JP5806983B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that makes a hit determination in response to a game medium passing through a starting area.

  In a gaming machine that can change the gaming state to a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state, a falling lottery is performed to determine whether or not to fall to a low probability gaming state when the symbol changes in the high probability gaming state. There is a gaming machine that shifts from a high probability gaming state to a low probability gaming state when a lottery is won (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-16473 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a falling lottery is performed every time the symbol fluctuates, and a low-probability gaming state is entered when the symbol is dropped by the falling lottery. For this reason, the player is not in any advantageous state, and the game is played with anxiety about when the player falls into the low-probability gaming state, which may impair interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and in a gaming machine that draws whether or not to fall from a high-probability gaming state to a low-probability gaming state, the gaming machine that can further enhance interest The purpose is to provide.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

Game machine according to the present invention, first a first state gaming ball is easy winning, and the displaceable variable winning regions playing ball difficult or winning not a second prize state, before Symbol variable winning regions wherein A first gaming state control means for controlling an auxiliary gaming state that is easily displaced to the first state , or a non-auxiliary gaming state in which the variable winning area is less likely to be displaced to the first state than the auxiliary gaming state ; Special game determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game in accordance with the winning of a game ball in a winning area or a predetermined winning area, and the special game determination by stopping after changing a predetermined symbol A symbol display control means for displaying the determination result by the means on the display means, a low-probability gaming state in which the probability that the special game determining means determines that the special game is to be performed is a first value, or the probability is the first From the value of 1 If the special game has been performed is determined to perform the special game by the high and the second gaming state control means for controlling the high-probability game state that is a second value, the special game determination means, said high probability A gaming state setting means for shifting to a gaming state, and a falling lottery execution for performing a falling lottery for determining whether or not to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state in the case of the high probability gaming state And a fall control means for falling from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state when it is determined to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state as a result of the falling lottery. The special game determination means determines whether or not to perform a first special game in accordance with the winning of the game ball in the predetermined winning area, and determines whether or not the game ball has won in the variable winning area. 1st special A judgment of whether to perform the advantageous second special game for the player than the technique, the game state setting means performs the first special game based on the winning of game ball into the predetermined winning area If it is determined that, the high probability game state and is shifted the in unassisted gaming state, in the high probability game state and the non-auxiliary gaming state, when it is tumbled in the low probability game state by the tumble control means the auxiliary is shifted to the playing state, the variable winning if it is determined to perform the second special game based on the winning of a game ball to the area shifts to the high probability game state and the auxiliary gaming state.

  In another configuration, the special game determination means determines whether or not to perform the first special game in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the predetermined winning area, and the game ball to the variable winning area It may be determined whether or not the second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game is to be performed in accordance with the winning.

  Further, in another configuration, a fall symbol storage means for storing a plurality of fall symbols indicating a fall by the fall control means, a number storage means for storing an auxiliary number corresponding to each fall symbol, a result of the fall lottery, When it is determined to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state, the falling symbol setting means sets one falling symbol stored in the falling symbol storage means, and is set by the falling symbol setting means. An auxiliary number setting means for setting an auxiliary number corresponding to the fallen symbol, and the auxiliary game control means sets the number of times the predetermined symbol fluctuates after being dropped by the fall control means as the auxiliary number setting. You may control the said auxiliary | assistant game state until it reaches the assistance frequency set by the means.

  According to the present invention, even when the player falls into a low probability gaming state due to a falling lottery, the auxiliary gaming state is controlled in response to the falling, so that even if the player falls, the player can play a game in an advantageous state. And can improve interest.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure which shows an example of the specification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment The figure which shows the operation | movement outline | summary of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the symbol stopped and displayed on the 1st special symbol display 41 or the 2nd special symbol display 42 in the case of a high probability gaming state The figure which shows an example of the symbol stopped and displayed on the 1st special symbol display 41 or the 2nd special symbol display 42 in the case of a low probability game state The figure which shows the various data memorize | stored in RAM103 of the game control part 100 The flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by the game control part 100 Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing in step S4 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the jackpot determination process of step S407 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the stopping process in step S416 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing of step S5 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process of step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the game state setting processing of step S612 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the data D6 for fall determination The figure which shows an example of the data D7 for fall symbol determination The figure which shows an example of the type of jackpot prepared for the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment The figure which shows the outline | summary of the game flow of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. The figure which shows the other example of the jackpot type prepared for the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment. The flowchart which shows the detail of the effect control process performed in the effect control part 130 Detailed flowchart of the variation effect determination process of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the production table for fall The figure which shows an example of the production until it changes from a high probability gaming state to a low probability gaming state

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

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 provided with a prize and a lottery and the like, and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. Thereby, a game area 10 in which a game ball moves is formed between the game board 2 and the glass plate.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the tray 28 (see FIG. 2) are guided to the launching device (not shown) and correspond to the rotation angle of the handle 20. It is fired into the game area 10 with the hitting force. The game area 10 is provided with game nails and windmills (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to an upper position in the game area 10 and moved by contacting the game nails and windmills. Falling along the game board 2 while changing the direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22. Further, when the player operates the take-out button 23 (see FIG. 2) arranged close to the plate 28, a part of the lower surface of the plate 28 is opened, and the game balls accumulated on the plate 28 are arranged below the plate 28. Fall into the box (not shown).

  In addition to the game cucumbers and windmills (not shown), the game area 10 includes a first start port 11, a second start port 12, a big winning port 13, a normal winning port 14, a gate, 15, known members such as the electric tulip 16 and the discharge port 17 are arranged.

  In the process of falling along the game board 2, the game ball enters any of the gate 15, the normal winning port 14, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, and the discharge port 17. To do. At this time, if the game ball wins the normal winning port 14, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, or the big winning port 13, a predetermined number of winning balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the plate 28. . The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 17.

  The first start port 11 is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 is a winning port that is opened only while the electric tulip 16 as a normal electric accessory is operating. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a big hit lottery is executed when a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. When the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the jackpot 13 is opened and a jackpot game (special game) in which the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls is started. When a game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, for example, three award balls are obtained.

  The big winning opening 13 is provided in the central area of the gaming area 10 and below the second start opening 12. The big winning opening 13 is normally closed and the game ball will not win, but is opened when the result of the big win lottery is a big win, and the game ball can be won. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 13, for example, ten winning balls are obtained. It should be noted that the number of prize winning openings is not limited to one, and a plurality of prize winning openings may be provided.

  In the following description, the jackpot lottery executed when the game ball is won at the first starting port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol lottery” and is executed when the game ball is won at the second starting port 12. The jackpot lottery performed may be referred to as “second special symbol lottery”, and these lotteries may be collectively referred to as “special symbol lottery (special symbol determination)”.

  The electric tulip 16 is disposed in proximity to the second start port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 16 is between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open posture (not shown) in which the pair of blade members opens the second starting port 12. It is configured to be able to change posture. The second start port 12 is normally closed by the electric tulip 16. On the other hand, a normal symbol lottery (opening / closing lottery of the second starting port 12) is executed when the game ball passes through the gate 15, and when the normal symbol lottery is won, an electric solenoid (not shown) is activated. Then, the operation of returning to the closed position after the pair of blade members has maintained the open position for a specified time is performed a specified number of times. As a result, it is possible to win a game ball in the second starting port 12.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 may be a so-called right-handed machine that launches a gaming ball to the right side of the gaming area 10 during a big hit game or in an auxiliary gaming state described later. In this case, the gate 15 is provided on the right side of the game area 10 (right side of the liquid crystal display 5), and the right-handed game ball passes through the gate 15 and is then guided by a game nail, a guide member, etc. It is difficult to win a prize at the first start port 11 and easily reach the vicinity of the second start port 12. In the auxiliary game state, the electric tulip 16 is easy to operate, and the right-handed game ball is easy to win the second starting port 12.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot, the gaming state changes after the jackpot game is performed. Specifically, after the jackpot game, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is changed from a low probability gaming state (for example, the winning probability is 1/300) having a low winning probability of the special symbol lottery to a high probability gaming state (for example, having a winning probability). The winning probability shifts to 1/30). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when in the high probability gaming state, a falling lottery is performed to determine whether or not to fall into the low probability gaming state in accordance with the change in the special symbol. The control of the gaming state in the high probability gaming state will be described later.

  In addition, after the big hit game, the state shifts to an auxiliary game state (a game state with a short time) in which a so-called “electric support” is given. In the auxiliary game state, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened than usual. Further, in the auxiliary game state, the electric tulip 16 is easy to operate, and a game ball is likely to win a prize at the second start port 12. Specifically, in the auxiliary gaming state, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is higher than normal, the normal symbol variation time is shorter than normal, and the electric tulip 16 operates to open the second start port 12. Longer than usual. When the auxiliary game state is entered after the jackpot game, the auxiliary game state continues until the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 times or 100 times).

  The special symbol lottery results include jackpots and losers. Jackpots are roughly divided into two types: long hits and sudden hits (short wins). In the case of a long win, as described above, the big winning opening 13 is opened a plurality of times, and a big win game (long win game; a kind of special game) in which a player can obtain a large amount of prize balls is performed. In the big hit, a big hit game (short win game; a kind of special game) in which the big winning opening 13 is opened is performed. In the short win game, the total opening time of the grand prize winning opening 13 (the time accumulated for the open time) is shorter than the long hit, and the player can obtain only a small number of winning balls, or almost wins winning balls. I can't get it. For example, the opening time of the big winning opening 13 in the short hit game may be a time not exceeding (or within) 1.8 seconds, and any opening pattern may be used (for example, 0.1 Seconds x 2 times, 0.1 seconds x 15 times, etc.).

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 is provided with a liquid crystal display 5 for performing various effects, a panel lamp 8, a movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, and a frame lamp 25. Yes.

  The liquid crystal display 5 is an image display means for displaying an effect image, and is provided at a position where it can be easily seen by the player. The liquid crystal display 5 includes, for example, display objects such as a decorative symbol for notifying the result of the special symbol lottery, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a hold display image indicating that the special symbol lottery is put on hold, and the like. An effect image is displayed. The image display means may be another image display such as an EL display.

  The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light. The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and performs various effects by rotating, for example, a built-in light emitting element. The speaker 24 outputs music, sound, sound effects, etc., and produces effects by sound. The frame lamp 25 produces an effect by light by changing a light emission color, a light emission pattern, and a light emission direction.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 for the player to input operation information. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The production key 27 has four peripheral keys that function as cross keys and a center key that functions as an enter button.

[Configuration of Display 4]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 displays information regarding the number of the lotteries held as a result of the above-described special symbol lottery or normal symbol lottery. As shown in FIG. 3, the display 4 includes a first special symbol display 41, a second special symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, and a normal symbol display. A device 45, a normal symbol holding display 46, and a game state display 47 are provided.

  The first special symbol display 41 variably displays the special symbol in response to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 11, and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the result of the first special symbol lottery. The second special symbol display 42 variably displays the special symbol in response to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 12, and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the result of the second special symbol lottery. The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds of the first special symbol lottery, and the second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds of the second special symbol lottery. The normal symbol display 45 variably displays the normal symbol in response to the game ball passing through the gate 15, and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol hold indicator 46 displays the number of normal symbol lottery holds. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls to be paid out as prize balls.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game control unit 100 that controls execution of a lottery, command transmission processing to the effect control unit 130, and a payout control unit that controls payout of prize balls ( (Not shown), an effect control unit 130 for comprehensively controlling effects based on commands received from the game control unit 100, an image sound control unit 140 for controlling effects by images and sounds, and various lamps and movable accessories 7 A lamp control unit 150 for controlling the production of

[Configuration of Game Control Unit 100]
The game control unit 100 includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103. Based on the program stored in the ROM 102, the CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to the number of payout prize balls such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 101 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing.

  The game control unit 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 111, a second start port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a gate switch (SW) 114, a big prize port switch (SW) 115, a large A winning port control unit 116, a normal winning port switch (SW) 117, and the display 4 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 opens / closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 16 so as to be capable of driving transmission in response to a control signal from the game control unit 100. To do. The gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 15 and outputs the detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 115 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs the detection signal to the game control unit 100. In response to a control signal from the game control unit 100, the special winning opening control unit 116 opens and closes the special winning opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special winning opening 13 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The normal winning port switch 117 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14, and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  When the detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 115, or the normal winning port switch 117 is input, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 receives the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control unit.

  The CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol lottery using the acquired random number. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and executes the second special symbol lottery using the acquired random number. When the special symbol lottery is won, a special game is executed by opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control section 116. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input, and executes a normal symbol lottery using the acquired random number. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the second starting port 12 is temporarily opened by operating the electric tulip 16 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113.

  In addition, the CPU 101 transmits information regarding the variation setting of the winning probability of the special symbol lottery and the variation setting of the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery to the effect control unit 130. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits to the effect control unit 130 data indicating the setting for shortening the variation time of the special symbol, information for notifying the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 that a game ball has won. .

  In addition, the CPU 101 executes the following processing on the display device 4. That is, when the first special symbol lottery is executed, the CPU 101 displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the lottery result. In addition, when the CPU 101 executes the second special symbol lottery, the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42 and then the special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. Further, when the normal symbol lottery is executed, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display unit 45 to display the normal symbol variably and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the lottery result.

  In addition, the CPU 101 displays the first special symbol lottery hold number on the first special symbol hold indicator 43, displays the second special symbol lottery hold number on the second special symbol hold indicator 44, and the normal symbol lottery. Is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 46. Further, the CPU 101 causes the gaming state display 47 to display the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[Configuration of Production Control Unit 130]
The effect control unit 130 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. Based on the program stored in the ROM 132, the CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 131 executes the program, or as a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 130 sets production contents based on data indicating the result of the special symbol lottery sent from the game control unit 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 may be received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The effect control unit 130 transmits a command for instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150.

[Configuration of Image Sound Control Unit 140]
The image sound control unit 140 includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. Based on the program stored in the ROM 142, the CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image expressing the content of the effect. Although not shown in the figure, the image sound control unit 140 is a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 and an sound DSP that generates sound data output from the speaker 24. (Digital Signal Processor). The CPU 141 controls the operation of the VDP and the sound DSP by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control unit 130 and the program stored in the ROM 142 and outputting it to the VDP and the sound DSP.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP are an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP. The acoustic DSP reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

  The VDP includes an image ROM for storing material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine for executing the rendering process of the effect image, and an output circuit for outputting the effect image drawn by the drawing engine to the liquid crystal display 5. Have. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display 5 at a predetermined timing.

[Configuration of Lamp Controller 150]
The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operation of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7 based on the program stored in the ROM 152. The RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing or the like.

  The ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements included in the frame lamp 25, the panel lamp 8, and the movable accessory 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the movable accessory 7.

  The CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153, and the light emission of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7. Controls the light emission of the device. Further, the CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153 and controls the driving of the motor that operates the movable accessory 7. .

[Outline of operation of pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment]
Next, an outline of the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot probability (probability of winning the special symbol lottery) is set to, for example, 1/300 in the low probability gaming state (normal gaming state), and high In the probability game state (probability game state), for example, 1/30 is set. For example, if the jackpot is won in the low probability gaming state, after the jackpot game in which the big prize opening 13 is opened and closed, the game is shifted to the high probability gaming state with a probability of 100/100. In the high probability gaming state, a falling lottery (falling determination) is performed when the special symbol fluctuates, and when the falling lottery is won, the high probability gaming state falls to the low probability gaming state. The fall probability (probability of falling from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state) in the falling lottery is set to 1/60, for example.

  Here, the “falling lottery” is a lottery for determining whether or not to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state regardless of whether or not the special symbol lottery (big winning lottery) is a big hit. . Although details will be described later, the falling lottery is a big hit random number for determining whether or not a big hit, and a big hit random number for determining whether or not the big hit symbol random number for determining the type of big hit This is done using random numbers. That is, the falling lottery is performed using a random number independent of the random number used for the big hit lottery. In addition, when the gaming machine 1 is in a high-probability gaming state, the falling lottery is performed at the start of the variation of the special symbol in accordance with the winning of the game ball at the starting port (the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12). Is called. When a fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state is determined as a result of the falling lottery, it is determined whether or not the game is a big hit in the low probability gaming state. On the other hand, if no falling is determined as a result of the falling lottery, whether or not a big hit is made in the high-probability gaming state is determined in the variation of the special symbol. That is, in the high probability gaming state, a falling lottery and a jackpot lottery are performed every time the special symbol changes. In the low-probability gaming state, the falling lottery is not performed.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an outline of the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big win, after a big hit game in which the big prize opening 13 is opened and closed, the game shifts to a high-probability gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is high . After the transition to the high probability gaming state, a falling lottery is performed according to the change of the special symbol. And according to the result of the falling lottery, the gaming machine 1 falls into a low probability gaming state.

  As a result of the falling lottery, when the player falls from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state, a so-called “electric support” is set. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when it is determined that a fall has occurred as a result of a lottery lottery in the N (N is a positive integer) variation of the special symbol after the jackpot game, the N-th variation stop Later, the electric support is started.

  As described above, “electric support” indicates a state in which the electric tulip 16 is easy to operate and a game ball is likely to win a prize in the second start port 12 (an auxiliary game state or a game state with a short time). In the auxiliary gaming state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is set to, for example, 1/10 in the normal gaming state, and is set to, for example, 9/10 in the auxiliary gaming state. In addition, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the operation pattern of the electric tulip 16 is set to, for example, 0.1 seconds × 1 in the normal gaming state, and is set to, for example, 1.8 seconds × 3 times in the auxiliary gaming state. Is done. Further, in the auxiliary game state, the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened from the normal time. Although details will be described later, in the auxiliary gaming state, the change time of the special symbol is shortened by changing the change pattern table used to determine the change pattern (variation time) of the special symbol.

  “Den Sapo” continues after the Nth special symbol stops, until the special symbol changes Jm according to the number of falling symbols (until the N + Jm special symbol stops after the big hit game) Is done.

  Here, the “falling symbol” is a symbol indicating that the player has fallen from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state. When it is determined that there is a falling symbol in the falling lottery, a falling symbol using a falling symbol random number described later is used. Determined by lottery. The falling symbol is a symbol different from the jackpot symbol indicating that it is a jackpot. The falling symbol is notified to the player by, for example, being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 in the case of the high probability gaming state. As shown in FIG. 7, when it is determined that there is a fall by the fall lottery in the high probability gaming state, the fall symbol A may be stopped and displayed on the display 4. When the falling symbol A is stopped and displayed, the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is lost, and the electric support is set 40 times. For example, when the fall symbol B is stopped and displayed, the electric support is set 60 times, and when the fall symbol C is stopped and displayed, the electric support is set 100 times.

  In addition, when the special symbol changes in the high-probability gaming state, when a big hit is made in the jackpot lottery (regardless of the presence or absence of a fall), the jackpot symbols shown in FIG. 7 (jackpot symbols A to C, etc.) according to the type of jackpot Is stopped. After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a jackpot game for opening the jackpot 13 is performed. After the jackpot game, for example, when the jackpot symbol A or jackpot symbol C is a jackpot, no electric support is set (0 times). When the jackpot symbol B is a jackpot, the power support is set 100 times, for example. On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, when it is determined that there is no fall in the fall lottery and it is determined that the game is lost in the big hit lottery, the lose symbol is stopped and displayed. In this case, no electric support is given and there is no change in the gaming state.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 in the case of the low probability gaming state. As shown in FIG. 8, in the low-probability gaming state, the jackpot symbol A to C, the lose symbol, or the like may be stopped and displayed in accordance with the result of the jackpot lottery as in the high-probability gaming state. On the other hand, in the low-probability gaming state, the falling symbol is not stopped and displayed.

  In the following, the term “special symbol lottery” basically means the jackpot lottery, but it may be referred to as “special symbol lottery” in the sense including jackpot lottery, falling lottery, and falling symbol lottery. . That is, the “special symbol lottery” in this case means one special symbol change.

[Details of processing in the pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, details of processing performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. First, processing performed in the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing various data stored in the RAM 103 of the game control unit 100. As shown in FIG. 9, the random number data D1, special symbol acquisition data D2, ordinary symbol acquisition data D3, jackpot determination data D4, jackpot symbol determination data D5, fall determination data D6 are stored in the RAM 103 of the game control unit 100. The falling symbol determination data D7, the reach determination data D8, the hit determination data D9, the variation pattern table data D10, the symbol setting data D11, the variation pattern data D12, and the game state data D13 are stored.

  The random number data D1 includes a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a fall random number, a fall symbol random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a normal symbol random number. These various random numbers are updated at predetermined time intervals.

  The jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. The jackpot symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. The falling random number is a random number used to determine whether or not to drop from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state when the gaming machine 1 is in the high probability gaming state. The falling symbol random number is a random number used for determining the type of the falling symbol, that is, the number of times of electric support when it is determined that the symbol falls as a result of the falling lottery. The reach random number is a random number used to determine whether or not to perform an effect with reach when the result of the big win lottery is a loss. The variation pattern random number is a random number used to determine a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether or not the result of the normal symbol lottery is a hit.

  The special symbol acquisition data D2 is game data acquired in response to a game ball winning a start opening (the first start opening 11 or the second start opening 12). Specifically, the special symbol acquisition data D2 includes a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a fall random number, a fall symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number of the random number data D1 when the game ball wins the start opening. Contains the value. Here, the special symbol acquisition data D2 includes a plurality of sets of acquired various random numbers. That is, various random numbers acquired in response to winning of a game ball at the first start port 11 are reserved in the storage area of the special symbol acquisition data D2 as the right of the first special symbol lottery, and the game to the second start port 12 Various random numbers acquired according to the winning of the ball are held in the storage area of the special symbol acquisition data D2 as the right of the second special symbol lottery. The hold of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery is set to Umax1 and Umax2 (for example, 4) at the maximum, respectively.

  The normal symbol acquisition data D3 is game data acquired in response to the game ball passing through the gate 15, and includes the value of the normal symbol random number of the random number data D1 when the game ball passes through the gate 15. Here, the normal symbol acquisition data D3 includes a plurality of acquired normal symbol random numbers. That is, the normal symbol random number acquired in response to the game ball passing through the gate 15 is held in the storage area of the normal symbol acquisition data D3 as the right of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery hold is set to Gmax (for example, 4) at the maximum.

  The jackpot determination data D4 is data stored in the ROM 103 in advance, and is data including the winning value of the jackpot lottery. Whether or not the jackpot random number is equal to the winning value included in the jackpot determination data D4 is determined. Note that the jackpot determination data D4 includes a winning value in the high probability gaming state and a winning value in the low probability gaming state.

  The jackpot symbol determination data D5 is data stored in the ROM 103 in advance, and a set value corresponding to the type of jackpot is determined in advance. When it is determined that the jackpot is large, the type of jackpot is determined depending on whether the acquired jackpot symbol random number is equal to any set value included in the jackpot symbol determination data D5. The jackpot symbol determination data D5 includes jackpot symbol determination data used when winning the first start port 11 and jackpot symbol determination data used when winning the second start port 12.

  The fall determination data D6 is data stored in advance in the ROM 103, and is data indicating a set value indicating fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state. The fall determination is performed depending on whether or not the acquired fall random number is equal to the set value included in the fall determination data D6.

  The falling symbol determination data D7 is data stored in the ROM 103 in advance, and is determination data used to determine a falling symbol. The falling symbol determination data D7 stores a setting value corresponding to each falling symbol, and it is determined whether the acquired falling symbol random number is equal to any of the setting values included in the falling symbol determination data D7. As a result, the falling symbol is determined.

  The reach determination data D8 is data stored in the ROM 103 in advance, and is data indicating a setting value for performing an effect with reach. Whether or not an effect with reach is performed is determined based on whether or not the acquired reach random number is equal to the set value included in the reach determination data D8. The hit determination data D9 is data stored in advance in the ROM 103, and is data including the winning value of the normal symbol lottery.

  The variation pattern table data D10 is data stored in advance in the ROM 103, and is data used for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. The symbol setting data D11 is data set according to the result of the special symbol lottery (the result of the big hit lottery and the falling symbol lottery). The variation pattern data D12 is data indicating the determined variation pattern. The game state data D13 is data indicating the current game state of the gaming machine 1.

[Main processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the main process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main process executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 10 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and after is performed by reading a program stored in the ROM 102 into the RAM 103 and executing the program by the CPU 101.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes a random number update process (step S1). Specifically, the CPU 101 updates various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, fall random numbers, fall symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers stored in the RAM 103 as random number data D1. The jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, fallen random number, fallen symbol random number, reach random number, variation pattern random number, and normal symbol random number are incremented by “1” each time the process of step S1 is performed. In step S1, each random number is set to 0 when the random number reaches a preset maximum value.

  Subsequent to step S1, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch (SW) process (step S2). In the start port switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112, and each random number (big hit random number, For the jackpot symbol random number, fallen random number, fallen symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number), the value at the time when the detection signal is input is acquired and stored as special symbol acquisition data D2. This start switch processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S2, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch (SW) process (step S3). In the gate switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114, and when there is a detection signal input, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number updated in the process of step S1, Stored as normal symbol acquisition data D3. This gate switch processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S3, the CPU 101 executes special symbol processing (step S4). In the special symbol process, the CPU 101 executes a special symbol lottery using the random number acquired in the start port switch process of step S2, and changes the special symbol to the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. After the display, the special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. This special symbol process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S4, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing (step S5). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 101 executes the normal symbol lottery using the normal symbol random number acquired in the gate switch process of step S3, displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 45, and then displays the result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S5, when the CPU 101 wins the big win lottery in the special symbol process in step S4, the CPU 101 executes a special winning opening process for opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control unit 116 (step S6). ). The special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S6, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing (step S7). In the electric tulip process, the CPU 101 operates the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 16 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol process in step S5 is won. The electric tulip process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S7, as described above, the CPU 101 executes a winning ball process for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling the payout of the winning ball according to the winning (step S8).

  Subsequent to step S8, the CPU 101 executes output processing (step S9). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines information necessary for determining various commands and effects set in the RAM 103 in the start opening switch process in step S2, the special symbol process in step S4, the big winning opening process in step S6, and the like. Is transmitted to the effect control unit 130. This is the end of the main process shown in FIG.

[Start-up switch processing by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 11 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11). Determine. Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S201: YES), the first special symbol lottery holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum holding number Umax1 of the first special symbol lottery (step S202).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S202: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S203). The CPU 101 acquires values of various random numbers (a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a fall random number, a fall symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number of the random number data D1) updated by the process of step S1. The acquired data D2 is stored in the RAM 103 (step S204).

  Here, various random numbers acquired in response to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 11 are stored in the RAM 103, whereby the special symbol lottery related to the holding ball whose holding number U1 is increased in step S203. The rights will be withheld. Although the details will be described later, the reserved special symbol lottery right is digested in the special symbol processing in step S4, and the special symbol is variably displayed and stopped after a predetermined period of time. The result is notified.

  Subsequently, the CPU 101 executes pre-determination processing based on various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 in step S204 (step S205), and sets a hold command in the RAM 103 (step S206). The hold command is a command for notifying that the special symbol lottery is put on hold, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  Here, a preliminary determination is made for the reserved special symbol drawing right. For example, the various random numbers acquired in step S204 are included in the hold command as prior determination information, and the hold command is set in the RAM 103. Alternatively, before the determination result is notified by the special symbol process in step S4, it is determined whether the lottery result is a big hit, whether there is a fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state, or the like. . For example, when the gaming state when the special symbol lottery based on the various random numbers acquired in step S204 is performed is the high probability gaming state, the CPU 101 determines from the high probability gaming state based on the acquired falling random number or the falling symbol random number. It is determined whether or not there is a fall to the low probability gaming state, and a fall pattern when there is a fall. Further, the CPU 101 determines, based on the acquired jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, and reach random number, whether or not the jackpot is large, the type of jackpot in the case of the jackpot, whether to perform an effect with reach, or the like.

  When it is determined “NO” in step S201, when it is determined “NO” in step S202, or when the process of step S206 is executed, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S207. In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 12). Here, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (step S207: YES), the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum holding number Umax2 of the second special symbol lottery (step S208).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S208: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S209). Then, the CPU 101 acquires various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, fallen random number, fallen symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated in the process of step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 as special symbol acquisition data D2. Store (step S210).

  Then, the CPU 101 uses the various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step S210 to execute a pre-determination process in the same manner as the process of step S205 (step S211), and sends a pending command including the pre-determination information to the RAM 103. (Step S212).

  When it is determined “NO” in step S207, when it is determined “NO” in step S208, or when the process of step S212 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the start port switch process, and performs the gate switch process. The process proceeds to (see FIG. 10).

[Gate switch processing by game control unit 100]
FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 12, the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is “based on whether a detection signal from the gate switch 114 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 is“ ON ”) is input. It is determined whether or not “ON” is set (step S301).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is turned “ON” (step S301: YES), the normal symbol lottery holding number G stored in the RAM 103 is equal to the maximum symbol holding number Gmax (for example, “ 4 ") or less (step S302).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number G is less than the maximum hold number Gmax (step S302: YES), the CPU 101 updates the hold number G to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S303). A normal symbol random number used for symbol lottery is acquired and stored in the RAM 103 as normal symbol acquisition data D3 (step S304).

[Special symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, details of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the big hit game (in special game) is based on the big hit game flag stored in the RAM 103 (step S401). If it is determined that the game is a big hit game (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not being played (step S401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed (step S402). If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is “1” or more. (Step S403) When it is determined that the value is “1” or more (Step S403: YES), the number of holds U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (Step S404).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the holding number U2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (the second special symbol lottery is not held) (step S403: NO), the number of the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 103 is stored. It is determined whether or not U1 is “1” or more (step S405). When it is determined that U1 is “1” or more (step S405: YES), the number of holds U1 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S405). Step S406).

  The CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process following the process of step S404 or step S406 (step S407).

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 14, the jackpot determination processing in step S407 will be described. FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart showing the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not the probability-change game flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON (step S430). Here, it is determined whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is currently in a high probability gaming state. When the probability variation game flag is ON (step S430: YES), the CPU 101 performs a fall random number determination process (step S431). Specifically, when the CPU 101 performs the jackpot determination process in FIG. 14 following the process in step S404 in FIG. 13, the fall random number (step S210 in step S210) associated with the retained ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U2 in the process in step S404. It is determined whether or not the falling random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process matches the set value stored in the RAM 103 as the falling determination data D6.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot determination process in FIG. 14 is performed subsequent to the process in step S406 in FIG. 13, the CPU 101 determines the falling random number related to the retained ball obtained by subtracting the retained number U1 in the process in step S406 (the RAM 103 in the process in step S204). It is determined whether or not the falling random number stored in (1) matches the set value stored in the RAM 103 as the falling determination data D6. In this way, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state (step S432).

  If there is a fall (step S432: YES), the CPU 101 sets the probability variation game flag to OFF (step S433), and performs a fall symbol random number determination process (step S434). In the falling symbol random number determination process, it is determined which of the set values stored in the RAM 103 as the falling symbol determination data D7 is the falling symbol random number acquired together with the falling random number.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of the fall determination data D6. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of the falling symbol determination data D7. As shown in FIG. 21, the RAM 103 stores in advance a set value determined to have fallen and a set value determined to have no fall as the fall determination data D6 used in the fall random number determination process of step S431. Has been. In the fall random number determination process in step S431, it is determined whether or not the fall random number is equal to any set value shown in FIG.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 22, the RAM 103 stores in advance preset values corresponding to the falling symbols (AC) as the falling symbol determination data D7 used in the falling symbol random number determination processing in step S434. Yes. For example, in the case of the falling symbol A, the electric support is given 40 times, and in the case of the falling symbol B, the electric support is given 60 times. In the case of the falling pattern C, the electric support is given 100 times. In the falling symbol random number determination process in step S434, the type of the falling symbol is determined by determining which set value shown in FIG. 22 is equal to the falling symbol random number.

  Subsequent to step S434, the CPU 101 stores the falling symbol determined in the falling symbol random number determination process in step S434 in the RAM 103 (step S435).

  If NO is determined in step S430, if NO is determined in step S432, or if the process of step S435 is performed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag is ON (step S436). When the probability variation game flag is ON (step S436: YES), the CPU 101 performs a jackpot determination process in the high probability gaming state (step S437). On the other hand, when the probability variation game flag is not ON (step S436: NO), the CPU 101 performs jackpot determination processing in the low probability gaming state (step S438).

  In the jackpot random number determination process in step S437, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number included in the special symbol acquisition data D2 matches the winning value in the high probability gaming state stored in the RAM 103 as the jackpot determination data D4. . In the jackpot random number determination process in step S438, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number included in the special symbol acquisition data D2 matches the winning value in the low probability gaming state stored in the RAM 103 as the jackpot determination data D4. . For example, when the jackpot random number changes from 1 to 300, one winning value in the low probability gaming state is set in advance, and ten winning values in the high probability gaming state are set in advance.

  Specifically, the CPU 101 performs the following process in step S437 or step S438. That is, when the CPU 101 performs the jackpot determination process subsequent to the process of step S404 in FIG. 13, the jackpot random number related to the held ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U2 in the process of step S404 (stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step S210). It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number) matches the winning value stored as the jackpot determination data D4 (the winning value is different between the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state). On the other hand, when the jackpot determination process is performed subsequent to the process of step S406 in FIG. 13, the CPU 101 stores the jackpot random number related to the held ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U1 in the process of step S406 (stored in the RAM 103 by the process of step S204). It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number) matches the winning value stored as the jackpot determination data D4.

  After the process of step S437 or step S438, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the result of the jackpot random number determination process (step S439). When it is a big hit (step S439: YES), the CPU 101 performs a big hit symbol random number determination process (step S440). In the jackpot symbol random number determination process, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the type of jackpot is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot random number determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 matches any of the setting values assigned to each of the multiple types of jackpot symbol stored as the jackpot symbol determination data D5. The type of jackpot is determined by determining whether to do so.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the type of jackpot prepared in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23, in the present embodiment, when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11, there are long hits A (big hit symbol A) and sudden big hits (big hit symbol C) as types of big hits. If the long win is A, 30 seconds have passed since the opening of the grand prize opening 13 or 10 rounds of games balls won in the big prize opening 13 (referred to as “R”). A jackpot game is played. Further, when the long hit is A, after the 8R jackpot game is played, the game enters a high probability game state and no electric support is given. Also, in the case of a big hit, a 2R big win game is played with 1R being the opening of the 0.1 second big winning opening 13 as 1R. In the case of a winning big hit, after a 2R big hit game is played, it becomes a high probability gaming state and no electric support is given.

  On the other hand, when a game ball wins at the second starting port 12, there is a long hit B (big hit symbol B) as a big hit type. If it is B per long, 16R will be counted as one round (denoted as “R”) until 30 seconds have passed since the opening of the grand prize opening 13 or until 10 game balls have entered the big prize opening 13 A jackpot game is played. Further, when the long hit is B, after the 16R jackpot game is performed, the high probability game state is set and the electric support is given 100 times.

  Each jackpot is set with a set value for determining a jackpot symbol random number, and the ratio at which each jackpot is determined is predetermined as shown in FIG. 23, for example. For example, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 and wins a big hit, the long hit is A at a ratio of 60/100, and the big hit is at a ratio of 40/100. Further, when a game ball wins the second starting port 12 and wins a big hit, the long hit B is at a ratio of 100/100.

  By setting each jackpot as shown in FIG. 23, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game flow as shown below is obtained. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an outline of the game flow of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the initial state, the game starts from the normal game state. Here, in the normal gaming state, since no electric support is given, it is difficult for a game ball to win the second starting port 12, and therefore, there is a low possibility that a long hit B will be a big hit. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11, it becomes a big hit, and it becomes a long win A or a sudden big hit. In this case, a high-probability gaming state is entered, but since no electric support is given, the player plays a game while reducing the number of balls. From this state, there is a case where a game ball wins further at the first starting port 11 and a long hit A or a sudden big hit. With a long hit A, the player can only win 8R prize balls, and with a sudden big hit, the player can hardly get a prize ball. As described above, as long as the long hit A or the sudden big hit without the electric support is continued, the player repeats the game of the loop A in which many prize balls cannot be obtained.

  On the other hand, when falling from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state by the falling lottery, electric support is given according to the type of the falling symbol (FIG. 22). When the electric support is given, the special symbol lottery relating to the winning at the second starting port 12 is preferentially digested (step S404 is executed when “YES” in the above step S403), so the electric support is given. When this is done, a special symbol lottery related to winning in the second starting port 12 is basically executed. Therefore, when the electric support is given, the possibility that a 16R jackpot game will be played is higher than that in the normal game state while being in the low probability game state, and the possibility of obtaining a large number of prize balls is increased. In this low-probability gaming state and the state where the electric support is given, if the long hit is B, the 16R jackpot game is played. After the 16R jackpot game, since it becomes a high probability gaming state and the electric support is given, the possibility of becoming a long hit B is further increased, and the possibility of repeating the game of the loop B is increased. In Loop B, a pattern that repeats a high probability of being a long hit B from a state in which the electric support is given, and after falling to the long B, it falls by a falling lottery, and an electric support is given to hit the long hit again. There is a pattern that becomes B. In any case, in the loop B, there is a high possibility that the electric support is provided and the long hit is B, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if the player falls by the falling lottery, if the jackpot is won during the period when the electric support is given, the 16R jackpot game is continuously performed thereafter. It becomes a very advantageous state for the player.

  Note that the jackpot type shown in FIG. 23 is merely an example, and other types of jackpots may be prepared, and the sort of jackpot type may be different depending on the type of the start port. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing another example of the jackpot type prepared in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG. 25, there are a big jackpot with a lot of prize balls (B per long) and a small jackpot (A per long, a big hit with big hits), and the game ball wins the first starting port 11 as shown in FIG. May be set with a high probability that a jackpot with a small number of prize balls will be selected, and when a game ball has won a prize at the second starting port 12, the probability that a jackpot with a large number of prize balls will be selected may be set high.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after the processing of step S440, the CPU 101 sets a jackpot symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type in the RAM 103 as symbol setting data D11 (step S441).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S439 that it is not a big hit (step S439: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the falling symbol is stored in the RAM 103 by executing step S435 described above (step S442). When the falling symbol is stored (step S442: YES), the CPU 101 sets the stored falling symbol (the falling symbol determined in step S434) in the RAM 103 as the symbol setting data D11 (step S443). .

  When the falling symbol is not stored (step S442: NO), the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that it has been lost in the big hit lottery in the RAM 103 as the symbol setting data D11 (step S444).

  After performing the process of step S441, the process of step S443, or the process of step S444, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process shown in FIG. 14, and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 13, following the jackpot determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (step S408).

  Hereinafter, the variation pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot (step S450). When the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot (step S450: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation pattern table for jackpot according to the type of jackpot (step S451). Each jackpot variation pattern table stores a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times (for example, variation times of 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.).

  When it is determined that the jackpot determination process is not a big hit (step S450: NO), that is, when it is determined that the jackpot determination process is lost, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a fall in the fluctuation (step S452). If there is a fall (step S452: YES), the CPU 101 sets a fluctuation pattern table for fall (step S453). The variation pattern table for falling includes a variation pattern of a predetermined variation time (for example, 30 seconds). In accordance with this variation pattern, as will be described later, an effect indicating that the electric support is given by shifting from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state is performed.

  On the other hand, when there is no fall (step S452: NO), the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S454). In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 matches the reach random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process with the setting value stored as the reach determination data D8. It is determined whether or not. Based on the determination result, the CPU 101 determines whether or not to perform a reach effect (step S455). If the CPU 101 determines that a reach effect is to be performed (step S455: YES), the CPU 101 sets a reach variation pattern table (step S456). In the variation pattern table for reach, a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times (for example, variation times of 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) are stored.

  When it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S455: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON (step S457), and when the auxiliary game flag is not ON (step S457: NO). Is set with a variation pattern table for loss (no time reduction) (step S458). The auxiliary game flag is a flag indicating that the gaming machine 1 is in an auxiliary game state (a state in which electric support is given). When the auxiliary game flag is ON (step S457: YES), the CPU 101 sets a table for loss (with time saving) (step S459). The variation pattern table for loss (without time) includes a variation pattern of, for example, a variation time of 10 seconds, 8 seconds, 2 seconds, etc., and the variation pattern table for loss (with a time loss) includes, for example, a variation time of 2 seconds. Variation patterns are included. As described above, in the auxiliary game state, the variation pattern table for loss (with time shortage) is set, so that the variation time of the special symbol when lost is shorter than usual.

  When the process of step S451, step S453, step S456, step S458, or step S459 is performed, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process (step S460). Specifically, in step S460, the CPU 101 uses the set variation pattern table to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. . Each variation pattern table is associated with a plurality of variation patterns (variation times) and set values, and the CPU 101 selects a variation pattern corresponding to a set value that matches the variation pattern random number. Then, the CPU 101 stores the selected variation pattern as variation pattern data D12 in the RAM 103 (step S461). After the process of step S461, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 15, and returns the process to FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 13, following the variation pattern setting process in step S408, the CPU 101 performs the symbol setting data D11 set in the process in step S407, the variation pattern data D12 set in the process in step S408, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S409). The change start command including the game state data D13 (data indicating the value of the probability change game flag and the auxiliary game flag) is generated. This variation start command is a command for instructing execution of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S409, the CPU 101 starts to display special symbol variation (step S410) and starts measurement of variation time (step S411). The special symbol variation display is performed using the second special symbol display 42 when the processing of steps S407 to S409 is performed subsequent to the processing of step S404, and is performed following the processing of step S406. In the case of failure, the first special symbol display 41 is used.

  When the CPU 101 determines “YES” in the process of step S402 or when the process of step S411 is executed, the CPU 101 performs the change according to the change pattern set in the process of step S408 from the start of the change time measurement in step S411. It is determined whether time has passed (step S412).

  When it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation stop command for notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413). The started variation display of the special symbol is terminated (step S414), and the measured variation time is reset (step S415). Thereby, in the 1st special symbol display device 41 or the 2nd special symbol display device 42, the symbol according to the result of the big hit judgment processing of Step S407 is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special symbol lottery is notified. The change stop command set in the process of step S413 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  After the process of step S415, the CPU 101 executes a stop process (step S416). When this stop process is executed, when YES is determined in step S401, when NO is determined in step S405, or when NO is determined in step S412, the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process shown in FIG. .

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, the stop process in step S416 in FIG. 13 will be described. FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S480). If the CPU 101 determines that the game is a jackpot (step S480: YES), the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON” (step S481).

  Following the processing of step S481, the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S482). Following the processing in step S482, the CPU 101 starts opening (step S483), and sets an opening command in the RAM 103 (step S484). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control unit 130 to perform an opening effect that is started according to the result of the jackpot determination process. The command is executed by executing the output process in step S9 in FIG. It is transmitted to the effect control unit 130. Thereby, the opening effect for notifying a player that the special winning opening 13 is opened is performed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (that is, lose) (step S480: NO), it determines whether or not a falling symbol is set (step S485). Here, it is determined whether or not a falling symbol is set in step S443 described above.

  When the falling symbol is set (step S485: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game remaining number J according to the set falling symbol (step S486). The remaining number J of auxiliary games indicates the number of fluctuations of the remaining special symbols in which the auxiliary game state is maintained (the number of executions of special symbol lottery). For example, as shown in FIG. 22, when the falling symbol A is set, “40” is set in the auxiliary game remaining number J, and when the falling symbol B is set, the auxiliary game remaining number J is set. “60” is set. For example, when the falling symbol C is set, the CPU 101 sets “100” to the auxiliary game remaining number J. Subsequent to step S486, the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (step S487).

  On the other hand, when the falling symbol is not set (step S485: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S488). If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S488: YES), “1” is subtracted from the auxiliary game remaining number J, and the J is updated (step S489).

  Following the processing of step S489, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary game remaining count J is “0” (step S490). If it is determined that the auxiliary game remaining count J is “0” (step S490: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to “OFF” (step S491).

  When the process of step S491 is executed, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not “ON” (step S488: NO), or when it is determined that the auxiliary game remaining number J is not “0” (step S490: NO) The CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S492).

  When it is determined that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S492: YES), the CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the high probability game remaining number X stored in the RAM 103, and updates the X. (Step S493). Here, the high probability game remaining number X indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol lottery is performed in the high probability game state, and is set in a game state setting process (described later) executed after the jackpot game is performed. .

  Following the process of step S493, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game residual count X is “0” (step S494). Here, when it is determined that the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S494: YES), the probability variation game flag is set to “OFF” (step S495).

  When the process of step S495 is executed, when the process of step S484 is executed, when the process of step S487 is executed, or when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S492: NO) Alternatively, when it is determined that the high probability remaining game count X is not “0” (step S494: NO), the CPU 101 ends the suspension process of FIG.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the normal symbol processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S501). The auxiliary flag is a flag that is set to “ON” when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, and is a flag that indicates whether or not a hit game is in progress for operating the electric tulip 16. The electric tulip 16 operates in a predetermined pattern when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win. The operation pattern of the electric tulip 16 differs depending on whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary game state (whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON). Here, when it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S501: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 45 is being displayed (step S502). If it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed (step S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery holding number G stored in the RAM 103 is "1" or more (step S503). Here, when it is determined that the number of holds G is not “1” or more (step S503: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol processing of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the reserved number G is “1” or more (step S503: YES), the CPU 101 updates the reserved number G to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S504), and executes normal symbol random number determination processing. (Step S505). Specifically, the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S3 in response to the game ball passing through the gate 15 is the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 as the hit determination data D9 ( Whether or not the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win is determined based on whether or not it matches (depending on whether or not it is in the auxiliary game state) (step S506). In the ROM 102, as the winning value of the normal symbol random number, the winning value per long opening that will open the second starting port 12 for a long time after winning and the short opening that will open the second starting port 12 for a short time are stored. A winning value for winning may be set.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol lottery result is not successful (step S506: NO), the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol in the RAM 103 (step S507).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning (step S506: YES), the CPU 101 sets the winning symbol in the RAM 103 (step S508).

  Following the process of step S507 or the process of step S508, the CPU 101 determines whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the auxiliary gaming state based on whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. It is determined whether or not (step S509).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (step S509: NO), it sets the normal symbol variation time, which is the time for the normal symbol display 45 to display the normal symbol variably, at, for example, 25 seconds (step S510). Conversely, if it is determined that the game is in the auxiliary gaming state (step S509: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively short value, for example, 2 seconds (step S511). The normal symbol variation time set by the processing of step S510 or step S511 is temporarily stored in the RAM 103.

  Following the processing of step S510 or step S511, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display unit 45 (step S512), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variation display (step S513). .

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol display is being performed on the normal symbol display 45 (step S502: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the normal symbol variation display (step S514). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement was started by the process of step S513 has reached the normal symbol change time set by the process of step S510 or step S511, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed. It is determined whether or not the end timing has come. If it is determined that the end timing has not come (step S514: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  If the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol variation display end timing has come (step S514: YES), the CPU 101 terminates the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 45 (step S515). Specifically, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display unit 45 to stop-display the symbol set in the process of step S507 or step S508. Thereby, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

  Following the process of step S515, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S513 (step S516). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win (step S517). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S517: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. Setting is made (step S518). When this auxiliary flag is set to “ON”, the electric tulip 16 operates.

  After the process of step S518, when it determines with NO by the process of step S514, or when it determines with NO by the process of step S517, CPU101 complete | finishes the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the details of the special winning a prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S481. When the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening is being performed (step S602).

  If it is during opening (step S602: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S603). If the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the CPU 101 sets the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 according to the result of the big hit determination process (step S604), and the big winning opening with the set opening pattern. 13 open control is started (step S605). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 23, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 is set according to the kind of jackpot. For example, in the case of A per long, the big winning opening 13 is opened for 8 rounds, with 30 seconds from opening or 10 game balls being won as one round. For example, in the case of a winning big hit, the winning prize opening 13 is opened for two rounds, with 0.1 second from the opening as one round. Also, in the case of B per long, the big winning opening 13 is opened for 16 rounds, with 30 seconds from the opening or until 10 game balls are won as one round. In the case of long win B, the total opening time obtained by accumulating the opening times of the big winning opening 13 is the longest, so that a large number of game balls can win the big winning opening 13, which is most advantageous for the player.

  On the other hand, if the opening is not in progress (step S602: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S606). If it is not ending (step S606: NO), the CPU 101 next executes the process of step S607. If it is ending (step S606: YES), the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S611.

  In step S607, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening control of the special winning opening 13 with the opening pattern set in step S604 has ended. If the determination result is affirmative (step S607: YES), the CPU 101 ends the opening control of the special winning opening 13 (step S608). Subsequently, the CPU 101 sets an ending command in the RAM 103 (step S609). The ending command set here is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process of step S9 in FIG. In response to receiving the ending command, the effect control unit 130 executes an ending effect indicating that the jackpot game ends. Next, the CPU 101 starts measuring the ending time (S610).

  If the CPU 101 determines YES in step S610 or step S606, it determines whether a preset ending time has elapsed (step S611). If the ending time has elapsed (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process (step S612). Details of the game state setting process will be described later. After the game state setting process in step S612, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S613).

  If NO is determined in the process of step S601, NO is determined in the process of step S603, NO is determined in the process of step S607, NO is determined in the process of step S611, or the process of step S613 Is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the gaming state setting process in step S612 of FIG. 18 will be described. FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process in step S612 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 101 sets the probability variation game flag to ON (step S630), and sets Xmax to the high probability game remaining count X (step S631). Here, Xmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Xmax. Since a very large value Xmax is set to X, even if the value is subtracted in step S493 of FIG. 16, the gaming machine 1 is effectively the big hit shown in FIG. In step S433 of the determination process, the player falls into the low probability gaming state or becomes the next jackpot.

  Subsequent to step S631, the CPU 101 refers to the symbol setting data D11 and determines whether or not the type of jackpot is B per length to which electric support is given (step S632). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol B is set as the symbol setting data D11 (see FIG. 23). In the case of long win B (step S632: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (step S633), and sets “100” to the auxiliary game remaining number J (step S634). After the process of step S634, the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is not B per long (step S632: NO), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF (step S635) and sets “0” to the auxiliary game remaining number J (step S636). Then, the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the game state setting process after the big hit game, the probability variation game flag is set to ON, but the auxiliary game flag is not set to ON except when the long hit B big hit game is performed. That is, except for the long win B, the auxiliary game state is not set after the big hit game (“electric support” is not given).

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit 100]
Next, details of the electric tulip process in step S7 of FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701). If it is determined that the auxiliary flag is not set to “ON” (step S701: NO), the CPU 101 ends the electric tulip process.

  When it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the electric tulip 16 is operating (step S702). Here, when it is determined that the electric tulip 16 is not in operation (step S702: NO), it is determined whether or not the auxiliary gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON, whereby the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined. It is determined whether or not the auxiliary gaming state is set (step S703).

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the auxiliary gaming state (step S703: NO), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 16, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second is performed once in the RAM 103. Set (step S704). In step S704, if the winning value per long opening and the winning value per short opening are preset as the winning values of the normal symbol random numbers as described above, it is determined whether or not the winning is per long opening. However, if it is per long opening, for example, an operation pattern in which the second opening 12 is opened once for 5.6 seconds may be set in the RAM 103 as an operation pattern of the electric tulip 16.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that it is in the auxiliary gaming state (step S703: YES), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 16, for example, an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 1.8 seconds is performed three times. It is set in the RAM 103 (step S705).

  After setting the operation pattern of the electric tulip 16 by the process of step S704 or step S705, the CPU 101 causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 16 with the set operation pattern (step S706).

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S706 or determines that the electric tulip 16 is operating (step S702: YES), whether or not the operation of the electric tulip 16 started in the process of step S706 is completed. Is determined (step S707). If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 16 has been completed (step S707: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary flag to “OFF” (step S708).

  When it determines with NO by the process of step S701, when it determines with NO by the process of step S707, or when the process of step S708 is performed, CPU101 complete | finishes an electric tulip process.

[Production control processing by production control unit 130]
Next, the effect control process executed by the effect control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing details of the effect control process performed in the effect control unit 130. The processing performed by the effect control unit 130 described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 26 and 27 is performed by reading a program stored in the ROM 132 into the RAM 133 and executing the program by the CPU 131. In the following description, it is assumed that the processing shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 is performed by the effect control unit 130, but part or all of the processing shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 is performed by the effect control unit 130 and the image sound control unit. 140 and the lamp control unit 150 may be executed. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 26 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the game control unit 100 (step S1001). The variation start command is a command set in step S409 in FIG. When the change start is received (step S1001: YES), the CPU 131 starts the change effect determination process (step S1002). Details of the variation effect determination process in step S1002 will be described later.

  Subsequent to step S1002, the CPU 131 starts the changing effect determined in step S1002 (step S1003). Specifically, the CPU 131 transmits a command for starting the variation effect to the image sound control unit 140. As a result, the decorative design corresponding to the special design varies in the liquid crystal display 5, and a predetermined moving image effect is executed. For example, when a fall effect to be described later is selected in step S1002, a fall effect is performed, and when a jackpot effect is selected, a jackpot effect is performed.

  After executing the process of step S1003 or determining NO in step S1001, the CPU 131 determines whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the game control unit 100 (step S1004). When the change stop command is received (step S1004: YES), the CPU 131 executes a change effect end process (step S1005). In the variation effect end process, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and a special symbol lottery result is obtained. In addition, when an effect mode described later is performed, a background image (a mode display image 52 described later, etc.) is replaced.

  After executing the process of step S1005 or determining NO in step S1004, the CPU 131 executes a hold command reception process (step S1006). Here, the CPU 131 determines whether or not a hold command is received from the game control unit 100, and executes a predetermined effect when the hold command is received. For example, the CPU 131 pre-determines whether or not it is a big win, whether or not there is a fall, the type of the fall symbol, etc., for the special symbol lottery related to the hold based on the pre-determination information included in the hold command. Then, an effect corresponding to the result of the prior determination is performed. For example, the hold image corresponding to the hold is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 in a display mode according to the result of the prior determination.

  Subsequent to step S1006, the CPU 131 performs an opening command reception process (step S1007), and then performs an ending command reception process (step S1008). Thereby, an opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is performed, or an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed.

  For example, in the ending command reception process, in response to receiving an ending command from the game control unit 100, whether the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 after the end of the ending is a high probability gaming state and a state with electric support, or a high probability gaming It is judged whether it is in a state with no electric support. Then, the background image is switched according to the gaming state.

[Variation production decision processing]
Hereinafter, the details of the variation effect determination process in step S1002 of FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a detailed flowchart of the variation effect determination process of FIG.

  The CPU 131 analyzes the received variation start command and determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S1051). As described above, the variation start command includes information on whether or not a big hit, symbol setting information, information on presence / absence of reach, variation pattern information, information indicating a gaming state, etc. By analyzing the variation start command, it is possible to determine whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.

  When it is determined that the game is a jackpot (step S1051: YES), the CPU 131 sets a jackpot effect table (step S1052). In the jackpot effect table, a plurality of effects to be performed in the case of a big hit are stored. For example, effects such as effect times of 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, 120 seconds are stored. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S1051: NO), the CPU 131 determines whether or not there is a fall, that is, whether or not a fall symbol is set based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (step S1051: NO). S1053).

  When it is determined that there is a fall (step S1053: YES), the CPU 131 sets an effect table for fall (step S1054). The fall effect table stores a plurality of fall effects that are performed when falling from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state. An example of the fall effect table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Here, when there is a fall (when a fall symbol is set), step S453 of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 15 is executed to select a fall variation pattern. Therefore, time for performing the fall effect is secured. In addition, when falling from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state, a fall effect with different variation times may be performed depending on the type of the falling symbol set. For example, as the number of power support operations applied increases, a variation pattern with a long variation time is selected, and an effect corresponding to the variation pattern may be executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no fall (step S1053: NO), the CPU 131 sets an effect table for losing according to the presence or absence of reach (step S1055).

  Specifically, the CPU 131 sets an effect table for losing (with reach) when there is reach. In the lost effect table (with reach), effects such as 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, and 120 seconds are stored. When there is no reach, the CPU 131 sets an effect table for loss (no reach). The effect table for losing (no reach) stores, for example, a variation effect of 8 seconds, a variation effect of 2 seconds, and the like. The variation effect with the effect time of 2 seconds is selected when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the auxiliary game state.

  After performing the process of step S1052, the process of step S1054, or the process of step 1055, the CPU 131 executes a variation effect selection process (S1056). Specifically, the CPU 131 selects one variation effect included in the set effect table according to the variation pattern. For example, the CPU 131 selects a variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern by lottery using the effect random number.

  Thus, the CPU 131 ends the variation effect determination process of FIG.

  Next, the effect table for falls will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a fall effect table. As shown in FIG. 28, in the fall effect table, a plurality of fall effects having different effect contents are stored in accordance with the type of the fall symbol. For example, in the case of the falling symbol A, one effect is selected from the effects A1 to A3. Specifically, one effect is selected by performing a lottery using a random number for determining the type of fall effect.

  For example, the effect A1 is an effect of notifying that the electric support is given 40 times after the effect suggesting that the electric support is given 40 times is performed. In addition, the production A2 is the production informing that the electric support is given 40 times after the production suggesting that the electric support is given 60 times, and the production A3 suggests that the electric support is given 100 times. It is an effect that informs that the effect is given 40 times after the effect to be performed (expected) is performed. For example, in the case of the falling symbol A, the probability that the effect A1 is selected is set to 70/100, the probability that the effect A2 is selected is set to 20/100, and the probability that the effect A3 is selected is set to 10/100.

  In the case of the falling symbol B, one effect is selected from the effects B1 to B3. The effect B1 is an effect informing that 60 times are given after the effect suggesting that 40 electric support is given, and the selection probability is set to 20/100. In addition, the effect B2 is an effect informing that the power support is given 60 times after the effect suggesting that the electric support is given 60 times, and the selection probability is set to 70/100. In addition, the effect B3 is an effect informing that 60 times are given after the effect suggesting that the electric support is given 100 times, and the selection probability is set to 10/100.

  In the case of the falling symbol C, one effect is selected from the effects C1 to C3. The effect C1 is an effect informing that 100 times are given after the effect that suggests that the electric support is given 40 times, and the selection probability is set to 10/100. In addition, the effect C2 is an effect informing that the effect is given 100 times after the effect suggesting that the electric support is given 60 times, and the selection probability is set to 10/100. Further, the effect C3 is an effect informing that the power support is given 100 times after the effect suggesting that the electric support is given 100 times, and the selection probability is set to 80/100.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of effects until the transition from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state. FIG. 29A is a diagram showing that the special symbol is changing in the high probability gaming state. FIG. 29 (b) is a diagram showing an effect of informing that the change falls from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state and the electric support is given. FIG. 29 (c) is a diagram showing a state where the electric support after the fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state is given.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the liquid crystal display 5 displays a decoration symbol 51 corresponding to the special symbol displayed on the display 4 and a mode display image 52 indicating the current gaming state. In FIG. 29A, the mode display image 52 is a “probability change mode” indicating that the game state is a high-probability gaming state. 51 is variably displayed. As shown in FIG. 29A, when there is a fall in the fluctuation, for example, an image (an image written as “chance 100 times?”) Suggesting the number of electric support after the fall is displayed.

  And as shown in FIG.29 (b), after predetermined time progress, while the decoration symbol 51 stops and it is alert | reported that the result of a special symbol lottery is lost, and the image which alert | reports the frequency | count of electric support after a fall (An image on which “100 chance times have entered!”) Is displayed. In this case, the falling symbol C is stopped and displayed on the display 4 (the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42). Here, the image for notifying the number of electric support after the fall is also an image for notifying the fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state. Thereafter, until the special symbol fluctuates 100 times, electric support is applied and the second starting port 12 is easily opened. In this state, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), the mode display image 52 is in the “chance mode”, and a special effect is shown that indicates a low-probability gaming state and a state in which electric support is provided. . When the big hit is not made during the chance mode, the process shifts to the effect in the normal mode after 100 fluctuations.

  In addition, after the jackpot game is played as long hit B, in response to receiving the ending command in the ending command reception process of step S1008, in the high probability gaming state and the state where the electric support is given It shifts to the special production mode which shows that it is, and is switched to the mode display image 52 according to this mode.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the big hit game is performed, the game machine 1 shifts to the high probability gaming state. Thereafter, a falling lottery is performed using a falling random number different from the jackpot random number used in the jackpot lottery. When the falling lottery is won, the player falls from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state. And electric support is given with a fall. Specifically, the electric support is given as many times as the number of falling symbols indicating falling. In this way, since electric support is provided in response to a fall, even if the game falls from a high probability game state to a low probability game state, the game can be performed in an advantageous state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball is won at the second start port 12, it is more advantageous for the player than when the first start port 11 is won. In other words, it is more likely that the player who wins the second start port 12 will win more prize balls than the case where the player wins the first start port 11. For this reason, even if the player falls and enters a low-probability gaming state, the player still has a possibility of acquiring a large amount of prize balls, and does not impair his interest.

  Furthermore, when the jackpot is based on the winning to the second start port 12 from the state where the electric support is given by falling, there is a high possibility that the jackpot that can obtain a large amount of prize balls will continue. Therefore, interest can be further improved.

[Modification]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, The following forms may be sufficient.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, after the big hit game, the state is shifted to the high probability gaming state, and after the transition to the high probability gaming state, the transition to the low probability gaming state is performed by a falling lottery (lottery using a falling random number) different from the big hit lottery. It was. In another embodiment, the high probability gaming state is always maintained for a predetermined period (predetermined number of fluctuations) after the jackpot game, and the falling lottery may be performed after the predetermined period (high probability guarantee period) has elapsed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that the player who wins the first start port 11 is more likely to play an advantageous game than the second start port 12 that wins. In other embodiments, the advantage may be the same when winning at any starting port.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when a fall determination was carried out, a fall symbol was displayed on the 1st special symbol display 41 or the 2nd special symbol display 42, However, In other embodiment, a fall symbol is displayed. A separate indicator may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot is determined by lottery using jackpot random numbers. In another embodiment, when it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined, and the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, for example, in response to a game ball winning in a predetermined winning opening for determining the type of jackpot The type of jackpot may be determined.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations. In addition, the processing order, various setting values, threshold values used for determination, and the like in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say, you can.

[Configuration and effect of the present invention]
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention may have the following configuration. Note that reference numerals in parentheses, supplementary explanations, and the like indicate correspondence with the above-described embodiment, and are merely examples.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment includes a variable winning area (second start port 12) that can be displaced between a first state in which a game ball is easy to win and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to win or cannot win. Auxiliary game state setting means (S487) for setting an auxiliary game state in which the variable winning area is likely to be displaced to the first state than normal, and for winning a game ball in the variable winning area or a predetermined winning area Accordingly, the special game determination means (S407) for determining whether or not to play a special game (big hit game) and the determination by the special game determination means by changing and stopping the predetermined symbol (special symbol). A low-probability gaming state in which the probability that the special game determination unit determines that the special game is to be performed is a first value by the symbol display control unit (S410, S414) displaying the result on the display unit (display 4). , Ma Is determined to perform the special game by the game state setting means (S612) for setting the gaming machine to a high probability game state in which the probability is a second value higher than the first value, and the special game determination means. When the special game is performed, the gaming state control means (S612) for shifting to the high probability gaming state, and when the special gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the high probability gaming state is changed to the low probability gaming state. A fall lottery execution means (S431) for performing a fall lottery to determine whether or not to fall, and, as a result of the fall lottery, if it is decided to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state, A fall control means (S433) for falling from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state, and an auxiliary game control means for controlling the auxiliary gaming state after being dropped by the fall control means (S433) 486, includes a S487), the.

  According to the above, even when the player falls into the low probability gaming state by the falling lottery, the auxiliary gaming state is controlled with the falling as a trigger. The auxiliary game state is an advantageous state for the player because the game ball can easily win the variable winning area. For this reason, even if it falls, it is possible for a player to play a game in an advantageous state, and it is possible to improve interest.

  In another configuration, the special game determination means determines whether or not to perform a first special game (long per-A, sudden hit) according to the winning of the game ball in the predetermined winning area, It may be determined whether or not to perform a second special game (B per head) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game in accordance with the winning of the game ball in the variable winning area.

  According to the above, since a special game that is more advantageous when winning in the variable winning area is performed, it is possible to play a game in an advantageous state for the player even if it falls.

  Further, in another configuration, a fall symbol storage means for storing a plurality of fall symbols (fall symbols A to C) indicating fall by the fall control means, and a number storage means for storing an auxiliary number corresponding to each of the fall symbols. A fall symbol setting means for setting one fall symbol stored in the fall symbol storage means when it is determined as a result of the fall lottery to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state; Auxiliary number setting means for setting an auxiliary number of times (electric support number) corresponding to the falling symbol set by the falling symbol setting means, and the auxiliary game control means The auxiliary game state may be controlled until the predetermined symbol variation count reaches the assist count set by the assist count setting means.

  According to the above, it is possible to determine the number of times that the auxiliary gaming state is performed according to the falling symbol indicating falling.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4 Display 5 Liquid crystal display 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 Big winning opening 15 Gate 16 Electric tulip 51 Decoration design 52 Mode display image 100 Game control part 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
130 Production control unit 131 CPU
132 ROM
133 RAM

Claims (2)

A variable winning area that is displaceable between a first state in which the game ball is easy to win and a second state in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to win;
Before Symbol variable winning area is displaced in said first state easily auxiliary game state or the first game of the variable winning area than the auxiliary game state controls the unassisted playing state hardly displaced in the first state, State control means;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the variable winning area or a predetermined winning area;
A symbol display control means for displaying a determination result by the special game determination means on a display means by changing a predetermined symbol and then stopping;
A low-probability gaming state in which the probability that the special game determination means determines to play the special game is a first value, or a high-probability game state in which the probability is a second value higher than the first value. a second gaming state control means for controlling the state,
When the special game is determined by the special game determination means to perform the special game, the game state setting means for shifting to the high probability game state;
A falling lottery executing means for performing a falling lottery for determining whether to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming state;
As a result of the falling lottery, if it is determined to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state, a fall control means to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state;
With
The special game determination means determines whether or not to perform a first special game in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the predetermined winning area, and determines whether or not the first game is won in the variable winning area. Determine whether or not to play the second special game, which is more advantageous to the player than the one special game,
The gaming state setting means includes
When it is determined that the first special game is to be performed based on the winning of a game ball in the predetermined winning area, the high-probability gaming state and the non-auxiliary gaming state are transferred,
In the high probability game state and the non-auxiliary gaming state, when it is tumbled in the low probability game state by the tumble control means, is shifted to the auxiliary game state,
A gaming machine that shifts to the high-probability gaming state and the auxiliary gaming state when it is determined that the second special game is to be performed based on a winning of a game ball in the variable winning area . A fall symbol storage means for storing a plurality of fall symbols indicating falls by the fall control means;
Number-of-times storage means for storing the number of auxiliary times corresponding to each of the falling symbols,
As a result of the falling lottery, if it is determined to fall from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state, a falling symbol setting means for setting one falling symbol stored in the falling symbol storage means;
An auxiliary number setting means for setting an auxiliary number of times corresponding to the falling symbol set by the falling symbol setting means,
The first or second auxiliary game control means keeps the auxiliary game state until the number of fluctuations of the predetermined symbol after falling by the fall control means reaches the auxiliary number set by the auxiliary number setting means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is controlled.

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