JP5615602B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a prior determination on a game ball that has been won before a start condition is satisfied, and performs an effect using the determination result of the prior determination.

  Conventionally, for example, a game in which a game ball is won at a predetermined starting point on a game board and a lottery is selected, and three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) are variably displayed on a variable display device. There was a chance. When such a gaming machine is won in the jackpot lottery, the three rows of symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “7, 7, 7”), and the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. In this jackpot game state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls.

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, when a big hit is caused by a symbol change after several times, there is a known one that performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as a “continuous effect”) that is continued over a plurality of times until the big hit. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1 below.) For example, in the case of this gaming machine, when the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired when the game ball is won at the start winning opening is compared with a predetermined performance determination value, when these two values match, A continuous effect based on the number of reserved balls (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved balls”) is executed.

JP 2003-275410 A

  However, in the above prior art, there are limited symbol variations that can give a player a sense of expectation for jackpots, and the player may become bored during other symbol variations. . For example, a gaming machine that performs a continuous production as described above stops the so-called “chance eye” with a symbol variation before the symbol variation that becomes a big hit (the symbol variation due to the holding ball that triggered the continuous production). Often. During a symbol change that stops the chance eye, the gaming machine suggests to the player to stop the chance eye, rather than an effect that would expect the player to win a big hit with this symbol change. Produce. For this reason, such a gaming machine may cause the player to think that “the current symbol variation will not be a big hit” and bore the player during such symbol variation.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of preventing the player from getting bored and improving the interests in order to eliminate the problems caused by the above-described prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention makes a winning determination as to whether or not to win a game ball by winning a game ball at the starting port on the game board, and changes a symbol for indicating the determination result of the winning determination. In the pachinko gaming machine, storage means for storing the right to receive the hit determination generated by winning the game ball at the start opening as a holding ball until the hit determination by the right is performed, and the storage means Determination means for performing the hit determination with the reserved balls satisfying the starting condition, and a symbol variation mode determination for determining a symbol variation mode for varying the symbol based on a determination result of the determination unit. In order to show the determination result of the hit determination in the production means in the symbol variation mode determined by the means and the symbol variation mode determination unit After changing a plurality of symbols (hereinafter referred to as “effect symbols”), the effect symbol control means for stopping as indicated by the determination result of the determination means, and the effect to be performed during the change of the effect symbols by the effect symbol control means In this variation, a notice effect according to the reliability with which the jackpot effect symbol indicating that the jackpot will be performed based on the determination result of the determining means is selected from a group of effects prepared in advance. , The change effect control means for causing the effect means to perform the selected notice effect, and the holding ball stored in the storage means before the determination means makes the hit determination by the hold ball. Pre-determining means for determining whether or not a big hit is made by a ball, and the symbol variation mode determining means does not make a big hit by the determining means. Can be determined to be a special variation mode and a non-special variation mode different from the special variation mode, and when determined to be a big hit by the determination means, to determine the special variation mode, The variation effect control means is determined not to be a big hit by the determination means, is determined not to be the non-special variation aspect by the symbol variation mode determination means, and is determined to be a big hit by the prior determination means in the storage means A first selection means for selecting, with a first probability, a specific notice effect with a high degree of reliability that the jackpot effect symbol is stopped when the special reserved ball is not stored; Is determined not to be a big hit, and is determined not to be the non-special variation mode by the symbol variation mode determination unit, and the special reserved ball is stored in the storage unit. Is stored, the second selection means for selecting the specific notice effect with a second probability higher than the first probability.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the player's sense of expectation for jackpots by performing a high-reliability effect even in the variation before the variation of the symbol due to the holding ball that satisfies the predetermined condition. This prevents the boring from being bored and improves the interest.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram 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 gaming machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the content of the fluctuation | variation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the content of the fluctuation production pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the content of the fluctuation production pattern table. 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 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 a fluctuation production | presentation selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the variation production pattern selection process. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the specific example of an effect by the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the specific example of an effect by the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the specific example of an effect by the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment.

  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 a front view 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 292 in FIG. 2) is disposed 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 moves 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 231 in FIG. 2) provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the 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 displayed and controlled by the main control unit (see reference numeral 201 in FIG. 2) of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the lottery of the first big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. It is a symbol representing the result. The second special symbol is a symbol that is controlled by the main control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and represents the lottery result of the second big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a 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. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 as described above. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reservation number display unit 114 for displaying the number of reservations for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED is used as the hold number display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the number-of-holds display section 114 are arranged, and the number of the holds is indicated by turning on / off.

  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.

  On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. Each effect light unit 116 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 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 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 117 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 117 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 118. Thereby, the launching unit launches the game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by the player.

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

  In addition, although illustration is omitted, a movable accessory for effect (hereinafter referred to as “effect accessory”, see reference numeral 265 in FIG. 2) is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104). It has been. This performance agent includes a solenoid and a motor (not shown), and is driven by driving the solenoid and the motor.

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an 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, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. 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 executes various programs related to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100, such as a main control process (not shown) and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 7). The ROM 212 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 211 to execute the above processing, various tables (for example, a variation pattern table described later), and the like. The RAM 213 functions as a work area for the CPU 211. The data set in the RAM 213 by the CPU 211 executing the above program is transmitted to each component connected to the main control unit 201 at a predetermined timing.

  That is, the main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. For example, the main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board (detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique).

  The main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) that function as detection means for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the special winning opening 109, the first special symbol display unit 112a, The second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved number display unit 114, and the like are connected.

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

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 201 selects the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, and the normal symbol based on the lottery results of the big jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery) and the normal symbol lottery. The display content of the display unit 113 is controlled. For example, the main control unit 201 variably displays the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a when the first jackpot lottery is performed. Then, after the predetermined period, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the first big hit lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 201 changes / stops display the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 112b when the second big hit lottery is performed, and the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery is performed. Let

  Furthermore, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and transmits various commands to each. For example, when the main control unit 201 performs a lottery lottery, the main control unit 201 transmits a change start command to the effect control unit 202. Here, in the variation start command, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed), the game state, and the time for the special symbol to be variably displayed before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (hereinafter “variable time” Etc.) is included.

  In addition, when the main control unit 201 detects a game ball that has won a winning ball (starting ports 105 and 106, a big winning port 109, and a normal winning port 110), the main control unit 201 transmits a winning ball command to the winning ball control unit 203. To do. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on a command (for example, a change start command) received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling images and sounds based on instructions from the production control unit 202a. The lamp control unit 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

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

  The CPU 241 executes various programs such as a production timer interruption process (see FIG. 12) for controlling the production control unit 202 as a whole. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing, various tables (for example, a variation effect pattern table described later), and the like. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing the program is transmitted to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  In other words, the effect control unit 202a functions to control the entire effect control unit 202 by executing a program stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. For example, the effect supervising unit 202a determines an effect to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol based on the change start command, and executes predetermined processing on the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. The instruction is output to control the entire production control unit 202.

  The RTC 244 functions as a time measuring means for measuring and outputting real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to being placed in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone and may output the actual time to the effect control unit 202 or the main control unit 201.

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

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

  The CPU 251 executes image / sound generation processing and output processing. The ROM 252 stores various image data such as a program for executing image / sound generation processing and output processing, background images / designs for presentation (hereinafter referred to as “production designs”) / character images necessary for the processing, Various audio data and the like are stored. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254. For example, the RAM 253 includes a VRAM (Video RAM) in which image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 is temporarily stored.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b causes the image display unit 104 to display based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing the program stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. It functions to control images and sound output from the speaker 254.

  For example, the CPU 251 controls the display control process (not shown) for controlling the display content displayed on the image display unit 104 and the audio content output from the speaker 254 based on the instruction content instructed from the production control unit 202a. Voice control processing (not shown) is executed. At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and effect designs written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. That is, the effect design is displayed so that it can be seen in front of the background image. In the case where the background image and the effect symbol overlap at the same position, the Z symbol of each image data is referred to the Z value of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method, and the effect design is given priority in the RAM 253. Remember me.

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

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

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

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

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores programs necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

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

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

(The gaming state of pachinko machines)
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. The main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a winning game state that opens and closes the big winning opening 109 when winning a variety of hits such as a big win and a small win, and a high-probability game flag and a short-time game flag. Depending on the combination of ON / OFF setting of two flags, four gaming states can be taken.

  First, the normal game state is a game state when both the high probability game flag and the short-time game flag are set to OFF. In this normal gaming state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using a low-probability gaming state hit determination table (not shown; hereinafter referred to as a “low-probability hit determination table”) by setting the highly probable game flag to OFF. For example, the jackpot is won with a probability of 1/300. Further, in the normal game state, the main control unit 201 does not give a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew support function”) by opening and closing the electric tulip 107 by setting the time-saving game flag to OFF.

  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 increased. Increase) and lengthening the opening time of electric tulips. That is, in a normal gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given, it is difficult to win a game ball to the second starting port 106.

  The short-time gaming state is a gaming state when the high-probability gaming flag is OFF and the short-time gaming flag is set to ON. At this time, in the short game state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using the low probability hit determination table by setting the high probability game flag to OFF. In the short-time game state, the main control unit 201 provides an electric chew support function by setting the short-time game flag to ON. For this reason, in the short time gaming state in which the electric chew support function is provided, it is easier to win a game ball to the second starting port 106 than in the case where the electric chew support function is not provided.

  The probability-changing gaming state is a gaming state when both the high-probability gaming flag and the hourly gaming flag are set to ON. In this probability variable gaming state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using a hit determination table for a high probability gaming state (not shown; hereinafter referred to as “high probability hit determination table”) by setting the high probability game flag to ON. For example, a jackpot is won with a probability of 1/30. Further, in the probability variation gaming state, the main control unit 201 provides an electric chew support function by setting the time-saving gaming flag to ON.

  The latent game state is a game state when the high probability game flag is ON and the short-time game flag is set OFF. In this latent game state, the main control unit 201 performs a hit determination using the high probability hit determination table by setting the high-probability game flag to ON. In the latent game state, the main control unit 201 does not provide the electric chew support function.

  For example, the main control unit 201 switches the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag ON / OFF at the end of the winning game state when a big win is won. That is, the main control unit 201 shifts the gaming state in response to the jackpot. At this time, the game state of the transfer destination is determined by the content of the winning jackpot. For example, if you win a winning jackpot, you will be placed in a probability changing gaming state after this jackpot game state.If you win a normal jackpot, you will be in a short-time gaming state after this jackpot gaming state. After the state, enter the latent game state.

  Further, the main control unit 201 may perform the next game state transition when the specified number of jackpot lotteries has been performed after the previous game state transition. At this time, the game state of the transfer destination is set in advance by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100. For example, the main control unit 201 shifts to the normal gaming state when 100 jackpot lotteries are performed after shifting to the short-time gaming state.

(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 the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, performs a big hit lottery according to the winning starting port. For example, when a game ball wins the first start opening 105, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a first big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined period from the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Further, when the game ball wins the second start opening 106, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs the second big hit lottery. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 112b. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the second big hit lottery.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the effect symbol (for example, three columns of numbers) of the image display unit 104 is variably displayed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (the jackpot was won in the first jackpot lottery or the second jackpot lottery), the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a combination that indicates a jackpot (for example, “ 7. 7. 7 ”) stop the effect design.

  When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and opens the big winning opening 109 for the round corresponding to the winning big hit (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.

  The jackpot game state ends when the jackpot end condition is satisfied, and shifts to another game state. For example, in the case of winning a winning jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine 100 transitions to a winning game state when the jackpot gaming state ends. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the short-time gaming state when the jackpot gaming state ends when the normal jackpot is won.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 108. At this time, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 113 is displayed in a variable manner. Then, after a predetermined period from the start of the fluctuation, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. In the case of winning the normal symbol per lot (hereinafter referred to as “per normal symbol”) in the normal symbol lottery, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops displaying the normal symbol at a predetermined symbol indicating the per symbol. Thereafter, the electric tulip 107 is opened for a predetermined period.

(Functional configuration of pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment)
Next, a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 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. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 and an effect control unit 202. First, each functional unit included in the main control unit 201 will be described.

(Functional configuration of main control unit)
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 201 includes a detection unit 311, a random number acquisition unit 312, a jackpot lottery unit 313, a variation pattern selection unit 314, a special symbol control unit 315, and a prior determination unit 316. Prepare.

  The detection unit 311 has a function of detecting a game ball that has won a start opening (the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106) on the game board 101. For example, the detection unit 311 receives a detection signal from the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222, thereby detecting a game ball that has won a start port corresponding to each start port SW. When detecting the winning game ball, the detection unit 311 outputs the detection result to the random number acquisition unit 312.

  The random number acquisition unit 312 has a function of receiving a detection result from the detection unit 311, acquiring various random numbers necessary for the progress of the game, and storing the random number in the storage unit 312 a. For example, the random number acquisition unit 312 acquires a hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and the like. The winning random number is a random number used for the hit determination for determining whether or not the winning (for example, the big hit and the small hit). The symbol random number is a random number used for symbol determination that determines the content of the hit. The reach random number is a random number used for reach determination for determining whether or not to select a variation pattern for reach at the time of loss. The variation pattern random number is a random number used when the variation pattern is selected.

  For example, the random number acquisition unit 312 has a counter that counts +1 by a predetermined range of numerical values corresponding to each random number. For example, the hit random number counter corresponding to the hit random number counts in the range of 0 to 299. The symbol random number counter corresponding to the symbol random number counts in the range of 0 to 99. The reach random number counter corresponding to the reach random number counts in the range of 0 to 99. The variation pattern random number counter corresponding to the variation pattern random number counts in the range of 0 to 99.

  When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 100, the random number acquisition unit 312 starts counting by each counter. When the count value of each counter reaches an upper limit value (for example, 299 for a hit random number counter), the count value is returned to a predetermined value (for example, “0”) and counted again in the same manner.

  And when the random number acquisition part 312 receives a detection signal from the detection part 311, it will acquire the count value of each counter at that time as various random numbers. When the random number acquisition unit 312 acquires various random numbers, the random number acquisition unit 312 stores the value of each random number in the storage unit 312a as a reserved ball corresponding to the right to receive the big hit lottery. For example, the storage unit 312a can store a reserved ball with an upper limit of four for each of the start ports 105 and 106.

  The jackpot lottery unit 313 has a function of performing a jackpot lottery with respect to a held ball for which a start condition is satisfied among the held balls stored in the storage unit 312a. The pachinko gaming machine 100 does not immediately win a jackpot lottery even if a game ball wins at the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, but performs a jackpot lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied. . This condition is called the start condition. In the present embodiment, the starting condition is that the special symbol is not changing and that the winning game state (for example, the jackpot gaming state) is not satisfied, and if all of these conditions are satisfied, the jackpot lottery unit 313 is a jackpot Make a lottery.

  In the big hit lottery, for example, the big hit lottery unit 313 first uses the win random number for the winning that satisfies the starting condition stored in the storage unit 312a and the hit determination table, and the win random number is determined in the win determination table. It is determined whether or not the value matches a predetermined value. Hereinafter, this determination is referred to as “hit determination”.

  Then, when it is determined that the winning is determined by the winning determination, the jackpot lottery unit 313 uses the symbol random number and the symbol determination table for the winning that satisfies the starting condition stored in the storage unit 312a, and the symbol random number is displayed in the symbol determination table. It is determined which content corresponds to a predetermined value that is a big hit (for example, per probability variation length, per normal length, per latent probability short). Hereinafter, this determination is referred to as “symbol determination”.

  When the jackpot lottery unit 313 performs the winning determination and the symbol determination (at the time of the jackpot), information indicating these is output to the variation pattern selecting unit 314, the special symbol control unit 315, and the effect control unit 202 as a lottery result of the jackpot lottery. To do.

  The variation pattern selection unit 314 has a function of accepting a lottery result of the jackpot lottery from the jackpot lottery unit 313 and selecting a variation pattern from a variation pattern group (variation pattern table) prepared in advance. Here, the variation pattern defines a variation time of the symbol.

  For example, the variation pattern selection unit 314 first determines whether or not the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a loss. If it is a loss, reach determination is performed by using the reach random number and the reach determination table to determine whether the loss is “with reach” or “without reach”. Hereinafter, the loss of “with reach” is referred to as “reach loss”, and the loss of “without reach” is referred to as “normal loss”. If it is determined that there is a normal loss, the variation pattern selection unit 314 selects a variation pattern from the variation pattern table for normal loss based on the current number of reserved balls.

  FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of the contents of the variation pattern table. As shown in FIG. 4A, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern table Ht1 for normal loss includes a variation pattern Hp1 that defines a variation time “3 seconds” and a variation pattern Hp2 that defines a variation time “8 seconds”. The three fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation pattern Hp3 defining the fluctuation time “12 seconds” are registered.

  Each variation pattern Hp1, Hp2, Hp3 is associated with a condition for selecting each variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as “selection condition”). During normal loss according to this selection condition, the fluctuation pattern selection unit 314 displays the fluctuation pattern Hp1 if the number of reserved balls is “3” or more, and the fluctuation pattern Hp2 if the number of reserved balls is “2”. Is less than “2”, the variation pattern Hp3 is selected.

  Further, when it is determined that reach loss is detected, the variation pattern selection unit 314 selects a variation pattern from the variation pattern table for reach loss using the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern table for reach loss. In the case of jackpot, the variation pattern selection unit 314 selects a variation pattern from the variation pattern table for jackpot using the variation pattern random number and the variation pattern table for jackpot.

  FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of the contents of the variation pattern table. As shown in FIG. 4B, in the present embodiment, the reach-losing variation pattern table Ht2 and the jackpot variation pattern table Ht3 include variation patterns Hp4, Hp5, Hp6, Hp7, Hp8, Six variation patterns of Hp9 (hereinafter abbreviated as “Hp4 to 9”) are registered.

  Each variation pattern Hp4 to 9 is associated with a “random number value”. Here, the random values in the variation pattern tables Ht2 and Ht3 define the probability (hereinafter referred to as “selection probability”) that each variation pattern Hp4 to 9 is selected in the variation pattern lottery. Specifically, in the variation pattern lottery, the selection probabilities of the respective variation patterns Hp4 to Hp9 are determined by the number of random numbers associated with each.

  For example, in the variation pattern table Ht2 of FIG. 4B, the variation pattern Hp4 has a random value “0-29 (30)”, and the variation pattern Hp5 has a random value “30-59 (30)”. The pattern Hp6 has random values “60 to 74 (15)”, the variation pattern Hp7 has random numbers “75 to 89 (15)”, and the variation pattern Hp8 has random numbers “90 to 94 (5)”. ”And random numbers“ 95 to 99 (five) ”are respectively assigned to the variation pattern Hp9.

  In the present embodiment, any one of the numerical values from “0” to “99” is obtained as the variation pattern random number with the same probability. Therefore, the variation pattern lottery when the variation pattern table Ht2 is used (in the case of reach lose) The variation pattern Hp4 is “30/100”, the variation pattern Hp5 is “30/100”, the variation pattern Hp6 is “15/100”, the variation pattern Hp7 is “15/100”, and the variation pattern Hp8 is “5/100”. ", And the variation pattern Hp9 is selected with a selection probability of" 5/100 ".

  On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern table Ht3 of FIG. 4B, the fluctuation pattern Hp4 has random numbers “0 to 4 (5)”, and the fluctuation pattern Hp5 has random values “5 to 9 (5)”. The pattern Hp6 has a random value “10 to 24 (15)”, the variation pattern Hp7 has a random value “25 to 39 (15)”, and the variation pattern Hp8 has a random value “40 to 69 (30)”. ”And random numbers“ 70 to 99 (30) ”are assigned to the variation pattern Hp9.

  Therefore, in the variation pattern lottery when the variation pattern table Ht3 is used (in the case of big win), the variation pattern Hp4 is “5/100”, the variation pattern Hp5 is “5/100”, and the variation pattern Hp6 is “15/100”. ”, The variation pattern Hp7 is selected with a selection probability of“ 15/100 ”, the variation pattern Hp8 is“ 30/100 ”, and the variation pattern Hp9 is“ 30/100 ”.

  Accordingly, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the tendency of the variation pattern selected according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is different. Specifically, the variation pattern Hp8 and the variation pattern Hp9 tend to be selected more easily at the time of the big hit than at the time of the loss. On the other hand, the variation pattern Hp4 and the variation pattern Hp5 tend to be selected more easily at the time of loss than at the time of the big hit. When the variation pattern selection unit 314 selects the variation pattern as described above, the variation pattern selection unit 314 outputs information indicating the selected variation pattern to the special symbol control unit 315 and the effect control unit 202.

  The special symbol control unit 315 receives the information indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from the jackpot lottery unit 313 and receives the information indicating the variation pattern selected from the variation pattern selection unit 314 and causes the special symbol display unit 112 to display the information. It has a function to control the fluctuation and stop of special symbols. Specifically, when the big symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol control unit 315 changes the special symbol for the period defined by the variation pattern, and then stops the symbol according to the lottery lottery result.

  For example, when the first jackpot lottery is performed (when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery), the special symbol control unit 315 displays the special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a. Fluctuate and stop. When the second jackpot lottery is performed (when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is the lottery result of the second jackpot lottery), the special symbol control unit 315 changes the special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 112b and Stop.

  The preliminary determination unit 316 has a function of performing preliminary determination on the reserved ball before the start condition is established based on various random numbers stored in the storage unit 312a. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the big hit lottery by the big hit lottery unit 313 is performed when the start condition is established. The prior determination unit 316 performs prior determination to determine whether a variation pattern when a lottery lottery is a holding ball that is a jackpot lottery or a variation pattern when indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery before the start condition is established. Do it. When the preliminary determination unit 316 makes a preliminary determination, the preliminary determination unit 316 outputs information indicating the determination result to the effect control unit 202.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a prior determination by the prior determination unit 316 so that the player's expectation is gradually increased over a plurality of fluctuations with respect to the previous reservation (for example, a big hit reservation). Can produce a variety of performances.

  In the example described above, when the game ball wins the start opening, the prior determination unit 316 makes a preliminary determination at that time, and immediately before changing the special symbol, the big hit lottery unit 313 performs the big hit lottery. However, the configuration is not limited to this. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may change the special symbol based on the determination result by the prior determination unit 316.

(Functional configuration of production control unit)
Next, each function of the effect control unit 202 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control unit 202 includes an effect symbol control unit 321 and a change effect execution unit 322. The effect symbol control unit 321 has a function of performing display control of the effect symbol displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. For example, when the jackpot lottery is performed, the effect symbol control unit 321 performs a variable display of a plurality of effect symbols displayed on the display screen. Thereafter, the effect symbol control unit 321 stops and displays each effect symbol so that the combination indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is obtained. At this time, if the jackpot is won, the effect symbol control unit 321 stops the three effect symbols with the same type of symbol (so-called “zolo eyes”).

  The variation effect execution unit 322 receives information indicating the variation pattern selected from the variation pattern selection unit 314, and based on the information, an effect performed during the variation of the effect symbol by the effect symbol control unit 321 (hereinafter referred to as "variation effect"). The effect content is determined on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  In addition, the variation effect execution unit 322 receives information indicating the determination result of the pre-determination from the pre-determination unit 316, and based on the information, there is a holding ball satisfying a predetermined condition among the holding balls before the start condition is established. Includes a predetermined effect (hereinafter referred to as a “high-reliability effect”) in which the reliability of the jackpot is set high during the change of the effect symbol to indicate a loss that occurs before the start condition of the reserved ball is established. Do it.

  For example, the variation effect execution unit 322 has a variation effect pattern table in which a plurality of variation effect patterns that define the effect contents of the variation effect are registered. The variation effect execution unit 322 selects a variation effect pattern from the variation effect pattern table based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery unit 313 and the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit 314. Then, a variation effect of the effect content defined by this variation effect pattern is performed on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  In addition, the variation effect execution unit 322 has a plurality of variation effect pattern tables, and can switch the variation effect pattern table used when selecting the variation effect pattern based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery or the determination result of the prior determination. . In the following, the contents of the variation effect pattern table in the present embodiment and the procedure for selecting the variation effect pattern by the variation effect execution unit 322 using the variation effect pattern table will be described.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) showing the contents of the variation effect pattern table. The variation effect execution unit 322 selects a variation effect pattern from the variation effect pattern table Et1 shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the variation effect pattern table Et1 used in the case of a normal loss is referred to as a “lost effect pattern table Et1”.

  As shown in FIG. 5, variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep3 associated with the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp3 are registered in the loss effect pattern table Et1. Here, the variation effect pattern Ep1 is a variation effect pattern that defines “losing effect A”. The variation effect pattern Ep2 is a variation effect pattern that defines “losing effect B”. The variation effect pattern Ep3 is a variation effect pattern that defines “losing effect C”.

  The variation effect execution unit 322 is selected by the variation pattern selection unit 314 from the loss effect pattern table Et1 when the normal loss (the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a loss and the variation pattern is any one of Hp1 to Hp3). A variation production pattern associated with the variation pattern is selected.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) showing the contents of the variation effect pattern table. The variation effect execution unit 322 selects the variation effect pattern from the variation effect pattern table Et2 or the variation effect pattern table Et3 shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the fluctuation effect pattern table Et2 is referred to as “normal reach effect pattern table Et2”. The variation effect pattern table Et3 is referred to as “special reach effect pattern table Et3”.

  In the normal reach effect pattern table Et2 shown in FIG. 6, the change patterns are associated with the change effect patterns Ep4a to Ep9b. In addition, for example, a random number is associated with each variation effect pattern Ep4a to Ep9b (not shown) in the same manner as the variation pattern shown in the variation pattern table Ht2, and each variation effect pattern Ep4a to Ep9b is displayed. A selection probability is defined.

  Here, when attention is paid to the variation effect pattern group (for example, the variation effect pattern Ep4a and the variation effect pattern Ep4b) associated with the same variation pattern, the selection probabilities for these vary depending on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. ing.

  For example, when the variation effect execution unit 322 selects a variation effect pattern in the case of reach loss of the variation pattern Hp4 using the normal reach effect pattern table Et2, the variation effect execution unit 322 changes the variation effect pattern with a selection probability of 70/100. Ep4a is selected, and the variation effect pattern Ep4b is selected with a probability of 30/100. On the other hand, in the case of the big hit of the variation pattern Hp4, the variation effect execution unit 322 selects the variation effect pattern Ep4a with a probability of 30/100 and selects the variation effect pattern Ep4b with a probability of 70/100.

  For this reason, the change effect execution part 322 can change the tendency of the effect to perform by the case of a loss and the case of a jackpot at the normal time. At this time, an effect that is likely to occur in the case of a big hit and is unlikely to occur in the case of a loss can be set as a highly reliable effect.

  Further, in the special reach effect pattern table Et3 shown in FIG. 6, the change patterns are associated with the change effect patterns Ep4a to Ep9b in the same manner as the normal reach effect pattern table Et2. In addition, for example, a random number is associated with each variation effect pattern Ep4a to Ep9b (not shown) in the same manner as the variation pattern shown in the variation pattern table Ht2, and each variation effect pattern Ep4a to Ep9b is displayed. A selection probability is defined.

  Here, the selection probability of the high reliability effect in the special reach effect pattern table Et3 is set higher than the selection probability of the high reliability effect in the normal reach effect pattern table Et2. For example, the selection probability of “strong reach effect A”, which is a highly reliable effect when the variation pattern Hp4 is lost, is 30/100 in the normal reach effect pattern table Et2, but 70 in the special reach effect pattern table Et3. / 100.

  In the special reach production pattern table Et3, the selection probability of the high reliability production is set higher than the selection probability of the low reliability production in the special reach production pattern table Et3. For example, in the special reach production pattern table Et3, the selection probability of the above-mentioned “strong reach production A” is set to 70/100, which is set higher than the selection probability 30/100 of “weak reach production A”.

  In addition, when a plurality of reserved balls are stored and there is a reserved ball satisfying a predetermined condition, the variation effect executing unit 322 performs a special reach effect on at least one of the plurality of reserved balls. The variation effect is selected using the pattern table Et3, and the variation effect is selected using the normal reach effect pattern table Et2 for at least one of the reserved balls other than the reserved ball. Also good.

  For example, when there are three reserved balls and the third reserved ball is a reserved ball that satisfies the predetermined condition, the variation effect execution unit 322 uses the special reach effect pattern table Et3 for the first reserved ball. Then, the variation effect is selected, and then the normal reach effect pattern table Et2 is switched to select the change effect using the normal reach effect pattern table Et2 for the second and third reserved balls. Good.

  The detection unit 311, random number acquisition unit 312, jackpot lottery unit 313, variation pattern selection unit 314, special symbol control unit 315, and pre-determination unit 316 are, for example, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 ROM 212. The functions can be realized by executing various programs stored in the program. Further, the effect design control unit 321 and the change effect execution unit 322 can realize their functions by, for example, the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a executing various programs stored in the ROM 242.

(Processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, in order for the pachinko gaming machine 100 to realize the above-described operation, a process performed by each control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 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.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 201 starts execution of a main control process (not shown) including a startup process and a power-off monitoring process, and the main control process is transferred to the main control unit 201. Executes continuously while power is being supplied. Then, the main control unit 201 interrupts and executes the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main control process.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 201 first executes a random number update process for updating random numbers used in various lotteries performed by the main control unit 201 (step S701). In this random number update process, the main control unit 201 updates the hit random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the fluctuation pattern random number, and the like (for example, increments the count value of each random number counter by 1).

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes switch processing relating to detection of a game ball (step S702). In this switch process, the main control unit 201 detects a game ball that has won a prize at the start port (see FIG. 8), a gate switch process (not shown) that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a normal A prize opening switch process (not shown) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the prize opening / big prize opening is performed. Since the gate switch process and the winning opening switch process are known techniques, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S703). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process (see FIG. 10) relating to the special symbol and a normal symbol process (not shown) relating 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 / stopped manner. 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.

  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 S704). Although detailed description 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, a big prize opening process for controlling the action of the big prize opening 109, and the like. Is included.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes a prize ball process related to the prize ball (step S705), and executes an output process for outputting the commands set in the RAM 213 by the above processes to the effect control unit 202 and the like. (Step S706), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. 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. As described above, the start port switch process is one process included in the switch process shown in step S702 of FIG. FIG. 8 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 SW221 is turned on (step S801). If the first start port SW221 is not ON (step S801: No), the process proceeds to step S806.

  If the first start port SW221 is ON (step S801: Yes), it is determined whether the number of retained balls U1 of the game balls won in the first start port 105 is less than 4 (U1 <4) (step 1). S802). If the number of retained balls U1 is not less than 4 (step S802: No), that is, if the number of retained balls U1 is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S806.

  If the number of held balls U1 is less than 4 (step S802: Yes), the value obtained by adding “1” to the number of held balls U1 is used as a new U1 value (step S803), and various random numbers for winning game balls are acquired. And stored in the RAM 213 (step S804). Here, examples of the acquired random number include a hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and the like.

  When acquiring and storing various random numbers for the winning game balls, the main control unit 201 performs pre-determination processing for the gaming balls winning the first starting port 105 based on these random numbers (step S805). Details of the pre-determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the preliminary determination process is performed, the main control unit 201 determines whether the second start port SW222 is turned on (step S806). If the second start port SW222 is not ON (step S806: No), the start port switch process is terminated as it is.

  If the second start port SW222 is ON (step S806: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of retained balls U2 of the game balls won to the second start port 106 is less than 4 (U2 <4) (step 2). S807). If the number of retained balls U2 is not less than 4 (step S807: No), that is, if the number of retained balls U2 is 4 or more, the start port switch process is terminated as it is.

  If the number of reserved balls U2 is less than 4 (step S807: Yes), a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of reserved balls U2 is set as a new reserved ball number U2 (step S808), and various random numbers for the winning game balls are acquired. Then, it is stored in the RAM 213 (step S809). Here, as in the case where the first starting port 105 is won, a winning random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and the like are acquired.

  After acquiring and storing various random numbers for the winning game balls, the main control unit 201 performs a pre-determination process for the winning game balls in the second starting port 106 based on these random numbers (step S810). The switch process ends.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, the processing contents of the prior determination processing shown in steps S805 and S810 of FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the prior determination processing. In the prior 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 S901).

  If it is a high probability gaming state (step S901: Yes), the main control unit 201 selects a determination table per high probability (step S902). If it is not a high probability gaming state (step S901: No), the main control unit 201 selects a determination table per low probability (step S903).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 compares the hit determination table selected in step S902 or step S903 with the hit random number of the reserved sphere to be pre-determined, and the hit random number is determined for each hit in the hit determination table. A hit determination is performed to determine whether or not it matches the corresponding predetermined value (step S904).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the hit determination in step S904 is a win (step S905). If it is a win (step S905: Yes), a winning variation pattern table is selected (step S906). If it is not a hit (step S905: No), a predetermined reach determination table (not shown) is compared with a reserved reach random number to be pre-determined, and the reach random number is “reach present” in the reach determination table. Reach determination is performed to determine whether the value matches a predetermined value corresponding to (reach loss) (step S907).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the reach determination result in step S907 is “reach present”, that is, reach loss (step S908). If it is reach loss (step S908: Yes), a reach loss variation pattern table is selected (step S909). If it is not reach loss, that is, if it is normal loss (step S908: No), the variation pattern table for normal loss is selected (step S910).

  After that, the main control unit 201 compares the fluctuation pattern table selected in any one of Step S906, Step S909, and Step S910 with the fluctuation pattern random number of the hold target to be pre-determined or the current hold ball number, and changes the fluctuation pattern table. Variation pattern determination is performed to determine which variation pattern the pattern random number corresponds to in the variation pattern table (step S911).

  Then, the preliminary determination result including the hit determination result in step S904, the variation pattern determination result in step S911, and the like is set in the RAM 213 (step S912), and the preliminary determination process is terminated. The prior determination result set in step S912 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S706 of FIG. 7 is executed.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. This special symbol process is one process included in the symbol process in step S703 of FIG. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the winning game flag is ON (step S1001). 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 S1001: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process without changing the special symbol. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S1001: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S1002). If the special symbol is not being variably displayed (step S1002: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the number of retained balls U2 for the game ball won at the second starting port 106 is 1 or more (step S1003). .

  If the number of retained balls U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S1003: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the number of retained balls U2 as a new retained ball number U2 (step S1004). ), The process proceeds to step S1007. If the number of held balls U2 is 0 (U2 = 0) (step S1003: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the number of held balls U1 for the game ball won at the first starting port 105 is 1 or more. (Step S1005).

  If the number of reserved balls U1 is 0 (U1 = 0) (step S1005: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is. If the number of held balls U1 is 1 or more (U1 ≧ 1) (step S1005: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the number of held balls U1 as a new number of held balls U1 (step S1006). ), The process proceeds to step S1007.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery process (step S1007). The details of the jackpot lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the jackpot lottery process is performed, the main control unit 201 executes a variation pattern determination process (step S1008). Although the detailed processing contents of the variation pattern determination processing are not shown or described in detail, based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery and the determination result of the reach determination as in the processing shown in steps S905 to S911 in FIG. The variation pattern table is selected, and the variation pattern is determined by comparing the selected variation pattern table with the variation pattern random number.

  When the variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern determination process, the main control unit 201 starts the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 112 based on the selected variation pattern (step S1009). 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 in accordance with the start of special symbol change display (step S1010). The variation start command set in step S1010 includes the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process in step S1007, information indicating the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern determination process in step S1008, and the like. Further, the variation start command set in step S1010 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S706 of FIG. 7 is executed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a predetermined variation time (a variation time defined by the variation pattern selected immediately before the variation display starts) has elapsed since the time when the variation display of the special symbol was started (step S1011). ). If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1011: 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 S1011: Yes), the main control unit 201 stops and displays the special symbol that is being variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 112 (step S1012). (Step S1013). The change stop command set in step S1013 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S706 of FIG. 7 is executed.

  After setting the variable stop command in the RAM 213, the main control unit 201 subsequently executes a stop process for setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, the above-described hit flag) (step S1014), and performs a special symbol process. finish. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being variably displayed in step S1002 (step S1002: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1011 to determine whether the variability time has elapsed and performs the above processing.

(Large lottery processing)
Next, the contents of the big hit lottery process shown in step S1007 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the jackpot lottery process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (the high-probability gaming flag is ON) (step S1101).

  If it is a high probability gaming state (step S1101: Yes), the main control unit 201 selects a determination table per high probability (step S1102). If it is not a high probability gaming state (step S1101: No), the main control unit 201 selects a determination table per low probability (step S1103).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 compares the hit determination table selected in step S1102 or step S1103 with the pending hit random number to be hit determination, and the hit random number corresponds to each hit in the hit determination table. A hit determination is performed to determine whether or not the predetermined value matches (step S1104).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the hit determination in step S1104 is a big hit (step S1105). If it is a big hit (step S1105: Yes), the reserved symbol random number is compared with a predetermined symbol determination table (not shown), and the symbol random number is determined as to which type of jackpot (for example, probability variation big hit, normal Symbol determination is performed to determine whether or not the value matches a predetermined value corresponding to the big hit or the latent big hit (step S1106). Then, a symbol representing the determination result of the symbol determination is set in the RAM 213 (step S1107), and the jackpot lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the hit determination in step S1104 is not a big win (step S1105: No), it is determined whether the determination result of the hit determination is a small win (step S1108). If it is a small hit (step S1108: Yes), a symbol indicating a small hit is set in the RAM 213 (step S1109), and the big hit lottery process is terminated. If it is not a small hit (step S1108: No), a symbol indicating a loss is set in the RAM 213 (step S1110), and the big hit lottery process is terminated.

(Processing performed by the production control unit)
Next, the process performed by the effect control unit 202 will be described in detail. Each process of the effect control unit 202 shown below is performed, for example, when the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a executes a program stored in the ROM 242.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interruption process. The production supervision unit 202a continuously performs a predetermined main production control process (not shown) during activation, and performs the production timer interruption process shown in FIG. For example, an interrupt is executed at 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the production timer interruption process, the production supervision unit 202a first performs a command reception process (step S1201). The command reception process is a process for receiving various commands (for example, a variation start command) transmitted from the main control unit 201 and selecting various effects (for example, a variation effect and a winning effect) based on the received commands. Detailed processing contents will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the command receiving process is performed, the effect supervising unit 202a continues to perform the effect button process (step S1202). In the effect button process, when an operation of the effect button 119 from the player is received, an operation command indicating that the operation is received is set in the RAM 243.

  When the effect button process is performed, the effect control unit 202a performs a command transmission process (step S1203). In the command transmission process, a command set in the RAM 243 by the command reception process or the effect button process is output to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c.

(Command reception processing)
Next, the processing content of the command reception processing shown in step S1201 of FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing. As shown in FIG. 13, in the command reception process, the effect supervising unit 202a first determines whether a pre-determination result is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1301). If the prior determination result has not been received (step S1301: No), the process proceeds to step S1303 described later. If the advance determination result has been received (step S1301: Yes), the storage area for the advance determination result provided on the RAM 243 (hereinafter referred to as “predetermination storage area”) is updated (step S1302). In addition, when receiving the preliminary determination result, the effect supervising unit 202a may set the reserved ball number increase command including information indicating the preliminary determination result of the reserved ball in the RAM 243. This reserved ball number increase command is transmitted to the image / sound controller 202b in the command transmission process of step S1203. As a result, the image / sound control unit 202b can cause the image display unit 104 to display a reserved ball number display Hh, which will be described later.

  Next, the production control unit 202a determines whether a change start command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1303). If the change start command has not been received (step S1303: NO), the process proceeds to step S1305 to be described later.

  If the change start command has been received (step S1303: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a selects the effect to be performed when the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the display screen (hereinafter referred to as “variable effect”). Processing is performed (step S1304). Detailed processing contents of the variation effect selection processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1305). If the fluctuation stop command has not been received (step S1305: NO), the process proceeds to step S1307.

  If the change stop command has been received (step S1305: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a performs a change effect end process for ending the change effect (step S1306). Next, the production control unit 202a 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 S1307). If the opening command has not been received (step S1307: NO), the process proceeds to step S1309.

  If the opening command has been received (step S1307: YES), the production supervision unit 202a performs a hit production selection process for selecting an effect (hereinafter referred to as “winning effect”) to be performed at the time of winning (for example, a big win or a small win). (Step S1308). For example, in the winning effect selection process, the effect supervising unit 202a selects a winning effect for jackpot if winning a jackpot, and wins a winning effect for small hitting (for example, a potential big hit) Select the same hit effect).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a 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 S1309). If the ending command has not been received (step S1309: No), the production supervision unit 202a ends the command reception process as it is.

  If an ending command has been received (step S1309: YES), the production supervision unit 202a performs an ending production selection process for selecting an production to be performed at the end of the winning production (hereinafter referred to as "ending production") (step S1310). The reception process ends.

(Variation effect selection process)
Next, the processing content of the changing effect selection process shown in step S1304 of FIG. 13 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the variation effect selection processing. As shown in FIG. 14, in the variation effect selection process, the effect supervision unit 202a first analyzes the variation start command received in step S1303 (step S1401), and determines the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the variation pattern (special symbol (Variation time), information indicating a game state, etc. is acquired.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a performs a variation effect pattern selection process for selecting the contents of the current variation effect based on the various information acquired in step S1401 (step S1402). The processing contents of the variation effect pattern selection processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the effect supervising unit 202a sets an effect start command including information indicating the effect pattern selected by the change effect pattern selection process in the RAM 243 (step S1403), and ends the change effect selection process. The effect start command set in step S1403 is transmitted to the image / audio control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c when the command transmission process shown in step S1203 of FIG. 12 is executed.

(Variation effect pattern selection process)
Next, the processing content of the changing effect pattern selection processing shown in step S1402 of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation effect pattern selection process. As shown in FIG. 15, in the variation effect pattern selection process, the effect supervision unit 202a first determines whether it is normal loss based on the change start command analyzed in step S1401 of FIG. 14 (step S1501).

  If it is normal loss (step S1501: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a selects a variation production pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the variation start command from the loss production pattern table Et1 (step S1502). Then, the selected variation effect pattern is set in the RAM 243 (step S1503), and the variation effect pattern selection process ends.

  If it is not a normal loss (step S1501: No), the production supervising unit 202a refers to the prior determination storage area (step S1504), and the reserved balls satisfying the predetermined condition in the reserved balls stored in the prior determination storage area. It is determined whether there is a holding ball (for example, a holding ball whose fluctuation time is 60 seconds or more or a holding ball determined to be a big hit) (step S1505). If there is a holding ball that satisfies the predetermined condition (step S1505: Yes), it is determined whether the selected flag indicating that the high-reliability effect is selected is ON (step S1506). If the selected flag is OFF (step S1506: No), a variation production pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the variation start command is selected from the special reach production pattern table Et3 (step S1507), and the selected flag is turned on. (Step S1508), and the process proceeds to step S1503. If the selected flag is ON (step S1506: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1511.

  If there is no reserved ball that satisfies the predetermined condition (step S1505: No), it is determined whether the selected flag is set to ON (step S1509). If the selected flag is ON (step S1509: Yes), the selected flag is set to OFF (step S1510), and the variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern of the variation start command is selected from the normal reach effect pattern table Et2. A pattern is selected (step S1511), and the process proceeds to step S1503. If the selected flag is OFF (step S1509: No), the process proceeds to step S1511. As described above, in step S1507 and step S1511, the effect supervising unit 202a acquires not only the change pattern but also a random number for selecting the change effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as “effect random number”). A lottery for selecting a variation production pattern is performed using the production pattern table. Thereby, the production supervision part 202a can select each variation production pattern with the selection probability defined in the variation production pattern table.

(Specific examples of production using pachinko machines)
Next, a specific production example by the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. 16-1 is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the specific example of an effect by the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. FIG. 16-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of a specific example of the effect produced by the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  FIG. 16A is an example of an effect with low reliability, such as “weak reach effect A” defined by the change effect pattern Ep4a. FIG. 16-2 is an example of a high reliability effect such as “strong reach effect A” defined by the change effect pattern Ep4b.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts variable display of three effect symbols (left effect symbol Ez1, middle effect symbol Ez2, right effect symbol Ez3) on the display screen of the image display unit 104. Then, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start, the left effect symbol Ez1 and the right effect symbol Ez3 are stopped and displayed so as to be the same type of symbol so as to reach a reach state. For example, in order to suggest the degree of expectation for this reach, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has an effect that one small character 1601 (in the illustrated example, a ninja character) crosses the display screen of the image display unit 104. To do.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 16B, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays three effect symbols (left effect symbol Ez1, middle effect symbol Ez2, right effect symbol Ez3) on the display screen of the image display unit 104. When the predetermined period elapses from the start, the left effect symbol Ez1 and the right effect symbol Ez3 are stopped and displayed so as to be the same type of symbol so as to reach a reach state. For example, in order to suggest the degree of expectation for this reach, an effect (so-called group notice) is performed in which many small characters 1601 (ninja characters in the illustrated example) cross the display screen of the image display unit 104. .

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a reserved ball number display Hh indicating the current number of held balls on the display screen of the image display unit 104. The pachinko gaming machine 100 can enhance the player's sense of expectation up to a reserved ball that satisfies a predetermined condition even if the reserved ball number display Hh is used.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of a specific effect example by the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. For example, when the current number of held balls is “2”, as shown in FIG. 17, the number of held balls Hh1 corresponding to the first held ball and the number of held balls corresponding to the second held ball. The pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the reserved ball number display Hh including the display Hh2 on the display screen.

  For example, when there is a holding ball that satisfies a predetermined condition, but there is no reach loss or the like before the holding ball, and the variable effect pattern using the special reach effect pattern table Et3 is not selected, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has the predetermined condition. A chance image 1701 is displayed on the reserved ball number display Hh corresponding to the reserved ball satisfying the above. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the second reserved ball is a reserved ball that satisfies a predetermined condition, and a chance image 1701 is displayed on the reserved ball number display Hh2 corresponding to this reserved ball.

  By doing so, the pachinko gaming machine 100 increases the player's expectation by the chance image 1701 when there is no reach lose before the reserved ball satisfying the predetermined condition, and before the reserved ball satisfying the predetermined condition. When there is a reach loss or the like, the player's expectation can be enhanced by a highly reliable performance.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100, when there is a holding ball that satisfies a predetermined condition, performs a high-reliability effect during the variation display of the effect symbol due to the previous loss. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can make the player think that “this may be a big hit this time” and increase the player's expectation for the big hit even if the ball fluctuates due to a holding ball that satisfies a predetermined condition thereafter. It is possible to prevent the player from getting bored and improve the interest.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 is not a long-time production (for example, a reach production), but may be a production that can be completed in a short time, such as a character replacement, a line replacement, or a background image replacement. Good. By doing in this way, even if a short fluctuation time is selected as in the case of a loss, a highly reliable performance can be completed within this fluctuation time.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to perform a highly reliable performance even in the variation before the variation of the symbol due to the holding ball satisfying the predetermined condition, The expectation for the jackpot can be increased, the player can be prevented from being bored, and the interest can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 101 Game board 104 Image display part 105 1st start opening 106 2nd start opening 201 Main control part 202 Production control part 311 Detection part 312 Random number acquisition part 312a Memory | storage part 313 Big hit lottery part 314 Fluctuation pattern selection part 315 Special Symbol control unit 316 Preliminary determination unit 321 Production symbol control unit 322 Fluctuation production execution unit

Claims (1)

In a pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to win a game ball by winning a game ball at the starting point on the game board, and changes the pattern for indicating the determination result of the hit determination,
Storage means for storing a right to receive the hit determination generated by winning a game ball at the start opening as a holding ball until the hit determination by the right is performed;
Among the holding balls stored in the storage unit, a determination unit that performs the hit determination using a holding ball that satisfies a start condition;
Based on the determination result of the determination means, a symbol variation mode determination unit that determines a symbol variation mode for varying the symbol;
In the symbol variation mode determined by the symbol variation mode determining means, after changing a plurality of symbols (hereinafter referred to as “effect symbols”) for indicating the determination result of the hit determination in the rendering means, the determination by the determination means Production symbol control means to stop to show the result,
According to the reliability with which the jackpot effect symbol indicating that the jackpot will be performed based on the determination result of the determination means in the change is performed during the variation of the effect symbol by the effect symbol control means Fluctuation effect control means for selecting a notice effect from a group of effects prepared in advance and performing the selected notice effect on the effect means;
Prior determination means for determining whether or not a big hit is made by the holding ball before the determination means makes the hit determination by the holding ball with respect to the holding ball stored in the storage means;
With
The symbol variation mode determining means includes:
When it is determined that the jackpot is not a big hit, the special variation mode and a non-special variation mode different from the special variation mode can be determined, and when the jackpot is determined by the determination unit, the special bonus mode is determined. Decide on the mode of variation,
The variation production control means includes:
A special reserved ball that is determined not to be a big hit by the determining means, is determined not to be the non-special fluctuation mode by the symbol variation mode determining means, and is determined to be a big hit by the prior determination unit in the storage means. If not stored, a first selection means for selecting, with a first probability, a specific notice effect with a high degree of confidence that the jackpot effect symbol is stopped;
If it is determined by the determination means that the jackpot is not a big hit, and it is determined by the symbol variation mode determination means that it is not the non-special variation mode, and the special reserved ball is stored in the storage unit, the specific notice effect Second selection means for selecting a second probability higher than the first probability;
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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