JP5868035B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine in which a variable winning device is provided in the vicinity of a starting area on a game board and performs an auxiliary game using the variable winning device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine in which three symbols (for example, numbers) displayed on a display device are changed by winning a lottery by winning a game ball at a starting port provided on a game board. When such a gaming machine wins a jackpot, the three changed symbols are stopped in a specific combination (for example, a so-called “double eye” such as “7, 7, 7”). After that, it becomes a jackpot game state, and the big prize opening on the game board is opened. During this time, the player can win a large number of prize balls by winning the game balls at the grand prize opening.

  Further, there is a gaming machine in which a normal symbol lottery is performed by passing a game ball through a gate on the game board, and normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “×”) displayed on the display are changed. When such a gaming machine is won in the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol is stopped so as to represent a specific symbol (for example, “O”), and a variable provided on the gaming board (for example, near the start opening). A winning device (for example, a so-called “electric tulip”, hereinafter referred to as “electric tulip”) is opened. While the electric tulip is open, the electric tulip guides the game ball to the start port, so that the game ball is likely to win the start port, and the player is likely to receive a jackpot lottery.

  In recent years, gaming machines that are in a so-called “short-time gaming state” after a big hit are generally widely used. Such a gaming machine is in a short-time gaming state after a big hit until a predetermined number of big hits are drawn. In the short-time game state, the opening frequency of the electric tulips increases or the opening time is extended. For this reason, in the short-time game state, it becomes easier to win game balls at the start port than in the case of not in the short-time game state, and the player can reduce the number of game balls that will not win the start port with respect to the launched game balls, and with fewer game balls The game can be advanced.

  Also, a limited advantageous operation that is beneficial to the player is executed for a predetermined period (for example, a period until a large number of lottery wins are received) as in the short-time gaming state described above, and the limited advantageous operation is limited to a limited number of times. A gaming machine that informs a player by a screen display or the like is known (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP-A-9-38283

  However, in the above-described prior art, even if a limited advantageous operation is performed in order to increase the player's expectation, the player sometimes gets bored with the game because of the lack of performance. In such a case, the limited advantageous operation becomes a digestion work to make a big hit, and the player who gets tired of monotonous games sometimes quits the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of maintaining a player's interest in a game and allowing the player to play a game for a long time in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention includes a start area provided on a game board and a variable that can be operated so that a game ball can easily pass through the start area. A winning device, an acquisition means for acquiring determination information for making a determination related to a special gaming state more advantageous than a non-special gaming state when a game ball has passed through the starting area, and acquired by the acquisition means A determination unit that performs the determination based on the determination information, a special game control unit that generates the special gaming state when a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the determination by the determination unit, and the special game control unit. Effect means for performing a predetermined effect when the special game state is set, wherein the special game control means moves the start area to the game ball more than the non-special game state. A first auxiliary game control means for generating a first auxiliary game state for operating the variable prize-winning device so as to easily pass, a game ball is more likely to pass through the starting area than the non-special game state, and the Second auxiliary game control means for generating a second auxiliary game state for operating the variable winning device so that the game ball is less likely to pass through the starting area than in the first auxiliary game state. It is possible to generate the first auxiliary game state by the one auxiliary game control means or the second auxiliary game state by the second auxiliary game control means, and the second auxiliary game control means is configured to generate the second auxiliary game state. When the condition for establishing a state is satisfied, the second auxiliary gaming state for a predetermined period is generated, and the first auxiliary gaming control means is configured to terminate the second auxiliary gaming state for the predetermined period. Previous A first auxiliary gaming state is generated, and the effect means is in the second auxiliary gaming state when a condition for entering the second auxiliary gaming state is satisfied when the first assisting gaming state is established. Again, when the condition for achieving the second auxiliary gaming state is satisfied, the performance performed in the second auxiliary gaming state due to the satisfaction of the condition is different.

  Further, in the above invention, there is a plurality of variation time groups, and the symbol variation time when the determination result of the determination means is indicated from any one of the plurality of variation time groups. Setting means, and after changing the symbol for the variation time set by the setting means, and after stopping the symbol control means to show the determination result, the effect means, An effect corresponding to the variation time set by the setting means is performed, and the setting means is configured to satisfy a condition for establishing the second auxiliary gaming state when the first auxiliary gaming state is satisfied; The variation time is set from a variation time group that is different in the second auxiliary gaming state when the condition for establishing the second auxiliary gaming state is satisfied again when the second auxiliary gaming state is satisfied. Characterized in that it.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to maintain the player's interest in the game and allow the player to play the game for a long time.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the information display part of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the auxiliary | assistant game state of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is a timing chart (the 1) which shows transition of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a timing chart (the 2) which shows transition of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a timing chart (the 1) which shows transition of the production mode of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is a timing chart (the 2) which shows transition of the production mode of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is a timing chart (the 3) which shows transition of the production mode of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is a timing chart (the 4) which shows transition of the production mode of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is a timing chart (the 5) which shows transfer of the production mode of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram (the 1) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the counter storage area of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the information storage area for special figure determination of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the information storage area for common figure determination of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the determination table per special figure of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the determination table per special figure of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the special figure symbol determination table of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the special symbol design determination table of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern table of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern table of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern table of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern table of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 5) which shows an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern table of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 6) which shows an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern table of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a special figure determination result storage area. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the common figure determination table of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the common figure hit determination table of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the common symbol determination table of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the common figure fluctuation pattern table of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a common figure determination result storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the special winning opening opening pattern table of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the electric tulip opening pattern table of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram (the 2) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a special figure effect pattern table. It is a block diagram (the 3) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the main process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a gate switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a jackpot lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special figure fluctuation pattern setting process. It is the flowchart which showed the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during auxiliary game flag setting. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the winning process in auxiliary | assistant game. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a normal symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a normal symbol lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during open | release. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an interval process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an ending process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an electric tulip process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an effect main process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect mode flag setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special figure effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect mode flag change processing.

  Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below is an example in which the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”) belonging to the former first class.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, an embodiment according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a gaming board 101 provided with various winning holes (described later). A launcher is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101.

  The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102a and 102b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101. The game ball that has reached the upper position falls in the game area 103. A large number of nails are provided in the game area 103. When the game ball falls in the game area 103, it collides with the nail to change the fall trajectory. As a result, the game ball falls in an unspecified direction. A windmill or the like that changes the falling trajectory of the game ball may be provided in the game area 103.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like can be employed. The image display unit 104 displays a decorative symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol decorative symbol”) provided in correspondence with a special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. Furthermore, the image display unit 104 also displays an image corresponding to the executed effect (hereinafter referred to as “effect image”). In addition, the image display unit 104 may display a decorative symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol decorative symbol”) provided in correspondence with the normal symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the image display unit 104. Pachinko gaming machine 100 acquires special symbol determination information (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing determination information”) when a game ball wins at first start port 105 or second start port 106. The pachinko gaming machine 100 will perform a jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery) using this special figure determination information.

  An electric tulip 107 as a variable winning device is provided in the vicinity of the second starting port 106. The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult for a game ball to win a prize at the second start port 106 and an open state (an open state) that makes it easy for a game ball to win a prize at the second start port 106. It can take. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 controls the solenoid for the electric tulip 107 to open or close the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is normally closed and is opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, when the game balls pass through the gates 108 provided on the left and right sides of the image display unit 104, the pachinko gaming machine 100 receives the determination information for the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol determination information”). get. The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery using this general figure determination information. In the normal symbol lottery, when winning per normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “per common symbol”), the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period.

  A big prize opening 109 is provided on the right side of the second start opening 106. The grand prize winning port 109 has a closed state (a closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the grand prize winning port 109 and an open state (opened state) in which a game ball can win a prize winning port 109. . For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 controls the solenoid for the special winning opening 109 to open or close the special winning opening 109.

  The special winning opening 109 is normally closed and is opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a big hit lottery when a game ball wins at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. If the jackpot lottery is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters the jackpot gaming state. Then, the special winning opening 109 is opened for a predetermined period. When a game ball wins the opened big winning opening 109, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, ten) of winning balls by winning a game ball. Thereby, when the game ball wins the normal winning opening 110, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the prize balls. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right portion of the game board 101, an information display unit 112 is provided for clearly showing game information such as special symbols to the player. Although details of the information display unit 112 will be described later, the information display unit 112 may display a special symbol representing a lottery result of a jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105, or the game ball may start the second time. A special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed by winning the mouth 106 is displayed. In addition, the information display unit 112 displays a normal symbol representing a lottery result of a normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108.

  A frame member 113 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  A speaker 114 is incorporated above the game area 103 in the frame member 113. In addition, an effect light portion (frame lamp) 115 is provided on two sides of the frame member 113 which are above and below the game area 103. Each effect light unit 115 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp of the production light unit 115 irradiates a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In addition, these lamps can change the direction of light irradiation in the vertical and horizontal directions by driving a motor.

  An operation handle 116 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 113. The operation handle 116 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 113, the operation handle 116 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 116 includes a firing instruction member 117 that drives the launching portion to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 117 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 116 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described in detail because it is a known technique, the operation handle 116 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 117. Thereby, the launching unit causes the game ball to be launched when the firing instruction member 117 is directly operated by the player.

  In the frame member 113, an effect button (chance button) 118, a cross key 119, a hit ball supply tray 120, and the like are provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 constitute an operation accepting unit that accepts an operation from a player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The hitting ball supply tray 120 accommodates the game balls and sequentially sends the game balls to the launching unit.

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

(Details of information display section)
Next, details of the information display unit 112 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the information display unit of the present embodiment. In FIG. 2, the information display unit 112 includes a special symbol display unit 201, a normal symbol display unit 202, a hold number display unit 203, a round number display unit 204, and a right-handed display unit 205. Each of the display units 201 to 205 employs an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display.

  The first special symbol display unit 201a displays a special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105, and includes eight LEDs. The second special symbol display unit 201b displays a special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. Similarly to the first special symbol display unit 201a, It consists of 8 LEDs.

  Each special symbol variation (variable display) is such that the LEDs of the first special symbol display unit 201a and the second special symbol display unit 201b are sequentially turned on and off so as to flow from left to right in the diagram, for example. Is done. During the change of the special symbol, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect using the special symbol decoration symbol on the display screen of the image display unit 104 (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol effect”). When the variation of the special symbol is finished, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is displayed by the lighting mode of the subsequent LED.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that there are two jackpots, a first jackpot and a second jackpot. In addition to this jackpot, it is assumed that there is a special loss called “small jackpot”. For example, when all the LEDs are turned on, the first jackpot is indicated. When the first, fourth, and seventh LEDs from the left turn on, a second jackpot is indicated. When the first, third, and seventh LEDs from the left turn on, a small hit is indicated. Further, when only the rightmost LED is lit, it indicates a normal loss (not a small hit). The lighting mode of the LED indicating each hit (big hit or small hit) may take a plurality of lighting modes.

  Note that when the special symbol stops at a symbol indicating a loss, the special symbol decorative symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 stops at a so-called scatter pattern indicating a loss. When the special symbol stops at the symbol indicating the first jackpot, the special symbol decorative symbol stops at a specific combination (for example, “7 · 7 · 7”) called “Zoro eyes”. In addition, when the special symbol stops at the symbol indicating the second big hit or the small bonus, the special symbol decorative symbol is a specific combination called a “chance eye” (a combination that is not a doublet, for example, “1, 3, 5”). Stop.

  In addition, a normal symbol display unit 202 for displaying normal symbols is arranged on the upper portion of the special symbol display unit 201. The normal symbol display unit 202 displays a normal symbol representing a normal symbol lottery performed when a game ball passes through the gate 108, and includes three LEDs. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period. Each LED blinks sequentially while the normal symbol changes.

  When the variation of the normal symbol is stopped, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed according to the lighting state of the LED. For example, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that there are two normal symbols per short opening and per long opening (hereinafter abbreviated as “per normal drawing”). When the “Δ” LED is lit, it indicates per short opening. When the “◯” LED is lit, it indicates per long release. When the “x” LED is lit, it indicates a loss (ordinary loss).

  On the left side of the normal symbol display unit 202, a number-of-holds display unit 203 for displaying the number of pieces of determination information for special symbols and normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “number of pieces of information for determination”, so-called “number of holds”) is arranged. . The reserved number display unit 203 includes a first special symbol reserved number display unit 203a, a second special symbol reserved number display unit 203b, and a normal symbol reserved number display unit 203c.

  The first special symbol hold number display unit 203 a displays the number of special figure determination information acquired for the game ball won in the first starting port 105. The second special symbol hold number display unit 203b displays the number of special figure determination information acquired for the game ball won in the second starting port 106. The normal symbol holding number display unit 203c displays the number of information for determining the general symbol acquired for the game ball that has passed through the gate 108.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 can hold the special figure determination information and the universal figure determination information up to a prescribed number. The 1st special symbol reservation number display part 203a, the 2nd special symbol reservation number display part 203b, and the normal symbol reservation number display part 203c display what was memorize | stored by said upper limit.

  The round number display unit 204 displays the number of rounds for the jackpot when winning the jackpot. For example, in the present embodiment, the first jackpot is a jackpot of 16 rounds. The second jackpot is a two-round jackpot. In this case, when the first big hit is won, the “16” LED is lit. When winning the second jackpot, the “2” LED lights up. The right-handed display unit 205 lights up when the game is advanced by right-handed (for example, during a big hit), and prompts the player to make a right-handed strike.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery when a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 and acquires special figure determination information. When the jackpot lottery is performed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 changes (variably displays) the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 201.

  For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a big win lottery based on the special figure determination information acquired for the game ball won at the first starting port 105, the special symbol display unit 201a changes the special symbol. When the big hit lottery is performed based on the special symbol determination information acquired for the game ball won in the second starting port 106, the special symbol is changed in the second special symbol display unit 201b.

  When a predetermined period elapses after starting the change of the special symbol, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops (stops display) the changed special symbol so as to indicate the lottery result of the big hit lottery. When the jackpot lottery is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters the jackpot gaming state after stopping the special symbol indicating the jackpot. Then, the winning prize opening 109 is opened for the number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) corresponding to the winning jackpot. When a game ball wins the big prize opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not perform a jackpot lottery in the jackpot game state. The pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the gaming state in which the jackpot lottery is performed after the jackpot gaming state ends. For example, after the big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is put into a highly probable gaming state in which the winning probability of winning the big hit is increased, or is set to an auxiliary gaming state in which a game ball is easily won at the second starting port 106.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 108 and acquires the information for determining the common figure. When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 changes the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 202. When a predetermined period elapses after the normal symbol change starts, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops the changed normal symbol so as to indicate the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. When the regular symbol lottery is won per ordinary figure, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops the ordinary symbol indicating the ordinary figure. Then, the electric tulip 107 is opened for a period according to the winning map.

  Although details will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 100 also changes the special symbol decoration symbol on the display screen of the image display unit 104 when the special symbol is changed. When the special symbol is stopped, the special symbol decoration symbol is also stopped on the display screen of the image display unit 104. In addition, when the normal symbol is changed, the general symbol decoration symbol is also changed on the display screen of the image display unit 104, and when the normal symbol is stopped, the general symbol decorative symbol is also displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. It may be stopped.

(Highly reliable gaming state with pachinko machines)
Next, the above-described highly probable gaming state will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100 can be in a highly probable gaming state with an increased probability of winning a jackpot. For example, when the gaming state is not a high probability game state (hereinafter referred to as “low probability gaming state”), the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery with a winning probability of jackpot 1/300. On the other hand, in the case of a highly probable gaming state, a jackpot lottery with 1/30 the winning probability for the jackpot is performed. When the pachinko gaming machine 100 is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a highly probable gaming state until a predetermined number of jackpots are made after the jackpot (so-called “ST machine”). If a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries have been performed after the jackpot, the game state returns to the low probability gaming state.

(Auxiliary gaming state with pachinko machines)
Next, the auxiliary gaming state described above will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100 can be in an auxiliary gaming state in which it is easy to win a game ball to the second starting port 106. For example, in the auxiliary gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 extends the period during which the electric tulip 107 is opened (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew opening time”), or increases the frequency with which the electric tulip 107 is opened. The pachinko gaming machine 100 can take two auxiliary game states, a first auxiliary game state and a second auxiliary game state. Each auxiliary game state will be described below.

(Non-assistant gaming state)
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the auxiliary gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. First, in order to compare with each auxiliary gaming state, a state that is not an auxiliary gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “non-auxiliary gaming state”) will be described. In the case of the non-auxiliary gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery with a winning probability per ordinary figure of 1/80.

  As described above, per common figure in the present embodiment includes per short opening and per long opening. In the case of a non-auxiliary gaming state, if a win is made per short opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for 0.1 second. When winning per long opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for 5.5 seconds.

  Further, in the non-auxiliary gaming state, when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 changes the normal symbol for 12.0 seconds and then stops to show the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Hereinafter, the period during which the normal symbol is changed until the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is shown in this way is referred to as “normal map change time”.

(First auxiliary game state)
Next, the first auxiliary gaming state will be described. In the case of the first auxiliary gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery with a winning probability per ordinary figure of 80/80. Then, the electric chew opening time for short opening is set to 0.16 seconds, and the electric chewing opening time for long opening is set to 5.56 seconds. In the first auxiliary game, the normal time fluctuation time is 0.5 seconds.

(Second auxiliary game state)
Next, the second auxiliary gaming state will be described. In the case of the second auxiliary gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery with a winning probability per ordinary figure of 1/80. Then, the electric chew opening time for short opening is set to 0.16 seconds, and the electric chewing opening time for long opening is set to 5.56 seconds. Also, in the second auxiliary gaming state, the normal time fluctuation time is 12.0 seconds.

  As described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is won per long opening in the non-assist gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for a longer period than when winning per short opening in the non-assist gaming state. (5.5 seconds> 0.1 seconds in the above example).

  In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is won per long opening in the first auxiliary gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for a longer period than when winning per short opening in the first auxiliary gaming state (the above-mentioned In the example, 5.56 seconds> 0.16 seconds). Further, when winning per long opening in the first auxiliary gaming state, the electric tulip 107 is released for a longer period than in the case of winning per long opening in the non-auxiliary gaming state (5.56 seconds in the above example). > 5.5 seconds). And when winning per short opening in the first auxiliary gaming state, the electric tulip 107 is opened for a longer period than in the case of winning per short opening in the non-auxiliary gaming state (in the above example, 0.16 seconds). > 0.1 seconds).

  Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is won per long opening in the second auxiliary gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for a longer period than in the case of winning per short opening in the second auxiliary gaming state (see above). In the example, 5.56 seconds> 0.16 seconds). Further, when winning per long opening in the second auxiliary gaming state, the electric tulip 107 is opened for a longer period than in the case of winning per long opening in the non-auxiliary gaming state (5.56 seconds in the above example). > 5.5 seconds). And, when winning per short opening in the second auxiliary gaming state, it is longer than when winning per short opening in the non-auxiliary gaming state, and more than when winning per long opening in the non-auxiliary gaming state The electric tulip 107 is opened for a short period (5.5 seconds> 0.16 seconds> 0.1 seconds in the above example).

  In addition, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for the same period when winning per long opening in the first auxiliary gaming state and when winning per long opening in the second auxiliary gaming state. (5.56 seconds in the above example). Similarly, the electric tulip 107 is released for the same period between the case of winning per short opening in the first auxiliary gaming state and the case of winning per short opening in the second auxiliary gaming state (in the above example, 0. 16 seconds). By doing in this way, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can open the electric tulip 107 in an open mode common to the first auxiliary gaming state and the second auxiliary gaming state. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce the types of electric tulip opening patterns, which will be described later, compared with the case where the electric tulip 107 is opened in different opening modes in the first auxiliary gaming state and the second auxiliary gaming state. The capacity of the storage area occupied by the tulip opening pattern can be reduced.

  Further, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is won per long opening in the auxiliary gaming state (first auxiliary gaming state, second auxiliary gaming state), than in the case of winning per long opening in the non-auxiliary gaming state However, it is released with an electric chew release time extended to such an extent that it is difficult for the player to discriminate (opens in approximately the same period). Similarly, in the case of winning per short opening in the auxiliary gaming state (first auxiliary gaming state, second auxiliary gaming state), the player is more difficult to discriminate than in the case of winning per short opening in the non-auxiliary gaming state. It opens with the electric chew opening time extended to the extent (opens in almost the same period). In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can make it difficult to determine whether or not the player is in the auxiliary gaming state from the open mode of the electric tulip 107, and “the game may be in the auxiliary gaming state”. No "can maintain the player's expectation.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery with a higher probability of winning for the usual figure when in the first auxiliary gaming state, and is the same as the non-auxiliary gaming state when in the second auxiliary gaming state. A normal symbol lottery that wins the normal figure with probability is performed. In the above example, when the player is in the first auxiliary game state, the normal symbol lottery is won with a probability of 80/80, and in the second auxiliary game state and the non-auxiliary game state, 1 / An ordinary symbol lottery is won with a probability of 80 per win. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can make it difficult to determine whether or not the player is in the second auxiliary gaming state based on the frequency of the electric tulip 107. No "can maintain the player's expectation. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the second auxiliary gaming state, it performs the normal symbol lottery for winning the normal symbol with the same probability as in the non-auxiliary gaming state, so that the types of the general symbol determination table described later can be selected. The capacity of the storage area occupied by the general symbol determination table can be reduced.

  In the example described here, the normal time variation time in the first auxiliary game state is set to a time scale different from the normal time variation time in the non-auxiliary game state or the second auxiliary game state. Not limited to this. The common time variation may be a common time scale in the non-auxiliary gaming state, the first auxiliary gaming state, or the second auxiliary gaming state. By doing so, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can make it difficult to determine whether or not the player is in the auxiliary gaming state from the normal time variation, and “it may be in the auxiliary gaming state”. And maintain the player's expectation.

(About the game state transition of pachinko machines)
Next, the transition of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. First, the transition of the gaming state when winning the first jackpot will be described. FIG. 4-1 is a timing chart (No. 1) showing the transition of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

(Transition of gaming state when winning the first jackpot)
When the first jackpot is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts the first jackpot from the time t11 when the player is shown to have won the first jackpot. The first jackpot is terminated at a timing t12 when the predetermined operation for the first jackpot is completed from the timing t11. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters the first auxiliary gaming state for a predetermined period from the time t12 when the first jackpot is finished.

  For example, the predetermined period of time for the first auxiliary gaming state may be a period from when the first auxiliary gaming state is reached until a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries are performed. The manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can arbitrarily set this period. In the example shown in FIG. 4A, the period from the time t12 when the first auxiliary gaming state is set to the time t13 when the big hit lottery is performed 100 times is the first auxiliary gaming state. At time t13, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the first auxiliary gaming state and returns to the non-auxiliary gaming state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a highly probable gaming state for a predetermined period from the time t12 when the first jackpot is finished. For example, the predetermined period of time when the highly probable gaming state is set can be a period from when the highly probable gaming state is reached until a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries are performed. The manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can arbitrarily set this period. In the example shown in FIG. 4A, the period from the time t12 when the high-probability gaming state is set to the time t13 when the 100 jackpot lottery is performed is the high-probable gaming state. At time t13, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the high probability gaming state and returns to the low probability gaming state.

  Next, the transition of the gaming state when winning the second jackpot will be described. FIG. 4-2 is a timing chart (part 2) showing the transition of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

(Transition of gaming state when winning the second jackpot)
When the second jackpot is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts the second jackpot from time t21 when the player is shown to have won the second jackpot. The second jackpot is ended at a timing t22 when the predetermined operation for the second jackpot is completed from the timing t21. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters the second auxiliary gaming state for a predetermined period from the time t22 when the second jackpot is finished.

  For example, the predetermined period of time for the second auxiliary gaming state can be a period from when the second auxiliary gaming state is reached until a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries are performed. The manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can arbitrarily set this period. In the example shown in FIG. 4B, the period from the time t22 when the second auxiliary gaming state is set to the time t23 when 50 big hit lotteries are performed is set as the second auxiliary gaming state. At time t23, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the second auxiliary gaming state and enters the first auxiliary gaming state.

  For example, the predetermined period of time for the first auxiliary gaming state may be a period from when the first auxiliary gaming state is reached until a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries are performed. The manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can arbitrarily set this period. In the example shown in FIG. 4B, the period from the time t23 at which the first auxiliary gaming state is set to the time t24 at which 50 jackpot lotteries are performed is the first auxiliary gaming state. At time t24, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the first auxiliary gaming state and returns to the non-auxiliary gaming state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a highly probable gaming state for a predetermined period from the time t22 when the second jackpot is finished. For example, the predetermined period of time when the highly probable gaming state is set can be a period from when the highly probable gaming state is reached until a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries are performed. The manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can arbitrarily set this period. In the example shown in FIG. 4B, the period from the time t22 when the high-probability gaming state is set to the time t24 when the big hit lottery of 100 times is performed is the high-probable gaming state. At time t24, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the high probability gaming state and returns to the low probability gaming state. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not perform a game state transition before and after the small hit when the small hit is won. In other words, the gaming state before the small hit is maintained even after the small hit.

(About the production mode of pachinko machines)
Next, an effect mode of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100 has four effect modes of a normal effect mode, a probability change effect mode, a latent effect mode, and a special effect mode, and effects are performed in any one of these effect modes. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a background image corresponding to the current effect mode on the image display unit 104. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can take a plurality of production modes and perform different productions in each production mode, thereby increasing variations in production and making it possible to entertain the player with various productions.

(About the transition of the production mode of pachinko machines)
Here, the transition of the production mode of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100 makes a transition to the production mode when winning a jackpot or a jackpot or performing a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries. First, the transition of the production mode when winning the first jackpot will be described. FIG. 5A is a timing chart (part 1) showing the transition of the production mode of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

(Transition of production mode when winning the first jackpot)
As described above, when the first jackpot is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts the first jackpot from time t11 and ends the first jackpot at time t12. Then, the first auxiliary gaming state and the highly probable gaming state are set from time t12. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters the certain change effect mode from time t12. Thereafter, at time t13, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the non-auxiliary game state and the low-probability game state, and the effect mode is also returned to the normal effect mode.

(Transition of production mode when winning the second jackpot)
Next, the transition of the production mode when winning the second jackpot will be described. FIG. 5-2 is a timing chart (No. 2) showing the transition of the production mode of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5-3 is a timing chart (part 3) showing the transition of the production mode of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5-4 is a timing chart (part 4) showing the transition of the production mode of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  When winning the second jackpot, when the second jackpot is won, the effect mode in the second auxiliary gaming state after the second jackpot depending on whether the non-auxiliary gaming state, the first auxiliary gaming state or the second auxiliary gaming state Is different.

  FIG. 5-2 shows the transition of the effect mode when the second jackpot is won in the non-auxiliary gaming state. When the second jackpot is won in the non-auxiliary gaming state (for example, the normal performance mode in this case), the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts the second jackpot from time t21 and ends the second jackpot at time t22. Then, from the time t22, the second auxiliary gaming state and the highly probable gaming state are set. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters the latent effect mode from time t22.

  Thereafter, at time t23, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the second auxiliary gaming state to the first auxiliary gaming state, and enters the probability changing effect mode. Thereafter, at time t24, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the non-auxiliary gaming state and the low-probability gaming state, and the effect mode is also returned to the normal effect mode.

  FIG. 5-3 shows the transition of the effect mode when the second jackpot is won in the first auxiliary gaming state. When the second jackpot is won in the first auxiliary gaming state (for example, the probability variation effect mode at this time), the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts the second jackpot from time t21 and ends the second jackpot at time t22. Then, from the time t22, the second auxiliary gaming state and the highly probable gaming state are set. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters the certain change effect mode from time t22.

  Thereafter, at time t23, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the second auxiliary gaming state and enters the first auxiliary gaming state. And the probability variation production mode is also maintained. Thereafter, at time t24, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the non-auxiliary gaming state and the low-probability gaming state, and the effect mode is also returned to the normal effect mode.

  FIG. 5-4 shows the transition of the effect mode when the second jackpot is won in the second auxiliary gaming state. When the second jackpot is won in the second auxiliary gaming state (for example, the latent effect mode at this time), the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts the second jackpot from time t21 and ends the second jackpot at time t22. Then, from the time t22, the second auxiliary gaming state and the highly probable gaming state are set. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 produces the special production mode from time t22 as the special production mode. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may perform an effect suggesting that it will be in the first auxiliary gaming state thereafter in the special effect mode. Accordingly, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can inform the player that the player will be in the first auxiliary gaming state thereafter, and can increase the player's sense of expectation for the subsequent games.

  Thereafter, at time t23, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the second auxiliary gaming state and enters the first auxiliary gaming state. And it transfers to a probability change production mode. Thereafter, at time t24, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the non-auxiliary gaming state and the low-probability gaming state, and the effect mode is also returned to the normal effect mode.

  As described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is won for the second jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs different effects in the second auxiliary gaming state after the second jackpot according to the auxiliary gaming state at that time. In the above example, if the player is in the first auxiliary game state when winning the second jackpot, the second auxiliary game state after the second jackpot is rendered in the probability variation effect mode. On the other hand, when the second jackpot is won and the game is in the second auxiliary game state, the special effect mode is performed in the second auxiliary game state after the second jackpot. Further, if the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a non-auxiliary gaming state when winning the second jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is rendered in the latent performance mode in the second auxiliary gaming state after the second jackpot.

(Transition of production mode when winning a small bonus)
Next, a description will be given of the transition of the effect mode in the case of winning a small win. FIG. 5-5 is a timing chart (part 5) showing the transition of the production mode of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  When winning a small hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts a small hit at time t31 and ends the small hit at time t32 when the predetermined operation for small hit is completed. Since the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not change the gaming state at the small hit, if it is a non-auxiliary gaming state at the start of the small hit, the non-auxiliary gaming state is maintained even after the small hit is completed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is set to the latent effect mode from time t32.

  Thereafter, at time t33 when a predetermined period has elapsed from time t32, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the normal performance mode. In this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 wins the small hit, it is made to shift to the production in the latent production mode like the second big hit. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is set to the latent production mode, it can make the player think that “the player may have won the second jackpot”, and increase the player's expectation for future games. Can do.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 for realizing the above-described operation will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an acquisition unit 601, a determination unit 602, a special game control unit 603, and an effect unit 604.

  The acquisition unit 601 has a function of acquiring determination information for making a determination related to a special game state that is more advantageous than a non-special game state when a game ball passes through a start area provided on the game board. For example, the special gaming state here may be the first auxiliary gaming state and the second auxiliary gaming state described above. In this case, the non-special game state is a non-auxiliary game state.

  In the present embodiment, the acquisition unit 601 is a jackpot that becomes a trigger for transition to the first auxiliary game state or the second auxiliary game state when a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. Information for determining the special figure for performing the big hit lottery to win is acquired. When the acquisition unit 601 acquires determination information (for example, special figure determination information), the acquisition unit 601 outputs the determination information to the determination unit 602.

  The determination unit 602 has a function of receiving determination information from the acquisition unit 601 and performing a determination regarding the special gaming state based on the received determination information. In the present embodiment, the determination unit 602 receives special figure determination information from the acquisition unit 601 and performs a lottery lottery. Although details will be described later, in the jackpot lottery, the determination unit 602 performs determination per special figure using a random number per special figure in the acquired special figure determination information and a special determination determination table prepared in advance. . In the special figure hit determination, the determination unit 602 determines whether or not the random number per special figure in the special figure determination information matches a predetermined value determined as “big hit” in the special figure determination table. If they match, it is determined to be a big hit, and if they do not match, it is determined to be lost. In the present embodiment, the determination unit 602 determines whether there is a small hit (special lose) in addition to the big hit and the lost.

  Moreover, the determination part 602 performs the special symbol determination which determines the type of jackpot, when it determines with jackpot. As described above, the jackpot of the present embodiment includes the first jackpot and the second jackpot. The determination unit 602 performs special symbol determination using the special symbol random number of the acquired special symbol determination information and a special symbol determination table prepared in advance. In the special symbol determination, the determination unit 602 determines whether the special symbol random number of the special symbol determination information matches a predetermined value determined as the first big hit or a second big hit in the special symbol determination table. Determine if it matches the value. If it coincides with a predetermined value determined as the first jackpot, it is determined as the first jackpot, and if it matches the predetermined value determined as the second jackpot, it is determined as the second jackpot.

  In addition, the determination unit 602 may perform determination per special figure using different special figure determination tables for the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state, thereby changing the winning probability for the big hit. it can. Furthermore, the determination unit 602 may perform the special symbol determination using a different special symbol determination table depending on the start opening (the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106) where the game ball has won, Thus, for example, it is possible to provide jackpots that are easy to hit or jackpots that are difficult to hit, depending on the starting opening that the game ball has won. The determination unit 602 outputs the determination result to the special game control unit 603.

  The special game control unit 603 receives the determination result from the determination unit 602, and generates a special game state when a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the determination made by the determination unit 602. Here, as a condition for generating the special gaming state, the determination result by the determination unit 602 is a predetermined result (for example, winning a jackpot), or the determination number is a predetermined number (a predetermined number of determination results) Can be accepted). For example, the special game control unit 603 is connected to the electric tulip 107 and can control the operation of the electric tulip 107 to generate a special game state.

  In the present embodiment, the special game control unit 603 includes a first auxiliary game control unit 603a and a second auxiliary game control unit 603b. Here, the first auxiliary game control unit 603a has a function of generating a first auxiliary game state, and the second auxiliary game control unit 603b has a function of generating a second auxiliary game state. Since the contents of the first auxiliary gaming state and the second auxiliary gaming state have been described above, description thereof is omitted here.

  For example, when the determination result of the determination unit 602 is the first jackpot, the first auxiliary game control unit 603a receives the first determination game from the determination unit 602 after receiving the first jackpot for the first auxiliary game. Generate a state. In addition, for example, when the determination result of the determination unit 602 is the second jackpot, the second auxiliary game control unit 603b receives the determination result for 50 times from the determination unit 602 after the second jackpot, the second Generate an auxiliary gaming state. When the second auxiliary game control unit 603b sets the second auxiliary game state, the first auxiliary game control unit 603a receives a determination result for 50 times from the determination unit 602 after the second auxiliary game state, A first auxiliary gaming state is generated.

  The production unit 604 has a function of performing a predetermined production when the special game control unit 603 is in a special game state. In the present embodiment, the production unit 604 can produce a plurality of production modes of the normal production mode, the probability variation production mode, the latent production mode, and the special production mode as described above, and according to the current production mode. A background image is displayed on the image display unit 104.

  When the first auxiliary game control unit 603a sets the first auxiliary game state, the effect unit 604 produces an effect in the probability changing effect mode. On the other hand, when the second auxiliary gaming state is set by the second auxiliary gaming control unit 603b, the presentation is performed in different performance modes depending on the auxiliary gaming state when the condition for setting the second auxiliary gaming state is satisfied.

  Specifically, for example, the rendering unit 604 is the second jackpot if it is a non-auxiliary gaming state when a condition (in this embodiment, winning the second jackpot) is established. In the later second auxiliary gaming state, the performance is performed in the latent effect mode. If the first auxiliary gaming state is established when the condition for setting the second auxiliary gaming state is established, the second auxiliary gaming state after the second big hit is performed in the probability variation effect mode. If the second auxiliary gaming state is established when the condition for setting the second auxiliary gaming state is established, the special effect mode is performed in the second auxiliary gaming state after the second big hit.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may include a setting unit 605 and a symbol control unit 606 as illustrated. Here, the setting unit 605 has a plurality of variation time groups, and the symbol variation time when the determination result of the determination unit 602 is shown from any one of the plurality of variation time groups. Has the function of setting. In this case, the setting unit 605 has special figure variation pattern tables THt1 to THt6 described later. Each of the special figure fluctuation pattern tables THt1 to THt6 is constituted by a special figure fluctuation pattern that defines the fluctuation time of the special symbol.

  In addition, the setting unit 605 re-enters the second auxiliary gaming state when the condition for establishing the second auxiliary gaming state is satisfied when in the first auxiliary gaming state and when in the second auxiliary gaming state. The variation time can be set from the variation time group that is different in the second auxiliary gaming state due to the satisfaction of the condition when the condition for achieving is satisfied.

  For example, if the setting unit 605 is in the first auxiliary gaming state and the condition for setting the second auxiliary gaming state is satisfied, the setting unit 605 can display the special figure variation pattern table THt1 or the special figure in the second auxiliary gaming state. A special figure variation pattern is set from the variation pattern table THt2. In the second auxiliary gaming state, when the condition for setting the second auxiliary gaming state again is satisfied, in the second auxiliary gaming state, the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt3 or the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt4 is used. Set special figure fluctuation pattern. The setting unit 605 may further receive a determination result from the determination unit 602, or may set a special figure fluctuation pattern from a special figure fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the determination result. When setting the changing time, the setting unit 605 outputs information indicating the changing time to the effecting unit 604 and the symbol control unit 606.

  In addition, the setting unit 605 may set the variation time from a variation time group different from that in the other game state when in the first auxiliary gaming state. For example, only in the first auxiliary gaming state, the setting unit 605 sets the special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt5 or the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt6.

  The symbol control unit 606 has a function of receiving a determination result from the determination unit 602, receiving information indicating a variation time from the setting unit 605, and performing symbol variation according to the determination result and the variation time. For example, the symbol control unit 606 is connected to the special symbol display unit 201 and changes and stops the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) displayed on the special symbol display unit 201.

  In this case, when the symbol control unit 606 receives the determination result from the determination unit 602, the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed on the special symbol display unit 201 with the variation time set by the setting unit 605. ) And the symbol indicating the determination result (for example, the lottery result of the big hit lottery) is stopped. In addition, the symbol control unit 606 may be connected to the image display unit 104 to change / stop the special symbol decoration symbol on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes the setting unit 605 and the symbol control unit 606 as described above, the rendering unit 604 receives information indicating the variation time from the setting unit 605 and responds to the variation time set by the setting unit 605. Produce. Thus, the effect unit 604 can perform an effect in accordance with the symbol variation of the symbol control unit 606. As a result, for example, the production unit 604 may end the production at a much earlier stage than the symbol control unit 606 suggests the jackpot lottery result, bore the player, or suggest the jackpot lottery result. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable or misunderstanding without being able to complete the production.

  In addition, as described above, the setting unit 605 performs the first operation again when the condition for entering the second auxiliary gaming state is satisfied when the first auxiliary gaming state is established, and when the second auxiliary gaming state is established. The variation time is set from a variation time group that differs depending on whether the condition for achieving the two auxiliary gaming state is satisfied and the second auxiliary gaming state according to the satisfaction of the condition. In accordance with this, the production unit 604 is also in the second auxiliary game state again when the condition for entering the second auxiliary game state is satisfied when it is in the first auxiliary game state and when it is in the second auxiliary game state. When the conditions for entering the gaming state are satisfied, the second auxiliary gaming state due to the satisfaction of the conditions can be produced in different tendencies, and the variation of the production can be increased to entertain the player. it can.

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, an example of a detailed internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 for realizing the above-described operation will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram (part 1) showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 700 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 701 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 702 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect control that controls the contents of the effect. Part 703. Each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
First, the internal configuration of the main control unit 701 will be described. The main control unit 701 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 711, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 712, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 713, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The The CPU 711 reads various programs related to the progress of the game from the ROM 712, and executes the read program using the RAM 713 as a work area.

  The main controller 701 is connected to various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in the figure, the main control unit 701 has a first start port SW 714 a that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105 and a second start that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. A mouth SW 714b, a gate SW 715 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning port SW 716 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning port 109, and a normal winning that detects a game ball that has won a normal winning hole 110 The mouth SW 717 is connected.

  The various SWs 714 to 717 input a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the main control unit 701. The main control unit 701 stores special figure determination information (see FIG. 9) for receiving a big hit lottery based on the detection signals input from the various SWs 714 to 717, or uses the special figure determination information to win a big hit lottery Or a prize ball payout instruction is given to the prize ball control unit 702 according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. Further, the main control unit 701 stores information for determining the normal symbol (see FIG. 10) for receiving the normal symbol lottery based on the detection signals input from the various SWs 714 to 717, or uses the information for determining the normal symbol. Or perform a normal symbol lottery.

  Here, as the first start port SW 714a, the second start port SW 714b, the gate SW 715, and the big prize port SW 716, for example, a proximity switch or the like can be employed. Further, when a plurality of first start ports 105 are provided on the game board 101, a plurality of first start ports SW 714a may be provided for each position where the first start ports 105 are arranged. Further, even when a plurality of normal winning ports 110 are provided on the game board 101, a plurality of normal winning ports SW 717 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning ports 110.

  The main control unit 701 is connected to various solenoids that drive electric accessories such as the electric tulip 107 and the big prize opening 109. For example, as shown in the figure, the main controller 701 is connected to an electric tulip solenoid 718 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 719 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109.

  The main control unit 701 inputs or blocks an electric signal to the electric tulip solenoid 718 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, or inputs or blocks an electric signal to the big prize opening solenoid 719 based on the lottery lottery result. Or The various solenoids 718 and 719 convert the electric signal supplied from the main control unit 701 into a mechanical motion to open / close the electric tulip 107 and open / close the special prize opening 109.

  The main control unit 701 is connected to various symbol display units for displaying special symbols and normal symbols. For example, the main control unit 701 includes a first special symbol display unit 201a and a second special symbol display unit 201b that display special symbols, a normal symbol display unit 202 that displays normal symbols, and pending determination information ( A number-of-holds display section 203 for displaying the number of special figure determination information and general figure determination information) is connected.

  The main control unit 701 performs display control of the first special symbol display unit 201a and display control of the second special symbol display unit 201b based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. Further, the main control unit 701 performs display control of the normal symbol display unit 202 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Based on the number of special figure determination information and the number of common figure determination information, display control of the hold number display unit 203 is performed.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 and an example of information set in the RAM 713 by executing each program will be described. Note that the programs and the like described below only describe characteristic features that are particularly important in the present embodiment. In addition to the programs described below, the ROM 712 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 713 stores a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The main processing program 712a performs initial setting of built-in devices such as a CTC (timer counter) of the main control unit 701 as power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 100, and sets and stores setting information indicating the setting contents. It memorize | stores in the area | region 713a. For example, here, the setting information includes information indicating a cycle of executing the timer interrupt processing program 712b.

  In addition, the main processing program 712a monitors the power-off of the pachinko gaming machine 100, generates backup information when the power is cut-off, and stores this backup information in the backup storage area 713b. Even if the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off by a backup power supply (not shown), the RAM 713 is supplied with power for a certain period (for example, one day). Therefore, the RAM 713 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 713b for a certain period even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is shut off.

  The RAM 713 may be a nonvolatile RAM such as a FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) or a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory. In this case, the RAM 713 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 713b without a backup power source.

  The timer interrupt processing program 712b sequentially executes subprograms such as a random number update processing program 712c, a switch processing program 712d, a symbol processing program 712i, an electric accessory control processing program 712l, a prize ball processing program 712p, and an output processing program 712q. Let The timer interrupt processing program 712b is interrupted and executed for the main processing program 712a at the cycle stored in the setting storage area 713a by the main processing program 712a.

  The random number update processing program 712c is a random number for special symbols (hereinafter abbreviated as "random number per special symbol"), a special design random number (hereinafter abbreviated as "special symbol random number"), a variation pattern random number, and a random number for normal symbols. The count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the main control unit 701, such as a normal symbol random number (hereinafter abbreviated as “general symbol random number”) and a normal symbol random number (hereinafter abbreviated as “general symbol random number”), are updated. For example, each time the random number update processing program 712c is executed once, “1” is added to each count value of each random number counter stored in the counter storage area 713c.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the counter storage area of the present embodiment. In the counter storage area 713c, random numbers managed by the main control unit 701, such as a random number counter C1 per special figure, a special figure random number counter C2, a variation pattern random number counter C3, a random number counter C4 per common figure, and a common figure random number counter C5, etc. The count value of the counter is stored.

  The random number update processing program 712c increments the count value of each of the random number counters C1 to C5 by “+1” every time the random number update processing program 712c is executed, and updates the counter storage area 713c. Further, when the count values of the random number counters C1 to C5 reach a predetermined value, the random number update processing program 712c returns the count value to, for example, “0” and performs the same count up again.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, the random number per special figure is counted within the range of “0 to 299”. It is assumed that the special symbol random number and the fluctuation pattern are counted within the range of “0 to 99”. In addition, it is assumed that the random number per ordinary number is counted within the range of “0 to 79” and the random number of the regular symbol is counted within the range of “0 to 99”.

  The random number update processing program 712c may further count the initial value random number. Here, when the random number per special figure or the random number per special figure reaches a predetermined value (in this embodiment, the random number per special figure is “299” and the random number per common figure is “79”), Random number counter C1 or special figure random number counter C4 can be a random number for determining which value to return. For example, in this case, when the count value of the random number counter C1 per special figure reaches a predetermined value, the random number update processing program 712c counts the random number counter C1 per special figure to a value that is the same value as the initial random number. Returns the value.

  The switch processing program 712d sequentially executes subprograms such as a start opening switch processing program 712e, a gate switch processing program 712f, a big winning opening switch processing program 712g, and a normal winning opening switch processing program 712h.

  The start opening switch processing program 712e is a random number counter C1 per special figure in the counter storage area 713c, a special design random number counter C2, and the timing at which a game ball winning the first start opening 105 is detected by the first start opening SW 714a. The count value of each counter of the variation pattern random number counter C3 is acquired as special figure determination information, and the acquired special figure determination information is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 713d of the RAM 713.

  Similarly, when the game ball that has won the second start port 106 is detected by the second start port SW 714b, the start port switch processing program 712e also displays the random number counter C1 per special figure in the counter storage area 713c, and the special symbol design. The count values of the random number counter C2 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter C3 are acquired as special figure determination information. Then, the acquired special figure determination information is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 713d of the RAM 713.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the special figure determination information storage area of the present embodiment. The special figure determination information storage area 713d includes special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8. In the special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8, a random counter per special figure C1, a special figure random number counter C2, and a special figure random number counter C2 acquired at the timing when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, The count value of each counter of the variation pattern random number counter C3 is stored in association with the special figure determination information.

  Also, in the special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8, the winnings that triggered the acquisition of the special figure determination information may have been for the first start port 105 or for the second start port 106. Memorized (winning start opening). In the special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8, up to four pieces of special figure determination information are stored, with the upper limit being four for each of the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106. Be able to.

  In addition, priority order for receiving determination per special figure is set in the special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8. In the illustrated example, a special figure determination with a young number such as a special figure determination information storage area TJ1, a special figure determination information storage area TJ2, a special figure determination information storage area TJ3,... A special figure determination information storage area TJ8. The higher the priority for receiving the determination per special figure, the higher the special figure determination information stored in the information storage area.

  In the present embodiment, the number is stored in the special figure determination information storage area with a smaller number from the special figure determination information acquired by winning first in time series. Further, in the present embodiment, the special figure determination information acquired in response to the winning at the second starting port 106 is more than the special figure determination information acquired in accordance with the winning at the first starting port 105. The number is stored in the special figure determination information storage area with a smaller number.

  The gate switch processing program 712f uses the counter values of the counter random number counter C4 and the normal symbol random number counter C5 in the counter storage area 713c for the normal symbol determination at the timing when the game ball passing through the gate 108 is detected by the gate SW715. It is acquired as information, and the acquired normal symbol determination information is stored in the general symbol determination information storage area 713f of the RAM 713.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the contents stored in the information storage area for general-purpose determination according to the present embodiment. The common figure determination information storage area 713f includes general figure determination information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4. In the common figure determination information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4, the count values of the random number counter C4 and the regular symbol random number counter C5 acquired at the timing when the game ball passes through the gate 108 are the universal figure determination information. And stored as related. In the common figure determination information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4, the common figure determination information can be stored up to four.

  Moreover, the priority order for receiving the determination for the normal map is set in the information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4 for the normal map determination. In the illustrated example, the common figure determination information storage area FJ1 to the common figure determination information storage area FJ2... The common figure determination information storage area FJ4 are stored in the common figure determination information storage area having a smaller number. The higher the order of priority for receiving the determination per figure, the higher the figure determination information. In the present embodiment, the number is stored in the information storing area for general figure determination with a smaller number from the general figure determination information acquired earlier in time series.

  The big prize opening switch processing program 712g detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 109 by the big prize opening SW716, and the normal prize opening switch processing program 712h is a game ball won in the normal prize opening 110 by the normal prize opening SW717. Is detected.

  The symbol processing program 712i sequentially executes a special symbol processing program 712j and a normal symbol processing program 712k. The special symbol processing program 712j uses the special symbol determination information stored in the special symbol determination information storage area 713d to sequentially perform special symbol determination, special symbol determination, and special symbol variation pattern determination. Are stored in the special figure determination result storage area 713e. Based on these determination results, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 201 is displayed in a variable manner and stopped.

  The special symbol processing program 712j is stored in the special symbol determination information storage region TJ1 set with the highest priority when a plurality of special symbol determination information is stored in the special symbol determination information storage region 713d. By using the special figure determination information, judgment per special figure, special symbol design judgment, and special figure variation pattern judgment are sequentially performed.

  Specifically, in the special symbol processing program 712j, first, the special figure determination table TAt stored in the ROM 712 is compared with the special figure random number of the special figure determination information. Here, the special figure determination table TAt stored in the ROM 712 will be described.

  FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of the special figure determination table according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the special figure determination table according to the present embodiment. The special figure determination table TAt includes a low-accuracy special figure determination table TAt1 shown in FIG. 11A and a high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2 shown in FIG.

  The low-accuracy special figure determination table TAt1 and the high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2 are configured such that a predetermined determination value is associated with each hit (big hit, small win). Here, the determination values in the determination table TAt1 per low-accuracy special figure and the determination table TAt2 per high-specialty figure define the winning probability for each hit in the determination per special figure.

  Specifically, the winning probability for each win in the determination per special figure is determined by the number of determination values associated with each. In the low-accuracy special figure determination table TAt1, the determination value “0 (1)” is assigned to the big hit, and the determination values “297 to 299 (3)” are assigned to the small hit. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2, the determination values “0 to 9 (10 pieces)” are assigned to the big hits, and the determination values “297 to 299 (3 pieces)” are assigned to the small hits.

  When the special symbol processing program 712j determines that the high probability game state (the probability variable game state and the special game state) is set to OFF at the time of the determination per special symbol, the special symbol processing program 712j The hit determination table TAt1 is used to make a hit per special figure. When the high probability game flag is set to ON at the time of determination per special figure, the determination per special figure is made using the high accuracy special figure determination table TAt2.

  The special symbol processing program 712j determines that the jackpot is won when the random number per special figure matches the judgment value associated with the jackpot, and when the random number per special figure does not match the judgment value of the jackpot Is determined to be a loss (for example, a normal loss that is not a small hit).

  As described above, the random number per special figure acquired is any numerical value from 0 to 299. For this reason, when the determination per special figure is performed using the low-accuracy special figure determination table TAt1, the jackpot is won with a probability of 1/300 and the jackpot is won with a probability of 3/300. . When the judgment per special figure is performed using the high-accuracy special figure judgment table TAt2, the jackpot is won with a probability of 10/300, and the jackpot is won with a probability of 3/300.

  Further, when the special symbol processing program 712j wins the jackpot, the special symbol processing program 712j subsequently compares the special symbol determination table TZt stored in the ROM 712 with the special symbol random number of the special symbol determination information. Here, the special symbol determination table TZt stored in the ROM 712 will be described.

  FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of the special symbol determination table of the present embodiment. FIG. 12-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the special symbol determination table of the present embodiment. The special symbol symbol determination table TZt includes a first special symbol symbol determination table TZt1 shown in FIG. 12A and a second special symbol symbol determination table TZt2 shown in FIG.

  The first special symbol determination table TZt1 and the second special symbol determination table TZt2 are configured by associating a predetermined determination value with each jackpot type (first jackpot or second jackpot in the illustrated example). The Here, the determination values of the first special symbol determination table TZt1 and the second special symbol determination table TZt2 define the winning probability for each jackpot type in the special symbol determination.

  Specifically, in the special symbol design determination, the winning probability for each type of jackpot is determined by the number of determination values associated with each jackpot. In the first special symbol determination table TZt1, the determination value “0 to 99 (100 pieces)” is assigned to the second jackpot, and the determination value is not assigned to the first jackpot. On the other hand, in the second special symbol determination table TZt2, the determination value is not assigned to the second jackpot, and the determination value “0 to 99 (100 pieces)” is assigned to the first jackpot.

  The special symbol processing program 712j uses the first special symbol determination table TZt1 to determine the special symbol symbol when the winning that triggered the acquisition of the determination target special symbol determination information is the first start port 105. To do. In the case where the winning that triggered the acquisition of the special figure determination information to be determined is the second starting port 106, the special figure determination is performed using the second special symbol determination table TZt2.

  The special symbol processing program 712j determines that the first jackpot is won when the special symbol random number in the special symbol determination information matches the determination value associated with the first jackpot. If it matches the determination value associated with the second jackpot, it is determined that the second jackpot has been won.

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, when the special symbol determination is performed using the first special symbol determination table TZt1, the second jackpot is won, and the second special symbol determination table TZt2 is used. If the special symbol design is determined, the first jackpot will be won.

  Subsequently, the special symbol processing program 712j compares the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt with the fluctuation pattern random number of the special figure judgment information. FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of the special figure variation pattern table of the present embodiment. FIG. 13-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the special figure variation pattern table of the present embodiment. FIG. 13C is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of an example of the special figure variation pattern table of the present embodiment. FIG. 13-4 is an explanatory diagram (part 4) of an example of the special figure variation pattern table of the present embodiment. FIG. 13-5 is an explanatory diagram (part 5) of an example of the special figure variation pattern table of the present embodiment. FIG. 13-6 is an explanatory diagram (part 6) of an example of the special figure variation pattern table of the present embodiment.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt is a normal special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss shown in FIG. 13-1, a normal special figure fluctuation pattern table for big hits THt2 shown in FIG. 13-2, and a lost figure shown in FIG. 13-3. Special special figure fluctuation pattern table THt3, special special figure fluctuation pattern table for big hits THt4 shown in FIG. 13-4, shortened special figure fluctuation pattern table THt5 for loss shown in FIG. 13-5, and big hit shown in FIG. 13-6 And a shortened special figure variation pattern table THt6.

  The normal special figure fluctuation pattern table THt1 for loss and the normal special figure fluctuation pattern table THt2 for jackpot are configured by associating predetermined determination values with the special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp7. Also, the special special figure fluctuation pattern table THt3 for loss and the special special figure fluctuation pattern table THt4 for jackpot are configured by associating predetermined determination values with the special figure fluctuation patterns THp8 to THp12. The lost shortening special figure variation pattern table THt5 and the big hit shortening special figure variation pattern table THt6 are configured by associating predetermined determination values with the special figure variation patterns THp3 to THp7 and THp13 to THp14.

  Here, the special symbol variation patterns THp1 to THp14 define the variation pattern of the special symbol, and for example, the variation time for varying the special symbol can be defined. Further, the determination values associated with the special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp14 define the winning probabilities of the special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp14 in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

  The special symbol processing program 712j performs the special symbol variation pattern determination using the normal symbol variation pattern table THt1 for losing when the determination result of the special symbol per unit is lost in normal times. When the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a big hit, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination can be performed using the big hit normal special figure fluctuation pattern table THt2.

  In addition, the special symbol processing program 712j performs special symbol variation pattern determination using the special symbol variation pattern table THt3 for losing when the determination result of the determination per special symbol is lost when the predetermined condition is satisfied. . When the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a big hit, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination can be performed using the special jackpot special special figure fluctuation pattern table THt4. Here, the predetermined condition using the special game variation pattern table THt3 for loss and the special pattern variation pattern table THt4 for big hit is, for example, the second auxiliary game state after the second big win won in the second auxiliary game state. be able to. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the special figure fluctuation pattern from the special special figure fluctuation pattern table THt3 for loss and the special special figure fluctuation pattern table THt4 for jackpot during the period of production in the special production mode.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, the special figure fluctuation pattern that defines a long period of fluctuation time is more likely to be determined at the time of a big hit, and is difficult to be determined at the time of a loss. In other words, the determination values of the special figure variation patterns THp1 to THp12 are determined so that the special figure fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time has a higher expectation for the jackpot.

  Here, the special figure fluctuation patterns THp3 to THp7 and the special figure fluctuation patterns THp10 to THp12 are special figure fluctuation patterns for reach production. Comparing the special figure variation pattern table THt1 for losing with the special special figure variation pattern table THt3 for losing, the special special figure variation pattern table THt3 for losing is more suitable for reach production than the normal special figure variation pattern table THt1 for losing. It is determined that the winning probability of the special figure fluctuation pattern is low. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, during the period of production in the special production mode, the reach production at the time of losing tends to occur less easily than in other periods.

  In addition, the special symbol processing program 712j performs the special symbol variation pattern determination using the lost special symbol variation pattern table THt5 when the determination result of the determination per special symbol is lost when the predetermined condition is satisfied. . When the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a big hit, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination can be performed using the big special shortening special figure fluctuation pattern table THt6. Here, the predetermined condition using the lost special figure variation pattern table THt5 for loss or the shortened special figure variation pattern table THt6 for jackpot can be, for example, in the first auxiliary gaming state.

  Further, here, the special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp2 for the normal loss production in the normal special figure fluctuation pattern table THt1 for the loss and the special figure fluctuation pattern THp13 for the normal loss production in the shortened special figure fluctuation pattern table THt5 for the loss. Comparing with THp14, the special figure fluctuation patterns THp13 to THp14 define a special figure fluctuation time having a shorter time scale than the special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp2.

  As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shortens the production time for the normal loss effect in the first auxiliary gaming state compared to the other gaming states, and the number of lottery lottery times per unit time (for example, per minute) Can be increased. Accordingly, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can advance the game more quickly in the first auxiliary gaming state where the number of second special figure determination information is likely to increase than in other gaming states.

  Further, the special figure fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation patterns THp8 to THp9 for the normal loss production in the special special figure fluctuation pattern table THt3 for the loss is set as a time scale shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern for the other normal loss production. May be. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shortens the production time of the normal loss production in the period of production in the special production mode compared to other periods, and the lottery number of lottery lottery per unit time (for example, per minute) is reduced. It can be increased and the progress of the game can be speeded up.

  The special symbol processing program 712j stores these determination results in the special symbol determination result storage area 713e when the special symbol per unit determination, the special symbol determination, and the special symbol variation pattern determination are performed. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the special figure determination result storage area. In the special figure determination result storage area 713e, a determination result of special figure determination, a determination result of special figure determination, and a determination result of special figure fluctuation pattern determination are stored in association with each other.

  The special figure determination result storage area 713e may store information indicating a symbol representing both the determination result of the special figure determination and the determination result of the special symbol determination. For example, in this case, the symbol “1” is stored for the first jackpot, and the symbol “2” is stored for the second jackpot. In addition, the symbol “3” is stored for small hits, and the symbol “−” is stored for loss.

  The special symbol processing program 712j performs display control of the special symbol by using the determination result stored in the special symbol determination result storage area 713e. Here, after the special symbol is changed for the fluctuation time indicated by the special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol symbol is stopped at a symbol representing both the determination result of the special symbol determination and the determination result of the special symbol determination.

  The normal symbol processing program 712k sequentially performs the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol determination, and the universal symbol variation pattern determination using the universal symbol determination information stored in the universal symbol determination information storage area 713f. Are stored in the common map determination result storage area 713g. Based on these determination results, the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 202 is displayed in a variable manner and stopped.

  The normal symbol processing program 712k is stored in the general symbol determination information storage region FJ1 set with the highest priority when a plurality of general symbol determination information is stored in the general symbol determination information storage region 713f. Using the universal map determination information, the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol determination, and the universal map variation pattern determination are sequentially performed.

  Specifically, in the normal symbol processing program 712k, first, the common figure determination table FAt stored in the ROM 712 is compared with the random number per common figure in the common figure determination information. Here, the universal hit determination table FAt stored in the ROM 712 will be described.

  FIG. 15A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a universal hit determination table according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the universal hit determination table according to the present embodiment. The common figure hit determination table FAt includes a low probability common figure hit determination table FAt1 shown in FIG. 15A and a high probability common figure hit determination table FAt2 shown in FIG.

  The low-accuracy common figure determination table FAt1 and the high-accuracy common figure determination table FAt2 are configured by associating a predetermined determination value with a common figure. Here, the determination values of the determination table FAt1 for the low probability common figure and the determination table FAt2 for the high probability common figure define the winning probability for the common figure in the determination for the normal figure.

  Specifically, in the determination per common figure, the winning probability for the common figure is determined by the number of determination values associated with each. In the low-accuracy common figure determination table FAt1, the determination value “0 (one)” is assigned to the common figure. On the other hand, the determination value “0 to 79 (79 pieces)” is assigned to the common figure in the highly accurate common figure judgment table FAt2.

  If the first auxiliary game flag indicating that the first auxiliary game state is set to OFF at the time of the normal symbol determination, the normal symbol processing program 712k uses the low probability universal symbol determination table FAt1 to determine Make a decision. If the first auxiliary game flag is set to ON at the time of the normal hit determination, the normal hit determination is performed using the high-accuracy normal hit determination table FAt2.

  The normal symbol processing program 712k determines that the winning per symbol is won when the random number per ordinary symbol matches the determination value associated with each ordinary symbol. If the random number per map does not match the determination value associated with the map, it is determined to be lost (for example, lost).

  As described above, the random number per map acquired is any value from 0 to 79. For this reason, when the per-normal map determination is performed using the low-accuracy common map determination table FAt1, the winning per winning map is achieved with a probability of 1/80. In the case where the hit per common map is determined using the high accuracy hit map determination table FAt2, the winning per win is won with a probability of 80/80.

  Further, when the normal symbol processing program 712k is won for each ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol determination table FZt stored in the ROM 712 is compared with the ordinary symbol random number of the ordinary symbol determination information. Here, the general symbol determination table FZt stored in the ROM 712 will be described.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a general symbol determination table according to the present embodiment. The general symbol determination table FZt is configured by associating a predetermined determination value with a type for each general symbol (per long opening and per short opening in the illustrated example). Here, the determination value of the general symbol determination table FZt defines the winning probability for each type of general symbol in the general symbol determination.

  Specifically, in the common symbol determination, the winning probability for each type of common symbol is determined by the number of determination values associated with each common symbol. In the normal symbol determination table FZt, a determination value “0 to 14 (15 pieces)” is assigned for each short opening. Further, a determination value “15 to 99 (85 pieces)” is assigned for each long release.

  The normal symbol processing program 712k determines that the winning symbol per short opening is won when the common symbol random number of the general symbol determining information matches the determination value associated with each short opening. If the regular symbol random number of the information for determining the general symbol coincides with the determination value associated with the long opening, it is determined that the winning is made for the long opening.

  As described above, the acquired regular symbol random number is any numerical value from 0 to 99. For this reason, when the common symbol determination is performed using the common symbol determination table FZt, the winning per short opening is made with a probability of 15/100. In addition, it is designed to win per long opening with a probability of 85/100.

  Subsequently, the normal symbol processing program 712k refers to the normal pattern change pattern table FHt to determine the normal pattern change pattern. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a common map variation pattern table according to the present embodiment.

  The normal map variation pattern table FHt is configured by associating determination conditions with the general map variation pattern FHp1 and the general map variation pattern FHp2. Here, the normal pattern variation patterns FHp1 and FHp2 define the variation pattern of the normal symbol. For example, the normal time fluctuation patterns FHp1 and FHp2 may be defined as the normal time fluctuation time. In the example shown in the figure, the usual figure fluctuation pattern FHp1 defines a usual figure fluctuation time of “12.0 seconds”, and the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern FHp2 defines a usual figure fluctuation time of “0.5 seconds”.

  In addition, “first auxiliary game flag OFF” is associated with the normal variation pattern FHp1 as a determination condition. For this reason, the normal symbol processing program 712k causes the normal symbol variation pattern FHp1 to be determined in the normal symbol variation pattern determination when the first auxiliary game flag is set to OFF. On the other hand, the normal variation pattern FHp2 is associated with “first auxiliary game flag ON” as a determination condition. For this reason, the normal symbol processing program 712k is determined to be the normal variation pattern FHp2 in the general variation variation determination when the first auxiliary game flag is set to ON.

  When the normal symbol processing program 712k performs the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol determination, and the universal symbol variation pattern determination, these determination results are stored in the universal symbol determination result storage area 713g. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the common map determination result storage area. In the common figure determination result storage area 713g, the determination result of the common figure determination, the determination result of the general symbol determination, and the determination result of the common figure variation pattern determination are stored in association with each other.

  In addition, you may make it memorize | store the common figure lottery result which represents both the determination result of a common figure determination, and the determination result of a common symbol determination in the common figure determination result storage area 713g. For example, in this case, the symbol “◯” is stored per long opening, the symbol “Δ” is stored per short opening, and the symbol “×” is stored in the case of losing.

  The normal symbol processing program 712k performs display control of the normal symbol using the determination result stored in the general symbol determination result storage area 713g. Here, after the normal symbol is changed during the variation time indicated by the normal symbol variation pattern, the normal symbol is stopped at the symbol representing both the determination result of the universal symbol determination and the determination result of the normal symbol determination.

  The electric accessory control processing program 712l sequentially executes sub-programs such as a special prize opening processing program 712m and an electric tulip processing program 712o. The special winning opening processing program 712m sets a special winning opening opening pattern based on the processing result of the special symbol processing program 712j, and opens and closes the special winning opening 109 according to the special winning opening opening pattern.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the special winning opening opening pattern table of the present embodiment. The big winning opening opening pattern table KPt1 is configured by a plurality of big winning opening opening patterns that define the opening manner of the big winning opening 109 for each win. As described above, the hits by the pachinko gaming machine 100 include the first jackpot, the second jackpot, and the jackpot.

  For this reason, the big winning opening opening pattern table KPt1 has a big winning opening opening pattern Kp11 that defines the opening manner of the big winning opening 109 based on the first jackpot and a big winning that defines the opening manner of the big winning opening 109 based on the second jackpot. It is composed of a mouth opening pattern Kp12 and a big winning opening opening pattern Kp13 that defines the opening manner of the big winning opening 109 by small hit.

  In the present embodiment, the special prize opening pattern Kp11 is a special prize opening pattern that defines that the special prize opening 109 for 30 seconds is opened for 16 rounds. The special winning opening opening pattern Kp12 is a special winning opening opening pattern in which the opening of the special winning opening 109 for 0.6 seconds is performed for two rounds. The special winning opening opening pattern Kp13 is a special winning opening opening pattern that determines that the special winning opening 109 is opened twice for 0.6 seconds.

  When winning the first jackpot, the special winning opening processing program 712m sets a special winning opening opening pattern Kp11 and opens / closes the special winning opening 109 according to the special winning opening opening pattern. When the second big hit is won, the big winning opening opening pattern Kp12 is set, and the big winning opening 109 is opened and closed according to the big winning opening opening pattern. In the case of winning a small win, the big winning opening opening pattern Kp13 is set, and the big winning opening 109 is opened and closed according to the big winning opening opening pattern.

  Further, the special winning opening processing program 712m causes the gaming state setting processing program 712n to be executed as a subprogram. The game state setting processing program 712n causes the game flag storage area 713h to set a game flag such as a highly probable game flag or an auxiliary game flag in accordance with the winning jackpot.

  The electric tulip processing program 712o sets the electric tulip opening pattern based on the processing result of the normal symbol processing program 712k and the setting state (ON / OFF) of the auxiliary game flag, and opens and closes the electric tulip 107 according to the electric tulip opening pattern. Let

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the electric tulip opening pattern table of the present embodiment. The electric tulip opening pattern table KPt2 is configured by registering a plurality of electric tulip opening patterns that define the opening mode of the electric tulip 107 for each common figure. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has two common perceptions, one per long opening and one per short opening.

  Therefore, in the electric tulip opening pattern table KPt2, the electric tulip opening patterns Kp21 and Kp22 that define the opening mode of the electric tulip 107 per short opening and the electric tulip opening that defines the opening mode of the electric tulip 107 per long opening Patterns Kp23 and Kp24 are registered.

  In the present embodiment, the electric tulip opening pattern Kp21 is an electric tulip opening pattern that defines the opening of the electric tulip 107 for 0.1 seconds. The electric tulip opening pattern Kp22 is an electric tulip opening pattern that determines that the electric tulip 107 is opened for 0.16 seconds. The electric tulip opening pattern Kp23 is an electric tulip opening pattern that determines that the electric tulip 107 is opened for 5.5 seconds. The electric tulip opening pattern Kp24 is an electric tulip opening pattern that determines that the electric tulip 107 is opened for 5.56 seconds.

  The electric tulip processing program 712o sets the electric tulip opening pattern Kp21 when winning per short opening in the non-auxiliary gaming state (with the first auxiliary gaming flag OFF and the second auxiliary gaming flag OFF), and this electric tulip opening The electric tulip 107 is opened and closed according to the pattern. In the auxiliary game state (when the first auxiliary game flag is ON or the second auxiliary game flag is ON), when winning per short opening, the electric tulip opening pattern Kp22 is set, and the electric tulip 107 is set according to the electric tulip opening pattern. Open and close.

  The electric tulip processing program 712o sets an electric tulip opening pattern Kp23 when winning per long opening in the non-auxiliary gaming state, and opens / closes the electric tulip 107 according to the electric tulip opening pattern. When winning in the auxiliary gaming state per long opening, the electric tulip opening pattern Kp24 is set, and the electric tulip 107 is opened and closed according to the electric tulip opening pattern.

  The prize ball processing program 712p is used for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls for winning at each of the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110. A payout instruction (prize ball command) is set in the prize ball information storage area 713i.

  The output processing program 712q outputs information indicating the storage contents of each storage area set in the RAM 713 to each control unit (for example, the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703) connected to the main control unit 701. Let

  Moreover, the above-described start port switch processing program 712e may execute a prior determination processing program (not shown) as a subprogram. Here, the pre-determination processing program sequentially executes per-special-symbol determination, special-symbol determination, and special-figure variation pattern determination for each special-figure determination information stored in the special-figure determination information storage area 713d. These determination results may be stored in a prior determination storage area (not shown).

  Further, the main control unit 701 may output information indicating the storage contents of each storage area set in the RAM 713 to the outside (for example, a hall computer in a game arcade) via the board external information terminal board 791. The main control unit 701 can realize its function by, for example, a main control board.

(2. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the internal configuration of the prize ball control unit 702 will be described. The prize ball control unit 702 includes a CPU 721, a ROM 722, a RAM 723, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. Based on the payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 701, the CPU 721 reads out various programs related to payout control of prize balls from the ROM 722, and executes the read program using the RAM 723 as a work area.

  The prize ball control unit 702 is connected to various SWs for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in the figure, the prize ball control unit 702 includes a fixed position detection SW 724 that detects a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW725 that detects a game ball that has been paid out, and a hit ball provided on the front surface of the frame. A ball presence detection SW 726 that detects the presence or absence of a game ball in the supply tray 120 and a full tank detection SW 727 that detects that the hitting ball supply tray 120 is filled with game balls are connected.

  The various SWs 724 to 727 input a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 702. The winning ball control unit 702 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 701 and detection signals input from various SWs 724 to 727. The prize ball control unit 702 may output detection signals input from the various SWs 724 to 727 to the main control unit 701.

  In addition, the winning ball control unit 702 is connected to a launching unit 728 and a payout unit 729. The prize ball control unit 702 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 728 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 728 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 702 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 728, the prize ball control unit 702 drives a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation to intermittently fire the game ball, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. Launch a game ball.

  The prize ball control unit 702 controls the payout unit 729 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 729 includes a payout drive motor for paying out a predetermined number from a storage unit (not shown) that stores game balls. The winning ball control unit 702 drives the payout driving motor and wins the payout unit 729 to each winning port (first starting port 105, second starting port 106, large winning port 109, normal winning port 110). The number of prize balls corresponding to the played game ball is paid out.

  Also, the prize ball control unit 702 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 792, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 702 to the outside. For example, the prize ball control unit 702 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

(3. Production control unit)
(3-1. Director of Production)
FIG. 21 is a block diagram (No. 2) showing an internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The effect control unit 703 includes an effect control unit 703a that controls the entire effect control unit 703, an image / sound control unit 703b that performs display control of the image display unit 104 and sound output control of the speaker 114, lamp lighting control, and a movable role. A lamp control unit 703c for controlling the driving of the object is provided.

  The production control unit 703a includes a CPU 731, a ROM 732, a RAM 733, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 731 reads out various programs relating to the control of effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the ROM 732, and executes the read programs using the RAM 733 as a work area.

  In addition, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 for receiving an operation from a player are connected to the effect supervision unit 703a. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 input a control signal corresponding to a key operated (for example, pressed) by the player to the effect control unit 703a. The effect supervision unit 703 a sets an operation command (effect button command or cross key command) indicating that an operation by the player is accepted in the RAM 733 based on a control signal input from the effect button 118 or the cross key 119.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 731 of the production control unit 703a and an example of information set in the RAM 733 by executing each program will be described. Note that the programs and the like described below only describe characteristic features that are particularly important in the present embodiment. In addition to the programs described below, the ROM 732 stores a number of programs (not shown) and the like, and the RAM 733 has a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The production main processing program 732a performs initial setting of built-in devices such as the CTC of the production control unit 703a in accordance with the supply of power to the production control unit 703a (Pachinko gaming machine 100), and sets the setting contents. It memorize | stores in 733a.

  The effect timer interrupt processing program 732b sequentially executes a command reception processing program 732d, an operation reception processing program 732j, and a command transmission processing program 732k. The effect timer interrupt processing program 732b is interrupted and executed with respect to the effect main process program 732a at a predetermined cycle stored in the setting storage area 733a when the effect main process program 732a is executed.

  The effect random number update processing program 732c updates the count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the effect control unit 703a such as effect random numbers. For example, every time the effect random number update processing program 732c is executed, “1” is added to the count value of the effect random number counter stored in the effect counter storage area 733b.

  In addition, when the count value of the effect random number counter reaches a predetermined value (for example, “99”), the effect random number update processing program 732c returns the count value to, for example, “0” and performs the same count-up again. Make it. In the present embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that the production random number is counted within a range of “0 to 99”, for example.

  The command reception processing program 732d updates the contents stored in the determination result storage area 733c of the production control unit 703a based on a command received from the main control unit 701 (for example, a special figure change start command or a common figure change start command). . Here, the determination result storage area 733c is provided with a storage area for synchronizing with the special figure determination result storage area 713e of the main control unit 701 and a storage area for synchronizing with the common figure determination result storage area 713g. Yes.

  For example, when a special figure change start command is received, the command reception processing program 732d synchronizes the storage contents of the storage area for synchronization with the special figure determination result storage area 713e with the special figure determination result storage area 713e. When a universal change start command is received, the storage contents of the storage area for synchronizing with the universal figure determination result storage area 713g are synchronized with the universal figure determination result storage area 713g.

  Further, the command reception processing program 732d is based on the stored contents of the determination result storage area 733c, and the special drawing effect start processing program 732e, the special drawing effect end processing program 732f, the ordinary drawing effect start processing program 732g, and the ordinary drawing effect end processing program. At 732h, the jackpot effect processing program 732i is executed.

  Based on the stored contents of the determination result storage area 733c, the special figure production start processing program 732e sets the production contents of the production (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing production”) performed during the change of the special symbol, and produces the production of this content. Make it happen. For example, the special figure production start processing program 732e selects a special figure production pattern corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure production pattern table TEt based on information indicating the special figure fluctuation pattern in the determination result storage area 733c.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the special drawing effect pattern table. The special figure production pattern table TEt is configured by associating the special figure production patterns TEp1 to TEp14 with special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp14. Here, the special drawing effects patterns TEp1 to TEp14 define the contents of special drawing effects such as normal loss effects and reach effects.

  The special figure effect start processing program 732e selects a special figure effect pattern corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the information indicating the special figure fluctuation pattern in the determination result storage area 733c updated based on the received fluctuation start command. Let The special figure effect start processing program 732e may select a notice effect pattern from the notice effect pattern table YEt stored in the ROM 732 based on the obtained effect random number. Here, the notice effect pattern defines the contents of the notice effect that is executed in an auxiliary manner with respect to the special figure effect such as a step-up notice or a small character notice, for example.

  The special figure effect end processing program 732f ends the special figure effect started by the special figure effect start processing program 732e. Further, the special drawing effect end processing program 732f also performs setting of the effect mode and the like.

  The general drawing effect start processing program 732g selects and executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing effect”) to be performed in accordance with the fluctuation of the general symbol decoration pattern based on the stored contents of the determination result storage area 733c. Based on the content stored in the determination result storage area 733c, the ordinary drawing production start processing program 732g sets the production contents of the production (hereinafter referred to as "general drawing production") performed during the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and produces the production of this content. Make it happen. For example, the ordinary drawing effect start processing program 732g is based on the information indicating the normal symbol lottery result (ordinary symbol determination result, ordinary symbol determination result) in the determination result storage area 733c. Selection is made from the figure effect pattern table FEt. The general drawing production end processing program 732h ends the general drawing production started by the general drawing production start processing program 732g.

  The jackpot presentation processing program 732i selects a jackpot presentation pattern corresponding to the winning jackpot from the jackpot presentation pattern table Xt stored in the ROM 732 based on a command received from the main control unit 701 and the like. Start the jackpot production. For example, here, the jackpot effect pattern defines the contents of the effect of the jackpot effect performed during the jackpot. Further, the jackpot presentation processing program 732i may end the running jackpot presentation based on a command received from the main control unit 701 or the like.

  Also, the jackpot effect processing program 732i selects a jackpot effect pattern similar to that at the time of the second jackpot winning based on the command received from the main control unit 701 or the like, and the jackpot effect indicated by the jackpot effect pattern is displayed. To start. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the same jackpot effect is performed both when the second jackpot is won and when the jackpot is won.

  The operation reception processing program 732j receives control signals from the effect button 118 and the cross key 119, and stores an operation command indicating that there is a player operation in the transmission command storage area 733d. The command transmission processing program 732k causes various commands stored in the transmission command storage area 733d to be transmitted to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c.

(3-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
FIG. 23 is a block diagram (No. 3) showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The image / audio control unit 703b includes a CPU 741, a ROM 742, a RAM 743, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 741 reads from the ROM 742 various programs for outputting (for example, displaying or outputting audio) the effects instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a, and executes the read programs using the RAM 743 as a work area. The ROM 742 stores effect data Ed. Here, the production data Ed can be data including image data such as decorative designs, background images, reach production, audio data such as BGM (background music) and sound effects.

  For example, the image / sound control unit 703b receives a command output from the effect control unit 703a via the input / output I / O, and acquires information indicating the effect instructed to be executed. Then, based on the acquired information, necessary image data is read from the effect data Ed, and display data for the effect instructed to execute is generated. Then, display based on the display data is performed. In addition, voice output data for the effect instructed to be executed is generated, and voice output is performed based on the voice output data.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 741 of the image / audio control unit 703b and an example of information set in the RAM 743 by executing each program will be described. Only programs that are important in the present embodiment are described below. The ROM 742 stores many programs (not shown) in addition to the programs described below.

  The image / sound control processing program 742a sequentially executes subprograms such as a display control processing program 742b and a sound output control processing program 742c. The display control processing program 742b reads the effect image data instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the effect data Ed, and generates display data and the like. Then, this display data is stored in a VRAM (Video RAM) 744. The display data stored in the VRAM 744 is output to the image display unit 104 at a predetermined timing, and an image represented by the display data is displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  In addition, for example, when the background image and the special figure decoration pattern overlap at the same position on the display screen, the display control processing program 742b uses the known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method to display the Z of the display data of each image. By referring to the Z value of the buffer, the special figure decoration symbol is preferentially stored in the RAM 743, so that the special figure decoration symbol is displayed in front of the background image.

  The sound output control processing program 742c reads the sound data of the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the effect data Ed, and generates sound output data. Then, the audio output data is stored in the RAM 743. The audio output data stored in the RAM 743 is output to the speaker 114 at a predetermined timing, and the audio represented by the audio output data is output from the speaker 114.

(3-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the lamp control unit 703c will be supplemented. The lamp control unit 703c includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input / output interface, and the like. The CPU reads various programs for realizing the effect instructed to be executed by the effect control unit 703a from the ROM, and uses the RAM as a work area to execute the read program.

  The ROM stores lighting data for controlling lighting of each lamp such as the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp Lp, and driving data for controlling a driving motor (not shown) provided in the movable accessory 130. Has been.

  The lamp control unit 703c controls lighting of each lamp such as the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp Lp, and controls a drive motor (not shown) included in the movable accessory 130. Specifically, the lamp control unit 703c reads the lighting data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a and lights each lamp, or reads the drive data and drives the drive motor.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 703 is configured such that the production control unit 703a, the image / audio control unit 703b, and the lamp control unit 703c are provided as different boards, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

  Note that, for example, the acquisition unit 601, the determination unit 602, and the special game control unit 603 described above can realize their functions by the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 executing a program stored in the ROM 712. . The effect unit 604 can realize its function by the CPU 731 of the effect control unit 703 a executing a program stored in the ROM 732.

(Processing performed by pachinko machines)
(1. Processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, an example of detailed processing performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 to realize the above-described operation will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 701 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 701 described below is performed by the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 executing a program stored in the ROM 712.

(Main process)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the main processing. For example, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is started, the main control unit 701 starts execution of the main process and continuously executes the main process during startup.

  In the main process, first, the main control unit 701 waits for 1000 ms (step S2401) and permits access to the RAM 713 (step S2402). If access to the RAM 713 is permitted, it is determined whether the RAM clear switch is ON (step S2403).

  If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S2403: Yes), the main control unit 701 clears the RAM (step S2404). Here, the RAM clear is a well-known technique and will not be described in detail. However, various information stored in the RAM 713 (for example, information indicating a gaming state; auxiliary game flag and high-probability game flag ON / OFF) The predetermined initial state is set.

  When the RAM is cleared, the main control unit 701 sets a work area at the time of clearing (step S2405) and performs initial setting of the peripheral part (step S2406). For example, in step S2406, the main control unit 701 transmits an initial setting command for instructing execution of a predetermined initial setting process to each peripheral unit such as the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is not ON (step S2403: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the backup flag is ON (step S2407). If the backup flag is ON (step S2407: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S2408).

  If the checksum is normal (step S2408: Yes), the main control unit 701 executes a predetermined recovery process (step S2409). In this restoration processing, for example, the state before the power shutdown is restored based on the backup information stored in the backup storage area 713b of the RAM 713. In this restoration process, the main control unit 701 may transmit backup information to the effect control unit 703.

  In step S2407, if the backup flag is not ON (step S2407: No) or the checksum is not normal (step S2408: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to step S2404 and clears the RAM.

  Next, the main control unit 701 sets the period (for example, 4 ms) of the built-in CTC (timer counter) (step S2410), and updates the setting storage area 713a. Note that the main control unit 701 executes a timer interrupt process to be described later using the period set here. When the CTC cycle is set in step S2410, the main control unit 701 executes power-off monitoring processing for monitoring power-off (step S2411).

  When the power-off monitoring process is executed, the main control unit 701 updates the fluctuation pattern random number (step S2412), and sets an interrupt prohibition setting for the timer interrupt process (step S2413). Then, the main control unit 701 updates the initial value random number (step S2414), performs the interrupt permission setting for the timer interrupt process (step S2415), and proceeds to step S2411. Thereafter, the main control unit 701 repeatedly executes the processing from step S2411 to step S2415. Note that if the main control unit 701 does not count the initial value random number, the steps S2413 to S2415 may not be performed after step S2412, and the process may directly proceed to step S2411.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. The main control unit 701 interrupts and executes timer interrupt processing at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main processing described above.

  In the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 701 first executes a random number update process for updating random numbers used for various lotteries performed by the main control unit 701 (step S2501). In this random number update process, the main control unit 701 updates various random numbers such as a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, a variation pattern random number, a random number per ordinary figure, a random number per ordinary figure, and a random number acquisition. The count values of the counters C1 to C5 are incremented by “1”.

  Next, the main control unit 701 executes switch processing for detecting with various switches (step S2502). In this switch process, the main control unit 701 detects a game ball that has won a prize at the start port (first start port 105, second start port 106), a start port switch process (described later), A gate switch process (to be described later) to detect, a big prize opening switch process to detect a game ball won in the big prize opening 109, a normal prize opening switch process to detect a game ball won in the normal prize opening 110, and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S2503). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process (described later) related to a special symbol and a normal symbol process (described later) related to a normal symbol. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 701 performs a jackpot lottery to perform display control of the special symbol. In the normal symbol process, the main control unit 701 performs a normal symbol lottery to perform display control of the normal symbol.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes an electric accessory control process related to the operation control of the special winning opening 109 and the electric tulip 107 (step S2504). Here, the electric accessory control process includes a special prize opening process (described later) for controlling the operation of the special prize opening 109 and an electric tulip process (described later) for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107. In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 701 controls the operation of the big prize opening 109 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. In the electric tulip process, the main control unit 701 controls the operation of the electric tulip 107 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes prize ball processing relating to prize ball payout control (step S2505). In the winning ball process, the main control unit 701 issues a winning ball command to instruct the winning ball control unit 702 to pay out a predetermined number of winning balls when a game ball wins a prize winning hole 109 or a normal winning hole 110. Set in the RAM 713.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes an output process for outputting the commands set in the RAM 713 to each of the prize ball control unit 702, the effect control unit 703, and the like by the processes of steps S2501 to S2505 (step S2506). The timer interrupt process ends. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 701 returns to the main process.

(Start-up switch processing)
Next, processing contents of the start port switch process will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the contents of the start port switch process. In the start port switch process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether or not the first start port SW 714a is turned on (step S2601). If the first starter SW 714a is not ON (step S2601: No), the process proceeds to step S2605 described later.

  If the first start port SW 714a is ON (step S2601: Yes), the main control unit 701 counts the number of special figure determination information acquired for the game ball won in the first start port 105 (hereinafter referred to as “first game start determination”). It is determined whether or not U1 (referred to as “first special figure determination information count”) is less than 4 (U1 <4) (step S2602). If the first special figure determination information number U1 is not less than 4 (step S2602: No), that is, if the first special figure determination information number U1 is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S2605.

  If the number of first special figure determination information U1 is less than 4 (step S2602: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the first special figure determination information number U1 as a new number. One special figure determination information number U1 is set (step S2603). Then, with reference to the counter storage area 713c, the count values of the counters C1 to C3 are acquired as special figure determination information, and stored in the special figure determination information storage area 713d (step S2604).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the second start port SW 714b is turned on (step S2605). If the second start port SW 714b is not ON (step S2605: No), the start port switch process is terminated as it is.

  If the second starting port SW 714b is ON (step S2605: Yes), the main control unit 701 counts the number of special figure determination information acquired for the game ball won in the second starting port 106 (hereinafter referred to as “the number of special figure determination information”). It is determined whether or not U2 (referred to as “second special figure determination information count”) is less than 4 (U2 <4) (step S2606). If the number of second special figure determination information U2 is not less than 4 (step S2606: No), that is, if the number of second special figure determination information U2 is 4 or more, the start port switch process is terminated.

  If the number of second special figure determination information U2 is less than 4 (step S2606: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the second special figure determination information number U2 to a new first It is set as 2 special figure determination information number U2 (step S2607). Then, referring to the counter storage area 713c, the count values of the counters C1 to C3 are acquired as special figure determination information, and stored in the special figure determination information storage area 713d (step S2608). The process ends.

  When acquiring the special figure determination information in step S2608, the main control unit 701 is more than the special figure determination information acquired by winning the special figure determination information acquired here in the first starting port 105. Then, the information is stored in the special figure determination information storage area in which the priority is higher. Then, the special figure determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105 is shifted one by one to the special figure determination information storage area where the priority is lowered.

(Gate switch processing)
Next, processing contents of the gate switch processing will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the gate switch processing. In the gate switch process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether the gate SW 715 is turned on (step S2701). If the gate SW 715 is not ON (step S2701: No), the gate switch process is terminated.

  If the gate SW 715 is ON (step S2701: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines that the number G of general-purpose determination information acquired for the game ball that has passed through the gate 108 is less than 4 (G <4) is determined (step S2702). If the number of information for routine determination G is not less than 4 (step S2702: No), that is, if the number of information for routine determination G is 4 or more, the gate switch process is terminated.

  If the number G of information for normal map determination is less than 4 (step S2702: Yes), the main control unit 701 uses the value obtained by adding “1” to the number of information for normal map determination G as new information for normal map determination. The number G is set (step S2703). Then, the counter storage area 713c is referred to, and the count values of the counters C4 to C5 are acquired as the usual figure determination information, stored in the usual figure determination information storage area 713f (step S2704), and gate switch processing is performed. Exit.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. In the special symbol process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag indicating that the jackpot is being set (step S2801). If the jackpot game flag is set to ON (step S2801: Yes), the special symbol process is terminated.

  When the jackpot game flag is not set to ON (step S2801: No), that is, when the jackpot is not being hit, the main control unit 701 determines whether the special symbol is changing (step S2802). If the special symbol is changing (step S2802: YES), the process proceeds to step S2811.

  When the special symbol is not fluctuating (step S2802: No), that is, when the special symbol is stopped, the main control unit 701 determines the second special symbol acquired for the game ball won at the second starting port 106. It is determined whether the usage information number U2 is 1 or more (step S2803).

  When the number of second special figure determination information U2 is 1 or more (step S2803: Yes), the main control unit 701 uses a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the second special figure determination information number U2 as a new second value. The number of special figure determination information U2 is set (step S2804), and the process proceeds to step S2807. When the second special figure determination information number U2 is not 1 or more (step S2803: No), the special figure determination information number U1 acquired for the game ball won in the first starting port 105 is 1 or more. It is determined whether there is any (step S2805).

  When the first special figure determination information number U1 is 1 or more (step S2805: Yes), the main control unit 701 uses a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the first special figure determination information number U1 as a new first value. The number of special figure determination information U1 is set (step S2806), and the process proceeds to step S2807. If the first special figure determination information number U1 is not 1 or more (step S2805: No), the special symbol process is terminated.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a jackpot lottery process (described later) (step S2807), and performs a special figure variation pattern setting process for setting a period during which the special symbol is varied (special figure variation time) (step S2808). ). Then, based on the processing result of the jackpot lottery process and the processing result of the special figure variation pattern setting process, the variation of the special symbol is started (step S2809). Here, when the main control unit 701 performs a big hit lottery with respect to the game balls won in the second starting port 106, the main control unit 701 changes the special symbols in the second special symbol display unit 201b. When a big hit lottery is performed on the game balls won in the first start opening 105, the special symbols are changed in the first special symbol display unit 201a.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets a special figure change start command in the RAM 713 (step S2810). Here, the special figure change start command can be, for example, a command indicating a jackpot lottery result, a special figure change pattern, a gaming state (whether the first auxiliary gaming state or the second auxiliary gaming state), and the like. The main control unit 701 transmits this special figure change start command to the effect control unit 703 or the like when executing the output process in the timer interrupt process.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time determined by the special symbol variation pattern has elapsed since the special symbol variation start time (step S2811). If the special figure variation time has not elapsed (step S2811: No), the special symbol process is terminated. When the special figure change time has elapsed (step S2811: Yes), the changing special symbol is stopped so as to indicate the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed at the start of the change (step S2812). Then, a special figure stop command is set in the RAM 713 (step S2813), a stop process (described later) is performed (step S2814), and the special symbol process is terminated.

(Large lottery processing)
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the big win lottery process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a high-probability game flag indicating that the game state is high is set to ON (step S2901). When the high-accuracy game flag is set to ON (step S2901: Yes), the high-accuracy special figure hit determination table TAt2 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2902). If the high probability game flag is not set to ON (step S2901: No), the low probability special figure determination table TAt1 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2903).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 makes a judgment per special figure (step S2904). In determination per special figure, the main control unit 701 compares the special figure determination table TAt set in the RAM 713 with the random number per special figure in the determination target special figure determination information. Then, it is determined whether or not the random number per special figure matches a predetermined value determined as a big hit in the special figure determination table TAt. If they match, it is determined to be a big hit, and if they do not match, it is determined to be lost.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a big hit (step S2905). If it is not a big win (step S2905: No), a winning symbol indicating that the lottery result of the big hit lottery is lost is set in the RAM 713 (step S2906), and the big hit lottery process is terminated.

  If the determination result of the special figure determination is a big hit (step S2905: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the special figure determination information to be determined has been acquired for winning the first start port 105. Is determined (step S2907). If it is acquired for winning at the first starting port 105 (step S2907: YES), the first special symbol determination table TZt1 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2908).

  On the other hand, if it is not acquired for winning in the first starting port 105 (step S2907: No), that is, if it is acquired for winning in the second starting port 106, the second special figure. The symbol determination table TZt2 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2909).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs special symbol determination (step S2910). In the special symbol determination, the main control unit 701 compares the special symbol determination table TZt set in the RAM 713 with the special symbol random number of the determination target special symbol determination information. Then, it is determined which type of jackpot predetermined value matches in the special symbol design determination table TZt, and it is determined that the matching type jackpot has been won. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets a jackpot symbol representing the winning jackpot in the RAM 713 based on the determination result of the special symbol determination (step S2911), and ends the jackpot lottery process.

(Special figure variation pattern setting process)
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special figure variation pattern setting process. In the special figure fluctuation pattern setting process, first, the main control unit 701 sets a special figure fluctuation pattern from the special special figure fluctuation pattern table (the special special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss THt3 or the special special figure fluctuation pattern table for jackpot THt4). It is determined whether the special mode flag is set to ON (step S3001).

  When the special mode flag is set to ON (step S3001: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit (step S3002). If it is not a big hit (step S3002: No), the special figure variation pattern table THt3 for loss is set in the RAM 713 (step S3003). If it is a big hit (step S3002: Yes), the special special figure variation pattern table THt4 for big hit is set in the RAM 713 (step S3004).

  On the other hand, when the special mode flag is set to OFF (step S3001: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the first auxiliary game flag indicating the first auxiliary game state is set to ON. (Step S3005). If the first auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S3005: Yes), it is determined whether the lottery result of the big win lottery is a big win (step S3006). If it is not a big hit (step S3006: No), the lost shortening special figure variation pattern table THt5 is set in the RAM 713 (step S3007). If it is a big hit (step S3006: Yes), the big special shortening special figure fluctuation pattern table THt6 is set in the RAM 713 (step S3008).

  On the other hand, when the first auxiliary game flag is set to OFF (step S3005: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the lottery result of the big win lottery is a big hit (step S3009). If it is not a big hit (step S3009: No), the loss normal special figure fluctuation pattern table THt1 is set in the RAM 713 (step S3010). When it is a big hit (step S3009: Yes), the big special chart variation pattern table THt2 for big hit is set in the RAM 713 (step S3011).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs special figure fluctuation pattern determination (step S3012). In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, the main control unit 701 compares the special figure fluctuation pattern tables THt1 to THt6 set in the RAM 713 with the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the special figure judgment information to be judged. Then, it is determined which special figure fluctuation pattern the special figure fluctuation pattern random number matches in the special figure fluctuation pattern tables THt1 to THt6, and it is determined that the matched special figure fluctuation pattern is won. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the selected special figure fluctuation pattern in the RAM 713 based on the determination result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination (step S3013), and ends the special figure fluctuation pattern setting process.

(Processing during stoppage)
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the stop process. In the stop process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag (first auxiliary game flag or second auxiliary game flag) is set to ON (step S3101). If the auxiliary game flag is set to OFF (step S3101: No), the process proceeds to step S3103. If the auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S3101: Yes), an auxiliary game flag setting process (described later) is performed (step S3102), and the process proceeds to step S3103.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S3103). When the highly probable game flag is set to OFF (step S3103: No), the process proceeds to step S3107. If the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S3103: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value Yk of the high probability game counter is set as a new count value Yk (step S3104). . Then, it is determined whether the count value Yk has become “0” (step S3105).

  When the count value Yk becomes “0” (step S3105: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the high probability game flag to OFF (step S3106), and proceeds to step S3107. When the count value Yk is not “0” (step S3105: No), the process proceeds to step S3107 as it is.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether the jackpot symbol has been stopped (whether the jackpot has been won) (step S3107). If the jackpot symbol has not been stopped (step S3107: No), it is determined whether the jackpot symbol has been stopped (step S3108). When the small winning symbol is not stopped (step S3108: No), here, when the lost symbol is stopped, the in-stop process is terminated.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped (step S3108: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the small hit game flag to ON (step S3109), and starts the right-handed notification for lighting the right-handed display unit 205. Processing is performed (step S3110). Then, opening is started (step S3111), an opening command is set in the RAM 713 (step S3112), and the stopped process is ended.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped in step S3107 (step S3107: Yes), the main control unit 701 performs a transition flag reset process (step S3113), and proceeds to step S3114. In the flag reset process, the main control unit 701 sets a special mode flag, a first auxiliary game transition flag, and the like to OFF.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether the auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S3114). When the auxiliary game flag is set to OFF (step S3114: No), the process proceeds to step S3116. If the auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S3114: Yes), a winning process during auxiliary game (described later) is performed (step S3115), and the process proceeds to step S3116.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the stopped jackpot symbol is a first jackpot symbol indicating that the first jackpot is won (step S3116). If it is the first jackpot symbol (step S3116: Yes), the first jackpot game flag is set to ON (step S3117), and the process proceeds to step S3119. If it is not the first jackpot symbol (step S3116: No), here, if it is the second jackpot symbol indicating that the second jackpot is won, the second jackpot game flag is set to ON (step S3118), step The process proceeds to S3119.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the count values of the various game counters to “0” (step S3119). In step S3119, the main control unit 701 sets the count value Yk of the highly reliable game counter, the count value Yh1 of the first auxiliary game counter, and the count value Yh2 of the second auxiliary game counter to “0”.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets various game flags to OFF (step S3120), and proceeds to step S3110. In step S3120, the main control unit 701 sets the high probability game flag, the first auxiliary game flag, and the second auxiliary game flag to OFF.

(Auxiliary game flag setting process)
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the contents of the auxiliary game flag setting process. In the auxiliary game flag setting process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the first auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S3201). If the first auxiliary game flag is not set to ON (step S3201: No), the process proceeds to step S3205.

  When the first auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S3201: Yes), the main control unit 701 subtracts “1” from the count value Yh1 of the first auxiliary game counter as a new count value Yh1. (Step S3202). Then, it is determined whether the count value Yh1 has become “0” (step S3203). When the count value Yh1 is not “0” (step S3203: No), the process proceeds to step S3205. When the count value Yh1 becomes “0” (step S3203: Yes), the first auxiliary game flag is set to OFF (step S3204), and the process proceeds to step S3205.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the second auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S3205). When the second auxiliary game flag is not set to ON (step S3205: No), the auxiliary game flag setting process is ended.

  When the second auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S3205: Yes), the main control unit 701 subtracts “1” from the count value Yh2 of the second auxiliary game counter as a new count value Yh2. (Step S3206). Then, it is determined whether the count value Yh2 has become “0” (step S3207). If the count value Yh2 is not “0” (step S3207: No), the auxiliary game flag setting process is terminated. When the count value Yh2 becomes “0” (step S3207: Yes), the second auxiliary game flag is set to OFF (step S3208), and the process proceeds to step S3209.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the first auxiliary game transition flag indicating transition to the first auxiliary game state is set to ON (step S3209). When the first auxiliary game transition flag is set to OFF (step S3209: No), the auxiliary game flag setting process is ended. If the first auxiliary game transition flag is set to ON (step S3209: Yes), the first auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S3210). Then, “50” is set to the count value Yh1 of the first auxiliary game counter (step S3211), the first auxiliary game transition flag is set to OFF (step S3212), and the process proceeds to step S3213.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a special mode flag indicating a special mode using the special special figure variation pattern tables THt3 and THt4 is set to ON (step S3213). When the special mode flag is set to OFF (step S3213: No), the auxiliary game flag setting process is ended. If the special mode flag is set to ON (step S3213: Yes), the special mode flag is set to OFF (step S3214), and the auxiliary game flag setting process ends.

(Winning process during auxiliary games)
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the winning process during the auxiliary game. In the winning process during the auxiliary game, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the second auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S3301). If the second auxiliary game flag is set to OFF (step S3301: No), the winning process during the auxiliary game is ended as it is. If the second auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S3301: Yes), the special mode flag is set to ON (step S3302), and the winning process during the auxiliary game is ended.

(Normal symbol processing)
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the normal symbol processing. In the normal symbol processing, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not an electric chew operation flag indicating that the electric tulip 107 is operating (for example, open) is set to ON (step S3401). If the electric chew operation flag is set to ON (step S3401: YES), the normal symbol processing is terminated.

  When the electric chew operation flag is not set to ON (step S3401: No), that is, when the electric tulip 107 is not operating, the main control unit 701 determines whether the normal symbol is changing (step S3402). . If the normal symbol is changing (step S3402: YES), the process proceeds to step S3409.

  When the normal symbol is not changing (step S3402: No), that is, when the normal symbol is stopped, the main control unit 701 determines whether the number G of general symbol determination information is 1 or more (step S3403). If the number G of information for the general symbol determination is not 1 or more (step S3403: No), the normal symbol processing is terminated.

  When the number G of information for normal map determination is 1 or more (step S3403: Yes), the main control unit 701 uses the value obtained by subtracting “1” from the number of information for general map determination G as the new number of information for normal map determination. G (step S3404). Then, a normal symbol lottery process (described later) for performing a normal symbol lottery is performed (step S3405), and a normal symbol fluctuation pattern setting process for setting a normal symbol fluctuation time is performed (step S3406).

  In the normal variation pattern setting process, the main control unit 701 sets the general variation pattern FHp2 in the RAM 713 if the first auxiliary game flag is set to ON. If the first auxiliary game flag is set to OFF, the normal map variation pattern FHp1 is set in the RAM 713.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 starts normal symbol fluctuation based on the processing result of the normal symbol lottery process and the processing result of the normal symbol variation pattern setting process (step S3407), and sends a universal symbol variation start command to the RAM 713. Setting is performed (step S3408). The usual figure change start command can be, for example, a command indicating the processing result of the normal symbol lottery process or the set usual figure change pattern. The main control unit 701 transmits the usual figure change start command to the effect control unit 703 and the like when executing the output process in the timer interrupt process.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the normal symbol change time determined by the normal symbol change pattern has elapsed since the start of normal symbol change (step S3409). If the normal symbol change time has not elapsed (step S3409: No), the normal symbol processing is terminated. When the normal symbol change time has elapsed (step S3409: Yes), the changing normal symbol is stopped to show the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed at the start of the change (step S3410). Then, a normal stop command is set in the RAM 713 (step S3411).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the symbol per symbol indicating the normal symbol has been stopped (per standard symbol) (step S3412). In the case of a normal drawing (step S3412: Yes), the electric chew operation flag is set to ON (step S3413), and the normal symbol processing is ended. If it is not per ordinary drawing (step S3412: No), the normal symbol processing is terminated as it is.

(Normal symbol lottery process)
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the contents of the normal symbol lottery process. In the normal symbol lottery process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the first auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S3501). When the first auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S3501: Yes), the high-accuracy common figure hit determination table FAt2 is set in the RAM 713 (step S3502). If the first auxiliary game flag is set to OFF (step S3501: No), the low-accuracy common figure determination table FAt1 is set in the RAM 713 (step S3503).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a normal hit determination (step S3504). In the normal hit determination, the main control unit 701 compares the normal hit determination table FAt set in the RAM 713 with a random number per normal map of the information for determining the normal map. Then, it is determined whether or not the random number per ordinary figure matches a predetermined value per ordinary figure in the ordinary figure determination table FAt. If they match, it is determined to be a normal figure, and if they do not match, it is determined to be lost.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the determination result of the normal figure hit is for the normal figure (step S3505). If it is not the normal symbol (step S3505: No), the normal symbol lottery symbol indicating that the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is lost is set in the RAM 713 (step S3506), and the normal symbol lottery processing is terminated.

  When the determination result of the normal symbol hit is that of the normal symbol (step S3505: Yes), the main control unit 701 performs the normal symbol determination (step S3507). In the normal symbol determination, the main control unit 701 compares the general symbol determination table FZt with the normal symbol random number of the determination target general symbol determination information. Then, it is determined which type of the common symbol random number matches the predetermined value per common symbol in the general symbol determination table FZt, and it is determined that the common symbol random number is won. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets a symbol per symbol representing the winning common symbol in the RAM 713 based on the determination result of the common symbol determination (step S3508), and ends the normal symbol lottery process.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special prize opening process. In the big prize opening process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the winning game flag (various big hit game flags or small hit game flags) is set to ON (step S3601). If the winning game flag is OFF (step S3601: NO), the main control unit 701 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S3601: YES), the main control unit 701 determines whether the opening is in progress (step S3602). If it is during opening (step S3602: Yes), the main control unit 701 performs an opening process described later (step S3603), and proceeds to step S3604. If it is not during opening (step S3602: No), it will transfer to step S3604.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S3604). If the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S3604: YES), the below-described opening process is performed (step S3605). If the special winning opening 109 is not being opened (step S3604: NO), the process proceeds to step S3606.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether it is during the interval (step S3606). If it is during the interval (step S3606: Yes), an interval process described later is performed (step S3607), and the process proceeds to step S3608. If not in the interval (step S3606: No), the process proceeds to step S3608.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether ending is in progress (step S3608). If it is during ending (step S3608: Yes), an ending process described later is performed (step S3609), and the big prize opening process is terminated. If the ending is not in progress (step S3608: No), the special winning opening process is terminated.

(Opening process)
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the opening process. In the opening process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether a predetermined opening period has elapsed (step S3701). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S3701: NO), the opening process is terminated.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S3701: YES), the main control unit 701 ends the opening (step S3702), and performs a special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S3703). In the big prize opening pattern setting process, the main control unit 701 sets a big prize opening pattern according to the winning game flag set to ON. For example, in the case of the first big hit game flag, the big prize opening release pattern Kp11, in the case of the second big hit game flag, the big prize opening release pattern Kp12, and in the case of the small hit game flag, the big prize opening release pattern Kp13 is stored in the RAM 713. Set.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the count value R of the round number counter to 1 (step S3704), and sets a round progress command in the RAM 713 (step S3705). For example, here, the round progress command includes information indicating the count value R (how many rounds) of the round number counter. The main control unit 701 transmits this round progress command to the production control unit 703a when executing the output process in the timer interrupt process. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 starts to open the first prize winning opening 109 (step S3706), and ends the opening process.

(Processing during opening)
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the releasing process. In the open process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether the open period has elapsed (step S3801). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S3801: No), the main control unit 701 has won a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls in the big winning opening 109 during the opening of the current big winning opening 109. Is determined (step S3802). If there is no specified number of winnings (step S3802: NO), the process during opening is ended as it is.

  When the opening period has elapsed (step S3801: YES), or when a predetermined number of winnings have been received (step S3802: YES), the main control unit 701 closes the big winning opening 109 (step S3803). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax of the selected special winning opening operation pattern (step S3804). For example, here, Rmax is set to “16” in the big winning opening opening pattern Kp11 set with a big jackpot (first jackpot) of 16R. In the big winning opening opening pattern Kp12 set with 2R jackpot (second jackpot), Rmax is set to “2”. Further, Rmax is set to “1” in the big winning opening opening pattern Kp13 set by small hit.

  If the count value R of the round number counter does not match Rmax (step S3804: NO), the main control unit 701 starts an interval (step S3805) and ends the open process. If the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax (step S3804: YES), the main control unit 701 determines that the final round has been released and starts ending (step S3806).

  When the ending is started, the main control unit 701 sets an ending command in the RAM 713 (step S3807) and ends the releasing process. This ending command includes information indicating the current jackpot ending period. Further, the ending command includes information indicating the setting status (ON or OFF) of the winning flag during the auxiliary game. The main control unit 701 transmits this ending command to the effect control unit 703a when executing the output process in the timer interrupt process.

(Interval processing)
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the interval processing. In the interval process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether a predetermined interval period has elapsed (step S3901). If the interval period has not elapsed (step S3901: No), the interval process is terminated as it is.

  If the interval period has elapsed (step S3901: YES), the main control unit 701 ends the interval (step S3902), and sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the count value R of the round number counter as a new count value R. (Step S3903). Then, a round progress command is set in the RAM 713 (step S3904). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 starts to open the R-th round winning prize opening 109 (step S3905), and ends the interval process.

(Ending process)
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the ending process. In the ending process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether a predetermined ending period has elapsed (step S4001). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S4001: No), the ending process is terminated as it is.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S4001: Yes), the main control unit 701 ends the ending (step S4002), and resets the count value R of the round number counter to “0” (step S4003). Then, a game state setting process to be described later for setting the game state after the current jackpot game is performed (step S4004). Then, the jackpot game flag is set to OFF (step S4005), a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 205 is executed (step S4006), and the ending process is ended.

(Game state setting process)
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the gaming state setting process. In the game state setting process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the winning hit is a small hit (step S4101). If it is a small hit (step S4101: Yes), the stopping process is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a small hit (step S4101: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the stopped hit is the first big hit (step S4102). If it is the first big hit (step S4102: Yes), the first auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S4103), and the count value Yh1 of the first auxiliary game counter is set to “100” (step) S4104). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the high probability game flag to ON (step S4105), sets “100” to the count value Yk of the high probability game counter (step S4106), and ends the in-stop process.

  If the first big hit is not made in step S4102 (step S4102: No), here, if the second big hit is made, the main control unit 701 sets the second auxiliary game flag to ON (step S4107), “50” is set to the count value Yh2 of the second auxiliary game counter (step S4108). Then, the auxiliary game transition flag is set to ON (step S4109), and the process proceeds to step S4105.

(Electric tulip treatment)
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the electric tulip process. In the electric tulip process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether the electric chew operation flag is set to ON (step S4201). If the electric chew operation flag is not set to ON (step S4201: No), the electric tulip process is terminated as it is.

  When the electric chew operation flag is set to ON (step S4201: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the electric tulip 107 is operating (step S4202). In step S4202, the main control unit 701 determines whether the electric tulip 107 is operated according to any electric tulip opening pattern. When the electric tulip 107 is operating (step S4202: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4205.

  When the electric tulip 107 is not in operation (step S4202: No), the main control unit 701 performs an electric tulip opening pattern setting process for setting an electric tulip opening pattern (step S4203). In the electric tulip opening pattern setting process, an electric tulip opening pattern corresponding to the setting state (ON / OFF) of the auxiliary game flag and the winning common chart is set in the RAM 713. The operation (opening) of the electric tulip 107 is started according to the set electric tulip opening pattern (step S4204).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether the operation of the electric tulip 107 is completed according to the electric tulip opening pattern (step S4205). When the operation of the electric tulip 107 is completed (step S4205: Yes), the electric chew operation flag is set to OFF (step S4206), and the electric tulip process is terminated. If the operation of the electric tulip 107 has not been completed (step S4205: No), the electric tulip process is terminated as it is.

(2. Processing performed by the production control unit)
Next, processing performed by the effect control unit 703 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 701 described below is performed by the CPU 731 of the production control unit 703a executing a program stored in the ROM 732.

(Direction main processing)
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect main process. For example, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 100 is started, the effect control unit 703 starts executing the effect main process, and continuously executes the effect main process during startup.

  In the effect main process, first, the effect supervising unit 703a waits until an initial setting command or a recovery command is received from the main control unit 701 (step S4301: No loop). When an initial setting command or a recovery command is received (step S4301: YES), a predetermined initial setting process is performed (step S4302). For example, in the initial setting process, the effect supervising unit 703a sets an interrupt cycle for performing an effect timer interrupt process (described later).

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs effect random number update processing (step S4303), and thereafter repeats this effect random number update processing. In the effect random number update process, the effect control unit 703a performs a process of adding “1” to the count value of the effect random number counter.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interruption process. In the production timer interruption process, first, the production control unit 703a performs a command reception process for receiving various commands from the main control unit 701 (step S4401). Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs an operation reception process for receiving a player operation (step S4402). Then, a command transmission process for transmitting the command set in the RAM 733 by the command reception process or the operation reception process to the image / audio control unit 703b or the lamp control unit 703c is performed (step S4403), and the effect timer interruption process is terminated.

(Command reception processing)
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing. In the command reception process, first, the production supervising unit 703a determines whether a special command related to a special symbol has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S4501). Here, examples of the special figure command include the special figure change start command and the special figure stop command described above.

  When the special figure command is received (step S4501: Yes), the production supervision unit 703a performs a special figure production process for performing the special figure production (step S4502), and proceeds to step S4503. If no special figure command has been received (step S4501: NO), the process proceeds to step S4503.

  Subsequently, the production supervising unit 703a determines whether or not the general command related to the normal symbol has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S4503). Here, as the ordinary command, the above-mentioned ordinary diagram change start command and ordinary diagram stop command can be cited.

  When the ordinary command is received (step S4503: Yes), the production supervising unit 703a performs an ordinary diagram production process for performing the ordinary diagram production (step S4504), and proceeds to step S4505. If the usual command has not been received (step S4503: No), the process proceeds to step S4505.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether an opening command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S4505). When the opening command is received (step S4505: Yes), a jackpot effect start process for starting the jackpot effect is performed (step S4506), and the process proceeds to step S4507. If the opening command has not been received (step S4505: NO), the process proceeds to step S4507.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether a round progress command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S4507). If a round progress command has been received (step S4507: YES), a round effect progress process for starting an effect for the next round in the jackpot effect is performed (step S4508), and the process proceeds to step S4509. If a round progress command has not been received (step S4507: NO), the process proceeds to step S4509.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S4509). When the ending command is received (step S4509: Yes), a jackpot effect end process for ending the jackpot effect is performed (step S4510). Then, an effect mode flag setting process (described later) for setting the effect mode after the big hit is performed (step S4511), and the command receiving process is ended. If the ending command has not been received (step S4509: No), the command reception process is terminated as it is.

(Production mode flag setting process)
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect mode flag setting process. In the effect mode flag setting process, the effect supervising unit 703a first performs effect mode flag reset for setting all effect mode flags to OFF (step S4601). Subsequently, the production mode counter is reset by setting “0” to the count values of all the production mode counters (step S4602).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether the completed hit is the second jackpot (step S4603). When it is the second jackpot (step S4603: Yes), the production supervision unit 703a determines whether or not the second jackpot is won in the second auxiliary gaming state (step S4604). For example, as described above, the special figure change start command includes information indicating the gaming state. When the special figure variation start command received most recently includes information indicating that it is in the second auxiliary gaming state, the effect supervising unit 703a determines that the winning is made in the second auxiliary gaming state.

  When the second jackpot is won in the second auxiliary game state (step S4604: YES), the effect supervision unit 703a sets the special effect mode flag to ON (step S4605), and the count value Em3 of the special effect mode counter Is set to “50” (step S4606), and the effect mode flag setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the second jackpot is not won in the second auxiliary gaming state (step S4604: No), the production supervision unit 703a determines whether the second jackpot is won in the first auxiliary gaming state ( Step S4607). For example, when the special figure change start command received most recently includes information indicating that the current state is the first auxiliary gaming state, the effect supervising unit 703a determines that the winning is made in the first auxiliary gaming state.

  When the second jackpot is won in the first auxiliary gaming state (step S4607: Yes), the production supervision unit 703a sets the probability variation effect mode flag to ON (step S4608), and the count value Em1 of the probability variation effect mode counter. Is set to “100” (step S4609), and the effect mode flag setting process is terminated.

  In addition, when the second jackpot is not won in the first auxiliary gaming state (step S4607: No), here, when the winning is in the non-auxiliary gaming state, the production supervision unit 703a turns on the latent production mode flag (Step S4610), the count value Em2 of the latent effect mode counter is set to “50” (step S4611), and the effect mode flag setting process is terminated.

  In addition, when the finished hit is not the second big hit (step S4603: No), the effect supervising unit 703a determines whether the finished hit is the first big hit (step S4612). If it is the first big hit (step S4612: Yes), the probability variation effect mode flag is set to ON (step S4613), and the count value Em1 of the probability variation effect mode counter is set to “100” (step S4614). Then, the effect mode flag setting process ends.

  When the winning hit is not the first big hit (step S4612: No), the effect supervising unit 703a determines that the winning hit is a small hit, sets the latent effect mode flag to ON (step S4615), and sets the latent. “50” is set to the count value Em2 of the effect mode counter (step S4616), and the effect mode flag setting process is terminated. It should be noted that, when any production mode flag is set to OFF, the production supervision unit 703a produces in the normal production mode.

(Special drawing processing)
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special figure effect process. In the special figure effect process, first, the production control unit 703a determines whether a special figure change start command has been received (step S4701). If the special figure change start command has not been received (step S4701: NO), the process proceeds to step S4707.

  If the special figure change start command has been received (step S4701: YES), the production control unit 703a analyzes the received special figure change start command (step S4702), and determines the lottery result or special figure change pattern ( Information indicating the special symbol variation time) and the auxiliary game state is acquired.

  Subsequently, the production supervision unit 703a uses the information acquired in step S4702 and the special drawing production pattern table TEt to create a special drawing production pattern associated with the special drawing fluctuation pattern indicated by the special drawing fluctuation start command. The determination is made and the determination result is set in the RAM 733 (step S4703).

  In step S4703, when the special figure production pattern is set, the production supervision unit 703a may determine a combination of special figure decoration symbols to be stopped. For example, when the special drawing production pattern of reach production is set in the RAM 733 and the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the special figure decorative design is set to a combination that becomes a doublet. When the special drawing production pattern of the reach production is set in the RAM 733, and the lottery result of the big hit lottery is lost, the special figure decoration pattern is set to a combination that becomes a reach lost eye. When the variation effect pattern of the normal lose effect is set in the RAM 733, the special figure decoration pattern is a combination that becomes a disjointed pattern.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a refers to the count value of the effect random number acquisition counter to acquire an effect random number (step S4704), and uses the acquired effect random number and the advance effect pattern table YEt to give a notice. The effect pattern is determined (step S4705), and the determination result is set in the RAM 733. Then, a combination of the special figure effect pattern and the special figure decoration pattern set in step S4703 and a special figure effect start command for starting the notice effect indicated by the notice effect pattern set in step S4705 are set in the RAM 733 (step S4706).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether a special figure stop command has been received (step S4707). If the special figure stop command has not been received (step S4707: No), the special figure production process is terminated as it is. When the special figure stop command is received (step S4707: Yes), an effect mode flag change process (described later) for shifting the effect mode is performed (step S4708). Then, a special figure effect end command for ending the special figure effect being executed is set in the RAM 733 (step S4709), and the special figure effect process is ended.

(Direction mode flag change processing)
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect mode flag change process. In the effect mode flag changing process, the effect managing unit 703a first determines whether or not the probability changing effect mode flag is set to ON (step S4801). When the probability variation effect mode flag is set to ON (step S4801: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value Em1 of the probability variation effect mode counter is set as a new count value Em1 (step S4802). . Then, it is determined whether the count value Em1 has become “0” (step S4803). If the count value Em1 is not “0” (step S4803: No), the effect mode flag changing process is ended as it is.

  When the count value Em1 becomes “0” (step S4803: Yes), the effect supervision unit 703a sets the probability variation effect mode flag to OFF (step S4804), and ends the effect mode flag change process.

  If the probability variation effect mode flag is set to OFF (step S4801: No), the effect supervision unit 703a determines whether the latent effect mode flag is set to ON (step S4805). If the latent effect mode flag is set to ON (step S4805: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value Em2 of the latent effect mode counter is set as a new count value Em2 (step S4806). . Then, it is determined whether the count value Em2 is “0” (step S4807). If the count value Em2 is not “0” (step S4807: No), the effect mode flag changing process is ended as it is.

  When the count value Em2 becomes “0” (step S4807: Yes), the effect supervision unit 703a sets the latent effect mode flag to OFF (step S4808), and the gaming state of the special figure change start command received most recently Based on the information indicating, it is determined whether the game state is highly probable (step S4809).

  When it is in the highly probable gaming state (step S4809: Yes), the production supervising unit 703a sets the probability changing effect mode flag to ON (step S4810) and sets the count value Em1 of the probability changing effect mode counter to “50”. (Step S4811), the effect mode flag changing process is terminated. If it is not in the highly probable gaming state (step S4809: No), the effect mode flag changing process is terminated as it is.

  If the latent effect mode flag is set to OFF (step S4805: No), the effect supervision unit 703a determines whether the special effect mode flag is set to ON (step S4812). If the special effect mode flag is set to OFF (step S4812: No), the effect mode flag change process is terminated as it is.

  When the special effect mode flag is set to ON (step S4812: Yes), the effect supervising unit 703a subtracts “1” from the count value Em3 of the special effect mode counter as a new count value Em3. (Step S4813). Then, it is determined whether the count value Em3 has become “0” (step S4814). When the count value Em3 is not “0” (step S4814: No), the effect mode flag changing process is ended as it is. When the count value Em3 becomes “0” (step S4814: Yes), the special effect mode flag is set to OFF (step S4815), and the process proceeds to step S4810.

  As described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is won in the second jackpot, it is decided to enter the second auxiliary gaming state before entering the first auxiliary gaming state. In the second auxiliary gaming state and the non-auxiliary gaming state, the difference between the opening frequency of the electric tulip 107 and the opening time of the electric chew is determined to be very small. From these, the player is in the second auxiliary gaming state. It is difficult to identify whether the game is in the non-auxiliary game state. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 makes it difficult for the player to identify from the opening of the electric tulip 107 whether the winning of the second jackpot or the winning jackpot, the "may be in the first auxiliary gaming state. Can give the player a sense of expectation.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a common effect between the case where the second jackpot is won and the case where the jackpot is won, thereby determining whether the player won the second jackpot or the jackpot from the stage. Made it difficult to identify. This makes it difficult for the player to distinguish from winning whether he wins the 2nd big hit or the big win, and expects the player to “become a highly probable gaming state”. In addition to this, an expectation such as “may be in the first auxiliary gaming state” can be given, and an expectation for subsequent games can be enhanced. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can maintain the player's interest in the game.

  Furthermore, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 wins the second jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs different effects in the second auxiliary gaming state after the second jackpot according to the auxiliary gaming state at that time. In the example described in the present embodiment, if the second auxiliary game state is won when the second jackpot is won, the second auxiliary game state after the second jackpot is rendered in the probability variation effect mode. On the other hand, when the second jackpot is won and the game is in the second auxiliary game state, the special effect mode is performed in the second auxiliary game state after the second jackpot. Further, if the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a non-auxiliary gaming state when winning the second jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is rendered in the latent performance mode in the second auxiliary gaming state after the second jackpot.

  As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can increase the variation of the performance to be performed, entertain the player, and maintain the player's interest in the game. In addition, when the condition for setting the second auxiliary gaming state is satisfied again in the second auxiliary gaming state, an effect suggesting that the first auxiliary gaming state is to be set is performed thereafter. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can increase the player's expectation for the subsequent game, and can further maintain the interest in the game.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is different from the special variation pattern table in the second auxiliary gaming state after the jackpot winning in the second auxiliary gaming state, which is different from the second auxiliary gaming state after the jackpot winning in the first auxiliary gaming state. Change pattern was set. The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a special drawing effect corresponding to the special drawing variation pattern, so that the difference in the special drawing variation pattern can make the difference in production more clear and enhance the production effect. , You can further entertain the player and maintain interest in the game. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a special drawing effect performed in the second auxiliary game state after the second big win won in the first auxiliary game state, and a second auxiliary game after the second big win won in the second auxiliary game state. Since there is no need to scale the production period with the special figure production performed in the state, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom at the time of production production and reduce the labor and labor at the time of designing the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, the period of production in the special production mode has a tendency that the reach production at the time of losing is less likely to occur compared to other periods. In general, the special figure fluctuation pattern for reach production defines a special figure fluctuation time having a longer time length than the special figure fluctuation pattern for non-reach production. For this reason, in the period when the winning probability of the special drawing variation pattern for reach production is set low and it is difficult for the reach production to occur, the special figure fluctuation with a special time variation time of a shorter time scale compared to other periods A pattern tends to be easily selected.

  As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can increase the number of lottery lotteries performed per unit time (for example, per minute) in the period when the reach effect is difficult to occur compared to other periods. The pachinko gaming machine 100 continues the second auxiliary gaming state until the predetermined number of jackpot lotteries is performed, so the time required to reach the first auxiliary gaming state is shortened by increasing the number of jackpot lotteries performed per unit time. can do.

  For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce the stress given to the player who wants to shift to the first auxiliary gaming state early in the second auxiliary gaming state, and can make the player enjoy the game. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce the number of game balls launched during this time by shortening the time required to reach the first auxiliary gaming state, and is launched before reaching the first auxiliary gaming state. Loss of game balls can also be reduced.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to maintain the player's interest in the game and allow the player to play for a long time.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko gaming machine 601 Acquisition part 602 Judgment part 603 Special game control part 603a 1st auxiliary game control part 603b 2nd auxiliary game control part 604 Effect part 605 Setting part 606 Symbol control part 700 Control part 701 Main control part 702 Prize ball control 703 Production control unit 703a Production control unit 703b Image / audio control unit 703c Lamp control unit

Claims (2)

A starting area provided on the game board;
A variable winning device operable to make it easier for game balls to pass through the starting area;
An acquisition means for acquiring determination information for making a determination related to a special gaming state that is more advantageous than a non-special gaming state when a game ball passes through the start area;
Determination means for performing the determination based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means;
Special game control means for generating the special game state when a predetermined condition is established based on the determination by the determination means;
When the special game control means is in the special game state, the effect means for performing a predetermined effect;
With
The special game control means includes
First auxiliary game control means for generating a first auxiliary game state that activates the variable prize-winning device so that a game ball can pass through the starting area more easily than the non-special game state;
Secondly, the variable winning device is operated so that the game ball can easily pass through the start area as compared to the non-special game state and the game ball can hardly pass through the start area as compared to the first auxiliary game state. Second auxiliary game control means for generating an auxiliary game state;
The have a possible Rukoto generates the second auxiliary game state by the first auxiliary game state or the second auxiliary game control unit by said first auxiliary game controller,
The second auxiliary game control means includes
When the condition for setting the second auxiliary gaming state is satisfied, the second auxiliary gaming state for a predetermined period is generated,
The first auxiliary game control means includes
Generating the first auxiliary gaming state when the second auxiliary gaming state of the predetermined period ends;
The production means is
Conditions for establishing the second auxiliary gaming state when the first auxiliary gaming state is satisfied and conditions for establishing the second auxiliary gaming state again when the second auxiliary gaming state is established. A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the performance performed in the second auxiliary gaming state according to the establishment of the condition differs depending on whether the condition is established. A setting unit that has a plurality of variation time groups and sets a variation time of a symbol when the determination result of the determination unit is shown from any one of the plurality of variation time groups.
After changing the symbol for the variation time set by the setting means, the symbol control means for stopping to show the determination result;
Further comprising
The effect means performs an effect according to the variation time set by the setting means,
The setting means includes
Conditions for establishing the second auxiliary gaming state when the first auxiliary gaming state is satisfied and conditions for establishing the second auxiliary gaming state again when the second auxiliary gaming state is established. 2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variation time is set from a variation time group that differs depending on whether the condition is satisfied and the second auxiliary gaming state according to the satisfaction of the condition.

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