JP5525313B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that is in a jackpot gaming state in which, when a jackpot lottery is won, etc., a jackpot is opened and a player can obtain a large number of prize balls.

  Conventionally, there is an old one type (so-called digipachi) pachinko machine. This old type of pachinko gaming machine executes a jackpot lottery when a game ball wins at a predetermined starting point, and when the lottery is won, it becomes a jackpot gaming state in which a player can obtain a large number of prize balls. .

  In addition, there are conventionally two types of pachinko gaming machines (so-called honey). In the old two types of pachinko machines, when a game ball wins a predetermined starting port, a movable piece (so-called attacker) that blocks a route for guiding the game ball to the V winning port (so-called V zone) is released a predetermined number of times. Is done. When the game ball enters the above route by winning the movable piece and wins the V prize opening, a big hit game state in which the player can obtain a large number of prize balls is set.

  Conventionally, there is a composite pachinko gaming machine in which an old type and an old type are combined (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a composite type pachinko gaming machine, for example, when a player wins one jackpot, the player can win a jackpot of a predetermined number of times (for example, five times) in one set as a result. Can be considered.

  First, in the normal gaming state, when a game ball wins the first start opening, a big win lottery (for example, winning probability 1/400) and a small win lottery (for example, winning probability 1/100) are performed. In addition, when a normal symbol lottery (for example, a winning probability of 1/10), which is performed by a game ball passing through a gate in a normal gaming state, is won, an electric tulip that closes the second starting port is opened for a very short time (for example, Open once for 0.15 seconds). As a result, when the game ball wins the second starting port, a big win lottery (for example, a winning probability 1/100) and a small hit lottery (for example, a winning probability 98/100) are performed. If the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot game will start. Further, when winning the small hitting lottery, the small hitting is executed in which the attacker who puts the gaming ball on the route for guiding the gaming ball to the V winning opening is released a predetermined number of times. When the game ball picked up by the opened attacker enters the V prize opening, the big hit game starts.

  Here, there are a low probability V route with a low probability that a game ball enters the V prize opening and a high probability V route with a high probability that the game ball enters the V prize opening. . Further, the game balls picked up by the attacker are alternately distributed to either one of the low probability V route and the high probability V route at a predetermined timing by the V route distribution device. And, when winning at the first starting opening during the normal gaming state and winning a small win, or when the game ball passes the gate and wins the second starting opening during the normal gaming state and wins the small winning The attacker is released at the timing (low probability release timing) when the game ball is distributed to the low probability V route by the V route distribution device.

  Next, after the jackpot game ends, when the execution interval of the jackpot lottery and the jackpot lottery etc. is shortened, it becomes a short game state, and thereby, the electric tu support that frequently opens the electric tulip closing the second starting port It becomes a state. For this reason, in the short-time gaming state, the game ball frequently wins the second starting port. Then, in the short-time gaming state, when the game ball wins the first starting port or the second starting port and wins the jackpot lottery, the next jackpot game starts. In the short-time gaming state, when a game ball wins the first start port or the second start port and wins the small lottery, an attacker who puts the game ball on the route leading the game ball to the V winning port is released a predetermined number of times. The small hit is executed. Then, when the game ball is picked up by the opened attacker and won in the V prize opening, the next jackpot game is started.

  Here, in the short-time gaming state or the jackpot gaming state, when winning the first start opening and winning a small hit, or the gaming ball passes the gate and the gaming ball goes to the second starting opening When winning and winning a small win, the attacker is released at the timing (high probability release timing) when the game ball is distributed to the high probability V route by the V route distribution device. As a result, the game ball wins the V winning opening in a short period, and the next jackpot game is started in a short period. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine set so that a player can earn 5 jackpots in one set, after the 1st to 4th jackpot game is over, the player enters the short-time gaming state and the attacker is frequently released and picked up by the attacker. The broken game balls are distributed to the high probability V route, and the next jackpot game starts in a short period of time. Then, after the fifth (last) jackpot game is over, the short-time game state is not entered and the normal game state is restored, so that the electric tulip does not easily open. By the above operation, the player can acquire a single jackpot and, as a result, can acquire a predetermined number (five) of jackpots in one set.

JP-A-2005-329108

  However, the above-described conventional composite pachinko gaming machine has a problem that will be described below using a specific example.

  For example, in the conventional composite type pachinko gaming machine described above, when a player wins one jackpot, as a result, five jackpots can be obtained in one set, and a player can be obtained in the one jackpot set. The total number of winning balls is set to around 6000 (that is, the number of winning balls by one jackpot is set to around 1200), and the probability of winning a jackpot due to the winning of a game ball at the first starting opening is set to 1/400. Consider the case where the specification (spec) is set. In other words, in the above-described conventional composite type pachinko machine, the player wins a jackpot with an occurrence probability of 1/400 due to winning the first starting opening, and as a result, wins five jackpots in one set Let us consider a case where the specification is such that about 6000 prize balls can be obtained. By doing so, the conventional composite type pachinko gaming machine has a relatively enthusiastic specification that allows the player to win around 6000 prize balls as a result of winning the first jackpot.

  However, in the case of the above specifications, the total number of prize balls (around 6000) for the probability of generating a jackpot set (1/400) becomes too large, and the pachinko parlor where the above-described conventional pachinko machines are installed is used. There are cases where it becomes impossible to make a profit.

  Therefore, the object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and in the composite type pachinko gaming machine in which the old one type and the old two type are combined, the number of winning balls and the specification by acquiring the jackpot set The probability of occurrence of the jackpot set can be adjusted while securing the first jackpot occurrence probability.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. In addition, the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention.

  A pachinko gaming machine (1) played by a player, with a winning jackpot (FIG. 8 (1)) where the player can win a large number of prize balls, and the player cannot win a prize ball or a small number A winning jackpot with no winning ball (FIG. 8 (2)) that can only win a winning ball, a first hitting jackpot that may trigger the jackpot with the winning ball (with a V jackpot: FIG. 8 (4)), and the prize. A main control unit that generates a second small hit that does not induce a big hit with a ball (small hit without V: FIG. 8 (3)) and generates a production command (S4186, S4189, S606, etc.) according to the generated hit (51) and a sub-control unit (52) that performs an effect based on the effect command, and the effect related to the prizeless no jackpot that the sub-control unit performs based on the effect command is the first Production (Fig. 8 (2)) An effect related to the second small hit that is selected and performed by the sub-control unit based on the effect command is the same as or substantially the same as the first effect (FIG. 8 (3 )).

  Further, the effect related to the first small hit performed by the sub-control unit based on the effect command is a third effect that is the same as or substantially the same as the second effect (FIG. 8 (4)). ) May be selected.

  The third effect (FIG. 8 (4)) may be the same as or substantially the same as the first effect (FIG. 8 (2)).

  In addition, the first effect (FIG. 8 (2)) is an effect (P) performed during the jackpot-free jackpot and a reach effect (X) performed immediately before the effect, and the second effect. (FIG. 8 (3)) may be an effect (P) performed during the second small hit and a reach effect (X) performed immediately before the effect.

  The third effect (FIG. 8 (4)) may be an effect (P) performed during the first small hit and a reach effect (X) performed immediately before the effect.

  The effect related to the jackpot with a winning ball (FIG. 8 (1)) performed by the sub-control unit based on the rendering command is selected from a plurality of predetermined effects and is performed during the jackpot without the winning ball. The reach effect (X) performed immediately before may be the same or substantially the same as any one of the plurality of reach effects (X, Y, Z) included in the predetermined plurality of effects.

  Also, a large winning opening (23) for allowing the player to acquire a winning ball according to the number of winning game balls, and the player can acquire a large number of winning balls by performing a predetermined opening operation. The winning jackpot with a winning ball includes a winning hole (10) that is generated when a gaming ball wins, and an attacker (11) that performs an operation for guiding the gaming ball to the winning hole, and the main control unit has no winning ball When the big hit or the second small hit is generated (S729), the big winning opening is instantaneously opened in the big hit without the prize ball or the second small hit (S732), and the first small hit is obtained. (S501), the attacker may be operated at the first small hit (S507 to S510).

According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately adjust the large hit probability on winning balls number and specifications by Ri large per.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus with which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. The flowchart which shows an example of main operations performed by game control part 100 The figure for demonstrating the operation | movement in the set of jackpot with a winning ball in the pachinko machine 1 The figure which expanded the center actor 9 shown in FIG. The figure for demonstrating the relationship between the distribution timing of the V route distribution board 14, and the operation | movement with a small V hit (opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11). The figure for demonstrating production | presentation, such as operation | movement and reach of each jackpot and each jackpot executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Functional configuration diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S200 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of gate switch processing in step S300 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of special symbol process in step S400 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S418 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of the winning value of the 1st special symbol lottery performed by the 1st big hit and small hit determination processing of step S409 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of the winning value of the 2nd special symbol lottery performed by the 2nd big hit and small hit determination processing of step S407 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the right attacker open / close process in step S500 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the V winning process in step S600 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening process in step S700 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening process in step S700 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening process in step S700 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of normal symbol processing in step S800 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery performed by the high probability hit determination process of step S807 of FIG. 21, and the low probability hit determination process of step S808. Detailed flowchart of electric tulip process in step S900 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed by the production control part 130 of the sub-control part 52 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S1 of FIG.

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

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a so-called composite type pachinko gaming machine in which an old type and an old type 2 are combined. Hereinafter, the schematic configuration and operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched from a launching device (not shown) wins a prize. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 5 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the game board 2 via a hinge (not shown), and is configured to be detachable from the game board 2.

  On the front side of the game board 2, a game area 20 for playing a game with a game ball is provided. When the player grasps the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 clockwise, the game balls stored in the tray 39 (see FIG. 2) are supplied to the launching device and launched into the game area 20 at predetermined time intervals. Is done. The game board 2 is provided with a guide member (not shown) for guiding a game ball supplied from the launching device, and the game ball is guided to an upper position of the game area 20 by the guide member. The game ball falls downward along the front surface of the game board 2 while changing its moving direction by contacting a game nail or windmill (not shown) arranged in the game area 20.

  A center accessory 9 is provided at the center of the game area 20. The center accessory 9 includes a movable piece (hereinafter referred to as a right attacker) 11 that opens and closes an entrance for inserting a game ball therein. The center accessory 9 includes an image display 6, a V route distribution board 14, a low probability V route 12, a high probability V route 13, a V winning port 10, and a discharge port 15. Prepare.

  The image display 6 displays various effect images. In the present embodiment, the image display 6 is configured by a liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal Display) as an example, but may be configured by another display such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. . The image display 6 notifies the player of the result of the jackpot lottery by displaying, for example, a decorative design according to the progress of the game by the player, or displays various effect images and information during the jackpot. .

  The right attacker 11 is installed at the right end of the center accessory 9 and performs an operation of opening and closing an entrance into which the game ball enters the center accessory 9 by the power of an electric solenoid, for example. In FIG. 1, a state in which the right attacker 11 closes the entrance of the center accessory 9 is indicated by a solid line, and a state in which the right attacker 11 opens the entrance of the center accessory 9 is indicated by a dotted line. The right attacker 11 normally closes the entrance of the center accessory 9 and performs a predetermined opening / closing operation when winning a small lottery lottery to be described later. Note that the right attacker 11 may be simply referred to as the attacker 11.

  The V route distribution board 14 is arranged in the vicinity of the right attacker 11, and a game ball that has entered the center accessory 9 by the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11 is converted into a low probability V route 12 or a high probability by the power of an electric solenoid, for example. A distribution operation that regularly distributes to one of the probability V routes 13 at a predetermined timing is performed. In FIG. 1, the state in which the V route distribution board 14 distributes game balls to the low probability V route 12 is indicated by a solid line, and the state in which the V route distribution board 14 distributes game balls to the high probability V route 13 is illustrated by a dotted line. Yes.

  The low probability V route 12 is a route for guiding the game ball that has entered the center accessory 9 to the V winning opening 10 by the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11, and succeeds in guiding this game ball to the V winning port 10. The route has a very low probability (success probability 1/100 in this embodiment).

  The high probability V route 13 is a route for guiding the game ball that has entered the center accessory 9 to the V winning opening 10 by the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11, and succeeds in guiding the game ball to the V winning opening 10. The route has a relatively high probability (success probability 33/100 in this embodiment).

  The V winning opening 10 is arranged at the lower center of the center accessory 9, and when a game ball guided by the low probability V route 12 or the high probability V route 13 wins, a jackpot (a jackpot with a prize ball to be described later) is generated. It is a winning opening.

  The discharge port 15 is provided below the V winning port 10, and deviates from the low probability V route 12 or the high probability V route 13 among the game balls that have entered the center accessory 9 by the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11. This is a discharge port for discharging game balls that have not won the V winning port 10 (falling) to the outside of the game area 20.

  In the game area 20, a first start port 21, a second start port 22, a normal winning port 24, a gate 25, and a big winning port 23 are arranged.

  The first start port 21 is provided at the lower center of the game area 20, and when a game ball enters and wins, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out and a big hit lottery (winning probability is 1 in this embodiment). / 400) and small lottery (winning probability 1/100 in this embodiment) are executed. That is, the first start opening 21 is a start winning opening for executing a big hit lottery and a small win lottery. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14 and the like, there are jackpots with winning balls and jackpots without winning balls as winning jackpots for the first start port 21. A jackpot with a prize ball (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot with a prize ball) is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) by the big prize opening 23, and the player obtains a large number of prize balls (around 1200 in this embodiment). It is a hit that becomes possible. On the other hand, a jackpot without a prize ball (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot without a prize ball) is a jackpot where a player cannot obtain a prize ball in most cases because the prize winning opening 23 is opened only for a very short time. Further, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14 and the like, there is a possibility that a game ball may win the V winning opening 10 (hereinafter referred to as V winning) when winning by winning the first starting opening 21. There are wins and small wins that are not likely to win V. The small hit with the possibility of winning the V prize (hereinafter referred to as a small hit with V) is a hit where the right attacker 11 performs the opening / closing operation. The small hit with no possibility of winning a V (hereinafter referred to as a small hit with no V) is when the right attacker 11 does not perform the opening / closing operation and the large winning opening 23 performs the opening operation for a very short time. In the following description, the big win lottery and the small win lottery that are performed in response to the winning of a game ball to the first start port 21 may be referred to as a first special symbol lottery.

  The second start port 22 is provided on the right side of the center of the game area 20, and when a game ball enters and wins, a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls are paid out, and a big win lottery (in this embodiment, the winning probability is 1). / 100) and small lottery (winning probability 98/100 in this embodiment) are executed. That is, the second start opening 22 is a start winning opening for executing the big hit lottery and the small win lottery. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 15 and the like, the jackpot resulting from winning the second starting port 22 is a jackpot with winning balls, and the jackpot resulting from winning the second starting port 22 is a jackpot with V. In the following description, the big win lottery and the small win lottery performed with the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 22 may be referred to as a second special symbol lottery. In addition, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery may be collectively referred to as a special symbol lottery.

  The electric tulip 27 is arranged in the vicinity of the second start port 22 at the upper part of the second start port 22. The electric tulip 27 has a pair of blade members simulating tulip flowers, and has a posture in which the pair of blade members are closed (see FIG. 1) and a posture in which the pair of blade members are open (not shown). The posture can be changed between. For example, the pair of blade members change their postures by the power of the electric solenoid and light up or blink as the posture changes. The approach path of the game ball to the second start port 22 is closed by the electric tulip 27 in the posture where the blade member of the electric tulip 27 is closed. And the approach path | route of the game ball to the 2nd starting port 22 is opened by the state which the blade member of the electric tulip 27 opened by winning the normal symbol lottery mentioned later.

  The gate 25 is disposed above the electric tulip 27. When the game ball passes through the gate 25, the game ball is not paid out, but a normal symbol lottery (open lottery of the electric tulip 27) is performed. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the opening / closing operation of closing the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 27 after maintaining for a predetermined time is repeated a predetermined number of times. Thus, by winning the normal symbol lottery, the electric tulip 27 is temporarily opened so that the game ball can enter the second starting port 22, and the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery by winning the second starting port 22 Can be executed.

  The big winning opening 23 is arranged below the second starting opening 22 and wins a special symbol lottery jackpot (a jackpot with a winning ball and a big jackpot without a winning ball), wins a small bonus without a special symbol lottery, or a V winning It is released according to A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 23 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 23. The special winning opening 23 is normally in a state in which no game ball enters because the plate is in a posture that forms the same plane as the game board 2. If the winning ball is won or the V prize is won, the game state is set to the jackpot game, and the upper end of the plate is tilted (opened) toward the front side of the game board 2 so that the game ball can enter a predetermined number of times (for example, 15). Times). This open state is maintained until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, until 10 game balls enter for 30 seconds as an upper limit), and then ends when the plate is closed. Note that, for example, 13 prize balls are paid out every time one game ball is won in the big prize opening 23, so that the player hits the big prize opening 23 during the jackpot with a so-called prize ball. By hitting right, you can enjoy a big hit game that allows you to get a lot of prize balls. In addition, when winning a big win without a prize ball or winning a small bonus without a V, the upper end side of the plate of the big prize opening 23 is tilted (opened) to the front side of the game board 2 for an extremely short time (for example, 0. 0). 15 seconds open 3 times). Therefore, in this opening, game balls will not enter the big prize opening 23 in most cases, and as a result, the player can hardly obtain the prize balls in most cases, and even if it is obtained, it is a small number (for example, 30 or less). is there. Hereinafter, the above-described operation in which the big winning opening 23 is opened for a very short time when winning a big win without a winning ball or winning a small win without V is referred to as instantaneous opening of the big winning opening 23.

  The normal winning opening 24 is a winning opening through which a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first start port 21 and the second start port 22, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 24, no lottery is performed.

  A discharge port 26 is provided at the bottom of the game area 20. The game balls that have not entered any of the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, the normal winning port 24, or the center bonus 9 are discharged out of the game area 20 through the discharge port 26. Is done.

  A board lamp 8 and a movable accessory 7 used for various effects are arranged at a position close to the center accessory 9 on the front surface of the game board 2. The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game by the player, thereby performing various effects by light. The movable accessory 7 performs various effects, for example, by rotating with respect to the game board 2 while emitting light.

  On the outside of the game area 20 in the game board 2, the display 4 is arranged. The display 4 displays information on the result of the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery described above, and the number of holds of these lotteries. Although not shown, the display 4 is a first special symbol display that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery by displaying the special symbol variably in response to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 21. The first special symbol hold indicator that displays the number of holds of one special symbol lottery, the special symbol is variably displayed in response to the winning of a game ball to the second start port 22, and the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed. 2 special symbol display, normal symbol display that displays normal symbols by variably displaying the game ball passing through the gate 25, and the gaming state at the time of power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is composed of a game state display for displaying (normal game state, short-time game state, etc.).

  FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the frame member 5 includes a stop button 33, an eject button 34, a speaker 35, a frame lamp 36, an effect button 37, an effect key 38, in addition to the handle 31 and the lever 32 described above. And a dish 39 are provided.

  The tray 39 is provided so as to protrude from the frame member 5 to the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and temporarily stores the game balls supplied to the above-described launching device. As described above, the paid-out game balls (prize balls) are discharged to the tray 39. When the player holds the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the tray 39 are supplied to the launching device and launched into the game area 20. The take-out button 34 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the dish 39 is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 34, a part of the lower surface of the tray 39 is opened, and the game balls accumulated on the tray 39 can be dropped into a box (not shown) disposed below the tray 39.

  The stop button 33 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 31. When the player presses the stop button 33 while the handle 31 is rotated clockwise, the launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped. The player can make a so-called stop by operating the stop button 33.

  The effect button 37 is provided on the upper surface of the plate 39. The effect key 38 has a center key and a plurality (four in this case) of peripheral keys arranged around the center key, and is provided adjacent to the effect button 37. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the player presses the effect button 37 or the effect key 38, a predetermined effect is performed.

  The speaker 35 and the frame lamp 36 perform various effects for notifying the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, the speaker 35 outputs music, voice, sound effects, and the like, and produces a sound effect. The frame lamp 36 changes a lighting or blinking pattern, a light emission color, and a light irradiation direction. And so on.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the back side of the game board 2, a control device that controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is arranged in addition to a ball tank that stores game balls to be paid out as prize balls. This control device has a main board constituting the main control unit 51 and a sub board constituting the sub control unit 52. The main board is a game control board that functions as a game control unit 100 for controlling execution of special symbol lottery and processing for transmitting a command based on the lottery result to the sub-control unit 52 side, and payout for controlling the payout of prize balls. A payout control board functioning as the control unit 120. On the other hand, the sub-board is an effect control board that functions as an effect control unit 130 that comprehensively controls the effect based on a command transmitted from the game control unit 100, and an image sound control unit 140 that controls the effect based on images and sounds. And a lamp control board that functions as a lamp control unit 150 that controls the effects of various lamps (frame lamp 36 and panel lamp 8) and movable accessory 7.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 51 includes a game control unit 100 and a payout control unit 120, and the sub control unit 52 includes an effect control unit 130, an image sound control unit 140, and a lamp control unit 150.

  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. In addition to the above program, the ROM 102 has a maximum holding number Umax1 for the first special symbol lottery, a random number (winning value) used for the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery, and a right that operates by winning a small hit with V. The opening / closing pattern of the attacker 11, each time constituting the small hit with V (opening time, opening / closing operation time of the right attacker, ending time), the timing at which the big winning opening 23 is closed in each round with a big hit with a prize ball For the maximum number of game balls Cmax to be played, the maximum number of rounds Rmax during the jackpot with a prize ball, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 23 in the jackpot without prize balls or the jackpot without V, the quantity Dmax per jackpot included in the set, and various effects The set time and the like are stored. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing or the like. In the RAM 103, game state information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (normal gaming state, short-time gaming state, jackpot gaming state, etc.), the number U1 of the first special symbol lottery hold, the game ball at the first start port 21 or Various random numbers acquired at the timing of winning at the second starting port 22, random numbers acquired at the timing when the game ball passes the gate 25, and game balls that have won the grand prize port 23 during one round when there is a winning ball The number C, the number of rounds R with a winning ball and the number of rounds R, and D indicating the number of jackpots in a set of jackpots are temporarily stored. Hereinafter, main functions of the game control unit 100 will be described.

  The game control unit 100 executes a first special symbol lottery when a game ball wins the first start port 21 and executes a second special symbol lottery when a game ball wins the second start port 22. Then, data corresponding to these lottery results is transmitted to the effect control unit 130.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the gate 25, the game control unit 100 executes a normal symbol lottery. When the game ball is won, the game control unit 100 opens and closes the electric tulip 27 according to the game state when the game ball passes through the gate 25. Take control.

  Further, the game control unit 100 distributes the game balls that have entered the center accessory 9 to either the low probability V route 12 or the high probability V route 13 at a predetermined timing by the V route distribution plate 14. Control the behavior.

  In addition, the game control unit 100 controls the right attacker 11 to open and close with a predetermined opening / closing pattern when the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is V and a small win is won. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 7, at this time, the game control unit 100 matches the timing of the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11 and the distributing operation of the V route distributing plate 14 described above.

  In addition, the game control unit 100 manages the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery and the like due to the game ball winning the first start port 21.

  In addition, the game control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 in accordance with the winning of a special symbol lottery with a winning ball or a V winning. For example, the game control unit 100 determines the plate of the grand prize opening 23 until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 30 seconds after the grand prize opening 23 is opened, or 10 game balls are awarded to the grand prize opening 23). Is controlled to repeat a round of tilting and maintaining the open state of the special winning opening 23 a predetermined number of times (15 times in the present embodiment). In addition, the game control unit 100 controls an interval period from when the special winning opening 23 is closed until it is opened in the next round.

  In addition, the game control unit 100 controls the instantaneous opening operation of the big winning opening 23 in accordance with a special symbol lottery winning with no winning ball or a winning with no V winning. Specifically, the special prize opening 23 is set so that the open state in which the upper end side of the plate of the special prize opening 23 is tilted toward the front side of the game board 2 is performed in an extremely short time (for example, 0.15 seconds is released three times). Control.

  In addition, when the game control unit 100 wins a game ball in the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, one game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 120 is instructed to pay out game balls so as to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. For example, the game control unit 100 has four prize balls when one game ball is won at the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, and 13 prize balls when one game ball is won at the big prize port 23. Then, when one game ball wins the normal winning opening 24, a command is transmitted to the payout control unit 120 so as to pay out 10 winning balls. Note that even if the game control unit 100 detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 25, the game control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 120 to pay out a prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 120 pays out prize balls according to an instruction from the game control unit 100, information regarding the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 120 is sent to the game control unit 100. Then, the game control unit 100 manages the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 120.

  In order to realize the above functions, the game control unit 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 201, a second start port switch (SW) 202, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 203, a gate switch (SW) 204, a large A prize opening switch (SW) 205, a big prize opening opening / closing part 206, a normal prize opening switch (SW) 207, a V prize opening switch (SW) 208, a V route distribution part 209, and a right attacker opening / closing part 210 are connected. . Note that the right attacker open / close unit 210 may simply be called the attacker open / close unit 210.

  The first start port switch 201 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 21 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 202 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 22 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 203 is composed of, for example, an electric solenoid, and opens and closes the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 27 according to the control of the game control unit 100. The gate switch 204 detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 25 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big winning opening switch 205 detects that a game ball has won the big winning opening 23 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The special winning opening / closing unit 206 is composed of, for example, an electric solenoid, and when a special symbol lottery winning ball has been won or a V winning is won, according to the control of the game control unit 100, the special winning opening 23 is opened and then closed. Repeat the rounds that make up the jackpot game. In addition, the special winning opening / closing unit 206 opens the special winning opening 23 instantaneously according to the control of the game control unit 100 when a special symbol lottery without a winning ball or a V winning small win is won. The normal winning port switch 207 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 24 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The V winning opening switch 208 detects that a game ball has won the V winning opening 10 and sends a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The V route distribution unit 209 is made of, for example, an electric solenoid, and changes the posture of the V route distribution plate 14 according to the control of the game control unit 100, so that a game ball that has entered the center accessory 9 is transferred to the low probability V route 12 or the high probability. It distributes to either one of the probability V routes 13. The right attacker opening / closing unit 210 is composed of, for example, an electric solenoid, and opens / closes the right attacker 11 under the control of the game control unit 100.

  The game controller 100 is connected to the display 4 described above. The game control unit 100 causes the first special symbol display of the display 4 to display the result of the first special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball in the first starting port 21. Further, the game control unit 100 displays the number of first special symbol lottery reservations on the first special symbol reservation display unit of the display unit 4. Further, the game control unit 100 causes the second special symbol display of the display 4 to display the result of the second special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball in the second starting port 22. In addition, the game control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 25 on the normal symbol display of the display 4. Further, the game control unit 100 displays the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the gaming state display of the display unit 4.

  The payout control unit 120 includes a CPU 121, a ROM 122, and a RAM 123. Based on the program stored in the ROM 122, the CPU 121 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the payout of prize balls. The RAM 123 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 121 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing.

  Also, the payout control unit 120 receives a command from the game control unit 100 instructing to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout control unit 120 controls the payout motor 125 so as to pay out the award balls in the number specified by the command. Here, the payout motor 125 is a drive motor that sends the game ball from the ball tank disposed on the back side of the game board 2 to the tray 39.

  In addition to the payout motor 125, a payout detection unit 126, a ball detection unit 127, and a full tank detection unit 128 are connected to the payout control unit 120. The payout detection unit 126 detects the number of prize balls paid out from the ball tank to the tray 39 by the payout motor 125. The presence / absence detection unit 127 detects the presence or absence of a game ball in the ball tank. The full tank detection unit 128 detects that the tray 39 has become full with game balls or prize balls dispensed from the ball tank supplied to the launching device. Then, the payout control unit 120 executes a predetermined process according to the detection results of the payout detection unit 126, the ball presence detection unit 127, and the full tank detection unit 128.

  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 is used for measuring the current date and time, measuring the period, and the like.

  In addition, the production control unit 130 comprehensively controls the production performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on various commands sent from the game control unit 100. Specifically, the production control unit 130 sets production content based on a command received from the game control unit 100, and issues a command for instructing execution of the production of the set production content to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control. To the unit 150.

  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 the image and sound representing the content of the effect. In addition to the above programs, the ROM 142 stores image data of various images displayed during the game on the image display 6, music and sound output from the speaker 35, and acoustic data such as sound effects. Yes. The RAM 143 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 141 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  Further, the image sound control unit 140 controls the image displayed on the image display 6 and the sound output from the speaker 35 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 130. Specifically, the CPU 141 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 130 from the image data and the sound data stored in the ROM 142. Then, the CPU 141 performs image processing using the read image data, and causes the image display 6 to display an image corresponding to the image data after the image processing. Further, the CPU 141 performs sound processing using the read sound data, and causes the speaker 35 to output sound corresponding to the sound data after the sound processing.

  The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The CPU 151 performs calculation processing when controlling the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7. The ROM 152 stores programs executed by the CPU 151 and various data. The RAM 152 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 or the like.

  Further, the lamp control unit 150 controls lighting, blinking, emission color, and the like of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7 based on a command sent from the effect control unit 130. Specifically, the ROM 152 of the lamp control unit 150 stores lighting (and blinking) pattern data on the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7 according to the content of the effect set in the effect control unit 130. Light emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) is stored. The CPU 151 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 130. Then, the CPU 151 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7 based on the read light emission pattern data.

  The lamp control unit 150 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 130. Specifically, the ROM 152 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 corresponding to the content of the effect set in the effect control unit 130. CPU 151 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in ROM 152 corresponding to the command sent from effect control unit 130. Then, the CPU 151 outputs a pulse signal corresponding to the read operation pattern data to a drive circuit (not shown). As a result, an excitation signal corresponding to the pulse signal is output from the drive circuit to the stepping motor connected to the movable accessory 7 and the movement of the movable accessory 7 is controlled.

[Main operations of each part]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of main operations executed by the game control unit 100. Below, with reference to FIG. 4, the main operation | movement performed in the game control part 100 is demonstrated. The game control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 4 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during 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 performed in the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 4 and the subsequent steps is executed by the CPU 101 itself or in accordance with instructions issued by the CPU 101 based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, in step S100, the game control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a first special symbol random number, a second special symbol random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a normal symbol random number. . Here, the first special symbol random number and the second special symbol random number are random numbers for determining whether or not the special symbol lottery is won or lost (that is, performing the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery). The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether to win or lose the normal symbol lottery (that is, to perform the open / close lottery of the electric tulip 27). In the random number update process in step S100, the first special symbol random number, the second special symbol random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, the normal symbol random number, and the like are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each lottery is performed in the start port switch (SW) process in step S200 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S300, and each random number is acquired. The special symbol process in step S400 described later and the normal symbol process in step S800. Used in. Note that a loop counter is typically used as the counter that performs the process of step S100, and returns to 0 again after reaching the set maximum random number (for example, 1999 for special symbol random numbers). Details of the random number update process will be described later.

  Next, in step S200, the game control unit 100 monitors the state of the first start port switch 201 and the second start port switch 202, and when one of the switches is turned on (the first start port switch 201 or When a game ball detection signal is output from the second start port switch 202), a process for performing processing related to the number of holdings U1 for the first special symbol lottery, the number of holdings U2 for the second special symbol lottery, and processing for obtaining random numbers is performed. Perform mouth switch processing. Here, since the second special symbol lottery is not substantially suspended, U2 has a value of 0 or 1. Details of the start port switch process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S300, the game control unit 100 monitors the state of the gate switch 204, and will be described later when the gate switch 204 is turned on (when a game ball detection signal is output from the gate switch 204). A gate switch process for acquiring a random number used for the normal symbol process in step S800 is executed. Details of the gate switch processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S400, the game control unit 100 executes the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery and controls the effect control unit 130 to display the special symbols on the image display 6 in a variable manner. A special symbol process for displaying a stop symbol indicating the lottery result is executed. The special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S500, the game control unit 100 executes a right attacker opening / closing process for controlling the right attacker opening / closing unit 210 to open / close the right attacker 11 when V is a small winning winning in the special symbol processing of step S400. To do. The right attacker opening / closing process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S600, the game control unit 100 monitors the state of the V winning opening switch 208, and when the V winning opening switch 208 is turned on (a game ball detection signal is output from the V winning opening switch 208). When a V winning is detected), a V winning process for starting a jackpot game is executed. The V winning process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S700, when the game control unit 100 is in a jackpot game state by winning a winning game with a winning ball or V winning in the special symbol processing, according to each state of the jackpot game, A special winning opening process is performed in which the opening / closing unit 206 is controlled to perform an opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 or the like. In addition, in the big prize opening process of step S700, the game control unit 100, when winning a big prize without a winning ball in the special symbol process or winning a small bonus without V in the special symbol process, opens the big prize opening / closing part 206. The special winning opening 23 is opened instantly by controlling. The special prize opening process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S800, the game control unit 100 executes normal symbol processing such as determining whether or not the random number acquired in the gate switch processing in step S300 matches a predetermined hit random number. Then, the game control unit 100 displays the normal symbol indicating the result of the determination process after the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the normal symbol display of the display unit 4. The normal symbol processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22.

  Next, in step S900, the game control unit 100, when the random number obtained by the gate switch process in the normal symbol process in step S800 matches a predetermined winning random number (that is, when the normal symbol lottery is won) An electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 27 is executed. When the electric tulip 27 is operated, a game ball can be won at the second start port 22, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 22, the second special symbol lottery is performed. The electric tulip process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S1000, the game control unit 100 executes a winning ball process for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling the payout of the winning ball according to the winning.

  Next, in step S1100, the game control unit 100 is set in the RAM 103 by the start opening switch process in step S200, the special symbol process in step S400, the V winning process in step S600, the big winning opening process in step S700, and the like. An output process for outputting information necessary for various commands and effects to the effect control unit 130 or the payout control unit 120 is executed.

[Characteristic operation of pachinko machine 1]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the operation during the set of jackpot with a winning ball in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 5, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a specification (spec) in which a player can win a jackpot with one prize ball and as a result, can win a jackpot with five prize balls in one set. It is shown as an example. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the center accessory 9 shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the distribution timing of the V route distribution plate 14 and the small hitting operation with V (the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11). FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining operations such as each jackpot and each jackpot executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and effects such as reach. Hereinafter, the characteristic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a jackpot gaming state, a short-time gaming state, and a normal gaming state. In the jackpot game state, there is a special design lottery prize ball. When the jackpot is won or V is won and the jackpot 23 performs a predetermined opening action (for example, a 15-round opening action), the player receives a lot of winning balls. This is a gaming state in which a jackpot game that can be acquired is being executed. In the jackpot game state, not only the period in which the winning opening 23 is being opened, but also the opening period for notifying the player that a jackpot has occurred and the fact that the jackpot has ended. An ending period for notifying a person or the like is also included. The short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the execution interval of special symbol lottery or the like is shortened, and the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long time, so that the game balls are frequently won at the second starting port 22. The normal gaming state is a normal gaming state that does not belong to either the jackpot gaming state or the short-time gaming state. Note that, during the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state, there may be a case where a big win without a prize ball, a small bonus without V, and a small bonus with V are executed.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the jackpot set with a winning ball will be described along with the passage of time shown in FIG. First, in the normal gaming state before the occurrence of a big hit with a winning ball shown in FIG. 5, when the gaming ball wins the first starting port 21, a first special symbol lottery is performed. Specifically, a low-probability lottery lottery (winning probability 1/400 in this embodiment) and a low-probability lottery lottery (winning probability 1/100 in this embodiment) are performed. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 14, the above-mentioned low-probability lottery drawing wins a big hit with a winning ball or a big hit without a winning ball, and the low-probability small-bonus lottery draws a V with a small win or V without small Win a prize. When the game ball passes through the gate 25 in the normal game state before the occurrence of a winning jackpot with a winning ball, a low-probability normal symbol lottery (winning probability 1/10 in this embodiment) is performed. When the lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 closing the second start port 22 is opened for a very short time (for example, once for 0.15 seconds). And when a game ball wins the 2nd starting port 22 by this opening, the 2nd special symbol lottery is performed. Specifically, a high-probability jackpot lottery (winning probability 1/100 in this embodiment) and a high-probability lottery lottery (winning probability 98/100 in this embodiment) are performed. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 15, a winning combination with a winning ball is won by the above-described high-probability lottery drawing, and a winning combination with V is won by the above-described high-probability lottery drawing. When a winning game with a winning ball is won in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery described above, the first jackpot game is started and the first jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. 5 is entered. In addition, when the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery described above is won with a small V, the right attacker 11 for inserting a game ball into the center accessory 9 is opened a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, twice). A small hit with V is performed. In addition, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 8, when winning a big prize without a winning ball in the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery described above, the big prize opening 23 is simply opened momentarily, and the above-described In the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, if a winning combination with no V is won, the big prize opening 23 is simply opened instantly.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the details of the operation with the small hit with V and the behavior of the game ball that has entered the center accessory 9 with the small hit with V will be described. The V-route distribution board 14 shown in FIG. 6 performs a regular distribution operation at all times, so that the game ball that has entered the center accessory 9 by the opening operation of the right attacker 11 is transferred to the low-probability V-route 12 or the high-probability V-route. Sort to any one of 13. Here, the distribution operation of the V route distribution plate 14 is an operation in which the posture a indicated by the solid line in FIG. 6 and the posture b indicated by the dotted line are alternately taken. When the V route distribution plate 14 is in the posture a, the game balls are distributed to the low probability V route 12. Further, when the V route distribution plate 14 is in the posture b, the game balls are distributed to the high probability V route 13. FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of timing (V route allocation timing) when the V route distribution board 14 distributes a game ball to the low probability V route 12 or the high probability V route 13. As shown in FIG. 7A, the V route distribution board 14 distributes the game balls alternately to the low probability V route 12 or the high probability V route 13 every 0.5 seconds. More specifically, the V-route distribution board 14 alternates the posture a for distributing the game ball to the low probability V route 12 and the posture b for distributing the game ball to the high probability V route 13 every 0.5 seconds. By constantly performing the switching operation, the game balls are distributed to the low probability V route 12 or the high probability V route 13. In addition, this 0.5 second is an example and may be another time.

  Then, in the normal game state before the occurrence of the jackpot with a winning ball shown in FIG. 5, when the gaming ball wins the first starting port 21 and the first special symbol lottery is executed and the winning with a small bonus (low probability) is won. The right attacker 11 performs the opening / closing operation shown in FIG. Specifically, the right attacker 11 releases the V route distribution board 14 after the V route distribution board 14 is released during a period (0.5 seconds) in which the game ball is assigned to the low probability V route 12 in a posture a. The operation of closing the game ball to the high probability V route 13 during the period (0.5 seconds) in which the posture b is taken is repeated twice. As a result, in the normal game state shown in FIG. 5 in the normal gaming state before the occurrence of the jackpot with a winning ball, when the first special symbol lottery is won with a bonus with V, the game that entered the center accessory 9 by the opening action of the right attacker 11 The sphere is always distributed to the low probability V route 12. The game balls distributed to the low probability V route 12 roll on the low probability V route 12 as shown by the solid arrows in FIG. Here, the probability that the low probability V route 12 succeeds in guiding the game ball to the V winning opening 10 is very low (success probability 1/100 in this embodiment). That is, most of the game balls fall from the low probability V route 12 as indicated by the dotted arrows. As a result, in the normal game state before the occurrence of a big hit with a winning ball shown in FIG. 5, the probability of winning a big hit with a V in the first special symbol lottery and a big win by winning a V is very low. When the game ball guided by the low probability V route 12 wins the V winning opening 10, the first jackpot game is started and the first jackpot game state shown in FIG. 5 is entered.

  Hereinafter, the opening pattern of the right attacker 11 that repeats the above-described operation of closing for 0.5 seconds and then closing for 0.5 seconds will be referred to as a first opening pattern. Here, as shown in FIG. 7B, an opening period is provided for 0.5 seconds before the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11 by the first opening pattern, and a reach production period is provided before this opening period. After the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11, an ending period is provided for 0.5 seconds. During the reach production period, a reach production is performed for the player. Also, during the opening period, for example, the player is notified that the winning has started. Also, during the ending period, for example, the player is notified that the winning is over. In addition, since the V route distribution board 14 is always performing the distribution operation, as shown in FIG. 7, after winning the small hit with V, the opening is started in accordance with the distribution operation of the V route distribution board 14 and the timing. The

  Further, when the game ball has passed through the gate 25, the right special attacker who wins the bonus with V in the second special symbol lottery executed in the normal game state before the occurrence of the jackpot with the winning ball shown in FIG. 11 performs the opening / closing operation shown in FIG. Specifically, the game ball passes through the gate 25, thereby winning the normal symbol lottery (low probability) executed in the normal game state before the jackpot occurrence shown in FIG. 2 When the game ball wins at the starting port 22 and the second special symbol lottery is executed and V is won with a small hit, the right attacker 11 distributes the game ball to the high probability V route 13 by the V route distribution board 14. After closing during the period (0.5 seconds) in which the posture b is taken, the V-route distribution board 14 is released during the period (0.5 seconds) in which the posture a is assigned to the low probability V-route 12. The operation is repeated twice. As a result, in the second special symbol lottery executed in the normal gaming state before the big hit occurrence shown in FIG. Similarly to 7 (B), the game balls that have entered the center accessory 9 by the opening action of the right attacker 11 are always distributed to the low probability V route 12. Therefore, in the second special symbol lottery executed in the normal gaming state before the big hit with a prize ball shown in FIG. The probability of winning with a winning ball due to winning is very low, as in FIG. 7B. When the game ball guided by the low probability V route 12 wins the V winning opening 10, the first jackpot game is started and the first jackpot game state shown in FIG. 5 is entered.

  Hereinafter, the opening pattern of the right attacker 11 that repeats the above-described operation of closing for 0.5 seconds and then opening for 0.5 seconds will be referred to as a second opening pattern. Here, as shown in FIG. 7D, an opening period is provided for 0.5 seconds before the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11 by the second opening pattern, and a reach effect period is provided before the opening period. After that, an ending period is provided for 0.5 seconds. Further, since the V route distribution plate 14 is always performing a distribution operation, as shown in FIG. 7, after winning a small hit with V, the opening is started in accordance with the operation of the V route distribution plate 14 and the timing. .

  As described above, when the player wins the first start port 21 in the normal gaming state before the occurrence of the big win with the winning ball, or to the gate 25 in the normal gaming state before the occurrence of the big hit with the winning ball. In the small hit with V due to winning at the second starting port 22 due to the passing of the game ball, the game ball is distributed to the low probability V route. For this reason, in the normal game state before the occurrence of a jackpot with a winning ball, the probability of winning a jackpot with a winning ball due to a V winning is very low.

  Next, after the first jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. 5 is reached, the special winning opening 23 is opened a prescribed number of times, and the player can obtain a large number of prize balls by making a right hit.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 5, when the first jackpot gaming state ends, the first short-time gaming state is entered. In the first time-short game state, the player makes a so-called right strike, and when the game ball passes through the gate 25, a high-probability normal symbol lottery is executed. In the first short-time gaming state, when the above-described high-probability normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 is opened for a long period (in this embodiment, 1.80 seconds are opened three times), and the second start port 22 is opened. The game balls are frequently won and the second special symbol lottery (probability of 1/100 with a winning ball and probability of winning with a V of 98/100) is frequently executed (see FIG. 15). When this second special symbol lottery is won with a small V, the right attacker 11 performs the opening / closing operation shown in FIG. In other words, when the game ball passes through the gate 25 and is won in the second special symbol lottery in the first short-time gaming state executed due to this passage, the right attacker 11 is shown in FIG. The opening / closing operation shown in E) is performed. The release operation shown in FIG. 7 (E) is a second release pattern, in which the right attacker 11 takes a posture a in which the V route distribution board 14 takes a posture a that distributes the game balls to the low probability V route 12 (0. This is an operation of repeating the operation of releasing the V-route distribution board 14 in a period (0.5 seconds) in which the V-route distribution plate 14 takes the posture b to distribute the game balls to the high-probability V-route 13 after closing for 5 seconds. As a result, when a game ball is passed through the gate 25 and the first special symbol lottery executed during the first short-time gaming state is won with V in the small lottery, the opening action of the right attacker 11 The game balls that have entered the center role 9 are always distributed to the high probability V route 13. From the above, the second special symbol lottery executed during the first short-time gaming state due to the passing of the game ball through the gate 25 won the V and the small win and the winning ball with the V winning and the big hit The probability of becoming is very high. As a result, the game ball wins the V winning opening 10 in a relatively short period of time, and the second jackpot game is started, resulting in the second jackpot game state shown in FIG. In addition, in the first short-time game state, in the case where the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won with a winning ball with a winning ball, the second jackpot game is started as shown in FIG. The second jackpot gaming state is shown.

  Here, the execution of the first special symbol lottery by winning the first start port 21 is suspended up to a predetermined number of times (four times in the present embodiment). For this reason, during the first jackpot gaming state, the game ball wins the first starting port 21 and the execution of the first special symbol lottery is suspended, and the first short-time gaming state of the reserved first special symbol lottery is held. When winning with V in the execution in the middle, the right attacker 11 performs the opening / closing operation shown in FIG. In addition, when the first special symbol lottery executed when the game ball wins the first starting port 21 during the first short-time gaming state and wins a small hit with V, the right attacker 11 similarly displays FIG. The opening / closing operation shown in C) is performed. The release operation shown in FIG. 7C is a first release pattern, in which the right attacker 11 takes a posture b in which the V route distribution board 14 takes a posture b that distributes the game balls to the high probability V route 13 (0. This is an operation of repeating the operation of closing for a period (0.5 seconds) in which the V route distribution board 14 takes the posture a in which the game balls are distributed to the low probability V route 12 after being released for 5 seconds. As a result, during the first jackpot gaming state or during the first short-time gaming state, the winning ball was won in the first special symbol lottery executed due to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 21. In this case, the game ball that has entered the center accessory 9 by the opening operation of the right attacker 11 is always distributed to the high probability V route 13. Therefore, if the game ball is won in the first special symbol lottery executed by winning the first starting port 21 during the first jackpot gaming state or the first short-time gaming state, the V prize is won. There is a relatively high probability of winning with a prize ball.

  As shown in FIGS. 7C and 7E, an opening period is provided for 0.5 seconds before the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11, and a reach production period is provided before the opening period, Later, an ending period is set for 0.5 seconds. Further, since the V route distribution plate 14 is always performing a distribution operation, as shown in FIG. 7, after winning a small hit with V, the opening is started in accordance with the operation of the V route distribution plate 14 and the timing. .

  Since the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the second to fifth jackpot gaming states shown in FIG. 5 is the same as the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the first jackpot gaming state described above, the description thereof is omitted. . Further, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the second to fourth time short gaming state shown in FIG. 5 is the same as the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the first time short gaming state described above, so the description thereof will be given. Omitted.

  Next, when the fifth jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. 5 is finished, the short-time gaming state is not entered, the normal gaming state is entered, and the set of five jackpots with jackpots is finished.

  Hereinafter, the operations such as each jackpot and each jackpot executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and effects such as reach will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 8 (1) shows the operation and the reach such as reach in the case of winning a big hit with a winning ball in a special symbol lottery. As shown in FIG. 8 (1), when a special symbol lottery wins a winning jackpot with a winning ball, a reach effect is executed. Thereafter, as described with reference to FIG. 5, the opening of a big hit with a prize ball is executed, and thereafter, a round (R) in which the big winning opening 23 performs a predetermined opening operation is executed 15 times, and then there is a prize ball. A jackpot ending is performed. Here, as shown in FIG. 8 (1), there are a plurality of types of reach effects that are executed when a special symbol lottery wins a winning game with a winning ball. In FIG. 8 (1), the types of reach effects are, for example, three types of X, Y, and Z. Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the type of opening effect that is executed when a special symbol lottery wins a big hit with a winning ball is M. Also, as shown in FIG. 8A, the type of ending effect that is executed when a special symbol lottery wins a big win with a winning ball is K.

FIG. 8 (2) shows the operations and effects such as reach when a special symbol lottery wins a big prize without a winning ball. As shown in FIG. 8 (2), when a special symbol lottery wins a winning jackpot without a winning ball, a reach effect is executed. After that, the opening effect of a big hit without a prize ball is executed, and then, in parallel with the momentary opening of the big prize opening 23 (in this embodiment, the opening of 0.15 seconds is performed three times) An effect is executed, and thereafter, an ending effect without a prize ball is executed. Here, as shown in FIG. 8 (2), the type of reach effect in the case where the special symbol lottery wins the winning jackpot without a winning ball is the reach effect in the case of winning the jackpot with a winning ball shown in FIG. 8 (1). X included in the types X, Y, and Z. As shown in FIG. 8 (2), the type of opening effect that is executed when a special symbol lottery wins a big prize without a winning ball is N. Also, as shown in FIG. 8B, the type of effect during the momentary opening operation that is executed when a special symbol lottery wins a big prize without a winning ball is O.
Also, as shown in FIG. 8B, the type of ending effect that is executed when a special symbol lottery wins a big prize without a winning ball is L.

  FIG. 8 (3) shows effects such as operation and reach in the case where a special symbol lottery is won for a small bonus without V. As shown in FIG. 8 (3), when a special symbol lottery is won for a small bonus without V, a reach effect is executed. Thereafter, an opening selection with a small bonus without V is executed, and thereafter, the big winning opening 23 is instantaneously opened (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.15 seconds is performed three times) in the same manner as in the case where the winning with no winning ball is won. In parallel with this, the effect during the momentary opening operation is executed, and thereafter, the ending selection for the small hit without V is executed. Here, as shown in FIG. 8 (3), the type of reach effect in the case where the special symbol lottery is won in the small win with no V is the reach effect in the case where the winner is won in the jackpot without the winning ball shown in FIG. 8 (2). It is the same X as the type X. Also, as shown in FIG. 8 (3), the type of opening effect that is executed when a special symbol lottery wins a small bonus without a V is the case where the winning bonus without a prize ball shown in FIG. 8 (2) is won. The same N as the type of opening effect. Also, as shown in FIG. 8 (3), the type of effect during the momentary opening operation that is executed when winning a bonus with no V in the special symbol lottery is the big win without a prize ball shown in FIG. 8 (2). It is O that is the same as the type O of the effect during the momentary opening operation when winning. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8 (2), the type of ending effect that is executed when a special symbol lottery wins a small bonus without a V is the case of winning a big bonus without a winning ball shown in FIG. 8 (2). The same L as the type L of the ending effect.

  FIG. 8 (4) shows operations such as operation and reach in the case where a special symbol lottery is won with a small V. As shown in FIG. 8 (4), when a special symbol lottery is won with a small V, a reach effect is executed. Thereafter, as described with reference to FIG. 7, an opening effect with a small hit with V is executed, and then the effect during the opening / closing operation is executed in parallel with the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11 being executed, After that, the ending with a small hit with V is executed. Here, as shown in FIG. 8 (4), the type of reach effect when winning with a small bonus with V in the special symbol lottery is the reach effect when winning with a big bonus without V shown in FIG. 8 (3). The same X as the type X. Also, as shown in FIG. 8 (4), the type of opening effect that is executed when a special symbol lottery is won with a small bonus with V is the case of winning with a small bonus without V shown in FIG. 8 (3). The same N as the type of opening effect. Also, as shown in FIG. 8 (4), the type of effect during the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11 that is executed when a special symbol lottery is won with a small bonus is shown, as shown in FIG. 8 (3). It is O which is the same as the production type O during the momentary opening operation of the big winning opening 23 when winning a small hit. Also, as shown in FIG. 8 (4), the type of ending effect that is executed when the special symbol lottery is won with a small bonus with V is the case of winning with a small bonus with no V shown in FIG. 8 (3). The same L as the type L of the ending effect.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 8, the reach effect X in the case of winning the jackpot with no winning ball shown in FIG. 8 (2) is the reach in the case of winning the jackpot with a winning ball shown in FIG. 8 (1). It is one of effects X, Y, and Z. Further, the reach effect X, the opening effect N, and the effect O during the momentary opening operation of the special winning opening 23 and the ending effect L shown in FIG. This is the same as the reach effect X, the opening effect N, the effect O during the momentary opening operation of the special winning opening 23, and the ending effect L in the case of winning the winning jackpot without winning the prize ball shown in 2). Furthermore, the reach effect X, the opening effect N, and the effect O during the momentary opening operation of the special winning opening 23 and the ending effect L shown in FIG. This is the same as the reach effect X, the opening effect N, the effect O during the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11 and the ending effect L when winning with a small hit with V shown in 4). Hereinafter, the effects N, O, and P shown in FIG. 8 may be collectively referred to as a common winning effect P.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment provides the number of prize balls by acquiring the jackpot set with prize balls shown in FIG. 5 by providing the jackpot without prize balls shown in FIG. In this embodiment, it is possible to adjust the occurrence probability of the jackpot set with the winning ball while securing the initial jackpot occurrence probability (in the present embodiment, 1/400) on the specification (6000 pieces) and specifications (on the specification).

  Here, if the player knows that he has won the jackpot without the winning ball shown in FIG. 8 (2), he / she will not be able to win the winning ball with the jackpot, as described above, so he will be disappointed. It becomes. Therefore, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the reach effect X, the opening effect N, and the big prize opening 23 when the winning combination with no V shown in FIG. Reach effect X, opening effect N, and effect O during the momentary opening of the big prize opening 23 and ending effect L, when the effect O and the ending effect L are each won in the jackpot without a prize ball shown in FIG. It is the same. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the opening operation of the big winning opening 23 in the case of winning the small win without V shown in FIG. 8 (3) is won in the big win without the winning ball shown in FIG. 8 (2). In this case, the opening is the same as the opening operation of the special winning opening 23. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the player can recognize the action when winning the small bonus without V shown in FIG. 8 (3) and the big bonus without the winning ball shown in FIG. 8 (2). The operation that the player can recognize is the same. As a result, the player cannot distinguish between the case where the player wins the jackpot without winning ball shown in FIG. 8 (2) and the case where the player wins the jackpot without V shown in FIG. 8 (3). As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can avoid the disappointment of the player when winning the winning jackpot without winning balls shown in FIG. 8 (2).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the occurrence rate of the small hits can be increased by providing the small hits without V shown in FIG. 8 (3).

  In addition, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the reach effect X, the opening effect N, and the big prize opening 23 when the winning combination with no V shown in FIG. The effect O and the ending effect L are the same as the reach effect X, the opening effect N, and the effect O during the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11 and the ending effect L shown in FIG. I have to. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an operation that can be recognized by the player before the reach effect X and the opening effect N in the case of winning the V no bonus shown in FIG. The operation that can be recognized by the player before the reach effect X and the opening effect N in the case of winning with a small hit with V shown in (4) is the same. As a result, when the winning combination with no V shown in FIG. 8 (3) is won, until the momentary opening of the big winning opening 23 is executed, the player is given a small winning combination with V shown in FIG. 8 (4). It is possible to have a sense of expectation that it was won.

[Details of functional configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 and processing performed in pachinko gaming machine 1]
Hereinafter, a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 for realizing the characteristic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above and an example of processing performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 9 is a functional configuration diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes a program stored in the ROM 102, so that a winning detection unit 105, a random number acquisition unit 106, a special symbol processing unit 107, and a normal symbol processing are performed. Unit 108, V route distribution control unit 109, right attacker opening / closing control unit 110, V winning process processing unit 111, special winning opening control unit 112, transmission control unit 113, and command transmission unit 114. In the following, with reference to FIG. 9 to FIG. 23, the processing of each step of FIG. The processing performed by the effect control unit 130 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25.

[Random number update processing]
The random number acquisition unit 106 performs the random number update process in step S100 of FIG. Specifically, the random number acquisition unit 106 uses the first special symbol random number, the second special symbol random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal symbol used for the process of determining whether or not the special symbol lottery is won. Count random numbers. For example, with respect to the first special symbol random number, as shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot probability (the sum of the jackpot probability with a winning ball and the jackpot probability without a winning ball) is set to 1/400 as a result of winning at the first starting port 21. Consider a case where the hit probability (the sum of the small hit probability with V and the small hit probability without V) is set to 1/100. In this case, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the random number acquisition unit 106 counts up one by one in the random number range 0 to 1999 shown in FIG. 14 by the random number update process in step S100, and the count value is 1999. After reaching, count up again from 0. Similarly, with respect to the second special symbol random number, as shown in FIG. 15, the jackpot probability (hit probability with a winning ball) due to winning at the second starting port 22 is set to 1/100, and the jackpot probability (small with V) Let us consider a case where the hit probability is set to 98/100. In this case, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the random number acquisition unit 106 counts up one by one in the random number range 0 to 1999 shown in FIG. 15 by the random number update process in step S100, and the count value is 1999. After reaching, count up again from 0. Similarly, with respect to the normal symbol random number, as shown in FIG. 22, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery by passing the game ball to the gate 25 in the normal gaming state is set to 1/10, and the gate 25 in the short-time gaming state Consider a case where the probability of winning a normal symbol lottery by passing a game ball to is set to 10/10. In this case, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the random number acquisition unit 106 counts up one by one between the random number ranges 0 to 9 shown in FIG. 22 by the random number update process in step S100, and the count value is 9 After reaching, count up again from 0. The random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition unit 106 for the reason that the counting up as described above is performed, the timing at which the game ball wins the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22, respectively, or the gate 25 It will vary depending on the timing at which the game ball has passed.

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 10 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S200 of FIG. Hereinafter, the start port switch process in step S200 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S201, the winning detection unit 105 wins a game ball in the first starting port 21 based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the first starting port switch 201, and the first starting port switch 201 is turned on. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the first start port switch 201 is turned on (YES in step S201), the process proceeds to step S202. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first start port switch 201 is not ON (NO in step S201), the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S <b> 202, the random number acquisition unit 106 reads the upper limit value Umax <b> 1 (4 in the present embodiment) of the number of first special symbol lottery reservations from the ROM 102, It is determined whether or not it is less than the upper limit value Umax1. If it is determined that the number of holds U1 is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (YES in step S202), the process proceeds to step S203. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holds U1 is not less than the upper limit value Umax1 (NO in step S202), the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S <b> 203, the random number acquisition unit 106 rewrites the value of the holding number U <b> 1 of the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, the random number acquisition unit 106 acquires random numbers (first special symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the first special symbol lottery or the like. In other words, the random number acquisition unit 106 uses the count value at the time when the winning detection unit 105 detects that the game ball has won the first starting port 21 as the first special symbol lottery by winning the first starting port 21. Obtained as the first special symbol random number used for the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery. In step S <b> 204, the random number acquisition unit 106 stores the acquired random number in a predetermined area of the RAM 103. Here, the RAM 103 stores information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. The random number acquisition unit 106 refers to the RAM 103 when storing the first special symbol random number, and the gaming state at the time of acquiring the first special symbol random number (normal gaming state, short-time gaming state, or jackpot gaming state) Is added to the first special symbol random number (hereinafter referred to as game state information). As a result, the gaming state at the time of winning the first starting port 21 that triggered the acquisition of the first special symbol random number can be identified when the first special symbol random number is used. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the winning detection unit 105 determines whether or not the game ball is won at the second starting port 22 and the second starting port switch 202 is turned on based on the presence or absence of the detection signal from the second starting port switch 202. Determine whether. If it is determined that second start port switch 202 has been turned on (YES in step S205), the process proceeds to step S206. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second start port switch 202 is not ON (NO in step S205), the process proceeds to step S300 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 206, the random number acquisition unit 106 determines whether the second special symbol lottery holding number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 is zero. If it is determined that the number of holds U2 is 0 (YES in step S206), the process proceeds to step S207. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold count U2 is not 0 (NO in step S206), the process proceeds to step S300 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S207, the random number acquisition unit 106 rewrites the value of the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding 1. Here, as will become apparent later from the processing of steps S404 and S405 in FIG. 12, since the second special symbol lottery is not substantially suspended, U2 has a value of either 0 or 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S208.

In step S208, the random number acquisition unit 106 acquires random numbers (second special symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the second special symbol lottery or the like. In other words, the random number acquisition unit 106 uses the second special symbol lottery by the winning to the second starting port 22 as the count value when the winning detecting unit 105 detects that the game ball has won the second starting port 22. It is acquired as a second special symbol random number used for the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery. In step S <b> 208, the random number acquisition unit 106 stores the acquired random number in a predetermined area of the RAM 103. Unlike the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol lottery is not put on hold. Therefore, when the random number acquisition unit 106 stores the second special symbol random number, the game at the time when the second special symbol random number is acquired. The state information is not added to the second special symbol random number. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S300 (gate switch process) in FIG.
[Gate switch processing]
FIG. 11 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S300 of FIG. Hereinafter, the gate switch process in step S300 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step 301, the winning detection unit 105 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 25 and the gate switch 204 is turned on based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the gate switch 204. If it is determined that the gate switch 204 is turned on (YES in step S301), the process proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gate switch 204 is not ON (NO in step S301), the process proceeds to step S400 (special symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 302, the random number acquisition unit 106 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery holding number G stored in the RAM 103 is zero. If it is determined that the number of holds G is 0 (YES in step S302), the process proceeds to step S303. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of holds G is not 0 (NO in step S302), the process proceeds to step S400 (special symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 303, the random number acquisition unit 106 rewrites the value of the normal symbol lottery holding number G stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Here, as will become apparent later from the processing of steps S804 and S805 in FIG. 21, since the normal symbol lottery is not substantially suspended, G takes a value of either 0 or 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S304.

In step S304, the random number acquisition unit 106 acquires a normal symbol random number used for the normal symbol lottery. In other words, the random number acquisition unit 106 uses the count value at the time when the winning detection unit 105 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 25 as the normal symbol random number used for the normal symbol lottery by passing the game ball to the gate 25. get. In step S <b> 304, the random number acquisition unit 106 stores the acquired random number in a predetermined area of the RAM 103. Unlike the first special symbol lottery, the normal symbol lottery is not put on hold. Therefore, when storing the normal symbol random number, the random number obtaining unit 106 stores the game state information at the time of obtaining the normal symbol random number as the normal symbol random number. Do not add to random numbers. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S400 (special symbol process) in FIG.
[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S400 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special symbol process in step S400 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit (a big hit with a winning ball or a big hit without a winning ball) based on the information stored in the RAM 103. judge. If it is determined that the jackpot is being won (YES in step S401), the special symbol process is terminated without starting the special symbol variation display, and the process proceeds to step S500 (right attacker open / close process) in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot is not being hit (NO in step S401), the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S <b> 402, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a small hit (meeting with a small hit with V or small hit with no V) based on information stored in the RAM 103. To do. If it is determined that a small hit is being made (YES in step S402), the special symbol process ends without starting the special symbol variation display, and the process proceeds to step S500 (right attacker open / close process) in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that no small hit is being made (NO in step S402), the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S <b> 403, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not the special symbol display on the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display of the display 4 is being displayed. If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is in progress (YES in step S403), the process proceeds to step S414. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in step S403), the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S <b> 404, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not the holding number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 (that is, whether there is a second special symbol lottery to be executed). If it is determined that the number of holds U2 is 1 (YES in step S404), the process proceeds to step S405. On the other hand, when it is determined that the holding number U2 is not 1 (NO in step S404), the process proceeds to step S406.

  In step S <b> 405, the special symbol processing unit 107 rewrites the holding number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. That is, U2 is set to 0. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

  In step S407, the special symbol processing unit 107 executes a second jackpot / small hit determination process. Specifically, the special symbol processing unit 107 reads out the second special symbol random number acquired in step S208 of FIG. 10 from the RAM 103 in response to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 22, and this second special symbol. Based on whether or not the random number matches the winning value with the winning ball with big win or with V with the small winning, the result of the second special symbol lottery is that with the winning ball with big win, with V with small win, or lost It is determined which one is. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of the winning value of the second special symbol lottery performed in the second jackpot / small hit determination process of step S407. As shown in FIG. 15, in the second special symbol lottery performed in the second jackpot / small hit determination process, the winning probability of winning with a winning ball is 1/100, and the winning probability of winning with a V is 98/100. It is. After that, in step S407, the special symbol processing unit 107 sets a symbol (a jackpot symbol with prize ball, a jackpot symbol with V, a lost symbol) corresponding to the result of the second jackpot / small hit determination as setting information in the RAM 103. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S410.

  On the other hand, in step S406, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not there is a first special symbol lottery to be executed). To do. If it is determined that the holding number U1 is 1 or more (YES in step S406), the process proceeds to step S408. On the other hand, if it is determined that the holding number U1 is not 1 or more (NO in step S406), the special symbol processing is terminated without starting the special symbol variation display, and the processing is step S500 in FIG. Move to (Process).

  In step S <b> 408, the special symbol processing unit 107 rewrites the holding number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S409.

  In step S409, the special symbol processing unit 107 executes a first big hit / small hit determination process. Specifically, the special symbol processing unit 107 reads out the first special symbol random number acquired in the process of step S204 of FIG. 10 from the RAM 103 in response to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 21, and this first symbol The result of the first special symbol lottery based on whether the special symbol random number matches the winning value with a winning ball with a winning ball, with a winning ball without a winning ball, with a small bonus with a V, or with a small ball without a V. Is a jackpot with a winning ball, a jackpot without a winning ball, a jackpot with V, a jackpot without V, or a loss. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of the winning value of the first special symbol lottery performed in the first big hit / small hit determination process of step S409. As shown in FIG. 14, in the first special symbol lottery performed in the first jackpot / small hit determination process, the winning probability for jackpot is 1/400, and the winning probability for jackpot is 1/100. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, in the first special symbol lottery winning probability 1/400, the winning probability with a winning ball is 0.8 / 400, and the winning probability without a winning ball is 0.400. 2/400. That is, 20% of the jackpots of the first special symbol lottery are jackpots without prize balls. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in the winning probability 1/100 of the first special symbol lottery, the winning probability per V with small is 0.6 / 100, and the winning probability per small without V is 0. 4/100. That is, 40% of the small bonuses of the first special symbol lottery are small bonuses without V. After that, in step S409, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines the symbols corresponding to the result of the first jackpot bonus determination (the jackpot symbol with a winning ball, the jackpot symbol without a winning ball, the jackpot symbol with V, and the jackpot symbol without V). , The lost symbol) is set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S410.

  In step S410, the special symbol processing unit 107 performs a variation pattern selection process. Specifically, if the special symbol processing unit 107 determines that a big hit with a winning ball is determined in the big hitting / small hit determination process of step S407 or S409, the special pattern processing unit 107 reads the variation pattern table for a big hit with a winning ball from the ROM 102 and sets it in the RAM 103. If it is determined in this determination process that the winning ball without a winning ball has been won, the variation pattern table for the winning ball without a winning ball is read from the ROM 102 and set in the RAM 103. Here, the fluctuation pattern table is a table in which a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance are associated with random numbers of fluctuation pattern random numbers. Similarly, when the special symbol processing unit 107 determines that a small hit with V is determined in the big hit and small hit determination processing in step S407 or S409, the special pattern processing unit 107 reads the variation pattern table for V with small hit from the ROM 102 and sets it in the RAM 103. Further, when it is determined that a small hit without V is determined in this determination process, a variation pattern table for small hit without V is read from the ROM 102 and set in the RAM 103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is lost, the special symbol processing unit 107 reads out the reach random number acquired together with the first or second special symbol random number used for the big hit / small hit determination processing from the RAM 103. The special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether the read reach random number matches the reach random number stored in the ROM 102 or not. Decide whether or not to perform reach production to expect If the special symbol processing unit 107 determines that the reach effect is to be performed, the variation pattern table for loss with reach is read from the ROM 102 and set in the RAM 103, and if it is determined that the reach effect is not performed, the reach is not performed. The loss variation pattern table is read from the ROM 102 and set in the RAM 103. Thereafter, in step S410, the special symbol processing unit 107 refers to the set variation pattern table, and corresponds to the variation pattern random number acquired together with the first or second special symbol random number used for the big hit / small hit determination processing. The variation pattern of the first or second special symbol is determined by selecting the variation pattern to be performed. Further, the special symbol processing unit 107 sets the variation time in the variation pattern according to the current gaming state with reference to the RAM 103. Specifically, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines the variation time of the variation pattern to be a predetermined time shorter in the short-time gaming state than in the normal gaming state. The variation pattern and variation time determined in this way are set in the RAM 103 as setting information. It should be noted that the variation pattern included in the variation pattern table for winning with a winning ball described above is a variation pattern for performing any one of the reach effects X, Y, and Z described with reference to FIG. Also included in the variation pattern included in the variation pattern table for big hits without prize balls, the variation pattern included in the variation pattern table for small hits with V, and the variation pattern table for small hits without V All the variation patterns are variation patterns that perform the reach effect X described with reference to FIGS. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S411.

  In step S411, the transmission control unit 113 receives a change start command including setting information such as the design set by the big hit / small hit determination process of step S407 or S409 and the change pattern set by the change pattern selection process of step S410. Generated and set in the RAM 103. This variation start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process in step S1100 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S412.

  In step S412, the special symbol processing unit 107, based on the setting information included in the change start command set in the processing of step S411, the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display of the display 4 Start displaying special symbols by Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S414. Note that the special symbol change display in step S412 is performed using the second special symbol display device when executed following the processing of step S407, and when executed after the processing of step S409. This is done using the first special symbol display.

  In step S414, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not the variation time of the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection processing in step S410 has elapsed since the start of the variation display in step S412. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (YES in step S414), the process proceeds to step 415. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in step S414), the process proceeds to step S500 (right attacker opening / closing process) in FIG.

  In step S 415, the transmission control unit 113 sets a change stop command for instructing the end of the special symbol change display by the image display 6 in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S416. Note that the change stop command set in step S415 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output processing in step S1100 of FIG.

  In step S416, the special symbol processing unit 107 ends the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display started in step S412. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S418.

  In step S418, the special symbol processing unit 107 executes a stop process described below. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S500 (right attacker opening / closing process) in FIG.

[Processing while stopped]
FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S418 of FIG. Hereinafter, the stop process in step S418 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S4181, the special symbol processing unit 107 determines whether or not there is a big hit with a winning ball in this special symbol lottery (step S407 or S409 in FIG. 12). If it is determined that there is a big hit with a prize ball (YES in step S4181), the process proceeds to step S4182. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a winning ball and not a big hit (NO in step S4181), the process proceeds to step S4187.

  In step S4182, the special symbol processing unit 107 starts a jackpot with a winning ball. Specifically, the special symbol processing unit 107 sets information indicating the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 stored in the RAM 103 to the jackpot gaming state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4183.

  In step S 4183, the special symbol processing unit 107 rewrites D stored in the RAM 103 indicating the number of winning balls with big winnings out of one set of winning balls with big winnings to a value obtained by adding one. In the present embodiment, the jackpot with one set of winning balls is constituted by a jackpot with five winning balls as an example. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4184.

  In step S4184, the special symbol processing unit 107 refers to the information stored in the RAM 103 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. If it is already in the short-time gaming state (that is, in the first to fourth time-short gaming state in FIG. 5; YES in step S4184), the process proceeds to step S4185. On the other hand, if it is not the short-time gaming state (that is, the normal gaming state before the first jackpot gaming state in FIG. 5; NO in step S4184), the process proceeds to step S4186.

  In step S4185, the special symbol processing unit 107 ends the short-time game. Specifically, the special symbol processing unit 107 cancels the short-time gaming state in the information indicating the gaming state stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4186.

  In step S4186, the transmission control unit 113 sets, in the RAM 103, a jackpot effect start command with a prize ball including information for instructing the effect control unit 130 to start the effect with a big hit with a prize ball. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4187. It should be noted that the big hit effect start command with a prize ball set in step S4186 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process in step S1100 of FIG.

  In step S4187, whether or not the special symbol processing unit 107 has won one of the big wins without prize balls, the small bonuses with V, or the small bonuses without V in this special symbol lottery (step S407 or S409 in FIG. 12). Determine. If it is determined that a winning combination with no winning ball, a small winning combination with V, or a small winning combination with V is won (YES in step S4187), the process proceeds to step S4188. On the other hand, if it is determined that none has been won (NO in step S4187), the process proceeds to step S500 (right attacker open / close process) in FIG.

  In step S4188, the special symbol processing unit 107 starts a big hit without a prize ball, a small hit with V, or a small hit without V. Specifically, the special symbol processing unit 107 receives information indicating the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 stored in the RAM 103 when the special symbol lottery (step S407 or S409 in FIG. 12) is a big hit without a winning ball. If the ball is set to the big hit state without a ball, and the special symbol lottery this time is a small hit with V, the information indicating the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 stored in the RAM 103 is set to the small hit state with V, this time In the special symbol lottery, the information indicating the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 stored in the RAM 103 is set to a state where the V hits a small hit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4189.

In step S <b> 4189, the transmission control unit 113 sets a common winning effect start command including information instructing the effect control unit 130 to start the common winning effect in the RAM 103. Here, the common winning effect is a common winning effect that is executed when a big hit without a prize ball, a small hit with V, or a small hit without V. As described with reference to FIG. 8, whether the big winning opening 23 or the right attacker 11 operates is different in the case of a big hit without a winning ball, a small winning with V, or a small winning without V, both of which are different. The production (the reach production and the production during the win) is the same. Therefore, in step S4189, the transmission control unit 113 need only set the common winning effect start command in the RAM 103 without setting a winning effect command corresponding to each hit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S500 (right attacker opening / closing process) in FIG. Note that the common winning effect start command set in step S4189 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process in step S1100 of FIG.
[Right attacker open / close processing]
FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart of the right attacker opening / closing process in step S500 of FIG. Hereinafter, the right attacker opening / closing process in step S500 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S501, the right attacker opening / closing control unit 110 determines whether the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is V and small hit based on information stored in the RAM 103. If it is determined that there is a small hit with V (YES in step S501), the process proceeds to step S502. On the other hand, if it is determined that V is not a small hit (NO in step S7501), the process proceeds to step S600 (V winning process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 502, the right attacker opening / closing control unit 110 determines whether or not the opening with a small hit with V (that is, during the opening of the common winning effect) based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If it is determined that the opening is being performed (YES in step S502), the process proceeds to step S503. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening is not in progress (NO in step S502), the process proceeds to step S512.

  In step S503, the right attacker opening / closing control unit 110 determines whether a preset opening time has elapsed since the command transmission unit 114 transmits the common winning effect start command set in step S4189 in FIG. Determine whether or not. If it is determined that the set opening time has elapsed (YES in step S503), the process proceeds to step S504. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S503), the small hitting opening with V (opening of the common winning effect) has not ended, so the process is step S600 in FIG. (V winning process).

  In step S <b> 504, the right attacker opening / closing control unit 110 determines whether the short-time gaming state or the big hit gaming state has been made when winning the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22. This will be specifically described below. In step S504, the right attacker opening / closing control unit 110, when the current V and small hits are due to winning the first starting port 21, the gaming state information added to the first special symbol random number acquired by the winning By referring to (refer to the description of step S204 in FIG. 10), it is determined whether or not it was a short-time gaming state or a big hit gaming state at the time of winning the first starting port 21. By using the game state information in this way, even when the first special symbol lottery is put on hold, the game state at the time of winning the first start port 21 can be determined. In step S504, the right attacker opening / closing control unit 110 refers to the information stored in the RAM 103 when the small V hit for this time is due to winning the second start port 22, and thereby the second start port It is determined whether or not the game is in the short-time gaming state at the time of winning the prize (that is, present). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 21, the electric tulip 27 does not open during the jackpot gaming state because the normal symbol lottery is not executed, so that the game ball at the second start port 22 during the jackpot gaming state. Will never win. Further, as described above, the second special symbol random number is not put on hold, so that the game state information is not added to the second special symbol random number unlike the first special symbol random number. If it is a short-time gaming state or a jackpot gaming state (YES in step S504), the process proceeds to step S506. On the other hand, when neither the short-time gaming state nor the big hit gaming state is obtained (that is, in the normal gaming state; NO in step S504), the process proceeds to step S505.

  In step S <b> 505, the right attacker opening / closing control unit 110 determines whether or not the current small V hit is due to winning the second start port 22. In other words, the right attacker open / close control unit 110 determines whether or not the current small V hit is due to the second special symbol lottery. If it is due to winning a prize at the second starting port 22 (YES in step S505), the process proceeds to step S508. On the other hand, if the winning is based on the first starting port 21 (NO in step S505), the process proceeds to step S507.

  Here, the V route distribution control unit 109 regularly switches the posture of the V route distribution plate 14 between the posture a and the posture b shown in FIG. 6 by always operating the V route distribution unit 209. As a result, as described with reference to FIG. 7A, the game balls are regularly distributed to the low probability V route 12 and the high probability V route 13.

  In step S507, the right attacker open / close control unit 110 acquires information indicating the timing of switching the posture of the V route distribution plate 14 from the V route distribution control unit 109, and controls the right attacker open / close unit 210 to perform FIG. ), The right attacker 11 is opened and closed at the timing when the game ball is distributed to the low probability V route 12 using the first release pattern. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S600 (V winning process) in FIG.

  In step S508, the right attacker open / close control unit 110 acquires information indicating the timing of switching the posture of the V route distribution plate 14 from the V route distribution control unit 109, controls the right attacker open / close unit 210, and executes FIG. ), The right attacker 11 is opened and closed at the timing when the game ball is distributed to the low probability V route 12 using the second release pattern. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S600 (V winning process) in FIG.

  In step S506, the right attacker open / close control unit 110 determines whether or not the current small hit is due to winning in the second starting port 22, as in step S505. If the winning is due to winning at the second starting port 22 (YES in step S506), the process proceeds to step S510. On the other hand, if the winning is based on the first starting port 21 (NO in step S506), the process proceeds to step S509.

  In step S509, the right attacker open / close control unit 110 obtains information indicating the timing of switching the posture of the V route distribution plate 14 from the V route distribution control unit 109, controls the right attacker open / close unit 210, and performs FIG. ), The right attacker 11 is opened and closed at the timing when the game balls are distributed to the high probability V route 13 using the first release pattern. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S600 (V winning process) in FIG.

  In step S510, the right attacker open / close control unit 110 acquires information indicating the timing of switching the posture of the V route distribution plate 14 from the V route distribution control unit 109, controls the right attacker open / close unit 210, and executes FIG. ), The right attacker 11 is opened and closed at the timing when the game ball is distributed to the high probability V route 13 using the second release pattern. By this processing, as described with reference to FIG. 7E, the next winning jackpot with a winning ball is generated in a short period of time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S600 (V winning process) in FIG.

  In step S512, the right attacker opening / closing control unit 110 determines whether the opening / closing control of the right attacker 11 started in any of steps S507 to S510 is being executed. If opening / closing control is being executed (YES in step S512), the process proceeds to step S513. On the other hand, when the opening / closing control is not being executed (NO in step S512), the process proceeds to step S516.

  In step S513, the right attacker open / close control unit 110 determines whether or not the execution time of the open / close control of the right attacker 11 started in any of steps S507 to S510 has passed a predetermined set control time. If it is determined that the set control time has elapsed (YES in step S513), the process proceeds to step S514. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set control time has not elapsed (NO in step S513), the process proceeds to step S600 (V winning process) in FIG.

  In step S514, the right attacker open / close control unit 110 ends the open / close control of the right attacker 11 started in any of steps S507 to S510. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S515.

  In step S515, the right attacker opening / closing control unit 110 sets an ending command instructing the effect control unit 130 to start the ending effect in the common winning effect in the RAM 103. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process (step S1100 in FIG. 4) by the command transmission unit 114. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S516.

  In step S516, the right attacker open / close control unit 110 determines whether or not a predetermined set ending time has elapsed from the time when the ending command set in step S515 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130. If it is determined that the set ending time has elapsed (YES in step S516), the process proceeds to step S517. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set ending time has not elapsed (NO in step S516), the process proceeds to step S600 (V winning process) in FIG.

In step S517, the right attacker open / close control unit 110 ends the small hit with V started in step S4188 in FIG. Specifically, the right attacker open / close control unit 110 assumes that the small hit with V is completed in the information indicating the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S600 (V winning process) in FIG.
[V winning process]
FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart of the V winning process in step S600 of FIG. Hereinafter, the V winning process in step S600 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S601, the V award processing unit 111 determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize at the V award port 10 and the V award port switch 208 is turned on based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the V award port switch 208. Determine whether. If it is determined that the V prize opening switch 208 is turned on (YES in step S601), the process proceeds to step S602. On the other hand, if it is determined that the V winning opening switch 208 is not ON (NO in step S601), the process proceeds to step S700 (large winning opening process) in FIG.

  In step S602, the V winning processing unit 111 starts a jackpot with a winning ball. Specifically, the V winning processing unit 111 sets the gaming state information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 stored in the RAM 103 to the jackpot gaming state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S603.

  In step S <b> 603, the V winning process unit 111 rewrites D stored in the RAM 103 indicating the number of winning balls with big wins out of one set of winning balls with big wins to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S604.

  In step S604, the V winning process unit 111 checks the RAM 103 and determines whether or not the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. If it is already in the short-time gaming state (that is, in the case of the first to fourth time-short gaming state in FIG. 5; YES in step S604), the process proceeds to step S605. On the other hand, when it is not in the short-time gaming state (that is, in the normal gaming state before the first jackpot gaming state in FIG. 5; NO in step S604), the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S605, the V winning prize processing unit 111 ends the short-time game. Specifically, the V winning processing unit 111 cancels the short-time gaming state in the gaming state information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S <b> 606, the transmission control unit 113 sets a prize-hit jackpot effect start command including information for notifying the effect control unit 130 of the start of a jackpot effect with a winning ball in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S700 (big prize opening process) in FIG. It should be noted that the big hit effect start command with a winning ball set in step S606 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process of step S1100 in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
18 to 20 are detailed flowcharts of the big prize opening process in step S700 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S700 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S701 in FIG. 18, the special winning opening control unit 112 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit with a winning ball based on the information stored in the RAM 103. . If it is determined that there is a winning ball and a big hit (YES in step S701), the process proceeds to step S702. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a winning ball and not a big win (NO in step S701), the process proceeds to step S729 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 702, based on the information stored in the RAM 103, the special winning opening control unit 112 determines whether or not the current state is the opening of a big hit with a winning ball. If it is determined that a winning game with a winning ball is in progress (YES in step S702), the process proceeds to step S703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening of a big hit with a winning ball is not in progress (NO in step S702), the process proceeds to step S709.

  In step S703, the big prize opening control unit 112 receives a bonus game with jackpot effect that is set in advance from the time when the command sending unit 114 transmits the command game with a prize ball set in step S4186 in FIG. It is determined whether or not the set opening time of elapses. If it is determined that the set opening time has elapsed (YES in step S703), the process proceeds to step S704. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S703), the opening with a winning ball has not ended, and the process moves to step S729 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 704, the special winning opening control unit 112 sets the total number of rounds Rmax and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 23 with a winning ball, and stores the setting information in the RAM 103. By this process, the total number of rounds Rmax during the big hit with the winning ball, the interval period between rounds, the set ending time that is the time for performing the big hit ending effect with the winning ball, and the like are determined. In the present embodiment, the total number of rounds Rmax during a big hit with a winning ball is 15. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S <b> 705, the special winning opening control unit 112 resets the number C of winning game balls to the special winning opening 23 stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S706.

  In step S <b> 706, the special winning opening control unit 112 rewrites the round number R with a winning ball stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S707, the special winning opening control unit 112 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 206 to open the special winning opening 23. By this process, a big hit round with a prize ball is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S715.

  In step S <b> 709, the special winning opening control unit 112 determines whether or not the current state is during the big hit interval with a winning ball based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If it is determined that it is during the interval (YES in step S709), the process proceeds to step S710. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no interval (NO in step S709), the process proceeds to step S712.

  In step S710, the special winning opening control unit 112 determines whether or not the set interval period determined in the process of step S704 has elapsed since the special winning opening 23 was closed at the end of the previous round. If it is determined that the set interval period has elapsed (YES in step S710), it is time to start the next round, and the process moves to step S705 already described. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set interval period has not elapsed (NO in step S710), the process proceeds to step S729 in FIG. 20 because it is not time to start the next round.

  As described above, if it is determined in step S703 that the opening has ended, or if the interval ends in step S710 and it is time to start the next round, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S <b> 712, based on the information stored in the RAM 103, the big winning opening control unit 112 determines whether or not the current state is executing a jackpot ending effect with a winning ball that is started after the end of the final round effect. Determine whether. If it is determined that the ending effect is being executed (YES in step S712), the process proceeds to step S724 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending effect is not being executed (NO in step S712), the current state is that a winning round with a winning ball is in progress, and the process moves to step S713.

  In step S713, the special winning opening control unit 112 determines whether or not the special winning opening switch 205 is turned on based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the special winning opening switch 205. If it is determined that the big prize opening switch 205 is turned on (YES in step S713), the process proceeds to step S714. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big prize opening switch 205 is not ON (NO in step S713), the process proceeds to step S715.

  In step S 714, the special winning opening control unit 112 determines that the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening 23 has been detected, and rewrites the winning number C of the game balls stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. . The big prize opening control unit 112 executes the process of step S714 every time the big prize opening switch 205 is turned ON, so that the total number of game balls won in the big prize opening 23 during one round (winning number C). Are accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S715.

  In step S715, the special winning opening control unit 112 determines whether or not a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the special winning opening 23 was opened. Specifically, the special winning opening control unit 112 determines whether or not the time after the special winning opening 23 is opened in the process of step S707 in the current round has reached a specified time (30 seconds in the present embodiment). Determine. If it is determined that the specified opening time has elapsed (YES in step S715), the process proceeds to step S717. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specified opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S715), the process proceeds to step S716.

  In step S716, the special winning opening control unit 112 determines that the number C of winning game balls in the current round is the upper limit Cball number Cmax (10 in this embodiment) that defines the timing at which the special winning opening 23 is closed. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the winning number C has reached Cmax (YES in step S716), the process proceeds to step S717. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning number C has not reached Cmax (NO in step S716), the process proceeds to step S729 in FIG.

  In step S717, the special winning opening control unit 112 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 206 to close the special winning opening 23. In this way, in the round, the big prize opening control unit 112 determines the total number of game balls (winning number C) detected by the big prize opening switch 205 until 30 seconds have passed since the big prize opening 23 was opened. The special winning opening 23 is closed on the condition that 10 (Cmax) has been reached, or 30 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 23 without ten game balls winning. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S718.

  In step S718, the big prize opening control unit 112 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum round number Rmax with a winning ball set in the process of step S704. judge. If it is determined that Rmax has been reached (YES in step S718), the process proceeds to step S721 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that Rmax has not been reached (NO in step S718), the process proceeds to step S729 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 721 of FIG. 19, the special winning opening control unit 112 resets the round number R stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S722.

  In step S <b> 722, the transmission control unit 113 sets an ending command instructing the effect control unit 130 to start the ending effect with a winning ball and a jackpot in the RAM 103. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process (step S1100 in FIG. 4) by the command transmission unit 114. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S724.

  In step S724, the special winning opening control unit 112 determines whether or not the set ending time set in the process of step S704 in FIG. 18 has elapsed since the ending command set in step S722 was transmitted to the effect control unit 130. Determine whether. If it is determined that the set ending time has elapsed (YES in step S724), the process proceeds to step S725. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set ending time has not elapsed (NO in step S724), the process proceeds to step 729 in FIG.

  In step S725, the big winning opening control unit 112 finishes the big hit with the winning ball started in step S4182 in FIG. 13 or step S602 in FIG. Specifically, the special winning opening control unit 112 cancels the winning state with a winning ball in the information indicating the current state stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S726.

  In step S <b> 726, the big prize winning opening control unit 112 checks whether or not D, which is stored in the RAM 103 and indicates the number of prize balls with big wins, is less than 5. That is, the big winning opening control unit 112 checks whether or not the winning big hit with the winning ball ended in step S725 is the first to fourth winning big hit with the winning ball in FIG. If D is less than 5 (YES in step S726), the process proceeds to step S727. On the other hand, if D is not less than 5 (that is, if it is the fifth big hit in FIG. 5; NO in step S726), the process proceeds to step S728.

  In step S727, the special winning opening control unit 112 starts a short-time game. Specifically, the special winning opening control unit 112 sets information indicating the current state stored in the RAM 103 to the short-time gaming state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S729 in FIG.

  In step S 728, the big winning opening control unit 112 resets D indicating the number of prize balls with big wins, which is stored in the RAM 103, and the number of prize balls with big wins. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S729 in FIG.

  In step S729 of FIG. 20, the big winning opening control unit 112 determines whether the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit without a prize ball or a little hit without a V based on the information stored in the RAM 103. Determine whether. If it is determined that either a big hit without a winning ball or a little big hit without V (YES in step S729), the process proceeds to step S730. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the big hit with no prize ball nor the small hit with V is determined (NO in step S729), the process proceeds to step S800 (normal symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S730, based on the information stored in the RAM 103, the special winning opening control unit 112 is in a state where the current state is the opening of a big hit without a winning ball or a small hit without a V (that is, during the opening of a common winning effect). It is determined whether or not there is. If it is determined that the opening is being performed (YES in step S730), the process proceeds to step S731. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening is not in progress (NO in step S730), the process proceeds to step S733.

  In step S731, the special winning opening control unit 112 determines whether a preset opening time has elapsed since the command transmission unit 114 transmitted the common winning effect start command set in step S4189 of FIG. Determine whether or not. If it is determined that the set opening time has elapsed (YES in step S731), the process proceeds to step S732. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set opening time has not elapsed (NO in step S731), since the opening of the common winning effect has not ended, the process proceeds to step S800 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

  In step S732, the special winning opening control unit 112 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 206 to start instantaneous opening control of the special winning opening 23. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S800 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S733, the special winning opening control unit 112 determines whether or not the instantaneous opening control of the special winning opening 23 started in step S732 is being executed. If the instantaneous opening control is being executed (YES in step S733), the process proceeds to step S734. On the other hand, when the instantaneous release control is not being executed (NO in step S733), the process proceeds to step S737.

  In step S734, the special winning opening control unit 112 determines whether or not the execution time of the instantaneous opening control of the special winning opening 23 started in step S732 has passed a predetermined set instantaneous opening control time. If it is determined that the set instantaneous opening control time has elapsed (YES in step S734), the process proceeds to step S735. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set instantaneous opening control time has not elapsed (NO in step S734), the process proceeds to step S800 (normal symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S735, the special winning opening control unit 112 ends the instantaneous opening control of the special winning opening 23 started in step S732. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S736.

  In step S <b> 736, the special winning opening control unit 112 sets an ending command instructing the effect control unit 130 to start the ending effect in the common winning effect in the RAM 103. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by the output process (step S1100 in FIG. 4) by the command transmission unit 114. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S737.

  In step S737, the special winning opening control unit 112 determines whether or not a predetermined set ending time has elapsed from the time when the ending command set in step S736 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130. If it is determined that the set ending time has elapsed (YES in step S737), the process proceeds to step S738. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set ending time has not elapsed (NO in step S737), the process proceeds to step S800 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

  In step S738, the big prize opening control unit 112 ends the big win without prize balls or the little bonus without V started in step S4188 in FIG. Specifically, the big winning opening control unit 112 sets the information indicating the current state stored in the RAM 103 to the state where the big win without prize ball or the little bonus without V has ended. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S800 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

[Normal pattern processing]
FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart of the normal symbol process in step S800 of FIG. Hereinafter, the normal symbol processing in step S800 in FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S <b> 801, the normal symbol processing unit 108 refers to the information stored in the RAM 103 and confirms whether the current state is a big hit or a small hit. More specifically, the normal symbol processing unit 108 refers to the information stored in the RAM 103 to determine whether the current state is a big hit with a winning ball, a big hit without a winning ball, a small hit with V, or a V Check whether it is one of small hits. If it is a big hit or a small hit (YES in step S801), the process proceeds to step S900 (electric tulip process) in FIG. On the other hand, when neither the big hit or the small hit is being made (NO in step S801), the process proceeds to step S802.

  In step S <b> 802, the normal symbol processing unit 108 confirms whether or not the auxiliary game flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. Here, the auxiliary game flag is a flag indicating that the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 27 executed by winning the normal symbol lottery is being executed, and is in an ON state while the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 27 is being executed. Is a flag. If the auxiliary game flag is ON (YES in step S802), the process proceeds to step S900 (electric tulip process) in FIG. On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is OFF (NO in step S802), the process proceeds to step S803.

  In step S <b> 803, the normal symbol processing unit 108 refers to information indicating the current state stored in the RAM 103 and confirms whether the symbol of the normal symbol lottery is changing. If it is changing (YES in step S803), the process proceeds to step S813. On the other hand, if not changing (NO in step S803), the process proceeds to step S804.

  In step S804, the normal symbol processing unit 108 checks whether or not the normal symbol lottery holding number G stored in the RAM 103 is one. When G is 1 (that is, when there is a normal symbol lottery to be performed; YES in step S804), the process proceeds to step S805. On the other hand, when G is not 1 (that is, when there is no normal symbol lottery to be performed; NO in step S804), the process proceeds to step S900 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S805, the normal symbol processing unit 108 rewrites the normal symbol lottery holding number G stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S806.

  In step S806, the normal symbol processing unit 108 refers to the RAM 103 and determines whether or not the current state is the short-time gaming state. In other words, the normal symbol processing unit 108 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 25 in the short-time game state. If the game is in the short-time gaming state (YES in step S806), the process proceeds to step S807. On the other hand, when the game is not in the short-time game state (that is, in the normal game state; NO in step S806), the process proceeds to step S808.

  In step S807, the normal symbol processing unit 108 executes a high-probability hit determination process. Specifically, the normal symbol processing unit 108 reads the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S304 of FIG. 11 from the RAM 103 when the game ball passes to the gate 25, and the normal symbol random number is stored in the ROM 102. It is determined whether the result of the normal symbol random number is winning or losing based on whether or not the winning value of the high probability of winning is coincident. FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining an example of the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery performed in the high probability hit determination process in step S807 and the low probability hit determination process in step S808 described later. As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal symbol lottery performed in the high-probability hit determination process, the win-winning probability is 10/10. Therefore, in step S807, the normal symbol processing unit 108 always determines that the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S809.

In step S808, the normal symbol processing unit 108 executes a low-probability hit determination process. Specifically, the normal symbol processing unit 108 reads the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S304 of FIG. 11 from the RAM 103 when the game ball passes to the gate 25, and the normal symbol random number is stored in the ROM 102. It is determined whether the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning or losing based on whether or not the winning value of the winning with a low probability matches.
Here, as shown in FIG. 22, in the normal symbol lottery performed in the low-probability winning determination process, the winning probability of winning is 1/10. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S809.

  In step S809, the normal symbol processing unit 108 sets the stop symbol of the normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display of the display unit 4. Specifically, the normal symbol processing unit 108 sets a stop symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery stored in the ROM 102 when it is determined in step S807 or S808 that the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning. To do. Further, when it is determined in step S807 or S808 that the result of the normal symbol lottery is lost, the normal symbol processing unit 108 sets a stop symbol corresponding to the loss of the normal symbol lottery stored in the ROM 102. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S810.

  In step S810, the normal symbol processing unit 108 refers to the RAM 103, similarly to step S806, and determines whether or not the current state is the time-saving gaming state. If it is in the short-time gaming state (YES in step S810), the process proceeds to step S811. On the other hand, when the game is not in the short-time gaming state (that is, in the normal gaming state; NO in step S810), the process proceeds to step S812.

  In step S811, the normal symbol processing unit 108 sets a symbol change time (for example, 1.5 seconds) for a short time (short time), and causes the normal symbol display of the display unit 4 to start normal symbol change display. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S813.

  In step S812, the normal symbol processing unit 108 sets a normal (long time) symbol variation time (for example, 4.0 seconds), and causes the normal symbol display of the display unit 4 to start displaying the variation of the normal symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S813.

  In step S813, the normal symbol processing unit 108 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation time started in step S811 or S812 has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in step S813), the process proceeds to step S814. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in step S813), the process proceeds to step S900 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S814, the normal symbol processing unit 108 stops the normal symbol variation display started in step S811 or S812 at the stop symbol set in step S809. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S815.

  In step S815, the normal symbol processing unit 108 confirms whether or not the winning determination is made in the winning determination process in step S807 or S808. If a win is made (YES in step S815), the process proceeds to step S816. On the other hand, if it is lost (NO in step S815), the process proceeds to step S900 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S816, the normal symbol processing unit 108 turns on the auxiliary game flag stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S900 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

[Electric tulip treatment]
FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process in step S900 of FIG. Hereinafter, the electric tulip process in step S900 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S <b> 901, the normal symbol processing unit 108 confirms whether or not the auxiliary game flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. If the auxiliary game flag is ON (YES in step S901), the process proceeds to step S902. On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is OFF (NO in step S901), the process proceeds to step S1000 (prize ball process) in FIG.

  In step S902, the normal symbol processing unit 108 refers to the information stored in the RAM 103 and determines whether or not the electric tulip 27 is already operating. If the electric tulip 27 is already operating (YES in step S902), the process proceeds to step S907. On the other hand, when the electric tulip 27 is not in operation (NO in step S902), the process proceeds to step S903.

  In step S903, the normal symbol processing unit 108 refers to the information stored in the RAM 103 and determines whether or not the current state is the time-saving gaming state. In other words, the normal symbol processing unit 108 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 25 in the short-time game state. If the game is in the short-time gaming state (YES in step S903), the process proceeds to step S905. On the other hand, when the game is not in the short-time gaming state (that is, in the normal gaming state; NO in step S903), the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, the normal symbol processing unit 108 reads from the ROM 102 and sets the short-time opening pattern of the electric tulip 27 (in this embodiment, one opening for 0.15 seconds). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S906.

  In step S <b> 905, the normal symbol processing unit 108 reads out and sets the long-time opening pattern of the electric tulip 27 (in this embodiment, three 1.80-second opening times) from the ROM 102. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S906.

  In step S <b> 906, the normal symbol processing unit 108 controls the electric tulip opening / closing unit 203 to start the opening operation of the electric tulip 27. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S907.

  In step S907, the normal symbol processing unit 108 determines whether or not the operation time of the electric tulip 27 started in step S906 has elapsed. If the operation time has elapsed (YES in step S907), the process proceeds to step S908. On the other hand, if the operating time has not elapsed (NO in step S907), the process proceeds to step S1000 (prize ball processing) in FIG.

  In step S908, the normal symbol processing unit 108 ends the operation of the electric tulip 27 started in step S906. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S909.

  In step S909, the normal symbol processing unit 108 turns off the auxiliary game flag turned on in step S816 of FIG. Thereafter, the processing proceeds to step S1000 (prize ball processing) in FIG.

[Prize ball processing]
In step S1000 of FIG. 4, the winning ball processing unit (not shown) of the CPU 101 manages the number of winning game balls to the first starting port 21, the second starting port 22, the normal winning port 24, or the big winning port 23. And a prize ball process for controlling the payout of the prize ball according to the winning.

[Output processing]
In step S1100 of FIG. 4, the transmission control unit 113 controls command transmission by the command transmission unit 114. Specifically, the transmission control unit 113 includes a variation start command (see S411 in FIG. 12), a variation stop command (see S415 in FIG. 12), and a jackpot effect start command with a winning ball (S4186 in FIG. 13) set in the RAM 103. 17), a common winning effect start command (see S4189 in FIG. 13), or an ending command (see S515 in FIG. 16, S722 in FIG. 19, and S736 in FIG. 20), etc. To direct.

  Then, in step S1100 of FIG. 4, the command transmission unit 114 transmits a variation start command, a variation stop command, a big hit effect start command with a prize ball, a common hit effect start command, an ending command, or the like to the effect control unit 130. Thereafter, the processing returns to step S100 (random number update processing) in FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a timer interruption process performed by the effect control unit 130 of the sub control unit 52. Hereinafter, a process performed by the sub control unit 52 based on a command transmitted from the command transmission unit 114 of the main control unit 51 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control unit 130 of the sub control unit 52 performs a series of processes shown in FIG. 24 for a certain period of time (for example, 4 milliseconds) in the same manner as the main operation (see FIG. 4) performed by the game control unit 100 of the main control unit 51. Repeat every time. Note that the processing performed by the effect control unit 130 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 24 and the subsequent steps is performed by the CPU 131 itself or according to a command issued by the CPU 131 based on a program stored in the ROM 132.

  First, in step S <b> 1, the effect control unit 130 performs a command reception process when receiving a command transmitted from the command transmission unit 114. Details of this command reception processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2.

  In step S <b> 2, the effect control unit 130 performs effect button processing for realizing an effect on the effect based on the operation input of the effect button 37 or the effect key 38 by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S <b> 3, the effect control unit 130 performs a command transmission process for transmitting the command set in the RAM 133 in the command reception process in step S <b> 1 to the image sound control unit 140 or the lamp control unit 150. By performing this command transmission process, the image sound control unit 140 is instructed to display an image on the image display 6 or output sound from the speaker 35, and the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 are turned on or moved. The lamp control unit 150 is instructed to produce the effect of the accessory 7.

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 25 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S1 of FIG. The command reception process will be described below with reference to FIGS. 25 and 3.

  First, in step S <b> 11, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 determines based on the information acquired from the image sound control unit 140 whether or not an effect accompanied by a special symbol variation display on the image display 6 is being executed. To do. If it is determined that it is being executed (YES in step S11), the process proceeds to step S16. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not being executed (NO in step S11), the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S12, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the variation start command set in step S411 of FIG. 12 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S12), the process proceeds to step S13. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data has not been received (NO in step S12), the process proceeds to step S18.

  In step S13, the CPU 131 analyzes the change start command received in step S12. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S <b> 14, the CPU 131 determines an effect pattern based on change pattern setting information (stop symbol, change pattern, etc.) included in the change start command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, the CPU 131 causes the image display 6 to display the special symbol in a variably manner via the image sound control unit 140 based on the variation pattern setting information, and starts the effect pattern effect determined in step S14. Specifically, the display control unit 136 sets a command instructing execution of the production of the decided production pattern in the RAM 133. Here, as described in step S410 of FIG. 12, the variation pattern in the case of a big hit with a winning ball is a variation pattern that performs any one of the reach effects X, Y, and Z described with reference to FIG. is there. Further, the variation pattern in the case of a big hit without a prize ball, the variation pattern in the case of a small hit with V, and the variation pattern in the case of a small hit without V will all be described with reference to FIGS. This is a fluctuation pattern for performing the reach effect X. Note that the command set in the RAM 133 is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the command transmission process in step S3 of FIG. As a result, effects such as image display, audio output, and lighting of various lamps are started.

  On the other hand, in step S16, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the change stop command set in the process of step S415 of FIG. 12 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S16), the process proceeds to step S17. On the other hand, when it is determined that the data has not been received (NO in step S16), the process proceeds to step S18.

  In step S <b> 17, the CPU 131 ends the special symbol variation display on the image display 6 and displays a stop symbol indicating the result of the special symbol lottery on the image display 6, and ends the effect started in the process of step S <b> 15. To do. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S18.

  In step S <b> 18, the CPU 131 determines whether or not a prize winning jackpot effect start command set in the process of step S <b> 4186 in FIG. 13 or step S <b> 606 in FIG. 17 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S18), the process proceeds to step S19. On the other hand, when it is determined that the data has not been received (NO in step S18), the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S <b> 19, the CPU 131 starts a jackpot effect with a winning ball based on information included in the jackpot effect start command with a winning ball. As a result, the opening effect M (see FIG. 8 (1)) indicating the start of the jackpot with a winning ball, the effect of displaying the number of rounds and the winning image with a winning ball on the image display 6, the speaker 35, the panel lamp 8 The production by the movable accessory 7 or the like is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the CPU 131 determines whether or not a winning jackpot ending command set in the process of step S722 of FIG. 19 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S20), the process proceeds to step S21. On the other hand, when it is determined that the data has not been received (NO in step S20), the process proceeds to step S22.

  In step S <b> 21, the CPU 131 starts the screen display of the ending effect K (see FIG. 8 (1)) of the big hit effect with the winning ball started in step S <b> 19 by the image display 6. Specifically, the CPU 131 sets, in the RAM 133, a command that instructs the image sound control unit 140 to display a screen of the ending effect K with a winning ball. This command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 by the command transmission process in step S3 of FIG. Then, on the basis of the control of the image sound control unit 140 that has received this command, the image display 6 starts the screen display of the ending effect K with the winning ball and the jackpot effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S22.

  In step S22, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the common winning effect start command set in the process of step S4189 in FIG. 13 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S22), the process proceeds to step S23. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data has not been received (NO in step S22), the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S23, the CPU 131 starts the common winning effect described in step 4189 in FIG. 13 based on the information included in the common winning effect start command. Thus, the opening effect N (see FIGS. 8 (2) to (4)) indicating the start of the big hit without prize balls, the small hit with V, or the small hit without V, and an effect image common to these wins are displayed. An effect to be displayed on the display device 6, an effect by the speaker 35, the panel lamp 8, the movable accessory 7, etc. is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2 (effect button process) in FIG.

  In step S24, the CPU 131 determines whether or not the common winning effect ending command set in the process of step S736 of FIG. 20 has been received. If it is determined that it has been received (YES in step S24), the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been received (NO in step S24), the process proceeds to step S2 (effect button process) in FIG.

  In step S25, the CPU 131 starts the screen display of the ending effect L (see FIGS. 8 (2) to (4)) of the common winning effect started in step S23 by the image display 6. Specifically, the CPU 131 sets a command for instructing the image sound control unit 140 to display the ending effect L of the common hit effect on the RAM 133. This command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 by the command transmission process in step S3 of FIG. Then, based on the control of the image sound control unit 140 that has received this command, the image display 6 starts the screen display of the ending effect L of the common winning effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2 (effect button process) in FIG.

[Operational effects of this embodiment]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, by providing a jackpot without a prize ball, the number of prize balls and the first specification (on the spec) obtained by acquiring a jackpot set with a prize ball (see FIG. 5) are obtained. While securing the jackpot occurrence probability, the occurrence probability of the jackpot set with the winning ball can be adjusted.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, when viewed from the player, V-less small hits that perform the same effects (reach effects and common winning effects) and operations (instant opening operation of the big winning opening 23) as the big winnings without winning balls are performed. By providing (see FIG. 8), it is possible to avoid the discouragement of the player when a big hit without a prize ball is made. In addition, according to the present embodiment, the occurrence rate of small hits can be increased by providing small hits without V.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, by making the effect for small hits without V and the effect for small hits with V the same (see FIG. 8), when the small hit without V is made, the winning opening 23 is instantaneously opened. Until the game is executed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that he / she has hit V with a small hit.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the reach effect in the case of a big hit without a prize ball, a small hit without a V, or a small hit with a V is any one of a plurality of reach effects performed when a big hit with a prize ball. Identical. This makes it possible for the player to have a sense of expectation that he / she has won a big hit with a winning ball when a big hit without a winning ball, a small hit with no V, or a small hit with V.

[Modification of this embodiment]
In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 7, the V route distribution control unit 109 operates the V route distribution unit 209 at all times. However, the V route distribution control unit 109 may operate the V route distribution unit 209 during at least the right attacker opening / closing operation shown in FIGS. For example, the V route distribution control unit 109 may cause the V route distribution unit 209 to operate only in the execution period with a small V. In this case, the V route distribution control unit 109 starts the operation of the V route distribution unit 209 simultaneously with the start of the small hitting opening with V shown in FIGS. 7B to 7E, and FIGS. The operation of the V route distribution unit 209 is ended simultaneously with the end of the ending with a small hit with V shown in E). Further, for example, the V route distribution control unit 109 may operate the V route distribution unit 209 only during the right attacker opening / closing operation period with V. In this case, the V route distribution control unit 109 starts the operation of the V route distribution unit 209 simultaneously with the start of the right attacker opening / closing operation shown in FIGS. 7B to 7E, and FIGS. When the right attacker opening / closing operation shown in FIG.

  In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 8, an effect (O) and an ending effect (L) during the momentary opening operation of the big winning opening 23 with no winning ball and a small bonus with no V, The effect (O) and the ending effect (L) during the opening and closing operation of the right attacker 11 with a small V are the same. However, the player can recognize that there is V and not a small hit by seeing the instantaneous opening operation of the special winning opening 23 (see FIGS. 8 (2) to (4)). From this, the effects O and L for the big hit without prize balls and the small hit with V may be different from the effects O and L for the small hit with V.

  In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 8, the reach effect in the big hit without prize balls, the small hit with V, and the small hit with V is a single type of reach effect X. However, the reach effects in the big win without a prize ball, the small win without V, and the small hit with V may be selected from a plurality of predetermined types of reach effects (for example, X and Y), respectively.

  In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 8, the opening effects for the big hit without prize balls, the small hit with V, and the small hit with V are the single types of opening effects N. However, the opening effects with no winning ball, the small bonus with V, and the small bonus with V may be selected from a plurality of predetermined opening effects (for example, N1 and N2), respectively.

  In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 8, the effect (or right attacker 11) during the momentary opening operation of the big winning opening 23 in the big win without prize ball, the small bonus without V, and the small bonus with V is small. The production during the opening / closing operation) is a single type of production O. However, the effects during the momentary opening operation of the big prize opening 23 (or the effects during the opening / closing operation of the right attacker 11) in the big win without prize ball, the small bonus without V, and the small bonus with V are each given a predetermined plurality of types. It may be selected from effects (for example, O1 and O2).

  In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 8, the ending effect in the big hit without a prize ball, the small hit with no V, and the small hit with V is a single type of ending effect L. However, the ending effects in the big win without a prize ball, the small bonus without V, and the small bonus with V may be selected from a plurality of predetermined ending effects (for example, L1 and L2), respectively.

  In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 8, the common winning effect in the big hit without prize ball, the small hit with V, and the small hit with V is a single type of common winning effect P. However, it is also possible to select the common winning effects in the big winnings without prize balls, the small winnings without V, and the small winnings with V from a plurality of predetermined common winning effects (for example, P1 and P2).

  In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 8, effects related to these wins (that is, reach effects and small hits without prize balls, small hits without V, and small hits with V, respectively) The common winning effect was described as the same. However, it is only necessary that the effects related to these wins (that is, the reach effect and the common winning effect) are substantially the same in the big win without prize ball, the small hit with V, and the small hit with V, respectively. The case where it is substantially the same means a case where the average player recognizes the same effect in a state of playing without particular attention. For example, when the special symbol lottery hold display or the variation symbol or the like by the image display 6 is different, it is substantially the same. Further, for example, in the display image by the image display device 6, when the color and shape of a part (excluding a part that attracts the player's attention) are different from each other, they are substantially the same. The portion that attracts the player's attention is typically a character that frequently appears in the effect image. In addition, for example, when the color and movement of light by the frame lamp 36 and the panel lamp 8 are not greatly different, they are substantially the same. Further, for example, when the sound emitted from the speaker 35 is not greatly different, it is substantially the same.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 4 Display 5 Frame member 6 Image display 7 Movable accessory 8 Board lamp 9 Center accessory 10 V prize opening 11 Right attacker 12 Low probability V route 13 High probability V route 14 V route distribution board 15, 26 Discharge port 20 Game area 21 First start port 22 Second start port 23 Large winning port 24 Regular winning port 25 Gate 27 Electric tulip 31 Handle 32 Lever 33 Stop button 34 Eject button 35 Speaker 36 Frame lamp 37 Production button 38 Production key 39 Dish 51 Main control unit 52 Sub control unit 100 Game control unit 101, 121, 131, 141, 151 CPU
102, 122, 132, 142, 152 ROM
103, 123, 133, 143, 153 RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 105 Winning detection part 106 Random number acquisition part 107 Special symbol processing part 108 Normal symbol processing part 109 V route distribution control part 110 Right attacker opening / closing control part 111 V Winning prize processing part 112 Big prize opening control part 113 Transmission control part 114 Command transmission part 120 Discharge control unit 125 Discharge motor 126 Discharge detection unit 127 Ball detection unit 128 Full tank detection unit 130 Production control unit 140 Image sound control unit 150 Lamp control unit 201 First start port switch (SW)
202 Second start switch (SW)
203 Electric tulip opening / closing part 204 Gate switch (SW)
205 Grand prize opening switch (SW)
206 Grand prize opening / closing part 207 Normal prize opening switch (SW)
208 V prize opening switch (SW)
209 V route distribution part 210 Right attacker opening / closing part

Claims (5)

A pachinko machine that is played by a player,
A jackpot with a winning ball that is a big hit in the jackpot lottery where the player can win a large number of prize balls, and a jackpot without a winning ball that is a jackpot in the jackpot lottery where the player cannot win a prize ball or only a few winning balls, generating a second small prize is not the jackpot in without jackpot lottery may induce the first small prize is not a jackpot has the prize balls in jackpot in there Ri jackpot lottery may induce jackpot has the prize balls A main control unit that generates a production command according to the generated hit;
A sub-control unit that performs an effect based on the effect command,
An effect related to the prize-winning jackpot performed by the sub-control unit based on the effect command is selected from the first effect,
An effect related to the second small hit performed by the sub control unit based on the effect command is selected from a second effect that is the same as or substantially the same as the first effect,
The effect related to the first small hit performed by the sub-control unit based on the effect command is selected from the third effect that is the same as or substantially the same as the first effect and the second effect. A pachinko machine. The first effect is an effect performed during the jackpot without jackpot and a reach effect performed immediately before the effect,
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second effect is an effect performed during the second small hit and a reach effect performed immediately before the effect. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the third effect is an effect performed during the first small hit and a reach effect performed immediately before the effect. An effect related to the jackpot with a winning ball that the sub-control unit performs based on the effect command is selected from a plurality of predetermined effects,
The reach effect that is performed immediately before the effect that is performed during the big hit without a prize ball is the same or substantially the same as any one of the plurality of reach effects that are respectively included in the predetermined plurality of effects. 2. A pachinko gaming machine according to 2. A big prize opening that allows players to win prize balls according to the number of game balls won,
The winning hole with a prize ball that allows a player to obtain a large number of prize balls by performing a predetermined opening operation of the grand prize opening is a prize opening generated when a game ball wins,
An attacker performing an operation of guiding the game ball to the winning opening,
When the main control unit generates the winning ball no big hit or the second small hit, the main control unit instantaneously opens the big winning opening in the no winning ball big hit or the second small hit, The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when a small hit of 1 is generated, the attacker operates the first small hit.

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