JP6074474B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to further enhance the interest of a player in a notice based on a prior determination result. A game control unit shifts a gaming state to a high probability state on condition that a big win is obtained and a game ball has passed a specific area provided in a second big winning opening 128. In addition, the game control unit determines in advance whether or not it is a big hit with respect to the hold, and also makes a preliminary determination on the type of jackpot if it is determined in advance as a big hit. The effect control unit receives the result of the prior determination by the game control unit, and performs an effect that suggests that when the opening time of the second big prize opening 128 provided with the specific area is a long jackpot. [Selection] Figure 2-2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

The gaming machine includes a game control unit (main control unit) that controls a game and an effect control unit (sub control unit) that controls an effect performed in accordance with the game. Then, a command including information related to the game is sent from the game control unit to the effect control unit, and the effect control unit performs an effect based on the command received from the game control unit (see, for example, Patent Document 1). 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs an effect of making a prior determination before a determination is made based on a predetermined start condition and notifying the determination result (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
In addition, there is a high probability state and a low probability state with respect to the probability of winning a jackpot that is advantageous to the player. There is a gaming machine as a condition for shifting (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

JP 2014-64711 A JP2013-172982A JP 2012-245173 A

  There was room for further advancement of the player's interest in the advance notice based on the prior judgment. An object of the present invention is to further enhance the interest of the player in the advance notice based on the prior determination result.

The present invention that achieves the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. This gaming machine
A predetermined area (for example, a specific area in which the specific area switch 215C inside the second big prize opening 128 is installed) capable of transitioning from the first state in which the game ball is difficult to pass to the second state in which the game ball can pass;
A right storage means (for example, RAM 203) for storing a right to make a determination as to whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player according to the establishment of the start condition, with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Based on the rights stored in the rights storage means (for example, the RAM 203), it is determined whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player, and the predetermined area is set to the second state in the special game. A determination means (for example, a special symbol determination unit 234) for determining whether to perform a long operation for time transition or a short operation for time transition shorter than the long operation;
Prior to the determination by the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234), at least whether to perform the long operation or the short operation in the special game according to the establishment of the start condition. A pre-determining means for performing
In the determination by the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234), the game is played in a high probability state in which the probability of determining to perform the special game is a predetermined probability or a low probability state in which the probability is lower than the high probability state. A game control means (for example, a game control section) that controls, executes the special game in accordance with a determination result by the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination section 234), and performs the long operation or the short operation in the special game 200),
When the prior determination means (for example, the game control unit 200) obtains the prior determination result for performing the long action, the effect control means (for example, the suggestion effect that suggests the prior determination result at a predetermined ratio) , Production control unit 300),
With
As the start condition is satisfied, when a game ball enters the first start port (for example, the first start port 121) and when the game ball enters the second start port (for example, the second start port 122). May be detected,
When the determination by the determination unit is suspended, the effect control unit (for example, the effect control unit 300) indicates a reserved ball corresponding to a ball entering the first start port (for example, the first start port 121). A first hold image is displayed, and a second hold image in the same mode as the first hold image is shown, indicating a hold ball corresponding to a ball entering the second start port (for example, the second start port 122). Display
The suggestion effect by the effect control means (for example, the effect control unit 300) is performed in a different manner between the case of the first reserved image and the case of the second reserved image. .

  In addition, the code | symbol in the said parenthesis in this column, supplementary explanation, etc. are attached | subjected in the description of this invention, and this invention is not reduced by these description.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player in the advance notice based on the prior determination result.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the 2nd big prize opening by this Embodiment. FIG. 2A is a diagram schematically illustrating a state in which a game ball passes through the inside of a second grand prize winning opening, and FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the game ball passes through a route having no specific area; -2 (b) is a diagram showing a state in which the game ball passes through a route having a specific area. (A) is an enlarged view showing an example of a display device arranged at the lower right of the game board, (b) is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the control unit of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the game control part of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the basic process by a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the process at the time of the power supply cutoff by a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the main control process of the game control part of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the gate switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a customer waiting | standby setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of normal symbol processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of an electric tulip process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the random number used by this Embodiment, (a) is a figure which shows the structural example of jackpot random number, (b) is a figure which shows the structural example of jackpot symbol random number, (c ) Is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a reach random number, and (d) is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a hit random number. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the fluctuation pattern used in a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a figure which shows the structure of a command, (a) is a figure which shows the data structure of a command, (b) is a figure which shows the structure as a bit string of a command. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command storage area in RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the output process by an output control part. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of an effect control part, (a) is a figure which shows a main process, (b) is a figure which shows an interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of command reception processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a mode flag. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the production | presentation selection process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process during completion | finish of the fluctuation effect of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the big hit effect selection process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the ending effect selection process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the customer waiting command reception process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of effect button processing. It is a block diagram explaining the structural example of RAM of a game control part, (a) is a block diagram which shows the structure of a storage area, (b) is a block diagram which shows each structure of the memory | storage part shown to (a) It is. It is a block diagram explaining the structural example of RAM of an effect control part, (a) is a block diagram which shows the structure of a storage area, (b) is a block which shows each structure of the memory | storage part shown to (a) FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the prior determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of the hold display effect displayed on an image display part. It is a figure which shows the mode of the movement of the hold object in a hold display effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the notice effect per long opening by this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the holding | maintenance display effect which does not distinguish the holding based on the winning based on the 1st starting opening, and the holding based on the winning on the 2nd starting opening. It is a figure which shows the example of the notice effect per long opening by the display mode of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the jackpot symbol random number including the case where it transfers to a high probability state only by jackpot winning. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect at the time of high probability, and a small hit effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a return effect.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[Basic configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.
A pachinko gaming machine 100 as an example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is configured to pay out a prize ball when a gaming ball launched by an instruction operation by a player wins. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 110 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 150 surrounding the game board 110. The game board 110 is detachably attached to the frame member 150.

The game board 110 has a game area 111 for playing with a game ball on the front surface, a rail member 112 that forms a passage where a game ball launched from below rises toward the upper position of the game area 111, and a game A guide member 113 for guiding the game ball is provided on the right side of the region 111.
In the present embodiment, an image display unit 114 that displays various images for production is provided at a position of the game area 111 that is easily visible to the player. The image display unit 114 includes a display screen such as a liquid crystal display, and displays a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the determination result of the special symbol lottery as the player progresses the game, An effect image by appearance or appearance of an item or an effect image using a hold display is displayed.
In addition, a movable accessory 115 and a board lamp 116 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 110. The movable accessory 115 performs various effects by operating on the game board 110, and the board lamp 116 performs various effects by emitting light.

  The game area 111 is provided with a game nail and a windmill (not shown) for changing the direction in which the game ball falls. Further, in the game area 111, various bonuses relating to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In addition, the game area 111 is provided with a discharge port 117 through which game balls launched into the game area 111 that have not been won in the winning area are discharged out of the game area 111.

  In the present embodiment, as various functions related to winning and lottery, a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) starts when a game ball wins, and it is normal when a game ball passes. A start gate (hereinafter simply referred to as a gate) 124 for starting a symbol lottery (open / close lottery) is disposed on the game board 110. In FIG. 1, the gates 124 are provided on the left and right sides of the game area 111, the left gate 124 is indicated as 124L, and the right gate 124 is indicated as 124R. Moreover, the 1st starting port 121 and the 2nd starting port 122 here say the winning opening used as the operation opportunity of the predetermined 1 special symbol display. Specifically, the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 are provided with switches (a first start port switch 211 and a second start port switch 212 described later) that detect the passage of a game ball when winning a prize. It has been. And when a game ball wins the 1st starting port 121 or the 2nd starting port 122, this switch will detect the passage of a gaming ball as an opportunity to operate a special symbol display.

  The second start port 122 includes an electric tulip (opening / closing member) 123 as a normal electric accessory that is turned on and off by an electric solenoid. When the electric tulip 123 is closed, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 122. On the other hand, when the electric tulip 123 is opened, the entrance of the second start port 122 is expanded so that the game ball can easily enter the second start port 122. It is configured. When the electric tulip 123 wins the normal symbol lottery, the blade opens for a specified time (for example, 0.15 to 1.8 seconds) and for a specified number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times) while lighting or blinking.

The pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as gaming states, a low probability state with a low winning probability and a high probability state with a higher winning probability than the low probability state based on the winning probability of the special symbol lottery. Then, the state is controlled to be either a low probability state or a high probability state based on a predetermined condition. In addition to the low probability state and the high probability state, it is possible to set a medium probability state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is higher than the low probability state and lower than the high probability state. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is controlled to one of a low probability state, a medium probability state, and a high probability state based on a predetermined condition.
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a short time state where there are few winning opportunities at the second start port 122 and a short state when there are more winning opportunities at the second start port 122 than in the short time state. Based on a predetermined condition, the state is controlled to be either a timeless state or a timeless state. The short-time state is, for example, either extending the opening time when the electric tulip 123 is opened or closed, increasing the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery, or reducing the normal symbol variation time A gaming state controlled by one or more combinations. In the short time state, the special symbol variation time of the special symbol may be shortened.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first big prize opening 125 provided with an opening / closing door (attacker) 127 as a special electric accessory that opens according to the result of the special symbol lottery, as other prizes and prizes related to the lottery, and A second grand prize opening 128 provided with an open / close door (attacker) 129 as a special electric accessory is provided (hereinafter, the first grand prize opening 125 and the second big prize opening 128 are referred to as “large prize opening”. 125, 128 ”and when the door 127 of the first big prize opening 125 is not distinguished from the door 129 of the second big prize opening 128, it is described as“ open door 127, 129 ”). The open / close door 127 is configured such that when the game ball is closed, the game ball does not win the first big prize opening 125, and when it is opened, the game ball can easily win the first big prize port 125. Yes. In addition, the open / close door 129 is configured such that when the game ball is closed, the game ball does not win the second grand prize opening 128, and when it is opened, the game ball can easily win the second big prize port 128. Has been. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is provided with a normal winning opening 126 on the game board 110 that does not make a lottery even if a game ball wins.
In the present embodiment, a display 130 for displaying a lottery result and the number of holds is arranged at the lower left position of the game board 110.

  Also, on the back side of the game board 110, there are a game control board for performing game control including determination of special symbol lottery, an effect control board for comprehensively controlling effects, an image control board for controlling effects by images and sounds, Various boards (not shown) such as a lamp control board for controlling the effect of the lamp and the movable accessory 115 are attached. In addition, a switching power supply (not shown) that converts the supplied 24V AC power source into a DC power source and outputs it to various boards and the like is disposed on the back surface of the game board 110.

When the player touches the handle 151 and rotates the lever 152 in the clockwise direction, the frame member 150 moves the game balls at a predetermined time interval (for example, 100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle. And a launching device (not shown) for electrically firing. In addition, the frame member 150 includes a supply device (not shown) that sequentially supplies game balls to the launching device one by one at a timing in conjunction with the operation of the player's lever 152, and a game ball that the supply device supplies to the launching device. And a plate 153 for temporarily storing. For example, a payout ball by a payout unit is paid out to the plate 153.
In the present embodiment, the plate 153 is configured as an integrated upper and lower plate, but a configuration example in which the upper plate and the lower plate are separated is also conceivable. Further, a configuration example in which the handle 151 of the launcher is caused to emit light or vibrate under a predetermined condition is also conceivable.

Further, the frame member 150 includes a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball even when the player is touching the handle 151 of the launch device, and a game ball accumulated in the tray 153. A take-out button 155 for dropping and taking out the box (not shown).
Further, the frame member 150 includes a speaker 156 and a frame lamp 157 for notifying the gaming state and situation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and performing various effects. The speaker 156 performs announcements and various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. The frame lamp 157 is composed of a light emitting body such as an LED, and performs various effects by light depending on a pattern due to lighting and blinking, a difference in emission color, and the like. In addition, about the frame lamp | ramp 157, the structural example which enables it to perform the effect which changes the irradiation direction of light can be considered.
The frame member 150 also includes a transparent plate (not shown) for separating the game board 110 from the player. For example, the transparent plate is fitted into the front frame and attached to the frame member 150 by a hinge or the like so as to be opened and closed.

Here, the configuration of the second big prize opening 128 will be described. FIG. 2-1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the second grand prize winning opening 128 according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2A, a flow path 140 for guiding a game ball is formed inside the opening / closing door 129 at the second grand prize opening 128. The flow path 140 is provided with a second grand prize port switch 215B for detecting the passage of the game ball, and the second big prize port switch 215B allows the game ball to be awarded to the second major prize port 128. Detected.

  In addition, the flow path 140 of the second grand prize winning opening 128 branches into two paths (path 142 and path 143) on the way, and a specific area is set in one of the paths 142. Then, the branch position of the flow path 140 enters the second big prize opening 128 from the opened opening / closing door 129, and the game ball that has passed through the flow path 140 is advanced to whichever path from the branch position. A switching lid 141 for switching between the two is provided. As illustrated in FIG. 2A, a specific area switch 215 </ b> C that detects the passage of a game ball is provided in the path 142 in which the specific area is set. The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment assumes that a game ball has passed through this specific area as one of the transition conditions for shifting to a high probability state. The high probability state and the transition condition will be described later.

FIG. 2-2 is a diagram schematically illustrating how the game ball passes through the second grand prize winning opening 128, and FIG. 2-2 (a) illustrates the game ball passing through the path 143. FIG. 2-2 (b) is a diagram showing a state where the game ball passes through the path 142.
A game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 128 passes through the second grand prize opening switch 215B through the flow path 140, and is then distributed by the switching lid 141 to set the path 142 or the specific area where the specific area is set. Is discharged through a path 143 in which is not set. In the example shown in FIG. 2-2 (a), the switching lid 141 blocks the path 142 and opens the path 143, so that the game ball that has passed through the flow path 140 heads for the path 143 (hereinafter, this state is referred to as the first state). (Referred to as one flow path state). On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 2-2 (b), since the switching lid 141 opens the path 142 and closes the path 143, the game ball that has passed through the flow path 140 heads for the path 142 (hereinafter, this state). Is called the second flow path state). Then, the specific area switch 215C detects passage of the game ball in the specific area. More specifically, when the open / close door 129 of the second grand prize opening 128 is opened and the switching lid 141 is in the second flow path state, the game ball can pass through the specific area (first state), and the first When the open / close door 129 of the two major winning openings 128 is closed or the switching lid 141 is in the first flow path state, the game ball cannot pass through the specific area (second state).

  In the configuration example shown in FIGS. 2-1 and 2-2, a switch (specific area switch 215C) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided only on the path 142 where the specific area is set. Therefore, when a game ball is detected by the specific area switch 215C, it can be seen that the game ball has passed through the path 142. Then, when the game ball is not detected by the specific area switch 215C (only detection by the second big prize opening switch 215B), it is understood that the game ball has passed through the path 143. On the other hand, the path 143 may be provided with a switch for detecting the passage of the game ball so as to positively detect that the game ball has passed through the path 143.

  Although not particularly shown here, the first grand prize opening 125 also has a flow path for guiding a game ball inside the open / close door 127. A first grand prize opening switch 215A (described later) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided in the flow path, and the first big prize opening switch 215A is used to enter the first big prize opening 125 of the game ball. A winning is detected. The flow path of the first big prize opening 125 is not branched, and the game balls that have entered the first big prize port 125 are discharged after passing through the first big prize port switch 215A.

FIG. 2-3 is a view for explaining the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 2B is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 100. FIG.
The display 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a first special symbol display 221 that operates in response to winning of the first start port 121 and a second start port 122 as shown in FIG. A second special symbol display 222 that operates in response to winning, and a normal symbol display 223 that operates in response to passage of the gate 124 are provided. The first special symbol display unit 221 displays the lottery result by stopping and displaying the special symbol based on the winning of the first start port 121 after variably displaying. The second special symbol display 222 displays the lottery result by stopping and displaying the special symbol based on the winning of the second start port 122 after variably displaying. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the normal symbol display unit 223 displays the lottery result by stopping and displaying the normal symbol after being variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are each constituted by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is displayed according to the lighting mode. Similarly, the normal symbol display 223 is also composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed according to the lighting mode.

  In addition, the indicator 130 operates in response to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the first special symbol hold indicator 218 that operates corresponding to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222. 2 a special symbol hold indicator 219 and a normal symbol hold indicator 220 that operates in response to the hold in the normal symbol indicator 223. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the normal symbol hold indicator 220 are each configured by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of holds is determined depending on the lighting mode. Is displayed.

  Here, the hold will be described. If a game ball wins in the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 during the special symbol change display operation (while the change display for one win is being performed), the special symbol is changing. In addition, the special symbol variation display operation based on the subsequent winning cannot be started. Therefore, the number of subsequent winnings is memorized up to a specified number (for example, 4), and the right to start a special symbol for the winning game ball is until the variable display operation for the previously winning game ball ends. Deferred. For normal symbols, the same processing as for special symbols is performed. The fact that such a hold has been made and the number of hold (unchanged number) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219 and the normal symbol hold indicator 220.

  Furthermore, the display device 130 includes a state display device 224 that displays the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In the present embodiment, the status indicator 224 is configured by a display device in which three LEDs are arranged. One of the three LEDs notifies whether or not the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a high probability state where the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is high. The other one is to notify by lighting whether or not the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a short time state in which it is easy to win the second starting port 122. Still another one is to notify by lighting whether or not the player is in a state advantageous to the player by making a right strike (by changing the hitting force of the game ball). Note that the status indicator 224 may be further provided with an LED to notify information related to other gaming states.

  In addition, the indicator 130 displays the number of rounds when the open / close doors 127 and 129 provided in the big winning openings 125 and 128 are operated in the jackpot game performed according to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery. A container 225 is provided. The jackpot game will be described later. The round number display 225 is configured by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of operating rounds of the open / close doors 127 and 129 in the jackpot game is displayed according to the lighting mode.

  The frame member 150 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an input device for a player to input an effect. As shown in FIG. 2B, in the present embodiment, as an example of the input device, an effect button 161 and an effect key 162 including a plurality of keys adjacent to the effect button 161 and arranged in a substantially cross shape. Are disposed on the frame member 150. For example, consider a case where an operation for selecting one image from a plurality of images is received in the production. In this case, for example, the player operates one of the effect keys 162 including four keys arranged in a cross to indicate one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 114, and the effect button 161. An operation such as selecting an instructed image can be employed by operating. In addition to the effect buttons 161 and the effect keys 162 shown in the figure, various input forms such as levers, dials, and the like can be adopted as the input device.

[Configuration of control unit]
Next, a control unit that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit includes a game control unit 200 that determines whether a special symbol is won or the like as main control means. Further, as sub-control means, an effect control unit 300 that comprehensively controls effects, an image / sound control unit 310 that controls effects using images and sound, and effects using various lamps and movable accessories 115 A lamp control unit 320 for controlling the payout, and a payout control unit 330 for performing payout control of the payout ball.

  The game control unit 200 as the main control means is configured by a game control board (not shown) as a main board. In addition, each of the effect control unit 300, the image / sound control unit 310, the lamp control unit 320, and the payout control unit 330, which are sub-control means, includes an effect control board, an image control board, a lamp control board (not shown), And the payout control board.

[Configuration and function of game control unit]
The game control unit 200 is a game control means for controlling the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The CPU 201 performs arithmetic processing when determining the lottery result of the special symbol lottery, the program executed by the CPU 201, and various programs. A ROM 202 storing data and the like, and a RAM 203 used as a working memory for the CPU 201 are provided.

  The game control unit 200 controls the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 in either a high probability state or a low probability state, a time-short state or a time-short state. As a result, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a high probability state and a short time state, a high probability short time gaming state, a low probability state and a short time state, low probability short time gaming state, a high probability state, and a short time short state. It is one of a short-probability state with no probability, a low-probability state, and a short-probability state with a low probability. Then, the game control unit 200 switches between the high probability state and the low probability state based on a predetermined condition, and switches between the short time state and the short time state. In addition, the game control unit 200 performs control such as increasing the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery in the short time state, shortening the normal symbol variation time, and extending the opening time of the electric tulip 123 in the short time state. I do.

  The game control unit 200 performs a special symbol lottery when the game ball is won at the first start port 121 or the second start port 122. Then, according to the determination result of the special symbol lottery, a special game is performed to open and close the open / close doors 127 and 129 provided at the special winning openings 125 and 128. As will be described in detail later, special games include a jackpot game that is performed when a jackpot determination result is obtained in a special symbol lottery, and a small jackpot that is performed when a jackpot is obtained out of the determination result of loss. And games. In the special game, the game control unit 200 determines that the opening / closing doors 127 and 129 provided in the grand prize winning holes 125 and 128 have predetermined conditions (for example, 29.5 seconds have elapsed or a prize of 10 game balls is awarded in a specific jackpot game). Control is performed so that the round in which the open state is maintained until the condition is satisfied is repeated a predetermined number of times. And the game control part 200 controls the space | interval of the opening / closing operation | movement of the doors 127 and 129 in a special game. The game control unit 200 also controls the operation of the switching lid 141 that accompanies the operation of the second grand prize opening 128.

In addition, the game control unit 200 performs a normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 124. Then, a hit game for operating the electric tulip 123 is performed according to the determination result of the normal symbol lottery.
In addition, the game control unit 200 holds the game ball when the game ball wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 during the special symbol change, or the game ball passes through the gate 124 during the normal symbol change. Set the hold that occurs.
Further, the game control unit 200 accompanies the game control such as the determination result of the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery, the change information of the high probability state and the low probability state, the change information of the time short state and the short time state, the setting information of the hold, etc. Information is sent to the production control unit 300 by a command to be described later.

Further, when the game ball is won in the first start port 121, the second start port 122, the big winning ports 125, 128, and the normal winning port 126, the game control unit 200 has one game according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 330 is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls per ball. For example, when a game ball wins at the first start port 121, three prize balls, when a game ball wins at the second start port 122, four prize balls, and when a game ball wins the big prize ports 125, 128, 13 wins. When a game ball wins the prize ball and the normal winning slot 126, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 330 so as to pay out 10 prize balls. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the payout control unit 330 is not instructed to pay out the prize ball in conjunction with it.
When the payout control unit 330 pays out a prize ball in accordance with an instruction from the game control unit 200, the game control unit 200 acquires information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 330. As a result, the number of prize balls paid out is managed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game control unit 200 includes a first start port detection unit (first start port switch (SW)) 211 that detects a winning of a game ball to the first start port 121, as shown in FIG. , A second start port detection unit (second start port switch (SW)) 212 that detects a winning of a game ball to the second start port 122, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 213 that opens and closes the electric tulip 123, and the gate 124. A gate detection unit (gate switch (SW)) 214 for detecting the passage of the game ball is connected.
Further, the game control unit 200 includes a first grand prize port detection unit (first grand prize port switch (SW)) 215A for detecting the winning of a game ball to the first grand prize port 125, and a first grand prize port. A first grand prize opening / closing portion 216A that operates the 125 open / close doors 127 in a closed state and an open state that protrudes and tilts, and a second grand prize opening detection unit that detects a winning of a game ball in the second grand prize opening 128. (Second big prize opening switch (SW)) 215B, a second big prize opening opening / closing part 216B for operating the open / close door 129 of the second big prize opening 128 into the closed state and the open inclined state, and the second large A specific area detection unit (specific area switch (SW)) 215C provided in the winning opening 128 and a switching lid 141 provided in the second large winning opening 128 are shown in FIG. Flow path switching unit 2 for switching between a road state and a second flow path state And 6C, ordinary winning holes detector for detecting a winning of game ball into the ordinary winning holes 126 (Average winning opening switch (SW)) and 217, are connected.

In addition, the game control unit 200 includes a first special symbol hold indicator 218 for displaying the number of unreserved reserves won in the first start port 121 during the change of the special symbol, and the second special symbol hold indicator 218 during the change of the special symbol. A second special symbol hold indicator 219 that displays the number of unchanged reserves that have been won at the start port 122, and a normal symbol hold indicator that displays the number of unchanged symbols that have passed through the gate 124 while the normal symbol is changing. 220 are connected.
Further, the game control unit 200 includes a first special symbol display 221 for displaying a special symbol variation display and a special symbol lottery result performed by winning a game ball in the first starting port 121, and a second starting port. A second special symbol display 222 that displays the result of the special symbol variation display and special symbol lottery performed by winning the game ball to 122, and the normal symbol display that displays the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol lottery result A device 223 and a state indicator 224 for displaying the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are connected.

  Then, it is detected by the first start port switch 211, the second start port switch 212, the gate switch 214, the first big prize port switch 215A, the second big prize port switch 215B, the specific area switch 215C and the normal prize port switch 217. The detected signal is sent to the game control unit 200. In addition, the control signal from the game control unit 200 includes an electric tulip opening / closing unit 213, a first grand prize opening / closing unit 216A, a second big winning opening / closing unit 216B, a flow path switching unit 216C, and a first special symbol hold indicator 218. The second special symbol hold indicator 219, the normal symbol hold indicator 220, the first special symbol indicator 221, the second special symbol indicator 222, the normal symbol indicator 223, and the status indicator 224. Thereby, the game control unit 200 performs various controls related to the number of payout prize balls.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 350 for transmitting various information to a host computer (not shown) installed in the hall is connected to the game control unit 200. Then, the game control unit 200 transmits the information about the number of paid-out prize balls acquired from the payout control unit 330 and the information indicating the state of the game control unit 200 to the host computer via the board external information terminal board 350. To do.

[Configuration and function of production control unit]
The effect control unit 300 is an effect control means for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and includes a CPU 301 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the effect, and a ROM 302 that stores programs executed by the CPU 301, various data, and the like. And a RAM 303 used as a working memory for the CPU 301 and a real time clock (RTC) 304 for measuring the date and time.
The effect control unit 300 sets the contents of the effect, for example, based on the determination result of whether or not the winning in the special symbol lottery sent from the game control unit 200 and the variation pattern. At that time, in response to an operation input from the user using the effect button 161 or the effect key 162, the effect content corresponding to the operation input may be set. In this case, for example, a signal (operation signal) corresponding to an operation is received from a controller (not shown) such as the effect button 161, and the operation content identified by the operation signal is reflected in the setting of the effect.
In addition, when the game is interrupted for a predetermined period, the production control unit 300 instructs the setting of screen display for waiting for a customer as one of the productions.
Furthermore, the production control unit 300 sets the production content based on the change information of the high probability state and the low probability state received from the game control unit 200, and the change information of the short time state and the short time state.
In addition, the effect control unit 300 sends a command for instructing execution of the set effect contents to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320.

[Configuration / Function of Image / Sound Control Unit]
The image / sound control unit 310 is a CPU 311 that performs arithmetic processing for controlling the image and sound representing the content of the effect, a ROM 312 that stores programs executed by the CPU 311, various data, and the like. And a RAM 313 used as a memory or the like.
Then, the image / sound control unit 310 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 114 and the sound output from the speaker 156 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300.
Specifically, in the ROM 312 of the image / sound control unit 310, a symbol image or background image displayed during the game on the image display unit 114, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result, and a notice effect for the player Image data such as a character or item for displaying is stored.
The ROM 312 further stores various types of acoustic data such as music and sound output from the speaker 156 in synchronization with the image data or independently of the image data, and sound effects such as jingles. The CPU 311 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 300 from the image data and the sound data stored in the ROM 312. Furthermore, image processing for background image display, symbol image display, symbol image variation, character / item display, etc., and voice processing using the read acoustic data are performed using the read image data.
Then, the image / sound control unit 310 controls screen display on the image display unit 114 based on the image data subjected to image processing. Further, the sound output from the speaker 156 is controlled by the sound data subjected to the sound processing.

[Configuration and function of lamp control unit]
The lamp control unit 320 stores a CPU 321 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 and the operation of the movable accessory 115, and programs executed by the CPU 321 and various data. A ROM 322 and a RAM 323 used as a working memory for the CPU 321 are provided.
The lamp control unit 320 controls lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, the emission color, and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300. Further, the operation of the movable accessory 115 is controlled.
Specifically, the ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern) for the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 300. Data) is stored. The CPU 321 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 322 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 300. The lamp controller 320 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the read light emission pattern data.
The ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 115 corresponding to the production content set by the production control unit 300. The CPU 321 controls the operation of the movable accessory 115 based on the read operation pattern data.

[Configuration and function of payout control unit]
The payout control unit 330 includes a CPU 331 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling payout of payout balls, a ROM 332 that stores programs executed by the CPU 331, various data, and the like, and a RAM 333 that is used as a work memory for the CPU 331 and the like. And.
The payout control unit 330 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the game control unit 200.
Specifically, the payout control unit 330 acquires, from the game control unit 200, a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won (the first start port 121 or the like). Then, the payout driving unit 334 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 334 is constituted by a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the game ball storage unit.

The payout control unit 330 includes a payout ball detection unit 335 that detects the number of prize balls actually paid out from the game ball storage unit by the payout driving unit 334, and a game ball in the storage unit (not shown). Detecting unit 336 for detecting presence / absence of storage of the game, and detecting whether or not the plate 153 for holding the game ball used when the player plays the game or the paid-out prize ball is full. A full tank detection unit 337 is connected. The payout control unit 330 receives the detection signals detected by the payout ball detection unit 335, the ball presence detection unit 336, and the full tank detection unit 337, and performs a predetermined process according to these detection signals.
Further, the payout control unit 330 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 340 that transmits various types of information to a host computer installed in the hall. The payout control unit 330, for example, information on the number of prize balls instructed to pay out to the payout driving unit 334, information on the number of prize balls actually paid out detected by the payout ball detection unit 335, and the like. Is transmitted to the host computer via the frame external information terminal board 340. Also, similar information is transmitted to the game control unit 200.

[Functional configuration of game control unit]
Next, the functional configuration of the game control unit 200 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game control unit 200. As shown in FIG. 4, the game control unit 200 includes a random number acquisition unit 231, a normal symbol determination unit 232, a special symbol variation control unit 233, and a special symbol determination unit 234 as functional units that execute various lottery processes. And a normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236.
In addition, the game control unit 200 includes a variation pattern selection unit 235 as a functional unit that executes a process associated with special symbol variation.
In addition, the game control unit 200 is a function unit that executes operation control of various types of objects and data processing related to a prize ball, etc. As a function unit, a prize winning opening operation control unit 237, an electric tulip operation control unit 238, and a prize ball processing unit 239 are provided. And an output control unit 240 and a random number control unit 241.

The random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number value used for the special symbol lottery and a random value used for the normal symbol lottery. In the case of a random number value used for the special symbol lottery, specifically, on the condition that a game ball has won a prize at the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122, a numerical value within a predetermined range for each type of random number. One numerical value (random number value) is selected (obtained) from the inside. The acquired random number value is used for determination by the special symbol determination unit 234. As will be described in detail later, the random numbers used in the special symbol lottery include a jackpot random number indicating whether or not the jackpot, a jackpot symbol random number indicating the type of jackpot, a variation pattern random number, a reach random number, and the like.
Further, in the case of a random number value used in the normal symbol lottery, specifically, one numerical value (random number value) is selected (obtained) from a predetermined range of values on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 124. ) The acquired random number value is used for determination by the normal symbol determination unit 232. In addition, as a random number used for the normal symbol lottery, a symbol random number indicating a winning type, a variation pattern random number, or the like may be set in addition to a winning random number indicating whether or not the winning is made.
When the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 controls the fluctuation of the special symbol in the first special symbol indicator 221 or the second special symbol indicator 222 according to the lottery result.

  The special symbol determination unit 234 uses a random number table as shown in FIG. 17 to be described later at the start of the variation of the special symbol, and whether the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is “big hit or not” Is a determination means for determining, for example, “the type of the game”, “whether or not the jackpot is when the jackpot is not won”. That is, the special symbol determination unit 234 determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game or small hit game) advantageous to the player based on the random number value for special symbol lottery acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231. To do. The special symbol lottery is a process performed by the random number acquisition unit 231 and the special symbol determination unit 234.

  Here, the “hit” is divided into a plurality of types according to the gaming state that occurs after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, the type of jackpot is determined depending on the combination of the short-time state or the short-time state and the high-probability state or the low-probability state. That is, as the types of jackpots, after the jackpot game is over, a jackpot that becomes a short game state with a high probability (hereinafter, a jackpot of a short game state with a high probability), a jackpot that becomes a short game state with a low probability (hereinafter, a short game state with a low probability) 4 types of jackpots that become high probability short-time no-game state (hereinafter, high-probability short-time no-game state jackpot) and low-probability short-time no-game state jackpot (hereinafter, low-probability short-time no-game state jackpot) There can be. Each of these jackpots is associated with an individual special symbol, and the type of jackpot is determined according to the type of special symbol won in the special symbol lottery.

  In addition, the “bonanza” may be divided into a jackpot that can be expected to pay out a large amount of gaming balls for a long time, and a jackpot that can hardly be expected to pay out gaming balls because the jackpot game time is short. The former is called “long hit” and the latter is called “short hit”. For example, in “long win”, a round that is maintained until the open state of the big winning openings 125 and 128 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times). )Repeated. In the “short win”, a round in which the special winning openings 125 and 128 are opened for a certain time (for example, 0.1 second) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).

  As an operation pattern of the big winning holes 125 and 128 in the jackpot game, various patterns are set according to the type of jackpot set in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The operation pattern of the grand prize winning holes 125 and 128 in the jackpot game is the number of rounds, which one of the first big prize winning opening 125 and the second big winning prize opening 128 is activated, and the time when the open / close doors 127 and 129 are open ( (Opening time) etc. In the present embodiment, in the operation pattern of the jackpot game in a specific type of jackpot, the first big winning opening 125 is operated in a predetermined round and the second big winning opening 128 is operated in another predetermined round. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a round in which the second big prize opening 128 is activated is set only for a specific length. For example, in a 16-round jackpot game where the grand prize winning holes 125 and 128 are operated 16 times, the first big winning prize opening 125 is operated from the first round to the fifteenth round, and the second grand prize winning opening 128 is provided in the sixteenth round. It is set so that it operates.

  As described above, the switching lid 141 is provided inside the second grand prize opening 128, and the path 142 and the specific area where the specific area is set for the game ball won in the second big prize opening 128 are provided. It distributes and guides to any of the routes 143 that are not set. The switching lid 141 operates twice from the first flow path state to the second flow path state with respect to one round operation of the second grand prize opening 128 (see FIG. 2-2), and a specific area is set. The game ball is allowed to pass through the existing route 142. Here, of the two operations of the switching lid 141 in the first round operation of the second grand prize opening 128, the first operation opens the path 142 for a short time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and the second operation. Then, the path 142 is opened for a long time (for example, 13 seconds). Therefore, when a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 128, it is unlikely that the game ball will pass through the specific area in the first operation of the switching lid 141, and the game ball will pass through the specific area in the second operation. There is a great possibility to do.

  In the present embodiment, the opening time of the opening / closing door 129 in the operation of the second grand prize opening 128 is a long time during which a game ball can easily enter (for example, 29.5 seconds), A difficult short time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is set. Therefore, in the jackpot game in the case of long win in the present embodiment, the jackpot game in which the second big prize opening 128 is opened for a long time (long action) in a predetermined round in the operation pattern of the big prize openings 125 and 128. And a jackpot game that is opened (short action) for a short time. When the second big prize opening 128 is opened for a long time, the first and second operations of the switching lid 141 are performed when the open / close door 129 of the second big prize opening 128 is open. Therefore, there is a high possibility that any of the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 128 will pass through the specific area through the path 142 and be detected by the specific area switch 215C. On the other hand, when the second grand prize opening 128 is opened for a short time, the open / close door 129 of the second big prize opening 128 is closed when the game ball can pass through the path 142 by the second operation of the switching lid 141. Therefore, the game ball does not enter the second grand prize opening 128. Therefore, it is difficult to enter a game ball into the second big prize opening 128, and even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 128, the possibility that the game ball passes through the path 142 is small. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area and is detected by the specific area switch 215C is very small. In the following description, a jackpot in which the second big prize opening 128 is opened for a long time in a predetermined round among the long wins is called “per long opening”, and the second big prize opening 128 is short in a predetermined round. The jackpot that is open for hours is called "per short opening".

In addition, the “small winning” in the case where the big winning is not won is, for example, a small winning game in which the first big winning opening 125 is opened for a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) for 0.1 seconds. . At the time of winning the small hit, the game state before the small win is continued even after the small hit game is completed. That is, when the game state at the time of winning the small hit is the high probability short game state, the high probability short time gaming state is continued even after the small hit game ends, and the gaming state does not shift. Similarly, when the game state at the time of winning the small hit is the low probability short-time non-game state, the low-probability short short no-game state is continued even after the small hit game ends, and the game state does not shift.
The small hit game is a special game in which the open state of the special winning openings 125 and 128 can be obtained, but “small hit” is a kind of “out” in the determination of the special symbol lottery. Therefore, none of the above gaming states that are advantageous to the player is set based on the determination result of the special symbol lottery being “small hit”.

The variation pattern selection unit 235 selects a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222. Specifically, the variation pattern selection unit 235 determines the variation pattern based on the determination result whether or not to play the jackpot game, the determination result whether or not to reach and the like. Then, based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit 235, the special symbol variation control unit 233 controls the variation of the special symbol. Details of operations of the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 and the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 will be described later.
Here, “reach” is an effect for causing a player to expect a big hit in a decorative pattern to be described later.

The normal symbol determination unit 232 determines whether or not the lottery result of the normal symbol is “winning” using a random number table as shown in FIG. That is, the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that opens and closes the electric tulip 123 based on the random number value for normal symbol lottery acquired by the random number acquisition unit 231. When a plurality of types of winning are set in the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol determining unit 232 determines “winning type” when the determination result is winning. The normal symbol lottery is a process performed by the random number acquisition unit 231 and the normal symbol determination unit 232.
When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 controls the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display unit 223 according to the lottery result.
The electric tulip movement control unit 238 opens the electric tulip 123 for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines “winning” in the normal symbol lottery, and a game ball is placed at the second start port 122. Generate a state that makes it easy to win. Further, when it is determined as “displacement”, such an open state of the electric tulip 123 is not generated.

When the special symbol determination unit 234 determines that it is a “big hit” in the special symbol lottery, the big prize opening operation control unit 237 is an operation pattern that is specified based on the type of winning jackpot as a special jackpot game. The opening operation of the special winning openings 125 and 128 and the operation of the switching lid 141 are controlled. In addition, the special winning opening operation control unit 237, when the special symbol determining unit 234 determines “small winning” in the special symbol lottery, as the small winning game in the special game, the special winning opening 125 for the predetermined time and the predetermined number of times. , 128 are opened.
The prize ball processing unit 239 sets commands for controlling the number of prizes received for various types of winning-related items and lottery, and for controlling the dispensing of prize balls according to the prizes.
The output control unit 240 controls the output of control commands from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 and the payout control unit 330.
The random number control unit 241 updates various random number values that the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires at a predetermined timing.

[Basic operation of gaming machine]
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
When the power is turned on, the game control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs initialization and initial setting of various devices as a basic process at the time of activation. And after performing a basic process, the game control part 200 repeatedly performs the main control process which is a series of processes regarding progress of a game. In addition, when the power is shut off, the game control unit 200 executes a series of power-off processing.

FIG. 5A is a flowchart illustrating an operation of basic processing by the game control unit 200.
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, the game control unit 200 first permits access to the RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) (step (hereinafter, “step” will be referred to as “S”) 101). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not a RAM clear switch for clearing the RAM 203 is ON (S102).
If the RAM clear switch is OFF (No in S102), the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the backup flag relating to the operation at the time of power-off is ON (S103).
If the backup flag is ON (Yes in S103), the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the checksum created when the power is turned off is normal (S104).
If the checksum is normal (Yes in S104), the game control unit 200 next executes a return process (S105). In this return processing, the game control unit 200 performs setting of sub-control means such as the effect control unit 300 accompanying the recovery from the state where the power is cut off. Specifically, the game control unit 200 is configured so that the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is cut off (whether the game is a big hit game, either a high probability state or a low probability state, a short time state and a short time state) The command for setting the sub-control means is output to the effect control unit 300 so that any one of them is reflected. In this return process, the game control unit 200 turns off the backup flag.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is ON (Yes in S102), the backup flag is OFF (No in S103), and the checksum is abnormal (No in S104), then the game control unit 200 is initialized. As processing, the stored contents of the RAM 203 are cleared (S106), and the work area of the RAM 203 is set (S107). Then, the game control unit 200 outputs a command for setting (initializing) the sub control means to the effect control unit 300, and sets the sub board (sub control means) (S108). The setting of the sub board includes clearing the RAMs 303, 313, and 323 mounted on each sub board.

After the return process (see S105) is completed or after the setting of the sub-board (see S108) is completed, the game control unit 200 sets various counters and timers used for game control (S109). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the interrupt permission (S110), the interrupt prohibition (S111), the design random number control process (S112), the initial value random number update process (S113), and the power shutoff flag are ON. (S114) is repeatedly executed as a loop process.
Here, interrupt permission (S110) and interrupt prohibition (S111) are provided to enable execution of interrupt processing during execution of the loop processing (S110 to S114). In the present embodiment, main control processing in game control is executed by this interrupt processing. Details of the main control process will be described later.
In the symbol random number control process (S112), the game control unit 200 updates the variation pattern random number used in the special symbol lottery.
In the initial value random number update process (S113), the game control unit 200 updates initial values of various random number values used in the game control.
In the determination of the power cut-off flag, when the power cut-off flag is OFF (No in S114), the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not cut off, and the game control unit 200 performs main control by interruption together with the loop processing (S110 to S114). Repeat the process. On the other hand, when the power shut-off flag is ON (Yes in S114), the game control unit 200 starts a process for shutting off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (power shut-off process).

FIG. 5B is a flowchart illustrating the operation of power-off processing by the game control unit 200.
In the power-off process, the game control unit 200 first clears the setting of the output port for performing various outputs (S115). Next, the game control unit 200 creates a checksum and stores it in the RAM 203 (S116). Next, the game control unit 200 turns on the backup flag (S117), prohibits access to the RAM 203 (S118), and shifts to an infinite loop.

[Main control processing of gaming machines]
Next, main control processing of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
In the main control process, the game control unit 200 controls the game in the pachinko gaming machine 100, instructs the effect control unit 300, which is a sub-control means, to control the effect, and gives a prize ball to the payout control unit 330. Instructs payout control.

FIG. 5-3 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the main control process of the game control unit 200.
The main control process includes a series of processes in game control, and is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). In the present embodiment, the game control unit 200 generates an interrupt every predetermined time set in advance, and when the interrupt is permitted in the loop process shown in FIG. Execute main control processing. As shown in FIG. 5C, in the main control process, a random number update process, a switch process, a symbol process, an electric accessory process, a prize ball process, and an output process are sequentially executed (S501 to S506).

  In the random number update process (S501), the game control unit 200 calls a function (subroutine) of the random number control unit 241, and updates various random number values used in the game control by the game control unit 200. Details of the setting of the random number and the update of the random value will be described later.

As the switch process (S502), a start port switch process and a gate switch process are performed.
In the start port switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231, monitors the states of the first start port switch 211 and the second start port switch 212 in FIG. If this happens, a special symbol lottery process is executed. In addition, as will be described in detail later, when pre-determination processing is performed in the first start port switch 211 and the second start port switch 212, each function (subroutine) of the special symbol determination unit 234 and the variation pattern selection unit 235 is called, Execute processing for pre-determination.
In the gate switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231 to monitor the state of the gate switch 214 in FIG. 3, and when the switch is turned on, for the normal symbol lottery. Execute the process.
Details of these switch processes will be described later.

As the symbol processing (S503), special symbol processing and normal symbol processing are performed.
In the special symbol process, the game control unit 200 calls the functions (subroutines) of the special symbol variation control unit 233, the special symbol determination unit 234, and the variation pattern selection unit 235, and executes the special symbol variation and the process associated with this symbol variation. To do.
In the normal symbol process, the game control unit 200 calls the functions (subroutines) of the normal symbol variation control unit 236 and the normal symbol determination unit 232, and executes the normal symbol variation and the process associated with this symbol variation.
The detailed contents of these symbol processes will be described later.

As the electric accessory process (S504), a big prize opening process and an electric tulip process are performed.
In the special prize opening process, the game control unit 200 calls a function (subroutine) of the special prize opening operation control unit 237, and opens and closes doors 127 of the special prize winning units 125 and 128, which are special electric accessories, based on predetermined conditions. The opening operation of 129 is controlled. Further, the game control unit 200 controls the operation of the switching lid 141 inside the second grand prize winning opening 128.
In the electric tulip process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the electric tulip operation control unit 238 and controls the opening operation of the electric tulip 123 that is a normal electric accessory based on a predetermined condition.
Detailed contents of these electric accessory processing will be described later.

  In the winning ball process (S505), the game control unit 200 calls a function (subroutine) of the winning ball processing unit 239, and sets a command for controlling the number of winnings and a control for paying out a winning ball according to the winnings.

  In the output process (S506), the game control unit 200 calls a function (subroutine) of the output control unit 240, outputs a command for effect control to the effect control unit 300, and sends a command for payout control to the payout control unit 330. Output. The effect control command is generated in each processing from S502 to S504, and stored (set) in the control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. The payout control command is generated in the processing of S 505 and stored (set) in the control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. A storage area is set in the RAM 203 for each type of control command.

  The output control unit 240 sequentially checks the storage area of each control command in the RAM 203 in the output process (S506), and if the control command is stored in each storage area (that is, the control command is used in the process of S502 to S505). If a command has been generated), the control command is read and output to the output destination (the effect control unit 300 or the payout control unit 330).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5C, output processing is performed at the end of a series of main control processing. That is, the command generated in each process of S502 to S505 is stored in the corresponding storage area of the RAM 203 in each process. After these series of processes, the output control unit 240 collectively outputs the commands generated in each process accumulated in the storage area of the RAM 203. In other words, in this embodiment, when the main control process is executed for one cycle, the command generated in the execution of the one cycle is output after the last command generation in the execution of the one cycle is performed.

  With this configuration, in the main control process, in order to output the generated command, it is only necessary to call the function of the output control unit 240 once. That is, since it is not necessary to prepare a function (subroutine) that outputs a generated command every time a command is generated, the number of control instructions can be reduced and an increase in the size of a program related to output processing can be suppressed. Further, since it is not necessary to call a function for outputting the generated command every time a command is generated, the time required for the entire output process can be shortened.

  As will be described in detail later, the RAM 203 is provided with a command storage area for storing the command generated by the main control process for each command type. The command sent from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 is, for example, 2-byte information including a code indicating the type of command and data indicating the content of the command. The data is described in another 1 byte. The codes include, for example, a special symbol lottery or a stop symbol related to a normal symbol lottery, a variation pattern, hold, preliminary determination, opening / closing doors 127 and 129 of the prize winning openings 125 and 128, an operation instruction of the switching lid 141 and the electric tulip 123, and a pachinko game The type of information such as notification of an error related to the operation of the machine 100 is specified. The data specifies the specific contents of the information specified by the code. For example, information such as the type of stop symbol in the special symbol lottery, the selected variation pattern, the number of holdings, the specific contents (opening or closing) of the opening / closing doors 127 and 129 and the switching lid 141, the start of error notification, or An end instruction or the like is described. Details of the configuration of the command storage area in the RAM 203 and the operation in which the output control unit 240 reads and outputs a control command from the command storage area of the RAM 203 will be described later.

[Modified example of basic operation of gaming machine]
In the operation example described with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C, the interrupt is permitted in the loop process portion of the basic process, and the main control process including a series of processes is executed as the interrupt process. However, the main control process only needs to be configured to be repeatedly executed at regular intervals, and specific implementation means (execution procedure) is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. It is not limited. For example, the main control process may be incorporated in a series of operations of the basic process, the elapsed time may be measured at a predetermined timing, and the process may return to the main control process every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds). In addition, while incorporating the main control process in the series of operations of the basic process, as in the operation described with reference to FIG. 5A to FIG. If it occurs, it may be configured to return to the main control process incorporated in the basic process.

  When a command generated in the basic process is output, in principle, every time a command is generated, the command is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 203, and the output control unit 240 serving as the second processing means in the main control process is stored. Call and output the function. The basic process is a special process such as an initial operation that is performed when the power is turned on, and the processing procedure may vary depending on conditions such as the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on. This is to promptly output the generated command so that there is no such thing. In addition, when a command is continuously generated by a plurality of related processes, a process procedure for storing a plurality of commands in the command storage area of the RAM 203 and outputting them in response to a specific process request is adopted. May be.

[Random number update processing by game control unit]
A random number value as determination information used for various lotteries in game control such as special symbol lottery is counted by a counter and starts from a predetermined initial value, and is updated by a random number update process (S501) of the main control process shown in FIG. ) Is incremented by one each time. Then, the values at the time each lottery is performed are acquired by the start opening switch process (FIG. 6) and the gate switch process (FIG. 7), and used in the special symbol process (FIG. 8) and the normal symbol process (FIG. 13). The This random number counter is an infinite loop counter, and after the counted random number value reaches the set random number maximum value (for example, 299 for the jackpot random number shown in FIG. 17A to be described later) Return to the initial value again. In addition, since the random number update process is performed at regular intervals, if the initial value of each random number is specified, the winning value may be estimated based on the update interval and the initial value information. Therefore, after returning from the main control process to the basic process shown in FIG. 5A, the initial value of each random number is randomly changed in the initial value random number update process of S113.

[Start-up switch processing by game control unit]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of the start port switch process in the switch process shown in S502 of FIG. 5-3.
In the start port switch process, a process for winning at the first start port 121 and a process for winning at the second start port 122 are sequentially performed. Referring to FIG. 6, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not a game ball is won at the first start port 121 and the first start port switch 211 is turned on (S601). If the first start port switch 211 is turned on, the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the unchanged hold number U1 in the winning of the first start port 121 is less than the upper limit value (S602). . In the example shown in FIG. 6, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holds U1 has reached the upper limit (No in S602), it is not possible to hold any more unchanging winnings, so the process for winning at the first start port 121 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the hold number U1 is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S602), the game control unit 200 next adds 1 to the value of the hold number U1 (S603). Then, the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires a random number value for the lottery by the current winning and stores it in a predetermined storage area set in the RAM 203 (S604). Here, since the first starting port 121 is won, a random number value for special symbol lottery is acquired. The random value acquired at this time is a value updated by the random number update process of the preceding S501. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined in the later special symbol processing by this random number value. Random numbers here include jackpot random numbers that determine jackpot, jackpot or loss, jackpot type (short or short state after the end of jackpot game, short or short state, high probability state and low probability state, long hit, short Design random number value (big hit design random number value) that determines wins, per long opening, per short opening, etc., variation pattern random value to identify the variation pattern in symbol variation, whether or not to reach with the effect The reach random number value that determines whether or not.

Next, the game control unit 200 performs a pre-determination process for giving a notice effect of a lottery result to a winning ball (holding ball) for which a special symbol variation display operation is pending (that is, an undrawn lottery). (S605). That is, the game control unit 200 functions as a prior determination unit. In this preliminary determination process, the lottery result is determined not at the start of symbol variation but at the start opening prize (that is, in S605). Note that this pre-determination process may be omitted in gaming machines or gaming states that do not perform a notice effect based on pre-determination. Details of the prior determination process will be described later.
Thereafter, the game control unit 200 sets a hold number increase command for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the hold number U1 in S603 in a predetermined storage area for commands set in the RAM 203 (S606). The process for winning in the first start port 121 is terminated. When the pre-determination process of S605 is performed, a pre-determination result command including information on the determination result of the pre-determination obtained in S605 is stored in the predetermined storage area for the command set in the RAM 203 together with the pending number increase command. Set to.

  Next, a process for winning in the second start port 122 is performed. Referring to FIG. 6, next, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 122 and the second start port switch 212 is turned on (S607). If the second start port switch 212 is turned ON, the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the unchanged hold number U2 in the winning of the second start port 122 is less than the upper limit value (S608). . In the example shown in FIG. 6, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holds U2 has reached the upper limit (No in S608), it is not possible to hold any more unchanging winnings, and the process for winning at the second start port 122 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the holding number U2 is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S608), the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the holding number U2 (S609). Then, the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires a random value for a lottery by the current winning and stores it in a predetermined storage area set in the RAM 203 (S610). Here, since the winning of the second starting port 122 is won, random numbers for the special symbol lottery (big hit random number value, big hit symbol random number value, reach random number value, variation pattern random number value, etc.) are acquired as in S604 above. The The random value acquired at this time is a value updated by the random number update process of S501. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined in the later special symbol processing by this random number value.

Next, the game control unit 200 performs a pre-determination process for giving a notice effect of a lottery result to a winning ball (holding ball) for which a special symbol variation display operation is pending (that is, an undrawn lottery). (S611). The content of this pre-determination process is the same as that of said S605. Note that this pre-determination process may be omitted in gaming machines or gaming states that do not perform a notice effect based on pre-determination.
Thereafter, the game control unit 200 sets a hold number increase command for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the hold number U2 in S609 in a predetermined storage area for commands set in the RAM 203 (S612). The process for winning in the second start port 122 is terminated. When the pre-determination process in S611 is performed, a pre-determination result command including information on the determination result of the pre-determination obtained in S605 is stored in the predetermined storage area for the command set in the RAM 203 together with the pending number increase command. Set to.

[Gate switch processing by game control unit]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of the gate switch process when a game ball passes through the gate 124.
In this gate switch process, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 124 and the gate switch 214 is turned on (S701). If the gate switch 214 is turned on, the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the unchanged holding number G is less than the upper limit value (S702). In the example shown in FIG. 7, the upper limit value is four. If the number of reserves G has reached the upper limit (No in S702), no more unchanging winnings can be reserved, and the gate switch processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of reservations G is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S702), the game control unit 200 then adds 1 to the value of the number of reservations G (S703). Then, the random number acquisition unit 231 of the game control unit 200 acquires a random number value for the lottery by the current winning and stores it in a predetermined storage area set in the RAM 203 (S704). Here, since the gate 124 is won, a random number value (such as a winning random number value) for normal symbol lottery is acquired.

  After the random number value is acquired in S704, the game control unit 200 stores a command for increasing the hold number G for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the hold number G in S703 for the command set in the RAM 203. The area is set (S705), and the winning process in the gate 124 is terminated.

[Special symbol processing by game control unit]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol processing in the symbol processing shown in S503 of FIG. 5-3.
In this special symbol process, the special symbol variation control unit 233 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON in the setting of a flag set in the RAM 203 (hereinafter, flag setting) ( S801). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to identify that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a jackpot game. Depending on the type of jackpot game being executed, any of a flag indicating that a game is being played per long release, a flag indicating that a game is being played per short release, a flag indicating that a game is being played short, etc. Is set. In the present embodiment, these are collectively referred to as a jackpot game flag.

  When the jackpot game flag is ON, since the pachinko gaming machine 100 is already in the jackpot game, the special symbol processing is terminated without starting the special symbol variation (Yes in S801). On the other hand, when the jackpot game flag is OFF (No in S801), the special symbol variation control unit 233 next determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the special symbol variation (S802). If the special symbol is not changing (No in S802), then the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 performs processing related to the number U1 and U2 (see FIG. 6) of the special symbols that have not been changed (S803 to S806). In the present embodiment, the number of holds U1 related to winning of the first start port 121 and the number of holds U2 related to winning of the second start port 122 are distinguished, so this processing is also performed for each corresponding start port. .

Specifically, the special symbol variation control unit 233 first determines whether or not the number of holds U2 related to winning in the second start port 122 is 1 or more (S803). When the number of reservations U2 is 1 or more (Yes in S803), the special symbol variation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of reservations U2 (S804). On the other hand, if the holding number U2 = 0 (No in S803), the special symbol variation control unit 233 next determines whether the holding number U1 related to winning in the first start port 121 is 1 or more (S805). When the number of holds U1 is 1 or more (Yes in S805), the special symbol variation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of holds U1 (S806). On the other hand, if the holding number U1 = 0 (No in S805), it means that there is no winning for starting the special symbol lottery, so the special symbol change is not started, and the waiting process for waiting for customers set in another routine Is called and executed, and the process is terminated (S816).
In the present embodiment, priority is given to the processing related to the holding number U2 related to winning in the second start port 122. That is, when the number of holdings U2 is 1 or more, the processing related to the number of holdings U2 is performed, and when the number of holdings U2 = 0, the processing related to the number of holdings U1 is performed (see S803 to S806). On the other hand, regardless of whether the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 is won, it is also possible to perform control such that the number of holds U1 and U2 is subtracted in the order of winning.

  After subtracting the reserved number U1 or the reserved number U2 in S804 or S806, the special symbol variation control unit 233 turns off the customer waiting flag set in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S807). The customer waiting flag is a flag for identifying that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the customer waiting state, and is set in the customer waiting setting process (S816, see FIG. 12).

  Next, the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 calls and executes a jackpot determination process and a fluctuation pattern selection process by separate routines (S808, S809). Although details will be described later, the setting information for changing the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 by the jackpot determination processing and the variation pattern selection processing (the jackpot symbol, game State, variation pattern, etc.) are determined. These pieces of information are included in a change start command sent to the effect control unit 300.

  Thereafter, the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233, based on the setting contents determined in the jackpot determination process and the fluctuation pattern selection process, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display shown in FIG. The special symbol displayed by the device 222 starts to change (S810). Then, a change start command including setting information (a jackpot symbol, a gaming state, a change pattern, etc.) indicating the setting contents is generated and set in a predetermined storage area for the command set in the RAM 203 (S811). The change start command set in S811 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S506 of FIG.

  When it is determined in S802 that the special symbol is changing (Yes in S802), or after the change start command is set in S811, the special symbol variation control unit 233 determines whether or not the variation time has elapsed (S812). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the start of the variation of the special symbol in S810 has reached the variation time set in the variation pattern selection process in S809. If the variation time has not elapsed (No in S812), the special symbol variation is continued, and the special symbol processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the variation time has elapsed (Yes in S812), the special symbol variation control unit 233 first determines the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 as a big hit determination process in S808. It stops at the symbol determined in (S813). A change stop command for stopping a decorative design, which will be described later, is set in a predetermined storage area for the command set in the RAM 203 (S814). Then, the in-stop process of another routine is called and executed (S815). The contents of the stop process will be described later. The change stop command set in S814 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S506 of FIG.

[Big hit judgment processing by game control unit]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot determination process (S808 in FIG. 8).
In this jackpot determination process, the special symbol determination unit 234 of the game control unit 200 first determines a jackpot random number value in the current special symbol lottery (S901), and determines whether or not the jackpot or small hit is made (S902). , S905). Whether or not the jackpot or the jackpot is determined is whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired in S604 or S610 in FIG. 6 matches the value set as the jackpot winning value or the value set as the jackpot winning value It is determined by judging whether or not (see FIG. 17A).

  If the result of the random number determination in S901 is a big hit (Yes in S902), then the special symbol determination unit 234 determines a big hit symbol random number value (S903). Depending on the result of this determination, the type of jackpot (high probability state or low probability state, short or short state, short or short state, long per, short per, per long open, per short open, etc.) is determined. Which jackpot is determined is determined by whether the value of the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S604 or S610 in FIG. 6 matches a preset value for each jackpot type (FIG. 17 ( b)).

  After the above determination, the special symbol determination unit 234 sets the symbol representing the type of jackpot determined by the determination of the jackpot symbol random number (the jackpot symbol) as setting information in a predetermined storage area set in the RAM 203 (S904). ).

  If the result of the random number determination in S901 is a small hit (No in S902, Yes in S905), then the special symbol determination unit 234 uses a symbol representing the small hit (hereinafter referred to as a small hit symbol) as setting information. A predetermined storage area set in the RAM 203 is set (S906).

  If the result of the random number determination in S901 is neither big win nor small win (No in S902 and S905), then the special symbol determination unit 234 uses the symbol indicating that the lottery is lost (hereinafter referred to as a lost symbol) as the setting information in the RAM 203. Is set in a predetermined storage area set in (S907).

[Change pattern selection process by game control unit]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern selection process (S809 in FIG. 8).
In this variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern selection unit 235 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not a big win has been won in the current special symbol lottery using the determination result in S902 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9). (S1001). If it is a big hit (Yes in S1001), the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 reads the big hit fluctuation pattern table from the ROM 202 and sets it in a predetermined storage area set in the RAM 203 (S1002).

On the other hand, if the jackpot has not been won (No in S1001), the variation pattern selection unit 235 then determines a random value for determining whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect for causing the player to expect a jackpot. (S1003). Whether or not the reach effect is performed is determined by determining whether or not the reach random number value acquired in S604 or S610 in FIG. 6 matches a preset value (see FIG. 17C). .
As a result of the determination using the random number value, when the reach effect is performed (Yes in S1004), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for reach from the ROM 202 and sets it in a predetermined storage area set in the RAM 203. (S1005). When the reach effect is not performed (No in S1004), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for loss from the ROM 202 and sets it in a predetermined storage area set in the RAM 203 (S1006).
Here, the fluctuation pattern table is a table in which a plurality of fluctuation patterns (fluctuation times of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) prepared in advance are associated with values of fluctuation pattern random numbers (see FIG. 18).

  Next, the variation pattern selection unit 235 determines the variation pattern random value using the variation pattern random value acquired in S604 or S610 of FIG. 6 and the variation pattern table set in S1002, S1005, and S1006 (S1007). ). That is, the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 refers to the fluctuation pattern table set in the RAM 203 and selects a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the random value of the fluctuation pattern random number. Therefore, even if the same random number value is acquired, the variation referred to depending on the state difference such as whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit or not and whether or not a reach effect is performed if it is not a big hit Since the pattern table is different, the determined variation pattern is different.

  Thereafter, the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 sets the fluctuation pattern selected in S1007 as a setting information in a predetermined storage area set in the RAM 203 (S1008). The setting information of the variation pattern set in S1008 is included in the variation start command set in S811 of FIG. 8, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S506 of FIG. Details of the variation pattern selected in this embodiment and its setting will be described later.

[Processing during stop by game control unit]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the suspension process (S815 in FIG. 8).
In the stop process, the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not a flag indicating that the time is short (hereinafter referred to as a short time flag) is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1101). When the time reduction flag is ON (Yes in S1101), the game control unit 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of lotteries (number of fluctuations) J in the time reduction state (S1102), and whether or not the number of lotteries J has become zero. (S1103). If the number of lotteries J = 0 (Yes in S1103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S1104). It should be noted that the operation for turning on the hourly flag and the setting of the initial value of the lottery number J are performed in a game state setting process (FIG. 15) in a special winning opening process (FIG. 14) described later.

  If the time reduction flag is OFF (No in S1101), or after the time reduction flag is turned OFF in S1104, or if the value of the number of lotteries J after subtraction in S1102 is not 0 (No in S1103), then game control The unit 200 checks whether or not a flag indicating a high probability state (hereinafter, probability variation flag) is set to ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1105). When both the probability variation flag and the previous time-short flag are ON, the high-probability short-time gaming state is established, and when the probability variation flag is ON and the time-short flag is OFF, the high-probability time-short no-game state.

  When the probability variation flag is ON (Yes in S1105), the game control unit 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of lotteries (number of variations) X in the high probability state (S1106), and whether or not the number of lotteries X has become 0. (S1107). If the number of lotteries X = 0 (Yes in S1107), the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S1108). Note that the operation for turning on the probability change flag and the setting of the initial value of the lottery number X are performed in a game state setting process (FIG. 15) in a special prize opening process (FIG. 14) described later.

  If the probability variation flag is OFF (No in S1105), or after the probability variation flag is turned OFF in S1108, or if the value of the number of lotteries X after subtraction in S1106 is not 0 (No in S1107), the next game control The unit 200 determines whether or not a big win has been won in this special symbol lottery (S1109). If it is a big hit (Yes in S1109), the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the big hit type is a long win (S1110). The long winning includes a long opening per second when the second big prize opening 128 is opened for a long time and a short opening per one when the second big prize opening 128 is opened for a short time.

  Here, the determination of whether or not the jackpot is possible can be made based on the determination result of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9). For example, if any of the symbols shown in the diagram of FIG. 17B to be described later is set, “Yes” is determined in S1109. If a lost symbol or a small bonus symbol is set in the RAM 203 by the big hit determination process, No in S1109.

  When the type of jackpot is a jackpot (Yes in S1110), the game control unit 200 displays a jackpot game flag (denoted as a jackpot game flag in the figure) corresponding to a jackpot (per long opening, per short opening). Turn on (S1111). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a jackpot gaming state (long winning gaming state) in which the jackpot type is long winning.

  When the type of jackpot is not long hit (No in S1110), the game control unit 200 turns on the jackpot game flag corresponding to short hit (denoted as short hit game flag in the figure) (S1112). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a big hit gaming state (short winning gaming state) in which the big hit type is short hit.

  After turning on the jackpot game flag in S1111 or S1112, the game control unit 200 initializes the values of the lottery times J and X (S1113). In addition, when the time reduction flag is ON in S1101 and the lottery count J is not 0 in S1103, the game control unit 200 turns the time reduction flag OFF (S1114). Similarly, if the probability change flag is ON in S1105 and the number of lotteries X is not 0 in S1107, the game control unit 200 turns the probability change flag OFF (S1114).

After initializing the values of the lottery times J and X in S1113, the game control unit 200 starts an opening operation (S1117). Here, the contents of the opening operation differ depending on which of S1111 and S1112 the jackpot game flag is turned on. That is, depending on the state of the big hit game flag, one of the opening operations set in each of the long win games and the short win game state is performed.
Thereafter, the game control unit 200 sets an opening command for performing an effect in the opening operation according to the jackpot game flag in the effect control unit 300 in a predetermined storage area for the command set in the RAM 203 (S1118). Then, the stopped process is terminated. This opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in S506 of FIG.

On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol lottery this time is not a big hit (No in S1109), the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery this time is a big hit (S1115). ). If it is not a small hit (No in S1115), the stopped process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is a small hit (Yes in S1115), the game control unit 200 starts a small hit game and ends the stopped process (S1116). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes the small hit gaming state. In the small hit game, as described above, the special winning openings 125 and 128 are opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and are ended after a predetermined time has elapsed.

[Customer waiting setting process by game control unit]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting setting process (S816 in FIG. 8).
In this customer waiting setting process, the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1201). Here, the customer waiting flag is a flag that is set to identify that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a customer waiting state.

  If the customer waiting flag is ON, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a customer waiting state, and thus the processing is terminated as it is (Yes in S1201). On the other hand, when the customer waiting flag is OFF (No in S1201), the game control unit 200 generates a customer waiting command and sets it in a predetermined storage area for the command set in the RAM 203 (S1202). The flag is turned ON (S1203). The customer waiting command set in S1202 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S506 of FIG. The customer waiting flag is a flag that is set in a state in which the special symbol has stopped changing and there is no suspension (see FIG. 8).

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the normal symbol processing in the symbol processing shown in S503 of FIG. 5-3.
In this normal symbol process, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1301). Here, the auxiliary game flag is a flag that is set when a normal symbol lottery is won. The state in which the auxiliary game flag is set is a state in which the electric tulip 123 is opened in accordance with the electric tulip process (FIG. 16) described later, and it is easy to win the second start port 122 (auxiliary game state).

  When the auxiliary game flag is ON, since the auxiliary game state has already been reached and the normal symbol is stopped, the normal symbol process is terminated without starting the normal symbol variation (Yes in S1301). On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is OFF (No in S1301), then the normal symbol variation control unit 236 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the normal symbol variation (S1302). If the normal symbol is not changing (No in S1302), then the normal symbol variation control unit 236 determines whether the number G of the normal symbol remaining unchanged (see FIG. 7) is 1 or more (S1303). If the holding number G = 0 (No in S1303), it means that there is no winning for starting the normal symbol lottery, and therefore the processing is terminated without starting the normal symbol variation.

  On the other hand, when the reserved number G is 1 or more (Yes in S1303), the normal symbol variation control unit 236 subtracts 1 from the value of the reserved number G (S1304). Then, the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines a winning random number value in the current normal symbol lottery to determine whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won (S1305). Whether or not the winner has been won is determined by determining whether or not the value of the winning random number acquired in S704 of FIG. 7 matches the value set as the winning value in the table shown in FIG. It is determined. When a plurality of types of hits are set in the normal symbol lottery, for example, when the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines that it is a hit in S1305, the normal symbol determination unit 232 next determines a random value (winning symbol random number value) related to the hit type. Identify hit types.

  Next, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 sets a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery (S1306). That is, when the normal symbol lottery is won, a symbol representing the winning (hereinafter referred to as a winning symbol) is set as setting information in a predetermined storage area set in the RAM 203. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won, a symbol indicating that the lottery has been lost (hereinafter referred to as a lost symbol) is set in a predetermined storage area set in the RAM 203 as setting information.

  Next, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 sets the variation time of the normal symbol (S1307). This variation time is set based on the time reduction flag set in the processing of S1104 and S1114 in FIG. 11, S1504 and S1507 in FIG. That is, when the time reduction flag is ON in the setting in S1307, it is set to a short time (for example, 1.5 seconds), and when the time reduction flag is OFF, it is set to a long time (for example, 4.0 seconds). Is done. After this setting, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 starts normal symbol fluctuations in the normal symbol display 223 shown in FIGS. 2-3A and 3 based on the setting contents of S1307 (S1308). In addition, the fluctuation pattern of a normal symbol can also be determined by lottery. In this case, for example, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires the normal pattern variation pattern random value, and in S1307, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 generates the normal symbol variation pattern random value. By determining, the variation time is set.

  After starting the change of the normal symbol in S1308 or when it is determined that the normal symbol is changing in S1302 (Yes in S1302), the normal symbol change control unit 236 determines whether or not the change time has passed (S1309). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the normal symbol variation in S1308 has reached the variation time set in S1307. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (No in S1309), the normal symbol variation is continued, so that the normal symbol processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuation time is over (Yes in S1309), the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display unit 223 (S1310). Then, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 determines whether or not the determination result in S1305 is a win (S1311). If it is a win (Yes in S1311), the auxiliary game flag is turned ON (S1312). On the other hand, if it is off (No in S1311), the normal symbol process is terminated without turning on the auxiliary game flag.

[Large winning mouth processing by game control unit]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the big prize opening process in the electric accessory process shown in S504 of FIG. 5-3.
In the big prize opening process, the big prize opening operation control unit 237 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the big hit game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1401). When the jackpot game flag is OFF, the jackpot game is not performed, and thus the big prize opening process is terminated (No in S1401). On the other hand, if the jackpot game flag is ON (Yes in S1401), the big prize opening operation control unit 237 then opens in the operation control at the time of the jackpot that is started in the process in which the pachinko gaming machine 100 is stopped (FIG. 11). It is determined whether or not the operation is in progress (S1402).

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 is opening (Yes in S1402), the next prize opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not a predetermined time (opening time) for performing the opening operation has elapsed. (S1403). If the opening time has not elapsed, the opening operation at the first winning prize opening 125 or the second winning prize opening 128 to be operated next is continued, and the winning prize opening process is ended (No in S1403). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1403), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 next sets the operation of the special winning openings 125 and 128 to be actuated (S1404), and the winning number C is initially set. (C = 0) (S1405), 1 is added to the value of the number of rounds R of the operation of the winning prize openings 125, 128 from the current value (S1406), and the operation of the winning prize openings 125, 128 is started (opened). (S1407). Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is determined in advance whether the first big prize opening 125 is to be actuated or the second big prize opening 128 is to be actuated depending on the round of the big hit game. It has been. Further, in the round in which the second big prize opening 128 is activated, the big prize opening operation control unit 237 also activates the switching lid 141.

  In the operation setting of S1404, the operation pattern of the special winning openings 125 and 128 and the number of rounds (operation round number) operated by the operation pattern are set. The cases where the big prize winning holes 125 and 128 are operated include a special symbol lottery, a long win (per long open, per short open), a big win per short, or a small win. The operation pattern and the number of rounds are variously set according to the hit type. In the jackpot game, it is stipulated that the operations of the winning prize openings 125 and 128 are continuously performed a plurality of times (a plurality of rounds). As an example, in the case of long opening, for example, after the first grand prize opening 125 is operated for 15 rounds (15R), the second big prize opening 128 is operated for one round (1R), and in 1 round, 29.5 seconds. Is opened once. In the case of short opening, for example, after operating the first grand prize opening 125 for 15 rounds (15R), the second big prize opening 128 is operated for one round (1R), and in the first round, 29.5 seconds (first big In the case of the winning opening 125) or 0.3 seconds (in the case of the second big winning opening 128), the opening is performed once. In the case of a short hit, for example, the first grand prize opening 125 is operated for 15 rounds (15R), and in one round, 0.1 seconds is released once. In the case of a small hit, for example, the first grand prize opening 125 is operated for one round (1R), and 0.1 second is released 15 times in this round. Here, when the operation with short hits and the operation with small hits are compared in the above examples, both 0.1 seconds of opening is performed 15 times. That is, the operations of the big winning holes 125 and 128 that can be seen by the player are the same in the case of the short win and the small win, and only the actions of the big winning ports 125 and 128 on the game board 110 are short and small. It is not possible to distinguish between winning.

  As another example, in short hits, 2 rounds (2R) are operated, in 1 round, 0.9 seconds are opened twice, and in small hits, 1 round (1R) is operated, Open 0.9 second twice. In this case as well, when the operation with short hits and the operation with small hits are compared, both 0.9 seconds are released twice, and the actions of the big winning holes 125 and 128 that can be seen by the player are short hits. It is the same for the case of and the case of small hits.

  Note that the law stipulates that, in the case of a small win, the cumulative opening time of the special winning openings 125 and 128 must be set within 1.8 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of a big win (long win or short win), the big winning holes 125 and 128 must be continuously opened a plurality of times. Therefore, when trying to make it difficult to visually distinguish the operation with a small hit and the operation with a short hit as described above, within the range that satisfies the cumulative open time within 1.8 seconds in one operation, An operation mode is set in which the big winning openings 125 and 128 are opened two or more times, and in the short win, the same number of rounds as the number of small hits is set.

  In the round in which the second big prize opening 128 is activated per long (per long opening, per short opening), the switching lid 141 is also operated at a predetermined timing as described above, and the route 142 in which the specific area is set is played. The ball can pass. When the game ball passes through the specific area (when the passage of the game ball is detected by the specific area switch 215C), the big prize opening operation control unit 237 is a high probability that the game state becomes a high probability state after the end of the big hit game. Turn on the probability transition confirmation flag.

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the opening time in the operation pattern set in S1404 has elapsed (S1408). If the open state at the big prize opening 125, 128 has not passed the opening time (No in S1408), then the big prize opening operation control unit 237 defines the number C of winning prizes to the big prize opening 125, 128. It is determined whether or not the number is more than 9 (for example, 9) (S1409). If the opening time has not elapsed and the number C of winning prizes is less than the prescribed number, the operating state (open state) of the big winning holes 125 and 128 is continued, so the big winning opening process is terminated (S1409). No). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1408) or the winning number C has reached the specified number (Yes in S1409), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 terminates the operation of the special winning openings 125 and 128 ( (S1410).

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the number R of rounds of operation of the special winning openings 125 and 128 has reached the maximum value set in S1404 (S1411). If the maximum value has not been reached, the remaining operations are performed, and the special winning opening process is terminated (No in S1411).

If the number of rounds R of the operation of the special winning openings 125 and 128 reaches the maximum value (Yes in S1411), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 then starts the ending operation (S1412). Here, the content of the ending action corresponds to the state of the big hit game flag among the ending actions set in the long win game (game per long open, game per short open) and short win games. .
Thereafter, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 sets an ending command for performing an effect in the ending operation according to the jackpot game flag in the effect control unit 300 in a predetermined storage area for commands set in the RAM 203 ( S1413). This ending command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in S506 of FIG.

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 resets the round number R of the operation of the special winning openings 125 and 128 to 0 (S1414), and then performs an ending operation with a preset elapsed time from the start of the ending operation. It is determined whether the time to be performed (ending time) has elapsed (S1417). If the ending time has not elapsed, the ending operation is continued, and thus the big prize opening process is terminated (No in S1417). On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (Yes in S1417), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 then performs the game state setting process by the game control unit 200 (S1418), turns off the big hit game flag, The big prize opening process is terminated (S1419). The contents of the game state setting process will be described later.

  If it is determined in S1402 that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not opening (No in S1402), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not it is ending (S1415). If the ending is in progress (Yes in S1415), the operations after S1417 are executed.

On the other hand, if the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not ending (No in S1415), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 next determines whether or not the special winning openings 125 and 128 are operating (opened) (S1416). . If it is not in operation (No in S1416), the operation after S1405 is executed. If it is in operation (Yes in S1416), the operation after S1408 is executed.
The effect performed in the small hit game described above is the same as the effect performed in the short hit game, and it is not possible to distinguish short hit and small hit from the effect.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 15 shows the contents of the game state setting process (S1418) performed by the game control unit 200, which is executed when the ending time has elapsed (Yes in S1417).
When the game state setting process is performed, the jackpot game flag is set to ON in S1401 of FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, the game control unit 200 first determines the type of jackpot (S1501 to S1503, S1506). These determinations can be made based on, for example, the type of symbol set as setting information in the RAM 203 in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9). Note that the determination of the type of jackpot is substantially the same as S902, S903, and S905 in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9), so the determination results of S902, S903, and S905 may be used. In the present embodiment, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game is based on the state of the high probability transition confirmation flag.

If it is a small hit (Yes in S1501), the gaming state (internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100) is not changed, so the gaming state setting process is terminated.
If it is not a small hit (No in S1501), the game control unit 200 determines whether or not it is a big hit that can be shifted to a high probability state (described as “probable changeable big hit” in FIG. 15) (S1502a). Here, the jackpot that can be shifted to the high probability state is a jackpot including a round in which the second jackpot 128 is opened in the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to a high probability state on the condition that the game ball has passed through a specific area set inside the second grand prize winning opening 128. Therefore, in order to shift to the high probability state, it is essential that the second big prize opening 128 is opened in the jackpot game. However, if the game ball does not enter even if the second grand prize opening 128 is opened, and if the game ball does not pass through the specific area even if it enters the second big prize opening 128 (the route 143 has been passed) In the case), the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not shift to the high probability state. That is, the transition to the high-probability state is not confirmed only by determining that the jackpot can be shifted to the high-probability state.

  When the type of jackpot is a jackpot that can be shifted to a high probability state (Yes in S1502a), the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the high probability transition confirmation flag is ON (S1502b). As described in the big winning opening process of FIG. 14, in the big hit jackpot game that can be shifted to the high probability state, a high probability is obtained when the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 128 passes a specific area of the path 142. The transition confirmation flag is turned ON. Then, if the high probability transition confirmation flag is ON, it is determined that the transition to the high probability state after the jackpot game is made.

  In the case of a jackpot that cannot be shifted to a high probability state in the determination of S1502a (that is, a jackpot that does not include a round in which the second jackpot 128 is opened in the jackpot game) (No in S1502a), a high probability If it is a jackpot that can be shifted to the state but the high probability transition confirmation flag is not ON (No in S1502b), the game control unit 200 next sets the pachinko gaming machine 100 to a short-time state after the jackpot game ends. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S1503). In the case of a big hit that results in a time saving state (Yes in S1503), the game control unit 200 turns on the time saving flag (S1504). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes the low gaming state when the probability is low. In addition, the game control unit 200 sets an initial value of the lottery count J (S1505) and ends the game state setting process. The initial value of the lottery number J is 100 in the illustrated example. Therefore, if the lottery in the low probability short game state is performed 100 times, the low probability short game state is ended and the low probability short short game state is entered.

  On the other hand, if the type of jackpot is a jackpot where the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a state of no time after the jackpot game ends (No in S1503), the game control unit 200 ends the process without turning on both the time flag and the probability variation flag. To do. Therefore, the setting of the game state of the RAM 203 for the game after the jackpot becomes a low probability short time no game state.

  If it is a jackpot that can be shifted to the high probability state in the determination of S1502a (Yes in S1502a) and the high probability transition confirmation flag is ON (Yes in S1502b), the game control unit 200 then determines the type of jackpot After the jackpot game is over, it is determined whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a jackpot that is in a short time state (S1506). In the case of a big hit that results in a short time state, the game control unit 200 turns on the short time flag (S1507), and sets the initial value of the number of lotteries J (S1508). In this case, the initial value of the number of lotteries J is 145 in the illustrated example. Further, the game control unit 200 turns on the probability change flag (S1509), and sets an initial value of the number of lotteries X (S1510). The initial value of the lottery number X is 145 in the illustrated example. As a result, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a high probability and short gaming state. If the lottery in the high probability short game state is performed 145 times, the high probability short game state is terminated and the low probability short short game state is entered.

  On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is a jackpot that causes the pachinko gaming machine 100 to be in a timeless state after the jackpot game is over (No in S1506), the game control unit 200 turns on only the probability variation flag (S1509), and the number of times of lottery X The initial value (145 times) is set (S1510). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a high probability short time no gaming state. Then, if the lottery in the high probability short-time non-game state is performed 145 times, the high-probability short-time non-game state is terminated, and the low probability short-time non-game state is entered.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the electric tulip process in the electric accessory process shown in S504 of FIG. 5-3.
In the electric tulip process, the electric tulip operation control unit 238 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1601). When the auxiliary game flag is OFF, the electric tulip 123 is not released, and thus the electric tulip process is terminated (No in S1601). On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is ON (Yes in S1601), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 determines whether the electric tulip 123 is operating (S1602).

  When the electric tulip 123 is not in operation (No in S1602), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 123 (S1603), and operates the electric tulip 123 with the set operation pattern (S1604). . Here, the operation pattern is set based on the time reduction flag set in the processes of S1104 and S1114 in FIG. 11, S1504 and S1507 in FIG. For example, when the time reduction flag is OFF at the time of setting in S1603, an operation pattern that opens once with an opening time of 0.15 seconds is set, and when the time reduction flag is ON, 1.80 seconds are released. An operating pattern that opens three times in time is set. Thus, normally, when the time reduction flag is ON (when it is in the time reduction state), the electric tulip 123 is opened a plurality of times for a long time, and the winning support that makes it easy to win the second start port 122 (electricity chewing support). Is done. A plurality of operation patterns (types of auxiliary games) of the electric tulip 123 when the time flag is ON or OFF are prepared, and the operation is performed according to the type determined in the normal symbol processing (see FIG. 13). You may comprise so that a pattern may be set.

  When it is determined in S1602 that the electric tulip 123 is in operation (Yes in S1602), or after the electric tulip 123 is operated in S1604, the electric tulip operation control unit 238 passes the open time in the set operation pattern. It is determined whether it has been done (S1605). If the opening time has not elapsed, the operation state (open state) of the electric tulip 123 is continued, so the electric tulip process is terminated (No in S1605). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1605), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF and ends the electric tulip process (S1606).

[Random number judgment method]
Here, a determination method using random numbers performed in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9), the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 10), the normal symbol process (FIG. 13), and the like will be described in detail.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a random number (determination table) used in the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery in the present embodiment.
FIG. 17A shows a configuration example of a jackpot random number used in the special symbol lottery, FIG. 17B shows a configuration example of the jackpot random number used in the special symbol lottery, and FIG. 17C shows a special symbol lottery. A configuration example of reach random numbers used, and FIG. 17 (d) each show a configuration example of hit random numbers used in normal symbol lottery.

  Referring to FIG. 17 (a), as jackpot random number judgment values, jackpot judgment values when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a low probability state, jackpot judgment values when the gaming state is in a high probability state, and , A small hit judgment value is set. The range of values of random numbers (big hit random numbers) is 300 from 0 to 299 in all cases. In the case of a special symbol lottery in a low probability state (a jackpot lottery), only one winning value is set, and the winning probability is 1/300. In the case of a special symbol lottery in a high probability state, 10 winning values are set, and the winning probability is 10/300 (= 1/30). That is, in the example shown in the figure, if the winning symbols 121 and 122 are won in the high probability state and the special symbol lottery is performed, the winning probability is 10 times that in the case where the special symbol lottery is performed in the low probability state. Further, three winning values are set regardless of the low probability state or the high probability state, and the winning probability is 3/300 (= 1/100).

  Referring to FIG. 17B, in the present embodiment, six types of special symbol A, special symbol B, special symbol C1, special symbol C2, special symbol D1, and special symbol D2 are prepared as jackpot symbols. Yes. In the present embodiment, short hits and small wins are not set as the types of jackpots, all are long hits, and it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a time-saving state after the jackpot game. In the illustrated example, the range of the random number (big hit symbol random number) value is 250 from 0 to 249. In the example shown in the figure, in the jackpot symbol random number, winning values are set for each of the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 that trigger the special symbol lottery.

  Here, the special symbol A and the special symbol B are jackpots in which the second winning prize opening 128 is not opened in the jackpot game in the present embodiment. Since the second big prize opening 128 is not opened, the game ball does not pass through a specific area inside the second big prize opening 128. Therefore, it is determined that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 becomes a low probability state after the jackpot game ends. The special symbols C1 and D1 are opened for a long time when the second grand prize winning opening 128 is activated in a predetermined round in the jackpot game (for example, the 16th round for the special symbol C1 and the fourth round for the special symbol D1). Open). The special symbols C2 and D2 are opened for a short time when the second big prize opening 128 is activated in a predetermined round in the jackpot game (for example, the 16th round for the special symbol C2 and the fourth round for the special symbol D2). Open).

In the special symbol A, 35 values are assigned as winning values for both the first start port 121 and the second start port 122. Therefore, when winning the jackpot, the probability of winning with the special symbol A is 35/250 (= 7/50). Further, in the big win of the special symbol A, the first big winning opening 125 is operated 16 times in the jackpot game (16R).
In the special symbol B, 15 values are assigned as winning values for both the first start port 121 and the second start port 122. Therefore, when winning the jackpot, the probability of winning with the special symbol B is 15/250 (= 3/50). Also, in the big win of the special symbol B, the first big prize opening 125 is operated four times in the jackpot game (4R).

In the special symbol C <b> 1, 25 values are assigned as winning values when winning at the first start port 121. Therefore, the probability of winning in the special symbol C1 when winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121 is 25/250 (= 1/10).
On the other hand, 150 values are assigned as winning values when winning at the second starting port 122. Therefore, when the big symbol is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122, the probability of winning the special symbol C1 is 150/250 (= 3/5).
Further, in the jackpot of the special symbol C1, in the jackpot game, the first big prize opening 125 is operated 15 times and the second big prize opening 128 is operated once in the long open (16R).

In the special symbol C2, 75 values are assigned as winning values when winning at the first start port 121. Therefore, the probability of winning in the special symbol C2 when winning the jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121 is 75/250 (= 3/10).
On the other hand, the winning value when winning in the second start port 122 is not assigned. Therefore, when a big win is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122, the special symbol C2 is not won.
Further, in the jackpot of the special symbol C2, in the jackpot game, the first big prize opening 125 is operated 15 times and the second big prize opening 128 is operated once in a short opening (16R).

In the special symbol D1, 30 values are assigned as winning values when winning in the first start port 121. Therefore, when the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121 is won, the probability of winning the special symbol D1 is 30/250 (= 3/25).
On the other hand, 50 values are assigned as winning values when winning at the second start port 122. Therefore, the probability of winning in the special symbol D1 when winning a big win in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122 is 50/250 (= 1/5).
Further, in the jackpot of the special symbol D1, in the jackpot game, the first big prize opening 125 is operated three times, and the second big prize opening 128 is operated once in the long open (4R).

In the special symbol D2, 70 values are assigned as winning values when winning at the first start port 121. Therefore, the probability of winning in the special symbol D2 when winning the jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121 is 70/250 (= 7/25).
On the other hand, the winning value when winning in the second start port 122 is not assigned. Therefore, when a big win is won in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122, the special symbol D2 is not won.
Further, in the jackpot of the special symbol D2, in the jackpot game, the first big prize opening 125 is operated three times and the second big prize opening 128 is operated once in a short opening (4R).

  Here, attention is paid to the winning probabilities of the special symbols C1, C2, D1, and D2 when the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 are won. The jackpot of the special symbols C1, C2, D1, and D2 is a jackpot that can be shifted to a high probability state (including a round in which the second jackpot 128 is opened in the jackpot game).

  In the example shown in FIG. 17B, at the first start port 121, the winning probability of the special symbol C2 is higher than the winning probability of the special symbol C1. In addition, the winning probability of the special symbol D2 is higher than the winning probability of the special symbol D1. And, the special symbols C1 and D1 are per long opening, and there is a high possibility that the game ball will win the second big prize opening 128 and pass through the specific area in the big hit game. On the other hand, the special symbols C2 and D2 are per short-open, and it is unlikely that the game ball will win the second big prize opening 128 and pass through the specific area in the big hit game. Therefore, when winning the jackpot that can be shifted to the high probability state based on the winning at the first start port 121, there is a high probability that the winning per short opening is less likely to shift to the high probability state.

On the other hand, at the second starting port 122, winning values are set only for the special symbol C1 and the special symbol D1. In other words, when winning a jackpot that can shift to a high probability state based on a winning at the second start port 122, it is always a long open win.
In this way, by making the winning probabilities of the jackpot types different when winning at the first start port 121 and when winning at the second start port 122, various game characteristics can be provided. Further, the arrangement of the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 in the game board 110 is devised so that it is easy to aim at either the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 in a specific state (mode). By configuring the above, it is possible to encourage the player to participate in more aggressive games. In FIG. 17B, one table is shown as an example of the jackpot symbol random number. For example, a table applied when the gaming state is a high probability state and a table applied when the gaming state is a low probability state, May be prepared, and the table used for the determination may be switched according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

Next, the determination of reach random numbers will be described.
Referring to FIG. 17 (c), the range of random number values is 250 from 0 to 249, and 22 random numbers are assigned to the lottery result (with reach) for performing the reach effect, and the reach effect is not performed. 228 random numbers are assigned to the result (no reach). In other words, in the illustrated example, when a special symbol lottery is not won, a reach effect is performed with a probability of 22/250 (= 11/125). Here, the reach effect is an effect performed in the image display unit 114 when the special symbol changes. Hereinafter, the effect at the time of the special symbol change that does not perform the reach effect is referred to as an effect without reach, and the reach effect is also referred to as an effect with reach correspondingly.

  In many cases, when the special symbol changes, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 (hereinafter referred to as the special symbol display units 221 and 222 if they are not distinguished) are linked with display control. In the image display unit 114, an effect using a decorative design is performed. The decorative design is configured, for example, by displaying three rows of symbols composed of a number sequence in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction. Then, at the same time when the special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 221 and 222 is started, the decorative symbol displayed on the image display unit 114 starts scrolling. In addition, at the same time that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is also stopped. Generally, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, three identical numbers are arranged on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally in the stop display of the decorative symbol. An effect using a decorative symbol performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol is referred to as a variation effect.

In the production with reach, the following operation is performed on the decorative design as a variation production. First, when the decorative symbol scrolling stops and each symbol is stopped and displayed, first, any two symbols (sequence) stop first. At this time, the same number is stopped and displayed on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally. Next, the last row gradually slows down the scroll speed, giving the player a sense of expectation that three identical numbers will be aligned on a straight line. In such an effect with reach, there may be a so-called super reach effect in which various characters appear or a story develops before the last one column of scrolling stops. In addition, the above-described variation effect performed together with the reach effect is also referred to as a reach variation effect.
On the other hand, in the non-reach effect, the design is stopped and displayed in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally without producing an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation like the effect with reach.

As described above, the reach random number is used to determine whether to perform the effect with reach or the effect without reach in the image display unit 114 when the result of the determination of the jackpot random number is out of order. A reachable effect appears with a probability, so that the player is appropriately expected.
In addition, when a big win is won, a reachable effect is always performed, and finally the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the same numbers are aligned on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally. On the other hand, in the case of winning with a small win or a loss effect, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on the straight line.
FIG. 17C shows one table as an example of the reach random number. For example, a table applied when the gaming state is in a high probability state and a table applied when the gaming state is in a low probability state. The table used for determination may be switched according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 prepared.

Next, the determination of the winning random number used for the normal symbol lottery will be described.
Referring to FIG. 17D, the range of the random number value is 10 from 0 to 9, and one value is assigned as the winning value when the time-short flag is OFF, and as the winning value when the time-short flag is ON. Nine values are assigned. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the normal symbol lottery is performed in the timeless state, it is won with a probability of 1/10. On the other hand, if the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the normal symbol lottery is performed in the short-time state, the player wins with a probability of 9/10.
In addition, although not particularly illustrated, it is possible to set a plurality of hits with different contents of the auxiliary game (open pattern of the electric tulips 123) performed when it is determined that the normal symbol lottery is won. In this case, for example, the winning symbol random number for specifying the winning type in the normal symbol lottery is set in the same manner as the jackpot symbol random number for specifying the winning symbol type in the special symbol lottery (see FIG. 17B). Then, the game control unit 200 acquires the random number value of the winning design random number together with the random number value of the winning random number in the gate switch process (see FIG. 7) by the random number acquiring unit 231, and is acquired by the normal symbol determining unit 232. The hit type is specified based on the random value.
Note that the random number range, winning value ratio, and winning value shown in the configuration example of each random number in FIG. 17 are merely examples, and are not limited to the illustrated values. In addition, in FIG. 17D, one table is shown as an example of the winning random number. For example, a table that is applied when the gaming state is in the short-time state and a table that is applied when the gaming state is in the short-time state are prepared. However, the table used for determination may be switched according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

[Setting example of fluctuation pattern]
Next, an example of setting a variation pattern used in the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. 10 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of a variation pattern and a table used in the variation pattern selection process illustrated in FIG. FIG. 18 shows a setting example that is selected when a game ball is won at the first start port 121 and the gaming state is a low probability short time non-game state or a high probability short time no state. .

  Although not shown in the present embodiment, as the setting of the variation pattern used for the variation pattern selection process, the variation selected when the gaming state is the low probability short gaming state or the high probability short gaming state. There are also patterns. Then, a variation pattern table for a short time state that is referred to when selecting those variation patterns is provided, and has different setting contents from the variation pattern table for a short time state. Furthermore, regarding the case where a game ball wins at the second start port 122, a table for setting a variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process may be provided individually, or a game ball wins at the first start port 121. In this case, the table to be referenced may be shared and referenced.

  As illustrated in FIG. 18, the variation patterns A to D are variation patterns that are selected when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit (in the case of Yes in S1001 in FIG. 10). The variation patterns E to H are variation patterns that are selected when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order and a reach effect is performed (Yes in S1004 in FIG. 10). The variation patterns I to K are set as variation patterns that are selected when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order and the reach effect is not performed (No in S1004 in FIG. 10). Since the reach effect is always performed when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, the presence or absence of the reach effect is not referred to when the variation patterns A to D are selected.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 18, four types of variation patterns A to D are set as variation patterns when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit (in the case of Yes in S1001 in FIG. 10). Also, seven types of variation patterns E to K are set as variation patterns when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of place (in the case of No in S1001 in FIG. 10). The fluctuation time is 90 seconds for the fluctuation pattern A, 60 seconds for the fluctuation pattern B, 30 seconds for the fluctuation pattern C, 15 seconds for the fluctuation pattern D, 90 seconds for the fluctuation pattern E, 60 seconds for the fluctuation pattern F, and 60 seconds for the fluctuation pattern G. The fluctuation pattern H is set to 15 seconds, the fluctuation pattern I is set to 13 seconds, the fluctuation pattern J is set to 7 seconds, and the fluctuation pattern K is set to 3 seconds.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 18, the range of the value of random numbers (variation pattern random numbers) is 250 from 0 to 249.
When the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, 100 random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern A, and a variation time of 90 seconds is set with a probability of 100/250. Also, 75 random numbers are assigned to the fluctuation pattern B, and a fluctuation time of 60 seconds is set with a probability of 75/250. Furthermore, 50 random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern C, and a variation time of 30 seconds is set with a probability of 50/250. Then, 25 random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern D, and a variation time of 15 seconds is set with a probability of 25/250.
That is, among the variation patterns A to D selected when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, the variation pattern A is selected at the highest rate, the variation pattern B is selected at the next highest rate, and the next It is possible to set so that the variation pattern C is selected at a higher rate and the variation pattern D is selected at the lowest rate. And, when winning the jackpot, it is easy to execute the variation effect over a relatively long time.

Also, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order and an effect with reach is performed, 25 random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern E, and a variation time of 90 seconds is set with a probability of 25/250. The Further, 50 random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern F, and a variation time of 60 seconds is set with a probability of 50/250. Furthermore, 75 random numbers are assigned to the fluctuation pattern G, and a fluctuation time of 30 seconds is set with a probability of 75/250. Then, 100 random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern H, and a variation time of 15 seconds is set with a probability of 100/250.
In other words, the variation pattern H is selected at the highest rate among the variation patterns E to H selected when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order and the effect with reach is performed, and the variation pattern at the next highest rate. It can be set that G is selected, the variation pattern F is selected at the next highest rate, and the variation pattern E is selected at the lowest rate. When the effect with reach and the effect with reach is performed, the variation effect over a relatively short time is easily executed.

  When the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of order and a reachless effect is performed, 250 random numbers are assigned to the variation patterns I to K. The variation pattern I is selected when the number of holdings is 0, the variation pattern J is selected when the number of holdings is 1 or 2, and the variation pattern K is selected when the number of holdings is 3 or 4. Is set as a fluctuation pattern. That is, in the case where an effect without reach and a reachless effect is performed, the average time of symbol variation is set to be shorter as the number of pending determinations in the special symbol lottery is larger.

  The game control unit 200 determines the variation pattern random number value (see S604 and S610 in FIG. 6) acquired when the game ball wins the start opening 121 and 122, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100, presence / absence of reach effect, hold The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the condition such as the number. Then, the information of the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is included in the variation start command and is sent from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300. As will be described later, in the effect control unit 300, an effect corresponding to a change time specified based on information of a change pattern included in the change start command (executable during the change time) as an effect when the special symbol changes Is selected and executed.

[Command structure and transmission method]
Here, the configuration and transmission method of commands output from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 will be described.
FIG. 19A is a diagram illustrating a command configuration. 19A shows the data structure of the command, and FIG. 19A shows the structure of the command as a bit string.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, a command output from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 is composed of 1 command as 2-byte data. This command is composed of a 1-byte “code portion” as a first data portion and a 1-byte “data portion” as a second data portion. In the “code part”, a code indicating a command type is described, and in the “data part”, data indicating a command value is described. This command is transmitted from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 using asynchronous synchronization by one serial signal. More generally, the “code” that is the first data part has a size of a bit (a is an integer of 2 or more), and the value of the leading 1 bit is specified as either 1 or 0. The “data” as the second data part has a size of n × a bits (n is an integer of 1 or more), and the value of the first 1 bit is different from the value of the first 1 bit of the first data part. Specific to the value.

  Since start-stop synchronization is used, a 1-bit start bit (indicated by “S” in the figure) is provided at the head of each of the “code part” and “data part” that constitutes the command, and is added at the end. Is provided with one end bit (indicated by “E” in the figure). Each of the “code part” and “data part” constituting the command is provided with one parity bit (bit indicated as “P” in the figure).

  As shown in FIG. 19A, both the “code part” and “data part” constituting the command have a data size of 1 byte (8 bits). When transmitted, the “code portion” and the “data portion” are each provided with a start bit, an end bit, and a parity bit. Therefore, it is not easy for the effect control unit 300 that receives a command to identify whether the received data string is a “code part” or a “data part” of the command from the outline of the data string. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a flag for identifying the “code portion” and the “data portion” is set. Specifically, the value of the specific portion of the 8-bit value constituting the “code portion” is different from the value of the portion corresponding to the specific portion of the “code portion” among the 8-bit values constituting the “data portion”. Like that.

  In the example shown in FIG. 19B, the first 1 bit of each “code part” and “data part” is used as a flag. That is, in the 8-bit value constituting the “code part”, the first 1-bit value is “1”, and in the 8-bit value constituting the “data part”, the first 1-bit value is “0”. And Thereby, the production control unit 300 can identify whether the data string is a “code part” or a “data part” by examining the value of the first bit following the start bit of the received data string. The specific value of the flag is merely an example, and a value different from the above value may be used as long as the “code portion” and the “data portion” can be identified. In this embodiment, the “code part” and “data part” are each an 8-bit data string, but the same applies to other data sizes (a bits (a is an integer of 2 or more)). The “code part” and the “data part” can be identified by this method.

  Here, since the value of the first 1 bit of the “code part” is specified as “1”, the range of values that the “code part” can take is from 10000000B (= 80H) to 11111111B (= FFH). There are 128 pieces. Note that the letter “B” attached to each value indicates binary notation, and the letter “H” indicates hexadecimal notation. In addition, since the value of the first 1 bit of the “data part” is specified as “0”, the range of values that the “data part” can take is 128 from 00000000B (= 00H) to 01111111B (= 7FH). It is a piece. That is, according to the configuration shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, 128 types of commands that can take 128 types of values can be set. Then, by associating each code value with each command storage area of the RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) of the game control unit 200, each command generated is associated with the command storage area. Will be stored.

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, many types of effects are executed according to the gaming state, the determination result of the special symbol lottery, and the like. Therefore, a large number of commands are prepared for the commands for effect control. In particular, the “data portion” that is a value indicating the specific content of the command may be insufficient with the above 128 (for example, a command specifying a variation pattern of a special symbol). On the other hand, the “code part” indicating the type of command is usually smaller than the above 128. Therefore, it is conceivable to use a part of the bit string of the “code part” to describe the value of the “data part”.

  For example, consider the case where the last 1 bit of the “code part” is used to describe the value of the “data part”. Hereinafter, each bit in the 8-bit bit string constituting the “code portion” and the “data portion” is referred to as a first bit to an eighth bit. Separately from the bit string that constitutes the “code part”, the code value that actually indicates the type of command is called the “code value”, and separately from the bit string that constitutes the “data part”, the actual command value is The indicated data value is referred to as a “data value”. Then, the code value is described using the first bit to the seventh bit in the bit string of the “code part”, and the data value is all of the bit string of the “data part” (from the first bit to the eighth bit). ) And the 8th bit of the “code part”.

  With this configuration, the possible range of the code value is that the value of the first bit is specified as “1” and the total size is 7 bits, so that the range from 1000000B (= 40H) to 1111111B (= 7FH) ) Up to 64). The possible range of the data value is 128 values represented by 8 bits of the “data part” in which the value of the first bit is specified as “0” and the value “0” of the 8th bit of the “code part”. , “1”, and 256. Therefore, it is possible to set a command having 256 kinds of values as data values. Since the value of the first bit of the “data part” is specified as “0”, the specific range of the data value is from 000000000000B (= 000H) to 001111111B (= 07FH), 100000000B (= 100H) to 101111111B ( = 17FH).

  According to another view, the method of describing a data value using a part of the above “code part” is the same for commands having two types of codes that differ only in the value of the eighth bit in the “code part”. This means that it is handled as a command of the type. For example, in the example in which the code value of the command for specifying the variation pattern is 11011000B (= D8H), if a method of describing a data value using a part of the “code part” is used, A command in which the value 11011001B (= D9H) in which the value of the eighth bit of the value 11011000B (= D8H) is “1” is set as the value of the “code part” is also used as a command for specifying the variation pattern.

  Note that the above configuration in the case where a data value is described using a part of the “code portion” is merely an example, and the specific number of bits and value are not limited to the above configuration example. For example, the data value may be described using the seventh bit and the eighth bit of the “code portion”. More generally, a data value is described using predetermined bits constituting the “code part” and bits constituting the “data part”, and using bits constituting the remaining part of the “code part”. A code value is described. The size of the “code part” and “data part” is a bit, and the size of data used to describe the data value in the “code part” is b bits (b is smaller than a-1 and is an integer of 1 or more). Then, the size of the data value is (a + b) bits.

  Further, as a means for increasing the number of data values that can be handled, it is conceivable to increase the bit string of the “data part” describing the data value. For example, it is conceivable to prepare “data part 1” and “data part 2” as bit strings describing data values. In this case, if each bit string is 8 bits, a data value can be described by a bit string of 16 bits in total. In order to identify “data part 1” and “data part 2”, if the second bit of the 8-bit bit string is used as a flag, for example, the first bit and the second bit of “data part 1” Can be set to “00B”, and the first bit and the second bit of “data portion 2” can be set to “01B”. The first bit has a value “0” as a flag for identifying the “code portion”. That is, in the case of such a data configuration, the data value described in the “data part” including “data part 1” and “data part 2” is the first bit and the ninth bit of the 16-bit bit string. The value of the bit is “0” representing the “data portion”. More generally, when a data value is described by a plurality of “data parts” of the same size, if the size of each “data part” is a bit, “data part” A value representing that is described.

  With this configuration, the range of values that the “data portion 1” can take is 64 from 00000000B (= 00H) to 00111111B (= 3FH), and the range of values that the “data portion 2” can take is Since there are 64 from 01000000B (= 40H) to 01111111B (= 7FH), the total is 4096 (= 64 × 64). Here, the first bit is used as a flag for distinguishing between “code part” and “data part” (“data part 1” and “data part 2”), and “data part 1” and “data part” The second bit is used as a flag for identifying “2”, but a flag for identifying four types of bit strings may be set using the first and second bits. For example, the value of the first and second bits of the “code part” is “11B”, and the value of the first and second bits is “00B”, “01B”, and “10B”. It is possible.

[Configuration Example for Command Output in RAM of Game Control Unit]
FIG. 19B is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a command storage area in the RAM 203.
19-2, the RAM 203 of the game control unit 200 has a command storage area (storage area) to which individual commands generated by various processes such as the main control process shown in FIG. 5-3 are allocated. Have In the example shown in FIG. 19B, 31 command storage areas from area 1 to area 31 are set in the RAM 203. Here, the command allocation to each command storage area does not necessarily have a one-to-one correspondence. For example, a plurality of commands that are not generated at the same time can be assigned to the same command storage area. In the example shown in FIG. 19-2, a plurality of commands are assigned to area 1, area 9, area 12, area 19, area 20, area 21, area 22, area 23, and area 30, and other commands. One command is assigned to each storage area.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 19B, a command relating to power-on is assigned to the area 1. Commands relating to power-on include a command for controlling power-on at the time of RAM clear and a command for controlling power-on at the time of recovery. Since these commands are generated in different scenes, they are not generated at the same time, and are all assigned to the area 1.

  In the areas 2 to 4, three commands related to winning at the first starting port 121 (described as “starting port 1 winning” in the figure) are assigned. One of the commands related to winning at the first starting port 121 is a command (in the figure, “special” in the figure) indicating the result of pre-determination (see S605 in FIG. 6) based on the winning at the first starting port 121. 1 symbol look-ahead ”) and assigned to region 2. The other one is a command (denoted as “Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Prefetch” in the figure) indicating the variation pattern prefetching (preliminary determination) result specified together with the determination result, and is assigned to the region 3. Another one is a command ("Special figure 1 hold (+1)" in the figure) indicating that the number of special symbol lottery reservations has been updated (in this case, the value is increased by 1) based on the winning at the first starting port 121. And is assigned to the area 4.

  In the areas 5 to 7, three commands related to winning at the second start port 122 (described as “start port 2 winning” in the figure) are assigned. One of the commands related to winning at the second starting port 122 is a command (in the figure, “special figure 2 pattern look-ahead” in the prior determination process based on winning at the second starting port 122 (see S611 in FIG. 6). ”And is assigned to the area 5. The other one is a command (shown as “special figure 2 variation pattern prefetch” in the figure) indicating the prefetch result of the variation pattern specified together with the determination result, and is assigned to the region 6. Another one is a command ("Special figure 2 hold (+1)" in the figure) indicating that the number of special symbol lottery reservations has been updated (in this case, the value is increased by 1) based on the winning at the second starting port 122. And is assigned to the area 7.

  In the areas 8 to 10, five commands related to the normal symbol lottery (in the figure, “Temporary Map Hold”, “Typical Map Type”, “Typical Map Confirmation”, “Typical Map Open / Close”, and “Typical Map Hold” are described ) Is assigned. Of the normal symbol lottery commands, one of the “general symbol hold” commands indicates that the number of normal symbol lotteries has been updated (in this case, the value is increased by 1) based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 124. It is a command (denoted as “general map hold (+1)” in the figure) and is assigned to area 8. The “ordinary symbol type” command designates a normal symbol representing the determination result in the normal symbol lottery, and indicates that the variable symbol display on the normal symbol indicator 223 is started (denoted as “normal symbol variation start” in the diagram). And is assigned to area 9. The “general symbol confirmation” command is a command that indicates that the normal symbol display 223 is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol lottery and the normal symbol representing the determination result of the normal symbol lottery is fixed (“normal symbol confirmation” in the figure). And is assigned to the area 9. The “open / close map” command is a command (indicated as “open / close of normal train”) indicating that the electric tulip 123, which is a normal electric accessory, is operated (auxiliary game) based on the determination result of the normal symbol lottery. Yes, assigned to area 9. Another one of the “pending custom map” commands is a command indicating that the number of holdings has been updated (in this case, the value is decreased by 1) due to the normal symbol lottery process (in the figure, “pending general drawing (- 1) ”and assigned to the area 10.

  Here, in the normal symbol lottery process, the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol stop display, and the operation of the electric tulip 123 by the auxiliary game are sequentially executed as a series of operations. Then, the normal symbol variation display based on the fact that another game ball has passed through the gate 124 during the operation of the electric tulip 123 is not started (see FIG. 13). For this reason, the above three types of commands “general map type”, “general map confirmation”, and “general power open / close” are not generated at the same time. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 19-2, these three types of commands are assigned to the same command storage area (area 9).

  In the areas 11 to 14, nine commands related to special symbol lottery (in the figure, described as “special figure variation” and “special figure special electricity”) are assigned. Of the commands related to the special symbol lottery, one of the “special diagram change” commands is a command (indicating whether the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (high probability state or low probability state, short time state or short time state). In the figure, it is described as “gaming state”) and is assigned to the area 11. Another one of the “special symbol change” commands is a command (specifying a special symbol representing the determination result of the special symbol lottery in the special symbol lottery and indicating that the special symbol display units 221 and 222 have started the variable display ( In the figure, it is described as “special drawing designation”) and is assigned to the area 12. Still another special symbol variation command is a command for specifying a variation pattern of special symbol variation performed in the special symbol lottery (described as “variation pattern” in the figure), and is assigned to the region 13. Still another of the “special figure change” commands is a command (in the figure, “special figure hold (in the figure) indicating that the number of holds has been updated (here, the value is decreased by 1) due to the special symbol lottery process being performed. -1) "), and is assigned to the area 14.

  On the other hand, one of the “special drawing special electric power” commands is a command indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a customer waiting state (denoted as “customer waiting” in the figure), and is assigned to the area 12. Another one of the “Special Figure Special Electric” commands is a command (in the figure,) indicating that the special winnings 125, 128, which are special electric accessories, are operated (special game, jackpot game) based on the determination result of the special symbol lottery. And is assigned to area 12. In the example shown in FIG. 19-2, the first grand prize opening 125 and the second big prize opening 128 are not distinguished from each other, but the “Special Figure Special Electric” command for operating the first big prize opening 125 and the second large prize opening A “Special Figure Special Electric” command for operating the winning opening 128 may be provided individually. Still another special command special command is a command (denoted as “big jack OP” in the figure) indicating that the opening operation of the jackpot game has been started, and is assigned to the area 12. Still another special command special command is a command (denoted as “big jack ED” in the figure) indicating that the jackpot game ending operation has started, and is assigned to the area 12. Still another one of the “special symbol special power” commands is a command that indicates that the special symbol indicators 221 and 222 are stopped and the special symbol representing the determination result of the special symbol lottery is confirmed (“special symbol” in the figure). “Determined” and assigned to the area 12.

  Here, in the special symbol lottery process, the special symbol variation display, the special symbol stop display, and the operation of the special winning holes 125 and 128 by the special game are sequentially executed as a series of operations. Then, during the execution of the special game, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of another game ball is not started (see FIG. 8). Further, in the jackpot game, the opening operation, the operation of the special winning openings 125 and 128, and the ending operation are sequentially executed as a series of operations. Therefore, the “special drawing designation” command and the five types of “special drawing special electricity” commands in the above “special figure change” command are not generated at the same time. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 19-2, these six types of commands are assigned to the same command storage area (area 12).

  In the areas 15 to 18, four commands related to switch detection (described as “switch passing” in the figure) are assigned. One of the commands related to the switch detection is a command indicating that the game ball has passed through the left gate 124 </ b> L of the game area 111 (described as “pass left gate” in the figure), and is assigned to the area 15. Another command related to the switch detection is a command indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 124R on the right side of the game area 111 (denoted as “pass right gate” in the figure), and is assigned to the area 16. . Still another command related to the switch detection is a command (denoted as “passing through the start port SW2 (electric chew)” in the figure) indicating that a game ball has won the second start port 122, and is assigned to the area 17 It has been. Still another one of the commands related to the switch detection is a command (denoted as “big prize winning prize” in the drawing) indicating that a game ball has won at the big winning openings 125 and 128, and is assigned to the area 18. .

  In the areas 19 to 30, a command related to an error (described as “error” in the figure) is assigned. As an error detected by the game control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100, for example, a full error indicating that the payout ball is full in the tray 153 (see FIGS. 1 and 2-3 (b)), Various detection switches such as a door opening error indicating that the front frame is in an open state, a payout error indicating that the payout unit can no longer pay out the game ball, and a gate switch 214 and start port switches 211 and 212 are provided. There is a switch disconnection error indicating that it is not connected. In the example shown in FIG. 19B, these errors are assigned to areas 19 to 23, respectively. In addition, for each error, a command indicating that each error has occurred (described as “˜error start” in the figure) and a command indicating that each error has been resolved (described as “˜error end” in the figure). Are assigned to the same command storage area.

  In addition, various control items and error items are set in accordance with the specifications and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the error is resolved depending on the command according to the control item, the command indicating that an error has occurred, and the type of error. A command or the like indicating that may be generated. These commands can be appropriately assigned to the command storage area. In the example illustrated in FIG. 19B, commands relating to various errors are individually assigned to the areas 24 to 30. Further, a command (denoted as “winning notification designation” in the figure) for detecting and notifying a specific winning is assigned to the area 31.

As described above, in the command storage area provided in the RAM 203 of the game control unit 200, one or more types of commands are associated with one command storage area. In the main control process shown in FIG. 5C, the game control unit 200 stores the generated command in the command storage area associated with the command.
Here, in the main control process, not every command is necessarily generated every time one cycle of the process is executed. For example, when there is no winning at the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122, the above-mentioned commands relating to winning at the starting ports 121 and 122 and the “special figure change” command are not generated. Of the commands related to the normal symbol lottery, the “open / close map” command and the “special drawing special electricity” command are not generated unless it is time to operate these electric accessories. In addition, a command related to the occurrence of an error is not generated unless an error has occurred.
Therefore, when the output process of the main control process (see S506 in FIG. 5-3) is performed, commands are usually stored in some command storage areas of the command storage area provided in the RAM 203. In other command storage areas, no commands are stored.

[Command output operation]
FIG. 19-3 is a flowchart illustrating the contents of the output process (see S506 in FIG. 5-3) by the output control unit 240.
In the present embodiment, the output control unit 240 pays attention to the command storage areas of the RAM 203 shown in FIG. 19-2 in order from the top (in order of area numbers), and outputs the commands stored in the command storage areas. .

  As shown in FIG. 19-3, the output control unit 240 of the game control unit 200 firstly, among the command storage areas provided in the RAM 203, the head command storage area (area 1 in the example shown in FIG. 19-2). (S221), it is checked whether a command is stored (S222). If a command is stored (Yes in S222), the output control unit 240 reads out the stored command and outputs it to the effect control unit 300 (S223).

  If no command is stored in the focused command storage area (initially area 1) (No in S222), or after outputting the command stored in the command storage area in S223, the output control unit 240 Then, it is checked whether there is a command storage area of the next area number (S224). When there is a next command storage area (Yes in S224), the output control unit 240 pays attention to the command storage area (S225), returns to S222, confirms the presence / absence of a command (S222), and outputs (S223). repeat. Then, if the last command storage area (area 31 in the example shown in FIG. 19-2) has been processed, there is no command storage area of the next area number (No in S224), and the output process ends. To do.

[Set command output order]
In the main control process, when a command is generated in each process described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 16, the generated command is usually stored in a corresponding command storage area of the RAM 203. That is, commands are generally stored in the command storage area in the order in which the commands are generated.
On the other hand, as described with reference to FIG. 19C, in the output process by the output control unit 240, the command storage areas are stored in a fixed order (in the order of area numbers in the above example). Output the command. In other words, the commands are output in a predetermined specific order regardless of the order in which the commands are generated. This is because it may be desirable to transmit specific commands to the effect control unit 300 in a specific order in order to prevent confusion in the effect control of the effect control unit 300 based on the command. That is, as will be described in detail later, the effect control unit 300 executes effect control based on commands in the order received from the game control unit 200, and therefore, the confusion such as inconsistency in effect control due to the difference in the order of receiving commands. This may need to be prevented.
A specific command output order setting example will be described below with reference to FIG.

[Operation of production control unit]
Next, the operation of the effect control unit 300 will be described.
FIG. 19-4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the effect control unit 300.
The operation of the effect control unit 300 includes a main process shown in FIG. 19-4 (a) and an interrupt process shown in FIG. 19-4 (b). Referring to FIG. 19-4 (a), the production control unit 300 first performs an initial setting at the time of activation (S1901), sets a cycle of a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) (S1902), and then sets the cycle. Accordingly, the interrupt process is accepted while updating various random numbers used in the production control (S1903).

  The interrupt process is periodically performed according to the cycle set in S1902. Referring to FIG. 19-4 (b), in this interruption process, the effect control unit 300 receives a command from the game control unit 200 and performs a command reception process (S1911). In this command reception process, the effect content (effect pattern) is selected. In addition, the effect control unit 300 performs effect button processing for accepting an operation of the effect button 161 and the like by the player (S1912). Thereafter, the effect control unit 300 performs command transmission processing for transmitting a command including information on the selected effect pattern to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 (S1913). As a result, effects such as image display on the image display unit 114, sound output, operation of the movable accessory 115, light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 are performed.

[Command reception processing by the production control unit]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the contents of the command reception process (S1911 in FIG. 19-4 (b)).
In this command reception process, the production control unit 300 first determines whether or not the received command is a command for increasing the number of holds (holding number increase command) (S2001). This pending number increase command is set in the start port switch process shown in FIG. 6 in the game control unit 200 (S606, S612) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in FIG. 19-3. It is.
If the received command is a command for increasing the number of holds (Yes in S2001), the effect control unit 300 adds 1 to the value of the number of holds held in the RAM 303 (S2002), and sets the value of the number of holds after the addition. The indicated hold number command is set in the RAM 303 (S2003).

If the received command is not a pending number increase command (No in S2001), the effect control unit 300 determines whether the received command is a change start command (S2004). This variation start command is a command set in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 8 in the game control unit 200 (S811) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in FIG. 19-3.
When the received command is a change start command (Yes in S2004), the effect control unit 300 executes an effect selection process (S2005). When a change start command is received, a random number value for effect control used in the effect selection process is acquired. This random number value is a random number value that is periodically updated in S1903 of the main process shown in FIG. Details of the effect selection process will be described later.

If the received command is not a pending number increase command or a change start command (No in S2001 and S2004), the effect control unit 300 determines whether the received command is a change stop command (S2006). This variation stop command is a command that is set in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 8 in the game control unit 200 (S814) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in FIG. 19-3.
When the received command is a change stop command (Yes in S2006), the effect control unit 300 executes a process during end of change effect (S2007). Details of the process during the end of the variation effect will be described later.

If the received command is not a pending number increase command, a change start command, or a change stop command (No in S2001, S2004, and S2006), the effect control unit 300 determines whether the received command is an opening command for starting the opening in the jackpot effect It is determined whether or not (S2008). This opening command is a command that is set in the stop process shown in FIG. 11 (S1118) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in FIG. 19-3.
When the received command is an opening command (Yes in S2008), the effect control unit 300 executes a jackpot effect selection process (S2009). Further, when the opening command is received, a random value for effect control used in the jackpot effect selection process may be acquired. This random number value is a random number value that is periodically updated in S1903 of the main process shown in FIG. Details of the jackpot effect selection process will be described later.

When the received command is not a pending number increase command, a change start command, a change stop command, or an opening command (No in S2001, S2004, S2006, and S2008), the effect control unit 300 starts the ending in the jackpot effect. It is determined whether the command is an ending command (S2010). This ending command is a command that is set in the special prize opening process shown in FIG. 14 (S1413) and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in FIG. 19-3.
When the received command is an ending command (Yes in S2010), the effect control unit 300 executes an ending effect selection process (S2011). Further, when an ending command is received, a random number value for effect control used in the ending effect selection process may be acquired. This random number value is a random number value that is periodically updated in S1903 of the main process shown in FIG. Details of the ending effect selection process will be described later.

  When the received command is not a pending number increase command, a change start command, a change stop command, an opening command, or an ending command (No in S2001, S2004, S2006, S2008, and S2010), the rendering control unit 300 then determines that the received command is A customer waiting command reception process for shifting to the customer waiting state is executed (S2012). Details of the customer waiting command reception process will be described later.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the mode flag.
When an effect is performed by the effect control unit 300, various effect patterns are selected and executed based on the set effect mode. This effect mode is determined by a mode flag set in the RAM 303. Here, the mode flag is set to any value from 0 to 4, and five types of effect modes from A mode to E mode are assigned to each mode flag. The mode flag is set according to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery or the number of lotteries of the special symbol lottery.

In the example shown in FIG. 21, the mode flag 1 is a jackpot for the special symbols C1, D1, the mode flag 2 is a jackpot for the special symbols C2, D2, and the mode flag 3 is a jackpot for the special symbol A. A mode flag 4 is assigned to each jackpot. Here, the types of these symbols are the same as those shown in FIG. No mode flag 0 is assigned to any of them. In mode flags 1 to 4, mode flag 0 is set by executing special symbol lottery a predetermined number of times.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 21, the parameter M (M value) used in the process during the end of the changing effect is set individually for each mode except the A mode. As will be described later, the value of the parameter M undergoes special symbol variation, and is decremented by 1 each time it stops.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect selection process (S2005) of FIG.
In this effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received variation start command (S2201). Further, the effect control unit 300 refers to the current mode flag of the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the setting of the RAM 303 (S2202), and subtracts 1 from the value of the number of holds held in the RAM 303 (S2203). Then, the effect control unit 300 is based on various setting information (information about jackpot type, gaming state after jackpot game, variation pattern, etc.) obtained from the analysis result of the change start command and the effect mode determined by the mode flag. Then, an effect pattern (fluctuation effect pattern) of symbol variation by an image displayed on the image display unit 114 in the effect mode is selected (S2204). Finally, the effect control unit 300 reads from the ROM 302 image data and sound data used for the effect by the selected effect pattern, and sets a change effect start command instructing the start of execution of the selected effect in the RAM 303 together with these data. Then, the effect selection process ends (S2205).

  In the selection process of the effect pattern of the symbol variation in S2204, the effect mode, the variation pattern, and the effect random number (one of the random numbers updated in S1903 in FIG. 19-4, and the effect random number value is acquired when the variation start command is received. The production pattern is determined based on the above. Based on the effect pattern determined here, the decorative symbol variation display, the background effect, and the notice effect are determined. The decorative symbol variation display is an effect display performed by the image display unit 114 in accordance with the special symbol variation display performed by the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222. In this variable display of decorative symbols, a reach effect or the like is executed.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the contents of the changing effect end process (S2007) of FIG.
In this variation effect end process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received variation stop command (S2301). Further, the effect control unit 300 refers to the current mode flag of the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the setting of the RAM 303 (S2302). Then, the production control unit 300 determines whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit based on the information indicating the type of the symbol when the special symbol variation obtained from the analysis result of the variation stop command is stopped ( S2303). If it is a big hit (Yes in S2303), the mode flag set in the RAM 303 is changed based on the setting example shown in FIG. 21 according to the type of the big hit (S2304).

  On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is not a big hit (No in S2303), the effect control unit 300 next checks whether the value of the mode flag is 0 (S2305). When the mode flag is not 0 (No in S2305), the effect control unit 300 subtracts 1 from the parameter M (S2306), and checks whether the value of M has become 0 (S2307). That is, the value of the parameter M is decremented by 1 each time a variation stop command is received (that is, every time a special symbol variation stops), unless it is 0 when the variation stop command is received. If the value of M becomes 0 (Yes in S2307), the effect control unit 300 sets the mode flag to 0 (S2308).

  If the mode flag is 0 in S2305 (Yes in S2305), if the value of the parameter M is not 0 in S2307 (No in S2307), or after setting the mode flag to 0 in S2308, or in S2304 After changing the mode flag, the effect control unit 300 sets a change effect end command for instructing the end of the design change effect in the RAM 303, and ends the change effect end process (S2309). Here, referring to FIG. 21, when the mode flag is changed in S2304, the effect mode after the end of the change effect is an effect mode corresponding to the type of jackpot. When the mode flag is 0 in S2305 and when the mode flag is set to 0 in S2308, the effect mode after the end of the change effect is the A mode. If the value of parameter M does not become 0 in S2307, the previous production mode is continued.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot effect selection process (S2009) of FIG.
In this jackpot effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received opening command (S2401), and selects an effect pattern (a jackpot effect pattern) according to the contents of the effect mode based on the mode flag (S2402). . Then, the effect control unit 300 reads out image data and sound data used for the effect by the selected effect pattern from the ROM 302, and sets a jackpot effect start command for instructing the selected effect in the RAM 303 together with these data. The effect selection process is terminated (S2403). As a result, the performance during the big hit is determined. Note that in the selection of the jackpot effect pattern (S2402), a determination may be made based on a random value acquired at the time of command reception.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the contents of the ending effect selection process (S2011) of FIG.
In this ending effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received ending command (S2501), and selects an effect pattern (ending effect pattern) according to the contents of the effect mode based on the mode flag (S2502). . Then, the effect control unit 300 reads out image data and sound data used for the effect by the selected effect pattern from the ROM 302, and sets an ending effect start command for instructing the selected effect in the RAM 303 together with these data. The effect selection process is terminated (S2503). In the selection of the ending effect pattern (S2502), the determination based on the random value acquired when the command is received may be performed.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting command reception process (S2012) of FIG.
The effect control unit 300 determines whether or not a customer waiting command for shifting to the customer waiting state has been received (S2601). When the customer waiting command is received (Yes in S2601), the effect control unit 300 starts measuring the elapsed time (S2602), and turns on the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 (S2603). On the other hand, when the received command is not a customer waiting command (No in S2601), the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 is ON (S2604). If the measurement flag is OFF (No in S2604), the customer waiting command reception process is terminated.

  When the measurement flag is ON (Yes in S2604 or after being turned ON in S2603), the effect control unit 300 next determines whether or not the measurement time has reached a predetermined time-up time (S2605). . If the time is not up (No in S2605), the customer waiting command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, when the time is up (Yes in S2605), the effect control unit 300 turns off the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 (S2606), and sets a customer waiting effect command for performing the customer waiting effect in the RAM 303. The customer waiting command reception process is terminated (S2607).

  When the command reception process is completed as described above, the RAM 303 is set with any one of a variation effect start command, a variation effect end command, a jackpot effect start command, an ending effect start command, and a customer waiting effect command.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect button process (S1912 in FIG. 19-4 (b)).
In this effect button process, the effect control unit 300 first determines whether or not an operation means such as the effect button 161 by the player has been operated (S2701). Here, the operation of the operation means includes turning on the effect button 161 and turning it on when the center key and the surrounding keys of the effect key 162 are pressed. In addition, when an operation device other than the effect button 161 and the effect key 162 such as a touch panel is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100, this includes detecting the operation of the device. The effect control unit 300 receives an operation signal from the controller of these devices and detects that an operation has been performed.

  If the operation means such as the effect button 161 is operated (Yes in S2701), the effect control unit 300 sets an effect button command including information indicating the operation content of the operation means in the RAM 303, and ends the effect button process. (S2702).

  Thereafter, the effect control unit 300 performs a command transmission process (S1913) of FIG. 19-4 (b), and the command set in the RAM 303 by the command reception process and the effect button process described above is displayed in the image / sound control unit 310. And transmitted to the lamp controller 320. Then, the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 display an image on the image display unit 114, sound output, operation of the movable accessory 115, light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the received command. Is controlled to execute the set effect.

[Advance notice based on prior judgment]
Next, a notice effect based on prior determination according to the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 6, the game ball is won at the first start port 121 (see FIG. 1) and the first start port switch 211 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. And when the game ball is won at the second start port 122 (see FIG. 1) and the second start port switch 212 (see FIG. 3) is turned ON, the special symbol determination unit 234 and the variation at the time of symbol variation Prior to the determination by the pattern selection unit 235 (see S808 and S809 in FIG. 8), a preliminary determination (prefetching) of the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is performed (see S605 and S611 in FIG. 6).

  Further, in the present embodiment, based on the result of the above prior determination, a notice effect (suggest effect) for indicating the determination result to the player is performed. This notice effect is executed at the time of a symbol change for another winning ball that is performed prior to a symbol change for the winning ball (holding ball) for which a prior determination has been made. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of holding balls is four per one start port (first start port 121 or second start port 122) (see FIG. 6). In addition, priority is given to the digestion of the reserved balls in the second start port 122. In this case, for example, when a preliminary determination is made for the reserved ball with the second start port 122, the maximum variation including the current variation (referred to as the variation) is included before the symbol variation for the reserved ball is performed. Thus, the symbol variation for the four winning balls is performed. In the notice effect related to the reserved ball that has been determined in advance, if multiple symbol changes are made before the symbol change for the reserved ball, even if the notice effect that spans the multiple symbol changes is performed good.

[Configuration of the RAM of the Game Control Unit and the RAM of the Production Control Unit for Performing the Advance Effect]
In order to execute such a notice effect based on the prior determination, the RAM 203 of the game control unit 200 and the RAM 303 of the effect control unit 300 in the present embodiment have the following configurations.
FIG. 28 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example as a storage unit related to the prior determination of the RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) of the game control unit 200 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the storage area 204, and FIG. 28B is a block diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, the RAM 203 includes a storage area 204 as a special symbol holding storage area for storing the jackpot random number acquired by the jackpot random number lottery. This storage area 204 has eight storage units corresponding to the maximum number of reservations of the first start port 121 and the number of reservations of the second start port 122 (when the upper limit value of each reservation number is 4). . Specifically, the storage area 204 includes a first storage unit 204a, a second storage unit 204b, a third storage unit 204c, a fourth storage unit 204d, a fifth storage unit 204e, a sixth storage unit 204f, and a seventh storage. Part 204g and eighth storage part 204h.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), each of these storage units 204a to 204h includes an area for storing the number of fluctuations N at the time of winning the jackpot, and a starting opening (first starting opening 121) Or an area in which information indicating the second start port 122) is stored. Each of the storage units 204a to 204h includes an area for storing the acquired jackpot random number, an area for storing a design random number, and an area for storing a reach random number. That is, each of the storage units 204a to 204h stores a jackpot random number, a design random number, and a reach random number.

  Here, each random number is stored in order from the first storage unit 204a. More specifically, for example, when no random number is stored in any of the first storage unit 204a to the eighth storage unit 204h, the acquired random number is stored in the first storage unit 204a. Further, for example, when random numbers are already stored in the first storage unit 204a to the fourth storage unit 204d, the acquired random number is stored in the fifth storage unit 204e.

FIG. 29 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example as a storage unit related to the prior determination of the RAM 303 (see FIG. 3) of the effect control unit 300 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the reserved storage areas 305 and 306, and FIG. 29B is a block diagram showing the configuration of each of the storage units shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 29 (a), the RAM 303 includes a first hold storage area 305 and a second hold storage area 306 as a hold status storage area for storing a status where a hold ball is held. The first holding storage area 305 and the second holding storage area 306 correspond to holding for winning in the first starting port 121 and holding for winning in the second starting port 122, respectively. Have. Specifically, the first reserved storage area 305 includes a first storage unit 305a, a second storage unit 305b, a third storage unit 305c, and a fourth storage unit 305d. The second reserved storage area 306 includes a first storage unit 306a, a second storage unit 306b, a third storage unit 306c, and a fourth storage unit 306d.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (b), each of these storage units 305a to 305d and 306a to 306d has a hold flag storage area for turning ON / OFF the hold flag, and a notification flag storage for turning ON / OFF the notification flag. And a region. The hold flag is a flag for identifying the presence or absence of a hold ball for each of the storage units 305a to 305d and 306a to 306d. That is, for example, when the number of holds due to winning at the first start port 121 is 3, the hold flag is turned ON in the three hold flag storage areas of the first to third storage units 305a, 305b, and 305c. The notification flag is a flag for setting whether or not to perform a notice effect based on the result of prior determination for each reserved ball. In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the effect control unit 300 can set whether or not to perform a notice effect based on a pre-determination result in accordance with the gaming state and the state of the effect. Therefore, the notification flag is set to ON when the notice effect is performed, and the notification flag is set to OFF when the notice effect is not performed. For example, when the notice effect is performed for the third reserved ball among the three reserved balls, the notification flag is turned ON in the notification flag storage area of the third storage unit 305c.

  That is, the RAM 203 and the RAM 303 function as a storage unit that stores hold information that is start information based on establishment of a predetermined start condition with a predetermined number as a limit in the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300. In addition, the game control unit 200, based on the hold information that is the start information, before the determination of the special symbol determination unit 234 triggered by the establishment of the start condition corresponding to the start information, It is a prior determination means which performs the prior determination process regarding whether to transfer to. The effect control unit 300 is an effect control unit that performs a notice effect for giving a notice (improvement) of a preliminary determination result.

  Although not particularly illustrated, the RAM 203 has an area for storing prior determination information (hereinafter referred to as a prior determination information storage area) separately from the configuration illustrated in FIG. The advance determination information is information obtained by the advance determination process (see S605 and S611 in FIG. 6) based on each of the above random numbers. The content of the prior determination information is the same as the information obtained as various determination results in the special symbol process (see FIG. 8). Specifically, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss, if it is a big win, the type of the big hit, the content of the production is whether it is a production with reach or a production without reach, etc. is there. In addition, pre-determination information regarding the variation pattern can also be included. However, prior determination does not necessarily obtain prior determination information corresponding to all of the determinations in the special symbol processing, and may obtain only prior determination information corresponding to some determinations. In the present embodiment, information regarding which of the big hit, the small win, and the loss is not acquired, and the determination is left to the determination when the special symbol is changed in the special symbol processing. And if it is a big hit, what kind of jackpot will be determined in advance, and the presence / absence of the reach effect and the variation pattern will be determined in advance. The pre-determination information stored in the pre-determination information storage area is unique or independent from the hold information corresponding to the winning ball (holding ball) subjected to the pre-determination process (hereinafter referred to as hold information). At the timing, it is included in the pending number increase command and the change start command and sent from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300.

[Preliminary judgment processing by game control unit]
Next, the prior determination process (see S605 and S611 in FIG. 6) will be described in detail.
In the pre-determination process in the present embodiment, the game control unit 200 makes a pre-determination using a random number table similar to the random number configuration example described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. Further, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the prior determination is executed as the same process as the determination in the jackpot determination process (see S808 in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9).

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the contents of the pre-determination process (S605 and S611 in FIG. 6) according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 30, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (S3001), and if it is determined that the gaming state is a high probability state (Yes in S3001), The table is selected, and the jackpot symbol random number is determined in advance (S3002). On the other hand, when it is determined No in S3001, the table for the low probability state is selected and the jackpot symbol random number is determined in advance (S3003).

After prior determination of the jackpot symbol random number of S3002 or S3003, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the gaming state is a time-short state (S3004). And the reach random number is determined in advance (S3005). Further, the table for the short time state is selected, and the change pattern random number is preliminarily determined (S3006).
On the other hand, if it is determined No in S3004, a table for short time and no state is selected and a reach random number is determined in advance (S3007). Further, a table for timelessness and no-time state is selected, and a change pattern random number is preliminarily determined (S3008).

  After that, the game control unit 200 stores the result of the jackpot symbol random number pre-determination, the reach random number pre-determination result, and the variation pattern pre-determination result as the pre-determination information in the pre-determination information storage area (S3109). ). Furthermore, in order to transmit prior determination information to the production control unit 300, a prior determination result command including prior determination information is set in the RAM 203 (S3010). This prior determination result command is sent from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 together with the pending number increase command.

  Here, the determinations of S3002, S3003, S3005 to S3008 are used in the jackpot determination process using the random number values (see S604 and S610 in FIG. 6) acquired according to the winning of the game balls to the start ports 121 and 122. The determination was performed using a determination table (see FIG. 17) and a determination table having the same configuration. And the determination itself using each determination table is the same as the determination in the jackpot determination process (see S901 in FIG. 9). Therefore, in this embodiment, the jackpot determination process subroutine (see S808 in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9) used in the special symbol process (see FIG. 8) is called to determine the random number in the above-described prior determination.

  Note that if the pre-determination process and the jackpot determination process at the time of special symbol change are performed in the same subroutine using the same determination table group, the execution time of each process is different, so the pre-determination result and the special symbol change time There is a case where the determination result by the jackpot determination process is different. That is, it is a case where the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (high probability state or low probability state, short time state or short time state) changes after the execution of the pre-determination process until the start of the special symbol change. In this case, since different types of determination tables are used depending on the gaming state, the specific determination table used for determination differs between the execution of the pre-determination process and the execution of the jackpot determination process. . Therefore, even if the same random number value acquired at the time of winning the start openings 121 and 122 is used, the prior determination result and the determination result of the jackpot determination process may be different. Therefore, when the game state changes after the execution of the pre-determination process and before the start of the special symbol variation, control based on the non-execution (prohibition) based on the pre-determination result described below is performed.

[Hold display effect]
In the pachinko gaming machine 100, when a game ball wins further to the start ports 121 and 122 during the special symbol change and a holding ball is generated, the game control unit 200 causes the display 130 (FIGS. 1 and 2 ( The first special symbol hold indicator 218 and the second special symbol hold indicator 219 (see a)) display according to the number of holds. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the display by the display unit 130, displays information on the reserved ball (presence / absence, reservation) as part of the effect display by the control of the effect control unit 300. Number (etc.) is displayed (holding display effect).

FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hold display effect displayed on the image display unit 114.
According to the present embodiment, the right to receive the determination of the special symbol lottery is stored, and when the determination is suspended (hereinafter simply referred to as “hold”), the image display unit 114 is displayed with the hold information. That is, in the present embodiment, the image display unit 114 functions as an information display unit that displays the hold information that is the start information. Further, the hold display of the image display unit 114 is performed by display control of the image / sound control unit 310 under the effect control by the effect control unit 300. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control unit 300 and the image / sound control unit 310 function as a display control unit that controls the hold display that is the display of the start information based on the determination result of the prior determination process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 31, as the hold display, objects (holding objects) 10 and 20 by a number of marks (white circle “◯” in the illustrated example) corresponding to the number of holdings are displayed at the bottom of the display screen of the image display unit 114. Is displayed. In the present embodiment, the holding object 10 (10a to 10d) indicating the holding caused by winning the first starting port 121 and the holding object 20 (indicating the holding caused by winning the second starting port 122 ( 20a-20d) are displayed separately. In the illustrated example, the holding objects 10 and 20 displayed on the screen according to the generated holding are indicated by solid lines, and the holding objects 10 and 20 that can be displayed on the screen when the holding occurs are displayed. It is indicated by a broken line. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 31, two hold objects 10 a and 10 b are displayed on the screen according to the number of holds based on the winning at the first starting port 121, and based on the winning at the second starting port 122. Depending on the number of holds, three hold objects 20a to 20c are displayed on the screen.

  In addition, in FIG. 31, in the lower center of the display screen of the image display unit 114, an object (change object) 30 indicating that the change is being performed is displayed separately from the suspended objects 10 and 20. In the present embodiment, each holding object 10, 20 is displayed at a position close to the variable object 30 in order from the one corresponding to the holding that occurred first (that is, digested first). Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 31, after the special symbol variation indicated by the variation object 30 is finished, the suspension is performed in the order of the suspension corresponding to the suspension object 20a, the suspension corresponding to the suspension object 20b, and the suspension corresponding to the suspension object 20c. Digested. Then, after all the hold corresponding to the hold object 20 is digested, the hold is digested in the order of the hold corresponding to the hold object 10a and the hold corresponding to the hold object 10b. In the present embodiment, since the hold based on the winning to the second start port 122 is preferentially digested, the hold corresponding to the hold object 10 is released after all the hold corresponding to the hold object 20 is consumed. Digested.

  Further, as the hold display effect, when the current special symbol change corresponding to the change object 30 is finished, the hold object 20a moves to the position of the change object 30 and changes to the change object 30, and the subsequent hold object 20b, You may perform a display with a movement so that 20c may move to the position of the holding | maintenance object 20a, 20b by forward feeding. The same applies to the display of the hold object 10. By performing such display, it is possible to give the player an impression that the suspension is sequentially digested.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing the movement of the hold object 20 in the hold display effect. FIG. 32A is a partially enlarged view of the display screen of the image display unit 114 in the hold effect display shown in FIG. 31, and FIG. 32B is a diagram showing a change in the hold display accompanying the digestion of the hold. is there.
When the special symbol variation ends in the state shown in FIG. 32A, first, the variation object 30 is deleted. Then, when the first hold is digested and the special symbol variation is started, the variation object 30 is displayed again. Further, the hold object 20 displayed on the image display unit 114 is erased as the number of holds is reduced based on the use of the hold. In the illustrated example, since the number of holds decreases from 3 to 2, the hold object 20c corresponding to the third hold is deleted. At this time, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), the hold object 20a corresponding to the head hold changes to the change object 30 while moving to the position of the change object 30, and the hold object 20b moves to the position of the hold object 20a. Then, the moving display is performed such that the holding object 20c moves to the position of the holding object 20b.

[Advance notice per long opening]
As described with reference to FIG. 2-1, FIG. 2-2, FIG. 15 and FIG. 17B, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment has the second big prize opening 128 and the switching lid in the jackpot game. 141 is activated, and the gaming state shifts to the high probability state on the condition that the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening 128 has passed the specific area. Therefore, whether or not the winning ball is won per long opening that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area in the special symbol lottery is a major concern of the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the above-described hold display effect is used to indicate to the player whether or not the determination result of the special symbol lottery is per long opening.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a notice effect per long opening according to the present embodiment.
In the notice effect according to the present embodiment, among the hold objects 10 and 20 displayed on the image display unit 114 as the hold display effect, the hold object 10 corresponding to the hold determined in advance to be won per long opening in the special symbol lottery. , 20 are displayed in a different manner from the other held objects 10, 20. In the example shown in FIG. 33, among the four holding objects 20a to 20d based on the winning at the second start port 122, the holding object 20c based on the third holding is different from the other holding objects 20a, 20b, and 20d. It is displayed in a mode (in the figure, the object is indicated by hatching). By this display, it is foretold that it will be a jackpot game per long opening for the third hold.

  As described above, the effect control unit 300 is based on the hold information obtained from the hold number increase command sent from the game control unit 100 and the advance determination information obtained from the advance determination result command. Is instructed to execute the hold display effect. The image / sound control unit 310 displays the hold object 20 on the image display unit 114 in accordance with the number of holds based on an instruction from the effect control unit 300, and this is applicable when there is a prior determination result per long release. The notice effect is performed on the hold object 20 that is on hold. In addition, when there is a pre-determination result per long opening, the notice effect is not necessarily performed, but the notice effect may be controlled with a predetermined probability. Furthermore, even in the case of a pre-determination result other than per long release, the hold objects 10 and 20 used in the notice effect may be displayed with a predetermined probability (so-called gusset). Further, in this embodiment, since it is not determined beforehand whether or not it is a big hit, if it is a big hit in the determination at the time of special symbol change by the big hit determination processing (determination), the big hit is per long open It will be a notice effect to foresee what will be. In other words, if the determination is a big hit, the notice effect is a correct notice, and if the decision is lost, the notice of the notice effect is an error.

  In the above-described example of the production, the notice effect by the hold object 20 based on the winning at the second start port 122 has been described, but the notice effect for the hold object 10 based on the win at the first start port 121 is similarly applied. It can be performed. Further, regarding the notice effect, the hold based on the winning at the first start port 121 and the hold based on the winning at the second start port 122 may be distinguished. For example, the notice effect may be performed only with respect to the hold based on the winning at the second start port 122. Moreover, the hold object 10 displayed with the notice effect for the hold based on the winning at the first start port 121 and the hold object 20 displayed with the notice effect for the hold based on the win at the second start port 122 are different from each other. May be displayed.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 17B, the big win of the special symbol C1 and the big bonus of the special symbol D1 are set as the big hit per long opening. As for the number of rounds in which the big prize winning openings 125 and 128 are operated, the jackpot of the special symbol C1 is 16 rounds, and the jackpot of the special symbol D1 is four rounds. On the other hand, a notice effect may be performed by displaying the hold objects 10 and 20 in the same mode without distinguishing between the special symbol C1 jackpot and the special symbol D1 jackpot. On the other hand, the special symbol C1 jackpot and the special symbol D1 jackpot are distinguished, and the hold objects 10 and 20 displayed in the notice effect are displayed in different modes depending on which jackpot. You may do it. Further, the effect control may be performed so that the notice effect by displaying the hold objects 10 and 20 is performed only in the case of the big win of the special symbol C1 or in the case of the big bonus of the special symbol D1.

[Variation of notice effect]
In the present embodiment, with respect to the hold, the hold based on the winning at the second start port 122 is preferentially consumed over the hold based on the winning at the first start port 121 (see S803 and S805 in FIG. 8). Further, in the hold display effect, the hold object 10 based on the winning at the first start port 121 and the hold object 20 based on the win at the second start port 122 are displayed separately (see FIG. 31). On the other hand, regardless of whether the control related to the holding is based on the winning at the first starting port 121 or the holding based on the winning at the second starting port 122, the holding is digested in the order of winning, and the holding numbers U1, U2 Can be subtracted. In such a pachinko gaming machine 100, for example, even in a hold display effect, the hold object 10 based on winning in the first start port 121 and the hold object 20 based on winning in the second start port 122 are displayed without distinction. To be done.

FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold display effect that does not distinguish between a hold based on winning in the first start port 121 and a hold based on winning in the second start port 122.
In the example shown in FIG. 34, as the hold display, the hold object 40 with the number of marks corresponding to the number of hold (white circle “◯” in the illustrated example) is displayed at the bottom of the display screen of the image display unit 114. In the illustrated example, the hold object 40 displayed on the screen according to the generated hold is indicated by a solid line, and the hold object 40 that can be displayed on the screen when the hold occurs is indicated by a broken line. ing. In the example shown in FIG. 34, six hold objects 40a to 40f are displayed on the screen according to the number of holds based on the winnings at the start ports 121 and 122, and two hold objects 40g to 40h are further displayed on the screen. It is shown that it can be displayed.

Further, in FIG. 34, a variable object 30 similar to that shown in FIG. 31 is displayed at the bottom of the display screen of the image display unit 114, in addition to the hold object 40. In the present embodiment, each hold object 40 is displayed in order from the left corresponding to the hold that has occurred first (that is, digested first) and sequentially from the left following the variable object 30. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 34, after the special symbol change indicated by the change object 30 is completed, the hold is sequentially digested from the hold corresponding to the hold object 40a to the hold corresponding to the hold object 40f. Further, as the hold display effect, when the current special symbol change corresponding to the change object 30 is finished, the hold object 40a moves to the position of the change object 30 and changes to the change object 30, and the subsequent hold object 40b. Display with movement such that ~ 40f moves to the position of the holding objects 40a to 40e by forward feeding may be performed.
In addition, when there is a pre-determination result per long opening, the notice effect is not necessarily performed, but the notice effect may be controlled with a predetermined probability. Furthermore, even in the case of a pre-determination result other than per long release, the hold object 40 used in the notice effect may be displayed with a predetermined probability (so-called gusset).

  In the hold display effect configured as shown in FIG. 34, the notice effect described with reference to FIG. 33 can be performed. Further, in such a notice effect, a hold based on a winning at the first starting port 121 and a hold based on a winning at the second starting port 122 may be distinguished. That is, the hold object 40 itself in the hold display effect does not distinguish between hold based on winning in the first start port 121 and hold based on winning in the second start port 122, but in the notice effect, which start port 121 is not distinguished. , 122, depending on whether the prize is won. For example, the notice effect may be performed only with respect to the hold based on the winning at the second start port 122. Moreover, the hold object 10 displayed with the notice effect for the hold based on the winning at the first start port 121 and the hold object 20 displayed with the notice effect for the hold based on the win at the second start port 122 are different from each other. May be displayed.

In the above effect example, the effect that suggests a hold per long opening is described based on the preliminary determination result using the hold objects 10, 20, and 40 displayed by the hold display effect. You may perform the said notice effect (suggestion effect) which suggests that the determination result in the said fluctuation | variation is per long open using the fluctuation | variation object 30 showing what is performed. In this case, the effect control unit 300 instructs the image / sound control unit 310 to display the variation object 30 based on the special symbol lottery determination information obtained from the variation start command sent from the game control unit 200. . The image / sound control unit 310 displays the variable object 30 on the image display unit 114 based on an instruction from the effect control unit 300. When the determination result is per long opening, the variable object 30 is displayed in a manner indicating that it is per predetermined long opening.
In addition, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is per long opening, the suggestion effect is not necessarily performed, and the suggestion effect may be controlled with a predetermined probability. Furthermore, even in the case of a determination result other than the long opening, the variable object 30 used in the suggestion effect may be displayed with a predetermined probability (so-called gusset).

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the notice effect per long opening was performed using the hold objects 10, 20, and 40 displayed by the hold display effect, but as the effect means for performing the notice effect, the hold objects 10, 20 are used. , 40 can also be used. The same applies to the notice effect. For example, an effect of notifying the long opening may be performed using a decorative pattern or a background image displayed on the image display unit 114. Specifically, for example, it is conceivable that the display pattern of the decorative symbol is different depending on whether the advance notice per long opening is given or the other big wins.

FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notice effect per long opening according to the display mode of the decorative symbol.
In the example shown in FIG. 35, the reach display of the decorative symbol is performed during the special symbol variation. In the reach display, two symbols (the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 in the illustrated example) of the three rows of decorative symbols 50 are first stopped (or temporarily stopped) by the same numbers, and then the remaining symbols (the illustrated symbols are illustrated). In the example, the middle symbol 52) stops and the determination result is confirmed. Comparing FIG. 35 (a) and FIG. 35 (b), regarding the left symbol 51 and the right symbol 53 that have been stopped first in the reach display, the numbers are the same, but the image displayed in combination with the numbers is the same. Is different.

  Here, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is per long opening, the probability of displaying the reach display shown in FIG. 35B is made higher than the probability of displaying the reach display shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big win other than the long opening, the probability of displaying the reach display shown in FIG. 35B is lower than the probability of displaying the reach display shown in FIG. To do. In this way, when the reach display shown in FIG. 35 (b) is performed, it can be estimated that the player has a high probability of winning per long opening.

  In the example shown in FIG. 35, an example in which an image displayed in combination with a number in a decorative pattern is different is shown. However, by changing a number font, a display color, a position of a number with respect to the image, and the like. Alternatively, a decorative pattern having a high probability of being displayed per long opening may be differentiated from a decorative pattern having a low probability of being displayed. Also, in an effect by sound, an effect by light emission of the panel lamp 116 or the frame lamp 157, an effect by light emission of a logo lamp which is a form of the panel lamp 116 or the frame lamp 157, an effect of operating the movable accessory 115, etc. In addition to the effect, a notice effect per long opening can also be performed by setting an effect pattern that is executed at a high frequency in the case of long opening.

[Other configuration examples of this embodiment]
In this embodiment, as a transition condition for shifting the gaming state to the high probability state, not only the determination result of the special symbol lottery but also the game ball passes through the specific area at the time of the big hit game in which the special electric accessory continuously operates. It was decided to include that. Further, the game area 111 is provided with a first big prize opening 125 as a normal big prize opening used in the jackpot game and a second big prize opening 128 as a big prize opening in which this specific area is set. Then, the probability (so-called rush rate, continuation rate) of shifting to the high probability state was controlled by the operation pattern (opening time and operation timing of the opening / closing door 129 and the switching lid 141) of the second big prize opening 128 in the jackpot game. On the other hand, it is also possible to control the probability of shifting to a high probability state by using a specific area using only one big prize opening.

  In this case, one big prize opening provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100 is configured in the same manner as the second big prize opening 128, for example. In the following description, it is assumed that this special winning opening has the same configuration as the second large winning opening 128 shown in FIGS. 2-1 and 2-2, and the same reference numerals as those of the second large winning opening 128 are used. This will be described (the winning a prize opening itself is also referred to as a winning prize opening 128 below).

  A channel 140 for guiding a game ball is formed inside the open / close door 129 at the special winning opening 128. The flow path 140 is provided with a second big prize opening switch 215B for detecting the passage of the game ball. The second big prize opening switch 215B detects the winning of the game ball into the big prize opening 128. The The flow path 140 is branched into two paths (path 142 and path 143) on the way, and a specific area is set in one path 142. A switching lid 141 is provided at a branch position of the flow path 140. A path 142 having a specific area is provided with a specific area switch 215C that detects the passage of the game ball. When the game ball passes through the specific area, the specific area switch 215C detects the path.

  In the jackpot game, the jackpot 128 operates a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds) according to the type of jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol lottery. Then, in a predetermined round (for example, the 16th round), in response to the operation of the opening / closing door 129, the switching lid 141 opens the path 142 and closes the path 143 from the first flow path state blocking the path 142. Operates to the flow path state. As a result, in the round in which the switching lid 141 operates (hereinafter referred to as the operation round), there is a possibility that the game ball that has won a prize winning opening 128 passes the specific region and satisfies the transition condition to the high probability state. .

  Here, the switching lid 141 operates twice from the first flow path state to the second flow path state in one operation round (see FIG. 2-2), and the path 142 where the specific area is set is displayed. A game ball can pass. Of the two operations of the switching lid 141, the path 142 is opened for a short time (for example, 0.3 seconds) in the first operation, and the path 142 is opened for a long time (for example, 13 seconds) in the second operation. . Therefore, when a game ball wins the grand prize winning hole 128, the possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area is small in the first operation of the switching lid 141, and the game ball can pass through the specific area in the second operation. The nature is great.

  On the other hand, the opening time of the open / close door 129 in the operation of the prize winning opening 128 is a long time (for example, 29.5 seconds) in which a game ball can be easily entered and a short time (for example, 0. 3 seconds) is set. Then, according to the type of jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol lottery, in the operation round in which the switching lid 141 is operated, the opening / closing door 129 is opened for a long time and the opening / closing door 129 is opened for a short time. Per opening is set. Therefore, at the time of long opening, it is highly likely that any of the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 128 will pass through the specific area and be detected by the specific area switch 215C. And, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the grand prize opening 128 at a short opening, and even if a game ball enters the big prize opening 128, the game ball passes through the specific area, The possibility of being detected by the switch 215C is very small.

  As described above, even in the configuration having only the single big prize opening 128, in the big hit game, by controlling the opening time of the open / close door 129 in the operation round in which the switching lid 141 operates, It is possible to set a jackpot that has a high possibility of shifting to a probability state and a jackpot that has a low possibility of shifting to a high probability state.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot random number shown in FIG. 17A and the jackpot symbol random number shown in FIG. 17B do not set a small hit or short hit, and all types of jackpots are long hits. did. Therefore, the transition to the high probability state after the jackpot game is limited to a case where the transition condition that the game ball passes through a specific area inside the second big winning opening 128 in the jackpot game is satisfied. On the other hand, the transition condition that the game ball passes through the specific area and the transition condition that the continuous operation of the special electric accessory by the jackpot game may be mixed. That is, regardless of whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area, it is possible to set a jackpot type that shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot game only by winning the jackpot in the special symbol lottery.

FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a jackpot symbol random number including a case of shifting to a high probability state only by jackpot winning.
36, seven types of special symbols A, special symbols B, special symbols C1, special symbols C2, special symbols D1, special symbols D2, and special symbols E are prepared as jackpot symbols. In the illustrated example, the special symbol A to the special symbol D2 are the same as the special symbol A to the special symbol D2 shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 36, a special symbol E is added to these six types of jackpot symbols. In the example shown in FIG. 36, the range of the random number (big hit symbol random number) value is 250 from 0 to 249. In the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 36, the winning values for the special symbol A and the special symbol B are set in the same manner as shown in FIG.

In the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 36, in the special symbol C1, 15 values are assigned as winning values when the first starting port 121 is won. Therefore, the probability of winning in the special symbol C1 when winning the big symbol in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121 is 15/250 (= 3/50).
On the other hand, the setting of the winning value related to the special symbol C1 when winning the second starting port 122 is the same as that shown in FIG.
In the special symbol C2, the winning value allocation when winning in the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 is the same as that shown in FIG.

In the special symbol D1, 20 values are assigned as winning values when winning in the first start port 121. Therefore, the probability of winning in the special symbol C1 when winning the jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121 is 20/250 (= 2/25).
On the other hand, 40 values are assigned as winning values when winning at the second start port 122. Therefore, the probability of winning in the special symbol D1 when winning a big win in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122 is 40/250 (= 4/25).
In the special symbol D2, the allocation of winning values when winning at the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 is the same as that shown in FIG.

In the special symbol E, 20 values are assigned as winning values when winning at the first start port 121. Therefore, the probability of winning in the special symbol E when winning the jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121 is 20/250 (= 2/25).
On the other hand, ten values are assigned as winning values when winning at the second start port 122. Therefore, the probability of winning in the special symbol E when winning the big bonus in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122 is 10/250 (= 1/25).
In the jackpot of the special symbol E, in the jackpot game, the first big prize opening 125 is operated for a predetermined round (the same number of times as the number of times of operation in the small hit game), and the opening time of the opening / closing door 127 in each round is 1 of the small hit game. This is the same as the opening time in one operation.

  Here, when the special symbol E is won, the game control unit 200 does not require the game ball to pass through the specific area of the second big prize opening 128, and the gaming state is set to a high probability state after the big hit game. To move to. That is, if the special symbol E is won in the special symbol lottery, when the type of jackpot is identified in the gaming state setting process described with reference to FIG. 15 (S1502a), the special symbol E is a big winner. In this case, the process proceeds to S1506 regardless of whether or not the high-probability transition confirmation flag is ON, and the probability change flag is turned ON in S1509.

[Direction in high probability state]
When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the short-time state, in the auxiliary game in which the electric tulip 123 is opened based on the normal symbol lottery, the opening time of the electric tulip 123 is longer than that in the short-time state, and the second start It becomes easy to win a prize in the mouth 122. Therefore, in a short time state, the player adjusts the firing strength so as to carry the game ball to the second start port 122 and launches the game ball.

  The time-short state is terminated when the special symbol lottery is performed a predetermined number of times after the time-short state is generated due to the big win of the special symbol lottery (the time-short flag is ON). In the gaming state setting process described with reference to FIG. 15, the special symbol lottery is performed 145 times when transitioning to the high probability state (the probability variation flag is turned ON in S1509) and 100 times when transitioning to the high probability state is not performed. When done, the time saving state ends (see S1508 and S1505). Similarly, in the high-probability state, the high-probability state ends when the special symbol lottery is performed 145 times after the high-probability state occurs (the probability variation flag is ON) (see S1510).

  Further, as described with reference to FIG. 15, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the high probability state in the present embodiment, the same length as the high probability state (the number of executions of the special symbol lottery) A short state is given for minutes. Therefore, the game in the high probability state in this pachinko gaming machine 100 is a game in which a game ball is made to flow down aiming at the second start port 122 that can be expected to be easily won by winning support of the electric tulip 123 that is executed in a short time state. Become. In the setting example of the jackpot symbol random number shown in FIG. 36, since the jackpot of the special symbol E is set even in the special symbol lottery based on the winning to the second starting port 122, the second starting port 122 is set in a high probability state. There is a possibility of winning the special symbol E in the target game. Further, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), since the setting of random numbers related to the big hit and the small hit does not distinguish the first start port 121 and the second start port 122, the second start port 122 in a high probability state. There is a possibility that you will win a small hit in games that aim for.

  In the case of a game in a high probability state, when a special symbol E jackpot is won, after the jackpot game, a high probability state having a length of 145 special symbol lotteries is given again. On the other hand, if you win a small bonus in the special symbol lottery, the gaming state will not change, so the high probability state will continue after the small winning game, but the remaining number of special symbols will be played in the high probability state. After the lottery is performed, the high probability state ends. Therefore, even if the big winning openings 125 and 128 are activated in the same manner, if the special symbol E is a big hit (short win) game, it seems that the high probability state is extended (added), If it is a small hit game, it seems that the high probability state is not extended. Therefore, in the case of a game in a high probability state, when winning a big winning or a small winning of the special symbol E, it is conceivable to make an effect in which the player's expectation is obscured by obscuring which one has been won.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when the special symbol lottery is performed 145 times after shifting to the high probability state after the jackpot game, the state shifts to the low probability state. Therefore, when the remaining number of special symbol lotteries in the high probability state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 times), the mode for effect control is shifted to the special mode for performing the following effects. In this special mode, when a small win is won, an effect is made to make the player feel that the high probability state will not be extended. As an example, first, as an effect in a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability effect), an effect of displaying a moving image representing a certain mission on the image display unit 114 is performed. This high-probability effect may be an effect executed in a special mode in the high-probability state. Then, as an effect at the time of special symbol variation won in the special mode (hereinafter referred to as a “small hit effect”), an effect of displaying a moving image in which the mission in the high probability effect is failed is performed. Note that even if a small win is won, the gaming state remains a high probability state and is not changed, so the small hit effect in this case is an aspect of the high probability effect and is the first specific effect.

FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of a high-probability effect and a small hit effect.
In the example shown in FIG. 37, a state in which the character A fights the enemy character B is shown on the image display unit 114 as a mission in the high-probability effect. In this state, if you enter the special mode and win a small bonus in the special symbol lottery, the mission will fail in the small bonus effect performed when the special symbol changes. In the example shown in FIG. 37, the character A is defeated by the enemy character B. In the example shown in FIG. 37, after the small hit effect, a moving image of a scene where the mission has failed (character A has been defeated) is continuously displayed. Then, when the special symbol lottery is performed 145 times and the high probability state ends, an image indicating that the mission failure has been confirmed is displayed on the image display unit 114 (in the illustrated example, the defeat of the character A is declared) ) The progress of the high-probability effect after the small hit effect shown in FIG. 37 is merely an example, and is not limited to the illustrated progress. For example, the effect may be controlled so as to switch to another high-probability effect after a certain time has elapsed after the small hit effect.

  Here, consider the suspension that occurs at the time of the change of the special symbol won in the small hit. It is assumed that the special symbol E has been previously determined to be a jackpot for any of the holds. In this case, the high probability state is not extended by the small hit of the change, but it is determined that the high probability state is extended by the big winning of the special symbol lottery related to the subsequent holding. Therefore, when there is a pre-determined jackpot of special symbol E with respect to the hold at the time of special symbol variation won in small bonus, it is possible to proceed the production so as to return from the mission failure in the small bonus performance ( Return production). The return effect is a second specific effect that is subsequently executed from the small hit effect according to the prior determination result regarding the hold. In addition, the suspension at the time of the special symbol change elected for the small hit, the hold that occurred before the start of the special symbol variation won for the small hit, and the hold that occurred during the execution of the special symbol variation won for the small hit And are included.

FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of a return effect.
The example shown in FIG. 38 shows an example of the return effect performed for the high-probability effect and the small hit effect similar to the example of FIG. That is, the character A and the enemy character B fight as a mission in the high-probability effect, and the character A is defeated by the enemy character B in the small hit effect. If there is a special symbol E jackpot in the pre-judgment with respect to the hold at the time of the change of the special symbol won in the small hit, the process shifts to the return effect so as to be connected to the scene of the small hit effect. In the example shown in FIG. 38, it is declared that the character A who has been defeated by the enemy character B has risen and has been revived. That is, when the return effect is performed, after the character A is defeated in the small hit effect, the number corresponding to the number of the hold is determined according to the number of the hold balls that are won in the big win of the special symbol E After the special symbol lottery (special symbol variation) is continuously performed, the character A is revived. In addition, about the mission after the return by the return effect, various effects can be taken. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 38, the character A who has risen may continue to fight against the enemy character B, or the character A may win the enemy character B and then shift to another high-probability effect. The production may be controlled as described above. Furthermore, when shifting from the small hit effect to the return effect, the image display unit 114 includes a cut-in that interrupts a predetermined image, a flash or whiteout that causes the entire screen to emit white light, a blackout that causes the entire screen to darken, etc. You may make it perform transition production. In the example shown in FIG. 38, the character A rises from a state where the character A is knocked down by the enemy character B through a transition effect such as cut-in.

  In addition, in the above example of production, the explanation was given on the production control when it was determined in advance that the special symbol E was won as a big win with respect to the suspension when the special symbol was won. The determination result is not limited to the above example. For example, in the random number setting example shown in FIG. 36, the special symbol C1 or the special symbol C1 that is per long open that is highly likely to extend the high-probability state (highly likely to satisfy the condition for transition to the high-probability state) Even when it is determined in advance that the jackpot of the symbol D1 has been won, a return effect may be performed. In such a case, different return effects may be prepared corresponding to the types of jackpots, and the corresponding return effects may be performed according to the jackpots that trigger the return effects.

  Further, with respect to the hold when the special symbol change won in the small win, consider a case in which it is preliminarily determined that the big win of the special symbols A and B in which the gaming state shifts to the low probability state after the end of the big hit game. In this case, the payout of the winning ball by the jackpot game can be obtained, but the high probability state does not continue after the jackpot game ends. Therefore, it is possible to perform effect control with a progression different from the return effect described with reference to FIG. For example, although the mission failure state due to the small hit effect is temporarily recovered, the high probability operation may be terminated without continuing the mission. In the high-probability effects shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, as an example, after the character A who has been defeated by the enemy character B gets up, it is possible to perform an effect in which the battle ends without winning or losing. In addition, the special symbol C2 which is per short opening with a small possibility that the high probability state will be extended (the possibility that the condition for transition to the high probability state will be satisfied) is reduced with respect to the hold when the special symbol won in the small win Even in the case where it is determined in advance that the jackpot of the special symbol D2 has been won, it is possible to perform effect control for ending the effect at the time of high probability.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to dynamically control the effect that continues from the small hit effect according to the prior determination result regarding the hold at the time of the special symbol variation won in the small hit. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the production control in the high probability state and to avoid a uniform production.

  The above-mentioned return effect was performed when there was a thing pre-determined as a big win of the special symbol E with respect to the hold at the time of the change of the special symbol won in the small bonus. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 37, when the image of the scene in which the mission has failed (character A is defeated) is continuously displayed after the small hit effect, the advance performed after the small hit effect. You may make it transfer to a return effect on condition that it is determined beforehand that it is jackpot of the special symbol E in determination. Furthermore, it is possible to shift to the return effect on the condition that it is determined that the special symbol E is a big hit in the determination at the time of special symbol change (the determination) by the big hit determination process performed after the small hit effect. That is, since the scene where the mission failed is continued after the small hit effect, even if the return effect is started based on the subsequent preliminary determination or the determination, the transition to the return effect is made so as to be connected to the small hit effect scene. be able to.

  In the above-mentioned example of production, in the special mode, a small winning effect is executed by winning a special symbol lottery in the special mode, and a return effect is executed by winning a big winning such as a special symbol E after winning the small bonus. The production control has been described. Here, a case where a big win is won without a win in the special mode is considered. In this case, the high-probability effect prepared separately from the small hit effect and the return effect is executed. For example, although it is different from the return effect that shifts so as to be connected from the small hit effect, a big hit effect that makes the mission in the high-probability effect be successful may be performed similarly to the return effect. As an example, in the example of production shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, the character A is not knocked down by the small hit effect, and the character A is played by the big hit effect from the state where the character A and the character B are fighting in the high probability production. It is possible to produce a victory.

  Also, consider a case where no special winning lottery is won in the special mode. In this case, none of the small hit effect, the return effect, and the big hit effect are executed, and the high probability effect is continued. Specifically, for example, the mission performed as a high-probability effect (the battle between character A and character B in the effect examples in FIGS. 37 and 38) can be continued. And if the number of special symbol changes until the high probability state ends is 4 or less, and there is nothing that is pre-determined to win a small or big win in the number of reservations for that number of times, at a predetermined timing An effect to end the mission is performed. Here, since there is no extension of the high probability state due to jackpot, the mission is terminated without success. In this case, the hold control is digested as it is, and the high probability state ends and the state shifts to the low probability state.

[Technical features of the present embodiment]
◆ As described above, in the present embodiment, the player's interest is enhanced by performing various performance controls based on the result of the prior determination for the hold at the time of the small hit game. In other words, a gaming machine that achieves this purpose is
A right storage means (for example, RAM 203) for storing a right to make a determination regarding a special game advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game and a small hit game) in accordance with the establishment of the start condition, with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Determination means (for example, special symbol determination unit 234) for determining a special game (for example, a big hit game and a small hit game) advantageous to the player based on the right stored in the right storage means (for example, the RAM 203). When,
Pre-determining means (for example, game control unit) that makes a pre-determination for the special game advantageous to the player according to the establishment of the start condition before the determination by the determining unit (for example, special symbol determination unit 234) is performed. 200),
In the determination by the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234), the game is played in a high probability state in which the probability of determining to perform the special game is a predetermined probability or a low probability state in which the probability is lower than the high probability state. Game control means (for example, game control section 200) that controls and executes the special game in accordance with the determination result by the determination means (for example, special symbol determination section 234);
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that controls the production according to the gaming state controlled by the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and establishment of the start condition,
The effect control unit (for example, the effect control unit 300) is a first specific effect (for example, a small hit effect) when the determination result by the determination unit (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234) satisfies a predetermined condition. And when the prior determination result by the prior determination means (for example, the game control unit 200) before or during the start of the first specific effect satisfies a predetermined condition, Performing a second specific effect (for example, a return effect) later,
A gaming machine characterized by
With such a configuration, the production control can be diversified because the production following the production performed previously is dynamically controlled according to the result of the prior determination.
The effect control means (for example, the effect control unit 300) is determined to perform the special game by the determining means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234) after the first specific effect is performed. In this case, the second specific effect may be executed after the first specific effect.
In this way, the production control can be further diversified.

In the present embodiment, the player's interest is further enhanced in the advance notice based on the result of the prior determination. That is, such a gaming machine is
A predetermined area (for example, a specific area in which the specific area switch 215C inside the second big prize opening 128 is installed) capable of transitioning from the first state where the game ball cannot pass to the second state where the game ball can pass; ,
A right storage means (for example, RAM 203) for storing a right to make a determination as to whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player according to the establishment of the start condition, with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Based on the rights stored in the rights storage means (for example, the RAM 203), it is determined whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player, and the predetermined area is set to the second state in the special game. A determination means (for example, a special symbol determination unit 234) for determining whether to perform a long operation for time transition or a short operation for time transition shorter than the long operation;
Prior to the determination by the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234), at least whether to perform the long operation or the short operation in the special game according to the establishment of the start condition. A pre-determining means for performing
In the determination by the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination unit 234), the game is played in a high probability state in which the probability of determining to perform the special game is a predetermined probability or a low probability state in which the probability is lower than the high probability state. A game control means (for example, a game control section) that controls, executes the special game in accordance with a determination result by the determination means (for example, the special symbol determination section 234), and performs the long operation or the short operation in the special game 200),
When the prior determination means (for example, the game control unit 200) obtains the prior determination result for performing the long action, the effect control means (for example, the suggestion effect that suggests the prior determination result at a predetermined ratio) , Production control unit 300),
A gaming machine, comprising:
With such a configuration, it is possible to indicate to the player that the game ball can easily pass through the specific area in the jackpot game and can shift to the high probability state.

In the present embodiment, in order to reduce the increase in the number of control commands for controlling the operation of the game control means, in the main control process repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals by the game control unit 200, one cycle of main control is performed. At the end of the process, the commands generated in the execution of the one cycle are collected and output to the effect control unit 300. That is, a gaming machine that achieves the above-mentioned purpose is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that produces an effect according to the progress of the game,
A game control means (for example, game control) that repeatedly executes a main control process, which is a series of processes related to the progress of a game, according to a predetermined condition and generates data including information related to the game obtained by executing the main control process. Part 200),
Each time the series of main control processes are executed in one cycle, output means for outputting the data generated by the execution of the one cycle after the last data is generated in the execution of the one cycle (for example, Output controller 240);
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the output means (for example, output control unit 240), and produces production based on the received data;
Is provided.
In this way, since it is not necessary to perform output processing for each generated data, control instructions for performing output processing can be reduced, and an increase in program size can be suppressed. In addition, since it is not necessary to perform output processing every time data is generated, the time required for the entire output processing can be shortened.
In more detail, in the above gaming machine,
Storage means (for example, RAM 203) for storing the data generated in the main control process in a storage area set for each data;
The game control means (for example, the game control unit 200) stores the data generated in the main control process in the storage area associated with the generated data,
The output means (for example, the output control unit 240) checks whether data is stored in each storage area of the storage means (for example, the RAM 203), and obtains data from the storage area where the data is stored. Read and output.
In this way, each time the output process is performed, each storage area is checked and the stored data is output, so that leakage of data output can be prevented.

◆ Other gaming machines that achieve the above objectives
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that produces an effect according to the progress of the game,
A game control means (for example, a special control different from the main control process according to a condition different from the main control process) Game control unit 200),
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production based on the data,
In the main control process, the process by the game control means (for example, the game control unit 200)
A portion that performs processing based on the progress of the game and calls and executes one or more first processing means (for example, the game control unit 200) that generates data including information obtained by executing the processing; ,
Second processing means (for example, output control unit 240) that outputs data generated by execution of the first processing means (for example, game control unit 200) to the effect control means (for example, effect control unit 300). And a part to call and execute
In the special process, the process by the game control means (for example, the game control unit 200)
A part for executing a setting process for setting a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100);
A part for calling the second processing means (for example, the output control unit 240) in the main control process and outputting the data generated in the setting process to the effect control means (for example, the effect control unit 300); , Including.
In this way, there is no need to prepare individual control instructions for the output processing of data generated by special processing, so control instructions for output processing are reduced and the increase in program size is suppressed. can do.
In more detail, in the above gaming machine,
Storage means (for example, RAM 203) for storing the data generated in the main control process in a storage area set for each data;
The first processing means (for example, the game control unit 200) in the main control process sequentially stores the data generated by executing the process in the storage area associated with the generated data,
The second processing means (for example, the output control unit 240) in the main control process checks whether data is stored in each storage area of the storage means (for example, the RAM 203), and stores the data. Read and output data from the storage area
In the setting process in the special process, the data generated in the setting process is stored in a predetermined storage area in the storage unit (for example, the RAM 203).
In this way, each time the output process is performed, each storage area is checked and the stored data is output, so that leakage of data output can be prevented.

Also, in this embodiment, in order to improve the accuracy of data transmission from the game control means to the effect control means, the predetermined bit of the “code part” that is the first data part and the “second data part” A predetermined bit of the “data part” is used as a flag for identifying the “code part” and the “data part”. That is, a gaming machine that achieves the above-mentioned purpose is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that produces an effect according to the progress of the game,
Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) that executes main control processing related to the progress of the game, generates and outputs data including information related to the game obtained by executing the main control processing;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production based on the received data,
The data generated by the game control means (for example, the game control unit 200) is
a first data portion (for example, “code portion”) having a size of a bit (a is an integer of 2 or more) and the value of the leading 1 bit being specified as either 1 or 0;
It has a size of n × a bits (n is an integer of 1 or more), and the value of the first 1 bit is specified to be different from the value of the first 1 bit of the first data part (for example, “code part”). And a second data portion (eg, “data portion”).
In this way, since the first data portion and the second data portion can be clearly distinguished by recognizing the value of the leading 1 bit, data transmission from the game control means to the effect control means The accuracy can be improved.
More preferably, in the above gaming machine,
The second data part (for example, “data part”) of the data generated by the game control means (for example, the game control unit 200) has the same value as the value of the first bit for every a bits from the beginning. Is set.
In this way, even when the size of the second data portion is large, it is easy to identify each of the second data portions by dividing each specific size.

In the present embodiment, the data sent from the game control means to the effect control means even when it is necessary to send large-size data, such as when a command specifying a variation pattern to be executed is sent. In order to suppress an increase in the overall size, a predetermined bit of the “code part” as the first data part is used to describe the data value, and a part of the “code part” and the “data” as the second data part are used. We proposed a method to describe the data value in "Part". That is, a gaming machine that achieves the above-mentioned purpose is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that produces an effect according to the progress of the game,
Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) that executes main control processing related to the progress of the game, generates and outputs data including information related to the game obtained by executing the main control processing;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production based on the data,
The data generated by the game control means (for example, the game control unit 200) is
a first data part (for example, a “code part”) having a size of a bit (a is an integer of 3 or more) and the value of the first 1 bit specified as either 1 or 0;
It has a size of n × a bits (n is an integer of 1 or more), and the value of the first 1 bit is specified to be different from the value of the first 1 bit of the first data part (for example, “code part”). A second data portion (e.g., "data portion"),
A predetermined type of data is recorded using a predetermined bit constituting the first data part (for example, “code part”) and a bit constituting the second data part (for example, “data part”). The other data other than the predetermined type of data is recorded using the remaining bits excluding the predetermined bit in the first data portion (for example, “code portion”). be able to.
In addition, another gaming machine according to the present invention that achieves the above object is as follows:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that produces an effect according to the progress of the game,
Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) that executes main control processing related to the progress of the game, generates and outputs data including information related to the game obtained by executing the main control processing;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production based on the data,
The data generated by the game control means (for example, the game control unit 200) is
a first data part (for example, a “code part”) having a size of a bit (a is an integer of 3 or more) and the value of the first 1 bit specified as either 1 or 0;
a second data part (for example, “ Data part "), and
B bits (b is smaller than a-1 and an integer of 1 or more) constituting the first data part (for example, “code part”) and the second data part (for example, “data part”) The data having the size of (a + b) bits can be recorded using the a bit.
With the above configuration, the size of data to be recorded in the second data portion can be increased without changing the total size of the first data portion and the second data portion. When large data is sent from the game control means to the effect control means, an increase in the size of the entire transmitted data can be suppressed.

In the present embodiment, the command generated by the main control process by the game control means is output to the effect control unit 300 in a predetermined order for each data type. That is, a gaming machine that achieves the above-mentioned purpose is
A gaming machine that produces effects along with the game,
Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) that executes main control processing related to game control and generates data (for example, control commands) including information related to the game obtained by executing the main control processing; ,
Storage means (for example, RAM 203) for storing the data generated by the game control means (for example, the game control unit 200);
Output means (for example, output control unit 240) for outputting the data stored in the storage means (for example, RAM 203) in a predetermined order;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the output means (for example, output control unit 240) and performs processing related to production;
It is characterized by providing.
If comprised in this way, since the data (command) produced | generated by the main control process and containing the information regarding a game can be transmitted to an effect control means in a specific order, effect control based on the data transmission procedure is possible. Confusion can be prevented.
More specifically, in the above gaming machine,
The storage means (for example, the RAM 203) has a storage area set for each data,
The game control means (for example, the game control unit 200) stores the data generated in the main control process in the storage area (for example, the RAM 203) associated with the generated data,
The output means (for example, the output control unit 240) checks whether or not data is stored in a predetermined order for each storage area of the storage means (for example, the RAM 203), and stores the data. Data is read from the stored storage area and output.
If comprised in this way, data can be output in the order defined regarding the storage area for every data in a memory | storage means. As a result, data (commands) including information related to the game generated in the main control process can be transmitted to the effect control means in a specific order, thereby preventing confusion in effect control based on the data transmission procedure. Can do.
Other inventions that achieve the above object
A gaming machine that produces effects along with the game,
A main control process related to game control is executed, data including information related to a game obtained by executing the main control process is generated (for example, a control command), and the generated data is stored for each type of data. Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) for outputting in a predetermined order;
An effect control means (for example, an effect control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, the game control unit 200) and performs an effect-related process;
It is characterized by providing.
If comprised in this way, since the data (command) produced | generated by the main control process and containing the information regarding a game can be transmitted to an effect control means in a specific order, effect control based on the data transmission procedure is possible. Confusion can be prevented.

◆ Other gaming machines that achieve the above objectives
A main control process related to game control is executed, data including information related to a game obtained by executing the main control process is generated (for example, a control command), and the generated data is stored for each type of data. Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) for outputting in a predetermined order;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production;
The game control means (for example, the game control unit 200)
In accordance with the establishment of the starting condition (for example, winning to the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122), it is determined whether or not to shift to a special gaming state (for example, jackpot game) advantageous to the player, Generate data that includes information about the judgment results,
Depending on the determination result, the symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed on the symbol display (for example, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222) after the symbols are variably displayed. At the same time, it generates data including information related to the change display and stop display of the symbol (for example, change pattern information),
According to the establishment of the start condition, the right to receive the determination is stored in a storage means (for example, the RAM 203) up to a predetermined number, and data including information on the right (for example, hold information) is generated,
Regarding the rights stored in the storage means, before making the determination, make a preliminary determination as to whether or not to shift to the special gaming state, and generate data including information on the result of the preliminary determination,
Outputting the data including the information on the determination result after the data including the information on the result of the prior determination;
It is characterized by.
If comprised in this way, based on establishment of the same production | generation conditions (For example, winning to the 1st starting port 121 or the 2nd starting port 122 by the same game ball), in the main control process of 1 cycle, the determination result of Even when data including information and data (command) including information on the prior determination result is generated, the determination result information can always be transmitted to the effect control means after the prior determination result information. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the confusion in effect control based on the data transmission procedure.
More preferably, in the above gaming machine,
The game control means (for example, the game control unit 200) outputs data including information related to the symbol change display and stop display after data including information on the result of the prior determination.
If comprised in this way, the data containing the information regarding the change display and stop display of a pattern produced | generated in relation to the data containing the information of a determination result will be surely sent to an effect control means after the information of a prior determination result. Since it can transmit, the confusion of the presentation control based on the data transmission procedure can be prevented.

◆ Other gaming machines that achieve the above objectives
A gaming machine that produces effects along with the game,
A main control process related to game control is executed, data including information related to a game obtained by executing the main control process is generated (for example, a control command), and the generated data is stored for each type of data. Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) for outputting in a predetermined order;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production;
The game control means (for example, the game control unit 200)
Whether to shift to a special gaming state (for example, jackpot game) advantageous to the player up to a predetermined number in accordance with the establishment of the starting condition (for example, winning to the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122) The right to receive the determination as to whether or not is stored in the storage means (for example, the RAM 203), and data including information on the right (for example, the hold information) is generated,
Based on the right stored in the storage means, it is determined whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and data including information on the determination result is generated,
In accordance with the determination result, after the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display (for example, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222), the symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. And generating data including information on the change display and stop display of the symbol,
Updating the right information stored in the storage means on the condition that the determination has been made, and generating data including update information related to the right,
Outputting the data including the information on the right before the data including the update information on the right;
It is characterized by.
According to this configuration, the start condition is satisfied in a state where the right to receive the determination as to whether or not to shift to the special game state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition is not stored in the storage means. Data including the information on the right to receive this determination and the update information on this right are included as a result of the determination based on this right is made and the information on the right to receive this determination is updated. Even if the data is generated in one cycle of the main control process, the right information to be determined before the update information on the right can always be transmitted to the effect control means. It is possible to prevent confusion in effect control based on the transmission procedure.

◆ Other gaming machines that achieve the above objectives
A gaming machine that produces effects along with the game,
A main control process related to game control is executed, data including information related to a game obtained by executing the main control process is generated (for example, a control command), and the generated data is stored for each type of data. Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) for outputting in a predetermined order;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production;
The game control means (for example, the game control unit 200) continuously outputs a plurality of data whose generation conditions have a specific relationship.
With this configuration, when a generation condition has a specific relationship and a plurality of closely related data (commands) are generated in one cycle of main control processing, the generation condition always has a specific relationship. Since it is possible to continuously transmit a plurality of closely related data to the effect control means without inserting other data that does not have, it is possible to prevent confusion in effect control based on the data transmission procedure .
More preferably, in the above gaming machine,
The game control means (for example, the game control unit 200)
A special gaming state (for example, jackpot game) advantageous to the player up to a predetermined number at the time of winning the winning of a game ball at the starting port (for example, the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122) The right to receive the determination as to whether or not to transfer to is stored in the storage means (for example, the RAM 203), and data including information on the right (for example, the hold information) is generated,
With the winning of a game ball at the starting opening, the symbols are changed with respect to the symbol display (for example, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222) based on the right by the winning. After the display, the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, and data including information regarding the variation display and the stop display of the symbol (for example, information of the variation pattern) is generated.
In response to the winning of the game ball at the start opening, at the start of the display of the variation of the symbol, it is determined whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and data including information on the determination result is generated. ,
Triggered by the winning of a game ball at the start opening, at the time of winning, a preliminary determination is made as to whether or not to shift to the special gaming state, and data including information on the result of the preliminary determination is generated.
In response to the winning of a game ball at the start opening, when winning, pre-reading regarding the variable display on the symbol display based on the right by the winning, and generating data including information on the result of the pre-reading,
Continuously outputting data including information on the result of the prior determination, data including information on the result of the prefetching, and data including the information on the right;
It is characterized by.
If comprised in this way, it will be produced | generated according to one production | generation condition, and the data containing the information of the result of a predetermination which are closely related, the data containing the information of the result of prefetching, the data containing the information of the right, Can always be continuously transmitted to the effect control means, so that confusion in effect control based on the data transmission procedure can be prevented.

◆ Other gaming machines that achieve the above objectives
A gaming machine that produces effects along with the game,
A main control process related to game control is executed, data including information related to a game obtained by executing the main control process is generated (for example, a control command), and the generated data is stored for each type of data. Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) for outputting in a predetermined order;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production;
The game control means (for example, the game control unit 200)
Whether to shift to a special gaming state (for example, jackpot game) advantageous to the player up to a predetermined number in accordance with the establishment of the starting condition (for example, winning to the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122) The right to receive the determination as to whether or not is stored in the storage means (for example, the RAM 203), and data including information on the right (for example, the hold information) is generated,
Based on the right stored in the storage means, it is determined whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and data including information on the determination result is generated,
In accordance with the determination result, after the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display (for example, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222), the symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. And generating data including information on the change display and stop display of the symbol,
In accordance with the establishment of the start condition, before the determination is made, a preliminary determination is made as to whether or not to shift to the special gaming state, and data including information on the result of the preliminary determination is generated.
Outputting data including information on the result of the prior determination before data including the information on the right;
It is characterized by.
If comprised in this way, the production | presentation control means can identify the information of the result of the prior determination corresponding to the received right information at the time of receiving the data (command) containing the right information. In addition, in a gaming machine that may or may not be pre-determined depending on the gaming state and start conditions, it is possible to determine the presence / absence of pre-determination result information corresponding to data including right information. . As a result, it is necessary to wait for the data including the information of the corresponding pre-determination result to be sent after the data including the right information is compared with the case where the data including the right information is received first. Therefore, it is possible to avoid complicated production control.

◆ Other gaming machines that achieve the above objectives
A gaming machine that produces effects along with the game,
A main control process related to game control is executed, data including information related to a game obtained by executing the main control process is generated (for example, a control command), and the generated data is stored for each type of data. Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) for outputting in a predetermined order;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production;
The game control means (for example, the game control unit 200)
A special gaming state that is advantageous to the player up to a predetermined number for each starting opening, triggered by a winning of a game ball for any of a plurality of starting openings (for example, the first starting opening 121 or the second starting opening 122) The right to receive the determination as to whether or not to shift to the jackpot game (for example, RAM 203) is stored in the storage means (for example, RAM 203), and data including the right information (for example, hold information) is generated for each start port. And
Based on the right stored in the storage means, making the determination, and generating data including information of the determination result,
In accordance with the determination result, after the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display (for example, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222), the symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. And generating data including information on the change display and stop display of the symbol,
In response to a winning of a game ball for any one of a plurality of start openings, before the determination is made, a prior determination is made as to whether or not to shift to the special gaming state, and the advance determination is performed for each start opening. Generate data containing the resulting information,
Outputting each generated data in the predetermined order;
It is characterized by.
If constituted in this way, the production control means, regarding the generation of the right to make a determination that may be made for each start opening and the prior determination, respectively, by winning game balls simultaneously for a plurality of start openings Then, data is generated for each start port and transmitted to the effect control unit. And regarding the determination performed sequentially according to a predetermined priority order, only one set of data is always generated and transmitted to the effect control unit. Thereby, the data including the information on the right to be judged and the data including the information on the result of the prior judgment can be sent to the effect control means at an appropriate timing. Is not sent to the effect control means in the main control process of one cycle. For this reason, it is possible to prevent confusion in effect control based on the data transmission procedure.

◆ Other gaming machines that achieve the above objectives
A main control process related to game control is executed, data including information related to a game obtained by executing the main control process is generated (for example, a control command), and the generated data is stored for each type of data. Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) for outputting in a predetermined order;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production;
The game control means (for example, the game control unit 200)
A special gaming state (for example, a big win game) advantageous to the player in accordance with the establishment of the first starting condition (for example, the digestion of the right to receive a determination based on winning in the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122) ) To generate data including information on the first determination result that is the result of the determination,
In response to the establishment of the second start condition (for example, the game ball has passed through the gate 124), a specific game that easily satisfies the first start condition (for example, an auxiliary game that opens the electric tulip 123) is performed. And generating data including information on the second determination result, which is the result of the determination,
Outputting the data including the information of the first determination result after the data including the information of the second determination result;
It is characterized by.
If comprised in this way, in the production performed when the production control means is triggered by acquisition of the information of the first determination result or the information of the second determination result, the data including the information of the first determination result and the second determination result When data including information is generated in one cycle of main control processing, it is possible to specify which trigger is prioritized for rendering, and thus preventing confusion in rendering control based on the data transmission procedure Can do.

◆ Other gaming machines that achieve the above objectives
A gaming machine that produces effects along with the game,
A main control process related to game control is executed, data including information related to a game obtained by executing the main control process is generated (for example, a control command), and the generated data is stored for each type of data. Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) for outputting in a predetermined order;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production;
The game control means (for example, the game control unit 200)
When an error occurs in the gaming machine, it performs error processing corresponding to the generated error and generates data determined according to the type of the error that has occurred,
Outputting the data generated by executing the main control process before the data generated in response to the occurrence of the error;
It is characterized by.
If comprised in this way, even if it is a case where an output process is complete | finished in the middle of outputting the produced | generated data to an effect control means, transmission of the command regarding a game will be completed by transmitting the command regarding a game previously. There is a high possibility of being. Therefore, it can suppress that the continuation of a game is prevented.

In addition, in this embodiment, it has been proposed that a function for determining a random value used in special symbol lottery is prepared as a subroutine and used for determining a random value in advance determination. That is, a gaming machine that achieves the above-mentioned purpose is
A gaming machine that produces effects along with the game,
Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) for executing processing related to game control;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that performs processing related to production based on game control by the game control means (for example, game control unit 200),
The game control means (for example, the game control unit 200)
Determination information used to determine whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, when a game ball is won at the starting port (for example, the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122). Determination information acquisition means (for example, random number acquisition unit 231),
Storage means (for example, RAM 203) for storing the right to receive the determination and the determination information up to a predetermined number;
Based on the right stored in the storage unit, a processing unit that performs processing using determination information (for example, a random number value) is called, and the player uses the determination information stored in the storage unit together with the right. Determination means (for example, special symbol determination unit 234) for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state (for example, jackpot game) advantageous to
In response to the winning of a game ball at the starting port (for example, the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122), the processing unit used in the determination by the determining unit (for example, the special symbol determining unit 234) is called, Pre-determination means (for example, game control unit 200) that makes a pre-determination as to whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, using the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit triggered by the winning. )When,
It is characterized by providing.
If comprised in this way, in order to perform the determination of the random number in the prior determination process, it is not necessary to prepare a processing function for determining the random number separately from the jackpot determination process, so the number of control instructions is reduced and the jackpot determination process In addition, it is possible to suppress an increase in the size of the program related to the prior determination process.

The pachinko gaming machine 100 (see FIG. 1) is an example of a gaming machine. The game control unit 200 (see FIG. 3) is an example of a game control unit and a prior determination unit. The production control unit 300 (see FIG. 3) is an example of production control means. The RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) of the game control unit 200 is an example of right storage means and storage means. The special symbol determination unit 234 (see FIG. 4) is an example of a determination unit. The output control unit 240 (see FIG. 4) is an example of an output unit. The command storage area (see FIG. 19-2) is an example of a storage area.
While the present embodiment has been described in detail above, the above description is merely an example of the present invention in all respects and is not intended to limit the scope thereof. Needless to say, the present invention includes various improvements and modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention. The scope of the present invention should be construed only by the claims. Moreover, the term used in this specification is used by the meaning normally used in the said field unless there is particular mention. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs.

100 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
200: Game control unit (game control means, prior determination means)
203 ... RAM (right storage means)
234 ... Special symbol determination unit (determination means)
240 ... output control unit (output means)
300 ... Production control unit (production control means)

Claims (1)

A predetermined area in which a transition from a first state in which a game ball is difficult to pass to a second state in which a game ball can pass;
A right storage means for storing a right to make a determination as to whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player in accordance with the establishment of the starting condition, with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Based on the right stored in the right storage means, a determination as to whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player, and a long operation for transitioning the predetermined area to the second state for a predetermined time in the special game Or a determination means for determining whether to perform a short operation that makes a transition for a shorter time than the long operation;
Prior determination means for performing a prior determination before the determination by the determination means is performed on at least whether to perform the long operation or the short operation in the special game according to the establishment of the start condition;
In the determination by the determination means, the game is controlled in a high probability state in which the probability of determining to perform the special game is a predetermined probability or a low probability state in which the probability is lower than the high probability state. A game control means for executing the special game according to the special game and performing the long operation or the short operation in the special game;
When the pre-determination result for performing the long operation is obtained by the pre-determination means, the production control means for performing the suggestion effect suggesting the pre-determination result at a predetermined ratio;
With
As the establishment of the start condition, there are a case where a game ball enters the first start port and a case where a game ball enters the second start port,
When the determination by the determination unit is put on hold, the effect control unit displays a first hold image indicating a hold ball corresponding to the ball entering the first start port, and enters the second start port The second hold image in the same mode as the first hold image showing the hold ball corresponding to is displayed,
The suggestion effect by the effect control means is performed in a different manner between the case of the first reserved image and the case of the second reserved image .

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