JP6077635B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to perform a special game based on establishment of a start condition.

  Conventionally, there are gaming machines that can be set to a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state, and there are gaming machines that perform dedicated effects in the high-probability gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-063706

  However, there is room for improvement in terms of enhancing the interest of the gaming machine that can be set to the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing interest.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. Note that parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiment, and are merely examples.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of setting a gaming state between a low probability gaming state and a high probability gaming state in which the probability of being determined to perform a special game is higher than the low probability gaming state, A variable winning area that is displaceable between a first state and a second state in which a game ball is easier to win than the first state, and the variable winning area is more easily displaced to the second state than usual. Time-short game state control means for controlling the short-time game state, and determination for determining whether or not to perform any one of a plurality of special games having different advantages for the player based on establishment of the start condition And a special game executing means for performing the special game, and a predetermined special game being performed by the special game executing means, after the predetermined special game. The gaming state of the high probability game A game state setting means that can be set to a state and the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a “high-precision time-short state”), and when the high-precision time-short state is set by the gaming state setting means, The game state setting comprising: an effect mode control means that can be set to a highly accurate time-short effect mode that indicates a short-time state; and an in-mode effect control means that controls the progress of a predetermined effect performed during the high-accuracy time-short effect mode. When the first special game is performed as the predetermined special game, the means sets the gaming state after the first special game to the highly accurate time-short state, and the first special game is set as the predetermined special game. When the second special game having a different advantage from the second special game is performed, the game state after the second special game is set to the high-accuracy time-short state, and the high-accuracy time-short effect mode is divided into a plurality of stages. The production mode The control means, when the progress status of the predetermined performance performed in the high-precision time / short performance mode satisfies a predetermined condition and the determination means determines that the first special game is to be performed, the first special game After the game is performed, the stage of the high-accuracy short-time production mode is advanced from the stage before the special game is performed to the next stage, the production mode is set to the high-precision short-time production mode, and the high-precision time-short production mode When the progress of the predetermined performance performed in the performance mode satisfies a predetermined condition and the determination means determines that the second special game is performed, the high special game is performed after the second special game is performed. The production mode is set to the high accuracy time production mode without proceeding from the stage before the special game is performed to the next stage without going through the stage of the short time production mode.
A gaming machine according to another invention is a gaming machine capable of setting a gaming state between a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state in which the probability that a special game is determined to be higher than the low-probability gaming state. , A variable winning area that is displaceable between a first state and a second state in which a game ball is easier to win than the first state, and the variable winning area is displaced to the second state more than usual. A short time game state control means for controlling a short time short game state; a determination means for determining whether or not to perform any one of a plurality of special games based on the establishment of a start condition; and the determination means When the special game is determined to be performed by the special game executing means for performing the special game and the predetermined special game is performed by the special game executing means, the gaming state after the predetermined special game is increased to the high level. Stochastic gaming state and short-time gaming state (Hereinafter referred to as “highly accurate time-short state”), and when the high-accuracy time-short state is set by the game state setting means, the performance mode is set to the high-accuracy time-short state indicating the highly accurate time-short state. An effect mode control means that can be set to the effect mode, and an effect control means during the mode that controls the progress of a predetermined effect performed during the highly accurate time-short effect mode, wherein the game state setting means is the execution of the special game When the first special game is played by the means, the gaming state after the first special game is set to the highly accurate time-short state, and when the second special game is played by the special game execution means, the second special game is performed. The subsequent gaming state is set to the low-probability gaming state, and the high-accuracy short-time effect mode is divided into a plurality of stages, and the effect mode control means is performed before the high-accuracy short-time effect mode is performed. In a case where the progress status of a predetermined performance satisfies a predetermined condition and the determination means determines that the first special game is to be performed, the stage of the high-accuracy short-time effect mode is performed after the first special game is performed. Is advanced from the stage before the special game is performed to the next stage, the production mode is set to the high-precision time-short production mode, and the progress status of the predetermined production performed in the high-precision time-short production mode is predetermined. If it is determined by the determination means that the condition is satisfied and the second special game is performed, the performance mode is not set to the highly accurate time / short performance mode after the second special game is performed.

  According to the present invention, interest can be improved.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure which shows the breakdown of the jackpot design which is selected according to the winning to each start opening The figure which shows the contents of the jackpot game corresponding to each jackpot symbol in FIG. 5, and the game state after the jackpot game The flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by the game control part 100 Detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of gate switch processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special symbol processing of step S4 in FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the jackpot determination process of step S407 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S408 of FIG. FIG. 10 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416. Detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol processing of step S5 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process of step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart showing the game state setting processing of step S618 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the jackpot game when it is a jackpot by the jackpot symbol Y1 The figure which shows an example of the jackpot game when it is a jackpot by the jackpot symbol Y9 The figure which shows an example of the jackpot game when it is a jackpot by the jackpot symbol Y2 The figure which shows an example of operation | movement when it becomes a big hit from a normal game state and transfers to a high-precision time-short state The figure which shows an example of the production performed in the period when the high-precision time-short state continues. The figure which shows operation | movement of the gaming machine 1 when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol Y1 in the second special symbol determination The figure which shows operation | movement of the gaming machine 1 when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol Y9 in the second special symbol determination The figure which shows operation | movement of the gaming machine 1 when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol Y2 in the second special symbol determination The figure for explaining the difference of jackpot game and production of jackpot with jackpot symbol Y9 and jackpot symbol Y2 The figure which shows an example of an effect until it wins by a battle effect in a short time state with high accuracy The figure which shows an example of the production until it is defeated by the battle production in the short time state with high accuracy The figure which shows an example of the effect performed after FIG. 28 at the time of determining with big jackpot (2R normal jackpot) by jackpot symbol Y9 in special symbol determination The figure which shows an example of the effect performed after FIG. 28 at the time of determining with big hit (jump-up big hit) by jackpot symbol Y2 in special symbol determination The figure which shows the result of the battle production by each jackpot design and the progress of the tournament after the jackpot game The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the production | presentation control part 130 The flowchart which shows an example of the command reception process in step S1001 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the change start command process of step S1304 in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the 1-4th battle battle effect selection process of step S1325 in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the final battle battle effect selection process of step S1326 in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the opening process of step S1308 in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the other effect selection process of step S1391 in FIG.

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

[Example of schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 provided with an accessory related to winning or determination (lottery), and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the lever 21. Fired into the game area 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. Drop into a box not shown.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, a first gate 15, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a prize and a winning combination. It has been. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the second gate 16, and the electric tulip are used as a prize and a winning combination. 17 is provided.

  The game ball launched into the game area 10 enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2. And win. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 as the first start region is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 as the second start region is operating the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory. It is a starting port that is opened only when it is open. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins through the second start port 12, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations (lottery) are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination (special symbol lottery)”.

  The special winning opening 13 is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game in which the above-mentioned plate is operated to open the jackpot 13. Is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 is configured to change its posture between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open posture (not shown) in which the second starting port 12 is opened. ing.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination (lottery) executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “normal symbol determination (lottery)”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination (lottery) is performed.

[Configuration example of presentation means of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 has various effects such as a liquid crystal display 5, a movable accessory 7, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, and a rotation effect device 38, 39 is provided. Further, the frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 4) not shown in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and is provided at a position that can be easily viewed by a player. The liquid crystal display 5 includes various display objects such as a decorative symbol for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a reserved image displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held. An effect image including is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects, for example, by moving in a predetermined direction or by causing a built-in light emitting element (for example, LED) to emit light. . The movable accessory 7 operates according to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11 or the second start port 12.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color. The rotation effect devices 38 and 39 perform various effects by using a built-in light emitting element and a rotating body that rotates around the light emitting element. The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects and the like so as to synchronize with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display 5.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The effect button 26 is configured to protrude upward by a drive mechanism (not shown), and is configured such that the upper surface protrudes more than usual when the effect using the effect button 26 is executed. The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first A special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48 and the like are configured.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a determination symbol, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” ”Is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the round indicator 48 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

  In the following description, the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 41 are called “first special symbols”, and the symbols displayed on the second special symbol display 42 are called “second special symbols”. Are collectively referred to as “special symbols”. Further, the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is referred to as “ordinary symbol”.

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

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

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

  The game control unit 100 includes a first start port switch (SW) 111, a second start port switch (SW) 112, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 113, a first gate switch (SW) 114, and a second gate switch (SW) 115. The prize winning opening switch (SW) 116, the prize winning opening control unit 117, the normal prize winning opening switch (SW) 118, and the display 4 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving in response to a control signal from the game control unit 100. To do. The first gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 15 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The second gate switch 115 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 116 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100. In response to a control signal from the game control unit 100, the special prize opening control unit 117 opens and closes the special prize opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The normal winning port switch 118 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control unit 100.

  When the detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 116, or the normal winning port switch 118 is input, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 receives the place where the game ball has won a prize. The payout control unit is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control unit.

  The CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random number. Further, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and executes the second special symbol determination using the acquired random number. When the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the special game is executed by opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control section 117. In addition, the CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 or 115 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And if the result of normal symbol determination is successful, the 2nd start port 12 will be temporarily opened by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing part 113.

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

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

  Further, the CPU 101 displays the number of holdings for the first special symbol determination on the first special symbol holding display 43, displays the number of holdings for the second special symbol determination on the second special symbol holding display 44, and determines the normal symbol determination. Is displayed on the normal symbol hold indicator 46. Further, the CPU 101 causes the gaming state display 47 to display the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 101 causes the round indicator 48 to display the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

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

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

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

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

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

[Configuration of Lamp Controller 150]
The lamp control unit 150 includes a CPU 151, a ROM 152, and a RAM 153. The CPU 151 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the operation of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7 based on the program stored in the ROM 152. The RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating the light emission patterns of the light emitting elements included in the frame lamp 37, the panel lamp 25, and the movable accessory 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the movable accessory 7.

  The CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153, and the light emission of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the movable accessory 7. Controls the light emission of the device. Further, the CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 152 to the RAM 153 and drives the motor for operating the movable accessory 7. Control.

[Description of gaming state]
Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state includes a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is a first probability (eg, 1/399), and a second probability in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is higher than the first probability. (For example, 1/40) is a high-probability gaming state (probability gaming state).

  In addition, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a non-short-time gaming state and a short-time gaming state. The short-time gaming state has a relatively high probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination as compared to the non-short-time gaming state (for example, 1 / 1.1). In the short-time gaming state, the opening time of the electric tulip 17 when determined to be a hit is relatively long (for example, 1.8 seconds × 3 times), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). That is, in the short-time gaming state, when the game ball passes through the gate 15 or the gate 16, a normal symbol determination is performed, and it is a hit with a relatively high probability, and the second start port 12 is opened for 1.8 seconds × 3 times. The game ball is easy to win. Also, in the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened compared to the non-short-time gaming state.

  On the other hand, the non-short game state has a relatively low probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination (for example, 1/20) as compared to the short-time game state, and the electric tulip 17 in the case of being determined to be a win The opening time is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time), and the normal symbol fluctuation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). In other words, in the non-short game state, even if the normal symbol determination is performed when the game ball passes the gate 15 or the gate 16, the probability of winning is relatively low, and the second start port 12 is 0.1 seconds × Since the game ball is opened only once, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start port 12.

  In the present embodiment, at the end of the jackpot game, the gaming machine 1 is set to a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state, and is set to a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state. Note that the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are referred to as “normal gaming state”, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initially set to the normal gaming state.

[Description of jackpot design]
Next, the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a breakdown of jackpot symbols selected in accordance with winning at each start opening. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the contents of the jackpot game corresponding to each jackpot symbol in FIG. 5 and the game state after the jackpot game.

  As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 and wins a big hit, any one of the jackpot symbol X1 to the jackpot symbol X10 is displayed on the first special symbol display 41. The game is stopped and a jackpot game (special game) corresponding to each jackpot symbol is played. Further, when a game ball is won at the second starting port 12 and a big hit is made, any one of the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y9 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, and each jackpot symbol is displayed. A jackpot game (special game) is performed according to the game.

  Specifically, when the jackpot is won based on the winning to the first starting port 11, the jackpot symbol X1 stops at a rate of 3%, the jackpot symbol X2 stops at a rate of 52%, 2.5% The jackpot symbol X3 stops at a rate of 2%, the jackpot symbol X4 stops at a rate of 2%, the jackpot symbol X5 stops at a rate of 4%, and the jackpot symbol X6 stops at a rate of 1.5% The jackpot symbol X7 stops at a rate of 6%, the jackpot symbol X8 stops at a rate of 6%, the jackpot symbol X9 stops at a rate of 1%, and the jackpot symbol X10 stops at a rate of 23%.

  When the jackpot symbol X1 is stopped, as a jackpot game, 29.5 seconds after a predetermined condition (for example, until the number of game balls won in the jackpot 13 reaches 10 or the jackpot 13 is released). Until the time elapses), the long open round game in which the special winning opening 13 is opened is performed 13 times (13 rounds (denoted as “R”)). When the jackpot symbol X2 stops, a 7R long open round game is played as a jackpot game. After the jackpot symbol X1 or the jackpot symbol X2 is stopped and the jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state until the next jackpot.

  The jackpot where the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is stopped is a jackpot called “symbol matching jackpot”. Here, the symbol matching jackpot is a jackpot in which three decorative symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 are aligned in the same kind. In the case of the symbol matching jackpot, the player can easily recognize the number of rounds in the jackpot game depending on the type of decorative symbols to be stopped. For example, if three symbols with “3” as a decorative symbol are arranged, 13R is a big hit, and if three symbols with “2” are arranged, 7R is a big winner.

  When the jackpot symbol X3 stops, a 13R long-opening round game is performed, when the jackpot symbol X4 stops, an 8R long-opening round game is performed, and when the jackpot symbol X5 stops, a 6R long-opening round game is performed. When the jackpot symbol X6 stops, a 4R long open round game is performed. After any of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 stops and the jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high probability game state and a short-time game state until the next jackpot.

  The jackpot at which any of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 is stopped is a jackpot called "rank-up jackpot". Here, the rank-up jackpot is a jackpot that is notified when a specific decorative symbol is stopped on the liquid crystal display 5. Depending on the stopped decorative symbol, the player can easily determine the number of rounds in the jackpot game. Is not recognized. When any one of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41, the number of rounds of the jackpot is not suggested by the liquid crystal display 5, and when the so-called initial hit is a rank-up jackpot, On the display unit 5, a special effect of rank-up jackpot is performed during the jackpot game. When any one of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41, the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot symbol is displayed on the round indicator 48. Based on the display of 48, the player can grasp the number of rounds for the rank-up jackpot. The same applies to the case where any of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 corresponding to the rank-up jackpot is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42.

  When the jackpot symbol X7 stops, a 12R short-open round game is performed. After the jackpot symbol X7 stops and the jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state until the next jackpot. Here, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X7 stops may be referred to as “12R latent probability variation jackpot”. Note that in the 1R short-open round game of jackpot game with jackpot symbol X7, the winning prize opening 13 is opened for 0.01 seconds as described above, so the jackpot game with jackpot symbol X7 is actually a jackpot of “0R” In the 1R round game of the jackpot game with the jackpot symbol X7, the big winning opening 13 may be opened for a shorter time (for example, 1.5 seconds) than the long open round game.

  When the jackpot symbol X8 is stopped, the long open round game is not performed, and the short open round game is performed a plurality of times. Since the long open round game is not performed, the real R number that the player can substantially win the prize ball is “0” R. After the jackpot symbol X8 stops and the jackpot game is played, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state until the next jackpot. Here, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X8 stops may be referred to as “suddenly probable jackpot”.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol X9 is stopped, a 4R long open round game is performed, and after the jackpot game is performed, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state until the next jackpot. The Here, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X9 stops may be referred to as “4R latent probability variation jackpot”.

  Further, when the jackpot symbol X10 stops, a 4R long open round game is performed, and after the jackpot game is performed, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state. That is, when the jackpot symbol X10 stops, the game shifts to the normal gaming state after the jackpot game. Here, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X10 stops may be referred to as “4R normal jackpot”.

  On the other hand, when a big hit is made based on the winning at the second starting port 12, the big hit symbol Y1 stops at a rate of 61%, the big hit symbol Y2 stops at a rate of 3%, and the big win symbol at a rate of 2% Y3 stops, jackpot symbol Y4 stops at a rate of 1%, jackpot symbol Y5 stops at a rate of 2%, jackpot symbol Y6 stops at a rate of 4%, jackpot symbol Y7 stops at a rate of 3% The jackpot symbol Y8 stops at a rate of 1%, and the jackpot symbol Y9 stops at a rate of 23%.

  When the jackpot symbol Y1 stops, a 16R long-open round game is performed during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game, the game is controlled in the high-probability game state and the short-time game state until the next jackpot game. The jackpot at which the jackpot symbol Y1 is stopped is the above-described symbol matching jackpot.

  When the jackpot symbol Y2 stops, a 1R short open round game and a 15R long open round game are performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, in the first round, the operation of releasing the special winning opening 13 for 0.01 seconds is performed twice, and thereafter, the long open round game is performed in the second to sixteenth rounds. After the jackpot game, the game is controlled in the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state until the next jackpot.

  The jackpot where the jackpot symbol Y2 is stopped is a jackpot called “jump-up jackpot”. Here, the “jump-up jackpot” is a jackpot that is disadvantageous to the player immediately after the start of the jackpot game (a jackpot that ends the high-probability gaming state; a jackpot that stops the jackpot symbol Y9 described later) The action (the opening pattern and effect of the big winning opening 13) is performed, and at a predetermined timing thereafter, it is a big hit that is notified that it is a big hit advantageous to the player (a big hit that shifts to the high probability gaming state).

  When the jackpot symbol Y3 stops, a 16R long open round game is performed, when the jackpot symbol Y4 stops, an 8R long open round game is performed, and when the jackpot symbol Y5 stops, a 6R long open round game is performed. When the jackpot symbol Y6 stops, a 4R long open round game is performed. After any of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 stops and the jackpot game is played, the game is controlled in the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state until the next jackpot. The jackpot where the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 stop is the rank-up jackpot described above.

  When any of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the number of rounds of the jackpot is not suggested by the liquid crystal display 5, and in this embodiment, the liquid crystal display during the opening of the jackpot game The opening effect performed at 5 suggests the number of round-up jackpot rounds (whether it is a 16R rank-up jackpot or not).

  In other embodiments, the following configuration may be adopted for rank-up jackpots. In other words, when one of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6 or the jackpot symbol Y3 to Y6 is stopped or displayed, or the opening of the jackpot game does not suggest the number of rounds, does the round game continue in a predetermined round during the jackpot game? You may make it perform the effect of no.

  Further, the round indicator 48 may indicate the same “16R” regardless of which jackpot symbol of the jackpot symbol X3 to X6 or the jackpot symbol Y3 to Y6 is stopped. When such a configuration is adopted, it becomes difficult for the player to know the number of rounds of the rank-up jackpot based on the display mode of the round indicator 48, so the player knows the number of rounds before the start of the jackpot game. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the awakening to the effect during the jackpot game. Thus, if the round indicator 48 indicates “16R” regardless of which jackpot symbol corresponding to the rank-up jackpot is stopped, 16 round games will be performed regardless of which jackpot symbol is stopped. Therefore, the round game is composed of a long open round game and a short open round game. For example, in the case of a substantial 13R rank-up jackpot that is started when the jackpot symbol X3 is stopped and displayed, for example, after 13 long-opening round games are performed, 3 (= 16-13) short-opening round games are performed. Will be done. Also, for example, in the case of a substantial 6R rank-up jackpot that starts when the jackpot symbol Y5 is stopped and displayed, for example, after six long-opening round games are performed, 10 (= 16-6) short-opening rounds A game will be played.

  When the jackpot symbol Y7 stops, a 2R short-open round game is performed during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game, the game is controlled in a high-probability game state and a short-time game state until the next jackpot game. During the short-opening round game, the opening time of the big winning opening 13 is short, and game balls rarely win the big winning opening 13, so that the actual number of rounds indicating the number of winning balls that the player gets is “0” R It is.

  Also, when the jackpot symbol Y8 stops, a 2R short-open round game is performed during the jackpot game, and a predetermined period after the jackpot game (a period until the special symbol changes 10 times) is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state The game is controlled at. When the predetermined period has elapsed, the game is controlled in the high-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state until the next jackpot.

  Also, when the jackpot symbol Y9 stops, a 2R short open round game is played during the jackpot game, and a predetermined period after the jackpot game (a period until the special symbol changes ten times) is a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state The game is controlled at. When the predetermined period elapses, the game state transitions to a normal gaming state (low probability gaming state and non-time saving gaming state).

[Main processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the main process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of main processing executed by the game control unit 100. The game control unit 100 repeats a series of processes shown in FIG. 7 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. Run. Note that the processing of the game control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 7 and subsequent figures is performed by the CPU 101 executing a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers (step S1). Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot or a loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining a jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss. The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) when the special symbol is variably displayed. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether the normal symbol lottery is won or lost. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number vary within a predetermined range, and are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. In step S1, when each random number reaches a preset maximum value, each random number is reset to an initial value.

  Subsequent to step S1, the CPU 101 executes a start port switch (SW) process (step S2). In the start port switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111 or the second start port switch 112, and each random number (big hit random number, For the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number), values at the time when the detection signal is input are acquired and stored in the RAM 103. The starter switch process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S2, the CPU 101 executes a gate switch (SW) process (step S3). In the gate switch process, the CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114 or 115, and if a detection signal is input, acquires the value of the normal symbol random number updated in the process of step S1. And stored in the RAM 103. This gate switch processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S3, the CPU 101 executes special symbol processing (step S4). As will be described in detail later, in the special symbol process, whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit is determined. Further, the CPU 101 executes special symbol determination using the random number acquired in the start port switch process in step S2, and causes the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 to display the special symbols in a variable manner. The special symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. The special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

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

  Subsequent to step S5, the CPU 101 executes a special winning opening process for opening and closing the special winning opening 13 through the special winning opening control unit 117 when the special symbol determination in the special symbol process in step S4 is a big hit. (Step S6). The special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S6, the CPU 101 executes electric tulip processing (step S7). In the electric tulip process, the CPU 101 operates the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol process in step S5 is won. The electric tulip process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S7, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling payout of prize balls according to the prize (step S8). Specifically, when the game ball wins any one of the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14, the CPU 101 has the number of awards corresponding to the winning place. Pay out the ball. For example, the CPU 101 pays out three prize balls when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, and 15 prize balls when a game ball is won at the big prize port 13. Pay out.

  Subsequent to step S8, the CPU 101 executes output processing (step S9). In the output process of step S9, the CPU 101 transmits various commands set in the RAM 103 to the effect control unit 130 in the start opening switch process of step S2, the special symbol process of step S4, the big winning opening process of step S6, and the like.

[Start-up switch processing by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the details of the start port switch process executed in the game control unit 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 11). Determine. Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is turned “ON” (step S201: YES), the number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (for example, 4) for the first special symbol determination (step S202).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S202: YES), the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S203). Then, the CPU 101 acquires values of various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) updated by the processing in step S1, and stores them in the RAM 103 (step S204).

  Here, various random numbers acquired in response to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 11 are stored in the RAM 103, so that the first special symbol related to the holding ball whose holding number U1 is increased in step S203. The right to make a decision will be withheld. As will be described in detail later, the reserved right for the first special symbol determination is digested in the special symbol processing in step S4, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped after a predetermined time. The result of the first special symbol determination is notified.

  Subsequently, the CPU 101 executes pre-determination processing based on various random numbers stored in the RAM 103 in step S204 (step S205). The pre-determination process of step S205 is a determination process for the right of the first special symbol determination that is put on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit, a big win symbol, a variation pattern, etc., and generates pre-determination information indicating the determination result It is processing to do. Thereafter, the CPU 101 sets a hold command including the advance determination information in the RAM 103 (step S206). The hold command set in step S206 is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination is put on hold, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 in the output process in step S9 of FIG. In the prior determination process in step S205, the various random numbers acquired in step S204 may be generated as they are as prior determination information, and the prior determination information may be included in the pending command.

  When it is determined “NO” in step S201, when it is determined “NO” in step S202, or when the process of step S206 is executed, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S207. In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 12). Here, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S207: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is stored in the ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (for example, 4) of the second special symbol determination (step S208).

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

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

  When it is determined “NO” in step S207, when it is determined “NO” in step S208, or when the process of step S212 is performed, the CPU 101 ends the start port switch process, and performs the gate switch process. Proceed with the process.

[Gate switch processing by game control unit 100]
FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S3 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 101 determines whether the detection signal from the gate switch 114 or 115 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 or 115 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not the switch 114 or 115 is “ON” (step S301).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 or 115 is “ON” (step S301: YES), the normal symbol determination hold number G stored in the RAM 103 is the maximum normal symbol determination hold number Gmax (for example, 4) It is determined whether it is less than (step S302).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the hold number G is less than the maximum hold number Gmax (step S302: YES), the CPU 101 updates the hold number G to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S303). A normal symbol random number used for symbol determination is acquired and stored in the RAM 103 (step S304). Note that a pre-determination process may be performed on the normal symbol random number stored in step S304 in the same manner as in step S205, and the result of the pre-determination process may be transmitted to the effect control unit 130 as a normal symbol hold command. .

[Special symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 10 is a detailed flowchart showing the special symbol process of step S4 in FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not a special game (during a big hit game) is in progress based on information stored in the RAM 103, for example (step S401). If it is determined that a special game is being played (step S401: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special symbol process.

  When determining that the special game is not being played (step S401: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is being variably displayed (step S402). Here, when it is determined that the special symbol is not in a variable display (step S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the holding number U2 of the second special symbol determination stored in the RAM 103 is “1” or more. (Step S403) When it is determined that the number is “1” or more (Step S403: YES), “1” is subtracted from the holding number U2 to digest only one holding ball (Step S404).

  When the CPU 101 determines that the number of holdings U <b> 2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (the second special symbol determination is not held) (step S <b> 403: NO), the number of held first special symbol determinations stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not U1 is “1” or more (step S405). When it is determined that U1 is “1” or more (step S405: YES), “1” is subtracted from the number of holdings U1 and 1 is held. Only digest (step S406). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S405 that the number of holds U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S405: NO), the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command in the RAM 103 and ends the special symbol process shown in FIG.

  The CPU 101 executes jackpot determination processing following step S404 or step S406 (step S407). Hereinafter, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S431). Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S404 in FIG. 10, the big hit random number (step S2 in step S2) related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U2 in the process of step S404. It is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the RAM 103 by the process matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102. Thereby, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit. In addition, when the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that of the low probability gaming state. On the other hand, when determining whether or not it is a big hit following the process of step S406 in FIG. 10, the CPU 101 determines a big hit random number related to the hold ball obtained by subtracting the hold number U1 in the process of step S406 (the RAM 103 in the process of step S2). Whether or not the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the winning value of the jackpot random number stored in the ROM 102. Thus, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot (step S431: YES), the CPU 101 determines the symbol random number based on the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2 together with the above jackpot random number. Is performed (step S432). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines which of the random numbers assigned to each of the jackpot symbols stored in advance in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number stored in the RAM 103 in step S2. To determine the jackpot symbol. Then, the CPU 101 sets the determined jackpot symbol as setting information in the RAM 103 (step S433).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S431 that it is not a big hit (step S431: NO), the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the result of the special symbol determination is a loss in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S434).

  After the process of step S433 or the process of step S434, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot determination process and returns the process to the special symbol process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 10, following the jackpot determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern setting process (step S408). Hereinafter, the variation pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a low-probability gaming state is set based on whether or not a probability-changing gaming flag described later is OFF (step S461). If it is determined that the current state is the low-probability gaming state (step S461: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the non-short-time gaming state based on whether or not a time-saving gaming flag described later is currently OFF (step S462). . When it is determined that the game is in a non-short game state (step S462: YES), the CPU 101 sets a normal table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S463). When it is determined that the time-saving gaming state is set (step S462: NO), the CPU 101 sets a low-accuracy time-saving table in the RAM 103 as a variation pattern table (step S464).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state is not the low probability game state, that is, the game state is the high probability game state (step S461: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the time-short game state (step S465). When it is determined that the time-short gaming state is set (step S465: YES), the CPU 101 sets a highly accurate time-short table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S466), and when it is determined that the time-short gaming state is not set (step S465: NO). The CPU 101 sets a latent probability table as a variation pattern table in the RAM 103 (step S467).

  Here, the variation pattern table is a table in which conditions for determining a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol are defined. Each variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns. The variation pattern selected when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the variation pattern selected when there is no reach, and the loss pattern The variation pattern selected when there is a reach is included.

  Following the processing of step S463, step S464, step S466, or step S467, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S407 is a loss (step S468). If the result of the jackpot determination is not a loss, that is, if the jackpot is a jackpot (step S468: NO), the CPU 101 proceeds to the next step 470.

  When it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination in step S407 is a loss (step S468: YES), the CPU 101 performs a reach random number determination process (step S469). In the reach random number determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a reach based on the acquired reach random number. Then, the CPU 101 executes the process of step S470 following the process of step S469.

  In step S470, the CPU 101 performs a variation pattern random number determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 uses the set variation pattern table to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the RAM 103 in the process of step S2. More specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big win, if it is a big win, if there is a loss, whether there is a reach, the value of U2 or U1 before being subtracted in step S403 or step S405, etc. Based on this, one variation pattern included in the variation pattern table is determined.

  In this way, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number acquired in step S2 and the variation pattern table set in step S463, step S464, step S466, or step S467. To do. The determined variation pattern is set in the RAM 103 as setting information (step S471). After the process in step S471, the CPU 101 ends the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 12, and proceeds with the processes after step S409 in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 10, following the process of step S <b> 408, the CPU 101 indicates the symbol setting information set by the process of step S <b> 407, the variation pattern setting information set by the process of step S <b> 408, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A change start command including information and the like is generated and set in the RAM 103 (step S409). This variation start command is a command for instructing execution of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 in FIG.

  Subsequent to the process in step S409, the CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the setting information included in the variation start command set in the step S409 (step S410), and measures the variation time. Start (step S411). The special symbol variation display is performed using the second special symbol display 42 when the processing of steps S407 to S409 is performed subsequent to the processing of step S404, and is performed following the processing of step S406. In the case of failure, the first special symbol display 41 is used.

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

  When the CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S412: YES), the CPU 101 sets a variation stop command for notifying that the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in the RAM 103 (step S413). The started variation display of the special symbol is terminated (step S414), and the measured variation time is reset (step S415). As a result, in the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the symbol (hit or symbol) corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 is stopped and displayed as a result of the special symbol determination. Is notified. Note that the change stop command set in the process of step S413 is transmitted to the effect control unit 130 by executing the output process of step S9 of FIG.

  After the process of step S415, the CPU 101 executes a stop process (step S416). Details of the stop process will be described later.

  If “YES” is determined in step S401, “NO” is determined in step S405, “NO” is determined in step S412, or if the process of step S416 is performed, the CPU 101 The special symbol process is terminated, and the normal symbol process of step S5 in FIG. 7 is executed.

[Processing during stop by game control unit 100]
Next, the stop process in step S416 in FIG. 10 will be described. FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart showing the stop process in step S416 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot based on the result of the jackpot determination process in step S407 (step S480). If the CPU 101 determines that the game is a jackpot (step S480: YES), the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON” (step S481).

  Following the process of step S481, the CPU 101 sets the time-short game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S482). Following the processing in step S482, the CPU 101 starts opening (step S483), and sets an opening command in the RAM 103 (step S484). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control unit 130 to perform an opening effect indicating that the jackpot game is started and a jackpot effect during the jackpot game. The command is executed by the output process in step S9 of FIG. By being executed, it is transmitted to the effect control unit 130.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (ie, lose) (step S480: NO), it determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S485). Here, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S485: YES), “1” is subtracted from the short-time game remaining number J stored in the RAM 103, and the J is updated ( Step S486). The short time remaining game count J indicates the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations (the number of executions of the special symbol determination) in which the short time gaming state is maintained, and is set in a game state setting process executed after the jackpot game is performed. . Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  Following the processing of step S486, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S487). Here, when it is determined that the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S487: YES), the CPU 101 sets the short time game flag to “OFF” (step S488).

  When the process of step S488 is executed, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not “ON” (step S485: NO), or when it is determined that the short-time game remaining number J is not “0” (step S487: NO) ), The CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489).

  When it is determined that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S489: YES), the CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the high probability game remaining number X stored in the RAM 103, and updates the X. (Step S490). Here, the high probability game remaining count X indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is performed in the high probability game state, and is set in a game state setting process (described later) executed after the jackpot game is performed. .

  Subsequent to step S490, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game residual count X is “0” (step S491). Here, when it is determined that the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S491: YES), the probability variation game flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “OFF” (step S492).

  When the process of step S492 is executed, when the process of step S484 is executed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S489: NO), or the high probability remaining game count X is “ When it is determined that it is not “0” (step S491: NO), the CPU 101 ends the suspension process of FIG.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the details of the normal symbol processing executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart showing the normal symbol process in step S5 of FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S501). The auxiliary flag is a flag that is set to “ON” when the result of the normal symbol determination is a win, and is a flag that indicates whether or not a hit game in which the electric tulip 17 is activated. The electric tulip 17 operates in a predetermined pattern when the result of normal symbol determination is a win. The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the short-time gaming state (whether or not the short-time gaming flag is ON). The operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 differs depending on whether the hit type is per long opening or short opening. Here, when it is determined that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

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

  When the CPU 101 determines that the reserved number G is “1” or more (step S503: YES), the CPU 101 updates the reserved number G to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S504), and executes normal symbol random number determination processing. (Step S505). Specifically, the normal symbol random number acquired in the process of step S3 in response to the game ball passing through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is the winning value of the normal symbol random number stored in the ROM 102. It is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on whether or not it matches (depends on whether or not the game is in the short-time gaming state) (step S506). In the short-time gaming state, the probability that the result of the normal symbol determination is successful is higher than that in the non-short-time gaming state.

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

  On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S506: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the normal symbol determination is a long open hit (step S508). In the ROM 102, as a winning value of the normal symbol random number, a winning value per long opening that will open the second starting port 12 for a long time after winning and a short opening per second that will open the second starting port 12 for a short time are stored. The winning value is set. CPU101 determines whether it is per long release based on the acquired normal symbol random number. In addition to the normal symbol random number (first normal symbol random number) for determining the success of the normal symbol determination, a random number (second ordinary symbol random number) for determining the type of the normal symbol hit may be provided. Good. In this case, it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the first normal symbol random number, and in the case of winning, the winning type (per long opening or per short opening) is determined based on the second ordinary symbol random number. Also good.

  When it determines with it being per long release (step S508: YES), CPU101 sets the symbol per long release to RAM103 (step S509). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not per long release (step S508: NO), the CPU 101 sets a symbol per short release in the RAM 103 (step S510).

  Following the processing of step S507, the processing of step S509, or the processing of step S510, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time gaming state is based on whether or not the short-time gaming flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON ( Step S511).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the short-time gaming state (step S511: NO), it sets the normal symbol variation time, which is the time for displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 45, to 25 seconds, for example (step S512). Conversely, if it is determined that the game is in the short-time gaming state (step S511: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to a relatively short value, for example, 2 seconds (step S513). The normal symbol variation time set by the processing of step S512 or step S513 is temporarily stored in the RAM 103.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S512 or step S513, the CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display 45 (step S514), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the variation display start (step S515). .

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol change display is being performed on the normal symbol display unit 45 (step S502: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the normal symbol change display (step S516). Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement is started by the process of step S513 has reached the normal symbol change time set by the process of step S512 or step S513, the change display of the normal symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not the end timing has come. Here, when it is determined that the end timing has not come (step S516: NO), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that it is the end timing of the normal symbol fluctuation display (step S516: YES), the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol fluctuation display by the normal symbol display 45 (step S517). Specifically, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display 45 to stop-display the symbol set in the process of step S507, step S509, or step S510. Thereby, the result of the normal symbol determination is notified to the player.

  Following the process of step S517, the CPU 101 resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the process of step S515 (step S518). Then, similarly to step S506, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S519). If it is determined that the win is a win (step S519: YES), the auxiliary flag is set to “ON”. It sets (step S520). The auxiliary flag is set to “ON” and the electric tulip 17 described later is performed, whereby the electric tulip 17 is activated.

  When the process of step S520 is performed, when it is determined NO in the process of step S516, or when it is determined NO in the process of step S519, the CPU 101 ends the normal symbol process of FIG.

[Big prize opening process by game control unit 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the details of the special winning a prize opening process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart showing the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 101 of the game control unit 100 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601). Here, the jackpot game flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S481. When the jackpot game flag is ON (step S601: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening is being performed (step S602).

  If it is during opening (step S602: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S603). If the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the CPU 101 sets “0” to R (indicating the number of rounds in the jackpot game) according to the result of the jackpot determination process, An opening pattern (opening time, opening number, etc.) of the special winning opening 13 is set (step S604).

  Here, the value of Rmax differs depending on the jackpot symbol. For example, in the case of the jackpot symbol Y1, “16” is set to Rmax.

  Following step S604, the CPU 101 adds “1” to R and stores it in the RAM 103 (step S605). Next, the CPU 101 starts opening control of the special winning opening 13 based on the opening pattern set in step S604 (step S606), and sets a round start command indicating the start of the round in the RAM 103 (step S607). After the process of step S607, the CPU 101 next executes a process of step S611.

  On the other hand, if the opening is not in progress (step S602: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S608). If it is during ending (step S608: YES), the CPU 101 next executes the process of step S617. If it is not ending (step S608: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is during the interval between round games (step S609). If it is during the interval (step S609: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed (step S610), and if it has elapsed (step S610: YES), then the processing of step S605 is performed. Run. When the interval time has not elapsed (step S610: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  On the other hand, when it is not during the interval (step S609: NO), that is, when the round game is being performed, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the round end condition is satisfied (step S611). If the round end condition is not satisfied (step S611: NO), the CPU 101 ends the big prize opening process.

  Here, the round end condition of the long open round game is, for example, that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the opening control of the big winning opening of this round in step S606, or that of this round in step S606. This is that the number of winning a game ball to the big winning opening after starting the opening control of the big winning opening has become a predetermined value. When any one of the two conditions is satisfied, the CPU 101 determines that the round end condition is satisfied. In addition, the round end condition of the short open round game is that, for example, 0.01 seconds have elapsed since the start of the opening control of the big winning opening of this round.

  If the round end condition is satisfied (step S611: YES), the CPU 101 ends the special winning opening release control in this round (step S612). Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not R is equal to Rmax (step S613). That is, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round is equal to the maximum number of rounds set in step S604.

  If it is determined that R is not equal to Rmax (step S613: NO), the CPU 101 starts measuring the interval time (step S614), and then ends the big prize opening process.

  When it is determined that R is equal to Rmax (step S613: YES), the CPU 101 starts ending (step S615) and sets an ending command in the RAM 103 (step S616).

  If the CPU 101 performs the process of step S616 or determines YES in the process of step S608, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a preset ending time has elapsed since the start of ending in step S615 (step S615). S617). If the ending time has elapsed (step S617: YES), the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process (step S618). Details of the game state setting process will be described later. After the game state setting process in step S618, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S619).

  If NO is determined in the process of step S601, NO is determined in the process of step S611, NO is determined in the process of step S617, NO is determined in the process of step S610, NO is determined in the process of step S603. When the process of step S614 is executed, or when the process of step S619 is executed, the CPU 101 ends the special winning a prize mouth process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control unit 100]
Next, the gaming state setting process in step S618 of FIG. 15 will be described. FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart showing the game state setting process in step S618 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of jackpot of this time is a highly probable jackpot with a transition to the high probability gaming state (step S630). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot by any of the jackpot symbols X1 to X9 and Y1 to Y8. If it is a highly probable hit (step S630: YES), the CPU 101 sets the probability variable game flag to ON (step S631), and sets Xmax to the high probability game remaining count X (step S632). Here, Xmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Xmax. Since a very large value Xmax is set for X, the game is effectively controlled in the high-probability gaming state until the next jackpot.

  When the process of step S632 is performed, or when it is determined NO in step S630, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot due to any of the jackpot symbols X7, X9, and X10 (step S633). The jackpot symbols X7, X9, and X10 are jackpots in which the short-time gaming state is not set as shown in FIG. When it determines with YES by step S633, CPU101 complete | finishes the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined NO in step S633, the CPU 101 sets the time-saving game flag to ON (step S634). Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Y8 or Y9 (step S635). When it determines with YES by step S635, CPU101 sets "10" to the time-saving game remaining frequency | count J (step S636).

  On the other hand, if it is determined NO in step S635, the CPU 101 sets Jmax to the time-saving game remaining number J (step S637). Jmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Jmax. Since a very large value Jmax is set for J, the game is effectively controlled in the short-time gaming state until the next big hit.

  When the process of step S636 is performed, when the process of step S637 is performed, or when YES is determined in step S633, the CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit 100]
Next, details of the electric tulip process in step S7 of FIG. 7 will be described. FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process of FIG.

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

  When determining that the auxiliary flag is set to “ON” (step S701: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702). Here, when it is determined that the electric tulip 17 is not in operation (step S702: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the long tulip is achieved based on the symbol set in step S509 or step S510 (step S702). S703). When it is determined that the long opening has been reached (step S703: YES), the CPU 101 performs, as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 seconds and then opening it for 5.5 seconds once. The operation pattern is set in the RAM 103 (step S707).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not per long release (step S703: NO), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time gaming state is set by determining whether or not the short-time gaming flag is ON (step S704).

  If the CPU 101 determines that it is not in the short-time gaming state (step S704: NO), for example, the CPU 101 sets an operation pattern in which the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second is performed in the RAM 103 (step S705).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is in the short-time gaming state (step S704: YES), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, for example, an operation pattern for performing the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 1.8 seconds three times It is set in the RAM 103 (step S706).

  The CPU 101 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 by the process of step S705, step S706, or step S707, and then causes the electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 17 with the set operation pattern (step S708). .

  When the CPU 101 executes the process of step S708 or determines that the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S702: YES), whether the operation of the electric tulip 17 started in the process of step S708 is completed. Is determined (step S709). If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 17 has been completed (step S709: YES), the CPU 101 sets the auxiliary flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S710).

  When it determines with NO by the process of step S701, when it determines with NO by the process of step S709, or when the process of step S710 is performed, CPU101 complete | finishes an electric tulip process.

[Outline of operation and presentation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment]
Next, an example of the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot game when a jackpot is achieved by the jackpot symbol Y1. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot game when a jackpot is achieved by the jackpot symbol Y9. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot game when a jackpot is achieved by the jackpot symbol Y2.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when it is determined whether or not a big hit is made according to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 and it is determined that the big hit by the jackpot symbol Y1, the second special symbol changes, the predetermined When time elapses, the jackpot symbol Y1 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42. Thereafter, a jackpot game is started, and a 16R long-open round game is performed in the jackpot game. Specifically, as the long open round game, the big prize opening 13 is opened until a predetermined number of game balls win the big prize opening 13 or until 29.5 seconds have passed since the release. In the long open round game, since the opening time of the big prize opening 13 in 1R is relatively long, the game ball can easily win the big prize opening 13 and obtain a large amount of prize balls. In the jackpot game with the jackpot symbol Y1, the same long open round game is performed from the first round to the sixteenth round. When the big hit game is finished, the state then shifts to a high-probability gaming state and a time-short gaming state (high-probability time-short state).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19, when it is determined whether or not a big hit is made according to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 and it is determined that the big hit by the jackpot symbol Y9, the second special symbol changes. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the big special symbol Y9 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42. After that, the jackpot game is started. Specifically, in the jackpot game, a short open round game in which the grand prize opening 13 is opened for 0.01 seconds is performed as the first round game, and the same short open round game is also performed in the second round. Done. In the short open round game, since the opening time of the big prize opening 13 is relatively short, it is difficult for the game ball to win the big prize opening 13, and the player can hardly obtain the prize ball. In the jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y9, after the 2R short-opening round game is performed, the jackpot game is terminated, and thereafter, the game shifts to the low probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 20, when it is determined whether or not a big hit is made according to the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12, and it is determined that the big hit by the jackpot symbol Y2, the second special symbol changes. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the big special symbol Y2 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42. After that, the jackpot game is started. Specifically, in the jackpot game, a short-opening round game in which the operation of opening the grand prize winning opening 13 for 0.01 second is performed as the first round game is executed. And in the 2nd round-the 16th round, the said long open round game is performed. Here, in the round game of the first round, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 is the same as the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 combining the first round and the second round of FIG.

  In other words, the jackpot game with the jackpot symbol Y9 (2R short open round game) and the first round game of the jackpot game with the jackpot symbol Y2 are the opening pattern of the jackpot 13 (the opening time of the jackpot 13) , The number of times of opening, and the interval between closing and the next opening are the same. Therefore, until the second round of the jackpot game with the jackpot symbol Y2 is started, the player can distinguish whether the jackpot symbol Y2 jackpot or the jackpot symbol Y9 jackpot from the opening pattern of the jackpot 13 Have difficulty.

  Note that the jackpot game with the jackpot symbol Y2 is not limited to that illustrated in FIG. For example, as in FIG. 19, the big prize opening 13 may be opened for 0.01 seconds in the first round and the second round. Further, for example, in the first round, after the operation for opening the grand prize opening 13 for 0.01 seconds is performed twice, the big prize opening 13 is opened for a long time (up to 29.3 seconds at the maximum). Good. In this case, the period of the two rounds of 0.01 second release and the subsequent long release is the “1R” round game period.

  Thus, the jackpot symbol Y2 jackpot and jackpot symbol Y9 jackpot have the same opening pattern of the jackpot 13 for a predetermined period from the start of the jackpot game, so the player opens the jackpot 13 It is difficult to distinguish these by pattern.

  Note that the opening pattern of the jackpot 13 in the predetermined period from the start of the jackpot game is not necessarily the same for the jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y2 and the jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y9, and is similar to the extent that the player is difficult to identify If you do. For example, on the one hand, the large winning opening 13 for 0.01 seconds may be opened twice, and on the other hand, the large winning opening 13 for 0.02 seconds may be opened twice. On the other hand, the large winning opening 13 for 0.01 seconds may be opened twice, and on the other hand, the large winning opening 13 for 0.01 seconds may be opened once. If the number of award balls obtained by opening the jackpot 13 is about the same, the opening pattern of the jackpot 13 in the predetermined period from the start of the jackpot game is a jackpot by the jackpot symbol Y2 and a jackpot by the jackpot symbol Y9, It may not be the same, and it does not need to be similar to the extent that a player is difficult to identify.

[Production outline of pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment]
Next, an outline of effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a big hit is determined by the first special symbol determination in the normal gaming state, the game may shift to a high probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state after the big winning game. Specifically, if a jackpot is made in any of the jackpot symbols X1 to X6, after the jackpot game, the state shifts to a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. Hereinafter, the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state may be referred to as “high-probable time-short state”, and the operation and effects of the gaming machine 1 in this high-probability time-short state will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the normal gaming state is a big hit and the state is shifted to the high-accuracy time-short state. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect performed in a period in which the highly accurate time-short state continues.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the normal gaming state, when it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be a big win, a big hit game is performed, and the state shifts to a high probability time short state after the big hit game according to the big hit symbol. Here, the jackpot related to the first special symbol determination is referred to as “special one jackpot”, and the jackpot related to the second special symbol determination is referred to as “special two jackpot”. When shifting to the high-accuracy time-short state, the game ball wins relatively easily at the second starting port 12, and the variation of the second special symbol is preferentially performed over the variation of the first special symbol. The second special symbol changes. In the high-probability short-time state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol determination is higher than in the normal gaming state, so it will be the next big hit in a relatively short time, and may further shift to the high-precision time-short state after that big hit game . In the period in which the highly accurate time-short state continues, the big hit game is continuously performed in a relatively short time. The period in which such a high-accuracy time-short state continues is sometimes referred to as a “high-precision time-short continuation period” or a “long-span period” because jackpots are continuously generated. Note that the jackpot generated in the normal gaming state may be referred to as “first win”. In the highly accurate and short duration period, the number of jackpots in this period and the number of game balls paid out in the period are counted.

  In the high-probability time-short duration, a battle mode effect that is an effect mode different from the normal gaming state is performed. During the battle mode production, a background image different from the normal gaming state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 while the special symbol is changing and not changing (except during the jackpot game), and the special symbol is changing. An effect different from the normal gaming state is performed.

  Specifically, during the battle mode production (high-precision time-short duration), a tournament-type battle production in which a predetermined character battles with the opponent is performed, and when winning the battle production, the high-precision time-short state continues, Defeating the production ends the highly accurate time-short state. As shown in FIG. 21, in the battle mode production, 5 battle productions are performed in one tournament tournament, and unless the battle production is defeated (unless the high-precision short-time state ends), the first game to the fifth game (final) Battle) battle effects are performed in order. In other words, if a predetermined character wins the first round battle effect, the game proceeds to the second round, and if the second character battle wins, the third game proceeds. The game proceeds to the final game of a certain tournament A, and when a predetermined character wins (wins) in the final game, the game proceeds to the first game of the next tournament B.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, in a certain tournament, a battle effect of the Nth round (N is a positive integer) is performed between a predetermined character and a certain opponent. This battle effect is performed during the variation of the special symbol related to the jackpot determination when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in the special symbol determination. Then, when a predetermined character wins in the battle performance of the Nth round (that is, when it is determined that the jackpot game is set to a highly accurate time-short state after the jackpot game), the game proceeds to the (N + 1) th round.

  For example, in the special symbol determination, when it is determined that the jackpot is the jackpot symbol Y1, the battle effect of the Nth round is started during the change of the special symbol based on the determination. As a result of the battle effect, a victory effect in which a predetermined character wins the opponent is performed while the special symbol is changing, and a jackpot for shifting to a highly accurate time-short state is notified. Thereafter, the special symbol is stopped and the jackpot game M is performed, and the jackpot effect is performed. When the jackpot game M ends, the battle mode effect continues, and when there is a special symbol determination pending (or according to the winning of a game ball at the start opening), the variation of the special symbol is started. Since the highly accurate time-short state continues while it is determined to be lost in the special symbol determination during the battle mode effect, the battle mode effect is also continuously performed. As the battle mode effect during this period, an effect suggesting that the battle effect of the (N + 1) -th round will be performed next is performed.

  Thereafter, during the battle mode effect, for example, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y1 is a jackpot in the special symbol determination, the battle effect of the (N + 1) -th round is started during the change of the special symbol based on the determination. As a result of the battle effect, a victory effect is performed and a jackpot game M + 1 is performed. Thereafter, the battle mode production continues.

  As described above, when it is determined that the specific jackpot (for example, the jackpot by the jackpot symbol Y1) to be shifted to the highly accurate timetable state during the period in which the highly accurate time-short state continues, the victory effect is performed in the battle effect. The production progresses to the next match. On the other hand, if a jackpot other than the specific jackpot is determined in the special symbol determination during the period in which the highly accurate time-short state continues, the defeat effect is performed in the battle effect, and then the highly accurate time-short state may end. is there. Whether the victory effect or the defeat effect is performed in the battle effect depends on the type of jackpot symbol.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the gaming machine 1 when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y1 is a jackpot in the second special symbol determination. As shown in FIG. 23, while a game is being performed in a highly accurate time and short state, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y1 is a jackpot, a battle effect is performed in the variation of the special symbol related to the determination. In the battle effect, a victory effect is performed in which a predetermined character wins the opponent.

  Specifically, the second special symbol determination is performed, and the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42 based on the determination. The establishment of the reach is confirmed and notified by the decorative symbol (decorative symbol 51 of FIG. 27) displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 after a predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the second special symbol. Here, “establishment of reach” means that the same kind of decorative pattern is present in two areas (for example, the left area 51a and the right area 51c) of the three areas (left area 51a, middle area 51b, and right area 51c). Is to stop. At the time this reach is established, it is notified that the special symbol determination is a big hit. With the establishment of reach, it develops into a battle effect, and a battle effect in which a predetermined character and an opponent battle each other is performed. As a result of the battle effect, a victory effect in which a predetermined character wins the opponent is performed. Then, with the end of the victory effect, the jackpot symbol Y1 is stopped on the second special symbol display 42.

  After the winning effect, a jackpot game that opens the jackpot 13 is performed, and a jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. For example, in the jackpot effect, an effect corresponding to the fact that a predetermined character has won is performed, and an effect of notifying that the highly accurate time-short state (competitive mode effect) continues after the jackpot game is performed. Then, after the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine 1 is set to a highly accurate time-short state, and the battle mode effect continues.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the operation of the gaming machine 1 when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y9 is a jackpot in the second special symbol determination. As shown in FIG. 24, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y9 is a big hit while the game is being performed in a highly accurate time and short state, a battle effect is performed in the variation of the special symbol related to the determination. Then, a defeat effect in which a predetermined character loses to the opponent is performed in the battle effect.

  Specifically, the second special symbol determination is performed, and the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42 based on the determination. The establishment of the reach is confirmed and notified by the decorative symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 after a predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the second special symbol. Then, a battle effect is performed in the same manner as described above, and as a result of the battle effect, a defeat effect in which a predetermined character is defeated by an opponent is performed. With the end of the defeat effect, the jackpot symbol Y9 is stopped on the second special symbol display 42.

  After the defeat effect, a jackpot game that opens the jackpot 13 is performed, and an end effect is performed during the jackpot game. Here, the “end effect” is an effect indicating that the highly accurate time-short state is ended, and is an effect indicating that the battle mode effect is ended. After the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine 1 is set to a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state (low-probability time-short state), the battle mode effect is ended, and the revenge mode effect is performed. In the revenge mode effect, for example, an effect is performed as to whether or not a predetermined character reattempts the opponent and wins.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the gaming machine 1 when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y2 is a jackpot in the second special symbol determination. As shown in FIG. 25, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y2 is a big hit while the game is being performed in a highly accurate time-saving state, a battle effect is performed in the variation of the special symbol related to the determination. Then, a defeat effect in which a predetermined character loses to the opponent is performed in the battle effect.

  Specifically, the second special symbol determination is performed, and based on the determination, the second special symbol starts to fluctuate. After the start of the variation of the second special symbol, the establishment of reach is confirmed and notified by the decorative symbol. Then, a battle effect is performed, and as in the case of FIG. 24, a defeat effect in which a predetermined character is defeated by an opponent is performed as a result of the battle effect. With the end of the defeat effect, the jackpot symbol Y2 is stopped on the second special symbol display 42.

  After the defeat effect, a jackpot game that opens the jackpot 13 is performed, and in the predetermined period after the start of the jackpot game, an end effect is performed in the same manner as the jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y9. Then, after the end effect, a resurrection effect is performed. Here, the “revival effect” is an effect informing that the highly accurate time-short state continues, and an effect indicating that the battle mode effect is continued. After the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine 1 is set to a highly accurate time-short state, and the battle mode effect is performed again.

  Here, the difference between the jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y9 (2R normal jackpot) and the jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y2 (jump-up jackpot) will be described in detail.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining the difference in the jackpot game and effect between the jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y9 and the jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y2.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (A), when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y9 is a jackpot (2R normal jackpot) in the second special symbol determination, the jackpot symbol Y9 stops after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the second special symbol variation. Is displayed. The defeat effect is performed as described above immediately before the second special symbol change stop. After the jackpot symbol Y9 is stopped and displayed, as described with reference to FIG. 19, the short open round game in which the big winning opening 13 is opened for 0.01 seconds is performed twice. While this 2R short open round game is being performed, the end effect is performed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y2 is a jackpot (jump-up jackpot) in the second special symbol determination, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the second special symbol variation, the jackpot symbol Y2 Is stopped. The defeat effect is performed as described above immediately before the second special symbol change stop. After the jackpot symbol Y2 is stopped and displayed, as described with reference to FIG. 20, the short opening round game in which the winning opening 13 is opened twice for 0.01 seconds (the first round game) Is done. An end effect is performed while the first R round short-open game is being performed. The production up to this point and the operation of the big prize opening 13 are the same as in the 2R normal jackpot. After the end effect, the second R round game is started and a resurrection effect is performed. From the second Rth, the long open round game is performed as described above.

  As described above, in the 2R normal jackpot and the jump-up jackpot, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 is the same or similar, and the effect pattern is the same or similar. Therefore, until the revival effect is performed, it is difficult for the player to distinguish whether the 2R normal jackpot or the jump-up jackpot. In the jump-up jackpot, since the end effect is performed during the first R round short-open game, the player recognizes that the highly accurate time-short state ends, but then the resurrection effect is performed and the high-accuracy time short state continues. To be notified. Thereby, interest property can be improved.

  Next, an example of the effect performed in the liquid crystal display 5 will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect until a battle effect is won in a highly accurate time-short state.

  As shown in FIG. 27, during the battle mode effect, a mode display 55 indicating that the time is highly accurate, and a battle display 56 indicating the number of times of the next battle effect are displayed on the liquid crystal display 5. The For example, an image written “competition mode” is displayed as the mode display 55, and an image written “next N rounds” (N is a positive integer) is displayed as the battle display 56. The liquid crystal display 5 displays a decorative pattern 51 and a reserved image 52. The decorative symbol 51 varies according to the variation of the special symbol, and stops when the special symbol stops. The decorative symbol 51 is configured by decorative symbols in which numbers displayed in three regions (left region 51a, middle region 51b, and right region 51c) are described. The reserved image 52 is an image indicating the reserved right for the second special symbol determination. In FIG. 27A, since there are four suspensions of the second special symbol determination, four suspension images 52 are displayed.

  When the variation of the special symbol is started based on the winning of the game ball at the starting port (mainly the second starting port 12), the decorative symbol 51 is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 (FIG. 27A). ). If it is determined that the symbol is lost in the special symbol determination related to the variation of the special symbol, three different types of decorative symbols are stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the loss is notified (FIG. 27B). While it is determined that the special symbol is determined to be lost, the battle effect is not performed, and the decorative symbol 51 is used to notify the loss (FIGS. 27A to 27D).

  When it is determined that a special jackpot is determined in the special symbol determination, after the decorative symbol 51 starts to fluctuate (FIG. 27 (E)), the same type of decorative symbol (for example, “7” symbol) stops in the left and right areas and reaches. Is established (FIG. 27F). At this time, a display indicating that the battle effect of the Nth round is started is performed.

  When the battle effect is started, a predetermined character 57 and the opponent 58 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 5, and a state in which these characters battle is displayed (FIG. 27G). During the battle effect, the decorative symbol 51 moves to, for example, the lower right of the screen, and the effect that the left and right decorative symbols stop and the decorative symbol in the middle region is displayed in a variable manner is performed. When a predetermined time elapses, a state in which the predetermined character 57 wins the opponent 58 is displayed, and the same type of decorative symbols as the left and right are stopped in the middle area (FIG. 27 (H)). Thereby, it is notified that the highly accurate time-short state is a big hit that continues. Thereafter, a jackpot game is performed, and a jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. After the jackpot game, the battle mode effect is performed again, and although not shown in the drawing, an image written as “next N + 1 round” is displayed as the battle display 56 in the battle mode.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect until a battle effect is defeated in a highly accurate time-short state. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of effects performed after FIG. 28 when it is determined that the jackpot (2R normal jackpot) is the jackpot symbol Y9 in the special symbol determination.

  Also in FIG. 28, the special symbol change and stop are repeatedly performed until the special symbol determination is a big hit, and the decorative symbol 51 is repeatedly changed and stopped, and the special symbol determination is determined to be a big hit. A battle effect is performed (FIGS. 28A to 28G). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y9 is a jackpot in the special symbol determination, as a result of the battle effect, a defeat effect in which the predetermined character 57 is defeated by the opponent 58 is performed, and left and right decorative symbols are displayed in the middle area. A different type of decorative design stops (FIG. 28H). Thereby, it is notified that the highly accurate time-short state is ended.

  After the predetermined character 57 is defeated in the battle effect (after the special symbol change is completed), as shown in FIG. 29A, a display indicating the end of the battle mode is performed as the end effect during the jackpot game. In addition, the number of jackpots from the initial hit to the end of the high-accuracy short-time state in the current high-accuracy short duration period, and the total number of prize balls in the period are displayed. This jackpot game ends in a relatively short time. When the jackpot game ends, the battle mode effect shifts to the revenge mode effect, and an image written as “revenge mode” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 as the mode display 55 (FIG. 29B).

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of effects performed after FIG. 28 when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y2 is a jackpot (jump-up jackpot) in the special symbol determination.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (A), after a predetermined character 57 is defeated in the battle effect, as in FIG. 29 (A), during the jackpot game, a display indicating the end of the battle mode is performed as an end effect, The number of jackpots from the initial hit to the end of the high-precision short-time state in the current high-precision short-time continuation period, and the total number of prize balls in that period are displayed. Thereafter, a rebirth effect is performed (FIG. 30B). For example, a state where a predetermined character 57 is revived may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 as a rebirth effect, or a movable item for effect may be operated. By performing this revival effect, it is notified that the highly accurate time-short state continues. Then, with the execution of the revival effect, the second and subsequent round games are performed (FIG. 30C). When the jackpot game ends, the battle mode effect is performed again (FIG. 30D). Here, since the predetermined character 57 did not win in the immediately preceding battle effect, the next battle effect is a rematch of the Nth round. For this reason, in the battle mode effect after the revival effect, an image with “next N round game” is displayed as the battle display 56. In other words, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y2 is a jackpot (jump-up jackpot) in the special symbol determination, the tournament does not proceed to the next stage, and the current stage battle is performed again.

  Next, the difference in the result of the battle effect for each jackpot symbol will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing the results of the battle effect by each jackpot symbol and the progress of the tournament after the jackpot game.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the 1st to 4th rounds of a tournament, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y1 is a jackpot (same symbol jackpot) in the second special symbol determination, a battle effect is displayed during the fluctuation of the second special symbol. As a result, a victory effect is performed. Then, after the jackpot game, the next match is advanced in the tournament. That is, if the battle effect related to the symbol matching jackpot is the N-th round, the game is advanced to the N + 1 round.

  In the first round to the fourth round, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y2 is a jackpot (jump-up jackpot) in the second special symbol determination, a defeat effect is performed as a result of the battle effect during the fluctuation of the second special symbol, Thereafter, as described above, the rebirth effect is performed during the jackpot game. And after the jackpot game, the current status is maintained in the tournament. That is, if the battle effect related to the jump-up jackpot is the Nth round, the Nth round is performed again.

  Also, in the 1st to 4th rounds, if it is determined that the jackpot (ranked jackpot) is one of the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 in the second special symbol determination, it is special as a result of the battle effect during the fluctuation of the second special symbol. Production is performed. The special effect is an effect different from the victory effect and the defeat effect. For example, an effect in which the predetermined character 57 attacks the opponent 58 is performed. By performing the special effect, the rank-up jackpot is notified, and it is notified that the highly accurate time-short state continues. After the special performance is performed, a jackpot game is performed, and after the jackpot game, the next match is advanced in the tournament. That is, if the battle effect related to the rank-up jackpot is the Nth round, the game is advanced to the N + 1 round.

  Also, in the first round to the fourth round, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y7 is a jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot) in the second special symbol determination, the defeat effect is performed as a result of the battle effect during the fluctuation of the second special symbol, The end effect is performed during the jackpot game. Then, after the jackpot game, the process shifts to a revenge mode effect. However, after the transition to the revenge mode, the game mode is returned to the battle mode effect after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, at the start of the 11th special symbol variation after the big hit game). Here, the current state is maintained in the tournament of the battle mode effect. That is, if the battle effect related to the 2R probability variation jackpot is the Nth round, the Nth round battle effect is performed again. In this way, in the 2R probability variation jackpot, the same effects as the 2R normal jackpot described above are performed, and the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 is the same or similar during the jackpot game. For this reason, when the 2R probability variation jackpot is reached, the player recognizes that the highly accurate time-short state has ended until a predetermined period has elapsed. However, internally, the gaming state after the jackpot game due to the 2R probability variation jackpot continues to be a highly accurate time-short state. Then, after the predetermined period has elapsed, the game mode returns to the battle mode effect and the tournament is resumed from the Nth round.

  Also, in the 1st to 4th rounds, if the jackpot symbol Y8 is determined to be a big hit (2R probability variable jackpot (10 times short)) in the second special symbol judgment, the game will be defeated as a result of the battle effect during the fluctuation of the second special symbol. An effect is performed, and the end effect is performed during the jackpot game. Similarly, if the jackpot symbol Y9 is determined to be a jackpot (2R normal jackpot), the defeat effect is performed as a result of the battle effect during the variation of the second special symbol, and the end effect is performed during the jackpot game. Then, as described above, after the big hit game, the tournament (competition mode) is ended and the revenge mode is entered. Whether the jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y8 or the jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y9, after the jackpot game, the short-time gaming state is set until the special symbol is changed 10 times. When the short-time gaming state ends (that is, when the 10th special symbol variation ends), the shift to the non-short-time gaming state and the revenge mode ends. When the revenge mode is completed, the mode is shifted to a normal performance mode different from the battle mode and the revenge mode. This normal effect mode is an effect mode indicating a normal game state. In addition, after the revenge mode is ended, a transition may be made to a predetermined effect mode indicating a normal gaming state, or a high-probability gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state (also referred to as a latent gaming state in which the high-probability gaming state is hidden).

  On the other hand, in the final game in the tournament, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y1 is a jackpot (same symbol jackpot) in the second special symbol determination, the winning effect is performed as a result of the battle effect, and the winner of the tournament is won during the jackpot game. An effect to notify this is performed. After the jackpot game, the next tournament is entered.

  In the final game, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y2 is a jackpot (jump-up jackpot) in the second special symbol determination, the defeat effect is performed as a result of the battle effect, and then the current status is maintained after the jackpot game. In other words, the final tournament will be held again without proceeding to the next tournament. Also, when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot symbol Y3 to Y6, the special effect is performed instead of the defeat effect, but the current status is maintained after the jackpot game. In addition, even if it is determined that the jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol Y7, the defeat effect is performed and the game shifts to the revenge mode. Also, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y8 or jackpot symbol Y9 is a jackpot in the second special symbol determination, the defeat effect is performed as in the first to fourth rounds, and the tournament ends.

  In other words, in the final game, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y1 is a jackpot (same symbol jackpot), proceed to the next stage of production (next tournament tournament), but if the other jackpot symbol is a jackpot, Even if it is a big hit that continues with high accuracy and short time, the production will not proceed to the next stage.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the battle mode effect is performed in the highly accurate time-short state. The battle mode effect is also performed while the special symbol is changing and while it is not changing (waiting for customers). During the battle mode effect, the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 is switched to an image dedicated to the battle mode, and a battle display 56 indicating the battle of the next battle effect is displayed. Then, during the variation of the special symbol, a battle effect is performed according to the result of the special symbol determination.

  Specifically, the battle mode effect can proceed from the current performance stage (N round) to the next stage (N + 1 round) every time a jackpot game is played when the current game is between 1 and 4 rounds. Production. In such a battle mode effect, when a jackpot game with jackpot symbol Y1 is performed, the battle mode effect proceeds (proceeds to the next round), and when a jackpot game with jackpot symbol Y9 is performed, the battle mode effect is End (the tournament ends). On the other hand, when the jackpot game with the jackpot symbol Y2 is performed, the battle mode effect does not proceed.

  Also, the battle mode effect is an effect that can proceed from the current effect stage (tournament A final) to the next effect stage (tournament B 1st round) when a jackpot game is played if the current is the final game. is there. Specifically, when the game progresses to the final game, when a specific jackpot game (16R jackpot game: jackpot game with jackpot symbol Y1) among a plurality of jackpot games set with a high probability time-saving state is played, Although the mode effect proceeds to the next effect stage, the battle mode effect does not proceed to the next effect stage even if a jackpot game other than the specific jackpot game is performed.

  In this way, the predetermined effect that can be changed cumulatively (in a stepwise manner) during the period in which the highly accurate time-short state continues continues to satisfy the predetermined condition (specifically, the battle display 56 indicates “next” Is displayed)), and when a specific jackpot game is played, the battle mode performance proceeds to the next stage (the first round of tournament B). If the predetermined condition is satisfied and a jackpot game other than the specific jackpot game is performed, the battle mode effect does not proceed to the next stage (tournament B first round). If the predetermined condition is not satisfied, even if a specific jackpot game is performed, the battle mode effect does not proceed to the next stage (the first round of tournament B).

  Note that the first special symbol determination may be performed even in the highly accurate time-short state. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, there may be a big hit by any of the jackpot symbols X1 to X10, but the effect is controlled by each jackpot symbol as in the case shown in FIG.

  In the case of the first round to the fourth round, for example, when the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is a jackpot, the presentation is controlled in the same manner as the jackpot symbol Y1. In addition, when the jackpot is made by any of the jackpot symbols X3 to X6, the same effect as the jackpot symbols Y3 to Y6 is obtained. When the jackpot symbol X8 is a jackpot, the same effect as the jackpot symbol Y7 is performed. When the jackpot symbol X7, X9 or X10 is a jackpot, the same effect as the jackpot symbol Y8 or Y9 is obtained.

  In the case of the final game, none of the jackpot symbols X1 to X10 is won and the next tournament is not performed. That is, in the final game, only the jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y1 is performed, and the other jackpots are not performed with the win. For example, in the final game, in the case of a big hit with any of the jackpot symbols X1 to X6, the special effect or a different production is performed in the battle production, and the final game is played again after the big game. Further, for example, in the final game, in the case of a big hit with any of the jackpot symbols X7 to X10, the defeat effect is performed in the battle effect, and the tournament ends after the jackpot game.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the battle effect is performed in the period in which the highly accurate time-short state continues, and if the battle effect is won, the highly accurate time-short state continues, and the battle effect is defeated. Then, the high-precision time-short state ends. In such a gaming machine, the result of the battle effect and the progress of the effect after the jackpot game differ depending on the type of jackpot symbol shown in FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control unit 130]
Next, details of the effect control based on various commands from the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed in the effect control unit 130. The processing shown in FIGS. 32 to 38 is performed by cooperation of the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, and the lamp control unit 150. Specifically, a command for executing each effect is transmitted from the effect control unit 130 to the image sound control unit 140 or the lamp control unit 150, and the image sound control unit 140 or the lamp control unit 150 is responded to the command. Performs the production. In the following description, it is assumed that the processing shown in FIGS. 32 to 38 is performed by the effect control unit 130. However, part or all of these processes are performed by the effect control unit 130, the image sound control unit 140, and the lamp control. It may be executed by any of the units 150. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 131 of the effect control unit 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 32 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) by interruption.

  The effect control unit 130 first executes command reception processing (step S1001). The command reception process of step S1001 is a process of controlling the presentation according to various commands from the game control unit 100. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 receives a command from the game control unit 100, determines the contents of the effect according to the received command, and determines the determined effect based on the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. A command to be executed is generated and set in the RAM 133. Details of the command reception processing in step S1001 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Following the process of step S1001, the effect control unit 130 executes an operation reception process (step S1002). Specifically, when the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated, the CPU 131 generates an operation command corresponding to the operation and sets it in the RAM 133.

  Subsequent to step S1002, the effect control unit 130 performs command transmission processing for transmitting each command set in the RAM 133 to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 (step S1003). For example, a command for starting the fluctuating effect set in the process of step S1001 and a command indicating that the effect button 26 has been pressed are transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150. Thus, the image sound control unit 140 produces an effect by image display, audio output, and the like, and the lamp control unit 150 performs operations of the movable accessory, lighting of various lamps, and operations of the effect button 26. Above, the process shown in FIG. 32 is complete | finished.

[Command reception processing by effect control unit 130]
Hereinafter, the command reception process executed in the effect control unit 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of command reception processing in step S1001 of FIG.

  First, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a hold command transmitted from the game control unit 100 has been received (step S1301). When it determines with having received the hold command (step S1301: YES), the production control unit 130 executes the hold command process (step S1302).

  In the process of step S1302, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not to perform a predetermination effect based on the predetermination information included in the hold command, and executes the predetermination effect according to the determination result. For example, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the prior determination information, and determines the display mode of the hold image corresponding to the received hold command according to the determination result. In addition, the effect control unit 130 causes the liquid crystal display 5 to display a hold image corresponding to the received hold command.

  When the process of step S1302 is executed, or when it is determined that the hold command is not received (step S1301: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not a variation start command is received (step S1303). ).

  When the change start command is received (step S1303: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the change start command process (step S1304). In the variation start command process, a variation effect according to the variation of the special symbol is started based on the variation start command. Details of the change start command processing will be described later.

  When the process of step S1304 is executed, or when it is determined that a variation start command has not been received (step S1303: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether a variation stop command has been received (step S1303). S1305).

  When the change stop command is received (step S1305: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes the change stop command process (step S1306). By performing the variation stop command process, for example, the decorative symbol 51 that is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 is stopped, and the variation effect ends.

  When the process of step S1306 is executed, or when it is determined that the change stop command has not been received (step S1305: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an opening command has been received (step S1307). ).

  When the opening command is received (step S1307: YES), the effect control unit 130 performs an opening process (step S1308). The opening process is a process of selecting and executing an opening effect before the round game of the jackpot game is started and a jackpot effect during the round game. Details of the opening process will be described later.

  When the process of step S1308 is executed, or when it is determined that the opening command has not been received (step S1307: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether an ending command has been received (step S1309). .

  When the ending command is received (step S1309: YES), the effect control unit 130 executes an ending process (step S1310). In the ending process, an effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is selected and executed.

  When the process of step S1310 is executed, or when it is determined that the ending command has not been received (step S1309: NO), the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Variation start command processing by effect control unit 130]
Hereinafter, the change start command process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the change start command process in step S1304 in FIG.

  First, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the battle mode flag is ON (step S1321). The battle mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the above-described battle mode effect is being executed. As will be described later, the flag is set to ON when a big hit is made in the normal gaming state to shift to the high-probability time-short state. It is. When the battle mode flag is set to ON, a battle mode effect is performed, and a background image, a mode display 55, a battle display 56, and the like during the battle mode effect are displayed on the liquid crystal display 5.

  When the battle mode flag is ON (step S1321: YES), the effect control unit 130 determines whether the special symbol determination result is a big hit based on the change start command (step S1322). When the result of the special symbol determination is not a big hit (step S1322: NO), the effect control unit 130 selects the loss variation effect based on the information on the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the variation start command (step S1323). For example, as the loss variation effect, there is an effect in which three decorative symbols 51 vary and different decorative symbols stop in order.

  When the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit (step S1322: YES), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the variable N set in the RAM 133 is less than 5 (step S1324). The variable N stores a value indicating how many times the current tournament is played. The numerical value stored in the variable N is displayed on the liquid crystal display 5 as the battle display 56.

  When the variable N is less than 5 (step S1324: YES), the effect control unit 130 performs a 1-4th battle battle effect selection process (step S1325). The process of step S1325 is a process of selecting a battle effect (variation effect during fluctuation of special symbols) in the first to fourth rounds of the tournament in the battle mode. Details of the processing in step S1325 will be described later.

  When the variable N is not less than 5 (step S1324: NO), the effect control unit 130 performs a final battle battle effect selection process (step S1326). The process of step S1326 is a process of selecting a battle effect (variation effect) in the final match of the tournament in the battle mode. Details of the processing in step S1326 will be described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the battle mode flag is not ON (step S1321: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the revenge mode flag set in the RAM 133 is ON (step S1327). The revenge mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the above-described revenge mode effect is being executed. As described later, the revenge mode flag is set to ON when a defeat effect is performed during the battle mode and an end effect is performed. Flag.

  When the revenge mode flag is ON (step S1327: YES), the effect control unit 130 performs processing during the revenge mode (step S1328). In the revenge mode processing, a variation effect is selected based on information on whether or not a big hit and a variation pattern. When the special symbol variation this time is the eleventh variation after the shift to the revenge mode, the effect control unit 130 shifts from the revenge mode to the normal effect mode or the battle mode.

  Specifically, when the jackpot that triggered the transition to the revenge mode is a jackpot based on the jackpot symbol Y9 (2R normal jackpot), the effect control unit 130 is the eleventh special symbol after the transition to the revenge mode. At the start of the fluctuation, the revenge mode is shifted to the normal production mode. Similarly, when the jackpot that triggered the transition to the revenge mode is a jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y8 (2R probability variation jackpot (10 times in a short time)), the effect control unit 130 is the eleventh after the transition to the revenge mode. At the start of the change of the special symbol, the revenge mode is shifted to the normal production mode. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 sets the revenge mode flag to OFF and switches the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 to display in the normal effect mode. In this case, since the transition to the normal effect mode is performed due to the change of the special symbol this time, the change effect in the normal effect mode is selected based on whether or not it is a big hit and the change pattern (the same processing as in step S1329 is performed). Done).

  Also, if the jackpot that triggered the transition to the revenge mode is a jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y7 (2R probability variable jackpot), the production control unit 130 at the start of the 11th special symbol change after the transition to the revenge mode. Shifts from revenge mode to battle mode. Specifically, the effect control unit 130 sets the revenge mode flag to OFF and sets the battle mode flag to ON, and switches the screen of the liquid crystal display 5 to display the battle mode effect. In this case, in order to shift to the battle mode with the variation of the special symbol this time, the same processing as in steps S1322-1326 described above is performed, and the variation effect in the battle mode is selected.

  On the other hand, when the revenge mode flag is not ON (step S1327: NO), the effect control unit 130 selects the changing effect in the normal effect mode based on the information indicating whether or not the jackpot and the changing pattern (step S1329). .

  For example, in step S1329, when the effect control unit 130 determines that the symbol match jackpot (hit jackpot symbol X1, X2), after performing a predetermined reach effect, the effect control unit 130 selects a variation effect in which three similar types of decorative symbols stop together. To do. In addition, when it is determined that the rank-up jackpot (big-hit symbol X3 to X6), the production control unit 130 selects a varying production in which a specific decorative symbol stops and a rank-up jackpot is notified after performing a predetermined effect. . In addition, when the result of the special symbol determination is a loss, the effect control unit 130 selects a change effect that is finally notified of the loss according to the change pattern.

  In step S1329, if the current gaming state is the high-probability time-short state and the battle mode flag and the revenge mode flag are both OFF, the production control unit 130 sets the battle mode flag to ON and enters the battle mode production. Transition. The effect control unit 130 can determine whether or not the current gaming state is a highly accurate time-short state based on the gaming state information included in the change start command. For example, when the power of the gaming machine 1 is cut off due to a power failure or the like in a highly accurate time-short state, information in the RAM 103 of the game control unit 100 is retained, but information in the RAM 133 of the effect control unit 130 is initialized. Even in the highly accurate time-short state, the battle mode flag and the revenge mode flag may be turned off.

  When the process of step S1323, step S1325, step S1326, step S1328, or step S1329 is performed, the effect control unit 130 starts executing the variable effect selected in any of these processes (step S1330). Thus, the effect control unit 130 ends the variation start command process shown in FIG.

[1st to 4th battle production selection process]
Hereinafter, the 1-4th battle battle effect selection process will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the 1-4th battle battle effect selection process in step S1325 in FIG. In addition, although FIG. 35 demonstrates the case where it determines with jackpot in 2nd special symbol determination, also when it determines with jackpot in 1st special symbol determination, each effect is selected according to a jackpot symbol.

  The effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol Y1 is a big hit based on the change start command (step S1341). When it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y1 is a jackpot (step S1341: YES), the effect control unit 130 selects a victory effect as a variation effect (battle effect) (step S1342). By selecting and executing this fluctuating effect, the liquid crystal display 5 performs an effect in which the predetermined character wins after an effect in which the predetermined character battles with any of a plurality of opponents is performed.

  After selecting the victory effect as the variation effect, the effect control unit 130 adds 1 to the variable N (step S1343).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y1 is not a jackpot (step S1341: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether the jackpot symbol Y8 or Y9 is a jackpot (step S1344). When it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y8 or Y9 is a jackpot (step S1344: YES), the effect control unit 130 selects a defeat effect as a variation effect (battle effect) (step S1345). By selecting and executing this fluctuating effect, the liquid crystal display 5 performs an effect in which the predetermined character defeats one of a plurality of opponents, and then an effect in which the predetermined character is defeated.

  The effect control unit 130 resets the variable N after selecting the defeat effect as the variable effect (step S1346).

  When it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y8 or Y9 is not a jackpot (step S1344: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether the jackpot symbol Y2 or Y7 is a jackpot (step S1347). When it is determined that the jackpot is the jackpot symbol Y2 or Y7 (step S1347: YES), the effect control unit 130 selects a defeat effect as the variable effect (step S1348).

  When it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y2 or Y7 is not a jackpot (step S1347: NO), that is, when the jackpot symbol Y3 to Y6 is a jackpot, the effect control unit 130 selects a special effect as a variation effect (battle effect) ( Step S1349). By selecting and executing this special effect, an effect different from the victory effect and the defeat effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 5. After selecting the special effect, the effect control unit 130 adds 1 to the variable N (step S1350).

  When the process of step S1343, step S1346, step S1348, or step S1350 is performed, the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

  In this way, any one of the victory effect, the defeat effect, and the special effect is selected and executed according to the jackpot symbol. Thereby, a battle effect is performed during the change of the special symbol, and the result of the battle effect is notified after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Note that the degree of expectation that a predetermined character will win differs depending on each opponent in the battle performance. For example, when there are enemy characters A to C as opponents, the victory probability of a predetermined character when the enemy character A is selected is 20%, and the victory probability of the predetermined character when the enemy character B is selected is 40. %, The opponent is selected so that the victory probability of the predetermined character when the enemy character C is selected is 80%. Specifically, in step S1342, an enemy character C having a high expected victory degree of a predetermined character is easily selected, and in step S1345 and step S1348, an enemy character A having a low expected victory degree of a predetermined character is easily selected.

[Final Battle Battle Selection Selection Process]
Hereinafter, the final battle battle effect selection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the final battle battle effect selection process in step S1326 in FIG. Note that FIG. 36 illustrates a case where it is determined that the jackpot is determined in the second special symbol determination.

  The effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol Y1 is a big hit based on the change start command (step S1361). When it is determined that the jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol Y1 (step S1361: YES), the effect control unit 130 selects a victory effect as the variation effect (step S1362).

  After selecting the victory effect as the variation effect, the effect control unit 130 resets the variable N (step S1363) and sets the next tournament (step S1364). The effect control unit 130 stores information on the type of tournament tournament currently being held. In step S1364, the effect control unit 130 is set with information related to the type of tournament tournament after the jackpot game based on the current special symbol variation is performed. In step S1364, a tournament tournament already held in the current high-precision short-time duration is not set.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y1 is not a jackpot (step S1361: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether the jackpot symbol Y8 or Y9 is a jackpot (step S1365). When it is determined that the jackpot is the jackpot symbol Y8 or Y9 (step S1365: YES), the effect control unit 130 selects a defeat effect as the variable effect (step S1366).

  The effect control unit 130 resets the variable N after selecting the defeat effect as the variable effect (step S1367).

  When it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y8 or Y9 is not a big hit (step S1365: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether the jackpot symbol Y2 or Y7 is a big hit (step S1368). When it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y2 or Y7 is a jackpot (step S1368: YES), the effect control unit 130 selects a defeat effect as the variable effect (step S1369).

  When it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y2 or Y7 is not a jackpot (step S1368: NO), that is, when the jackpot symbol Y3 to Y6 is a jackpot, the effect control unit 130 selects a special effect (step S1370).

  When the process of step S1364, step S1367, step S1369, or step S1370 is performed, the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

  In this way, any one of the victory effect, the defeat effect, and the special effect is selected and executed according to the jackpot symbol. Thereby, the battle effect of the final game is performed during the change of the special symbol, and the result of the battle effect is notified after a predetermined time has elapsed.

[Opening process by production control unit 130]
Hereinafter, the opening process of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the opening process in step S1308 in FIG.

  First, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the battle mode flag is ON (step S1381). When the battle mode flag is ON (step S1381: YES), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the victory effect is executed as the variable effect (step S1382). When the victory effect is executed (step S1382: YES), the effect control unit 130 selects the opening effect and the jackpot effect after the victory effect (step S1383). Thereby, an opening effect is performed, and a jackpot effect is performed according to the start of the round game. In the jackpot effect after the victory effect, an effect is performed after a predetermined character has won the opponent.

  On the other hand, when the victory effect is not executed as the variable effect (step S1382: NO), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the defeat effect is executed (step S1384). When it is determined that the defeat effect has been executed (step S1384: YES), the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y2 (jump-up jackpot) (step S1385).

  When it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y2 is a jackpot (jump-up jackpot) (step S1385: YES), the effect control unit 130 selects an effect during the jackpot game including the end effect and the revival effect (step S1386). When the selected effect is executed in response to the start of the round game, the end effect is performed during the short-opening round game of the first round, and then the long-opening round game of the second round is started. In response to this, the rebirth production is performed.

  When it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y2 is not a jackpot (jump-up jackpot) (step S1385: NO), the effect control unit 130 selects an end effect (step S1387). Since the process of step S1387 is performed when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol Y8 or Y9, an end effect is selected in step S1387. Thereby, an end effect is performed in response to the start of the short open round game, and it is notified that the high-precision time-short state is ended.

  When the process of step S1387 is performed, the effect control unit 130 sets the battle mode flag to OFF (step S1388), and sets the revenge mode flag to ON (step S1389). When the battle mode flag is set to OFF and the revenge mode flag is set to ON, the revenge mode effect is performed after the big hit game. Specifically, during the round game or during the ending, a display indicating the transition to the revenge mode is performed, and when the jackpot game ending ends, the display is switched to the revenge mode background image to shift to the revenge mode.

  On the other hand, when the defeat effect is not executed in the variable effect (step S1384: NO), the effect control unit 130 selects the special jackpot effect (step S1390). The special jackpot effect is an effect performed during the jackpot game after the special effect is performed, and is executed in response to the start of the round game.

  On the other hand, when the battle mode flag is not ON (step S1381: NO), the effect control unit 130 performs other effect selection processing (step S1391). Here, the effect control unit 130 selects an opening effect or a jackpot effect when the jackpot is not in the battle mode, or sets an effect mode after the jackpot game.

  When the effect control unit 130 performs the process of step S1383, step S1386, step S1389, step S1390, or step S1391, the process illustrated in FIG.

  Details of the process in step S1391 will be described below. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of other effect selection processing in step S1391 in FIG.

  First, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not it is a big hit in the normal effect mode (step S1401). In other words, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a first hit (a jackpot that occurred in the normal gaming state or a jackpot that occurred in the latent gaming state). When it is determined that the jackpot is in the normal performance mode (step S1401: YES), the performance control unit 130 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot with a transition to a highly accurate time-short state (step S1402). Specifically, the effect control unit 130 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol X1 to X6, X8, or Y1 to Y7 is a big hit.

  When it is determined that the jackpot is accompanied by the transition to the high-accuracy time-short state (step S1402: YES), the effect control unit 130 sets the battle mode flag to ON (step S1403) and sets 1 to the variable N (step S1404). ), Information on the tournament competition is set (step S1405). By performing the processing from step S1403 to step S1405, an effect of shifting to the battle mode after the jackpot game and proceeding to the battle effect of the first round in the tournament set in step S1405 is performed.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S1401 or if NO is determined in step S1402, the effect control unit 130 performs other mode setting processing (step S1406). For example, if NO is determined in step S1401, it indicates that a big hit has occurred during the revenge mode, and the battle mode flag is set according to the big hit symbol. Specifically, during the revenge mode, when the big hit with the jackpot symbol Y1 to Y6, the battle mode flag is set to ON, and when the big hit with the jackpot symbol Y7 to Y9, the battle mode flag is OFF. The revenge mode flag is set to ON. If NO is determined in step S1402, the revenge mode flag is set to ON. Thus, by setting the flag of the production mode, the game is shifted to the revenge mode or the battle mode after the big hit game.

  When the process of step S1405 or step S1406 is performed, the effect control unit 130 selects and executes an opening effect and a jackpot game effect according to the jackpot symbol (step S1407). Thus, the effect control unit 130 ends the process shown in FIG.

  The setting of the flag of the effect mode (for example, S1388, S1389, S1403, S1406) may be performed in the ending process instead of the opening process, or may be performed in the change start command process or the change stop command process. Good.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, a battle effect is performed when the special symbol determination is determined to be a big win in a highly accurate time-short state, and a victory effect, a defeat effect, or the like is performed according to the jackpot symbol. In other embodiments, a battle effect may be performed even when it is determined to be lost in the special symbol determination in a highly accurate time-short state. Specifically, a battle effect is performed when it is determined that the special symbol determination is lost and it is determined that an effect with reach is performed. In this case, since it is not a big hit, the gaming state is not changed. Therefore, in this case, neither a victory effect nor a defeat effect is performed in the battle effect, and for example, an effect in which a predetermined character and an opponent are drawn may be performed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the jackpot (hit jackpot symbol Y1 etc.) in which a high-precision time-short state is set is determined, a battle effect is performed during the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol, and a victory effect is produced as a result of the said battle effect. It was conducted. Further, when another jackpot (hit jackpot symbol Y2) in which a high-probability time-short state is set is determined, a defeat effect is performed during the change of the special symbol, and a revival effect is performed during the jackpot game. In addition, when a jackpot (hit jackpot symbol Y9) in which the high-accuracy short-time state is not set is determined, a defeat effect indicating that the high-accuracy short-time state ends is performed during the change of the special symbol. In other embodiments, the battle effect and the result may be notified during the jackpot game. For example, after a presentation is made as to whether or not a predetermined character encounters an opponent while the special symbol is changing, the jackpot is determined when the predetermined character encounters the opponent. And a battle production is started according to the start of the jackpot game. When a predetermined character attacks an opponent in a predetermined round during the jackpot game and the attack succeeds in the next round, a victory effect is obtained and it is notified that the high-precision time-short state continues. On the other hand, if the attack fails in the next round and is counterattacked by the opponent, a defeat effect is produced, and then an end effect is performed indicating that the high-precision time-short state is completed. In this case, in the case of a jackpot in which a highly accurate time-short state is set, a revival effect is performed after the end effect. In this way, when the battle effect is performed during the jackpot game, the victory effect, the defeat effect, the end effect, and the resurrection effect may be performed during the opening, the round game, or the ending during the jackpot game. . In addition, when a battle effect is performed during a jackpot game in this way, it is sufficient that there are at least two types of jackpots, a jackpot in which a high-probability time-short state is set and a jackpot in which a low-probability gaming state is set.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in the special symbol determination, it is a jackpot that shifts to a high-probability time-short state by a symbol random number, or a jackpot that does not shift to a high-probability time-short state (a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state). Jackpots to be transferred, jackpots to shift to the normal gaming state, etc.) were determined. In another embodiment, the battle effect may be performed in a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state when a game ball wins a specific winning opening (V winning opening). For example, a V winning opening that can be opened and closed is provided in the big winning opening, and the first winning jack that the V winning opening is opened for a relatively long time during the jackpot game, and the second winning opening that the V winning opening is opened for a relatively short time. There is a jackpot, and one of these jackpots is selected. Specifically, when it is determined as the first jackpot in the special symbol determination, the big prize opening is opened for a relatively long time (for example, 29.5 seconds at the maximum) during the jackpot game, and the V prize opening is similarly set. The game ball is released for a relatively long time, so that the game ball can easily win the V winning opening. When a game ball enters the V winning opening, the game shifts to a high-probability game state and a short-time game state after the big hit game. On the other hand, if it is determined as the second jackpot, the big prize opening is opened for a relatively short time (for example, 0.01 seconds) during the jackpot game, and the V winning opening is similarly released for a relatively short time. In this case, since the opening time of the grand prize opening is short and the V winning opening is opened so that it is difficult to enter the V winning opening even if a gaming ball wins the big winning opening, The possibility of entering the winning entrance is extremely low. When a game ball enters the V winning opening, the game moves to a low probability game state after a big hit game. In a gaming machine equipped with such a V prize opening, when it is determined that the first jackpot is in the special symbol determination, the battle effect is performed, for example, between the first Rth to the eighth Rth in the jackpot game, As a result of the battle effect, for example, a victory effect is performed at the 9th R, and then the V winning opening is opened for a relatively long time at the 10th R, for example, so that the game ball can easily enter the V winning opening. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second jackpot is determined in the special symbol determination, the battle effect is performed during the jackpot game (1st to 8th R), and the defeat effect is performed as a result of the battle effect (first). 9R), the V winning opening is opened so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the V winning opening (10th R). Thus, the battle effect may be performed during the jackpot game, and the V prize opening may be opened after the victory effect. Further, in the gaming machine equipped with the V winning opening, a battle effect may be performed during the change of the special symbol, and a victory effect or a defeat effect may be performed as a result of the change effect. After the victory effect is performed, the V winning opening is opened for a relatively long time during the jackpot game, and after the defeat effect is performed, the V winning opening is opened for a relatively short time during the jackpot game.

  In other embodiments, a battle effect and an effect after the battle effect (a victory effect, a defeat effect, an end effect, and a resurrection effect) may be performed while the special symbol is changing. In addition, each of the effects after the battle effect and the battle effect may be performed during the change of the special symbol, during the opening of the jackpot game, during the round game, or during the ending. For example, the defeat effect and the end effect may be performed while the special symbol changes, and the revival effect may be performed during the opening, the round game, or the ending. Further, the defeat effect may be performed during the change of the special symbol, the end effect may be performed during the opening or the round game, and the revival effect may be performed during the ending. Further, for example, a defeat effect, an end effect, and a resurrection effect may be performed during the change of the special symbol. In addition, it may be notified that the revival effect is performed after the defeat effect and the highly accurate time-short state continues without the end effect. Thus, in other embodiments, each of the defeat effect, the end effect, and the resurrection effect is performed during special symbol changes, during a jackpot game opening, during a jackpot game round game, or during a jackpot game ending. It may be performed in any case.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the battle effect which a predetermined character and an opponent battle | compete was performed as an effect of whether a highly accurate time-short state continues. In another embodiment, as an effect as to whether or not the highly accurate time-short state continues, an effect as to whether or not the moving movable for the effect operates may be performed. In this case, if the movable accessory operates, the highly accurate time-short state continues, and if the movable accessory does not operate, the highly accurate time-short state ends. Moreover, it may be notified whether the highly accurate time-short state continues by the operation | movement aspect of a movable accessory. For example, when the movable accessory operates in the first aspect, it indicates that the highly accurate time-short state continues, and when the movable accessory operates in the second aspect, the highly accurate time-short state ends. Show.

  In another embodiment, a mission effect as to whether or not a player or a predetermined character clears a certain mission may be performed as an effect as to whether or not the highly accurate time-short state continues. For example, if the character succeeds in the mission, the high-precision time-short state continues, and if the character fails in the mission, the high-precision time-short state ends. Further, an effect may be performed in which the player is operated on the effect button 26 and the success or failure of the mission is notified in accordance with the operation. The success or failure of this mission is determined based on whether or not the highly accurate time-short state continues.

  In addition, when it is notified whether or not the highly accurate time-short state continues during the change of the special symbol, it may be notified whether the highly accurate time-short state continues depending on the stop mode of the decorative symbol. For example, if three “7” symbols are stopped together as a decorative symbol, this indicates that the highly accurate time-short state is a big hit that continues, and if three symbols do not stop together in a predetermined manner as a decorative symbol , It may indicate that the high probability time-short state is a big hit that ends.

  As described above, various effects may be performed as an effect as to whether or not the highly accurate time-short state continues. Then, when a predetermined success effect (a victory effect, a mission success effect, an effect in which a movable accessory operates, three patterns are arranged), a highly accurate time-short state continues, and a predetermined failure effect (defeat effect, When the mission failure effect, the effect that the movable accessory does not operate, and the three symbols are not aligned), the highly accurate time-short state may be ended.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, 2nd special symbol determination was performed preferentially rather than 1st special symbol determination. In other embodiments, the special symbol determination may be performed in the order of winning game balls to the start opening.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when it is a big hit by jackpot symbol Y9, the low-probability gaming state and the short time gaming state (until the special symbol fluctuates 10 times) are set, and the high-probability short-time state is terminated. The short-time gaming state may not be set. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the jackpot game of 0R which can hardly acquire a prize ball was performed as a jackpot game which complete | finishes a highly accurate time-short state. In another embodiment, a jackpot game (for example, substantial 4R, substantial 8R, etc.) in which a player can win a prize ball may be performed as the jackpot game for ending the highly accurate time-short state.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, in the case of the big hit by the jackpot symbol Y1, the victory effect was performed, in the case of the jackpot symbol Y2, the revival effect was performed after the defeat effect, and in the case of the jackpot symbol Y9, the defeat effect was performed. In another embodiment, in the case of a jackpot with the jackpot symbol Y1, it may be determined based on the lottery by the stage control unit 130 whether the victory stage is performed or the revival stage is performed after the defeat stage. In this case, there may be only one kind of jackpot symbol for which the high-precision time-short state continues, and even if the jackpot symbol is the same jackpot symbol, the victory control is performed by the lottery by the effect control unit 130, or the defeat effect and the resurrection effect. Is determined.

  In the above embodiment, whether to advance to the next round in a tournament or whether to end the tournament is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol. That is, in the said embodiment, the production mode which shows a high-precision time-short state can be advanced for every jackpot, and when the 1st jackpot game (jackpot symbol Y1) is performed, a presentation mode is advanced and the 2nd jackpot game ( When the jackpot symbol Y9) is performed, the production mode is terminated. Also, when the third jackpot game (jackpot symbol Y9) is performed, the production mode is not advanced. In another embodiment, the progress of the effect mode may be controlled according to the type of change effect performed during the change of the special symbol. For example, in the case where a special jackpot is determined in which the highly accurate time-short state continues in the special symbol determination, if the reach effect A is performed during the special symbol change and the jackpot is reached, the presentation mode is advanced after the jackpot game, When the reach effect B is performed during the special symbol change and the jackpot is won, the effect mode may not be advanced after the jackpot game. Further, when the special symbol determination determines that the jackpot that the high-precision time-short state continues, the player is caused to perform an operation using the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 while the special symbol is changing or during the jackpot game, Depending on the result of the operation, the effect mode after the jackpot game may or may not proceed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it was made possible to advance from the present production to the next production about the production mode while the highly accurate time-short state was set. In another embodiment, during the jackpot game, a jackpot effect that can proceed from the current effect to the next effect may be performed. For example, every time a jackpot game is played, a jackpot effect in which a story develops during the jackpot game may be performed. For example, during the period when the highly accurate time-short state continues, the story production of the first episode is performed as a jackpot production during the first jackpot game, and the second episode following the first episode during the second jackpot game. The story production may be performed as a jackpot production, and the story production of the third episode may be performed as a jackpot production during the third jackpot game. In this way, in the jackpot production in which the story progresses during the jackpot game, whether the jackpot presentation is advanced or not may be determined depending on the type of jackpot symbol. In addition, any other effects may be performed as effects that can be progressed when the jackpot game is performed. For example, it may be an effect that shifts from one stage to another.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the final tournament of the tournament, the player does not advance to the next tournament unless a specific jackpot is reached. That is, a predetermined effect that can be changed cumulatively (in a stepwise manner) performed during a period in which the highly accurate time-short state continues continues to satisfy a predetermined condition (the battle display 56 is “the final game”), and In the case of a specific jackpot, the production was advanced. In other embodiments, the predetermined condition may be any other condition. For example, the predetermined condition may be that the total number of prize balls in a period in which the high-precision time-short state continues is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (that is, the display relating to the prize balls is greater than or equal to a predetermined value). Further, the predetermined condition may be that the number of long open round games in a period in which the highly accurate time-short state continues is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (that is, the display regarding the number of rounds is equal to or greater than a predetermined number). Further, the predetermined condition may be that the number of jackpots in a period in which the highly accurate time-short state continues is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, or that a specific number of jackpots is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (that is, jackpot or specific The display regarding the number of jackpots of the user may be a predetermined number or more). In addition, when an effect is performed during a period in which the highly accurate time-short state continues, a display indicating that the effect has been executed may be displayed, and this effect has been performed (the effect has been executed). The above-mentioned predetermined condition may be displayed.

  In other embodiments, the following effects may be performed during the jackpot game. For example, when a rank-up jackpot is notified as a result of a variation effect, an effect suggesting the number of rounds for a rank-up jackpot may be performed in the opening effect of the jackpot game. For example, a character that suggests the number of rounds for the rank-up jackpot is determined, and the number of rounds is suggested by the character that appeared in the opening performance. Specifically, when character A appears, 8R or more is determined, and when character B appears, 6R or more is determined as confirmed. When the opening effect is started, a character appears to suggest the number of rounds, and the number of rounds is notified during the opening effect. In this case, the same character may appear during the battle effect (during the variation effect), and the number of rounds for the rank-up jackpot may be suggested even during the change effect. In addition, during the round game, the number of prize balls may be displayed every time a prize ball is paid out. Also, in the ending production, after displaying the number of prize balls paid out in this jackpot game, the total number of prize balls up to the previous jackpot in this high-precision short-time duration is added to the number of prize balls in this jackpot game. An effect of adding may be performed. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize the number of winning balls acquired by the current jackpot game and the total number of winning balls in the current high-precision time-short duration.

  In another embodiment, before the battle effect is developed, a display showing the strength of the opponent may be performed, and the degree of expectation that the predetermined character will win the opponent may be displayed. For example, the strength is set in advance for each of a plurality of opponents, and when a battle effect between a predetermined character and a strong opponent is performed, the probability that the predetermined character is defeated is set high. Yes. In the highly probable gaming state, while the variation and stop of the special symbol are repeatedly performed (while it does not develop into a battle effect), each of the plurality of opponents is displayed in a manner in which the strength can be distinguished. As a result, the player can easily recognize the strength of each opponent even if the battle performance is not performed, and there is a possibility that the highly accurate time-short state may be continued by the opponent when developing into the battle performance. Whether it is high or not can be easily recognized.

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

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

[Configuration of gaming machine according to the present invention and its effects]
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention may have the following configuration. Note that parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiment, and are merely examples.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of setting a gaming state between a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of determining that a special game is to be performed is higher than the low-probability gaming state. The variable winning area (12) is displaceable between a first state and a second state in which a game ball is easier to win than the first state, and the variable winning area is higher than usual. Whether or not to perform a special game among a plurality of special games based on the establishment of the start condition and the short-time game state control means (101, S634) that controls the short-time game state that is easily displaced to the state 2 If it is determined that a predetermined special game (big hit symbol X1 to X6) is to be performed by the determination unit (S407) that performs the determination, and the determination unit in the low probability gaming state, the predetermined special game is performed and the special game The later gaming state is changed to the high probability game. Predetermined special game execution means (S6) for setting the state and the short-time game state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability time-short state”), and the first special game (big hit symbol Y1) by the determination means in the high-precision time-short state. If it is determined to be performed, the first special game is executed, the game state after the special game is set to the high probability game state and the short-time game state, and the first special game is executed to continue the high-precision short-time state. And when the determination means determines that the second special game (big hit symbol Y9) is to be performed in the high-probability time-short state, the second special game is performed, and the game state after the special game is set to the low probability game state. And determining that the third special game (big hit symbol Y2) is to be performed by the determination unit in the high-accuracy short-time state. A third special game executing means for performing the third special game, setting the game state after the special game to the high probability game state and the time-short game state, and continuing the high-precision time-short state, As the first special game, the first special game executing means performs a long opening control for releasing the specific winning area for a first time, and the second special game executing means performs the specific winning area as the second special game. Is performed for a second time shorter than the first time, and the third special game executing means performs the short release control as the third special game and then performs the long release control. .

  According to this gaming machine, when the first special game is performed, the highly accurate time reduction state is continued, when the second special game is performed, the high accuracy time reduction state is ended, and when the third special game is performed, the high accuracy time reduction is performed. The state continues. When the third special game is performed, the short opening control of the specific winning area is performed similarly to the second special game, and then the long opening control is performed. For this reason, the player can recognize that the second special game for ending the highly accurate time-short state is being performed for a predetermined period after the start of the third special game. It can be recognized that the third special game to be continued is being performed. Thereby, interest property can be improved.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of setting a gaming state between a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of determining that a special game is to be performed is higher than the low-probability gaming state. The variable winning area (12) is displaceable between a first state and a second state in which a game ball is easier to win than the first state, and the variable winning area is higher than usual. Whether or not to perform a special game among a plurality of special games based on the establishment of the start condition and the short-time game state control means (101, S634) that controls the short-time game state that is easily displaced to the state 2 When the determination means (S407) for determining whether or not a predetermined special game is determined to be performed by the determination means in the low probability gaming state, the predetermined special game is performed, and the gaming state after the special game is determined High probability gaming state and short time gaming When a predetermined special game execution means (S6) set to a state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability short-time state”) and a first special game (big hit symbol Y1, Y2, etc.) are performed by the determination means in the high-probability time-short state If determined, first special game execution means for performing the first special game, setting the gaming state after the special game to the high probability gaming state and the time-short gaming state, and continuing the high-probability time-short state. When the determination means determines that the second special game (big hit symbol Y9) is to be performed in the high-probability time-short state, the second special game is performed, and the game state after the special game is set to the low probability game state. And a second special game executing means for ending the high-accuracy short-time state, and an effect mode performed when the high-accuracy short-time state is set, and the determination means performs a special game. Effect control means (130) for controlling the effect mode that can proceed from the current effect to the next effect each time the effect is determined, and the effect control means performs the first special game (Y1) by the determination means. ), The first effect control means (S1343) for advancing the effect mode, and when the determination means determines that the second special game is to be performed, the effect effect mode is ended. Production control means (S1346) and third production control means (YES in S1347) that does not advance the production mode when it is determined by the determination means that the first special game (Y2) is to be performed.

  According to this gaming machine, when the first special game is performed, the highly accurate time-short state is continued, and when the second special game is performed, the highly accurate time-short state is terminated. The effect mode indicating that the highly accurate time-short state is set can proceed to the next effect when it is determined that the special game is to be performed. Even if the first special game in which the highly accurate time-short state continues is performed, the effect mode may or may not proceed, and the interest of the effect in the highly accurate time-short state can be improved.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of setting a gaming state between a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of determining that a special game is to be performed is higher than the low-probability gaming state. The variable winning area (12) is displaceable between a first state and a second state in which a game ball is easier to win than the first state, and the variable winning area is higher than usual. Whether or not to perform a special game among a plurality of special games based on the establishment of the start condition and the short-time game state control means (101, S634) that controls the short-time game state that is easily displaced to the state 2 When the determination means (S407) for determining the predetermined special game is determined to be performed by the determination means in the low probability gaming state, the predetermined special game is performed, and the gaming state after the special game is set to the high level Stochastic gaming state and short-time gaming state Hereinafter, it is determined that the first special game (big hit symbol Y1, Y2, etc.) is performed by the predetermined special game executing means (S6) to be set to "high-probability short time state" and the determination means in the high-accuracy short time state. Then, the first special game executing means for performing the first special game, setting the gaming state after the special game to the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state, and continuing the high probability short time state, and If it is determined that the second special game (big hit symbol Y9) is to be performed by the determination means in the highly accurate time-short state, the second special game is performed, and the game state after the special game is set to the low probability game state. A second special game execution means for ending the high-accuracy time-short state, a mode effect execution means (130) for executing an effect in the high-accuracy time-short mode indicating the high-accuracy time-short state, and the high-accuracy time-short mode during the high-accuracy time-short mode Size When it is determined by the means that the first special game (Y1) is to be performed, a predetermined success effect is performed (S1342), and after the success effect, the first effect control means for continuing the high-accuracy time reduction mode; If it is determined by the determination means that the second special game is to be performed during the short time mode, a predetermined failure effect is performed (S1345), and after the failure effect, an end effect indicating that the high-accuracy time mode ends. And the second production control means for ending the high-accuracy short-time mode, and when the decision means decides to perform the first special game (Y2) during the high-precision time-short mode, the failure production is performed. (S1348) After the failure effect, execute the end effect (which may be exactly the same as the end effect by the second effect control means, or may be an end effect similar to the end effect), Then said And a third effect control means for executing a continuation effect indicating that the highly accurate time-short mode continues (S1386) and continuing the high-accuracy time-short mode.

  According to this gaming machine, the high-accuracy time-short state continues when the success effect is performed, and the high-accuracy time-short state ends when the failure effect is performed. Here, after performing the failure effect, the end effect is performed, and then the continuation effect may be performed. Even if the failure effect is performed, the continuation effect is performed later, and the highly accurate time-short state may continue, so that it is possible to improve interest.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of setting a gaming state between a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of determining that a special game is to be performed is higher than the low-probability gaming state. The variable winning area (12) is displaceable between a first state and a second state in which a game ball is easier to win than the first state, and the variable winning area is higher than usual. Whether or not to perform a special game among a plurality of special games based on the establishment of the start condition and the short-time game state control means (101, S634) that controls the short-time game state that is easily displaced to the state 2 If the determination means (S407) for determining whether or not a predetermined special game is to be performed by the determination means, the predetermined special game (hit symbol X1-X6, Y1-Y6, etc.) is performed, and the special game Whether the later gaming state is the high probability gaming state Special game execution means (S6) for setting the short-time game state (hereinafter referred to as “high-precision short-time state”), and an effect mode performed when the high-precision time-short state is set, wherein the determination means If it is determined that a special game is to be performed, the effect control means (130) for controlling the effect mode that can proceed from the current effect to the next effect is provided. Condition determination means (S1324) for determining whether or not the predetermined effect (56) performed in the continuing period satisfies the predetermined condition, and the progress of the effect mode according to the determination result by the condition determination means. A progress control means for controlling, wherein the progress control means is determined to satisfy a predetermined condition by the condition determination means, and is specified among a plurality of special games in which the highly accurate time-short state is set If it is determined by said determination means to perform the special game (Y1), to advance the presentation mode.

  According to this gaming machine, when it is determined that a special game is performed, the effect mode indicating that the highly accurate time-short state is set, it is possible to proceed from the current effect to the next effect. When it is determined that a predetermined performance satisfies a predetermined condition and a specific special game is performed, the performance mode can be advanced. Thereby, when a predetermined production satisfies a predetermined condition, it can be expected that a specific special game will be performed. Note that the predetermined effect is an effect that is performed during a period in which the highly accurate time-short state continues, and may be an effect that can be changed cumulatively (stepwise).

  In this embodiment, when a special game is performed, a gaming machine in which a high-probability time-short state is set until the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times and a low-probability gaming state is set after the predetermined number of times may be used. . In addition, during a special game, when a game ball enters the specific winning opening (V winning opening) provided in the big winning opening, it shifts to a highly accurate time and short state, and the gaming ball does not enter the V winning opening. In some cases, the gaming machine may shift to a low probability gaming state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display 7 Movable accessory 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 Large winning opening 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 51 Decoration symbol 52 Hold image 55 Mode display 56 Match display 57 Predetermined character 58 Opponent 100 Game control unit 101 CPU
130 Production control unit 140 Image sound control unit 150 Lamp control unit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of setting a gaming state between a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of being determined to perform a special game is higher than the low-probability gaming state,
A variable winning area that is displaceable between a first state and a second state in which a game ball is easier to win than the first state;
A short-time gaming state control means for controlling a short-time gaming state when the variable winning area is more likely to be displaced to the second state than normal;
Determination means for determining whether or not to perform any one of a plurality of special games having different advantages for the player based on the establishment of the start condition;
When it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be performed, special game execution means for performing the special game;
When a predetermined special game is performed by the special game execution means, the gaming state after the predetermined special game can be set to the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability short-time state”). Gaming state setting means;
When the highly accurate time-short state is set by the gaming state setting means, the effect mode control means capable of setting the effect mode to the highly accurate time-short effect mode indicating the highly accurate time-short state,
A mode production control means for controlling the progress of a predetermined production performed during the high-precision time-short production mode,
The gaming state setting means includes
When the first special game is performed as the predetermined special game, the game state after the first special game is set to the highly accurate time-short state,
As the predetermined special game, when a second special game having an advantage different from that of the first special game is performed, the game state after the second special game is set to the highly accurate time-short state,
The high-accuracy short-time production mode is divided into a plurality of stages,
The production mode control means includes
When the progress of the predetermined performance performed in the high-precision time / short performance mode satisfies a predetermined condition and the determination means determines that the first special game is performed, the first special game is performed. Then, the stage of the high-accuracy short-time production mode is advanced from the stage before the special game is performed to the next stage, and the production mode is set to the high-precision time-short production mode.
When the progress of the predetermined performance performed in the high-precision time-short effect mode satisfies a predetermined condition and the determination means determines that the second special game is performed, the second special game is performed. Then, the gaming machine sets the production mode to the high-precision time / short production mode without proceeding from the stage before the special game is performed to the next stage without performing the stage of the high / short time production mode. A gaming machine capable of setting a gaming state between a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of being determined to perform a special game is higher than the low-probability gaming state,
A variable winning area that is displaceable between a first state and a second state in which a game ball is easier to win than the first state;
A short-time gaming state control means for controlling a short-time gaming state when the variable winning area is more likely to be displaced to the second state than normal;
Determination means for determining whether or not to perform any one of the plurality of special games based on the establishment of the start condition;
When it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be performed, special game execution means for performing the special game;
When a predetermined special game is performed by the special game execution means, the gaming state after the predetermined special game can be set to the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability short-time state”). Gaming state setting means;
When the highly accurate time-short state is set by the gaming state setting means, the effect mode control means capable of setting the effect mode to the highly accurate time-short effect mode indicating the highly accurate time-short state,
A mode production control means for controlling the progress of a predetermined production performed during the high-precision time-short production mode,
The gaming state setting means includes
When the first special game is performed by the special game execution means, the gaming state after the first special game is set to the highly accurate time-short state,
When the second special game is performed by the special game execution means, the gaming state after the second special game is set to the low probability gaming state,
The high-accuracy short-time production mode is divided into a plurality of stages,
The production mode control means includes
When the progress of the predetermined performance performed in the high-precision time / short performance mode satisfies a predetermined condition and the determination means determines that the first special game is performed, the first special game is performed. Then, the stage of the high-accuracy short-time production mode is advanced from the stage before the special game is performed to the next stage, and the production mode is set to the high-precision time-short production mode.
When the progress of the predetermined performance performed in the high-precision time-short effect mode satisfies a predetermined condition and the determination means determines that the second special game is performed, the second special game is performed. Thereafter, the gaming machine does not set the production mode to the high-precision time-short production mode.

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