JP5572187B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that selects one notice from a plurality of notices during execution of a special symbol and executes a notice effect using the one notice.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board wins a specific starting port, a winning random number is acquired at the timing of starting winning by control of the main control board, and the random number is determined as a predetermined winning random number and Pachinko gaming machines are widely used in which, when they match, the special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating the jackpot and the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state.

  Such a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect control board that performs an effect upon receiving a result of determination of the hit random number by the main control board. The effect control board controls the image display unit provided in the center of the game board, and moves, for example, three rows of effect symbols (numbers, characters, symbols, etc.) from top to bottom in accordance with the special symbol variation display. The display is changed as follows.

  Then, in the case of a big hit, the image display unit is controlled so that the same or related effect symbols are arranged on a certain line (effective line). In the case of reach, the image display unit is controlled so that the same or related effect designs are arranged in a line other than one line on the effective line.

  In addition, there is an effect control board provided in such a pachinko gaming machine that performs a notice effect using one notice among a plurality of notices during a change of a special symbol. The notice effect is, for example, a line notice effect that displays one of a plurality of words. In such a case, it is common to determine one notice from a plurality of kinds of notices by lottery (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). Such pachinko gaming machines enable a long-time game without boring the player by giving notice effects of various contents.

JP 2006-304964 A

  However, the above-described conventional technique has a problem in that the effect of the notice effect cannot be sufficiently exhibited because the notice used for the notice effect is selected by lottery. For example, if the selected notice is biased, the player will be bored, or the notice effect will not be able to be given according to the situation. was there.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect that sufficiently exhibits a production effect in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is a pachinko gaming machine provided with an effect control means for controlling an effect according to the progress of the game, wherein the effect control means is one of a plurality of effect modes having different effect contents. An effect mode setting means for setting an effect mode, and a plurality of commentary notice groups in which a plurality of commentary notice effects for explaining a game in the effect mode are ordered for each effect mode of the plurality of effect modes. A commentary for selecting one commentary notice group from a plurality of commentary notice groups stored in the commentary notice effect storage means based on the commentary notice effect storage means and the effect mode set by the effect mode setting means. When the commentary group selection means and the commentary notice effect execution condition from the commentary notice group are established, the commentary notice group selected by the commentary notice group selection means is selected. Commentary notice effect selecting means for selecting a commentary notice effect to be performed, and commentary notice effect control means for performing the commentary notice effect control unit selected by the commentary notice effect selecting means, wherein the commentary notice group selecting means The commentary notice group corresponding to the production mode set by the production mode setting means is selected, and the commentary notice effect selecting means is selected from a plurality of commentary notice effects of the commentary notice group selected by the commentary notice group selecting means. The commentary notice effect to be executed is selected according to the order of the plurality of commentary notice effects.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while canceling the bias | inclination of the notice selected in a notice effect, the notice according to a condition can be selected, and there exists an effect that the notice effect which fully exhibited the effect can be performed.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is the block diagram which showed the functional structure of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the preliminary determination process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a hit determination process. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the random number determination table for low probabilities. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the random number determination table for high probability. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special 1 jackpot symbol random number determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special 2 jackpot symbol random number determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for probability variation big hits. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for large probability hits. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for deviation. It is the flowchart which showed the process during stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the big prize mouth process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the continuous notice effect start process which CPU of an effect supervision part performs. It is a timing chart which shows the ON / OFF timing of each flag in a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot continuous notice effect execution lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the continuous notice effect execution lottery table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the continuous notice effect execution lottery table for losing. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows a serif notice execution lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the win serif category selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the speech category selection table for SP reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the serif category selection table for normal reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the line category selection table for loss. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the change effect pattern selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal reach pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an Azuchi castle stage reach pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of effect design determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect design selection table for continuous notices. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect design selection table for deviation | shift normally. It is the flowchart which showed the process during change production completion which an production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a stage transfer process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a stage shift lottery table at the time of latency. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal time stage transfer lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stage transfer table for Uesugi stages. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stage transfer table for Tokugawa stages. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stage transfer table for Oda stages. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a hierarchy transfer process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a latent time hierarchy transfer lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal time hierarchy transfer lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fall time lottery table at the time of latency. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal fall destination lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an image / audio production main control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the description category selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the commentary notice execution process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows a frame color selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a basic stage commentary notice table (Q = 1). It is explanatory drawing which shows a probability change comment notice table (Q = 2). It is explanatory drawing which shows a continuous notice commentary notice table (Q = 3). It is explanatory drawing which shows the Azuchi-jo stage commentary notice table (Q = 4). It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special comment selection process which an image and audio | voice control part performs.

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

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 282 in FIG. 2) is arranged at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is used. A first start port 105 is disposed below the image display unit 104, and a second start port 106 is disposed on the right side. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  In the vicinity of the second start port 106, an electric tulip 107 as an electric accessory is provided. The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 231 in FIG. 2) provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104. Note that the gate 108 is not limited to the right side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104 and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  A big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit state is reached and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out when a game ball wins.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112a in FIG. 2) on which a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 1”) is displayed, and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 2”). ”) Is displayed on the second special symbol display section (see reference numeral 112b in FIG. 2).

  Here, FIG. 1 is a pattern representing the lottery result of the first big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The special figure 2 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the second big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not the gaming state is a jackpot state.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol represents the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 (long open or short open) as described above. The normal symbol display unit 113 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED (Light-Emitting Diode) is used as the holding ball display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holdings is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the holding ball display unit 114 are lit, the number of holdings for the normal symbol is two.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. The effect light units 116 each have a plurality of lamps. Each lamp irradiates the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the irradiation direction of the light can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves from the overhead of the player along the abdomen. Each lamp is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light unit 116 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. The launching unit launches a game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by a player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. The effect buttons 119 and the cross key 120 constitute an operation unit that receives an operation from the player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 254 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery (first jackpot lottery, second jackpot lottery), normal symbol lottery, game state control, and the like to control the progress of the game. For example, the main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 stores a hold storage program, a preliminary determination program, a winning lottery program, a special symbol variation program, a special winning opening control program, a game state setting program, and the like.

  The hold storage program is a program for storing the game ball detected by the first start port SW221 as a special 1 hold ball and storing the game ball detected by the second start port SW222 as a special 2 hold ball. The winning lottery program is a program for performing a winning lottery for the special 1 holding ball and the special 2 holding ball.

  There are big hits and small hits. There are two types of jackpots: long wins where winnings can be expected and short wins where winnings cannot be expected. Note that the winning lottery for the special 2 reserved ball is more likely to generate a win (long hit) that is more advantageous to the player than the winning lottery for the special 1 reserved ball.

  The pre-determination program is a program for determining whether or not the game ball is won and determining the variation time of the special symbol at the timing when the game ball is won. The special symbol variation program is a program for variably stopping the lottery result of the winning lottery as a special symbol. The lottery result of the special 1 reserved ball (the first lottery) is variably stopped as the special figure 1 of the first special symbol display section 112a, while the lottery result (the second per lottery) of the special 2 reserved ball is suspended. The lottery result is variably stopped as the special figure 2 of the second special symbol display part 112b. Note that the special symbol change for the special 2 reserved ball is performed with priority over the special 1 reserved ball.

  The big prize opening control program is a program for opening the big prize opening 109, for example, for 15 rounds with a predetermined opening time corresponding to short win or long win as one round. The long winning time is to increase the number of appearances by increasing the opening time of the big winning opening 109 for each round (for example, 30 seconds) and opening the large winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). It is a jackpot to win.

  Short win is a big hit that cannot be won by winning the winning prize opening 109 by shortening the opening time of the winning prize opening 109 per round (for example, 0.1 second) and opening the big winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). It is. In addition, the small hit is a hit where the number of winnings cannot be expected, which behaves in the same way as the short hit, with 15 seconds of opening for 15 seconds × 1 round.

  The gaming state setting program sets the gaming state after the jackpot is set to a low probability gaming state or a high probability gaming state according to the type of jackpot, and a gaming state with time saving to which an electric chew support is added, or an electric chew support This is a program for setting a gaming state without a short time without adding. The electric chew support is a function of shortening the normal symbol variation time and lengthening the opening time of the electric tulip 107.

  The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. The high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which a jackpot is likely to occur about 10 times compared to the low probability gaming state. Here, the jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot will be described with specific examples. The jackpot includes a probability variation per unit (so-called probability variation jackpot) and a latent probability per unit (so-called latent probability jackpot). In the case of per probable length, after the big hit, the game shifts to a high probability gaming state (probability varying gaming state) with a short time to which a short time game is added.

  In the case of a short-latency win, after the big hit, the game shifts to a low-probability high-probability gaming state (latent-prone gaming state) in which a short-time game is not added. In the case of the small hit, after the small hit, the game state before the start of the small hit is shifted, that is, the gaming state is not changed.

  In addition, the main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the electric tulip 107 and the grand prize winning port 109, and the first special symbol display unit described above. 112a, 2nd special symbol display part 112b, normal symbol display part 113, reservation ball display part 114, etc. are connected.

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

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

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232). For example, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 231 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Further, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the big winning opening solenoid 232 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Based on the lottery results of the jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery, the second jackpot lottery), the normal symbol lottery, the main control unit 201, the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit The display content of 113 is controlled.

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs a change start command, a jackpot start command, and the like to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 202a. The lamp controller 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 241 executes an effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect to be executed. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The CPU 241 executes processing related to the contents of effects based on various programs stored in the ROM 242 in advance. The ROM 242 stores an effect supervision program, a continuous notice effect execution program, a timing determination program, an effect stage setting program, and the like. Based on the change start command, the effect supervision program determines the effect content to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol, and outputs an instruction to execute predetermined processing to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. Thus, the program controls the entire production control unit 202.

  For example, when the fluctuation start command includes fluctuation pattern information indicating that the reach is out of reach, the production supervision program executes the reach production corresponding to the fluctuation pattern information. In the present embodiment, the reach production is provided with a normal reach production having a low reliability for the jackpot and a plurality of SP reach productions having a higher reliability for the jackpot than the normal reach production.

  The continuous notice effect execution program is a program that performs a series of continuous notice effects over a plurality of changes for one reserved ball. In addition, the continuous notice effect in this embodiment is “Nobunaga Zone” with the theme of Nobunaga Oda, and the Nobunaga symbol which is Nobunaga Oda's symbol is stopped and displayed in all columns of the production symbol, so that the next change It is the structure which alert | reports continuation of.

  The effect stage setting program is a program for selecting and setting an effect stage from a plurality of effect stages having different degrees of reliability with respect to the effect contents and the high probability gaming state. In the present embodiment, there are three basic stages and one special stage. The basic stage includes the Uesugi stage with Uesugi Army as the theme, the Tokugawa stage with Tokugawa Army as the theme, and the Oda stage with Oda Army as the theme. There is an Azuchi castle stage with a castle as the theme.

  Both production stages are configured to be able to take either a low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state, and the reliability for the high-probability gaming state is the highest in the Azuchi Castle stage, and then the Oda stage is high, The Tokugawa stage is the next highest, and the Uesugi stage is the lowest.

  In addition, the Azuchi Castle stage is composed of four layers from the first layer having the lowest reliability to the high probability gaming state to the fourth layer having the highest reliability. If the winning big win or small win is won, the first level Azuchi Castle stage is set, and then whether to move to another level, or move to the Uesugi stage, Tokugawa stage, Oda stage Whether or not the lottery is changed every time, and the lottery is executed based on the lottery result.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 244 is arranged in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a. For example, when the production button 119 receives an operation from the player, the production button 119 inputs corresponding data to the production supervision unit 202a. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the cross key 120 is also connected to the production control unit 202a. The cross key 120 inputs data corresponding to the key selected by the player to the production control unit 202a.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores a program for generating and outputting images and sounds, various image data such as background images, design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254.

  In other words, the image / sound control unit 202b causes the CPU 251 to execute various programs such as a speech advance notice execution program and an explanation advance notice selection program stored in the ROM 252 while using the RAM 253 as a work area, thereby producing an effect supervision part 202a. It functions so as to control the image and sound based on the instruction from.

  The serif notice execution program is a program that performs a serif notice effect that displays the words on the image display unit 104 during the change. Note that the lines displayed in the line notification effect are set for each type of display content (hereinafter referred to as “line category”). The speech category in the present embodiment is “game explanation” that explains a game, “reaches or more” that suggests that the reach is off or hit, and “SP or above” that indicates that the SP reach is off or hit. And “Premier”, which has a high level of reliability for jackpots. When the speech category is “game commentary”, specifically, a commentary notice effect for displaying a commentary on the game on the image display unit 104 during the change is performed.

  The commentary notice selection program is a program for selecting one commentary notice from a plurality of commentary notices having different comment contents according to a preset order when the dialogue category is “game commentary”.

  The commentary notice selection program first selects one commentary category from a plurality of commentary content types (hereinafter referred to as “commentary categories”), and selects one commentary notice included in the commentary category. At this time, the selection order of commentary categories and the selection order of commentary notices are set in advance.

  In the present embodiment, as a plurality of commentary categories, a basic stage category that describes the basic stage described above, a probability variation category that describes the probability variation gaming state, a continuous notice category that describes continuous notice effects, and Azuchi Castle There is an Azuchi Castle category that explains the stage. Each commentary category includes a plurality of commentary notice forms.

  The commentary notice selection program is a program for selecting a commentary notice form from the Azuchi Castle category for explaining the Azuchi Castle mode when the Azuchi Castle mode is selected. The commentary notice selection program is a program that determines the commentary notice in the commentary notice effect to be performed the first time after power-on by lottery. The lottery may be performed when the power is turned on, or the lottery may be performed when execution of the first commentary notice effect is determined after the power is turned on.

  Further, the CPU 251 executes various image processing and audio processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 202a. At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and effect design images written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. . That is, the effect design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the RAM 253 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Remember.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect agent lamp 265, and outputs data for lighting control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and lighting and operation of the stage effect lamp 265.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 202 is provided with a production control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c as different board functions, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 271, a ROM 272, a RAM 273, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 271 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 272 stores a prize ball program and the like necessary for the processing. The RAM 273 functions as a work area for the CPU 271.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 281, a launch unit 282, a fixed position detection SW 283, a payout ball detection SW 284, a ball presence detection SW 285, and a full tank detection SW 286. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 281 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 281 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 applies the game balls that have won the winning units 281 to the payout unit 281 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110). Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 282 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 282 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 282, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW 283, a payout ball detection SW 284, a ball presence detection SW 285, a full tank detection SW 286, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  In addition, a board external information terminal board 287 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 288, and various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 can be output to the outside.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 having the above-described configuration are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
An example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201, and the winning situation of the game balls for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 203. Then, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning situation.

  In addition, every time a game ball wins at the start openings 105 and 106, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 displays the symbols on the image display unit 104 in a variable manner and stops them. repeat. When the jackpot occurrence has been determined, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 aligns the effect symbols with a predetermined symbol and stops them. At this time, control for opening the special winning opening 109 is further performed.

  The effect control unit 202 performs various effects corresponding to the selected event. Here, the event includes, for example, a big hit or a small hit.

  For example, the effect control unit 202 performs various effects on the image display unit 104 in addition to the effect symbol variation display during the reach of the jackpot occurrence period and during the reach until the jackpot occurrence, or at the time of reach notice. Display. In addition, an effect of changing the lighting state of the effect light unit 116 and the panel lamp 264 is performed.

  For example, when a big hit occurs, the big prize opening 109 is opened a plurality of times. Fifteen rounds are repeatedly executed with one release as one round. The period of one round is a predetermined period when, for example, nine game balls are won.

  At this time, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out with, for example, 15 winning balls per winning game ball to the big winning opening 109. After the jackpot is over, the jackpot state is canceled and the game state corresponding to the winning jackpot is entered.

  Next, the game flow of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described together with main components. First, in the normal gaming state, the player aims at the first starting port 105 by performing a game to be launched in the left area or the center area of the game board 101, that is, a so-called left-handed game. When the game ball wins the first start opening 105, a big hit lottery is performed and the special symbol display unit 112 is changed.

  When the special figure 1 showing the lottery lottery result is a jackpot symbol, after a predetermined interval time elapses, a jackpot game is performed in which the number of rounds corresponding to the lottery lottery result and the big winning opening 109 are opened.

  After the jackpot is over, if the special symbol is a symbol indicating “probability change jackpot”, the game proceeds to a probability change game state of 70 times. Note that 70 times corresponds to the number of special symbol fluctuations. In the probability variation gaming state, the player makes a right turn and aims at the gate 108. When the game ball passes through the gate 108, the normal symbol display unit 113 changes.

  When the stopped normal symbol is a winning symbol, the electric tulip 107 is opened. In addition, when the stopped normal symbol is a detached symbol, the electric tulip 107 is not opened. After 70 probable gaming states, the normal gaming state is restored. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106 through the electric tulip 107, a big hit lottery is performed and the special figure 2 changes. Here, when it is a jackpot symbol, a jackpot game is played.

  In addition, when the special symbol is a symbol indicating “latent probability big hit”, the game shifts to a latent probability gaming state of 70 times. In the latent game state, the player makes a left turn as it is. When the variation of 70 times is completed in the latent game state, the normal game state is entered. It is to be noted that, when winning a big hit probability or winning a small hit gaming state, the player performs an effect that makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the player is in a high probability gaming state.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a lottery unit 301, a changing unit 302, a notice storage unit 303, a mode determination unit 304, a selection unit 305, an execution unit 309, a history storage unit 310, a first A start port SW221, a second start port SW222, and the image display unit 104 are provided. Selection unit 305 includes a first category selection unit 306, a second category selection unit 307, and a notice selection unit 308.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 sets one effect mode among a plurality of effect modes having different effect contents, performs an effect according to the one effect mode, and uses the one notice among the plurality of notices. To do. The production mode refers to the Azuchi Castle stage, Oda stage, Tokugawa stage, and Uesugi stage in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, the notice is a commentary notice, and the notice effect is a comment notice effect. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, as long as it is a notice effect using one notice among a plurality of notices. For example, a notice effect in a speech category other than “game commentary” may be used.

  The lottery unit 301 performs a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not the game ball won in the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222 is a big hit. The changing unit 302 changes the special symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed by the lottery unit 301.

  The notice storage unit 303 stores a plurality of notices in order and stores a plurality of kinds of notice contents (hereinafter referred to as “category”) that classify the notices in order, and at least effects as the plurality of categories. Store the category for the mode. The notice is image data of a dialogue displayed in the notice effect, for example, data that displays a character image such as “right-handed when changing probability”. Note that audio data may be used as long as it is stored in order for each notice content.

  The plurality of categories in the present embodiment are a plurality of commentary categories, which include “basic stage category”, “probability variation category”, “continuous notice category”, and “Azuchi Castle category”. In each commentary category, a plurality of commentary notices with different commentary contents are stored together with the order. That is, a plurality of commentary notices are stored together with the selection order in the commentary category in which the selection order is set in advance.

  The mode determination unit 304 determines whether or not the effect mode in the variation in which the notice effect is performed is a specific effect mode among the plurality of effect modes. The specific production mode is the Azuchi Castle stage in the present embodiment.

  The first category selection unit 306 selects one category from a plurality of categories according to a preset order when the mode determination unit 304 determines that the specific effect mode is not set. Selecting a category according to the order means that the first category selecting unit 306 selects the category selected last time or the category in the next order.

  When the first category selection unit 306 selects the category last time, and the explanation selection notice 308 in the last order in the category has been selected by the notice selection unit 308 described later, the first category selection unit 306 determines the current category. Then, the category in the next order of the category is selected. In the present embodiment, when the last commentary notice in the last order commentary category is selected, in the next commentary notice effect, the first commentary category is selected.

  The second category selection unit 307 selects a category related to the specific effect mode from the plurality of categories when the mode determination unit 304 determines that the specific effect mode is set. In the present embodiment, the second category selection unit 307 selects the Azuchi Castle category that explains the Azuchi Castle stage when it is the Azuchi Castle stage.

  The notice selection unit 308 selects one notice from the categories selected by the first category selection unit 306 or the second category selection unit 307 in accordance with a preset order. For example, when the comment category is selected by the first category selection unit 306, the next selection of the comment notice in the comment notice announcement effect in which the comment category has been selected by the first category selection unit 306 is selected next. The order is to select a commentary notice.

  Similarly, when a commentary category is selected by the second category selection unit 307, the commentary notice in the next order of the commentary notice in the commentary notice effect in which the commentary category has been selected by the second category selection unit 307 is selected last time. That is. In this embodiment, when the commentary category is selected by the second category selection unit 307 and the commentary notice in the last order of the Azuchi castle category is selected, the first comment of the Azuchi castle category is used in the next commentary notice effect. This is to select the explanation of the order.

  The execution unit 309 performs a notice effect using the notice selected by the notice selection unit 308. Performing a notice effect using a notice means outputting image data or sound data of a notice to the image display unit 104 or the speaker 254.

  The history storage unit 310 stores the category selected last time by the first category selection unit 306 and the notice selected by the notice selection unit 308 at that time.

  In addition, the first category selection unit 306 selects one category from a plurality of categories using the categories stored in the history storage unit 310 in the notice effect that is performed after the specific effect mode ends. The notice selection unit 308 selects, from one category selected by the first category selection unit 306, one notice based on a notice stored in the history storage unit 310 and a preset order. That is, in the commentary notice effect after the end of the specific effect mode, the commentary notice is selected and executed in accordance with the order that continues from the commentary notice effect before entering the specific effect mode.

  The lottery unit 301 and the changing unit 302 are realized by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201. That is, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 implements each unit by executing various programs such as a winning lottery program and a special symbol variation program.

  In addition, the notice storage unit 303, the mode determination unit 304, the selection unit 305, the first category selection unit 306, the second category selection unit 307, the notice selection unit 308, the execution unit 309, and the history storage unit 310. Is realized by the CPU 251 of the image / sound controller 202b. That is, the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b implements each unit by executing various programs such as a speech notice execution program and an explanation notice selection program.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control unit 201. For example, the timer interrupt process is executed by interrupting the main process at a preset cycle. As shown in FIG. 4, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 201 first executes a random number update process (step S401). Although detailed description and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, for example, in the random number update process, a winning random number used for the first big hit lottery or the second big hit lottery is updated.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes switch processing (step S402). The switch process includes a start port SW process for detecting a winning of a game ball at the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 and acquiring a random number at the time of winning, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. . In addition, the winning of game balls to the big winning opening 109 and the normal winning opening 110 is detected, and a winning ball command corresponding to the winning winning opening is set.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes symbol processing (step S403). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process related to the special symbol and a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol. In the special symbol processing, the special symbol is changed / stopped and a lottery is performed (see FIG. 8). In the normal symbol processing, the normal symbol is changed / stopped and the normal symbol lottery is performed (detailed explanation is omitted).

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 201 executes an electric accessory process (step S404). In the electric combination processing, operation control of various electric combinations connected to the main control unit 201 such as the electric tulip solenoid 231 and the big prize opening solenoid 232 is performed. Details of the special winning opening process for controlling the operation of the special winning opening solenoid 232 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes prize ball processing relating to the prize ball (step S405), and executes output processing for outputting the command set in the RAM 213 to the effect control unit 202 and the like by the above processing. (Step S406), the timer interrupt process is terminated. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 201 returns to the main process.

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process executed by the main control unit. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S402 of FIG.

  In FIG. 5, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S501), and determines that the first start port SW221 is ON. If it is determined (step S501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW 221 is smaller than “4” (step S502).

  When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S502: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S503). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S504). The random number is a hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like. The winning random number is one for determining a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. For example, one winning random number is randomly obtained from 400 random numbers from “0” to “399”.

  The design random number determines the type of jackpot (presence / absence of transition to high probability gaming state, long / short hit, presence / absence of short-time game), for example, 250 random numbers from “0” to “249” A random number is randomly obtained from.

  The reach random number is used to determine whether or not there is a reach when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is out of order. For example, one reach random number is randomly obtained from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. Is done.

  The variation pattern random number determines the variation pattern. For example, one variation pattern random number is randomly obtained from 250 random numbers “0” to “249”.

  Thereafter, a pre-determination process is performed (step S505), and a hold number 1 increase command indicating that the hold number 1 indicating the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 105 has increased is set (step S506). Details of the preliminary determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S501, when the first start port SW221 is not ON (step S501: No), the process proceeds to step S507. If it is determined in step S502 that the count value U1 is “4” (step S502: No), the process proceeds to step S507.

  In step S507, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S507), and when it is determined that the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S507: No). The process is terminated as it is. When it is determined that the second start port SW222 is ON (step S507: Yes), the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that counts the number of times the second start port SW222 is detected is smaller than “4”. It is determined whether or not (step S508).

  When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S508: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S509). And while acquiring a random number, the acquired random number is memorize | stored in RAM213 (step S510). If it is determined in step S508 that the count value U2 is “4” (step S508: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  After the process of step S510, a pre-determination process is performed (step S511), and a hold number 2 increase command indicating that the hold number 2 indicating the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 106 has increased is set (step S512). ), The process is terminated.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, the pre-determination process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. The prior determination process is the process shown in step S505 and step S511 of FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a prior determination process executed by the main control unit. In the prior determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a high-probability gaming state is set (step S601).

  If it is determined in step S601 that the game state is a high probability game state (step S601: Yes), a “high probability random number determination table” is selected (step S602), and each random number is determined (step S603). The “high probability random number determination table” is each table (a hit random number determination table, a reach random number determination table, a variation pattern table) used for random number determination in a high probability gaming state. Further, the random number determination includes determination of winning random number, determination of symbol random number at the time of jackpot by winning to the first starting port 105, determination of symbol random number at the time of jackpot by winning to the second starting port 106, reach random number determination, variation pattern For example, random number determination.

  Thereafter, the determination result in step S603 is stored as prior determination information (step S604), and the process is terminated as it is. The stored prior determination information is transmitted to the production control unit 202a by the pending number increase command shown in steps S506 and S512 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the gaming state is not high probability (step S601: No), “low probability random number determination table” is selected (step S605), and step S603 is performed. The “low-probability random number determination table” is each table (a hit random number determination table, a reach random number determination table, a variation pattern table) used for random number determination in a low-probability gaming state.

(Special symbol processing)
Next, a special symbol process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing executed by the main control unit. This special symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process of step S403 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 7, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S701). The winning game flag is a flag that is set when the stopped special symbol indicates winning in the stop process shown in step S714.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S701: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S701: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S702). If it is changing (step S702: Yes), the process proceeds to step S711. . If it is not changing (step S702: No), it is determined whether or not there is at least one count value U2 of the second start port detection counter as the number of game balls held in the second start port 106 (step S702). S703).

  When there is one or more count value U2 (step S703: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U2 is set as a new hold number (step S704), and the process proceeds to step S707. In step S703, when there is not one or more count value U2 (step S703: No), that is, when “U2 = 0”, the first start port detection counter as the number of game balls held in the first start port 105 is retained. It is determined whether there is at least one count value U1 (step S705). If there is not one or more count value U1 (step S705: No), that is, if “U1 = 0”, the process is terminated as it is.

  When there is one or more count value U1 (step S705: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U1 is set as a new hold number (step S706), and the process proceeds to step S707. In step S707, a hit determination process is performed (step S707). The winning determination process is a process for determining whether or not the winning random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting opening 105 or the second starting opening 106 matches the preset winning random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the embodiment, as shown in step S703 to step S706, the game ball won at the second start port 106 is digested earlier than the game ball won at the first start port 105. It has become. Thereafter, variation pattern selection processing is performed (step S708). This variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol according to the determination result of the hit determination process, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the variation of the special symbol is started (step S709). Further, a change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S710). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process (step S711). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S711: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  When the variation time has elapsed (step S711: Yes), the variation of the special symbol is stopped (step S712), and a variation stop command is set (step S713). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S714), and the process ends. The stopped process is a process of setting a winning game flag when the stopped special symbol indicates winning, or turning off the time flag indicating the time-reduced gaming state according to the remaining time. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Winning judgment process)
Next, the procedure of the hit determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the hit determination process. The hit determination process is the process shown in step S707 of FIG.

  In the winning determination process, first, a winning random number determining process is performed (step S801). In the winning random number determination process, using the winning random number determination table, whether the winning random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is a big hit or a small hit, It is determined whether they are out of place. Details of the winning random number determination table will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  After step S801, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the hit random number determination process is a big hit (step S802). When it is a big hit (step S802: Yes), the gaming state is referred to (step S803), and the big hit symbol random number table is set (step S804). Details of the jackpot symbol random number table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10-1 and 10-2.

  After step S804, symbol random number determination processing is performed (step S805). The symbol random number determination process uses a symbol random number determination table to determine which type of jackpot the symbol random number acquired when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 It is processing to do. After step S805, a jackpot symbol is set (step S806), and the process ends.

  In step S802, if it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S802: No), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (step S807). If it is a small hit (step S807: Yes), a small hit symbol is set. (Step S808), the process is terminated as it is. In step S807, if it is not a small hit (step S807: No), the off symbol is set (step S809), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Example of winning random number determination table)
Next, the winning random number determination table used in step S801 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2. Each of the hit random number determination tables shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B includes a hit type 901, a range 902, a ratio 903, and a random value 904.

  The hit type 901 indicates a hit type or a big hit type. A range 902 is a possible value of the acquired random number, and there are 400 “0 to 399”. The ratio 903 is obtained by dividing the number of the random number values 904 by the number of the range 902, that is, the probability that the big hit or the small hit is selected.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a low probability per random number determination table. A low probability per random number determination table 910 shown in FIG. 9-1 is a per random number determination table used in the case of the low probability gaming state in step S801 of FIG.

  In the low-probability random number determination table 910 shown in FIG. 9A, the big hit among the hit types 901 is selected at a ratio 903 of “1/400”. Also, it is shown that the small hit is selected at a ratio 903 of “4/400”. If the acquired random number is a value that is not described in the random number value 904, for example, if the random number acquired by winning a prize at the first start port 105 is “100”, there is a loss.

  Next, FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a high-probability random number determination table. 9-2 is a hit random number determination table used in the case of the high probability gaming state in step S803 in FIG. In FIG. 9B, the high probability random number determination table 920 indicates that the jackpot is selected at a ratio 903 of “10/400”. As shown in the low-probability random number determination table 910 and the high-probability random number determination table 920, in the high-probability gaming state, it is easier to win a jackpot by about 10 times than in the low-probability gaming state.

(Big hit design random number judgment table)
Next, the jackpot symbol random number determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-1 and 10-2. The jackpot symbol random number determination table shown in FIGS. 10-1 and 10-2 is a table set in step S804 in FIG. Each of the jackpot symbol random number determination tables illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B includes a type 1001, a range 1002, a ratio 1003, and a random value 1004.

  The type 1001 is the type of jackpot that has been won, and includes a probable jackpot and a latent jackpot. A range 1002 indicates a range of the jackpot symbol random number and is 0 to 249. This is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random number values 1004 by the number of ratios 1003 and ranges 1002. A random value 1004 indicates a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the type 1001.

  FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram of the special 1 jackpot symbol random number determination table. The special 1 jackpot symbol random number determination table 1010 shown in FIG. 10A is a table that is set when performing the symbol random number determination for the special 1 holding ball in step S804 of FIG.

  In the special 1 jackpot symbol random number determination table 1010 shown in FIG. 10-1, when the acquired random number value 1004 is any of 0 to 149, the type 1001 is a probabilistic jackpot and the ratio 1003 is 150/250. . When the acquired random number value 1004 is any one of 150 to 249, the type 1001 is the latent probability hit and the ratio 1003 is 100/250.

  FIG. 10-2 is an explanatory diagram of a special 2 jackpot symbol random number determination table. The special 2 jackpot symbol random number determination table 1020 shown in FIG. 10-2 is a table that is set when performing the symbol random number determination on the special 2 reserved ball in step S804 of FIG.

  In the special 2 jackpot symbol random number determination table 1020 shown in FIG. 10-2, when the acquired random number value 1004 is any one of 0 to 249, the type 1001 is a probabilistic jackpot and the ratio 1003 is 250/250. . In other words, when winning the jackpot via the second starting port 106, the winning combination is surely won.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the variation pattern selection processing. The variation pattern selection process is the process shown in step S708 of FIG.

  In the variation pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S1101). If it is a win (step S1101: Yes), a win variation pattern table is set (step S1102). The winning variation pattern table is a table used when selecting a variation pattern provided for each hit type. The details of the variation pattern table used when the probability is big hit is shown in FIG. 12-1, the details of the variation pattern table used when the probability is big hit is shown in FIG. Details of the pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1101, if it is not a win (step S1101: No), a reach random number determination process is performed (step S1103). The reach random number determination process is a process for determining the presence or absence of reach using the acquired reach random number. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is reach (step S1104). If it is reach (step S1104: Yes), a reach variation pattern table is set (step S1105). The reach variation pattern table is a table used when a variation pattern in reach is selected, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1104 that it is not reach, that is, if it is out of place (step S1104: No), a deviation variation pattern table is set (step S1106). The variation pattern table for detachment is a table used when selecting a variation pattern in detachment, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. 12-5.

  In step S1102, step S1105, and step S1106, after setting the variation pattern table, variation pattern random number determination processing is performed (step S1107). The variation pattern random number determination process is a process of selecting a variation pattern using the obtained variation pattern random number and each variation pattern table. Thereafter, a variation pattern is set (step S1108), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Variation pattern table)
Next, the variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4, and 12-5. Each variation pattern table includes a variation pattern 1201, a variation time 1202, a range 1203, a ratio 1204, and a random number value 1205.

  The variation pattern 1201 is obtained by patterning the variation of the special symbol for each variation time. The fluctuation time 1202 is a time for changing the special symbol set for each fluctuation pattern 1201. A range 1203 indicates the range of the fluctuation pattern random number, and is 0 to 249. The ratio 1204 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 1205 by the number of ranges 1203. A random value 1205 indicates a variation pattern random number corresponding to the variation pattern 1201.

(Fluctuation pattern table for probability variation big hit)
FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a variation pattern table for probability variation big hits. The probability variation jackpot variation pattern table 1210 shown in FIG. 12A is a variation pattern table set when the probability variation jackpot is obtained in step S1102 of FIG.

  For example, when a variation pattern is set using the variation pattern table for probability variation jackpot 1210 in FIG. 12A, when the obtained random value 1205 is any of 0 to 149, the variation pattern 1201 is P10, and the variation time 1202 is 150 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 150/250. When the acquired random value 1205 is any of 150 to 224, the variation pattern 1201 is P11, the variation time 1202 is 120 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 75/250.

  When the acquired random value 1205 is any one of 225 to 244, the fluctuation pattern 1201 is P12, the fluctuation time 1202 is 90 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 25/250. For example, when the acquired random value 1205 is any one of 245 to 249, the fluctuation pattern 1201 is P13, the fluctuation time 1202 is 30 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 5/250.

(Fluctuation pattern table for large probability hits)
FIG. 12-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a variation pattern table for large probability hits. 12-2 is a variation pattern table that is set when the latent probability is a winning hit in step S1102 of FIG.

  For example, when setting a variation pattern using the variation pattern table 1220 for the probability probability hit of FIG. 12-2, when the acquired random number value 1205 is any one of 0 to 99, the variation pattern 1201 is P20, and the variation The time 1202 is 150 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 100/250. When the acquired random value 1205 is any one of 100 to 199, the variation pattern 1201 is P21, the variation time 1202 is 120 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 100/250.

  When the acquired random value 1205 is any one of 200 to 244, the variation pattern 1201 is P22, the variation time 1202 is 90 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 50/250. For example, when the acquired random number value 1205 is any one of 245 to 249, the variation pattern 1201 is P23, the variation time 1202 is 30 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 5/250.

(Change pattern table for small hits)
FIG. 12C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the small hit variation pattern table. The variation pattern table 1230 for small hits shown in FIG. 12C is a variation pattern table set when the small hit is made in step S1102 of FIG.

  For example, when a variation pattern is set using the small hit variation pattern table 1230 in FIG. 12C, when the obtained random number value 1205 is any of 0 to 49, the variation pattern 1201 is P30, and the variation time 1202 is 150 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 50/250. When the acquired random value 1205 is any of 50 to 149, the variation pattern 1201 is P31, the variation time 1202 is 120 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 100/250.

  When the acquired random value 1205 is any one of 150 to 244, the variation pattern 1201 is P32, the variation time 1202 is 90 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 100/250. For example, when the acquired random number value 1205 is any one of 245 to 249, the variation pattern 1201 is P33, the variation time 1202 is 30 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 5/250.

(Reach variation pattern table)
FIG. 12D is an explanatory diagram of an example of the reach variation pattern table. A reach variation pattern table 1240 shown in FIG. 12-4 is the variation pattern table set in step S1105 of FIG.

  For example, when setting the variation pattern using the reach variation pattern table 1240 of FIG. 12-4, if the acquired random number 1205 is any one of 0 to 24, the variation pattern 1201 is P40, and the variation time 1202 Is 150 seconds and the ratio 1204 is 25/250. When the acquired random value 1205 is any one of 25 to 74, the variation pattern 1201 is P41, the variation time 1202 is 120 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 50/250.

  When the acquired random value 1205 is any of 75 to 149, the fluctuation pattern 1201 is P42, the fluctuation time 1202 is 90 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 75/250. For example, when the acquired random value 1205 is any one of 150 to 249, the variation pattern 1201 is P43, the variation time 1202 is 30 seconds, and the ratio 1204 is 100/250.

(Extraction variation pattern table)
FIG. 12-5 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the deviation variation pattern table. The deviation variation pattern table 1250 shown in FIG. 12-5 is the variation pattern table set in step S1106 of FIG. Note that the deviation variation pattern table 1250 shown in FIG. 12-5 includes the number of reserved balls 1206. The number of reserved balls 1206 is the number of reserved balls when selecting a variation pattern, and is any one of “0” to “4”.

  For example, when a variation pattern is set using the deviation variation pattern table 1250 of FIG. 12-5, when the reserved ball 1206 is any one of “0” to “2”, the variation pattern 1201 is P50, and the variation Time 1202 is 13 seconds. When the reserved ball 1206 is “3”, the fluctuation pattern 1201 is P51, and the fluctuation time 1202 is 8 seconds. When the reserved ball 1206 is “4”, the variation pattern 1201 is P52 and the variation time 1202 is 3 seconds. By doing so, in the case of disengagement, the variation time is shorter as the number of reserved balls is larger, and the variation time is longer as the number of reserved balls is smaller.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the stop process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the stop process performed by the main control unit. In FIG. 13, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (step S1301). Note that the time reduction flag is a flag that is set in a game state setting process described later in FIG. When the time reduction flag is not ON (step S1301: No), the process proceeds to step S1305.

  When the time-short flag is ON (step S1301: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the time-short game remaining number J is set as a new time-short game remaining number J (step S1302). The time-saving game remaining number J indicates the remaining number of games in the game state with time-saving, and is a numerical value set to, for example, 70 times after the probable big hit. The setting of the short time remaining game count J will be described later in the game state setting process (see FIG. 15). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S1303).

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

  In step S1305, when the high probability flag is OFF (step S1305: No), the process proceeds to step S1309. When the high probability flag is ON (step S1305: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the high probability remaining game count X is set as a new high probability game remaining count X (step S1306).

  Specifically, the high-probability game remaining number X indicates the remaining number of games in the probability variation gaming state or the latent probability gaming state, and is a numerical value set to 70 times, for example, after the probability variation great hit and the latent probability big hit, respectively. is there. The setting of the high probability remaining game count X will be described later in the game state setting process (see FIG. 15).

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

  In step S1309, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit, and if it is not a big hit (step S1309: No), it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit (step S1310). When the stopped special symbol is not a small hit (step S1310: No), the process is terminated. When the stopped special symbol is a small hit (step S1310: Yes), the small hit game flag is turned ON (step S1311), and a winning opening is started (step S1312). Thereafter, an opening command is set (step S1313), and the process ends.

  In step S1309, when the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1309: Yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 109 in one round is a long hit (step S1314). When it is a long hit (step S1314: Yes), the long hit game flag is turned ON (step S1315), and the process proceeds to step S1317.

  When it is not long hit (step S1314: No), the short hit game flag is turned ON (step S1316), and the process proceeds to step S1317. In step S1317, the short time remaining game count J or the high probability remaining game count X is set to “0” (step S1317). Thereafter, the time reduction flag or the high probability flag is turned OFF (step S1318), and the process proceeds to step S1312.

  By the above-described processing, when both the short time flag and the high probability flag are ON, the probability variation gaming state is set, and when the short time flag is OFF and the high probability flag is ON. It is in latent game state. When both the hourly flag and the high probability flag are OFF, the game state is normal.

(Large winnings processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the special winning a prize mouth process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening process performed by the main control unit. This special winning opening process is one process included in the electric accessory process shown in step S404 of FIG.

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

  In step S1401, when the winning game flag is OFF (step S1401: No), the process is ended as it is. When the winning game flag is ON (step S1401: Yes), it is determined whether or not the opening is being performed (step S1402). Here, the opening means a predetermined time before the special winning opening 109 is opened.

  If it is during opening (step S1402: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined opening time has passed (step S1403). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S1403: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening time has elapsed (step S1403: Yes), the round number / operation pattern setting process is executed (step S1404). In the round number / operation pattern setting process, the number of rounds corresponding to the winning game flag and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 are set. For example, in the case of a big hit, the number of rounds is set to 15 rounds. Furthermore, in the case of long hit, an operation pattern of 30 seconds per round is set, and in the case of short hit, an operation pattern of 0.1 seconds per round is set. In the case of small hits, the number of rounds is set to one round, and an operation pattern is set in which one round is 0.1 seconds × 15 times.

  In step S1404, after the number of rounds / operation pattern setting process is executed, the winning count value C to the big winning opening 109 in each round is set to “0” (step S1405). Then, a value obtained by adding “1” to the round number R is set as a new round number R (step S1406). Thereafter, a round start command indicating that a round is to be started is set (step S1407). Furthermore, the winning prize opening solenoid 232 is controlled to start the operation of the winning prize opening 109 (step S1408).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the operation time or the operation pattern has ended (step S1409). The end of the operation time means that a predetermined time (30 seconds or 0.1 second) has elapsed since the operation of the special winning opening 109 was started. Further, the end of the operation pattern means that the operation pattern of 0.1 seconds × 15 times at the small hitting time ends.

  When the operation time or the operation pattern has not ended (step S1409: No), it is determined whether or not the winning count value C of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 is a prescribed number (for example, “10”) (step). S1410). When the winning count value C is a specified number (step S1410: Yes), the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended (step S1411). When the winning count value C is not the prescribed number (step S1410: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S1409, when the operation time or the operation pattern is completed (step S1409: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1411 and the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended. In other words, in the case of a big win, the big winning opening 109 ends the operation when either one of the elapsed operating time or a predetermined number of winnings is satisfied.

  In addition, since the operation time is set to 0.1 seconds for a short win such as a small hit or a latent big hit, it is difficult to win a game ball in the big winning opening 109 during this time. That is, the small hits and short hits are hits with almost no prize balls.

  After the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended in step S1411, it is determined whether or not the final round has been reached (step S1412). For example, if the round number R set in the round number setting process in step S1404 is 15 rounds, the final round is obtained when “round number R = 15”. Further, if the round number R set in the round number setting process is 1 round as in the case of small hitting, the final round is obtained when “round number R = 1”.

  If it is not the last round in step S1412 (step S1412: No), the process ends. When it is the final round (step S1412: Yes), ending is started (step S1413). Here, the ending refers to a predetermined production time after the end of the operation of the special winning opening 109.

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

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

(Game state setting process)
Next, the game state setting process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the game state setting process. The game state setting process is the process shown in step S1417 of FIG. In FIG. 15, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a small hit (step S1501).

  If it is not a small hit (step S1501: No), it is determined whether or not a probable big hit (step S1502). When it is a probable big hit (step S1502: Yes), the hourly flag is turned ON (step S1503), and the hourly game remaining number J is set to “70” (step S1504).

  Thereafter, the high probability flag is turned ON (step S1505), the high probability remaining game count X is set to “70” (step S1506), and the process is terminated. In step S1502, when it is not the probability variation big hit (step S1502: No), that is, when it is the latent big hit, the process proceeds to step S1505. In step S1501, if it is a small hit (step S1501: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

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

  In FIG. 16, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a command reception process that is performed when a command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1601). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, an effect button process performed when the effect button 119 is pressed (step S1602). Then, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / audio control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S1603), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, details of the command reception process executed by the effect supervision unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. The command reception process is the process shown in step S1601 of FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command reception processing executed by the production control unit. In FIG. 17, first, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a pending number increase command has been received (step S1701). The pending number increase command is a command output from the main control unit 201, and is a command set in step S506 or step S512 in FIG.

  When the pending number increase command has not been received (step S1701: No), step S1705 described later is performed. When the hold number increase command is received (step S1701: Yes), the advance determination information included in the hold number increase command is stored (step S1702), and the continuous notice effect start process is performed (step S1703). The continuous notice effect start process is a process of determining whether or not to perform a continuous notice effect by lottery, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After step S1703, a hold increase command is set (step S1704). The hold increase command is a command including increase information on the number of held balls, and is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1705). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S710 in FIG. 7).

  In step S1705, when the change start command is not received (step S1705: No), the process proceeds to step S1707 described later. When the change start command is received (step S1705: YES), the effect selection process is executed (step S1706). Details of the effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1707). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of the special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 201 (see step S713 in FIG. 7).

  When the change stop command is not received (step S1707: No), step S1709 described later is performed. When the change stop command is received (step S1707: Yes), the process during end of change effect is executed (step S1708), and it is determined whether or not the opening command is received (step S1709). The process during the end of the variation effect is a process of stopping the variation of the effect symbol or ending the effect mode according to the game state according to the number of times of change, and will be described later with reference to FIG. Also, the opening command is a command set in step S1313 of the stop process shown in FIG.

  When the opening command is received (step S1709: YES), a winning effect selection process is performed (step S1710). The winning effect selection process is a process of selecting the contents of the winning effect. If the opening command has not been received (step S1709: NO), step S1711 described later is performed.

  After step S1710, it is determined whether an ending command has been received (step S1711). The ending command is a command set in step S1414 of the big prize opening process shown in FIG. If it is determined that an ending command has not been received (step S1711: NO), the processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S1711 that an ending command has been received (step S1711: Yes), an ending effect selection process is performed (step S1712), and the process ends. The ending effect selection process is a process of analyzing an ending command and selecting an ending effect.

(Continuous notice production start process)
Next, the continuous notice effect start process performed by the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of continuous notice effect start processing performed by the CPU of the effect control unit. The continuous notice effect start process is the process shown in step S1703 of FIG.

  In the continuous notice effect start processing, first, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice flag is ON (step S1801). The continuous notice flag being ON indicates that a continuous notice effect is being executed. If the continuous notice flag is ON (step S1801: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S1801, when the continuous notice flag is OFF (step S1801: No), it is determined whether or not the first standby flag is ON (step S1802). When the first standby flag is ON, it is determined that the continuous notice effect is to be performed, and the execution timing of the continuous notice effect is determined at the start of the next change. If the first standby flag is ON (step S1802: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S1802, when the first standby flag is OFF (step S1802: No), it is determined whether or not the second standby flag is ON (step S1803). The fact that the second standby flag is ON indicates that the continuous notice effect is performed and the execution timing is determined.

  In step S1803, when the second standby flag is ON (step S1803: Yes), the process is ended as it is. When the second standby flag is OFF (step S1803: No), a continuous notice effect execution lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect is performed (step S1804). At that time, a random number for executing the continuous notice effect for determining whether or not to perform the continuous notice effect is acquired, and lottery is performed using the continuous notice effect execution lottery table described later in FIGS. 20-1, 20-2, and 20-3. To do. In the continuous notice effect execution lottery process, when the number of held balls is “1”, it is determined that the continuous notice effect is not executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice effect is to be executed (step S1805). If the continuous notice effect is not to be executed (step S1805: No), the process ends. When the continuous notice effect is executed (step S1805: Yes), the first standby flag is turned on (step S1806), the current number of held balls is set to the remaining variation number K (step S1807), and the process is ended as it is. To do. The remaining fluctuation number K indicates the remaining fluctuation number until the continuous notice effect is finished.

(ON / OFF timing of each flag in continuous notice effect)
Next, the ON / OFF timing of each flag when performing the continuous notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing the ON / OFF timing of each flag in the continuous notice effect.

  The timing chart shown in FIG. 19 shows the ON / OFF timing of each flag (first standby flag, second standby flag, continuous notification flag) for each timing when performing the continuous notification effect. Specifically, when it is determined to perform the continuous notice effect at the timing T1 when the winning is detected during the normal fluctuation, the first standby flag is turned ON, and at the timing T2 when the next fluctuation of the fluctuation starts. The first standby flag is turned OFF and the second standby flag is turned ON. At timing T2, the execution timing of the continuous notice effect and the details of the continuous notice effect are set.

  Then, at the timing T3 when the continuous notice effect is started based on the execution timing set at the timing T2, the second standby flag is turned off and the continuous notice flag is turned on. The continuous notice effect is started from this time, and the continuous notice flag is turned OFF at timing T4 when the continuous notice effect is ended.

(Continuous notice effect execution lottery table)
Next, the continuous notice effect execution lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 20-1, 20-2, and 20-3. The continuous notice effect execution lottery table is a table used in the continuous notice effect execution lottery process shown in step S1804 of FIG. The continuous notice effect execution lottery tables shown in FIGS. 20-1, 20-2, and 20-3 include execution presence / absence 2001, a range 2002, a ratio 2003, and a random value 2004.

  Execution presence / absence 2001 indicates whether or not the continuous notice effect is executed, and is “Yes” for executing the continuous notice effect or “No” not executing the continuous notice effect. A range 2002 indicates a range of continuous notice effect execution random numbers, and is 0-99. A ratio 2003 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 2004 by the number of ranges 2002. A random value 2004 indicates a continuous notice effect execution random number corresponding to presence / absence 2001 of execution.

  FIG. 20A is an explanatory diagram of a winning continuous notice effect execution lottery table. The winning continuous notice effect execution lottery table 2010 shown in FIG. 20A is a table used when the prior determination information includes information indicating a big hit or a small hit.

  In the winning continuous notice effect execution lottery table 2010, when the acquired random number 2004 is any one of 0 to 19, the presence / absence of execution 2001 is “present”, and the ratio 2003 is 20/100. When the acquired random number 2004 is any one of 20 to 99, the execution presence / absence 2001 is “none”, and the ratio 2003 is 80/100.

  FIG. 20-2 is an explanatory diagram of a reach continuous notice effect execution lottery table. The reach continuous notice effect execution lottery table 2020 shown in FIG. 20B is a table used when the prior determination information includes information indicating that the reach is out of reach.

  In the reach continuous notice effect execution lottery table 2020, when the acquired random number 2004 is any one of 0 to 9, the presence / absence of execution 2001 is “present”, and the ratio 2003 is 10/100. When the acquired random value 2004 is any one of 10 to 99, the execution presence / absence 2001 is “none”, and the ratio 2003 is 90/100. As described above, a configuration in which a big hit or a small win has a higher ratio of performing a continuous notice effect than a loss of reach.

  FIG. 20C is an explanatory diagram of a continuous notice effect execution lottery table for loss. The continuation notice effect execution lottery table 2030 for losing shown in FIG. 20-3 is a table used when information indicating that it is a detachment is included in the prior determination information.

  When the acquired random number 2004 is any one of 0 to 99 in the continuous notice effect execution lottery table 2030, the execution presence / absence 2001 is “none”, and the ratio 2003 is 100/100. Thus, when it is a detachment, it is set as the structure which does not perform a continuous notice effect. As a result, the continuous notice effect is generated when the prior determination information includes any one of the big hit, the small hit, and the missed reach.

(Direction selection process)
Next, details of the effect selection process shown in step S1706 of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect selection process executed by the effect control unit. In FIG. 21, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the change start command (step S2101). In step S2101, specifically, the gaming state of the main control unit 201, whether it is a win or not, or whether it is a reach or the like is analyzed. Thereafter, the mode flag is referred to (step S2102).

  The mode flag is a flag set corresponding to each effect mode. For example, the mode flag in the normal mode in the normal gaming state is “0”, the mode flag in the probability changing mode in the probability changing gaming state is “1”, and the mode flag in the latent mode in the normal gaming state after the latent probability gaming state or the small hit is “ 2 ”is set for each mode.

  Thereafter, the hold number subtraction process is performed (step S2103), and the variation effect pattern selection process is executed (step S2104). The variation effect pattern selection process is a process of selecting one of a plurality of types of effects prepared in advance. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After performing Step S2104, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is P52 (Step S2105). If it is P52 (Step S2105: Yes), Step S2112 described later is performed. When the variation pattern is not P52 (step S2105: No), a serif notice execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the serif notice is performed (step S2106).

  At that time, a serif notice execution random number is acquired, and it is determined whether or not to execute the serif notice effect by using a serif notice execution lottery table described later with reference to FIG. In addition, by performing Steps S2105 and S2106, it is configured such that no serif notice effect is executed in a variation pattern with a short variation time.

  After step S2106, it is determined whether or not to execute a serif notice effect (step S2107). When no serif notice effect is performed (step S2107: No), step S2112 described later is performed. When performing a serif notice effect (step S2107: Yes), a serif category selection lottery for selecting a serif category in the serif notice effect is performed (step S2108).

  At that time, a serif category random number is acquired, and a serif category is selected using a serif category selection table described later with reference to FIGS. 22-2 to 22-5. Thereafter, the speech category information relating to the selected speech category is set (step S2109). This speech category information is output to the image / sound control unit 202b by a change effect start command to be described later.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the current stage is the Azuchi castle stage (step S2110). If it is not the Azuchi castle stage (step S2110: No), step S2112 described later is performed. If it is the Azuchi castle stage (step S2110: Yes), Azuchi castle stage information indicating that it is the Azuchi castle stage is set (step S2111).

  Thereafter, an effect symbol determining process for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the image display unit 104 is performed (step S2113). Details of the effect symbol determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. And the change production start command which shows the change start of production design is set (step S2114), and a process is complete | finished. The variation effect start command is output to the image / sound control unit 202b in the command transmission process shown in step S1603 of FIG.

(Serif notice run lottery table)
Next, with reference to FIG. 22-1, the dialogue advance notice lottery table will be described. FIG. 22-1 is an explanatory diagram of a serif notice execution lottery table. The serif notice execution lottery table is a table used when the serif notice execution lottery is performed in step S2106 of FIG. The speech advance notice lottery table 2210 shown in FIG. 22 includes a jackpot lottery result 2211, presence / absence of execution 2212, a range 2213, a ratio 2214, and a random value 2215.

  The jackpot lottery result 2211 indicates information on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery included in the change start command. When the information indicating that the jackpot lottery or the jackpot is included is included, the reach is lost or missed. There is “out of” in the case where information indicating that it is included is included. The presence / absence of execution 2212 indicates whether or not to execute the speech advance notice effect, “Yes” for executing the speech advance notice effect and “No” not executing the speech advance notice effect.

  A range 2213 indicates the range of the explanation notice execution random number and is 0 to 49. The ratio 2214 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random numbers 2215 by the number of ranges 2213. The random value 2215 indicates a commentary notice execution random number corresponding to the jackpot lottery result 2211 and the presence / absence of execution 2212.

  For example, when the jackpot lottery result 2211 is a win and the acquired random number value is any one of “0” to “19”, the presence / absence of execution 2212 is “present” and the ratio 2214 is 20/50. . When the acquired random number value is any of 20 to 49, the execution presence / absence 2212 is “none”, and the ratio 2214 is 30/50.

  For example, when the big hit lottery result 2211 is out of place and the acquired random number value is any one of 0 to 9, the execution presence / absence 2212 is “present”, and the ratio 2214 is 10/50. When the acquired random number value is any one of 10 to 49, the execution presence / absence 2212 is “none”, and the ratio 2214 is 40/50.

(Serif category selection table)
Next, the speech category selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 22-2 to 22-5. Each line category selection table shown in FIGS. 22-2 to 22-5 includes a line category 2221, a character color 2222, a range 2223, a ratio 2224, and a random number 2225.

  The serif category 2221 indicates the type of serif content in the serif notice effect, “game explanation” for explaining the game, and “reaches or more” indicating that the fluctuation is more than reach (reach miss or hit). And “SP or higher” indicating that the fluctuation is SP reach or higher (SP reach or hit), and “Premier” having high reliability for the jackpot.

  The character color 2222 is the character color of the words set in advance for each line category 2221, and the character color 2222 of “game description” and “reach or higher” is black, and “SP or higher” and “premier” The character color 2222 is “red”. A range 2223 indicates a range of serif category random numbers, and is 0 to 99. The ratio 2224 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of the random numbers 2225 by the number of the ranges 2223. The random value 2225 indicates a speech category random number corresponding to the speech category 2221.

  FIG. 22-2 is an explanatory diagram of a winning serif category selection table. A winning serif category selection table 2220 shown in FIG. 22-2 is a serif category selection table used in the case of a big hit or a small win in step S2108 of FIG.

  In the winning serif category selection table 2220 shown in FIG. 22-2, for example, when the acquired random value 2225 is any one of 0 to 9, the serif category 2221 is “game commentary” and the ratio 2224 is 10 / 100. When the acquired random number 2225 is any one of 10 to 29, the speech category 2221 is “reach or higher”, and the ratio 2224 is 20/100.

  When the acquired random number value 2225 is any of 30 to 94, the speech category 2221 is “SP or higher”, and the ratio 2224 is 65/100. When the acquired random number 2225 is any one of 95 to 99, the speech category 2221 is “Premier” and the ratio 2224 is 5/100.

  FIG. 22C is an explanatory diagram of the SP reach serif category selection table. The SP reach serif category selection table 2230 shown in FIG. 22C is a serif category selection table used in the case of SP reach in step S2108 of FIG.

  In the SP reach serif category selection table 2230 shown in FIG. 22C, for example, when the acquired random value 2225 is any one of 0 to 9, the serif category 2221 is “game commentary”, and the ratio 2224 is 10 / 100. When the acquired random number value 2225 is any one of 10 to 39, the speech category 2221 is “reach or higher” and the ratio 2224 is 30/100.

  When the acquired random number 2225 is any of 40 to 99, the speech category 2221 is “SP or higher”, and the ratio 2224 is 60/100.

  FIG. 22-4 is an explanatory diagram of a normal reach serif category selection table. A normal reach serif category selection table 2240 shown in FIG. 22-4 is a serif category selection table used in the case of normal reach in step S2108 of FIG.

  In the normal reach serif category selection table 2240 shown in FIG. 22-4, for example, when the acquired random value 2225 is any one of 0 to 29, the serif category 2221 is “game commentary”, and the ratio 2224 is 30/30. 100. When the acquired random number value 2225 is any of 30 to 99, the speech category 2221 is “reach or higher”, and the ratio 2224 is 70/100.

  FIG. 22-5 is an explanatory diagram of an outlier serif category selection table. The missed serif category selection table 2250 shown in FIG. 22-5 is a serif category selection table used when there is a miss in step S2108 of FIG.

  For example, when the acquired random number value 2225 is any one of 0 to 99, the line category 2221 is “game commentary” and the ratio 2224 is 100 / 100. In other words, the “game commentary” is always selected in the dialogue advance notice effect in the case of a loss.

(Variation effect pattern selection process)
Next, the variation effect pattern selection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the changing effect pattern selection process executed by the effect control unit. The variation effect pattern selection process is the process shown in step S2104 of FIG. In the variation effect pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2301). If the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2301: Yes), step S2312 described later is performed.

  In step S2301, when the continuous notice flag is OFF (step S2301: No), it is determined whether or not the second standby flag is ON (step S2302). When the second standby flag is ON (step S2302: Yes), step S2309 described later is performed.

  In step S2302, when the second standby flag is OFF (step S2302: No), it is determined whether or not the first standby flag is ON (step S2303). When the first standby flag is ON (step S2303: Yes), the residual variation number K is referred to (step S2304), and the execution variation number selection process is performed (step S2305).

  The execution variation number selection process is a process of determining the execution variation number of the continuous notice effect based on the remaining variation number K. Specifically, if the residual fluctuation number K is “4”, any one of “2” to “4” is determined as the execution fluctuation number, and if the residual fluctuation number K is “3”, “2” or “ 3 ”is determined as the number of execution fluctuations, and if the remaining fluctuation number K is“ 2 ”,“ 2 ”is determined as the number of execution fluctuations. At that time, a larger value may be determined as the number of execution fluctuations in the case of the big hit than in the case of a loss. Thereby, it can be set as the structure with high reliability with respect to jackpot, so that there are many fluctuation | variation frequency | counts.

  After step S2305, the value selected in step S2305 is set to the execution variation number S (step S2306), the first standby flag is turned off (step S2307), and the second standby flag is turned on (step S2308).

  After step S2308, it is determined whether or not the execution variation number S and the remaining variation number K match (step S2309). If the execution variation number S and the remaining variation number K match (step S2309: Yes), that is, In the case of the fluctuation for starting the continuous notice effect, the second standby flag is turned off (step S2310). Then, the continuous notice flag is turned ON (step S2311).

  Thereafter, the variable effect pattern table for continuous notice is set (step S2312), the variable effect pattern selection process is performed (step S2313), and the process ends. The variation effect pattern selection process is a process of acquiring a variation effect pattern random number for determining a variation effect pattern and selecting a variation effect pattern using the selected variation effect pattern table. When the variation effect pattern selection processing is performed using the continuous effect variation effect pattern table, the continuous notification effect is selected as the variation effect pattern in any variation pattern.

  In step S2303, when the first standby flag is OFF (step S2303: No), the mode flag and the lottery result of the big hit lottery are referred to (step S2314), and the normal variation effect pattern table is set (step S2315). Step S2313 is performed. If the execution variation number S does not match the remaining variation number K in step S2309 (step S2309: No), step S2314 is performed.

(Reach pattern table)
Next, the reach pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. 24-1 and 24-2. The reach pattern tables shown in FIGS. 24-1 and 24-2 are the reach patterns that are selected when the variation effect pattern selection process is performed using the normal variation effect pattern table set in step S2315 of FIG. It is a table to show.

  The reach pattern table shown in FIGS. 24-1 and 24-2 includes a fluctuation pattern 2401 and a reach pattern 2402. A fluctuation pattern 2401 is a fluctuation pattern included in the received fluctuation start command. The reach pattern 2402 is a reach effect for each stage corresponding to the fluctuation pattern 2401, and the contents of the effect are different.

  FIG. 24A is an explanatory diagram of a normal reach pattern table. The normal reach pattern table 2410 shows the reach pattern in the production stage (basic stage) other than the Azuchi castle stage. For example, in the Uesugi stage, when the variation pattern 2401 is any one of P10, P20, P30, and P40, the reach pattern 2402 is Kenshin reach. Similarly, when the variation pattern 2401 is any one of P11, P21, P31, and P41, the reach pattern 2402 is Goemon reach, and when the variation pattern 2401 is any one of P12, P22, P32, and P42, The reach pattern 2402 is a grandchild city reach.

  For example, in the Tokugawa stage, when the variation pattern 2401 is any one of P10, P20, P30, and P40, the reach pattern 2402 is Ieyasu reach. Similarly, when the variation pattern 2401 is any one of P11, P21, P31, and P41, the reach pattern 2402 is loyalty reach, and when the variation pattern 2401 is any one of P12, P22, P32, and P42, the reach pattern. 2402 is a Hanzo reach.

  For example, in the Oda stage, when the variation pattern 2401 is any one of P10, P20, P30, and P40, the reach pattern 2402 is Nobunaga reach. Similarly, when the variation pattern 2401 is any one of P11, P21, P31, and P41, the reach pattern 2402 is Mitsuhide reach, and when the variation pattern 2401 is any one of P12, P22, P32, and P42, the reach pattern. 2402 is a city reach.

  By setting in this way, Kenshin Reach, Ieyasu Reach, and Nobunaga Reach are easy to select when hitting, and correspond to fluctuation patterns that are difficult to select when out of contact. It is the structure to do. In addition, since it corresponds to a variation pattern that is difficult to select when it is a win, it is a configuration that makes reach production with low reliability because it corresponds to a variation pattern that is difficult to select when it is a hit, and easy to select when it is out of place. .

  At any stage, when the variation pattern 2401 is any one of P13, P23, P33, and P43, the reach pattern 2402 is normal reach. In the present embodiment, the reach effect corresponding to P10 to P12, P20 to P22, P30 to P32, and P40 to P42 is the SP reach effect.

  As a result, the reach pattern in the Uesugi stage is configured such that the reliability for the jackpot increases in the order of Son City Reach, Goemon Reach, and Kenshin Reach. In addition, the reach pattern in the Tokugawa stage is configured to increase the reliability of jackpot reach in the order of Hanzo reach, Tadakatsu reach, Ieyasu reach, and the reach pattern in the Oda stage is in the order of city reach, Mitsuhide reach, Nobunaga reach. This is a configuration that increases the reliability of the jackpot.

  24-2 is explanatory drawing which shows an Azuchi castle stage reach pattern table. The Azuchi castle stage reach pattern table 2420 shows the reach pattern in the Azuchi castle stage. For example, in the Azuchi Castle stage, when the variation pattern 2401 is P10, the reach pattern 2402 is Nobunaga appearance reach where Nobunaga Oda appears.

  When the variation pattern 2401 is any one of P20, P30, and P40, the reach pattern 2402 is the first non-appearance reach. Further, when the fluctuation pattern 2401 is any one of P11, P21, P31, and P41, the reach pattern 2402 is the second transmission length non-appearance reach, and the fluctuation pattern 2401 is any one of P12, P22, P32, and P42. The reach pattern 2402 is a third Nobunaga non-appearance reach. When the variation pattern 2401 is any one of P13, P23, P33, and P43, the reach pattern 2402 is normal reach.

  With such a setting, when the Nobunaga appearance reach where Oda Nobunaga appears in the Azuchi castle stage, the winning combination is won.

(Direction determination process)
Next, the effect symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The effect symbol determination process is the process shown in step S2110 of FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect symbol determination process.

  In the effect symbol determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the received variation start command includes information indicating that it is normally shifted (step S2501), and if it is normally included that it is shifted (step S2501). S2501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the selected variation pattern is a continuous notice effect (step S2502).

  In step S2502, if it is a continuous notice effect (step S2502: Yes), a continuous notice effect design selection table is set (step S2503). Details of the continuous notice effect design selection table will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not a continuous notice effect (step S2502: No), a shift effect symbol selection table is usually set (step S2504). Details of the normal deviation effect design selection table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After setting the effect symbol selection table in step S2503 or step S2504, the effect symbol selection lottery for selecting the effect symbol to be stopped is performed using the set effect symbol selection table (step S2505), and the process is terminated. .

  In step S2501, if the fluctuation start command does not include information indicating that the change is normally out (step S2501: No), a normal effect symbol selection process is performed (step S2506), and the process is terminated. In the normal effect design selection process, the same symbol is selected if it is a probable bonus, and if the reach is off, only the middle symbol is selected. In addition, in the case of a big hit or a small hit, a predetermined symbol is selected.

(Direction design selection table)
Next, the effect symbol selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 26-1 and 26-2. The effect symbol selection table is a table used for the selection of the effect symbol selection lottery in step S2505 in FIG. The effect symbol selection table shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B includes an effect symbol 2601, a range 2602, a ratio 2603, and a random value 2604.

  The effect symbol 2601 indicates a pattern of the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the image display unit 104. “Nobunaga symbol” that stops and displays the Nobunaga symbol in all columns and the Nobunaga symbol in some columns are stopped and displayed. There are “partial Nobunaga symbol” and “non-Nobunaga symbol” that stops and displays symbols other than Nobunaga symbol in all columns.

  A range 2602 indicates a range of effect design selection random numbers, and is 0-49. The ratio 2603 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 2604 by the number of ranges 2602. A random number value 2604 indicates an effect symbol selection random number corresponding to the effect symbol 2601.

  FIG. 26A is an explanatory diagram of an effect symbol selection table for continuous notice. The continuous notice effect design selection table is a table set in step S2503 of FIG. In the consecutive notice effect design selection table 2610 shown in FIG. 26A, when the acquired random number 2604 is any one of 0 to 49, the effect design 2601 is the “total Nobunaga design”, and its ratio 2603 is 50/50. 50. That is, when selecting an effect symbol using the effect information selection table for continuous notice, “all-nobunaga symbol” is always selected.

  FIG. 26B is an explanatory diagram of a normal shift effect symbol selection table. Usually, the effect design selection table for deviation is a table set in step S2504 in FIG. When the acquired random number value 2604 is any one of 0 to 4 in the effect pattern selection table 2620 for unusual deviation shown in FIG. 26-2, the effect symbol 2601 is “partial Nobunaga symbol”, and the ratio 2603 is 5 / 50. When the acquired random number 2604 is any of 5 to 49, the effect symbol 2601 is “non-nobunaga symbol”, and the ratio 2603 is 45/50.

  With this configuration, when the Nobunaga symbol is stopped and displayed in all the columns, it is a configuration indicating that it is a continuous notice effect. In addition, even when the continuous notice effect is not performed, the “partial Nobunaga symbol” for stopping and displaying the Nobunaga symbol is provided in a part of the columns, thereby giving a sense of expectation to the execution of the continuous notice effect.

(Processing during changing production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the details of the changing effect end process shown in step S1708 of FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the process during the end of the change effect performed by the effect control unit. In FIG. 27, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the change stop command (step S2701). Then, it is determined whether or not the second standby flag is ON (step S2702). If the second standby flag is ON (step S2702: Yes), step S2704 described later is performed.

  If the second standby flag is OFF (step S2702: NO), it is determined whether the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2703). When the continuous notice flag is OFF (step S2703: No), the process proceeds to step S2707. When the continuous notice flag is ON (step S2703: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the remaining fluctuation number K (step S2704), and it is determined whether the remaining fluctuation number K is “0” (step S2705). .

  When the remaining fluctuation number K is not “0” (step S2705: NO), the process proceeds to step S2707. When the remaining fluctuation number K is “0” (step S2705: Yes), the continuous notice flag is turned off (step S2706), and the mode flag is referred to (step S2707). Further, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S2708). If it is not a win (step S2708: No), whether or not the current mode is the normal mode, that is, the mode flag indicates “0” indicating the normal mode. ] Is determined (step S2709).

  When the mode flag is “0” (step S2709: YES), the process proceeds to step S2713. When the mode flag is not “0” (step S2709: No), that is, when the mode flag is “1” indicating the probability variation mode, “2” indicating the latent mode, or the like, the remaining number of times of each mode is indicated. The mode effect remaining number M minus “1” is set as a new mode effect remaining number M (step S2710).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the mode effect remaining count M is “0” (step S2711). When the mode effect remaining number M is not “0” (step S2711: NO), the process proceeds to step S2713. If the mode effect remaining count M is “0” (step S2711: Yes), the mode flag is set to “0” indicating the normal mode (step S2712).

  Thereafter, a variable effect end command is set (step S2713), a stage transition process for shifting the effect stage is performed (step S2714), and the process ends. Details of the stage transition process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If it is a win in step S2708 (step S2708: Yes), a mode flag change process is performed to change the current mode flag to a mode flag corresponding to the jackpot type (step S2715), and the process proceeds to step S2713. In the mode flag change process, “70” is set to the mode effect remaining number M in any case.

(Stage transition process)
Next, the stage transition process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the stage transition processing. The stage transition process is the process shown in step S2714 in FIG.

  In the stage transition process, first, it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “1”, that is, whether or not the effect mode is the probability change mode (step S2801). If the effect mode is the probability change mode (step S2801). : Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the production mode is not the probability variation mode (step S2801: No), it is determined whether or not the potential big win or the small win is won (step S2802), and the latent big hit or the small win is not won (step S2802) (step S2802). Step S2802: No), it is determined whether or not the current production stage is the Azuchi Castle stage (Step S2803).

  If the current production stage is the Azuchi castle stage (step S2803: YES), a hierarchy transfer process for transferring the hierarchy in the Azuchi castle stage is performed (step S2804), and the process ends. Details of the hierarchy transition processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2803, if the current stage is not the Azuchi castle stage (step S2803: No), stage shift lottery processing is performed to determine whether or not to shift the stage (step S2805). At that time, it is determined by lottery whether or not to shift the effect stage by acquiring the effect stage transition random number and using the random number and the stage shift lottery table (see FIGS. 29A and 29B).

  Thereafter, as a result of the lottery in step S2805, it is determined whether or not to shift the effect stage (step S2806). When the effect stage is not shifted (step S2806: No), the process is ended as it is.

  Further, when transitioning the production stage (step S2806: Yes), a migration destination stage selection lottery for determining the migration destination production stage is performed (step S2807). At that time, a transition stage selection random number is acquired, and a transition stage production stage is determined using a stage transition table described later in FIGS. 30-1 to 30-3. Then, the determined stage of the transition destination is set (step S2808), and the process ends.

  In addition, in step S2802, if the winning big win or small win is won (step S2802: Yes), the Azuchi castle stage is set (step S2809), and the Azuchi castle hierarchy number N indicating the hierarchy in the Azuchi castle stage is set to “ 1 "is set (step S2810), and the process ends.

(Stage transition lottery table)
Next, the stage shift lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 29-1 and 29-2. The stage shift lottery table is a table used when determining whether or not to shift the effect stage in step S2805 of FIG.

  Each of the stage transition lottery tables shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B includes a transition presence / absence 2901, a range 2902, a ratio 2903, and a random value 2904. The presence / absence of transition 2901 indicates whether or not the production stage is to be migrated, and includes “Yes” that causes the production stage to be migrated and “None” that does not cause the production stage to migrate.

  A range 2902 indicates a range of production stage transition random numbers, and is 0-99. The ratio 2903 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random numbers 2904 by the number of ranges 2902. A random value 2904 indicates a production stage transition random number corresponding to the presence / absence of transition 2901.

  FIG. 29A is an explanatory diagram of a stage shift lottery table for latent probabilities. The latent probability stage transition lottery table 2910 shown in FIG. 29A is a stage transition lottery table used when the game is in the latent probability gaming state in step S2805 of FIG.

  In the latent stage shift lottery table 2910 shown in FIG. 29A, if the acquired random number 2904 is any one of 0 to 9, the presence / absence of transition 2901 is “present”, and the ratio 2903 is 10/100. It is. When the acquired random number 2904 is any one of 10 to 99, the migration presence / absence 2901 is “none”, and the ratio 2903 is 90/100.

  FIG. 29-2 is an explanatory diagram of a normal stage transition lottery table. The normal stage transition lottery table 2920 shown in FIG. 29-2 is a stage transition lottery table used in the normal gaming state in step S2805 of FIG.

  In the normal stage transition lottery table 2920 shown in FIG. 29-2, when the acquired random number 2904 is any of 0 to 4, the presence / absence of transition 2901 is “present”, and the ratio 2903 is 5/100. is there. When the acquired random number 2904 is any one of 5 to 99, the migration presence / absence 2901 is “none”, and the ratio 2903 is 95/100.

  By setting in this manner, the stage is shifted more frequently in the latent game state than in the normal game state.

(Stage migration table)
Next, the stage transition table will be described with reference to FIGS. 30-1, 30-2, and 30-3. The stage transition table is a table used in step S2807 in FIG. Each of the stage transition tables shown in FIGS. 30-1, 30-2, and 30-3 includes a gaming state 3001, a transition stage 3002, a range 3003, a ratio 3004, and a random value 3005.

  The game state 3001 indicates the current game state, which is a latent game state and a normal game state. The transition stage 3002 is a transition stage production stage, which is the Uesugi stage, the Tokugawa stage, and the Oda stage. A range 3003 indicates a range of transition stage selection random numbers, and is 0 to 49. The ratio 3004 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random numbers 3005 by the number of ranges 3003. A random value 3005 indicates a transition stage selection random number corresponding to the gaming state 3001 and the transition stage 3002.

  FIG. 30A is an explanatory diagram of a stage transition table for the Uesugi stage. The stage transition table for Uesugi stage is a table used when staying at the Uesugi stage in step S2807 in FIG.

  The stage transition table 3010 for the Uesugi stage shown in FIG. 30-1 indicates that the transition stage 3002 is the Tokugawa stage when the random value 3005 acquired when the gaming state 3001 is the latent gaming state is any one of 0-19. The ratio 3004 is 20/50. When the acquired random value 3005 is any one of 20 to 49, the transition stage 3002 is the Oda stage, and the ratio 3004 is 30/50.

  When the random number 3005 acquired when the gaming state 3001 is the normal gaming state is any one of 0 to 39, the transition stage 3002 is the Tokugawa stage, and the ratio 3004 is 40/50. When the acquired random value 3005 is any of 40 to 49, the transition stage 3002 is the Oda stage, and the ratio 3004 is 10/50.

  FIG. 30-2 is an explanatory diagram of a stage transition table for Tokugawa stage. The stage transition table for Tokugawa stage is a table used when staying at the Tokugawa stage in step S2807 of FIG.

  The stage transition table 3020 for the Tokugawa stage shown in FIG. 30-2 indicates that the transition stage 3002 is the Uesugi stage when the random number 3005 acquired when the gaming state 3001 is the latent gaming state is any one of 0-9. The ratio 3004 is 10/50. When the acquired random value 3005 is any one of 10 to 49, the transition stage 3002 is the Oda stage, and the ratio 3004 is 40/50.

  Further, when the random value 3005 acquired when the gaming state 3001 is the normal gaming state is any of 0 to 39, the transition stage 3002 is the Uesugi stage, and the ratio 3004 is 40/50. When the acquired random value 3005 is any of 40 to 49, the transition stage 3002 is the Oda stage, and the ratio 3004 is 10/50.

  FIG. 30C is an explanatory diagram of an Oda stage stage transition table. The Oda stage stage transition table is a table used when staying at the Oda stage in step S2807 of FIG.

  The stage transition table 3030 for the Oda stage shown in FIG. 30-3 indicates that the transition stage 3002 is the Uesugi stage when the random number 3005 acquired when the game state 3001 is the latent game state is any one of 0-9. The ratio 3004 is 10/50. When the acquired random value 3005 is any one of 10 to 49, the transition stage 3002 is the Tokugawa stage, and the ratio 3004 is 40/50.

  Further, when the random number value 3005 acquired when the gaming state 3001 is the normal gaming state is any of 0 to 29, the transition stage 3002 is the Uesugi stage, and the ratio 3004 is 30/50. When the acquired random number 3005 is any one of 30 to 49, the transition stage 3002 is the Tokugawa stage, and the ratio 3004 is 20/50.

  By setting in this way, the latent game state is easier to shift to the Oda stage than the normal game state, and the normal game state is easier to shift to the Uesugi stage than the latent game state. Therefore, the Oda stage has the highest reliability for jackpots, the Tokugawa stage has the highest reliability for jackpots, and the Uesugi stage has the lowest reliability for jackpots.

(Hierarchy migration process)
Next, the hierarchy transition process will be described with reference to FIG. The hierarchy transition process is the process shown in step S2804 in FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the hierarchy transition processing.

  In the hierarchy transfer process, first, a hierarchy transfer lottery is performed to determine whether or not to transfer the hierarchy in the Azuchi castle stage or whether or not to drop to another production stage (step S3101). At that time, a hierarchy transfer random number is acquired, and a hierarchy transfer lottery is performed by comparing the hierarchy transfer random number with a hierarchy transfer lottery table described later in FIGS. 32-1 and 32-2.

  After that, as a result of the hierarchy transfer lottery, it is determined whether or not to move to the upper hierarchy (step S3102). When the hierarchy shifts to the upper hierarchy (step S3102: Yes), whether the Azuchi castle hierarchy number N is “4” or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the current hierarchy is the highest hierarchy (step S3103). When the current hierarchy is the highest hierarchy (step S3103: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S3103, when the current hierarchy is not the highest hierarchy (step S3103: No), the value obtained by adding “1” to the Azuchi castle hierarchy number N is set as the new Azuchi castle hierarchy number N (step S3104), and the process is terminated. .

  In step S3102, when not moving to the upper layer (step S3102: No), it is determined whether or not to move to the lower layer (step S3105). When moving to the lower layer (step S3105: Yes), the number of Azuchi castle levels It is determined whether N is “1”, that is, whether the current hierarchy is the lowest hierarchy (step S3106). When the current hierarchy is the lowest hierarchy (step S3106: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S3106, when the current hierarchy is not the lowest hierarchy (step S3106: No), the value obtained by subtracting “1” from the Azuchi castle hierarchy number N is set as the new Azuchi castle hierarchy number N (step S3107), and the process ends. To do.

  In step S3105, when not moving to the lower hierarchy (step S3105: No), it is determined whether or not to drop from the Azuchi castle stage to another production stage (step S3108), and when not falling (step S3108: No). The process is terminated as it is.

  In step S3108, in the case of dropping (step S3108: Yes), a drop-destination stage selection lottery for selecting a fall-destination stage is performed (step S3109). At that time, a fall destination selection random number is acquired, and a fall destination stage selection lottery is performed using a fall destination lottery table which will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Thereafter, the effect stage selected in step S3109 is set as the effect stage of the fall destination (step S3110), and the process ends.

(Level transfer lottery table)
Next, the hierarchy transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 32-1 and 32-2. The hierarchy transfer lottery table is a table used in step S3101 of FIG. Each of the hierarchy transfer lottery tables illustrated in FIGS. 32-1 and 32-2 includes transfer presence / absence 3201, a range 3202, a ratio 3203, and a random value 3204.

  The presence / absence of migration 3201 indicates the presence / absence of migration from the current layer and the details of the migration, and “upper layer migration” for shifting to the next higher layer and the lower layer for shifting. “Lower level transition”, “Falling” that falls to a stage other than the Azuchi castle stage, and “No transition” that does not transition.

  A range 3202 indicates the range of the hierarchy transition random number, and is 0-99. A ratio 3203 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random numbers 3204 by the number of ranges 3202. A random value 3204 indicates a hierarchical transition random number corresponding to the presence / absence 3201 of the transition.

  FIG. 32-1 is an explanatory diagram of a latent time hierarchy shift lottery table. The latent-latency hierarchy shift lottery table 3210 shown in FIG. 32-1 is a hierarchy shift lottery table used when the game is in the latent-probable gaming state in step S3101 of FIG.

  When the acquired random number value 3204 is any one of 0 to 19 in the latent time hierarchy transition lottery table 3210, the presence / absence 3201 of the transition is “upper hierarchy transition”, and the ratio 3203 is 20/100. When the acquired random number value 3204 is 20 to 24, the presence / absence 3201 of migration is “lower layer migration”, and the ratio is 5/100.

  When the acquired random number value 3204 is any one of 25 to 29, the presence / absence 3201 of migration is “falling”, and the ratio 3203 is 5/100. When the acquired random number value 3204 is 30 to 99, the presence / absence of migration 3201 is “no migration”, and the ratio is 70/100.

  FIG. 32-2 is an explanatory diagram of a normal-time hierarchy shift lottery table. The normal-time tier shift lottery table 3220 shown in FIG. 32-2 is a tier shift lottery table used in the normal gaming state in step S3101 of FIG.

  In the normal-time hierarchy shift lottery table 3220, when the acquired random number value 3204 is any one of 0 to 9, the transfer presence / absence 3201 is “upper hierarchy shift” and the ratio 3203 is 10/100. When the acquired random number value 3204 is 10 to 19, the presence / absence 3201 of migration is “lower layer migration”, and the ratio is 10/100.

  When the acquired random number value 3204 is any of 20 to 29, the presence / absence 3201 of transition is “falling”, and the ratio 3203 is 10/100. When the acquired random number value 3204 is 30 to 99, the presence / absence of migration 3201 is “no migration”, and the ratio is 70/100.

  By adopting such a setting, it is easier for the player in the latent gaming state to move to a higher level than in the normal gaming state, and to fall more easily. Thereby, it is set as the structure which suggests a game state to a player with the transition state of an effect stage.

(Falling lottery table)
Next, the falling destination lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 33-1 and 33-2. The fall destination lottery table is a table used in step S3109 of FIG. The falling destination lottery tables shown in FIGS. 33-1 and 33-2 include a falling stage 3301, a range 3302, a ratio 3303, and a random value 3304.

  The fall stage 3301 indicates the stage of the fall destination, and is the Uesugi stage, Tokugawa stage, and Oda stage. A range 3302 indicates a range of the fall destination selection random number, and is 0 to 49. The ratio 3303 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 3304 by the number of ranges 3302. A random value 3304 indicates a fall destination selection random number corresponding to the fall stage 3301.

  FIG. 33A is an explanatory diagram of a fall time lottery table for latent probabilities. The latent-acceleration fall destination lottery table 3310 shown in FIG. 33-1 is a table used in the latent-probable gaming state in step S3109 of FIG.

  When the acquired random number value 3304 is any one of 0 to 9 in the latent probability falling destination lottery table 3310 shown in FIG. 33-1, the falling stage 3301 is the Uesugi stage, and the ratio 3303 is 10/50. .

  When the acquired random value 3304 is any one of 10 to 24, the fall stage 3301 is the Tokugawa stage, the ratio 3303 is 15/50, and the acquired random value 3304 is any one of 25 to 49. In some cases, the fall stage 3301 is an Oda stage, and the ratio 3303 is 25/50.

  FIG. 33-2 is an explanatory diagram of a normal fall destination lottery table. The normal fall destination lottery table 3320 shown in FIG. 33-2 is a table used in the normal gaming state in step S3109 of FIG.

  In the normal fall destination lottery table 3320 shown in FIG. 33-2, when the acquired random number 3304 is any one of 0 to 24, the fall stage 3301 is the Uesugi stage, and the ratio 3303 is 25/50.

  When the acquired random value 3304 is any one of 25 to 39, the fall stage 3301 is the Tokugawa stage, the ratio 3303 is 15/50, and the acquired random value 3304 is any one of 40 to 49. In some cases, the fall stage 3301 is an Oda stage, and the ratio 3303 is 10/50.

  By setting in this way, it is easier to fall to the Oda stage when in the latent gaming state than in the normal gaming state, and in the latent gaming state It is easier to fall to the Uesugi stage than in the case of. Thereby, it is the structure which suggests which game state it is according to the production stage of a fall destination.

(Image / audio main control processing)
Next, the image / sound main control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the contents of the image / audio main control process. The image / sound main control process shown in FIG. 34 is started when power is supplied to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is continuously performed while the image / sound control unit 202b is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the image / sound main control process, the image / sound control unit 202b first performs a predetermined initial setting (step S3401), and performs an explanation category selection process for selecting an explanation category in the explanation notice effect. Perform (step S3402). At this time, a commentary category selection random number is acquired, and one commentary category is selected from a plurality of commentary categories by drawing using a commentary category selection table described later in FIG.

  Thereafter, an explanation category number Q indicating the explanation category selected in step S3402 is set (step S3403), and a maximum notice number Lmax indicating the number of explanation notices included in the explanation category is set (step S3404). Thereafter, “0” is set to the notice number L (step S3405).

  After step S3405, the CTC cycle is set (step S3406). Based on the CTC cycle set here, the image / sound control unit 202b interrupts and executes the commentary notice execution process (see FIG. 36) described later (see FIG. 36).

  When the CTC cycle is set, the image / sound controller 202b performs a random number update process for updating various random numbers related to the effects of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (step S3407), and thereafter repeats the process of step S3407. The random number updated in step S3407 includes, for example, the commentary category selection random number used in the commentary category selection process. In this way, by randomly determining the commentary category of the commentary notice effect at the time of power-on, the first commentary notice effect after the power-on is different every time.

(Explanation category selection table)
Next, the explanation category selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The comment category selection table is a table used in step S3402 of FIG. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram of an explanation category selection table.

  The comment category selection table 3500 shown in FIG. 35 includes a comment category 3501, a comment category number 3502, a maximum notice number 3503, a range 3504, a ratio 3505, and a random value 3506. The commentary category 3501 indicates the commentary contents in the commentary notice, and includes “basic stage”, “probable change”, “continuous notice”, and “Azuchi Castle stage”.

  The “basic stage” is an explanation category in which the stage of the Uesugi stage, Tokugawa stage, and Oda stage is explained. “Probability change” is an explanation category for explaining the game in the probability change game state. “Continuous notice” is a commentary category for explaining the continuous notice effect. “Azuchi Castle Stage” is a commentary category for explaining the Azuchi Castle stage.

  The commentary category number 3502 indicates the selection order set in advance for the commentary category 3501 and is “1” to “4”. The maximum notice number 3503 indicates the number of explanation notice forms included in each explanation category 3501, and the maximum notice number 3503 for the selected explanation category 3501 is set to the maximum notice number Lmax in step S3404 of FIG. . A range 3504 indicates the range of the explanation category random number and is 0 to 99. A ratio 3505 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 3506 by the number of ranges 3504. A random number value 3506 indicates a comment category random number corresponding to the comment category 3501.

  For example, in the commentary category selection table 3500 shown in FIG. 35, when the acquired random value 3506 is any one of 0 to 24, the commentary category 3501 is “basic stage”, and the commentary category number 3502 is “1”. is there. In this case, the maximum notice number is “4”. If the acquired random value 3506 is any one of 25 to 49, the commentary category 3501 is “probable change” and the commentary category number 3502 is “2”. In this case, the maximum notice number is “2”.

  For example, when the acquired random value 3506 is any one of 50 to 74, the commentary category 3501 is “continuous notice”, and the commentary category number 3502 is “3”. In this case, the maximum notice number is “2”. When the acquired random value 3506 is any of 75 to 99, the commentary category 3501 is “Azuchi Castle Stage”, and the commentary category number 3502 is “4”. In this case, the maximum notice number is “3”. In any commentary category 3501, the ratio 3505 is 25/100.

  In the present embodiment, only when the speech category is “game commentary”, the speech is classified and stored for each commentary category, but similarly in the speech categories other than “game commentary”, It is good also as what is divided into a plurality of categories for every line contents, and memorizes it. In that case, the category regarding a specific production mode is included.

(Explanation notice execution process)
Next, explanation notice execution processing performed by the image / sound controller 202b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36A is a flowchart of a process procedure of commentary notice execution processing performed by the image / sound controller. The commentary notice execution process is a process that interrupts the image / audio main control process described above with reference to FIG. 34 at predetermined intervals.

  In the commentary notice execution process, first, it is determined whether or not a change production start command has been received from the production control unit 202a (step S3601). If the change effect start command has not been received (step S3601: NO), the process ends as it is. Further, when the variable effect start command is received (step S3601: Yes), it is determined whether or not the speech category information is included in the variable effect start command (step S3602). The speech category information is information set in step S2109 in FIG.

  If the line category information is not included (step S3602: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the line category information is included (step S3602: YES), it is determined whether or not the line category included in the line category information is “game commentary” (step S2603).

  When the speech category included in the received speech category information is “game commentary” (step S2603: Yes), it is determined whether or not the Azuchi castle stage information is included in the variable effect start command (step S3604). The Azuchi castle stage information is the information set in step S2111 in FIG.

  In step S3604, when Azuchi castle stage information is not included (step S3604: No), it is determined whether the Azuchi castle flag which shows that it is an Azuchi castle stage is ON (step S3605). If the Azuchi Castle flag is OFF (step S3605: NO), step S3608 described later is performed. If the Azuchi castle flag is ON (step S3605: YES), the Azuchi castle flag is turned OFF (step S3606).

  After that, the pre-migration category number Z1 indicating the commentary category before moving to the Azuchi castle stage is set to the commentary category number Q, and the pre-migration notice number Z2 which is the notice number before moving to the Azuchi castle stage is set to the notice number L. (Step S3607).

  After step S3607, it is determined whether or not the notice number L is equal to the maximum notice number Lmax (step S3608). If the notice number L is equal to the maximum notice number Lmax (step S3608: Yes), the notice number “1” is set to L (step S3609).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the commentary category number Q is equal to the maximum category number Qmax (step S3610). If the commentary category number Q is equal to the maximum category number Qmax (step S3610: Yes), the commentary category number is determined. “1” is set to Q (step S3611).

  If the comment category number Q is not the same as the maximum category number Qmax in step S3610 (step S3610: No), the value obtained by adding “1” to the comment category number Q is set as a new comment category number Q (step S3612). . After step S3610 or step S3612, the maximum notice number Lmax for the set commentary category number Q is set (step S3613).

  In step S3608, when the notice number L is not the same value as the maximum notice number Lmax (step S3608: No), a value obtained by adding “1” to the notice number L is set as a new notice number L (step S3614). In addition, in step S3604, when Azuchi-jo stage information is included in the variation effect start command (step S3604: Yes), a special comment selection process described later in FIG. 38 is performed (step S3615).

  In step S3603, if the line category is not “game commentary” (step S3603: No), a line selection process for selecting a line corresponding to the line category is performed (step S3616).

  After step S3613, step S3614, step S3615, and step S3616, a frame color selection process is performed to determine the color of the frame surrounding the speech in the speech advance notice effect (step S3617). At that time, a frame color selection random number is acquired, and a frame color is determined using a frame color selection table described later with reference to FIG. Note that the color of the frame indicates the reliability with respect to the jackpot of the variation.

  Thereafter, a speech preview image corresponding to the commentary category number Q and the notification number L is stored (step S3618), and the processing is ended as it is. In step S3618, when the speech category is “game commentary”, a commentary notice image is stored with reference to a commentary notice table described later in FIGS. 37-1 to 37-4.

(Frame color selection table)
Next, the frame color selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36-2 is an explanatory diagram of a frame color selection table. A frame color selection table 3620 shown in FIG. 36B is a table used in the frame color selection process shown in step S3617 of FIG.

  The frame color selection table 3620 illustrated in FIG. 36B includes a jackpot lottery result 3621, a frame color 3622, a range 3623, a ratio 3624, and a random value 3625. The jackpot lottery result 3621 is a lottery result of the jackpot lottery included in the variable production start command, and includes “winning” including a big hit or small hit and “out” including a loss of reach or a normal deviation.

  The frame color 3622 is the color of the frame surrounding the lines in the line notification effect, and includes red, blue, and black. A range 3623 indicates the range of the frame color selection random number and is 0 to 49. The ratio 3624 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random numbers 3625 by the number of ranges 3623. The random value 3625 indicates a frame color selection random number corresponding to the big hit lottery result 3621 and the frame color 3622.

  For example, when the random number value 3625 acquired when the jackpot lottery result 3621 is “Win” is one of 0 to 24, the frame color 3622 is red and the ratio 3624 is 25/50. When the acquired random number value 3625 is any one of 25 to 39, the frame color 3622 is blue and the ratio 3624 is 15/50. When the acquired random number value 3625 is any of 40 to 49, the frame color 3622 is black and the ratio 3624 is 10/50.

  For example, when the random number value 3625 acquired when the jackpot lottery result 3621 is “out of” is one of 0 to 9, the frame color 3622 is red and the ratio 3624 is 10/50. When the acquired random number value 3625 is any one of 10 to 24, the frame color 3622 is blue and the ratio 3624 is 15/50. When the acquired random number value 3625 is any one of 25 to 49, the frame color 3622 is black and the ratio 3624 is 25/50.

  By setting in this way, the reliability for winning is high when the frame color 3622 is red, the next highest when blue, and the lowest when black.

(Explanation notice table)
Next, the comment notice table will be described with reference to FIGS. 37-1 to 37-4. The commentary notice table is an explanatory diagram showing commentary notice images stored in step S3615 of FIG. 36 for each commentary category number Q and notice number L. Each commentary notice table includes a notice number 3701 and notice contents 3702 displayed on the image display unit 104 for each notice number 3701.

  FIG. 37A is an explanatory diagram of a basic stage commentary notice table (Q = 1). The basic stage commentary notice table (Q = 1) 3710 shown in FIG. 37-1 is a table used when the commentary category number Q is “1” in step S3615 in FIG. It is.

  For example, when the notice number 3701 is “1”, the notice content 3702 is “The reach of the Uesugi stage is high in the order of Sun City → Goemon → Kenshin”. When the notice number 3701 is “2”, the notice content 3702 is “The reach of the Tokugawa stage is high in the order of Hanzo → Tadakatsu → Ieyasu”.

  When the notice number 3701 is “3”, the notice content 3702 is “The reach of the Oda stage is high in the order of city → Mitsuhide → Nobunaga”, and the notice number 3701 is “4”. In this case, the notice content 3702 is “the stage has high expectations in the order of Uesugi → Tokukawa → Oda → Azuchi Castle”.

  FIG. 37-2 is an explanatory diagram of a probability change comment notice table (Q = 2). The probability variation explanation notice table (Q = 2) 3720 shown in FIG. 37-2 is a table used when the explanation category number Q is “2” in step S3615 of FIG. It is.

  For example, when the notice number 3701 is “1”, the notice content 3702 is “right-handed during certain change”. Also, for example, when the notice number 3701 is “2”, the notice content 3702 is “70 revolutions during the course of certainty”.

  FIG. 37C is an explanatory diagram of a continuous notice explanation notice table (Q = 3). The continuous notice commentary notice table (Q = 3) 3730 shown in FIG. 37-3 is used when the comment category number Q is “3” in step S3615 in FIG. It is a table.

  For example, when the notice number 3701 is “1”, the notice content 3702 is ““ Nobunaga Zone ”is a continuous notice effect”. For example, when the notice number 3701 is “2”, the notice content 3702 is “If three Nobunaga symbols appear,“ Nobunaga zone ”has entered”.

  FIG. 37-4 is an explanatory diagram of an Azuchi Castle commentary notice table (Q = 4). The Azuchi castle stage commentary notice table 3740 shown in FIG. 37-4 is a table used when commentary category number Q is “4” in step S3615 of FIG.

  For example, when the notice number 3701 is “1”, the notice content 3702 is “a big hit if you can meet Nobunaga on the Azuchi Castle stage”. Also, for example, when the notice number 3701 is “2”, the notice content 3702 is “an opportunity to go up to the upper floor at the Azuchi Castle stage”, and when the notice number 3701 is “3”, the notice content 3702 is “If you hit the fence on the Azuchi castle stage, it will fall.”

(Special comment selection process)
Next, the special comment selection process performed by the image / sound controller 202b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of special comment selection processing performed by the image / sound controller. The special comment selection process is the process shown in step S3614 of FIG.

  In the special comment selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the Azuchi castle flag is ON (step S3801). If the Azuchi castle flag is OFF (step S3801: No), the Azuchi castle flag is turned ON (step S3802). ), The commentary category number Q is set to the pre-migration category number Z1, and the notice number L is set as the pre-migration notice number Z2 (step S3803).

  Thereafter, “4” is set in the comment category number Q (step S3804), “1” is set in the notice number L (step S3805), “3” is set in the maximum notice number Lmax (step S3806), and the state is kept as it is. The process ends.

  In step S3801, if the Azuchi castle flag is ON (step S3801: Yes), it is determined whether or not the notice number L is equal to the maximum notice number Lmax (step S3807). When the notice number L is the same value as the maximum notice number Lmax (step S3807: Yes), “1” is set to the notice number L (step S3808), and the process is ended as it is.

  If the notice number L is not the same value as the maximum notice number Lmax (step S3807: No), a value obtained by adding “1” to the notice number L is set as a new notice number L (step S3809), and the process is terminated. By doing in this way, in the case of the Azuchi Castle stage, it is possible to give a commentary notice to the Azuchi Castle stage.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of the Azuchi Castle stage which is a specific production mode while selecting a notice according to a preset order and executing a notice effect using the notice. The announcement was made using the category notice related to the Azuchi Castle stage. As a result, it is possible to prevent the selection notice from being biased, and it is possible to provide a notice effect according to the situation. Therefore, it is possible to perform a notice effect that sufficiently exhibits the effect, and to improve the interest.

  In the present embodiment, the explanation notice is selected based on the preset order in the explanation notice effect, and the comment notice for explaining the specific effect stage is selected when it is a specific effect stage. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as it is a notice effect using one of the plurality of notices and can be classified into a plurality of categories including a category related to the special mode. Moreover, the notice effect which shows the reliability of jackpot may be sufficient, and the notice effect which does not show the reliability of jackpot may be sufficient.

  For example, if lines in a speech category other than “game commentary” are stored separately in categories for each notice content, select the speech from the category corresponding to the specific performance stage if it is a specific performance stage On the other hand, when the stage is not a specific production stage, the category and the dialogue may be selected according to a preset order.

  In addition, it is not limited to the serif notice effect, for example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine that performs a character notice effect that a character appears, the appearing characters are stored in a plurality of categories including a specific effect mode, A category and a character may be selected according to a preset order. At that time, if it is a specific effect mode, a character in a category for a specific effect mode is selected.

  Further, the bias of the commentary notice selected in the commentary notice effect is eliminated, and the comment notice effect that makes it easier for the player to understand the game can be provided by performing the comment notice effect according to the situation. In addition, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the game by continuously using the commentary notices of the same commentary category and performing the commentary notice effect.

  Further, as described above, in the commentary notice effect after the end of the Azuchi Castle stage, the commentary notice in the order following the commentary notice selected before entering the Azuchi Castle stage is selected. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the order of commentary notices after shifting to the Azuchi Castle stage from deviating from the preset order. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of bias and to provide a commentary notice effect that makes it easy for the player to understand the game.

  In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, when the power is turned on, a notice to be used in the first notice effect is selected by lottery, and a notice corresponding to a preset order is given in the subsequent notice effect. The configuration was selected. If the pachinko gaming machine selects a preview according to a preset order immediately after the power is turned on, the same notice is selected every time immediately after the power is turned on. In that case, the game store is opened and the player who plays the game is bored, but this can be solved by the above-described configuration. Therefore, it is possible to perform a notice effect that sufficiently exerts the effect without giving a bored feeling to the player who plays the game with the opening of the game store.

  Also, in this embodiment, the explanation trailer used for the commentary notice effect immediately after the power is turned on is determined by lottery, and the commentary notice according to the preset order is selected in the subsequent commentary notice effect. The commentary notice effect immediately after the power is turned on can provide a commentary notice effect that makes it easy for the player to understand the game without feeling bored.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery process for lottery is performed when the power is turned on. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as the first notice effect is performed after the power is turned on. For example, when it is determined to perform the first notice effect after the power is turned on, the notice may be determined by lottery.

  Also, in this embodiment, the explanation trailer used for the commentary notice effect immediately after the power is turned on is determined by lottery. However, one of the multiple notices is determined by lottery immediately after the power is turned on, and the subsequent notice effect is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as it selects a notice according to a preset order. For example, it may be a serif notice effect other than “game commentary” or the character notice effect described above.

  In the present embodiment, the explanation category is determined by lottery when the power is turned on, and the explanation notice is selected according to the order set in advance for each explanation category. As a result, similar explanation contents are selected in succession, so that it is possible to provide a commentary notice effect that makes it easier for the player to understand the game.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, a notice effect using a notice selected based on a preset order is performed, and a notice regarding the particular effect mode is given in a specific effect mode. By performing the used notice effect, it is possible to prevent the selected notice from being biased and to perform the notice effect according to the situation. Therefore, it is possible to perform a notice effect that sufficiently exhibits the effect.

100 Pachinko machines (Pachinko machines)
104 Image display unit 201 Main control unit 202 Production control unit 202a Production control unit 202b Image / audio control unit 301 Lottery unit 302 Fluctuation unit 303
304 Mode determination unit (mode determination means)
305 Selection unit (selection means)
306 First category selection unit (first category selection means)
307 Second category selection unit (second category selection means)
308 notice selection part (notice selection means)
309 Execution unit (execution means)
310 History storage unit (history storage means)

Claims (1)

A pachinko gaming machine with production control means for controlling production according to the progress of the game,
The production control means includes
Production mode setting means for setting one production mode among a plurality of production modes with different production contents;
Commentary notice effect storage means for storing a plurality of commentary notice groups, in which a plurality of commentary notice effects for explaining the game in the effect mode are ordered for each of the plurality of effect modes;
Commentary notice group selecting means for selecting one commentary notice group out of a plurality of commentary notice groups stored in the commentary notice effect storage means based on the effect mode set by the effect mode setting means;
Commentary notice effect selecting means for selecting commentary notice effect to be executed from the commentary notice group selected by the commentary notice group selecting means when the commentary notice effect execution condition from the plurality of commentary notice groups is established,
Commentary notice effect control means for performing the commentary notice effect selected by the commentary notice effect selection means;
With
The commentary notice group selection means is:
Select a commentary notice group corresponding to the production mode set by the production mode setting means,
The commentary notice effect selection means is:
Pachinko gaming machine and selects the commentary prediction effect to be executed from a plurality of commentary announcement attraction commentary notice groups are selected by the commentary notice group selecting means according to the order of the plurality of commentary announcement attraction.

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