JP5346524B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of further improving the taste in a hidden mode. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine starts a game (S1702) after starting a hidden notification mode processing (S1701). When an interruption condition of the game is produced (S1703), this game machine interrupts the game (S1708) and determines whether a restart condition of the game is produced or not (S1709). When the restart condition of the game is produced, the game is restarted (S1710) and returned to S1703. When no interruption condition of the game is produced, the game is progressed (S1704). This game machine determines whether the operation in the game is finished or not (S1705), when it is finished, determines a notification level based on the game result, sets the content of the hidden notification performance (S1706) and executes the performance of the hidden notification (S1707). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that draws a jackpot by winning a game ball.

Conventionally, when a game ball wins at the starting gate, a jackpot lottery is performed, and when the jackpot is won, the jackpot gaming state in which the opening and closing of the jackpot is continuously repeated is entered, and an opportunity to obtain more prize balls Pachinko machines are known as giving machines.
Also known are pachinko machines that have different jackpot winning conditions in the jackpot lottery after the jackpot. That is, such a pachinko gaming machine has a probability variation (probability variation) state in which the winning probability of winning a jackpot varies from a low probability to a high probability after the jackpot gaming state of a predetermined number of rounds is completed. For this reason, by performing a probability change notification effect for notifying that the internal state is a probability change state, for example, on a liquid crystal screen, the player's expectation of winning the next jackpot by continuing the game is enhanced.

  There is also known a gaming machine that sets a period during which the probability variation notification effect is not performed even in the probability variation state, and performs the probability variation latent effect to notify that there is a possibility that the probability variation state is in that period. . In such a pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to prevent a game in a probabilistic state, which should originally increase the player's expectation, from having digestive game implications, and to enhance the fun of the probable state game.

  In addition, a gaming machine intended to maintain a willingness to continue the game even after the end condition for ending the special performance mode that suggests the possibility of being in a certain change state is established and the special performance mode is shifted to the normal performance mode. Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). If the condition for resuming the special performance mode is satisfied during the predetermined number of symbol fluctuations after the end condition is satisfied, the gaming machine shifts from the normal performance mode to the special performance mode, and then again The production mode is started.

JP 2008-111954 A

Here, when it is assumed that the notification mode regarding the gaming state with different winning conditions has the same content and the player cannot grasp which gaming state is set (latent mode), the player predicts the gaming state. It is not possible to obtain the judgment material to be obtained from the gaming machine. For this reason, there is less pleasure for the player to predict which gaming state with different winning conditions is set. Therefore, it is preferable from the viewpoint of maintaining the player's concentration and interest for a long time to make the contents of the notification related to the gaming state with different winning conditions different, and to find out the difference. On the other hand, if the game is continued for a long time, the same notification mode may be repeated. In such a case, the fun of finding out the difference by the player is halved, and it becomes difficult to maintain the player's concentration and the like.
An object of this invention is to provide the game machine which can further improve the interest property in the latent mode.

The above object, a game machine to which the present invention is applied, jackpot winning probability after the end of the jackpot gaming state performs a normal effect in the normal state, jackpot winning probability after the end of the jackpot gaming state than the normal state It performs an effect of high-probability state even at a high high-probability state, directing jackpot winning probability after the end of the jackpot gaming state under a predetermined condition is Te to the normal state or the high-probability state of the normal effect and the high probability state A game machine that controls the production of a latent state different from that of the game machine, in which the player operates the operation unit provided in the game machine to execute the participation game, and the game to be executed is derived from the result of the jackpot lottery that is a variable display does not include a game, and a game executing means, probability variation expectations and the probability variation degree of expectation is the degree to expect a player that jackpot winning probability is high probability state A determination means for determining a notification probability, which is a probability of notifying the player, based on result information of the game executed by the game execution means; and the operation by the player in the game executed by the game execution means when the operation section is a predetermined operation to terminate the game is made in the middle of and the game after finished, the effect of the latent state, based on the probability variation expectations and the reporting probability determined by the determination unit A latent notification effecting means for performing the game, and when the predetermined operation by the player is detected in the middle of the game, the game executing means ends the game, and the determining means based on the result information of the game is the probability variation degree of expectation and determines the notification probability, determined the probability variation degree of expectation and the latent notification effect means based on the broadcast probability It is characterized in carrying out the effect of the latent state.
Here, the progress of the game executed by the game executing means is advantageous to the player when the number of holdings, which is the number of the lottery lottery corresponding to the winning of the game ball is held, is the limit number. It may further include game progress control means for controlling.
Also, the game execution means, the jackpot game of the game on condition that the time of the effect due to the bonus game by the jackpot lottery is won the jackpot lottery when performed more than a predetermined number of times is equal to or greater than a predetermined time It can be characterized as starting in. The game executing means may end the game when a screen for waiting for a customer is displayed, and the latent notification producing means does not produce the latent state effect . Further, the game execution means may be characterized in that the game is interrupted when the game is no longer performed by the player. The game execution means may continue the game on condition that a jackpot lottery is performed.
In such a case, the latent notification production means displays a code image including information for specifying the storage location on the network of the image corresponding to the probability change expectation as the production of the latent state. Can be a feature.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to further enhance the interest in the latent mode.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[Basic configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.
A pachinko gaming machine 100 as an example of the gaming machine shown in the figure is configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched by an instruction operation by a player wins. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 110 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 150 that surrounds the game board 110. The game board 110 is detachably attached to the frame member 150.

The game board 110 has a game area 111 for playing with a game ball on the front surface, a rail member 112 that forms a passage where a game ball launched from below rises toward the upper position of the game area 111, and a game And a guide member 113 for guiding a game ball on the right side of the region 111.
In the present embodiment, an image display unit 114 that displays various images for production is provided at a position of the game area 111 that is easily visible to the player. As the game progresses by the player, for example, the image display unit 114 notifies the player of the symbol lottery result (symbol variation result) with a decorative symbol, or displays a notice effect by the appearance of a character or the appearance of an item. Or As the image display unit 114, for example, a configuration example using a liquid crystal display device, an EL display device, an LED dot display device, a 7-segment display device, or the like can be considered.
In the present embodiment, the front of the game board 110 is provided with a movable accessory 115 and a board lamp 116 used for various effects. The movable accessory 115 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 110 and performs various effects by movement, and the board lamp 116 performs various effects by light by emitting light.

  The game area 111 is provided with a game nail and a windmill (not shown) for changing the direction in which the game ball falls. Further, in the game area 111, various bonuses relating to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In addition, the game area 111 is provided with a discharge port 117 through which game balls launched into the game area 111 that have not been won in the winning area are discharged out of the game area 111.

In the present embodiment, as various types of prizes and lotteries, the first start port 121 where a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) is started when a game ball enters and a position below the first start port 121 is placed. The game board 110 is provided with a second start port 122 where a special symbol lottery starts when a game ball enters and a gate 124 where a normal symbol lottery (open / close lottery) starts when the game ball passes. ing. Here, the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 operate either one predetermined special electric accessory (large winning port 125) or one predetermined special symbol display. It means a winning opening related to winning a game ball.
The second start port 122 includes an electric tulip 123 as a normal electric accessory that is turned on and off by a pair of blades in the shape of tulip flowers opened and closed by an electric solenoid. When the blades of the electric tulip 123 are closed, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 122. However, when the blades are opened, the entrance of the second start port 122 expands and the game ball moves to the second start port 122. It is configured to be easy to enter. When the electric tulip 123 wins the normal symbol lottery, the blade opens for a specified time (for example, 6 seconds) and a specified number of times (for example, 3 times) while lighting or flashing.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a high probability state (for example, 1/30) from a low probability state (for example, 1/300) to a high probability state (for example, 1/30) when the jackpot probability that the jackpot is drawn in a special symbol lottery varies under a predetermined condition. ))). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce the special symbol variation time during the special symbol lottery under a predetermined condition, increase the probability of winning during the normal symbol lottery, or the normal symbol variation time during the normal symbol lottery. In some cases, the opening time of the blades of the electric tulip 123 may be shortened, or the number of times the blades of the electric tulip 123 may be opened (electric chew support).

Further, in the present embodiment, as various types of prizes and lotteries, a large winning opening 125 that is located below the second start opening 122 and opens according to the result of the special symbol lottery, and a game ball wins. However, the game board 110 is provided with a normal winning opening 126 where the lottery does not start. The big winning opening 125 is normally closed, but a round in which the special winning lottery is maintained in an open state is maintained in an open state until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 30 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won). Repeat a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or twice).
In the present embodiment, the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 are disposed in the game area 111, but a configuration example in which only one of them is disposed or another start port is disposed. A configuration example is also conceivable. In the present embodiment, one big prize opening 125 is arranged in the game area 111, but a configuration example in which a plurality of big prize openings 125 are arranged is also conceivable.
In the present embodiment, a display 130 for displaying a lottery result and the number of holds is arranged at the lower right position of the game board 110. Details of the display 130 will be described later.

  The payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball wins at the first start port 121, the second start port 122, the big winning port 125, and the normal winning port 126, a predetermined number of award balls per game ball are paid out according to the place where the game ball has won. It is. For example, when a game ball wins the first start port 121, three prize balls, when a game ball wins the second start port 122, four prize balls, and when the game ball wins the big prize port 125, When a game ball wins the 13 prize balls and the normal prize opening 126, 10 prize balls are paid out respectively. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, there is no payout of the prize ball in conjunction with it.

Note that various boards and the like (not shown) are attached to the rear surface of the game board 110. In other words, the main board and the sub board are arranged on the rear surface of the game board 110. That is, on the rear surface of the game board 110, a game control board in which a later-described game control unit 200 that performs internal lottery, determination of winning, and the like is provided as a main board. The game control board is sealed in a main board case made of a transparent member so that a trace remains when opened.
Also, as a sub-board, an effect control board in which an after-mentioned effect control unit 300 for overall control of effects is configured, and an image control board in which an after-mentioned image / sound control unit 310 for controlling effects by images and sounds is configured. In addition, a lamp control board on which a later-described lamp control unit 320 that controls effects by various lamps and the movable accessory 115 is provided. In addition, a switching power supply (not shown) that converts the supplied 24V AC power supply into a DC power supply and outputs it to various boards and the like is disposed on the rear surface of the game board 110.
In other words, a payout control board 400 that performs payout control of a payout ball, which is described later, and a supply ball that is controlled by the payout control board and is replenished from the outside are temporarily stored. The frame member 150 is provided with a payout unit (not shown) for paying out and paying out lending balls.

When the player touches the handle 151 and rotates the lever 152 in the clockwise direction, the frame member 150 moves the game ball at a predetermined time interval (for example, 100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle. And a launching device (not shown) for electrically firing. In addition, the frame member 150 includes a supply device (not shown) that sequentially supplies game balls to the launching device one by one at a timing in conjunction with the operation of the player's lever 152, and a game ball that the supply device supplies to the launching device. A plate 153 (see FIG. 2) for temporarily storing. For example, a payout ball by a payout unit is paid out to the plate 153.
In the present embodiment, the plate 153 is configured as an integrated upper and lower plate, but a configuration example in which the upper plate and the lower plate are separated is also conceivable. A configuration example in which the handle 151 of the launching device emits light under a predetermined condition is also conceivable.

The frame member 150 also includes a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball even when the player is touching the handle 151 of the launch device, and a game ball stored in the tray 153. A take-out button 155 for dropping and taking out the box (not shown).
Further, the frame member 150 includes a speaker 156 and a frame lamp 157 for notifying the gaming state and situation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and performing various effects. The speaker 156 performs various effects based on music, voice, and sound effects, and the frame lamp 157 performs various effects based on light depending on a pattern or light emission color caused by lighting and blinking. In addition, about the frame lamp | ramp 157, the structural example which enables it to perform the effect which changes the irradiation direction of light can be considered.
The frame member 150 also includes a transparent plate (not shown) for separating the game board 110 from the player.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2A is an enlarged view showing an example of a display 130 arranged at the lower right of the game board 110. b) is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 100. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the display 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a first special symbol display 221 that operates in response to winning of the first starting port 121 and a winning of the second starting port 122. The second special symbol display 222 that operates in response to the above, and the normal symbol display 223 that operates in response to the passage of the gate. The first special symbol display 221 variably displays the special symbol resulting from winning of the first start port 121 and displays the lottery result. The second special symbol display 222 variably displays special symbols resulting from winning at the second start port 122 and displays the lottery results. The normal symbol display unit 223 displays the normal symbol variably and displays the lottery result when the game ball passes through the gate 124. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are configured by a 7-segment display device, and the normal symbol display 223 is configured by an LED display device. .

  In addition, the indicator 130 operates in response to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the first special symbol hold indicator 218 that operates corresponding to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222. 2 a special symbol hold indicator 219 and a normal symbol hold indicator 220 that operates in response to the hold in the normal symbol indicator 223. This hold will be described. If there is a prize by another game ball during the fluctuation display operation (while the fluctuation display for one win is being performed), the symbol fluctuation display operation for the prized game ball will be applied to the game ball which has been won first. Until the variable display operation is completed, a predetermined number (for example, four) is held as a limit. The fact that such a hold is made and the number of the hold (the number of undrawn lots) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the normal symbol hold indicator 220. In the present embodiment, each of the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the normal symbol hold indicator 220 is constituted by an LED display device arranged in a row, and the lighting thereof The number of holds is displayed according to the mode.

  The frame member 150 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an input device for a player to input an effect. As shown in FIG. 2B, in the present embodiment, as an example of an input device, an effect button 161 and an effect key 162 composed of a plurality of keys adjacent to the effect button 161 and arranged in a substantially cross shape are provided. Are disposed on the frame member 150. The production key 162 is configured such that one central key is arranged at the center, and four peripheral keys having substantially the same shape are arranged around the central key. The player can select one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 114 by operating the four peripheral keys, and can select the selected image by operating the center key. Can be entered as information.

[Configuration of control unit]
Next, a control unit that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit. As shown in the figure, the control unit includes a game control unit 200 that performs various controls relating to the number of prize balls to be paid out, such as internal lottery and determination of winning, as main control means. Further, as sub-control means, an effect control unit 300 that comprehensively controls effects, an image / sound control unit 310 that controls effects using images and sound, and effects using various lamps and movable accessories 115 A ramp control unit 320 for controlling the payout, and a payout control unit 400 for performing payout control of the payout ball. As described above, the game control unit 200, the effect control unit 300, the image / sound control unit 310, the lamp control unit 320, and the payout control unit 400 are each a game as a main board disposed on the rear surface of the game board 110. The control board, and further, the effect control board, the image control board, the lamp control board, and the payout control board as sub boards are individually configured.

[Configuration and function of game control unit]
The game control unit 200 includes a CPU 201 that performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the number of paid-out prize balls, such as internal lottery and winning determination, and a ROM 202 that stores programs executed by the CPU 201, various data, and the like. And a RAM 203 used as a working memory for the CPU 201.
The game control unit 200 performs a special symbol lottery when a game ball wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122, and sends a determination result as to whether or not it is a win in the special symbol lottery to the effect control unit 300. Also, fluctuation setting of winning probability at special symbol lottery (for example, fluctuation setting from 1/300 to 1/30), special symbol fluctuation time shortening at special symbol lottery, and normal symbol at normal symbol lottery The variable time is set to be shortened, and the setting content is sent to the effect control unit 300.
Further, the game control unit 200 controls the extension of the opening time of the blades of the electric tulip 123, the setting of the number of times the blades of the electric tulip 123 are opened, and the setting of the opening / closing operation interval when the blades are opened. In addition, when a game ball continuously wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122, the game ball is suspended until the limit number (for example, four) for the undrawn lots, or the game ball continuously passes through the gate 124. The suspension is set up to the limit number (for example, 4) for the undrawn lots.
In addition, the game control unit 200 keeps an open state in a protruding manner until the special winning opening 125 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) according to the result of the special symbol lottery. Is controlled to be repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or 2 times). Furthermore, the opening / closing operation interval when the special winning opening 125 is opened is controlled.

Further, when the game ball is won in the first start port 121, the second start port 122, the big winning port 125, and the normal winning port 126, the game control unit 200 per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 400 is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. For example, when a game ball wins at the first start port 121, three prize balls, when a game ball wins at the second start port 122, four prize balls, and when a game ball wins the big prize port 125, thirteen prizes. When a game ball wins the ball, the normal winning opening 126, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 400 so as to pay out 10 prize balls. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the payout control unit 400 is not instructed to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith.
When the payout control unit 400 pays out a prize ball in accordance with an instruction from the game control unit 200, the game control unit 200 acquires information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 400. As a result, the number of prize balls paid out is managed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game control unit 200 includes a first start port detection unit (first start port switch (SW)) 211 that detects a winning of a game ball to the first start port 121, and a second start. A second start port detection unit (second start port switch (SW)) 212 that detects a winning of a game ball to the mouth 122, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 213 that opens and closes the electric tulip 123, and a game ball to the gate 124 A gate detection unit (gate switch (SW)) 214 that detects passage is connected.
Further, the game control unit 200 has a large winning port detecting unit (large winning port switch (SW)) 215 for detecting a winning of a game ball to the large winning port 125, and the large winning port 125 is inclined to be in a closed state. A large winning opening / closing unit 216 set to the open state and a normal winning opening detecting unit (normal winning opening switch (SW)) 217 for detecting the winning of a game ball to the normal winning opening 126 are connected.

In addition, the game control unit 200 displays the reserved number for the undrawn special symbol lottery (big win lottery) started by winning the game ball at the first start port 121 within the limit number (for example, four). A special symbol hold indicator 218, a second special symbol hold indicator 219 for displaying the number of unsold lots in the special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball in the second start port 122 within the limit number, A normal symbol hold indicator 220 is connected to the normal symbol lottery display (open / close lottery) started by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 and displays the number of unsettled hold numbers within the limit number.
Further, the game control unit 200 includes a first special symbol display 221 for displaying a result of a special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball at the first start port 121, and a game ball to the second start port 122. A second special symbol display 222 that displays the result of the special symbol lottery started by winning and a normal symbol display 223 that displays the result of the normal symbol lottery are connected.

  Then, detection signals detected by the first start port switch 211, the second start port switch 212, the gate switch 214, the big winning port switch 215 and the normal winning port switch 217 are sent to the game control unit 200. In addition, the control signal from the game control unit 200 includes an electric tulip opening / closing unit 213, a prize winning opening / closing unit 216, a first special symbol hold indicator 218, a second special symbol hold indicator 219, a normal symbol hold indicator 220, It is sent to the first special symbol display 221, the second special symbol display 222, and the normal symbol display 223. Thereby, the game control unit 200 performs various controls related to the number of payout prize balls.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 250 that transmits various kinds of information to a host computer (not shown) installed in the hall is connected to the game control unit 200. Then, the game control unit 200 transmits information regarding the number of paid-out winning balls acquired from the payout control unit 400, information indicating the state of the game control unit 200, and the like to the host computer via the board external information terminal board 250. .

[Configuration and function of production control unit]
Next, the effect control unit 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the effect, a ROM 302 that stores programs executed by the CPU 301, various data, and the like, and a RAM 303 that is used as a work memory for the CPU 301 and the like. And a real-time clock (RTC) 304 for measuring the date and time.
The production control unit 300 sets the production content based on, for example, the determination result of whether or not the winning is a special symbol lottery sent from the game control unit 200. At that time, in response to the operation input from the user using the effect button 161 or the effect key 162, the effect content corresponding to the operation input may be set. In addition, when the game is interrupted for a predetermined period, an instruction to set a screen display for waiting for a customer is given as one of the effects.
Furthermore, when the game control unit 200 changes the winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery, when the special symbol fluctuation time at the time of the special symbol lottery is shortened, and the normal symbol fluctuation time at the time of the normal symbol lottery is shortened In this case, the production control unit 300 sets the production content corresponding to the set content.
In addition, the effect control unit 300 sends a command for instructing execution of the set effect contents to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320.

[Configuration / Function of Image / Sound Control Unit]
The image / sound control unit 310 is a CPU 311 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the image and sound that expresses the content of the effect, a ROM 312 that stores programs executed by the CPU 311, various data, and the like, and a work for the CPU 311. And a RAM 313 used as a memory or the like.
Then, the image / sound control unit 310 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 114 and the sound output from the speaker 156 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300.
Specifically, in the ROM 312 of the image / sound control unit 310, a symbol image or background image displayed during the game on the image display unit 114, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result, and a notice effect for the player Image data such as a character or item for displaying is stored. Furthermore, various kinds of acoustic data such as music and sound output from the speaker 156 in synchronization with the image data or independently of the image data, and sound effects such as jingles are stored. The CPU 311 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 300 from the image data and the sound data stored in the ROM 312. Furthermore, image processing for background image display, symbol image display, symbol image variation, character / item display, and the like are performed using the read image data, and voice processing using the read acoustic data is performed.
Then, the image / sound control unit 310 controls screen display on the image display unit 114 based on the image data that has undergone image processing. Further, the sound output from the speaker 156 is controlled by the sound data subjected to the sound processing.

[Configuration and function of lamp control unit]
The lamp control unit 320 stores a CPU 321 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 and the operation of the movable accessory 115, and programs executed by the CPU 321 and various data. A ROM 322 and a RAM 323 used as a working memory for the CPU 311 are provided.
The lamp control unit 320 controls lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, the emission color, and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300. Further, the operation of the movable accessory 115 is controlled.
More specifically, the ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 300. Data) is stored. The CPU 321 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 322 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 300. The lamp controller 320 controls light emission from the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the read light emission pattern data.
The ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 115 corresponding to the production content set by the production control unit 300. The CPU 321 controls the operation of the movable accessory 115 based on the read operation pattern data.

[Configuration and function of payout control unit]
The payout control unit 400 includes a CPU 401 that performs arithmetic processing for controlling payout of payout balls, a ROM 402 that stores programs executed by the CPU 401, various data, and the like, and a RAM 403 that is used as a work memory for the CPU 401 and the like. And.
The payout control unit 400 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the game control unit 200.
Specifically, the payout control unit 400 acquires from the game control unit 200 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won (such as the first start port 121). Then, the payout driving unit 411 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 411 includes a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the storage unit of the game ball.

The payout control unit 400 also includes a payout ball detection unit 412 that detects the number of prize balls actually paid out from the game ball storage unit by the payout drive unit 411, and a game ball in the storage unit (not shown). Sphere detection unit 413 for detecting whether or not there is a storage, and whether or not the plate 153 in which a game ball used when a player plays a game or a prized ball to be held is full is detected. A full tank detection unit 414 is connected. Then, the payout control unit 400 receives detection signals detected by the payout ball detection unit 412, the ball presence detection unit 413, and the full tank detection unit 414, and performs predetermined processing according to these detection signals.
Further, the payout control unit 400 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 450 that transmits various types of information to a host computer installed in the hall. Then, the payout control unit 400, for example, information on the number of prize balls instructed to pay out to the payout driving unit 411, information on the number of prize balls actually paid out detected by the payout ball detection unit 412, etc. Is transmitted to the host computer via the external information terminal board 450 outside the frame. Also, similar information is transmitted to the game control unit 200.

[Functional configuration of game control unit]
Next, the functional configuration of the game control unit 200 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game control unit 200. As shown in the figure, the game control unit 200 is a special symbol lottery unit 231, a normal symbol lottery unit 232, a special symbol variation control unit 233, and a special symbol lottery result determination as functional units for executing various lottery processes. A unit 234 and a normal symbol control unit 237. The special symbol lottery unit 231 and the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 function as lottery means.
In addition, the game control unit 200 includes a variation pattern selection unit 235 and a game progress control unit 236 as functional units that execute processing associated with special symbol variation.
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 is a function unit that executes operation control of various types of objects and data processing related to a prize ball, etc., as a function unit for a prize winning opening operation control unit 238, an electric tulip operation control unit 239, and a prize ball processing unit 240. And an output control unit 241 and a random number control unit 242.

The special symbol lottery unit 231 performs a special symbol lottery when a game ball wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122.
The normal symbol lottery unit 232 performs the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 124.
The special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 controls the fluctuation of the special symbol according to the lottery result when the special symbol lottery is performed.

The special symbol lottery result determination unit 234, when a special symbol lottery is performed, the lottery result is “whether it is a big hit”, “a type of jackpot when a big winner is won”, “not a big winner It is determined whether or not it is a small hit or not.
Here, the types of “big hit” include “long hit” in which a long jackpot game time can be expected to be paid out, and “short hit” in which a big hit game time is short. For example, in the “long win”, a round that is maintained until the open state of the big winning opening 125 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) is repeated, for example, 15 times. In the “short win”, the round at the special winning opening 125 is repeated twice, for example.

Furthermore, the “long win” is a jackpot (“specific symbol A” in the subsequent stage), which is also called “15 round probability per change” that generates both a probability change (probability change) gaming state and a time reduction (time reduction) game state after the end of the jackpot game. And a jackpot called “ordinary jackpot” (a jackpot in the “normal symbol” in the subsequent stage) that generates only the short-time gaming state and does not generate the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game ends. The “short win” is a so-called “two-round probable hit” (a big hit in the “specific symbol B” in the subsequent stage) that generates a probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game ends and does not generate a short-time gaming state.
In addition, the “small winning” in the case of not winning a big win, for example, a small winning game is performed in which the big winning opening 125 is opened and closed twice, and the gaming state at the time of winning the small win is continued even after the winning is completed. It is a win (winning with the “small hit symbol” in the latter part). That is, when the game state at the time of winning the small hit is the probability variation game state, the probability variation game state is continued even after the end of the small hit game, and the game state does not shift. Similarly, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is a normal gaming state (normal gaming state) in which neither probability fluctuation nor time reduction is made, the normal gaming state is continued even after the end of the small hitting game, The gaming state does not transition.
Further, in the “missing”, neither the “big hit” nor the “small winning” is set, and none of the above-described gaming states advantageous to the player is set (setting of the “missing symbol” in the subsequent stage).

The variation pattern selection unit 235 selects the variation pattern of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222 when the lottery result of the special symbol is “big hit”. Further, it is determined whether or not a reach effect is to be performed. The “reach effect” here is an effect performed by the image display unit 114 or the like for causing the player to expect a big hit.
The game progress control unit 236 controls the progress of the game in each game state.

When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol control unit 237 determines whether the normal symbol lottery result is “winning or lost”. Further, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is controlled according to the lottery result.
When it is determined as “winning”, the electric tulip 123 is opened for a specified time (for example, 6 seconds) and a specified number of times (for example, 3 times), and the winning probability of the game ball to the second start port 122 is increased. generate. In addition, when it is determined as “disengagement”, such an open state of the electric tulip 123 is not generated.

The special winning opening operation control unit 238 controls the opening operation of the special winning opening 125.
The electric tulip operation control unit 239 controls the opening operation of the electric tulip 123.
The prize ball processing unit 240 controls the management of the number of prizes received for various types of winnings and lotteries, and controls the payout of prize balls according to the prizes.
The output control unit 241 controls the output of control commands from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 and the payout control unit 400.
The random number control unit 242 controls updating of various random number values used in processing by the main control unit and the sub control unit.

[Basic operation of gaming machine]
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 configured as described above will be described.
The basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is performed by a game control unit 200 that is a main control means. Under the control of the game control unit 200, the effect control unit 300, which is a sub-control means, controls the game effect, and the payout control unit 400 controls the payout of the prize ball.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main operations of the game control unit 200.
The game control unit 200 repeatedly executes each process shown in FIG. 5 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Referring to FIG. 5, random number update processing, start port switch (SW) processing, gate switch (SW) processing, special symbol processing, normal symbol processing, big prize opening processing, electric tulip (electric chew) processing, prize ball processing, Output processing is sequentially executed (steps 501 to 509).

In the random number update process (step 501), the random number control unit 242 of the game control unit 200 updates various random number values used in the process by the main control unit and the sub control unit. Details of the setting of the random number and the update of the random value will be described later.
In the start port switch process (step 502), the special symbol lottery unit 231 of the game control unit 200 monitors the states of the first start port switch 211 and the second start port switch 212 in FIG. In this case, a special symbol lottery process is executed. Details of the start port switch process will be described later.
In the gate switch process (step 503), the normal symbol lottery unit 232 of the game control unit 200 monitors the state of the gate switch 214 in FIG. 3, and performs the process for the normal symbol lottery when the switch is turned on. Run. Details of the gate switch processing will be described later.
In the special symbol processing (step 504), the special symbol variation control unit 233, the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234, the variation pattern selection unit 235, and the game progress control unit 236 of the game control unit 200 perform the special symbol variation and the symbol variation. Processing associated with is performed. Details of the special symbol process will be described later.
In the normal symbol process (step 505), the normal symbol control unit 237 of the game control unit 200 performs the normal symbol variation and the process associated with the symbol variation. Details of the normal symbol processing will be described later.
In the special prize opening process (step 506), the special prize opening operation control unit 238 of the game control unit 200 controls the opening operation of the special prize opening 125 based on a predetermined condition. Detailed contents of the big prize opening process will be described later.
In the electric tulip process (step 507), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 of the game control unit 200 controls the opening operation of the electric tulip 123 based on a predetermined condition. Details of the electric tulip process will be described later.
In the prize ball processing (step 508), the prize ball processing unit 240 of the game control unit 200 controls the management of the number of winning prizes and the payout of prize balls according to the winning prize.
In the output process (step 509), the output control unit 241 of the game control unit 200 outputs a control command to the effect control unit 300 and the payout control unit 400. The control command is generated in each process up to step 508, set in the RAM 203, and output in this output process.

[Start-up switch processing in game control unit]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of the start port switch process (step 502 in FIG. 5).
In the start port switch process, the special symbol lottery unit 231 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the start port switches 211 and 212 are turned ON by winning a game ball in the start ports 121 and 122 ( Step 601). If the start port switches 211 and 212 are turned ON, then the special symbol lottery unit 231 determines whether or not the number U of unreserved reservations is less than the upper limit value (step 602). In the example shown in FIG. 6, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holds U has reached the upper limit (No in step 602), the winning portion for the undrawn lots cannot be held any longer, so the start port switch process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of reservations U is less than the upper limit (Yes in step 602), the special symbol lottery unit 231 next adds 1 to the value of the number of reservations U (step 603). Then, a random value for the lottery by the current winning is obtained and held in the RAM 203 (step 604). Here, since the winning of the start ports 121 and 122 is won, random values for special symbol lottery (a jackpot random value, a jackpot symbol random value, a reach random number value, a variation pattern random value, etc.) are acquired. In addition, random numbers for production (random number for starting the latent notification mode, random number for determining the notification degree, random value for pressing the button, random number for quiz correct answer, etc.) are acquired. The random value acquired at this time is the value updated by the random number update process in step 501. And the result of the special symbol lottery etc. is decided by this random number value. The production random number may be configured to be updated in the production control unit 300.

[Gate switch processing in game control unit]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of the gate switch process (step 503 in FIG. 5).
In this gate switch process, the normal symbol lottery unit 232 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the gate switch 214 is turned on (step 701). If the gate switch 214 is turned on, then the normal symbol lottery unit 232 determines whether or not the number of holds G for the undrawn lot is less than the upper limit value (step 702). In the example shown in FIG. 7, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holds G has reached the upper limit (No in Step 702), the winning for the undrawn lots cannot be held any more, so the gate switch process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of reservations G is less than the upper limit (Yes in Step 702), the normal symbol lottery unit 232 next adds 1 to the value of the number of reservations G (Step 703). Then, a random value for the lottery by the current winning is acquired and held in the RAM 203 (step 704). Here, since the gate 124 is won, a random number value (such as a winning random number) for normal symbol lottery is acquired.

[Special symbol processing in game control unit]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol process (step 504 in FIG. 5).
In this special symbol process, the special symbol variation control unit 233 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a big hit (a special symbol lottery win) (step 801). If it is a big hit, since a special symbol representing some big hit has already been selected and stopped, the special symbol processing is terminated without starting the special symbol variation (Yes in step 801). On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (No in Step 801), the special symbol variation control unit 233 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a special symbol variation (Step 802). If the special symbol is not changing (No in step 802), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 determines whether the number U of unreserved special symbols (see FIG. 6) is 1 or more (step 803). If the number of holdings U = 0 (No in step 803), it means that there is no winning for starting the special symbol lottery, and therefore the processing is terminated without starting the special symbol variation.

  On the other hand, when the number of holdings U is 1 or more (Yes in Step 803), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the holding number U (Step 804), and then the big hit determination process by another routine Then, the variation pattern selection process is executed (steps 805 and 806). As will be described in detail later, setting information (design, game state, variation pattern, etc.) included in the variation start command sent to the effect control unit 300 is determined by the jackpot determination processing and variation pattern selection processing.

  Thereafter, the special symbol variation control unit 233 generates a variation start command including the setting information determined by the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process, and sets it in the RAM 203 (step 807). Then, based on this setting information, the special symbols on the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 shown in FIG. 3 start to change (step 808), and the special symbols are set for the time set in the change pattern. In order to perform the fluctuation, measurement of the fluctuation time is started (step 809). The variation start command set in step 807 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in step 509 of FIG.

  Next, when it is determined in step 802 that the special symbol is changing (Yes in step 802), the special symbol variation control unit 233 determines whether or not the variation time has ended (step 810). That is, it is determined whether or not the variation time started in step 809 has reached the variation time set in the variation pattern selection process in step 806. If the variation time has not ended (No in step 810), the special symbol variation is continued, and the special symbol processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the variation time has ended (Yes in step 810), the special symbol variation control unit 233 first sets a variation stop command in the RAM 203 (step 811). Next, the special symbol variation control unit 233 ends the variation of the special symbols in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 (step 812), and resets the measured variation time (step 812). 813). Then, a stop routine process of another routine is executed (step 814). The contents of the stop process will be described later. The variation start command set in step 811 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in step 509 of FIG.

[Big hit judgment processing by game control unit]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot determination process (step 805 in FIG. 8).
In this jackpot determination process, the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 of the game control unit 200 first determines a jackpot random number in the current special symbol lottery (step 901), and determines whether or not the jackpot has been won (step 902). ). Whether or not the jackpot has been won is determined by determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired in step 604 of FIG. 6 matches the value set as the winning value of the jackpot.

If the determination in step 901 is a big win (Yes in step 902), then the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 determines a big hit symbol random number (step 903). In this determination, it is first determined whether or not the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is changed (probability change or probability change) (step 904). Whether or not the probability fluctuates is determined by determining whether or not the value of the jackpot symbol random number acquired in step 604 of FIG. 6 matches a preset value.
When the probability changes (Yes in Step 904), the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 next determines whether or not to shorten the symbol change time (time reduction, time reduction) (Step 905). Whether or not the time is shortened is determined by determining whether or not the value of the jackpot symbol random number acquired in step 604 of FIG. 6 matches a preset value, similarly to the determination of the probability variation.

  After the above determination, when the time is shortened (Yes in step 905), the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 sets a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a specific symbol A) indicating a big hit with probability fluctuation and time reduction. Information is set in the RAM 203 (step 906). When the time is not shortened (No in step 905), a symbol (hereinafter, specific symbol B) representing a big hit with probability variation but not time reduction is set in the RAM 203 as setting information (step 907). If the probability does not fluctuate (No in step 904), a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol) indicating that the game is a big hit with time reduction but no probability variation is set in the RAM 203 as setting information (step 908).

When the big hit is not made (No in Step 902), the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 next judges whether or not the big hit is made (Step 909). Whether or not the jackpot is determined is determined by determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number obtained in step 604 of FIG. 6 matches the value set as the winning value of the jackpot, as in the case of the jackpot determination. Is done.
If the special symbol lottery result determination unit 234 is a small hit (Yes in Step 909), the symbol (henceforth, a small hit symbol) indicating that there is no probability variation or time reduction is set in the RAM 203 as setting information. Set (step 910). If it is not a small hit (No in step 909), a symbol indicating that the lottery is lost (hereinafter referred to as a lost symbol) is set in the RAM 203 as setting information (step 911).

[Change pattern selection process by game control unit]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern selection process (step 806 in FIG. 8).
In this variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern selection unit 235 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not a big win has been won in this special symbol lottery (step 1001). This determination is the same as step 901 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9) (the determination result of step 901 may be used). If it is a big hit (Yes in Step 1001), the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 reads the big hit fluctuation pattern table from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (Step 1002).

On the other hand, if the jackpot has not been won (No in step 1001), the variation pattern selection unit 235 then determines a random number for determining whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect for causing the player to expect a jackpot. (Step 1003). Whether or not the reach effect is performed is determined by determining whether or not the reach random number value acquired in step 604 in FIG. 6 matches a preset value.
As a result of determination using random numbers, when a reach effect is performed (Yes in step 1004), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads a variation pattern table for reach from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (step 1005). When the reach effect is not performed (No in Step 1004), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for loss from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (Step 1006).
Here, the variation pattern table is a table in which a plurality of variation patterns (variation times 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) prepared in advance are associated with values of variation pattern random numbers.

  Next, the variation pattern selection unit 235 acquires a random number (variation pattern random number) for determining the variation pattern, and stores it in the RAM 203 (step 1007). Then, the fluctuation pattern random number is determined using the fluctuation pattern table set in steps 1002, 1005, and 1006 (step 1008). That is, the variation pattern selection unit 235 refers to the variation pattern table set in the RAM 203 and selects a variation pattern according to the random number value acquired in Step 1007. Therefore, even if the same random number value is acquired, the variation referred to depending on the state difference such as whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit or not and whether or not a reach effect is performed if it is not a big hit Since the pattern tables are different, the determined variation pattern may be different.

  Thereafter, the variation pattern selection unit 235 sets the variation pattern selected in Step 1008 in the RAM 203 as setting information (Step 1009). The variation pattern setting information set in step 1009 is included in the variation start command set in step 807 of FIG. 8, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in step 509 of FIG.

[Processing during stop by game control unit]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stop process (step 814 in FIG. 8).
In the suspension process, the game progress control unit 236 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not a big win has been won in the current special symbol lottery (step 1101). If it is a big hit (Yes in step 1101), the game progress control unit 236 next determines whether or not it involves a probability variation (step 1102), and further determines whether or not it involves a time reduction (step). 1103).
These determinations are the same as steps 902, 904, and 905 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9) (the determination results of steps 902, 904, and 905 may be used). Moreover, you may determine based on the kind of symbol set to setting information by the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9). That is, if the specific symbol A is set, Yes is made in all steps 1101 to 1103. If the specific symbol B is set, Yes in Steps 1101 and 1102, and No in Step 1103. If a normal symbol is set, Yes in Step 1101 and No in Step 1102. If the off symbol or the small hit symbol is set, No in step 1101.

  In the case of a jackpot (specific symbol A) with probability fluctuation and time reduction (Yes in all of Steps 1101 to 1103), the game progress control unit 236 sets the game state setting in the RAM 203 to a probability change game state (Step 1104), A jackpot start command is set in the RAM 203 (step 1106), and the jackpot operation control is started (step 1107). In the case of a jackpot (specific symbol B) with only a probability variation (Yes in steps 1101 and 1102 and No in step 1103), the game progress control unit 236 sets the gaming state setting in the RAM 203 to the latent gaming state (step 1105). The jackpot start command is set in the RAM 203 (step 1106), and the jackpot operation control is started (step 1107). The probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is shifted to a high probability (probability variation) and the symbol variation time is shortened (time is shortened). The latent game state is a game state in which the probability is changed but the time is not shortened. The jackpot operation control is control of the opening operation of the big prize opening 125. Several types can be set for the probabilistic gaming state and the jackpot operation control based thereon. Which probability variation game state is applied depends on the type of the specific symbol set in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9).

  If the jackpot is not accompanied by a probability change (Yes in Step 1101, No in Step 1102), the game progress control unit 236 sets the gaming state in the RAM 203 to the short-time gaming state (Step 1108), and The number of lotteries (number of fluctuations) J is set (step 1109), a jackpot start command is set in the RAM 203 (step 1106), and the jackpot operation control is started (step 1107). Here, the short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability is not changed and the time is shortened. In this jackpot process, since the number of lotteries J is designated (100 times in the illustrated example), if the lottery is performed 100 times in the short-time gaming state, the operation control of the jackpot ends.

  If it is not a big win (No in Step 1101), the game progress control unit 236 next checks whether or not the lottery number J is 0 (Step 1110). If the number of lotteries J is 0 (Yes in step 1110), the stopped process is terminated. If the lottery number J is not 0 (No in step 1110), the game progress control unit 236 next subtracts 1 from the value of the lottery number J (step 1111), and checks whether the lottery number J is 0 again. (Step 1112). If the number of lotteries J is not 0 (No in step 1112), the stop process is terminated. If the number of times of lottery J is 0 (Yes in Step 1112), the game progress control unit 236 sets the gaming state of the RAM 203 to the normal gaming state (the normal gaming state in which neither the probability variation nor the time is shortened) (Step 1113). ), And terminate the process during stoppage.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of normal symbol processing (step 505 in FIG. 5).
In this normal symbol processing, the normal symbol control unit 237 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in an auxiliary game (a winning of normal symbol lottery) (step 1201). If it is during the auxiliary game, since the normal symbol is already selected and stopped, the normal symbol process is terminated without starting the normal symbol variation (Yes in step 1201). On the other hand, when the auxiliary game is not being performed (No in Step 1201), the normal symbol control unit 237 next determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is changing the normal symbol (Step 1202). If the normal symbol is not changing (No in Step 1202), then the normal symbol control unit 237 determines whether or not the number G of reserved symbols for the undrawn normal symbol (see FIG. 7) is 1 or more (Step 1203). If the number of holds G = 0 (No in step 1203), it means that there is no winning for starting the normal symbol lottery, and therefore the processing is terminated without starting the normal symbol variation.

  On the other hand, when the reserved number G is 1 or more (Yes in step 1203), the normal symbol control unit 237 subtracts 1 from the value of the reserved number G (step 1204), and the normal random number lottery in this normal symbol lottery A determination is made (step 1205), and it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won (step 1206). Whether or not the game is won is determined by determining whether or not the value of the winning random number acquired in step 704 in FIG. 7 matches the value set as the winning value. When the normal symbol lottery is won (Yes in Step 1206), the normal symbol control unit 237 sets a symbol representing the winning (hereinafter referred to as a winning symbol) in the RAM 203 as setting information (Step 1207). On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won (No in step 1206), the normal symbol control unit 237 sets a symbol indicating that the lottery has been lost (hereinafter referred to as a lost symbol) in the RAM 203 as setting information (step 1208). ).

  Next, the normal symbol control unit 237 determines whether or not the current operation state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 corresponds to either the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state (step 1209). When it corresponds to one of the gaming states (Yes in Step 1209), the normal symbol control unit 237 sets the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation to a short time (Step 1210). In the example shown in FIG. 12, it is set to 3 seconds. On the other hand, when the current operation state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not correspond to either the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state (No in step 1209), the normal symbol control unit 237 increases the variation time of the normal symbol variation. Time is set (step 1211). In the example shown in FIG. 12, it is set to 29 seconds.

  Thereafter, the normal symbol control unit 237 starts normal symbol fluctuations in the normal symbol display 223 shown in FIG. 3 based on the setting contents of step 1206 or step 1208 (step 1212). Further, in order to perform normal symbol variation for the time set in step 1210 or step 1211, measurement of the variation time is started (step 1213).

  Next, when it is determined in step 1202 that the normal symbol is changing (Yes in step 1202), the normal symbol control unit 237 determines whether or not the fluctuation time has ended (step 1214). That is, it is determined whether or not the variation time started in step 1213 has reached the variation time set in step 1210 or step 1211. If the fluctuation time has not ended (No in step 1214), the normal symbol variation is continued, so that the normal symbol processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuation time is over (Yes in step 1214), the normal symbol control unit 237 first ends the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display unit 223 (step 1215), and resets the measured fluctuation time. (Step 1216). Next, the normal symbol control unit 237 determines whether or not the winning is made based on the normal symbol which has been stopped after the change (step 1217). If the winning is made (Yes in Step 1217), the auxiliary game operation control is started (Step 1218). On the other hand, if the lottery is off (No in step 1217), the normal symbol processing is terminated while maintaining the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

[Large winning mouth processing by game control unit]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special prize opening process (step 506 in FIG. 5).
In this special winning opening process, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a big hit (step 1301). If it is not a big hit, there is no winning in the big winning opening 125, so the big winning opening process is terminated (No in step 1301). On the other hand, if it is a big hit (Yes in step 1301), then the big prize opening operation control unit 238 performs the opening operation in the operation control at the big hit started in the pachinko gaming machine 100 being stopped (FIG. 11). It is determined whether or not it is in progress (step 1302).

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 is opening (Yes in Step 1302), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 next determines whether or not a predetermined time for opening operation (opening time) has elapsed. Judgment is made (step 1303). If the opening time has not elapsed, the opening operation at the special winning opening 125 is continued, and the special winning opening process is terminated (No in step 1303). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in step 1303), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 then adds 1 to the value of the open round number R of the special winning opening 125 from the current value (step 1304). Then, the special winning opening 125 is opened (step 1305).

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 determines whether or not the open state at the special winning opening 125 has passed a preset time (opening time) (step 1306). If the open state at the big prize opening 125 has not passed the opening time (No in step 1306), then the big prize opening operation control unit 238 determines whether the number C of winning prizes to the big prize opening 125 is 9 or more. Is determined (step 1307). When the open state at the big prize opening 125 has not passed the opening time and the winning number C is less than 9, the open state of the big prize opening 125 is continued, so the big prize opening process is terminated. (No in step 1307). On the other hand, if the open state of the special winning opening 125 has passed the opening time (Yes in Step 1306) or the winning number C has reached nine (Yes in Step 1307), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 The big prize opening 125 is closed (step 1308).

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 determines whether or not the number of open rounds R of the special winning opening 125 has reached a preset maximum value (step 1309). If the maximum value has not been reached, since the operation control at the time of the big hit is continued, the big winning opening process is terminated (No in step 1309). The maximum value is set according to the type of jackpot specified by the specific symbol set in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9). For example, the maximum value is set to 15 rounds for the jackpot of the specific symbol A and the normal symbol, and the maximum value is set to two rounds for the jackpot of the specific symbol B.

  If the number R of open rounds of the big prize opening 125 reaches the maximum value (Yes in step 1309), the big prize opening operation control unit 238 then resets the number of open rounds R to 0 (step 1310), The ending operation in the operation control is started (step 1311). Thereafter, the special winning opening operation control unit 238 determines whether or not an elapsed time from the start of the ending operation has passed a predetermined time (ending time) for the ending operation to be performed (step 1312). If the ending time has not elapsed, the ending operation is continued, and thus the big prize opening process is terminated (No in step 1312). On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (Yes in step 1312), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 then ends the big winning operation and ends the special winning opening process (step 1313).

  If it is determined in step 1302 that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not open (No in step 1302), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 determines whether or not the special winning opening 125 is open (step). 1314). If it is being opened, the operations after step 1306 are executed (Yes in step 1314).

  If the big prize opening 125 is not open (No in step 1314), the big prize opening operation control unit 238 next determines whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 100 is ending (step 1315). If the ending is in progress, the operation after step 1312 is executed (Yes in step 1315).

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not in the ending (No in step 1315), the special winning opening operation control unit 238 next performs an open round execution interval (interval) in which the elapsed time after closing the special winning opening 125 is set in advance. It is determined whether or not (time) has elapsed (step 1316). If the interval time has not elapsed, the next open round is not yet performed, and thus the big prize opening process is terminated (No in step 1316). On the other hand, if the elapsed time after closing the special winning opening 125 has passed the interval time, the operation after step 1304 is executed in order to perform the next open round (Yes in step 1316).

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the electric tulip process (step 507 in FIG. 5).
In the electric tulip process, the electric tulip operation control unit 239 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in an auxiliary game (step 1401). When the auxiliary game is not being performed, the electric tulip 123 is not opened, and thus the electric tulip process is terminated (No in step 1401). On the other hand, when the auxiliary game is in progress (Yes in step 1401), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 determines whether the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the middle of the opening operation in the operation control during the auxiliary game (step). 1402).

  If the pachinko gaming machine 100 is opening (Yes in Step 1402), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 then determines whether or not a predetermined time (opening time) for performing the opening operation has elapsed. (Step 1403). If the opening time has not elapsed, the opening operation is continued, and the electric tulip process is terminated (No in step 1403). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in step 1403), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 then determines whether the current operation state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 corresponds to either the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state. It is determined whether or not (step 1404). If one of the gaming states is applicable (Yes in Step 1404), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 sets the opening time of the electric tulip 123 to a long time (Step 1405). In the example shown in FIG. 14, it is set to 3.5 seconds. On the other hand, when the current operation state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not correspond to either the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state (No in step 1404), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 sets the opening time of the electric tulip 123. A short time is set (step 1406). In the example shown in FIG. 14, it is set to 0.2 seconds.

  Thereafter, the electric tulip operation control unit 239 opens the electric tulip 123 (step 1407), measures the elapsed time after the release, and determines whether or not the opening time set in step 1405 or step 1406 has elapsed. Judgment is made (step 1408). If the opening time has not elapsed, the opening of the electric tulip 123 is continued, and the electric tulip process is terminated (No in step 1408).

  On the other hand, if the elapsed time after the release of the electric tulip 123 has passed the opening time (Yes in step 1408), the electric tulip operation control unit 239 then closes the electric tulip 123 (step 1409), and during auxiliary games The operation control is finished and the electric tulip process is finished (step 1410).

[Random number judgment method]
Here, the determination method using random numbers performed in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9), the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 10), the normal symbol process (FIG. 12), and the like will be described in detail.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of random numbers used in the present embodiment.
15A shows a configuration example of a jackpot random number, FIG. 15B shows a configuration example of a jackpot design random number, FIG. 15C shows a configuration example of a reach random number, and FIG. Configuration examples are shown respectively.

  Referring to FIG. 15A, two types of jackpot random numbers are set: a jackpot when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the normal gaming state and a jackpot when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the probability variation gaming state. The range of random numbers is 300 from 0 to 299. In the normal gaming state, only one winning value is set, and the winning probability is 1/300. In the case of a probable gaming state, 10 winning values are set, and the winning probability is 10/300 (= 1/30). That is, in the example shown in the figure, if the winning symbols 121 and 122 are won and the special symbol lottery is performed in the probability variation gaming state, the winning probability is 10 times that in the case where the special symbol lottery is performed in the normal gaming state.

  Referring to FIG. 15B, three types of jackpot symbols are prepared: a normal symbol, a specific symbol A, and a specific symbol B. Here, as described in the explanation of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9), the normal symbol is a symbol indicating that it is a jackpot without probability variation, and the specific symbol A is a jackpot with probability variation and time reduction. The specific symbol B is a symbol indicating that it is a big hit with a probability variation but not with a time reduction. The range of random number values is 10 from 0 to 9. Four values are assigned to each of the normal symbol and the specific symbol A. Two values are assigned to the specific symbol B. That is, in the example shown in the figure, the probability variation probability is 6/10 (= 4/10 + 2/10 = 3/5) and the probability variation probability is 4/10 (= 2/5) in the case of a big hit. In the example shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a total of three types including the normal symbol and the two specific symbols. However, the jackpot symbol may be classified into four or more types and assigned a random value.

  Referring to FIG. 15C, the range of random number values is 250 from 0 to 249, and 22 random numbers are assigned to the lottery result (with reach) for performing the reach effect, and the lottery without the reach effect is performed. 228 random numbers are assigned to the result (no reach). In other words, in the illustrated example, when a special symbol lottery is not won, a reach effect is performed with a probability of 22/228 (= 11/114).

  Referring to FIG. 15D, the range of random number values is 10 from 0 to 9, and 9 winning values are set. That is, in the example shown in the figure, when a game ball passes through the gate 124 and a normal symbol lottery is performed, the winning is performed with a probability of 9/10.

  These random number values start from a predetermined initial value and are incremented by one each time the random number update process (step 501) shown in FIG. 5 is performed. Then, the values at the time each lottery is performed are acquired by the start opening switch process (FIG. 6) and the gate switch process (FIG. 7), and used in the special symbol process (FIG. 8) and the normal symbol process (FIG. 12). The This counter is an infinite loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the big hit random number). In addition, since the random number update process is performed at regular intervals, if the initial value of each random number is specified, the winning value may be estimated based on such information. Therefore, in general, a mechanism for randomly changing the initial value of each random number at an appropriate timing has been introduced.

Next, the operation of the effect control unit 300 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of the effect control unit 300 when a command is received from the game control unit 200.
When receiving the command, the effect control unit 300 first determines whether or not some effect is being executed (step 1601). If the effect is not being executed (No in step 1601), it is next determined whether or not the received command is a change start command (step 1602). If it is not a change start command (No in step 1602), the effect display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the received command is a change start command (Yes in step 1602), the effect control unit 300 analyzes the acquired change start command (step 1603), and the effect pattern included in this change start command An effect pattern is determined based on the random number (step 1604). Then, according to the determined effect pattern, an effect by image display, sound output, lamp lighting, or the like is executed (step 1605).

  If any effect has been executed when the command is received (Yes in Step 1601), the effect control unit 300 next determines whether or not the received command is a change end command (Step 1606). If it is not a change end command (No in step 1606), the effect display process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the received command is a change end command (Yes in Step 1606), the effect control unit 300 ends the effect being executed (Step 1607).

[Hidden mode]
Based on the above description, the latent mode in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.
When a special symbol lottery is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 and the lottery result is not notified through the image display unit 114, for example, the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 The player may not be able to distinguish whether or not is a certain change. Such a gaming state is referred to as a “latent mode”.

A specific example of such a latent mode will be described with the configuration of the present embodiment described above. One specific example is the case where the special symbol selected is the specific symbol A and the case where the special symbol is a normal symbol. The case of the specific symbol A and the case of the normal symbol are the same in that the number of open rounds of the special winning opening 125 is 15 rounds. However, the difference is that the internal state has a high probability in the case of the specific symbol A, while the low probability remains in the case of the normal symbol.
As another specific example, there are a case where the special symbol selected by the lottery is the specific symbol B and a case where the symbol is a small hit symbol. In the case of the specific symbol B and the small winning symbol, the number of open rounds of the special winning opening 125 is two, and the same is true in that there is no electric Chu support. However, the difference is that if the probability is low when the jackpot is reached, the internal state has a high probability in the case of the specific symbol B, while the probability remains low in the case of the small bonus symbol.

  The game control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment uses the same number of times the big winning opening 125 is opened in the case of a big win in which the jackpot winning probability becomes a low probability state and in the case of a big hit in a high probability state. It is controlled to approximate. In addition, the production control unit 300 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a low probability production in a low probability state by functioning as a normal production device, and functions as a high probability production device in a high probability state. Produce a probability state. Further, the effect control unit 300 functions as a latent state control unit, thereby controlling a latent state in which a high-probability effect is omitted in a high-probability state under a predetermined condition. In this way, the “latency notification mode” is executed in the latent mode, which is a scene in which the player does not know whether there is a high probability if there is no effect of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In this latent notification mode, a latent notification mode process described later is performed. When a predetermined condition is established, the gaming state is notified to the player.

  The relationship between the latent mode and the latent notification mode is added. When the latent notification mode is always executed in the latent mode, the start condition for starting the latent notification mode is set in advance in the latent mode, and the latent notification mode is executed when the start condition is satisfied. Is also possible. As a start condition of such a latent notification mode, for example, a control example in which it is determined whether to execute the latent notification mode by acquiring a random number for starting the latent notification mode can be considered. In this case, the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not the start condition of the latent notification mode is satisfied. A determination result that the start condition of the latent notification mode is satisfied is output to the effect control unit 300 as a control command.

[Hidden notification mode processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the contents of the latent notification mode process according to the present embodiment. In the latent notification mode process, a game process and a latent notification effect (effect including a latent state effect) process are mainly performed. The game in the game processing here is a participation type game that progresses when the player operates, for example, the effect button 161 or the effect key 162. Specifically, as such a game, for example, a quiz-type quiz game in which a question and an answer are repeated, a collecting game or a treasure hunting game for collecting predetermined items, and an effect button 161 while the target is rotating. A game or the like that hits an arrow when the is pressed. In addition, a battle game that fights against enemies living in the cave is also conceivable. Also, an amazing game that can move forward by the number of eyes rolled out of the dice can be considered.
In the latent notification mode process, the CPU 301 of the effect control unit 300 detects the occurrence of the process start condition based on the control command acquired from the game control unit 200. Thereby, the latent notification mode process is started (step 1701).

Here, the occurrence of the start condition of the latent notification mode process is that an instruction to execute the latent notification mode is acquired from the game control unit 200 as a control command. The effect control unit 300 starts the latent notification mode process when this condition is satisfied.
More specifically, the game control unit 200 determines that the special symbol variation control unit 233 is a big hit in the special symbol lottery and the winning probability of the special symbol lottery varies as the timing for instructing the execution of the latent notification mode. (See steps 901 and 902). For example, the random number control unit 242 acquires the value of the latent notification mode start random number, determines whether the acquired random number value matches a preset value, and executes the latent notification mode when the values match. It is possible to give instructions. Then, when instructing execution of the latent notification mode, it may be determined whether or not the gaming state is a big hit. That is, in order to secure the game time from the start to the end of the game process, the execution of the latent notification mode is instructed after the end of the jackpot.

Thus, the production control unit 300 starts the latent notification mode process at the timing when the execution instruction of the latent notification mode is acquired from the game control unit 200. In addition, even if the production control unit 300 acquires the execution instruction of the latent notification mode, it is conceivable to perform control so as not to execute the latent notification mode because of the relationship with other processes.
In other words, there may be a control example in which the game control unit 200 grants a player the right to play a game once every time there is a symbol variation of a predetermined number of rotations (for example, 100 times). That is, whether to participate in the game is determined according to the number of rotations of the symbol fluctuation.

Next, the CPU 301 as an example of the game execution means starts the game by outputting a game start command to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 (step 1702). In addition to the case where one game to be executed is set in advance, there may be a case where a plurality of games to be executed are set in advance and one of them is selected.
The image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 that have received an instruction from the effect control unit 300 display a predetermined image and notify the player that the game is started with the predetermined sound and lamp. The image / sound control unit 310 receives an operation input from the player using the effect button 161 and the effect key 162, and outputs information corresponding to the operation input to the effect control unit 300.

In addition, as a timing to start the game, the case after the jackpot end is conceivable in order to secure the game time, but the case of the jackpot is also conceivable. For example, when the variation time of the special symbol is 20 seconds, for example, a control example in which the question display of the quiz game is displayed for 5 seconds and the player answers in the remaining 15 seconds can be considered. Also, when playing a game during a big hit, when the game control unit 200 instructs an effect time of a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) or less, the game is not started, and when an effect time of a predetermined time or more is instructed A control example for starting a game is also conceivable.
A control example is also conceivable in which the game is started after the special symbol variation and / or the normal symbol variation is performed for a predetermined number of revolutions (for example, 100 times) or more. A control example in which a game is started when the player presses the effect button 161 is also conceivable.

Then, the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not a game interruption condition has occurred (step 1703). In other words, the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not the game continuation condition is satisfied. As a condition for suspending the game, for example, when the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222 no longer changes, or when the player leaves the seat, the screen for waiting for the customer The case where it shifts to a display can be mentioned. Since the effect control unit 300 controls whether or not to shift to the screen for waiting for a customer, the effect control unit 300 can determine the timing for interrupting the game.
Moreover, as a continuation condition of a game, the case where a special symbol lottery is performed, for example in the case of a quiz game can be mentioned. That is, it is conceivable to set a so-called rotation speed limit as a condition for continuing the game. An example of this is to control to ask one question each time a special symbol lottery is performed. As another example, the game is continued when the special symbol variation and / or the normal symbol variation is performed at a predetermined number of revolutions or more. For example, a control example in which a chance time effect is performed and the game starts when there is a symbol variation of a predetermined number of revolutions or more can be considered. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game from progressing even if there is no symbol variation.

The production control unit 300 interrupts the game when a game interruption condition occurs (Yes in step 1703), for example, when a big win is won by a special symbol lottery after the game is started (step 1708). When the game is interrupted, for example, a CM (commercial message) image may be displayed on the image display unit 114.
Then, the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not a game restart condition such as the end of jackpot has occurred (step 1709). Examples of the game resumption condition include that the game interruption condition has disappeared or that the game continuation condition has been satisfied.
When the game restart condition occurs (Yes in Step 1709), the effect control unit 300 restarts the game (Step 1710) and returns to Step 1703.

  When the game interruption condition does not occur (No in Step 1703), the CPU 301 of the effect control unit 300 advances the game (Step 1704). The progress of the game will be described with a specific example. If the game format is a quiz game, the CPU 301 selects a quiz to be given from quizzes stored in advance in the ROM 302 of the effect control unit 300. Then, the CPU 301 instructs the image / sound control unit 310 to display the quiz on the image display unit 114 and to output a predetermined sound from the speaker 156. Upon receiving the instruction, the image / sound control unit 310 displays a quiz image on the image display unit 114 and outputs a production sound from the speaker 156. When the player answers by operating the effect button 161 or the effect key 162, the CPU 301 obtains answer information from the image / sound control unit 310, and determines whether the answer is correct. The CPU 301 reads out the production contents corresponding to the determination result from the ROM 302 and outputs the production contents to the screen display unit 114 and the speaker 156 via the image / sound control unit 310. If the above-described interruption condition occurs during the game, the game may be interrupted.

In addition to the progress of the game, the CPU 301 as an example of the game progress control means determines that the game development is advantageous to the player or disadvantageous to the player based on the predetermined information. A control example for controlling the above can be considered. As the predetermined information here, for example, information related to the big hit lottery can be considered. Specifically, it is information relating to the number of times that the big hit lottery is performed in the game control unit 200 (for example, information on the number of times per unit time, information on the number of times per unit game ball, etc.). Moreover, the information regarding the number of jackpots made by the jackpot lottery, the information regarding the number of jackpots continuously, or the information regarding the number of jackpots can be given.
In this way, by using information related to winning or jackpot lottery, even if you have been playing for a long time, there has been no jackpot lottery for a while, or even though you have lottery lottery, When it is, the progress of the game is controlled so that the game is advantageous for the player.

  In addition, as the predetermined information mentioned here, information on the number of reserved balls won can also be considered. Specifically, it is information on the number of holds sent from the game control unit 200 to the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the normal symbol hold indicator 220. For example, when the number of holdings is the limit number, the progress of the game is controlled so that the game is advantageous for the player.

  The control of the game progress will be further described. In the case of a quiz game with one participant, quizzes divided into a plurality of categories having different difficulty levels are stored in the ROM 302 in advance, and the CPU 301 selects a category based on predetermined information, so that a quiz to be given It is conceivable to change the difficulty level. In addition, a quiz of a four-choice question is usually given, but it is conceivable to control the progress of the game by making a three-choice question or a five-choice question. By controlling the progress of such a game, it is possible to make it easy for the player to correctly answer and know whether or not the player is in a latent state, or to make it difficult for the player to make a correct answer and know whether or not the subject is in a hidden state. I can't do it. The progress control of the game here does not guarantee that the player will always get a high score at the end of the game, and it is not certain that the player will not always get a high score. .

  In the case of a quiz game with a plurality of participants, it is also conceivable to control the progress of the game by changing the frequency at which participants other than the player (participants that can be controlled internally) answer the quiz. That is, a player other than the player sometimes does not answer the quiz to make it easier for the player to answer, or a participant other than the player answers the quiz early to make it difficult for the player to answer.

Next, the CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation in the game is over (step 1705). In other words, when it is determined whether or not a scheduled game end time (for example, a predetermined time has elapsed or a predetermined number of quizzes have been given) has arrived, the end of the operation is determined.
It is also conceivable that when the player expresses the intention to end the game by operating, for example, the effect button 161 or the effect key 162, the end of the operation in the game is determined. By doing so, the player can finish the game by his / her own judgment, and can quickly know whether or not the internal state has changed.
It is also conceivable that a decision to end the game is made when the player shifts to a screen for waiting for a customer due to leaving the seat or the like. In this case, a control example is also conceivable in which the effect of latent notification in step 1707 described later is not performed.

If the operation in the game is not finished (No in Step 1705), the process returns to Step 1703. If the operation is finished (Yes in Step 1705), the CPU 301 finishes the game process and performs the next effect process. That is, the CPU 301 as an example of a determination unit selects a plurality of stages stored in the ROM 302 in advance based on game result information such as ranking and score, so that it is in a high probability state or a low probability state. The notification level for notifying the player of the fact is determined. The CPU 301 stores the determined notification degree in the RAM 303.
Then, the CPU 301 as an example of the latent notification effect means selects from the contents of the latent notification effect stored in advance in the ROM 302 on the basis of the notification level, and stores the selected effect content in the RAM 303. The contents are set (step 1706).

The degree of notification here refers to a case in which a high probability state (probability expectation 100%) or a low probability state (probability expectation 0%) is definitely reported, or for example, the probability change expectation is There are cases where the possibility of a highly established state is suggested, such as 50% or 20%. Further, a gold key 21 (see FIG. 22A), which will be described later, is included in the notification level here.
The determination of the notification level is performed based on the result of the game in which the player has participated and information included in the control command acquired from the game control unit 200 (for example, whether or not the internal state is definitely changed). It is also conceivable to determine the notification level in consideration of other information (past jackpot information).

More specifically, in the case of a quiz game with a number of participants (for example, three), one of the three participants is a participant that can be operated by the player, and the remaining two Are participants that can be controlled internally. Then, when the internal state is a certain change (latent state), if the player ranks first, the notification degree of displaying the latent state with a probability of 100% is determined. Further, if the player ranks third, the fact that the player is in the latent state is displayed with 20% probability (actual display), while the player is not in the latent state with a probability of 80% (false display).
Then, when the internal state is not a certain change (non-latent state), if the player ranks first, the notification degree that the non-latent state is displayed with a probability of 100% is determined. If the player ranks 3rd, the non-latent state is displayed with 20% probability (actual display), while the non-latent state (latent state) is 80%. Display with probability (false display).

In addition, in the case of a quiz game with one participant, if the player's score is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, 60% of the total score) in the latent state, it is always displayed that the player is in the latent state. The degree of notification is determined. On the other hand, if it is less than the predetermined value, it is actually displayed with a probability of 20%, while it is falsely displayed with a probability of 80%.
In the case of the non-latent state, if the player's score is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the notification degree that the non-latent state is always displayed is determined, and if it is less than the predetermined value, 20% While the actual display is performed with a probability, the false display is performed with an 80% probability.
In the case of a collection game or a target game, the determination can be made in the same manner as in the case of a quiz game with one participant.

  Such determination of real display or false display is performed using, for example, a random value for determining the notification level. The random number for determining the notification degree is controlled to be updated by the random number control unit 242. In addition, for the random value for determining the notification degree, in addition to the configuration example in which the random number is set and updated in the effect control unit 300, the configuration example in which the random number is set and updated in the game control unit 200 is also considered. .

After setting the contents of the latent notification effect, the effect control unit 300 performs the effect of the latent notification by instructing the contents of the effect to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 (step 1707), and a series of processing End the procedure.
In other words, this latent notification effect suggests the possibility of a latent state (state suggestion), and specifically, the latent probability change effect is performed based on the set content of the effect. As the content of the effect of the latent notification, in addition to determining that the internal state is probabilistic or not probable and informing the user, it is conceivable to display the probable change expectation in a predetermined percentage or a predetermined image. .

The latent notification mode process described above is performed after the jackpot is over. However, for example, for a collected game or a target game having a relatively short game time, it may be controlled to perform during the jackpot.
Hereinafter, the first embodiment to the fourth embodiment will be described by dividing the effect by the latent notification mode process into an image example of the game process and an image example of the latent notification effect process.

[First Embodiment]
(A)-(d) of FIG. 18 is a figure which shows the example of an image displayed on the image display part 114 in the case of the game process which concerns on 1st Embodiment.
The image example shown in FIG. 6A is displayed when a participant starts a quiz game with three people. This image example has a symbol display area 11 in which a decorative symbol is displayed, and a participant display area 12 in which participants are displayed. The symbol display area 11 is arranged on the upper right side of the screen, and the participant display area 12 is arranged on the lower side of the screen. Participant display area 12 displays participant A, participant B, and participant C participating in the quiz game. Participant A is a player, and participant B and participant C are controlled by CPU 301 of effect control unit 300.
This image example is for a quiz game in which participant A, participant B, and participant C participate. In the quiz game, for example, all three questions are given, and if the participant A can obtain a higher score than the participants B and C, the internal probability change is determined.

  When the quiz game is started, the CPU 301 selects a quiz question prepared in advance and presents it. And the player as the participant A can answer by pressing the effect button 161 or the effect key 162 earlier than the other participants B and C after the quiz is given. If the answer is correct, the player can obtain a score.

Note that the elapsed time from when the quiz is given until the participants B and C press the fast-press button (not shown) displayed on the image display unit 114 is determined by, for example, a random value for the button press time. Is done. The player is given an opportunity to answer the quiz by pressing the effect button 161 before the elapsed time determined by the random value for the button pressing time elapses. The random value for this button press time is updated for each of the participants B and C.
Further, when the participants B and C answer, the decision as to whether or not to answer the correct answer is made, for example, with a random value for the quiz correct answer. That is, the participants B and C do not always answer the correct answer, but answer the correct answer with a preset probability.
As described above, the CPU 301 changes the difficulty level of the quiz to be given and changes the button press time so as to be advantageous or disadvantageous for the player on the development of the quiz based on predetermined information. It is also possible to change the probability of correct answer.

  In the symbol display area 11, a decorative symbol composed of three numbers is displayed. In addition, the screen of the figure shows a state in which numbers 1, 2, and 3 are arranged in order from the left. In this case, reach production is prohibited.

The image example shown in FIG. 5B is displayed when the first question is given. This image example has a question display area 13 in which a question sentence is displayed and an answer display area 14 in which an answer including one correct answer is displayed. That is, the quiz to be given is a four-choice question in which, for example, four answers are searched for, and the player reads the question in the question display area 13 and inputs the answer by operating, for example, the production key 162. That is, by operating four surrounding keys (not shown) of the effect key 162, any one of the four answers displayed in the answer display area 14 is selected, and then the center of the effect key 162 is selected. By pressing a key (not shown), the player can answer the question.
In addition, in the screen of the same figure, it has shown the state where 3 enclosed with the broken line is selected.

The image example shown in FIG. 5C is displayed when the participant A answers the correct answer. This image example has a problem display area 13 and a participant display area 12. When the participant A answers correctly, 1 point (1 pt) is added to the participant A. To explain further, if the answer is correct, the score of the participant who answered it is increased by one point. If the answer is incorrect, the score of the participant who answered the answer is reduced by 1 point, or the point is left as it is.
Such an answer must be input before a predetermined time elapses after the question is presented. This quiz game is a quick-press quiz, and the number of points of the participant who answered the earliest increases or decreases.

  The image example shown in (d) of the same figure is displayed when the quiz game is finished. This image example has a participant display area 12 and a rank display area 15 indicating the rank of the participant A. This image example shows that, as a result of a quiz game and a game between the player and the CPU 301, the player A who is a player has the highest point and is ranked first. For example, a three-question quiz is given, participant A answers 2 questions correctly to 2 points, participant B answers 1 question correctly to 1 point, and participant C receives 0 points without a correct answer. is there.

(A)-(d) of FIG. 19 is a figure which shows the example of an image displayed on the image display part 114 in the case of the latency alerting | reporting effect process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. In addition, the figure has shown the effect of the latent notification performed based on the content of the effect set in step 1706 of FIG.
The image examples shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C are determined based on information indicating whether or not the internal state is definitely changed and information on the result of the quiz game. For example, as shown to (a) of the figure, the character of "certain change confirmation!" Is displayed with the decoration design ("123" in this example). Thereby, since the player can know that it is a certain change, the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced as compared with the conventional case. Also, as shown in (b) of the figure, there is a case where a character “expected probability of 50%” may be displayed without directly displaying whether or not the internal state is probabilistic. As shown in (c) of the figure, there is a case where a character of “expected probability of change 20%” is displayed.
In addition, it is conceivable that a so-called premium round is started if a big win is won by 100 special symbol lotteries. The premium round is notified to the player by video, sound, or the like. This premium round does not reflect quiz ranking results.

  After such an image is displayed, an image example shown in (d) of the figure in which a decorative design is displayed with a predetermined background image is displayed. That is, when the image example shown in (a) of the figure is displayed, the mode shifts to the internal probability change mode, and when the image example shown in (b) or (c) of the figure is displayed. Transition to normal mode. Note that the predetermined background screen is different between the internal probability variation mode and the normal mode.

FIG. 20 is a table showing an example of a selection ratio of images displayed on the image display unit 114 during the latent notification effect processing according to the first embodiment, and (a) is a case of a latent state. b) is in the non-latent state.
According to the example of (a) in the figure, in the case of the latent state, if the participant A is in the first place, the image example of “certain change confirmation” (see (a) of FIG. 19) has an 80% probability. Is displayed. Also, an image example (see (b) in the figure) with “expected probability of 50%” is displayed with a probability of 20%, and an image example (see (c) in the figure) with “expected probability of 20%” is shown. Do not show.
Also, if the participant A is in the second place, the image example of “Confirmed Probability Change” is 30%, the image example of “Probability Expectation 50%” is 50%, and the image example of “Probability Expectation 20%” is 20%. It is displayed in the ratio of each. Also, if the participant A is in the third place, the image example of “Confirmed Probability Change” is 10%, the image example of “Probability Expectation 50%” is 40%, and the image example of “Probability Expectation 20%” is 50%. It is displayed in the ratio of each.

Further, according to the example of (b) in the same figure, in the non-latent state, if the participant A is in the first place, the image example of “certain change confirmation” is not displayed. Further, an image example with “expected probability of 50%” is displayed with a probability of 20%, and an image example with “expected probability of change of 20%” is displayed with a probability of 80%.
Also, if the participant A is in the second place, the image example of “Confirmed Probability Change” is 20%, the image example of “Probability Expectation 50%” is 50%, and the image example of “Probability Expectation 20%” is 30%. It is displayed in the ratio of each. Also, if the participant A is in the third place, the image example of “Confirmation of probability change” is 50%, the image example of “Expected probability of change 50%” is 40%, and the image example of “Expected probability of change 20%” is 10%. It is displayed in the ratio of each. In this way, the manner in which the image example is displayed on the image display unit 114 is clearly marked.

[Second Embodiment]
(A)-(d) of FIG. 21 is a figure which shows the example of an image displayed on the image display part 114 in the case of the game process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.
The image example shown in (a) of the figure is displayed when the first question is given after a quiz game with one participant is started.
This image example, like the image example shown in FIG. 18B, has a question display area 13 and an answer display area 14, and shows a scene in which a four-choice question is presented.

The image example shown in (b) of FIG. 21 is displayed when the player's answer for the first question is correct, and indicates that 1 point is added to the player.
The image example shown in (c) of FIG. 6 is displayed when the second question is given, and shows a scene where the same four-choice question as the first question is given.
The image example shown in (d) of the figure is displayed when the player's answer for the second question is not correct, and the player's point number remains the same. It is also conceivable to reduce the number of points of the player by one.
In this way, for example, if all three questions are given and the player can obtain a high score, the player can increase the probability that the internal state is known to be probable.

(A)-(d) of FIG. 22 is a figure which shows the example of an image displayed on the image display part 114 in the case of the latency alerting | reporting effect process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.
The image example shown in FIG. 5A is displayed when the player has correctly answered all three quizzes that have been given questions, and shows a gold key (gold key) 21. That is, the player obtains the gold key 21 as a tool used to open a treasure box 31 to be described later.
This gold key 21 has a treasure chest release expectation of 100% accuracy. That is, if the gold key 21 is used, the player can always open the treasure box 31.

The image example shown in FIG. 5B is displayed when the player correctly answers two questions out of the three question quizzes, and a silver key (silver key) 22 is shown. Yes. That is, the player obtains the silver key 22 used to open the treasure chest 31.
The silver key 22 has a treasure box release expectation of 50% accuracy. That is, when the silver key 22 is used, the player can open the treasure chest 31 with a probability of 50%. In other words, even if the silver key 22 is used, the treasure chest 31 may not be opened.

The image example shown in (c) of FIG. 3 is displayed when the player correctly answers one question out of the three quizzes that have been asked, and a copper key (copper key) 23 is shown. Yes. That is, the player obtains the copper key 23 used to open the treasure chest 31.
The copper key 23 has a treasure chest release expectation of 20% accuracy. That is, when the copper key 23 is used, the player can open the treasure chest 31 with a probability of 20%. In other words, even if the copper key 23 is used, the treasure chest 31 may not be opened. By obtaining a higher-accuracy key, the player is more likely to open the treasure chest 31 and can know whether or not the internal state has changed.

  The image example shown in (d) of the figure is displayed when the player has not correctly answered any of the three quizzes given, and obtains the key used to open the treasure box 31. I can't. Therefore, the player cannot open the treasure chest 31. In the quiz game, the game progress is controlled regardless of whether or not the internal state is probabilistic, so even in the case of this image example, the internal state may or may not be probable.

(A)-(e) of FIG. 23 is a figure which shows the example of an image displayed on the image display part 114 in the case of the latency alerting | reporting effect process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. That is, the image example shown in the figure is displayed next to the image example in FIG. Specifically, the image example in FIG. 23 shows the gold key 21 in FIG. 22A, the silver key 22 in FIG. 22B, or the copper key 23 in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an image displayed when using and opening the treasure chest 31.
The image example shown in (a) of FIG. 23 is displayed after any of the image examples of (a) to (c) of FIG. 22, and a treasure chest 31 having a keyhole is displayed. The treasure box 31 contains either a paper 32 marked as being probable or a paper 33 marked as not being probable.

The image example shown in FIG. 5B shows a state in which the treasure chest 31 could not be opened as a result of an attempt to open the treasure chest 31 using the player's key obtained by the quiz game. For this reason, the player cannot know whether or not the internal state is certain.
The example of the image shown in (c) of the figure shows a state in which the treasure chest 31 can be opened as a result of an attempt to open the treasure chest 31 using the player's key obtained by the quiz game.
The image examples shown in (d) and (e) of the same figure show papers 32 and 33 contained in a treasure chest 31 opened using a key. In the image example of (d), since “◯” is attached to the paper 32, it can be suggested that the internal state is probable. Further, in the image example (e), since “x” is added to the paper 33, it can be suggested that the internal state is not probable.

FIG. 24 is a table showing an example of a selection ratio of images displayed on the image display unit 114 during the latent notification effect processing according to the second embodiment, and (a) is a case of a latent state. b) is in the non-latent state.
According to the example of (a) in the figure, in the latent state, when the treasure box 31 is opened using a gold key, “◯” (see (d) of FIG. 23) is displayed on the paper. The probability of being displayed is 100%, and the probability that “x” (see (e) in FIG. 4) is displayed is 0%. When the treasure box 31 is opened using a silver key, the probability of “◯” and the probability of “x” are 50% each. When the treasure box 31 is opened using a copper key, the probability of “◯” is 20% and the probability of “x” is 80%.

  Further, according to the example of (b) in the figure, in the non-latent state, when the treasure box 31 is opened using a gold key, the probability of “◯” is 0%, and “×” The probability is 100%. When the treasure box 31 is opened using a silver key, the probability of “◯” and the probability of “x” are 50% each. When the treasure box 31 is opened using a copper key, the probability of “◯” is 80% and the probability of “x” is 20%. In this way, the manner in which the image example is displayed on the image display unit 114 is clearly marked.

(A)-(c) of FIG. 25 is a figure which shows the other example of an image displayed on the image display part in the case of the latency alerting | reporting effect process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.
The image example shown in (a) of the figure is displayed when the player correctly answers two or more questions out of the three quizzes given. The image display unit 114 displays a code image 41 made of a QR code (registered trademark) conforming to JISX0510. The code image 41 is a so-called two-dimensional code, in which a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is recorded. For this reason, the player can acquire a predetermined URL by reading the code image 41 of the image display unit 114 with the mobile phone 42 with a camera. The player can then access the corresponding website.
The image examples shown in (b) and (c) of the same figure are displayed on the screen 43 of the mobile phone 42 when the corresponding website is accessed. In the image example (b), the characters “celebration” and “probability!” Are displayed on the screen 43. For this reason, in the case of the image example of (b), the player can know that the internal state is definitely changed. In the image example (c), the word “sorry” is displayed on the screen 43. For this reason, in the case of the image example of (c), the player can receive an indication that the internal state is not probable.

  The image displayed by the corresponding website is not fixed, and can be changed afterwards by changing the data of the website. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 100 cannot update the internal data once it is released, but it is possible to change the numerical values displayed in, for example, (b) to (c) of FIG. 19 by updating the data on the website. It is. It is also possible to set for a limited time period so as to display only for a predetermined period by using data from the real time clock 304 of the effect control unit 300. Moreover, by displaying on the screen 43 of the mobile phone 42 of the player, it can be prevented from being seen by other players.

(A)-(c) of FIG. 26 is a figure which shows the operation example in which the movable accessory 115 operate | moves when the latent information production | presentation process of a latent information mode process is performed.
(A) of the figure shows an example in which the player operates when the player correctly answers two or more questions out of the quizzes of the three questions. That is, in this operation example, the movable accessory 115 as a gimmick slides upward with respect to the game board 110, and the alarm 51 that has been hidden by the movable accessory 115 until then appears. The alarm 51 is usually located behind the movable accessory 115. The notification device 51 is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display device.

  The image examples shown in (b) and (c) of FIG. The image example in FIG. 26B is the same as that in FIG. In addition, the image example in FIG. 26C is the same as that in FIG. As described above, in this operation example, it is suggested whether or not the internal state is probable due to the movement of the movable accessory 115 or the difference in performance.

Note that the alarm 51 is configured to display only the image of (b) of FIG. 26, and even if the player correctly answers the quiz of two or more questions, it indicates that the internal state is probable It is also conceivable that the movable accessory 115 moves only, and otherwise the movable accessory 115 does not move.
In addition, the case where the movement and production of the movable accessory 115 are performed when the correct answer of the quiz is two or more questions has been described. However, when the production button 161 is pressed at a predetermined timing, It is also conceivable that the production is performed. When the player presses the production button 161 after the game is over, for example, when the movable accessory 115 moves, rotates in a different direction, or shines in a different color, the internal probability change is determined. . In addition, a configuration example in which a probability change expectation degree is notified based on a difference in the movement and production of the movable accessory 115 is also conceivable. A configuration example in which a treasure box (not shown) is employed as the movable accessory 115 is also conceivable.

[Third Embodiment]
FIGS. 27A and 27B are diagrams illustrating examples of images displayed on the image display unit 114 during the game processing according to the third embodiment.
The image example shown in FIG. 5A is displayed when the collection game is started. In this collected game, items 62 and 63 are collected by operating the production key 162, and points corresponding to the number of items 62 and 63 collected within a predetermined time are awarded to the player. In the present embodiment, the game progress control is performed so as to collect a plurality of types of items 62 and 63. In this case, the number of points can be changed depending on the types of items 62 and 63. That is, a point corresponding to the type of the collected items 62 and 63 is given to the player.
In this image example, a virtual space in which the passages are arranged in a maze shape is shown in a plan view, and the player can advance the passage by selecting the traveling direction by operating the effect key 162. The player's position and direction of travel are indicated by arrows 61. A plurality of items 62 and 63 are placed in the passage.
The items 62 collected by the player are not displayed on the passage, and only the items 62 that are not collected (shown by broken lines in (a) of the figure) are displayed as they are.

The image example shown in FIG. 5B is displayed when the collection game is in progress. In this image example, by operating the effect key 162, the passage is advanced and an attempt is made to enter the square 64 that is not displayed in FIG. Since the two items 62 and 63 are placed on the square 64, the player can efficiently collect the items 62 and 63.
In this collection game, the passage that was not displayed until then is newly displayed by proceeding through the passage.

In the image examples shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, all the passages displayed on the image display unit 114 are visible, but other image examples are also conceivable. For example, in response to the player operating the production key 162, a characterized person (not shown) moves through the passage and is accompanied by a small hand torch (not shown) held by the person. An example of an image that allows only the periphery to be seen is also conceivable. Change the area for displaying images such as passages.
In the case of such an image of Tematsuaki, for example, the size of the fire of Tomatsuaki becomes smaller with the lapse of time, and the range that the player can see gradually becomes narrower. The fire may be extinguished so that the player cannot see the maze. In addition, the fire of the torches that have been reduced once may be temporarily increased by repeatedly striking the effect button 161, for example.

Further, the size of the fire of the torches that become smaller with the elapsed time and the time until the torches burn out and disappear, for example, the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the normal symbol hold indicator It may be determined according to the number of holds displayed in 220. That is, the CPU 301 of the effect control unit 300 obtains information on the number of reserved balls from the game control unit 200, and sets the magnitude of energy and the degree of energy decrease for burning the torches based on the information. For example, when the maximum holding number is 4, the magnitude of the fire of the torches at the start of the game is the largest and / or the time until the torches disappear is lengthened. If the fire of the torches is large, the bright range becomes wider and it becomes easier to find items.
A control example is also conceivable in which the energy of Tosho Akira increases each time a game ball wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122. That is, when a detection signal is detected by the first start port switch 211 or the second start port switch 212, the game control unit 200 outputs to the effect control unit 300, so that the effect control unit 300 Get timing information to increase energy.

Regarding such a collection game, an image example other than the image example of FIG. 27 is also conceivable.
FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating another image example displayed on the image display unit 114 during the game processing according to the third embodiment.
The image example shown in the figure is displayed when the collection game is started, and corresponds to (a) of FIG. This image example is a perspective view of the virtual space where the passages are arranged in a maze shape as viewed from the height of the line of sight, and the direction in which the vehicle can proceed is indicated by an arrow 71. Then, the player can move by opening the door 73 of another room by operating the effect key 162. An item 72 to be collected is placed in the illustrated room. The item 72 may be placed in another room, or the item 72 may not be placed. When entering the room where the item 72 is placed, the item 72 can be collected, and points corresponding to the number of the collected items 72 are given to the player.
Even in this collected game, the CPU 301 can perform game progress control so as to obtain a predetermined game result by adjusting the presence / absence of the item 72 placed in the room and the increase / decrease of the number of items.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the image display unit 114 during the game process according to the fourth embodiment.
The image example shown in the figure is displayed when a target game is played. This targeted game simulates a target game, and the circular target 81 has characters “probability”, “normal”, and “???”, and each character is an area of a predetermined size. Is arranged.

In this image example, the aiming position (target marker) 82 is displayed so as to move irregularly with respect to the target 81. The player cannot operate the position of the aiming position 82. Therefore, the player releases an arrow (not shown) at the timing of the movement of the aiming position 82. Specifically, when the effect button 161 or the effect key 162 is pressed, an arrow (not shown) is released at the position of the aiming position 82. The CPU 301 advances the game by performing a predetermined calculation based on the movement of the aiming position 82. That is, control is performed so as to increase the possibility of an arrow sticking to the “probability change” area if the internal state is probable, and to increase the probability of an arrow sticking to the “normal” area if the internal state is not probable. Such a possibility can be determined according to the selection ratio of the image example described above.
When an arrow hits “???”, for example, one of the image examples shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C may be displayed on the image display unit 114.

FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating another image example displayed on the image display unit 114 during the game process according to the fourth embodiment.
The image example shown in the figure is displayed when a target game is played, as in FIG. In this image example, the target 81 is displayed as if it is rotating at high speed in the clockwise direction. In other words, in order to increase the player's expectation, the character “probability” is displayed so that the target 81 can be seen even though the target 81 is rotating.
The aiming position 82 is fixed with respect to the target 81. When the player presses the effect button 161 or the effect key 162 at a predetermined timing, an arrow hits any area. The CPU 301 performs control so as to increase the possibility of an arrow sticking to the “probability change” area if the internal state is probable, and to increase the probability that the arrow will pierce the “normal” area if the internal state is not probable.

  Note that, with regard to the latent notification mode processing in the first embodiment to the fourth embodiment, an image example of a game used for game processing and an image example and an operation example of a latent notification effect used for latent notification effect processing are as follows. As described above, these image examples and operation examples can be appropriately combined and executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a player-participation-type game is executed during the non-latent mode, and based on the result of the game, the notification level is determined in advance based on information such as the acquired game state, A game result is set in advance based on the notification level. If the result of the game is good, it is possible to receive a highly reliable suggestion as to whether or not the game is latent. In this way, notification of whether or not the internal state is likely to change or notification of the possibility of certainty change can be obtained by a predetermined effect by a game that the user has participated in. In other words, since the player is notified of the game state in which he / she is hiding, the player's participation consciousness can be raised because he / she wants to know whether the player is hiding or not.
Moreover, since the timing at which the game is started is controlled, the progress of the game can be facilitated. Also, during the game, it is possible to take action according to the situation by checking the interruption condition, the restart condition, and the end.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure explaining the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment, (a) is an enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator arrange | positioned at the lower right of a game board, (b) is a pachinko game machine FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a control unit. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the main operation | movement of a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the gate switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process during stop. It is a flowchart which shows the content of normal symbol processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of an electric tulip process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the random number used by this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the production | presentation control part at the time of receiving a command from a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the latent information mode process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an image displayed on an image display part in the case of the game process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an image displayed on the image display part in the case of the latent alerting | reporting effect process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the example of a selection ratio of the image displayed on an image display part in the case of the latency alerting | reporting effect process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an image displayed on the image display part in the case of the game process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an image displayed on an image display part in the case of the latent alerting | reporting effect process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an image displayed on an image display part in the case of the latent alerting | reporting effect process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the example of a selection ratio of the image displayed on an image display part in the case of the latent alerting | reporting effect process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other example of an image displayed on the image display part in the case of the latent alerting | reporting effect process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation example in which a movable accessory operate | moves in the case of the latent notification production | presentation process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an image displayed on the image display part in the case of the game process which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other example of an image displayed on an image display part in the case of the game process which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of an image displayed on the image display part in the case of the game process which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other example of an image displayed on an image display part in the case of the game process which concerns on 4th Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 51 ... Alarm, 100 ... Pachinko machine, 114 ... Image display part, 115 ... Movable accessory, 161 ... Production button, 162 ... Production key, 300 ... Production control unit, 301 ... CPU

Claims (7)

Jackpot winning probability after the jackpot gaming state termination performs a normal effect in the normal state, it performs a rendition of the high probability state jackpot winning probability after the end of the jackpot gaming state is at a high high probability state than the normal state, given jackpot winning probability after the end of the jackpot gaming state conditions a gaming machine to control the effect of different incubation conditions with the normal effect and effect of the high probability state Te to the normal state or the high-probability state,
A game execution means that executes a game in which a player operates and participates in an operation unit provided in the gaming machine, and the game to be executed is a game that does not include a variable display from which a result of a jackpot lottery is derived ;
The game executed by the game executing means with a probability change expectation that is a degree that the player expects that the jackpot winning probability is in a high probability state and a probability that the player is notified of the probability change expectation Determining means for determining based on the result information of
In the game executed by the game execution means, after the operation of the operation unit by the player is completed and when a predetermined operation for ending the game is performed in the middle of the game, the determination means determined by the determination means A latent notification effecting means for performing the latent state based on the probability variation expectation and the notification probability;
With
When the predetermined operation by the player is detected in the middle of the game, the game execution means ends the game, and based on the result information of the game, the determination means determines the probability variation expectation and the notification probability. determined, the said latent notification effect means based on the determined the probability variation degree of expectation and the broadcast probability game machine and performs rendering of the latent state. Game in which the game progress of the game executed by the execution unit performs control so the number of holding a number of jackpot lottery is pending that corresponds to the winning of the game ball is advantageous for the player when the limit number The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a progress control means. The game execution means is configured to play the game during the jackpot game on the condition that when the jackpot lottery is performed a predetermined number of times or more , the performance time of the jackpot game by winning the jackpot lottery is a predetermined time or more. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the game machine is started. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the game executing means ends the game when a screen for waiting for a customer is displayed, and the latent notification producing means does not produce the latent state effect .   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game execution means interrupts the game when a game is no longer performed by a player.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game execution means continues the game on condition that a big win lottery is being performed. 2. The latent notification production means displays a code image including information for specifying a storage location on the network of an image corresponding to the probability change expectation as the production of the latent state. The gaming machine according to any one of items 6 to 6.

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