JP6396858B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine characterized by selection of a symbol variation time.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters a starting device provided on the game board, a big hit determination is made and a special symbol is variably displayed on the display. At this time, the liquid crystal display device provided at the center of the game board is decorated. There is a known gaming machine that displays symbols in a variable manner. Here, when the special symbol is a jackpot, the corresponding decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, “777”), and a jackpot game advantageous to the player is started.

  In such a gaming machine, an effect using a liquid crystal display device or the like is performed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In particular, in the so-called fierce heat production, which suggests that there is a high probability of being a big hit, various productions such as development to pseudo-ream and super reach appear one after another. That is, in the case of a big hit, it is common that the variation time of the special symbol becomes long (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-85969 A

  By the way, there is a definite effect (so-called iron plate effect) for notifying the success of the jackpot. For example, the full rotation reach or the appearance of a specific character in a liquid crystal display device or the like. In such a confirmed effect, when the effect is made, the jackpot in the fluctuation is determined.

  However, in the prior art, since the finalized effect is performed at a uniform execution rate, there is a possibility that the surprise by the finalized effect that appears at a predetermined probability may be unsatisfactory, and there is a concern that the interest of the game may be reduced. .

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention at all. .

The gaming machine (1) of the present invention is based on special game determination means (301a, S1601) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition, and the special game determination means. Based on the determination result, when it is determined that the special game is executed by the effect control means (320a) for performing the effect by the predetermined effect means (104, 108, 121) and the special game determination means, A variation pattern selecting means for selecting either a first variation pattern that defines a variation time or a second variation pattern that defines a variation time shorter than the variation time defined by the first variation pattern; Game state transition means capable of shifting the game state to a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state or the first game state. In any case of the gaming state and the second gaming state, a confirmed effect that is an effect of notifying the execution of the special game can be executed, and the first gaming state and the second gaming state can be executed. The execution rate of the finalized effect is varied depending on the game state of the game, and the finalized effect is executed regardless of whether the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means. When the second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means, the determination effect different from the determination effect that can be executed when the first variation pattern is selected is executed. possible der is, based on a determination result of the special game determination means is adapted to determine whether to perform a performance with a specific effect, the variation time of the second variation pattern, the Japanese It is characterized by shorter than the variation time of the case of an effect with the specific effect based on the determination result of not to execute the game.

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be improved.

1 is a schematic front view showing a pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a display device 111. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. (A) illustrates the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol, (B) illustrates the jackpot determination table of the second special symbol, and (C) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the hit determination table of the normal symbol. (A) illustrates the symbol determination table for jackpots, (B) illustrates the proportion of probability variation jackpots, and (C) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the symbol determination table for losers. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the table for the determination of a fluctuation pattern. 3 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a recovery process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a power interruption monitoring process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing a switch process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 3 is a flowchart showing a first starter switch process executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a second starter switch process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing a gate switch process executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern table selection process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a stop process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 3 is a flowchart showing normal symbol processing executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing an electric tulip process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a big prize device opening control process executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 10 is a flowchart showing command processing executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 12 is a flowchart showing variation processing executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 10 is a flowchart showing a confirmed effect determination process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates the 1st table for performing definite production determination based on a definite production random number, (B) illustrates the 2nd table for performing definite production determination including a time slot. It is explanatory drawing. 12 is a flowchart showing effect content determination processing executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the table for selecting fixed production | presentation content based on production content random numbers, (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates a normal table, (B) is explanatory drawing which illustrates a special table. (C) is explanatory drawing which illustrates a probability variation table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display mode of a full rotation reach. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display mode of a bitter stop reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows another Example of a fluctuation pattern change table. 10 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern selection process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300 in the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the variation pattern table for winning of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process performed by main CPU301a of the main control board 300 in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the table used for the variation pattern selection process of 3rd Embodiment, (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates a reach random number table, (B) is explanatory drawing which illustrates a 1st variation pattern table. (C) is an explanatory view illustrating the second variation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process performed by main CPU301a of the main control board 300 in 4th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the table used for the variation pattern selection process of 4th Embodiment, (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates a reach random number table, (B) is explanatory drawing which illustrates a 1st variation pattern table. (C) is an explanatory view illustrating the second variation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process performed by main CPU301a of the main control board 300 in 5th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the table used for the variation pattern selection process of 5th Embodiment, (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates a 1st variation pattern table, (B) is description which illustrates a special variation pattern table. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process performed by main CPU301a of the main control board 300 in 6th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the table used for the variation pattern selection process of 6th Embodiment, (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates a 1st variation pattern table, (B) is description which illustrates a special variation pattern table. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process performed by main CPU301a of the main control board 300 in 7th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the table used for the fluctuation pattern selection process of 7th Embodiment, (A) is explanatory drawing which illustrates a winning variation pattern table, (B) is a description which illustrates a fluctuation pattern change table. FIG.

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

<First Embodiment>
[Configuration of Pachinko machine 1]
A schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming wrinkle machine called a type 1 type.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game board 100 provided with a prize or a combination related to determination, and a frame member 101 surrounding the game board 100.

  The frame member 101 is a so-called glass frame that supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 100 at a predetermined interval, and a game area 102 in which a game ball can flow down by the glass board and the game board 100. Is formed.

  The frame member 101 has a frame lamp 103 that emits light for production or the like in the upper center. Speakers 104 are provided on both the left and right sides of the frame lamp 103. Further, the frame member 101 is configured such that the lower portion protrudes toward the player side, and has a circular effect button 105 on the upper surface of the protruding portion. An effect key 106 composed of four push buttons is provided on the left side of the effect button 105. Further, on the back side of the effect button 105, a tray 107 for guiding the game ball to a launching device (not shown) is provided. The frame member 101 has a handle 108 at the lower right side. A lever 109 is rotatably attached to the handle 108. In addition, a stop button 110 is provided for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball regardless of the rotation of the lever 109. A display 111 is provided at a position near the game board 100 of the frame member 101.

  On the other hand, the game board 100 that forms the game area 102 together with the glass plate has a liquid crystal display device 121 in the center thereof. In addition, a panel lamp 122 that emits light for production or the like is provided above the liquid crystal display device 121. In addition, the game board 100 includes a first starter 123, a second starter 124, an electric tulip 125, a gate 126, a grand prize winner 127, and four general prize winners 128 as the prizes and prizes. ing.

  The first starting device 123 is provided at the center of the game board 100 below the liquid crystal display device 121, and the second starting device 124 is provided below the first starting device 123. In addition, an electric tulip 125 as an ordinary electric accessory is provided in the vicinity of the second starting device 124. The gate 126 is provided on the upper right side of the game board 100, and a big prize device 127 is provided on the lower right side of the liquid crystal display device 121. Two of the four general winning devices 128 are provided in the lower left portion of the game board 100, and the remaining two are provided in the lower right portion of the game board 100. At the bottom of the game board 100, a discharge device 129 for discharging game balls that have not won a prize is provided.

  With such a configuration, when the player grasps the handle 108 and rotates the lever 109 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the tray 107 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and the rotation angle of the lever 109 is set. The game is fired into the game area 102 with a corresponding hitting force.

  The game board 100 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to an upper position in the game area 102 and moved by contacting the game nails, windmills, etc. Falling along the game board 100 while changing the direction. As described above, the launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 110.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the lever 109 of the handle 108 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 102 as illustrated by the arrow 130. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the lever 109 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right area in the game area 102 as exemplified by the arrow 131. Therefore, “right-handed” is required to win the gate 126 and the big winning device 127.

  A high-brightness LED is built in the main body of the handle 108, and an effect can be performed by turning on the high-brightness LED. The main body of the handle 108 incorporates a mechanism for sending air from the symbol mark portion toward the palm of the player who holds the handle 108.

  The first starter 123 is a starter that is always open, and the second starter 124 is a starter that is opened only when the electric tulip 125 is operating. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the first starting device 123 and wins, or when a game ball passes through the second starting device 124 and wins, is a jackpot game advantageous to the player executed? It is determined whether or not, and the determination result is displayed on the display 111.

  In the following description, the determination executed on the condition that the winning of the game ball that has passed the first starting device 123 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting device 124 is determined. The determination executed as a condition is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  The big prize device 127 is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize device 127 is provided at the opening of the big prize device 127. The big prize device 127 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 111, that is, when a big jackpot occurs, the plate is operated to win a big prize. A jackpot game that opens the device 127 is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The electric tulip 125 is disposed close to the second starting device 124 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 125 is configured such that the pair of blade members can change the posture between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the second starting device 124 is closed and an open posture (not shown) in which the second starting device 124 is opened. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the second starting device 124 is normally closed by an electric tulip 125. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 126, it is determined whether or not the second starter 124 is to be opened, although no prize ball is paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second starting device 124 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed position after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 125 has maintained the open position for the specified time is repeated a specified number of times. As described above, the second starting device 124 is in a state where it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 125 is not operated, whereas the game ball is likely to pass when the electric tulip 125 is operated. Become. In the following description, the determination that is executed on condition that a game ball wins the gate 126 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”.

  The general winning device 128 is always open like the first starting device 123, and is a winning device having a predetermined number of winning balls by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting device 123 and the like, even if a game ball wins the general winning device 128, no determination is made.

[Configuration of Display 111]
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the display 111 in FIG. The display 111 mainly displays information related to the special symbol determination and the normal symbol determination. As shown in FIG. 2, the first special symbol display 201, the second special symbol display 202, and the first special symbol are displayed. The symbol holding display 203, the second special symbol holding display 204, the normal symbol display 205, and the normal symbol holding display 206 are provided.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 201 displays the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. On this first special symbol display 201, a jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”, or a lost symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is lost Is done.

  When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display unit 202 displays the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the second special symbol display 202, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit” or a lost symbol indicating that the result of the second special symbol determination is lost is stopped. Is displayed.

  By the way, when a game ball is newly won in the first starting device 123, such as during a symbol variation display or a jackpot game related to the special symbol determination, the first special symbol determination and the symbol variation display triggered by this winning are performed. It cannot be executed immediately. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment seems to hold the right of the first special symbol determination when the first special symbol determination cannot be executed immediately even if a game ball wins the first starting device 123. It is configured. The first special symbol hold display 203 displays the number of hold of the first special symbol determination held in this way.

  Similarly, when a game ball is newly won in the second starting device 124, such as during a symbol variation display or special jackpot game related to the special symbol determination, the second special symbol determination and symbol variation display triggered by this winning. Cannot be executed immediately. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment seems to hold the right of the second special symbol determination when the second special symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if a game ball wins the second starting device 124. It is configured. The second special symbol hold indicator 204 displays the number of hold of the second special symbol determination held in this way.

  In the present embodiment, the number of reserved right for the first special symbol determination and the number of reserved right for the second special symbol determination are allowed to be not more than 8 in total and up to 8 respectively.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display unit 205 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. Note that the normal symbol determination and the symbol variation display related to the normal symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if the game ball passes through the gate 126, for example, during the symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 205, the normal symbol is displayed. Judgment rights are withheld. The normal symbol hold display unit 206 displays the number of hold for normal symbol determination held in this way.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202 is referred to as “special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 205 is “normal symbol”. Shall be called.

[Internal configuration of pachinko machine 1]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 300, a payout control board 310, an effect control board 320, an image control board 330, a lamp control board 340, a launch control board 350, and a power supply board 360.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the gaming machine. The main control board 300 includes a one-chip microcomputer 301, and the one-chip microcomputer 301 includes a main CPU 301a, a main ROM 301b, and a main RAM 301c. The main control board 300 includes an input port and an output port (both not shown) for main control.

  The main control input port includes a general winning device detection switch 302 for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning device 128, and a gate detection switch for detecting that a game ball has entered the normal symbol gate 126. 303, a first starter detection switch 304 for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starter 123, a second starter detection switch 305 for detecting that a game ball has entered the second starter 124, A big winning device detection switch 306 for detecting that a game ball has entered the big winning device 127 and a payout control board 310 are connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 300 through the main control input port.

  In addition, a starting device opening / closing solenoid 307 that opens and closes a pair of blade members of the electric tulip 125 disposed in proximity to the second starting device 124 and a plate that opens and closes the prize winning device 127 are operated on the main control output port. Large winning device opening / closing solenoid 308, special symbol displays 201 and 202 for displaying special symbols, normal symbol display 205 for displaying normal symbols, special symbol hold indicators 203 and 204 for displaying the number of special symbol determinations held, normal A normal symbol hold indicator 206 that displays the number of symbols held for symbol determination, a game information output terminal board 309 that outputs an external information signal, a payout control board 310, and an effect control board 320 are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The game information output terminal board 309 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 300 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 309 is wired to the main control board 300, and the game information output terminal board 309 is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer of a game store.

  In the one-chip microcomputer 301 of the main control board 300, the main CPU 301a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 301b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device. Alternatively, a command is transmitted to another board according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

  The main ROM 301b stores a game control program and tables necessary for various games. For example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like are stored. The tables listed here are only a part, and a number of tables (not shown) are provided.

  Furthermore, the main RAM 301c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 301a, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, in the main RAM 301c, the number T of the normal symbol determination, the normal symbol random number, the numbers U1, U2 of the special symbol, the round number R, the number C of balls entered into the big winning device, the probability variation game flag, the short-time game flag, etc. Is memorized. In addition to the information listed here, a lot of information is stored.

  The payout control board 310 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 310 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on an input signal from the payout ball measuring switch 311, the door opening switch 312, and the timer that detects whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. And corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 300 based on the processing. Further, a payout motor 313 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 310. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 313 of the prize ball payout device to control the predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The effect control board 320 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 320 includes a sub CPU 320a, a sub ROM 320b, and a sub RAM 320c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 300 to the effect control board 320. . The sub CPU 320a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 320b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an effect button detection switch 321, an effect key detection switch 322, and an input signal from the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on this processing, corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. The sub RAM 320c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 320a performs arithmetic processing.

  For example, when the sub CPU 320a in the effect control board 320 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 300, the sub CPU 320a analyzes the content of the received fluctuation pattern designation command, and displays the liquid crystal display device 121, the voice Data for causing the output device 331, the effect driving device 341, and the effect illumination device 342 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.

  The sub ROM 320b of the effect control board 320 stores a program for effect control and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 300, an ornamental symbol determination table for determining a combination of ornamental symbols to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 320b. Has been. In addition, the table mentioned above only enumerates the characteristic table among the tables in this embodiment as an example, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided.

  The sub RAM 320c of the effect control board 320 has a plurality of storage areas. In these storage areas, a game state, an effect mode, an effect pattern, a decorative pattern, a counting counter, firing operation information, and the like are stored. In addition to this, a lot of information is stored.

  The image control board 330 includes an image CPU, control ROM, control RAM, CGROM, VRAM, and VDP (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 121, a sound CPU, a sound ROM, and a sound RAM. . The image control board 330 is connected to the effect control board 320 so that bidirectional communication is possible, and a liquid crystal display device 121 and an audio output device 331 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 320. The control RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM. The control ROM stores a control processing program for the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as decorative symbols and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121. The image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 320, and the CGROM. The predetermined image data stored in the VRAM is expanded in the VRAM, and the image data expanded in the VRAM is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121.

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data to be output from the audio output device 331, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 320, and the audio ROM Audio output control is performed in the output device 331.

  The lamp control board 340 controls lighting of the board lamp 122 provided on the game board 100 and controls the frame lamp 103 provided on the frame member 101. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 341. The lamp control board 340 is connected to the effect control board 320, and performs each control described above based on data transmitted from the effect control board 320.

  The firing control board 350 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and performs energization control on the firing solenoid 353 and the ball feed solenoid 354 based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 352.

  The touch sensor 351 includes a capacitive proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the handle 108. When the touch sensor 351 detects that the player touches the handle 108, the launch control board is detected. A touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 353 is output to 350.

  The firing volume 352 includes a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the firing volume 352 is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 350.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 353 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 350. As a result, the number of game balls fired per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  Note that the touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and the voltage signal from the firing volume 352 are input to the effect control board 320. Thereby, it is possible to detect the launch of the game ball on the effect control board 320.

  The power supply board 360 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor, and supplies a power supply voltage to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, the power supply voltage is supplied to the main control board 300, the payout control board 310, the effect control board 320, and the launch control board 350. Further, the power supply voltage supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is monitored, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, an interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 300. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 301a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 301a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

[Various tables]
Details of various tables stored in the main ROM 301b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  4 (A) and 4 (B) show a jackpot determination table used for “big jackpot determination”. FIG. 4 (A) is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, and FIG. 4 (B) is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol.

  The jackpot determination table is for determining “big hit” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired jackpot random number. The jackpot random number is acquired as a numerical value of “0” to “598” when entering the first starting device 123 or the second starting device 124.

  Here, the gaming state shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B will be described.

  In the present embodiment, there are a “non-probability changing gaming state” and a “probability changing gaming state” as states relating to the jackpot determination.

  The “non-probability changing gaming state” means that in the jackpot determination performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting device 123 or the second starting device 124, the probability of winning the jackpot is 1 / 299.5. Refers to the set gaming state. On the other hand, the “probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “probability change game state”, it is easier to win a big hit than in the “non-probability change game state”. In this probability variation game state, a probability variation game flag, which will be described later, is set to “ON”, and in a non-probability variation game state, the probability variation game flag is “OFF”. Also, the transition from the non-probability variable game state to the probability change game state is after the probability change big hit game is finished.

  The “big hit” is a special game for opening the big prize device 127. Specifically, it refers to a game that is executed when a big win is won in the jackpot determination performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starter 123 or the second starter 124.

  In the “hit”, the round game in which the big winning device 127 is opened is played 15 times in total or 8 times in total. The maximum opening time of the grand prize winning device 127 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the big prize winning device 127 during this time, one round game is played. Ends. The “big hit” allows a large amount of prize balls to be obtained because a game ball enters the grand prize winning device 127 and a player can obtain a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball. Also, since the big prize device 127 is provided at the lower right side of the game board 100, when “big hit”, the lever 109 of the handle 108 is rotated greatly, so that the game is played by the so-called “right-handed”. Become.

  According to the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 4 (A), it is determined that the jackpot random number is “7” or “8” when the acquired jackpot random number is “7” or “8”. On the other hand, when the probability variation gaming state, 20 big hit random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits. If the value is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Since the random number range of the jackpot random number is “0” to “598”, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot when in the non-probability game state is 1 / 299.5, and is determined to be a jackpot when in the probability game state. The probability is increased by 10 times to 1 / 29.9.

  4B is the same as the first special symbol.

  FIG. 4C is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hit determination table used for “normal symbol hit determination”.

  The winning determination table is for determining “winning” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired normal symbol random number. The normal symbol random number is acquired as a numerical value of “0” to “65535” when passing through the gate 126.

  Here, a description will be given of the gaming state shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, there are a “non-short game state” and a “short-time game state” as states relating to the electric tulip 125 arranged in proximity to the second starting device 124. The states related to the jackpot determination (non-probability changing gaming state, probability changing gaming state) and the state relating to the electric tulip 125 (non-time saving gaming state, time saving gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. it can.

  Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the “non-probability changing gaming state” and is set to the “non-short-time gaming state”. This non-probability game state and the non-time-short game state are so-called normal game states.

  In this embodiment, “non-short game state” means that in the normal symbol hit determination performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 126, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the determination result is 12 seconds. This is a gaming state in which the opening control time of the second starting device 124 is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds when it is set to be long and wins. In other words, when the game ball passes through the gate 126, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display unit 205 displays the variation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol stops 12 seconds after the variation display is started. indicate. If the lottery result is a win, the second starter 124 is opened for about 0.2 seconds by the movement of the electric tulip 125 after the normal symbol is stopped.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol hit determination performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 126, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the determination result is 3 seconds. A gaming state that is set shorter than the “non-short gaming state” and that the opening control time of the second starter 124 when winning in the win is 3.5 seconds, which is set longer than the “non-short gaming state” Say. Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination is set to 1/65536, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination is 65535 / 65536 is set. At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set to “ON” in the short game state, and the short-time game flag is “OFF” in the non-short-time game state.

  Therefore, in the “short time gaming state”, the second starting device 124 is more easily controlled to the open state as long as the game ball passes through the gate 126 than in the “non-short time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the consumption of the game ball is suppressed in the progress of the game.

  Further, since the gate 126 is provided on the right side of the game board 100, in the “short-time gaming state”, the game is played by so-called “right-handed” in which the lever 109 of the handle 108 is greatly rotated.

  It should be noted that the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short game state” and the “short-time game state”.

  According to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 4 (C), in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that the normal symbol random number is “0”. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that the normal symbol random number is any one of “0” to “65534”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Since the range of normal symbol random numbers is “0” to “65535”, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short game state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short game state is 65535 / 65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.

  FIG. 5A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of jackpot, FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing the probability of 15R jackpot, and FIG. It is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing.

  In FIG. 5A, the type of “special symbol” (whether the game ball has entered the first starter 123 or the second starter 124) and the first starter 123 or the second starter 124 The jackpot “type” and stop symbol data are determined based on the “hit symbol random number” acquired when the game ball enters. The range of the jackpot symbol random number is set to “0” to “99”. In addition, the probability of being a promiscuous jackpot or a normal jackpot is ½ (50%), respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), when the first special symbol is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number is between “0” and “49”, the probability is ½. Becomes a “probable 15R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2 and becomes a “normal 15R jackpot”. At this time, the stop symbol data is “01” and “02”, respectively.

  Similarly, if the jackpot symbol random number is between “50” and “99”, it becomes “probability 8R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2, and “normal 8R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data becomes “03” and “04”, respectively.

  In the case of jackpot in the second special symbol, the jackpot symbol random number is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number is “0” to “74”, it becomes “probability 15R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2, It becomes “normal 15R big hit” with a probability of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data is “05” and “06”, respectively.

  Similarly, if the jackpot symbol random number is between “75” and “99”, it becomes “probability 8R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2 and “normal 8R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data becomes “07” and “08”, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (B), the ratio of 15R jackpot is 50% when the first special symbol is a big jackpot, whereas when the second special symbol is a big jackpot, it is 75%. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, when the determination result is lost in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the stop symbol data is “00”.

  In addition, the game state after jackpot end and the jackpot mode are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

[Variation pattern determination table]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  Here, the variation pattern determination tables for the first special symbol and the second special symbol are common.

  FIG. 6A illustrates a winning variation pattern table. The winning tables A to D are selected when the determination result is “big hit”. Which of the winning tables A to D is selected is determined based on the gaming state and the stop symbol.

  Specifically, in the case of “probability change gaming state” and “probability change big hit”, the winning table A is selected. Further, in the case of the “probability game state” and “normal jackpot”, the winning table B is selected. Furthermore, when the game state is “non-probability change gaming state” and “probability change big hit”, the winning table C is selected. Further, when the game state is “non-probability change gaming state” and “normal jackpot”, the winning table D is selected.

  After the winning tables A to D are selected, one of the first variation patterns 1 to 8 is selected based on the variation pattern random number. The first variation patterns 1 to 8 each define a variation time of the special symbol.

  FIG. 6C illustrates a variation pattern table for loss. The tables for losing A to D are selected when the determination result is “losing”. Which of the lose tables A to D is selected is determined based on the reach random number and the gaming state. The reach random number is acquired when the start condition is satisfied, and is a random number for determining whether or not to perform reach production when the determination result is “lost”.

  Specifically, when the reach random number has any value of “0 to 99”, for example, when the value of “0 to 9” is taken, the loss tables A and B are selected. is there. At this time, in the “non-short game state”, the lose table A is selected, and in the “short time game state”, the lose table B is selected. On the other hand, when taking a value of “10 to 99”, the loss tables C and D are selected. At this time, if it is “non-short game state”, the lose table C is selected, and if it is “short time game state”, the lose table D is selected.

  When any of the loss tables A and B is selected, one of the variation patterns a, b, c, and d is selected based on the variation pattern random number. When any one of the loss tables C and D is selected, any one of the variation patterns e, f, g, and h is selected based on the number of reserved balls.

  FIG. 6B illustrates a variation pattern change table. In the present embodiment, the second variation pattern is selected at a predetermined rate instead of the first variation pattern. At this time, the “reach random number” used when selecting the loss tables A to D is used.

  Specifically, when the reach random number takes any value of “0 to 59”, the first variation patterns 1 to 8 are selected as they are, and the reach random number takes any value of “60 to 99”. Instead of the first variation patterns 1 to 8, the second variation pattern is selected. This second variation pattern defines a variation time shorter than the variation time defined by the first variation pattern.

[Main control board main processing]
A main process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the main process executed in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 executes this main process when the power is turned on. The main process of the main control board 300 is executed by the main CPU 301a based on a program stored in the main ROM 301b.

  In the first S701, access to the main RAM 301c is permitted. This process is performed, for example, after waiting for 1000 ms after the power is turned on.

  In S702, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is “ON”. If it is determined that the RAM clear switch is “ON” (S702: YES), the process proceeds to S711. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM clear switch is not “ON” (S702: NO), that is, when the RAM clear switch is “OFF”, the process proceeds to S703.

  In S703, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is “ON”. The backup flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off. If it is determined that the backup flag is “ON” (S703: YES), the process proceeds to S704. On the other hand, when it is determined that the backup flag is not “ON” (S703: NO), that is, when the backup flag is “OFF”, the process proceeds to S711.

  In S704, it is determined whether or not the checksum is normal. The checksum is created for the backup information, and is intended to determine the validity of the backup information when the data addition values match. If it is determined that the checksum is normal (S704: YES), the process proceeds to S705. On the other hand, when it is determined that the checksum is not normal (S704: NO), the process proceeds to S711.

  In S705, a recovery process is executed. Details of the recovery process will be described later.

  In S706, the CTC cycle is set. This process sets the cycle of the CTC that is a built-in timer counter. For example, it is set to 4 ms. As a result, the main CPU 301a executes a timer interrupt process to be described later at a CTC cycle.

  In S707, a power interruption monitoring process is executed. Details of the power interruption monitoring process will be described later.

  In S708, interrupt prohibition setting is performed. This process prohibits the timer interrupt process by the main CPU 301a.

  In S709, random number update processing is performed. This process is to update various random values of jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and regular symbol random numbers. These random numbers are incremented by “1” every time this process is performed. Each random value is returned to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

  In S710, an interrupt permission setting is performed. This process permits timer interrupt processing by the main CPU 301a. Then, after the processing of S710 is completed, the processing from S707 is repeated.

  The process proceeds to S711 when an affirmative determination is made in S702, a negative determination is made in S703, and a negative determination is made in S704. In S711, the RAM is cleared. The RAM clear is to initialize various flags and count values set by the main control board 300. For example, various flags include a probability variation flag and a time reduction flag. Examples of the count value include the number of short-time fluctuations W.

  In S712, peripheral part initial setting is performed. In this process, an initial setting command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the payout control board 310 and the effect control board 320. Thereby, initial setting is performed on the payout control board 310 and the effect control board 320. After the process of S712 is completed, the process proceeds to S706 described above.

[Recovery processing]
The restoration process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This restoration process is executed in S705 of FIG.

  In the first step S801, a work area is set. In this process, the work area is an area used for the recovery process, and is set in the main RAM 301c.

  In S802, a recovery command is created. This recovery command includes a command related to the gaming state. That is, a probability variation game flag, a time-short game flag, and the like. Also, the count value of the counter related to these flags is included. Furthermore, hold information related to the hold display is included. In the present embodiment, in the recovery command, “holding number data” indicating the number of holdings of the special symbol determination right as holding information, whether the holding is by the first starting device or the second starting device. “Starter data” that can be distinguished from each other, and “order data” indicating the order of entry of the suspension. In addition, the hold information includes fluctuation information. This variation information is acquired prior to the variation display, and includes “stop symbol data” indicating the type of jackpot or loss and “variation pattern data” for determining variation time. The hold information is stored in the main RAM 301c as backup information.

  In S803, a recovery command is transmitted. In this process, the restoration command created in S802 is transmitted to the effect control board 320.

  In S804, the backup flag is set to “OFF”, and then the recovery process is terminated.

[Power failure monitoring processing]
The power interruption monitoring process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This power interruption monitoring process is executed in S707 of FIG.

  In the first S901, interrupt prohibition setting is performed. This process prohibits the timer interrupt process by the main CPU 301a.

  In S902, it is determined whether or not the power supply is shut off. This process determines whether or not the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been cut off. If it is determined that the power supply has been cut off (S902: YES), the process proceeds to S903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is not shut off (S902: NO), the process proceeds to S906.

  In S903, backup information is created and stored. The backup information is stored in the main RAM 301c. At this time, a checksum is created and stored together with the backup information. As described above, the backup information is used to create a recovery command. Therefore, as backup information, “holding number data” indicating the number of reserved special symbol determination rights, “starting device” that can distinguish whether the holding is from the first starting device or the second starting device. "Data", "Order data" indicating the order of entry of the suspension, "Pattern data" obtained prior to the display of fluctuation, "Stop symbol data" indicating the type of jackpot or loss, and the "Change pattern" Data "is stored.

  In S904, the backup flag is set to “ON”. The backup flag is stored in the main RAM 301c.

  In S905, RAM access is prohibited, and then the main process (see FIG. 7) is terminated.

  The process proceeds to S906 when it is determined in S902 that the power is not shut off. In S906, interrupt permission setting is performed. This process permits the timer interrupt process of the main CPU 301a. After the processing of S906 ends, the process proceeds to S708 of FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing]
The timer interrupt process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 10 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the main control board 300 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and after is executed by the main CPU 301a based on a program stored in the main ROM 301b.

  First, in S1001, random number update processing is executed. This process is to update various random values of jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and regular symbol random numbers. These random numbers are incremented by “1” every time this process is performed. Each random value is returned to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

  In S1002, a switch process is performed. This process is executed when a detection signal from each switch is input. Details of the switch process will be described later.

  In S1003, special symbol processing is performed. This process includes a process of stopping and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202. Details of the special symbol process will be described later.

  In S1004, normal symbol processing is performed. This process includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display 205 to display the normal symbol variably, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Details of this normal symbol processing will be described later.

  In S1005, an electric tulip process is performed. This process activates the electric tulip 125 when it is determined that the second starting device 124 is to be released as a result of the normal symbol determination. Details of the electric tulip process will be described later.

  In S1006, a special winning device opening control process is performed. In this process, when it is determined in S1003 that the game is a big hit, the big winning device opening / closing solenoid 308 is controlled to open the big winning device 127. Details of the big prize device opening control process will be described later.

  In S1007, prize ball processing is executed. This process controls the payout of prize balls according to the winning of game balls.

  In S1008, transmission processing is executed. In this processing, information necessary for determining various commands and production contents set (stored) in the main RAM 301c in the processing steps before S1007 is transmitted to the production control board 320.

[Switch processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of the switch processing in S1002 of FIG.

  In the first S1101, first starter switch processing is executed. This process monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the first starter detection switch 304, and various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number that are appropriately updated by the processing of S1001. ) Is obtained at the time when the detection signal from the first starter detection switch 304 is input. The first starter switch process will be further described later.

  In subsequent S1102, the second starter switch process is executed. In this process, the presence or absence of a detection signal from the second starter detection switch 305 is monitored, and various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number that are appropriately updated by the processing of S1001. ) Is obtained at the time when the detection signal from the second starter detection switch 305 is input. The second starter switch process will be further described later.

  In the next S1103, gate switch processing is executed. This process monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the gate detection switch 303, and determines the value at the time when the detection signal from the gate detection switch 303 is input for the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the process of S1001. To get. The gate switch process will be further described later.

[First starter switch processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the first starter switch process in S1101 of FIG.

  In the first step S1201, it is determined whether or not the first starter detection switch 304 is “ON”. This processing is based on whether or not a detection signal from the first starter detection switch 304 (ON signal indicating that the first starter detection switch 304 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not the detection switch 304 is turned “ON”. Here, when it is determined that the first starter detection switch 304 is “ON” (S1201: YES), the process proceeds to S1202. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first starter detection switch 304 is not “ON” (S1201: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the first starter switch process is terminated.

  In S1202, it is determined whether or not the hold number (U1 + U2) is less than the maximum hold number Umax. In this process, the sum of the reserved number U1 of the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol reserved number U2 stored in the main RAM 301c is the maximum reserved number Umax (in this embodiment, stored in the main ROM 301b in advance). "8") or less. If it is determined that U1 + U2 <Umax (S1202: YES), the process proceeds to S1203. On the other hand, when it is determined that U1 + U2 ≧ Umax (S1202: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the first starter switch processing is terminated.

  In S1203, the value of the holding number U1 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.

  In S1204 to S1207, various random numbers are acquired. In this process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired as acquisition information used for the first special symbol determination, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 301c. .

  In S1208, a prior determination is performed. Here, jackpot determination, determination of jackpot symbol, and selection of variation pattern are performed in advance. These processes are the same as those performed in the special symbol process described later. Therefore, detailed processing will be described later.

  Here, it is first determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number acquired in S1204.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S1205. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the jackpot symbol random number is “0 to 49”, it becomes 15R jackpot, and when the jackpot symbol random number is “50 to 99”, it becomes 8R jackpot. Further, the probability variation 15R jackpot is a half of the 15R jackpot, and the ratio is usually 15R jackpot at a ratio of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data is “01” and “02”, respectively. Further, the probability variation 8R jackpot is a half of the 8R jackpot, and the ratio of 1/2 is usually the 8R jackpot. At this time, the stop symbol data is “03” and “04”, respectively.

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a lost symbol (stop symbol data) is selected. The stop symbol data at the time of losing is “00”.

  When the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number acquired in S1207. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in the case of a big hit, the fluctuation pattern 1 or the fluctuation pattern 2 is selected.

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a variation pattern is selected based on the reach random number acquired in S1206, the variation pattern random number acquired in S1207, the gaming state, and the number of holds. In this case, one of the fluctuation pattern 3 to the fluctuation pattern 6 is selected.

  As described above, the jackpot determination, the determination of the jackpot symbol, and the selection of the variation pattern are performed by special symbol processing described later. Therefore, the variation pattern may be changed according to the number of holds at the time of executing the special symbol process.

  In S1209, a hold command is set. The hold command includes “starter data” for distinguishing whether the hold is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and “hold number data” indicating the number of the hold (ie, the hold number data). The number of holds (U1 + U2)) is included.

  In S1210, a prefetch command is set. The look-ahead command includes “stop symbol data” indicating a jackpot type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating a variation pattern.

  Note that the hold command and the prefetch command set in S1209 and S1210 are transmitted to the effect control board 320 in S1008 of FIG.

[Second starter switch processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the second starter switch process in S1102 of FIG. The second starter switch process is the same as the first starter switch process described above.

  In the first S1301, it is determined whether or not the second starter detection switch 305 is turned “ON”. This process is based on whether or not a detection signal from the second starter detection switch 305 (ON signal indicating that the second starter detection switch 305 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not the detection switch 305 is turned “ON”. Here, when it is determined that the second starter detection switch 305 is “ON” (S1301: YES), the process proceeds to S1302. On the other hand, when it determines with the 2nd starter detection switch 305 not being "ON" (S1301: NO), the subsequent process is not performed but a 2nd starter switch process is complete | finished.

  In S1302, it is determined whether or not the hold number U1 + U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax. In this process, the sum of the reserved number U1 of the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol reserved number U2 stored in the main RAM 301c is the maximum reserved number Umax (in this embodiment, stored in the main ROM 301b in advance). "8") or less. If it is determined that U1 + U2 <Umax (S1302: YES), the process proceeds to S1303. On the other hand, when it is determined that U1 + U2 ≧ Umax (S1302: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the second starter switch processing is terminated.

  In S1303, the value of the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.

  In S1304 to S1307, various random numbers are acquired. This process acquires jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers as acquisition information used for the second special symbol determination, associates these random numbers, and stores them in the main RAM 301c. .

  In S1308, a prior determination is performed. Here, jackpot determination, determination of jackpot symbol, and selection of variation pattern are performed in advance. These processes are the same as those performed in the special symbol process described later. Therefore, detailed processing will be described later.

  Here, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number acquired in S1304.

  When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S1305. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the jackpot symbol random number is “0 to 74”, it becomes 15R jackpot, and when the jackpot symbol random number is “75 to 99”, it becomes 8R jackpot. Further, the probability variation 15R jackpot is a half of the 15R jackpot, and the ratio is usually 15R jackpot at a ratio of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data is “05” and “06”, respectively. Further, the probability variation 8R jackpot is a half of the 8R jackpot, and the ratio of 1/2 is usually the 8R jackpot. At this time, the stop symbol data becomes “07” and “08”, respectively.

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a lost symbol (stop symbol data) is selected. The stop symbol data at the time of losing is “00”.

  When the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number acquired in S1307. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in the case of a big hit, the fluctuation pattern 1 or the fluctuation pattern 2 is selected.

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a variation pattern is selected based on the reach random number acquired in S1306, the variation pattern random number acquired in S1307, the gaming state, and the number of holds. At this time, any one of the fluctuation patterns 3 to 6 is selected.

  As described above, the jackpot determination, the determination of the jackpot symbol, and the selection of the variation pattern are performed by special symbol processing described later. Therefore, the variation pattern may be changed according to the number of holds at the time of executing the special symbol process.

  In S1309, a hold command is set. The hold command includes “starter data” for distinguishing whether the hold is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and “hold number data” indicating the number of the hold (ie, the hold number data). The number of holds (U1 + U2)) is included.

  In S1310, a prefetch command is set. The look-ahead command includes “stop symbol data” indicating a jackpot type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating a variation pattern.

  Note that the hold command and the prefetch command set in S1309 and S1310 are transmitted to the effect control board 320 in S1008 of FIG.

[Gate switch processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the gate switch processing in S1103 of FIG.

  In the first step S1401, it is determined whether or not the gate detection switch 303 is “ON”. In this process, the gate detection switch 303 is turned “ON” based on whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection switch 303 (ON signal indicating that the gate detection switch 303 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the gate detection switch 303 is “ON” (S1401: YES), the process proceeds to S1402. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gate detection switch 303 is not “ON” (S1401: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the gate switch processing is terminated.

  In S1402, it is determined whether the hold number T is less than the maximum hold number Tmax. In this process, it is determined whether or not the number T of normal symbol determination hold stored in the main RAM 301c is less than the maximum number Tmax (for example, “4”) of normal symbol determination stored in the main ROM 301b in advance. To do. If it is determined that the hold number T is less than the maximum hold number Tmax (S1402: YES), the process proceeds to S1403. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold number T is equal to or greater than the maximum hold number Tmax (S1402: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the gate switch process is terminated.

  In S1403, the hold count T is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”. In subsequent S1404, the normal symbol random number used for the normal symbol determination is acquired and stored in the main RAM 301c.

[Special symbol processing]
Details of the special symbol processing executed by the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol process in S1003 of FIG.

  In first S1501, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played. When the jackpot game is being played, the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. This process is to determine whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. If it is determined that the game is a jackpot game (S1501: YES), the subsequent process is not executed and the special symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not a jackpot game (S1501: NO), the process proceeds to S1502.

  In S1502, it is determined whether or not a special symbol variation display is in progress. If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not in progress (S1502: NO), the process proceeds to S1503. On the other hand, if it is determined that special symbols are being displayed (S1502: YES), the process proceeds to S1511.

  In S1503, it is determined whether or not the sum of the holding number U1 for the first special symbol determination and the holding number U2 for the second special symbol determination is greater than “0”. If it is determined that U1 + U2> 0 (S1503: YES), the process proceeds to S1504. On the other hand, if it is determined that U1 + U2 = 0 (S1503: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the special symbol process is terminated.

  In S1504, the number of holdings U1 for the first special symbol determination or the number of holdings U2 for the second special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. Here, the oldest hold is digested.

  In S1505, the storage area is shifted. This process executes a shift process for the storage area of the main RAM 301c. Specifically, the first or second special symbol determination jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number that were subtracted in S1504 are the first stored in the reserved storage area (the oldest one) Are shifted to the determination storage area, and the rest are shifted to the determination storage area.

  In S1506, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the jackpot determination process is executed based on the random numbers stored in the determination storage area. By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether it is a jackpot or loss, and the determination result is set in the main RAM 301c. When it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) indicating the type of jackpot. Details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

  In S1507, a variation pattern selection process is executed. Specifically, referring to the variation pattern table stored in advance in the main ROM 301b, the determination result of the jackpot determination in S1506, the stop symbol data set in the main RAM 301c, the current gaming state, the number of pending special symbol determination The variation pattern of the special symbol is selected based on the reach random number and the variation pattern random number stored in U1 + U2 and the determination storage area. By performing the processing of S1507, it is also determined whether to perform a reachable effect or a reachless effect. Details of the variation pattern selection process will be described later.

  In S1508, a change start command is set. In this process, stop change data including stop symbol data set in the process of S1506, change pattern data indicating the change pattern set in the process of S1507, game state data indicating the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like are stored in the main RAM 301c. Set. This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission process of S1008.

  On the other hand, the effect control board 320 needs to specify the result of the special symbol determination by analyzing the variation start command received from the main control board 300, and perform either the effect with reach or the effect without reach. To determine the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by acquiring the variation time during which the special symbol is variably displayed. From the voice output device 331, the display pattern of the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 201 or the second special symbol indicator 202. It determines what sound is output, what light emission pattern the frame lamp 103 emits, and the like, and causes the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 to execute the effect of the determined content.

  In S1509, the variable display is started. This process starts the change display of the special symbol based on the data included in the change start command set in the process of S1508. The special symbol variation display is performed using the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202.

  In S1510, measurement of the variation time is started. In this process, measurement of a variation time that is an elapsed time since the start of variation display is started.

  In next S1511, it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the processing in S1507 has elapsed since the measurement of the variation time in S1510. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S1511: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the special symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S1511: YES), the process proceeds to S1512.

  In S1512, a symbol confirmation command is set. In this process, a symbol confirmation command for notifying that the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202 is set in the main RAM 301c. is there. The symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission process in S1008. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 in the aspect which shows the determination result of a special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  In S1513, the variable display ends. This process ends the special symbol variation display started in S1509. At that time, the stop symbol data (big hit symbol or lost symbol) set in the processing of S1506 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 201 and 202 that have variably displayed the special symbols. Specifically, when the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 201, the first special symbol display 201 is caused to stop display the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol, and the second special symbol display 202 When the special symbol is variably displayed, the big special symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 202.

  In S1514, the measured variation time is reset. This process is to reset the variation time when the measurement is started in the process of S1510.

  In continuing S1515, the process during stop is performed. This process includes a process of starting a jackpot game when the jackpot is won. Details of the stop process will be described later.

[Big hit judgment processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in S1506 of FIG.

  In the first S1601, a jackpot determination is performed. Here, when the jackpot determination relating to winning in the first starting device 123 is executed, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4A) of the first special symbol stored in advance in the main ROM 301b is used. On the other hand, when executing the jackpot determination relating to winning in the second starting device 124, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4B) of the second special symbol stored in advance in the main ROM 301b is used.

  A jackpot random number is described in the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, the jackpot is determined based on whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area matches the value described in the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. If they do not match, it is determined to be lost. At this time, if the gaming state is a non-probability changing gaming state, the jackpot random number is either “7” or “8”, and if the gaming state is a probability changing gaming state, the jackpot random number is “7” to “26”. One of them.

  In subsequent S1602, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. This process is to determine whether or not the jackpot is based on the determination result of S1601. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S1602: YES), the process proceeds to S1603. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S1602: NO), that is, when it is a loss, a lost symbol (stop symbol data “00”) is set in S1605, and the big hit determination process is terminated.

  In S1603, the type of jackpot is determined. In this process, a jackpot type is determined using a jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 5A) stored in the main RAM 301c. Here, 15R jackpot or 8R jackpot is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number stored in the determination storage area. In the case of the first special symbol, the value shown in the upper part of FIG. 5A is used, and in the case of the second special symbol, the value shown in the lower part of FIG. 5A is used. This makes it possible to realize the jackpot breakdown shown in FIG.

  In S1604, a jackpot symbol is set. In this process, the jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S1603 is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereby, at the time of the process of S1513 mentioned above, the jackpot symbol set here is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202, and the jackpot game is executed. become. After the process of S1604, the jackpot determination process ends.

[Variation pattern selection processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern selection processing in S1507 of FIG.

  In first S1701, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is based on the jackpot determination in S1601 of FIG. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S1701: YES), the process proceeds to S1706. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S1701: NO), that is, when it is a loss, the process proceeds to S1702.

  The process proceeds to S1702 when it is determined to be lost. In S1702, a reach random number is determined. As described above, the reach random number is a random number for deciding whether or not to perform an effect with reach in the case of a loss.

  In S1703, the gaming state is determined. This process is performed based on the short-time game flag. Here, it is determined whether the game is in the “non-short game state” or the “short-time game state”.

  In S1704, based on the reach random number determined in S1702 and the gaming state determined in S1703, one of the lose tables A to D is selected (FIG. 6C). Specifically, when the reach random number has any value of “0 to 99”, for example, when the value of “0 to 9” is taken, the loss tables A and B are selected. is there. At this time, in the “non-short game state”, the lose table A is selected, and in the “short time game state”, the lose table B is selected. On the other hand, when taking a value of “10 to 99”, the loss tables C and D are selected. At this time, if it is “non-short game state”, the lose table C is selected, and if it is “short time game state”, the lose table D is selected.

  In S1705, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number or the number of reserved balls. Specifically, when any of the loss tables A and B is selected, any of the variation patterns a, b, c, and d is selected based on the variation pattern random number. When any one of the loss tables C and D is selected, any one of the variation patterns e, f, g, and h is selected based on the number of reserved balls (FIG. 6C).

  The process proceeds to S1706 when it is determined that the game is a big hit. In S1706, the gaming state is determined. This process is performed based on the probability variation game flag. Here, it is determined whether the game state is “non-probability change game state” or “probability change game state”.

  In S1707, a stop symbol is determined. This process is performed based on the stop symbol data. By referring to the stop symbol data, it is determined whether it is “probability big hit” or “normal big hit”.

  In S1708, one of the winning tables A to D is selected based on the gaming state determined in S1706 and the stop symbol determined in S1707 (FIG. 6A). Specifically, in the case of “probability change gaming state” and “probability change big hit”, the winning table A is selected. Further, in the case of the “probability game state” and “normal jackpot”, the winning table B is selected. Furthermore, when the game state is “non-probability change gaming state” and “probability change big hit”, the winning table C is selected. Further, when the game state is “non-probability change gaming state” and “normal jackpot”, the winning table D is selected.

  In S1709, the variation pattern is determined. In this process, the variation pattern is determined based on one of the winning tables A to D selected in S1708. Specifically, one of the first variation patterns 1 to 8 is selected based on the variation pattern random number.

  In S1710, a reach random number is determined. As described above, the reach random number is a random number used in the case of losing, but in the present embodiment, the reach random number is also used to select a variation pattern in the jackpot.

  In S1711, the variation pattern is changed based on the reach random number determined in S1710. Specifically, when the reach random number takes any value of “0 to 59”, the first fluctuation patterns 1 to 8 determined in S1709 are selected as they are, and the reach random number is any of “60 to 99”. When the value is taken, the second variation pattern is selected instead of the first variation patterns 1 to 8 (FIG. 6B).

  Note that the fluctuation pattern data for specifying the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the main RAM 301c. The variation pattern data is included in the variation start command set in the processing of S1508 in FIG. 15 together with the symbol (stop symbol data) set by the jackpot determination processing, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission processing of S1008. The

[Processing while stopped]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the stopping process in S1515 in FIG.

  In first S1801, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is to determine whether or not the jackpot is based on the determination result of S1601 in FIG. If it is determined that the game is a jackpot (S1801: YES), the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” in S1802, and then the process proceeds to S1803. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S1801: NO), the process proceeds to S1806.

  In S1803, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag is “ON”. This process is to determine whether or not the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. The short-time game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the short-time gaming state, and is set to “ON” when the non-probability variable gaming state is shifted to the short-time gaming state. Is set to “OFF” when the game state is returned to the non-probability game state. If it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (S1803: YES), the short-time game flag is set to “OFF” in S1804, and then the process proceeds to S1805. On the other hand, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not set to “ON” (S1803: NO), that is, when the short-time game flag is set to “OFF”, the processing of S1804 is not executed. The process moves to S1805.

  In S1805, an opening command is set in the main RAM 301c. The opening refers to a period from when the jackpot game is started until the first prize-winning device 127 is first opened. The opening command is a command for notifying that the opening is started, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission process of S1008.

  In S1806, the process proceeds from S1805, or in S1806, which is performed when it is determined in S1801 that the game is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the probability variation game flag is “ON”. The probability variation game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the probability variation gaming state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the probability variation gaming status is set. If it is determined that the probability variation game flag is “ON” (S1806: YES), the subsequent processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is “OFF” (S1806: NO), the process proceeds to S1807.

  In S1807, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag is “ON”. The time saving game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the time saving gaming state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the non-time saving gaming status is set. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is “ON” (S1807: YES), the process proceeds to S1808. On the other hand, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is “OFF” (S1807: NO), the subsequent processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

  In S 1808, “1” is subtracted from the short-time fluctuation count W, and the short-time fluctuation count W is updated. The time fluctuation number W is stored in the main RAM 301c.

  In S1809, it is determined whether or not the number of short-time fluctuations W is “0”. If it is determined that W = 0 (S1809: YES), the time-short game flag is set to “OFF” in S1810, and then the in-stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if W ≠ 0 (S1809: NO), the process in S1810 is not executed and the stopped process is terminated.

[Normal pattern processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing details of the normal symbol processing in S1004 of FIG.

  In the first S1901, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game flag is “ON”. This process determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. The auxiliary game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the auxiliary tulip is in the auxiliary game in which the operation of returning to the closed position after the electric tulip 125 is maintained in the open position for a specified time is set to “ON” during the auxiliary game. When it is not in the auxiliary game, “OFF” is set. If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (S1901: YES), the subsequent symbol processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. In this case, it moves to the electric tulip process of S1005. On the other hand, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not “ON” (S1901: NO), that is, when the auxiliary game flag is set to “OFF”, the process proceeds to S1902.

  In S1902, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing. This process is to determine whether or not the variable display on the normal symbol display 205 is being performed. Here, when it is determined that the normal symbol is not changing (S1902: NO), the process proceeds to S1903. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol is changing (S1902: YES), the process proceeds to S1914.

  In S1903, where the normal symbol is not fluctuating, it is determined whether or not the number T of the normal symbol determination is “1” or more. If it is determined that the hold count T is “1” or more (S1903: YES), the process proceeds to S1904. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holdings T is not “1” or more (S1903: NO), that is, when the number of holdings T is “0”, the subsequent symbol processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. .

  In step S1904, the number of holds T is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. In step S1905, a hit random number determination process is performed. In this process, whether the oldest normal symbol random number among the normal symbol random numbers stored in the main RAM 301c in S1404 in FIG. It is to determine whether or not.

  In S1906, it is determined whether or not a win. This process is to determine whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on the determination result of S1905. If it is determined that it is a win (S1906: YES), a win symbol is set in the main RAM 301c in S1907, and then the process proceeds to S1909. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (S1906: NO), that is, if it is a loss, the lost symbol is set in the main RAM 301c in S1908, and then the process proceeds to S1909.

  In S1909, it is determined whether or not it is a non-time saving gaming state. This process determines whether or not the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a non-short-time gaming state based on whether or not the hourly gaming flag is set to “ON”. If it is determined that the game is in the non-short game state (S1909: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to 12 seconds in S1910, and then the process proceeds to S1912. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in the non-short game state (S1909: NO), that is, if the game is in the short-time game state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 3 seconds, and then the process proceeds to S1912. The normal symbol variation time is the time for the normal symbol display 205 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner. The normal symbol variation time set here is temporarily stored in the main RAM 301c.

  In S1912, the normal symbol display 205 starts to change the normal symbol. In step S1913, measurement of elapsed time from the start of the variable display is started.

  On the other hand, in S1914 which is shifted to when the normal symbol is changing, it is determined whether or not to end the normal symbol change. Specifically, it is determined whether or not to end the normal symbol variation display based on whether or not the elapsed time when the measurement was started in S1913 has reached the normal symbol variation time set in S1910 or S1911. To do. Here, when it is determined that the variation of the normal symbol is to be ended (S1914: YES), the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display unit 205 is terminated in S1915, and the winning symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. The process proceeds to S1916. On the other hand, if it is determined not to end the variation of the normal symbol (S1914: NO), the normal symbol processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

  In S1916, the elapsed time is reset. This process resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started in the process of S1913.

  In S1917, as in S1906, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol determination is correct. If it is determined that it is a win (S1917: YES), the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” in S1918, and then the normal symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a hit (S1917: NO), the process of S1918 is not executed, and the normal symbol process is terminated.

[Electric tulip treatment]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of the electric tulip process in S1005 of FIG.

  In the first S2001, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is “ON” (S2001: YES), the process proceeds to S2002. On the other hand, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not “ON” (S2001: NO), that is, when the auxiliary game flag is “OFF”, the subsequent processing is not executed and the electric tulip is executed. The process ends.

  In S2002, it is determined whether or not the electric tulip is operating. If it is determined that the electric tulip is operating (S2002: YES), the process proceeds to S2007. On the other hand, when it is determined that the electric tulip is not operating (S2002: NO), the process proceeds to S2003.

  In S2003, it is determined whether or not the non-time-saving gaming state. This process is the same as S1909 in FIG. If it is determined that the game is in the non-short game state (S2003: YES), an operation pattern is set in S2004, and then the process proceeds to S2006. In S2004, as an operation pattern of the electric tulip 125, an operation pattern for performing the operation of opening the second starting device 124 for 0.1 second twice is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereby, the opening for a total of 0.2 seconds is realized. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in the non-short-time gaming state (S2003: NO), that is, if it is in the time-short gaming state, the operation pattern is set in S2005, and then the process proceeds to S2006. In S2005, as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 125, an operation pattern for performing the operation of opening the second starting device 124 for 0.5 seconds seven times is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereby, the opening for a total of 3.5 seconds is realized.

  In S2006, the operation of the electric tulip 125 is started. This process starts the operation of the electric tulip 125 with the operation pattern set in S2004 or S2005.

  In S2007, it is determined whether or not the operation is completed. If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 125 is completed (S2007: YES), the auxiliary game flag is set to “OFF” in S2008, and then the electric tulip process is terminated. Thereby, an auxiliary game is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 125 is not completed (S2007: NO), the process of S2008 is not executed and the electric tulip process is terminated.

[Large winning device opening control processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the big winning device opening control process in step S1006 of FIG.

  In first S2101, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game flag is set to “ON”. If it is determined that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (S2101: YES), the process proceeds to S2102. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (S2101: NO), that is, if the jackpot game flag is set to “OFF”, the subsequent processing is not executed. The big prize device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2102, it is determined whether or not opening is in progress. For example, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being opened based on whether or not the elapsed time after setting the opening command related to the jackpot game by the processing of S1805 has reached a predetermined opening time. is there. If it is determined that the opening is being performed (S2102: YES), the process proceeds to S2103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening is not in progress (S2102: NO), the process proceeds to S2111.

  In S2103, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (S2103: YES), the process proceeds to S2104. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S2103: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2104, an operation pattern is set. In this process, the round upper limit number Rmax (“15” or “8”) and the operation pattern are determined and stored in the main RAM 301c. By the processing of S2104, various times related to the jackpot game such as the interval time between rounds and the next round, and the ending time after the final round are also set.

  In S2105, the winning number Y of game balls to the big winning device 127 is reset to “0”. In the subsequent S2106, the number R of big hits stored in the main RAM 301c is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”. The round number R is set to “0” before the start of the jackpot, and is incremented by “1” every time the process of S2106 is executed.

  In S2107, the opening control of the big prize device is started. In subsequent S2108, measurement of an opening time that is an elapsed time since the opening control in S2107 is started is started. In the next S2109, a round start command is set. In this process, a round start command for notifying that a round game has started is set in the main RAM 301c. After the process of S2109 is completed, the process proceeds to S2116.

  In S2111 which is shifted when it is determined that the opening is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the ending is being performed. This process determines, for example, whether the ending immediately after the end of the final round is in progress based on information indicating when the current state stored in the main RAM 301c is in the jackpot game. If it is determined that the ending is being performed (S2111: YES), the process proceeds to S2124. On the other hand, if it is determined that ending is not in progress (S2111: NO), the process proceeds to S2112.

  In S2112, it is determined whether the interval is in progress. In this process, for example, whether or not the current state stored in the main RAM 301c is in the interval (between the rounds) is determined based on the information indicating the time point in the jackpot game. To do. If it is determined that the interval is in effect (S2112: YES), the process proceeds to S2113. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval is not in progress (S2112: NO), the process proceeds to S2114.

  In S2113, it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed. This process is to determine whether or not the interval time set by the process of S2104 has elapsed since the big winning device 127 was closed at the end of the previous round. If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (S2113: YES), the process proceeds to S2104 because it is time to start the next round. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (S2113: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2114, it is determined whether or not the special winning device detection switch 306 is turned “ON”. The big winning device detection switch 306 is a switch for detecting a winning of a game ball to the big winning device. This process is to determine whether or not the big winning device detection switch 306 is turned “ON” based on the presence / absence of the detection signal input from the big winning device detection switch 306 during the round. If it is determined that the big winning device detection switch 306 is “ON” (S2114: YES), it is determined that one game ball has won the big winning device 127, and the game ball is won in S2115. The number Y is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”, and then the process proceeds to S2116. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special winning device detection switch 306 is not “ON” (S2114: NO), the processing of S2115 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S2116.

  In S2116, it is determined whether the specified opening time has elapsed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the specified opening time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning device 127. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time at which measurement is started by the processing of S2108 has reached a specified opening time (29 seconds in the present embodiment) stored in advance in the main ROM 301b. If it is determined that the specified opening time has elapsed (S2116: YES), the process proceeds to S2118 without executing the process of S2117. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specified release time has not elapsed (S2116: NO), the process proceeds to S2117.

  In S2117, it is determined whether or not the winning number Y has reached the winning upper limit number Ymax. In this process, the winning number Y of game balls in the current round stored in the main RAM 301c is the maximum winning number Ymax (for example, “9”) that prescribes the closing timing of the big winning device 127 stored in the main ROM 301b in advance. ) Is determined. If it is determined that Y = Ymax (S2117: YES), the process proceeds to S2118. On the other hand, if it is determined that Y ≠ Ymax (S2117: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2118, the opening control of the special winning device 127 is terminated. As a result, the big prize device 127 is closed.

  In S2119, it is determined whether the round number R has reached the round upper limit number Rmax. If it is determined that R = Rmax (S2119: YES), the process proceeds to S2121. On the other hand, if it is determined that R ≠ Rmax (S2119: NO), the measurement of the interval time is started in S2120, and then the big prize winning device opening control process is ended. The process of S2120 starts measurement of an interval time that is an elapsed time after the big winning device 127 is closed in order to control the start timing of the next round. This interval time is used for the processing of S2113.

  In step S2121, ending time measurement is started. In step S2122, the round number R is reset to “0”. In step S2123, an ending command is set in the main RAM 301c. This ending command is a command for notifying that the final release of the special winning device 127 has been completed, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission processing in step S1008.

  In S2124, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the ending time at which measurement is started by the process of S2121 has reached the set ending time set by the process of S2104. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (S2124: YES), the process proceeds to S2125. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (S2124: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2125, a game state setting process is executed. The game state setting process is to set the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the end of the jackpot game. Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  In S2126, the big hit game flag is turned “OFF”, and then the big winning device release control process is terminated. By setting the jackpot game flag to “OFF”, the jackpot game ends.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing details of the game state setting process in S2125 of FIG.

  In the first step S2201, the presence or absence of a probability change is determined based on the jackpot symbol (stop symbol data). This process is based on the jackpot symbol set in S1604 of FIG.

  In S2202, it is determined based on the determination result in S2201 whether or not it is a probable big hit. Here, when it is determined that it is a probable big hit (S2202: YES), the process proceeds to S2203. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a probable big hit (S2202: NO), that is, if it is a normal big hit, the process proceeds to S2205.

  In S2203, the probability variation game flag is set to “ON”. The probability variation game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the probability variation gaming state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the probability variation gaming status is set.

  In S2204, the time-saving game flag is set to “ON”. The time saving game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the time saving gaming state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the non-time saving gaming status is set. After the process of S2204 ends, the game state setting process ends.

  In S2205, which is shifted to when it is determined that the probability variation is not big hit, the probability variation game flag is set to “OFF”.

  In S2206, the short-time game flag is set to “ON”, and in S2207, “100” is set to the short-time fluctuation count W. Thereby, a game (a so-called short-time game) in which a decrease in the number of game balls in the low probability state is suppressed is awarded 100 times. After the process of S2207 ends, the game state setting process ends.

[Timer interrupt processing of production control board 320]
The contents of the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 320 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process performed by the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. Note that this processing is performed by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 320 during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the effect control board 320 is turned on or off. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 2 ms). In addition, the process performed on the effect control board 320 described based on the flowchart of FIG. 23 is executed based on a program stored in the sub ROM 320b. Furthermore, processes that are not related to the present invention are omitted as appropriate.

  When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 320a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, the sub RAM 320c). After initialization, the program stored in the sub ROM 320b is read into the sub RAM 320c, and the program is executed by the sub CPU 320a.

  In the first S2301, the production random number is updated. This process is to update various random numbers used for production. Specifically, “1” is added to various random numbers for updating, and when reaching a predetermined value, the random number is reset to “0”. In the present embodiment, the effect random number includes a “determined effect random number” for determining whether or not to perform a confirmed effect, and an “effect content random number” for determining the content of the confirmed effect. Any random number takes an integer value of “0 to 99”.

  In S2302, command processing is executed. This process is for performing effects based on various commands. The commands processed here are a change start command, a symbol determination command, an opening command, a round start command, an ending command, and the like transmitted from the main control board 300. Details of the command processing will be described later.

  In S2303, a hold related process is executed. This process is for effect display based on a hold command or the like. The commands processed here are a hold command and a recovery command transmitted from the main control board 300.

  When the hold command is transmitted, the effect control board 320 performs hold display via the liquid crystal display device 121. When the recovery command is transmitted, the presentation control board 320 restores the hold display before power-off.

  In S2304, effect button processing is performed. This process determines whether or not the effect button 105 has been pressed. If the effect button 105 is pressed, it determines whether or not the press of the effect button 105 is valid, and responds to the effect button 105. It is to realize the production.

  In S2305, transmission processing is performed. In this process, the command set in the processes up to S2303 is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.

[Command processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing details of command processing executed in S2302 of FIG.

  In the first S2401, it is determined whether or not a command has been received. The command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the buffer area of the effect control board 320. This process determines whether a command is stored in the buffer area. If it is determined that a command has been received (S2401: YES), the process proceeds to S2402. On the other hand, if it is determined that a command has not been received (S2401: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the command processing is terminated.

  In S2402, it is determined whether it is a change start command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is a change start command. The change start command is set in S1508 of FIG. If it is determined that the command is a change start command (S2402: YES), the change process is executed in S2403, and then the command process is terminated. The fluctuation process of S2403 will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a change start command (S2402: NO), the process proceeds to S2404.

  In S2404, it is determined whether or not it is a symbol confirmation command. In this process, it is determined whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is a symbol confirmation command. The symbol confirmation command is set in S1512 of FIG. If it is determined that the command is a symbol confirmation command (S2404: YES), the process proceeds to S2405. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a symbol confirmation command (S2404: NO), the process proceeds to S2406.

  In S2405, a symbol determination process is executed. The symbol confirmation command is a command for notifying that the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 201 or the second special symbol display 202. Therefore, in the symbol determination process, a process of stopping and displaying the decorative symbol that has been variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 in a manner indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is performed. After the process of S2405 is completed, the command process is terminated.

  In S2406, it is determined whether it is an opening command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is an opening command. If it is determined that the command is an opening command (S2406: YES), the process proceeds to S2407. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not an opening command (S2406: NO), the process proceeds to S2408.

  In S2407, an opening process is executed. The opening refers to a period from when the jackpot game is started until the first prize-winning device 127 is first opened. The opening command is a command for notifying that the opening is started, and is set in S1805 of FIG. In the opening process, a live-action video (for example, an idle group video) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with a command to display the real-action video on the liquid crystal display device 121. The process is exemplified. Further, the voice data (for example, “congratulations”) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read and transmitted together with the command to the image control board 330, thereby performing voice output from the speaker 104 via the voice output device 331. It is exemplified. Furthermore, by transmitting control data together with a command to the lamp control board 340, the accessory is driven via the effect driving device 341, and the frame lamp 103 and the panel lamp 122 via the effect lighting device 342 are driven. The process is exemplified by lighting. After the process of S2407 ends, the command process ends.

  In S2408, it is determined whether the command is a round start command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is a round start command. If it is determined that the command is a round start command (S2408: YES), the process proceeds to S2409. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a round start command (S2408: NO), the process proceeds to S2410.

  In S2409, a round process is executed. The round start command is a command for notifying that a round game has started, and is set in S2109 of FIG. Therefore, in the round process, a live-action live video (for example, a live video of an idle group) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read and transmitted together with a command to the image control board 330, so that the live-action live video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121. It is exemplified that the process is to display Also, music data (for example, music data corresponding to live video) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with the command, so that music from the speaker 104 via the audio output device 331 is obtained. It is illustrated that this is a process for performing the output. Furthermore, by transmitting control data together with a command to the lamp control board 340, the accessory is driven via the effect driving device 341, and the frame lamp 103 and the panel lamp 122 via the effect lighting device 342 are driven. The process is exemplified by lighting. After the process of S2409 is completed, the command process is terminated.

  In step S2410, it is determined whether the command is an ending command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is an ending command. If it is determined that the command is an ending command (S2410: YES), the process proceeds to S2411. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not an ending command (S2410: NO), the process of S2411 is not executed and the command process is terminated.

  In step S2411, an ending process is performed. The ending command is a command for notifying that the final release of the special winning device 127 has been completed, and is set in S2123 of FIG. Therefore, in the ending process, a message image (for example, RUSH time entry or chance time entry) stored in advance in the sub ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with the command, whereby the message image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121. It is exemplified that the process is to display The audio data (for example, “RUSH time entry” or “chance time entry”) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with the command, whereby the speaker 104 via the audio output device 331 is obtained. It is exemplified that the process is to perform audio output from. Furthermore, by transmitting control data together with a command to the lamp control board 340, the accessory is driven via the effect driving device 341, and the frame lamp 103 and the panel lamp 122 via the effect lighting device 342 are driven. The process is exemplified by lighting. After the process of S2411, the command process is terminated.

[Variation processing]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the variation processing executed in S2403 of FIG.

  In the first S2501, a definite effect determination process is executed. The confirmed effect determination process determines whether to perform a confirmed effect. In addition, the content of the finalized effect is determined. The finalized effect is an effect indicating that it has been determined that the change will be a “big hit”. Details of the confirmed effect determination process will be described later.

  In S2502, effect determination processing is performed. This process determines the effect based on the change start command. The variation start command includes stop symbol data, variation pattern data indicating a variation pattern, game state data indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like. The change start command is set in S1508 of FIG. Therefore, in the effect determination process, by analyzing the change start command, the result of the special symbol determination is specified, it is determined whether the effect with reach or the effect without reach is necessary, and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. And the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified. From the voice output device 331, the display pattern of the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 201 or the second special symbol indicator 202. It determines what sound is output, what light emission pattern the frame lamp 103 emits, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the effect is determined in S2502, including whether or not to execute the confirmed effect, based on the result of the determined effect determination process in S2501.

  In S2503, the change command is set in the sub RAM 320c. This change command is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 together with the contents determined in S2502 in S2305 of FIG. Thereby, the production of the determined content is realized.

[Confirmed effect determination processing]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing details of the confirmed effect determination process executed in S2501 of FIG.

  In first S2601, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is based on the jackpot determination in S1601 of FIG. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S2601: YES), the process proceeds to S2602. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S2601: NO), that is, when it is a loss, the subsequent process is not executed and the finalized effect determination process is terminated.

  In S2602, it is determined whether or not it is the second variation pattern. Here, an affirmative determination is made when the “second variation pattern” is selected in S1711 of FIG. If it is determined that the variation pattern is the second variation pattern (S2602: YES), the process proceeds to S2603 to set the second table, and then the process proceeds to S2605. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation pattern is not the second variation pattern (S2602: NO), that is, when the first variation pattern is selected, the process proceeds to S2604, the first table is set, and then the process proceeds to S2605. .

  In S2605, a confirmed effect random number is acquired. The confirmed effect random number is a random number for determining whether or not to perform the confirmed effect.

  In S2606, time information is acquired. In this embodiment, the time information is information for specifying a time zone.

  In S2607, it is determined whether or not to perform a confirmed effect. This determination is made by referring to the table set in S2603 or S2604 and using the confirmed effect random number and time information acquired in S2605 and S2606.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (A), in the first table selected when the first variation pattern is selected, when the determined effect random number is any one of “0-9”, “the determined effect is present”. Thus, when the fixed effect random number is any one of “10 to 99”, “no fixed effect” is set. That is, the probability that a definite effect will be performed is 10%.

  As shown in FIG. 27B, in the second table selected when the second variation pattern is selected, the probability that the definite effect will be performed changes according to the time zone specified from the time information. .

  For example, in the time zone 1, when the finalized random number is “0 to 59”, it is “with finalized effect”, and when the finalized random number is “60 to 99”, “no finalized effect”. It becomes. That is, the probability that a definite effect will be performed is 60%.

  For example, in the time zone 2, when the determined effect random number is “0 to 79”, “the determined effect is present”, and when the determined effect random number is “80 to 99”, “the determined effect is not present”. It becomes. That is, the probability that a definite effect will be performed is 80%.

  For example, in the time zone 3, when the finalized production random number is “0 to 69”, “there is a finalized production”, and when the final production random number is “70 to 99”, the “no finalization” is set. It becomes. That is, the probability that the finalized effect is performed is 70%.

  For example, in the time zone 4, when the finalized production random number is “0 to 89”, “there is a finalized production”, and when the finalized production random number is “90 to 99”, the “no finalization” is set. It becomes. That is, the probability that a definite effect will be performed is 90%.

  In any case, when the second variation pattern is selected, the execution ratio of the definite effect is larger than when the first variation pattern is selected.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the execution rate of a definite effect is changed for every time slot | zone, and it is different from what is uniformly changed to a specific execution ratio in a specific time slot | zone.

  Returning to FIG. 26, in S2608, effect content determination processing is executed. The effect indicating the confirmation of the jackpot in the variation is the confirmed effect, but the confirmed effect also has various effects. Therefore, here, the production content of the finalized production is determined. Details of the effect content determination process will be described later.

  In S2609, a confirmed effect command is set, and then the confirmed effect determination process is terminated. The confirmed effect command is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 in S2305 of FIG. Thereby, the finalized production with the decided production content is realized.

[Production content decision processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the effect content determination process executed in S2608 of FIG.

  In the first S2801, an effect content random number is acquired. The effect content random number is a random number for determining the effect content of the confirmed effect.

  In S2802, it is determined whether it is the second variation pattern. Here, an affirmative determination is made when the “second variation pattern” is selected in S1711 of FIG. If it is determined that the variation pattern is the second variation pattern (S2802: YES), the process proceeds to S2303, the special table is set, and then the process proceeds to S2805. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the second variation pattern (S2802: NO), the process proceeds to S2804, the normal table is set, and then the process proceeds to S2807.

  In S2805, it is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot. This determination is made based on the stop symbol data. If it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (S2805: YES), the process proceeds to S2806, where the probability variation table is set instead of the special table, and then the process proceeds to S2807. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a probable big hit (S2805: NO), the process proceeds to S2807.

  That is, when the second variation pattern is selected, a special table is set (S2802: YES, S2803), but in the case of a probable big hit, a probability variation table is set instead of the special table ( S2805: YES, S2806). On the other hand, when the first variation pattern is selected, a normal table is set (S2802: NO, S2804).

  In S2807, the content of the effect is determined. This process refers to the table set in any one of S2803, S2804, and S2806, and determines the effect content using the effect content random number.

  When the normal table shown in FIG. 29A is selected, “P flash” is selected when the production content random number is any one of “0 to 39”. When the production content random number is any one of “40 to 69”, “full rotation” is selected. When the effect content random number is any one of “70 to 89”, “Premium Character A” is selected. When the production content random number is any one of “90 to 99”, “Premium Character B” is selected.

  When the special table shown in FIG. 29B is selected, if the effect content random number is any one of “0 to 39”, “P flash” is selected. When the production content random number is any one of “40 to 59”, “full rotation” is selected. When the production content random number is any one of “60 to 79”, “Premium Character A” is selected. When the effect content random number is any of “80 to 89”, “Premium Character B” is selected. When the production content random number is any one of “90 to 99”, “bita stop” is selected.

  When the probability variation table shown in FIG. 29C is selected, if the production content random number is any one of “0 to 19”, “air vibration” is selected. When the production content random number is any one of “20 to 39”, “P flash” is selected. When the production content random number is any one of “40 to 59”, “full rotation” is selected. When the production content random number is any one of “60 to 79”, “Premium Character A” is selected. When the effect content random number is any of “80 to 89”, “Premium Character B” is selected. When the production content random number is any one of “90 to 99”, “bita stop” is selected.

  Here, explanations for each confirmed effect will be added.

[Confirmed production]
(1) P flash P flash is an effect that shines the handle 108 of FIG. 1 together with sound. As described above, a high-intensity LED is built in the handle 108. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an effect is produced in which the LED built in the main body of the handle 108 is turned on together with the sound of “cue, cue”. When the finalization command is set and transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 (S2609 in FIG. 26, S2305 in FIG. 23), the audio output device 331 and the lamp control board connected to the image control board 330 This is realized via an effect lighting device 342 connected to 340. The same applies to the following.

(2) Full rotation As shown in FIG. 30A, the full rotation is a reach effect that fluctuates in a state where three decorative symbols are aligned on the liquid crystal. Eventually, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), it is determined to stop at a specific symbol. In the case of full rotation, the player is convinced of the jackpot, and after that, he will be interested in whether it will be a promising jackpot or a normal jackpot.

(3) Premium Character In this embodiment, the premium character A is a girl character with a round face like a game ball. In this embodiment, the premium character B is a character with a deformed spear. Both of them are characters that are not directly related to the theme of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the premium feeling is increased.

(4) Bita stop Bita stop is an effect that the decorative symbols are arranged as they are when the decorative symbols stop changing in a predetermined order. For example, the left decorative design stops as shown in FIG. 31 (A), the right decorative design stops as shown in FIG. 31 (B), and the middle decorative design as shown in FIG. 31 (C). When it stops, it will be aligned as it is.

  In addition, since the fluctuation time is shortened in the bitter stop, only when the second fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation pattern is selected, that is, only when the special table and the probability variation table are selected. This final production is selected.

(5) Air Vibe Air vibe is an effect of sending air from the handle 108 of FIG. 1 toward the palm of the player. The main body of the handle 108 incorporates a mechanism for sending air from the symbol mark portion as described above.

  In addition, since air vibe is an effect in which not only the jackpot is confirmed but also the probability variation jackpot is confirmed, this confirmed effect is selected only when the probability variation table is selected.

[Another example of selection of second variation pattern]
In the present embodiment, the second variation pattern is selected in place of the first variation patterns 1 to 8 using the reach random number by the variation pattern change table shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, a plurality of second variation patterns instead of the first variation patterns 1 to 8 may be prepared. For example, as shown in FIG. 32A, three types of second variation patterns 1, 2, and 3 may be prepared and selected according to the reach random number.

  Specifically, when the reach random number is any one of “0 to 69”, the first variation patterns 1 to 8 are selected as they are. When the reach random number is any one of “70 to 79”, the second variation pattern 1 is selected. When the reach random number is any of “80 to 89”, the second variation pattern 2 is selected. When the reach random number is any one of “90 to 99”, the second variation pattern 3 is selected.

  If it does in this way, a kind can be provided also in the 2nd variation pattern which defines variation time shorter than the 1st variation pattern, and it contributes to improvement of the interest of a game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), second variation patterns 1 to 8 may be prepared corresponding to the first variation patterns 1 to 8, respectively.

  Specifically, when the first variation pattern 1 is selected and the reach random number is any one of “0 to 69”, the first variation pattern 1 is selected as it is. When the reach random number is any one of “70 to 99”, the second variation pattern 1 is selected instead of the first variation pattern 1. Similarly, in the first variation patterns 2 to 8, when the reach random number is any one of “0 to 69”, the first variation patterns 2 to 8 are selected as they are. When the reach random number is any one of “70 to 99”, the second variation patterns 2 to 8 are selected instead of the first variation patterns 2 to 8.

  In this way, although the storage capacity of the main control board 300 is increased, the second variation pattern is prepared in accordance with the first variation pattern, so that the range of production is widened, so that the entertainment of the game is improved. Contribute.

  Furthermore, a predetermined second variation pattern may be prepared instead of the predetermined first variation pattern.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), a second variation pattern 1 is prepared corresponding to the first variation patterns 1, 2, 3, and corresponding to the first variation patterns 4, 5, 6. A second variation pattern 2 is prepared, and a second variation pattern 3 is prepared corresponding to the first variation patterns 7 and 8. At this time, when the reach random number is any one of “0 to 69”, the first variation pattern is selected as it is, and when the reach random number is any one of “70 to 99”, the first variation pattern is replaced with the first variation pattern. A second variation pattern corresponding to one variation pattern is selected.

  In this way, the second variation pattern is prepared in the same way as FIG. 32A in that three second variation patterns are prepared, but the first variation pattern is selected in correspondence with the first variation pattern. Realization of the production related to the fluctuation pattern becomes easy.

Second Embodiment
In the present embodiment, the variation pattern selection process of FIG. 17 in the above embodiment is different. Therefore, the variation pattern selection process will be described, and the same components as those in the above embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern selection processing.

  In first S3301, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is based on the jackpot determination in S1601 of FIG. 16 as in the above embodiment. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S3301: YES), the process proceeds to S3306. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S3301: NO), the process proceeds to S3302.

  The processing of S3302 to S3305 is the same as the processing of S1702 to S1705 in the above embodiment. That is, the reach random number is determined (S3302), and the gaming state is determined (S3303). Then, one of the tables for loss AD is selected (S3304), and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number or the number of reserved balls (S3305).

  The process proceeds to S3306 when it is determined that the game is a big hit. In S3306, the gaming state is determined. This process is performed based on the probability variation game flag. Here, it is determined whether the game state is “non-probability change game state” or “probability change game state”.

  In S3307, a stop symbol is determined. This process is performed based on the stop symbol data. By referring to the stop symbol data, it is determined whether it is “probability big hit” or “normal big hit”.

  In S3308, one of the winning tables A to D is selected based on the gaming state determined in S3306 and the stop symbol determined in S3307 (FIG. 34). Specifically, in the case of “probability change gaming state” and “probability change big hit”, the winning table A is selected. Further, in the case of the “probability game state” and “normal jackpot”, the winning table B is selected. Furthermore, when the game state is “non-probability change gaming state” and “probability change big hit”, the winning table C is selected. Further, when the game state is “non-probability change gaming state” and “normal jackpot”, the winning table D is selected.

  In S3309, the reach random number is determined. As described above, the reach random number is a random number used in the case of losing, but in the present embodiment, the reach random number is also used to select a variation pattern in the jackpot.

  In S3310, a variation pattern is selected. Specifically, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number and the reach random number determined in S3309 using the hit variation pattern table of FIG.

  In the above-described embodiment, any one of the first variation patterns 1 to 8 is selected based on the variation pattern random number using the winning variation pattern table (FIG. 6A). Thereafter, the reach random number is determined, and the second variation pattern replacing the first variation patterns 1 to 8 is selected using the variation pattern change table (FIG. 6B).

  On the other hand, reach random numbers are provided in the winning tables A to D, and the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern random number and the reach random number.

  That is, the second variation pattern replacing the first variation pattern is prepared in the same manner as in the above embodiment, but in the present embodiment, the second variation pattern is directly referred to by referring to the winning tables A to D. The point of selecting is different from the above embodiment.

<Third Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the variation pattern selection process of FIG. 17 in the above embodiment is different. Therefore, the variation pattern selection process will be described, and the same components as those in the above embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern selection processing.

  In the first S3501, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. This process is based on the jackpot determination in S1601 of FIG. 16 as in the above embodiment. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S3501: YES), the process proceeds to S3506. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S3501: NO), the process proceeds to S3502.

  The processing of S3502 to S3505 is the same as the processing of S1702 to S1705 in the above embodiment. That is, the reach random number is determined (S3502), and the gaming state is determined (S3503). Then, one of the tables for loss A to D is selected (S3504), and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number or the number of reserved balls (S3505).

  The process proceeds to S3506 when it is determined that the game is a big hit. In S3506, a reach random number is determined. Here, the reach random number is determined immediately after it is determined to be a big hit, and it is finally determined which of the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern is selected.

  Specifically, using the reach random number table shown in FIG. 36A, when the reach random number is any one of “0 to 59”, the first variation pattern is determined, and the reach random number is “60 to 99”. If it is either, the second variation pattern is determined.

  In S3507, it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern is determined in S3606. If it is determined that the variation pattern is the first variation pattern (S3507: YES), the process proceeds to S3508. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation pattern is not the first variation pattern (S3507: NO), the process proceeds to S3512.

  In S3508, the gaming state is determined. This process is performed based on the probability variation game flag. Here, it is determined whether the game state is “non-probability change game state” or “probability change game state”.

  In S3509, a stop symbol is determined. This process is performed based on the stop symbol data. By referring to the stop symbol data, it is determined whether it is “probability big hit” or “normal big hit”.

  In S3510, one of the winning tables A to D is selected based on the gaming state determined in S3506 and the stop symbol determined in S3507 (FIG. 36B). Specifically, in the case of “probability change gaming state” and “probability change big hit”, the winning table A is selected. Further, in the case of the “probability game state” and “normal jackpot”, the winning table B is selected. Furthermore, when the game state is “non-probability change gaming state” and “probability change big hit”, the winning table C is selected. Further, when the game state is “non-probability change gaming state” and “normal jackpot”, the winning table D is selected.

  In S3511, one of the first variation patterns 1 to 8 is selected based on the selected winning tables A to D and the variation pattern random number.

  The process proceeds to S3512 when the second variation pattern is determined. In S3512, the gaming state is determined. This process is the same as S3508, and is performed based on the probability variation game flag. Here, it is determined whether the game state is “non-probability change game state” or “probability change game state”.

  In S3513, a stop symbol is determined. This process is the same as S3509, and is performed based on the stop symbol data. By referring to the stop symbol data, it is determined whether it is “probability big hit” or “normal big hit”.

  In S3514, one of the winning tables E to H is selected based on the gaming state determined in S3512 and the stop symbol determined in S3513 (FIG. 36C). Specifically, when the “probability game state” is “probability big hit”, the winning table E is selected. Further, when the “probability game state” and “ordinary jackpot”, the winning table F is selected. Furthermore, when the game state is “non-probability change gaming state” and “probability change big hit”, the winning table G is selected. Further, when the game state is “non-probability change gaming state” and “normal jackpot”, the winning table H is selected.

  In S3515, one of the second variation patterns 1 to 8 is selected based on the selected winning tables E to H and the variation pattern random number.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when a big win is reached, the reach random number is first determined to determine whether to select the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern (S3501: YES, S3506). Thereafter, based on the gaming state and the stop symbol, if the first variation pattern, any of the winning tables A to D is selected (S3508 to S3510), and if the second variation pattern, any of the winning tables E to H Is selected (S3512 to S3514). Then, referring to the selected table, the variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern random number (S3511, S3515). That is, it differs from the above embodiment in that the determination using the reach random number is performed first.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the variation pattern selection process of FIG. 17 in the above embodiment is different. Therefore, the variation pattern selection process will be described, and the same components as those in the above embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern selection process.

  In first S3701, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is based on the jackpot determination in S1601 of FIG. 16 as in the above embodiment. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S3701: YES), the process proceeds to S3706. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S3701: NO), the process proceeds to S3702.

  The processing of S3702 to S3705 is the same as the processing of S1702 to S1705 in the above embodiment. That is, the reach random number is determined (S3702), and the gaming state is determined (S3703). Then, one of the tables for loss AD is selected (S3704), and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number or the number of reserved balls (S3705).

  The process proceeds to S3706 when it is determined that the game is a big hit. In S3706, a reach random number is determined. Here, the reach random number is determined immediately after the jackpot is determined, and either the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern is provisionally determined. Here, the provisional decision is made because the first variation pattern may be selected later even when the second variation pattern is determined.

  Specifically, using the reach random number table shown in FIG. 38 (A), when the reach random number is any one of “0 to 59”, it is temporarily determined as the first variation pattern, and the reach random number is “60 to 99”. If it is any of the above, the second variation pattern is provisionally determined.

  In S3707, it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern has been determined. If it is determined that the first variation pattern is present (S3707: YES), the flow shifts to S3708. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation pattern is not the first variation pattern (S3707: NO), the flow proceeds to S3712.

  In S3708, the gaming state is determined. This process is performed based on the probability variation game flag. Here, it is determined whether the game state is “non-probability change game state” or “probability change game state”.

  In S3709, a stop symbol is determined. This process is performed based on the stop symbol data. By referring to the stop symbol data, it is determined whether it is “probability big hit” or “normal big hit”.

  In S3710, one of the winning tables A to D is selected based on the gaming state determined in S3706 and the stop symbol determined in S3707 (FIG. 38B). Specifically, in the case of “probability change gaming state” and “probability change big hit”, the winning table A is selected. Further, in the case of the “probability game state” and “normal jackpot”, the winning table B is selected. Furthermore, when the game state is “non-probability change gaming state” and “probability change big hit”, the winning table C is selected. Further, when the game state is “non-probability change gaming state” and “normal jackpot”, the winning table D is selected.

  In S3711, any one of the first variation patterns 1 to 8 is selected based on the selected winning tables A to D and the variation pattern random numbers.

  The process proceeds to S3712 when provisional determination is made on the second variation pattern. In S3712, the gaming state is determined. This process is the same as S3708, and is performed based on the probability variation game flag. Here, it is determined whether the game state is “non-probability change game state” or “probability change game state”.

  In S3713, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit. This determination is made based on the stop symbol data. By referring to the stop symbol data, it is determined whether it is “probability big hit” or “normal big hit”. Here, when it is determined that it is a probable big hit (S3713: YES), the process proceeds to S3714. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a probable big hit (S3713: NO), the process proceeds to S3715.

  In S3714, one of the winning tables E and G is selected based on the gaming state determined in S3712 (FIG. 38C). When it is in the probability variation gaming state, the winning table E is selected, and in the case of the non-probability varying gaming state, the winning table G is selected. After selecting the table, the process proceeds to S3716.

  In S3715, one of the winning tables A and C is selected based on the gaming state determined in S3712 (FIG. 38B). When it is in the probability variation gaming state, the winning table A is selected, and in the case of the non-probability varying gaming state, the winning table C is selected. After selecting the table, the process proceeds to S3716.

  In S3716, the variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern random number with reference to the table selected in S3715 or S3716.

  That is, in the present embodiment, as in the third embodiment, when a big win is reached, a reach random number is first determined (S3706). After that, based on the game state and the stop symbol, if the first variation pattern is provisionally determined, one of the winning tables A to D is selected (S3508 to S3510), and if the second variation pattern is provisionally determined. If it is a probable big hit (S3713: YES), the winning tables E and G are selected (S3714). On the other hand, if the second variation pattern is an uncertain variation big hit (S3713: NO), the winning tables A and C are selected to select the first variation pattern (S3715). Then, referring to the selected table, the variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern random number (S3711, S3716). That is, in the present embodiment, the second variation pattern is selected in the case of a probable big hit based on not only the reach random number but also the stop symbol data.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the variation pattern selection process of FIG. 17 in the above embodiment is different. Therefore, the variation pattern selection process will be described, and the same components as those in the above embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern selection process.

  In first S3901, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is based on the jackpot determination in S1601 of FIG. 16 as in the above embodiment. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S3901: YES), the process proceeds to S3906. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S3901: NO), the process proceeds to S3902.

  The processing of S3902 to S3905 is the same as the processing of S1702 to S1705 of the above embodiment. That is, the reach random number is determined (S3902), and the gaming state is determined (S3903). Then, one of the tables for loss AD is selected (S3904), and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number or the number of reserved balls (S3905).

  The process proceeds to S3906 when it is determined that the game is a big hit. In S3906, the gaming state is determined. This process is performed based on the probability variation game flag. Here, it is determined whether the game state is “non-probability change game state” or “probability change game state”.

  In S3907, a stop symbol is determined. This process is performed based on the stop symbol data. By referring to the stop symbol data, it is determined whether it is “probability big hit” or “normal big hit”.

  In S3908, it is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot. This determination is based on the determination in S3907. Here, when it is determined that it is a probable big hit (S3908: YES), the process proceeds to S3911. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a probable big hit (S3908: NO), the process proceeds to S3909.

  In S3909, one of the winning tables B and D is selected. Specifically, one of the winning tables B and D in the first variation pattern table shown in FIG. In the case of the “probability game state”, the winning table B is selected. In the case of the “non-probability changing gaming state”, the winning table D is selected.

  In S3910, one of the first variation patterns 3, 4, 7, and 8 is selected based on the selected winning tables B and D and the variation pattern random number.

  The process proceeds to S3911 in the case of a probable big hit. In S3911, the reach random number is determined.

  In S3912, one of the winning tables E and G is selected based on the gaming state determined in S3906 (FIG. 40B). When the game state is “probability change game state”, the winning table E is selected. When the game state is “non-probability change game state”, the win table G is selected.

  In step S3913, the selected table is referred to, and the variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern random number and the reach random number determined in step S3911. As shown in FIG. 40B, when the reach random number is any one of “0 to 59”, one of the first variation patterns 1, 2, 5, and 6 is selected. On the other hand, when the reach random number is any one of “60 to 99”, the second variation pattern is selected.

  That is, in this embodiment, when a big hit is made, it is determined whether or not it is a probable big hit based on the stop symbol data (S3908). Two variation patterns are selected. That is, whether or not it is “probable variation jackpot” is used as a condition for selecting the second variation pattern, and after determining whether or not it is a probability variation jackpot, a variation pattern is selected using a reach random number.

[Modification of Fifth Embodiment]
Although the reach random number is determined in S3911, the second variation pattern may be selected when it is determined that the probability random hit is obtained without using the reach random number.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the variation pattern selection process of FIG. 17 in the above embodiment is different. Therefore, the variation pattern selection process will be described, and the same components as those in the above embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern selection process.

  In first S4101, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is based on the jackpot determination in S1601 of FIG. 16 as in the above embodiment. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S4101: YES), the process proceeds to S4106. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a big hit (S4101: NO), the process proceeds to S4102.

  The processing of S4102 to S4105 is the same as the processing of S1702 to S1705 in the above embodiment. That is, the reach random number is determined (S4102), and the gaming state is determined (S4103). Then, one of the tables for loss AD is selected (S4104), and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number or the number of reserved balls (S4105).

  The process proceeds to S4106 when it is determined that the game is a big hit. In S4106, the gaming state is determined. This process is performed based on the probability variation game flag. Here, it is determined whether the game state is “non-probability change game state” or “probability change game state”.

  In S4107, it is determined whether or not the game state is a probability variation gaming state. This process is based on the determination result of the gaming state in S4106. If it is determined that the game state is a probability change game state (S4107: YES), that is, if a probability change is being performed, the process proceeds to S4111. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game state is not the probability variation game state (S4107: NO), the process proceeds to S4108.

  In S4108, a stop symbol is determined. This process is performed based on the stop symbol data. By referring to the stop symbol data, it is determined whether it is “probability big hit” or “normal big hit”.

  In S4109, one of the winning tables C and D is selected. Specifically, one of the winning tables C and D in the first variation pattern table shown in FIG. When it is a probable big hit, the winning table C is selected. In addition, when it is a normal jackpot, the winning table D is selected.

  In S4110, one of the first variation patterns 5 to 8 is selected based on the selected winning tables C and D and the variation pattern random number.

  The process proceeds to S4111 in the case of the non-probability game state. In S4111, the reach random number is determined.

  In S4112, the stop symbol is determined. This process is the same as S4108, and is performed based on the stop symbol data. By referring to the stop symbol data, it is determined whether it is “probability big hit” or “normal big hit”.

  In S4113, one of the winning tables E and F is selected based on the stop symbol determined in S4112. Specifically, one of the winning tables E and F in the special variation pattern table shown in FIG. Here, the winning table E is selected when it is a promising jackpot, and the winning table F is selected when it is a normal jackpot.

  In S4114, referring to the selected table, the variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern random number and the reach random number determined in S4111.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot is reached, it is determined whether or not the game state is a probability variation game state (S4107), and when the reach random number takes a predetermined value in the probability variation game state, the second variation pattern is Selected. That is, whether or not it is in the “probability changed gaming state” is set as a condition for selecting the second variation pattern, and after determining whether or not it is in the probability changed gaming state, the variation pattern is selected using a reach random number.

[Modification of Sixth Embodiment]
Note that the reach random number is determined in S4111, but the second variation pattern may be selected when it is determined that the game state is a probability variation gaming state without using the reach random number.

<Seventh embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the variation pattern selection process of FIG. 17 in the above embodiment is different. Therefore, the variation pattern selection process will be described, and the same components as those in the above embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern selection processing.

  In first S4301, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is based on the jackpot determination in S1601 of FIG. 16 as in the above embodiment. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S4301: YES), the process proceeds to S4306. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a big hit (S4301: NO), the process proceeds to S4302.

  The processing of S4302 to S4305 is the same as the processing of S1702 to S1705 in the above embodiment. That is, the reach random number is determined (S4302), and the gaming state is determined (S4303). Then, one of the tables for loss A to D is selected (S4304), and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number or the number of reserved balls (S4305).

  The process proceeds to S4306 when it is determined that the game is a big hit. In S4306, the gaming state is determined. This process is performed based on the probability variation game flag. Here, it is determined whether the game state is “non-probability change game state” or “probability change game state”.

  In S4307, a stop symbol is determined. This process is performed based on the stop symbol data. By referring to the stop symbol data, it is determined whether it is “probability big hit” or “normal big hit”.

  In S4308, one of the winning tables A to D is selected. Specifically, any one of the winning tables A to D in the winning variation pattern table shown in FIG. 44 (A) is selected. In the case of “probability game state” and “probability big hit”, the winning table A is selected. Further, in the case of the “probability game state” and “normal jackpot”, the winning table B is selected. Furthermore, when the game state is “non-probability change gaming state” and “probability change big hit”, the winning table C is selected. Further, when the game state is “non-probability change gaming state” and “normal jackpot”, the winning table D is selected.

  In S4309, one of the first variation patterns 1 to 7 and the specific pattern is selected based on the selected winning tables A to D and the variation pattern random number.

  In S4310, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern selected in S4309 is a “specific pattern”. The “specific pattern” is a variation pattern in which a predetermined effect such as “full rotation” described above is fixed. If it is determined that the pattern is a specific pattern (S4310: YES), a reach random number is determined in S4311, and the process proceeds to S4312. On the other hand, when it is determined that the pattern is not a specific pattern (S4310: NO), the process of S4311 and S4312 is not executed, and the variation pattern selection process is terminated.

  In S4312, the variation pattern is changed. Specifically, referring to the variation pattern change table shown in FIG. 43B, the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern is selected using the reach random number. In this case, when the specific pattern selected in S4309 is the first variation pattern and the reach random number is any one of “0 to 59”, the first variation pattern (specific pattern) is selected as it is, and the reach random number is In the case of any one of “60 to 99”, it is exemplified that the second variation pattern shorter than the variation time defined by the first variation pattern is selected. If the specific pattern selected in S4309 is the second fluctuation pattern and the reach random number is any one of “0 to 59”, the first fluctuation pattern longer than the fluctuation time determined by the second fluctuation pattern is selected. In the case where the reach random number is “60 to 99”, the second variation pattern (specific pattern) is selected as it is.

[Modification of the seventh embodiment]
Note that the specific pattern selected in S4309 may be the second variation pattern, and the processes in S4310 to S4312 may be omitted. That is, in this case, the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern is selected without using the reach random number.

[Effects of pachinko machine 1]
(1) As described above in detail, in the first embodiment, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, any one of the winning tables A to D is selected and the variation pattern is determined (S1701: YES, S1708, S1709). Thereafter, the reach random number is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is changed (S1710, S1711).

  Similarly, in the second embodiment, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the winning tables A to D are selected, the reach random number is determined, and the variation pattern is selected (S3301: YES, S3308, S3309, S3310). . In this case, by referring to the winning tables A to D, the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern can be sorted by reach random numbers.

  In the third embodiment, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, the reach random number is first determined, and then the winning tables A to D or the winning tables E to H are selected, and the variation pattern is selected (S3501: YES, S3506, S3510, S3511, S3514, S3515). In this case, first, either the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern is selected.

  In the fourth embodiment, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, first the reach random number is determined, and it is provisionally determined whether the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern is to be used (S3701: YES, S3706). If it is tentatively determined to be two variation patterns, the variation pattern is selected by changing the table to be selected depending on whether or not the probability variation is a big hit (S3707: NO, S3713 to S3715, S3716). In this case, first, either the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern is temporarily determined, and then either the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern is selected based on the stop symbol.

  In the fifth embodiment, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, the special variation pattern table is selected based on the stop symbol, the reach random number is determined, and either the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern is selected. (S3901: YES, S3908: YES, S3911 to S3913). In this case, whether or not the probability variation big hit is a condition for selecting the second variation pattern.

  In the sixth embodiment, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, the special variation pattern table is selected based on the gaming state, the reach random number is determined, and either the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern is selected. (S4101: YES, S4107: YES, S4111 to S4114). In this case, the second variation pattern selection condition is whether or not the probability variation gaming state (probability variation is in progress).

  In the seventh embodiment, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, if a variation pattern is selected and the selected variation pattern is a specific pattern, a reach random number is determined and the variation pattern is changed (S4301: YES, S4309). , S4310: YES, S4311, S4312). In this case, the selection of the specific pattern is a condition for selecting the second variation pattern.

  As described above, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern that defines a variation time shorter than the first variation pattern is selected.

  When the second variation pattern is selected (S2602: YES), the second table is set (S2603, FIG. 27B), and the execution ratio of the definite effect is greater than when the first variation pattern is selected. Becomes larger.

  That is, based on the establishment of the start condition, the special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the predetermined effect means based on the determination result by the special game determination means When it is determined that the special game is executed by the effect control means for performing the game and the special game determination means, the variation time shorter than the first variation pattern that defines the variation time of the symbol or the variation time defined by the first variation pattern Fluctuation pattern selecting means for selecting any one of the second fluctuation patterns for determining the performance, and the effect control means executes the special game when the second fluctuation pattern is selected by the fluctuation pattern selection means The execution ratio of the confirmed effect, which is the effect of notifying the confirmation of, is made larger than when the first variation pattern is selected.

  Conventionally, since the variation time of a symbol in the case of a big hit is set to be long, the various effects described above often continue indefinitely even after the finalized effect appears. As a result, it is considered that there are not a few players who feel bothersome in production, and there is a concern that the interest of the game will be reduced.

  On the other hand, in the above-described embodiment, by selecting the second variation pattern, it is possible to reduce annoyance with respect to the effect regarding the reach effect at the time of the big hit. In particular, when the second variation pattern is selected, since the execution ratio of the confirmed effect increases, it is possible to reduce the annoyance of the effect when it is determined that the winning effect is determined by executing the confirmed effect.

  (2) Further, in the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S1701: NO, S3301: NO, S3501: NO, S3701: NO, S3901: NO, S4101: NO, S4301: NO), that is, lose In this case, it is determined based on the reach random number whether or not an effect with reach is performed (S1702 to S1705, S3302 to S3305, S3502 to S3505, S3702 to S3705, S3902 to S3905, S4102 to S4105. S4302-S4305).

  Under such a premise, in the first embodiment, when it is determined that it is a big hit (S1701: YES), the reach random number is determined and the variation pattern is changed (S1710, S1711).

  In the second embodiment, any one of the winning tables A to D is referred to, the reach random number is determined, and the variation pattern is selected (S3308 to S3310).

  In the third embodiment, first, reach random numbers are determined, and it is determined whether to use the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern, and then one of the winning tables A to H is selected to select the variation pattern. (S3506, S3510, S3511, S3514, S3515).

  In the fourth embodiment, as in the third embodiment, first, reach random numbers are determined, and after determining temporarily whether to use the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern, a winning table using the stop symbol is used. Any one of A to D and winning tables E and G is selected, and a variation pattern is selected (S3706, S3710, S3711, S3714 to S3716).

  In the fifth embodiment, the reach random number is determined using the probability variation big hit as a condition for selecting the second variation pattern, and one of the winning tables E and G is selected, and the variation pattern is selected (S3908: YES, S3911 to S3913).

  In the sixth embodiment, the reach random number is determined using the probability variation gaming state as a condition for selecting the second variation pattern, one of the winning tables E and F is selected, and the variation pattern is selected (S4107). : YES, S4111-S4114).

  In the seventh embodiment, the reach random number is determined and the variation pattern is selected using the selection of the specific pattern as the variation pattern as the second variation pattern selection condition (S4310: YES, S4311, S4312).

  That is, based on the establishment of the start condition, a special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and a variation for determining a symbol variation time based on a determination result by the special game determination means A variation pattern selecting means for selecting a pattern; and an effect control means for producing an effect with a predetermined effect means based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selecting means, the variation pattern selecting means comprising: If the special game determination means determines that the special game is not to be executed, whether the effect control means performs an effect with a specific effect based on a specific effect random number acquired when the start condition is satisfied If the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed, the variable effect pattern is determined using the specific effect random number. And selects the.

  Conventionally, when the number of options increases in the variation pattern that determines the variation time, a random number or the like for selecting the option is required, and the storage capacity of the main control board 300 may be compressed.

  In this regard, in the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern at the time of jackpot is selected using the reach random number (specific effect random number) for determining whether or not the reach is accompanied when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. .

  Thereby, the jackpot reach production can be made diverse, and the storage capacity of the main control board 300 is not compressed.

  (3) Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, when the second variation pattern is selected and the second table is set, the time information is acquired, and based on the time zone specified from the time information, The execution ratio is changed (S2602: YES, S2603, S2606, S2607, S2609, FIG. 27B).

  That is, based on the establishment of the start condition, the special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the predetermined effect means based on the determination result by the special game determination means Effect control means, and when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed, the effect control means is an effect of notifying the execution of the special game. The execution rate is changed based on the time information.

  Conventionally, since the confirmed effect is performed at a uniform execution rate, there is a possibility that the surprise by the confirmed effect that appears with a predetermined probability may be unsatisfactory, and there is a concern that the interest of the game may be reduced.

  In this regard, in the above-described embodiment, since the execution ratio of the confirmed effect is changed based on the time information, the interest of the game by the confirmed effect can be improved.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27B, the execution ratio is changed corresponding to a plurality of time zones 1 to 4. Specifically, the time zone 1 is 60%, the time zone 2 is 80%, the time zone 3 is 70%, and the time zone 4 is 90%.

  In other words, the effect control means selects one of the execution rates prepared for a plurality of types of the determined effects according to the time zone specified from the time information.

  That is, unlike the technique of increasing the execution rate of the confirmed effect only during a certain time period, the execution rate is changed for each time period, so the effect of improving the interest of the game by the confirmed effect is conspicuous.

  As described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the technical scope thereof.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 104 ... Speaker 108 ... Handle 121 ... Liquid crystal display device 300 ... Main control board 301 ... One-chip microcomputer 301a ... Main CPU (acquisition means, special game determination means)
301b ... Main ROM
301c ... Main RAM
320 ... production control board 320a ... sub CPU (production execution means)
320b ... Sub ROM
320c ... Sub-RAM

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Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition;
Based on the determination result by the special game determination means, an effect control means for effecting with a predetermined effect means,
When the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed, the first variation pattern that defines the variation time of the symbol or the second variation pattern that defines a variation time shorter than the variation time defined by the first variation pattern A variation pattern selecting means for selecting one of them,
Game state transition means capable of shifting the game state to the first game state or the second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state after the end of the special game;
The production control means includes
In any case of the first gaming state and the second gaming state, a confirmed effect that is an effect of notifying the execution of the special game can be executed, and the first gaming state And the execution ratio of the finalized effect differ between the second gaming state and the second gaming state,
Regardless of which of the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection means, the finalized effect can be executed, and the variation pattern selection means can perform the second operation. when the variation pattern is selected, Ri executable der another said definite effect different from the executable said determined effect when the first change pattern is selected,
Based on the determination result by the special game determination means, it is determined whether to perform an effect with a specific effect,
A gaming machine, wherein a variation time of the second variation pattern is shorter than a variation time in the case of performing an effect with the specific effect based on a determination result that the special game is not executed .