JP5386625B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing a monotonous impression given to a player in a symbol variation display performed on the gaming machine.
A first gaming state in which a probability that it is determined that a special game is to be executed with a variable winning area hardly occurring in a state in which a game ball is easily won after a special game is performed is a first probability, and a game At least one of the second gaming states in which the probability that it is determined that a special game is to be executed because the variable winning area is unlikely to be in a state where the ball is likely to win a prize is higher than the first probability is controlled. Then, in the case of the second gaming state, when the first setting data for determining the variation time when the symbols are variably displayed is set, and a predetermined special game is performed in the second gaming state The second setting data is set instead of the first setting data until a predetermined period elapses.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a determination regarding execution of a special game in response to a game ball winning in a winning area and executes a special game in accordance with the determination result.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, a special symbol lottery for determining whether or not to execute a special game in which a player can acquire a large amount of prize balls, on condition that a game ball has won in a predetermined prize area, The special symbol variation display is executed, and the special symbol lottery result is notified by the special symbol which is stopped and displayed after the variation display. When a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed, a special game is executed.

  In such a gaming machine, when determining whether or not to execute a special game, the pattern variation display pattern is determined every time the determination is made. I can't have it. Therefore, a gaming machine is known in which a plurality of tables (pattern groups) in which a plurality of related variable display patterns are stored is provided in accordance with a gaming state (a so-called high-probability gaming state, short-time gaming state, etc.). (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-204819 A

  However, if you set a table that stores a pattern variation display pattern according to the gaming state of the gaming machine, the same table will remain set unless the gaming state is changed, and the variation in the symbol variation display tends to be poor. Become.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a monotonous impression given to a player in a symbol variation display performed on the gaming machine.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention may employ the following configuration, for example. When interpreting the description of the claims, it is understood that the scope should be interpreted only by the description of the claims, and the description of the claims and the description in this column are contradictory. In that case, priority is given to the claims.

  One configuration example of the gaming machine of the present invention is the same as one configuration example of the gaming machine of the present invention. The predetermined winning area, variable winning area, special game determining means, setting means, symbol display control means, 1 special game control means, 2nd special game control means, and game state control means are provided. The variable winning area is displaceable between a first state in which a game ball is easy to win and a second state in which a game ball is hard to win in comparison with the first state. The special game determination means determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player in response to the winning of the game ball in the predetermined winning area and / or the variable winning area. The setting means sets setting data for determining a variation time when the symbol for notifying the determination result is variably displayed. The symbol display control means stops and displays the symbol after the symbol is variably displayed in the variation time based on the setting data. The first special game control means, when the special game determination means determines to execute the special game, the first special game for opening and closing the specific winning area in a predetermined pattern, and the total opening time of the specific winning area Any one of the second special games shorter than the first special game is controlled. The second special game control means is a game that does not involve a change in the game state when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed, and the total opening time of the specific winning area is substantially the same as the second special game. The third special game is controlled to the same degree. The gaming state control means is a first gaming state in which, after a special game is performed, the probability that the variable game area is unlikely to be in the first state and the special game determination means determines that the special game is executed is the first probability. And at least one of the second gaming states in which the variable game area is unlikely to be in the first state and the probability that the special game determination means determines that the special game is executed is higher than the first probability is controlled. The setting means sets the first setting data in the second gaming state, and the first setting until a predetermined period elapses when the third special game is performed in the second gaming state. Instead of the setting data, second setting data is set.

  The above “after the special game has been performed” may be immediately after the special game has been performed, or after a predetermined time has elapsed since the special game was performed (for example, after the special game has been performed, the symbol is displayed a predetermined number of times. It may be after the variable display.

  Further, the variation time controlled based on the second setting data may be longer than the variation time controlled based on the first setting data.

  Further, the variation time controlled based on the second setting data may be shorter than the variation time controlled based on the first setting data.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a monotonous impression given to a player in a specific gaming state.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 An enlarged view showing an example of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus with which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. The figure which shows an example of a jackpot determination table and a hit determination table The figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table The figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the time of special game end The figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operation mode determination table The figure which shows an example of a normal fluctuation pattern determination table The figure which shows an example of a time-short fluctuation pattern determination table The figure which shows an example of a 1st specific fluctuation pattern determination table. The figure which shows an example of the 2nd specific fluctuation pattern determination table The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed by the game control part 100 FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the start port switch process in step 2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of special symbol processing in step 4 of FIG. FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the stop process in step 56 of FIG. FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the big prize opening process in step 6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of the special game end process in step 629 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of the gate switch process in step 3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of normal symbol processing in step 5 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of the electric tulip process in step 7 of FIG.

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

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 provided with a prize and a lottery and the like, and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. Thereby, the game area | region 10 in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the game board 2 and a glass plate.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the tray 28 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and the game is performed with the hitting force according to the rotation angle of the handle 20. A ball is launched into the gaming area 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22. In addition, when the player operates the take-out button 23 that is disposed close to the tray 28, a part of the lower surface of the tray 28 is opened, and the game balls accumulated on the tray 28 are disposed below the tray 28 (not shown). Fall into the box.

  The game area 10 is provided with a first start port 11, a second start port 12, a normal winning port 14, a gate 15, an electric tulip 16, and a big winning port 18 as winning items related to winning and lottery.

  The game ball launched into the game area 10 enters one of the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the normal winning port 14, and the big winning port 18 in the process of falling along the game board 2. Win a prize. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the tray 28. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 17.

  The first start port 11 is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 is a start port that is opened only when the electric tulip 16 as a normal electric accessory is operating. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special game advantageous to the player is executed when the game ball has won through the first start port 11 or when the game ball has won through the second start port 12. A jackpot lottery for determining whether or not.

  When winning a jackpot lottery executed on condition that a game ball has won the first starting port 11 or winning jackpot lottery executed on condition that a game ball has won the second starting port 12 A special game for opening the special winning opening 18 is executed. Thus, the player can win a large number of prize balls by winning the jackpot lottery and executing a special game advantageous to the player. In the following description, the jackpot lottery executed on condition that a game ball is won at the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol lottery”, and the game ball wins at the second start port 12 is a condition. The jackpot lottery executed as is called “second special symbol lottery”, and these lotteries are collectively called “special symbol lottery”.

  The electric tulip 16 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 16 is between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open posture (not shown) in which the pair of blade members opens the second starting port 12. It is configured to be able to change posture.

  The second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 16. On the other hand, an opening / closing lottery (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol lottery”) of the second start port 12 is executed on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 15. The blade member is actuated to open the second start port 12. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state where the game ball is difficult to pass or cannot pass when the electric tulip 16 is not activated (first state), whereas the electric tulip 16 is activated. A state in which the game ball easily passes (second state).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 is provided with a liquid crystal display 5, a movable accessory 7, a panel lamp 8, a speaker 24, and a frame lamp 25 for performing various effects. ing.

  The liquid crystal display 5 is an image display that displays an effect image, and is provided at a position that is easily visible by a player. The liquid crystal display 5 includes, for example, various display objects such as a decorative symbol for notifying the result of the special symbol lottery, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a hold display image indicating that the special symbol lottery is put on hold. The effect image including is displayed. As an example, in the liquid crystal display 5, when a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, an effect design for informing the player of the lottery result is variably displayed. For example, the effect symbol is to display three numbers in a variable manner, and stop the variable display after a predetermined time has elapsed, and display a specific symbol (number) in an array. Due to the effect symbol display, during the effect symbol variation display, the player is given the impression that the special symbol lottery is being performed, and the effect symbol displayed when the variable display is stopped The lottery result is notified to the player. By displaying various images, characters, and the like on the liquid crystal display 5 during the display of the effect symbols, it is possible to give the player a high expectation that they may win a jackpot. The liquid crystal display 5 may use another image display such as an EL display as an image display.

  The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light. The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects by, for example, operating (turning in the present embodiment) while causing the built-in light emitting element to emit light. The speaker 24 outputs music, sound, sound effects, etc., and produces effects by sound. The frame lamp 25 produces an effect by light by changing a light emission color, a light emission pattern, and a light emission direction.

  The frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The production key 27 has four peripheral keys that function as cross keys and a center key that functions as an enter button. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, an effect corresponding to the operation information input from the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is executed.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to the special symbol lottery or the normal symbol lottery. As shown in FIG. 2, the first special symbol indicator 41, the second special symbol indicator 42, and the first special symbol lottery. The symbol holding display 43, the second special symbol holding display 44, the normal symbol display 45, the normal symbol holding display 46, and the game state display 47 are configured.

  When the first special symbol lottery is performed, the first special symbol display unit 41 displays the special symbol as a determination symbol indicating the result of the first special symbol lottery after variably displaying the special symbol. When the second special symbol lottery is performed, the second special symbol display unit 42 displays the special symbol as a determination symbol indicating the result of the second special symbol lottery after variably displaying the special symbol. The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds in the first special symbol lottery. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds in the second special symbol lottery. When the normal symbol drawing is performed, the normal symbol display unit 45 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol hold indicator 46 displays the number of normal symbol lotteries held. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  Here, when a game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) will be performed. The result of this special symbol lottery is immediately sent to the player. The player is not notified, but is notified to the player after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, the first special symbol hold indicator 43 or the second special symbol hold indicator 44 stops and displays the special symbol corresponding to the special symbol lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed, and notifies the player of the lottery result.

  The predetermined time changes in accordance with the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved special symbol lotteries and the number of reserved special symbol lotteries), the presence / absence of reach variation, and a variation pattern determination table set for reference. That is, the predetermined time is relatively long when the number of reserved balls is small and when the number of reserved balls is large, and relatively when the reach variation display is not performed when the reach variation display is performed. It takes a long time. In addition, when the variation pattern determination table set for reference is a normal variation pattern determination table, the predetermined time is likely to be relatively longer than when the time-varying variation pattern determination table is set. . In addition, when the first specific variation pattern table is set for reference, the predetermined time is likely to be relatively longer than when the normal variation pattern determination table is set for reference. In addition, when the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, the predetermined time tends to be relatively short compared to the case where the normal variation pattern determination table is set. It tends to take a relatively long time compared to the case where a decision table is set.

  As will be described later, the normal variation pattern determination table is set in the non-short-time gaming state and the time-short variation pattern determination table is set in the short-time gaming state, but when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the high probability gaming state, and The first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table may be set in a non-time-saving gaming state (typically, a so-called latent probability variation gaming state).

  Hereinafter, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described in detail.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls to be paid out as prize balls. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is based on a game control unit 100 that controls execution of a lottery, command transmission processing to the effect control unit 130, and commands received from the game control unit 100. An effect control unit 130 that controls the overall production, an image sound control unit 140 that controls the production of images and sounds, a lamp control unit 150 that controls the production of various lamps and the movable accessory 7, and the like.

[Configuration of Game Control Unit 100]
The game control unit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. Based on the program stored in the ROM 102, the CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to the number of payout prize balls such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control unit 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 111, a second start port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a gate switch (SW) 114, a big prize port switch (SW) 116, a large A winning port control unit 118, a normal winning port switch (SW) 119, and the display 4 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 opens / closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 16 so as to be capable of driving transmission in response to a control signal from the game control unit 100. To do. The gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 15 and outputs the detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 18, and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. In response to a control signal from the game control unit 100, the special prize opening control unit 118 opens and closes the special prize opening 18 by activating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 18 so as to be capable of driving transmission. To do. The normal winning opening switch 119 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning opening 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  When the detection signals from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 116, and the normal winning port switch 119 are input, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 receives the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit (not shown) is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the number of prize balls, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control unit.

  The CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol lottery using the acquired random numbers. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and executes the second special symbol lottery using the acquired random numbers. Then, when the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, the special game is executed by opening and closing the special winning opening 18 in the special winning opening control unit 118 according to the winning contents.

  In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input, and executes a normal symbol lottery using the acquired random number. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the second starting port 12 is temporarily opened by operating the electric tulip 16 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113. Further, the CPU 101 causes the display 4 to execute the above-described processing described with reference to FIG.

[Configuration of Production Control Unit 130]
The effect control unit 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. Based on the program stored in the ROM 132, the CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 131 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 130 sets production contents based on data indicating the result of the special symbol lottery sent from the game control unit 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 is received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect contents to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

[Configuration of Image Sound Control Unit 140]
The image sound control unit 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. Based on the program stored in the ROM 142, the CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image expressing the content of the effect. Although not shown in the figure, the image sound control unit 140 is a sound display DSP that generates sound data output from the speaker 24 and a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. (Digital Signal Processor). The CPU 141 controls the operation of the VDP and the sound DSP by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control unit 130 and the program stored in the ROM 142 and outputting it to the VDP and the sound DSP.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP are an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP. The acoustic DSP reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

  The VDP includes an image ROM that stores material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine that executes the rendering process of the effect image, and an output circuit that outputs the effect image drawn by the drawing engine to the liquid crystal display 5. Have. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display 5 at a predetermined timing.

[Configuration of Lamp Controller 150]
The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operations of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7 based on the program stored in the ROM 152. The RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements included in the frame lamp 25, the panel lamp 8, and the movable accessory 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the movable accessory 7.

  The CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153, and the light emission of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7. Controls the light emission of the device. Further, the CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153 and controls the driving of the motor that operates the movable accessory 7. .

[Judgment table using random numbers]
The ROM 102 of the game control unit 100 stores a game control program, data necessary for determination for various games, and a table. Hereinafter, the details of the various tables stored in the ROM 102 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display 41 that is referred to when determining whether or not the result of the first special symbol lottery is a jackpot. FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display 421 that is referred to when determining whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery is a jackpot. In the example of the table shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, the jackpot probabilities are the same although the winning probabilities are different.

  For example, the jackpot determination tables shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B are a table used in a low probability gaming state (random probability determination table at low probability) and a table used in a high probability gaming state (at high probability). Random number determination table). Then, the jackpot determination table is selected based on the selected table and the extracted jackpot random number value, depending on the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is selected. , “Big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”.

  According to the low probability random number determination table for the first special symbol display 41 shown in FIG. 4A, two out of 599 jackpot random numbers (probability 1 / 299.5) are determined to be “big hit”. Is done. On the other hand, according to the high probability random number determination table for the first special symbol display 41, 10 out of 599 jackpot random number values (probability 1 / 29.95) are determined to be “jackpot”. Further, according to the low probability random number determination table and the high probability random number determination table, out of 599 jackpot random numbers, four jackpot random numbers determined as “small hit” (probability 1 / 149.75) are obtained. Each is described. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost” in any table. As will become apparent from the description below, “big hit” allows the game state of the pachinko machine 1 to be changed after the “big hit”, but both “small hit” and “losing” ”And“ losing ”, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not changed.

  FIG. 4C is a diagram showing an example of a hit determination table for the normal symbol display 45 that is referred to when determining whether or not the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win.

  For example, the hit determination table shown in FIG. 4C is a table used in the non-short-time gaming state (random number determination table in the non-time-short gaming state) and a table used in the short-time gaming state (random-number determination table in the short-time gaming state). It consists of. The hit determination table is selected from the non-short-time gaming state random number determination table or the short-time gaming state random number determination table according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the selected table and the extracted normal symbol random number value Based on the above, it is used for the process of determining “win” or “losing”.

  According to the non-short-time gaming state random number determination table for the normal symbol display 45 shown in FIG. 4C, one of the 11 normal symbol random values (probability 1/11) is determined to be “winning”. The On the other hand, according to the short-time gaming state random number determination table for the normal symbol display 45, 10 out of 11 normal symbol random numbers (probability 10/11) are determined to be “winning”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost” in any table.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating an example of a symbol determination table that is referred to when determining a special symbol stop symbol at the time of a big hit. FIG.5 (b) is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table referred when determining the stop symbol of the special symbol at the time of a small hit. The symbol determination table shown in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B is composed of a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display 41 and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display 42, respectively. . Further, as will become clear later, the special symbol stop symbol (special symbol type) indicates the mode of special games to be performed after the stop.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the special symbol stop symbol (special symbol type) of the first special symbol indicator 41 at the time of jackpot is the first special symbol A based on the extracted jackpot symbol random number value. The first special symbol B, the first special symbol C, the first special symbol D, or the first special symbol E is determined. In addition, the special symbol stop symbol (special symbol type) of the second special symbol indicator 42 at the time of jackpot is based on the extracted jackpot symbol random number value, the second special symbol A, the second special symbol B, the second symbol 2 special symbol C or 2nd special symbol D is determined. Then, based on the determined special symbol type, an effect symbol designating command is generated as a control command for transmitting special symbol information (information indicating the determined special symbol type) to the effect control unit 130.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5B, the special symbol stop symbol (special symbol type) of the first special symbol indicator 41 at the time of small hitting is small based on the extracted small hitting symbol random number value. The winning special symbol A or the small winning special symbol B is determined. Also, the special symbol stop symbol (special symbol type) of the second special symbol display unit 42 at the time of small hitting is also based on the extracted small hitting symbol random number value, or the special symbol for small hitting or special bonus for small hitting Symbol B is determined. Then, based on the determined special symbol type, an effect symbol designating command is generated as a control command for transmitting special symbol information (information indicating the determined special symbol type) to the effect control unit 130.

  FIG. 6 is a special game end setting data table that is referred to when determining the game state after the big hit game or the small hit game has ended or the variation pattern determination table set for reference depending on the type of the special symbol. It is an example. Note that the “-” mark in FIG. 6 indicates that the special game end setting data table is not referred to.

  As shown in FIG. 6, if the executed special game is a jackpot game, the setting of the probability variation game flag, the number of high probability games (X ), A short-time game flag, a short-time game count (J), and a reference variation pattern determination table are set. For example, if the special game is a jackpot game, depending on the type of special symbol, the short-time game flag and the probability variable game flag, the short-time game frequency, the high probability game frequency, and the variation pattern determination table set for reference, respectively Set differently.

  As an example, when the special symbol type is the first special symbol A, the first special symbol B, the second special symbol A, and the second special symbol B, after the jackpot game is over, both the time-short game flag and the probability variable game flag are both Set to OFF, the number of short-time games (J) and the number of high-probability games (X) are each set to 0, and the normal variation pattern determination table is set for reference (normal jackpot). In addition, when the special symbol type is the first special symbol C, the first special symbol D, the second special symbol C, and the second special symbol D, both the short-time game flag and the probability variable game flag are turned on after the big hit game ends. The number of time-short games (J) and the number of high-probability games (X) are each set to 10000, and the time-varying variation pattern determination table is set for reference (probability time-shortage hits). Further, when the special symbol type is the first special symbol E, after the jackpot game is finished, only the probability variation game flag is set to ON, the short-time game number (J) is 0, and the high-probability game number (X) is 10,000. And the normal variation pattern determination table is set for reference (latency probability variation jackpot).

  That is, when the gaming state after the jackpot game is not in the short-time gaming state, a normal variation pattern determination table is set for reference.When the gaming state after the jackpot game is in the short-time gaming state, the time variation for reference is set. A pattern determination table is set. As described above, the game state after the end of the jackpot game and the reference variation pattern determination table are set differently depending on the type of the special symbol.

  If the special game executed is a small hit game, the special game end setting data table is used to determine the type of special symbol and the game state when the small hit game is performed (non-short-time game state, In addition, based on whether or not the game state is a high-probability gaming state, setting of the reference variation pattern determination table and setting of the number of specific games (Z) are performed. For example, if the special game is a small hit game, the game state is a non-short-time game state, and a high-probability game state, the variation pattern determination table set for reference changes according to the type of special symbol The specific number of games (Z) is set. No changes will be made. On the other hand, if the special game is a small hit game, the game state is not a short-time game state, and is not a high probability game state, no change is made.

  As an example, when the special symbol type is a special symbol A for small hits, and the time of winning the small bonus is a non-time-saving gaming state and a high probability gaming state (when displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and The variation pattern determination table for reference is changed to the first specific variation pattern determination table, and the specific number of games (Z) is a predetermined number (here, 100). Times). On the other hand, when the special symbol type is the special symbol A for small hits, and the time of winning the small bonus is not in the non-short-time gaming state and the high probability gaming state (when displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and the second special The setting is not changed at all (including the case where it is displayed on the symbol display 42). In addition, when the special symbol type is a special symbol B for small hits, and the time of winning the small bonus is a non-short-time gaming state and a high probability gaming state (when displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and the first 2 including the case of being displayed on the special symbol display 42), the reference variation pattern determination table is changed to the second specific variation pattern determination table, and the specific number of games (Z) is a predetermined number (here, 100 times). ). On the other hand, when the special symbol type is the special symbol B for small hits, and the time of winning the small bonus is not a non-time-saving gaming state and a high probability gaming state (when displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and the second special The setting is not changed at all (including the case where it is displayed on the symbol display 42).

  As described above, the reference variation pattern determination table is changed to the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table only when a small win is won in the non-time-saving gaming state and the high probability gaming state. The specific number of games (Z) is set to a predetermined number.

  In the present embodiment, in the jackpot determination in the non-short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, the special symbol is the special symbol A for small hits or the special symbol B for small hits, that is, the non-short-time gaming state, and The small hit game being played in the high-probability gaming state (typically the latent probability changing gaming state) corresponds to an example of the case where the third special game is played in the second gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, a game in which a special symbol is changed by a change pattern determined with reference to the first specific change pattern determination table or the second specific change pattern determination table is referred to as a specific game. The specific game number (Z) is a period (the number of fluctuations) in which the specific game is performed in which the first specific fluctuation pattern determination table or the second specific fluctuation pattern determination table is set for reference. When the time has elapsed (Z = 0), the reference variation pattern determination table is changed to a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the gaming state. Here, the specific game is started in the non-time-saving game state and the high probability game state, and the specific game number (Z) is set to a predetermined number, so that the specific game is performed. This period ends when the number of symbol fluctuations reaches the predetermined number (the special symbol lottery is performed for the predetermined number of times). Specifically, when the specific game is started in the non-time-saving game state and the high probability game state, the specific game number (Z) related to the specific game becomes “0” and the specific game is ended. Thus, the normal variation pattern determination table is set for reference.

  As described above, when a non-time-saving gaming state and a high-probability gaming state are entered after the jackpot game is finished (for example, a gaming state after the jackpot game is finished according to the first special symbol E), the normal variation pattern determination table is basically referred to. Set for. However, when a small win is won in the gaming state, the table is changed from the normal variation pattern determination table to the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table as a reference table. Will be set until the end of the specific game.

  FIG. 7 is an example of a special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special winning opening 18. Based on the type of special symbol, the operation mode of the special winning opening 18 performed in the jackpot game is determined by the special electric accessory operation mode determination table. For example, in the special electric accessory operation mode determination table, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, and the closing time are described according to the type of special symbol.

  As an example, according to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table, when the special symbol type is the first special symbol A, the first special symbol C, the second special symbol A, and the second special symbol C, the big prize opening The 18 operation modes are set to an open mode for long hits. When the special symbol type is the first special symbol B, the first special symbol D, the first special symbol E, the second special symbol B, or the second special symbol D, the operation mode of the special winning opening 18 is short hit. Set to open mode. Further, according to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table, when the special symbol types are the special symbol A for small hits and the special symbol B for small hits, the operating mode of the big winning opening 18 is an open mode for small hits. Set to

  Here, the first special symbol B and the first special symbol E, in which the short-hit opening mode shown in FIG. 7 is set, are types of special symbols that are in the non-short-time gaming state after the big hit game. However, there is a difference that the first special symbol B becomes a low probability gaming state after the jackpot game, whereas the first special symbol E becomes a high probability gaming state after the jackpot game. However, since the opening / closing operation of both the big prize opening 18 is the same, the player cannot distinguish between the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state after the big hit game by the operation of the big prize opening 18. . As a result, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing whether the player is in a low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state, and the gaming state after the jackpot game according to the first special symbol E is a so-called latency. Probability game state.

  Furthermore, although there is a difference in data between the number of round games (R) and the number of times open (K), the short win opening mode and the small hitting opening mode shown in FIG. The number of opening and closing operations is the same (16 times), and the opening time (2.000 seconds) and closing time (2.000 seconds) are also the same. Therefore, the player cannot distinguish whether it is a small win or a short win by operating the big winning opening 18. Accordingly, it is possible to give pleasure to the player to guess whether it is a small hit or a short hit. In particular, since the player cannot distinguish between short wins and small wins according to the first special symbol E, it is difficult to distinguish the short wins even when winning a small hit with no change in the gaming state in the low probability gaming state. Become. Therefore, even if it is a small hit in the low-probability gaming state, it is possible to give pleasure to guess whether the subsequent gaming state is a low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state, and the first special symbol E The game state after the jackpot game by means of a so-called latent probability changing game state functions. However, there may be a difference in the opening time and closing time between the opening mode for short hits and the opening mode for small hits, and the determination of whether the player is a small hit or short hit is a big prize opening Anything that is difficult by the operation of 18 can be used.

  In addition, the opening time for “short hit” (2.000 seconds) is slightly longer than the time for which one game ball is fired (for example, about 0.6 seconds). Even so, it is difficult to win. On the other hand, since the “long hit” release time (29.5 seconds) is longer than the “short hit” release time (2.000 seconds), the release mode is more advantageous than “short hit”.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern determination table (normal variation pattern determination table) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol in the non-time-saving gaming state except during the specific game. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern determination table (time variation pattern determination table) for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol in the short-time gaming state. FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams respectively showing examples of variation pattern determination tables (a first specific variation pattern determination table and a second specific variation pattern determination table) for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol in the specific game. .

  In the present embodiment, when determining the variation pattern, one of the variation pattern determination tables is set for reference. For example, in the normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8, when the short-time gaming state ends and becomes the non-short-time gaming state, when the jackpot game ends and is controlled to the non-short-time gaming state, the specific game is ended. It is set for reference when triggered by such a case. Further, the time variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 is set for reference when the jackpot game ends and is controlled to the time-short game state. In addition, the first specific variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is set for reference when triggered by a special winning symbol A for small hits in a non-time-saving gaming state and a high probability gaming state. . In addition, the second specific variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 is set for reference when triggered by a small hitting special symbol B for small hits in a non-time-saving gaming state and a high probability gaming state. .

  Using the variation pattern determination table set for reference, the variation pattern is determined based on the special symbol type, the number of reserved balls, the reach random number value, and the variation pattern random value. Based on the determined variation pattern, the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern and variation time of the special symbol transmitted to the effect control unit 130 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the variation time of the special symbol. In the variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the reach is always performed when the big hit or the small hit, so an example in which the reach random number value is not referred to when the big hit or the small hit is used. Yes.

  Further, in the variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, different variation patterns may be determined even when the same random number value or the like is obtained. In other words, even when the special symbol type, the number of reserved balls, the reach random number value, and the variation pattern random value are all the same, the variation time (variation pattern) may differ depending on the variation pattern determination table set for reference. is there.

  As an example, assume that the special symbol type is “special symbol 0” (special symbol indicating that the jackpot win is “losing”), the number of reserved balls is one, and the reach random number value is “0”. Assuming that When the normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8 is set for reference, a variation pattern 7 of “normal variation” having a variation time of 10,000 ms is determined as the variation pattern in the assumption condition A. In addition, when the time variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 is set for reference, a variation pattern 11 of “time variation A” having a variation time of 8000 ms is determined as the variation pattern in the assumption condition A. Further, when the first specific variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is set for reference, a variation pattern 13 of “specific variation A” having a variation time of 14000 ms is determined as the variation pattern in the assumption condition A. The Furthermore, when the second specific variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 is set for reference, a variation pattern 15 of “specific variation C” having a variation time of 9000 ms is determined as the variation pattern in the above-described assumption condition A. The

  As described above, when the assumption condition A is considered, when the normal variation pattern determination table is set for reference, the variation time becomes longer than when the time-varying variation pattern determination table is set. However, when the above assumption condition A is considered, when the first specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, the variation time becomes longer than when the normal variation pattern determination table is set. On the other hand, when the above assumed condition A is considered, when the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, although the variation time becomes longer than when the time-short variation pattern determination table is set, The variation time is shorter than when the variation pattern determination table is set.

  As another example, it is assumed as the assumption condition B that the special symbol type is “special symbol 0”, the number of reserved balls is three, and the reach random number value is “0”. When the normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8 is set for reference, a variation pattern 10 of “normally shortened variation” having a variation time of 7000 ms is determined as the variation pattern in the assumption condition B. In addition, when the time variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 is set for reference, a variation pattern 12 of “time variation B” having a variation time of 4000 ms is determined as the variation pattern in the assumption condition B. Further, when the first specific variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is set for reference, a variation pattern 14 of “specific variation B” having a variation time of 10,000 ms is determined as the variation pattern in the assumption condition B. The Furthermore, when the second specific variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 is set for reference, a variation pattern 16 of “specific variation D” having a variation time of 6000 ms is determined as the variation pattern in the assumption condition B. The

  As described above, even when the assumption condition B is considered, when the normal variation pattern determination table is set for reference, the variation time becomes longer than when the time-varying variation pattern determination table is set. However, even when the above assumption condition B is considered, when the first specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, the variation time becomes longer than when the normal variation pattern determination table is set. On the other hand, even when the above assumption condition B is considered, when the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, the variation time becomes longer than when the time-varying variation pattern determination table is set, The fluctuation time is shorter than when the normal fluctuation pattern determination table is set.

  As described above, in the non-time-saving gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, the normal variation pattern determination table is set for reference, but the variation pattern determination table set for reference is changed with a small hit as an opportunity. Thus, the determined variation pattern (variation time) is changed. Accordingly, it is possible to provide interest that is different from the case where the normal variation pattern determination table is set for reference in the non-time-saving gaming state and the high-probability gaming state.

  For example, when the first specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference in response to a small hit in the non-temporary gaming state and the high probability gaming state, the variation time becomes relatively long. It is possible to improve the fun of the game by eliminating the monotonous variation pattern, and by changing the variation pattern triggered by a small hit, it is possible to play a high-probability game even in a non-short game state It is possible to notify that it is in a state (that is, a so-called latent probability changing game state). Here, in the gaming state, by making the variation time longer than in the case where the normal variation pattern determination table is set, it is possible to suppress the gambling in the gaming state, but in the gaming state, it takes a long time. If the variable display is repeated, there is a possibility that the player's willingness to play may be reduced. In order to prevent such a situation, in this embodiment, the period during which the first specific variation pattern determination table is set is limited to a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, when the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference in response to the small hit in the non-time-saving gaming state and the high probability gaming state, the variation time becomes relatively short, so It becomes faster and a relatively large number of game balls can be acquired. More specifically, by shortening the variation time, a lot of jackpots will be determined in a short time, and it becomes possible to acquire a large amount of game balls in a short time, increasing the player's happiness. To do. In the present embodiment, by limiting the period of time for which the second specific variation pattern determination table is set (for example, 100 times), a player's joyfulness by enabling a large amount of game balls to be acquired in a short time. It prevents the increase from extreme. In the present embodiment, the variation time determined by setting the second specific variation pattern determination table is set longer than the variation time determined by setting the time-short variation pattern determination table.

  In the example of the variation pattern determination table described above, a plurality (two) of variation pattern determination tables are set for reference when triggered by a small hit. However, even one table that can be referred to from the timing is set. Good. In this case, if the special symbol for small hits is also one type, and the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the non-short-time gaming state and the high probability gaming state is the special symbol for small hits, refer to the one table The table may be set as a reference table, or may be automatically set as a reference table when winning a small hit without referring to a special symbol type.

  Here, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 determines a change effect pattern based on the change pattern designation command received from the game control unit 100, and controls the execution of the effect according to the change effect pattern. The “variable effect pattern” is a specific effect in effect means (the liquid crystal display 5, the movable accessory 7, the panel lamp 8, the speaker 24, the frame lamp 25, etc.) performed while the special symbol is variably displayed. It is a typical production aspect. Further, the display mode of the background displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, the display mode of the character, the variation mode of the decorative design, etc. are determined by the “variation effect pattern”. In addition, the “reach” in the present embodiment is stopped and displayed by a combination of decorative symbols for notifying one of the decorative symbols to be variably displayed and shifting to a special game except for one decorative symbol. This is a state where the symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

[Game state of pachinko machine 1]
Next, an example of the gaming state set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to a “low probability gaming state” or a “high probability gaming state”, and is set to a “short time gaming state” or “non-short time gaming state”. In other words, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the “low probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state”, the “low probability gaming state” and the “non-short time gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” and In the case of “time-saving gaming state”, there are cases of “high probability gaming state” and “non-time-saving gaming state”. Here, in the special game end setting data table described with reference to FIG. 6, an example is used in which a gaming state that is a “low probability gaming state” and a “time saving gaming state” is not achieved. In the present embodiment, the gaming state set to “low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state” may be referred to as “normal gaming state”. In the present embodiment, the gaming state set to “high probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state” may be referred to as “latency probability change gaming state”.

  In the “low probability gaming state”, in the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery) performed on the condition that a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the winning probability of the jackpot is relatively low The gaming state is set to (for example, 1 / 299.5). By winning the big hit lottery, the right to execute the “long win game” or the “short win game” can be acquired. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” is a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 1 / 29.95) in the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). That is, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute the “long winning game” or the “short winning game” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the “non-short game state”, the time required for the lottery is set relatively long (for example, 12 seconds) in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 15, and the lottery Is set to be relatively low (for example, 1/11), and the opening control time of the second start port 12 when the lottery is won is relatively short (for example, 0.2 seconds). It is a set gaming state. On the other hand, the “short time gaming state” is set such that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is set relatively short (for example, 3 seconds) and the probability of winning the lottery is set relatively high (for example, 10/11). In this gaming state, the opening control time of the second start port 12 when winning the lottery is set relatively long (for example, 3.5 seconds). Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, as long as the gaming ball passes through the gate 15, the second starting port 12 is opened and the gaming ball can easily win the second starting port 12, as long as the gaming ball passes through the gate 15. Become. It should be noted that the “short-time gaming state” may be any state in which the game ball is likely to win the second starting port 12 more than the “non-short-time gaming state”. It may be set so that it does not change in any of the game states of “state” and “short-time game state”. As another example, the opening control time of the second start port 12 may be set so as not to change in any of the “non-short game state” and the “short-time game state”.

  A plurality of types of “short-time gaming state” may be provided. For example, a “first short game state” and a “second short game state” are provided, and a special symbol is displayed in a predetermined number of times in the “first short game state”, and then the state shifts to a “second short game state”. . For example, when the “first short-time gaming state” is set to the same gaming state as the “short-time gaming state” described above, the “second short-time gaming state” includes “non-short-time gaming state” and “first short-time gaming state”. It is set to an intermediate game state in between. As an example, in the “second short game state”, the time required for the normal symbol lottery is set to an intermediate time (for example, 10 seconds), and the probability of winning the lottery is relatively low (for example, 1 / 11) is set, and the opening control time of the second start port 12 when winning the lottery is set to an intermediate time (for example, 0.5 seconds). In this case, in the “first short-time gaming state”, the above-mentioned short-time variation pattern determination table is mainly set for reference, and in the “second short-time gaming state”, the above-described normal variation pattern determination table is set for reference.

[Hit type in pachinko machine 1]
Next, an example of the type of winning when winning in the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, two types of big hits, “long win” and “short win”, and one type of “small win” are set as winning types when winning in the big win lottery (special symbol lottery) ing.

  “Long hit” is a win that can acquire the right to execute “game per long”. In the “long game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times in total). In each round game, the grand prize opening 18 is opened once, and the opening time is set to a relatively long time (for example, 29.5 seconds). During this time, a predetermined number of game balls ( For example, when 9) wins, one round game is ended.

  “Short win” is a win that can acquire the right to execute “short win game”. In the “short win game”, a round game in which the big winning opening 18 is opened is performed the same predetermined number of times as the long win (for example, a total of 16 times. However, in each round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened once. When the opening time is set to a relatively short time (for example, 2 seconds), and a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) are won in the big winning opening 18 during this time, one round game is finished. In this way, the “short win game” has a very short opening time of the big winning opening 18 compared with the “long win game”, so that the number of game balls won is very small.

  “Small Bonus” is a hit where the right to execute “Small Bonus Game” can be acquired. In the “small hit game”, a round game in which the big prize opening 18 is opened is performed once. However, in the round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened 16 times, and each opening time is set to substantially the same time as the “short win game” (for example, 2 seconds). That is, in the “small hit game”, the big winning opening 18 is opened 16 times in the same manner as the “short hit game”. The opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 18 of “Small Win Game” are set to be substantially the same as “Short Win Game”.

  In the present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game”, and the “big hit game” and “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of “big hits”, and the type of “big hit” is determined according to the type of special symbol when winning the big hit. Then, after the jackpot ends, a subsequent gaming state and a reference variation pattern determination table are set according to the type of the special symbol. In addition, when the “small hit” is won, the gaming state such as “high probability gaming state” or “short time gaming state” is not changed after the “small winning game” ends. However, in the present embodiment, when the “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state” and the “non-time saving gaming state”, the reference variation pattern determination table is changed. For example, if the “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state” and the “non-short time gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” and the “non-short time gaming state” remain after the end of the “small hit game”. Continuing, the reference variation pattern determination table is changed to the first specific variation pattern determination table or the second specific variation pattern determination table.

[Timer interrupt processing by game control unit 100]
Next, an example of timer interrupt processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 12 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 ms) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 12 and subsequent figures is performed in accordance with an instruction issued by the CPU 101 based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a normal symbol random number (step 1). The process proceeds to the next step. Here, the big hit random number is a random number for determining the winning (big hit, small hit) or the loss (losing) of the special symbol lottery. The jackpot symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery. The small hit design random number is a random number for determining the type of the small hit when the small winning combination is won in the special symbol lottery. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when the special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether the normal symbol lottery is won or lost. The jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal symbol random number are incremented by “1” each time the processing of step 1 is performed. Note that a loop counter is used as the counter for performing the processing of step 1 and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value of the set random number.

  Next, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch (SW) process (step 2), and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112, and various random numbers (a big hit random number, a big hit symbol random number, For the small hit symbol random number, the reach random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number), a process of acquiring a value at the time when the detection signal is input from any one of the switches is executed. Details of the start port switch process in step 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch (SW) process (step 3), and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the gate switch 114 and obtains the value at the time when the detection signal is input from the gate switch 114 for the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the processing in step 1. Execute the process. Details of the gate switch processing in step 3 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 101 executes special symbol processing (step 4), and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 executes a special symbol lottery using the random number obtained in the start port switch process in step 2 above, and causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to display the special symbols in a variable manner. After that, the special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. Details of the special symbol process in step 4 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing (step 5), and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 executes the normal symbol lottery using the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process of the above step 3, displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45, and shows the result of the normal symbol lottery. A process of stopping and displaying normal symbols is executed. Details of the normal symbol processing in step 5 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 101 executes a special winning opening process (step 6), and proceeds to the next step. For example, when the special symbol lottery in the special symbol process in step 4 is won, the CPU 101 executes a process for opening and closing the special winning opening 18. Details of the special winning opening process in step 6 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing (step 7), and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 executes a process of operating the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 16 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol process of Step 5 is won. Details of the electric tulip process in step 7 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, as described above, the CPU 101 executes a winning ball process for controlling the number of winning game balls and controlling the payout of the winning ball according to the winning (step 8), and proceeds to the next step.

  Next, the CPU 101 transmits to the effect control unit 130 information necessary for determining various commands and effect contents set in the RAM 103 in the start port switch process in step 2 and the special symbol process in step 4. (Step 9), the process proceeds to the next step.

[Start-up switch processing by game control unit 100]
Next, an example of the start port switch process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the start port switch process in step 2 of FIG.

  In FIG. 13, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines that the game ball passes through the first start port 11 and the first start port switch 111 is turned on based on whether a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111. It is determined whether or not “ON” is set (step 21). Then, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 22 when the first start port switch 111 is turned “ON”. On the other hand, if the first start port switch 111 is not “ON”, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 29.

  In step 22, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is less than the maximum holding number Umax1 (for example, 4) of the first special symbol lottery. And CPU101 advances a process to step 23, when the holding | maintenance number U1 is less than the maximum holding | maintenance number Umax1. On the other hand, if the number of holds U1 is the maximum number of holds Umax1, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 29.

  In step 23, the CPU 101 increments the holding number U1 and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 increments the holding number U1 indicated by the data stored in the RAM 103, and updates the data using the holding number U1 after the increment.

  Next, the CPU 101 acquires and stores various random numbers as acquisition information used for the first special symbol lottery (step 25), and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 associates with the winning start information indicating the first start port 11 and updates the various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, reach random number, fluctuation pattern random number, etc. updated in step 1 above. ) Is stored in the RAM 103. Thus, when various random numbers are acquired by passing the game ball through the first starting port 11, the random numbers are stored in the RAM 103 as the right of the first special symbol lottery.

  Next, the CPU 101 sets a hold command indicating that the hold number U1 has been updated in the RAM 103 (step 27), and advances the process to step 29.

  In step 29, the CPU 101 passes the second starting port 12 and the second starting port switch 112 is turned "ON" based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second starting port switch 112. It is determined whether or not. When the second start port switch 112 is turned “ON”, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 30. On the other hand, when the second start port switch 112 is not “ON”, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 30, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 is less than the maximum special holding lot number Umax2 (for example, 4). And CPU101 advances a process to step 31, when the holding | maintenance number U2 is less than the maximum holding | maintenance number Umax2. On the other hand, when the hold number U2 is the maximum hold number Umax2, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 31, the CPU 101 increments the holding number U2 and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 increments the hold number U2 indicated by the data stored in the RAM 103, and updates the data using the hold number U2 after the increment.

  Next, the CPU 101 acquires and stores various random numbers as acquisition information used for the second special symbol lottery (step 33), and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 associates with the winning start port information indicating the second start port 12 and updates various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, reach random number, variation pattern random number, etc. ) Is stored in the RAM 103. As described above, when various random numbers are acquired by passing the game ball through the second start port 12, the random numbers are stored in the RAM 103 as the right of the second special symbol lottery.

  Next, the CPU 101 sets a hold command indicating that the hold number U2 has been updated in the RAM 103 (step 35), and ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  Note that the hold command set in the RAM 103 by the process of step 27 or step 35 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process of step 9 of FIG. Thereby, it is possible to produce an effect based on the increase in the number of reserved balls in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[Special symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, an example of special symbol processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process in step 4 of FIG.

  In FIG. 14, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not a special game is being played based on the winning game flag (step 41). Here, the winning game flag is a flag indicating whether or not a special game is being executed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the special game, and set to “OFF” at the end of the special game and stored in the RAM 103. It is remembered. When the CPU 101 is not in the special game, the process proceeds to step 42. On the other hand, when the special game is being played, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 42, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a special symbol variation display is in progress (step 42). Then, the CPU 101 proceeds to step 43 when the special symbol variation display is not in progress. On the other hand, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 52 when the special symbol variation display is being performed.

  In step 43, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U2 of the second special symbol lottery is 1 or more. Then, when the number of holds U2 is 1 or more, the CPU 101 advances the processing to step 44. On the other hand, if the number of holds U2 is 0, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 45.

  In step 44, the CPU 101 decrements the hold number U <b> 2 and advances the process to step 47. For example, the CPU 101 decrements the hold number U2 indicated by the data stored in the RAM 103, and updates the data using the hold number U2 after the decrement.

  On the other hand, in step 45, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is 1 or more. Then, when the number of holds U1 is 1 or more, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 46. On the other hand, when the hold number U1 is 0, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 46, the CPU 101 decrements the hold number U <b> 1 and advances the process to step 47. For example, the CPU 101 decrements the holding number U1 indicated by the data stored in the RAM 103, and updates the data using the holding number U1 after the decrement.

  In step 47, the CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process and proceeds to the next step. For example, when the CPU 101 executes step 47 following the processing of step 44, the CPU 101 stores the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4B) for the second special symbol display 42 stored in advance in the ROM 102 and the RAM 103. Based on the stored probability variation game flag, the jackpot random number in the variation stored in the RAM 103 in association with the winning starting port information indicating the second starting port 12 (the longest time since winning the second starting port 12 Whether the second special symbol lottery has been won or not is determined. When the CPU 101 executes step 47 following the processing of step 46, the CPU 101 stores the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4A) for the first special symbol display 41 stored in advance in the ROM 102 and the RAM 103. Based on the stored probability variation game flag, the jackpot random number in the variation stored in the RAM 103 in association with the winning start port information indicating the first starting port 11 (the longest time since winning the first starting port 11) Is determined whether or not the first special symbol lottery has been won. Then, the CPU 101 deletes the data indicating the determined jackpot random number from the RAM 103. In this way, the CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute a special game (big hit, small win) advantageous to the player based on the big hit random number.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot, the CPU 101 stores the result in the RAM 103 in association with the change based on the symbol determination table (see FIG. 5A) stored in the ROM 102 in advance. The special symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number being stored is stored in the RAM 103 as setting information indicating the type (special jackpot type) of the special symbol in the variation. Further, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a small hit, the CPU 101 associates with the change in the RAM 103 based on the small symbol determination table (see FIG. 5B) stored in the ROM 102 in advance. The special symbol corresponding to the stored small hit symbol random number is stored in the RAM 103 as setting information indicating the type of the special symbol in the variation (the type of small bonus). Furthermore, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss, the CPU 101 stores a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery has been lost in the RAM 103 as setting information. Then, the CPU 101 erases the data indicating the jackpot symbol random number and the jackpot symbol random number stored in association with the variation from the RAM 103.

  Next, the CPU 101 performs variation pattern setting processing (step 48), and proceeds to the next step. For example, the variation pattern setting process is performed based on a variation pattern determination table set for reference in the RAM 103. Specifically, when the normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8 is set for reference, the CPU 101 performs the variation pattern setting process based on the normal variation pattern determination table, and determines the short-time variation pattern determination shown in FIG. When the table is set for reference, the variation pattern setting process is performed based on the time-varying variation pattern determination table, and when the first specific variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is set for reference, the first identification is performed. The variation pattern setting process is performed based on the variation pattern determination table. When the second specific variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 is set for reference, the variation pattern setting process is performed based on the second specific variation pattern determination table. Do. Then, based on the reference table, the CPU 101 generates a variation pattern corresponding to the jackpot determination result, the special symbol type, the number of reserved balls, the reach random number and the variation pattern random number stored in association with the variation. Set. Then, the CPU 101 sets the set variation pattern as setting information in the RAM 103, and erases the reach random number and the variation pattern random number data used for setting the variation pattern from the RAM 103.

  A flag corresponding to the type of the variation pattern determination table may be provided, and the variation pattern determination table to be referred to may be selected according to the state of the flag.

  Next, the CPU 101 generates a change start command including setting information indicating the type of the special symbol set in the process of step 47 and change information of the change pattern set in the process of step 48 and sets it in the RAM 103. (Step 49), the process proceeds to the next step. The variation start command is a command for instructing execution of the effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process in step 9 of FIG.

  Next, the CPU 101 starts the special symbol fluctuation display based on the setting information included in the fluctuation start command set in the process of step 49 (step 50), and starts measurement of the fluctuation time ( The process proceeds to step 51) and step 52. The special symbol change display in step 50 is performed using the second special symbol display 42 when the processing in step 47 to step 49 is performed following the processing in step 44, and the processing in step 46 is performed. If it is performed subsequent to the first special symbol display 41, it is performed.

  In step 52, the CPU 101 starts the measurement of the variation time in step 51, where the variation time of the variation pattern currently set (the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processing of step 48 performed immediately before) is determined. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed since (step 52). And CPU101 advances a process to step 53, when the said fluctuation | variation time passes. On the other hand, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart when the above-described fluctuation time has not elapsed.

  In step 53, the CPU 101 sets a change stop command for notifying that the change display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103, and proceeds to the next step. The set change stop command is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process in step 9 described above.

  Next, the CPU 101 ends the special symbol fluctuation display (the special symbol fluctuation display started in the process of step 50 performed immediately before) currently performed (step 54), and proceeds to the next step. . For example, the CPU 101 causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to stop display with the special symbol of the type set for the variation.

  Next, the CPU 101 resets the variation time during measurement (step 55), and proceeds to the next step.

  Next, the CPU 101 performs a stop process (step 56), and ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, an example of the stop process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the stop process in step 56 of FIG. The “stopping process” is a process for starting the “opening” operation control by generating a command corresponding to the big win or the small win when the special symbol lottery is won and the big win or the small win is obtained. Here, “opening” is, for example, a specific display performed using the liquid crystal display 5 at the start of a special game, and urges the player to launch a game ball aiming at the big prize opening 18. . In addition, the “in-stop process” includes a process of decrementing the remaining number of times of short-time games and high-probability games when the special symbol lottery ends.

  In FIG. 15, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the hourly game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step 561). Then, when the time-saving game flag is set to “ON”, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 562. On the other hand, if the time-saving game flag is set to “OFF”, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 566.

  In step 562, the CPU 101 decrements the remaining number J of the number of short-time games, and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 decrements the remaining number J of short-time games indicated by the data stored in the RAM 103, and updates the data using the remaining number J after decrementing. The remaining number J of the short-time game count is a parameter indicating the remaining number of times that the short-time game (special symbol lottery) is executed in the short-time game state.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the remaining number J of time-saving games is 0 (step 563). Then, when the remaining number J of time-saving games is 0, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 564. On the other hand, when the remaining number J of time-saving games is not 0, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 566.

  In step 564, the CPU 101 sets the short game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF”, and proceeds to the next step.

  Next, the CPU 101 sets the normal variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 8) for reference (step 565), and proceeds to step 576. By the setting of the variation pattern table, the subsequent variation display of the special symbol is performed based on the variation pattern set with reference to the normal variation pattern determination table in the variation pattern determination process (step 48). As described above, in the processing of step 565, the time variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 9) is set for reference when the special symbol variation display in the time-short gaming state is performed a predetermined number of times and the time-short gaming state ends. If it is, the variation pattern determination table set for reference is changed to the normal variation pattern determination table.

  In step 566, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON”. Then, when the probability variation game flag is set to “ON”, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 567. On the other hand, if the time-saving game flag is set to “OFF”, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 570.

  In step 567, the CPU 101 decrements the remaining number X of high-probability games and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 decrements the remaining number X of the high probability games indicated by the data stored in the RAM 103, and updates the data using the remaining number X after the decrement. The remaining number X of high-probability games is a parameter indicating the remaining number of times that the special symbol lottery is executed in a state where the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is high.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the remaining number X of high probability games is 0 (step 568). If the remaining number X of high-probability games is 0, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 570. On the other hand, when the remaining number X of high-probability games is not 0, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 569.

  In step 569, the CPU 101 sets the high probability game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF”, and the process proceeds to step 570.

  In step 570, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the specific game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON”. Then, when the specific game flag is set to “ON”, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 571. On the other hand, if the specific game flag is set to “OFF”, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 575. Here, the specific game flag is set to “ON” when the specific game is started, and is set to “OFF” at the end of the specific game.

  In step 571, the CPU 101 decrements the remaining number of times Z of the specific number of games, and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 decrements the remaining number of times Z of the specific game number indicated by the data stored in the RAM 103, and updates the data using the remaining number of times Z after the decrement. The remaining number Z of the specific game number is a parameter indicating the remaining number of times that the specific game is executed (the number of times that the special symbol lottery is performed in the specific game).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the remaining number Z of specific games is 0 (step 572). Then, when the remaining number Z of specific games is 0, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 573. On the other hand, if the remaining number Z of specific games is not 0, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 575.

  In step 573, the CPU 101 sets the specific game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF”, and proceeds to the next step. Thus, when the remaining number of times Z of the specific game count becomes 0, the specific game flag is set to “OFF”.

  Next, the CPU 101 sets the normal variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 8) for reference (step 574), and proceeds to step 575. By the setting of the variation pattern table, the subsequent variation display of the special symbol is performed based on the variation pattern set with reference to the normal variation pattern determination table in the variation pattern determination process (step 48). Thus, in the process of step 574, the first specific variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) or the second specific variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) is set for reference during the specific game. The variation pattern determination table set for reference is changed to the normal variation pattern determination table by the end of the specific game.

  In step 575, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery based on the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step 47. If the CPU 101 wins the jackpot, the process proceeds to step 576. On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 579.

  In step 576, the CPU 101 sets the winning game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON”, and proceeds to the next step. As described above, when the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step 47 is a jackpot and it is determined that a special game (a jackpot game) is to be executed, a special symbol indicating that the jackpot is won by the process of step 54 is the first. After the special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed, the special game is started by setting the winning game flag to “ON”.

  Next, the CPU 101 resets a predetermined setting relating to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step 577), and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 sets the short time game flag and the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF”, respectively, and resets the short time game number, the high probability game number, and the remaining number of times of the specific game number.

  Next, the CPU 101 sets an opening command for notifying that a special game related to jackpot is started in the RAM 103 (step 578), and ends the processing according to the detailed flowchart. The opening command set in step 578 includes information on the type of jackpot, the operation mode of the big prize opening, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 set after the end of the special game, etc. Is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process.

  On the other hand, in step 579, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the bonus game is won in the special symbol lottery based on the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step 47. If the CPU 101 wins the small hit, the process proceeds to step 580. On the other hand, the CPU 101 terminates the process according to the detailed flowchart when the small win is not won.

  In step 580, the CPU 101 sets the winning game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON”, and proceeds to the next step. In this way, when the determination result of the jackpot determination process in the step 47 is a small hit and it is determined that the special game is to be executed, the first special symbol is a special symbol indicating that the jackpot is won by the process of the step 54. After the stop display on the display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the special game is started by setting the winning game flag to “ON”.

  Next, the CPU 101 sets in the RAM 103 an opening command for notifying that a special game related to a small hit is started (step 581), and ends the process according to the detailed flowchart. The opening command set in step 581 includes the type of small win, the operating mode of the big prize opening, etc., and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process in step 9 of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Next, an example of the big prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the big prize opening process in Step 6 of FIG.

  In FIG. 16, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the winning game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step 601). If the winning game flag is set to “ON”, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 602. On the other hand, when the winning game flag is set to “OFF”, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 602, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a special game (big hit, small win) is being opened. For example, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special game is in the process of opening based on information indicating the time point in the special game that the current state stored in the RAM 103 is. Then, when the special game is being opened, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 603. On the other hand, if the special game is not opening, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 610.

  In step 603, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed since the opening command was set in the processing of step 564 or step 576. Then, when the opening time has elapsed, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 604. On the other hand, if the opening time has not elapsed, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 604, the CPU 101 determines the operation pattern of the special winning opening and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 determines the number of round games Rmax, the number of times of opening Kmax per round, the opening time, the closing time (interval time), etc., based on the special symbol type and the special electric accessory operation mode determination table (see FIG. 7). Is stored in the RAM 103. By executing the processing in step 604, the operation pattern of the big prize opening, the ending time in which the ending effect at the end of the special game is performed, etc. are set.

  Next, the CPU 101 sets the round number R in special game stored in the RAM 103 to 1 (step 605). Then, the CPU 101 sets the number of releases K during the round stored in the RAM 103 to 1 (step 606), and proceeds to the next step.

  Next, the CPU 101 starts the opening control of the special winning opening 18 by the special winning opening control unit 118 (step 607). Then, the CPU 101 starts measuring an opening time that is an elapsed time after the opening control is started (step 608), and proceeds to the next step.

  Next, the CPU 101 sets an opening start command for notifying the effect control unit 130 that the special winning opening is released in the special game in the RAM 103 (step 609), and ends the processing according to the detailed flowchart. . Here, the opening start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process in step 9.

  On the other hand, when it is not in the opening in the special game (NO in step 602), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending immediately after the end of the final round is in progress (step 610). For example, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending immediately after the end of the final round is in progress based on information indicating the time point in the special game that the current state stored in the RAM 103 is. If the CPU 101 is ending, the process proceeds to step 628. On the other hand, if the ending is not in progress, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 611.

  In step 611, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is during an interval. For example, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state stored in the RAM 103 is during an interval (between a round and the next round) based on information indicating a point in time in the special game. . If the CPU 101 is in the interval, the process proceeds to step 613. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 is not in the interval, the process proceeds to step 612.

  In step 613, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed. The interval time is the closing time of the special prize opening set as the operation pattern, and it is determined in step 613 whether or not the time to start measurement in the processing of step 622 described later has reached the closing time. The If the interval time has elapsed, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 614. On the other hand, when the interval time has not elapsed, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 614, the CPU 101 increments the number of times K is released during the round, and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 increments the number of releases K indicated by the data stored in the RAM 103, and updates the data using the number of releases K after the increment.

  Next, the CPU 101 starts opening control of the special prize opening 18 by the special prize opening control unit 118 (step 615). Then, the CPU 101 starts measuring an opening time that is an elapsed time after the opening control is started (step 616), and proceeds to the next step.

  Next, the CPU 101 sets an opening start command for notifying the effect control unit 130 that the special winning opening is released in the special game in the RAM 103 (step 617), and ends the processing according to the detailed flowchart. .

  On the other hand, if it is not during the interval (NO in step 611), the CPU 101 performs a big winning opening switch input process (step 612), and proceeds to the next step. For example, when the detection signal is input from the big winning opening SW 116, the CPU 101 adds and updates the big winning opening entrance counter for counting game balls won in the big winning opening 18 stored in the RAM 103. To do.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of balls entered into the big winning opening has reached the upper limit (step 618). For example, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the special winning entrance entrance counter has reached an upper limit (for example, 9). Then, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 619 when the number of balls entered into the big winning opening has not reached the upper limit. On the other hand, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 620 when the number of balls entered into the big winning opening reaches the upper limit.

  In step 619, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the specified opening time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 18. For example, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time when the measurement is started by the processing of step 608 or step 616 has reached the opening time indicated by the operation pattern determined in step 604. If the opening time has elapsed, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 620. On the other hand, if the opening time has not elapsed, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 620, the CPU 101 ends the opening control of the special winning opening 18 by the special winning opening control unit 118 and proceeds to the next step.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of releases K during the round stored in the RAM 103 matches the number of releases Kmax set by the process of step 604 (step 621). If the number of times of opening K does not match the number of times of opening Kmax, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 622. On the other hand, when the number of times of opening K matches the number of times of opening Kmax, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 623.

  In step 622, the CPU 101 starts measuring an interval time that is an elapsed time since the closing of the special winning opening 18 in order to control the opening timing of the next special winning opening 18, and performs processing according to the detailed flowchart. finish.

  On the other hand, in step 623, the CPU 101 initializes the number of releases K during the round stored in the RAM 103 to 0, and proceeds to the next step.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 matches the round game number Rmax set by the process of step 604 (step 624). If the round number R does not match the round game number Rmax, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 625. On the other hand, when the round number R matches the round game number Rmax, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 626.

  In step 625, the CPU 101 increments the current round number R, and proceeds to step 622. For example, the CPU 101 increments the round number R indicated by the data stored in the RAM 103, and updates the data using the round number R after the increment.

  On the other hand, in step 626, the CPU 101 sets an ending command for instructing the effect control unit 130 to start the ending effect in the RAM 103, and proceeds to the next step. Here, the ending command is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process in step 9. Thus, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 starts an ending effect that causes the liquid crystal display 5 to display an ending screen.

  Next, the CPU 101 starts measuring an ending time that is an elapsed time after setting the ending command (step 627), and advances the process to step 628.

  In step 628, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. For example, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time when the measurement is started by the process of step 627 has reached the ending time set by the process of step 604. If the ending time has elapsed, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 629. On the other hand, when the ending time has not elapsed, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 629, the CPU 101 performs a special game end process and proceeds to the next step. For example, in step 629, the CPU 101 executes a process of setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the end of the special game or changing the variation pattern determination table set for reference. Details of the special game end process performed in step 629 will be described later.

  Next, the CPU 101 sets the winning game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step 630), and ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

[Special Game Ending Process by Game Control Unit 100]
Next, an example of the special game end process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the special game end process in step 629 of FIG.

  In FIG. 17, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the special game that was performed immediately before the special game end processing is performed is that the bonus game is won (small game). 6281). If the game is not a small hit game, that is, if it is a big hit game, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 6282. On the other hand, if the game is a small hit game, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 6287.

  In step 6282, the CPU 101 performs a probability variation game flag setting process, and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 refers to the special game end setting data table (see FIG. 6), and the special symbol currently stopped and displayed (that is, performed immediately before the special game end process in step 629 is performed). Based on the special symbol lottery that has acquired the right to play the big hit game), the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” at the end of the special game. As an example, the CPU 101 has a special symbol (for example, a first special symbol C, a first special symbol D, a first special symbol E, a first special symbol) in which a high probability game count greater than 0 is set in the special game end setting data table. 2 special symbol C, second special symbol D), the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON”.

  Next, the CPU 101 performs high probability game number setting processing (step 6283), and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 refers to the special game end setting data table, and sets the remaining number X of high-probability games based on the special symbol that is currently stopped and displayed. As an example, the CPU 101 has a special symbol (for example, a first special symbol C, a first special symbol D, a first special symbol E, a first special symbol) in which a high probability game count greater than 0 is set in the special game end setting data table. 2 special symbol C and second special symbol D), the remaining number X of high-probability games stored in the RAM 103 is updated to 10,000.

  Next, the CPU 101 performs time-saving game flag setting processing (step 6284), and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 refers to the special game end setting data table and sets the short-time game flag to “ON” at the end of the special game based on the special symbol that is currently stopped and displayed. As an example, the CPU 101 has a special symbol (for example, a first special symbol C, a first special symbol D, a second special symbol C, a second special symbol) in which the number of short-time games is set in the special game end time setting data table. If it is the special symbol D), the short game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON”.

  Next, the CPU 101 performs time-saving game number setting processing (step 6285), and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 refers to the special game end setting data table, and sets the remaining number J of the short-time games based on the special symbol stopped and displayed at the present time. As an example, the CPU 101 has a special symbol (for example, a first special symbol C, a first special symbol D, a second special symbol C, a second special symbol) in which the number of short-time games is set greater than 0 in the special game end setting data table. In the case of the special symbol D), the remaining number J of short-time games stored in the RAM 103 is updated to 10,000.

  Next, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern determination table setting process (step 6286), and ends the process according to the detailed flowchart. For example, the CPU 101 refers to the special game end setting data table and sets a reference variation pattern determination table based on the special symbol that is stopped and displayed at the present time. As a first example, the CPU 101 indicates that the special symbol stopped and displayed at this time is the first special symbol A, the first special symbol B, the first special symbol E, the second special symbol A, or the second special symbol B. In some cases, that is, when the jackpot game is in a non-time-saving game state, the normal variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 8) is set for reference. As a second example, when the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is the first special symbol C, the first special symbol D, the second special symbol C, or the second special symbol D, that is, after the jackpot game ends. If the game is in the short-time game state, the short-time variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 9) is set for reference.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 6281 that the game is a small hit game, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step 6281). If the probability variation game flag is set to “ON”, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 6288. On the other hand, when the probability variation game flag is set to “OFF”, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 6288, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the hourly game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON”. If the time-saving game flag is set to “OFF”, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 6289. On the other hand, when the time-saving game flag is set to “ON”, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 6289, the CPU 101 stops the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed at the present time (that is, the special symbol lottery that has been obtained right before the special game ending process in step 629 is performed). It is determined whether or not (symbol) is a special symbol A for small hits. If the special symbol is the special symbol A for small hits, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 6290. On the other hand, if the special symbol is the special symbol B for small hits, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 6291.

  In step 6290, the CPU 101 sets the first specific variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) for reference, and proceeds to step 6292. The subsequent variation display of the special symbol is performed based on the variation pattern determined with reference to the first specific variation pattern determination table until the specific game ends (the number of specific games becomes 0).

  On the other hand, in step 6291, the CPU 101 sets the second specific variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) for reference, and advances the process to step 6292. The subsequent special symbol variation display is performed based on the variation pattern determined with reference to the second specific variation pattern determination table until the specific game is ended.

  In step 6292, the CPU 101 performs a specific game number setting process and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 refers to the special game end setting data table, and sets the remaining number of times Z for the specific game number based on the special symbol stopped and displayed at the present time. For example, if the CPU 101 is a special symbol (for example, a special symbol A for small hits, a special symbol B for small hits) in which the number of specific short games greater than 0 is set in the special game end setting data table, the RAM 103 The remaining number of times Z of the specific number of games stored in is updated to 100.

  Next, the CPU 101 performs a specific game flag setting process (step 6293), and ends the process according to the detailed flowchart. For example, the CPU 101 sets the specific game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON”. If the specific game flag is already set to “ON”, the flag is kept “ON”. In other words, if a small win is won when a specific game is being played, the period for which the specific game is played is substantially extended.

  If the player wins a small win when the gaming state is not a high-probability gaming state and not a non-time-saving gaming state (ie, a negative determination at step 6287 or an affirmative determination at step 6288), the winning is made. The game state before the small hit game performed in accordance with the game is maintained, the variation pattern determination table set for reference is also maintained as it is, and the process according to the detailed flowchart ends.

  In this way, when it is a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, which is a so-called latent probability varying gaming state, when winning a small hit, the first specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, In a predetermined period (until the remaining number of times (Z) of the specific number of games is changed from “100” to “0”), a specific variation is performed in which the variation time tends to be longer than when the normal variation pattern determination table is referred to. In addition, when it is a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, which is a so-called latent probability variation gaming state, a small win is won, and the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference, a predetermined period In FIG. 6, the specific variation is performed, in which the variation time is likely to be shorter than when the normal variation pattern determination table is referred to.

[Gate SW Processing by Game Control Unit 100]
Next, an example of the gate SW process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the gate switch process in step 3 of FIG.

  In FIG. 18, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the gate switch 114 is turned “ON” based on whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 15 and a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114. Determine (step 301). Then, when the gate switch 114 is turned “ON”, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 302. On the other hand, when the gate switch 114 is not “ON”, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 302, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery holding number G stored in the RAM 103 is less than the maximum symbol lottery holding number Gmax (for example, 4). Then, the CPU 101 advances the processing to step 303 when the hold number G is less than the maximum hold number Gmax. On the other hand, when the number of reservations G is the maximum number of reservations Gmax, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 303, the CPU 101 increments the holding number G and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 increments the hold number G indicated by the data stored in the RAM 103, and updates the data using the hold number G after the increment.

  Next, the CPU 101 obtains the normal symbol random number used for the normal symbol lottery suspended by the processing in step 303, stores it in the RAM 103 (step 304), and ends the processing according to the detailed flowchart.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, an example of normal symbol processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol processing in Step 5 of FIG.

  In FIG. 19, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step 501). Here, the auxiliary game flag is a flag that indicates whether or not the electric tulip 16 is in an auxiliary game in which the operation to return to the closed position after maintaining the open position for a specified time is performed for a specified number of times. “ON” is set, and “OFF” is set when the auxiliary game is not being performed. If the auxiliary game flag is set to “OFF”, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 502. On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON”, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 502, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display unit 45 is being displayed. If the CPU 101 is not displaying the normal symbol variation, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 503. On the other hand, the CPU 101 proceeds to step 515 when the normal symbol variation display is in progress.

  In step 503, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery holding number G stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more. Then, when the number of holds G is 1 or more, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 504. On the other hand, when the hold number G is 0, the PU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 504, the CPU 101 decrements the hold number G and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 decrements the holding number G indicated by the data stored in the RAM 103, and updates the data using the holding number G after the decrement.

  Next, the CPU 101 executes a hit random number determination process (step 505), and determines whether or not the result of the hit random number determination process is a win (step 506). If the result of the hit random number determination process is win, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 507. On the other hand, if the result of the hit random number determination process is not hit, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 508. For example, the CPU 101 determines that the oldest normal symbol random number among the normal symbol random numbers stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step 304 is based on the hit determination table for the normal symbol indicator 45 (see FIG. 4C). If it matches the winning value, it is determined that the result of the hit random number determination process is a win. Then, the CPU 101 deletes the normal symbol random number used in the winning random number determination process from the RAM 103.

  In step 507, the CPU 101 sets a symbol on the RAM 103 and advances the process to step 509. On the other hand, in step 508, the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol in the RAM 103 and advances the process to step 509. Here, the winning symbol is a symbol whose winning is indicated on the normal symbol indicator 45, and the lost symbol is a symbol on which the normal symbol indicator 45 indicates a loss. Further, the winning symbol or lost symbol set means that the normal symbol indicator 45 is used to cause the RAM 103 to store a command for lighting the winning or missing symbol.

  In step 509, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the short-time gaming state based on whether or not the short-time gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON”. judge. If the CPU 101 is in the short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step 510. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 is in the non-time saving gaming state, the process proceeds to step 511.

  In step 510, the CPU 101 sets a normal symbol variation time, which is a time for displaying the normal symbol variably on the normal symbol display 45, to a relatively short time (for example, 3 seconds), and proceeds to step 512. On the other hand, in step 511, the CPU 101 sets the normal symbol variation time to a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds), and proceeds to step 512. The normal symbol variation time set by the processing of step 510 or step 511 is temporarily stored in the RAM 103.

  In step 512, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 45. Then, the CPU 101 starts measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variable display in step 512 (step 513), and ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 502 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the normal symbol variation display (step 515). For example, the CPU 101 displays the normal symbol fluctuation display based on whether or not the elapsed time when the measurement is started by the processing of step 513 has reached the normal symbol fluctuation time set by the processing of step 510 or step 511. It is determined whether or not the end timing is reached. Then, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 516 when ending the normal symbol variation display. On the other hand, when the CPU 101 does not end the normal symbol variation display, the CPU 101 ends the processing according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 516, the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 45, and proceeds to the next step. For example, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display unit 45 to stop display according to the normal symbol set by the processing of step 507 or step 508 instead of the normal symbol variation display. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified.

  Next, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time at which the measurement was started by the processing in step 513 (step 517), and if the result of the normal symbol lottery that ended the variable display in step 516 is correct (YES in step 518). ), The auxiliary game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step 519), and the process according to the detailed flowchart ends. Thus, the auxiliary game for operating the electric tulip 16 is started by setting the auxiliary game flag to “ON”. On the other hand, if the result of the normal symbol lottery for which the variable display has been ended in step 516 is a loss (NO in step 518), the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart as it is.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit 100]
Next, an example of the electric tulip process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the electric tulip process in step 7 of FIG.

  In FIG. 20, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step 701). If the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON”, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 702. On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is set to “OFF”, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 702, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the electric tulip 16 is operating. If the electric tulip 16 is not in operation, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 703. On the other hand, when the electric tulip 16 is operating, the CPU 101 advances the process to step 707.

  In step 703, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the short-time gaming state based on whether or not the short-time gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON”. judge. If the CPU 101 is not in the short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step 704. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 is in the short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step 705.

  In step 704, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, an operation pattern for performing the operation of opening the second start port 12 for a relatively short time (for example, 0.2 seconds) as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 16 once. The process proceeds to 706.

  On the other hand, in step 705, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, an operation pattern for performing the operation of opening the second start port 12 for a relatively long time (for example, 3.5 seconds) as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 16 once. The process proceeds to step 706.

  In step 706, the operation of the electric tulip 16 with the operation pattern set in the RAM 103 is started by the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, and the process proceeds to the next step. As a result, the second starting port 12 is opened, and it becomes easier for the game balls to win the second starting port 12.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation of the electric tulip 16 started in step 706 has been completed (step 707). Then, when the operation of the electric tulip 16 is completed, the CPU 101 advances the processing to step 708. On the other hand, if the operation of the electric tulip 16 is not completed, the CPU 101 ends the process according to the detailed flowchart.

  In step 708, the CPU 101 ends the opening operation of the electric tulip 16 by the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, sets the auxiliary game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF”, and ends the process according to the detailed flowchart. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 12 returns to a closed state, and it becomes impossible or difficult for a game ball to enter again.

[Variation production process by production control unit 130]
Next, the outline of the variation effect process by the effect control unit 130 will be briefly described.

  The effect control unit 130 determines an effect to be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with various commands acquired from the game control unit 100, and provides control commands to each control unit (the image sound control unit 140, the lamp control unit 150, and the like). Is output. In particular, in the process of determining the variation effect pattern to be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, control is performed so that the effect to be executed differs according to the variation pattern determination table referred to by the game control unit 100.

  For example, when the normal variation pattern determination table is set for reference in the game control unit 100, the effect control unit 130 executes the variation effect pattern in the first effect mode. Further, when the time variation pattern determination table is set for reference in the game control unit 100, the effect control unit 130 executes the change effect pattern in the second effect mode. Here, the second effect mode is an effect executed in the short-time game state, and the variation time tends to be shorter than that of the first effect mode. The ball can be acquired.

  When the first specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference in the game control unit 100, the effect control unit 130 executes the variation effect pattern in the third effect mode. Here, the third effect mode is an effect that is executed in a specific game in a high-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state, a so-called latent probability varying gaming state, and the variation time is the first rendering mode. The pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the specific game is being played is rendered to notify the player that the gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state. Therefore, even in the same latent probability changing game state, when the third effect mode is executed with a small hit as an opportunity, the effect changes and becomes a latent notification, and the variation pattern is monotonous in the non-short game state. Can be lifted, and the expectation for the jackpot can be further increased.

  Further, when the second specific variation pattern determination table is set for reference in the game control unit 100, the effect control unit 130 executes the variation effect pattern in the fourth effect mode. Here, the fourth effect mode is also an effect that is executed at the time of a specific game in a high-probability game state and a non-time-short game state, a so-called latent probability variation game state, and a pachinko where a specific game is being performed. An effect is provided in which the player is notified that the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the latent probability changing gaming state. Further, in the fourth effect mode, the variation time is likely to be shorter than that in the second effect mode, and it is possible to perform effects such as more joyfulness. Therefore, even in the same latent probability changing game state, when the fourth effect mode is executed in response to the small hit, the effect is changed and the latent notification is generated, and the variation pattern is monotonous in the non-short game state. Therefore, it becomes possible to acquire a large amount of game balls in a shorter time, which may increase the player's joyfulness.

  In the case of the second effect mode, the third effect mode, and the fourth effect mode, the value of the remaining number of fluctuations of the short-time game or the specific game is displayed on the display area of the liquid crystal display 5 to The number of remaining fluctuations in which the performance is performed may be displayed to further increase the sense of tension in the performance.

[Processing by Image Sound Control Unit 140 and Lamp Control Unit 150]

  Next, an outline of processing performed in the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 will be briefly described.

  When the image sound control unit 140 controls the liquid crystal display 5, the CPU 141 reads out a sound output device control program from the ROM 142 based on the control command acquired from the effect control unit 130 and outputs sound from the speaker 24. Control. In the image sound control unit 140, the CPU 141 reads a program from the ROM 142 based on the control command acquired from the effect control unit 130, and controls the image display on the liquid crystal display 5.

  In the lamp control unit 150, based on the control command acquired from the effect control unit 130, the CPU 151 reads the effect accessory device operation program from the ROM 152 and controls the operation of the movable accessory 7, and the CPU 151 performs the effect from the ROM 152. The lighting device control program is read and the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 25 are controlled.

[Operational effects of this embodiment]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, a game state in which it is difficult for a game ball to easily win a prize at the second start port 12 (for example, a non-short game state) and a special game (for example, a special symbol lottery) If a specific determination result is obtained in a gaming state (for example, a high-probability gaming state) with a relatively high probability of determining that a jackpot game will be executed, the special symbol will be changed. The effect of changing the fluctuation time (for example, the fluctuation pattern) to be displayed is executed until a predetermined period elapses. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the change pattern from becoming monotonous in the gaming state, and to notify the player that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the gaming state. In addition, when the specific determination result is a small hit that does not change the gaming state, the small hit can have an effect that has never been achieved for a limited period. For example, when the above-mentioned specific determination result is obtained, it is possible to acquire a large amount of game balls in a shorter time when executing an effect in which the variation time for variably displaying special symbols is changed. Can increase a person's euphoria. Moreover, when the specific determination result is obtained, when an effect in which the variation time for variably displaying the special symbol is changed is executed for a long time, a sense of expectation for the jackpot can be further increased.

[Modification]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, For example, the following forms may be sufficient. That is, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the short-time game state is entered after the jackpot game, the high-probability game state is always set, and the short-time game number and the high-probability game number are set to 10,000 times. Although a so-called loop-type pachinko gaming machine in which a high probability state continues until the next jackpot winning is used, the present invention may be applied to other types of pachinko gaming machines. For example, after a jackpot game, a short-time game state and a high-probability game state are set, and the number of short-time games when the short-time game state is continued is set lower than the high-probability game number in which the high-probability game state is continued (for example, When the first jackpot that sets the short-time game count to 100 times and the high-probability game count to 10,000 times is set, the period of the short-time game state (the remaining number of short-time game counts is changed from “100” to “0”). After the period until the end of the game, the non-short game state and the high probability game state are entered. On the other hand, after the jackpot game, the short-time game state and the high-probability game state, the high-probability game number in which the high-probability game state is continued and the short-time game number in which the short-time game state is continued are By setting a second jackpot that is set to the same number of times as the number of short-hitting hours for one jackpot (for example, 100 times), the gaming state in which the short-time gaming state after the first jackpot winning is completed is so-called It is possible to enter a latent probability change game state. Even when a specific determination result is obtained in such a latent probability changing game state (for example, when winning a small hit), an effect of changing the variation time (for example, variation pattern) for variably displaying the special symbol is provided. By executing until a predetermined period elapses, it is possible to obtain a similar effect. Thus, a short time and / or high probability state continues until a certain number of revolutions is consumed, so-called ST ( The present invention can also be applied to a special time machine, and in this case, the special game is ended by winning a special symbol lottery triggered by winning at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 For a gaming state (a short-time gaming state and a high-probability gaming state) that starts after a predetermined period of time, a change in variation time (for example, a variation pattern) Reduction) is possible.

  Further, in the above description, the example in which the period for performing the specific game is substantially extended when the small game is won while the specific game is being performed is used. It is not limited to. For example, if a small win is won when a specific game is being played, the change pattern determination table that is set for reference after ending the specific game is the change pattern that was set immediately before the specific game was played. You can return to the decision table.

  In addition, the configuration and type of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations and types. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the screen diagrams and the like exemplified in the present embodiment are merely examples, and may be screen diagrams of other display modes.

  As another embodiment, at least a part of the game control unit 100, the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, and the lamp control unit 150 may be executed by another control unit. For example, at least a part of processing executed in the game control unit 100 may be executed in the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, or the lamp control unit 150, or other control units that do not appear in the above description. You may perform in. In addition, a part or all of the game control unit 100, the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, and the lamp control unit 150 are integrally configured, and processing executed by a plurality of control units is combined into one control unit. You may make it perform.

  As described above, the present invention may be a gaming machine having the following configuration.

  One configuration example of the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) of the present invention includes a predetermined winning area (first starting port 11) in which game balls can be won, a variable winning area (second starting port 12, electric tulip 16, electric tulip). Opening and closing unit 113), special game determination means (S4), setting means (S56, S629), symbol display control means (S4), first special game control means (S6), second special game control means (S6), and A gaming state control means (S629) is provided. The variable winning area is displaceable between a first state in which a game ball is easy to win and a second state in which a game ball is hard to win in comparison with the first state. The special game determination means determines whether or not to execute a special game (big hit, small win) advantageous to the player in response to the game ball winning in the predetermined winning area and / or the variable winning area. The setting means is setting data for determining a variation time when the symbol for reporting the determination result is variably displayed (a normal variation pattern determination table, a short-time variation pattern determination table, a first specific variation pattern determination table, a second specific variation Set the pattern determination table. The symbol display control means stops and displays the symbol after the symbol is variably displayed in the variation time based on the setting data. The first special game control means, when the special game determination means determines to execute the special game, the first special game (per length) for opening and closing the specific winning area in a predetermined pattern, and the specific winning area The special game is controlled in any of the second special games (short wins) whose total opening time is shorter than the first special game. The second special game control means is a game that does not involve a change in the game state when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed, and the total opening time of the specific winning area is substantially the same as the second special game. The third special game (small hit) is controlled to the same degree. The game state control means is such that the special game determination means does not easily change to the first state after the special game is performed (immediately after the special game or after the predetermined change of the special game). A first game state (non-time-saving game state and low-probability game state) in which the probability of determining to execute is a first probability, and a special game determination means in which the variable winning area is unlikely to be in the first state. At least one of the second gaming states (non-time-saving gaming state and high-probability gaming state) in which the probability of determining to execute the special game is higher than the first probability is controlled. The setting means sets the first setting data (normal variation pattern determination table) in the second gaming state, and a predetermined period when the third special game is performed in the second gaming state. Until the time elapses, second setting data (a first specific variation pattern determination table or a second specific variation pattern determination table) is set instead of the first setting data.

  According to the above, it is possible to suppress a monotonous impression given to the player in a specific gaming state (for example, a non-time-saving gaming state and a high probability gaming state).

  In another configuration example of the gaming machine of the present invention, the variation time controlled based on the second setting data may be longer than the variation time controlled based on the first setting data.

  According to the above, when the third special game is performed in the second game state, the player can be informed that the current game state is the second game state, and can expect a big hit. Can be increased.

  In another configuration example of the gaming machine of the present invention, the variation time controlled based on the second setting data may be shorter than the variation time controlled based on the first setting data.

  According to the above, when the third special game is performed in the second gaming state, the player can be informed that the current gaming state is the second gaming state, and the player's joyfulness Can be increased.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 5 Liquid crystal display 10 Game area 11 1st starting port 12 2nd starting port 15 Gate 16 Electric tulip 18 Big prize opening 24 Speaker 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 100 Game control unit 101, 131, 141, 151 CPU
102, 132, 142, 152 ROM
103, 133, 143, 153 RAM
111 1st Start Port Switch 112 2nd Start Port Switch 113 Electric Tulip Opening / Closing Unit 116 Large Winning Port Switch 118 Large Winning Port Control Unit 130 Production Control Unit 140 Image Sound Control Unit 150 Lamp Control Unit

Claims (3)

A predetermined prize area where game balls can be won,
A variable winning area that is displaceable between a first state in which a game ball is easy to win and a second state in which a game ball is hard to win in comparison with the first state;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player in response to a game ball winning in the predetermined winning area and / or the variable winning area;
Setting means for setting setting data for determining a variation time when the symbol for informing the determination result is variably displayed;
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol after the symbol is variably displayed in the variation time based on the setting data;
When the special game determination means determines to execute the special game, the first special game for opening and closing the specific winning area in a predetermined pattern, and the total opening time of the specific winning area are the first special game. First special game control means for controlling a special game of any of the shorter second special games;
When the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed, the game does not involve a change in the game state, and the total opening time of the specific winning area is substantially the same as the second special game. Second special game control means for controlling the third special game,
A first gaming state in which, after the special game is performed, the probability that the variable game area is unlikely to be in the first state and the special game determination means determines to execute the special game is a first probability; And at least one of the second game states in which the variable game area is unlikely to be in the first state and the probability that the special game determination means determines to execute the special game is higher than the first probability. Gaming state control means,
The setting means sets first setting data in the second gaming state, and until a predetermined period elapses when the third special game is performed in the second gaming state. A gaming machine that sets second setting data instead of the first setting data.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variation time controlled based on the second setting data is longer than the variation time controlled based on the first setting data.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variation time controlled based on the second setting data is shorter than the variation time controlled based on the first setting data.

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