JP5603987B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed by passing a game ball through a starting area on the game board, and performs variation and presentation of symbols based on the determination. About.

  Conventionally, when a game ball wins a starting opening provided on a game board, there is a gaming machine that performs a big hit lottery and changes three symbols (for example, numbers) displayed on a display. When such a gaming machine wins a jackpot, the three changed symbols are stopped in a specific combination (for example, a so-called “zolo” such as “7, 7, 7”). After that, it becomes a jackpot game state, and the big prize opening on the game board is opened. During this time, the player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning the game balls in the big prize opening.

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, the three rows of symbols displayed on the variable display device have a predetermined display mode (for example, “7, ↓, 7”. “↓” indicates that the display is variably displayed). Then, there is a reach state, and there is an effect for the reach state (hereinafter referred to as “reach effect”) (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2006-263363 A

  In general, reach production is performed not only when winning the jackpot but also when winning the jackpot. If this is done only when the jackpot is won, the player loses his expectation at the time when the reach is not achieved, or the player is rarely reached and the player is bored Because. However, if the reach is to be performed even if the jackpot is lost, the player can be expected to say that it may be a jackpot at the start of the reach, but at the end of the reach, "Taka" sometimes reduced the player's expectation. Thus, the player who lost his expectation sometimes quit playing the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that maintains the player's expectation and does not get tired of playing for a long time 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 pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention determines whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed by passing the game ball through the starting area on the game board. Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information for performing, determination means for determining whether or not to perform the special game based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means, and When a determination is made by the determination means, a symbol control means for stopping after changing the symbol for indicating the determination result of the determination, and a variation effect to be performed during the variation of the symbol by the symbol control means are prepared in advance. The variation effect selecting means selected from the effect group selected and the symbol control means selected by the variation effect selecting means in accordance with the start of the symbol variation by the symbol control means. Fluctuation effect execution means for starting execution of a dynamic effect, hold storage means for storing determination information acquired by a game ball passing through the start area during the change of the symbol by the symbol control means, and the hold memory Prior determination means for determining whether or not to play the special game based on the stored determination information prior to determination by the determination means when determination information is stored in the means; and the prior determination A predictive effect executing means for performing a predictive effect at a predetermined timing to suggest to the player the degree of expectation for the special game based on the stored determination information based on the prior determination result by the means, the variation effect selecting means If the determination means determines that the special game is not to be performed, it is a normal losing variation effect that has a low expectation for the special game, If you select a special loss variation effect that has a higher degree of expectation for the special game than the regular loss variation effect, and the determination means determines that the special game will be performed, the special win variation When the information for determination is stored in the holding storage means, the indication effect execution means selects whether the special loss variation effect is being performed or whether the normal loss variation effect is being performed. When the determination information is stored during the normal loss variation effect, which is determined by the effect determination means to be during the normal loss variation effect. The first control means that executes the indication effect based on the result of the prior determination of the information for determination stored during the normal loss variation effect when the information for determination is stored, and the effect determination means When the determination information is stored during the special loss variation effect, which is determined to be during the special loss variation effect, the indication based on the prior determination result of the determination information stored during the special loss variation effect. A second control means for executing an effect after clearly indicating that the special game is not to be performed by the special lose variation effect, and the special win for which the special determination variable effect is determined by the effect determination means. And third control means that does not perform an indication effect based on a prior determination result of the determination information stored during the special winning variation effect when the determination information is stored during the variation effect. And

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine that maintains the player's expectation and does not get tired of playing for a long time.

It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram (the 1) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the counter storage area of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the information storage area for determination of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a determination result storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the prior determination storage area of the main control part of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram (the 2) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation production pattern table. It is a block diagram (the 3) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the pachinko game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a timing chart (the 1) which shows the operation | movement outline | summary of the pachinko game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a timing chart (the 2) which shows the operation | movement outline | summary of the pachinko gaming machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a timing chart (the 3) which shows the operation | movement outline | summary of the pachinko game machine of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the main process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a jackpot lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during open | release. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an interval process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an ending process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an operation reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an image and audio | voice timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a pending | holding / predictor icon display control process. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the concrete effect which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the concrete effect which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows an example of the concrete effect which the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment 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. The embodiment described below is an example in which the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”) belonging to the former first class.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 228 in FIG. 2) is arranged at a lower position of the game board 101.

  A 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: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is used. A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  In the vicinity of the second starting port 106, an electric tulip 107 is provided as an ordinary electric accessory (an accessory that opens and closes based on a lottery result of an ordinary symbol lottery described later). 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 218 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 left side of the image display unit 104. The gate 108 is not limited to the left 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 for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls by winning a game ball.

  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 the first special symbol is displayed, and a second special symbol display unit (reference symbol in FIG. 2) on which the second special symbol is displayed. 112b).

  Here, the first special symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The second special symbol is a symbol representing a lottery result of a jackpot lottery performed when a game ball wins the second starting port 106. When the jackpot is won in these jackpot lotteries, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters the jackpot gaming 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 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period as described above. As the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a 7-segment display or the like can be adopted.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a number-of-holds display unit 114 for displaying the number of determination information for the special symbol or the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “the number of determination information”) is arranged. . For example, an LED is used as the hold number display unit 114. As the number-of-holds display unit 114, an LED display including a plurality of LEDs can be employed.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 115 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. The frame member 115 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  A speaker 116 is incorporated above the gaming area 103 in the frame member 115. In addition, an effect light portion (frame lamp) 117 is provided on two sides of the frame member 115 that are above and below the game area 103. The effect light unit 117 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp irradiates a player who is in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Moreover, each lamp can change the irradiation direction of light into the up-down direction and the left-right direction by driving the motor. In addition, each lamp can irradiate the periphery of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  An operation handle 118 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 118 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 115 described above, the operation handle 118 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 118 includes a firing instruction member 119 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 119 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 118 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described in detail because it is a known technique, the operation handle 118 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 119. Thereby, the launching unit causes the game ball to be launched when the firing instruction member 119 is directly operated by the player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 120 and a cross key 121 are provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The effect button 120 and the cross key 121 constitute an operation accepting unit that accepts an operation from the player in the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  On the game board 101, a movable accessory 130 that is driven at the time of production is provided. For example, the movable accessory 130 slides downward from the position shown in the figure when performing using the movable accessory 130 and advances to the front surface of the image display unit 104, and otherwise, as shown in FIG. It is retracted in a storage space (not shown) provided in the upper part.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100, when a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, performs a jackpot lottery according to the start port that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins the first start opening 105 and wins a jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 112a in a variable manner. Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery lottery result.

  When the game ball wins the second start opening 106 and wins a big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 112b in a variable manner. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined period from the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the decorative symbol (for example, three numbers) of the image display unit 104 is variably displayed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (when a jackpot lottery is won in the jackpot lottery), the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a combination that indicates a jackpot (for example, “7/7/7”). The decorative pattern is stopped and displayed with a so-called doublet).

  When the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the jackpot gaming state, and the jackpot 109 is opened for the round corresponding to the winning jackpot (for example, 15 rounds). If the game ball wins the big winning opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. During the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not perform a jackpot lottery. The jackpot gaming state ends when the winning prize opening 109 for the winning round is completed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the gaming state in which the jackpot lottery is performed again. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters a probability-changing gaming state when the jackpot gaming state with a high probability length is terminated, and enters a short-time gaming state when the jackpot gaming state with a low probability length is terminated. In addition, when the big hit gaming state with high probability short win is ended, the latent gaming state is entered. Each gaming state will be described below.

(Game state of pachinko machine)
When in the normal gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using the low probability winning determination table (see FIG. 5) for the low probability gaming state, for example, a jackpot winning a jackpot with a probability of 1/300 Make a lottery. Further, in the normal gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not provide a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew support function”) by opening and closing the electric tulip 107.

  The specific contents of the electric chew support function will not be described in detail because it is a well-known technique. For example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the winning probability per normal symbol is improved (the frequency of opening the electric tulip 107). Increase of the opening time of the electric tulip 107 and the like. That is, in a normal game state where the electric chew support function is not given, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 106.

  When in the short-time gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using the hit determination table for the low-probability gaming state in the same manner as the normal gaming state, but gives an electric chew support function. For this reason, in the short-time gaming state in which the electric chew support function is provided, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 106 than in the normal gaming state in which the electric chew support function is not provided.

  When in the probable gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using a hit determination table (not shown) for a high probability gaming state, for example, a jackpot lottery that wins a jackpot with a probability of 1/30. . That is, in the probability variation gaming state, a jackpot lottery for winning the jackpot with a high probability is performed as compared with the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 provides an electric chew support function in the probability variation gaming state.

  When in the latent probability gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using the hit determination table for the high probability gaming state in the same manner as the probability variation gaming state, but does not provide the electric chew support function. Therefore, in the latent game state where the electric chew support function is not given, it is more difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 106 than in the probability variation game state where the electric chew support function is given.

  For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 makes a transition to a gaming state with a jackpot as described above, and also makes a transition to the next gaming state when a specified number of jackpots are drawn after the previous gaming state transition. You may do it. At this time, the game state of the transfer destination is determined in advance by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the normal gaming state when it makes 100 big hits in the short-time gaming state.

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram (No. 1) showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 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, a prize ball control unit 202 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect control that controls the contents of the effect. Part 203. 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 CPU 211 reads various programs related to the progress of the game from the ROM 212, and executes the read programs using the RAM 213 as a work area.

  The main control unit 201 is connected to various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) that function as detection means for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in the figure, the main control unit 201 includes a first start port SW 214 a that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105 and a second start that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. A mouth SW 214b, a gate SW 215 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning port SW 216 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning port 109, and a normal winning that detects a game ball that has won a normal winning hole 110 The mouth SW 217 is connected.

  The various SWs 214 to 217 input a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the main control unit 201. Based on the detection signals input from the various SWs 214 to 217, the main control unit 201 stores determination information (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the right to receive the big hit lottery, or uses the determination information to win the big hit lottery Or a prize ball payout instruction is given to the prize ball control unit 202 in accordance with the lottery result of the winning lottery.

  Here, as the first start port SW 214a, the second start port SW 214b, the gate SW 215, and the big winning port SW 216, for example, a proximity switch can be adopted. Further, when a plurality of first start ports 105 are provided on the game board, a plurality of first start ports SW 214a may be provided for each arrangement position of the first start port 105. Further, even when a plurality of normal winning ports 110 are provided on the game board 101, a plurality of normal winning ports SW 217 may be provided according to the arrangement positions of the normal winning ports 110.

  The main control unit 201 is connected to various solenoids that function as electric accessory driving means for driving electric accessories such as the electric tulip 107 and the big prize opening 109. For example, as shown in the figure, the main controller 201 is connected to an electric tulip solenoid 218 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 219 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109.

  The main control unit 201 inputs / blocks an electric signal to the electric tulip solenoid 218 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, or inputs / blocks an electric signal to the big prize opening solenoid 219 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. . The various solenoids 218 and 219 convert the electric signal supplied from the main control unit 201 into a mechanical motion to open and close the electric tulip 107 and open and close the special prize opening 109.

  The main control unit 201 is connected to various symbol display units that function as symbol display means for displaying special symbols and normal symbols. For example, the main control unit 201 includes a first special symbol display unit 112a that displays a first special symbol, a second special symbol display unit 112b that displays a second special symbol, and a normal symbol display unit that displays a normal symbol. 113 is connected to a number-of-holds display unit 114 that displays the number of determination information on hold.

  The main control unit 201 performs display control of the first special symbol display unit 112a and display control of the second special symbol display unit 112b based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. The main control unit 201 performs display control of the normal symbol display unit 113 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Based on the number of holds, the display content of the hold number display unit 114 is controlled.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 and an example of information set in the RAM 213 by executing each program will be described. In the following description, only the characteristic programs that are particularly important in the present embodiment are described. In addition to the programs described below, the ROM 212 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 213 stores a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The main processing program 212a performs initial setting of built-in devices such as a CTC (timer counter) of the main control unit 201 in accordance with the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 100, and sets setting information indicating setting contents to a setting storage area It is stored in 213a. For example, the setting information includes information indicating a cycle for executing the timer interrupt processing program.

  Further, the main processing program 212a monitors the power-off of the pachinko gaming machine 100, generates backup information when the power is cut-off, and stores this backup information in the backup storage area 213b. The RAM 213 is supplied with power by a backup power source (not shown) even if the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off for a certain period (for example, one day). Therefore, the RAM 213 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 213b for a certain period even when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is powered off.

  The RAM 213 may be a non-volatile RAM such as FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) or a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory. In this case, the RAM 213 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 213b without a backup power source. Detailed processing contents of the main processing realized by the main processing program 212a will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The timer interrupt processing program 212b sequentially executes subprograms such as a random number update processing program 212c, a switch processing program 212d, a symbol processing program 212j, an electric accessory control processing program 212m, a prize ball processing program 212q, and an output processing program 212r. Let

  The timer interrupt processing program 212b is interrupted and executed for the main processing program 212a at the cycle stored in the setting storage area 213a by the main processing program 212a. The timer interrupt processing realized by the timer interrupt processing program 212b will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The random number update processing program 212c updates the count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the main control unit 201 such as hit random numbers, symbol random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers. For example, each time the random number update processing program 212c is executed once, “1” is added to each count value of each random number counter stored in the counter storage area 213c.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the counter storage area of the present embodiment. The counter storage area 213c stores count values of random number counters managed by the main control unit 201 such as a hit random number counter C1, a design random number counter C2, a variation pattern random number counter C3, and a normal design random number counter C4.

  Each time the random number update processing program 212c is executed, the random number update processing program 212c adds “1” to the count value of each of the random number counters C1 to C4 as a new count value of each of the random number counters C1 to C4. The counter storage area 213c is updated.

  In addition, when the count values of the random number counters C1 to C4 reach a predetermined value, the random number update processing program 212c, for example, returns the count value to “0” and performs the same count up again. In the present embodiment, as an example, the winning random number is counted within the range of “0 to 299”. In addition, it is assumed that the design random number and the fluctuation pattern are counted within the range of “0 to 99”.

  Further, the random number update processing program 212c may further cause the initial value random number to be counted. Here, the initial value random number is a random number for determining which value to return to the winning random number counter C1 when the winning random number reaches a predetermined value (“299” in the example of the present embodiment). be able to. In this case, when the count value of the hit random number counter C1 reaches a predetermined value, the random number update processing program 212c returns the count value of the random number counter C1 to a value that is the same value as the initial value random number.

  The switch processing program 212d sequentially executes subprograms such as a start opening switch processing program 212e, a gate switch processing program 212g, a big winning opening switch processing program 212h, and a normal winning opening switch processing program 212i.

  The start port switch processing program 212e is a hit random number counter C1, a design random number counter C2, a variation pattern random number counter in the counter storage area 213c at the timing when the first start port SW 214a detects a game ball winning the first start port 105. The count value of each counter of C3 is acquired as determination information, and the acquired determination information is stored in the determination information storage area 213d of the RAM 213.

  Similarly, when the game ball that has won the second start port 106 is detected by the second start port SW 214b, the start port switch processing program 212e similarly receives a winning random number counter C1, a design random number counter C2, The count value of each counter of the fluctuation pattern random number counter C3 is acquired as determination information. Then, the obtained determination information is stored in the determination information storage area 213d of the RAM 213.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the determination information storage area of the present embodiment. The determination information storage area 213d includes determination information storage areas J1 to J8. In the determination information storage areas J1 to J8, the winning random number counter C1, the design random number counter C2, and the variation pattern random number counter C3 acquired at the timing when the game balls win the first starting port 105 and the second starting port 106 are stored. The count value of each counter is stored in association as determination information.

  Further, in the determination information storage areas J1 to J8, it is also stored whether the winning that triggered each acquisition of the determination information is for the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. The determination information storage areas J1 to J8 can store up to eight pieces of determination information, with the upper limit being four for each of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. It has become.

  The determination information storage areas J1 to J8 are set with a priority order for receiving a hit determination. In the illustrated example, the determination information stored in the determination information storage area with a smaller number, such as the determination information storage area J1, the determination information storage area J2, the determination information storage area J3,... The higher the information, the higher the priority for receiving the hit determination.

  In the present embodiment, in the time series, the number is stored in the younger determination information storage area from the determination information acquired by winning first. Further, in the present embodiment, the determination information acquired in response to the winning at the second starting port 106 has a lower number than the determination information acquired in response to the winning at the first starting port 105. Stored in the information storage area. The start port switch process realized by the start port switch processing program 212e will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The gate switch processing program 212g acquires the count value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 in the counter storage area 213c as the normal symbol determination information at the timing when the game ball that has passed through the gate 108 is detected by the gate SW 215. The normal symbol determination information is stored in a normal symbol determination information storage area (not shown) of the RAM 213.

  The big winning opening switch processing program 212h detects a game ball that won the big winning opening 109 by the big winning opening SW216, and the normal winning opening switch processing program 212i won the game ball that won the normal winning opening 110 by the normal winning opening SW217. Is detected.

  The symbol processing program 212j sequentially executes a special symbol processing program 212k and a normal symbol processing program 212l. The special symbol processing program 212k sequentially performs a hit determination, a symbol determination, and a variation pattern determination using the determination information stored in the determination information storage area 213d, and determines the determination results as the determination results. The data is stored in the storage area 213e. Then, based on these determination results, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 112 is displayed in a variable manner and stopped.

  When a plurality of pieces of determination information are stored in the determination information storage area 213d, the special symbol processing program 212k uses the determination information stored in the determination information storage area J1 set with the highest priority. , Hit determination, symbol determination, and variation pattern determination are sequentially performed.

  Specifically, in the special symbol processing program 212k, first, the winning determination table At stored in the ROM 212 is compared with the winning random number of the determination information. Here, the hit determination table At stored in the ROM 212 will be described.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the hit determination table. As shown in FIG. 5, the hit determination table At is composed of a low probability hit determination table At1 and a high probability hit determination table At2. The low probability determination table At1 and the high probability determination table At2 are configured by associating a predetermined determination value with each of the big hit and the small hit. Here, the determination values of the low probability hit determination table At1 and the high probability hit determination table At2 define the winning probabilities for the big hit and the small hit in the hit determination.

  Specifically, in the hit determination, the winning probabilities for the big hit and the small win are determined by the number of determination values associated with each. In the low probability determination table At1, a determination value “0 (1)” is assigned to the big hit. On the other hand, the determination value “0 to 9 (10 pieces)” is assigned to the big hit in the high probability hit determination table At2. In addition, in the low probability determination table At1 and the high probability determination table At2, determination values “10 to 12 (three)” are assigned to the small hits. Here, the small hit can be a specific lose represented by a symbol (special symbol) different from a normal lose (a loss other than the small hit).

  The special symbol processing program 212k makes a hit determination using the low probability determination table At1 when the high probability game flag is set to OFF at the time of the determination. If the high probability game flag is set to ON at the time of the hit determination, the hit determination is performed using the high probability hit determination table At2.

  The special symbol processing program 212k determines that if the winning random number matches the judgment value associated with the jackpot, it is determined that the winning jackpot has been won, and if the winning random number matches the judgment value associated with the jackpot, Let the player decide that he has won. If the hit determination random number does not match any of the hit determination values, it is determined that the hit is a normal loss (a normal loss that is not a small hit).

  As described above, the acquired hit random number is any numerical value from 0 to 299. For this reason, when the high-probability game flag is set to OFF (low-probability game state) and a hit determination is performed using the low-probability determination table At1, a big win is won with a probability of 1/300. . When the high probability game flag is set to ON (high probability game state) and a hit determination is made using the high probability hit determination table At2, the jackpot is won with a probability of 10/300 (= 1/30). It has become. Regardless of the gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 wins a small win with a probability of 3/300 (= 1/100). In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, in the jackpot lottery when the high-probability game flag is set to ON, there is a tendency that it is easier to win the jackpot than when the high-probability game flag is set to OFF.

  If the special symbol processing program 212k determines that the jackpot has been won, the special symbol processing program 212k subsequently compares the symbol determination table Zt stored in the ROM 212 with the symbol random number in the determination information. Here, the symbol determination table Zt stored in the ROM 212 will be described.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the symbol determination table. As shown in FIG. 6, the symbol determination table Zt includes a first symbol determination table Zt1 and a second symbol determination table Zt2. In the first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2, a predetermined determination value is associated with each jackpot type (in the illustrated example, per low accuracy length, high accuracy length, high accuracy short hit). Configured. Here, the determination values of the first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2 define the winning probability for each jackpot type in the symbol determination.

  Specifically, in the symbol determination, the winning probabilities for the big win and the small win are determined by the number of determination values associated with each. In the first symbol determination table Zt1, a determination value “0 to 39 (40 pieces)” is assigned for each low-accuracy length. Further, in the first symbol determination table Zt1, the determination value “40 to 59 (20 pieces)” is assigned to the high accuracy length, and the determination value “60 to 99 (40 pieces)” is assigned to the high accuracy length. ing.

  On the other hand, in the second symbol determination table Zt2, the determination value “0 to 39 (40 pieces)” is assigned to the low probability length. Further, in the second symbol determination table Zt2, the determination value “40 to 89 (50 pieces)” is assigned to the high accuracy length, and the determination value “90 to 99 (10 pieces)” is assigned to the high accuracy length. ing.

  The special symbol processing program 212k makes symbol determination using the first symbol determination table Zt1 when the winning that is the trigger for obtaining the determination target determination information is the first start port 105. When the winning that triggered the acquisition of the determination target determination information is the second start port 106, the symbol determination is performed using the second symbol determination table Zt2.

  The special symbol processing program 212k determines that the winning per normal length is won when the symbol random number of the determination information matches the determination value associated with the low probability length. When the design random number of the information for determination matches the determination value associated with the high accuracy length, it is determined that the winning value has been won for the high accuracy length. If it matches the determination value associated with the high-accuracy short, it is determined that the high-accuracy short win has been won.

  As described above, the acquired symbol random number is any numerical value from 0 to 99. For this reason, when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 and performs symbol determination using the first symbol determination table Zt1, the winning combination is won at 60/100. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106 and performs symbol determination using the second symbol determination table Zt2, the winning combination is won per 80/100. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, in the jackpot lottery with respect to the winning at the second starting port 106, it tends to be more likely to win the long win than the jackpot lottery with respect to the winning at the first starting port 105.

  Subsequently, the special symbol processing program 212k compares the variation pattern determination table Ht with the variation pattern random number of the determination information. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern determination table Ht includes a loss variation pattern determination table Ht1 and a winning variation pattern determination table Ht2.

  The variation pattern determination table for loss Ht1 and the variation pattern determination table for hit Ht2 are configured by associating predetermined determination values with the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp5. Here, the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp5 define the variation mode of the special symbol, and define, for example, a period during which the special symbol is varied (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”).

  The determination values of the variation pattern determination table for loss Ht1 and the variation pattern determination table for hit Ht2 determine the winning probability for each of the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp5 in the variation pattern determination. Specifically, in the variation pattern determination, the winning probability of each variation pattern Hp1 to Hp5 is determined by the number of determination values associated with each.

  The special symbol processing program 212k makes the variation pattern determination using the variation pattern determination table for loss Ht1 when the determination result of the hit determination is lost. When the determination result of the hit determination is a big hit, the variation pattern determination is performed using the variation pattern determination table for winning Ht2.

  In the variation pattern determination table for loss Ht1 and the variation pattern determination table for hit Ht2, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, a variation pattern with a longer variation time is more likely to be determined at the time of a big hit and is difficult to be determined at the time of a loss. The determination values of the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp5 are determined so that the degree of expectation for the jackpot becomes higher.

  When the special symbol processing program 212k makes a hit determination, a symbol determination, or a variation pattern determination, these determination results are stored in the determination result storage area 213e. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the determination result storage area. As shown in FIG. 8, the determination result storage area 213e stores the determination result of the hit determination, the determination result of the symbol determination, and the determination result of the variation pattern determination in association with each other.

  In addition, you may make it memorize | store the information which shows the symbol showing both the determination result of winning determination, and the determination result of symbol determination in the determination result storage area 213e. For example, in this case, the symbol “1” is stored per high accuracy length, and the symbol “2” is stored per low accuracy length. In addition, the symbol “3” is stored in the high accuracy short hit, the symbol “4” is stored in the small hit, and the symbol “−” is stored in the loss. The special symbol processing realized by the special symbol processing program 212k will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The electric accessory control process program 212m sequentially executes sub-programs such as the big prize opening process program 212n and the electric chew process program 212o. The special winning opening processing program 212n opens and closes the special winning opening 109 based on the processing result of the special symbol processing program 212k.

  The special winning opening processing program 212n causes the game state setting processing program 212o to be executed as a subprogram. The game state setting processing program 212o causes the game flag storage area 213f to set game flags such as a high-accuracy flag and a short-time flag according to the winning jackpot. The detailed processing contents of the big prize opening process realized by the big prize opening processing program 212n will be described later with reference to FIG. The electric chew processing program 212p opens and closes the electric tulip 107 based on the processing result of the normal symbol processing program 212l.

  The prize ball processing program 212q is used for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls for winning at each of the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110. A payout instruction (prize ball command) is set in the prize ball information storage area 213g.

  The output processing program 212r causes information indicating the storage contents of each storage area set in the RAM 213 to be output to each component connected to the main control unit 201 (for example, the prize ball control unit 202 and the effect control unit 203a). .

  In addition, the start port switch processing program 212e described above may execute the prior determination processing program 212f as a subprogram. Here, the prior determination processing program 212f sequentially performs a hit determination, a symbol determination, and a variation pattern determination on each determination information stored in the determination information storage area 213d, and these determination results are stored in the prior determination storage area 213h. Remember me.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the advance determination storage area of the main control unit of the present embodiment. The pre-determination storage area 213h stores determination results of hit determination, symbol determination, and variation pattern determination for the determination information stored in the determination information storage areas J1 to J8 of the determination information storage area 213d.

  The prior determination storage area 213h may store information indicating symbols representing both the determination result of the hit determination and the determination result of the symbol determination. For example, in this case, the symbol “1” is stored per high accuracy length, and the symbol “2” is stored per low accuracy length. In addition, the symbol “3” is stored in the high accuracy short hit, the symbol “4” is stored in the small hit, and the symbol “−” is stored in the loss. Detailed processing contents of the preliminary determination process realized by the preliminary determination processing program 212f will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the main control unit 201 may output information indicating the storage contents of each storage area set in the RAM 213 to the outside (for example, a hall computer in a game arcade) via the board external information terminal board 291. The main control unit 201 can realize its function by, for example, a main control board.

(2. Prize ball control unit)
The prize ball control unit 202 includes a CPU 221, a ROM 222, a RAM 223, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. Based on the payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 201, the CPU 221 reads various programs related to payout control of the prize ball from the ROM 222, and executes the read program using the RAM 223 as a work area.

  The prize ball control unit 202 is connected to various SWs that function as detection means for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in the figure, the prize ball control unit 202 has a fixed position SW 224 for detecting a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW225 for detecting a payout game ball, and a hitting ball supply provided on the front surface of the frame. A ball presence detection SW 226 that detects whether or not there is a game ball in the dish, and a full tank SW 227 that detects that a hitting ball supply tray (not shown) is filled with the game ball are connected.

  The various SWs 224 to 227 input detection signals indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 202. The winning ball control unit 202 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 201 or detection signals input from various SWs 224 to 227. Further, the prize ball control unit 202 may output detection signals input from the various SWs 224 to 227 to the main control unit 201.

  In addition, a launching unit 228 and a payout unit 229 are connected to the prize ball control unit 202. The prize ball control unit 202 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 228 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 228 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 202 detects a gaming operation by the sensor of the launching unit 228, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected gaming operation, and the gaming area 103 of the gaming board 101 is played. Launch a game ball.

  The prize ball control unit 202 controls the payout unit 229 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 229 includes a payout drive motor for paying out a predetermined number from a game ball storage unit (not shown). The winning ball control unit 202 drives the payout driving motor to win the payout unit 229 at each winning port (first starting port 105, second starting port 106, large winning port 109, normal winning port 110). The number of prize balls corresponding to the played game ball is paid out.

  The prize ball control unit 202 is connected to the frame external information terminal board 292, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 202 to the outside. For example, the prize ball control unit 202 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

(3. Production control unit)
(3-1. Director of Production)
FIG. 10 is a block diagram (No. 2) showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The effect control unit 203 includes an effect control unit 203 a that controls the entire effect control unit 203, a lamp control unit 203 b that performs lamp lighting control and drive control of movable accessories, display control of the image display unit 104, and speaker 116. An image / audio control unit 203c for performing audio output control is provided.

  The production control unit 203a includes a CPU 231, a ROM 232, a RAM 233, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 231 reads various programs related to the control of effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the ROM 232, and executes the read programs using the RAM 233 as a work area.

  In addition, an effect button 120 and a cross key 121 functioning as operation means for receiving an operation from a player are connected to the effect supervision unit 203a. The effect button 120 and the cross key 121 input a control signal corresponding to a key operated (for example, pressed) by the player to the effect control unit 203a. The effect supervision unit 203 a sets an operation command indicating that an operation by the player has been accepted in the RAM 233 based on a control signal input from the effect button 120 or the cross key 121.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 231 of the production control unit 203a and an example of information set in the RAM 233 by executing each program will be described. Note that the programs and the like described below only describe characteristic features that are particularly important in the present embodiment. In addition to the programs described below, the ROM 232 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 233 stores a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The production main processing program 232a makes initial settings of built-in devices such as CTC of the production control unit 203a in response to the supply of power to the production control unit 203a, and stores the setting contents in the setting storage area 233a. The effect main processing program 232a updates the count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the effect control unit 203a, such as a notice effect pattern random number. For example, the production main processing program 232a adds “1” to the count value of the counter of the announcement production pattern random number every time one loop is made.

  The effect timer interrupt process program 232b sequentially executes the effect random number update process program 232c, the command reception process program 232d, the operation reception process program 232h, and the command transmission process program 232i. The effect timer interrupt processing program 232b is interrupted and executed with respect to the effect main process program 232a at the cycle stored in the setting storage area 233a by executing the effect main process program 232a. The effect timer interrupt process realized by the effect timer interrupt process program 232b will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The effect random number update processing program 232c updates count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the effect control unit 203a, such as a notice effect pattern random number. For example, every time the random number update processing program 232c is executed, “1” is added to the count value of the notice effect pattern random number counter stored in the effect counter storage area 233b.

  In addition, when the count value of the notice effect pattern random number counter reaches a predetermined value, the effect random number update processing program 232c returns the count value to “0”, for example, and performs the same count up again. In the present embodiment, as an example, the notice effect pattern random number is counted within the range of “0 to 99”.

  The command reception processing program 232d is, for example, based on a command received from the main control unit 201 (for example, a change start command), a determination result storage area 213e of the main control unit 201, and a determination result storage area 233c of the production control unit 203a. Synchronize the memory content with. Furthermore, the command reception processing program 232d is based on a command received from the main control unit 201 (for example, a prior determination command), and a preliminary determination storage area 213h of the main control unit 201 and a preliminary determination storage area 233d of the production control unit 203a. Synchronize the memory content with.

  Further, the command reception processing program 232d executes the variable effect pattern selection processing program 232e, the notice effect pattern selection processing program 232f, and the hit effect pattern selection processing program 232g based on the stored contents of the determination result storage area 233c and the prior determination storage area 233cd. Let The processing content of the command reception processing realized by the command reception processing program 232d will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The variation effect pattern selection processing program 232e selects a variation effect pattern from the variation effect pattern table Et stored in the ROM 232 based on a command received from the main control unit 201 or the like.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation effect pattern table. As shown in FIG. 11, the variation effect pattern table Et is configured by associating the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp5 with the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep5. Here, the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep5 can be defined as the contents of the effect of the variation effect such as the normal loss effect and the reach effect (the reach lose effect, the effect per reach). Further, as shown in the figure, the lottery results of the big hit lottery may be associated with each of the fluctuation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep5.

  The variation effect pattern selection processing program 232e selects a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern based on the information indicating the variation pattern in the determination result storage area 233c updated based on the received variation start command. At this time, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery may be referred to. Then, a variation effect start command including information indicating the selected variation effect pattern is stored in the transmission command storage area 233e. The processing contents of the changing effect pattern selection process realized by the changing effect pattern selection processing program 232e will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The notice effect pattern selection processing program 232f selects a notice effect pattern from the change effect pattern table Yt stored in the ROM 232 based on a command received from the main control unit 201 or the like. Here, the notice effect pattern defines the contents of effects such as a step-up notice and a small character notice that are executed in accordance with the execution of the variable effect.

  The winning effect pattern selection processing program 232g selects a winning effect pattern corresponding to the winning result from the winning effect pattern table Xt stored in the ROM 232 based on a command received from the main control unit 201 or the like. Here, the hit production pattern defines the contents of the production of the hit production during the big hit (low hit length, high hit length, high hit rate) or during the small hit.

  The operation reception processing program 232h receives an input signal from the effect button 120 or the cross key 121 and stores an operation command indicating that there is a player operation in the transmission command storage area 233e. The processing content of the operation reception processing realized by the operation reception processing program 232h will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The command transmission processing program 232i causes the command stored in the transmission command storage area 233e to be output to the lamp control unit 203b and the image / sound control unit 203c. Further, the command transmission processing program 232i causes the image / sound control unit 203c to output a command indicating information stored in each storage area set in the RAM 233.

(3-2. Lamp control unit)
The lamp control unit 203b includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 241 reads various programs for realizing the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 203a from the ROM 242, and executes the read program using the RAM 243 as a work area.

  The ROM 242 also has drive control data for controlling a drive motor (not shown) included in the movable accessory 130 and lighting control data for controlling lighting of each lamp such as the effect light unit 117 and the panel lamp 244. Is remembered.

  The lamp control unit 203b inputs / blocks an electric signal to / from the drive motor of the movable accessory 130 according to the drive control data and the lighting control data in accordance with the execution of various programs related to the instructed execution. Input / shut off electrical signals. Accordingly, the lamp control unit 203b performs drive control of the movable accessory 130, and performs lighting control of the effect light unit 117 and the panel lamp 244.

(3-3. Image / Audio Control Unit)
FIG. 12 is a block diagram (No. 3) showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The image / sound controller 203c includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 251 reads various programs for realizing the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 203a from the ROM 252, and executes the read program using the RAM 253 as a work area.

  The ROM 252 stores production data ED. Here, the production data ED includes image data such as background images, decorative design images, and character images, and sound data such as sound effects and BGM.

  Here, each program stored in the RAM 253 and contents stored in each storage area of the RAM 253 by executing each program will be described. In the following description, only programs and storage areas described below are characteristic features that are particularly important in the present embodiment.

  The image / sound timer interrupt processing program 252a sequentially executes a display control processing program 252b for controlling the display contents of the image display unit 104 and a sound output control processing program 252c for controlling sound output from the speaker 116. The processing contents of the image / sound timer interrupt processing realized by executing the image / sound timer interrupt processing program 252a will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The display control processing program 252b reads, from the effect data ED, the image data of the decorative design instructed to be changed / stopped by the effect supervision unit 203a from the effect data ED. An image to be displayed is generated, and display data indicating the image to be displayed is stored in a VRAM (Video RAM) 254.

  The display data stored in the VRAM 254 is output to the image display unit 104 and superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. For example, when the background image and the decorative pattern overlap at the same position on the display screen, the decorative pattern is referred to by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of the display data of each image by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Is preferentially stored in the RAM 253, so that the display control processing program 252b displays the decorative design so that it can be seen in front of the background image.

  For example, the display control processing program 252b causes the holding / predictor icon display control processing program 252d to be executed as a subprogram. The hold / predictor icon display control processing program 252d is an image representing a hold icon corresponding to each determination information based on the determination information stored in each determination information storage area J1 to J8 received from the production control unit 203a. Is read from the effect data ED and stored in the VRAM 254, and a hold icon is displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 104 at a predetermined timing.

  The audio output control processing program c reads the audio data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 203a from the effect data ED, generates the sound to be output from the speaker 116, etc., and indicates the sound to be output. Audio output data is stored in the RAM 253. The audio output data stored in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 116, and the audio represented by the audio output data is output from the speaker 116 at a predetermined timing.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 203 is provided with the production control unit 203a, the lamp control unit 203b, and the image / sound control unit 203c as different board functions, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. It may be configured. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board. For example, the effect control unit 203 realizes its function with an effect control board.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 13, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a detection unit 1301, a hold storage unit 1302, a determination unit 1303, a symbol control unit 1304, a variation effect selection unit 1305, and a variation effect execution. A unit 1306, a prior determination unit 1307, and a sign effect execution unit 1308.

  The detection unit 1301 has a function of detecting a game ball that has passed through the starting area on the game board 101. As shown in FIG. 3, for example, the detection unit 1301 is connected to the first start port SW214a or the second start port SW214b and receives a detection signal from the first start port SW214a or the second start port SW214b. As a result, the detection unit 1301 detects the game balls that have won the first starting port 105 and the second starting port 106. When the detection unit 1301 detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, the detection unit 1301 outputs the detection result to the hold storage unit 1302.

  When receiving a detection result from the detection unit 1301, the hold storage unit 1302 has a function of acquiring and storing determination information corresponding to a right that can be determined by the determination unit 1303. For example, while the pachinko gaming machine 100 is activated, the hold storage unit 1302 counts up an integer from 0 to 299 by +1. When the count up to 299 is completed, the same count is performed again from a predetermined value (for example, “0”).

  The hold storage unit 1302 acquires the count value when the detection result is received from the detection unit 1301 as a hit random number for hit determination. The winning random number thus obtained is stored as determination information. Similarly to the winning random number, the holding storage unit 1302 may count, acquire, and store a symbol random number for symbol determination and a variation pattern random number for variation pattern determination.

  In addition, the hold storage unit 1302 can store a plurality of pieces of determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit. For example, in the present embodiment, the determination information for the game ball won at the first start port 105 and the determination information for the game ball won at the second start port 106 may be stored with an upper limit of four each. it can.

  In the case of storing a plurality of pieces of determination information, the hold storage unit 1302 sets priority for receiving the determination by the determination unit 1303 to each determination information. In the present embodiment, the information for determining the game ball won at the second start port 106 is set to have a higher priority than the information for determining the game ball won at the first start port 105, and the first win is won. The game ball determination information that has been won is set to have a higher priority than the game ball determination information that was won later.

  Based on the determination information stored in the hold storage unit 1302, the determination unit 1303 determines whether to play a special game that is advantageous to the player (for example, whether to make a jackpot gaming state where a large number of prize balls can be obtained). It has a function to perform. When a plurality of pieces of determination information are stored in the hold storage unit 1302, the determination unit 1303 determines whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information having the highest priority.

  In this determination, the determination unit 1303 performs a hit determination using a hit random number of the determination information stored in the hold storage unit 1302 and a hit determination table prepared in advance. In the hit determination, the determination unit 1303 determines whether the hit random number of the determination information matches a predetermined value that is a big hit in the hit determination table. If they match, it is determined to be a big hit, and if they do not match, it is determined to be lost. The determination unit 1303 may determine which of jackpot, lose, and jackpot. Here, the small hit can be a specific lose represented by a pattern different from the lose.

  Here, a plurality of types of big hits (for example, high hit length / low hit length) are provided, and the determination unit 1303 determines not only whether or not the jackpot is a big hit but which jackpot is to be determined The symbol determination may be performed. In the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery refers to a combination of winning determination and symbol determination.

  Further, the determination unit 1303 may be connected to the gaming state setting unit 1303a. The gaming state setting unit 1303a has a function of setting a gaming state based on a lottery lottery result (for example, a winning determination result or a symbol determination result) or a lottery lottery number (winning determination number). In this case, the determination unit 1303 performs a jackpot lottery according to the gaming state being set by the gaming state setting unit 1303a.

  For example, when the low-probability gaming state (the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state) is set by the gaming state setting unit 1303a, the determination unit 1303 performs a winning determination with a probability of 1/300. When the high-probability gaming state (probability game state) is set, the determination unit 1303 makes a winning determination with a probability of 10/300 (= 1/30).

  Further, the determination unit 1303 may perform a big win lottery (for example, different symbol determination) with different lottery contents depending on the start opening (the first start opening 105, the second start opening 106) in which the game ball has won. When the determination unit 1303 performs the above determination (for example, hit determination), the determination unit 1303 outputs the determination result to the symbol control unit 1304.

  When receiving the determination result from the determination unit 1303, the symbol control unit 1304 has a function of performing symbol variation according to the determination result. As shown in FIG. 13A, for example, the symbol control unit 1304 is connected to the special symbol display unit 112 and varies the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) displayed on the special symbol display unit 112. Display and stop display.

  In this case, upon receiving the determination result from the determination unit 1303, the symbol control unit 1304 displays the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed on the special symbol display unit 112 for a predetermined period, When the predetermined period has elapsed, the symbol indicating the determination result (for example, the lottery result of the big hit lottery) is stopped and displayed from the determination unit 1303.

  The symbol control unit 1304 may be connected to the image display unit 104 and perform display control of the decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 104. In this case, upon receiving the determination result from the determination unit 1303, the symbol control unit 1304 displays a plurality of decorative symbols (for example, three columns of the left column, the middle column, and the right column) displayed on the image display unit 104 for a predetermined period. Display fluctuation display.

  Then, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the decorative design is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the determination result (for example, the lottery result of the big hit lottery) from the determination unit 1303. For example, when a big hit is won, a stop display is made with a so-called “double eye” such as “7, 7, 7”. When the player wins the jackpot (loses), a stop display is made with a so-called “reach loser” such as “7, 8, 7” or a so-called “breaker” such as “7, 8, 6”.

  When performing symbol variation, the symbol control unit 1304 outputs information related to the symbol variation to the variation effect selecting unit 1305. Here, the information related to the symbol variation includes information indicating the symbol to be stopped (information indicating the determination result by the determination unit 1303), information indicating a period during which the symbol (special symbol or decorative symbol) is variably displayed. For example, here, the information regarding the symbol variation can be a variation start command to be described later.

  The variation effect selecting unit 1305 has a function of receiving information related to symbol variation from the symbol control unit 1304 and selecting a variation effect to be executed from an effect group prepared in advance based on the determination by the determination unit 1303. For example, if it is determined that the special game is not to be performed, the variable effect selection unit 1305 selects a special loss variation effect that clearly indicates that the special game will not be performed after expecting to become a special game, or a special game. It is selected whether it is a variation effect for normal losing that clearly indicates that a special game is not performed without expecting to become a game.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the normal losing variation effect is an effect in which three decorative symbols stop at a break (hereinafter, “normal losing effect”). The special loss variation effect is an effect in which a reach effect is performed after two decorative symbols stop in a reach state among the three decorative symbols (hereinafter, “reach lose effect”).

  In addition, when it is determined that a special game is to be performed, the variation effect selection unit 1305 selects a winning variation effect that clearly indicates that the special game will be performed after expecting to become a special game. In the present embodiment, for example, the winning variation effect is an effect (hereinafter referred to as “stopping at a doublet) by performing a reach effect after two decorative symbols stop in a reach state among three decorative symbols. Reach per reach ”).

  The variation effect execution unit 1306 has a function of receiving the selection result from the variation effect selection unit 1305 and performing the variation effect selected by the variation effect selection unit 1305. As shown in FIG. 3, for example, the variation effect execution unit 1306 is connected to the image display unit 104, and displays the image corresponding to the variation effect selected as the execution target on the image display unit 104. Run. Also, the variation effect execution unit 1306 is connected to the speaker 116 and executes the variation effect by causing the speaker 116 to output a sound (for example, message, BGM, sound effect) corresponding to the variation effect selected as the execution target. To do.

  The prior determination unit 1307 has a function of determining whether or not to play an advantageous special game before the determination unit 1303 determines based on the determination information stored in the hold storage unit 1302. Here, the determination performed by the prior determination unit 1307 is hereinafter referred to as “preliminary determination”. When the prior determination unit 1307 makes a prior determination, the prior determination unit 1307 outputs the prior determination result to the indication effect execution unit 1308.

  The indication effect execution unit 1308 has a function of executing an indication effect indicating the degree of expectation for the special game of the information for determination based on the determination result of the prior determination unit 1307. For example, in the case where the normal loss effect (normal loss variation effect) is executed by the fluctuation effect execution unit 1306, the sign effect execution unit 1308 performs the sign effect based on the determination information when the determination information is stored. Run.

  Further, when the reach effect execution unit 1306 executes the reach loss effect (special loss change effect), the predictive effect execution unit 1308 performs the reach effect based on the determination effect stored during the reach lose effect. Is executed at a predetermined timing after clearly indicating that a special game is not performed. Furthermore, when the effect presentation per reach is executed by the change effect execution unit 1306, the sign effect execution unit 1308 stops the sign effect based on the determination information stored during the effect per reach.

  For example, here, the timing for executing the indication effect may be a timing clearly indicating that the special game is not performed by the special loss variation effect. Further, the timing of executing the indication effect may be the time of starting the next symbol variation that clearly indicates that the special game is not performed by the special loss variation effect. It is preferable that this is performed before a long time elapses after clearly indicating that it is a loss.

  As an example in the present embodiment, the indication effect execution unit 1308 displays a hold icon on the image display unit 104 each time the game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 and the determination information is stored. Is displayed (see reference sign “Hi” in FIGS. 34-1 to 34-3). Then, as a sign effect, a sign icon is displayed on the hold icon displayed on the image display unit 104 (see reference sign “Yi” in FIGS. 34-1 to 34-3). Here, the indication effect execution unit 1308 displays the indication icon on the hold icon of the determination information that satisfies the predetermined condition.

  Here, the sign effect is executed by the sign icon. For example, the sign effect execution unit 1308 is connected to the speaker 116, and the sound (for example, message, BGM, sound effect) corresponding to the sign effect is output to the speaker. The sign effect may be executed by outputting a voice from 116.

  Here, the functional units of the detection unit 1301, the hold storage unit 1302, the determination unit 1303, the symbol control unit 1304, and the prior determination unit 1307 are executed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executing the program stored in the ROM 212. Function can be realized. The function units of the change effect selection unit 1305 and the change effect execution unit 1306 can realize their functions by the CPU 231 of the effect control unit 203 a executing the program stored in the ROM 232. The indication effect execution unit 1308 can realize its function by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 203 c executing a program stored in the ROM 252.

(Summary of operation of pachinko machines in this implementation)
Here, the operation | movement outline | summary of the pachinko game machine 100 of this Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 14-1 is a timing chart (part 1) showing an outline of operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14A shows an example of performing reach lose effect.

  At time t11 in FIG. 14A, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performed a lottery lottery and started to display a variable display of symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols). Thereafter, for example, the left row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed at time t12, and then the right row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed at time t13, and a reach state is formed by the left row of decorative symbols and the right row of decorative symbols. . For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts reach production from time t14 immediately after time t13.

  At time t15 during the reach production, for example, a game ball wins the first starting port 105. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stores information for determining the game ball won in the first starting port 105, and makes a prior determination based on the information for determination. As a result of this prior determination, the information for determining the game ball won at time t15 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a big hit). If the reach effect is not in progress, the sign effect is started at time t15. However, since the reach effect is in progress, the pachinko gaming machine 100 reserves the start of the sign effect (for example, the display start of the sign icon is reserved).

  Thereafter, at time t16 when a predetermined period has elapsed from time t11, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbols in the middle row. Here, since it is a reach lose effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbols in the middle row so as to become reach lose eyes. As a result, when it is clearly indicated to the player that the game is lost, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts a sign effect (for example, a sign icon is displayed on the hold icon of the game ball won at time t15). At time t17 when a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from time t16, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery with respect to the game ball won at time t15, starts the variable display of symbols, and starts variable effects To do.

  In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a sign at the time t16 indicating that it is a loss, so that the development after the indication that it is a loss (for example, a variation effect started from the time t17). The expectation of the player can be increased. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can maintain the player's expectation and continue to enjoy the game even after indicating that the game is lost.

  Further, when the reach effect is not being performed (for example, at an arbitrary time during the non-reach effect indicated by the times t11 to t14 in FIG. 4A), the game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. When the determination information satisfying the predetermined condition is stored, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts the indication effect at that time (when the determination information is stored).

  FIG. 14-2 is a timing chart (No. 2) showing an operation outline of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4-2 shows an example of performing a normal lose effect.

  At time t21 in FIG. 14-2, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has made a jackpot lottery and started displaying the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) in a variable manner. Thereafter, for example, the left row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed at time t22, and then the right row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed at time t23. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not form the reach state by using the left row of decorative symbols and the right row of decorative symbols as different types of decorative symbols.

  Thereafter, at time t25, for example, a game ball won at the first starting port 105. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stores information for determining the game ball won in the first starting port 105, and makes a prior determination based on the information for determination. As a result of this prior determination, the information for determining the game ball won at time t25 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a big hit). At time t25, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts the predictive effect at that time (time t25) because it is not in the reach effect.

  Then, at time t26 when a predetermined period has elapsed from time t21, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops displaying the decorative symbols in the middle row. Here, since it is a normal loser effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbols in the middle row so as to be inconsistent.

  FIG. 14-3 is a timing chart (No. 3) showing the outline of operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4-3 shows an example of performing an effect per reach.

  At time t31 of FIG. 14-3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has made a jackpot lottery and started displaying the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) in a variable manner. Then, for example, the left row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed at time t32, and then the right row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed at time t33, and a reach state is formed by the left row of decorative symbols and the right row of decorative symbols. . For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts reach production from time t34 immediately after time t33.

  At the time t35 during the reach production, for example, a game ball wins the first starting port 105. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stores information for determining the game ball won in the first starting port 105, and makes a prior determination based on the information for determination. As a result of this prior determination, the information for determining the game ball won at time t35 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a big hit). If the reach effect is not in progress, the sign effect is started at time t35. However, since the reach effect is in progress, the pachinko gaming machine 100 reserves the start of the sign effect (for example, the display start of the sign icon is reserved).

  Thereafter, at time t36 when a predetermined period has elapsed from time t31, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops displaying the decorative symbols in the middle row. Here, since it is the effect per reach, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbols in the middle row so as to become a doublet. As a result, when it is clearly indicated to the player that the game is a big win, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters the big win game state and opens the big prize opening 109.

  At time t37 when a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the time t36 when the jackpot gaming state is reached, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the jackpot gaming state, and the electric chew support function such as the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state The gaming state is given, and the jackpot lottery in the gaming state is resumed. The game ball won at time t35 satisfies a predetermined condition, but has entered a gaming state with an electric-chu support function, so the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not perform an indication effect on this determination information.

(Processing performed by pachinko machines)
(1. Processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, the contents of processing performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 to realize the above-described operation will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 201 described below is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executing a program stored in the ROM 212.

(Main process)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the main processing. For example, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is started, the main control unit 201 starts execution of the main process and continuously executes the main process during startup.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the main process, the main control unit 201 first waits for 1000 ms (step S1501), and then permits access to the RAM 213 (step S1502). When permitting access to the RAM 213, the main control unit 201 determines whether the RAM clear switch is ON (step S1503).

  If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S1503: Yes), the main control unit 201 clears the RAM (step S1504). Here, the RAM clear is a well-known technique and will not be described in detail. However, the backup information stored in the backup storage area 213b of the RAM 213 (for example, information indicating the gaming state. Time-short game flag and high-probability game flag) ON / OFF) is set to a predetermined initial state.

  When the RAM is cleared, the main control unit 201 sets a work area at the time of clearing (step S1505) and performs initial setting of the peripheral part (step S1506). For example, in step S1506, the main control unit 201 transmits an initial setting command instructing execution of a predetermined initial setting process to each peripheral unit such as the prize ball control unit 202 and the effect control unit 203.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is not ON (step S1503: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the backup flag is ON (step S1507). If the backup flag is ON (step S1507: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S1508).

  If the checksum is normal (step S1508: Yes), the main control unit 201 executes a predetermined recovery process (step S1509). In this recovery process, for example, based on the backup information stored in the backup storage area 213b of the RAM 213, recovery to the state before power-off is performed. In this restoration process, the main control unit 201 may transmit backup information to the effect control unit 203.

  In step S1507, if the backup flag is not ON (step S1507: No), or the checksum is not normal (step S1508: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1504 and clears the RAM.

  Next, the main control unit 201 sets a period (for example, 4 ms) of a built-in CTC (timer counter) (step S1510), and updates the setting storage area 213a. The main control unit 201 executes a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16), which will be described later, using the period set here. When the CTC cycle is set in step S1510, the main control unit 201 executes power-off monitoring processing for monitoring power-off (step S1511).

  When the power shutdown monitoring process is executed, the main control unit 201 updates the count value of the variation pattern random number counter C3 (step S1512), and sets the interrupt prohibition setting for the timer interrupt process (step S1513). Then, the main control unit 201 updates the initial value random number (step S1514), performs an interrupt permission setting for the timer interrupt process (step S1515), and proceeds to step S1511. Thereafter, the main control unit 201 repeatedly executes the processing from step S1511 to step S1515.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. As described above, the main control unit 201 interrupts and executes the timer interrupt process of FIG. 16 for the main process at the set cycle.

  In the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 201 first calculates the count values of random number counters managed by the main control unit 201 such as a hit random number counter C1, a design random number counter C2, a variation pattern random number counter C3, and a normal design random number counter C4. The random number update process to update is performed (step S1601).

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes switch processing for detecting by various SWs (step S1602). In this switch process, the main control unit 201 detects a game ball won at the start port (first start port 105, second start port 106) (see FIG. 17), and the game passed through the gate 108. A gate switch process for detecting a ball, a big prize opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 109, a normal prize opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the normal prize opening 110, and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 executes a symbol process relating to the special symbol and the normal symbol (step S1603). 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 process, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery to display the special symbol in a variable display / stop display (see FIG. 19). In the normal symbol processing, the main control unit 201 performs the normal symbol lottery and displays the normal symbol in a variable display / stop display (illustration and detailed description are omitted).

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 201 executes an electric accessory control process related to operation control of various electric accessories (step S1604). Although detailed explanation and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, the electric accessory control process includes an electric tulip control process for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening process for controlling the operation of the big prize opening 109 ( (Not shown).

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes prize ball processing relating to a prize ball (step S1605). In the prize ball process, the main control unit 201 sets, for example, a prize ball command instructing to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls to the RAM 213 for the game balls won in the big prize opening 109 or the normal prize opening 110. Then, the main control unit 201 executes an output process for outputting the command set in the RAM 213 to each of the effect control unit 203 and the like by the processes of steps S1601 to S1605 (step S1606), and ends the timer interrupt process. . When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 201 returns to the main process.

(Start-up switch processing)
Next, processing contents of the start port switch process will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the start port switch processing. In the start port switch process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the first start port SW 214a is turned on (step S1701). If the first start port SW 214a is not ON (step S1701: No), the process proceeds to step S1706 described later.

  If the first start port SW 214a is ON (step S1701: Yes), is the determination information number U1 for the game ball winning the first start port 105 in the determination information storage area 213d less than 4 (U1)? <4) is determined (step S1702). If the number of determination information U1 is not less than 4 (step S1702: No), that is, if the number of determination information U1 is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S1706.

  If the determination information number U1 is less than 4 (step S1702: Yes), a value obtained by adding “1” to the determination information number U1 is used as a new determination information number U1 (step S1703), and the counter storage area 213c is referred to. The count values of the counters C1 to C3 are acquired as determination information and stored in the determination information storage area 213d (step S1704).

  When the determination information is acquired and stored, the main control unit 201 performs a preliminary determination process (see FIG. 18) based on the stored determination information (step S1705). If the preliminary determination process is performed, the main control unit 201 determines whether the second start port SW 214b is turned on (step S1706). If the second start port SW 214b is not ON (step S1706: No), the start port switch process is terminated as it is.

  If the second start port SW214b is ON (step S1706: Yes), is the determination information number U2 for the game ball winning the second start port 106 in the determination information storage area 213d less than 4 (U2)? <4) is determined (step S1707). If the determination information number U2 is not less than 4 (step S1707: No), that is, if the determination information number U2 is 4 or more, the start port switch process is terminated.

  If the determination information number U2 is less than 4 (step S1707: Yes), a value obtained by adding “1” to the determination information number U2 is used as a new determination information number U2 (step S1708), and the counter storage area 213c is referred to. The count values of the counters C1 to C3 are acquired as determination information and stored in the determination information storage area 213d (step S1709). At this time, the main control unit 201 stores the determination information in a determination information storage area that has a higher priority than the determination information acquired in response to a winning at the first start port 105. In this case, the determination information acquired in response to the winning at the first starting port 105 is shifted one by one to the determination information storage area where the priority is lowered.

  When the determination information is acquired and stored, the main control unit 201 performs a pre-determination process (see FIG. 18) based on the stored determination information (step S1710), and ends the start port switch process.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, processing contents of the prior determination processing will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the prior determination processing. In the pre-determination process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (whether the high-probability gaming flag is set to ON) (step S1801).

  If the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S1801: Yes), the main control unit 201 selects the high probability determination table At2 (step S1802). If the highly probable game flag is set to OFF (step S1801: No), the main control unit 201 selects the low probability determination table At1 (step S1803).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 compares the winning determination table selected in step S1802 or step S1803 with the winning random number of the determination information to be determined in advance, and the winning random number is determined to be the winning determination table (low accuracy). A hit determination is performed in which it is determined whether or not the hit determination table At1 or the high probability hit determination table At2) matches a predetermined value corresponding to the big hit (step S1804).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the hit determination in step S1804 is a big hit (step S1805). If it is a big hit (step S1805: Yes), the winning variation pattern determination table Ht2 is selected (step S1806). If it is not a big hit (step S1805: No), that is, if it is a loss, the variation pattern determination table Ht1 for loss is selected (step S1807). Here, the variation pattern determination table is selected by determining whether it is a big hit or loss, but it is also possible to select the variation pattern determination table by determining whether it is a hit (big hit or small hit) or a loss.

  After that, the main control unit 201 compares the variation pattern determination table selected in any one of steps S1806 and S1807 with the variation pattern random number of the determination information to be determined in advance, and the variation pattern random number is A variation pattern determination is performed to determine which variation pattern corresponds to the determination table (step S1808), and a prior determination result including a hit determination result in step S1804, a variation pattern determination result in step S1808, and the like is determined in advance in the RAM 213. The data is stored in the storage area 213h (step S1809), and the preliminary determination process is terminated. The prior determination result stored in step S1809 (the stored contents of the prior determination storage area 213h) is output to the effect control unit 203 when the output process of step S1506 in FIG. 15 is executed.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the winning game flag is ON (step S1901). Here, the winning game flag is, for example, a flag that is set to ON when various types of winning (big winning, small winning) are won, and a flag indicating that the current gaming state is a winning gaming state (for example, a big winning gaming state). It is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S1901: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is without variably displaying the special symbol. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S1901: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S1902). If the special symbol is not being variably displayed (step S1902: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the number of determination information U2 for the game ball won at the second starting port 106 is 1 or more (step S1903). ).

  If the determination information number U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S1903: Yes), the main control unit 201 subtracts “1” from the determination information number U2 as a new determination information number U2. (Step S1904), the process proceeds to Step S1907. If the determination information number U2 is 0 (U2 = 0) (step S1903: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the determination information number U1 for the game ball won to the first start port 105 is 1 or more. Is determined (step S1905).

  If the determination information number U1 is 0 (U1 = 0) (step S1905: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is. If the determination information number U1 is 1 or more (U1 ≧ 1) (step S1905: Yes), the main control unit 201 subtracts “1” from the determination information number U1 as a new determination information number U1. (Step S1906), the process proceeds to Step S1907.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery process (see FIG. 20) (step S1907). When the big hit lottery process is performed, the main control unit 201 executes a variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 21) (step S1908). When determining the variation pattern by the variation pattern determination process, the main control unit 201 starts displaying the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 112 based on the determined variation pattern (step S1909). At this time, when variably displaying based on the lottery result of the second big hit lottery, the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 112b is variably displayed. When variably displaying based on the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery, the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a is variably displayed.

  The main control unit 201 sets a change start command in the RAM 213 at the start of the special symbol change display (step S1910). The variation start command set in step S1910 includes the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process in step S1907, information indicating the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern determination process in step S1908, and the like. The change start command set in step S1910 is output to the effect control unit 203 when the output process in step S1506 in FIG. 15 is executed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a predetermined variation time (a variation time defined by a variation pattern selected immediately before the variation display starts) has elapsed since the start of variation display of the special symbol (step S1911). ). If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1911: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S1911: Yes), the main control unit 201 stops and displays the special symbol during the variable display on the special symbol display unit 112 (step S1912), and sends a variable stop command to the RAM 213. (Step S1913). The change stop command set in step S1913 is output to the effect control unit 203 when the output process in step S1506 of FIG. 15 is executed.

  After setting the variable stop command in the RAM 213, the main control unit 201 continues to execute a stop process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, the above-mentioned winning game flag) (step S1914), and a special symbol process. Exit. Further, since it is a known technique, illustration and detailed description are omitted, but the main control unit 201 shifts the determination information stored in the determination information storage area 213d when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. . In this shift processing, the determination information (determination information stored in the determination information storage area J1) indicating the big hit lottery by the special symbol stop display is erased from the determination information storage area 213d, and the determination information is stored. The determination information stored in the areas J2 to J8 is shifted one by one to the determination information storage area having a higher priority.

  In addition, when the special symbol is being variably displayed in step S1902 (step S1902: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1911, determines whether the variability time has elapsed, and performs the above processing.

(Large lottery processing)
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the jackpot lottery process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (whether the high-probability gaming flag is set to ON) (step S2001).

  If the highly probable game flag is set to ON (step S2001: Yes), the main control unit 201 selects the highly probable hit determination table At2 (step S2002). If the high probability game flag is set to OFF (step S2001: No), the main control unit 201 selects the low probability determination table At1 (step S2003).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 compares the hit determination table selected in step S2002 or step S2003 with the hit random number of the determination information (determination information set with the highest priority) that is the target of the hit determination. Then, a hit determination is performed to determine whether or not the hit random number matches a predetermined value corresponding to each hit in the hit determination table (step S2004).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the hit determination in step S2004 is a big hit (step S2005). If it is a big hit (step S2005: Yes), the symbol random number of this information for judgment and the symbol judgment table Zt1, Zt2 are compared, and the symbol random number is the type of big hit (for example, high probability length, Symbol determination is performed to determine whether or not the value matches a predetermined value corresponding to low probability length (step S2006). As described above, in the symbol determination, the main control unit 201 uses the first symbol determination table Zt1 when the winning that triggered the acquisition of the determination target determination information is the first start port 105. Perform symbol determination. On the other hand, when the winning that triggered the acquisition of the determination target determination information is the second start opening 106, the symbol determination is performed using the second symbol determination table Zt2.

  When the symbol determination is performed, the main control unit 201 sets information indicating the symbol indicating the big hit (for example, “1” for the high accuracy length and “2” for the low accuracy length) in the RAM 213 (step S2007). The jackpot lottery process ends.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the hit determination in step S2004 is not a big win (step S2005: No), it is determined whether the determination result of the win determination is a small win (step S2008). If it is a small hit (step S2008: Yes), information representing a symbol indicating a small hit is set in the RAM 213 (step S2009), and the big win lottery process is terminated. If it is not a small hit (step S2008: No), information representing a symbol indicating a loss is set in the RAM 213 (step S2010), and the big hit lottery process is terminated.

(Fluctuation pattern judgment processing)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern determination process. In the variation pattern determination process, the main control unit 201 determines whether the determination result of the hit determination using the current determination information is a big hit (step S2101). If it is a big hit (step S2101: Yes), the winning variation pattern determination table Ht2 is selected (step S2102). If it is not a big hit (step S2101: No), that is, if it is a loss, the variation pattern determination table Ht1 for loss is selected (step S2103).

  After that, the main control unit 201 compares the variation pattern determination table selected in any of step S2102 and step S2103 with the variation pattern random number of the current determination information, and the variation pattern random number is found in the variation pattern determination table. The variation pattern is determined to determine which variation pattern corresponds (step S2104), the determination result is set in the RAM 213 (step S2105), and the variation pattern determination process is terminated.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special prize opening process. In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the winning game flag is set to ON (step S2201). If the winning game flag is OFF (step S2201: No), the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S2201: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the opening is in progress (step S2202). Specifically, in step S2202, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening operation pattern selected when the winning game flag is set to ON is being opened.

  If it is during opening (step S2202: Yes), the main control unit 201 performs an opening process (step S2203), and proceeds to step S2204. The details of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not during opening (step S2202: No), it will transfer to step S2204 as it is.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2204). If the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2204: Yes), the opening process is performed (step S2205), and the process proceeds to step S2206. The processing contents of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If not open (step S2204: No), the process proceeds to step S2206.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether it is during the interval (step S2206). If it is during the interval (step S2206: Yes), the interval process is performed (step S2207), and the process proceeds to step S2208. The processing contents of the interval processing will be described later with reference to FIG. If not in the interval (step S2206: No), the process proceeds to step S2208 as it is.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether ending is in progress (step S2208). If it is during ending (step S2208: Yes), an ending process is performed (step S2209), and the big prize opening process is terminated. The processing contents of the ending process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not in the ending (step S2208: No), the special winning a prize mouth process is finished as it is.

(Opening process)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the contents of the opening process. In the opening process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether a predetermined opening period has elapsed (step S2301). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S2301: No), the opening process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S2301: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the opening (step S2302), sets the count value R of the round number counter to 1 (step S2303), and the round progress command Is set in the RAM 213 (step S2304), the opening of the first prize winning opening 109 is started (step S2305), and the opening process is terminated. Here, the round progress command includes information indicating the value (count number of rounds) of the count value R of the round number counter. The round progress command set in step S2304 is output to the effect control unit 203 when the output process in step S1506 of FIG. 15 is executed.

(Processing during opening)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the releasing process. In the open process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the open period has elapsed (step S2401). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S2401: No), the main control unit 201 has won a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls in the big winning opening 109 during the opening of the big winning opening 109 this time. Is determined (step S2402). If there is no prescribed number of winnings (step S2402: No), the open process is terminated as it is.

  When the opening period has elapsed (step S2401: Yes), or when a prescribed number of winnings has been made (step S2402: Yes), the main control unit 201 closes the big winning opening 109 (step S2403). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax of the selected special winning opening operation pattern (step S2404). For example, in this case, Rmax is set to “15” in the large winning opening operation pattern selected at the time of winning per high-accuracy length and low-accuracy length. Rmax is set to “2” in the large winning opening operation pattern selected at the time of winning with high accuracy. In the special winning opening operation pattern selected at the time of winning the small win, Rmax is set to “1”.

  If the count value R of the round number counter does not coincide with Rmax (step S2404: No), the main control unit 201 starts an interval (step S2405) and ends the releasing process. If the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax (step S2404: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines that the final round has been released and starts ending (step S2406).

  When the ending is started, the main control unit 201 sets an ending command in the RAM 213 (step S2407) and ends the releasing process. This ending command includes information indicating the ending period of the big hit / small hit this time. The ending command is transmitted to the production control unit 202a or the like when the output process shown in step S1506 in FIG. 15 is executed.

(Interval processing)
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the interval processing. In the interval process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether a predetermined interval period has elapsed (step S2501). If the interval period has not elapsed (step S2501: No), the interval process is terminated as it is.

  If the interval period has elapsed (step S2501: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the interval (step S2502), and sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the count value R of the round number counter as a new count value R. (Step S2503). Then, a round progress command is set in the RAM 213 (step S2504). Subsequently, the main control unit 201 starts to open the R-round big winning opening 109 (step S2505), and ends the interval process.

(Ending process)
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the ending process. In the ending process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether a predetermined ending period has elapsed (step S2601). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S2601: No), the ending process is terminated as it is.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S2601: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the ending (step S2602), and resets the count value R of the round number counter to “0” (step S2603). Then, a game state setting process (see FIG. 27) for setting the game state after the current winning game is performed (step S2604), the winning game flag is set to OFF (step S2605), and the ending process is ended.

(Game state setting process)
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the game state setting process. In the game state setting process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a small hit (step S2701).

  If it is a small hit (step S2701: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the gaming state setting process as it is. If it is not a small hit (step S2701: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a low probability hit (step S2702). If it is per low probable length (step S2702: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the short-time game flag to ON (step S2703), sets the short-time game counter j to “10000” (step S2704), and the game The state setting process ends.

  If it is not per low probability length (step S2702: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery for the current variation is per high probability length (step S2705). If it is per high-accuracy length (step S2705: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the time-short game flag to ON (step S2706), and sets the time-short game counter j to “10000” (step S2707). Thereafter, the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S2708), the high probability game counter x is set to “10000” (step S2709), and the game state setting process is terminated.

  If it is not per high-accuracy length (step S2705: No), for example, the main control unit 201 determines that the winning per high-accuracy is won, and proceeds to step S2708 to set the high-accuracy game flag to ON. “10000” is set in the high-accuracy game counter x, and the game state setting process is terminated.

(Processing performed by the production control unit)
(Processing performed by the Director of Production)
Next, the process performed by the effect control unit 203 will be described in detail. The processing performed by the production control unit 203a of the production control unit 203 will be described. Each process performed by the production control unit 203a described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 231 of the production control unit 203a executes a program stored in the ROM 232.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interruption process. The production supervision unit 203a performs a predetermined production main process (not shown; a process realized by the production main process program 232a) continuously during the activation, and the production timer shown in FIG. Interrupt processing is executed at predetermined intervals (for example, 4 ms).

  In the effect timer interrupt process, the effect control unit 203a first performs a command reception process (see FIG. 29) (step S2801). When the command reception process is performed, the production supervision unit 203a continues with the operation reception process (see FIG. 31) (step S2802). When the operation reception process is performed, the production supervision unit 203a performs a command transmission process (step S2803). In the command transmission process, a command indicating information set in each storage area of the RAM 243 by a command reception process or an operation reception process is output to the image / sound control unit 203c and the lamp control unit 203b.

(Command reception processing)
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing. In the command reception process, the production supervision unit 203a first determines whether a pre-determination result has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S2901). If the prior determination result has not been received (step S2901: NO), the process proceeds to step S2904 described later. If the advance determination result is received (step S2901: YES), the advance determination storage area 233d is updated based on the received advance determination result (step S2902). Then, the pending increase command including the received prior determination result is set in the RAM 243 (step S2903).

  Next, the production control unit 203a determines whether a change start command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S2904). If the fluctuation start command has not been received (step S2904: NO), the process proceeds to step S2906 described later. If the change start command has been received (step S2904: Yes), the effect supervision unit 203a performs effect determination processing for determining the effect content of the change effect to be executed (step S2905).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 203a determines whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S2906). If the change stop command has not been received (step S2906: NO), the process proceeds to step S2908 described later.

  If the change stop command has been received (step S2906: YES), the effect supervision unit 203a performs an effect end process for ending the change effect being executed (step S2907). Next, the production control unit 203a determines whether an opening command (a command output when the main control unit 201 starts opening) is received from the main control unit 201 (step S2908). If the opening command has not been received (step S2908: NO), the process proceeds to step 2910 described later.

  If the opening command has been received (step S2908: Yes), the production supervision unit 203a performs a hit production selection process for selecting an effect (hereinafter referred to as “hit production”) to be performed at the time of winning (for example, a big win or a small win). (Step S2909). For example, in the winning effect selection processing, the effect supervising unit 203a selects a winning effect for a big hit if the winner is won, and selects a winning effect for a bonus if the winner is won.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 203a determines whether an ending command (a command output when the main control unit 201 starts ending) is received from the main control unit 201 (step S2910). If the ending command has not been received (step S2910: No), the production control unit 203a ends the command reception process as it is.

  If an ending command has been received (step S2910: Yes), the production supervision unit 203a performs an ending effect selection process for selecting an effect to be performed at the end of the winning effect (hereinafter referred to as "ending effect") (step S2911). The reception process ends.

(Production decision processing)
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect determination process. In the effect determination process, the effect supervising unit 203a first analyzes the change start command received in step S2904 (step S3001), and displays the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the change pattern (the change time of the special symbol), the game state, and the like. Get the information shown.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 203a performs a change effect pattern selection process for selecting the change effect patterns Ep1 to Ep5 from the change effect pattern table Et based on the various information acquired in step S3001 (step S3002). Here, based on the information indicating the variation pattern of the variation start command, the variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is selected. When a plurality of variation effect patterns are associated with the same variation pattern, the variation effect pattern associated with the variation pattern and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is selected with reference to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. .

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 203a performs a notice effect pattern selection process for selecting the notice effect pattern of the notice effect to be executed from the notice effect pattern table Yt (step S3003). Thereafter, an effect start command including information indicating the change effect pattern selected by the change effect pattern selection process and information indicating the notice effect pattern selected by the notice effect pattern selection process is set in the RAM 243 (step S3004). The effect determination process ends.

(Operation reception process)
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the operation reception processing. In the operation reception process, the effect supervising unit 203a determines whether the effect button 119 is pressed and turned ON (step S3101). If the effect button is not ON (step S3101: No), the process proceeds to step S3103. If the effect button is turned on (step S3101: Yes), an effect button command is set in the RAM 233 (step S3102), and the process proceeds to step S3103.

  In step S3103, the production control unit 203a determines whether any of the direction keys constituting the cross key 121 is turned on (step S3103). If none of the direction keys is ON (step S3103: No), the operation reception process is terminated. If any of the keys constituting the cross key 121 is turned on (step S3103: Yes), a cross key command corresponding to the turned direction key is set in the RAM 233 (step S3104), and the operation reception process is terminated. To do.

(Processing performed by the image / sound controller)
Next, processing performed by the image / sound controller 203c will be described in detail. Each process performed by the image / sound control unit 203c described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 203c executes a program stored in the ROM 252.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the image / sound timer interrupt processing. The image / sound control unit 203c continuously performs a predetermined image / sound main process (not shown) during activation, and the image / sound timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Are interrupted at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms).

  In the image / sound timer interruption process, the image / sound control unit 203c performs a display control process for performing display control of the image display unit 104 based on the command received from the effect supervision unit 203a (step S3201). Next, the image / sound controller 203c performs a sound output control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 116 based on the command received from the effect supervision unit 203a (step S3202), and the image / sound timer interrupt process. Exit.

(Hold / predict icon display control processing)
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the contents of the hold / predictor icon display control process. In the hold / predictor icon display control process, the image / audio control unit 203c first determines whether a hold increase command has been received (step S3301). As described above, this pending increase command is transmitted from the production control unit 203a to the image / sound control unit 203c when the production control unit 203a receives the preliminary determination result from the main control unit 201. If a hold increase command has not been received (step S3301: NO), the process proceeds to step S3304.

  If a hold increase command has been received (step S3301: Yes), a value obtained by adding “1” to the determination information number counter U being counted by the image / sound control unit 203c becomes a new U value (step S3302). ). Further, when receiving the hold increase command, the image / sound control unit 203c stores the determination information included in the hold increase command in the RAM 253. Thereby, the image / sound control unit 203c can store information on the contents synchronized with the pre-determining storage area 233d of the production control unit 203a on the RAM 253. Then, a hold icon addition process for displaying a hold icon corresponding to the increased determination information on the display screen of the image display unit 104 is performed (step S3303).

  Next, the image / audio control unit 203c determines whether or not an effect start command has been received (step S3304). As described above, this effect start command is transmitted from the effect control unit 203a to the image / audio control unit 203c when the effect control unit 203a receives the change start command from the main control unit 201 and selects the change effect pattern. .

  If an effect start command has not been received (step S3304: NO), the process proceeds to step S1407. If an effect start command has been received (step S3304: YES), the image / sound controller 203c sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the determination information number counter U as a new value of U (step S3305). Further, when receiving the effect start command, the image / sound control unit 203c deletes the pre-determination result of the determination information for starting the effect from the RAM 253. Thereby, the image / sound control unit 203c can store information on the contents synchronized with the pre-determining storage area 233d of the production control unit 203a on the RAM 253. Then, a hold icon subtraction process for deleting the hold icon corresponding to the subtracted determination information from the display screen of the image display unit 104 is performed (step S3306).

  Next, the image / sound controller 203c refers to the prior determination result of each determination information stored in the RAM 253 to determine whether there is determination information satisfying a predetermined condition (step S3307). If there is no information for determination satisfying the predetermined condition (step S3307: No), the hold / predict icon display control process is terminated as it is.

  If there is information for determination satisfying the predetermined condition (step S3307: Yes), the image / sound control unit 203c is displaying an image corresponding to the reach effect (an image having an attribute determined to be for the reach effect) on the display screen. Is determined (step S3308). If the reach effect is being displayed (step S3308: Yes), the hold / predictor icon display control process is terminated as it is.

  If the reach effect is not being displayed (step S3308: No), the image / sound control unit 203c displays a sign icon on the hold icon corresponding to the determination information that satisfies the predetermined condition (step S3309). The sign icon display control process is terminated.

(Example of specific production performed by pachinko machines)
Next, an example of specific effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 34-1 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a specific effect performed by the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 34-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of a specific effect performed by the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 34-3 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) illustrating an example of a specific performance performed by the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 34-1 (A), the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a hold icon Hi1 for notifying the player that there is information for determination when there is information for determination, on the display screen of the image display unit 104. Display above. In the example of FIG. 34-1 (A), there is one piece of determination information, and the same number of hold icons Hi1 (“◯” in FIG. 34-1) are displayed. Here, the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi1 is “loss / fluctuation pattern Hp1 (variation pattern corresponding to normal loss effect)”.

  FIG. 34-1 (B) shows the display screen of the image display unit 104 immediately after the jackpot lottery is performed based on the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi1 of FIG. 34-1 (A). In FIG. 34-1 (A), since the jackpot lottery was performed based on the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 erased the hold icon Hi1 from the display screen (denoted by a dotted line in the figure). Then, variable display of the three rows of decorative symbols Z1, Z2, and Z3 displayed on the image display unit 104 was started.

  FIG. 34-1 (C) shows a display screen of the image display unit 104 when a predetermined period has elapsed from FIG. 34-1 (B). Among the three rows of decorative symbols Z1, Z2, and Z3 for which the variable display is started in FIG. 34-1 (B), the decorative symbol Z1 and the decorative symbol Z3 are stopped and displayed. Since the variation effect performed here is a normal lose effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbol Z1 as “1” and the decorative symbol Z3 as “2”.

  At this time, a game ball won at the first start opening 105, and the pachinko gaming machine 100 newly displayed the hold icon Hi2. Here, the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi2 is “loss / fluctuation pattern Hp2 (in this case, a variation pattern corresponding to a low-expectation-reaching effect)”. Here, the condition for displaying the sign icon (condition for performing the sign effect) is “big hit or fluctuation pattern Hp2 to Hp5 (reach effect)”, and the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the sign icon Yi on the hold icon Hi2. displayed.

  FIG. 34-2 (D) shows the display screen of the image display unit 104 when a predetermined period has elapsed from FIG. 34-1 (C). The pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the three rows of decorative symbols Z1, Z2, and Z3 that have started the variable display in FIG. 34-1 (B), and then displays the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi2. Based on this, a jackpot lottery was conducted. For this reason, the hold icon Hi2 is deleted from the display screen (indicated by a dotted line in the figure). Then, variable display of the three rows of decorative symbols Z1, Z2, and Z3 displayed on the image display unit 104 was started. Then, variable display of the three rows of decorative symbols Z1, Z2, and Z3 displayed on the image display unit 104 was started.

  FIG. 34-2 (E) shows the display screen of the image display unit 104 when a predetermined period has elapsed from FIG. 34-2 (D). The pachinko gaming machine 100 stopped displaying the decorative symbol Z1 among the three rows of decorative symbols Z1, Z2, and Z3 in FIG. 34-2 (D). At this time, a game ball won at the first starting port 105, and the pachinko gaming machine 100 newly displayed the hold icon Hi3. Here, the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi3 is “loss / fluctuation pattern Hp2 (in this case, the variation pattern corresponding to the low-expectation reach expectation effect similarly to the above)”. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the sign icon Yi on the hold icon Hi3.

  FIG. 34-2 (F) shows the display screen of the image display unit 104 when a predetermined period has elapsed from FIG. 34-2 (E). The pachinko gaming machine 100 stopped and displayed the decorative design Z3 following the decorative design Z1 of FIG. 34-2 (E). At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops displaying the decorative symbol Z3 with “2” and the same type of symbol as the decorative symbol Z1, forms a reach state with the decorative symbol Z1 and the decorative symbol Z3, and starts reach production. did.

  At this time, a game ball won at the first starting port 105, and the pachinko gaming machine 100 newly displayed the hold icon Hi4. Here, the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi4 is “loss / fluctuation pattern Hp2 (variation pattern corresponding to reach loss effect)”. Under normal conditions, the sign icon Yi is displayed on the hold icon Hi4, but in FIG. 15-2 (F), the reach effect has started, so the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the sign icon Yi on the hold icon Hi4. Reserve to do. Note that the sign icon Yi on the hold icon Hi3 that has already been displayed before the start of the reach effect in FIG. 34-2 (F) is maintained as it is after the reach effect.

  FIG. 34-2 (G) shows a display screen of the image display unit 104 when a predetermined period has elapsed from FIG. 34-2 (F). The pachinko gaming machine 100 stopped displaying the decorative symbols Z2 following the decorative symbols Z1 and Z3 of FIG. 34-2 (F). At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbol Z2 as “3” and a symbol of a different type from “2” of the decorative symbol Z1 and the decorative symbol Z3, so that the reach is lost. Then, the sign icon Yi on the reserved icon Hi4 reserved in FIG. 34-2 (F) is displayed.

  As described above, after the pachinko gaming machine 100 is expected to become a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit), if it is clearly stated that it will not become a special game, this will be used as an opportunity in subsequent games. Produce signs that suggest information that is advantageous to the player. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can maintain the player's expectation even after clearly indicating that the game is not a special game, and can entertain the game.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 performs a predictive effect at the time of winning a prize in a series of effects that shift (develop) from a non-reach effect to a reach effect. In the case of winning a prize, an indication effect can be made after the reach effect. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can show the same behavior as during the normal lose production during the non-reach production period, making it difficult for the player to determine whether or not the reach production will occur before the reach production development. Thus, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the lottery result of the big hit lottery this time, and to entertain the game.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a predictive effect that suggests information advantageous to the player in subsequent games at the time when the lose is shown in the reach effect, that is, when the player is most disappointed. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce the disappointment of the player, maintain the player's expectation, and entertain the game.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine that maintains the player's expectation and does not get tired of playing for a long time.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 101 Game board 104 Image display part 105 1st starting port (starting area)
106 Second start opening (starting area)
109 Grand prize opening 201 Main control unit 202 Production control unit

Claims (1)

Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by passing the game ball through the starting area on the game board;
Determination means for determining whether or not to perform the special game based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means;
When the determination is performed by the determination unit, the symbol control unit that stops after changing the symbol for indicating the determination result of the determination;
Fluctuation effect selecting means for selecting, from a group of effects prepared in advance, a variation effect to be performed during the variation of the symbol by the symbol control means;
A variation effect executing means for starting the execution of the variation effect selected by the variation effect selecting means in accordance with the start of the variation of the symbol by the symbol control means,
Hold storage means for storing information for determination acquired by a game ball passing through the start area during the change of the design by the design control means;
A pre-determination unit that determines whether to perform the special game based on the stored determination information prior to the determination by the determination unit when the determination-use information is stored in the hold storage unit;
Predictive effect execution means for performing a predictive effect at a predetermined timing to suggest to the player the degree of expectation for the special game based on the stored determination information based on the preliminary determination result by the preliminary determination means;
With
The fluctuating effect selecting means is
If it is determined by the determination means that the special game is not to be performed, the normal game variation effect that has a low expectation for the special game, or the normal game change effect than the normal game variation effect. Select whether it is a variable production for special loss that has a high expectation,
If it is determined by the determining means that the special game is to be performed, a special winning variation effect is selected,
The sign production execution means includes:
An effect determination for determining whether the special loss variation effect is being performed, the normal loss variation effect is being performed, or the special winning variation effect is being performed when the determination storage information is stored in the hold storage unit Having means,
When determination information is stored during the normal loss variation effect determined by the effect determination means as being during the normal loss variation effect, the determination information stored during the normal loss variation effect is preliminarily stored. First control means for executing a sign effect based on a determination result when the determination information is stored;
When the determination information is stored during the special loss variation effect determined to be during the special lose variation effect by the effect determination means, the determination information stored in advance during the special lose variation effect is stored in advance. A second control means for executing the sign effect based on the determination result after clearly indicating that the special game is not performed by the special loss variation effect;
When the determination information is stored during the special winning variation effect, which is determined to be during the special winning variation effect by the effect determining means, the determination information stored in advance during the special winning variation effect is stored in advance. A third control means that does not perform a predictive effect based on the determination result;
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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