JP5255044B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that varies a determination result of jackpot determination as a special symbol.

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

  Recent pachinko machines can take either one of a high probability state that is easy to win and a low probability state that is difficult to win. In the high probability state, a match determination using, for example, 10 times a random number is performed as compared with the low probability state, that is, 10 times as large as the low probability state, it is easier to win the jackpot.

  Further, in recent pachinko machines, a normal electric accessory called an electric tulip is provided as a starting port. The electric tulip is opened when the game ball wins a normal symbol lottery performed by passing through a predetermined gate, and guides the game ball into the start opening when the game ball is opened. The ease of opening the electric tulip varies depending on the gaming state. The gaming state here is a short-time gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state. In the short-time gaming state, the electric tulip is easier to open than in the non-short-time gaming state. The fact that the electric tulip is easy to open is specifically to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal symbol or to increase the opening time of the electric tulip.

  Here, a state in which a high probability state is set as the probability state and a short-time gaming state is set as the gaming state is defined as a probability variation gaming state. Also, a low probability state is set as the probability state, and a state in which the short-time gaming state is set as the gaming state is referred to as a low-probability short-time gaming state.

  A conventional pachinko gaming machine is known as a so-called set game in which a predetermined number of jackpots continue when a jackpot is won. Specifically, when winning the jackpot, the probability variation gaming state is set until a predetermined number of jackpots are made, that is, so-called continuous change, and when the predetermined number of jackpots is made, the continuous change ends and the state becomes a low probability state. What is to be transferred is known (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP-A-10-179860

  However, since the above-mentioned conventional technology once determines that the jackpot will continue for a predetermined number of times, the player knows how many jackpots can be made, that is, how many consecutive jackpots, There was a problem that it was not possible to obtain an entertaining game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that is rich in game characteristics and highly interesting in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention shifts to a special game advantageous to the player by entering the game ball into the starting area provided on the game board. A pachinko gaming machine having a determination means for determining whether or not the special game is executed according to a determination result of the determination means, wherein the winning probability of the special game is normal, or low A probability setting means for setting a high probability state that is more likely to win the special game than the probability state, and a non-short game state in which the openability of the openable openable area provided on the game board is normal, or non- The time setting means for setting the time-short gaming state is easier to open than the time-short gaming state, and the determination means has a low probability state set in the probability setting means. If it is determined to shift to the special game, a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as “high probability continuation number”) is set and the special game for the high probability continuation number is executed. A high probability count setting means for setting a high probability state in the probability setting means, and a case where it is determined by the determination means to shift to the special game when the non-time saving gaming state is set in the time setting means Setting a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as “the number of short-time continuations”) and causing the time-short setting means to set a short-time game state until the special game for the number of short-time continuations is executed; When the special game is executed a number of times corresponding to the high probability continuation number set by the high probability number setting means, the probability state set in the probability setting means is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state. Probability changing means for changing to a rate state and the number of times that the special game is executed corresponding to the number of time reduction durations set by the time reduction number setting means, or a predetermined number of fluctuations has elapsed between the special games A time change means for changing the gaming state set in the time reduction setting means from the time saving gaming state to the non-time saving gaming state, and the high probability duration number and the time reduction duration number are set to different times, When the high probability state is set in the probability setting means and the determination means determines that the high probability count setting means shifts to the special game, the high probability count setting means 1 The value obtained by subtracting is updated to a new high probability continuation number, and the time setting unit sets the special time by the determination unit when the time setting game state is set in the time setting unit. When it is determined to shift to another game, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the set number of short-time continuations is updated to a new number of short-time continuations.

  That is, in the present invention, the number of short-time continuations and the high probability continuation are different from each other. In addition, it is possible to create a state in which only one of the high probability state and the short-time gaming state is set after the end of the continuous chain.

  In the above invention, the high probability continuation number is set to be greater than the short-time continuation number.

  In the above-mentioned invention, the number of time-saving continuations is set to be greater than the number of high-probability continuations.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to create a gaming state that is a non-short-time gaming state and a high-probability state, and a gaming state that is a short-time gaming state and a low-probability state. In this case, the player can play with a sense of expectation for a so-called withdrawal that wins the jackpot. In addition, when the non-time-saving gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are entered after the end of the continuous game, the player can play with a sense of expectation that he / she is staying in the high-probability state. Thus, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine that is rich in game characteristics and is highly interesting.

It is a front view which shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the gate SW process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the variation time setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the electric Chu process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the start port SW 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 hit determination processing which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the hit determination table for low probability. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the hit determination table for high probability. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process which a production control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation production | presentation selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the mode flag reference table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the end of the change production which an production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows a mode flag change process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification in case a high probability continuation number is set to "4" and a time-short continuation number is set to "3". It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification in case a high probability continuation count is set to "4" and a time-short continuation count is set to "5". It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification in case a high probability continuation number is set to "5" and a time-short continuation number is set to "4". It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification in case a high probability continuation count is set to "3" and a time-short continuation count is set to "5". It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification in case a high probability continuation count is set to "5" and a time-short continuation count is set to "3". It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification in case a high probability continuation count is set to "32" and a time-short continuation count is set to "10". It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification in case a high probability continuation count is set to "10" and a time-short continuation count is set to "32".

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

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

  A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, 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. A liquid crystal display or the like is used as the image display unit 104. 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.

  An electric tulip 107 that is a part of the second start port 106 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 takes a closed state (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 than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 opens based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed by the game ball passing through the gates 108 arranged on the left and right sides of the image display unit 104. 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 gaming state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls by winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. 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 displays a special symbol 1 display unit for displaying a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 1”) and a special symbol for displaying a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2”). 2 display units.

  When a game ball wins the first starting port 105, a first winning lottery is performed. The special figure 1 is displayed in a variable manner and stops at a symbol representing the lottery result of the first lottery. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106, a second winning lottery is performed. The special figure 2 is displayed in a variable manner and stops at a symbol representing the lottery result of the second lottery.

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

  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. The reserved ball is a game ball that is won during a change of a special symbol or a normal symbol and is held in a held state. As the holding ball display unit 114, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) is used. 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. The notification of the holding ball is also performed by display from the image display unit 104.

  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 light can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves along the abdomen from the top of the player. . 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 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 frame member 115 incorporates a speaker that outputs sound. Further, although not shown in the drawing, for example, a director is provided at a predetermined position such as around the image display unit 104. This performance agent is connected to a solenoid or a motor, and is driven by driving of the solenoid or the motor.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. 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 winning lottery, a normal symbol lottery, a game state setting, and the like, and controls the progress of the game. 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 an on-hold storage program, a hit determination program, a variation pattern selection program, a special symbol variation program, a prior determination program, a big prize opening control program, a probability state setting program, a game state setting program, a continuation number setting program, and the like. ing.

  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 hit determination program is a program for performing a hit determination for the special 1 holding ball and the special 2 holding ball. There are big hits and small hits.

  The variation pattern selection program is a program that selects a variation pattern according to the number of reserved balls based on the hit determination result. The special symbol variation program is a program that uses the selected variation pattern to stop the variation of the hit determination result as a special symbol.

  The pre-determination program is a program for making a pre-determination determination on the reserved ball before it is changed as a special symbol. The big prize opening control program is a program for intermittently opening the big prize opening 109 for a predetermined round, with a predetermined opening time corresponding to the big hit or the small hit as one round. In the case of a big win, by increasing the opening time of the big winning opening 109 for each round (for example, 30 seconds) and opening the 15 winning round winning opening 109, for example, the player is made to acquire a lot of balls. Yes. In addition, with small hits, 0.1 seconds of opening × 15 rounds is taken as one round so that almost no winnings can be expected.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to take, for example, a short win when winning a big hit. Short win is a big hit with almost no winnings that shortens the opening time of the big winning opening 109 per round (for example, 0.1 seconds) and opens the big winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). It is. It is assumed that opening of the big winning opening 109 at the time of short hit is similar to opening at the time of small hit. By making it possible to take such a short hit, it is possible to shift to a high probability state while suppressing the winning ball. In addition, by using both short hits and small hits to shift to the high probability state, it is possible to perform a mode effect in which the player is concealed from the high probability state or the low probability state.

  The probability state setting program sets the probability state after the jackpot end to a low probability state or a high probability state. The low probability state is a gaming state in which it is difficult to win a jackpot. The high probability state is about 10 times easier to win the jackpot than the low probability state.

  The gaming state setting program is a program for setting the gaming state after the jackpot to the short-time gaming state when the electric-chu support is added or the non-short-time gaming state where the electric-chu support is 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 continuation number setting program sets a high probability state until a jackpot for a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as “high probability continuation number”) is executed after the jackpot ends, and the number of times (hereinafter referred to as “high probability continuation number”). This is a program for setting a short-time gaming state until a jackpot for “short-time duration” is executed.

  Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be specifically described. In the present embodiment, a state that is in a high-probability state and a short-time gaming state is referred to as a “probability changing gaming state”. A state in which the low probability state and the short time gaming state are set to be the “low probability short time gaming state”. A state that is in a high-probability state and a non-short-time gaming state is referred to as a “latent gaming state”. The state that is in the low probability state and the non-time-short game state is referred to as a “normal game state”.

  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 a special prize opening 109, the above-described special figure 1 display unit 112a, and special figure 2 display. The unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball display unit 114, and the like are connected.

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

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

  As the solenoid, the main controller 201 includes an electric tulip solenoid (hereinafter referred to as “electric Chu 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. Connected. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232). For example, the main control unit 201 controls driving of the electric chew solenoid 231 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The main control unit 201 controls the driving of the special winning opening solenoid 232 based on the lottery result of the winning lottery.

  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 commands such as a change start command and a change stop command to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the production control unit 202 a has a function of supervising the entire production 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.

  CPU241 performs the process which determines the content of production based on the various programs previously memorize | stored in ROM242. 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 effect control unit 202a controls the entire effect control unit 202 by executing various programs such as an effect selection program and a mode execution program stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. Function.

  The effect selection program is a program that selects the effect contents according to the variation time of the special symbol that is varied as the jackpot determination result. The mode execution program is a program that executes the effect mode according to the gaming state of the main control unit 201. For example, in the present embodiment, any one of the probability variation mode, the time reduction mode, the latent mode, and the normal mode can be taken.

  The probability variation mode is a mode that suggests that the probability variation gaming state is set in the main control unit 201. The short time mode is a mode that suggests that the probability variation gaming state or the low probability short time gaming state is set in the main control unit 201. The latent mode is a mode that suggests that the latent control state or the normal game state is set in the main control unit 201. The normal mode is a mode that suggests that the normal gaming state is set in the main control unit 201.

  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, and data indicating that the effect button 119 has been operated (pressed) from the player is input. In addition, a cross key 120 is connected to the production control unit 202a, and data corresponding to the key selected by the player is input.

(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 image and sound generation and output processing, various image data such as background images, design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 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.

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

  The production control unit 202 is composed of different boards using the production control unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b, and the lamp control unit 202c, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. It may be configured. However, even if they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board, their functions are assumed to be independent.

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

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

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

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

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

  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.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3A is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a so-called set game in which a jackpot of a predetermined number of times continues. Specifically, when winning a jackpot, the probability variation gaming state is set until a predetermined number of jackpots are made. It is to be migrated.

  3A, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 and a production control unit 202a. The main control unit 201 includes a determination unit 301, an execution unit 302, a probability setting unit 303, a time setting unit 304, a normal symbol control unit 305a, an electric chew control unit 305b, a high probability count setting unit 306, A time reduction number setting unit 307, a probability changing unit 308, and a time reduction changing unit 309 are provided.

  The determination unit 301 determines whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player when the game ball enters the start area such as the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 provided on the game board 101. Judgment is made. Specifically, the special game is a jackpot. The execution unit 302 executes a jackpot according to the determination result of the determination unit 301.

  The probability setting unit 303 sets a low probability state in which the jackpot winning probability is normal, or a high probability state in which it is easier to win the jackpot than the low probability state. The jackpot winning probability in the low probability state is, for example, 1/400. The jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is, for example, 1/100.

  The short-time setting unit 304 has a second start port 106 that is open compared to a non-short-time game state or a non-short-time game state in which the openability of the openable second start port 106 provided on the game board 101 is normal. Set a short game state that is easy. The opening of the second starting port 106 is specifically the opening of the electric tulip 107 provided in the second starting port 106. The opening of the electric tulip 107 is performed by the control of the normal symbol control unit 305a and the electric chew control unit 305b.

  Specifically, in the non-short game state, the normal symbol control unit 305a makes the normal symbol change time started when the game ball passes through the gate 108 longer than that in the short-time game state. The variation time of the normal symbol under the control of the normal symbol control unit 305a is, for example, 20 seconds in the non-short game state, and is 1.5 seconds, for example, in the short time game state. Further, in the non-short game state, the electric Chu control unit 305b makes the opening time of the electric tulip 107 shorter than that in the short-time game state. The opening time of the electric tulip 107 under the control of the electric Chu control unit 305b is 0.1 second × 1 in the non-short game state and 1.2 seconds × 3 in the short time game state.

  When the low probability state is set in the probability setting unit 303, the high probability number setting unit 306, when the determination unit 301 determines that the jackpot is to be transferred to the jackpot, the predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as "high probability continuation number"). The probability setting unit 303 is allowed to set a high probability state until a jackpot for the minute is executed. The high probability count setting unit 306 is set in the probability setting unit 303 when it is determined by the determination unit 301 to shift to a big hit when the high probability state is set in the probability setting unit 303. The high probability state is maintained, and a new high probability continuation number is not set.

  In the present embodiment, the number of high-probability continuations is uniform, for example, 3 times, but may be varied according to the jackpot symbol. Specifically, when it is determined by the determination unit 301 to shift to a jackpot, for example, a symbol determination for selecting any one of the symbols A to C is performed, and the determination result of the symbol determination is satisfied. You may make it make the probability setting part 303 set a high probability state until the jackpot for the high probability continuation number is performed. That is, the number of high-probability continuations may be 3 times for symbol A, 4 times for symbol B, 5 times for symbol C, and the like.

  When the non-time-saving gaming state is set in the time-saving setting unit 304, the time-saving number setting unit 307 determines a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as “time-saving continuation number”) when the determination unit 301 determines that the jackpot is to be transferred. The time-shortening setting unit 304 is caused to set the time-short game state until the jackpot of the minute is executed. The time reduction number setting unit 307, when the time reduction game state is set in the time reduction setting unit 304, if the determination unit 301 determines to shift to a big hit, the time reduction set in the time reduction setting unit 304 The game state is maintained, and the number of short durations is not set anew.

  In the present embodiment, the number of short-time continuations is, for example, 4 times, but may be different depending on the jackpot symbol. Specifically, when it is determined by the determination unit 301 to shift to a jackpot, for example, a symbol determination for selecting any one of the symbols A to C is performed, and the determination result of the symbol determination is satisfied. You may make it make the time-short setting part 304 set a time-short game state until the jackpot for the number of time-short continuations is performed. That is, the number of time reductions may be set to 4 times for symbol A, 5 times for symbol B, 6 times for symbol C, and the like.

  The probability changing unit 308 changes the probability state set in the probability setting unit 303 from the high probability state to the low probability state when a jackpot of the number corresponding to the high probability continuation number set by the high probability number setting unit 306 is executed. Change to That is, when the jackpot for the number of high-probability continuations (for example, three times) from the first jackpot is completed, the high-probability state shifts to the low-probability state. In the present embodiment, the probability changing unit 308 changes the state to the low probability state even when a predetermined number of fluctuations have passed between jackpots in addition to the jackpot progress for the number of high probability continuations. The predetermined number of fluctuations is, for example, 10,000 fluctuations, and the number of fluctuations in which a high probability state can be continued until the next jackpot is actually won, but the predetermined number of fluctuations may be arbitrarily set, By setting the predetermined number of fluctuations to, for example, 100 fluctuations, the low-probability state may be changed with the passage of 100 fluctuations.

  The time reduction changing unit 309 is set in the time reduction setting unit 304 when a jackpot of the number of times corresponding to the number of time reduction continuations set by the time reduction number setting unit 307 is executed or when a predetermined number of fluctuations has passed between jackpots. The gaming state to be played is changed from the time-saving gaming state to the non-time-saving gaming state. That is, when the jackpot for the number of time-saving continuations (for example, four times) is completed from the first jackpot, or when a predetermined number of fluctuations (100 fluctuations) have passed between jackpots, the time-saving gaming state shifts to the non-time-saving gaming state. The predetermined number of fluctuations is not the number of fluctuations (for example, 10,000 fluctuations) in which the short-time gaming state can be continued until the next jackpot is won, but for example, there is a possibility of winning a jackpot within the predetermined number of fluctuations in a low probability state. The number of fluctuations is lower than%.

  In the present embodiment, the high-probability continuation count and the short-time continuation count are different. Specifically, the number of short-time continuations is set more than the number of high-probability continuations. Although not limited to this, the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 22, but a high-probability continuation number greater than the short-time continuation number may be set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined number of fluctuations to be changed from the high probability state to the low probability state is 10,000 fluctuations, and the predetermined number of fluctuations to be changed from the short-time gaming state to the non-short-time gaming state is 100 fluctuations. A supplementary explanation will be given for an example in which the number of times of change is other than this.

  For example, the predetermined variation number of jackpots to be changed from the high probability state to the low probability state may be 150 variations, and the predetermined variation number of jackpots to be changed to the non-time-saving gaming state may be 100 variations. With such a configuration, even if the game is changed to the non-time-saving gaming state without winning the jackpot during the 100 fluctuations after the jackpot ends, the high probability state is maintained for the remaining 50 fluctuations. The player can play with a sense of expectation for the jackpot.

  Further, the predetermined number of fluctuations between jackpots to be changed to the low probability state may be 100 fluctuations, and the predetermined number of fluctuations between jackpots to be changed to the non-short game state may be 150 fluctuations. With such a configuration, even if it is changed to a low probability state without winning a jackpot during 100 fluctuations after the jackpot ends, the short-time gaming state is maintained for the remaining 50 fluctuations. The player can play with a sense of expectation for the jackpot.

  The effect supervising unit 202a performs a jackpot effect corresponding to the jackpot executed by the execution unit 302 or a variable effect that varies the result determined by the determination unit 301 as an effect symbol.

  Determination unit 301, execution unit 302, probability setting unit 303, time reduction setting unit 304, normal symbol control unit 305a, electric chew control unit 305b, high probability number setting unit 306, time reduction number setting unit 307 The probability changing unit 308 and the time reduction changing unit 309 are realized by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201. That is, the CPU 211 implements the units 301 to 309 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212.

(Outline of this embodiment)
Next, the outline of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the present embodiment. In FIG. 3-2, the explanatory diagram 320 shows the remaining number of times of the high probability state and the short time gaming state associated with the jackpot execution. In the explanatory diagram 320, “high” indicates a high probability state, “time” indicates a short-time gaming state, and “remaining” indicates the remaining number of continuations. In the present embodiment, the high-probability continuation count is set to “3”, and the short-time continuation count is set to “4”. Hereinafter, the remaining number of high-probability continuations is referred to as a high-probability remaining number, and the remaining number of short-time continuations is referred to as a short-time remaining number.

  In the normal gaming state, which is a low-probability state and a non-short-time gaming state, the first win is set to “3” and the short-time remaining number is set to “4” (see reference numeral 321). After winning for the first time, the game is in a highly probable state and a probabilistic gaming state that is a short-time gaming state. The probability variation gaming state is continued until the jackpot is executed four times including the first hit, that is, until the high probability remaining number becomes “0”. That is, four consecutive chunks including the first hit are performed (see reference numeral 322).

  When the 4th chain is finished, the high probability remaining and the short time remaining are reduced by “3” respectively due to the big hits for 3 times excluding the initial hit, the high probability remaining is “0”, and the short time remaining is “1”. (See reference numeral 323). After the end of quadruple, the low probability short-time gaming state, which is a low-probability state and a short-time gaming state for 100 fluctuations, is entered. In the low-probability short-time game state, if 100 variations have elapsed without winning a jackpot, the non-short-time game state is entered, that is, the normal game state is entered.

  In the low-probability short-time gaming state, when a big win is won within 100 fluctuations, that is, when there is a so-called short-time pullback (see reference numeral 324), the high probability remaining number is newly set to “3” (see reference numeral 325). At this time, the remaining time is decreased by “1”, so that the remaining time is set to “0”. After the big hit, it becomes a latent game state which is a high probability state and a non-time-short game state.

  In the latent game state, for example, the effect control unit 202 performs an effect in the latent mode in which the player is concealed from the high probability state or the low probability state. It should be noted that the predetermined number of fluctuations for which the high probability state is set is set to, for example, 10,000 fluctuations, and the latent game state is set until the next jackpot is actually won.

  In the latent game state, when a big win is won (see reference numeral 326), the remaining time is newly set to “4”. At this time, the high probability remaining number is set to “2” by decreasing the high probability remaining number by “1” (see reference numeral 331). Thereafter, three consecutive changes including the jackpot in the latent game state are performed (see reference numeral 332).

  Then, with the big hits of 2 times excluding the big hits in the latent game state, the high probability remaining and the short time remaining are reduced by “2” respectively, the high probability remaining is “0”, and the short time remaining is “2”. It is set (see reference numeral 333). After this, if there is a short time pullback, the high probability remaining number is newly set to “3” and the short time remaining number is set to “1” (see reference numeral 334). Then, two consecutive runs including time pullback are performed, the remaining high probability is set to “2”, and the remaining time is set to “0” (see reference numeral 335). Thereafter, in the latent game state, when the jackpot is won, the number of time reduction continuations is newly set to “4”, and the high probability remaining number is set to “1” (see reference numeral 341).

  Such a flow is continued until the high probability remaining number and the short time remaining number become “0”. As described above, when the high-probability continuation count is set to “3” and the short-time continuation count is set to “4”, the number of consecutive channels after the short-time pull-back increases with the number of time-short pull-backs (reference sign). 350). Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the short pull-back and improve the interest of the game.

(Processing procedure of the main control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed by the main control unit 201. The timer interrupt process is a process that interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 201 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period.

  In FIG. 4, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executes a random number update process (step S401). The random number update process is a process of updating each random number by incrementing the jackpot random number, for example, by one.

  Thereafter, a switch process performed when a game ball is detected by each switch is executed (step S402). The switch process includes a gate SW process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 5, and a start port SW process, which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, symbol processing such as normal symbol processing described later with reference to FIG. 6 and special symbol processing described later with reference to FIG. 10 is executed (step S403). Then, an electric accessory process such as an electric chew process for operating the electric tulip 107, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 8, and a special winning opening process for operating the special winning opening 109, which will be described later with reference to FIG. Is executed (step S404). Thereafter, a prize ball process for performing a prize ball for the winning game ball is executed (step S405), and an output process for outputting a command set in each process is executed (step S406).

(Gate SW processing)
Next, the gate SW process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the gate SW process performed by the main control unit 201. This gate SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S402 of FIG.

  In FIG. 5, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the gate SW 223 of the gate 108 is ON (step S501). If the gate SW 223 is OFF (step S501: No), the processing is performed as it is. finish. When the gate SW 223 is ON (step S501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value G of the gate counter that has counted the number of detections of the gate SW 223 is smaller than the upper limit “4” (step S502).

  When the count value G is the upper limit value “4” (step S502: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value G is smaller than the upper limit value “4” (step S502: Yes), “1” is added to the count value G (step S503). And while acquiring a random number, the acquired random number is stored in RAM213 (step S504), and a process is complete | finished.

(Normal symbol processing)
Next, normal symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing normal symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201. This normal symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process shown in step S403 of FIG.

  In FIG. 6, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not an auxiliary game flag indicating that an auxiliary game that opens the electric tulip 107 is in progress is ON (step S <b> 601). The auxiliary game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S612. If the auxiliary game flag is ON (step S601: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. When the auxiliary game flag is OFF (step S601: No), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (step S602).

  When the normal symbol is changing (step S602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S609. When the normal symbol is not changing (step S602: No), it is determined whether the count value G of the gate counter of the gate SW 223 is equal to or greater than “1” (step S603).

  When the count value G is not “1” or more (step S603: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value G is “1” or more (step S603: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the count value G (step S604), and a hit determination process is executed (step S605). The winning determination process is a process of determining whether or not the random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 108 with a winning probability of “9/10”, for example.

  Thereafter, a stop symbol is set (step S606). The setting of the stop symbol is to set a symbol (hit symbol or lost symbol) to be stopped according to the determination result in the hit determination process. And the fluctuation time setting process for setting the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is performed (step S607). Details of the variable time setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the fluctuation is started (step S608), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has passed (step S609). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S609: No), the processing is terminated as it is. If the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S609: Yes), the normal symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S610).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the stopped normal symbol is a win (step S611). If the stopped normal symbol is not a hit (step S611: No), that is, if it is a loss, the process is terminated as it is. If the stopped normal symbol is a win (step S611: Yes), the auxiliary game flag is turned ON (step S612), and the process is terminated.

(Variation time setting process)
Next, the variation time setting process shown in step S607 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the variable time setting process performed by the main control unit 201.

  In FIG. 7, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the time reduction flag indicating the time saving gaming state is ON (step S <b> 701). The time reduction flag is a flag set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. When the time reduction flag is OFF (step S701: No), the normal fluctuation of the normal fluctuation time (for example, 20 seconds) is set (step S702).

  On the other hand, if the time-short flag is ON in step S701 (step S701: Yes), a time-short variation for a short variation time (for example, 1.5 seconds) for the short-time gaming state is set (step S703). Thereafter, the set fluctuation time is set (step S704), and the process is terminated.

(Electric chew processing)
Next, an electric Chu (electric tulip) process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an electric Chu process performed by the main control unit 201. This electric chew process is a process content included in the electric accessory process shown in step S404 of FIG. In FIG. 8, the CPU 211 determines whether or not an auxiliary game flag indicating that an auxiliary game for opening the electric tulip 107 is in progress is ON (step S <b> 801). The auxiliary game flag is a flag set in the normal symbol processing shown in FIG. 6 (see step S612 in FIG. 6).

  If the auxiliary game flag is OFF (step S801: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the auxiliary game flag is ON (step S801: Yes), it is determined whether or not the electric tulip 107 is being opened (step S802). When the electric tulip 107 is being opened (step S802: Yes), the process proceeds to step S809. When the electric tulip 107 is not open (step S802: No), it is determined whether the electric tulip 107 is at rest (step S803). The term “resting” refers to a state in which the electric tulip 107 is closed between each opening when the electric tulip 107 is opened for 1.2 seconds × 3 times in the short-time gaming state.

  When the electric tulip 107 is at rest (step S803: Yes), the process proceeds to step S809. If the electric tulip 107 is not at rest (step S803: No), it is determined whether or not the time-saving flag indicating that the time-saving gaming state is ON (step S804). The time reduction flag is a flag set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the time reduction flag is OFF (step S804: No), the normal release pattern is set (step S805). The normal opening pattern is 0.1 seconds × 1 opening. Thereafter, an electric chew release start command indicating the start of opening of the electric tulip 107 in the normal gaming state is set (step S806). In step S804, if the time reduction flag is ON (step S804: Yes), a time reduction release pattern is set (step S807), and the process proceeds to step S806. The opening pattern for time reduction is 1.2 seconds × 3 times opening.

  Then, the opening of the electric tulip 107 is started (step S808). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the opening has ended (step S809). If the opening has not ended (step S809: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the release is finished (step S809: Yes), the auxiliary game flag is turned off (step S810), and the process is finished.

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S402 of FIG.

  In FIG. 9, 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 S901). When the first start port SW221 is OFF (step S901: No), the process proceeds to step S907. When the first start port SW221 is ON (step S901: 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 SW221 is smaller than “4”. (Step S902).

  When the count value U1 is “4” (step S902: No), the process proceeds to step S907. When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S902: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S903). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S904). The random number is a hit random number, a reach random number, or the like. The hit random number is a random number for determining any one of big hit, small hit, and loss. For example, one hit random number is randomly obtained from 400 random numbers from “0” to “399”. .

  The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed. For example, one reach random number is randomly acquired from 250 random numbers “0” to “249”. The random number to be acquired may include a design random number. For example, the design random number is a random number for determining the type of hits with different high-probability continuation times and short-time continuation times. For example, one design random number is randomly selected from 250 random numbers “0” to “249”. Get it.

  Each acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213. The RAM 213 has a storage area for four reserved balls by winning the first start port 105. In this storage area, information indicating that the first start port 105 is won, information on winning random numbers and reach random numbers are stored.

  Next, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S905). In the pre-determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a winning using the winning random number acquired in step S904. In the prior determination process, reach determination using a reach random number is performed in addition to the hit determination. Thereafter, a special 1 reserved ball number increase command is set to indicate that the number of reserved balls has increased due to winning at the first starting port 105 (step S906).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S907). If the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S907: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port SW222 is ON (step S907: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the second start port SW222 is smaller than “4”. (Step S908).

  When the count value U2 is “4” (step S908: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S908: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S909), each random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S910). ). The RAM 213 has a storage area for four reserved balls by winning the second starting port 106. In this storage area, information indicating that the winning is made to the second starting port 106, information on winning random numbers, and reaching random numbers are stored.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S911). In the pre-determination process, the winning random number acquired in step S910 is used to determine whether or not it is a win or reach determination using a reach random number. Thereafter, a special 2 reserved ball number increase command is set to indicate that the reserved ball number has increased due to winning at the second starting port 106 (step S912), and the process ends.

(Special symbol processing)
Next, a special symbol process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201. This special symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process of step S403 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 10, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S1001). The winning game flag is a flag that is set when the stopped special symbol indicates winning in the stop process shown in step S1012.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S1001: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S1001: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S1002). If it is changing (step S1002: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1009. . If not changing (step S1002: No), the count value U1 indicating the number of balls held due to winning at the first starting port 105 and the count value U2 indicating the number of balls held due to winning at the second starting port 106 are added together. It is determined whether or not the count value U is “1” or more (step S1003).

  If the count value U is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S1003: No), that is, if the count value U is “0”, the process ends. When the count value U is “1” or more (step S1003: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value U is set as a new number of reserved balls (step S1004). Then, a hit determination process is performed (step S1005). The winning determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 13. However, the winning random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting hole 105 or the second starting opening 106 matches the preset jackpot random number. This is a process for determining whether or not to do so.

  Thereafter, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S1006). This variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol according to the determination result of the hit determination process. Then, the fluctuation start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S1007), and the special symbol fluctuation is started (step S1008). Thereafter, 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 S1009). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1009: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  When the variation time has elapsed (step S1009: Yes), a variation stop command is set (step S1010), and the variation of the special symbol is stopped (step S1011). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S1012), and the process ends. The details of the stop processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 13. However, when the stopped special symbol indicates winning, a winning game flag is set, or a short time flag indicating a short time game state is set to the short time remaining number of times. This is a process of turning it off in response to.

(Winning judgment process)
Next, the hit determination process shown in step S1005 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a hit determination process performed by the main control unit 201. In FIG. 11, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a high probability flag indicating a high probability state is ON (step S1101). The high probability flag is a flag that is set to ON in a gaming state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the high probability flag is OFF (step S1101: No), a low probability hit determination table is set (step S1102). Details of the low probability hit determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. If the high probability flag is ON (step S1101: Yes), a high probability hit determination table is set (step S1103). Details of the high probability hit determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, using the set hit determination table and the hit random number acquired in the start port SW process (see FIG. 9), a hit random number determination process for determining whether the game is a big hit or a small hit is performed (step S1104). Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit random number determination process is a big hit (step S1105). When it is determined that the game is a jackpot (step S1105: Yes), the jackpot symbol is set (step S1106), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S1105: No), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S1107). When it is determined that it is a small hit (step S1107: Yes), a small hit symbol is set (step S1108), and the process is terminated. In step S1107, when it is determined that it is not a small hit (step S1107: No), a lost symbol is set (step S1109), and the process is terminated.

(An example of the low probability hit determination table)
Next, the low probability hit determination table set in step S1102 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the low probability hit determination table. In FIG. 12A, the low probability hit determination table 1210 includes a hit type 1201, a range 1202, a ratio 1203, and a random value 1204.

  The hit type 1201 indicates a type of hit or big hit. A range 1202 is a possible value of the acquired random number, and there are 400 “0 to 399”. The ratio 1203 is obtained by dividing the number of random number values 1204 by the number of ranges 1202, that is, the probability that a big hit or a small hit is selected.

  In the low-probability hit determination table 1210, the big hit of the hit types 1201 is selected at a ratio 1203 of “1/400”. Further, it is shown that the small hit is selected at a ratio 1203 of “4/400”. In addition, when the acquired random number is a value not described in the random value 1204, for example, when the random number acquired by winning the first starting port 105 is “200”, the game is lost.

(Example of high probability hit determination table)
Next, the high probability hit determination table set in step S1103 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the high probability hit determination table. In FIG. 12B, the high probability hit determination table 1220 indicates that a big hit is selected at a ratio 1203 of “10/400”. In the high-probability hit determination table 1220, a small win is not won. As shown in the low-probability hit determination table 1210 and the high-probability hit determination table 1220, in the high-probability state, it is easier to win a jackpot by about 10 times than in the low-probability state.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the stop process shown in step S1012 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the process during stop performed by the main control unit 201. In FIG. 13, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the time reduction flag indicating the time saving gaming state is ON (step S <b> 1301). The time reduction flag is a flag set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. When the time reduction flag is not ON (step S1301: No), the process proceeds to step S1305.

  When the time-short flag is ON (step S1301: 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 S1302). The time-saving game remaining count J indicates the remaining number of games in the time-saving gaming state, and is a numerical value set to, for example, 100 after the jackpot is ended when the time-saving remaining count is not “0”. The short-time game remaining count J is set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S1303).

  When the time-shortage game remaining count J is “0” (step S1303: Yes), the time-shortage flag is turned OFF (step S1304). When the time-saving game remaining count J is not “0” (step S1303: No), the process proceeds to step S1305. In step S1305, it is determined whether or not a high probability flag indicating a high probability state is ON (step S1305).

  In step S1305, when the high probability flag is OFF (step S1305: No), the process proceeds to step S1309. When the high probability flag is ON (step S1305: 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 S1306).

  Specifically, the high probability remaining game count X indicates the number of remaining games in the high probability state, and is set to, for example, 10,000 after the jackpot is over when the high probability remaining number is not “0”. It is a numerical value. The high probability remaining game count X is set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the high probability game residual count X is 0 (step S1307). If the high probability game residual count X is 0 (step S1307: Yes), the high probability flag is turned OFF (step S1308). . When the high probability game remaining number X is not 0 (step S1307: No), the process proceeds to step S1309.

  In step S1309, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit, and if it is not a big hit (step S1309: No), it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit (step S1310). When the stopped special symbol is not a small hit (step S1310: No), the process is terminated.

  When the stopped special symbol is a small hit (step S1310: Yes), the small hit game flag is turned ON (step S1311), and a winning opening is started (step S1312). Thereafter, an opening command is set (step S1313), and the process ends.

  In step S1309, if the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1309: Yes), the jackpot game flag is turned on (step S1314), and the time-shortage game remaining number J or the high probability game remaining number X is set to “0”. (Step S1315). Thereafter, the time reduction flag or the high probability flag is turned OFF (step S1316), and the process proceeds to step S1312.

  The game state (probability change game state, low probability time short game state, latent game state, normal game state) is represented by each flag in the above-described processing. Specifically, when both the hourly flag and the high probability flag are ON, the probability variation gaming state is set, and when the hourly flag is ON and the high probability flag is OFF, the probability is low. It is in short-time gaming state. Further, when the hourly 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. 14, the special winning a prize mouth process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the big prize opening process performed by the main control unit 201. This special winning opening process is one process included in the electric accessory process shown in step S404 of FIG.

  In FIG. 14, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S1401). The hit game flag is a big hit game flag or a small hit game flag set in the stop process shown in FIG.

  In step S1401, when the winning game flag is OFF (step S1401: No), the process is ended as it is. When the winning game flag is ON (step S1401: Yes), it is determined whether or not the opening is being performed (step S1402). The opening refers to a predetermined time before the special winning opening 109 is opened. If it is during opening (step S1402: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined opening time has passed (step S1403). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S1403: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening time has elapsed (step S1403: Yes), the round number / operation pattern setting process is executed (step S1404). 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 a big win, an operation pattern of 30 seconds per round is set. In the case of a small hit, the number of rounds is set to 1 round, and an operation pattern is set such that one round is 0.1 seconds × 15 times.

  In step S1404, 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 S1405). Then, a value obtained by adding “1” to the round number R is set as a new round number R (step S1406). Thereafter, a round start command is set to cause the production control unit 202a to produce an effect to start the round (step S1407). Further, the special winning opening solenoid 232 is controlled to start the operation of the special winning opening 109 (step S1408).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the operation time or the operation pattern has ended (step S1409). 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 S1409: 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). S1410). When the winning count value C is a specified number (step S1410: Yes), the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended (step S1411). When the winning count value C is not the prescribed number (step S1410: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S1409, when the operation time or the operation pattern is completed (step S1409: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1411 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.

  After the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended in step S1411, it is determined whether or not the final round has been reached (step S1412). For example, if the round number R set in the round number setting process in step S1404 is 15 rounds, 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 S1412 (step S1412: No), the process ends. When it is the final round (step S1412: Yes), an ending command is set (step S1413). Ending refers to a predetermined production time after the end of the operation of the special winning opening 109. The ending command is a command for causing the production control unit 202a to perform an ending production.

  After setting the ending command in step S1413, ending is started (step S1414). Then, the round number R is set to “0” (step S1415), and it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed (step S1416). If the ending time has elapsed (step S1416: YES), the game state setting process is executed (step S1417). The game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the winning game flag is turned off (step S1418), and the process is terminated. If the ending time has not elapsed (step S1416: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, in step S1402, when the opening is not in progress (step S1402: No), it is determined whether or not the ending is in progress (step S1419). If it is ending (step S1419: YES), the process proceeds to step S1416. If it is not ending (step S1419: No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 109 is operating (step S1420). When the special winning opening 109 is not in operation (step S1420: No), the process proceeds to step S1405. When the special winning opening 109 is in operation (step S1420: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1409.

(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. 15 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process performed by the main control unit 201. The game state setting process is the process shown in step S1417 of FIG. In FIG. 15, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a small hit (step S1501). If it is a small hit (step S1501: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a small hit (step S1501: No), that is, if it is a big win, it is determined whether or not the short time continuation flag indicating that the remaining number of short time continuations (short time remaining number) is “1” or more is ON. Determination is made (step S1502). If the time reduction continuation flag is OFF (step S1502: No), the time reduction continuation flag is turned ON (step S1503), and the time reduction remaining number K indicating the remaining number of time reduction continuations is set to “4” (step S1504). Then, the time-saving flag indicating that the time-saving gaming state is set to ON (step S1505), and the time-saving gaming remaining number J is set to “100” (step S1506).

  On the other hand, if the time reduction continuation flag is ON in step S1502 (step S1502: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the time reduction remaining number K (step S1507), and whether or not the time reduction remaining number K is “1” or more. Is determined (step S1508). When the remaining time K is “1” or more (step S1508: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1505. If the remaining time K is not equal to or greater than "1" (step S1508: No), that is, if the remaining time K is "0", the time reduction continuation flag is turned OFF (step S1509), and the process proceeds to step S1510.

  In step S1510, it is determined whether or not a high probability continuation flag indicating that the remaining number of high probability continuations (high probability remaining number) is “1” or more is ON (step S1510). When the high probability continuation flag is OFF (step S1510: No), the high probability continuation flag is turned ON (step S1511), and the high probability remaining number L indicating the remaining number of high probability continuation times is set to “3” ( Step S1512). Then, the high probability flag indicating the high probability state is turned ON (step S1513), and the high probability remaining game count X is set to “10000” (step S1514).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the time reduction continuation flag is ON (step S1515). When the time reduction continuation flag is OFF (step S1515: No), the process proceeds to step S1517. If the short duration continuation flag is ON (step S1515: Yes), the short time remaining game count J set to “100” in step S1506 is set to “10000” (step S1516). And the game state command for transmitting to the production supervision part 202a is set (step S1517), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the high probability continuation flag is ON in step S1510 (step S1510: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the high probability remaining number L (step S1518), and the high probability remaining number L is “1” or more. It is determined whether or not (step S1519). When the high probability remaining number L is “1” or more (step S1519: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1513. When the high probability remaining number L is not “1” or more (step S1519: No), that is, when the high probability remaining number L is “0”, the high probability continuation flag is turned OFF (step S1520), and the process proceeds to step S1517. Transition.

(Production timer interrupt processing performed by the Production Management Department)
Next, the effect timer interruption process performed by the effect control unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an effect timer interrupt process performed by the effect control unit 202a. This effect timer interruption process is a process in which the effect supervising unit 202a performs an interruption operation to the main effect control process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during activation.

  In FIG. 16, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a command reception process that is performed when a command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1601). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / audio control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S1602), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, processing contents of the command reception process shown in step S1601 of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing command reception processing performed by the production control unit 202a. In FIG. 17, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a reserve ball number increase command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1701). The retained ball number increase command is a command set in the start port SW process of the main control unit 201 (see step S906 and step S912 in FIG. 9).

  When the reserve ball number increase command is not received (step S1701: NO), the process proceeds to step S1704. When the reserve ball number increase command is received (step S1701: Yes), the reserve ball number addition process for adding the reserve ball number is executed (step S1702). Then, a hold number command for transmission to the image / sound control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is set (step S1703).

  Then, it is determined whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received (step S1704). The variation start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S1007 in FIG. 10). When the change start command is not received (step S1704: NO), the process proceeds to step S1706. When the change start command is received (step S1704: YES), the change effect selection process is executed (step S1705). The variation effect selection process is a process of selecting an effect content such as a reach effect or an effect symbol to be stopped according to the variation of the special symbol, and details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1706). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of the special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 201 (see step S1010 in FIG. 10). When the fluctuation stop command is not received (step S1706: No), the process proceeds to step S1708. When the change stop command is received (step S1706: YES), the process during end of change effect is executed (step S1707). The process during the end of the changing effect is a process of changing the effect mode according to the number of changes, as will be described in detail later using FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not an opening command indicating the start of a big hit or big hit is received (step S1708). The opening command is a command set in the stop process of the main control unit 201 (see step S1313 in FIG. 13). When the opening command is not received (step S1708: No), the process proceeds to step S1710.

  When the opening command is received (step S1708: Yes), a winning effect selection process for selecting the winning effect content is executed (step S1709). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not an ending command indicating the end of winning is received (step S1710). The ending command is a command set in the big prize opening process of the main control unit 201 (see step S1413 in FIG. 14).

  When the ending command is not received (step S1710: No), the process proceeds to step S1712. When an ending command is received (step S1710: Yes), an ending effect selection process for selecting an ending effect is performed (step S1711). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a gaming state command has been received (step S1712). The gaming state command is a command set in the gaming state setting process of the main control unit 201 (see step S1517 in FIG. 15).

  When the game state command is not received (step S1712: No), the process is ended as it is. When a game state command is received (step S1712: Yes), a mode flag changing process for changing the effect mode after winning is executed (step S1713). Details of the mode flag changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Variation effect selection process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the processing content of the changing effect selection process shown in step S1705 of FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the variation effect selection processing. In FIG. 18, the CPU 241 of the effect supervision unit 202a analyzes the change start command (step S1801). In step S1801, specifically, the gaming state, the hit determination result, the variation pattern, etc. are analyzed.

  Then, the mode flag indicating the effect mode being executed is referred to (step S1802). When referring to the mode flag, a mode flag reference table described later with reference to FIG. 19 is used. A reserved ball number subtraction process for subtracting the reserved ball number is executed (step S1803). A variation effect pattern selection process is performed to select an effect symbol and to select a variation effect pattern corresponding to each mode (step S1804). Thereafter, a change effect start command indicating start of change of the effect symbol is set (step S1805), and the process ends.

(Mode flag reference table)
Next, the mode flag reference table used in step S1802 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the mode flag reference table. In FIG. 19, the mode flag reference table 1900 includes a mode 1901, a mode flag 1902, and an upper limit fluctuation count 1903.

  A mode 1901 indicates a production mode. The mode flag 1902 is a flag set for each mode. The upper limit fluctuation count (Mmax) 1903 indicates the upper limit fluctuation count of each mode 1901 and corresponds to the mode effect remaining count M at the start of the mode effect.

  To explain with a specific example, in the normal gaming state, the mode flag 1902 is set to “0”, and the effect in the normal mode is executed. “−” In the upper limit fluctuation count 1903 in the normal mode indicates that the upper limit fluctuation count is not set. In the probability variation gaming state, the mode flag “1” is set, and an effect in the probability variation mode is executed. In the probability variation mode, the upper limit variation count 1903 is set to “10000”.

  In the probability-changing gaming state or the low-probability short-time gaming state, the mode flag is set to “2”, and the effect in the short-time mode is executed. In the time reduction mode, the upper limit fluctuation count 1903 is set to “100”. In the normal gaming state or the latent gaming state, the mode flag “3” is set. In the latent mode, the upper limit fluctuation count 1903 is set to “30”. Specifically, the latent mode is set in a latent gaming state where the high probability remaining number is “1” or more and the short time remaining number is “0”, or in a normal gaming state after a small hit.

(Processing during changing production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the details of the changing effect end process shown in step S1707 of FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing during the end of the changing effect performed by the effect supervising unit 202a. In FIG. 20, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the change stop command (step S2001). In step S2001, specifically, the game state, the hit determination result, and the like are analyzed. Then, the mode flag is referenced using the mode flag reference table 1900 shown in FIG. 19 (step S2002). Then, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S2003).

  When it is not a win (step S2003: No), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “0” indicating the normal mode (step S2004). When the mode flag is “0” (step S2004: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2011. When the mode flag is not “0” (step S2004: No), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the mode effect remaining number M is set as a new mode effect remaining number M (step S2005). Then, it is determined whether or not the mode effect remaining count M is “0” (step S2006).

  When the mode effect remaining number M is not “0” (step S2006: No), the process proceeds to step S2011. If the mode effect remaining count M is “0” (step S2006: Yes), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “2” indicating the time reduction mode (step S2007). When the mode flag is not “2” (step S2007: No), the process proceeds to step S2009. When the mode flag is “2” (step S2007: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game state is a probability change gaming state (step S2008).

  When the game state is the probability change game state (step S2008: Yes), the mode flag is set to “1” indicating the probability change mode (step S2010), and the process proceeds to step S2011. Step S2008: Yes → Step S2010 will be supplemented. In the mode flag changing process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21, in order to conceal that the player is in the probable game state, the effect in the short-time mode is provided even in the probable game state. It may be done. In this case, when 100 fluctuations have elapsed, the processing from step S2008: Yes to step S2010 is changed to the effect by the probability variation mode from the time reduction mode, thereby informing the player that the probability variation gaming state is present. I have to.

  In step S2008, when it is not in the probability variation gaming state (step S2008: No), the mode flag is set to “0” indicating the normal mode (step S2009). Then, a variation effect end command is set (step S2011), and the process ends. If it is a win in step S2003 (step S2003: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2011.

(Mode flag change processing)
Next, the details of the mode flag changing process shown in step S1713 of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the mode flag changing process. In FIG. 21, the CPU 241 of the effect supervision unit 202a analyzes the gaming state command (step S2101), and determines whether or not the probability variation gaming state is a high probability state and a short time gaming state (step S2102). When it is in the probability variation gaming state (step S2102: Yes), the probability variation mode determination of whether to be the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode is performed (step S2103).

  In the probability variation mode determination, the ratio for determining the probability variation mode is 70%, for example. If the probability variation mode is to be executed as a result of the probability variation mode determination (step S2104: Yes), the mode flag is set to “1” (step S2105), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the probability variation mode is not executed as a result of the probability variation mode determination (step S2104: No), that is, when the time reduction mode is executed, the mode flag is set to “2” (step S2106), and the process is terminated. To do. As described above, even if the game state is in the probable game state, the game state can be concealed from the player by performing the effect in the time reduction mode, so that the player can execute the time reduction mode. However, it is possible to play with a sense of expectation that it is in a probable game state.

  In step S2102, if it is not in the probability change gaming state (step S2102: No), it is determined whether or not the low probability time short gaming state, which is the low probability state and the short time gaming state (step S2107). When it is in the low probability time short gaming state (step S2107: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2106. In step S2107, if it is not the low-probability short-time gaming state (step S2107: No), it is determined whether or not it is a latent gaming state that is a high-probability state and non-short-time gaming state (step S2108). If it is in the latent game state (step S2108: Yes), the mode flag is set to “3” in order to execute the latent mode (step S2109), and the process ends.

  In step S2108, when the game mode is not the latent game state (step S2108: No), that is, when the normal game state is the low-probability state and the non-short-time game state, the latent mode determination as to whether to set the latent mode or the normal mode is made. Is performed (step S2110). In the latent mode determination, the ratio for determining the latent mode is 40%, for example. When the latent mode is executed as a result of the latent mode determination (step S2111: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2109.

  In this way, even in the normal gaming state, the game state can be concealed from the player by performing the production in the latent mode, and this is the case where the player is in the latent mode. However, it is possible to play with a sense of expectation that it is in a latent gaming state. On the other hand, when the latent mode is not executed (step S2111: No), the mode flag is set to “0” in order to execute the normal mode (step S2112), and the process ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of short-time continuations and the high probability of continuations are different from each other, so that the time-short continuation number and the high-probability continuation number overlap each other. During the period, it is possible to create a state where only one of the high-probability state and the short-time gaming state is set after the end of the continuous chain. In other words, it is possible to create a gaming state that is a non-short-time gaming state and a high-probability state and a gaming state that is a time-short gaming state and a low-probability state.

  As a result, when the game state becomes a short-time gaming state and a low-probability state after the end of the chain, the player can play with a sense of expectation for a so-called pull-back winning a jackpot. In addition, when the non-time-saving gaming state and the high-probability gaming state are entered after the end of the continuous game, the player can play with a sense of expectation that he / she is staying in the high-probability state. Thus, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine that is rich in game characteristics and highly interesting.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, since the number of time-continuous repetitions is set to be greater than the number of high-probability continuations, the number of consecutive channels after the short-time retraction can be increased along with the number of time-reversal retractions. The number of consecutive chunks after pulling back can be subdivided across the latent gaming state. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the short pull-back and improve the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, since the number of time reductions is made larger than the number of times of high probability, the number of consecutive channels after the time reduction can be increased according to the number of time reductions (reference numeral 350 in FIG. 3-2). reference). Therefore, in the low-probability short-time gaming state, the player can play with a sense of expectation for the short-time pull-back and improve the interest of the game in the low-probability short-time gaming state.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the time reduction mode can be taken even in the probability variation gaming state (see step S2104: No in FIG. 21), and the latent mode can be taken even in the normal gaming state (FIG. 21). Step S2111: No), the gaming state of the main control unit 201 can be kept secret from the player. Thereby, in the short-time mode or the latent mode, the player can play with a sense of expectation for the high probability state or anxiety for the low probability state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Modification of this embodiment)
Next, a modified example of the present embodiment in which the high-probability continuation count and the short-time continuation count are different from those of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification in which the high probability continuation count is set to “4” and the short-time continuation count is set to “3”. In the following description, the description of the same content as that described in the above-described embodiment (particularly, FIG. 3-2) is omitted.

  In the explanatory diagram 2200 of FIG. 22, when the first win is won in the low-probability state and the non-short-time game state, the high-probability remaining number is set to “4” and the short-time remaining number is set to “3” (see reference numeral 2201). After winning for the first time, the game is in a highly probable state and a probabilistic gaming state that is a short-time gaming state. The probability variation gaming state continues until the jackpot is executed four times including the first hit, that is, from the first hit until the remaining time is “0”. That is, four consecutive chunks including the first hit (see reference numeral 2202).

  When the 4th chain is completed, the high probability remaining and the short time remaining are reduced by “3” respectively due to the jackpot for 3 times except the first, the high probability remaining is “1”, and the short time remaining is “0”. (See reference numeral 2203). After the end of the 4th chain, the game state is a high probability state and a latent game state that is a non-short-time game state.

  In the latent game state, when winning a jackpot (see reference numeral 2204), the remaining time is newly set to "3". Further, the high probability remaining number is decreased by “1”, so that the high probability remaining number becomes “0” (see reference numeral 2205). Then, for 100 fluctuations after the end of the jackpot, the low probability time short gaming state, which is a low probability state and a short time gaming state, is obtained.

  In the low-probability short-time gaming state, if a big win is won within 100 fluctuations, that is, if there is a short-time pullback (see reference numeral 2206), the high probability remaining number is newly set to “4”. At this time, the remaining time is decreased by “1”, so that the remaining time is set to “2” (see reference numeral 2207).

  Thereafter, in the same manner as described above, after the jackpot by the time pullback, three consecutive chunks including the jackpot of the time pullback are performed (see reference numeral 2208). And, with the big hits for two times excluding the jackpot for the short-time pullback, the high-probability continuation count and the short-time continuation count decrease by “2”, respectively, the high-probability remaining number is set to “2”, and the short-time remaining number is set to “0” (See reference numeral 2209). Thereafter, when a big win is won in the latent gaming state, the high probability remaining number is set to “1” and the short time remaining number is newly set to “3” (see reference numeral 2210). Then, two consecutive runs including the jackpot in the latent gaming state are performed, the high probability remaining number is set to “0”, and the short time remaining number is set to “2” (see reference numeral 2211). Thereafter, in the low-probability short-time gaming state, when winning a jackpot within 100 fluctuations, the high probability remaining number is newly set to “4” and the short-time remaining number is set to “1” (see reference numeral 2211).

  Such a flow is continued until the high probability remaining number and the short time remaining number become “0”. As described above, when the high-probability continuation count is set to “4” and the short-time continuation count is set to “3”, the number of consecutive chunks after the jackpot in the latent gaming state is increased with the number of jackpot occurrences in the latent gaming state. (See reference numeral 2220).

  In the modification shown in FIG. 22, since the high probability continuation number that is larger than the short-time continuation number is set, the number of consecutive chans after the latent game state is increased with the number of jackpots in the latent game state. In addition, it is possible to subdivide the number of consecutive consecutive chunks across the short-time gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot in the latent game state and improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 23A is an explanatory diagram of a modification in which the high probability continuation count is set to “4” and the short-time continuation count is set to “5”. 23-1 is different from the point shown in the explanatory diagram 320 of FIG. 3-2 in that the diagram 2310 is changed to five consecutive channels. That is, with the number of time pullbacks, the number of consecutive channels after the time pullback is increased (see reference numeral 2311). Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the short pull-back and improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 23-2 is an explanatory diagram of a modification in which the high probability continuation count is “5” and the short-time continuation count is “4”. The explanatory diagram 2320 of FIG. 23-2 is different from the point shown in the explanatory diagram 2220 of FIG. That is, with the number of occurrences of jackpots in the latent gaming state, the number of consecutive chunks after jackpots in the latent gaming state increases (see reference numeral 2321). Accordingly, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot in the latent game state and improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 24A is an explanatory diagram of a modification in which the high probability continuation count is “3” and the short-time continuation count is “5”. In the explanatory diagram 2410 of FIG. 24-1, when the first win is won in the low probability state and the non-short time gaming state, the high probability remaining number is set to “3” and the short time remaining number is set to “5” (see reference numeral 2411). ). After winning the first win, the game will be in a probable game state and will be played four consecutive times including the first win (see reference numeral 2412).

  When the 4th chain is completed, the high probability remaining and the short time remaining will decrease by “3” respectively due to the jackpot for 3 times excluding the first time, the high probability remaining will be “0”, and the short time remaining will be “2”. (See reference numeral 2413). After the end of quadruple, the low probability short-time gaming state, which is a low-probability state and a short-time gaming state for 100 fluctuations, is entered.

  In the low-probability short-time gaming state, if the jackpot is won within 100 fluctuations (see reference numeral 2414), that is, if there is a short-time pullback, the high probability remaining number is newly set to “3”. In addition, the time remaining number is reduced to “1”, so that the time time remaining number becomes “1” (see reference numeral 2415). Then, two consecutive times including the jackpot for the time pullback are performed, the high probability remaining number is set to “2”, and the time shorter remaining number is set to “0” (see reference numeral 2416). Thereafter, after the jackpot is over, the game state is a latent game state which is a high probability state and a non-time-short game state.

  In the latent game state, when a big win is won (see reference numeral 2417), the remaining time is set to “5”. As a result of this winning, the high probability remaining number is decreased by “1”, and the high probability remaining number is set to “1” (see reference numeral 2418). Then, two consecutive runs including the jackpot in the latent gaming state are performed, the high probability remaining number is set to “0”, and the short time remaining number is set to “4” (see reference numeral 2419).

  Then, when a big win is won in the low-probability short-time game state, the high probability remaining number is set to “3” and the short-time remaining number is newly set to “3” (see reference numeral 2450). Then, four consecutive times including the jackpot of the time-saving pull-back are made, the high probability remaining number and the time-short remaining number are both “0”, and a transition is made to a normal gaming state which is a low-probability state and a non-time-short gaming state.

  As described above, even if the high-probability continuation count is set to “3” and the short-time continuation count is set to “5”, the number of consecutive channels after the short-time pull-back increases with the number of short-time pull-backs. (See reference numeral 2451). Accordingly, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the big hit in the low-probability short-time game state and to improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 24-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a modification in which the high probability continuation count is set to “5” and the short-time continuation count is set to “3”. In the explanatory diagram 2420 of FIG. 24-2, when the first win is won in the low probability state and the non-short time gaming state, the high probability remaining number is set to “5” and the short time remaining number is set to “3” (see reference numeral 2421). ). After winning the first win, the game will be in a probable game state and will be played four consecutive times including the first win (see reference numeral 2422).

  When the four-run chain is completed, the high probability remaining and the short time remaining are reduced by “3” respectively due to the jackpot for three times excluding the departure, the high probability remaining is “2”, and the short time remaining is “0”. (See reference numeral 2423). After the end of the 4th chain, the game state is a high probability state and a latent game state that is a non-short-time game state.

  In the latent game state, if a big win is won (see reference numeral 2424), the remaining time is set to “3”. Further, the jackpot reduces the high probability remaining number by “1” and the high probability remaining number becomes “1” (see reference numeral 2425). Then, two consecutive runs including the jackpot in the latent gaming state, and by one jackpot excluding the jackpot in the latent gaming state, the high probability remaining and the short time remaining number are reduced by “1”, respectively. The remaining time is set to “2” (see reference numeral 2426). Then, for 100 fluctuations after the end of the jackpot, the low probability time short gaming state, which is a low probability state and a short time gaming state, is obtained.

  In the low-probability short-time game state, if a big win is won within 100 fluctuations, that is, if there is a short-time pullback (see reference numeral 2427), the high probability remaining number is newly set to “5”. At this time, the remaining time is decreased by “1”, so that the remaining time is set to “1” (see reference numeral 2428). Then, two consecutive runs including the jackpot for the time pull-back are performed, the high probability remaining number is set to “4”, and the time-short remaining number is set to “0” (see reference numeral 2429).

  Thereafter, when a big win is won in the latent gaming state, the high probability remaining number is set to “3”, and the short time remaining number is newly set to “3” (see reference numeral 2430). Then, four consecutive runs including the jackpot in the latent gaming state are made, both the high probability remaining time and the short time remaining number are “0”, and the state shifts to the normal gaming state which is the low probability state and the non-short time gaming state.

  In this way, even if the high-probability continuation count is set to “5” and the short-time continuation count is set to “3”, the number of consecutive big hits in the latent gaming state will increase with the number of jackpot occurrences in the latent gaming state. The number increases (see reference numeral 2431). Accordingly, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot in the latent game state and improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 25A is an explanatory diagram of a modification in which the high probability continuation count is “29” and the short-time continuation count is “9”. In the explanatory diagram 2510 of FIG. 25-1, when the first win is won in the low probability state and the non-short-time gaming state, the high probability remaining number is set to “29” and the short-time remaining number is set to “9” (see reference numeral 2511). ). After winning the first win, the game will be in a probable game state and will be played ten consecutive times including the first win (see reference numeral 2512).

  When the ten consecutive endings are completed, the high probability remaining and the short time remaining are reduced by “9” respectively due to the jackpot of 9 times excluding the first hit, the high probability remaining is “20”, and the short time remaining is “0”. (See reference numeral 2513). After the end of the ten consecutive games, the game state is a high probability state and a non-short-time gaming state (see reference numeral 2514).

  In the latent game state, when the jackpot is won, the remaining time is newly set to “9”. Further, the high probability remaining number is decreased by “1”, so that the high probability remaining number becomes “19” (see reference numeral 2515). Thereafter, 10 consecutive runs including the jackpot in the latent gaming state are set, the high probability remaining number is set to “10”, and the short time remaining number is set to “0” (see reference numeral 2516). Then, after the jackpot is over, the latent game state is entered again (see reference numeral 2517).

  In the latent game state, when the jackpot is won, the remaining time is set to “9” (see reference numeral 2518). Further, the remaining high probability becomes “9” by decreasing the remaining high probability by “1”. After this, if 10 consecutive chans including the jackpot in the latent gaming state, both the high probability remaining and the short time remaining are set to “0” (see reference numeral 2519), the normal game in the low probability state and the non-short time gaming state Transition to the state.

  As described above, if the high-probability continuation count is set to “29” and the short-time continuation count is set to “9”, it can be set to 10 consecutive chunks × 3 times across two latent game states. This makes it possible to provide pachinko machines with high interest. From the viewpoint of suppressing the disadvantage of the game store side, that is, from the viewpoint of suppressing the player's winning balls, for example, the number of winning balls during the jackpot is reduced or the jackpot in the high probability state. You can lower the probability.

  FIG. 25-2 is an explanatory diagram of a modification in which the high probability continuation count is “9” and the short-time continuation count is “29”. In the explanatory diagram 2520 of FIG. 25-2, when the first win is won in the low probability state and the non-short time gaming state, the high probability remaining number is set to “9” and the short time remaining number is set to “29” (see reference numeral 2521). ). After winning for the first time, the game will be in a probable game state and will be played 10 consecutive times including the first win (see reference numeral 2522).

  When the ten consecutive ceased, the high probability remaining and the short time remaining are reduced by “9” respectively due to the 9 big hits excluding the first one, the high probability remaining is “0”, and the short time remaining is “20”. (See reference numeral 2523). After the end of the ten consecutive cycles, the low probability short-time gaming state, which is a low probability state and a short-time gaming state, is maintained for 100 changes.

  In the low-probability short-time gaming state, if a big win is won within 100 fluctuations, that is, if there is a short-time pullback (see reference numeral 2524), the high probability remaining number is newly set to “9”. Further, the time remaining number is reduced to “19” by decreasing the time remaining number by “1” (see reference numeral 2525). After this, the number of consecutive 10 hits including the jackpot for the short-time pullback, and the 9 jackpots excluding the jackpot for the short-time pullback, respectively, decreases the high probability remaining and the short-time remaining count by “9”, respectively. ”Is set to“ 10 ”(see reference numeral 2526). Then, for 100 fluctuations after the end of the jackpot, the low-probability time-short gaming state is entered again.

  In the low-probability short-time gaming state, if a big win is won within 100 fluctuations, that is, if there is a short-time pullback (see reference numeral 2527), the high probability remaining number is newly set to “9” (see reference numeral 2528). Further, the time remaining number becomes “9” by decreasing the time remaining number by “1”. Thereafter, when ten consecutive runs including the jackpot of the time pullback are made, both the high probability remaining time and the time short remaining number are set to “0” (see reference numeral 2529), and the normal gaming state is in the low probability state and the non-timeless gaming state. Migrate to

  Thus, if the high probability duration number is set to “9” and the short-time duration number is set to “29”, it can be set to 10 consecutive chunks × 3 times across the two low-probability short-time gaming states. It enables large-scale chain play and can provide an interesting pachinko machine.

100 Pachinko machine 101 Game board 105 First start opening (starting area)
106 Second start opening (starting area)
107 Electric tulip (starting area)
201 Main control unit 211 CPU
212 ROM
213 RAM
202 Production control unit 202a Production control unit 202b Image / sound control unit 202c Lamp control unit 241 CPU
242 ROM
243 RAM
301 determination unit (determination means)
302 execution unit 303 probability setting unit (probability setting means)
304 Time setting part (Time setting means)
305a Normal symbol control unit 305b Electric chew control unit 306 High probability count setting unit (high probability count setting means)
307 Time reduction number setting part (Time reduction number setting means)
308 Probability changing unit (probability changing means)
309 Time change part (Time change part)

Claims (3)

A determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player when the game ball enters the starting area provided on the game board is provided, and according to the determination result of the determination means A pachinko game machine that executes special games,
A probability setting means for setting a low probability state in which the winning probability of the special game is normal, or a high probability state in which the special game is likely to be won in comparison with the low probability state;
The non-time-saving gaming state in which the openability of the openable and openable starting area provided on the gaming board is normal, or the time-short game state in which the openable and openable starting area is easy to open compared to the non-timeless gaming state Setting means;
When the low probability state is set in the probability setting means, if it is determined by the determination means to shift to the special game, a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as “high probability continuation number”) is set. High probability count setting means for causing the probability setting means to set a high probability state until the special game for the high probability continuation count is executed,
When the non-time saving gaming state is set in the time saving setting means, a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as “time saving continuation number”) is set if the determination means determines that the special game is to be transferred. A time-short time setting means for causing the time-short setting means to set a time-short game state until the special game corresponding to the number of short-time continuations is executed,
When the special game is executed a number of times corresponding to the high probability continuation number set by the high probability number setting means, the probability state set in the probability setting means is changed from a high probability state to a low probability state. Probability changing means;
When the special game is executed a number of times corresponding to the number of times the duration has been shortened set by the time reduction number setting means, or when a predetermined number of fluctuations has elapsed between the special games, the time reduction setting means is set. A time changing means for changing the gaming state from the time saving gaming state to the non-time saving gaming state;
With
The high probability duration count and the short duration duration count are set to different times ,
When the high probability state is set in the probability setting means and the determination means determines that the high probability count setting means shifts to the special game, the high probability count setting means 1 The value obtained by subtracting is updated to a new high-probability duration,
The time reduction number setting means subtracts 1 from the set time reduction number of times when the determination means determines that a transition to the special game is made when the time reduction game state is set in the time reduction setting means. A pachinko machine characterized by updating the value to a new number of short time durations .   2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the high-probability continuation number is set to be greater than the short-time continuation number.   2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the short-time continuation number is set to be greater than the high-probability continuation number.

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