JP2006230704A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of imparting privileges to a player without lowering the value of continuous big winning and improving interest. <P>SOLUTION: The number of times is counted with the continuation of a probability variable big winning as a trigger. Then, in the case that the counted number of times reaches a predetermined number of times (six times) and an imparting condition is established, a game state after the end of a big winning game is shifted to a time shortening state with a non probability variable big winning during a probability variable state as a trigger, and the privilege is imparted to the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that provides a player with a privilege consisting of a state in which a variation time is reduced when probability variation jackpots continue.

  Conventionally, some pachinko machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are equipped with a function for giving a game state advantageous to a player who is different from the jackpot game after the jackpot game is over. As such a function, for example, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function and a variation time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”) function are known. The probability change function is a function that gives a player a probability change state (high probability state) in which the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit varies from a normal probability that is a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In addition, the time-saving function is used to determine whether or not to open an ordinary electric accessory (opening / closing blade provided at the start winning opening) in order to make it easy to win a game ball at the starting winning opening that becomes a big win lottery opportunity. This is a function for giving a player a short time state in which the variation time of the normal symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result is shortened.

Conventionally, a pachinko machine having such a function has been proposed in which the probability of occurrence of the advantageous gaming state described above is changed when a specific condition is satisfied (see Patent Document 1). The pachinko machine of Patent Document 1 is configured to give a short-time state after the jackpot game ends, and the short-time state grant period according to the type of jackpot symbol (hit symbol combination) derived in the symbol combination game that is a big hit Is set. Specifically, the 15 types of jackpot symbols are classified into normal jackpot symbols and short-time jackpot symbols, and in the case of jackpots of normal jackpot symbols, after the jackpot game is over, until the maximum of 100 symbol combination games are completed A time-short state is given, and in the case of a big hit of a time-short jackpot symbol, a time-short state is given until the next big hit occurs after the big hit game ends. And in the pachinko machine of patent document 1, when the specific condition is satisfied, the ratio of the symbol for the short and large hits to all the symbols is changed from the usual one third to two thirds, and the big hit by the short and big hit symbol is changed. The occurrence probability has been changed to a high probability.
JP-A-9-122304 (paragraph numbers [0025] to [0027], FIG. 20)

  By the way, in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, a specific condition is established when the big hit in the short-time state is repeated twice in succession, and thereafter, the proportion of the short-time and big-hit symbols occupies until the two big hits occur. I am changing it. Then, the symbol combination game is performed in a state in which the ratio of the symbol for the time and bonus is changed, and if the symbol for the time and bonus is a big hit, the time and short state is given until the next big hit. That is, in the pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the chance that the big hit is generated by the short and big hit symbol is increased by changing the proportion of the short and big hit symbol. Given such a chance, the player expects that a jackpot with a short-term jackpot symbol will occur.

  However, in the pachinko machine, the winning probability of the big hit is set to, for example, 1/200 or 1/300, and not all players can easily win the big hit. It is not so easy to win big hits in a row. And in the pachinko machine of patent document 1, unless it wins a big hit and does not allocate the short-and-big-big hit symbol set to 2/3, the short-time state until the next big hit occurs cannot be acquired. For this reason, even if a specific condition is established and the above-mentioned chance is obtained, if the next big hit is not generated, the expectation for the big hit is high, and the player's frustration also increases, and in addition, the normal big hit symbol However, if a big hit occurs, there is a risk that it will awaken by disappointment. Therefore, in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, there is a risk that the value of the consecutive big hits may be lowered, and it is difficult to say that a privilege that only rewards the labor and luck of the player who can make the consecutive big hits is given.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to give a privilege to a player without lowering the value of consecutive jackpots and to improve the interest. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 includes a display unit for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and the determination result of the jackpot determination unit for determining whether or not the jackpot is determined. Is positive, in the gaming machine in which the big hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game and the big hit game is performed thereafter, when the determination result of the big hit determination means is positive, the big hit is determined after the end of the big hit game. A determination means for determining whether or not a probability variation jackpot to which a high probability state is given as a first privilege, and if the determination result of the determination means is affirmative, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is set as the high bonus While shifting to a probability state, if the determination result is negative, the gaming state after the jackpot game is shifted to a non-privileged state where no privilege is granted, and the high probability state If the determination result of the determination means is affirmative, the game state control means for continuously changing to the high probability state after the current jackpot game is completed, and the probability state A counting means that counts the number of times when the variable big hit is continuous, and the gaming state control means, when the granting condition is satisfied when the count number of the counting means reaches a predetermined count number of 1 or more The gist of the invention is to shift the gaming state to the variation time shortening state as a second benefit after the big hit game of the non-probability fluctuation big hit that the determination result of the determining means becomes negative during the high probability state.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the grant condition is established, the gaming state control means, after the establishment, after the end of the big hit game for all non-stochastic fluctuation big hits, The gist is to shift the gaming state to the variation time shortening state.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, when the grant condition is established, the gaming state control means informs the notification means that the grant condition is met when the grant condition is established. The gist is to continuously inform.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to give a privilege to a player without lowering the value of consecutive jackpots and to improve the interest.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) that is a kind of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 and a top ball tray 15 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 arranged inside the machine is transparently opened and closed in a horizontally opened state. It is assembled as possible. On the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that is turned on (flashing) or turned off and performs a game effect (light emission effect) based on the light emission decoration is provided. A speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect (sound effect) based on the sound output is disposed below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12.

  In the approximate center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, a display device 21 having a variable display 20 as a liquid crystal display type display means is disposed. In the variable display 20, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. In the variable display 20, a symbol combination game (symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed in a plurality of columns. In the present embodiment, a combination of three columns of symbols is derived in the symbol combination game, and the types of symbols of each column forming the combination are eight types of numbers 1 to 8.

  Then, the player can recognize a big hit or miss from the symbol combination finally displayed (determined display) in the symbol combination game. When the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and displayed on the variable display 20 are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([111] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result). When the jackpot symbol combination is confirmed and displayed, the player is given a jackpot gaming state. Further, when the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and displayed on the variable display 20 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols forming the reach, the symbol combination ([234] [122 ] [767] etc.) can be recognized. A symbol combination that can recognize this deviation is a symbol combination that is out of sync.

  Further, below the display device 21, a start winning opening 23 including an opening / closing blade 22 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. Behind the start winning opening 23, a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is provided. The start winning opening 23 can give a start condition for the symbol combination game in response to detection of winning of a game ball. Also, below the start winning opening 23, a large winning opening 24 provided with a large winning opening door 24a that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. When the big hit gaming state is given, the big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 24a so that the game ball can be won, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of game balls. Obtainable. A game in the big hit game state becomes a big hit game.

  An operation gate 25 is disposed on the left side of the start winning opening 23. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a winning game ball. The operation gate 25 can give a starting condition for a normal symbol variation game (lottery game) when the game ball passes. The normal symbol variation game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result on whether to open / close the opening / closing blades 22 of the start winning opening 23 (whether it is easy to win a game ball in the starting winning opening 23). is there. When the opening / closing blade 22 is opened, the start winning opening 23 is in a state where the entrance is enlarged and the game ball is easily won. Note that the normal symbol variation game may be performed with a display effect by the variable display device 20, or may be performed with a light effect by a light emitting means such as a lamp.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability change function is a normal probability that the jackpot lottery probability is low after the jackpot game is finished (315.7 in this embodiment) on condition that the jackpot symbol combination is a combination with a predetermined probability variation symbol. To a high probability (1 / 31.6 in this embodiment). The probability variation state is a high-probability state where the probability of winning a lottery (the rate at which the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (hit)) is a high probability, and is a first privilege given to the player. In this embodiment, the probability variation symbols are defined as four types of symbols 1, 3, 5, and 7. The jackpot symbol combination (probability variation jackpot) is obtained when the jackpot symbol combination that is confirmed and displayed on the variable display 20 is any one of [111] [333] [555] [777].

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the uncertain variable symbols are defined as four types of symbols of 2, 4, 6, and 8. A jackpot symbol combination that is confirmed and displayed on the variable display 20 is one of [222], [444], [666], and [888], and becomes a non-probable variation jackpot (non-probability variation jackpot). In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, among the eight types of jackpot symbol combinations (big jackpot symbols), four types of symbol combinations are the probability variation jackpot combinations, so the ratio of probability variation jackpots is ½ (50% ) Is set. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of times (10000 times) of the symbol combination game is performed or until the next big hit game is started. When a probabilistic state is given, the probability of jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.Therefore, the probable jackpot is more advantageous for the player than the non-probable jackpot, and the player Playing games while expecting to become.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”). The time-shortening function is a function for giving the player a time-shortening state in which the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened. When the short time state is given, the time of the normal symbol variation game (the time from when the normal symbol starts to change until it stops) is, for example, 30 seconds (when the short time state is not given). The time is shortened to 5 seconds (when the time reduction state is given). In the present embodiment, the time-short state is a time when the number of times (for example, 100 times) the symbol combination game (game played on the variable display device 20) is performed as the number of times (granting period) from the start, It is given until a big hit occurs.

  Since the lottery result is derived early in the normal symbol variation game during the short time state, the number of opening / closing operations of the opening / closing blades 22 per unit time increases. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the opening / closing blade 22 provided in the start winning opening 23 is opened during the time-short state, compared to the normal state (non-privileged state) where the time-short state and the probability variation state are not given. Since the number of operations is increased or the opening time is extended, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the start winning opening 23. Therefore, during the time-short state, the winning rate of the game ball to the start winning opening 23 is higher than in the normal state. Therefore, in the time-short state, the starting condition of the symbol combination game can be obtained without significantly reducing the player's ball, which is advantageous to the player.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the time saving state is given as the second privilege when a predetermined grant condition is satisfied. More specifically, the time-short state is given as a condition that the probability variation big hit in the probability variation state is continued six times. Then, the time-short state is given after the big hit game is over, triggered by the non-probable big hit in the probability changing state after the grant condition (successive variation big hit is 6 consecutive times) is established. The probability variation big hit is continuous without causing a non-probable big hit between the probability variation big hit and the probability variation big hit. In other words, while the probable big hits are continuous, the gaming state after the big hit game is not in the normal state (and in the short time state), and the probable state is entered. When the probability variation big hit in the probability variation state continues six times, the first big hit is also the probability variation big hit. In other words, the probability variation big hit is continuous seven times.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
A main control board 26 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 26 computes various control signals (control commands) for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 and outputs the control commands. An effect control board 27 is mounted on the back side of the machine. Based on the control command output from the main control board 26, the effect control board 27 displays the display mode of the variable display 20 (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) and the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 16 (lighting (flashing) / And the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 is controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 26 and the effect control board 27 will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control board 26 is provided with a main CPU 26a, a ROM 26b, and a RAM 26c. The main CPU 26a is connected to a start port sensor SE1 that detects a game ball won in the start winning port 23 and a gate sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate sensor SE2. Further, the main CPU 26a updates various random number values such as jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol random numbers every predetermined cycle, and stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 26c before updating. Has been rewritten. The ROM 26b stores a main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10. The ROM 26b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light emission effect, audio effect) from when the symbol starts to change (the symbol combination game starts) to when all symbols in the row are confirmed and displayed (the symbol combination game ends). ) Is a base pattern. The RAM 26c is set with various information (random value, counter value, time saving flag, gaming state flag, probability change flag, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the variation pattern, a variation time from the start to the end of the symbol combination game is determined for each variation pattern, and is classified into a variation pattern for a presentation effect and a variation pattern for a presentation effect. That is, the variation pattern can specify the variation time and effect contents of the symbol combination game. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the symbol combination game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally displayed. The outlier effect is an effect in which the symbol combination game is developed so that the final symbol combination is finally displayed (including the outlier reach effect).

Hereinafter, control of the symbol combination game performed by the main CPU 26a using the main control program and various random numbers will be described.
The main CPU 26a reads the value of the big hit determination random number and the value of the big hit symbol random number from the RAM 26c triggered by the detection of the game ball by the start port sensor SE1, and sets the read value in a predetermined setting area of the RAM 26c. Then, the main CPU 26a compares the jackpot determination random number set in the RAM 26c with the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 26b immediately before the start of the symbol combination game to determine the jackpot. At the time of the big hit determination, the main CPU 26a checks the gaming state flag set in the RAM 26c, and if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state flag is a non-probable change state (including a normal state and a short time state), the main lottery probability is determined. The jackpot determination is performed by setting to 315.7 / 1, and the jackpot determination is performed by setting the lottery probability of the jackpot to 1 / 31.6 in the case of the probability variation state. The non-probability change state is a state in which the lottery probability for jackpot remains low (normal probability), and is a low probability state. The game state flag is a flag indicating a game state when the symbol combination game is being performed. In the present embodiment, “1” is set when the gaming state is the probability variation state, and “0” is set when the gaming state is the non-probability variation state.

  The main CPU 26a determines the jackpot when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value). When the main CPU 26a determines the jackpot, the main CPU 26a reads the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the RAM 26c, determines the jackpot symbol (the symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination), and the variation pattern for the jackpot effect. One variation pattern is determined from the above. Further, the main CPU 26a determines whether or not the determined jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol (any one of 1, 3, 5 or 7), and determines whether or not to assume a probability variation jackpot. When determining the probability variation big hit, the main CPU 26a sets “1” to the probability variation flag set in the RAM 26c (a flag indicating whether the big hit is a probability variation big hit or a non-probability big hit in the case of big hit). On the other hand, when determining the non-probability variation big hit, the main CPU 26a sets “0” in the probability variation flag. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 26a functions as a big hit determination unit and a determination unit.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning a jackpot in the probability variation state varies from a low probability to a high probability, but the ratio of the probability variation jackpot is not varied. In other words, the ratio of the probability variation big hit is fixed to one half in both the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state. Therefore, in order to win a promising big hit in the probable state, you must win the big win lottery and win the above-mentioned one-half lottery (to allocate the probabilistic symbols at a rate of one half). I must. Therefore, it is not easy to allocate the probability variation big hit during the probability variation state, and it becomes more difficult to make the probability variation big hit continuous.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match), the main CPU 26a determines the deviation. When the main CPU 26a determines the detachment, the main CPU 26a determines the detachment symbol (the symbol constituting the detachment symbol combination) and determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the detachment effect.

  The main CPU 26a that has determined the symbol and the variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 27 at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 26a first instructs a variation pattern and outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol combination game. Next, the main CPU 26a outputs a symbol designation command for designating symbols in each column. After that, the main CPU 26a outputs all symbol stop commands instructing to stop (determine display) symbols in each column when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed.

  In addition, when the main CPU 26a determines the big hit in the big hit determination, the main CPU 26a refers to the probability change flag after the big hit game ends, and when the probability change flag is set to "1", the game state after the big hit game is changed to the probability changed state. Transition. The main CPU 26a that has been shifted to the probability changing state sets “1” in the gaming state flag. On the other hand, when the probability change flag is set to “0”, the main CPU 26a shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to the non-probability changing state. The main CPU 26a that has shifted to the non-probability change state sets “0” in the game state flag. Then, if the main CPU 26a becomes a probable big hit during the probable change state, the game state after the end of the current big hit game is shifted to the probable change state in succession to the previous big hit (probability big hit). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 26a functions as a gaming state control unit.

  Next, the time reduction setting process (FIG. 3) performed by the main CPU 26a based on the main control program will be described. The time-shortening setting process is a process for determining whether or not a granting condition (successive variation big hit in the probabilistic state is continuous six times) is established. Moreover, the time reduction setting process is performed at the start of the symbol combination game.

  In the time saving setting process shown in FIG. 3, the main CPU 26a determines whether or not the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (whether or not it is a big hit) (step S10). When this determination result is negative (not a big hit), the main CPU 26a ends the time-shortening setting process. If the determination result in step S10 is affirmative (a big hit), the main CPU 26a reads the set value of the time-deduction grant flag set in the RAM 26c and determines whether or not the value is “0” (step S11). ). The short-time grant flag is a flag indicating whether or not the grant condition is satisfied, and is set to “1” when the grant condition is met, and is set to “0” when the grant condition is not met. If the determination result in step S11 is negative (the time-shortening grant flag is “1”), the main CPU 26a ends the time-shortening setting process because the provisioning conditions have already been established.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S11 is affirmative (the time-saving grant flag is “0”), the main CPU 26a sets the setting value of the gaming state flag set in the RAM 26c in order to confirm the gaming state at the time of a big hit. It is read and it is determined whether or not the value is “1 (probability change state)” (step S12). If the determination result is negative (the game state flag is “0 (non-probability change state)”), the main CPU 26a ends the time-saving assignment setting process because it is a big hit during the non-probability change state.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S12 is affirmative (the game state flag is “1”), the main CPU 26a is a big hit during the probability change state, so that it can be confirmed whether or not the current big hit is a probability change big hit. The setting value of the probability variation flag set in the RAM 26c is read, and it is determined whether or not the value is “1 (probability large hit)” (step S13). When the determination result is affirmative (the probability variation flag is “1”), the main CPU 26a determines the probability variation big hit in the probability variation state, and since the probability variation big hit is continuous, the count number set in the RAM 26c is incremented by +1 (add 1). And update (step S14). The count number indicates the number of times that the probability variation jackpot has occurred during the probability variation state. Then, the main CPU 26a finishes the time reduction setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S13 is negative (the probability variation flag is “0 (non-probability large hit)”), the main CPU 26a reads the count number set in the RAM 26c, and whether the count number is “6” or more. It is determined whether or not (step S15). In step S15, the main CPU 26a determines whether or not the grant condition is satisfied. If this determination result is negative (count number <6), the main CPU 26a proceeds to step S17. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S15 is affirmative (count number ≧ 6), the main CPU 26a sets “1” to the time-deduction grant flag set in the RAM 26c (step S16), and proceeds to step S17.

  After shifting to step S17, the main CPU 26a clears the count set in the RAM 26c (resets to “0”). In step S17, the main CPU 26a clears the count number because the determination result of step S13 is negative (non-probable big hit) and the continuity of the probable big hit is interrupted. Then, the main CPU 26a finishes the time reduction setting process.

  The main CPU 26a refers to the probability change flag after the big hit game ends, and when the probability change flag is set to “0”, the main CPU 26a confirms the time reduction grant flag. Then, when “1” is set in the time saving grant flag, the main CPU 26a shifts the gaming state after the big hit game to the time saving state. At the time of transition to the short time state, “0” is set to the probability change flag, and “0” is set to the game state flag.

  In addition, when the grant condition is satisfied, the main CPU 26a outputs a time-shortening notification command to the effect control board 27 (sub CPU 27a) after the big hit game is triggered by the non-probable big hit in the probability changing state. The time reduction notification command is a command for notifying that the provision condition is established in the variable display device 20 under the control of the effect control board 27 (sub CPU 27a).

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, “0” is set to the time reduction grant flag when the power is turned on (that is, the time reduction grant flag is reset to “0”). In other words, once “1” is set in the time-stamping flag, the time-shortening flag is continuously set to “1” until the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. For this reason, after the grant condition is satisfied, the short-time state is given after the big hit game of the uncertain change big hit. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the grant condition is established, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game in the case of the probability variation big hit, and the short time state is given after the big hit game in the case of the non-probability big hit. Thus, a privilege (probability change state or short time state) is always given after the end of all big hit games. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 26a functions as a counting unit and an erasing unit, and the RAM 26c functions as a storage unit. In the present embodiment, the time grant flag is a game history indicating that the grant condition is satisfied.

Next, the effect control board 27 will be described.
The effect control board 27 is provided with a sub CPU 27a, a ROM 27b, and a RAM 27c. The ROM 27b stores an effect control program for controlling game effects (display effects, light emission effects, and sound effects). The ROM 27b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, and characters). The RAM 27c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Then, the sub CPU 27a performs various controls based on the various control commands output from the main CPU 26a and the effect control program, and causes the symbol combination game to be executed.
When the sub CPU 27a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the symbol designation command, the symbol combination game of the variation time and effect content corresponding to the designated variation pattern is executed on the variable display 20, and the symbol designation is performed in the symbol combination game. The symbol specified by the command is fixedly displayed. Further, the sub CPU 27a causes the decoration lamp 16 to execute the light emission effect in synchronization with the symbol combination game including the display effect, and causes the speaker 17 to execute the sound effect.

  Moreover, when the sub CPU 27a inputs the time reduction notification command, the sub CPU 27a executes control to display (notify) information indicating that the provision condition is satisfied on the variable display 20. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 27a performs control so that the variable display 20 displays an image of “with bonus” as the notification information IN. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the notification information IN is displayed as an image on the variable display 20. When the notification information IN is displayed as an image, the variable display 20 performs a display effect (opening effect or ending effect) during the symbol combination game or the big hit game in the display area Ha, and the notification information IN (“ "With bonus") is displayed. In FIG. 4, the changing symbol sequence is indicated by a downward arrow.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 27a inputs the short time notification command, the image display of the notification information IN is continuously displayed on the variable display 20 without interruption until the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off thereafter. Let This notification information IN is displayed as an image on the variable display device 20 regardless of whether or not a game is being played on the pachinko machine 10. That is, even if the pachinko machine 10 enters a customer waiting state, the notification information IN is continuously displayed as an image. In the present embodiment, the variable display 20 functions as a notification unit.

  Hereinafter, a flow in which a game is performed in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5 shows a game flow before the grant condition is satisfied. FIG. 6A shows the flow of the game until the grant condition is satisfied and the short time state is granted. FIG. 6B shows a game flow after the grant condition is satisfied. 5 and 6, “normal” indicates “normal state”, “probability change” indicates “probability change state”, “short time” indicates “short time state”, and “big hit” indicates “big hit game”. . 5 and 6, “J” indicates a “short time grant flag”, and “J = 0 or J = 1” indicates a set value of the short time grant flag.

First, the flow of FIG. 5 will be described. FIG. 5 exemplifies a case where probability variation jackpots are continuously generated but the grant condition is not satisfied.
Before the grant condition is satisfied, the time grant flag is set to “0”. Then, when a probable big hit (first time) is generated during the normal state, the gaming state is shifted to the probable state after the big hit game ends. Subsequently, when the probability change big hit (1) is generated during the probability change state, the game state is again shifted to the probability change state after the big hit game is finished. When the probable big hit (1) occurs, “1” is set as the count number set in the RAM 26c (step S14 of the time reduction setting process). Thereafter, when the probability variation big hit (2) and the probability variation big hit (3) are successively generated, the count is incremented by 1 every time the probability variation big hit occurs, and becomes “3” at the time of the probability variation big hit (3). Become.

  If a non-probability variable big hit occurs during the probability change state after the big hit game of the probability change big hit (3), the processing of step S15 is executed by making a negative determination in step S13 of the time-saving grant setting process, and a negative determination is made. Is done. That is, in the example of FIG. 5, the probability variation big hit in the probability variation state has continued three times, but since the number of times (6 times) at which the provision condition is satisfied has not been reached, the provision condition is not satisfied. As a result, the game state is shifted to the normal state after the big hit game of the non-probable big hit.

  Next, the flow of FIG. 6A will be described. FIG. 6A illustrates a case where probability variation jackpots are continuously generated and the grant condition is satisfied, and the time-short state is given. In the description of FIG. 6A, the transition of the game state and the transition of the count until the grant condition is satisfied are the same as those in FIG. The flow from the fifth probability change big hit (5) in the state to the time-short state is given will be mainly described.

  When the probable big hit (5) is generated, the count is “5”. When the probability variation big hit (6) occurs during the probability variation state after the big hit game of the probability variation big hit (5), the gaming state is again shifted to the probability variation state after the big hit game is finished. When the probable big hit (6) is generated, the count number is incremented by “5” to become “6” (step S14 in the time reduction setting process). The occurrence of the probable big hit (6) causes the number of counts to reach the number of times (6 times) that the grant condition is satisfied. Further, at this time, the time-saving grant flag remains “0” because step S13 of the time-saving grant setting process has not been negatively determined (an uncertain change big hit has not occurred).

  When the probability variation big hit (7) is generated during the probability variation state after the big hit game of the probability variation big hit (6), the gaming state is again shifted to the probability variation state after the big hit game ends. When the probable big hit (7) occurs, the count number is incremented by “6” to become “7”. Further, the time reduction flag remains “0” as described above. Then, when a non-probability change big hit occurs during the probability change state after the big hit game of the probability change big hit (7), the process of step S15 is executed by making a negative determination in step S13 of the time reduction setting process, and an affirmative determination Is done. That is, in the example of FIG. 6A, since the probability variation big hit in the probability variation state has continued seven times and has reached the number of times (six times) at which the provision condition is satisfied, the provision condition is satisfied. As a result, after the big hit game of the non-probable big hit, the gaming state is shifted to the short time state and a privilege is given. It should be noted that “1” is set in the time reduction grant flag when an affirmative determination is made in step S15 of the time reduction assignment setting process when an uncertain change big hit occurs.

Next, the flow of FIG. 6B will be described. FIG. 6B illustrates a case where the time reduction state is given after the grant condition is established.
After the grant condition is satisfied, “1” is set in the time reduction grant flag. For this reason, when a non-probability variable big hit occurs during the probability change state after the big hit game of the probability change big hit (1), the gaming state is shifted to the time-short state after the big hit game ends. That is, in the example of FIG. 6B, the probability variation big hit in the probability variation state is only once, but since the grant condition has already been established, the short-time state (privilege) is granted in response to the non-probability variation big hit. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the grant condition is satisfied, even when an uncertain change big hit occurs during the normal state, the gaming state is shifted to the time-saving state after the big hit game ends. The In other words, even if the probability variation big hit in the probability variation state has never occurred, the grant condition has already been established, and therefore the short time state (privilege) is granted in response to the non-probability variation big hit.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When the probability variation jackpots in the probability variation state are continuous (when the grant condition is satisfied), the short time state is imparted as a privilege triggered by the non-probability variation jackpot in the probability variation state. While the probability variation state is set, the rate at which the determination result of the jackpot determination by the main CPU 26a is affirmative (that is, the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability)) is set to a high probability, but the rate of probability variation jackpot is not changed. In other words, whether or not the probable big hits are continuous depends on the player's luck, and not everyone can easily do it. For this reason, it is possible to give a privilege that rewards the labor and luck of the player who has continued the probabilistic big hit by giving a short time state as a privilege when the probable big hit continues. Therefore, it is possible to give a privilege to the player without lowering the value of consecutive big hits and to improve the interest.

  (2) In addition, by giving a short-time state when the grant condition is satisfied, even if the continuity of the probable big hit is interrupted and the non-probable big hit is generated, the player is motivated to continue the game. Can be given.

  (3) Also, by giving a short-time state when the grant condition is satisfied, it is possible to make the player play an interest in whether or not the big hit is a probable big hit. And the pachinko machine 10 which can provide the new game property that a time-short state is provided when the probability variation big hit in the probability variation state continues can be provided.

  (4) Once the grant condition is established, the time-short state is assigned after the end of the big hit game of the non-probable big hit even if the grant condition is not met (even if the probable big hit is not continuous). For this reason, sufficient privilege can be given to having established grant conditions by making probability variation big hits continuous (making probability variation big hits continuous). Also, since the short time state is given after the big hit game for all non-probable big hits, the willingness to continue the game can be improved.

  (5) By continuously notifying the notification information IN indicating that the grant condition is satisfied on the variable display 20, even if the player who has established the grant condition stops the game and becomes a customer waiting stand, It is possible to attract the interest of other players to the table. Therefore, it is possible to contribute to improving the operating efficiency of the gaming machine.

  (6) If a non-probable big hit is made before the grant condition is satisfied, the count is reset to the initial value (“0”) triggered by the non-probable big hit. By resetting the count number and prompting another challenge, the player can recognize that continuous big hits (continuous probable big hits) are not easy, and can increase the value of continuous big hits. That is, it is possible to increase the value of the privilege (short time state) that is granted after the consecutive big hit can be made.

  (7) The time saving flag is stored in the RAM 26c until the main CPU 26a sets "0" in the time saving flag when the power is turned on. For this reason, it is possible to reliably execute the transition control to the short-time state and the notification control of the notification information IN. In addition, since the time-saving grant flag is set to “0” when the power is turned on, there is no stand for which the grant condition has been established since the game store opened (the time-saving grant flag is set to “1”). Can be. That is, it is possible to prevent the player's willingness to challenge for consecutive big hits from being impaired.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In this embodiment, you may change the frequency | count (count number) of the probability variation big hit in the probability variation state where provision conditions are satisfied. For example, the number of times may be 3 times or 10 times. This number may be set to 1 or more.

  In the present embodiment, the number of times that the grant condition is satisfied (the number of counts) is based on the assumption that the first big hit (big hit during normal conditions) is a probable big hit, and the number of big hits including the first big hit May be set as The main CPU 26a counts the number of times including the first jackpot. In this case, according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 10, a number larger than the minimum number of big hits (minimum number of consecutive chunks) that can be obtained by one probability variation big hit is set as the number of times that the provision condition is satisfied. More specifically, a pachinko machine with a specification that continues to be probable until the next jackpot can win at least two jackpots including the first jackpot. That is, when the first big hit is a probable big hit and the next big hit is a non-probable big hit, two big hits are obtained. For this reason, if the number of times is set to 3 times or more, the probability variation big hit is continuous at least twice. Therefore, in the configuration of this example, by setting a number of 3 or more as the number of times, the grant condition can be satisfied when the probability variation big hits continue. In the time-stamping setting process in such a configuration, the count number is incremented by 1 on the assumption that the time-stamping flag is “0” at the time of big hit. Then, it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit. If this determination result is affirmative, the time-shortening setting process is terminated, and if it is negative, it is determined whether or not the number of counts has reached the number of times that the granting condition is satisfied. Set. Depending on the specifications of the pachinko machine, it is possible that at least three big hits can be obtained by one probability variation big hit. In such a pachinko machine, since the probability variation state continues until the next big hit, it is preferable to set the number of times as 4 or more.

  -In this embodiment, you may make it provide a time-short state according to the frequency | count that the provision conditions were satisfied. For example, when the grant condition is satisfied once, the first big hit is a probable change big hit, and the time reduction state is given in response to the occurrence of a non-probable change big hit during the probable change state. Then, when the grant condition is satisfied twice, the time reduction state is assigned in all cases after the end of the uncertain change big hit. In this case, even if the provision condition is satisfied once, the short time provision setting process is configured to count the number of probability variation big hits in the probability variation state until the second time is satisfied. When the grant condition is satisfied, the main CPU 26a sets a flag corresponding to the number of times the grant condition is satisfied in the RAM 26c. Then, the main CPU 26a gives a time reduction state based on the flag.

  -In this embodiment, when the short-time state is given due to the establishment of the grant condition, the short-time grant flag is set until the power is turned on, but there is a restriction on the setting of the short-term grant flag, and a non-probable big hit occurs The provision of the short state may be restricted. Specifically, a lottery may be performed when the predetermined condition is satisfied after the provision condition is satisfied (after the provision of the short-time state), and the short-time provision flag may be cleared when the lottery is won. For example, the lottery may be performed when a symbol combination game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the completion of the short-time state. In this case, when the lottery is won and the time grant flag is cleared, the time-short state is not given after the end of the non-probable big hit unless the grant condition is satisfied again.

  -In addition, as the above-described limiting method, after the grant condition is established, the number of times that the short-time state is given triggered by an uncertain change big hit is counted, and when the number of times reaches a predetermined number (for example, five times), the time is shortened. The grant flag may be cleared. In addition, after the grant condition is satisfied, the number of times the grant condition is not satisfied when the first big hit becomes the probable change jackpot (that is, when the probable big hit does not continue until the number of times that the grant condition is satisfied is reached) The time-shortening flag may be cleared when the number reaches a predetermined number (for example, three times). Moreover, you may clear a time-saving provision flag after progress for a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) after a time-saving state is provided by establishment of provision conditions.

  -In this embodiment, the number of probability variation big hits at which the grant condition is satisfied may be set in stages, and the grant period in the short-time state may be different for each stage. For example, the number of times is set to “3 (times)”, “6 (times”), and “9 (times)”. When the number of times is 3, the time reduction state is assigned 30 times, and when the number is 6, A short time state of 50 times may be given, and a short time state of 100 times may be given in the case of nine times. At this time, as the number of times increases, the time period grant period is lengthened. If comprised in this way, as the number of consecutive times of probability variation big hits increases, the grant period (number of times of grant) in the short time state becomes longer, so that the value of continuous big hits can be further increased. In other words, regardless of the number of times, unlike the case of granting a short-time state for the same period, the privilege (short-time state) given according to the number of times is differentiated, and the player's labor and luck according to the number of times Reward benefits can be granted.

  In the present embodiment, the short time grant flag (game history indicating that the grant condition is satisfied) set in the RAM 26c of the main control board 26 is cleared (reset) when the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, the fact that the application condition is satisfied may be notified by light emission of a lamp member (for example, the decorative lamp 16) instead of the variable display 20, or by sound output of the speaker 17. Also good.

-In this embodiment, when the probability variation jackpot is generated in the normal state, the variable display unit 20 may notify the number of probability variation jackpots to be continued before the provision condition is satisfied.
-In this embodiment, you may make it not alert | report by alerting | reporting information IN.

-In this embodiment, you may change the ratio used as the probability variation big hit.
In this embodiment, the notification information IN may be displayed on the variable display 20 on the variable display 20 every 5 seconds or every minute, for example, so that intermittent notification may be continued.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) further comprising storage means for storing a game history indicating that the grant condition has been established; and erasure means for erasing the game history stored in the storage means when the power to the machine body is turned on or off, The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the gaming state control means executes control based on the stored contents of the storage means.

  (B) The counting means counts the number of times each time the probability variation big hit is reached until the non-probability variation big hit, and the gaming state control means determines that the count number is The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, or the technical idea (b), wherein the number of times of giving the variable time reduction state is lengthened as the number increases.

  (C) The counting means resets the count number to an initial value when the non-probability big hit is reached during the probability variation state. The gaming machine according to any one of (a) and (b).

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows time reduction provision setting processing. The schematic diagram which shows a mode that alerting | reporting information is alert | reported. The schematic diagram which shows the flow of the game before grant conditions are satisfied. (A) is a schematic diagram showing the flow of the game until the grant condition is established and the short time state is granted, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing the game flow after the grant condition is established.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 20 ... Variable display, 26 ... Main control board, 26a ... Main CPU, 26b ... ROM, 26c ... RAM, 27 ... Production control board, 27a ... Sub CPU, 27b ... ROM, 27c ... RAM.

Claims (3)

A display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols is provided. When the determination result of the big hit determination means for determining whether or not the big hit is positive, the big hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In a game machine where a big hit game is performed after that,
A determination means for determining whether or not the jackpot determination means is a probability fluctuation jackpot in which a high probability state is given as a first benefit after the jackpot game ends when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative;
If the determination result of the determination means is affirmative, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state, while if the determination result is negative, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is a privilege. Is transferred to a non-privilege state in which no award is granted, and if the determination result of the determining means becomes affirmative during the high probability state, the probability jackpot will be consecutively the previous jackpot and after the end of this jackpot game Gaming state control means for shifting the gaming state to the high probability state;
A counting means for counting the number of times triggered by the success of the probability variation jackpot,
The gaming state control means has a non-probability that the determination result of the determination means is negative during the high probability state when the grant condition is satisfied when the count number of the counting means reaches a predetermined count number of 1 or more. A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming state is shifted to a variation time shortening state as a second privilege after the big hit game of variable big hit. The game state control means, when the grant condition is satisfied, after the satisfaction of all the non-probability fluctuation big hit games, after transitioning the big hit game, to shift the gaming state to the fluctuation time shortening state. The gaming machine according to 1. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein, when the grant condition is satisfied, the game state control means causes the notification means to continuously notify that the grant condition is satisfied when the grant condition is satisfied.

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