JP2008029872A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a disadvantage caused by the end of an operation rate improved state (the non-execution of operation control) from being given to a player even when hiding a game state during the operation rate improved state in the case of hiding the game state. <P>SOLUTION: With the winning of a big winning 2R as a trigger, whether or not the game state is a probability variable state is hidden. Then, it is reported to the player that it is a hiding state at present by a special mode. Also, in the case of winning the big winning 2R, time shortening judgement for judging whether or not a time shortening state is imparted is performed when winning it. In the case that the judged result is affirmative, the time shortening state is imparted and the special mode is started after a big winning game is ended. On the other hand, in the case that the judged result of the time shortening judgement is negative, the special mode is started in the state of not imparting the time shortening state after the big winning game is ended. Further, in the case of winning the big winning 2R during the special mode, the special mode is continued and the opening/closing control of opening/closing blades is executed in the same state as the one at the time of winning it. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is over when winning a probability variation lottery.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, is given a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) state or a variation time reduction (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”) state after the big hit game is completed. There is something. 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. For this reason, in such a pachinko machine, when the short-time state is given after the big hit game, if the player recognizes that the short-time state is given, there is a possibility that the interest of the player is lowered. Therefore, there is a technique that prevents a player from deteriorating the interest of the game by notifying the player (hidden) so that the player does not know whether the probabilistic state is given or the short-time state is given (for example, Patent Document 1). ). In Patent Document 1, after the big hit game is finished, the game state of the same appearance is given, so that the player cannot recognize whether the state is the probability variation state or the short time state.

By the way, recently, pachinko machines having different jackpot round distributions have been provided. In this type of pachinko machine, there are provided two round big hits with two rounds of the big hit game and 15 round big hits with 15 rounds of the big hit game. Further, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, after the big hit game is over, there is a game that has improved the interest of the game by preventing the player from visually recognizing whether it is in a probable change state or a short-time state. In such a pachinko machine, whether or not the two round big hit is a probable big hit after the two round big hit ends by not giving a short-time state regardless of whether or not it is a probable big hit after the second round big hit. Is being concealed. When the 2 round big hit is a probable big hit, only the big win lottery probability is set to a high probability after the 2 round big hit. In addition, after the 15th round big hit, if the 15 round big hit is a probable variation big hit, the probability variation state is entered, and if the non-probable variation big hit is entered, the time reduction state is entered.
JP 2004-167111 A

  However, in the pachinko machines as described above, which have different jackpot round allocations, if 2 round big hits are drawn during the time-short state, which is the probability variation state given after 15 rounds of big hits, the short-time state will be lost after the end of the 2 round big hits. Since it is not granted, the short state is forcibly terminated when winning at the corner, 15 rounds big hit. That is, there was a concern that the short-time state was terminated because of winning two rounds of jackpot, and that the player was disadvantaged despite winning the jackpot. In addition, when the two round big hit that is won during the short-time state is a non-probable big hit, not only the short-time state but also the probabilistic state is ended. Therefore, in spite of concealing the gaming state for the purpose of improving the interest of the player, the interest has been reduced by giving a disadvantage to the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and the purpose thereof is to conceal the gaming state, even when the gaming state is concealed during the operating rate improvement state. A gaming machine capable of preventing the player from being disadvantaged by the fact that the game is terminated (operation control is not executed) is provided.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is directed to display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbols, a first state in which a game ball is easy to win, and the game ball. Can be shifted to a second state in which it is difficult to win, and a winning winning means for giving a starting condition for the symbol variation game in response to winning of the game ball, and winning of the gaming ball to the starting winning means Whether or not to grant a probability fluctuation state that improves the winning probability of the big hit from low probability to high probability after the big hit game is completed when the big hit lottery is won by winning the big hit lottery A jackpot table that suggests the occurrence of the jackpot game as a display result of the symbol variation game when winning the jackpot lottery. In the gaming machine in which the result is displayed, and then the jackpot game for releasing the winning means is performed and the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is finished when the probability variation lottery is won, the jackpot game is: A first jackpot game and a second jackpot game in which the maximum number of times the winning means is opened is smaller than that of the first jackpot game, and the lottery means receives the jackpot game when the jackpot lottery is won. Whether to be the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game is determined by lottery, and the probability variation lottery is executed regardless of which jackpot game is determined, and the lottery means State control for executing the first state control when the big hit game is determined, and executing the second state control when the lottery means determines the second big hit game The state control means includes a control for opening the winning means in the first state control, and the start winning means when the probability varying state is given at least after the first big hit game is finished. And an operation control for providing an operation rate improvement state for improving an operation rate for operating in the first state. In the second state control, the winning means release control and the second jackpot game end. The lottery result of the probability variation lottery is concealed later, and a notification effect control is executed to execute a notification effect for notifying the player that the lottery result is in a concealed state. When the second jackpot game is determined, the operation control is executed even after the second jackpot game ends. On the other hand, when the operating rate improvement state is not given, the lottery means performs the second jackpot game. When the winning game is determined, the operation control is not executed, and when the lottery means determines the second big hit game during the notification effect control, the notification effect control is continued and executed. The gist is to continue the same operation control as the operation control of the start winning means at the time of determining the big hit game of 2.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the state control means determines the second jackpot game when the lottery means determines the second big hit game during the operating rate improvement state. The operation rate improvement state is given after a predetermined number of symbol variation games after the end of the second big hit game, and the operation rate improvement state is given when the operation rate improvement state is given after the second big hit game ends. When the rate improvement state is ended, the notification effect is ended. On the other hand, when the lottery means determines the second big hit game when the operating rate improvement state is not given, the second big hit game ends. If the operating rate improvement state is not executed later and the operating rate improvement state is not granted after the second jackpot game ends, a continuous lottery is performed as to whether or not to continue the notification effect, and the continuous lottery is won. Shi I bought things and summarized in that to terminate the notification effect in response to.

  According to the present invention, in the case of concealing the gaming state, even if the gaming state is concealed during the operation rate improvement state, the operation rate improvement state is terminated (operation control is not executed). It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in one type of pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”) 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. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19 to drive the launching device 19, the game ball in the upper ball tray 15 is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13.

  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 display means is disposed. In the variable display H, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. The variable display H is provided with a special symbol display area H1 and a decorative symbol display area H2 as shown in FIG. In the special symbol display area H1, a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol game”) for deriving a symbol by varying a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter “special symbol”) is performed. It has become. In the decorative symbol display area H2, a decorative symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbol game”) in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) are varied in a plurality of columns to derive symbol combinations. ) Is to be performed. The special game and the decorative game are started at the same time, and a symbol combination by the special graphic and a symbol combination by the decorative graphic are respectively derived and ended at the same time. FIG. 2 shows a case where the symbol based on the special drawing is [3] and the symbol combination based on the decoration is [111]. In the special symbol game and the decorative symbol game, the symbol variation starts in the special symbol display area H1 and the decorative symbol display region H2, respectively, and the symbol combination by the special symbol and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol are respectively determined and displayed. The special figure is a notification pattern used to display the result of the internal lottery. The decorative drawing is a design for production used to diversify the display production.

  Also, in the special symbol display area H1, four types of numbers [0], [1], [2], and [3] and a symbol [-] can be displayed as special symbols. When the symbol that is finally displayed (determined) in the special symbol display area H1 is a number from [0] to [3], the big hit can be recognized from the symbol. The symbol that can recognize this jackpot is the symbol of the jackpot by the special diagram. On the other hand, when the symbol confirmed and displayed in the special symbol display area H1 is [−], it is possible to recognize a deviation from the symbol. The symbol that can recognize this deviation is a symbol that is out of focus by a special figure. In FIG. 2, the special symbol display area H1 and the special figure are enlarged for the sake of explanation, but the actual special symbol display area H1 has a size (display area) larger than that of the decorative symbol display area H2. The variable display H is provided so that the special figure is displayed much smaller than the decorative drawing. For this reason, it is rare for a player to recognize a big hit or miss by the design of the special figure.

  In the decorative symbol display area H2, a plurality of types of decorative drawings are displayed in a plurality of columns. In the decorative symbol display area H2, a decorative symbol game for deriving a symbol combination of three rows of symbols with symbols imitating eight types of numbers “1” to “8” is performed. Hereinafter, the “special game” and the “decorative game” are collectively referred to as a “design variation game”. Then, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination (display result) finally displayed (determined display) in the decorative symbol display area H2. When the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and displayed in the decorative symbol display area H2 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 this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by a decorative drawing. When the jackpot symbol combination is confirmed and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game after the symbol variation game ends. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and displayed in the decorative symbol display area H2 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols forming the reach, the symbol combination ([123] [ 122] [767], etc.). The symbol combination that can recognize this deviation is a symbol combination that is out of sync with the decorative drawing. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the symbol variation game starts (when the symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → right column (right symbol) → middle as viewed from the player side The symbols are displayed (temporarily stopped) in the order of the columns (middle symbols). If the left symbol and the right symbol (designated in the left column and the right column) that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1], etc.) changes. Reach can be recognized.

  In the decorative symbol display area H2, a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display area H1 is displayed. More specifically, a symbol combination by a special symbol in the special symbol display area H1 and a symbol combination by a decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display area H2 are associated. Is displayed in a corresponding manner. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the variable display H (special symbol display area H1 and decorative symbol display region H2) includes a jackpot symbol combination according to a decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol [3] according to the special symbol, A jackpot symbol combination (for example, [111]) by one decoration diagram is fixedly displayed. Further, when a symbol out of the special symbol is displayed in the special symbol display area H1, the symbol combination out of the decorative symbol is also displayed in the decorative symbol display region H2. It should be noted that the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, so that the symbol combination by one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations by a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. It has become.

  A start winning opening (start winning means) 22 including 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. 3) that detects a winning game ball. The start winning opening 22 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game in response to detection of a winning game ball. Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening (winning means) 24 provided with a large winning opening door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 and the game ball can be won, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. be able to.

  The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol combination are confirmed and displayed in the symbol variation game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds or 2 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is from the opening of the big prize opening 24 until it is closed. During one round game, the big winning opening 24 has a predetermined number of game balls (10 balls in this embodiment). Will be released until a prize is received or until a specified time (25 seconds for a specified number of rounds of 25 or 0.3 seconds for a specified number of rounds of 2) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  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. 3) 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 a starting condition for a normal symbol variation game (lottery game) when the game ball passes. The normal symbol variation game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result 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 (first state) where the entrance is enlarged and the game ball is likely to win a prize. On the other hand, when the opening / closing blade 21 is closed, the start winning opening 22 is in a state (second state) where it is difficult to win a game ball whose entrance is not enlarged. The opening / closing blade 21 repeats opening and closing operations, so that a game ball is likely to win the start winning opening 22 (first state) and a game ball is difficult to win (second state). Can be changed. The normal symbol variation game is performed by displaying a symbol different from the symbol used in the symbol variation 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 to give a probability variation state that fluctuates. The probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of times (10,000 times) of the symbol variation game is performed or until the next big hit game is started. 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 the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to be generated. 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 (operation control) shortens the variation time of the normal symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not the opening / closing blade 21 is opened (whether or not it is easy to win the game ball in the start winning opening 22). This is a function for giving the player a short time state. 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. In addition, the time reduction function performs operation control that provides an operating rate improvement state. The short state at this time is given until the predetermined number of symbol variation games are completed, or until the big hit is generated before the predetermined number of times is reached.

  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 time reduction function, the time reduction state may be given with 100 symbol variation games as an upper limit, or with 10,000 symbol variation games as an upper limit.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the big hit 15R (first big hit game) that defines the round number of round games in the big hit game as 15 big hits and the big hit 2R (second game) that defines the prescribed round number as 2 times. Big hit games). Further, the big hit 15R and the big hit 2R include a probability change big hit in which a probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished and a non-probability big hit in which a probability change state is not given after the big hit game is finished. In jackpot 15R probability change jackpot, after the jackpot game is finished, the probability change state and the short time state (maximum of 10,000 times) are given, and in jackpot 15R non-probability big hit, only the short-time state (up to 100 times) is given after the jackpot game ends. It is like that. That is, after the big hit 15R is completed, at least a time reduction state is given. On the other hand, the probability variation state of the big hit 2R is given a probability variation state after the big hit game ends, and the probability variation state is not imparted to the non-probability big hit of the big hit 2R.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit 2R is completed, if the short-time state is given at the time of winning the big hit 2R, the short-time state is given over a maximum of 100 symbol variation games, and the big hit 2R If the short time state is not given at the time of winning, the short time state is not given. That is, it is determined whether or not to give a short time state according to the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit, regardless of whether or not the big hit 2R probability change big hit. For this reason, the game state after the end of the jackpot 2R is a pattern to which a probability variation state and a time reduction state are assigned, a pattern to which only a probability variation state is assigned, a pattern to which only a time reduction state is assigned, or a probability change state and a time reduction. There are four patterns that are not given any of the states.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a start port sensor SE1 that detects a game ball won in the start winning port 22. The main CPU 30a is connected to a gate sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has passed through the operating gate 25. Further, the main CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as the big hit determination random numbers and the special figure distribution random numbers every predetermined cycle, and stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 30c before the update. The value of is rewritten.

  The ROM 30b stores a main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. As for the variation pattern, the symbols in all rows are confirmed and displayed (the symbol variation game ends) after the symbol (special symbol and ornamental diagram) starts to fluctuate (the symbol variation game (special symbol game and ornamental symbol game) starts). It shows a pattern that is a base of a game effect (display effect, light emission effect, sound effect) until the next. In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The ROM 30b stores a special figure determination value for determining a special figure at the time of big hit. In the special figure determination value, special figure distribution random numbers are assigned to each special figure. Then, the main CPU 30a determines one special figure with reference to the special figure distribution random number and the special figure determination value when the big hit is determined (when affirmative in the big hit determination). On the other hand, when the loss is determined (when negative in the big hit determination), the symbol ([-]) of the loss due to the special figure is determined. The RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random numbers) that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the variation pattern, for each variation pattern, the symbol variation game (special drawing game and decoration drawing game) is started (special drawing and decoration drawing starts changing) and finished (the special drawing and decoration drawing are confirmed and displayed. Fluctuating time is determined. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation patterns having different variation times are provided. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the variation time and effect contents of the symbol variation game. In addition, the production time of the game effect based on the special drawing and the decoration drawing is the same. The special figure game is fluctuated until the special time is displayed in the special symbol display area H1 when the production time elapses and the production time elapses. Further, the decorative game is fluctuating until the production time elapses. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a variation pattern, a variation pattern P1 selected when the big hit 15R is determined as the big hit and a variation pattern P2 selected when the big hit 2R is determined as the big hit are prepared. ing. In addition, a variation pattern for an off effect is selected that is selected when the off is determined.

Next, the variation pattern P1, the variation pattern P2, and the variation pattern for off-stage effects according to the present embodiment will be described.
The variation pattern P1 is a pattern in which a jackpot symbol and a jackpot symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot respectively in the special drawing game and the decoration drawing game are finally displayed. Also, in the variation pattern P2, a jackpot symbol that can be recognized in the special game is finally displayed, and the jackpot cannot be recognized in the decoration game, and is different from the symbol combination of the jackpot The combination is a pattern that is finally displayed. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination by a decorative drawing that is finally displayed in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1, and is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are of the same type. In addition, the variation pattern for the offending effect is a pattern in which a symbol pattern and a symbol combination that are out of place are finally displayed in the special game and the decorative game, respectively.

  The variation pattern P2 is a pattern in which the variation time and the content of the effect of the symbol variation game are the same as the variation pattern for the deviating effect. The variation pattern for the deviating effect is different from the variation pattern P2. Display contents and the final display contents of the decoration game are different. For this reason, in the variation pattern P2, the jackpot symbol is finally stopped in the special game, but the player can easily recognize whether or not the current symbol variation game is a jackpot from the result of the decoration game. I can't do it. That is, in the variation pattern P2, the big hit is determined internally (the big win symbol based on the special figure is confirmed and displayed), but the symbol that makes the player recognize the appearance (as a result of the decorative game) is recognized. It is a pattern for confirming the combination.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the big hit of the main CPU 30a is determined (when the big hit is determined internally), the fluctuation pattern P1 and the fluctuation are changed according to the type of special figure distributed by the special figure distribution random number. One of the patterns P2 is selected. On the other hand, when the main CPU 30a determines a deviation (internally, when a deviation is determined), a variation pattern for a deviation effect is selected.

  Next, in the present embodiment, the type of special figure determined by the main CPU 30a when the big hit is decided, the contents of the big hit game given by the type of special figure and the contents of the game state after the big hit game are finished based on FIG. explain.

  FIG. 4 shows the number of round games performed in the jackpot game for each special chart in the special chart determined by the jackpot ([0] to [3]), and the big winning opening 24 in one round game is opened. Opening time (time from opening of the grand prize opening door 23 to closing operation), whether to give a probability variation state, selection ratio by random numbers for special figure distribution, and whether to give a short time state Whether or not is shown.

  In the special charts of [0] and [1], there is a jackpot 2R in which the prescribed number of round games in a jackpot game is two rounds (two rounds). It is defined that the mouth 24 is opened for a maximum of 0.3 seconds. Also, the big hit with the special figure [0] is a non-probable big hit that is not given a probability change state after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, the jackpot associated with the special figure [1] is a probability change jackpot in which a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. The random numbers for special map distribution are distributed so that the special maps of [0] and [1] are selected at a rate of 25% of the winning number (one quarter of the random numbers for special map distribution). ing. In addition, after the big hit game with the special illustrations of [0] and [1], when the short-time state is not given at the time of big hit, the short-time state is not given, and the short-time state is given at the big hit Is provided with a short-time state.

  The special figures of [2] and [3] have a jackpot 15R, which is 15 rounds (15 rounds) in the round game during the jackpot game. It is defined that the mouth 24 is opened for a maximum of 25 seconds. The jackpot associated with the special drawing of [2] is a non-probabilistic jackpot that is not given a probability change state after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, the jackpot associated with the special drawing of [3] is a probability change jackpot in which a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. The random numbers for special map distribution are distributed so that the special maps of [2] and [3] are selected at a rate of 25% (one-fourth of the random numbers for special map distribution) at the time of winning the big hit. ing. Also, after the big hit game accompanying the special drawings [2] and [3], the time-short state is given in both cases. And in the special figure [2], since it is a non-probable variable big hit, the short time state is given up to 100 times at the maximum, or over the symbol variation game until the next big hit. On the other hand, in the special chart of [3], the short-time state and the probability variation state are given up to 10,000 times at the maximum, or over the symbol variation game until the next big hit.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, whether the big hit is the big hit 15R or the big hit 2R (big hit game) is distributed according to the special figures ([0] to [3]) determined at the big hit. In the big hit 15R, the big prize opening 24 is opened once in one round game, and the big prize opening 24 is opened only 15 times at the maximum number of rounds (15 prizes in the big hit 15R). The door 23 is controlled to be opened). In the big hit 2R, the big prize opening 24 is opened once in one round game, and the big prize opening 24 is opened only two times at the maximum number of rounds (the big prize 2R in the big hit 2R). The door 23 is controlled to be opened).

  In the big hit 15R of the present embodiment, the opening time for opening the grand prize winning opening 24 in one round game (the time until the big winning opening door 23 opens and closes) is opened. It is determined to be equal to or more than the time required for at least the prescribed number of game balls (10 in the present embodiment) to be released after reaching the big prize opening 24 (winning). In the launching device 19 of this embodiment, 100 game balls can be launched per minute. For this reason, the launching device 19 launches game balls at intervals of 0.6 seconds. Further, in the launching device 19, the time required from the opening of the special winning opening 24 to the launching of 10 game balls, which is the prescribed number of winnings, is 6.0 seconds. That is, at the big hit 15R, the opening time of the big winning opening 24 is set to 25.0 seconds, which is sufficiently longer than 6.0 seconds, so that the prescribed number of game balls are won to the big winning opening 24. It has become. Therefore, at the big hit 15R, in the round game of the specified number of rounds, the player is given a chance to win the specified number of game balls and win the winning ball.

  On the other hand, in the big hit 2R, the opening time for opening the grand prize opening 24 in one round game (the time from the opening of the big prize opening door 23 to the closing operation) is opened. It is determined to be less than the time until one game ball to be fired after reaching the grand prize opening 24 (winning). In the present embodiment, a game ball that is launched from the upper left of the game board 13 to the game area 13a is a game member (a plurality of nails, a center accessory 20, various winning devices, etc.) disposed on the game area 13a. It flows down below (outro) the game area 13a. For this reason, the game ball fired from the launching device 19 is not fired to the big winning opening 24 provided below the game area 13a and arrives immediately, but collides with a game member arranged in the game area 13a. Thus, it takes time (for example, 1.0 second) to reach the special winning opening 24. That is, in the big hit 2R, the opening time of the big winning opening 24 is set to a time shorter than the arrival time (0.3 seconds in the present embodiment), so that at least the gaming ball launched after the big winning opening 24 is opened. With respect to the game ball, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being won (to make it difficult to win the game ball). It should be noted that game balls that have already been launched when the big winning opening 24 is opened may win, and the game ball may win even with a big hit 2R.

  Further, in the big hit 2R, the big prize opening 24 is opened only for 0.3 seconds, so it is difficult for the player to notice whether or not the big prize opening 24 has been opened. In the present embodiment, when the special drawings [2] and [3] are selected, the player is given a chance to win a lot of winning balls in the jackpot game, while the player wins the jackpot game, while [0] ] And [1] are selected, it makes it difficult for the player to notice that the game has been a big hit.

  In addition, the selection ratio of each special figure ([0] to [3]) at the time of winning the big hit is 25% of the same ratio (one quarter of the random number for special figure distribution), which is the big hit 2R. The selection ratio of the special figures [0] and [1] is 50% (one-half of the random numbers for special figure distribution) at the time of winning the big hit. Further, the selection ratio of special figures of [2] and [3], which is a big hit 15R, is 50% (one half of the random numbers for special figure distribution) at the time of the big hit. In other words, the probability that the probability change state is given by the big hit is 50% of that when the big hit is won, and half of the total big hit is connected to the probability change state.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a, a ROM 31b, and a RAM 31c. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. The RAM 31c stores (sets) various information (random number values and the like) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a, a ROM 32b, and a RAM 32c. The ROM 32b stores an effect control program for controlling the display content of the variable display H. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 32c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Hereinafter, control contents executed by the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a), the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), and the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a) will be described.
First, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a) according to the main control program will be described.

  When the main CPU 30a receives a game ball in the start winning opening 22 and inputs a detection signal from the start opening sensor SE1, the main CPU 30a reads out the value of the big hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and stores the predetermined value in the RAM 30c. Is stored (stored) in the storage area. The main CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number stored in the RAM 30c with the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, and determines whether or not the jackpot is determined to be a big hit ( A lottery lottery). The main CPU 30a sets the jackpot lottery probability to the normal probability (1/300) in the normal state where the probability variation state is not given, and makes a jackpot determination in the probability state. Set to 1/1) to make a big hit.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination matches the big hit determination value), the main CPU 30a determines the big hit. The main CPU 30a that has determined the big hit reads the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the RAM 30c together with the value of the random number for determining the big hit, and determines the special figure previously associated with the value as the big hit symbol by the special figure. The jackpot symbol is a symbol that forms a jackpot symbol (final jackpot display result) that is finally displayed. Further, when the main CPU 30a determines a special figure, the main CPU 30a determines one of the fluctuation patterns P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 based on the special figure.

  In addition, when determining the big hit, the main CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol according to the determined special figure, whether the current big hit is 2R or the big hit 15R, and the probable change state after the end of the big hit big hit game. Decide whether to grant. The main CPU 30a determines whether or not to give a probability variation state as a gaming state by determining a special figure at the time of determination of the big hit (probability variation lottery). In addition, when the big hit symbol according to the determined special figure is [0] and [1], the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a short time state is given as a gaming state at the time of determining the big hit. If the determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 30a stores (sets) information (such as a flag) indicating that the time saving state is to be provided as the gaming state in the RAM 30c in order to give the time saving state after the big hit game is over. On the other hand, when the determination result of the time reduction determination is negative, the time reduction state is not given after the big hit game ends. In addition, the main CPU 30a stores (sets) the above information in the RAM 30c in order to give a short time state after the big hit game is ended, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit determination, when the big hit symbol by the special drawing is [2] and [3]. ) In the present embodiment, information (such as a flag) indicating the current gaming state is stored in the RAM 30c, and the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state and a time-shortening state based on the information. We know whether or not. In the time reduction determination, it is determined whether or not the time reduction state is based on the information on the gaming state stored in the RAM 30c.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot (big jackpot 2R or jackpot 15R), whether to give a probability variation state, and whether to give a short-time state, stores information (such as a flag) based on the decision in the RAM 30c. (Set). Further, the main CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot game to be started based on the information stored in the RAM 30c, whether the jackpot determination is performed with a low probability or a high probability after the jackpot game is over (whether or not it is a probable big hit). ), And whether or not to give a short-time state after the jackpot game ends.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (the value of the random number for jackpot determination does not match the jackpot determination value), the main CPU 30a determines the deviation. The main CPU 30a that has determined the detachment determines the detachment symbol [-] according to the special drawing. Further, the main CPU 30a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 30a that has determined the special figure and the variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 30a first instructs a variation pattern and outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of a symbol variation game (special game or decoration game). Next, the main CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command indicating the determined special figure. After that, the main CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing to stop (determine display) the symbol variation game (special game and decoration diagram game) when the variation time determined in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed.

  In addition, when the main CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the symbol fluctuation game based on the fluctuation patterns P1 and P2, the control related to the big hit game (control of the presentation instruction such as the opening effect and the opening / closing operation of the big prize door 23) Execute. When starting the big hit 15R (first state control), the main CPU 30a outputs a control command for instructing an opening effect or a round effect or an ending effect to be performed in each round game. Further, after the opening effect is completed, the main CPU 30a opens the grand prize opening door 23 (opens the first big prize opening 24). Then, the main CPU 30a closes the big prize opening door 23 until the prescribed number of game balls have won the big prize opening 24 or when 25.0 seconds are counted by the timer, and then 1.0. The second winning opening 24 is opened again (second opening of the second winning opening 24) soon after measuring the second interval. Subsequently, the main CPU 30a starts the ending effect after the end of the 15 round games defined in the prescribed number of rounds (after the opening of the 15th big winning opening 24), and ends the ending effect with 15R of big hit End the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a controls the jackpot game started by winning the jackpot 15R by the first control.

  Further, when starting the big hit 2R, the main CPU 30a outputs a control command instructing the start of the opening effect after the display of the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) in the symbol change game after the final display (after the output of all symbol stop commands). Soon (no opening effect is performed), the grand prize opening door 23 is opened soon (the first big prize opening 24 is opened). Then, the main CPU 30a counts 0.3 seconds by the timer, closes the special prize opening door 23, and then measures the 1.0 second interval and soon opens the big prize opening door 23 again (second time). Open the grand prize winning opening 24 of). Further, the main CPU 30a counts 0.3 seconds with a timer and closes the special winning opening door 23. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game of 2R with the end of the two opening / closing operations of the big prize opening door 23 (opening the two big winning opening 24). In the big hit 2R, the main CPU 30a does not output a control command for instructing the start of the ending effect (without performing the ending effect), and plays the big hit game with the second closing operation of the grand prize winning door 23. Terminate. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a controls the big hit game started by winning the big hit 2R by the second control.

  The main CPU 30a controls the gaming state after the big hit game ends based on the information stored in the RAM 30c after the big hit game ends (after the big hit 2R and the big hit 15R end). When it is shown that the main CPU 30a gives the RAM 30c a probability change state, the main CPU 30a controls the game state after the big hit game in the probability change state, and when the RAM 30c is shown to give a short time state. Controls the gaming state after the big hit game in a short time state. Subsequently, when the main CPU 30a gives (starts) the time-saving state as the gaming state, the main CPU 30a outputs a time-short start command indicating that the time-saving state starts to the overall CPU 31a, and the main CPU 30a becomes a big hit during the time-saving state, or The time-short state is terminated when a predetermined number of times (100 times or 10,000 times) of the symbol variation game has elapsed. Then, when ending the time reduction state, the main CPU 30a outputs a time reduction end command indicating that the time reduction state ends to the overall CPU 31a. Further, the main CPU 30a does not assign the probability variation state as the gaming state when it is not indicated that the RAM 30c is imparted with the probability variation state. Further, the main CPU 30a does not provide the time reduction state as the gaming state when it is not indicated that the RAM 30c is provided with the time reduction state. Then, at the end of the big hit game, the main CPU 30a clears the information stored (set) in the RAM 30c and executes the process of the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that performs the probability variation lottery to determine whether or not to give the probability variation state according to the special figure determined at the time of the big hit determination functions as a lottery means, and the big hit 15R and the big hit 2R are the first control and the second control. The main CPU 30a controlled by the above functions as a state control means.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit 2R is won, the gaming state (whether or not the short time state is given) is confirmed, and the gaming state is continued based on the result. That is, if the time reduction state is provided, the time reduction state is continuously provided, and if the time reduction state is not provided, the time reduction state is not provided. In the case of a big hit during the time-short state, the time-short state after the end of the big win is always given. Also, in the big hit game of 2R, the big winning opening 24 is continuously opened twice immediately after the end of the symbol variation game (1.4 seconds in time (two open times 0.3 seconds × 2 rounds, 1 The big hit 2R that is opened twice at an interval time of 0.8 seconds) is started. The opening time of the special winning opening 24 is determined to be less than the arrival time for the game ball that has been launched after the special winning opening 24 is opened to reach the special winning opening 24. For this reason, in the big hit game of 2R, it is difficult to win the game ball and it is difficult for the player to win the prize ball by winning the game ball.

Next, the contents of the control executed by the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a) according to the overall control program will be described.
When the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the command to the control boards 32-34. When the general CPU 31a inputs the special symbol designation command and the all symbol stop command, the general CPU 31a outputs the symbol designation command and the all symbol halt command for designating the special symbol and the decorative symbol to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a inputs a time reduction start command, the general CPU 31a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the time reduction state is given to the RAM 31c. Further, the general CPU 31a continuously sets the information in the RAM 31c until the input of the time reduction end command, and grasps that it is in the time reduction state.

  When the general CPU 31a inputs a special figure command, it determines the type of special figure designated in the special figure designation command. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines a decorative drawing corresponding to the special drawing, and outputs a decorative drawing designation command indicating the determined decorative drawing to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). Specifically, the central CPU 31a, when the special figure designated in the special figure designation command is [2] and [3], can recognize the big hit as a symbol combination by the decorative figure To decide. In the case of the special figure [2] in which the probability variation state is not given as the gaming state, the general CPU 31a has the same number from “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”. A jackpot symbol combination with three decorations is determined by lottery. In other words, the jackpot symbol combination of three decorative figures with the same number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” becomes the non-probable big hit symbol. In addition, in the case of the special chart [3] in which the probability variation state is given as the gaming state, the general CPU 31a selects “1”, “3”, “5”, or “7”. A jackpot symbol combination with three decorative figures of the same number is determined by lottery. In other words, the jackpot symbol combination of three decorative figures with the same number “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” is the probability variation jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot 15R is won, the jackpot symbol combination of the non-probable variation jackpot symbol is displayed, so that the player is not given a probability variation state as the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. And informing the player that the short-time state will be given. In addition, when winning the jackpot 15R, the player will be given a short-time state as well as a probability-changing state as a gaming state after the big-hitting game is displayed to the player by displaying the big-hit symbol combination of the odd-changing jackpot symbol. Inform.

  In addition, when the special figure specified in the special figure designation command is [0] and [1], the general CPU 31a cannot recognize the big hit as the symbol combination by the decorative drawing, and is different from the big hit symbol combination. Determine the symbol combination. Further, the overall CPU 31a does not determine a symbol combination that forms a reach as the symbol combination determined at [0] and [1], but determines a completely out of symbol combination that does not form a reach. Completely off is a combination of symbols that cannot reach a big hit and cannot reach from the display result of the symbol variation game. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination in which three numbers [123] (hereinafter referred to as “chance eyes”) are arranged in numerical order as a symbol combination by a decorative drawing for the special symbols [0] and [1]. To do.

  In addition, when the special figure designated in the special figure designation command is [−], the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that is out of the decorative drawing as a symbol combination of the decorative drawing. In addition, the symbol combination by the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing of [-] includes the symbol combination of the chance.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a symbol combination by a decorative drawing, the special combinations [0] and [1] can be recognized as a symbol combination (chance) when viewed from the player side. Was made to correspond. For this reason, even if the big hit (big hit 2R) is determined internally by the big hit determination, the symbol combination that can recognize the deviation when viewed from the player side is determined as the symbol combination by the decorative drawing. As a result, in the decorative symbol display area H2 of the variable display H, a symbol combination for recognizing that the player is out of place is confirmed and displayed. That is, when winning the big hit 2R according to the special illustrations [0] and [1], it is difficult for the player to recognize that the big win has been won by the variable display H (decorative symbol display area H2). In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit 15R according to the special drawings [2] and [3] is won, the gaming state after the big hit game of the big hit 15R is notified to the player. On the other hand, when the big hit 2R according to the special illustrations of [0] and [1] is won, the game state (whether or not the probability variation state is given) after the big hit game of the big hit 2R is concealed to the player. It has become so. That is, in the present embodiment, a concealment state in which it is concealed whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state is triggered by the winning of the jackpot 2R. In addition, the chance item may be determined as a symbol combination by a decorative drawing even in the case of a special symbol [-], and even if the chance item is displayed on the variable display H (decorative symbol display area H2), From the display result (display result of the decorative symbol display area H2), the winning of the big hit 2R itself cannot be recognized by the game.

  Subsequently, the general CPU 31a that has determined the symbol combination by the decoration diagram, after the big hit 2R big hit game by the special drawing of [0] and [1], confirms that the gaming state is a probabilistic state with the big hit 2R as an opportunity. A special mode for notifying (suggesting) that the player has entered a concealed secret state is started. Subsequently, the overall CPU 31a outputs a mode start command to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a) in order to start the special mode. When starting the special mode, the general CPU 31a inputs a time reduction start command (when the time reduction state is given at the same time as the special mode), the symbol variation game of a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is executed. The special mode is continued until it elapses.

  The overall CPU 31a counts the number of symbol variation games that have passed since the special mode was started in the RAM 31c, and when the count result is 100, the special CPU 31a ends the special mode. In addition, when starting the special mode, the general CPU 31a performs a continuous lottery of the special mode for each symbol variation game when the short time start command is not input (only the special mode is given) and continues to win the lottery. The special mode is continued for a while (until it is lost). Then, when the general CPU 31a ends the special mode, it outputs a mode end command to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a executes notification effect control that instructs the start and end of the special mode.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display mode of the variable display H of the symbol variation game after the big hit 2R is the same display mode for the big hit 2R for the probability variable big hit and the big hit 2R for the non-probable big hit. . That is, whether or not the big hit 2R was a probable big hit (whether or not the probable change state is given as a gaming state) is concealed from the player. Thus, the state where the current game state is concealed from the player is the concealment state, and the player is expected to enter the probable change state by making the game state unrecognizable by the concealment state. In the present embodiment, the mode for notifying the player that the gaming state is in a concealed state (the probability variation state may be given) is the special mode, and the player is informed that the state is in a concealed state. The mode that is not performed is the normal mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, at the same time as the big hit 2R, the player enters the concealment state where the game state is concealed, and at the same time, the variable display H informs the player that the concealment state has been entered by starting the special mode. It has become. In addition, the special mode is continuously executed until a predetermined number of symbol variation games that have been a big hit during the special mode or until a continuous lottery is lost. For this reason, the special mode may end even though the probability variation state is concealed in the concealed state. In this case, the notification that the state is the concealment state is terminated, but the concealment state for concealing the probability variation state is continued. That is, the end of the special mode and the end of the concealment state are not the same, and there is a normal mode that conceals the probabilistic state when the state is a probabilistic state internally. Therefore, the player continues to have an expectation for the probable change state even after the special mode ends.

Next, the contents of control executed by the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a) according to the effect control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the variable display H (special symbol display area H1 and decoration symbol) is displayed so that the symbol variation game is played with the effect content corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The display contents of the display area H2) are controlled. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbols stop command, the symbol (special drawing and decorative drawing) instructed by the symbol designation command is fixedly displayed and the symbol variation game is terminated.

  At this time, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P1, the sub CPU 32a wins a big hit by the special drawing and the decorative drawing in the special drawing display region H1 of the variable display H and the decorative symbol display region H2. The symbol combination is confirmed and displayed. On the other hand, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P2, the sub CPU 32a causes the special symbol display area H1 of the variable display H to display the jackpot symbol based on the special figure, and displays the decorative symbol display area H2. The symbol combination (chance eye) different from the jackpot symbol combination by the decoration diagram is confirmed and displayed. When the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern for an outlier effect, the sub CPU 32a causes the special symbol display area H1 of the variable display H to display and display the symbol of the deviation according to the special diagram. A display symbol combination based on a decorative drawing is fixedly displayed in the display area H2.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a mode start command, the display in the special mode for notifying that it is in the concealed state from the display mode of the variable display H in the normal mode that is not informing that it is in the concealed state. The variable display H is controlled in a manner. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the variable display H in the normal mode causes a symbol variation game to be played with a background representing daytime (see FIG. 6A). Then, when the chance eye is stopped as the display result (determined display) of the symbol variation game (see FIG. 6B), the variable display device H is configured to perform the symbol variation game with the background representing midnight. (See FIG. 6 (c)).

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 32a changes the display mode of the variable display H from daytime to midnight when triggered by the input of the mode start command. That is, the display mode of the variable display H is changed from the daytime to the midnight background, so that the player is informed of the entry into the special mode. On the other hand, the sub CPU 32a changes the display mode of the variable display H from midnight to the daytime background when the mode end command is input. That is, the player is informed of the end of the special mode by changing the display mode of the variable display H from midnight to the daytime background.

  Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, a mode in which a short time state is given as a gaming state by two types of jackpots and a pattern in which a special mode is given will be described with reference to FIG. The display mode of the variable display H when entering the special mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 6, “↓” in the special symbol display area H1 and the decorative symbol display area H2 indicates a state in which the symbols are fluctuating. FIG. 6A shows a display mode of the variable display H in the normal mode, and FIG. 6B shows a variable display when a chance is displayed as a display result of the symbol variation game. The display mode of H is shown. FIG. 6C shows a display mode of the variable display H in the special mode. FIG. 6D shows a display mode of the variable display H when a chance eye is displayed as a display result of the symbol variation game in the special mode. “Sun” indicates a background in the daytime, and “Crescent moon” indicates a background in the middle of the night.

  In the pattern shown in FIG. 5A, the big hit 15R is won (time point A1), and the short time state is given as the gaming state after the big hit game of the big hit 15R (time point A2). On the variable display H of the symbol variation game starting from the time A2, a display effect in the normal mode is performed (FIG. 6A). When the big hit 2R is won at the time A3 in the short time state started at the time A2 (time A3), the chance indicator is fixedly displayed on the variable display H (FIG. 6B). Subsequently, since the short-time state is given at the time of winning at time A3, the short-time state is given and the special mode (secret state) is started after the big hit 2R big hit game at time A4. On the variable display H of the symbol variation game starting from the time A4, a display effect in the special mode is performed (FIG. 6C).

  In the pattern shown in FIG. 5B, the big hit 15R is won (time point B1), and the short time state is given as the gaming state after the big hit game of the big hit 15R is finished (time point B2). On the variable display H of the symbol variation game starting from time B2, a display effect in the normal mode is performed (FIG. 6A). The short-time state started at time B2 is terminated when a predetermined number of symbol variation games have elapsed (time B3). Then, when the big hit 2R is won at time B4 (time B4), the chance indicator is displayed on the variable display H (FIG. 6B). Subsequently, since the short time state is not given at the time of winning at time B4, only the special mode (secret state) is started after the big hit 2R big hit game at time B5. On the variable display H of the symbol variation game starting from time B5, a display effect in the special mode is performed (FIG. 6C).

  In the pattern shown in FIG. 5C, the big hit 2R is won during the normal mode starting from the time point C1 (time point C2), and the chance display is confirmed on the variable display H (FIG. 6B). . Subsequently, since the time saving state is not given at the time of winning at time C2, only the special mode (secret state) is started after the big hit 2R big hit game at time C3. On the variable display H of the symbol variation game starting from the time point C3, a display effect in the special mode is performed (FIG. 6C). The big hit 15R is won during the special mode starting from the time C3 (time C4), and the big hit 15R is played. When the big hit 2R is won during the special mode and the chance eyes are displayed, the chance eyes are determined and displayed according to the background at night as shown in FIG. 6 (d). In such a case, once the special mode is ended, the special mode is entered again to give the player that the special mode is continuing.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the pattern of FIG. 5A, the big hit 15R is won, and the big hit 2R is won during the short-time state after the big hit 15R ends, regardless of whether the big hit 15R is a probable big hit. Thus, the short time state is given and the special mode is started at the same time. For this reason, in the special mode shown in FIG. 5A, by winning the big hit 2R during the time reduction state, the time reduction state is once ended, but the time reduction state is given again. In addition, although it is difficult for a player to win a prize ball in the jackpot game of 2R, a chance to win a jackpot (winning the jackpot) while suppressing a decrease in the game balls by being given a short-time state is given. Will be granted.

  In addition, as shown in the pattern of FIG. 5B, when the jackpot 2R is won after the time-short state after the big hit 15R ends, only the special mode is started. In such a case, the player can be expected to be given a probable change state by the special mode (notice of the concealment state), although the short time state is not given to the player.

  As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the game state after the end of the big hit 2R can be changed depending on whether or not the big hit 2R is won during the short-time state. In other words, a variation is given to the winning of 2R. Further, even when the non-probability variable big hit 2R is won during the short-time state in the probabilistic state, by giving the short-time state, the player's expectation can be connected to the next big hit. That is, the expectation for winning the jackpot 2R is suppressed from being impaired as compared to a pachinko machine having a specification that does not give a time-short state after all the jackpots 2R.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, even in the special mode that is not in the short-time state, by winning the jackpot 15R during the special mode, the player is expected to be in a promiscuous state. , Improving the player's willingness to play. That is, even if the jackpot 2R is won in a state where the time saving state is not given, and the time saving state is not given after the jackpot 2R is finished, a decrease in the player's willingness to play is suppressed.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When winning the jackpot 2R, whether or not to give a short-time state according to the game state at the time of winning (whether or not it is in a short-time state) (open / close control of the open / close blade 21 and extension of the open time) Whether to execute) is determined. In addition, after the big hit 2R is finished, a special mode is executed in which it is concealed whether or not the probability variation state is given (whether or not the big hit is a probability variation big hit) and notifies that the probability variation state is in a secret state. did. For this reason, when the big hit 2R is won, the special mode is entered if it is in the short-time state, and at the same time, the short-time state is also entered (continuous time-short state is given). That is, it is possible to conceal whether or not the probability change state (whether or not the current gaming state is the probability change state) without forcibly ending the time reduction state after the big hit 2R ends. Therefore, in the case of concealing the probability variation state, even if the jackpot 2R is won during the time reduction state, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the termination of the time reduction state.

  (2) In addition, after the big hit 2R, when the player enters the special mode, not only the variation in game characteristics depending on whether or not the time-short state is given, but also the case where the time-short state is not given. In addition, it is possible to have a game characteristic that gives expectation to the provision of a probabilistic state. Therefore, after the jackpot 2R ends, the player's willingness to continue the game can be improved.

  (3) Also, if you win the jackpot 2R and win the jackpot 15R or jackpot 2R during the special mode that is executed after the jackpot 2R ends, there is no chance that the probability change state is given and the selection is accidental. However, it is possible to make the player think that the certainty state may have been given. In other words, it is possible to associate the entry into the special mode with the consecutive success of the jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the player's willingness to continue the game in the special mode by adding a new game characteristic that the entry into the special mode leads to a big hit regardless of whether the short-time state is given or not. it can.

  (4) Different jackpot display results (a combination of symbols with a special figure and a combination of symbols with a decoration) are displayed when the jackpot 15R is awarded and when the jackpot 2R is awarded. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize whether the big hit 15R is won or the big hit 2R is won. That is, it is possible to make the player recognize that there are two types of big hits (big hit 15R and big hit 2R).

  (5) At the big hit 15R, the maximum prize opening door 23 is controlled to open for up to 25 seconds by opening the big prize opening 24 (one round game), and at the big hit 2R, the big prize opening door 23 is set to the big hit 15R. The release control is performed in a time when it is difficult to win a game ball, which is 0.3 seconds shorter than that. Therefore, in the big hit 15R, the player is awarded a prize ball by winning a game ball to the big prize opening 24, while in the big hit 2R, the player wins a prize ball by winning the game ball in the big prize opening 24 Can be difficult to earn. Accordingly, the roles of the jackpot 15R and the jackpot 2R can be made different, and the jackpot 2R can be positioned as a rush trigger for the special mode (the secret state of the probability variation state).

  (6) When the jackpot 2R is won and the jackpot 2R is awarded, the final display result of the symbol variation game (decorative display of the decorating game) is a symbol combination different from the jackpot symbol combination by the decoration ( It was a chance. For this reason, when a symbol combination (chance) different from the symbol combination based on the decorative drawing is finalized as a final display result of the symbol variation game (decision display of the decorative game), the special mode is entered. Can do. That is, when viewed from the player side, the player can have an expectation that the probability variation state may be given all at once from out-of-order symbol combinations. In addition, when winning the jackpot 2R, when viewed from the player side, the out-of-order symbol combination is confirmed and displayed, so that it is difficult for the player to notice that the jackpot 2R has been won. Therefore, the player is not able to recognize the chance to win the jackpot 2R, and by giving the player the suddenness of being suddenly given a probability change state, the game characteristic of suddenly entering the probability change state is emphasized more. be able to.

  (7) The variation patterns (the variation pattern for variation effect and the variation pattern P2) for the case where the final display result of the symbol variation game is an out-of-order symbol combination and the big hit 2R are the same. For this reason, it is possible to enter the special mode after the end of the symbol variation game of the variation pattern (effect contents) that does not lead to a big win (the final display result of the symbol variation game is a combination of symbols that is out of place). That is, it is possible to perform an effect with a player's intention by entering a special mode from a symbol variation game (the same effect content as the variation pattern for the offending effect) that appears to be a combination of symbols. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game through the production with the intention.

  (8) Regardless of the type of variation pattern of the symbol variation game (variation patterns P1, P2 and variation pattern for outlier effect), the player always has a chance to enter the big hit and special mode (provide probability variation state). Can give you a chance)). Therefore, in the symbol variation game, a plurality of chances can be given for each game, and a plurality of scenes can be created that give the player expectations.

  (9) When the special mode and the short-time state are simultaneously given, the short-time state is continued until a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) of the symbol variation game has elapsed, and the player is given a predetermined number of times. Can make the player enjoy the short state while expecting to be in a probable state. In addition, when the short-time state is not given, it is possible to attract the player's interest when the special mode ends, and to have an expectation that it is in a probabilistic state. That is, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to continue the game in the special mode regardless of whether or not the time saving state is given.

  (10) The big winning opening door 23 is controlled to be opened only for 0.3 seconds (the big winning opening 24 is opened) in one round game of 2R of big hit. For this reason, in the big hit 2R, it is difficult for the player to receive a prize ball in the big hit 2R. That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the big hit 2R is won by paying out the prize ball. In addition, since the time for which the opening of the big prize opening door 23 is controlled (the time for which the big winning opening 24 is opened) is extremely short compared to the big hit 15R, the opening of the big prize opening door 23 is controlled by the player. It can be difficult to notice. Therefore, when the big hit 2R is won, it is difficult for the player to notice that the big hit 2R is being performed, and the suddenness of the special mode can be emphasized.

  (11) In the special mode in which the short time state is not given, the special mode is terminated when the lottery is lost in the continuous lottery. In addition, when the game state is an internally probable state, the probable state is kept secret even if the special mode is terminated. For this reason, even if the special mode is ended and the special mode is terminated soon after the special mode is started, if the special mode is terminated, the concealment state of the probability variation state is continued. In other words, even if the special mode is terminated due to the loss of the continuous lottery, the player can continue to have an expectation for the probability variation state.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the embodiment, when the jackpot 2R is won and the jackpot 2R is awarded, the symbol combination of the jackpot based on the decoration drawing may be confirmed and displayed as the display result of the decoration game. Further, when the jackpot 15R and the jackpot 2R are given, the display result of the decorating game may be a jackpot symbol combination by the same decorative drawing. According to this configuration, when the jackpot symbol combination based on the decorative drawing is confirmed and displayed, it is possible to attract the player's interest to which jackpot is given and to improve the interest of the game.

  In the embodiment, the special mode is terminated when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the symbol variation game has elapsed since the symbol variation game in the special mode is started, or when the bonus game is won. May be. In addition, continuous lottery may be performed in each symbol variation game. In this case, in the special mode to which the time reduction state is given, if the lottery is lost in the continuous lottery, the special mode is ended but the time reduction state is continuously given.

  In the embodiment, at the end of the special mode, the concealment state indicating whether or not the probability variation state is released may be released to notify whether or not the probability variation state exists. In this way, when entering the special mode, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to continue the game until the end of the special mode. That is, the game can be actively continued by the player until the end of the special mode.

  -In embodiment, you may make it conceal whether or not to give a probability variation state even after the end of the big hit 15R. And even if the big hit 15R is won, the special mode may be entered. It should be noted that after the big hit 15R is finished, the time reduction state is always given.

  -In the embodiment, when a big hit 2R is awarded, a special mode is used for a chance combination, where a symbol dedicated to the chance eye is provided in the decorative drawing, and the symbol combination based on the symbol is displayed (three dedicated symbols are displayed) It may be a chance to enter. By doing so, a symbol dedicated to the chance eye is displayed in the decorative symbol display area H2 during the symbol variation game, so that the player can have an expectation for the big hit 2R (special mode entry).

  In the embodiment, when the big hit 2R is given, as a chance, a combination of symbols out of place by a plurality of decorative drawings may be associated. By doing so, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice the winning of 2R. In addition, by entering a special mode from a combination of out-of-order symbols by a plurality of types of decorations, the player can be expected in a symbol variation game that leads to out-of-game. Further, the expectation for the big hit 2R (the degree that the big hit 2R is determined by the big hit lottery) may be changed for each chance. For example, when [123] is fixedly displayed as a symbol combination by a decorative drawing, it may be determined that the jackpot is 2R (entering the special mode).

  In the embodiment, the variation pattern for the offending effect may be different from the variation pattern P2. When the display result of the symbol variation game is a chance, a special effect for deriving the chance may be provided. In this way, if the player may be given a probable change state after the current game, expectation can be given from the game.

  In the embodiment, the entry into the special mode and the effect during the special mode may be executed by the sound effect by the decoration lamp 16 or the sound effect by the speaker 17. In addition, a combination of the variable display H, the decorative lamp 16, and the speaker 17 may be used to enter the special mode and produce the effect during the special mode.

  -In embodiment, you may change the opening time which opens the big winning opening 24 with 2R of jackpots, for example to 0.1 second. By shortening the opening time, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice the start of the big hit 2R, and it is possible to further emphasize the suddenness of the rush in the concealed state (special mode).

  -In embodiment, you may make the determination value of each special figure correspond beforehand to the random number for jackpot determination. Depending on the big hit determination, the type of special figure (type of big hit, probability variation big hit or non-probability big hit) may be determined. Further, whether or not the probability variation state is given separately from the special drawing may be determined using a random number for probability variation lottery. Based on the determination result, the type of special figure ([0] to [3]) may be determined.

  In the embodiment, the overall control board 31 may not be provided. The main CPU 30a of the main control board 30 or the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 may determine the symbol combination by the decorative drawing as well as the symbol combination by the special drawing. In addition, the main CPU 30a may execute notification effect control that instructs the start and end of the special mode.

  In the embodiment, the prescribed round number of the first jackpot game may be changed to 7 times, 8 times, etc., for example. Further, for example, the specified number of rounds for the first jackpot game may be set to seven, and the specified number of rounds for the second jackpot game may be set to two. Further, the prescribed number of rounds of the second jackpot game may be changed to, for example, once or three times or more.

  -In embodiment, you may change the frequency | count of continuation of a time-short state to 50 times etc., for example. Further, in the big hit 15R, the short time state may not be given in the case of a non-probable big hit. That is, in the big hit 15R, the time-short state is given only in the case of the probable big hit.

  In the embodiment, in the short time state as the operating rate improvement state, the opening / closing time of the opening / closing blades 21 based on the result of one normal symbol variation game may be extended, or the opening / closing depending on the result of one normal symbol variation game You may make it increase the frequency | count of opening and closing of the blade | wing 21. FIG. Further, at least one function of extending the opening time of the opening / closing blade 21, increasing the number of opening of the opening / closing blade 21, or shortening the variation time of the normal symbol variation game may be provided.

Next, the technical idea grasped from the embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The display result of the symbol variation game is composed of a combination of symbols in a plurality of columns, and the first jackpot display result is a combination in which symbols in all columns are the same type of symbols, and the second The jackpot display result of is a combination of symbols whose symbols in all the rows are different from the symbols of the same type.

  (B) The symbol variation game in which the second jackpot display result is displayed is different from the first jackpot display result and is a combination of outliers that is not a reach combination in which the symbols in the specific column are the same type of symbols. It is performed with the same production content as the symbol variation game.

  (C) When the state control means gives the operating rate improvement state after the end of the second jackpot game, the state control means gives the operating rate improvement state until the predetermined number of symbol variation games are ended, When the operating rate improvement state is given, the notification effect is ended together with the end of the operating rate improvement state, and when the operating rate improvement state is not given, whether the notification effect is continued or not. A continuous lottery is performed, and the notification effect is terminated when the continuous lottery is not won.

(D) In the symbol variation game, different jackpot display results are displayed when the first jackpot game is awarded and when the second jackpot game is awarded.
(E) The winning means is controlled in the opening control in the second state control so that one opening time is shorter than the opening control in the first state control. Is set at a time when it is difficult to win a game ball.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view of a center actor provided with a variable indicator. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. A table showing the distribution of each special figure and its contents. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the aspect to which a jackpot and special mode are provided. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the variable indicator at the time of normal mode and special mode.

Explanation of symbols

  H: Variable display, H1: Special display area, H2: Ornamental display area, 10: Pachinko machine, 20: Center accessory, 21: Opening / closing blade, 22: Start prize opening, 23 ... Grand prize opening door, 24 ... Big prize opening, 25 ... Operating gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main CPU, 30b ... ROM, 30c ... RAM, 31 ... Overall control board, 31a ... Overall CPU, 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM.

Claims (2)

A display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbols, a first state in which a game ball is easy to win, and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to win, Start winning means for giving a start condition for the symbol variation game triggered by a winning game ball, and a big hit lottery for drawing whether the winning game ball wins the winning winning means or not When winning the lottery, after the big hit game is finished, a lottery means for performing a random change lottery to determine whether or not to give a probability variation state that improves the probability of winning the big hit from low probability to high probability, and to open during the big hit game When winning the jackpot lottery, the jackpot display result indicating the occurrence of the jackpot game is displayed as the display result of the symbol variation game, and then the winning means is released. Ri game is performed, when the player wins the probability variation lottery in the gaming machine in which the probability change state is granted after the jackpot game end,
The jackpot game consists of a first jackpot game and a second jackpot game in which the maximum number of times the winning means is opened is smaller than that of the first jackpot game,
The lottery means, in the case of winning the jackpot lottery, determines whether the jackpot game is the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game by lottery, and which jackpot game is determined Even if the probability variation lottery is executed,
When the lottery means determines the first jackpot game, the first state control is executed, and when the lottery means determines the second jackpot game, the second state control is executed. With control means,
The state control means includes
In the first state control, the opening control of the winning means, and the operating rate at which the start winning means is activated to the first state when the probability variation state is given at least after the first big hit game is finished. And an operation control for providing an operating rate improvement state for improving
In the second state control, the release control of the winning means, and the lottery result of the probability variation lottery are concealed after the end of the second jackpot game, and the player is notified that the lottery result is in a concealed state. The notification effect control for executing the effect is executed, and when the lottery means determines the second big hit game during the operating rate improvement state, the operation control is executed even after the second big hit game ends. If the lottery means determines the second jackpot game when the operating rate improvement state is not given, the operation control is not executed, and the lottery means performs the second lottery during the notification effect control. When the big hit game is determined, the notification effect control is continuously executed, and the same operation control as that of the start winning means at the time of determination of the second big hit game is continued. That the gaming machine. The state control means includes
When the lottery means determines the second jackpot game during the operating rate improvement state, after the second jackpot game ends, the operating rate improvement state is determined until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are completed. When the operation rate improvement state is granted after the second jackpot game is finished, the notification effect is ended together with the end of the operation rate improvement state,
If the lottery means determines the second jackpot game when the operating rate improvement state is not given, the operating rate improvement state is not executed after the second jackpot game ends, and the second If the operating rate improvement state is not given after the end of the big hit game, a continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue the notification effect is performed, and the notification effect is ended when the continuous lottery is not won. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized.

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