JP5636464B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a jackpot state of a probability change non-notification state in which the probability variation state is not notified to the player when the normal symbol is matched at the probability variation jackpot, and a normal state in which the jackpot is achieved by the normal symbol being gathered at the normal jackpot It relates to a gaming machine having.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board enters a specific starting port, three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) displayed on the symbol display section move from top to bottom. When the same or related symbols are arranged on a certain line (effective line), a big win is opened, and a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a big hit game is widely used.

  The jackpot includes a probability jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot is a high probability state (probability variation mode), and a normal jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot is a normal mode. In addition to winning a jackpot with a probability variation symbol, the probability variation jackpot will be a jackpot with a regular symbol, and a probability variation promotion effect will be made to notify that the probability variation state is won after winning the jackpot, while not being notified of the probability variation state. It has been known. For example, a technique for performing a lottery effect as to whether or not to promote a probable change in performing a probable promotion effect has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2008-49065 A

  However, the technology of Patent Document 1 described above is not only interesting in not only being intriguing but also unilaterally notifying the player of the lottery result after confirming the jackpot when performing the probable promotion effect including the lottery effect. There was a problem that the player could not participate in the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing interest and allowing a player to participate in a game when performing a lottery effect in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game that is advantageous when a start condition is satisfied, and the special game by the determination unit. A special game control means for executing the special game when it is determined to perform the game, and a probability that the special game is determined to be performed by the determination means after the special game is performed by the special game control means. A low-probability gaming state in which is set to the first probability, and a high-probability game in which the probability determined to play the special game by the determination means is set to a second probability higher than the first probability A game state control means for controlling a game in any one of the game states, and a special game effect is executed when the special game is being played by the special game control means. When the game is controlled in the low probability game state or the high probability game state by the special game effect control means and the game state control means, it does not indicate whether the game is controlled in any game state A latent mode effect control means for executing a latent mode effect; and an operation accepting means for accepting a predetermined operation on the operation means from the player, wherein the special game effect control means allows the player to operate the operation means. When a predetermined operation is received by the operation receiving means when the operation effect is performed by the operation effect control means for executing the operation effect to be performed a plurality of times and the operation effect control means, the predetermined operation is performed. An operation result effect control means for executing any one of a plurality of operation result effects according to the operation result; A storage means for storing the results for the plurality of times, and an expectation degree in which the game is controlled in the high probability gaming state by the gaming state control means after the operation effects are performed the plurality of times by the operation effect control means. Expectation degree effect control means for executing the expectation degree effect, and the expectation degree effect control means is stored in the storage means before the latent mode effect is performed by the latent mode effect control means. According to the operation results for the plurality of times, an expectation degree effect indicating the expectation degree is performed.

  In the above invention, when a game is controlled in the high probability game state by the game state control means, a high probability determination mode effect indicating that the game is controlled in the high probability game state is executed. Further comprising a confirmation mode effect control means, wherein the latent mode effect control means causes the latent mode effect to be executed when the operation results for the plurality of times stored in the storage means do not satisfy a predetermined condition. The high-accuracy confirmation mode effect control means causes the high-accuracy confirmation mode effect to be executed when the operation results for the plurality of times stored in the storage means satisfy the predetermined condition. And

  According to the present invention, an effect according to the operation result received from the player is performed, so that there is an effect that the interest can be enhanced and the player can participate in the game.

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 functional structure of the pachinko gaming machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which showed the table for probability change non notification states. It is explanatory drawing which showed the table for normal states. It is explanatory drawing which showed the expectation degree correspondence table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the production | presentation display process which the production supervision part 302a performs. It is a flowchart which shows a stop symbol selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot presentation process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot presentation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a point acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows another example of a point acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows a background selection process. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the screen at the time of the point provision displayed on an image display part. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the screen at the time of the point provision displayed on an image display part. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the screen at the time of the point provision displayed on an image display part. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the probability change promotion effect. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the expectation degree effect.

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

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the 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 392 in FIG. 3) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is used. A first start port 105 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.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. 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 331 in FIG. 3) 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. 3) on which a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 1”) is displayed, and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 2”). ”) Is displayed on the second special symbol display section (see reference numeral 112b in FIG. 3).

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

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol 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 reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of holds for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED is used as the reserved ball display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holdings is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the reserved ball display unit 114 are lit, it indicates that the number of reserved symbols for the normal symbol is two.

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

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

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 354 in FIG. 3) that outputs sound.

  Although illustration is omitted, an effect for the effect (hereinafter referred to as an “effect effect” (see reference numeral 365 in FIG. 3)) is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104). ing. This performance agent includes a solenoid and a motor (not shown), and is driven by driving the solenoid and the motor.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a setting unit 201, a receiving unit 202, a display control unit 203, a display unit 204, an input control unit 205, a determination unit 206, and a jackpot effect control unit 207. .

  First, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the normal symbol is arranged at the time of the probability change big hit, the probability change non-notification state in which the probability change state is not notified to the player, and the normal symbol at the time of the normal big hit It has a jackpot state of a normal state where a jackpot is made. The jackpot state need only include at least the probability variation non-notification state and the normal state. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is also notified to the player when the probability variation symbols are arranged. This also includes the probability change notification state.

  The setting unit 201 previously sets a table in which a response to a request is associated with a point for each predetermined request to the player. The request to the player is specifically a question for the player. For example, in the case of a question that invites a character to date, such as “where do you date?” In the case of the question, "What is the next ball to throw?"

  The response to the request is specifically an answer to the question. The answer is selected for each question. Specifically, for the question “Where do you date?”, The answer is selected from “sea”, “movie”, and the like. The point is a privilege given to the player according to the answer. The table set in the setting unit 201 is, for example, a table in which answers to questions and points are associated with each round.

  Further, in this table, the points associated with the answers are different for each character appearing in the jackpot. Further, the table may have different points associated with answers for each time period. Details of the table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. The setting unit 201 is realized by, for example, the ROM 342 of the production control unit 302a shown in FIG.

  The accepting unit 202 accepts an operation input from a player. The accepting unit 202 is realized by, for example, the effect button 119 and the cross key 120 shown in FIG.

  The display control unit 203 causes the display unit 204 to display the requested information in the big hit state. The display control of the request information by the display control unit 203 is specifically for each big hit round, but may be made every predetermined round or at the start or end of the big hit. The display unit 204 is realized by, for example, the image display unit 104 illustrated in FIG.

  The input control unit 205 performs control to receive a response to the request displayed by the control of the display control unit 203 from the receiving unit 202. The control to the input control unit 205 by the input control unit 205 is performed, for example, while the request information is displayed on the display unit 204 by the display control unit 203.

  The determination unit 206 uses the table set in the setting unit 201 to determine the point assignment based on the response received from the reception unit 202 under the control of the input control unit 205. Specifically, the determination unit 206 uses the received response to extract a point from the relationship between the response set in the table and the point, and determines the provision of the point. The addition of points by determination by the determination unit 206 is performed in accordance with control for displaying request information by the display control unit 203 and control by the input control unit 205 to the reception unit 202. Will be held every round of the jackpot.

  The jackpot effect control unit 207 performs a predetermined effect indicating the jackpot state according to the points given by the determination of the determination unit 206. The predetermined effect indicating the big hit state is an effect in a state in which the probability change non-notification state or the normal state is maintained, or a probability change promotion effect in which the probability change state is notified. Specifically, the jackpot effect control unit 207 performs the probability change promotion effect when the cumulative number of points given by the determination of the determination unit 206 reaches a predetermined determination point (for example, 5 points) in the probability change non-notification state. Do it. Note that the determination points may be different for each character or for each time zone.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect control unit 207 is not notified of the probability variation state after the jackpot ends when the cumulative number of points given by the determination unit 206 at the end of the jackpot in the probability variation non notification state does not reach the determination point. The mode is changed to the latent mode.

  Here, in a normal state, in order to prevent the points given by the determination of the determination unit 206 from reaching the determination points, one of the following two methods is used. One is that the probability change non-notification state table and the normal state table are used as the table set in the setting unit 201, and at least the normal state table has the total number of points of each round set to be less than the determination point. To do. In this case, the determination unit 206 determines to give points using the normal state table in the normal state.

  The other is a method in which the determination unit 206 stops giving points when the given points reach the point (4 points) immediately before the determination point (5 points) in the normal state. When these two methods are used, the jackpot effect control unit 207 shifts to a normal mode in which an effect equivalent to the latent mode is performed after the jackpot in the normal state ends. By using one of these two methods, it is possible to prevent the points to be given from reaching the determination points in the normal state.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the big hit effect control part 207 performs the effect which shows the expectation degree of the probability variation state according to the number of points and the big hit state before shifting to the latent mode or the normal mode. The degree of expectation is higher as the number of points is larger, and is higher in the probability variation non-notification state than in the normal state. In determining the degree of expectation, for example, an expectation degree correspondence table (see FIG. 6) described later is used.

  The display control unit 203, the input control unit 205, the determination unit 206, and the jackpot effect control unit 207 are realized by the CPU 341 of the effect control unit 302a illustrated in FIG. Specifically, the CPU 341 implements each functional unit by executing an effect control program described later.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 300 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 301 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 302 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of the prize ball. Part 303. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 301 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 311, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 312, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 313, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The main control unit 301 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 312 while the CPU 311 uses the RAM 313 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 301 performs a jackpot lottery (first jackpot lottery, second jackpot lottery), normal symbol lottery, game state control, and the like to control the progress of the game. For example, the main control unit 301 is realized by a main control board.

  The main control unit 301 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as a big prize opening, the first special symbol display unit 112a, and the second special symbol display unit. 112b, the normal symbol display part 113, the reserved ball display part 114, etc. are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW321 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW322 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 323 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 324 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 325 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 301.

  Detection results by the respective SWs (321 to 325) are input to the main control unit 301. A proximity switch or the like can be used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW325 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 331 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 332 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 301. The main control unit 301 controls driving of the solenoids (331, 332). For example, the main control unit 301 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 331 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The main control unit 301 controls the driving of the big prize opening solenoid 332 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Further, the main control unit 301 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 301 variably displays the special figure 1 of the first special symbol display unit 112a when the first big hit lottery is performed. Then, after a predetermined period, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 301 displays the special symbol 2 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. .

  Further, the main control unit 301 is also connected to the effect control unit 302 and the prize ball control unit 303, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 301 outputs a change start command to the effect control unit 302. Here, the change start command includes information indicating a gaming state, information indicating a time during which a special symbol is variably displayed (hereinafter referred to as “change time”), and the like. Then, the main control unit 301 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 303. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

  Further, the main control unit 301 changes the jackpot probability during the game. Specifically, the main control unit 301 uses two probability states, a low probability state where the probability of jackpot is low and a high probability state where the probability of jackpot is higher than the low probability state. To change.

  The high probability state is generally called a probability variation mode (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation mode”). Here, in the probability variation mode, the generated random number is compared with a predetermined table for a high probability state to perform jackpot determination, loss determination, etc., and further, the second starting port 106 of the game ball 106 by predetermined electric tulip control processing. It is a gaming state that makes it easy to win a prize. The low probability state is a gaming state in which a generated random number is compared with a predetermined low probability state table to perform a jackpot determination or a loss determination. Each table described above is stored in advance in the ROM 312 or the like.

  The low probability state includes a normal low probability state (hereinafter referred to as “normal mode”) and a short time state. Here, the short-time state is a gaming state in which jackpot determination or loss determination is performed in the same manner as in the normal mode, but it is easy to win a game ball to the second starting port 106. Specifically, in the short-time state, the generated random number is compared with a predetermined low-probability state table to perform a jackpot determination or a loss determination, but the electric tulip process supplies the game ball to the second start port 106. It is easier to win a prize.

  There are two types of jackpots: a probability jackpot that shifts the gaming state after the jackpot to the probability variation mode, and a normal jackpot that shifts the gaming state after the jackpot to the normal mode. The probability variation jackpot includes a probability variation symbol jackpot that wins a jackpot with a probability variation symbol and a non-probability symbol jackpot that wins a jackpot with a normal symbol. In the case of a non-probable jackpot, perform a probabilistic promotion effect that notifies you that you are in a probable state after winning, or switch to a latent mode that performs the same effect as the normal state without notifying the probable state even after the jackpot ends To do. The latent mode is the same effect as the normal mode (time reduction mode) in terms of production, but the internal state is equivalent to the probability variation mode.

(2. Production control unit)
The production control unit 302 includes a production control unit 302a, an image / sound control unit 302b, and a lamp control unit 302c, and has a function of controlling the production content of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the production control unit 302 a has a function of supervising the entire production control unit 302 based on various commands (for example, change start commands) received from the main control unit 301. The image / sound control unit 302b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 302a. The lamp control unit 302c 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 302a will be described. The production control unit 302a includes a CPU 341, a ROM 342, a RAM 343, a real time clock (hereinafter referred to as “RTC”) 344, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 341 executes an effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect to be executed. The ROM 342 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 341 to execute the above processing. The RAM 343 functions as a work area for the CPU 341. The data set in the RAM 343 when the CPU 341 executes various programs is output to the image / sound control unit 302b and the lamp control unit 302c at a predetermined timing.

  In other words, the effect control unit 302a functions to control the entire effect control unit 302 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 342 while the CPU 341 uses the RAM 343 as a work area. For example, the production control unit 302a determines the production content to be executed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol based on the variation start command, and performs predetermined processing on the image / sound control unit 302b and the lamp control unit 302c. Instruction output to control the entire production control unit 302.

  The ROM 342 stores an effect control program. This production control program displays a question item on the image display unit 104 during the jackpot, gives points based on the answer to the question item received from the player, and according to the point, the probable promotion effect or expectation degree This is a program that produces an expectation degree display.

  The RTC 344 counts and outputs the actual time. The RTC 344 continues the clocking operation with a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 344 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 344 is arranged in the production control unit 302 such as the production control unit 302a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 301. Further, the RTC 344 may be arranged alone.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 302a. For example, when the production button 119 receives an operation from the player, the production button 119 inputs corresponding data to the production control unit 302a. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted in FIG. 3, the cross key 120 is also connected to the production control part 302a. The cross key 120 inputs data corresponding to the key selected by the player to the production control unit 302a. In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect supervising unit 302a controls the effect button 119 and the cross key 120 so as to receive an answer to the question item displayed during the jackpot.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 302b will be described. The image / audio control unit 302b includes a CPU 351, a ROM 352, a RAM 353, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 351 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 352 stores a program for generating and outputting images and sounds, various image data such as background images, design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 353 functions as a work area for the CPU 351 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 354.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 302b controls images and sounds based on instructions from the production control unit 302a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 352 while the CPU 351 uses the RAM 353 as a work area. Works like doing.

  For example, the CPU 351 executes various image processing and sound processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 302a. At this time, the CPU 351 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 352 and writes them in the RAM 353.

  Image data such as a background image and effect design image written in the RAM 353 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 302b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. . The effect design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is prioritized in the RAM 353 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Remember.

  The audio data written in the RAM 353 is output to the speaker 354 connected to the image / audio control unit 302b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 354.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 302c will be described. The lamp control unit 302c includes a CPU 361, a ROM 362, a RAM 363, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 361 executes processing for lighting the lamp and the like. The ROM 362 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 363 functions as a work area for the CPU 361.

  The lamp control unit 302c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 364, and the effect agent 365, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Accordingly, the lamp control unit 302c 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 365.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 302 includes a production control unit 302a, an image / sound control unit 302b, and a lamp control unit 302c that are provided as different board functions, but these are configured 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 303 will be described. The prize ball control unit 303 includes a CPU 381, a ROM 382, a RAM 383, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 381 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 382 stores programs necessary for the processing. The RAM 383 functions as a work area for the CPU 381.

  The prize ball control unit 303 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 391, a launch unit 392, a fixed position detection SW393, a payout ball detection SW394, a ball presence detection SW395, and a full tank detection SW396. .

  The winning ball control unit 303 controls the paying unit 391 to pay out the number of winning balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 391 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 303 applies the game balls won to the winning units 391 to the winning ports (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110). Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  Further, the prize ball control unit 303 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 392 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 392 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 award ball control unit 303 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 392, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired 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 303 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW 393, a payout ball detection SW 394, a ball presence detection SW 395, a full tank detection SW 396, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 303 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  In addition, a panel external information terminal board 397 is connected to the main control unit 301, and various information executed by the main control unit 301 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 303 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 398, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 303 to the outside.

  The main control unit 301, the effect control unit 302, and the prize ball control unit 303 having the above-described configuration are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 303 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 301.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
An example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 configured as described above will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 311 of the main control unit 301, and the winning situation of the game balls for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 303. Then, the winning ball control unit 303 pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning situation.

  Each time a game ball wins at the start openings 105 and 106, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 302, and the effect control unit 302 displays the symbols on the image display unit 104 in a variable manner and stops the game. repeat. When the big hit occurrence has been determined, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 302, and the effect control unit 302 stops with a predetermined design. At this time, control for opening the special winning opening 109 is further performed.

  The effect control unit 302 performs various effects corresponding to the selected event. Here, the events include, for example, jackpots (15 rounds probable jackpots (so-called, probable jackpots), 15 rounds regular jackpots, 2 rounds probable jackpots (so-called, suddenly), 2 rounds regular jackpots (so-called, suddenly)), Includes small hits. Here, the small hit is an event that causes the same behavior (production) as the two-round probability change big hit, although it is one of the losses.

  For example, the effect control unit 302 displays various effect displays in addition to the symbol variation display on the image display unit 104 during the reach of the jackpot occurrence period and during the reach until the jackpot occurrence, or at the time of reach notice. To do. In addition, a specific drive is performed for various types of accessories, and effects such as changing the lighting state of the effect light unit 116 and the panel lamp 364 are performed.

  For example, when a big hit (15 round probability change / normal big hit) occurs, the big winning opening 109 is opened a plurality of times. Fifteen rounds are repeatedly executed with one release as one round. The period of one round is set, for example, when 10 game balls are won or for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

  At this time, the winning ball control unit 303 pays out, for example, 15 winning balls per winning game ball to the big winning opening 109. After the jackpot is over, the jackpot state is released, and if it is a 15-round probable jackpot, the game state returns to a high probability state, and if it is a 15-round normal jackpot, the game state returns to a low probability state. .

(An example of the table memorize | stored in the production control part 302)
Next, an example of a table stored in the RAM 343 of the production control unit 302a will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation non-notification state table.

  In FIG. 4, the probability variation non notification state table 400 includes a round 401, a question item 402, an answer 403, and a point 404. The round 401 indicates the number of rounds in the jackpot. In the present embodiment, the number of continuation rounds during the jackpot is 15 rounds. The question item 402 is a content of a question to the player for each round 401.

  A plurality of answers 403 are set corresponding to the question items 402. For example, “Today” or “Tomorrow” is prepared for “When do you meet?” The point 404 is different for each character that guides the effect of the big hit. For example, in the case of character A and character B, it is indicated that one point is not given or points are not given according to the answer. In the effects guided by character A and character B, the total points 410 that can be awarded through 15 rounds are 15 points. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, when the accumulative number of assigned points reaches the determination point (5 points) and the probability variation promotion effect is performed, in the effect in which the character A or the character B appears. , It indicates that the probable promotion effect is likely to be performed according to the answer.

  In the case of the character C, a question item 402 to which points 404 are given once every two rounds is prepared, and a total point 410 that can be given through 15 rounds is 8 points. Accordingly, when the cumulative number of points given is 5 points as in the present embodiment, the probability variation promotion effect is performed in the effect in which the character C appears. It is difficult.

  In the case of character D, a question item 402 to which points 404 are not given once in four rounds is prepared, and a total point 410 that can be given through 15 rounds is 4 points. Therefore, when the cumulative change promotion effect is performed when the total number of assigned points reaches 5 points as in the present embodiment, the total number of points is 5 in the effect in which the character D appears. This indicates that the point is not reached, and therefore the probable promotion effect is not performed.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a normal state table. In FIG. 5, the same components as those in the probability variation non-notification state table 400 shown in FIG. The normal state table 500 shown in FIG. 5 differs from the probability variation non-notification state table 400 in the point 501. The points 501 are set for each character, but there are few assignable points set for each question item 402. Specifically, the total points 410 that can be granted are all 4 points. Therefore, in the normal state, it is indicated that the cumulative number of points does not reach 5 points for any character, and therefore, the probability variation promotion effect is not performed.

  In the probability variation non-notification state table 400 and the normal state table 500 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the points 404 and 501 are made different for each character, but the points 404 and 501 are made different for each time zone. You may do it. Specifically, a table in which a time zone such as morning, afternoon, evening or night is applied to a position corresponding to a character in the table may be used. Moreover, it is good also as a table which united the character and the time zone. Specifically, the characters in the table may be subdivided according to time zones. More specifically, the point 404 corresponding to the answer 403 of each character may be varied according to the time zone.

(An example of an expectation correspondence table stored in the effect control unit 302)
Next, an example of the expectation level correspondence table stored in the RAM 343 of the production control unit 302a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an expectation degree correspondence table. In FIG. 6, the expectation degree correspondence table 600 includes a point accumulation 601 and an expectation degree 602. The point total 601 indicates the total number of points given in response to the answer during the big round of 15 rounds using the probability variation non-notification state table 400 or the normal state table 500 described above. The expectation degree 602 indicates values that can be expected for the probability variation mode for each probability variation non-notification state and normal state jackpot state, and is displayed at the end of the jackpot when the promotion effect is not performed. .

  For example, the expected degree 602 of the probability non-notification state is “20, 40, 50, 70, 80” corresponding to “0-4” of the point accumulation 601. On the other hand, the expectation level 602 in the normal state is “10 to 50” corresponding to “0 to 4” in the point accumulation 601, which is lower than the expectation level 602 in the probability variation non-notification state. Yes. By using such an expectation correspondence table 600, the player can be notified of the expectation 602 corresponding to the number of points awarded during the jackpot and the jackpot state after the jackpot ends.

(Processing procedure of the main control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the main control unit 301 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control unit. The timer interruption process interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 301 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period. First, a random number update process is performed (step S701), and a switch process at the time of starting port winning is performed (step S702). Thereafter, the symbol processing is performed (step S703), and the electric accessory processing for controlling the operation of various electric accessories (for example, the electric tulip, the big prize opening, the movable accessory) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100 is performed (step S704). ), A prize ball process is performed (step S705), and these output processes are performed (step S706).

  In the switch process in step S702, each time the first start port SW321 and the second start port SW322 provided in the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 detect a game ball, a predetermined number of holdings (for example, the above-described normal number of The first start port SW process or the second start port SW process is performed to obtain a random number for each number of reservations with an upper limit of 4 balls of holding lamps provided for each of the symbols and special symbols. In step S703, special symbol processing and normal symbol processing are performed.

  In the electric accessory processing of step S704, when the acquired random number is a numerical value corresponding to the jackpot, it is determined to be a jackpot, and as described above, the jackpot solenoid 332 provided in the jackpot 109 is opened a predetermined number of times. Perform the process to be performed. The electric accessory process in step S704 includes an opening / closing process for the special winning opening 109, an electric tulip control process for opening / closing the second start opening 106, and the like. Note that the big winning opening 109 is controlled to be opened and closed by each jackpot (probable jackpot / normal jackpot), jackpot, and the like.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. This special symbol process is a process content included in step S703 of FIG. If the special symbol process is a big hit state (step S801: Yes), the special symbol process is terminated without changing the special symbol. If it is not the big hit state (step S801: No), it is determined whether the symbol is changing (step S802), and if not changing (step S802: No), the game ball won in the second starting port 106 is held. It is determined whether there is at least one number U2 (step S803). If the number of holdings U2 is one or more (step S803: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one holding number U2 by one is set as a new holding number (step S804), and the second jackpot determination process is performed (step S805). This second jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 9 as a jackpot determination process. Based on the random number acquired in the second start-up SW process, whether or not the jackpot is a big hit, is it a promising big hit? No is selected.

  On the other hand, if there is no holding number U2 in step S803 (U2 = 0) (step S803: No), it is determined whether there is at least one holding number U1 of game balls won in the first starting port 105 (step S806). ). If there is no pending number (U1 = 0) (step S806: No), the process ends without changing the symbol.

  If the number of holdings U1 is 1 or more (step S806: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one holding number U1 by one is set as a new holding number (step S807), and the first jackpot determination process is performed (step S808). The first jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 9 as a jackpot determination process. Based on the random number acquired in the first start port SW process, whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot variable jackpot No is selected.

  After performing the second jackpot determination process in step S805 or the first jackpot determination process in step S808, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S809). In this variation pattern selection process, each variation pattern such as a jackpot or reach is selected according to the determination result of the jackpot determination process. Next, a variation start command is set in the RAM 313 (step S810), and the symbol variation display is started (step S811). Then, the measurement is started after the variation time during which the symbol is varied, and the process ends (step S812).

  In step S802, if the symbol is changing (step S802: Yes), it is then determined whether the changing time has ended (step S813). If the fluctuation time has not ended (step S813: No), the process ends. If the variation time has ended (step S813: Yes), a symbol variation stop command is set (step S814), and the symbol variation is terminated (step S815). At this time, the symbol variation time is reset (step S816), a predetermined stop process is performed (step S817), and the process ends. The stop process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Big hit judgment processing)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot determination process. This jackpot determination process shows the second jackpot determination process in step S805 of FIG. 8 or the first jackpot determination process in step S808.

  In FIG. 9, the jackpot determination process determines whether or not the random number acquired in the first start port SW process or the second start port SW process matches the jackpot value (step S901). Is determined (step S902). When it is determined that it is a big hit (step S902: Yes), it is determined whether or not a probable big hit (step S903).

  If it is determined that the probability variation jackpot (step S903: Yes), the probability variation jackpot is set (step S904), and the process proceeds to step S809 (see FIG. 8). When it is determined that it is not a promising big hit (step S903: No), a normal big hit is set (step S905), and the process proceeds to step S809. In step S902, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S902: No), a deviation is set (step S906), and the process proceeds to step S809.

(Processing during stoppage)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the stopping process. This stop process is the process shown in step S817 of FIG. If the stopped symbol is not a jackpot symbol in the stopping process (step S1001: No), it is determined whether or not the hourly count value J of the hourly time counter is “0” (step S1002). When the time reduction count value J is “0” (step S1002: Yes), the process returns to the main process.

  If the hourly count value J of the hourly time counter is not “0” (step S1002: No), “1” is subtracted from the hourly time count value J (step S1003). Thereafter, if the time reduction count value J is “0” again (step S1004: Yes), the gaming state is set to the normal gaming state (step S1005), and the process returns to the main process. If the time reduction count value J is not “0” (step S1004: No), the process returns to the main process without setting the normal gaming state.

  In step S1001, when the stopped symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1001: Yes), it is determined based on the determination result of the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 9) whether or not it is a probable variation jackpot (step S1006). When it is a probable big hit (step S1006: Yes), it is determined whether the stopped symbol is a probable symbol (step S1007). If it is a probability variation symbol (step S1007: Yes), the probability variation state is set as the gaming state after the jackpot (step S1008), and the jackpot start command is set (step S1009). Thereafter, the jackpot is started (step S1010), and the process returns to the main process.

  In step S1007, if it is not a probability variation symbol (step S1007: No), that is, if it is a latent symbol (normal symbol) indicating a latent probability variation state, the latent probability variation state is set as the gaming state after the jackpot (step S1011), The process proceeds to step S1009. If it is determined in step S1006 that the probability change is not a big hit (step S1006: No), the probability change state is set as the gaming state after the big hit (step S1012). Then, “100” is set to the hour / hour count value J of the hour / hour counter (step S1013), and the process proceeds to step S1009.

(Processing procedure of production control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the effect control unit 302 will be described. The effect display process is performed at a predetermined interval (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main effect process (detailed description is omitted) that is continuously executed by the effect control unit 302a of the effect control unit 302 while the effect control unit 302 is activated. This is a process of executing an interrupt every time. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect display process performed by the effect supervising unit 302a.

  In the effect display process, first, it is determined whether the effect is being performed (step S1101). If the effect is not being performed (step S1101: No), it is determined whether a change start command has been received from the main control unit 301 (step S1102). If the change start command has not been received (step S1102: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the variation start command is received (step S1102: Yes), stop symbol selection processing for selecting a symbol to be stopped is performed (step S1103). Details of the stop symbol selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, based on the change start command, an effect pattern selection process for selecting the type of effect to be executed is executed (step S1104). The effect pattern selection process is a process of selecting one of a plurality of kinds of effects prepared in advance. Specifically, the change start command includes information indicating the change time of the special symbol, and in the effect pattern selection process, an effect having the same reproduction time as the change time is selected. As a result, the effect symbol can be variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol can be stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol.

  After execution of the effect pattern selection process, a background selection process to be the background of the symbol is executed (step S1105). Details of the background selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. After executing the background selection process in step S1105, the effect control unit 302 starts the effect using the effect pattern selected in step S1104 and the background image selected in step S1105 (step S1106). Specifically, the effect supervising unit 302a instructs the image / sound control unit 302b to output the information indicating the selected effect pattern and the information indicating the selected background image, and starts the effect. After the effect is started in step S1106, the process ends.

  If production is in progress in step S1101 (step S1101: Yes), it is determined whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 301 (step S1107). When the change stop command is received (step S1107: Yes), the effect is ended (step S1108). Specifically, the production supervising unit 302a outputs an instruction to the image / sound control unit 302b so as to stop and display the combination of the production symbols selected before the production starts, and ends the production. Thereafter, if the jackpot is a big hit (step S1109: Yes), the big hit effect is started (step S1110). The jackpot effect process after the start of the jackpot effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 13-1 and 13-2.

  In step S1107, when the change stop command is not received (step S1107: No), the processing is ended as it is. In step S1109, if it is not a big hit (step S1109: No), the process is terminated as it is.

(Stop symbol selection process)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing stop symbol selection processing. This stop symbol selection process is the process shown in step S1103 of FIG. In the stop symbol selection process, first, based on the change start command, it is determined whether or not it is a probable big hit (step S1201). When it is a probable variation jackpot (step S1201: Yes), a symbol lottery is performed for the probable variation jackpot (step S1202), and it is determined whether or not the winning jackpot symbol is a probable variation symbol (step S1203). If it is a probability variation symbol (step S1203: Yes), the probability variation symbol is set (step S1204), and the process proceeds to step S1104 (see FIG. 11).

  On the other hand, in step S1203, if it is not a probability variation symbol (step S1203: No), that is, if it is a non-probability variation symbol (normal symbol), a non-probability variation symbol is set (step S1205), and the process proceeds to step S1104. In step S1201, if it is not a probable big hit (step S1201: No), it is determined whether or not it is a normal big win (step S1206). When it is a normal jackpot (step S1206: Yes), a symbol lottery with a normal jackpot is performed (step S1207). Then, a normal symbol is set (step S1208), and the process proceeds to step S1104.

  If it is determined in step S1206 that it is not a normal big hit (step S1206: No), a lost symbol lottery is performed (step S1209). Then, the off symbol is set (step S1210), and the process proceeds to step S1104.

(Big jackpot processing)
FIGS. 13A and 13B are flowcharts illustrating the jackpot effect process. In the jackpot effect process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation symbol jackpot is in progress (step S1301). Note that the probability variation symbol jackpot is a jackpot due to the fact that the probability variation symbols are aligned. If it is determined that the probability variation symbol jackpot is not in effect (step S1301: No), it is determined whether or not the probability variation promotion effect flag indicating that the probability variation promotion effect has been completed is ON (step S1302).

  If the probability variation promotion effect flag is not ON (step S1302: No), a table selection process is executed (step S1303). The table selection process selects the probability variation non notification state table 400 (see FIG. 4) or the normal state table 500 (see FIG. 5) according to the probability variation non notification state or the normal state jackpot state, Further, it is a process of selecting a character. The table selection process is flagged once it is executed, and is not executed in subsequent jackpot presentation processes.

  Thereafter, using the probability variation non-notification state table 400 or the normal state table 500, a question item display process for displaying a question item for each round is performed (step S1304). Then, an input control process for receiving an answer to the question displayed from the effect button 119 or the cross key 120 is executed (step S1305), and a point acquisition process is executed (step S1306). The point acquisition process will be described later with reference to FIG. 14-1 or FIG. 14-2.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the point number P is the determination point “5” (step S1307). When the number P of points is “5” (step S1307: Yes), the probability variation promotion effect process is performed (step S1308), and the probability variation promotion effect flag indicating that the probability variation promotion effect has been completed is turned ON (step S1309).

  Then, it is determined whether or not a jackpot end command has been received (step S1310). If a jackpot end command has not been received (step S1310: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the jackpot end command is received (step S1310: Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability change promotion effect flag is ON (step S1311). When the probability variation promotion effect flag is not ON (step S1311: No), using the expectation correspondence table 600 (see FIG. 6), the expectation degree to the probability variation mode according to the accumulated number of points and the jackpot state. The expectation degree effect process for displaying is performed (step S1312).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit (step S1313). If the probability variation big hit is found (step S1313: Yes), the latent effect flag for performing the latent effect is turned ON (step S1314). Then, the jackpot effect is terminated (step S1315), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1301 that the probability variation symbol jackpot is being hit (step S1301: Yes), it is determined whether a jackpot end command has been received (step S1316). When the jackpot end command is received (step S1316: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1315, and the jackpot effect is ended. If the jackpot end command has not been received (step S1316: NO), the processing is ended as it is.

  In step S1302, if the probability variation promotion effect flag is ON (step S1302: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1316. In step S1311, when the probability variation promotion effect flag is ON (step S1311: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1315. If it is determined in step S1313 that the probability variation is not a big hit (step S1313: No), the process proceeds to step S1315. In step S1307, when the number of points P does not reach “5” (step S1307: No), the process proceeds to step S1310.

(Example of point acquisition processing)
Next, the point acquisition process will be described with reference to FIGS. 14-1 and 14-2, taking two methods as examples. The point acquisition process is the process shown in step S1306 in FIG. FIG. 14A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the point acquisition process. Another example of the point acquisition process will be described later with reference to FIG. FIG. 14A illustrates a table for probability non-notification state 400 (see FIG. 5) in the table selection process (step S1303) illustrated in FIG. 4) is used.

  In the point acquisition process shown in FIG. 14A, first, it is determined whether or not there is an answer to the question (step S1401). If there is an answer to the question (step S1401: Yes), whether or not the answer is correct. Is determined (step S1402). Note that whether or not the answer is correct is, specifically, whether or not there is a point associated with the answer (probability non-notification state table 400 in FIG. 4 or normal in FIG. 5). (See state table 500).

  When the answer is correct (step S1402: Yes), “1” is added to the assigned point number P (step S1403), and the process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1401, when there is no answer to the question (step S1401: No), the process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1402, when the answer is not correct (step S1402: No), the process proceeds to step S1307.

  FIG. 14-2 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the point acquisition process. In the flowchart shown in FIG. 14B, in the table selection process shown in FIG. 13 (step S1303), regardless of the normal state table 500, that is, regardless of the value of the assignable point total 410, at the time of normal big hit. The process when an arbitrary table is used is shown.

  In the point acquisition process shown in FIG. 14B, first, it is determined whether or not the point grant flag indicating that the number of points “4” just before reaching the determination point “5” has been reached is ON (step S1411). ). If the point grant flag is not ON (step S1411: No), it is determined whether or not there is an answer to the question (step S1412).

  If there is an answer to the question (step S1412: Yes), it is determined whether or not the answer is correct (step S1413). If the answer is correct (step S1413: Yes), it is determined whether or not the answer is a normal state (normal jackpot) (step S1414). In the normal state (step S1414: Yes), it is determined whether or not the point number P is the point number “4” immediately before reaching the determination point “5” (step S1415).

  When the number of points is “4” (step S1415: Yes), the point grant flag is turned ON (step S1416), and the process proceeds to step S1307. If it is determined in step S1414 that the current state is not the normal state (step S1414: No), that is, the probability variation non-notification state, “1” is added to the point number P (step S1417), and the process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1415, if the number of points has not reached “4” (step S1415: No), the process proceeds to step S1417.

  In step S1411, when the point grant flag is ON (step S1411: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1412, when there is no answer to the question (step S1412: No), the process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1413, when the answer is not correct (step S1413: No), the process proceeds to step S1307.

  As described above, when the process shown in FIG. 14B is executed, it is not always necessary to select the normal state table 500 at the time of normal big hit in the table selection process (step S1303) shown in FIG. Specifically, in the table selection process (step S1303), a table (for example, probability variation non-notification state table 400) in which a value at which the accruable point total 410 (FIG. 4) is equal to or greater than the determination point (5 points) is set. Even if the table of character A is used, in the case of a big jackpot, since the process shown in FIG. 14-2 does not count 5 points or more, the promotion effect is not performed. According to such processing, it is shown that an arbitrary table can be used regardless of the value of the total points 410 that can be given, even at a normal jackpot.

(Background selection process)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the background selection process. This background selection process is the process shown in step S1105 of FIG. In the background selection process, first, based on the change start command, it is determined whether or not there is a certain change state (step S1501). When it is determined that the state is a certain change state (step S1501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the latent effect flag is ON (step S1502). If the latent effect flag is OFF (step S1502: No), the probability variation background is set (step S1503), and the process proceeds to step S1106.

  If it is determined in step S1501 that the current state is not the probability variation state (step S1501: No), it is determined whether or not the time-short state is present (step S1504). When it is in the time-short state (step S1504: Yes), the time-short background is set (step S1505), and the process proceeds to step S1106. In step S1502, when the latent effect flag is ON (step S1502: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1505, and the time-short background is set. If it is determined in step S1504 that the time is not short (step S1504: No), the normal background is set (step S1506), and the process proceeds to step S1106.

(Example of screen displayed on the image display)
Next, an example of a screen displayed on the image display unit 104 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 16 to 18 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of screens when points are displayed on the image display unit 104.

  In FIG. 16, jackpot information 1601, a character 1602, a question item 1611, and an answer selection 1612 are displayed on the image display unit 104. The jackpot information 1601 indicates that the jackpot is made with the symbol 8 and the current round during the jackpot. The symbol 8 is a normal symbol, and the player does not know whether or not there is a probable big hit on this screen.

  The character 1602 guides the jackpot and asks the player a question. This character 1602 is the character A in the probability variation non-notification state table 400 shown in FIG. In the question item 1611, for example, a question to the player such as “what to eat?” Is displayed. For this question item 1611, “Japanese food” and “Western food” are displayed in the answer selection 1612. The player can move the cursor in the answer selection 1612 by pressing the right and left of the cross key 120.

  When the effect button 119 is pressed by the player, the option where the cursor is located is accepted as an answer. If the production button 119 is not pressed, the option where the cursor is located may be accepted as an answer when a predetermined time limit has elapsed. For example, when “Western food” is accepted as an answer, the screen shifts to a screen shown in FIG. When “Japanese food” is accepted as an answer, the screen shifts to the screen shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 17, a screen on which the character 1602 is pleased is displayed. The point display 1701 displays that one point has been awarded. Whether or not the character 1602 is pleased, that is, whether or not points are awarded, is set in advance by the probability variation non-notification state table 400 (see FIG. 4) or the normal state table 500 (see FIG. 5). ing. When the total number of points given reaches the determination point (5 points) by giving 1 point, the screen shifts to the screen shown in FIG. 19 in the next round.

  On the other hand, FIG. 18 shows a screen that the character 1602 hates. The point display 1801 displays that no points are given. For example, if no point is associated with any of the answers displayed in the table (see FIGS. 4 and 5), the screen shown in FIG. 18 is displayed regardless of which point is selected. Is displayed.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a probable promotion effect. In FIG. 19, in the jackpot information 1901, the round has shifted from 5 rounds to 6 rounds. Also, the character 1602 issues a date request comment 1902. This date request suggests a promising jackpot. In addition, “probable change” is displayed in the jackpot state display 1903 in the screen to notify the player that it is a promising big hit.

(An example of expectation production)
FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an expectation effect. In FIG. 20, an expectation effect screen 2000 displayed on the image display unit 104 shows a screen that is displayed when 15 rounds have elapsed without a promotion effect being performed during the jackpot due to the regular symbols being prepared. . In the expectation degree production screen 2000, the expectation degree is 50%. This is a numerical value determined using the expectation correspondence table 600 (see FIG. 6). Specifically, in the probability variation non-notification state, the total number of points given is 2 points, or In the normal state, the total number of points given is 4 points.

  In addition, a player who plays for a long time is a big hit during the game from the judgment point “5” when shifting to the promotion effect, the answer that makes the character happy (answer to which points are given), the expectation, etc. In order not to easily predict the state, each value may be different for each jackpot. Specifically, the judgment points are changed for each jackpot, for each character, and for each time zone, or multiple tables of question-answer-points are prepared for each character, and a plurality of expectation correspondence tables 600 are also provided. You can make it ready. Further, the character 1602 may be prevented from making an expression and the presence / absence of points may not be displayed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, points are given based on the response received from the player during the jackpot, and the performance according to the points is performed. It can be suggested according to the response. Therefore, when performing the probable promotion effect, the player can participate in the game as if it were a game.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, since participation in a game is made by responding to a request from a character, it is possible to enjoy the game as if it were actually dating. Further, in the case of a battle-type game such as sports or fighting, the player can obtain a sense of actually fighting.

  Note that it is also possible to perform only the expectation effect based on the response received from the player without performing any promotion effect. In other words, it is possible not to clarify the result of whether or not to promote in response to a response from the player. This makes it difficult to predict whether or not to be promoted to a player, and can prevent the player from getting bored with the game.

  Also, in this embodiment, the question items are displayed and responses are received for each round, and when the cumulative number of points given for each round reaches the judgment point, the probabilistic promotion effect is performed. It is possible to give a sense of expectation that a promotion effect may be performed every time, and to actively participate in the game in each round.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the cumulative total of points does not reach the determination point (5 points) at the end of the jackpot in the probability variation non-notification state, the mode is shifted to the latent mode after the jackpot ends. Therefore, when the number of acquired points is low or when the player does not participate in the game, the mode can be shifted to the latent mode, so that anxiety can be given to the user and the interest of the game can be enhanced. it can.

  Further, in this embodiment, the probability variation non-notification state table 400 and the normal state table 500 are set in advance, and the normal state table 500 is obtained by setting the assignable point total 410 to be less than the determination point (5 points). Thus, the cumulative number of points does not reach the determination point, and the normal mode can be shifted to after the normal jackpot is completed. Thereby, after the jackpot, even in the normal mode, a sense of expectation for the probability variation mode can be given.

  In the present embodiment, in the normal state, when the number of points awarded reaches the number of points (4 points) immediately before the determination point (5 points), the point granting is stopped, and after the jackpot in the normal state ends. Performed the transition to the normal mode (see FIG. 14-2). Therefore, it is possible to use an arbitrary table regardless of the value of the accruable point total 410 (see FIG. 4) even at the time of normal jackpot. Gives a sense of expectation to the mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the degree of expectation effect according to the number of points and the big hit state is performed before shifting to the latent mode or the normal mode, an expectation or anxiety about the mode can be given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability variation non-notification state table 400 or the normal state table 500 has different points associated with answers for each character appearing in the jackpot. This makes it possible for the player himself to determine the compatibility of the character and the like, and to enhance the fun of the game. Further, when using the probability variation non-notification state table 400, for example, the character feels good by making the character smile, and when using the normal state table 500, the character mood. May display an unpleasant message. Thereby, a big hit state can be suggested to a player.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation non-notification state table 400 or the normal state table 500 may have different points associated with answers for each time period. Thereby, the player himself / herself can determine the luck and misfortune for each time zone, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  The effect control method described in the embodiment can be realized by executing a program prepared in advance by a computer such as a CPU provided in the effect control unit. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. Further, this program may be a medium that can be distributed via a network such as the Internet.

100 Pachinko machines 201 Setting section (setting means)
202 Reception part (reception means)
203 Display control unit (display control means)
204 Display unit 205 Input control unit (input control means)
206 Determination unit (determination means)
207 jackpot presentation control unit (jackpot presentation control means)
302 Production control unit 302a Production control unit 302b Image / sound control unit 302c Lamp control unit 341 CPU (display control means, input control means, determination means, jackpot control means)
342 ROM (setting means)
400 Probability non-notification state table 500 Normal state table 600 Expectation degree correspondence table

Claims (2)

A determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous by the establishment of the start condition;
Special game control means for executing the special game when the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed;
After the special game is played by the special game control means, a low-probability gaming state in which the probability that the determination means determines to play the special game is set to a first probability, and the determination means A gaming state control means for controlling a game in any gaming state of a high probability gaming state in which a probability that it is determined to play a special game is set to a second probability higher than the first probability;
Special game effect control means for executing a special game effect when the special game is being played by the special game control means;
A latent mode for executing a latent mode effect that does not indicate in which gaming state the game is controlled when the game is controlled in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state by the gaming state control means. Production control means;
Operation accepting means for accepting a predetermined operation on the operation means from the player;
With
The special game effect control means is
An operation effect control means for causing a player to execute an operation effect for performing the operation on the operation means a plurality of times;
When the operation presentation is performed by the operation presentation control unit, if a predetermined operation is received by the operation reception unit, one of a plurality of operation result presentations is performed according to the operation result of the predetermined operation. Operation result presentation control means for executing the operation result presentation;
Storage means for storing the operation results for the plurality of times;
Expectation degree effect control means for executing the expectation degree effect indicating the degree of expectation that the game is controlled in the high probability gaming state by the gaming state control means after the operation effect is performed by the operation effect control means a plurality of times. When,
Have
The expectation effect control means includes
Before the latent mode effect is performed by the latent mode effect control means , an expectation degree effect indicating the degree of expectation different according to the operation results for the plurality of times stored in the storage means is performed. A gaming machine. High-definition mode effect control for executing a high-definition mode effect indicating that the game is controlled in the high-probability gaming state when the game is controlled in the high-probability gaming state by the gaming state control means Further comprising means,
The latent mode effect control means includes:
When the operation results for the plurality of times stored in the storage means do not satisfy a predetermined condition, the latent mode effect is executed,
The high-confirmation mode production control means is
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein when the plurality of operation results stored in the storage unit satisfy the predetermined condition, the high-accuracy determination mode effect is executed .

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