JP2007202683A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To restrain a game player from stopping a game in spite of advantageous game state. <P>SOLUTION: A sub-CPU continuously causes a variable display device to execute informing presentation HA until the maximum given period in the time shortening state elapses in the presentation periods EA, EC after the end of a big prize. Further, the sub-CPU determines whether or not informing presentation HB is executed based upon the lottery result of execution lottery until the maximum given period in the probability varying state elapses. When a prize is won in the execution lottery, the sub-CPU causes the variable display device to execute informing presentation HB, and when a prize is not won in the execution lottery, the sub-CPU controls the variable display device not to execute informing presentation HB. Therefore, even after the end of time shortening state, game player's continuous motivation to the game can be improved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine to which a big hit game is given when a big hit lottery is won.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, is given a state of probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) or a shortened variation time (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”) after the end of the big hit game. There is something to do. The probability variation state is a state in which the probability of winning the jackpot varies from a normal probability with a low probability to a high probability. The short-time state is a state in which the variation time of a lottery game (a symbol variation game by a normal symbol) for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not to open a start winning opening which becomes a big win lottery opportunity is shortened. In addition, the probability variation state is a more advantageous gaming state than the short-time state because the winning probability of jackpot is high for the player. And in such a pachinko machine, there is one that prevents the player from recognizing whether the game state after the big hit game is a probable change state or a time-short state (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document) 2).

  In Patent Document 1, an effect of notifying the player of the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is performed, and the same or similar effect in the case where the short time state is given together with the probability variation state and in the case where only the short time state is given The content is such that the player cannot recognize the gaming state.

Moreover, in patent document 2, the frequency | count of the period to which a probability variation state and a time-short state are provided is varied, and there is a possibility that the probability variation state is given together with the time-short state and the probability variation state only. Create a period of time.
JP 2004-167111 A (Claim 1, paragraph numbers [0129] to [0148]) JP 2002-52198 A (Claim 1, paragraph numbers [0086] to [0088])

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a certain change state is given, a time reduction state is always given. Further, when only the time reduction state is given (the probability variation state is not given), the time reduction state is given with a predetermined upper limit number as an upper limit. For this reason, in the symbol combination game that exceeds the upper limit number of times, when the state of probability change is internally changed, the time reduction state is continued together with the effect. The state is also terminated. Therefore, in the symbol combination game after the upper limit number of times when it is not the probability variation state, the probability variation state is given depending on whether or not the variation time of the lottery game whether to open the effect or the start winning opening is shortened. There is a possibility that the player may recognize whether or not there is. That is, there is a possibility that the player who recognizes that it is not in the probable state will stop the game.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, the time reduction state is given until a predetermined upper limit number is reached, and in the symbol combination game after the upper limit number of times, the winning of the big hit lottery is internally performed in the case of the probability variation state. When the probability is high and the probability variation state is not established, the normal state (the state in which neither the probability variation state nor the time-short state is given) is assumed. That is, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, the time reduction state is terminated when the upper limit number is reached. For this reason, even if the short-time state ends, the player cannot recognize whether or not it is in the state of probability variation internally due to the effect or the start winning opening, and therefore continues to the probability variation state. Can be expected. However, some players think that when the short-time state ends, the expectation to the probabilistic state disappears with the end of the short-time state, and at that time they become reluctant to continue the game. Some players stopped the game.

  Therefore, in Patent Document 2, when there is a possibility that both the promising game state and the advantageous game state of the short-time state are given as in Patent Document 1, which advantageous game state is given by the effect. By not knowing whether or not it is possible, it is possible to cause the player to have an expectation of a probable change state before the short-time state ends, and to reduce the above problems. However, when the effect is expected to be in a probable state, the effect is only continued, and the player has no way of predicting whether or not the probable state has been given. Therefore, it is conceivable that some players reduce their willingness to continue the game after the completion of the short-time state. As a result, some players have a risk of stopping the game halfway despite being in a probabilistic state internally.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to prevent the player from stopping the game despite the advantageous gaming state. It is in providing the game machine which can be suppressed.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 includes a jackpot lottery means for lottery for determining whether or not a jackpot is triggered by the establishment of a starting condition of a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbols. A symbol display device for displaying the symbol variation game based on a lottery result, and an effect control means for causing the symbol display device to execute a display effect. When the big hit lottery is won, the symbol variation game is predetermined in the symbol variation game. In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game is awarded after the jackpot symbol is displayed, when the jackpot lottery is won and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot is determined as an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is over. State control hand that gives both a probability change state that improves the winning probability of the lottery from a low probability to a high probability and a condition establishment improvement state that improves the number of times the start condition is satisfied And a suggestion effect lottery means for lottery by the arrival of a predetermined lottery opportunity to determine whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed to suggest to the player whether or not the advantageous game state has been given after the jackpot game has ended, and the suggestion effect The probability variation state and the condition satisfaction improvement state are the number of executions of the symbol variation game since the end of the jackpot game or the time elapsed since the end of the jackpot game. The maximum grant period is determined by any of the time, the maximum grant period of the probability variation state and the maximum grant period of the condition establishment improvement state is determined to be different, the production control means, When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the symbol variation performed in the first effect execution period until the maximum grant period of either the probability variation state or the condition satisfaction improvement state ends The suggestion effect is continuously executed by the suggestion effect execution means, and the suggestion effect lottery means in the second effect execution period from the end of one of the maximum grant periods to the end of the other maximum grant period. When the lottery is won, the suggestion effect is executed by the suggestion effect execution means.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the maximum grant period in the probability variation state is set longer than the maximum grant period in the condition establishment improvement state, and the first The effect execution period is a period from the end of the big hit game to the end of the condition establishment improvement state, and the second effect execution period is a period from the end of the condition establishment improvement state to the end of the probability change state. This is the gist.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, when the state control means wins the big hit lottery and the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the advantageous game Only the condition establishment improvement state is given as a state, and the maximum grant period in the probability variation state is set to be longer than the maximum grant period in the condition establishment improvement state. If not established, the suggestion effect is continuously executed by the suggestion effect execution means in the symbol variation game of the third effect execution period until the maximum grant period of the condition establishment improvement state ends, and the condition establishment is achieved. In the suggestion effect lottery means lottery in the symbol variation game in the fourth effect execution period corresponding to the end of the maximum grant period in the improved state until the maximum grant period in the probability variation state ends. If selected, the suggestion effect is executed by the suggestion effect execution means, the third effect execution period is the same length as the first effect execution period, and the fourth effect execution period is: The gist is that it is the same length as the second performance execution period.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to claim 3, wherein the suggestion effect lottery means varies the winning probability of the lottery depending on whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the predetermined condition is satisfied. In some cases, the lottery is performed by setting the winning probability higher than in the case where the predetermined condition is not satisfied.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, a maximum grant period of the probability variation state and the condition satisfaction improvement state is determined by the number of executions, and the end of the jackpot game Counting means for counting the number of times of execution of the symbol variation game; and count determination means for determining whether or not the count value of the counting means has reached a predetermined count value determined during the second effect execution period, The suggestion effect lottery means is the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the count determining means makes a negative determination, the winning effect is greater than when the count value reaches the predetermined count value. The gist is to perform the lottery with a high probability.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth or fifth aspect, a maximum grant period of the probability variation state and the condition establishment improvement state is determined by the number of executions, and the jackpot game Count means for counting the number of executions of the symbol variation game from the end of the game, and count determination means for determining whether or not the count value of the count means has reached a predetermined count value determined during the fourth effect execution period The suggestion effect lottery means is a case where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and when the count determination means makes a negative determination, the count value reaches the predetermined count value. The gist is to perform the lottery with the winning probability set low.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game despite the advantageous gaming state.

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 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is mounted and an upper ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a laterally open 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 center accessory 20 having a variable display H as a liquid crystal display type symbol display device is disposed. In the variable display H, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. In the variable display H, 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 this embodiment, a combination of three columns of symbols is derived in the symbol combination game, and the types of symbols in each column forming the combination are symbols imitating eight types of numbers 1 to 8.

  Then, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination (display result) finally displayed (determination stop display) in the symbol combination game. When the symbols of all the columns displayed on the variable display H that are confirmed and stopped are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination. When the big hit symbol combination is confirmed and stopped, the player is given a big hit game after the symbol combination game is over. On the other hand, when the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H are stopped and displayed, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols forming the reach, the symbol combination ([123] [ 122] [767], etc.). A symbol combination that can recognize this deviation is a symbol combination that is out of sync. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the symbol combination game starts (when the symbols in each column start to change), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → middle when viewed from the player side The symbols are displayed (temporarily stopped) in the order of the columns (middle symbols). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol once stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]).

  A start winning opening 22 having an opening / closing blade 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed below the center accessory 20. Behind the start winning opening 22 is provided a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a winning game ball. The start winning opening 22 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 port 22, a large winning port 24 having a large winning port door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning door 23 so that the game ball can be won, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. be able to.

  An operation gate 25 is disposed on the left side of the start winning opening 22. A gate sensor SE <b> 2 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is provided behind the operation gate 25. The operation gate 25 can give the start condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes. The normal symbol variation game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result of whether or not the opening / closing blade 21 of the start winning opening 22 is opened (whether or not it is easy to win a game ball in the starting winning opening 22). is there. When the opening / closing blade 21 is opened, the start winning opening 22 is in a state where the entrance is enlarged and the game ball is easily won. On the other hand, when the opening / closing blade 21 is closed, the start winning opening 22 is in a state where it is difficult to win a game ball whose entrance is not enlarged. The opening / closing blade 21 repeats an opening operation and a closing operation, thereby making it possible to change between a state in which a game ball is likely to win the start winning opening 22 and a state in which the game ball is difficult to win. The normal symbol variation game is performed by displaying a symbol different from the symbol used in the symbol combination game on the variable display H, or by causing the light emitting display to emit light.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is based on a normal probability (1/300 in this embodiment) that the probability of winning a lottery (winning probability) is low (normal state) after the jackpot game is over (1/30 in this embodiment). This is a function for providing a probability variation state (advantageous gaming state) that varies. That is, in the probability variation state, the state changes from a low probability state where the lottery probability is low to a high probability state where the lottery probability is high. The probability variation state is given until the symbol combination game is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times) or until the next big hit game is started. That is, in the probability variation state, 100 symbol combination games are given as the maximum grant period of the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game. A jackpot that grants a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a non-probability big hit. If a probable change state is given, the probability of winning a lottery fluctuates with a high probability, and it is easy for a big hit to occur, so the probabilistic state is advantageous to the player, and the player expects that the probable change will be a promising big hit. It is carried out.

  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 time-shortening state in which the variation time of the normal symbol variation game for deriving a lottery result of whether or not to open / close the blade 21 (whether or not to make it easy to win a game ball in the start winning opening 22) is shortened. This is a function for giving (advantageous game state) to a player. That is, when the time-short state is given, the time of one normal symbol variation game (the time from when the normal symbol starts to change until it is fixedly displayed) is, for example, 30 seconds (time-short state is given. The time is shortened to 5 seconds (when the time saving state is applied). That is, the time-short state is an operating rate improvement state in which the operating rate of the opening / closing blade 21 per unit time is improved. As a result, the short time state becomes a condition establishment improvement state in which the number of times that the start condition of the symbol combination game per unit time is established is improved. The short state at this time is given until the jackpot is generated before the predetermined number of times (50 times) has ended, and before the predetermined number of times is reached. That is, in the short time state, 50 symbol combination games are given as the maximum grant period of the short time state after the end of the big hit game.

  The opening / closing blade 21 of the start winning opening 22 opens and closes with different operation patterns when winning in the normal symbol variation game when the time-short state is given and when the time-short state is not given. It has become. That is, the opening / closing blade 21 operates more favorably for the player when the time-short state is given compared to the state where the time-short state is not given.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit game is over, if the big hit associated with the big hit game is a probable big hit, the promising state and the short time state are simultaneously given as the gaming state. After the jackpot game of the probability change jackpot is over, the probability change state is given in a symbol combination game in which the number of grants is a predetermined number, which is 100 times as an upper limit. The time-short state is given in a symbol combination game with an upper limit of 50, which is a predetermined number of times. That is, when the probability variation state is given to the symbol combination game of 100 times that is a predetermined number of times, in the first symbol combination game up to 50 times, the short time state and the probability variation state are in a state where the probability variation state is given at the same time. In the symbol combination game of 51 to 100 times, only the probability variation state is given.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit game is over, if the big hit accompanying the big hit game is an uncertain change big hit, only the short-time state is given as the gaming state. After the end of the non-probable big hit, the time-short state is given in a symbol combination game with the number of times given as a predetermined upper limit of 50 times. Therefore, regardless of whether the probable big hit or the non-probable big hit, after the big hit game, the time-short state is always given in 50 symbol combination games.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
On the back side of the pachinko machine 10, a main control board 26 is mounted as a main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine. The main control board 26 executes various processes for controlling the entire gaming machine, and outputs various control commands as predetermined control signals according to the processing results. On the rear side of the machine, a display control board 27 for controlling the variable display H, a lamp control board 28 for controlling the decorative lamp 16, and an audio control board 29 for controlling the speaker 17 are mounted. And each control board 27-29 controls a game effect (a display effect, a light emission effect, a sound effect) based on the control signal (control command) which the main control board 26 output.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 26 and the display control board 27 will be described.
The main control board 26 is provided with a main CPU 26a. A ROM 26b and a RAM 26c are connected to the main CPU 26a. The main CPU 26a is connected to a start port sensor SE1 that detects a game ball won in the start winning port 22. The main CPU 26a is connected to a gate sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has passed through the operating gate 25. Further, the main CPU 26a updates the values of various random numbers such as the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the probability variation determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number every predetermined cycle, and sets the updated values in the RAM 26c. The value before update is rewritten by storing (setting) in the area. The ROM 26b stores a main control program for controlling the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of variation patterns, a jackpot determination value, and the like. The RAM 26c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random number values and the like) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The variation pattern indicates a pattern that is the base of the game effect from when the symbol starts to vary (start of the symbol combination game) to when all symbols in the row are displayed in a fixed stop (end of symbol combination game). It is. In the variation pattern, a variation time from the start to the end of the symbol combination game is determined for each variation pattern. In addition, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into variation patterns for a big hit effect and variation patterns for a deviant effect (including outlier reach effects).

Next, the display control board 27 will be described.
The display control board 27 is provided with a sub CPU 27a, a ROM 27b, and a RAM 27c. The sub CPU 27a updates the value of the random number for execution lottery every predetermined cycle, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 27c, and rewrites the value before the update. The ROM 27b stores an effect control program (notification effect display process) for controlling the display content of the variable display H. The ROM 27b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). Further, the ROM 27b stores a lottery table (see FIG. 4) in which execution lottery determination values are determined. The determination value for execution lottery is a value used when determining whether or not to execute the notification effect (suggestion effect), and is determined from the values that can be taken by random numbers. The RAM 27c stores (sets) various information (random numbers, flags, count values, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The notification effect is an effect that suggests that the gaming state is in a probabilistic state internally. For this reason, when the notification effect is executed, the player can be expected to enter the probable state. Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit is won, the player cannot recognize whether or not the big hit is a probable big hit from the symbol that becomes the big hit (the symbol designated in the symbol designation command described later). I am doing so. For this reason, during the game after the end of the big hit game, the player is expected to be in a promising state by executing the notification effect so that the interest can be sustained.

  In addition, two types of notification effects, a notification effect HA and a notification effect HB, are prepared for the notification effect. The notification effect HA and the notification effect HB are effects that differ in the effect contents, and the execution mode (execution trigger) is also different.

  The notification effect HA is an effect that is always (unconditionally) executed by the variable display H as the suggestion effect executing means while the symbol combination game is being performed in the short-time state after the big hit game ends. The variable display H on which the notification effect HA is being executed displays “super chance time” (see FIG. 6A).

  The notification effect HB is an effect that can be executed by the variable display H as the suggestion effect execution means while the symbol combination game is being executed after the maximum grant period in the short-time state after the end of the big hit game. The variable display H in which the notification effect HB is executed displays “chance time” and the remaining number of times that the notification effect HB is continued (FIG. 6C). (See (e)). In the symbol combination game in which the notification effect HB is started, “20 more times” is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, the period in which the short-time state is given together with the probable change state is the effect period EA (first effect execution period), and the period in which only the probable change state is given is the effect period EB (first 2 production execution periods). In addition, the period in which only the short-time state is given is the production period EC (third production execution period), and the period in which neither the probability variation state nor the short-time state is given is the production period ED (fourth production execution period). (See FIG. 3). The production period EA and the production period EC have the same period length, and the production period EB and the production period ED have the same period length. That is, in the present embodiment, the maximum grant period in the short-time state corresponds to the production period EA and the production period EC, and the period obtained by subtracting the maximum grant period in the short-time state from the maximum grant period in the probability variation state is the production period EB and the production period ED. It corresponds to. In addition, the period length of the production period EA and the production period EB, or the period length of the production period EC and the production period ED corresponds to the maximum grant period in the probable state.

  The notification effect HA is an effect from the start of the first symbol combination game (time T1 in FIG. 3) to the end of the 50th symbol combination game (immediately before time T2 in FIG. 3) after the end of the big hit game. It is continuously executed in the period EA and the production period EC. The notification effect HB is an effect period from the start of the 51st symbol combination game (time T2 in FIG. 3) to the end of the 100th symbol combination game (immediately before time T3 in FIG. 3) after the end of the big hit game. EB can be executed during the production period ED.

  In addition, whether or not the notification effect HB can be executed in the effect period EB and the effect period ED is determined with the winning probability determined in the lottery table of the ROM 27b. In addition, when it is determined that the notification effect HB can be executed, the notification effect HB is executed up to 20 symbol combination games from the selected symbol combination game.

Next, the lottery table stored in the ROM 27b will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 3A shows the state of each state (probability variation state and short time state) after the end of probability variation big hit, and FIG. 3B shows the state of each state (probability variation state and short time state) after the end of non-probability large hit. Is shown. In FIG. 3, each state is “present” when it is given, and “none” when it is not given. In FIG. 3, it is assumed that each state is continuously given up to 100 times or 50 times of symbol combination games. FIG. 4 shows a lottery table schematically shown for explanation.

First, in the present embodiment, an application mode in which the time reduction state and the probability variation state are provided will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3 (a), in the probability variation big hit, after the big hit game ends, the probability variation state and the short time state are substantially given from the start of the first symbol combination game (time point T1), which starts the production period EA. Therefore, both the short-time state and the probability variation state are “present”. Subsequently, when the 50th symbol combination game, which is the end of the production period EA, is ended (the maximum grant period in the time-saving state has elapsed), only the time-saving state is ended. Then, the short time state becomes “None” from the start (time T2) of the 51st symbol combination game at the start of the production period EB. On the other hand, since the probability variation state is continuously given from the 51st symbol combination game, “Yes” is maintained. Then, when the 100th symbol combination game at the end of the production period EB ends (the maximum probability period of the probability variation state elapses), the probability variation state ends, and therefore the probability variation state changes from the 101st symbol combination game (time point T3). “None”.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3B, in the non-probable big hit, only the short-time state is given from the start of the first symbol combination game (time point T1) that starts the production period EC after the end of the big hit game. For this reason, only the short-time state is “present”. Note that the probability variation state is “none” because it is not given as a gaming state. Subsequently, when the 50th symbol combination game at the end of the production period EC ends (the maximum grant period in the time-saving state ends), the time-shortening state ends. Then, the short time state becomes “none” from the 51st symbol combination game (time T2) at the start of the production period ED. Note that the probability variation state is continuously maintained as “none”.

  In the case of the probability variation state (high probability) in the 81st symbol combination game (immediately before time T4) from the 51st symbol combination game (time T2) after the big hit game given in this way is finished, FIG. According to the lottery table, execution of the notification effect HB is determined by the lottery A with a probability of 40/255. On the other hand, in the case of an uncertain change state (low probability), execution of the notification effect HB is determined with a probability of 1/255 by lottery C according to the lottery table of FIG.

  In addition, after the jackpot game is over, in the case of the probability variation state (high probability) from the 82nd symbol combination game (time T4) to the 100th symbol combination game (immediately before time T3), according to the lottery table of FIG. The lottery B determines whether the notification effect HB can be executed with a probability of 2/255. On the other hand, in the case of an uncertain change state (low probability), execution of the notification effect HB is determined with a probability of 20/255 by lottery D according to the lottery table of FIG.

  In the case of the probable change state, execution of the notification effect HB is determined with a probability of 42/255 throughout the production period EB, while in the case of the non-probability change state, the notification effect is given with a probability of 21/255 throughout the effect period EB. Execution of HB is determined. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the ratio of the probable big hit at the big hit is ½ (non-probable big hit at a rate of 50%). For this reason, in the case of the probability variation state, the notification effect HB can be executed with a probability twice that of the case of the non-probability variation state.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the production period EB from the time point T2 to the time point T3 after the end of the big hit game, the notification effect is executed when the probability variation state is compared to the non-probability variation state. It is easy to be performed (the probability of being executable is high). That is, in the case of the probability variation state, it is easier to suggest that the probability variation state is given to the player compared to the non-probability variation state. Further, the probability that the notification effect HB is executed is set to double the execution probability in the probability variation state compared to the non-probability variation state. In addition, the probability 42/255 that can be executed in the probability variation state is set to twice the probability that the execution is possible in the non-probability state, and thus is much higher than 1/30 that is a big hit in the probability variation state. . That is, there is a higher possibility that the notification effect HB is executed than in the case of winning the big hit in the probability variation state. In the probability variation state, even when the probability variation state is terminated without winning a big hit, a phenomenon in which the notification effect HB is executed is likely to occur.

  In the present embodiment, in the probability variation state, the probability of determining whether or not the notification effect HB can be executed decreases as the effect period EB starts and approaches the end of the effect period EB. On the other hand, in the uncertain change state, as the production period ED starts and approaches the end of the production period ED, the probability of determining whether the notification production HB can be executed is improved. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, when the notification effect HB is executed in the probability variation state by reducing the probability of determining whether or not the notification effect HB after the 82nd symbol combination game at the time T4 is executed, 20 times. The continuous notification effect HB is suppressed from being executed over the 100th time (maximum grant period in the probability variation state). When the notification effect HB is started in the 81st symbol combination game, the effect is ended in the 100th symbol combination game (maximum grant period in the probability variation state).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is suggested that both the short-time state and the probability variation state are provided by the notification effect HA, and the short-time state is ended by the notification effect HB, but the probability variation state is continuously provided. It has come to suggest that.

The control contents executed by the main control board 26 (main CPU 26a) and the display control board 27 (sub CPU 27a) will be described below with reference to FIGS.
First, the contents of control executed by the main control board 26 (main CPU 26a) according to the main control program will be described.

  When the main CPU 26a receives a game ball in the start winning opening 22 and inputs a detection signal from the start opening sensor SE1, the main CPU 26a reads out the value of the big hit determination random number and the value of the big hit symbol determination random number from the RAM 26c, and stores a predetermined value in the RAM 26c. Store (store) in the storage area. Then, immediately before the start of the symbol combination game, the main CPU 26a compares the jackpot determination random number value stored in the RAM 26c with the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 26b to determine whether or not it is a jackpot (hit judge. The main CPU 26a makes a big hit determination by setting the lottery probability of the big hit to a low probability (1/300) which is a normal probability when the low probability state where the probability variation state is not given, and when the probability variation state, Is set to a high probability (1/30) and the jackpot determination is performed.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination and the big hit determination value match), the main CPU 26a determines the big hit. The main CPU 26a that has determined the jackpot reads the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the RAM 26c together with the jackpot determination random number value, and determines the symbol associated in advance as the jackpot symbol. The jackpot symbol is a symbol that forms a jackpot symbol combination that is finally displayed in a stopped state. Further, the main CPU 26a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number, and determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the big hit effect based on the value.

  Further, the main CPU 26a reads the value of the random number for probability variation determination, and performs probability variation determination based on the value, whether to be a probability variation big hit that gives a probability variation state after the jackpot game is finished or a non-probability variation big hit that does not give a probability variation state. Execute. When the affirmative determination is made by the probability variation determination, the main CPU 26a determines the probability variation jackpot and sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability variation jackpot has been determined in the RAM 26c. When the negative determination is made by the probability variation determination, the main CPU 26a determines the non-probability variation big hit and sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the non-probability variation big hit is determined in the RAM 26c.

  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. The main CPU 26a that has determined the detachment determines the detachment symbol. The missing symbol is a symbol that forms a missing symbol combination that is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, the main CPU 26a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number, and determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the off-state effect based on the value.

  The main CPU 26a that has determined the symbol and the variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to each of the control boards 27 to 29 (the display control board 27, the lamp control board 28, and the sound control board 29) 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 an all symbol stop command instructing stop of symbols in each column (definite stop display) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed.

  In addition, when the main CPU 26a determines the big hit, after the symbol combination game based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect is finished, the main CPU 26a executes control related to the big hit game (the direction instruction such as the opening effect and the opening / closing of the big winning opening 24). . Then, the main CPU 26a refers to the RAM 26c after the end of the big hit game, and confirms whether the big hit is a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit.

  When the information indicating the probability variation big hit is set in the RAM 26c, the main CPU 26a shifts the winning probability of the big win lottery to a high probability state (probability variation state) having a high probability and also shifts to the time reduction state. Further, when the information indicating the uncertain variation big hit is set in the RAM 26c, the main CPU 26a shifts the winning probability of the big win lottery to the low probability state where the probability is low and also shifts to the short time state. When starting the probability variation state, the main CPU 26a continuously assigns the probability variation state with the predetermined number of symbol combination games of 100 as the maximum grant period of the probability variation state. In addition, when starting the time reduction state, the main CPU 26a continuously gives the time reduction state with the symbol combination game of 50 times that is a predetermined number of times as the maximum application period of the time reduction state.

  Then, the main CPU 26a issues a probability change start command for instructing to start the symbol combination game in the probability variation state at the start of the probability variation state (after the end of the big hit, at the start of the first symbol combination game in the probability variation state). 27-29. On the other hand, the main CPU 26a ends the symbol combination game in the probability variation state at the end of the probability variation state (at the end of the last (100th) symbol combination game after the probability variation state is started or at the start of the big hit game). Probability change end command is output. In addition, the main CPU 26a issues a time-short start command for instructing to start the symbol combination game in the time-short state at the start of the time-short state (at the start of the first symbol combination game in the time-short state after the end of the big hit) to each control board. 27-29. On the other hand, the main CPU 26a ends the symbol combination game in the time-short state at the end of the time-short state (at the end of the last (50th) symbol combination game after the time-short state is started or at the start of the big hit game). Output a short-term-end command to indicate

  Further, the main CPU 26a counts the number of times the symbol combination game is performed after the end of the big hit game. Then, the main CPU 26a grasps the end of the probability variation state and the end of the time reduction state based on the number of games. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 26a functions as a jackpot lottery means, and also functions as a state control means for executing control in the probability variation state and the short time state.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the case of the probability variation big hit, the probability variation state and the time reduction state are started at the same timing. The probability variation state and the short time state are ended at different timings (at the end of the 100th symbol combination game and at the end of the 50th symbol combination game) (see FIG. 3A). . That is, the time-short state is terminated earlier than the probability variation state, and only the probability variation state is continued after the termination.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 26a determines that the certainty change jackpot is determined with the predetermined condition being satisfied that the certainty change determination is affirmative. Further, a non-probability variation big hit is determined on the assumption that the predetermined condition is not satisfied that the main CPU 26a makes a negative determination of the probability variation determination. That is, at the time of big hit, it is determined whether or not it is a probable big hit by probability change determination without making it correspond to the symbol determined by the big hit symbol determination random number (the symbol combination that is fixedly displayed on the variable display H). Therefore, the player cannot recognize from the type of the symbol whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit.

Next, the control content executed by the display control board 27 (sub CPU 27a) according to the effect control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 27a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 27a controls the variable display H so that the symbol combination game (display effect) is executed with the game content corresponding to the variation pattern. When the sub CPU 27a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 27a displays the symbol combination corresponding to the symbol instructed by the symbol designating command on the variable display H.

  When the sub CPU 27a inputs a probability change start command, the sub CPU 27a sets (stores) information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state is started in the RAM 27c. In addition, when the time saving start command is input, the sub CPU 27a sets (stores) information (such as a flag) indicating that the time saving state has started in the RAM 27c. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 27a recognizes whether the gaming state is a probable change state or a short time state based on information set in the RAM 27c.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 27a inputs a probability change end command, the sub CPU 27a clears information indicating that the probability change state set in the RAM 27c has started. Further, when the sub CPU 27a inputs the time saving end command, the sub CPU 27a clears the information indicating that the time saving state set in the RAM 27c is started. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 27a makes the probability change start command valid after the probability variation start command is input and until the maximum probability period of the probability variation state elapses (when the probability variation end command is input). Etc.) is set continuously. Further, the sub CPU 27a makes the short time start command valid and inputs information (flags, etc.) about the short time state until the maximum grant period of the short time state elapses (when the short time end command is input) after the short time start command is input. It is set to continue.

  Next, notification effect display processing executed by the sub CPU 27a to execute the notification effect HA and the notification effect HB in the symbol combination game after the end of the big hit game will be described. The notification effect display process is executed in all the symbol combination games including the first big hit after the power is turned on.

  The sub CPU 27a inputs a variation pattern designation command, and executes a notification effect display process (see FIG. 5) at the start of the symbol combination game designated by the variation pattern designation command.

  In the notification effect display process, the sub CPU 27a determines whether or not the symbol combination game to be performed is the first time after the big hit is over (step S10). The sub CPU 27a determines whether or not it is the first symbol combination game after the end of the jackpot by determining whether or not it is immediately after the input of the ending designation command indicating the end of the jackpot game. When this determination result is negative (when it is not the first symbol combination game after the big hit), the sub CPU 27a proceeds to step S13.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S10 is affirmative (if it is the first symbol combination game after the big hit), the sub CPU 27a stores the number of symbol combination games that have been stored in the RAM 27c and have passed since the big hit has ended. Is reset to “0” (step S11). The variation count K is counted by the sub CPU 27a as a symbol combination game that has elapsed since the end of the jackpot, and is reset to “0” when the jackpot is reached.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 27a also executes the notification effect HA at the same time in order to start the first symbol combination game after the end of the big hit. For this reason, the sub CPU 27a controls the variable display H to execute the notification effect HA (step S12). Subsequently, the sub CPU 27a proceeds to step S13.

  The sub CPU 27a that has shifted to step S13 updates the number of fluctuations K stored in the RAM 27c by adding 1 (step S13). Subsequently, the sub CPU 27a determines whether any one of the notification effects HA and HB is being executed (step S14). When this determination result is affirmative (when either of the notification effects HA and HB is being executed), the sub CPU 27a ends the notification effect display process.

  In the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 27a executes the notification effects HA and HB, the sub CPU 27a controls the variable display H and sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the notification effects HA and HB are being executed in the RAM 27c. is doing. Then, the sub CPU 27a determines whether the notification effects HA and HB are being executed based on the information.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S14 is negative (when neither of the notification effects HA and HB is being executed), the sub CPU 27a determines whether the variation count K stored in the RAM 27c is equal to or greater than 82 (predetermined count value). It is determined whether or not (step S15). When this determination result is negative (when the number of fluctuations K <82), the sub CPU 27a determines whether or not the gaming state is a probability changing state (step S16). When this determination result is affirmative (when it is in a probable variation state), the sub CPU 27a executes a lottery based on the lottery A to determine whether the notification effect HB can be executed (step S17). In the present embodiment, the lottery trigger for the notification effect HB is when the change pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol combination game is input. Subsequently, the sub CPU 27a proceeds to step S19.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S16 is negative (in the case of an uncertain change state), the sub CPU 27a executes a lottery of whether or not the notification effect HB can be executed based on the lottery C (step S18). Subsequently, the sub CPU 27a proceeds to step S19. In the lottery A and the lottery C, the sub CPU 27a obtains a random number for execution lottery from the RAM 27c and compares it with the determination value for execution lottery in the ROM 27b to determine whether or not it is a win.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution lottery determination value is determined from the values that can be taken by the random number for execution lottery (in this embodiment, “0 to 254 (all 255 integers)”). If the execution determination random numbers are set to 255 integers and the execution determination random numbers specified in the lottery A are set to 40 integers, the winning probability by the lottery A is set to 40/255. The In addition, when the random numbers for execution determination are all 255 integers and the random numbers for execution determination specified in lottery C are all one integer, the winning probability by lottery C is set to 1/255. The

  When the sub-CPU 27a that has moved to step S19 executes the lottery A in step S17, the sub-CPU 27a determines whether or not the lottery A is won, and determines whether or not the lottery is won. Further, when the lottery C in step S18 is executed, the sub CPU 27a determines whether or not the lottery C has been won, and determines whether or not the execution lottery has been won (step S19). When the determination result of step S19 is affirmative (when the execution lottery is won), the sub CPU 27a causes the variable display H to execute the notification effect HB (step S20). On the other hand, when the determination result of step S19 is negative (when the execution lottery is not won), the sub CPU 27a ends the notification effect display process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S15 is affirmative (when the variation count K ≧ 82), the sub CPU 27a determines whether or not the variation count K stored in the RAM 27c is equal to or greater than 101 (step S21). When this determination result is affirmative (when the number of fluctuations K ≧ 101), the sub CPU 27a ends the display effect display process because neither the probability variation state nor the time reduction state is given.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S21 is negative (if the variation count K <101), the sub CPU 27a determines whether or not the gaming state is a probable variation state (step S22). When this determination result is affirmative (when it is in a probable variation state), the sub CPU 27a executes a lottery based on the lottery B to determine whether the notification effect HB can be executed (step S23). Subsequently, the sub CPU 27a proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S22 is negative (in the case of an uncertain change state), the sub CPU 27a executes a lottery for determining whether or not the notification effect HB can be performed based on the lottery D (step S24). Subsequently, the sub CPU 27a proceeds to step S25.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the random numbers for execution determination are all 255 integers and the random numbers for execution determination specified in the lottery B are all two integers, the winning probability by the lottery B is 2/255. Further, if the execution determination random numbers are all 255 integers and the execution determination random numbers specified in the lottery D are all 20 integers, the winning probability by the lottery D is set to 20/255. The

  The sub CPU 27a that has moved to step S25 determines whether or not the lottery B is won when the lottery B in step S23 is executed, and determines whether or not the execution lottery is won. Further, when the lottery D in step S24 is executed, the sub CPU 27a determines whether or not the lottery D is won, and determines whether or not the execution lottery is won (step S25). When the determination result of step S25 is affirmative (when the execution lottery is won), the sub CPU 27a causes the variable display H to execute the notification effect HB (step S26). On the other hand, when the determination result of step S25 is negative (when the execution lottery is not won), the sub CPU 27a ends the notification effect display process.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the notification effect display process, the sub CPU 27a performs control so that the notification effect HA is continuously executed until the time reduction end command is input. Then, the sub CPU 27a controls to end the execution of the notification effect HA with the input of the time reduction end command, and clears the information related to the execution of the notification effect HA set in the RAM 27c.

  Further, in the notification effect display process, when the notification effect HB is executed, the sub CPU 27a sets “20” to the remaining number (remaining number) M stored in the RAM 27c simultaneously with the execution, and the value of the remaining number M is stored. Control is performed so that the notification effect HB is continuously executed until “0” or a big hit. Then, the sub CPU 27a controls to end the execution of the notification effect HB when the remaining number M becomes “0” or becomes a big hit, and relates to the execution of the notification effect HB set in the RAM 27c. Clear information. The remaining number M is decremented by 1 by the sub CPU 27a at the end of the symbol combination game.

  Further, when executing the notification effect HB, the sub CPU 27a controls the variable display H so that the value of the remaining number M is displayed simultaneously with the display effect for the notification effect HB. Note that the sub CPU 27a does not end the notification effect HB with the command even when the probability variation end command is input, and ends the notification effect HB when the remaining number M becomes “0”.

  In the present embodiment, the execution lottery is the 51st to 100th symbol combination game from the end of the short-time state to the end of the period corresponding to the maximum grant period of the probability variation state, and the notification effect HB is executed. If not, it will be played in every game. In the production period EB and the production period ED, there is a state in which the notification production HB is not executed without winning the execution lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 27a that instructs the variable display H to execute the notification effects HA and HB functions as an effect control means. Further, the sub CPU 27a that updates the variation count K and the RAM 27c that stores the variation count K function as a counting unit. Further, the sub CPU 27a that performs the execution lottery based on the variation count K functions as a suggestion effect lottery unit and a count determination unit.

Next, when the notification effect HA and the notification effect HB are executed, an effect mode on the variable display H will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 6, the state in which the symbols are changing is indicated by a downward arrow in the variable display H. 6A shows the execution screen of the notification effect HA, and FIGS. 6B and 6F show the normal screen (scene where the notification effects HA and HB are not executed), and FIG. c)-(e) have shown the execution screen of alerting | reporting effect HB. In FIG. 6, it is assumed that the symbol combination game is continued without winning the jackpot after the jackpot is over, and during the performance period EB (the 51st to 100th symbol combination games) It is premised on winning a lottery.

  In the first symbol combination game (time point T1) after the big hit, the display effect is executed with the content of the notification effect HA. Then, on the variable display H, a display effect of “super chance time” is executed (FIG. 6A). When the 50 symbol combination games are finished, the production period EA is finished and the production period EB is entered. With the end of the 50th symbol combination game after the end of the big hit, the display effect of the notification effect HA is ended. For this reason, in the variable display H in the 51st symbol combination game (time point T2), the notification effect HA is terminated and a normal time screen in which “super chance time” is not displayed is displayed.

  Subsequently, in the effect period EB, when the execution lottery is won, the display effect is executed with the effect content of the notification effect HB. On the variable display H, the “Chance Time” display effect is executed, and the remaining number M of the symbol combination game in which the notification effect HB is executed is displayed (FIG. 6C). To (f)). When the remaining number M of the notification effects HB is 20, “20 more times” is displayed (FIG. 6C), and when the remaining number M is 19 times, “19 more times” is displayed (FIG. 6). 6 (d)), the number of times decreases every time the symbol combination game elapses. When the remaining number M of the notification effects HB is one, the variable display H displays “one more time” (FIG. 6E), and the display effects of the notification effects HB from the next symbol combination game. Is terminated.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the effect period EA (first effect execution period), the notification effect is continuously executed, and the effect effect is also executed in the effect period EB (second effect execution period). For this reason, even after the completion of the short-time state (one advantageous game state), the notification effect HB can be executed by the execution lottery, so that the player can have an expectation for giving the probability change state. That is, even in the effect period EB (after the completion of the short time state) in which the notification effect is not continuously executed, the player can be expected to execute the notification effect and the willingness to continue the game can be improved. . Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player from stopping the game even though the probability variation state is given.

  (2) Compared to the probabilistic state, the shorter time state is finished earlier (with a smaller number of games after the big hit). Further, during the probabilistic state, the winning probability of the jackpot changes from a low probability to a high probability and the probability of winning the jackpot itself is improved, so that the gaming state can be more advantageous for the player than the short-time state. For this reason, after the end of the production period EA (after the end of the time reduction state), the player can have more expectation for the notification production being executed in the production period EB. Therefore, the player's willingness to continue can be further improved.

  (3) Even when the probability variation state is not provided, the notification effect may be executed as in the case where the probability variation state is imparted. For this reason, even when the probability variation state is not given, the player can have an expectation for the probability variation state. Therefore, even when the probability variation state is not given, the player's willingness to continue the game can be improved. As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

  (4) When only the probability variation state is given (effect period EB), the notification effect HB is performed by execution lottery as compared to the case where neither the probability change state nor the short-time state is given (effect period ED). Increased the probability of execution. For this reason, when only the probability variation state is given, there is a higher possibility that the notification effect HB is executed earlier than when the probability variation state and the time reduction state are not given. In other words, when the probability variation state is given, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting the probability variation state as soon as possible, thereby suppressing a decrease in the willingness to continue with the game due to the end of the short-time state. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player from stopping the game even though the probability variation state is given.

  (5) When only the probability variation state is given and the variation count K has not reached “82 (predetermined count value)”, or when the variation count K has reached “82 (predetermined count value)” In comparison, the probability that the notification effect HB can be executed by lottery is increased. For this reason, in the case of the probability variation state, it is possible to make the player expect the probability variation state earlier from the end of the time reduction state.

  (6) Further, the possibility that the notification effect HB can be executed by the execution lottery varies depending on whether or not the variation count K (count value) has reached “82 (predetermined count value)”. When the number of times K reaches “82” and the probability variation state is given, it is possible to create a tendency that the notification effect HB is difficult to be executed. That is, even if the notification effect HB is not executed, the player can be expected from the tendency to the probability variation state.

  (7) When it is not in the probability variation state, the notification effect HB is less likely to be executed (it is difficult to win the execution lottery) than in the case of the probability variation state, thereby reducing the player's expectation for the probability variation state. In some cases. However, when the variation count K has reached “82”, the player can make the notification effect more easily than when the variation count K has not reached “82”. Can improve expectations. Therefore, even when the state is not internally probable, the player's willingness to continue the game can be increased as the game progresses.

  (8) When the probability variation state is given and the variation count K exceeds “82”, the notification effect HB is less likely to be executed than when the variation count K exceeds “82”. Yes. For example, in a symbol combination game that exceeds 100 times, which is the maximum number of times that the probability variation state is given, even if the notification effect HB suggests that the probability variation state is present, only the player's expectation for the effect is reduced. For this reason, it can suppress that the expectation with respect to a notification effect of a player falls by not making notification effect HB straddle the 100th symbol combination game.

  (9) The appearance mode of the notification effect HB is random because it is due to the execution lottery. That is, it is not necessary to prepare an execution pattern in which appearance modes such as the execution timing and the number of executions of the notification effect HB are predetermined. Further, a plurality of appearance modes can occur without preparing an execution pattern. For this reason, by newly preparing an execution pattern, it is possible to give variations to appearance modes without imposing a burden on the ROM 27b.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the present embodiment, the grant period may be determined according to time, and the short-time state or the probability change state may be provided until the determination time elapses. In this case, the main CPU 26a measures the elapsed time from the end of the big hit, and the sub CPU 27a measures the variation time instead of the variation count K.

  -In this embodiment, you may set the maximum grant period of a probability change state shorter than the maximum grant period of a time-short state. In this case, the probability variation state is terminated earlier than the time reduction state. In this case, as the condition establishment improvement state, only the winning probability of the normal symbol variation game is improved so that the player cannot recognize that the condition establishment improvement state continues. In such a configuration, the execution of the notification effect HB suggests that the short-time state is continuously given.

  -In this embodiment, you may set so that the winning probability of the execution lottery of the whole production period EB may become higher in the non-probability change state compared with the probability change state. In the probability variation state, since the winning probability of the big hit is improved, it is a state in which the big hit occurs at an earlier stage than the low probability state. However, in the non-probable change state, there is a low possibility of winning a big hit in 100 symbol combination games. That is, by improving the appearance rate of the notification effect HB in the uncertain change state, it is possible to increase the number of players who continue the game and increase the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  -In this embodiment, you may set the winning probability of the execution lottery of the whole production period EB to the same winning probability in the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state. In this way, after the short-time state (condition establishment improvement state) ends, the player can have an expectation for the probability change state regardless of the internal state (whether or not the probability change state). Therefore, the player's willingness to continue the game can be increased even after the time-short state (condition establishment improvement state) is over.

  -In this embodiment, when the time reduction state and the probability change state are not provided, the execution lottery may not be executed. Even if the probability variation state is given, there is a case where the execution lottery is not won. For this reason, even if it is the structure of this example of another, the player has expectation with respect to execution of alerting | reporting effect HB, and can suppress reducing a player's continuation willingness.

  In the present embodiment, in the execution lottery method, when a specific variation pattern is determined, the sub CPU 27a determines the execution of the notification effect HB in response to an input of a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern. You may do it. In this case, the determination of the variation pattern by the main CPU 26a becomes the lottery content of the execution lottery, and the start time of the symbol combination game, which is the time of determination of the variation pattern, becomes the lottery trigger of the execution lottery. For example, as a specific variation pattern, a variation pattern in which a reach effect that is finally shifted is designated. By doing so, in the symbol combination game, the result is a loss, but the start of the notification effect HB can suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to continue the game. In this case, the main CPU 26a becomes the suggestion effect lottery means.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 27a may perform an execution lottery using the same method as that of the embodiment in response to an input of a variation pattern designation command for designating a specific variation pattern. In this case, the input of a variation pattern designation command for designating a specific variation pattern is a lottery trigger for the execution lottery.

  -In this embodiment, as shown to Fig.7 (a), you may make it divide the production | presentation period EB into a division | segmentation production | presentation period by several game frequency units. In FIG. 7, each state is “present” when it is given, and “none” when it is not given. In FIG. 7, it is assumed that each state is continuously given up to 100 times or 50 times of the symbol combination game. And in a division | segmentation production period, you may make it set the winning probability of an execution lottery which changes for every division | segmentation production period. For example, in the effect period EB, the 51st to 75th symbol combination games are defined as the segment effect period P1, the 76th to 90th symbol combination games are defined as the segment effect period P2, and the 91st to 100th symbol combination games are classified. The production period P3. In each segment effect period, the winning probability is set higher as the segment effect period (segment effect period P1) is closer to the start of the effect period EB, and the segment effect period (segment effect period P3) is closer to the end of the effect period EB. The winning probability is set lower. According to such a configuration, in the case of the probability variation state, the player can be expected to have the probability variation state at an earlier stage (segment effect period P1> segment effect period P2> segment effect period P3). . In addition, it is possible to suggest that the probability variation state is approaching the end by making it difficult to execute the notification effect every time the effect period EB approaches the end. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved by relating the appearance of the notification effect HB and the game state. Further, in the effect period ED, as shown in FIG. 7B, the effect period ED may be divided into divided effect periods in units of a plurality of game times. For example, in the effect period ED, the 51st to 75th symbol combination games are set as the segment effect period Q1, the 76th to 90th symbol combination games are set as the segment effect period Q2, and the 91st to 100th symbol combination games are classified. The production period is Q3. In each segment effect period, the winning probability is set lower as the segment effect period (segment effect period Q1) is closer to the start of the effect period ED, and the segment effect period (segment effect period Q3) is closer to the end of the effect period ED. The winning probability is set high. According to such a configuration, in the non-probable change state, the player has an expectation for the probable change state step by step (segment effect period Q1 <segment effect period Q2 <segment effect period Q3) as the game progresses. Can be made.

  In the present embodiment, an overall control board that controls each of the control boards 27 to 29 based on a control signal output from the main control board 26 between the main control board 26 and each of the control boards 27 to 29 is provided. May be implemented. And you may make it perform alerting | reporting effect display processing by the integrated CPU with which the integrated control board is provided. In this case, the overall CPU performs processing related to the notification effect execution process, and outputs an execution command for instructing execution of the notification effect HA to the display control board 27 in step S12 of the notification effect execution process. Further, the overall CPU outputs an execution command for instructing execution of the notification effect HB to the display control board 27 in step S20 and step S26 of the notification effect execution process. Further, the overall CPU outputs an end command for instructing the end of each effect to the display control board 27 when the notification effect HA or the notification effect HB ends. In this case, the general CPU functions as suggestion effect lottery means and count determination means. Further, the RAM and the overall CPU provided in the overall control board function as counting means.

  -In this embodiment, you may make it make a symbol combination game play using a special symbol and an effect design (decoration design). The special symbol is a symbol determined by the main CPU 26a, and the effect symbol is a symbol determined by the sub CPU 27a based on the special symbol, and is a symbol used for the purpose of diversifying the effect contents. And in this example, main CPU26a acquires the random number for jackpot lottery at the time of jackpot lottery, and acquires the random number for jackpot symbols. When determining the big hit, the main CPU 26a determines (probability change determination) whether or not to make a probable big hit based on the special symbol (big hit symbol) at the time of the determination. As the special symbols, there are prepared a probabilistic variation symbol that becomes a probable variation big hit when a big hit is determined, and a non-probable variation symbol that becomes a non-probable big hit when a big hit is determined. Then, the sub CPU 27a determines an effect symbol so that the player cannot recognize whether or not the probable big hit is based on the special symbol determined by the main CPU 26a, and displays it on the variable display H. Further, the number of special symbols is set to 100, for example, 0 to 99, and the probability variation ratio (the proportion of the big hits in which the probability variation big hit is determined) is determined by the number of special symbols that become the probability variation symbols. Even when the special symbol is displayed on the variable display H (for example, small display in the corner on the screen), the player can increase the type of the special symbol on the variable display H. It can be made impossible to recognize from the display whether or not it is a probable big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 26a may count the number of fluctuations K after the big hit, and may output various control commands to the sub CPU 27a based on the count result. The main CPU 26a always counts the variation number K of the symbol combination game. For this reason, the sub CPU 27a may execute the determinations in steps S15 and S21 of the notification effect display process based on the variation count K. Further, the main CPU 26a may determine whether or not a predetermined count value has been reached based on the number of fluctuations K to be counted. In this case, the main CPU 26a and the RAM 26c function as count determination means, and the main CPU 26a functions as count means. In addition, by doing this, the sub CPU 27a does not need to execute the control related to the count of the fluctuation count K, so that the control burden on the sub CPU 27a can be reduced.

  -In this embodiment, it is good also considering the effect content of alerting | reporting effect HA and alerting | reporting effect HB as the same effect content. By doing so, when the execution lottery is won and the notification effect HB is executed, the player can have an expectation to the probability variation state as in the case where the notification effect HA is executed. That is, after completion of the short-time state (condition establishment improvement state), the player can have an expectation for the probability change state regardless of the internal state (whether or not it is the probability change state). Therefore, the player's willingness to continue the game can be increased even after the time-short state (condition establishment improvement state) is over.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The game machine according to claim 4, wherein the suggestion effect lottery means performs the lottery with the winning probability set to be the same regardless of whether the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  (B) The maximum grant period of the probability variation state and the condition establishment improvement state is determined by the number of executions, further includes a counting means for counting the number of executions, and the fourth effect execution period is predetermined. It is divided into a plurality of division effect periods in units of one or a plurality of games, and the suggestion effect lottery means refers to the count value of the counting means and the type of the division effect period, and the division to which the count value belongs The winning probability of the lottery is changed according to the effect period, and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the winning probability is set higher as the division effect period is closer to the end of the fourth effect execution period. The game machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein a lottery is performed.

  (C) The maximum grant period of the probability variation state and the condition establishment improvement state is determined by the number of executions, further includes a counting means for counting the number of executions, and the second effect execution period is predetermined. It is divided into a plurality of division effect periods in units of one or a plurality of games, and the suggestion effect lottery means refers to the count value of the counting means and the type of the division effect period, and the division to which the count value belongs The winning probability of the lottery is changed according to the effect period, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the winning probability is set higher as the section effect period is closer to the start of the second effect execution period. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, and a technical idea (b), wherein a lottery is performed.

  (D) a jackpot lottery means for lottery for determining whether or not a big hit is triggered by the establishment of a starting condition of a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and a symbol display device for displaying the symbol variation game based on the lottery result And an effect control means for causing the symbol display device to execute a display effect. When winning the jackpot lottery, a jackpot game is awarded after a predetermined jackpot symbol is displayed in the symbol variation game. In the gaming machine, if the winning condition of the probability change state is established that wins the jackpot lottery and the winning probability of the jackpot lottery increases from a low probability to a high probability after the jackpot game ends, the game is played after the jackpot game ends. State control means for providing both the probability variation state and the condition establishment improvement state for improving the number of establishment of the start condition as an advantageous gaming state advantageous to a person; A suggestion effect lottery means for lottery by the arrival of a predetermined lottery opportunity, which indicates whether or not the suggestion effect that suggests to the player whether or not the probability variation game state has been given after the end of the big hit game, and executes the suggestion effect The probability variation state and the condition establishment improvement state include the number of executions of the symbol variation game after the end of the jackpot game or the elapsed time after the end of the jackpot game. Where the maximum grant period is determined by either, the maximum grant period in the probability variation state is determined to be longer than the maximum grant period in the condition establishment improvement state, and the effect control means Continues the suggestion effect in the symbol variation game in the first effect execution period from the end of the big hit game until the maximum grant period of the condition establishment improvement state ends. When the winning lottery of the suggestion effect lottery means is won in the symbol variation game of the second effect execution period from the end of the maximum grant period of the condition establishment improvement state to the end of the maximum grant period of the probability variation state And causing the suggestion effect execution means to execute the suggestion effect.

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. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining the mode of the game state after the end of probability variation big hit, (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the mode of the gaming state after the end of non-probability big hit. The table | surface which shows a lottery table typically. The flowchart which shows the flow of a notification effect display process. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the variable indicator after the end of jackpot. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining the mode of the gaming state after the end of another example of probability variation big hit, (b) is an explanatory diagram explaining the mode of the gaming state after the end of another example non-probability big hit.

Explanation of symbols

  A, B, C, D ... lottery, EA, EB, EC, ED ... production period, H ... variable display, HA, HB ... notification production, K ... number of fluctuations, 10 ... gaming machine, 26 ... main control board, 26a ... main CPU, 26b ... ROM, 26c ... RAM, 27 ... display control board, 27a ... sub CPU, 27b ... ROM, 27c ... RAM.

Claims (6)

A jackpot lottery means for lottery for determining whether or not a big hit is triggered by the establishment of a start condition of a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbols, a symbol display device for displaying the symbol variation game based on the lottery result, In a gaming machine provided with a design control means for causing a design display device to execute a display effect, and in the case where the jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot symbol that is predetermined in the symbol variation game is displayed and then a jackpot game is given ,
If the big hit lottery is won and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the probability change state that improves the winning probability of the big win lottery from a low probability to a high probability as an advantageous gaming state after the end of the big hit game and the start State control means for providing both a condition establishment improvement state for improving the number of times the condition is established;
Suggestion effect lottery means for lottery by the arrival of a predetermined lottery opportunity to determine whether or not to perform the suggestion effect indicating to the player whether or not the advantageous game state is given after the end of the jackpot game;
An suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the suggestion effect,
In the probability variation state and the condition establishment improvement state, the maximum grant period is determined by either the number of executions of the symbol variation game after the jackpot game ends or the elapsed time after the jackpot game ends. The maximum grant period of the probability variation state and the maximum grant period of the condition establishment improvement state are determined to be different,
In the symbol variation game that is performed in the first effect execution period until the maximum grant period of either the probability variation state or the condition satisfaction improvement state ends when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The suggestion effect is continuously executed by the suggestion effect execution means, and the suggestion effect lottery means draws the lot in the second effect execution period from the end of one of the maximum grant periods to the end of the other maximum grant period. A gaming machine characterized by causing the suggestion effect execution means to execute the suggestion effect when winning. The maximum grant period of the probability variation state is set longer than the maximum grant period of the condition establishment improvement state,
The first effect execution period is a period from the end of the jackpot game to the end of the condition establishment improvement state, and the second effect execution period is from the end of the condition establishment improvement state to the end of the probability change state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a period. When the state control means wins the jackpot lottery and the predetermined condition is not satisfied, only the condition satisfaction improvement state is given as the advantageous gaming state,
The maximum grant period of the probability variation state is set longer than the maximum grant period of the condition establishment improvement state,
In the case where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the effect control means continues the suggestion effect in the symbol variation game in the third effect execution period until the maximum grant period of the condition satisfaction improvement state ends. The lottery of the suggestion effect lottery means in the symbol variation game of the fourth effect execution period corresponding to the period from the end of the maximum grant period of the condition establishment improvement state to the end of the maximum grant period of the probability variation state is executed by the effect execution means When the winning effect is won, the suggestion effect is executed by the suggestion effect execution means,
The third effect execution period has the same period length as the first effect execution period, and the fourth effect execution period has the same period length as the second effect execution period. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. The suggestion effect lottery means varies the winning probability of the lottery depending on whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the winning is compared with a case where the predetermined condition is not satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the lottery is performed with a high probability set. The maximum grant period of the probability variation state and the condition establishment improvement state is determined by the number of executions, and counting means for counting the number of executions of the symbol variation game from the end of the jackpot game,
Count determination means for determining whether or not the count value of the counting means has reached a predetermined count value determined during the second performance execution period,
The suggestion effect lottery means is the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the count determining means makes a negative determination, the winning effect is greater than when the count value reaches the predetermined count value. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the lottery is performed with a high probability set. The maximum grant period of the probability variation state and the condition establishment improvement state is determined by the number of executions, and counting means for counting the number of executions of the symbol variation game from the end of the jackpot game,
Count determining means for determining whether or not the count value of the counting means has reached a predetermined count value determined during the fourth effect execution period,
The suggestion effect lottery means is the case where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and when the count determination means makes a negative determination, the winning prize is compared to when the count value reaches the predetermined count value. The gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the lottery is performed with a low probability set.

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