JP5291780B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine for providing a player with various state changes in a game. <P>SOLUTION: When a normal jackpot Y1 is won, a first variation time table set (B1) is set. When a game state is changed from a time-saving game state to a normal game state, a second variation time table set (A1) is set. When a variation jackpot is won during setting B1 or A1 and a game state is controlled in the time-saving game state (a time-saving/probability variation game state), a third variation time table set (B3) is set. When a normal jackpot Y2 is won and a game state is controlled in the time-saving game state, a fourth variation time table set (B2) is set. When a game state is changed from the time-saving game state to the normal game state, a fifth variation time table set (A2) is set. When a probability variation jackpot is won during setting B2 or A2 and a game state is controlled in the time-saving game state (the time-saving/probability variation game state), a sixth variation time table set (B4) is set. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine or the like that is played by a player.

  Conventionally, when a big hit game (special game) is completed after a probable big hit, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is increased (so-called probable change) until the next big hit, and in addition, the special symbol change time is shortened ( There was a pachinko gaming machine that would be in a probabilistic gaming state with a short time (so-called short time) (for example, see Patent Document 1). By shortening the time in the probable gaming state in this way, the player is given a sense of speed in which he / she hits the game continuously in a relatively short time in a so-called continuous change situation where the jackpot is a big hit and continues.

JP 2011-156062 A

  At present, pachinko machines are strongly demanded for innovative and diverse production and changes in gaming state. However, the conventional pachinko gaming machine described above has a uniform and poor diversity in terms of time reduction in the probability variation gaming state.

  Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can provide a player with various game state changes.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following configuration. In addition, reference numerals in parentheses, explanatory texts, step numbers, and the like indicate correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and limit the scope of the present invention in any way. is not.

  A pachinko gaming machine (1), a start area (22) provided in a game area (20) where a game ball can flow down, and a first state (closed state) in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the start area The variable winning device (27) that can operate in the second state (open state) in which the game ball can easily pass through the starting area than in the first state, and at least if the game ball passes through at least the starting area A lottery means (101) for performing (big hit lottery), a symbol display means (4) for displaying the symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the winning lottery in a variable manner, and a plurality of variable time table sets (FIG. 6). ) (See FIG. 7), using the setting means (101) for setting the variable time table set to be used and the variable time table set set by the setting means, the symbol display is variably displayed on the symbol display means. When A variation time determining means (101) for determining a variation time (special symbol variation time), and a symbol display control means for causing the symbol display means to variably display the symbol at the variation time determined by the variation time determining means ( 101), and when the first symbol (ordinary big hit Y1 symbol) or the second symbol (normal big hit Y2 symbol) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, after the special game (big hit game) is executed, the symbol display means Until the symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined number of times, the variable winning device is controlled to a specific gaming state (short-time gaming state) that is easy to operate in the second state, and then the variable winning device is operated in the second state. A first game control means for changing to a difficult non-specific game state (normal game state), and before being controlled to the specific game state or the non-specific game state by the one game control means When the 3rd symbol (probability change big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the second game control means for controlling to the specific game state (short time / probability change game state) after executing the special game, The setting means includes first setting means and second setting means, and the first setting means displays the first game when the first symbol (usually big hit Y1 symbol) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. When controlled by the control means to the specific gaming state (short-time gaming state), a first variable time table set (B1) is set, and then the first gaming control means controls the specific gaming state (short-time gaming state). When the game state is changed to the non-specific game state (normal game state), a second variable time table set (A1) is set, and the first variable time table set (B1) or the second variable time table set (A1) is set. ) Is set, the third symbol (probability big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, and the second game control means is controlled to the specific game state (short time / probability variable game state). The third variation time table set (B3) is set, and the second setting means stops the second symbol (usually a big hit Y2 symbol) on the symbol display means, and the first game control means specifies the identification. When controlled in the gaming state (short-time gaming state), a fourth variable time table set (B2) is set, and then the non-specific gaming state is changed from the specific gaming state (short-time gaming state) by the first gaming control means. When changed to (normal gaming state), the fifth variable time table set (A2) is set, and the fourth variable time table set (B2) or the fifth variable time table set (A2) is set. When the 3rd symbol (probability variation big winning symbol) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means when the game is set, and the second game control means is controlled to the specific gaming state (short time / probability variation gaming state), A sixth variation time table set (B4) is set.

  In addition, the average value of the variation time determined using the third variation time table set (B3) is the average value of the variation time determined using the second variation time table set (A1), and The average value of the variation times determined using the sixth variation time table set (B4) which is shorter than any of the average values of the variation times determined using the fifth variation time table set (A2). May be shorter than the average value of the variation times determined using the third variation time table set (B3).

  In addition, when the first setting means is setting the third variable time table set (B3) in the specific gaming state, the third symbol (probability big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. The third variation time table set (B3) is continuously set, and when the second setting means is setting the sixth variation time table set (B4) in the specific gaming state, When the third symbol (probability variation big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the sixth variation time table set (B4) may be set continuously.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine (1) includes an effect control means (401) for controlling the effect means (6 etc.) for effecting, and the effect control means is configured to set the fifth variable time table set ( When A2) is set, the effecting unit performs an effect different from that when the second variation time table set (A1) is set by the setting unit, and the fourth variation is performed by the setting unit. When the time table set (B2) is set, the rendering means may perform an effect different from that when the first variation time table set (B1) is set by the setting means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can provide a player with a variety of game state changes.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 4 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure for demonstrating the transition aspect of the gaming state in this embodiment, and the switching aspect of a variable time table set The figure for demonstrating the variable time table set used in this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the variable time table set used in this embodiment An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100 An example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S47 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S48 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the 1st special symbol display 4a and the 2nd special symbol display 4b of 7 segment display system An example of a detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S54 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the gaming state setting process in step S81 of FIG. FIG. 17 shows an example of a detailed flowchart of the probability variation big hit variation time table set switching process in step S8105 of FIG. FIG. 17 shows an example of a detailed flowchart of the normal big hit fluctuation time table set switching process in step S8124 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the small hit hour variation time table set switching process in step S8141 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing a timer interruption process performed by the effect control unit 400 An example of a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. Functional configuration diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be simply referred to as a gaming machine 1.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a partial plan view of the gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a winning ball when a gaming ball launched by a player's operation wins a prize, for example. This gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 5 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the main part of the gaming machine 1 around a hinge provided on the shaft support side, and is detachably attached to the game board 2. And the lock part 43 is provided in the predetermined position (for example, edge part on the opposite side to a shaft support side) which becomes the front side of the frame member 5, and the frame member 5 is unlocked by unlocking the lock part 43. Can be opened.

  A game area 20 for playing a game with a game ball is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. In the gaming area 20, a rail member (from which a game ball launched from below (the launching device 211; see FIG. 4) rises along the main surface of the game board 2 and forms a path toward the upper position of the gaming area 20 ( (Not shown) and a guide member (not shown) for guiding the raised game ball to the right side of the game area 20.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display unit 6 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display unit 6 notifies the player of the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery), for example, by displaying a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, or by the appearance of a character or the appearance of an item A notice effect is displayed, or a hold image indicating the number of times the special symbol lottery is put on hold is displayed. The image display unit 6 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, or the like, but any other display device may be used. Furthermore, a movable accessory 7 and a board lamp 8 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and produces an effect by performing a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game or in accordance with the operation of the player. The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light.

  The game area 20 is provided with a game nail and a windmill (both not shown) that change the falling direction of the game ball. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the gate 25, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24 are arranged on the game board 2 as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery. It is installed. In addition, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 26 through which game balls that have not been won in any of the game areas of the game balls launched into the game area 20 are discharged out of the game area 20. .

  The first start port 21 and the second start port 22 are awarded when a game ball enters, respectively, and a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is started. The first start port 21 operates a predetermined special electric accessory (large winning port 23) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (first special symbol display 4a described later). It is a winning opening related to winning a game ball. Further, the second start opening 22 operates the special electric accessory and / or a predetermined special symbol display device (second special symbol display device 4b described later), and wins related to winning a game ball. The mouth. When the game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol lottery (the following open / close lottery of the electric tulip 27) starts.

  The 2nd starting port 22 is provided in the lower part of the 1st starting port 21, and is equipped with the electric tulip 27 in the vicinity of the entrance of a game ball as an example of a normal electric accessory. The electric tulip 27 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings opens and closes to the left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid), which will be described later. Lights up or blinks together. When the pair of blade portions are closed, the electric tulip 27 is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start port 22 because the opening width guided to the entrance of the second start port 22 is extremely narrow. On the other hand, the electric tulip 27 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 22 because the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 22 increases when the pair of wings open to the left and right. . When the electric tulip 27 passes through the gate 25 and the normal symbol lottery is won, the pair of blades opens for a specified time (for example, 0.15 seconds or 1.80 seconds), and the specified number of times (for example, Open and close only once or three times.

  The special winning opening 23 is located below the second starting opening 22 and opens according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The big prize opening 23 is normally in a closed state so that no game balls can enter, but depending on the result of the special symbol lottery, it protrudes from the main surface of the game board 2 and is in an open state. The game ball is easy to enter. For example, the grand prize winning opening 23 repeats a predetermined number of rounds that are in an open state until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or nine game balls have been won, or the accumulated accumulated time is within 1.8 seconds). Repeat for example 15 times or once). Note that the lottery does not start at the normal winning opening 24 even if a game ball wins.

  In addition, a display 4 is provided at a predetermined position (for example, lower right) of the game board 2 to display the result of the above-described special symbol lottery or normal symbol lottery and the number of holds. Details of the display 4 will be described later.

  Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters (wins) the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, a predetermined number per game ball is determined according to the place where the game ball has won. The prize ball is paid out. For example, when one game ball is won at the first start port 21 and the second start port 22, three prize balls are awarded, and when one game ball is won at the big prize port 23, thirteen prize balls are given to the normal prize slot 24. When one game ball is won, ten prize balls are paid out. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, there is no payout of the prize ball in conjunction with it.

  The frame member 5 on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 includes a handle 31, a lever 32, a stop button 33, a take-out button 34, a speaker 35, a frame lamp 36, an effect button 37, an effect key 38, a plate 39, a lock portion 43, and the like. Is provided.

  When the player touches the handle 31 and performs an operation to rotate the lever 32 clockwise, the launching device 211 (100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 4) electrically fires the game ball. The tray 39 (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to protrude in front of the gaming machine 1 and temporarily stores game balls supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize balls are paid out to the plate 39. The game balls stored in the tray 39 are supplied to the launching device 211 one by one by a supply device (not shown) at a timing linked with the operation by the player's lever 32.

  The stop button 33 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 31, and even when the player touches the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 in the clockwise direction, the game ball is released by being pressed by the player. Is temporarily stopped. The take-out button 34 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the tray 39 is provided, and when the player presses it, the game balls accumulated in the tray 39 are dropped into a box (not shown).

  The speaker 35 and the frame lamp 36 respectively notify the gaming state and situation of the gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 35 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. In addition, the frame lamp 36 performs various effects by light depending on a pattern by lighting / flashing or a difference in emission color.

  Next, the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the display 4 includes a first special symbol display 4a, a second special symbol display 4b, a first special symbol hold indicator 4c, a second special symbol hold indicator 4d, a normal symbol indicator 4e, and a normal symbol indicator 4e. A symbol hold display 4f and a game status display 4g are provided.

  The first special symbol display 4a is displayed with the display symbol varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 21. For example, the first special symbol display 4a is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball is won at the first starting port 21, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then the lottery result is displayed. Further, the second special symbol display 4b is displayed with the display symbols varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 22. For example, the second special symbol display 4b is similarly composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins at the second starting port 22, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the lottery result is displayed. To do. In the normal symbol display 4e, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the game ball passing through the gate 25. For example, the normal symbol display 4e is constituted by an LED display device, and when a game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 4c displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is held when a game ball wins at the first start port 21. The second special symbol hold indicator 4d displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is held when the game ball wins at the second start port 22. The normal symbol hold display 4f displays the number of times the normal symbol lottery is held. For example, the first special symbol hold indicator 4c, the second special symbol hold indicator 4d, and the normal symbol hold indicator 4f are each composed of LED display devices arranged in a row, and the number of times of hold is displayed according to the lighting mode. The

  The game state display 4g displays the game state (normal game state, short-time game state, etc.) at the time of power-on of the gaming machine 1.

  Next, an input device provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an effect button 37 and an effect key 38 as an example of an input device.

  The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are provided for the player to input the effect. The effect button 37 is provided on the side of the upper surface of the tray 39 protruding forward of the gaming machine 1. The production key 38 has a center key and four direction keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, and is provided on the upper side of the plate 39 adjacent to the production button 37. The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are each pressed by the player to perform a predetermined effect. For example, the player can enjoy a predetermined effect by pressing the effect button 37 at a predetermined timing. Further, the player can select one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 6 by operating the four direction keys. Further, the player can input the selected image as information by operating the center key.

  In addition, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, a ball tank for storing game balls for payout and a payout device (payout drive unit 311) for paying out the game balls to the tray 39 are provided, and various substrates are attached. ing. For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2. Specifically, a main control board on which a main control unit 100 (see FIG. 4) that performs internal lottery and determination of winning is configured is disposed on the main board. The sub-board includes a firing control board 200 (see FIG. 4) configured to control a launching device 211 that launches a game ball to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout control unit 300 that controls the payout of a prize ball. A payout control board configured with an effect control board configured with an effect control section 400 for overall control of effects, an image control board configured with an image acoustic control section 500 for controlling effects with images and sounds, and various types The lamp control board etc. in which the lamp control part 600 which controls the effect by the lamp (frame lamp 36, panel lamp 8) and the movable accessory 7 are arranged. In addition, on the rear surface of the gaming board 2, the power source of the gaming machine 1 is switched on / off, and 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the gaming machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages. A switching power supply is provided for outputting the direct current power to the various substrates described above.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a control device that performs operation control and signal processing in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the gaming machine 1.

  4, the control device of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 100, a launch control unit 200, a payout control unit 300, an effect control unit 400, an image sound control unit 500, a lamp control unit 600, and the like.

  The main control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103. The CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the number of payout prize balls, such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The ROM 102 stores programs executed by the CPU 101 and various data. The RAM 103 is used as a working memory for the CPU 101. Hereinafter, main functions of the main control unit 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) when a game ball wins at the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22, and effects control is performed on determination result data indicating whether or not the special symbol lottery is won. Send to part 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 27 is opened, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval at which the blade portion is opened and closed. Further, the main control unit 100 executes the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the first start port 21, the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the second start port 22, In addition, the number of execution suspensions of the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 25 is managed, and data related to the number of suspensions is sent to the effect control unit 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 28 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 100 determines that the big winning opening 28 is inclined and tilted until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or nine game balls are won or the accumulated accumulated time is within 1.8 seconds). Control is performed so that the round in the open state is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or once). In addition, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval at which the special winning opening 28 opens and closes.

  The main control unit 100 changes the game state in accordance with the progress of the game, and according to the progress of the game, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery, the execution interval of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4) In other words, it may be said that it is a time to stop and display), and the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 27 is changed.

  When a game ball wins the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined amount per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 300 is instructed to pay out a number of prize balls. Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball according to an instruction from the main control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of paid-out prize balls based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

  In order to realize the above-described functions, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a big prize opening switch 114, a big prize opening opening / closing. 115, normal winning opening switch 116, display 4 (first special symbol display 4a, second special symbol display 4b, first special symbol hold indicator 4c, second special symbol hold indicator 4d, normal symbol display 4e, a normal symbol hold display 4f, and a game status display 4g) are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 21 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111 b detects that a game ball has won the second start port 22 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 27 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The gate switch 113 detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 25 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 114 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 23 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The special prize opening / closing unit 115 opens and closes the special prize opening 23 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The normal winning port switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 24 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  In addition, the main control unit 100 displays the result of a special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball at the first starting port 21 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a first special symbol lottery) on the first special symbol display 4a. indicate. The main control unit 100 displays on the second special symbol display 4b the result of the special symbol lottery started by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the second special symbol lottery). . The main control unit 100 displays the number of times the first special symbol lottery is on hold on the first special symbol hold display 4c. The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings for which the second special symbol lottery is held on the second special symbol holding display 4d. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 25 on the normal symbol display 4e. The main control unit 100 displays the number of times of holding the normal symbol lottery on the normal symbol hold display 4f. Further, the main control unit 100 displays the gaming state at that time on the gaming state display 4g when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  The launch control unit 200 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, and a RAM 203. The CPU 201 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the launching device 211. The ROM 202 stores programs executed by the CPU 201 and various data. The RAM 203 is used as a working memory for the CPU 201.

  When the lever 32 is in the neutral position, the lever 32 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the player is rotated clockwise by the player, the lever 32 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation angle to the firing control unit 200 as a hitting ball firing command signal. The launch control unit 200 controls the launch operation of the launch device 211 based on the hit ball launch command signal. For example, the launch control unit 200 controls the operation of the launch device 211 so that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 32 increases. When the signal indicating that the stop button 33 is pressed is output, the launch control unit 200 stops the operation of the launch device 211 firing the game ball.

  The payout control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, and a RAM 303. The CPU 301 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of the payout ball. The ROM 302 stores programs executed by the CPU 301 and various data. A RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301.

  The payout control unit 300 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the main control unit 100. Specifically, the payout control unit 300 acquires from the main control unit 100 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout driving unit 311 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 311 is configured by a drive motor or the like that sends out a game ball from a game ball storage unit (ball tank).

  The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real time clock) 404. In addition, the effect control unit 400 is connected to the effect button 37 and the effect key 38, and acquires operation data output from the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 in response to an operation pressed by the player. The CPU 401 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401 and various data. The RAM 403 is used as a working memory for the CPU 401. The RTC 404 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 400 sets production contents based on data indicating the special symbol lottery result and the like sent from the main control unit 100. In addition, when the effect button 37 or the effect key 38 is pressed by the player, the effect control unit 400 may set the effect content according to the operation input or the detection result.

  The image sound control unit 500 includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, and a RAM 503. The CPU 501 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the image and sound expressing the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data. The RAM 503 is used as a working memory for the CPU 501.

  The image sound control unit 500 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 6 and the sound output from the speaker 35 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, a decorative symbol image for notifying a player of a special symbol lottery result, an image of a character or item for displaying a notice effect to the player, a player In addition, image data for displaying a reserved image indicating that the special symbol lottery is reserved, various background images, and the like on the image display unit 6 is stored. The ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500 stores various types of sound data such as music and sound output from the speaker 35 in synchronization with the image displayed on the image display unit 6 or independently of the displayed image. It is remembered. The CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 from the image data and sound data stored in the ROM 502. The CPU 501 performs image processing for background image display, decorative symbol image display, character / item display, and the like using the read image data, and performs various processes corresponding to commands sent from the effect control unit 400. Perform production display. Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image processed image data on the image display unit 6. In addition, the CPU 501 performs sound processing using the read sound data, and outputs the sound indicated by the sound processing sound data from the speaker 35.

  The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the operation of the movable accessory 7. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data. The RAM 603 is used as a working memory for the CPU 601.

  The lamp control unit 600 controls the lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the emission color based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. The lamp controller 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect controller 400. Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. Data) is stored. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 based on the read light emission pattern data. Further, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 corresponding to the contents of the effect set by the effect control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the read operation pattern data.

[Outline of characteristic operations according to this embodiment]
Next, an outline of characteristic operations according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a game mode transition mode and a switching mode of a variation time table set in the present embodiment. 6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining the variable time table set used in the present embodiment.

  First, the variable time table set will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. The variation time table set is a table set used for determining a special symbol variation time which is a time during which a special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4. The gaming machine 1 uses a variable time table set A1, A2, B1 to B4 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 for a time when the special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4 every special symbol lottery. Determine a special symbol variation time. Here, the special symbol variation time is the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect in which the special symbol lottery result is notified by causing the image display unit 6 to variably display the decorative symbol simulating numbers and the like and then stopping the display. Is equal to From this, it can be said that determining the special symbol variation time using the variation time table set determines the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect. In the following description, the variable time table sets A1, A2, and B1 to B4 may be referred to as A1, A2, and B1 to B4, respectively, for simplicity of description.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (1), A1 includes a big hit variation time table, a small hit variation time table, a reachable loss variation time table, and a non-reach loss variation time table.

  The jackpot variation time table consists of special symbol variation times of “30.00 seconds”, “60.00 seconds”, and “90.00 seconds”. It is a table used when notifying of a big hit after executing the reach effect. Here, the reach effect is an effect that makes the player expect a big hit, and typically, two of the three decorative symbols are aligned with the same symbol, and the other decorative symbol is aligned with the same symbol. It is a production that makes you expect.

  The small hit variation time table consists of special symbol variation times of “30.00 seconds”, “60.00 seconds”, and “90.00 seconds”, and is lost (lost) in the special symbol lottery. It is a table used when executing a small hit effect that makes a player expect a big hit after executing a reach effect.

  The reach variation time table for reach consists of special symbol variation times of “30.00 seconds”, “60.00 seconds”, and “90.00 seconds”, and is defeated in the special symbol lottery. It is a table used when notifying that it has lost after executing the reach effect in the variable effect.

  The non-reach lost time variation table consists of a special symbol variation time of “8.00 seconds”, and it is lost (not lost) in the special symbol lottery. This table is used when

  The big hit variation time table, the small hit variation time table, and the reach-losing variation time table are used when the reach effect is executed in the decorative symbol variation effect, and thus include a relatively long special symbol variation time. On the other hand, the variation time table for losing without reach is used when the reach effect is not executed in the decorative symbol variation effect, and therefore includes a relatively short special symbol variation time.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (2), in A2, the big hit variation time table, the small hit variation time table, and the reachable loss variation time table are each "30.01 seconds" with respect to A1 described above. , “60.01 seconds” and “90.01 seconds”, and the only difference is that the reach-less loss time table is composed of “8.01 seconds”. .

  As described above, the special symbol variation time composing A1 and the special symbol variation time composing A2 have a very small difference that cannot be recognized by the player.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (1), B1 is a point in which the fluctuation time table for losing without reach has a special symbol fluctuation time of “2.00 seconds” with respect to A1 in FIG. 6 (1). Only different.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (2), B2 has a big hit variation time table, a small hit variation time table, and a reach-and-change variation time table with respect to B1 described above. Seconds, “60.01 seconds” and “90.01 seconds” special symbol variation time only, and the point where the reachless variation time table consists of “2.01 seconds” special symbol variation time only It is different.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (3), B3 has a big hit variation time table, a small hit variation time table, and a reachable loss variation time table, respectively, with respect to B1 described above. Seconds, “60.02 seconds” and “90.02 seconds” special symbol variation time only, and the point where the reachless variation time table consists of “2.02 seconds” special symbol variation time only It is different.

  As described above, the special symbol variation time that constitutes B1, the special symbol variation time that constitutes B2, and the special symbol variation time that constitutes B3 have a very small difference that cannot be recognized by the player. Yes.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7 (4), B4 is only the point that the fluctuation time table for losing without reach has a special symbol fluctuation time of “1.00 seconds” compared to B1 in FIG. 7 (1). It is different.

  In the following, a game mode transition mode and a mode in which the variable time table set shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is switched and used will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 5 shows a variable time table set to be used for each gaming state shown.

  First, as shown in FIG. 5, the gaming machine 1 changes the gaming state according to the progress of the game, the normal gaming state of (1) and (4), the short-time gaming state of (2) and (5), and ( Transition between the short / probable game state of 3) and (6). Here, the short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the special symbol variation time is shortened (usually shortened) to a normal extent (may be referred to as a gaming state in which the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect is shortened to a certain extent). This is a gaming state in which the symbol lottery execution interval is normally shortened and the winning probability of the special symbol lottery does not increase. The short-time / probability changing gaming state is a gaming state in which the special symbol variation time is shortened and the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is increased (so-called probable variation). In the short-time / probability game state, the special symbol variation time shown in (3) is shortened to a normal level (normally shortened), and the special symbol variation time shown in (6) is further shortened (super shortened). There is. The short-time / probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which the special symbol variation time is shortened, and thus may be considered as one aspect of the short-time gaming state. The normal gaming state is a normal gaming state that is not any of the above gaming states.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 switches the variable time table set to be used in accordance with the big hit or the like and the variable time table set used at that time (see FIGS. 6 and 7). Hereinafter, the switching of the variable time table set and the change in the gaming state described above will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 5, in the gaming state shown in any one of (1) to (6) in which any one of A1, A2, and B1 to B4 is used, if the normal big hit Y1 in the special symbol lottery, the fluctuation The time table set is set to B1, and it becomes a short game state when the normal rotation is reduced by 100 rotations as shown in (2). In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, when any one of A1, A2, and B1 to B4 is used and the gaming state shown in any one of (1) to (6) is changed when the special big lottery is Y2, The time table set is set to B2, and it becomes a short game state when the normal rotation is reduced by 100 rotations as shown in (5).

  Here, the normal jackpot is a jackpot in which the jackpot game is executed after the jackpot, and then the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a normal low probability (in this embodiment, 1/300). . The jackpot game is a game in which the jackpot 23 is controlled to be opened for a relatively long time. During the jackpot game, the jackpot game effect is executed, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls while enjoying the jackpot game effect. . In the present embodiment, there are a normal big hit Y1 and a normal big hit Y2 as the normal big hit. In this embodiment, after the normal big hit Y1, the round in which the big winning opening 23 is released until 29.5 seconds elapses or nine game balls are won is executed ten times, while after the normal big hit Y2 The round that is opened until 29.5 seconds elapses or 9 game balls are won is executed 15 times.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, when the special symbol lottery is executed 100 times (so-called 100 rotations) after entering the short-time gaming state of 100 rotations as shown in (2), the variable time table set is changed from B1. By switching to A1, the normal gaming state shown in (1) is entered.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, when A1 is used and the normal game state shown in (1) is a big hit in the special symbol lottery, the variable time table set is switched from A1 to B3, as shown in (3) Usually shortened time / probability game state. Similarly, when B1 is used, if the big winning is made by special symbol lottery in the time-saving gaming state of 100 revolutions normally shortened as shown in (2), the variable time table set is switched from B1 to B3, and the normal time shown in (3) Shortened time / probability game state. Here, the probable big hit is a big hit game executed after this big hit, and then the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is from a normal low probability (1/300 in this embodiment) to a high probability (in this embodiment). , 1/35).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, if the special symbol lottery wins in the special symbol lottery in the normal time short time / probability changing game state shown in (3), the normal time short time / probability changing game state shown in (3) is continued and the fluctuation time is changed. The table set B3 is continuously used.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, when the special symbol lottery is executed 100 times after entering the short-time gaming state of 100 rotations as shown in (5) (so-called 100 rotations), the variable time table set starts from B2. By switching to A2, the normal gaming state shown in (4) is obtained.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, in the normal game state shown in (4) when A2 is used, if the probability variation hits by special symbol lottery, the variable time table set is switched from A2 to B4, as shown in (6) Super short time / probability gaming state. Similarly, when B2 is used, if the winning is a big hit in the special symbol lottery in the short-time gaming state of 100 revolutions normally reduced as shown in (5), the variable time table set is switched from B2 to B4, and the super Shortened time / probability game state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, if the special symbol lottery is won in the special symbol lottery in the ultra-short time-short / probable variation game state shown in (6), the super-short-time short / probability game state shown in (6) is continued and the variation time is changed. The table set B4 is continuously used.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, when any of A1, A2, and B1 to B4 is used in the gaming state shown in any one of (1) to (6) The game state is continued, and the variable time table set used at that time is continuously used. Here, the small hit is a specific loss in the special symbol lottery. When the small hit is made, the small hit game is executed after the above-described small hit effect is executed. The small hit game is a game in which the big prize opening 23 is controlled to be opened for a short time (for example, a momentary release of 0.1 seconds is continuously executed 15 times). Production is performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 5, B1 is set when the normal big hit Y1 in any gaming state in which any one of A1, A2, and B1 to B4 is used. The Then, when B1 is used or when B1 is used and A1 is switched using 100 times, the probability is changed to B3. On the other hand, if any of the gaming states in which any one of A1, A2, B1 to B4 is used and Y2 is usually a big hit, B2 is set. Then, when B2 is used or when B2 is used and A2 is switched using 100 times, it is switched to B4. For this reason, in this embodiment, if the probable big hit is made after the normal big hit Y1, the state shifts to the normal shortening time / probability variable gaming state of (3). The variation time (more precisely, the average value of the special symbol variation time) is further shortened than the normal time reduction (see (2) (3) (5) in FIG. 5 and (1) to (3) in FIG. 7). The state is shifted to the super-short time / probability game state (see (6) in FIG. 5 and (4) in FIG. 7).

  As a result, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give diversity to the time-short / probability changing gaming state itself and the mode for shifting to the time-shortening / probability changing gaming state. Can be provided. In other words, according to the present embodiment, the value for shifting to the ultra-short time-saving / probability changing gaming state in which the user can enjoy the feeling of speed of the next big hit in a very short time with respect to the specific normal big hit (Y2). Can do.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, when the probability variation big hit in the ultra-short time reduction / probability variation gaming state of (6), this gaming state is continued and the use of B4 is also continued. It is possible to provide the player with a sense of speed (high feeling) that the big hits continue in a very short time in the situation.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the effect executed in the normal game state (1) in which A1 is used and the effect executed in the normal game state (4) in which A2 is used are different effects that the player can distinguish. It is said. Also, the effect executed in the short time gaming state (2) where B1 is used and the effect executed in the short time gaming state (5) where B2 is used are different effects that the player can distinguish. Specifically, in the decorative symbol variation effect in the normal gaming state (4) in which A2 is used and the decorative symbol variation effect in the short game state in which (B2) is used (5), the image display unit 6 Always display a specific character. By this, the player can recognize that it is the normal game state of (4) or the short time game state of (5) that shifts to the ultra-shortened time-short / probable variable game state of (6) when the probability change big hit. Diversity can be given to the game by implying the player the chance of the transition.

  Below, the process which the pachinko game machine 1 performs in order to implement | achieve control which performs the above-mentioned operation | movement is demonstrated.

[Main operation of main control unit]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100. Hereinafter, a timer interrupt process performed in the main control unit 100 (see FIG. 4) will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 8 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts in FIG. 8 and the subsequent steps is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, in step S1, the main control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number. Here, the big hit random number is a random number for determining whether the special symbol lottery is won or lost. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) when winning in the special symbol lottery. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the special symbol variation time (that is, the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect). In the random number update process of step S1, the big hit random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each lottery is performed in the start port switch (SW) process in step S2 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and each random number is acquired. Then, a special symbol process in step S4 and a normal symbol in step S5 described later. Used in processing. Note that the counter that performs the process of step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to the minimum value 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the big hit random number).

  Next, in step S2, the main control unit 100 executes a start port switch process described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the main control unit 100 monitors the state of the gate switch 113, and when the gate switch 113 is turned on (when a game ball detection signal is output from the gate switch 113), the normal symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not the number of held lotteries is less than the upper limit, and if it is determined that the number of held is less than the upper limit, a gate switch process is performed to acquire a random number used in normal symbol processing in step S5 described later. .

  Next, in step S4, the main control unit 100 executes special symbol processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S5, the main control unit 100 executes normal symbol processing for determining whether or not the random symbol acquired in the gate switch processing in step S3 matches the predetermined winning random number and wins the normal symbol lottery. To do. Then, the main control unit 100 causes the normal symbol display 4e of the display unit 4 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery.

  Next, in step S6, the main control unit 100 executes a special winning opening process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S7, the main control unit 100 determines that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e by the normal symbol processing in step S5 is a predetermined winning symbol (that is, when the normal symbol lottery is won). (Ii) An electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 27 is executed. This will be specifically described below. In the normal gaming state (see (1) and (4) in FIG. 5), the main control unit 100 sets the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol processing in the above step S5 to 1/10. / In the probability variation gaming state (see (2), (3), (5), and (6) in FIG. 5), the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is increased to 10/10 in the normal symbol processing in step S5. When the main control unit 100 wins the normal symbol lottery, in the normal gaming state (see (1) and (4) in FIG. 5), the electric tulip 27 is opened for 0.15 seconds (the game ball is in the first position) in step S6. 2) A control for executing the operation to make a winning state in the start port 22) once is performed. When the main control unit 100 wins the normal symbol lottery, the electric tulip 27 in step S6 in the short-time gaming state and the short-time / probability changing gaming state (see (2), (3), (5), and (6) in FIG. 5). The control for executing the operation to open the state for 1.80 seconds three times is performed. As a result, the electric tulip 27 becomes difficult to operate in the open state in the normal gaming state (see (1) and (4) in FIG. 5), while the short-time gaming state and the short-time / probability changing gaming state (see FIG. 5). In (2), (3), (5) and (6)), it becomes a state (so-called electric support state) that is easy to operate in the open state. When the electric tulip 27 is operated, a game ball can be won at the second start port 22, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 22, the second special symbol lottery is performed. .

  Next, in step S8, the main control unit 100 executes prize ball processing for controlling the number of winning game balls and controlling the payout of prize balls according to the number of winnings by giving an instruction to the payout control unit 300 or the like.

  Next, in step S9, the main control unit 100 obtains information necessary for various commands and effects set in the RAM 103 in the special symbol process in step S4, the big prize opening process in step S6, the prize ball process in step S8, and the like. An output process of outputting to the effect control unit 400 or the payout control unit 300 is executed.

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 9 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Hereinafter, the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S21, the CPU 101 of the main controller 100 receives a game ball in the first start port 21 based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the first start port switch 111a, and the first start port switch 111a is turned on. It is determined whether or not. If the determination in step S21 is YES, the process proceeds to step S22, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S 22, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax 1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol lottery number from the ROM 102, and the first special symbol lot number pending number U 1 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit value. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax1. If the determination in step S22 is YES, the process proceeds to step S23, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S23, the CPU 101 rewrites the value of the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S24, the CPU 101 obtains (that is, draws) a set of random numbers (such as a big hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number) used for the first special symbol lottery. Each set of random numbers is stored in RAM 103 in chronological order. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S25, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 22 and the second start port switch 111b is turned on based on the presence / absence of the detection signal from the second start port switch 111b. To do. If the determination in step S25 is YES, the process proceeds to step S26, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 26, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax <b> 2 of the second special symbol lottery holding number (“4” in the present embodiment) from the ROM 102, and the second special symbol lottery holding number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax2. If the determination in step S26 is YES, the process proceeds to step S27, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S27, the CPU 101 rewrites the value of the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S28.

  In step S28, the CPU 101 obtains a set of random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers, design random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers) used for the second special symbol lottery, etc., and sets each of the obtained random numbers in time series. They are stored in the RAM 103 in order. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 10 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S41, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game or the small hit game based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information by a flag). Determine whether. If the determination in step S41 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG. 8, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S42.

  In step S <b> 42, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbols on the first special symbol display 4 a or the second special symbol display 4 b are being displayed. If the determination in step S42 is yes, the process proceeds to step S51. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (whether or not the second special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S43 is yes, the process proceeds to step S44. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S44, the CPU 101 rewrites the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out from the RAM 103 the one with the earliest storage time out of the set of random numbers acquired in step S28 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S47.

  On the other hand, in step S45, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (whether or not the first special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S45 is YES, the process moves to step S46. If this determination is NO, there is no special symbol lottery determination to be performed, so the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol in FIG. 8). Move to (Process).

  In step S46, the CPU 101 rewrites the hold number U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out from the RAM 103 the one with the earliest storage time out of the set of random numbers acquired in step S24 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S47.

[Big hit judgment processing]
In step S47, the CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process for determining whether the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot or a loss. FIG. 11 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the big hit determination process in step S47 of FIG. The jackpot determination process will be specifically described below with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S4701, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a probable big hit has been made in a special symbol lottery. Specifically, when the process of step S4701 is executed following the process of step S44 of FIG. 10, the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 by the process of step S44 is the probability variation jackpot stored in the ROM 102. Based on whether or not it matches the winning value, it is determined whether or not the probable big hit has been made in the second special symbol lottery. On the other hand, when the process of step S4701 is executed following the process of step S46 of FIG. 10, the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S46 is the winning value for the probability variation jackpot stored in the ROM 102. Based on whether or not they match, it is determined whether or not a probable big hit has been made in the first special symbol lottery. If the determination in step S4701 is YES, the process moves to step S4702, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to step S4703.

  In step S4702, the CPU 101 sets a probability variation big hit symbol indicating that the probability variation big hit has been won in the special symbol lottery in the RAM 103 as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S48 in FIG.

  In step S4703, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal big hit Y1 is made in the special symbol lottery. Specifically, when the process of step S4703 is executed subsequent to the process of step S44 of FIG. 10, the CPU 101 determines that the big hit random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S44 is the probability variation big hit Y1 stored in the ROM 102. It is determined whether or not the normal big hit Y1 is made in the second special symbol lottery based on whether or not the winning value matches. On the other hand, when the process of step S4703 is executed following the process of step S46 of FIG. 10, the CPU 101 determines that the big hit random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S46 is the winning value of the normal big hit Y1 stored in the ROM 102. It is determined whether or not the normal big hit Y1 was made in the first special symbol lottery based on whether or not the same. If the determination in step S4703 is YES, the process moves to step S4704. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S4705.

  In step S4704, the CPU 101 sets the normal big hit Y1 symbol indicating that the normal big hit Y1 was made in the special symbol lottery in the RAM 103 as the special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S48 in FIG.

  In step S4705, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal big hit Y2 is made in the special symbol lottery. Specifically, when the process of step S4705 is executed subsequent to the process of step S44 of FIG. 10, the CPU 101 determines that the big hit random number read from the RAM 103 by the process of step S44 is stored in the ROM 102. It is determined whether or not the normal big hit Y2 is made in the second special symbol lottery based on whether or not the winning value matches. On the other hand, when the process of step S4705 is executed following the process of step S46 of FIG. 10, the CPU 101 determines that the big hit random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S46 is the winning value of the normal big hit Y2 stored in the ROM 102 It is determined whether or not the normal big hit Y2 has been made in the first special symbol lottery based on whether or not it matches. If the determination in step S4705 is YES, the process moves to step S4706. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S4707.

  In step S4706, the CPU 101 sets the normal big hit Y2 symbol indicating that the normal big hit Y2 was made in the special symbol lottery in the RAM 103 as the special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S48 in FIG.

  In step S4707, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a small hit is made in the special symbol lottery. Specifically, when the process of step S4707 is executed following the process of step S44 of FIG. 10, the CPU 101 determines that the big hit random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S44 is the small hit stored in the ROM 102. Based on whether or not it matches the winning value, it is determined whether or not a small hit is made in the second special symbol lottery. On the other hand, when the process of step S4707 is executed following the process of step S46 of FIG. 10, the CPU 101 determines that the big hit random number read from the RAM 103 by the process of step S46 is the winning value stored in the ROM 102 and the winning value for the small hit. Based on whether or not they match, it is determined whether or not a small hit is made in the first special symbol lottery. If the determination in step S4707 is YES, the process proceeds to step S4708, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S4709.

  In step S4708, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, a small hit symbol indicating that a special symbol lottery has been won as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S48 in FIG.

  In step S4709, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery has been lost as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S48 in FIG.

  This is the end of the big hit determination process in step S47 of FIG.

[Variation pattern selection processing]
Next, in step S48 of FIG. 10, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process for selecting a special symbol variation time (execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect). FIG. 12 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S48 of FIG. Hereinafter, the variation pattern selection process will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S4801, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a big hit has been made in the big hit determination process of step S47 in FIG. If the determination in step S4801 is YES, the process proceeds to step S4802, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S4803.

  In step S4802, the CPU 101 performs processing for switching the variable time table set in FIGS. 14 and 18 to be described later, among the variable time table sets A1, A2, and B1 to B4 described with reference to FIGS. A jackpot variation time table included in the variation time table set set in the RAM 103 as a use target is set as a variation time table to be used. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4808.

  In step S4803, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a small hit has been made in the big hit determination process in step S47 of FIG. If the determination in step S4803 is YES, the process moves to step S4804. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S4805.

  In step S4804, the CPU 101 performs processing for switching the variable time table set in FIGS. 14 and 18 to be described later, among the variable time table sets A1, A2, and B1 to B4 described with reference to FIGS. The variation time table for small hits included in the variation time table set set in the RAM 103 as the use target is set as the variation time table to be used. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4808.

  In step S4805, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a reach effect is to be performed. Specifically, the CPU 101 reads out the reach random number obtained together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step 47 of FIG. 10 from the RAM 103, and the read reach random number matches the predetermined value stored in the ROM 102. Whether or not to perform reach production is determined based on whether or not. If the determination in step S3805 is YES, the process proceeds to step S4806, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S4807.

  In step S4806, the CPU 101 performs processing for switching the variable time table set in FIGS. 14 and 18 to be described later among the variable time table sets A1, A2, and B1 to B4 described with reference to FIGS. The reachable losing variation time table included in the variation time table set set in the RAM 103 as the use target is set as the variation time table to be used. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4808.

  In step S4807, the CPU 101 performs a process of switching the variable time table set in FIGS. 14 and 18 to be described later among the variable time table sets A1, A2, and B1 to B4 described with reference to FIGS. A reachless loss variation time table included in a variation time table set set in the RAM 103 as a use target is set as a variation time table to be used. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4808.

  In step S4808, the CPU 101 refers to the variation time table set in any of steps S4802, S4804, S4806, and S4807, and the variation pattern acquired together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination processing in step S47 of FIG. A special symbol variation time (variation pattern) corresponding to the random number is selected (that is, lottery is performed). The variation pattern (special symbol variation time) selected in this way is set in the RAM 103 as setting information. In step S4808, if the big hit variation time table, the small hit variation time table, or the reachable loss variation time table is set, the CPU 101 executes the reach effect in the decorative symbol variation effect. It is determined, and that effect is set in the RAM 103 as setting information. In step S4808, the CPU 101 sets, as setting information, information indicating whether the variation time table set referred to for selecting the special symbol variation time (variation pattern) is A1, A2, or B1 to B4. Set to. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S49 in FIG.

  Above, the variation pattern selection process of step S48 of FIG. 10 is complete | finished.

  In step S49, the CPU 101 generates a variation effect start command including setting information set by the big hit determination process in step S47 and the variation pattern selection process in step S48, and sets it in the RAM 103. Here, the change effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the decorative symbol change effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50. The variation effect start command set in step S49 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S50, the CPU 101 changes the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b based on the setting information included in the variable effect start command set in the process of step S49. Start displaying. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S51.

  In step S51, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time selected in the variation pattern selection process in step S48 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in step S50. If the determination in step S51 is yes, the process proceeds to step S52. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 52, the CPU 101 sets a change effect stop command instructing the end of the decorative symbol change effect by the image display unit 6 or the like in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S53. The variation effect stop command set in step S52 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S53, the CPU 101 ends the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b started in the process of step S50, and displays the stop symbol. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 4a and the second special symbol display 4b of the 7-segment display system. This will be specifically described below with reference to FIG. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is set in step S4702 of the jackpot determination process of FIG. 11, in step S53, the CPU 101 determines the probability variation jackpot symbol corresponding to the set symbol out of the four probability variation jackpot symbols shown in FIG. The 1 special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol display 4b) is stopped and displayed. Similarly, when the normal big hit symbol is set in step S4704 or S4706 of the big hit determination process of FIG. 11, in step S53, the CPU 101 selects the normal corresponding to the set symbol among the four normal big hit symbols shown in FIG. The big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol display 4b). More specifically, in step S53, when the normal jackpot Y1 symbol is set in step S4704 of FIG. 11, the CPU 101 selects one of the three symbols from the left of the four normal jackpot symbols shown in FIG. When the first special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol display 4b) is stopped and displayed, and the normal big hit Y2 symbol is set in step S4706 of FIG. 11, the four normal big hit symbols shown in FIG. Is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol display 4b). Further, when the small hit symbol is set in step S4708 of the big hit determination process of FIG. 11, in step S53, the CPU 101 converts one small hit symbol shown in FIG. 13 into the first special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol indicator). Stop display on the symbol display 4b). Similarly, when a lost symbol is set in step S4709 of the big hit determination process of FIG. 11, in step S53, the CPU 101 converts one lost symbol shown in FIG. 13 into the first special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol). Display is stopped on the display 4b). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S54.

[Processing while stopped]
In step S54 of FIG. 10, the CPU 101 executes a stop process. FIG. 14 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S54 of FIG. Hereinafter, the stop process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  First, in step 5401, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the big hit determination process in step S47 of FIG. If the determination in step S5401 is YES, the process moves to step S5402, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to step S5404.

  In step 5402, the CPU 101 instructs the effect control unit 400 to start the jackpot game effect and information indicating the type of the jackpot game effect to be started (probable jackpot game effect or normal jackpot game effect). An opening command to be included is set in the RAM 103. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S5403. Note that the opening command set in step S5402 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S5403, the CPU 101 starts the jackpot game by setting information indicating the game status stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag) during the jackpot game. As a result, the big prize opening 23 is controlled to be opened in the big prize opening process described later with reference to FIG. 15 and the like, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S5404.

  In step 5404, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a small hit is made in the big hit determination process in step S47 of FIG. If the determination in step S5404 is YES, the process moves to step S5405. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S5407.

  In step 5405, the CPU 101 sets an opening command including information instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the small hit game effect in the RAM 103. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S5406. Note that the opening command set in step S5405 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S5406, the CPU 101 starts a small hit game by setting information indicating the game status stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag) during the small hit game. As a result, the special winning opening 23 is controlled to be opened for a short time in the special winning opening process described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5407.

  In step S5407, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of J stored in the RAM 103 is “0”. Here, J is a special symbol lottery executed after entering the short time gaming state of (2) and (5) described with reference to FIG. 5 or the short time / probability changing gaming state of (3) and (6). It is the number of times. If the determination in step S5407 is YES, the special symbol process ends and the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG. 8, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5408.

  In step S5408, the CPU 101 rewrites the value of J stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5409.

  In step S5409, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of J stored in the RAM 103 is “0”. If the determination in step S5409 is YES, the process moves to step S5410. If the determination is NO, the special symbol process ends, and the process moves to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S5410, the CPU 101 switches the short time game flag stored in the RAM 103 from ON to OFF. Here, when the time-short game flag is ON, the special symbol variation time is shortened (that is, the execution time of the decoration symbol variation effect is shortened), and when it is OFF, the special symbol variation time is not shortened. Flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5411.

  In step S5411, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the variable time table set B2 (see FIG. 7 (2)) is being set as the variable time table set to be used. To do. If the determination in step S5411 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5412, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5413.

  In step S5412, the CPU 101 switches B2 set in the RAM 103 as the use-target variable time table set to A2. Thereafter, the special symbol process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S5413, the CPU 101 switches B1 set in the RAM 103 as the variable time table set to be used to A1. Thereafter, the special symbol process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  By the processing of steps S5407 to S5413 described above, the gaming state is switched from the short-time gaming state of (2) to the normal gaming state of (1) described with reference to FIG. 5, or from the short-time gaming state of (5) The gaming state is switched to the normal gaming state of (4). This will be described in detail below. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, when the probability change big hit, both the probability change game flag and the time-short game flag are set to ON to enter the time-short / probability change game state (see (3) and (6) in FIG. 5), J is set to infinity. Here, when the probability variation game flag is ON, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is increased from 1/300 to 1/35 (that is, the probability is changed), and when it is OFF, the winning probability is not increased. The flag to be performed. In addition, when a normal big hit (Y1 or Y2), the probability variation game flag is set to OFF and the hourly game flag is set to ON to enter the hourly game state (see (2) and (5) in FIG. 5). Is set to 100. In the normal game state (see (1) and (4) in FIG. 5), both the probability variation game flag and the short-time game flag are set to OFF. Since J is set to infinity when such a probable big hit, J is set to 0 in the short-time gaming state (see (2) and (5) in FIG. 5). Only when it becomes. From this, the gaming state is switched from the short-time gaming state of (2) in FIG. 5 to the normal gaming state of (1) by the processing of steps S4507 to S5413 described above, or from the short-time gaming state of (5) ( The gaming state is switched to the normal gaming state of 4).

  Thus, the stop process in step S54 in FIG. 10 is completed, the special symbol process is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
15 and 16 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the special winning a prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S61, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether the gaming machine 1 is in a big hit game or a small hit game based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag). It is determined whether or not there is. If the determination in step S61 is YES, the process proceeds to step S62. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 62, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a big hit game or a small hit game opening. If the determination in step S62 is yes, the process proceeds to step S63, and if this determination is no, the process proceeds to step S68.

  In step S63, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined set opening time has elapsed since the opening command set in step S5402 or S5405 of FIG. 14 was transmitted. If the determination in step S63 is YES, the process proceeds to step S64. If this determination is NO, the opening of the jackpot game effect has not ended, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG. .

  In step S <b> 64, the CPU 101 sets the total number of rounds Rmax for the big hit game or the small hit game and the operation pattern of the big winning opening 23 for the big hit game or the small hit game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. Specifically, in the case of a big hit game with the probability big hit or the normal big hit Y2, the CPU 101 sets the number of rounds (Rmax) “15” included in the big hit game and the operation pattern of the big winning opening 23 during the big hit game. The setting information is set in the RAM 103. Further, in the case of the big hit game with the normal big hit Y1, the CPU 101 sets the number of rounds (Rmax) “10” included in the big hit game and the operation pattern of the big winning opening 23 during the big hit game, and the setting information is stored in the RAM 103. set. Further, in the case of the small hit game, the CPU 101 sets the number of rounds (Rmax) “1” included in the small hit game and the operation pattern of the big winning opening 23 during the small hit game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. To do. By the process of step S64, the total number of rounds Rmax of the big hit game or the small hit game, the interval time between rounds in the big hit game, the time for performing the ending effect at the end of the big hit game or the small hit game is set ending Time etc. are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S65.

  In step S <b> 65, the CPU 101 resets the number C of winning game balls to the big winning opening 23 stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S66.

  In step S 66, the CPU 101 rewrites the round number R of the big hit game or the small hit game stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S67.

  In step S <b> 67, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to start the opening control of the special winning opening 23. With this process, in the case of a big hit game, the round is started and the opening operation of the big winning opening 23 (one long opening operation) is started. Also, with this process, in the case of a small hit game, the round is started and the opening / closing operation (15 instantaneous opening operations) of the special winning opening 23 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S <b> 68, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game interval. In addition, there is no interval period in the small hit game consisting of one round. If the determination in step S68 is yes, the process moves to step S69. If the determination is no, the process moves to step S70.

  In step S69, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set interval time during the jackpot game set in the process of step S64 has elapsed since the big winning opening 23 was closed at the end of the previous round during the jackpot game. To do. If the determination in step S69 is YES, it is time to start the next round in the jackpot game, so the process moves to step S65. If this determination is NO, the next round in the jackpot game is started. Since the timing is not reached, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 70, based on the information stored in the RAM 103, the CPU 101 determines whether the situation of the gaming machine 1 is executing a big hit game or a small hit game ending effect. If the determination in step S70 is YES, the process proceeds to step S79 in FIG. 16, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S71, the CPU 101 determines that the state of the gaming machine 1 is in the big win game or the small hit game round, and based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the big prize port switch 114, the big prize port switch 114 is It is determined whether or not it is turned on. If the determination in step S71 is yes, the process proceeds to step S72. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S <b> 72, the CPU 101 determines that a winning of game balls to the big winning opening 23 has been detected, and rewrites the winning number C of gaming balls stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. By executing the process of step S72 every time the big prize opening switch 114 is turned ON, the total number of game balls (winning number C) won in the big prize opening 23 during one round is accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. Go. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S73, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a specified opening control time has elapsed since the opening control of the special winning opening 23 was started in the process of step S67. Specifically, in the case of a big hit game, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an opening control time for causing the big prize opening 23 to open once for 29.5 seconds has passed. It is determined whether or not the opening control time for causing the mouth 23 to execute the instantaneous opening operation for 0.1 second 15 times has elapsed. If the determination in step S73 is yes, the process proceeds to step S75. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S74, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number C of winning game balls in the current round has reached an upper limit number of gaming balls Cmax (“9” in this embodiment) that defines the timing at which the big winning opening 23 is closed. Determine. If the determination in step S74 is yes, the process proceeds to step S75. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S75, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to end the opening control of the special winning opening 23 started in step S67. As described above, in the case of a big hit game, the CPU 101 determines the game balls detected by the big prize opening switch 114 until 29.5 seconds elapses after the big prize opening 23 is opened in each round during the big hit game. Winning a prize on the condition that the total number (winning number C) has reached 9 (Cmax) or that 29.5 seconds have passed since the opening of the big winning opening 23 without winning 9 game balls. The mouth 23 is closed. Further, in the case of a small hit game, the CPU 101 counts the total number of game balls (the number of wins) detected by the big prize opening switch 114 until the specified opening / closing control time of the big prize opening 23 elapses in the round during the small hit game. C) has reached nine (Cmax), or the specified opening / closing control time of the grand prize opening 23 has passed without the nine game balls having won since the grand prize opening 23 opened. The opening control of the special winning opening 23 is finished. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S76.

  In step S76, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum round number Rmax of the big hit game or the small hit game set in the process of step S64. If the determination in step S76 is YES, the process in FIG. 16 proceeds to step S77, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 77 of FIG. 16, the CPU 101 resets the round number R stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S78.

  In step S <b> 78, the CPU 101 sets an ending command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect in the RAM 103. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in step S9 (output process) in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S79.

  In step S79, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time set in the process of step S64 in FIG. 15 has elapsed since the ending command was set in the RAM 103 in step S78. If the determination in step S79 is YES, the process proceeds to step S80, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S80, the CPU 101 ends the big hit game or the small hit game that has been executed. Specifically, the CPU 101 cancels the setting information (typically, information based on a flag) indicating that the game is in the big hit game or the small hit game stored in the RAM 103, and the big hit game or the small hit game Exit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S81.

[Game state setting process]
In step S81 in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 executes a gaming state setting process. FIG. 17 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the gaming state setting process in step S81 of FIG. Hereinafter, the game state setting process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S8101, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game ended in step S80 of FIG. If the determination in step S8101 is YES, the process proceeds to step S8102, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S8120.

  In step S8102, the CPU 101 sets the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON”. If the probability variation game flag is already set to “ON”, the CPU 101 continues the setting. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8103.

  In step S8103, the CPU 101 sets the short-time game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON”. If the time-saving game flag is already set to “ON”, the CPU 101 continues the setting. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8104.

  In step S8104, the CPU 101 sets the value of J stored in the RAM 103 to “infinity”. As described above, J is the number of executions of the special symbol lottery in the short time gaming state of (2) and (5) in FIG. 5 or in the short time / probability changing gaming state of (3) and (6). . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8105.

  By the processing of steps S8102 to S8104, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the time-short / probability changing gaming state of (3) or (6) described with reference to FIG. 5 (or the setting is continued).

[Variable time table set switching process for probability variation big hit]
In step S8105, the CPU 101 executes a probability variation big hit variation time table set switching process. FIG. 18 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the probability variation big hit variation time table set switching process in step S8105 of FIG.

  First, in step S <b> 8106, the CPU 101 determines that the variation time table set A <b> 1 or B <b> 1 (see FIG. 6A and FIG. 7A) is a target variation time table set based on information stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not it is being set. If the determination in step S8106 is YES, the process moves to step S8107. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S8108.

  In step S8107, the CPU 101 switches the variable time table set to be used stored in the RAM 103 to B3 shown in FIG. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S8108.

  From the state of using A1 in the normal gaming state of (1) or the state of using B1 in the short-time gaming state of (2), as described with reference to FIG. 5 by the processing of steps S8106 and S8107, (3) At this time, the state is switched to the state of using B3 in the short / probability game state.

  In step S8108, the CPU 101 determines that the variation time table set A2 or the variation time table set B2 (see FIGS. 6 (2) and 7 (2)) is based on the information stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether it is being set as a table set. If the determination in step S8108 is YES, the process moves to step S8109. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S8110.

  In step S8109, the CPU 101 switches the variable time table set to be used stored in the RAM 103 to B4 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8110.

  As described with reference to FIG. 5 by the processing of steps S8108 and S8109, from the state of using A2 in the normal gaming state of (4) or the state of using B2 in the short-time gaming state of (5) It will be switched to the state of using B4 in the short time / probability changing game state.

  In step S8110, the CPU 101 determines, based on the information stored in the RAM 103, whether or not the variable time table set B3 (see FIG. 7 (3)) is being set as a variable time table set to be used. To do. If the determination in step S8110 is YES, the process moves to step S8111. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S8112.

  In step S8111, the CPU 101 continues to use the used variable time table set B3 stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8112.

  By the processing in steps S8110 and S8111, as described with reference to FIG. 5, the state of using B3 is continued in the time reduction / probability change gaming state of (3).

  In step S8112, the CPU 101 determines, based on the information stored in the RAM 103, whether or not the variable time table set B4 (see FIG. 7 (4)) is being set as the variable time table set to be used. To do. If the determination in step S8112 is YES, the process moves to step S8113. If this determination is NO, the gaming state setting process in FIG. 17 ends and the big prize opening process in FIGS. 15 and 16 ends. The processing moves to step S7 (electric tulip processing) in FIG.

  In step S813, the CPU 101 continues to use the used variable time table set B4 stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the game state setting process in FIG. 17 is completed, the big winning opening process in FIGS. 15 and 16 is also completed, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  By the processing in steps S8112 and S8113, as described with reference to FIG. 5, the state of using B4 is continued in the time reduction / probability change gaming state of (6).

  Thus, the probability variation big hit hour variation time table set switching process of FIG. 18 is completed.

  Next, in step S8120 in FIG. 17, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game ended in step S80 in FIG. 16 is a normal big hit game. If the determination in step S8120 is YES, the process moves to step S8121. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S8140.

  In step S8120, the CPU 101 sets the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF”. If the probability variation game flag is already set to “OFF”, the CPU 101 continues the setting. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8122.

  In step S8122, the CPU 101 sets the short-time game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON”. If the time-saving game flag is already set to “ON”, the CPU 101 continues the setting. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S813.

  In step S 8123, the CPU 101 sets the value of J stored in the RAM 103 to “100”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8124.

  By the processing of steps S811 to S8123, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the time-short gaming state (2) or (5) described with reference to FIG. 5 (or the setting is continued).

[Normal jackpot variation time table set switching process]
In step S8124, the CPU 101 executes normal big hit time variation time table set switching processing. FIG. 19 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the normal big hit variation time table set switching process in step S8124 of FIG.

  First, in step S8125, the CPU 101, based on the information stored in the RAM 103, changes time table set A1, A2, B3 or B4 (see FIGS. 6 (1) (2) and 7 (3) (4)). ) Is determined as being set as a variable time table set to be used. If the determination in step S8125 is YES, the process moves to step S8126. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S8129.

  In step S8126, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game ended in step S80 of FIG. 16 is a big hit game due to a normal big hit Y2. If the determination in step S8126 is YES, the process proceeds to step S8127, and if this determination is NO, the game process proceeds to step S8128 because it is a big hit due to the normal big hit Y1.

  In step S8127, the CPU 101 switches the variable time table set to be used stored in the RAM 103 to B2 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8129.

  On the other hand, in step S8128, the CPU 101 switches the variable time table set to be used stored in the RAM 103 to B1 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8129.

  As described with reference to FIG. 5 by the processing of steps S8125 to S8128, the state of using A1 in the normal gaming state of (1), the state of using A2 in the normal gaming state of (4), From the state using B3 in the short / probable gaming state, or from the state using B4 in the short / probable gaming state in (6), to the state using B1 in the short-time gaming state in (2) or in the short-time game in (5) In this state, the state is switched to a state where B2 is used.

  In step S8129, based on the information stored in the RAM 103, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable time table set B1 (see (1) in FIG. 7) is being set as the variable time table set to be used. judge. If the determination in step S8129 is YES, the process moves to step S8130. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S8133.

  In step S8130, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game ended in step S80 of FIG. 16 is a big hit game due to a normal big hit Y2. If the determination in step S8130 is YES, the process moves to step S8131. If the determination is NO, the game process moves to step S8132 because it is a big hit due to the normal big hit Y1.

  In step S811, the CPU 101 switches the variable time table set to be used stored in the RAM 103 to B2 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8133.

  On the other hand, in step S8132, the CPU 101 continues to use the used variable time table set B1 stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8133.

  By the processing of steps S8129 to S8132, as described with reference to FIG. 5, the state of using B1 is continued in the time-short gaming state of (2), or B2 is used in the time-short gaming state of (5). It will be switched to the state.

  In step S 8133, based on the information stored in the RAM 103, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable time table set B 2 (see (2) in FIG. 7) is being set as a variable time table set to be used. judge. If the determination in step S 8133 is YES, the process proceeds to step S 8134. If the determination is NO, the gaming state setting process in FIG. 17 is terminated, and the big prize opening process in FIGS. 15 and 16 is also terminated. The processing moves to step S7 (electric tulip processing) in FIG.

  In step S8134, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game ended in step S80 of FIG. 16 is a big hit game due to the normal big hit Y2. If the determination in step S8134 is YES, the process moves to step S8135. If the determination is NO, the game process moves to step S8136 because it is a big hit based on the normal big hit Y1.

  In step S 8135, the CPU 101 continues to use the used variable time table set B 2 stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the game state setting process in FIG. 17 is completed, the big winning opening process in FIGS. 15 and 16 is also completed, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S8136, the CPU 101 switches the usage target variation time table set B2 stored in the RAM 103 to B1. Thereafter, the game state setting process of FIG. 17 is finished, the big prize opening process of FIGS. 15 and 16 is also finished, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) of FIG.

  As described with reference to FIG. 5, the state in which B2 is used in the time-short gaming state (5) is continued by the processing in steps S813 to S8136, or B1 is used in the time-short gaming state in (2). It will be switched to the state.

  Thus, the normal big hit variation time table set switching process in FIG. 19 is completed.

  Next, in step S8140 in FIG. 17, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game ended in step S80 in FIG. 16 is a small hit game. If the determination in step S8140 is YES, the process proceeds to step S8141, and if this determination is NO, the gaming state setting process ends and the big prize opening process in FIGS. Then, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process).

[Variation time table set switching process for small hits]
In step S8141, the CPU 101 executes a small hit hour variation time table set switching process. FIG. 20 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the small hit hour variation time table set switching process in step S8141 in FIG.

In step S <b> 8124, the CPU 101 continues to use the variable time table set in use stored in the RAM 103. That is, the variable time table set is not switched. Thereafter, the game state setting process in FIG. 17 is completed, the big winning opening process in FIGS. 15 and 16 is also completed, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.
This is the end of the small hit hour variation time table set switching process in FIG.

  Above, description of the process of the main control part 100 demonstrated using FIGS. 8-20 is complete | finished.

[Main operations of the production control unit]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a timer interrupt process performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, the timer interruption process performed in the production | presentation control part 400 based on the command transmitted from the main control part 100 by FIG.21 S9 (output process) of FIG. 8 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 21 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds), similarly to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8) performed by the main control unit 100. Note that the processing performed by the effect control unit 400 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 21 and subsequent figures is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 402.

  First, in step S10, the effect control unit 400 receives a command transmitted from the main control unit 100, determines execution of the effect based on the received command, and sets a command instructing the command to the RAM 403. Perform reception processing. Details of this command reception processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S <b> 11, the effect control unit 400 performs effect button processing for realizing an effect on the effect based on the operation input of the effect button 37 or the effect key 38 by the player.

  Next, in step S12, the effect control unit 400 performs command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the RAM 403 in the command reception processing in step S10 to the image sound control unit 500 or the lamp control unit 600. By performing this command transmission processing, the image sound control unit 500 is instructed to perform an effect by displaying an image on the image display 6 or outputting a sound from the speaker 35, and the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 are turned on. The lamp control unit 600 is instructed to execute an effect by the operation of the movable accessory 7 or the like.

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 22 is an example of a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. The command reception process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S101, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not the variable effect start command set in step S49 of FIG. 10 has been received. If the determination in step S101 is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S102, the CPU 401 analyzes the variation effect start command received in step S101. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S <b> 103, the CPU 401 determines a decorative symbol variation effect pattern based on the setting information included in the variation effect start command. As already described, the setting information included in the variable effect start command is information indicating the special symbol stop symbol set by the big hit determination process (see FIG. 11) in step S47 in FIG. 10, step in FIG. Information indicating the special symbol variation time (variation pattern) set in the variation pattern selection process of S48 (see FIG. 12), information indicating whether or not to execute reach production, and a variation time table set in use (A1, A2, B1-B4) information is included. In step S103, the CPU 401 determines one effect pattern by lottery from a plurality of effect patterns that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information included in the variable effect start command. Hereinafter, the effect pattern determination process will be described with a specific example.

  First, it is determined that the jackpot determination process in step S47 of FIG. 10 (see FIG. 11) has been made, and the variation time table set in FIG. 6A is determined in the variation pattern selection process in step S48 of FIG. 10 (see FIG. 12). Assume that A1 is used, the big hit variation time table for A1 is set (S4802), and 60.00 seconds is selected as the special symbol variation time (S4808). In this case, the setting information included in the variation production start command includes information indicating that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probability variation big hit symbol (that is, information indicating that the probability variation big hit symbol), and a special symbol variation time of 60. Information indicating that it is 00 seconds, information indicating that the reach effect is executed, and information indicating that the variation time table in use is A1. In this case, in step S <b> 103, the CPU 401 displays a plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 402 in advance that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information (decorative symbol variation effect with an effect time of 60.00 seconds that will be probable after the reach effect) No. production pattern) is determined by lottery.

  Next, it is determined that the big hit determination process (see FIG. 11) in step S47 in FIG. 10 has made a small hit, and the fluctuation time table in FIG. 6 (1) in the fluctuation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) in step S48 in FIG. Assume that the set A1 is used, the small hitting variation time table of A1 is set (S4804), and 90.00 seconds is selected as the special symbol variation time (S4808). In this case, the setting information included in the variation effect start command includes information indicating that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a small hit symbol (that is, information indicating that the special symbol has been hit), the special symbol variation time of 90. Information indicating that it is 00 seconds, information indicating that the reach effect is executed, and information indicating that the variation time table in use is A1. In this case, in step S <b> 103, the CPU 401 displays a plurality of effect patterns (decoration pattern variation effect of effect time 90.00 seconds to be hit after the reach effect) stored in the ROM 402 in advance, which satisfies the conditions indicated by the setting information. No. production pattern) is determined by lottery.

  Next, it is determined that the game has been lost in the big hit determination process (see FIG. 11) in step S47 in FIG. 10, and the variation time table set A1 in FIG. 6 (1) in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) in step S48 in FIG. Is used, the variation time table for losing with reach of A1 is set (S4806), and 30.00 seconds is selected as the special symbol variation time (S4808). In this case, the setting information included in the variation production start command includes information indicating that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a lost symbol (that is, information indicating that the special symbol has been lost), and a special symbol variation time of 30.00 seconds. , Information indicating that the reach effect is executed, and information indicating that the variation time table in use is A1. In this case, in step S <b> 103, the CPU 401 performs a plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 402 in advance that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information (decorative symbol variation effect with an effect time of 30.00 seconds lost after the reach effect). From the production pattern), one production pattern is determined by lottery.

  Next, it is determined that the game has been lost in the big hit determination process (see FIG. 11) in step S47 in FIG. 10, and the variation time table set A1 in FIG. 6 (1) in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) in step S48 in FIG. Is used, the variation time table for losing without reach of A1 is set (S4807), and 8.00 seconds is selected as the special symbol variation time (S4808). In this case, the setting information included in the variation production start command includes information indicating that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a lost symbol (that is, information indicating that the special symbol is lost), and the special symbol variation time is 8.00 seconds. Information indicating that the reach effect is not executed, and information indicating that the variation time table in use is A1. In this case, in step S <b> 103, the CPU 401 performs a plurality of effect patterns stored in the ROM 402 in advance to satisfy the condition indicated by the setting information (decorative design variation effect with an effect time of 8.00 seconds without a reach effect). From the production pattern), one production pattern is determined by lottery.

  Next, consider a case where the variation time table set A2 of FIG. 6B is used in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) of step S48 of FIG. In this case, in contrast to the case where the above-described variable time table set A1 in FIG. 6 (1) is used, the setting information included in the variable effect start command is that the variable time table in use is A2. Is different from the point including information indicating that the special symbol variation time is 0.01 seconds longer (see FIG. 6). Furthermore, in step S103, the CPU 401 is different in that each of the plurality of effect patterns that satisfy the condition indicated by the setting information for the CPU 401 to determine one by lottery is an effect pattern in which a specific character is displayed. By this, as already explained, the player can recognize that it is the normal game state of (4) which shifts to the ultra-short time / probability change game state of (6) in FIG.

  Next, consider a case where the variation time table set B1 of FIG. 7A is used in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) of step S48 of FIG. In this case, in contrast to the case where the variable time table set A1 of FIG. 6A is used, the setting information included in the variable effect start command indicates that the variable time table in use is B1. This is different from the point including the information shown in FIG. 6 and the point that the special symbol variation time in the variation time table for reachless loss is 2.00 seconds (see FIGS. 6 and 7). Accordingly, as described with reference to FIG. 5, the execution time (execution interval) of the decorative symbol variation effect is normally shortened in the time-saving gaming state (2).

  Next, consider the case where the variation time table set B2 of FIG. 7B is used in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) of step S48 of FIG. In this case, in contrast to the case where the above-described variable time table set B1 in FIG. 7A is used, the setting information included in the variable effect start command is that the variable time table in use is B2. Is different from the point including information indicating that the special symbol variation time is 0.01 seconds longer (see FIG. 7). Accordingly, as described with reference to FIG. 5, the execution time (execution interval) of the decorative symbol variation effect is normally shortened in the time-saving gaming state of (5). Furthermore, in step S103, the CPU 401 is different in that each of the plurality of effect patterns that satisfy the condition indicated by the setting information for the CPU 401 to determine one by lottery is an effect pattern in which a specific character is displayed. By this, as already explained, the player can recognize that it is in the short-time gaming state of (5) when the probable big hit is made, the transition to the ultra-short time-short / probable-changing gaming state of (6) in FIG.

  Next, consider a case where the variation time table set B3 of FIG. 7 (3) is used in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) of step S48 of FIG. In this case, in contrast to the case where the above-described variable time table set B1 in FIG. 7A is used, the setting information included in the variable effect start command is that the variable time table in use is B3. Is different from the point including the information indicating that the special symbol variation time is 0.02 seconds longer (see FIG. 7). Thus, as described with reference to FIG. 5, the execution time (execution interval) of the decorative symbol variation effect is normally shortened in the time reduction / probability changing game state of (3).

  Next, consider the case where the variation time table set B4 of FIG. 7 (6) is used in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 12) of step S48 of FIG. In this case, in contrast to the case where the variable time table set B1 of FIG. 7A is used, the setting information included in the variable effect start command indicates that the variable time table in use is B4. This is different from the point including the information shown in FIG. 7 in that the special symbol fluctuation time of the fluctuation time table for losing without reach is 1.00 seconds (see FIG. 7). As a result, as described with reference to FIG. 5, the execution time (execution interval) of the decorative symbol variation effect is extremely shortened in the time reduction / probability change gaming state of (6).

  As described above, in step S103, the CPU 401 determines an effect pattern. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the CPU 401 starts the decorative symbol variation effect of the effect pattern determined in step S103. Specifically, the CPU 401 sets a command for instructing execution of the above-described effect pattern in the RAM 403, and the command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit by the command transmission process in step S12 of FIG. 600. As a result, the display of the decorative symbol variation effect by the image display 6 is started, and the sound output and light emission of the decorative symbol variation effect by the speaker 35 and the panel lamp 8 are started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S107.

  On the other hand, in step S105, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the variable effect stop command set in the process of step S52 of FIG. 10 has been received. If the determination in step S105 is YES, the process proceeds to step S106, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S106, the CPU 401 ends the decorative symbol variation effect started in the process of step S104. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S107, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the opening command set in the process of step S5402 or S5405 of FIG. 14 has been received. If the determination in step S107 is YES, the process proceeds to step S108, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S108, the CPU 401 discriminates the type of winning game effect (probability big hit game effect, normal big hit game effect, or small hit game effect) based on the information included in the opening command. A command for instructing the start is set in the RAM 403. This command set in the RAM 403 is transmitted to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 by the command transmission process in step S12 of FIG. As a result, the opening effect (that is, the big hit game effect or the small hit game effect) indicating the start of the probable big hit game, the normal big hit game or the small hit game is the image display 6, the speaker 35, the panel lamp 8, and the movable accessory. Start by 7 etc. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the ending command set in the process of step S78 in FIG. 16 has been received. If the determination in step S109 is YES, the process proceeds to step S110. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S11 (effect button process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 110, the CPU 401 sets a command to the RAM 403 to instruct execution of the big hit game or the small hit game ending effect. This command set in the RAM 403 is transmitted to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 by the command transmission process in step S12 of FIG. Thus, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game or the small hit game is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S11 (effect button process) in FIG.

[Functional configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
FIG. 23 is a functional configuration diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Hereinafter, an example of the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described in association with each process (each step) described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 functionally includes a lottery means 105, a setting means 106, a variation time determination means 107, a symbol display control means 108, a game control means 109, and a command. Transmission means 110. On the other hand, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 functionally includes command receiving means 405 and effect control means 406. Note that FIG. 23 shows major functional components, which will be described in the following description.

  The CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 executes a program stored in the ROM 102 by using the RAM 103 as a work area, whereby a lottery means 105, a setting means 106, a variation time determining means 107, and a symbol display control means. 108, game control means 109, and command transmission means 110. Further, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 functions as a command receiving unit 405 and an effect control unit 406 by executing a program stored in the ROM 402 using the RAM 403 as a work area.

  When the start port switch 111a or 111b detects that a game ball has won the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, the lottery means 105 executes a special symbol lottery (steps S1, S2, S4 in FIG. 8). ). In addition, when the gate switch 113 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, the lottery means 105 executes a normal symbol lottery (steps S1, S3, and S5 in FIG. 8).

  Based on the result of the special symbol lottery by the lottery means 105, the setting means 106 switches the variable time table set (see FIGS. 6 and 7) to be used as described with reference to FIG. 5 (step of FIG. 14). S5412, S5413, steps S8105, S8124, S8141 in FIG.

  The variation time determining means 107 determines the variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol based on the result of the special symbol lottery by the lottery means 105 using the variation time table set set by the setting means 106 (FIG. 10). Step S48).

  The symbol display control means 108 variably displays the special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol lottery on the display 4 with the variation time determined by the variation time determination means 107 (steps S50, S51, S53 in FIG. 10).

  The game control means 109 changes the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 based on the result of the special symbol lottery by the lottery means 105 (step S5410 in FIG. 14, steps S8102, S8103, S811, and S8122 in FIG. 17). Further, the game control means 109 controls the electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 based on the result of the normal symbol lottery by the lottery means 105 to open / close the electric tulip 27 (S7 in FIG. 8). At that time, the game control means 109 may control the electric tulip 27 to be in an electric support state in which the electric tulip 27 is easy to operate in the open state, depending on the current game state. In addition, the game control means 109 may select a big hit game or a small game according to the result of the special symbol lottery displayed on the display 4 by the symbol display control means 108 (that is, according to the result of the special symbol lottery by the lottery means 105). A hit game is executed. Specifically, the game control means 109 opens and closes the big prize opening 23 by controlling the big prize opening / closing part 115 using the detection signal of the game ball from the big prize opening switch 114 when the big hit or the small hit is made. By controlling, a big hit game or a small hit game is executed (step S6 in FIG. 8).

  The command transmission unit 110 transmits various commands for the effect control unit 406 generated by each unit described above to the command reception unit 405 of the CPU 401 (step S9 in FIG. 8).

  The command reception unit 405 receives various commands from the command transmission unit 110 (steps S101, S105, S107, and S109 in FIG. 22).

  The effect control means 406 determines the contents of the special symbol variation effect based on various commands received by the command receiving means 405, and passes through the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 (not shown in FIG. 23). ), Causing the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, the lamps 8 and 36, and the movable accessory 7 to execute the decorative symbol variation effect (steps S103, S104, and S106 in FIG. 22). At that time, the effect control means 406 always displays a specific character in the decorative symbol variation effect when A2 or B2 is used as the variation time table set. Further, the effect control means 406 is based on various commands received by the command receiving means 405 via the image sound control section 500 and the lamp control section 600 (not shown in FIG. 23), the image display section 6, the speaker. 35, let the lamps 8 and 36, and the movable accessory 7 execute a big hit game effect or a small hit game effect (steps S108 and S110 in FIG. 22).

[Modification of this embodiment]
In the above-described embodiment, for the sake of simplicity of explanation, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 has been described as having no probability-changing latent gaming state. However, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 may be a probability variation latent gaming state. Here, the probability variation latent gaming state is a gaming state in the case of a special jackpot (probability variation latency jackpot) in the special symbol lottery, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery increases, but the special symbol variation time is not shortened The player is not in the electric support state, and the player is in a gaming state that is indistinguishable from the normal gaming state in principle from the performance. In addition, after the probability variation latency big hit, the big winning opening 23 is controlled to open by the same operation as the case of the small hit, and the player cannot distinguish whether the probability variation latency big hit or small hit is made by this opening operation. In this way, by making it impossible for the player to easily determine when the probability variation latent big hit that the winning probability of the special symbol lottery rises and the small hit that does not increase the winning probability of the special symbol lottery, Thrills are given to the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, a specific character is used in the decorative symbol variation effect executed in the normal game state of FIG. 5 (4) in which A2 is used and in the short-time game state of FIG. 5 (5) in which B2 is used. Is always displayed, so that the player can distinguish the gaming state that shifts to the super-shortened time-short / probable variation gaming state of FIG. However, the method for enabling the player to distinguish the gaming state is not limited to this. For example, in the normal gaming state of FIG. 5 (4) in which A2 is used and / or the short-time gaming state in FIG. 5 (5) in which B2 is used, the normal gaming state of FIG. 5 (1) in which A1 is used and Compared to the short-time gaming state of FIG. 5 (2) in which B1 is used, the ratio at which the special symbol variation time is determined using the reachless loss variation time table may be increased. That is, in the normal gaming state of FIG. 5 (4) in which A2 is used and / or the short-time gaming state of FIG. 5 (5) in which B2 is used, more decorative symbol variation effects in which the reach effect is not executed are executed. You may do it.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the super-shortening time / probability changing game state of FIG. 5 (6) using B4, the decorative symbol variation effect may be used as a special effect (for example, an effect of an image with a completely different background). Good. This makes it possible to provide the player with more diverse game state changes. Furthermore, instead of setting B4 to be a super-shortened time-short / probable variation gaming state as in the above-described embodiment, B4 is set to a normal shortening time-short / probability-changing gaming state similar to B3, and this normal B4 is used. In the shortened time / probability game state, the decorative symbol variation effect may be a special effect (for example, an effect of an image with a completely different background). Even in this case, it is possible to provide the player with a variety of game state changes.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the same effect is executed in the case of the normal big hit Y1 and the case of the normal big hit Y2. However, in the above-described embodiment, different effects (for example, different jackpot effects and jackpot game effects) may be executed depending on whether the normal jackpot Y1 or the normal jackpot Y2. As a result, the player knows that the normal big hit Y2 that leads to the short-time / probability change gaming state of (6) described with reference to FIG. 5 is made, so there is a possibility that the short-time / probability change game state of (6) will occur. It will be a notice of something.

  Further, the shape, number, installation position, and the like of each component provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above are merely examples, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to other shapes, numbers, and installation positions. It goes without saying that the present invention can be realized without departing from the above. Further, it goes without saying that the numerical values and the like used in the above-described processing are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized even with other numerical values.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated in detail using embodiment, the above-mentioned description is only the illustration of this invention in all the points, and does not intend to limit the range. It goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, it is to be understood that the terms used in the present specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

[Main effects of the above embodiments]
According to the above-described embodiment, when the probability big hit is made after the normal big hit Y1, the switch is made to B3.
Thus, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the player with a variety of game state changes. That is, according to the present embodiment, a value for shifting to a state in which B4 is used can be given to a specific normal big hit (Y2).

In addition, according to the above embodiment, the average value of the special symbol variation time determined using B3 is greater than the average value of the special symbol variation time when determined using either A1 or A2. The average value of the special symbol variation time determined using B4 is shorter than the average value of the special symbol variation time determined using B3.
From this, according to this embodiment, the value for shifting to the ultra-short time-short / probability gaming state that can enjoy the speed feeling of the next big hit in a very short time with respect to a specific normal big hit (Y2). Can be given.

Further, according to the present embodiment, B3 is continuously used when B3 is used and B4 is continuously used when B4 is used and B4 is used when B4 is used.
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the player with a feeling of speed (a feeling of uplifting) in which the big hits continue in a very short time in a so-called continuous change situation where the probability variation big hits continue.

Also, according to the above embodiment, the decorative symbol variation effect using A2 is different from the decorative symbol variation effect using A1, and the decorative symbol variation effect using B2 is using B1. This is different from the decorative pattern variation production.
From this, according to the present embodiment, the player can recognize that the player is in the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state that shifts to the super-shortening time-short / probability-changing gaming state when the probability variation is a big hit. Diversity can be given to games by implying a chance to transition.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 4 ... Display 6 ... Image display part 7 ... Movable accessory 8, 36 ... Lamp 21 ... 1st starting port 22 ... 2nd starting port 23 ... Grand prize opening 25 ... Gate 27 ... Electric tulip 35 ... Speaker 100 ... main control unit 101, 401 ... CPU
105 ... lottery means 106 ... setting means 107 ... variation time determining means 108 ... symbol display control means 109 ... game control means 110 ... command transmission means 111a ... first start port switch 111b ... second start port switch 112 ... electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 ... Gate switch 114 ... Grand prize opening switch 115 ... Grand prize opening / closing part 400 ... Game control part 405 ... Command receiving means 406 ... Production control means 500 ... Image sound control part 600 ... Lamp control parts A1, A2, B1-B4 ... Variable time table set

Claims (4)

A start area provided in a game area where game balls can flow down; and
A variable winning device that can be operated in a first state in which a game ball is less likely to pass through the start area and a second state in which the game ball is more likely to pass through the start area than in the first state;
Lottery means for performing a lottery when a game ball passes at least the starting area;
A symbol display means for displaying the symbol indicating the result of the winning lottery after the variable display,
Setting means for setting a variable time table set to be used from a plurality of variable time table sets;
Using a variation time table set set by the setting means, a variation time determining means for determining a variation time that is a time during which the symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display means;
A symbol display control means for variably displaying the symbol on the symbol display means at the variation time determined by the variation time determination means;
When the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, after the special game is executed, the variable prize apparatus is the second until the symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means a predetermined number of times. A first game control means for controlling to a specific game state that is easy to operate in a state, and then changing the variable prize apparatus to a non-specific game state that is difficult to operate in the second state;
When the third symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means while being controlled to the specific game state or the non-specific game state by the one game control unit, the specific game state is executed after the special game is executed. 2nd game control means to control to,
The setting means has a first setting means and a second setting means,
The first setting means includes
When the first symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means and controlled to the specific game state by the first game control means , the first variation time table set is set regardless of the currently set variation time table set. Set,
After that, when the specific game state is changed to the non-specific game state by the first game control means, a second variable time table set is set,
When the first variation time table set or the second variation time table set is set, the third symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means and controlled to the specific game state by the second game control means. Set the third variable time table set,
The second setting means includes
When the second symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means and controlled to the specific game state by the first game control means , the fourth variation time table set is displayed regardless of the currently set variation time table set. Set,
Thereafter, when the specific game state is changed to the non-specific game state by the first game control means, a fifth variable time table set is set,
When the fourth variation time table set or the fifth variation time table set is set, the third symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means and controlled to the specific game state by the second game control means. Set the 6th variable time table set ,
The first variable time table set, the second variable time table set, the third variable time table set, the fourth variable time table set, the fifth variable time table set, and the sixth variable time table set are: respectively, Ru different variation time table set der each other, pachinko machines. The average value of the variation time determined using the third variation time table set is the average value of the variation time determined using the second variation time table set and the fifth variation time table set. Shorter than any of the average values of variation time determined using
The average value of the variation time determined using the sixth variation time table set is further shorter than the average value of the variation time determined using the third variation time table set. Pachinko machines. When the third symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit when the third variation time table set is set in the specific gaming state, the first setting unit continues the third variation. Set time table set,
When the third symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit while the sixth variation time table set is set in the specific gaming state, the second setting unit continues the sixth variation. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a time table set is set. Providing effect control means for controlling the effect means for effecting,
The production control means includes
When the fifth variable time table set is set by the setting means, the effect means performs an effect different from that when the second variable time table set is set by the setting means,
6. When the fourth variation time table set is set by the setting means, the effect means is caused to produce an effect different from that when the first variation time table set is set by the setting means. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 3.

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