JP6181801B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that produces effects during a special game that is advantageous to the player.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that acquires a jackpot random number by a start winning in which a game ball wins at a starting port provided on a game board and determines a jackpot that is a special game using the jackpot random number. . When the gaming machine makes a jackpot determination, the special symbol display unit variably displays the special symbol and stops displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination.

  When the start winning is made during the special symbol variation display, the gaming machine stores the hold information which is information for determination such as the jackpot random number acquired at the time of starting winning. When the special symbol that is stopped and displayed indicates a jackpot, the gaming machine plays a jackpot game that opens a jackpot provided on the game board. If the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a special symbol that indicates a loss, the gaming machine will again determine the jackpot by establishing a starting condition indicating that a game ball has won a prize at the starting port or that hold information is stored. Go and display the special symbol as a variable display and stop display.

  As described above, the gaming machine takes one of the gaming state in which the special symbol is variably displayed and stopped, or the jackpot gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened. In addition, the gaming machine performs an effect using the image display unit or the like during the special symbol variation display or the big hit. As the effect during the variable display, there is a variable effect in which the decorative symbol is variablely displayed and stopped in correspondence with the special symbol variable display and stop display.

  The jackpot includes various jackpots such as a normal jackpot, a probable bonus jackpot, and a latent jackpot depending on the opening mode of the jackpot and the game state that shifts after the jackpot ends (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). A special effect corresponding to the type of jackpot is performed in the variation table that has won the jackpot. For example, when winning the jackpot, a special effect that suggests the jackpot is performed.

JP 2011-031033 A

  However, with the above-described conventional technology, for example, even if a special effect is performed by displaying a small symbol, the display of the symbol is not devised simply by displaying the symbol small, so that the design is displayed. There is a problem that the directing effect is low.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to devise how to display a symbol and improve the effect of displaying a symbol.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing a start condition. The symbol display means for variably displaying the symbol, the symbol display means for stopping and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result by the special game determination means, and when the determination symbol indicating the special game is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means, A special game execution means for executing a game, a low probability gaming state in which the special game determination is performed with a predetermined probability by the special game determination means, and a high with which the special game determination is performed with a higher probability than the predetermined probability. A game state control means for controlling a game in any one of the probabilistic game states, and an effect execution means for performing an effect, wherein the special game determination means has a specific special Determining whether or not to perform a technique, the gaming state control means controls the game in the high probability gaming state after the specific special game is executed by the special game executing means, and the effect execution means When the special game determination means determines that the specific special game is to be performed, a special effect suggesting that the specific special game may be performed during the symbol variation display by the symbol display means. In the special display means to perform and the variable display in which the special effect is performed by the special effect means, a symbol sequence indicating that the specific special game is performed by performing a variable effect by a plurality of symbols in the first symbol mode In the first variation display after the specific special game executed by the special game execution means, Variation effect means for starting a variation effect in a second symbol aspect that is easier for the player to visually recognize than the pattern aspect, wherein the variation effect means is the first symbol aspect in the first variation display. The symbol effect sequence is displayed in the second symbol form after the symbol sequence stopped in step 1, and the variation effect is started.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the way of showing a symbol can be devised and the production effect of symbol display can be improved.

It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a result effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation at the time of winning a latent big hit. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot determination table used in a low probability game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot determination table used in a high probability game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the symbol determination table used with respect to the winning ball to a 1st start opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the symbol determination table used with respect to the winning ball to a 2nd start opening. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern determination process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table for a loss used at the time of a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table for jackpots used at the time of jackpot. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a 1st special fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 2nd special fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the ending process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process which a production control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the effect determination process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the result effect selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation production pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an effect end process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a mode flag change process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of production | presentation mode table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a win production | presentation selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the image control process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a result effect.

  A preferred embodiment of a gaming machine will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”) belonging to the former type 1 will be described.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a game board 101. A launcher is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101.

  The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises along the rail 102 and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  A main liquid crystal 104 serving as an image display unit is disposed substantially at the center of the game board 101, and sub liquid crystals 114 are disposed on both sides of the main liquid crystal 104. The main liquid crystal 104 and the sub liquid crystal 114 are liquid crystal displays (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display).

  The sub liquid crystal 114 moves in a freely moving manner on the front surface of the main liquid crystal 104 by a moving mechanism (not shown). In the example shown in FIG. 1, the sub liquid crystal 114 is located away from the front surface of the main liquid crystal 104. The sub liquid crystal 114 moves to the front surface of the main liquid crystal 104 and displays a predetermined image during a predetermined performance. Further, the sub liquid crystal 114 displays an image even at the retracted position.

  A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the main liquid crystal 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  The second starting port 106 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory 107 that can be opened and closed. The ordinary electric accessory 107 can be in a closed state or an open state. The closed state is a closed state that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106. The open state is a state in which the game ball is opened to the near side, and is an open state in which it is easy to win the game ball to the second start port 106. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the ordinary electric accessory 107. In addition, the normal electric accessory 107 is not limited to a mode of opening to the front side, and may be a mode of opening to the right and left of a so-called tulip shape.

  The normal electric accessory 107 is released based on the determination result of the normal symbol determination performed when the game ball passes through one of the gates 108 arranged on the left and right sides of the main liquid crystal 104. In addition, an upper prize winning port 109 a is arranged at the lower right of the main liquid crystal 104. A lower large prize opening 109b is arranged below the upper big prize opening 109a. Each big winning opening 109a, 109b (hereinafter referred to as “big winning opening 109” as appropriate) is opened in an open manner according to the type of jackpot when a special jackpot game state is reached, and a winning game ball is won. This is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls.

  Below the main liquid crystal 104, an ordinary winning opening 110 is arranged. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the drawing, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower left part of the game board 101, an information display unit 112 is provided for clearly showing game information such as special symbols to the player. The information display unit 112 is performed by a first special symbol representing a determination result of the jackpot determination performed when the game ball wins the first start opening 105 or when the game ball wins the second start opening 106. A second special symbol representing the determination result of the jackpot determination is displayed.

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

  In the frame member 113, a speaker is incorporated above the game area 103. In addition, an effect light portion (frame lamp) 115 is provided on the upper portion of the game area 103 in the frame member 113.

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

  The operation handle 116 includes a firing instruction member 117 that drives the launching portion to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 117 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 116 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player. The operation handle 116 is provided with a sensor or the like that detects that the player is directly operating the firing instruction member 117. Thereby, the launching unit launches a game ball when the firing instruction member 117 is directly operated by the player.

  In the frame member 113, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 are provided in the lower part of the game area 103. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 receive an operation from the player. The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal button effect that causes the effect button 118 to emit light and accepts an operation from the player. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a special button effect in which an effect button 118 is protruded upward from the illustrated position to increase the amount of pressing and accept an operation from the player.

  Further, in the frame member 113, a not-shown hitting ball supply tray is provided at a lower portion of the game area 103. The hitting ball supply tray accommodates the game balls and sequentially sends the game balls to the launching unit.

  On the game board 101, a movable accessory 130 that operates during a predetermined performance is provided. The movable accessory 130 is swung to the left and right in the figure about a predetermined rocking axis by a moving mechanism (not shown). In addition to the movable accessory 130, there is a movable accessory (not shown) that is evacuated in the normal state and advances to the front of the main liquid crystal 104 during a predetermined performance.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100 acquires a jackpot random number when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, and performs a jackpot determination using the acquired jackpot random number. When the game ball wins the first start opening 105 and makes a jackpot determination, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the first special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 112a (see FIG. 2). When a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes the first special symbol display unit 112a to stop display the symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination.

  When the game ball wins the second starting port 106 and makes a jackpot determination, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 112b (see FIG. 2). When a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes the second special symbol display unit 112b to stop display the symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination.

  When the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is variably displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays three decorative symbols (for example, numerical symbols) on the main liquid crystal 104 in synchronization with the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol). Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbols in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbols. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays a special symbol indicating a jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays a decorative symbol with a combination indicating a jackpot.

  A combination indicating a jackpot is a related combination, for example, a so-called flat eye such as “7, 7, 7” or an ideally related combination such as “pine, bamboo, plum”. When the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination indicating a big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect that makes the player expect to win a big hit, such as a reach effect, until the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Specifically, the reach production is to stop and display a part (two) of a plurality of decorative symbols (first decorative symbol, second decorative symbol and third decorative symbol) with the same or related symbols, This is a special effect in which the remaining part (one) is changed and displayed for a longer time than usual. In the case of a big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes the remaining one to be stopped and displayed with a decorative symbol related to the two being stopped. In the case of a loss, the pachinko gaming machine 100 causes the remaining one to be stopped and displayed with a decorative pattern that is not related to the two that are stopped.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal loss change (hereinafter referred to as “normal loss change”) or a reach effect that results in a loss. In the normal loss variation, for example, the second decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed next to the first decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol unrelated to the first decorative symbol, that is, the symbol that does not develop into reach production. Press to stop display. It should be noted that the appearance of the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the variation display of the loss including the reach loss is referred to as a loss eye.

  In addition, when the game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 during the special symbol variation display, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stores the hold information indicating the right to receive the jackpot determination up to a predetermined number. To do. The predetermined number is, for example, 4 for each of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. The pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays a variation time and a special symbol according to the number of pieces of holding information (hereinafter referred to as “the number of holdings”) in the case of normal loss fluctuation.

  The variation time in the normal loss variation is, for example, 13 seconds when the number of holdings at the start of the variation is 1 or less, 8 seconds when the number of holdings is 2, and 3 seconds when the number of holdings is 3 or more. The pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbols at the losing eyes in the case of normal loss variation. When the decorative symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot determination based on the next holding information, and displays the decorative symbol in a variable manner and stopped.

  When the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the jackpot gaming state, and the winning prize opening 109 (the upper winning prize opening 109a or the lower winning prize is equal to the number of rounds corresponding to the winning jackpot. Mouth 109b) is opened. For example, one round is a period until there is a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls in the opened big winning opening 109, or a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds for long opening, and 0. 0 for short opening. This is the period until 5 seconds) elapses.

  In the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the big winning opening 109 for the number of rounds won. When the game ball is awarded to the open big prize opening 109, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 does not make a jackpot determination in the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the jackpot gaming state when the opening of the upper jackpot 109a or the lower jackpot 109b corresponding to the winning jackpot is completed. In the jackpot game state, for example, a game ball is launched in the right area of the game area 103, so that a game is played by so-called right hit, and in the upper big prize opening 109a or the lower big prize opening 109b arranged in the right area. The game is played with winning.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the non-hit gaming state in which the jackpot determination is performed again. In the non-hit gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is ended, for example, a specific gaming state such as an auxiliary gaming state is set.

(Game state of pachinko machine)
The non-hit gaming state includes, for example, a low-probability non-assist gaming state (normal gaming state), a high-probability auxiliary gaming state (probability variation gaming state: probability variation gaming state), and a high-probability non-assistant gaming state (latency probability gaming state). : Latent probability change game state) and three game states. The pachinko gaming machine 100 controls the game in any one of the three gaming states except for the jackpot gaming state. Note that a low probability auxiliary gaming state (time-short gaming state: time-saving gaming state) may be taken.

  The auxiliary gaming state is a gaming state in which a game support function of the ordinary electric accessory 107 is added, and it is easier to win a prize at the second start port 106 than in the normal gaming state. The game support function includes, for example, shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, improving the winning probability per normal symbol (increasing the frequency of opening the normal electric accessory 107), extending the opening time of the normal electric accessory 107, It is a function.

  Further, in the auxiliary game state, by reducing the variation time of the special symbol, a quick game is performed as compared with the non-auxiliary game state. For example, in the auxiliary game state, a quick game is performed as compared with the non-auxiliary game state by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal loss change or reducing the winning probability of reach lose.

  In the present embodiment, in the auxiliary gaming state, the game is played by right-handed hitting a game ball in the right-side area of the game area 103, and the game is progressed mainly by winning at the second starting port 106. Further, in the non-auxiliary game state (normal game state or latent game state), a game is played by left-handed in which a game ball is launched in the left region of the game region 103. In the normal game state, the game is progressed mainly by winning the first start port 105.

  In the low-probability gaming state (normal gaming state), a jackpot determination is performed using a low-probability determination table for a low-probability gaming state in which it is difficult to win a jackpot. The jackpot winning probability in the low probability gaming state is, for example, 1/400.

  In the high-probability gaming state (probability changing gaming state or latent probability gaming state), jackpot determination is performed using a hit determination table for a high-probability gaming state that is easy to win a jackpot. The jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state is, for example, 1/50. As described above, in the high probability gaming state (the probability variation gaming state or the latent probability gaming state), the player wins the jackpot with a higher probability than the low probability gaming state (the normal gaming state).

  After the jackpot game is over, the pachinko gaming machine 100 transitions to, for example, a probability change gaming state or a latent probability gaming state (= first latent probability gaming state), and further performs a predetermined number of jackpot determinations in each gaming state. Transition to the gaming state. Here, the transition of the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game will be described.

  For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can take three types of jackpots: 15 round (R) probability variation jackpots, 7R probability variation jackpots, and 2R latent probability jackpots. When winning 15R probability variation jackpot or 7R probability variation jackpot, a winning ball according to the number of rounds can be obtained. In addition, after the jackpot is over, for example, the transition is made to the high probability gaming state until 84 fluctuations are finished, and the auxiliary gaming state is added until 80 fluctuations are finished.

  When 80 fluctuations have elapsed after the big hit, the auxiliary game is not added, and the state transits to a high probability non-auxiliary game state (latent probability game state = second latent probability game state). When 4 fluctuations have passed in the second latent game state (81 to 84 fluctuations have passed after the jackpot is over), the game state transitions to a normal gaming state (low probability non-auxiliary gaming state). In the latent game state (= second latent game state) in this case, when the hold information (for example, four) won in the second starting port 106 in the probability variation game state is stored, A jackpot decision is made.

  The 2R latent promising jackpot is a so-called no-hit jackpot without a prize ball. Specifically, when the winning of 2R latent probability is won, the big winning opening 109 is briefly opened (for example, opened for 0.1 second) in an opening mode corresponding to the number of rounds. After the end of the 2R latent probability winning, for example, the transition to the high probability gaming state is made until 84 fluctuations are finished, and the auxiliary gaming state is not added. When 84 fluctuations have elapsed after the big hit, the game state transitions to the normal gaming state (low probability non-auxiliary gaming state). In the latent game state (= first latent game state) in this case, the big hit determination is performed based on the hold information won to the first starting port 105.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect in the effect mode corresponding to each game state. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect in the normal mode that suggests the normal game state in the normal game state, and performs an effect in the probability change mode that indicates the probability change game state in the probability change game state. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs in the latent probability mode, which suggests that the latent probability gaming state is in the latent probability gaming state. Effect in the first latent probability gaming state after winning the 2R latent probability winning (first latent probability mode) and effect in the second latent probability gaming state after the end of the probability variation gaming state (last four variation effect in the second latent probability mode) ) Will produce a different performance.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the open mode of the special winning opening 109 can be a small hit that is the same as or similar to the 2R latent big hit. Small hits are a type of loser, but when winning a small hit, the same effect as the 2R latent probability big hit (latent probability mode entry effect) is performed, and after the small hit game, the same first as every 2R latent positive hit Produce in latent mode. This makes it possible to conceal whether the player is in a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state after a small hit or 2R latent big hit, and can improve the interest of the game.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown).

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. For example, the main control unit 201 performs jackpot determination, normal symbol determination, game state setting, and the like, and controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 includes a special figure hold storage program, a pre-determination program, a jackpot determination program, a special figure fluctuation pattern selection program, a special figure fluctuation display program, a general figure hold storage program, a universal figure hit determination program, a general figure fluctuation pattern selection program, An ordinary map change display program, a special prize opening control program, a game state setting program, a normal electric accessory release program, and the like are stored.

  When the game ball is detected by the first start port SW221, the special figure storage program stores the first storage information indicating the right to receive the jackpot determination in the RAM 213. The special figure storage program stores, in the RAM 213, the second storage information indicating the right to receive the jackpot determination when the game ball is detected by the second start port SW222.

  The jackpot determination program causes a jackpot determination that is a determination of a special game to the first hold information and the second hold information. In addition, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the hold information is not stored in the start winning in the waiting state where the special symbol is not variably displayed. In this case, the jackpot determination program performs the jackpot determination using the jackpot random number acquired at the time of detection without temporarily storing the hold information when the game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222. You can do it.

  The special figure variation pattern selection program selects a variation pattern indicating a variation mode (variation time) from the variation start to the variation stop of the special symbol according to the jackpot determination result. The special figure variation pattern selection program selects a variation pattern according to the number of reservations. For example, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss, the variation pattern having a short variation time is more easily selected as the number of holdings is larger. The special figure variation display program causes the special symbol to be variably displayed and stopped using the variation pattern selected by executing the special figure variation pattern selection program.

  The pre-determination program makes a jackpot determination for the first hold information and the second hold information before the special symbol change display, for example, at the time of start winning. The determination result by the prior determination program is stored in the RAM 213 in association with the hold information.

  When the game ball is detected by the gate SW 223, the general-purpose hold storage program stores the hold information indicating the right to receive the normal symbol determination in the RAM 213. The per-common-spot determination program makes a per-normal determination based on the hold information indicating the right to receive the normal symbol determination. The normal pattern variation pattern selection program selects a variation pattern indicating a variation mode (variation time) from the start of variation of the normal symbol to the variation stop according to the normal symbol determination result. The general-purpose fluctuation display program displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops using the fluctuation pattern selected by executing the universal-figure fluctuation pattern selection program.

  The big prize opening control program opens the upper big prize opening 109a or the lower big prize opening 109b according to the winning jackpot. The gaming state setting program sets the gaming state after the jackpot is set to the latent probability gaming state or the probability variation gaming state according to the jackpot type.

  Further, the gaming state setting program sets the non-auxiliary gaming state when a predetermined number of fluctuations (80 fluctuations) have elapsed in the auxiliary gaming state. Further, the gaming state setting program sets a low probability gaming state when a predetermined number of fluctuations (84 variations) have elapsed in the high probability gaming state. The ordinary electric accessory release program opens the ordinary electric accessory 107 in an opening manner according to the content of the hit when the normal symbol hits.

  In addition, the main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the upper prize winning port 109a and the lower major prize winning port 109b, and a first special symbol display unit. 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 112c, the hold display unit 112d, the right-handed display unit 112e, and the like are connected.

  The first special symbol display unit 112a displays the first special symbol in a variable manner and stops. The second special symbol display unit 112b displays the second special symbol in a variable manner and stops. The normal symbol display unit 112c displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner. The hold display unit 112d displays the stored hold information. On-hold information is stored for up to four game balls for the first start port 105, four for game balls for the second start port 106, and four for the pass of the game balls to the gate 108. Is done. The hold display unit 112d displays the stored number. The right-handed display portion 112e is lit to urge the player to make a right-handed hit in a gaming state (a big hit gaming state or an auxiliary gaming state) in which a game is advanced by a right-handed strike.

  The various SWs passed through the gate 108, the first start port SW221 for detecting the game ball won in the first start port 105, the second start port SW222 for detecting the game ball won in the second start port 106, and the gate 108. A gate SW 223 for detecting a game ball, an upper prize port SW 224a for detecting a game ball won in the upper university prize opening 109a, a lower major prize opening SW 224b for detecting a game ball won in the lower major prize opening 109b, and normal There is a normal winning opening SW 225 for detecting a game ball won in the winning opening 110.

  Various SWs (221 to 225) are connected to the main control unit 201, and detection results are input to the main control unit 201, respectively. A proximity switch or the like is used as the various SWs (221 to 225). It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  In addition, as the solenoid described above, the electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 107, the upper prize winning solenoid 232a that opens and closes the upper prize winning opening 109a, and the lower that opens and closes the lower prize winning opening 109b. There is a big prize opening solenoid 232b. The main control unit 201 controls driving of each solenoid (231, 232a, 232b).

  Further, the main control unit 201 is connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203 and outputs various commands to each. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs commands such as a change start command, a change stop command, and a hold command to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. The prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c. The production control unit 202 controls the production contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control unit 202a controls the entire effect control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201.

  The image / sound control unit 202b controls the image and the sound based on the effect command indicating the instruction content from the effect control unit 202a. In addition, the lamp control unit 202c controls lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 113, and the like based on the effect command indicating the instruction content from the effect control unit 202a.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, an RTC (Real Time Clock) 244, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown).

  CPU241 performs the process which determines the content of production based on the various programs previously memorize | stored in ROM242. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above-described processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. When the CPU 241 executes various programs, various effect commands are output to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The effect supervision unit 202a uses the RAM 243 as a work area while the CPU 241 performs effect control such as a jackpot effect selection program, a result effect control program, a variable effect selection program, a notice effect selection program, and a hold display program stored in the ROM 242. By executing the program, it functions to control the entire production control unit 202.

  The jackpot production selection program is a program for selecting production contents during the jackpot. The result production control program is a program for displaying the number of consecutive balls, the total number of winning balls in each jackpot when consecutively played. For example, the continuous game means winning a jackpot in the probability variation game state or the latent probability game state. It should be noted that the consecutive Chang may not include the big win in the latent game state.

  The variation production selection program selects the content of the variation production such as the reach production using the decorative design in association with the variation pattern of the special design. The notice effect selection program causes the notice effect to be selected based on the variation pattern of the special symbol. The notice effect includes, for example, a button effect, a conversation effect, a step-up effect, a cut-in effect, a character effect, a movable accessory effect, and the like. The button effect is an effect of performing a related subsequent effect by operating the effect button 118 from the player. The conversation effect, the step-up effect, and the cut-in effect are effects that develop in stages, and the effect that the degree of expectation for the jackpot becomes higher as it develops in a higher stage.

  The character effect is an effect in which the degree of expectation for the jackpot varies depending on the appearance of the character and the color of the appearing character, for example. The movable accessory effect is an effect for operating the movable agent 130. For example, in the case of a configuration including a plurality of movable actors 130, the higher the number of types of movable actors 130 operated, the higher the degree of expectation. It is the production that becomes. Moreover, in the structure provided with the some movable accessory 130, when a specific movable accessory 130 operate | moves, it can also be set as the effect whose expectation degree becomes higher than when another movable accessory 130 operate | moves.

  The hold display program uses the pre-determination result of the main control unit 201 to display the hold information associated with the pre-determination result in a normal hold display that is a normal hold display or a special hold display that is different from the normal hold display. Display in either display form.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. The arrangement position of the RTC 244 is not limited to the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be the main control unit 201.

  In addition, the effect button 118 is connected to the effect control unit 202a, and data indicating that the effect button 118 has been operated (pressed) is input from the player. In addition, a cross key 119 is connected to the production control unit 202a, and data corresponding to the key selected by the player is input.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown).

  The CPU 251 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores programs for image and sound generation and output processing, various image data, various sound data, and the like. The various image data are, for example, a background image, a decorative design image, a character image, a preview image, a reserved image, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data displayed on the main liquid crystal 104 and audio data output from the speaker 254.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b executes image and sound control based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. Works to do.

  For example, the CPU 251 performs various image processes such as a background image display process, a decorative symbol image display process, a character image display process, a button image display process, and a hold image display process based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 202a. And audio processing for outputting audio corresponding to various images. When executing image processing and sound processing, the CPU 251 reads predetermined image data and sound data from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Here, the decorative design image includes, for example, an image showing 10 types of numerical designs from “0” to “9” and an image showing 3 types of character designs of “pine”, “bamboo”, and “plum”. . The on-hold image indicates that the on-hold information is stored, and in accordance with the expected degree of the on-hold information, such as white, blue, yellow, and red, in order from the lowest to the highest on-hold information expectation. Is different. A white hold display is a normal hold display. The blue, yellow, and red hold displays are special hold displays. Note that the hold information is not limited to being represented by display by the main liquid crystal 104, and may be represented by lighting by a lamp under the control of the lamp control unit 202c, for example.

  Image data such as background images and decorative design images written in the RAM 253 is output to the main liquid crystal 104 and the sub liquid crystal 114 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the main liquid crystal 104. Is done. For example, the decorative design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially displayed by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. . Further, when performing the result effect, the image / sound control unit 202b outputs, for example, image data for the result effect and image data of the decorative symbol image displayed in a reduced size.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown). The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs, control data used for lamp lighting, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit 115, the panel lamp 264, and the movable accessory 130, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c controls lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 113, and the like, and controls the operation of the movable accessory 130.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 202 is realized by different boards using the production control unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b, and the lamp control unit 202c. It is good also as what is integrated on the same printed circuit board. However, even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board, their functions are assumed to be independent.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown). The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores a program for performing a prize ball control process. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. Is done.

  The winning ball control unit 203 controls the paying unit 291 to pay out the number of winning balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 has a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 makes each winning port (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the upper large winning port 109a, the lower large winning port 109b, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the paying unit 291. ) Is controlled to pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to the game balls won.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launch unit 292 includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches a game ball, and the like. When a game operation is detected by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 drives the solenoid in response to the detected game operation to fire the game ball at a predetermined interval, thereby playing the game ball The game is sent to the game area 103 of the board 101.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, a full tank detection SW 296, and the like. The prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board, for example.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

  The main control unit 201 and the prize ball control unit 203 configured as described above are provided on different printed circuit boards (main control board and prize ball control board), but the present invention is not limited thereto. It can also be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

(Example of result production)
Next, an example of a result effect will be described. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the result effect. In FIG. 3A, (1) and (2) show a result effect performed in the last change in the specific gaming state. The specific game state is an auxiliary game state to which a game support function of the ordinary electric accessory 107 is added, such as a probability change game state. However, the result effect may be performed by the last variation in the latent probability gaming state set for a predetermined variation number (for example, four variations) after the probability variation gaming state ends.

  As shown in (1), the main liquid crystal 104 displays the winning appearance and the number of consecutive channels as a result effect. Further, a decorative display Sz is displayed on the lower right of the main liquid crystal 104 in a small pattern display. When the predetermined timing is reached in the fluctuation display of (1), the process proceeds to (2).

  (2) shows the result effect and the stop display of the decorative symbol Sz by the small symbol display. The specific gaming state (probability varying gaming state) is ended by the stoppage of the variation of the decorative symbol Sz shown in (2). The decorative symbol Sz is also displayed in a small symbol during the symbol determination time when the variation of the decorative symbol Sz shown in (2) is stopped. The symbol determination time is a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) during which symbols are stopped and displayed. When the symbol fixed time elapses, the probability variation gaming state ends, and after the probability variation gaming state ends, the non-auxiliary gaming state transitions to, for example, the latent certain gaming state.

  (3) shows the start of change in the latent game state. As shown in (3), the decorative symbol Sz is in a normal display mode after the small symbol display shown in (2) is canceled. Thereafter, as shown in (4), the decorative symbol Sz is displayed in a variable manner.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the decorative design Sz stopped and displayed in the small design display in the result effect is changed to the normal display mode at the beginning of the next variable display, thereby reducing the visibility in the result effect. The visibility of the decorative design Sz can be improved.

(Example of production when winning 2R latent chance big hit)
Next, an example of an effect in the case of winning a 2R latent probability big hit (hereinafter referred to as “latent big hit” as appropriate) will be described. FIG. 3-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an effect in the case where a winning is made based on the latent probability. Although FIG. 3-2 demonstrates the production | presentation at the time of winning a latent big hit, the same production or a similar production is performed also when winning a small hit.

  In FIG. 3-2, (1) and (2) show special effects (latent probability mode entry effects) that are performed in the normal gaming state when winning the latent probability big hit. As shown in (1), the main liquid crystal 104 displays a latent mode entry effect. Further, a decorative display Sz is displayed on the lower right of the main liquid crystal 104 in a small pattern display. When the predetermined timing is reached in the fluctuation display of (1), the process proceeds to (2).

  (2) shows the stop display of the decorative symbol Sz by the small symbol display. The decorative symbol Sz shown in (2) is stopped and displayed in a predetermined sequence (for example, “1, 2, 3”) indicating the latent probability hit.

  (3) shows a jackpot gaming state with a potential jackpot. In the jackpot game state, a mode transition effect is suggested that suggests a transition to the latent mode (first latent mode). In the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening 109 is opened short for an amount equivalent to 2R.

  In the case of the small hit, the three decorative symbols Sz are stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement indicating the small hit (for example, “1, 2, 3” similarly to the latent big hit). Here, in more detail, the pachinko gaming machine 100, for example, in addition to the three decorative symbols Sz, an unillustrated symbol called a fourth symbol of a predetermined shape, together with the three decorative symbols Sz, is displayed on the main liquid crystal 104. indicate. The pachinko gaming machine 100 shows the jackpot determination result using the three decorative symbols Sz and the display mode (for example, color) of the fourth symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 100 uses the same three decorative symbols Sz in the case of the small hit and the case of the latent big hit, and changes the display mode (for example, color) of the fourth symbol.

  In the case of a small hit, a small hit game in which the big winning opening 109 is opened short in the same or similar open manner as the 2R latent big hit is performed, and a mode transition effect is performed during the small hit game. For this reason, it is difficult for a player to distinguish small hits from latent big hits at first glance. When the game of the potential big hit ends, the process proceeds to (4).

  (4) shows the start of fluctuation in the latent probability gaming state, and the mode effect in the first latent probability mode is started. In addition, as shown in (4), the decorative symbol Sz is in a normal display mode after the small symbol display shown in (2) is canceled. Then, as shown in (5), the decorative design Sz is variably displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol Sz that is stopped and displayed in the small symbol display in the latent accuracy mode entry effect is set to the normal display mode at the beginning of the variable display after the completion of the latent probability big hit, thereby It is possible to improve the visibility of the decorative design Sz whose visibility is reduced in the certain mode entry effect.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a special game determination unit 401, a symbol display unit 402, a special game execution unit 403, and an effect execution unit 410.

  The special game determination unit 401 makes a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied. Satisfaction of the start condition is a winning of a game ball to the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. Satisfaction of the start condition may be the passing of the game ball to the gate 108.

  Special games are big hits. In the special game, when the establishment of the starting condition is the passing of the game ball to the gate 108, it can be a normal symbol hit. In this embodiment, the jackpot includes 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, and 2R latent probability jackpot.

  The symbol display unit 402 variably displays the symbol, and stops and displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result by the special game determination unit 401. The symbol is, for example, a special symbol. However, if the establishment of the starting condition is the passage of a game ball to the gate 108, the symbol may be a normal symbol. The symbol display unit 402 displays the special symbols on the first special symbol display unit 112a and the second special symbol display unit 112b.

  When the determination symbol indicating the special game is stopped and displayed by the symbol display unit 402, the special game execution unit 403 executes a special game that opens the variable winning device in an open manner according to the determination symbol. The variable winning device is a large winning port such as an upper winning port 109a or a lower winning port 109b. When the establishment of the starting condition is the passage of the game ball to the gate 108, the variable winning device can be the ordinary electric accessory 107.

  The effect execution unit 410 has a function of performing an effect, and includes a special effect unit 411 and a change effect unit 412. Regarding the function of the effect execution unit 410, first, the case of performing a result effect will be described.

(When performing a result production)
The special effect unit 411 performs a special effect of notifying a predetermined game content different from the symbol variation during the symbol variation display by the symbol display unit 402 when a specific condition is established. The establishment of the specific condition here means, for example, that a variable display is performed in which the continuous chain ends. Note that the variable display that ends the continuous change may be the last change display that ends the continuous change or a plurality of change displays including a change display that precedes the change display that ends the continuous change. In the case of one variable display, in order to secure the time for performing the special effect, the variable time may be set to be unchanged with respect to the number of holds.

  The special effect here is a result effect (see FIG. 3-1), which is an effect of notifying of the number of winning balls and the number of consecutive channels, but is not limited to this, and a display area is secured to the player for game content. It is sufficient if the effect is to notify.

  In the normal loss variation display, the variation effect unit 412 displays the symbols in a second symbol mode (for example, a normal display mode) that is easier for the player to see than in the first symbol mode (for example, a small symbol display). Perform fluctuating effects. Specifically, the fluctuation effect unit 412 displays the symbols in a normal display manner and then stops and displays them in a normal display manner. The variation effect unit 412 displays the symbols in the normal display mode even during the symbol determination time in which the symbols are stopped and displayed. And the fluctuation production part 412 starts the fluctuation | variation of a symbol by a normal display mode also at the time of the start of the next fluctuation | variation.

  In addition, when winning a jackpot other than the latent jackpot (for example, a promising jackpot), the symbol variation effect is performed in a normal display mode. Specifically, the fluctuation effect unit 412 displays the symbols in a normal display manner in the normal display manner and then stops the display in the fluctuation display won for the probability variation jackpot. The variation effect unit 412 displays the symbols in the normal display mode even during the symbol determination time in which the symbols are stopped and displayed. And the fluctuation production part 412 starts the fluctuation | variation of a symbol by a normal display mode also at the time of the first fluctuation | variation start after the jackpot end.

  The variation effect unit 412 performs the symbol variation effect and the stop effect in the first symbol form in the variable display where the special effect is performed by the special effect unit 411. The first symbol form is, for example, small symbol display. In addition, the variation effect unit 412 starts the symbol variation effect in the second symbol form that is easier for the player to visually recognize than the first symbol aspect in the variation display after the variable display in which the special effect is performed. The second symbol form is, for example, a normal display form.

  The variation effect unit 412 starts the symbol variation effect in the second symbol mode simultaneously with the start of the variation effect.

(Regarding the case where the performance is performed in the latent big hit)
Next, description will be given of a case where an effect in the latent probability big hit is performed. The special effect unit 411 performs a special effect that suggests a special game during the symbol variation display by the symbol display unit 402 when a specific condition is established. The establishment of a specific condition here means that a variable display won for a specific jackpot is performed. The specific jackpot is, for example, a latent jackpot. Moreover, the special effect here is, for example, a latent mode entry effect (see FIG. 3-2). In addition, here, the effect in the big hit probability is described, but the same effect or similar effect is also performed in the effect in the small hit.

  Note that the specific jackpot is not limited to the latent jackpot but may be another jackpot such as a so-called sudden jackpot. The sudden hit jackpot is, for example, a jackpot with a short opening of the big winning opening 109 with no balls out or a jackpot with few balls out, and is a jackpot that shifts the gaming state after the jackpot ends to the probability changing gaming state. When a specific jackpot is determined to be a winning jackpot, the special effect may be a rushing mode entry effect that suggests that the winning jackpot has been won.

  The specific jackpot may be a probable jackpot or a normal jackpot. When a specific jackpot is a probable jackpot, the special effect may be a probability change mode entry effect that suggests that the promising jackpot has been won. In addition, when the specific jackpot is a normal jackpot (a jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot ends is a short-time gaming state), the special effect may be a short-time mode entry effect that suggests that the normal jackpot has been won.

  The variation effect unit 412 performs a symbol variation effect and a stop effect in the first symbol form (small symbol display) in the variation display in which the special effect is performed by the special effect unit 411. In addition, when the special game is executed by the special game execution unit 403 by performing a stop effect that stops the symbol indicating the special game in the first symbol mode, the fluctuation production unit 412 displays the first fluctuation display after the special game. In FIG. 2, the symbol variation effect is started in the second symbol mode (normal display mode) that is easier for the player to visually recognize than in the first symbol mode.

  The variation effect unit 412 starts the symbol variation effect in the second symbol mode simultaneously with the start of the first variation effect after the special game. The variation effect unit 412 only needs to start at least the symbol variation effect in the second symbol mode, and may be in the second symbol mode before the start of the variation effect. The term “before the start of the variation effect” is, for example, immediately before the start of the variation effect during the jackpot effect, for example, during the jackpot ending period. In this way, the processing load at the start of the variation can be reduced by shifting the start of the variation effect and the timing of the second symbol form.

  Further, a small symbol display may be performed during the jackpot presentation. Thereby, it is possible not to disturb the latent mode entry effect, and it is possible to show a stop symbol to the player during the jackpot effect.

  The special game determination unit 401, the symbol display unit 402, and the special game execution unit 403 described above are realized by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201. That is, the function of each unit is realized by the CPU 211 executing various programs stored in the ROM 212.

  In addition, the effect execution unit 410, the special effect unit 411, and the change effect unit 412 are realized by the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a. That is, the CPU 241 executes various programs stored in the ROM 242, thereby realizing the functions of the respective units.

(Basic processing performed by pachinko machines)
Next, the contents of the basic processing that the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs to realize the above-described operation will be described.

(1. Basic processing performed by the main control unit)
First, basic processing performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 201 described below is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executing a program stored in the ROM 212.

(Timer interrupt processing)
First, a timer interrupt process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed by the main control unit. When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 201 starts executing a main control process (not shown) including a startup process, a power-off monitoring process, and the like. The main control unit 201 continuously executes this main control process while power is supplied. The main control unit 201 interrupts and executes a timer interrupt process at a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main control process.

  In the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit 201 executes a random number update process for updating a random number used for various determinations performed by the main control unit 201 (step S501). Next, the main control unit 201 updates a winning random number, a design random number, a variation pattern random number, and the like in this random number update process.

  Then, the main control unit 201 executes switch processing for detecting by various switches (step S502). In this switch process, the main control unit 201 starts a start port switch process (see FIG. 6) for detecting a winning of a game ball to the start port (the first start port 105, the second start port 106), a game to the gate 108 Gate switch processing (not shown) for detecting passage of a sphere is performed.

  In addition to the above, in the switch process, an upper big prize opening switch process (not shown) for detecting a winning of a game ball to the upper big prize opening 109a or a winning of a game ball to the lower big prize opening 109b is detected. There are a lower prize-winning opening switch process (not shown), a normal winning-aid opening switch process (not shown) for detecting a winning of a game ball to the normal winning opening 110, and the like. In the switch process, the main control unit 201 sets the RAM 213 in order to output a command indicating the detection results of various switches to the effect control unit 202a.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S503). The symbol process includes a special symbol process (see FIG. 7) related to a special symbol and a normal symbol process (not shown) related to a normal symbol. In the symbol processing, the main control unit 201 sets a command indicating various determination results in the RAM 213 in order to output the command to the effect control unit 202a.

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes an electric accessory control process related to operation control of various electric accessories (step S504). The electric accessory control process includes a normal electric accessory control process (not shown) for controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 107 and a large control for controlling the operation of the upper prize winning port 109a or the lower prize winning port 109b. There is a prize opening process (see FIG. 14). The main control unit 201 sets in the RAM 213 in order to output a command indicating the operation timing of the electric accessory to be operated to the effect supervising unit 202a in the electric accessory control process.

  Then, the main control unit 201 executes a prize ball process related to a prize ball (step S505). In the winning ball process, the main control unit 201 determines a predetermined value by winning a game ball at the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the upper large winning port 109a, the lower large winning port 109b, the normal winning port 110, and the like. In order to output a prize ball command for instructing the payout of the number of prize balls to the prize ball control unit 203, it is set in the RAM 213.

  Then, the main control unit 201 executes output processing for outputting the command set in the RAM 213 to each of the production control unit 202a and the like by the processing in steps S501 to S505 (step S506), and ends the timer interrupt processing. . When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 201 returns to the main process.

(Start-up switch processing)
Next, processing contents of the start port switch process included in the switch process (see step S502 in FIG. 5) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a start port switch process performed by the main control unit. In the start port switch process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 is ON (step S601). When the first start port SW221 is OFF (step S601: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S607.

  When the first start port SW221 is ON (step S601: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the first hold number U1 indicating the number of game balls held in the first start port 105 is less than 4 ( It is determined whether or not U1 <4) (step S602). When the first hold number U1 is not less than 4 (step S602: No), that is, when the first hold number U1 is 4 or more, the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S607.

  When the first hold number U1 is less than 4 (step S602: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the first hold number U1 as a new first hold number U1 (step S603). The hold information including the count value of each random number counter is acquired and stored in the hold information storage area of the RAM 213 (step S604).

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes pre-determination processing for performing jackpot determination and variation pattern determination in advance based on the stored hold information (step S605). Then, the main control unit 201 sets a hold command including the preliminary determination result in the RAM 213 (step S606). Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the second start port SW222 is ON (step S607). When the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S607: No), the main control unit 201 ends the start port switch process as it is.

  When the second start port SW222 is ON (step S607: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the second hold number U2 indicating the number of game balls held in the second start port 106 is less than 4 ( It is determined whether or not U2 <4) (step S608). When the second hold number U2 is not less than 4 (step S608: No), that is, when the second hold number U2 is 4 or more, the main control unit 201 ends the start port switch process as it is.

  When the second reservation number U2 is less than 4 (step S608: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the second reservation number U2 as a new second reservation number U2 (step S609). The hold information including the count value of each random number counter is acquired and stored in the hold information storage area of the RAM 213 (step S610).

  Note that the main control unit 201 has a higher priority for the hold information acquired in response to the winning at the second starting port 106 than the hold information acquired in response to the winning at the first starting port 105. Let me remember. Next, the main control unit 201 executes pre-determination processing for performing jackpot determination and fluctuation pattern determination in advance based on the stored hold information (step S611), and sets a hold command including the pre-determination result in the RAM 213. (Step S612), the start port switch process is terminated.

(Special symbol processing)
Next, the processing content of the special symbol process included in the symbol process (see step S503 in FIG. 5) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing performed by the main control unit. In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special game flag is ON (step S701). Special games are big wins or small wins. The special game flag is a flag indicating that the current game state is a jackpot game state or a jackpot game state (see step S1317 in FIG. 13-2).

  When the special game flag is ON (step S701: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process without changing the special symbol. When the special game flag is OFF (step S701: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S702). When the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S702: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S711.

  When the special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (step S702: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the second reserved number U2 due to winning at the second starting port 106 is “1” or more ( Step S703). When the second hold number U2 is “0” (step S703: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first hold number U1 due to winning at the first start port 105 is “1” or more. (Step S704).

  When the first reservation number U1 is “0” (step S704: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process. When the first hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S704: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the first hold number U1 as a new first hold number U1 (step S705). ), The process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S703, when the second hold number U2 is “1” or more (step S703: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a new second hold number U2 by subtracting “1” from the second hold number U2. (Step S706), the process proceeds to Step S707.

  As shown in steps S <b> 703 to S <b> 706, so-called preferential digestion is performed, in which priority is given to the variable display based on the hold information due to winning in the second start port 106 over the hold information due to winning in the first start port 105. This is because the jackpot determination for the hold information won in the second start port 106 makes it easier to win the jackpot advantageous to the player than the jackpot determination for the hold information won in the first start port 105. (See FIGS. 10-1 and 10-2).

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes jackpot determination processing (see FIG. 8) including determination of whether or not the jackpot, and jackpot symbol determination in the case of jackpot (step S707). Furthermore, the main control unit 201 refers to the determination result of the jackpot determination process, and executes a variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 11) for determining a variation pattern of the special symbol (step S708). Each determination result in the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern determination process is stored in the determination result storage area of the RAM 213 in each process.

  Next, based on the determined variation pattern, the main control unit 201 starts the variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 112a or the second special symbol display unit 112b (step S709). In step S709, when the main control unit 201 variably displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination by winning the second starting port 106, the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 112b is variably displayed. Let In step S709, the main control unit 201 displays the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a when the special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination by winning the first starting port 105 is variably displayed. Display fluctuation.

  Next, in order to start the variation display of the special symbol, the main control unit 201 sets a variation start command in the RAM 213 (step S710). The variation start command set in step S710 includes the determination result of the jackpot determination process in step S707, information indicating the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern determination process in step S708, and the like. Further, the change start command set in step S710 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process shown in step S506 of FIG. 5 is executed.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a predetermined variation time (variation time indicated by the variation pattern selected immediately before the variation display) has elapsed since the start of variation display of the special symbol (step S711). If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S711: No), the special symbol process is terminated as it is.

  When the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (step S711: Yes), the main control unit 201 stops the special symbol that is being variably displayed on the first special symbol display unit 112a or the second special symbol display unit 112b (step S712). Then, a change stop command is set in the RAM 213 (step S713). The change stop command set in step S713 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process shown in step S506 of FIG. 5 is executed. Next, the main control unit 201 executes a stop process (see FIGS. 13-1 and 13-2) (step S714) and ends the special symbol process.

(Big hit judgment processing)
Next, the contents of the jackpot determination process shown in step S707 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process performed by the main control unit. In the jackpot determination process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not a high-probability gaming flag indicating that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (probability variation gaming state or latent probability gaming state) is ON. (Step S801).

  When the high probability game flag is ON (step S801: Yes), the main control unit 201 selects a high probability jackpot determination table, which is a high probability jackpot determination table (step S802). When the high-probability game flag is OFF (step S801: No), that is, when the current game state is the low-probability game state (normal game state), the main control unit 201 uses the low-probability jackpot determination table. A certain low probability jackpot determination table is selected (step S803). Further, the main control unit 201 selects a small hit determination table (step S804).

  Then, the main control unit 201 uses the tables selected in step S802, step S803, and step S804, and the hit random numbers of the hold information (hold information set with the highest priority) to be determined correspond to each hit A hit determination is performed to determine whether the determination value matches the determination value (step S805).

  Then, the main control unit 201 sets the hit determination result in the determination result storage area of the RAM 213 (step S806), and determines whether or not the hit determination result is a big hit (step S807). When the result of the hit determination is a big hit (step S807: Yes), the main control unit 201 uses the symbol determination table corresponding to the winning start port to determine which type of big hit (15R probability variable big hit) , 7R probability variation jackpot or 2R latent probability jackpot is determined (step S808).

  In the symbol determination, the first symbol determination table is used for the winning ball to the first starting port 105, and the second symbol determination table is used for the winning ball to the second starting port 106. Then, the main control unit 201 sets a jackpot symbol representing the determination result of symbol determination in the determination result storage area of the RAM 213 (step S809), and ends the jackpot determination process.

  On the other hand, in step S807, when the determination result of the hit determination is not a big win (step S807: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the big hit (step S810). If it is not a small hit (step S810: No), a symbol indicating a loss is set in the determination result storage area of the RAM 213 (step S811), and the big hit determination process is terminated. If it is a small hit (step S810: Yes), the small hit symbol is set in the determination result storage area of the RAM 213 (step S812), and the big hit determination process is terminated.

(Example of winning judgment table)
Here, an example of the hit determination table stored in the ROM 212 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a jackpot determination table used in the low probability gaming state. FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a jackpot determination table used in the high probability gaming state. FIG. 9C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the small hit determination table.

  In the low probability jackpot determination table At1 and the high probability jackpot determination table At2, a predetermined determination value is associated with the jackpot. In the winning determination, the winning probability for the big hit is determined by the number of determination values associated with each. For example, in the low probability jackpot determination table At1, the determination value “7 (one)” is assigned to the jackpot. In the high probability jackpot determination table At2, the determination value “0 to 7 (8 pieces)” is assigned to the jackpot.

  When the high probability game flag indicating the high probability gaming state is set to OFF at the time of winning determination (when the low probability gaming state is set), the low probability big hit determination table At1 is used. On the other hand, when the high-probability gaming flag is set to ON at the time of hit determination (in the case of a high-probability gaming state), the high-probability jackpot determination table At2 is used. The pachinko gaming machine 100 determines that the jackpot random number acquired at the time of starting winning matches the determination value, determines that it has won the jackpot, and determines that it is lost when the jackpot determination random number does not match the determination value. .

  The range that can be taken by the jackpot random number acquired at the time of starting winning is any value from “0 to 399”. For this reason, the winning probability (hit probability) when the hit determination is made using the low probability jackpot determination table At1 is 1/400. On the other hand, the winning probability (hit probability) when the hit determination is performed using the high probability jackpot determination table At2 is 1/50 (8/400).

  As described above, when the high probability game flag is set to ON, it is easier to win a big hit than when the high probability game flag is set to OFF.

  In the small hit determination table At3, in the small hit determination table At3 in which a predetermined determination value is associated with the small hit, the possible range of the small hit random number is “0 to 99”. The value “9 (1 piece)” is assigned as a small win. For this reason, the winning probability of the small hit when the hit determination is performed using the small hit determination table At3 is 1/100.

  In FIG. 9A to FIG. 9C, the range that the random number can take is “0 to 399” or “0 to 99” for convenience of explanation. Take. In addition, the determination value indicating the winning is also set to a value corresponding to the range that the winning random number can take. For example, the jackpot probability at low probability is 1/400, the jackpot probability at high probability is 1/50, small The hit probability may be set to 1/100.

(Example of symbol determination table)
Next, the symbol determination table stored in the ROM 212 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-1 and 10-2. FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a symbol determination table used for winning balls to the first start opening. FIG. 10-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a symbol determination table used for winning balls to the second starting port.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in the first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2, a predetermined determination value is associated with each jackpot symbol. The first symbol determination table Zt1 is used for symbol determination of a game ball won in the first starting port 105. On the other hand, the second symbol determination table Zt2 is used for symbol determination of a game ball that has won the second starting port 106.

  The “big hit symbol” shown in the first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2 indicates the type of special symbol to be stopped (the type of jackpot). In the first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2, for convenience of explanation, “type of jackpot (presence / absence of balls)” is described. The “bonus type” is the content of the jackpot indicated by the jackpot symbol, and indicates the number of rounds to open the upper big prize opening 109a or the lower big prize opening 109b and the presence / absence of a game.

  Specifically, the jackpot symbol A is a jackpot in which 15 rounds of balls are released and the gaming state becomes a probable gaming state (high probability auxiliary gaming state) until 84 fluctuations have elapsed after the jackpot game. In the case of the jackpot symbol A, after the jackpot game, an auxiliary game (described as “number of times reduced” in the figure) is added until 80 fluctuations have elapsed.

  The jackpot symbol B is a jackpot where the game state becomes a probable change gaming state (high probability auxiliary gaming state) until 84 rounds have elapsed after the jackpot game is released and seven rounds have been released. In the case of the jackpot symbol B, after the jackpot game, an auxiliary game is added until 80 fluctuations have elapsed.

  The jackpot symbol C is equivalent to two rounds, although the grand prize opening 109 is short-opened, but there is no play because there is no winning in the big prize opening 109 at the time of short opening, and the game state after the jackpot game is the latent game state ( It is a jackpot that becomes a high probability non-assistance gaming state. In the case of the jackpot symbol C, no auxiliary game is added after the jackpot game.

  In the first symbol determination table Zt1 shown in FIG. 10A, the determination value “0 to 34 (35 pieces)” is assigned to the 15R probability variation big hit in the range of “0 to 99”. That is, of the big hit, the ratio of 15R probability variation big hit is 35% (= 35/100).

  In the first symbol determination table Zt1, the determination value “35 to 59 (25 pieces)” is assigned to the 7R probability variation big hit. That is, of the jackpot, the ratio of 7R probability variation jackpot is 25% (= 25/100). Similarly, the ratio of 2R latent promising big hits is 40%.

  In the second symbol determination table Zt2 shown in FIG. 10-2, the rate of winning the 2R latent probability is 0%. In the second symbol determination table Zt2, the probability of a 15R probability variation jackpot that is advantageous to the player is higher than that in the first symbol determination table Zt1 of FIG. 10-1, and is more advantageous to the player than the 15R probability variation jackpot. The probability of a 2R latent probability hit with a low degree is lower than that of the first symbol determination table Zt1. In other words, the symbol determination based on winning in the second starting port 106 is a more advantageous determination for the player than the symbol determination based on winning in the first starting port 105.

  In the auxiliary game state, the symbol determination using the second symbol determination table Zt2 is almost always performed by the support function of the ordinary electric accessory 107. In the auxiliary gaming state, when there is no holding information due to winning at the second starting port 106 and only holding information due to winning at the first starting port 105 is stored, the first symbol determination Symbol determination using the table Zt1 is performed. In the present embodiment, the range that the jackpot symbol random number can take is set to “0 to 99” for convenience of explanation, but this is only an example, and actually, for example, a range of 0 to tens of thousands is used. Therefore, the determination value is also a ratio value according to the actual range.

(Fluctuation pattern judgment processing)
Next, processing contents of the variation pattern determination process shown in step S708 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern determination process performed by the main control unit. In the variation pattern determination process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the determination result of the hit determination in the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 8) is a jackpot (step S1101).

  When it is not a big hit (step S1101: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a big hit (step S1102). If not a small hit (step S1102: No), the main control unit 201 indicates that the game state is the second latent probability gaming state, which is a latent probability gaming state during which four variations have elapsed since the probability varying gaming state ended. It is determined whether or not the second latent game flag is ON (step S1103).

  When the second latent game flag is OFF (step S1103: No), the main control unit 201 selects a variation pattern determination table for losing (described as “losing table” in the figure) (step S1104), and step S1109. Migrate to When the second latent game flag is ON (step S1103: Yes), the main control unit 201 selects the first special variation pattern table (described as “first special table” in the figure) (step S1105), The process moves to step S1109.

  In step S1101, if it is a big hit (step S1101: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a 2R latent big hit (step S1106). When it is a 2R latent large hit (step S1106: Yes), or when it is a small hit at step S1102 (step S1102: Yes), the main control unit 201 uses the second special variation pattern table (“second special pattern” in the figure). Table ”) (step S1107), and the process proceeds to step S1109.

  When it is not 2R latent likelihood big hit (step S1106: No), that is, when it is 15R probability variation big hit or 7R probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as “probability big hit” as appropriate), the main control unit 201 changes the big hit variation pattern determination table. (Denoted as “big hit table” in the figure) is selected (step S1108), and the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1109, the main control unit 201 performs variation pattern determination using the selected variation pattern determination table to determine which variation pattern random value of the current hold information corresponds to the determination value of which variation pattern (step S1109). S1109). Then, the main control unit 201 sets this determination result in the determination result storage area of the RAM 213 (step S1110), and ends the variation pattern determination process.

(Example of variation pattern determination table)
Next, an example of the variation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the variation pattern determination table for loss used at the time of loss. As illustrated in FIG. 12A, in the variation pattern determination table for loss Ht1, determination values are associated with each other so that one is selected from a plurality of variation patterns Hp.

  The variation pattern Hp defines the variation mode of the special symbol, for example, defines a period during which the special symbol is varied (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”). In FIGS. 12-1 to 12-4, for the convenience of explanation, the effect contents at the final stage of the effect contents corresponding to the change patterns are shown in parentheses in each change pattern. In the variation pattern determination, the winning probability of each variation pattern Hp is determined by the number of determination values associated with each variation pattern Hp.

  The variation patterns Hp11, Hp12, Hp13, and Hp14 are all variation patterns in which a normal loss effect is performed. Among the determination values in the range of “0 to 149”, the determination value acquired at the time of starting winning is “0”. ˜119 (120) ”. The variation patterns Hp11, Hp12, and Hp13 are selected according to the number of hold information. Here, the number of the hold information indicates the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the hold information that is the determination target of the variation pattern determination (see Step S705 and Step S706 in FIG. 7), for example, winning the first start port 105 As for the hold information by, one of 0 to 3 is assumed.

  When the number of hold information at the start of change is “1 or less (0 or 1)”, a change pattern Hp11 with a change time of 13 seconds is selected, and when the number of hold information is “2”, the change time is When the variation pattern Hp12 of 8 seconds is selected and the number of the hold information is “3 or more”, the variation pattern Hp13 of variation time 3 seconds is selected. By adopting such a configuration, when a large number of holdings ("2" or more) are stored, it is possible to quickly play a game and to give a player many chances of jackpot determination. . The fluctuation pattern Hp14 is a one-second fluctuation pattern at the time of normal loss that can be selected in the auxiliary gaming state.

  The fluctuation patterns Hp2, Hp3, Hp4, Hp5, and Hp6 are fluctuation patterns in which a reach effect is performed. The fluctuation pattern Hp2 is a fluctuation pattern in which a short time normal reach α (described as “normal short” in the drawing) is performed. The fluctuation pattern Hp3 is a fluctuation pattern in which a stuttering effect is performed, suggesting an extended reach that is developed after a normal reach β (described as “normal length” in the figure) or a normal reach α that is longer than the fluctuation pattern Hp2. is there.

  The fluctuation pattern Hp4 is a fluctuation pattern in which the development reach A in which production further develops from the normal reach. The fluctuation pattern Hp5 is a fluctuation pattern in which the development reach B in which production further develops from the normal reach. The variation pattern Hp6 is a variation pattern in which the development reach C in which the production further develops from the normal reach is performed. The variation pattern Hp7 is a variation pattern in which a jackpot decision reach indicating a jackpot decision is performed.

  For example, the variation patterns Hp2, Hp3, Hp4, Hp5, Hp6, and Hp7 have a variation time that increases in order, and the longer the variation time, the higher the reliability with respect to the jackpot.

  FIG. 12-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a big hit variation pattern determination table used for big hits. As shown in FIG. 12B, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table Ht2, predetermined determination values are associated with the variation patterns Hp2, Hp3, Hp4, Hp5, Hp6, and Hp7. In the big hit variation pattern determination table Ht2, for example, the variation pattern Hp6 in which the development reach C is performed is selected at the highest rate.

  In the present embodiment, the number of variation patterns Hp has been described for the 10 types shown for convenience of explanation, but in reality, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has, for example, several tens of types or more variations. The pattern Hp is stored.

  FIG. 12C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the first special variation pattern determination table. The first special variation pattern determination table Ht3 shown in FIG. 12-3 is used at the time of a loss in the latent probability gaming state during which four variations have elapsed since the probability variation gaming state ended. The fluctuation pattern Hp8 has a fluctuation time of 10 seconds and is associated with determination values 0 to 149, that is, selected at a rate of 100%. At the time of the change by the change pattern Hp8, an effect is expressed in which the end of the high-probability gaming state is represented by a countdown for each change. In the last one change, a result effect is performed.

  FIG. 12D is an explanatory diagram of an example of the second special variation pattern determination table. The second special variation pattern determination table Ht4 shown in FIG. 12-4 is used at the time of variation winning for 2R latent probability big hit or small hit. The variation pattern Hp9 has a variation time of 50 seconds and is associated with determination values 0 to 149, that is, selected at a rate of 100%. At the time of the change by the change pattern Hp9, a latent mode entry effect is performed.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, the processing contents of the stopping process shown in step S714 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13-1 and 13-2. FIG. 13A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating the in-stop process performed by the main control unit. FIG. 13-2 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the in-stop process performed by the main control unit.

  In the stop process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not an auxiliary game flag indicating an auxiliary game state is ON (step S1301). The auxiliary game flag is a flag set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. When the auxiliary game flag is OFF (step S1301: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1308.

  When the auxiliary game flag is ON (step S1301: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the auxiliary game counter J indicating the remaining number of times of the auxiliary game state as a new auxiliary game counter J ( Step S1302). The auxiliary game counter J indicates the remaining number of games in the auxiliary game state, and is a numerical value set to 100 times after the big hit. The auxiliary game counter J is set in a game state setting process (see FIG. 16) described later. Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the auxiliary game counter J is “0” (step S1303).

  When the auxiliary game counter J is not “0” (step S1303: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1308. When the auxiliary game counter J is “0” (step S1303: Yes), that is, when 80 fluctuations in the number of auxiliary game continuations have elapsed after the end of the probable big hit, the main control unit 201 turns off the auxiliary game flag. (Step S1304). Then, the main control unit 201 executes a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 112e (step S1305).

  Then, the main control unit 201 turns on the second latent probability game flag indicating that the latent probability gaming state has elapsed after four fluctuations have elapsed after the probability varying gaming state ends (step S1306), and the latent probability gaming counter. “4” is set in Y (step S1307).

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating a high probability game state is ON (step S1308). When the high probability game flag is OFF (step S1308: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1312. When the high probability game flag is ON (step S1308: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a new high probability game counter by subtracting “1” from the high probability game counter X indicating the remaining number of times of the high probability game state. X is set (step S1309).

  Specifically, the high-probability game counter X indicates the remaining number of games in the high-probability game state, and is set to 84 times, for example, after the probability variation big hit or latent big hit is completed. The high probability game counter X is set in a game state setting process (FIG. 16) described later.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the high probability game counter X is “0” (step S1310). When the high-probability game counter X is not “0” (step S1310: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1312. When the high probability game counter X is “0” (step S1310: Yes), that is, when 84 fluctuations have elapsed after the end of the probability variation big hit or latent probability big hit, the main control unit 201 turns off the high probability game flag. (Step S1311).

  The main control unit 201 determines whether or not the second latent game flag is ON (step S1312). When the second latent game flag is OFF (step S1312: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1316. When the second latent game flag is ON (step S1312: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the latent game counter Y as a new latent game counter Y (step S1313). .

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the latent game counter Y is “0” (step S1314). When the latent game counter Y is not “0” (step S1314: NO), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1316. When the latency game counter Y is “0” (step S1314: Yes), that is, when the last 4 variation in the high probability gaming state is finished, the main control unit 201 turns the second latency game flag OFF. (Step S1315).

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit (step S1316). If the stopped special symbol is a big hit (step S1316: Yes), the main control unit 201 turns on a special game flag indicating that it is a big hit game (or a small hit game) (step S1317), and right-handed display A right-handed notification start process for lighting the part 112e is executed (step S1318).

  Next, the main control unit 201 sets the auxiliary game counter J, the high probability game counter X, and the latent game counter Y to “0” (step S1319). Next, the main control unit 201 turns off the auxiliary game flag, the high probability game flag, and the second latent game flag (step S1320), and starts a big hit opening (step S1321). Then, the main control unit 201 sets an opening command in the RAM 213 (step S1322), and ends the stopped process. In step S1316, if the stopped special symbol is not a big hit (step S1316: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the stopped special symbol is a small hit (step S1323). When the stopped special symbol is not a small hit (step S1323: No), the main control unit 201 ends the in-stop process. When the stopped special symbol is a small hit (step S1323: Yes), the main control unit 201 turns on a special game flag indicating that a small hit game is being played (or a big hit game is being played) (step S1324) and stopped. End the middle process.

(Large winnings processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the contents of the big prize opening process included in the electric accessory control process (see step S504 in FIG. 5) will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a special prize opening process performed by the main control unit. In the big prize opening process shown in FIG. 14, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a special game flag indicating that a big hit game or a small win game is set to ON (step S1401). When the special game flag is OFF (step S1401: No), the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the special game flag is ON (step S1401: Yes), it is determined whether the opening is a predetermined period before the special winning opening 109 (upper large winning opening 109a or lower large winning opening 109b) is opened. (Step S1402). When the opening is not in progress (step S1402: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1403 and determines whether or not the opening is completed (step S1403). When the opening is completed (step S1403: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1406.

  When the opening is not completed (step S1403: No), that is, before the opening is started, the main control unit 201 determines the opening period, the operation of each round of the big winning opening 109, the ending period, and the like. The set operation pattern is set (step S1404), and the process proceeds to step S1406. In step S <b> 1404, the main control unit 201 sets an operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 using a special winning opening operation pattern setting table (not shown).

  In step S1402, if the opening is in progress (step S1402: Yes), the main control unit 201 performs an opening process for counting the opening period (step S1405), and proceeds to step S1406.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S1406). When the big winning opening 109 is being opened (step S1406: Yes), the main control unit 201 performs an opening process for counting the number of winnings and the opening period (step S1407), and proceeds to step S1408.

  When the big winning opening 109 is not being opened in each round (step S1406: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is during the interval indicating between the rounds (step S1408). When the interval is in progress (step S1408: Yes), the main control unit 201 performs interval processing for adding “1” to the count of the interval period and the number of rounds (step S1409), and proceeds to step S1410.

  When not in the interval (step S1408: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not ending is in progress (step S1410). When the ending is in progress (step S1410: Yes), the main control unit 201 performs an ending process (see FIG. 15) (step S1411), and ends the big prize opening process. When the ending is not in progress (step S1410: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special winning opening process.

(Ending process)
Next, the ending process shown in step S1411 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an ending process performed by the main control unit. In the ending process shown in FIG. 15, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not an ending period, which is a predetermined period after the final round in which the special winning opening 109 is opened, has elapsed (step S1501). When the ending period has not elapsed (step S1501: No), the main control unit 201 ends the ending process as it is.

  When the ending period has elapsed (step S1501: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the ending (step S1502), and resets the count value R of the round number counter to “0” (step S1503). Then, the main control unit 201 performs a game state setting process (see FIG. 16) for setting the game state after the jackpot game (step S1504).

  Next, the main control unit 201 sets the special game flag to OFF (step S1505), executes a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 112e (step S1506), and ends the ending process. To do.

(Game state setting process)
Next, the gaming state setting process shown in step S1504 of FIG. 15 will be described using FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process performed by the main control unit. In the gaming state setting process shown in FIG. 16, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a small hit is made (step S1601). If it is a small hit (step S1601: Yes), the gaming state setting process is terminated.

  If it is not a small hit (step S1601: No), a high probability game flag indicating a high probability game state is turned ON (step S1602). Then, the main control unit 201 sets the high probability game counter X to “84” (step S1603). Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a probable big hit (step S1604). If it is not a probable big hit (step S1604: No), the main control unit 201 ends the gaming state setting process.

  When it is a probable big hit (step S1604: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the auxiliary game flag indicating the auxiliary game state to ON (step S1605) and sets the auxiliary game counter J to “80”. (Step S1606). Next, the main control unit 201 executes a right-handed notification start process for lighting the right-handed display part 112e (step S1607), and ends the gaming state setting process.

(2. Processing performed by the Director of Production)
Next, the process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 will be described. Each process performed by the production control unit 202a described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a program stored in the ROM 242.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
First, the processing content of the effect timer interruption process performed by the effect control unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an effect timer interrupt process performed by the effect control unit. The effect supervising unit 202a continuously performs a predetermined main effect control process (not shown) during activation, and performs an effect timer interrupt process shown in FIG. For example, an interrupt is executed at 4 ms).

  In the effect timer interruption process, the effect control unit 202a performs an operation reception process for setting a command indicating that the effect button 118 and the cross key 119 have received an operation from the player (step S1701). And the production supervision part 202a performs a command reception process (refer FIG. 18) (step S1702).

  Next, the effect supervising unit 202a performs processing during changing effect performed during changing effect (step S1703), performs command transmission processing (step S1704), and ends the effect timer interruption processing. In the command transmission process, a command set in each storage area of the RAM 243 is output to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c in a command reception process, an operation reception process, a variation effect process, and the like. . When the effect supervision unit 202a finishes the effect timer interrupt process, the effect control unit 202a returns to the main effect control process.

(Command reception processing)
Next, processing contents of the command reception process shown in step S1702 of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing command reception processing performed by the production control unit. In the command reception process shown in FIG. 18, the production supervision unit 202a determines whether or not a change start command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1801). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol process of the main control unit 201 (see FIG. 7). When the variation start command has not been received (step S1801: No), the production supervision unit 202a proceeds to step S1803.

  When the variation start command is received (step S1801: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a performs an effect determination process (see FIG. 19) for determining the effect content of the effect to be executed (step S1802). Then, the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1803). The change stop command is a command set in the special symbol process of the main control unit 201 (see FIG. 7).

  If the change stop command has not been received (step S1803: NO), the production supervision unit 202a proceeds to step S1805. When the change stop command is received (step S1803: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a performs an effect end process (see FIG. 22) for ending the change effect being executed (step S1804).

  Then, the production control unit 202a determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1805). The opening command is a command set in the stop process of the main control unit 201 (see FIG. 13-2). When the opening command has not been received (step S1805: NO), the production supervision unit 202a proceeds to step S1807.

  When the opening command is received (step S1805: YES), the effect supervision unit 202a performs a hit effect selection process (see FIG. 25) for selecting an effect to be performed during the big hit game or the small hit game (step S1806). Next, the production control unit 202a determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1807). The ending command is a command set at the start of ending. If the ending command has not been received (step S1807: NO), the production supervision unit 202a proceeds to step S1809.

  In step S1807, when the ending command is received (step S1807: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a performs an ending effect selection process for selecting an ending effect (step S1808). Next, the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a hold command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1809). The hold command is a command set in the start port SW process (see FIG. 6) of the main control unit 201.

  When the hold command has not been received (step S1809: NO), the production supervision unit 202a ends the command reception process. When the hold command is received (step S1809: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a performs a hold command reception process for performing a hold display or the like (step S1810), and ends the command reception process.

(Production decision processing)
Next, the effect determination process shown in step S1802 of FIG. 18 will be described using FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect determination process performed by the effect control unit. In the effect determining process shown in FIG. 19, the effect supervising unit 202a analyzes the change start command (see step S1801 in FIG. 18) received in the command receiving process (step S1901), and determines the jackpot determination result, the change pattern determination. The determination result, information indicating the gaming state, and the like are acquired.

  Then, the production control unit 202a performs a hold number subtraction process in which a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current hold number is used as a new hold number (step S1902). Next, the effect supervising unit 202a refers to the mode flag indicating the current effect mode using the effect mode table (see FIG. 24) (step S1903). And the production | presentation supervision part 202a performs the variation production pattern selection process which selects the variation production pattern which shows a variation production using a variation production pattern table (refer FIG. 21) (step S1904).

  Then, the production supervision unit 202a performs a result production selection process (see FIG. 20) (step S1905). Next, the effect supervision unit 202a performs a notice effect selection process for selecting a notice effect such as a step-up effect and a cut-in effect using a not-shown notice effect selection table (step S1906). Then, the production control unit 202a sets a variable production start command instructed to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c in the RAM 243 in order to perform various selected productions (step S1907), and finishes the production determination process. To do.

(Result production selection process)
Next, the result effect selection process shown in step S1905 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a result effect selection process performed by the effect control unit. In the result effect selection process shown in FIG. 20, the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether or not the change is a loss (step S2001). When it is not a change of loss (step S2001: No), that is, when it is a big hit change, the production supervision unit 202a ends the result production selection process.

  When it is a change of loss (step S2001: Yes), the production control unit 202a determines whether or not the mode flag is “2” indicating the latent mode (first latent mode) after the probability changing mode (first latent mode). Step S2002). When the mode flag is not “2” (step S2002: No), the effect supervision unit 202a ends the result effect selection process. When the mode flag is “2” (step S2002: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a determines whether or not the mode remaining count M is “1” (step S2003). When the mode remaining count M is not “1” (step S2003: No), that is, when the probability variation gaming state is the first to third variation among the latent probability gaming states set while four variations have elapsed. The production supervision unit 202a ends the result production selection process.

  When the mode remaining count M is “1” (step S2003: Yes), that is, the fourth variation which is the last of the latent probability gaming states set while the four variations have elapsed after the probability variation gaming state ends. In this case, the production supervision unit 202a selects a result production (step S2004), and ends the result production selection process.

(Example of variation production pattern table)
Next, the variation effect pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation effect pattern table. As shown in FIG. 21, the variation effect pattern table Et associates the variation pattern Hp with the variation effect pattern Ep. The variation effect pattern Ep defines the effect contents of the variation effect such as the normal loss effect and the reach effect.

  The variation effect patterns Ep11, Ep12, and Ep13 are variation effect patterns for performing a normal loss variation effect in the normal gaming state. The variation effect pattern Ep14 is a variation effect pattern for performing a loss variation effect in the auxiliary gaming state. The fluctuation effect pattern Ep2 is associated with the fluctuation pattern Hp2, and is a fluctuation effect pattern for performing normal reach α.

  The fluctuation effect patterns Ep31 and Ep32 are associated with the fluctuation pattern Hp3. The variation effect pattern Ep31 is a variation effect pattern for performing the normal reach α and the turn effect. The sprinkling effect suggests that there is a possibility that the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the normal reach α will change again, for example, that it may shift to the advanced reach, or that it may be stopped and displayed in the flat eye This is an effect of encouraging the player.

  The fluctuation effect pattern Ep32 is a fluctuation effect pattern for performing the normal reach β. Fluctuation effect patterns Ep31 and Ep32 have different ratios selected according to the determination result of the jackpot determination.

  Also for the variation patterns Hp4, Hp5, and Hp6, a plurality of variation effect patterns Ep are stored corresponding to each variation pattern Hp, and the selection ratios of the variation effect patterns Ep are different depending on the determination result of the jackpot determination. . Further, the fluctuation pattern Hp7 is associated with a fluctuation effect pattern Ep7 which is an effect for determining the big hit.

  The variation pattern Hp8 is selected at the time of losing 4 variations after the probability variation gaming state ends, and is associated with the variation effect pattern Ep8. In the variation effect pattern Ep8, the “last four variation effect” in the second latent mode indicating that the high probability gaming state has the remaining four variations is performed. The variation pattern Hp9 is selected at the time of winning the 2R latent probability big hit or small win, and is associated with the variation effect pattern Ep9. In the variation effect pattern Ep9, the latent mode entry effect is performed.

(Production end processing)
Next, the effect ending process shown in step S1804 of FIG. 18 will be described using FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect end process. In the effect ending process, the effect supervising unit 202a analyzes the variable stop command (see step S1803 in FIG. 18) received in the command receiving process (step S2201), and acquires information indicating the stopped special symbol, game state, and the like. To do.

  And the production supervision part 202a refers to the mode flag which shows the present production mode using the production mode table Mt (refer FIG. 24) (step S2202). And the production supervision part 202a determines whether it is a jackpot (step S2203).

  If it is not a big hit in step S2203 (step S2203: No), the production supervision unit 202a determines whether or not the current mode flag is “0” indicating the normal mode (step S2204). When the mode flag is “0” (step S2204: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a proceeds to step S2210.

  In step S2204, when the mode flag is not “0” (step S2204: No), that is, the mode flag is “1” indicating the probability variation mode, the first latent probability mode that is the mode after winning the potential large hit or small hit. When the probability change gaming state is any one of “3” indicating the second latent probability mode that is the latent probability gaming state after the end, the effect supervising unit 202a calculates “1” from the mode remaining fluctuation count M. The value obtained by subtracting "is a new mode residual fluctuation count M (step S2205).

  Then, the production control unit 202a determines whether or not the mode residual fluctuation count M is “0” (step S2206). If the mode residual fluctuation count M is not “0” (step S2206: No), the step is performed. The process moves to S2210.

  When the mode residual change count M is “0” (step S2206: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a determines whether or not the current mode flag is “1” indicating the probability change mode (step S2207). If the current mode flag is “1” (step S2207: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a sets the mode flag to “3” indicating the second latent mode (step S2208). The mode residual fluctuation count M in the second latent mode is set to “4” (step S2209).

  Then, the effect supervising unit 202a sets a change effect end command for ending the change effect in the RAM 243 (step S2210), and ends the effect end process. In step S2207, when the mode flag is not “1” indicating the probability variation mode (step S2207: No), that is, when the mode flag is “2” indicating the first latent accuracy mode or the second latent accuracy mode. In the case of “3” indicating “”, the effect supervising unit 202a sets the mode flag to “0” indicating the normal mode (step S2211), and proceeds to step S2210.

  In step S2203, when it is a win including a big hit and a small win (step S2203: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a performs a mode flag change process (see FIG. 23) (step S2212), and proceeds to step S2210. .

(Mode flag change processing)
Next, the mode flag change process shown in step S2212 of FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the mode flag change processing. In the mode flag changing process, the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether or not it is a small hit (step S2301). When it is not the small hit (step S2301: No), it is determined whether or not the 2R latent big hit is determined (step S2302).

  When it is a 2R latent big hit (step S2302: Yes) or a small hit (step S2301: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a sets the mode flag to “2” indicating the first latent mode. (Step S2303), and the mode flag change process is terminated. In step S2302, if it is not the 2R latent likelihood winning (step S2302: No), the mode flag is set to “1” indicating the probability changing mode (step S2304), and the mode flag changing process is terminated.

(Example of production mode table)
Next, an example of the effect mode table Mt will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect mode table. As shown in FIG. 24, the effect mode table Mt is configured by associating the effect mode, the mode flag, and the number of changes after the jackpot for each gaming state.

  Specifically, the normal mode is an effect mode that is set when the main control unit 201 is in a normal gaming state (low probability non-auxiliary gaming state). The mode flag in the normal mode is “0”. The normal mode is an effect mode that is set when the probability variation mode, the first latent probability mode, and the second latent probability mode are not set, and is the effect mode that is most frequently executed in the progress of the game.

  The probability variation mode is an effect mode that is set when the main control unit 201 is in the probability variation gaming state (high probability auxiliary gaming state). The mode flag in the probability variation mode is “1”. The probability variation mode is an effect mode that is set until 80 fluctuations have elapsed since the end of the jackpot.

  The first latent mode is an effect mode that is set after winning the latent large hit or small hit. The mode flag in the first latent mode is “2”. The first latent mode is an effect mode that is set until 84 fluctuations have elapsed since the end of the big hit.

  The second latency mode is an effect mode that is set when the main control unit 201 is in the latency game state (high probability non-auxiliary game state). The mode flag in the second latent mode is “3”. The second latent mode is set until four fluctuations have elapsed after the probability variation mode has ended. In other words, the second latent mode is an effect mode that is set for 81 to 84 fluctuations after the end of the probability variation jackpot.

(Winning effect selection process)
Next, the winning effect selection process shown in step S1806 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the process contents of the hit effect selection process. In the hit effect selection process, the effect supervision unit 202a analyzes the opening command (step S2501). Then, the production supervision unit 202a selects a winning production using the analysis result of the opening command (step S2502).

  In step S2502, for example, in the case of 2R latent big hit or small hit, the latent mode transition effect is selected. Next, the effect supervision unit 202a sets a winning effect start command in the RAM 243 (step S2503), and ends the winning effect selection process.

(3. Processing performed by the image / sound controller)
Next, processing performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described. Each processing performed by the image / sound control unit 202b described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b executes a program stored in the ROM 252. Each process performed by the image / sound control unit 202b is performed, for example, at a predetermined cycle (for example, 33 msec).

(Image control processing)
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating image control processing performed by the image / sound controller. In FIG. 26, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not a variation production start command is received from the production control unit 202a (step S2601). The variation production start command is a command set in the production determination process of the production supervision unit 202a (see step S1907 in FIG. 19).

  When the change effect start command is not received (step S2601: NO), the image / sound control unit 202b proceeds to step S2607. When the variation effect start command is received (step S2601: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not it is a latent probability mode entry effect that is a variation effect at the time of winning the 2R latent probability big hit or small hit. (Step S2602).

  When it is not the latent mode entry effect (step S2602: No), the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether it is a result effect (step S2603). When it is a result effect (step S2603: Yes) or when it is a latent mode entry effect (step S2602: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b displays a decorative symbol in a small pattern (step S2604), step The process moves to S2606. When it is not a result effect in step S2603 (step S2603: No), the image / sound control unit 202b displays a decorative symbol in a normal symbol (step S2605).

  Then, the image / sound control unit 202b sets the image data for variation effect in the RAM 253 (step S2606), and determines whether or not a variation effect stop command is received (step S2607). The change effect stop command is a command set in the effect end process of the effect control unit 202a (see step S2210 in FIG. 22). When the change effect stop command is not received (step S2607: No), the image / sound control unit 202b proceeds to step S2609.

  When the change effect stop command is received (step S2607: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b stops and displays the decorative pattern that is changed and displayed (step S2608), and determines whether or not the win effect start command is received. Determination is made (step S2609). The winning effect start command is a command set in the winning effect selection process of the effect controlling unit 202a (see step S2503 in FIG. 25).

  When the winning effect start command is not received (step S2609: No), the image / sound control unit 202b ends the image control process. When the winning effect start command is received (step S2609: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b sets image data corresponding to the winning effect in the RAM 253 (step S2610), and ends the image control process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the result presentation can be clearly shown by the small symbol display, and in the next variation, the variation display is performed after improving the visibility of the previous stop symbol by the normal display mode. Can be started. Thereby, the change display of the next change can be clearly shown while clearly showing the previous stop symbol.

  Further, in this embodiment, the latent accuracy mode entry effect can be clearly shown by the small symbol display, and the first variation effect after the big hit is based on the normal display mode at the time of winning the latent big hit (or small hit) It is possible to start the variable display after improving the visibility of the stop symbol. This makes it possible to clearly show the change display after the completion of the latent big hit (or small hit) while clearly showing the stop symbol at the time of winning the latent big hit (or small hit).

(Modification of the embodiment)
FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of the result effect. In FIG. 27, the effect 3701 and the effect 3702 indicate the result effect performed in the last change in the specific game state. The specific game state is an auxiliary game state to which a game support function of the ordinary electric accessory 107 is added, such as a probability change game state. The last variation indicates, for example, one last variation at which the auxiliary gaming state ends (continuous chain ends).

  As shown in the effect 3701, the result effect is displayed on the main liquid crystal 104, and the decorative symbol Sz is displayed in a variable manner on the lower right. When it becomes a predetermined timing in the production 3701, the production 3702 is entered.

  The effect 3702 shows the result effect and the stop display of the decorative symbol Sz by the small symbol display. Thereafter, an effect 3703 is performed in the symbol determination time (for example, 0.5 seconds). In the effect 3703, the decorative symbol Sz has a normal display mode. When the symbol determination time has elapsed, the specific gaming state ends.

  The effect 3704 indicates the start of change in the latent game state. As shown in the effect 3704, the decorative symbol Sz is in a normal display mode after the small symbol display is canceled. Thereafter, as shown in the effect 3705, the decorative symbol Sz is variably displayed.

  Thus, in the modified example, the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Further, in the modification, the decorative symbol Sz stopped and displayed in the small symbol display in the result effect is set to the normal display mode at the fixed time of the symbol, so that the normal display mode is set at the start of the next variable display. Can do. Thereby, the visibility of the decorative design Sz whose visibility is reduced in the result production can be improved in the symbol determination time. Further, by shifting the start timing of the change effect and the normal display mode, the processing load on the image / sound control unit 202b at the start of the change can be reduced.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko game machine 104 Main liquid crystal 105 1st starting opening 106 2nd starting opening 112a 1st special symbol display part 112b 2nd special symbol display part 201 Main control part 202 Production control part 202a Production control part 202b Image / audio control part 202c Lamp control part 401 Special game determination part 402 Symbol display part 403 Special game execution part 410 Effect execution part 411 Special effect part 412 Fluctuation effect part

Claims (1)

Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing a start condition;
A symbol display means for variably displaying a symbol and for stopping and displaying a determination symbol indicating a determination result by the special game determination means;
When the determination symbol indicating the special game is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means, special game execution means for executing the special game;
In a gaming state that is one of a low-probability gaming state in which the special gaming judgment is performed with a predetermined probability by the special gaming judging means and a high-probability gaming state in which the special gaming judgment is performed with a higher probability than the predetermined probability. Game state control means for controlling the game;
Production execution means for performing production,
With
The special game determination means determines whether or not to perform a specific special game,
The gaming state control means controls the game in the high probability gaming state after the specific special game is executed by the special game executing means.
The production execution means
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the specific special game is to be performed, a special effect is suggested that suggests that the specific special game may be performed during the symbol variation display by the symbol display means. Special production means,
In the variable display in which the special effect is performed by the special effect means, a symbol string indicating that the specific special game is performed by performing a variable effect with a plurality of symbols in the first symbol mode is the first symbol. Perform stop effect to stop in the mode,
In the first variation display after the specific special game executed by the special game execution means, the variation that starts the variation effect in the second symbol form that is easier for the player to see than the first symbol aspect. Directing means;
Have
In the first variation display, the variation rendering means starts the variation rendering after displaying the symbol sequence stopped in the first symbol mode in the second symbol mode. Gaming machine.

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