Yes” when the effect mode is changed and “No” when the effect mode is not changed. A range 1902 indicates the range of the production mode transition random number, and is 0-49. A ratio 1903 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 1904 by the number of ranges 1902. A random value 1904 indicates a production mode transition random number corresponding to presence / absence of transition 1901.

  For example, if the acquired random value 1904 is any one of 0 to 4, the presence / absence 1901 of migration is “present”, and the ratio 1903 is 5/50. When the acquired random value 1904 is any one of 5 to 49, the presence / absence 1901 of the transition is “none” and the ratio 1903 is 45/50.

(Normal transition mode selection table)
Next, the normal transition mode selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The normal transition mode selection table is a table that is set in step S1803 in FIG. 18 and used for the transition mode lottery. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a normal transition mode selection table. The normal transition mode selection table 2000 shown in FIG. 20 includes a gaming state 1421 and a transition probability 1422, similar to the special transition mode selection table 1420 shown in FIG. 14-2.

  In the normal transition mode selection table 2000 shown in FIG. 20, for example, when the gaming state 1421 is a high probability gaming state, the transition probability 1422 to the A mode is 40/100, and the transition probability 1422 to the B mode is 30 / 100, the transition probability 1422 to the C mode is 20/100, and the transition probability 1422 to the D mode is 10/100.

  Also, for example, when the gaming state 1421 is a low probability gaming state, the transition probability 1422 to the A mode is 10/100, the transition probability 1422 to the B mode is 20/100, and the transition to the C mode is performed. The probability 1422 is 30/100, and the transition probability 1422 to the D mode is 40/100. By setting in this way, the reliability for the jackpot of the A mode is the highest, the B mode is the second highest, the C mode is the second highest, and the reliability of the D mode is the lowest.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the presentation mode based on the gaming state is selected and shifted at a predetermined timing after the power is turned on. This makes it possible to diversify the behavior of the gaming machine after the power is turned on and improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, the presentation mode based on the gaming state is selected at the power-on timing, and a transition is made. Thereby, it is possible to suggest the game state after power-on to the player. Therefore, the production mode immediately after the opening of the game store can be used as a judgment material when the player selects a game machine, improving the sense of excitement of the player who plays the game immediately after opening the store, and for the game immediately after opening the store. Can give a sense of expectation.

  In addition, the special transition mode selection table is set to make it easier to select the A mode and the B mode for the high probability gaming state than the normal transition mode selection table, and the C mode and the D mode are easily selected for the low probability gaming state. It was set. Thereby, when changing production | presentation mode immediately after power activation, the reliability with respect to the game state of production | presentation mode can be made higher than the case where production | generation mode is transferred with a predetermined probability at the time of the end of every fluctuation | variation. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the sense of excitement and expectation given to the player immediately after the power is turned on.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the timing for setting the production mode is not the time when the power is turned on, but the time when the change of one time is finished after the power is turned on. In the following description, the description of the points described in the first embodiment will be omitted, and only the differences from the first embodiment will be described.

  First, in the second embodiment, the production mode selection program stored in the ROM 242 of the production control unit 202a is determined to shift the production mode, or when a change is made once since the power is turned on. This is a program for selecting a production mode to be transferred.

(Main processing executed by the main control unit)
Next, a main process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the main process executed by the main control unit according to the second embodiment. For example, this main process is started when the main control unit 201 is turned on, and is continuously executed while the main control unit 201 is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the main process, the main control unit 201 first waits for 1000 ms (step S2101), and then permits access to the RAM 213 (step S2102). When permitting access to the RAM 213, the main control unit 201 determines whether the RAM clear switch is ON (step S2103).

  If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S2103: Yes), the main control unit 201 clears the RAM (step S2104). Here, the RAM clear is a known technique, and detailed description thereof is omitted, but various information (for example, information indicating a gaming state) stored in the RAM 213 is set to a predetermined initial state.

  When the RAM is cleared, the main control unit 201 sets a work area at the time of clearing (step S2105) and performs initial setting of the peripheral part (step S2106). Here, the peripheral portions are the effect control unit 202, the prize ball control unit 203, and the like. Initial setting of the peripheral part is performed by transmitting an initial setting command for instructing execution of the initial setting to each control unit.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is not ON (step S2103: NO), the main control unit 201 determines whether the backup flag is ON (step S2107). If the backup flag is ON (step S2107: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S2108).

  If the checksum is normal (step S2108: Yes), the main control unit 201 executes a recovery process (step S2109). If the backup flag is not ON (step S2107: No) or the checksum is not normal (step S2108: No), the process proceeds to step S2104 to clear the RAM.

  Next, the main control unit 201 sets a period (for example, 4 ms) of a built-in CTC (timer counter) (step S2110). Note that the main control unit 201 executes timer interrupt processing using the period set here. When the CTC cycle is set in step S2110, the main control unit 201 executes power-off monitoring processing for monitoring power-off (step S2111).

  When the power-off monitoring process is executed, the main control unit 201 updates the fluctuation pattern random number (step S2112), and performs an interrupt prohibition setting for the timer interrupt process (step S2113). Then, the main control unit 201 updates the initial value random number (step S2114), performs the interrupt permission setting of the timer interrupt process (step S2115), and proceeds to step S2111. Thereafter, the main control unit 201 repeatedly executes the processing from step S2111 to step S2115.

(Production main control processing)
Next, the effect main control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the contents of the effect main control process according to the second embodiment. The effect main control process shown in FIG. 22 is started when power is supplied to the effect control unit 202a, and is continuously performed while the effect control unit 202a is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the effect main control process, the effect supervising unit 202a first performs a predetermined initial setting (step S2201) and sets a CTC cycle (step S2202). Based on the CTC cycle set here, the effect supervision unit 202a interrupts and executes the effect timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 15 with respect to the effect main control process.

  When the CTC cycle is set, the production control unit 202a turns on a standby flag indicating that a predetermined change has not occurred since the power was turned on. In the second embodiment, the standby flag is turned OFF at the time when one change is finished.

  After step S2203, a random number update process for updating various random numbers related to the effects of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is performed (step S2204), and thereafter, the process of step S2204 is repeated. The random number updated in step S2203 includes, for example, a continuous notice effect execution random number used for a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a continuous notice effect.

(Direction mode transition process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the effect mode transition process executed by the effect supervising unit 202a will be described. The effect mode transition process is the process shown in step S1703 of FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of an effect mode transition process performed by the effect supervising unit according to the second embodiment.

  In the effect mode transition process, it is first determined whether or not the standby flag is ON (step S2301). If the standby flag is ON (step S2301: Yes), the standby flag is turned OFF (step S2302). The special transition mode selection table shown in 14-2 is set (step S2303), and step S2307 described later is performed. If the standby flag is OFF in step S2301 (step S2301: No), an effect mode transition lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift the effect mode to any of the A to D modes (step S2304).

  After step S2304, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is to be shifted (step S2305). If it is determined that the effect mode is not to be shifted (step S2305: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the effect mode is changed (step S2305: Yes), the normal transfer mode selection table is set (step S2306), the transfer mode lottery is performed (step S2307), the effect mode is changed (step S2308), and the process is ended as it is. To do.

  It should be noted that from the time when the power is turned on until the transition to the effect mode in step S2308, that is, in the first fluctuation after the power is turned on, the preset effect mode may be performed. It is good also as what performs the special production different from a mode. The special effect is, for example, an effect of displaying character information such as “Welcome” on the image display unit 104.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the presentation mode based on the gaming state is selected and shifted at the timing of one change after the power is turned on. Thereby, the game state can be suggested immediately after the start of the game without causing the player to recognize the game state before the start of the game. Therefore, a player who plays a game immediately after turning on the power can be given anxiety and expectation about the game state until the game starts, and the game pattern can be diversified by diversifying the production pattern immediately after the game starts. Can improve the interest of

  In the second embodiment, the production mode is changed at the timing of one change after the power is turned on. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the change is made three times. It may be timing.

  In Embodiments 1 and 2, the production mode is shifted with a predetermined probability at the end of each change. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as the production mode is shifted immediately after the power is turned on. The production mode may be shifted at a preset timing. For example, the production mode may be shifted at the timing of winning the big hit or the small win.

  Moreover, in Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2, after transitioning to one rendering mode, the rendering mode is transitioned with a predetermined probability at the end of each change, but the rendering mode is transitioned immediately after the power is turned on. The configuration is not limited to this. For example, there may be a plurality of production mode transition patterns including the timing of transitioning the production mode and the production mode of the transition destination, and one of the production mode transition patterns may be selected and executed.

  More specifically, the production mode transition pattern is, for example, “First, transition to A mode, transition to B mode after fluctuating 15 times, and transition to C mode after further variation of 30 times”. The effect mode transition pattern may be selected, and the effect mode transition pattern may be selected and executed when the effect mode is shifted at any timing.

  Further, in Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2, when the effect mode is shifted to the power-on timing or the timing of one change, the effect mode transition lottery for determining whether or not to change the effect mode. It was set as the structure which does not perform.

  Here, let us consider a case where the production mode is shifted after the production mode transition lottery is performed when the production mode is shifted to the timing when the power is turned on or the timing of one change. In that case, it is necessary to newly store a table set by the allocation that always shifts the effect mode, and the storage capacity of the ROM 242 is compressed. Therefore, by adopting the configuration as described above, it is possible to diversify the presentation mode after power-on without squeezing the storage capacity of the ROM 242, and to improve the fun of the game.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the presentation mode is selected immediately after the power is turned on by selecting and executing the presentation mode based on the gaming state at a predetermined timing after the power is turned on. The behavior of the game can be diversified and the fun of the game can be improved.

100 Pachinko machines (Pachinko machines)
104 Image display unit 201 Main control unit 202 Production control unit 202a Production control unit 211 CPU
213 RAM
221 First start port SW
222 Second start port SW
241 CPU
301 lottery section 302 game state setting section 303 storage section (storage means)
304 Storage control unit (storage control means)
305 Mode control unit (mode control means)
306 Mode selection unit (mode selection means)
307 execution unit (execution means)
308 Migration determination unit (migration determination means)

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that progresses a game according to any of the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state with a high probability of determining to perform a special game than the low-probability gaming state,
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform the special game when the start condition is satisfied;
Special game execution means for performing the special game advantageous to the player when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be performed;
Setting means for setting one of the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state after the special game by the special game executing means;
Control means for storing the gaming state at the time of power-off in the storage means when the gaming machine is powered off;
When the gaming machine is turned on, one of the plurality of presentation modes having different degrees of reliability for the high probability gaming state based on the gaming state stored in the storage means when the power is turned on Mode selection means for selecting a mode;
Execution means for executing the production mode selected by the mode selection means;
A gaming machine comprising: The mode selection means includes
When the power is turned on, it is easy to select the high-reliability production mode in the high-probability gaming state and the low-reliability production mode in the low-probability gaming state, compared to during normal gaming. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is easy to select.

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