JP2009125155A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To optionally shift the game to a potential variable probability state to meet requests from players. <P>SOLUTION: With the execution of a variable probability reporting performance decided, when a performance switch is operated within a valid period, an administrative CPU works to start the execution of a variable probability reporting performance. Moreover, when the execution of the variable probability reporting performance is not made or when the performance switch is not operated within the valid period despite the decision made to execute the variable probability reporting performance, the administrative CPU works to start the execution of the variable probability suggestive performance for suggesting that there is the possibility that a variable probability state is already awarded. A plurality of opportunities given to the execution of the variable probability reporting performance is set up to the end of the jackpot game after the players are ready to recognize the jackpot by the variation and stoppage of symbols in a pattern variation game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  In the present invention, when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, it is determined whether or not to provide a high probability state in which the probability of a big hit varies from a low probability that is a normal state to a high probability, and the determination result When is positive, the present invention relates to a gaming machine to which the high probability state is given after the big hit game is over.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes, for example, a liquid crystal display type variable display, and a symbol combination game in which a plurality of types of symbols are changed in the variable display to derive a combination of symbols (symbol changing game) Has been done. Then, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination derived in the symbol variation game and finally stopped and displayed. In addition, the jackpot includes a probability variation jackpot that gives a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) that increases the probability of winning the jackpot from a low probability to a high probability as a gaming state after the big hit game ends, and a probability variation state. There is a non-probable big hit that is not granted. In recent years, there is a pachinko machine that recognizes a big hit or a deviation from a symbol combination that is finally stopped and displayed, but does not recognize a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit (for example, Patent Document 1, 2).

  In the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, a probability change notification effect is performed when a probability change jackpot is determined when a player operates the effect button within a valid operation period during a re-lottery effect or a jackpot game. It is like that. Thereby, the game property of deriving the notification result of the notification effect by operating its own effect switch and assigning it to the player can be given. Further, the player can be expected to derive the notification result indicating the probable big hit like the symbol variation game during the big hit game, and the interest during the big hit game is improved.

Further, in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 2, even if it is a probable big hit, during the big hit game, the probable change notification effect is not performed, and after the big hit game is finished, an advantageous game state of either the probable change state or the short time state is given. Regardless of whether the probability variation state is given or not, a so-called probability variation latency function is provided in which the same (or approximate) notification mode is notified. This prevents the player from knowing whether or not the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is a probable change state.
JP 2007-29656 A JP 2004-167111 A

  However, in the pachinko machines of Patent Documents 1 and 2, whether or not a probability variation latent state is established (whether or not a probability change notification effect is performed during a re-lottery effect or a big hit game) is determined in advance by an internal lottery. For this reason, there is a problem that a player who wants to play a game in a probabilistic latent state cannot respond to the request.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose thereof is a game in which the gaming state can be arbitrarily changed into a probabilistic latent state according to the player's request. Is to provide a machine.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine, and a sub-control for executing various controls related to game effects based on the control commands output by the main control means. It is provided with a control means, an effect operating means provided on the front surface of the gaming machine, which can be operated by the player, and a display device for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbols, and determining whether or not the game is a big hit In a gaming machine in which a big hit game is performed after a predetermined big hit symbol is definitely stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game when the determination result of the big hit determination unit is affirmative, the main control unit is Based on the determination result of the means, the determination result of the variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern for specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation game and the determination result of the jackpot determining means are positive In this case, the determination result of the probability variation determining means for determining whether or not to give a high probability state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is changed from a low probability that is a normal state to a high probability is positive, and the determination result of the probability variation determining means is affirmative A probability variation giving means for giving the high probability state after the jackpot game is finished, the sub-control means is an effect control means for controlling the display device, and the effect operation means is a function of the effect operation means. An operation determination means for determining whether or not an operation is performed within an effective period that permits operation, and a probability change notification effect for notifying that a probability change state is given if the determination result of the probability change determination means is affirmative. A notification effect determining means for determining whether or not the notification effect determining means is effective for the player to trigger the execution of the probability change notification effect by stopping the fluctuation of the symbol in the symbol variation game. A plurality of settings are made during a period from when the jackpot game is over until the jackpot game ends, and the effect control means determines that the notification effect determination means executes the probability change notification effect. When the determination result of the operation determination unit is affirmative, the probability change notification effect is executed, while the notification effect determination unit does not determine to execute the probability change notification effect, and the notification effect determination unit is When it is determined that the probability change notification effect is to be executed and the determination result of the operation determination means is negative, a probability change concealment effect for concealing whether or not the probability change state is given is executed, and the player is surely changed. The gist is to control to a probability variation latent state in which the state cannot be recognized.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, in the jackpot game, a plurality of round games up to a predetermined number of times defined in advance are performed, and the execution chance of the probability change notification effect is performed. Is the first round game in the jackpot game to be performed after the jackpot symbol is definitely stopped and displayed in the game after the player can recognize the jackpot due to the symbol fluctuation stop in the symbol variation game The gist is that it is set once for each of the first period before the start of the game and the second period from the start of the first round game to the end of the jackpot game.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, in the jackpot game, a plurality of round games are performed up to a predetermined number of times, and a round effect is provided in each round game. Is executed, and the execution chance of the probability change notification effect set in the second period is set during a round effect of a predetermined plurality of round games among the plurality of round games, and during the jackpot game The effect control means selects an effect pattern of a notice effect that suggests that the probability change notification effect is executed based on a determination result of the notification effect determination means, and the notice effect with contents based on the selected effect pattern The notice effect produces a story across a plurality of round games, and the round effect of the plurality of round games. The notification effect is executed with a content that suggests that the probability change notification effect is executed, and the notice effect has a plurality of different effect patterns of the story, and the notification effect determination means includes the probability change notification in the effect pattern. Compared with the first effect pattern selected with a higher probability than when the effect is determined to be executed, and when the notification effect determining means has not determined to execute the probability change notification effect. The gist is that there is a second effect pattern that is selected with high probability.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second or third aspect, the jackpot symbol is given the probability variation big hit symbol and the probability variation state which can be recognized that the probability variation state is imparted. The probability change notification effect set in the first period is temporarily stopped after the jackpot symbol is temporarily displayed in the symbol variation game. It is set during a re-variation effect that derives a big-hit symbol that is changed again and finally stopped and displayed definitely, and during the re-change effect, the effect control means, the notification effect determination means If it is determined that the probability change notification effect is to be executed and the determination result of the operation determination means is affirmative, the probability change big hit symbol is derived as the big hit symbol. While the notifying / changing notification effect is executed, the notifying effect determining means does not determine that the notifying / changing notification effect is executed, and the notifying effect determining means determines that the notifying / changing notification effect is executed. When the determination result of the operation determination means is negative, the gist of the present invention is to execute the probability variation concealment effect by deriving the non-probability variation jackpot symbol as the jackpot symbol.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the effect control means determines that the notification effect determination means causes the probability change notification effect to be executed. If the determination result of the jackpot game or the symbol variation game is determined so that the probability change notification effect is executed, and the determination result of the operation determination means is negative, the probability change notification effect is determined to be the probability change concealment. The gist is to rewrite and execute the production.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to arbitrarily change the gaming state to a probabilistic latent state according to the player's request.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming 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. The front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13a of the game board 13 are provided with a decoration lamp 16 as an effect execution means for executing a light emission effect by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.). It has been. Below the outer frame 11, a speaker 17 is arranged as an effect executing means for outputting various sounds and performing a game effect based on the sound output. A lower ball tray 18 and a firing handle 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. The player operates the launch handle 19 to drive the launch handle 19 so that 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, there is disposed a center accessory 20 having a 7-segment type special-purpose display H1 and a variable display H2 as a liquid crystal display type display device. As shown in FIG. 2, the special figure indicator H <b> 1 is provided above the center accessory 20, and the variable indicator H <b> 2 is provided in the center of the center accessory 20. In each of the displays H1 and H2, a display effect based on a change image (or image display) is performed, and a symbol change game for changing and displaying a plurality of types of symbols in association with the display effect is executed. Then, in the symbol variation game, the special symbol display H1 displays a special symbol by varying a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special symbols”) in two columns. On the other hand, in the variable symbol display game H2 in the symbol variation game, a plurality of types of ornament symbols (hereinafter referred to as “decorative diagrams”) are varied in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns), and the ornament symbols are displayed in each column. . In the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the symbol variation display starts simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the symbols are stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the game. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of symbols displayed in the display area defined in the display for displaying the symbols is changing. “Stop display” is a state in which the symbols are stopped in the display area. It is in a state. The special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. The decorative drawing is a design for production used to diversify the display production.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display H1 displays a symbol composed of 100 kinds of numbers from [00] to [99] and a symbol [-] as a special symbol. When the symbol finally displayed (determined) on the special symbol display H1 is a number from [00] to [99], the big hit can be recognized from the symbol. The symbol that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol based on a special symbol. On the other hand, when the symbol confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display H1 is [-], it is possible to recognize a deviation from the symbol. The symbol that can recognize this deviation is a symbol that is a special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes eight types [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Numbers are displayed as decorative drawings. And in this embodiment, the symbol combination which formed the decorative drawing of 3 rows with the same kind of decoration drawing is made into the big hit design of the decoration drawing made to stop-display on the variable display H2, when the big hit is determined by internal lottery. For example, the jackpot symbol of the decorative drawing is [111], [222], or the like. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a symbol combination formed without making the three types of decorative drawings of the same type is used as an off-design of the decorative drawing to be stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 when the deviation is determined in the internal lottery. When the three rows of decorative drawings do not have the same type, the case where all of the three rows of decorative drawings are different or the case where the two rows of decorative drawings are the same type and the type of the one row of decorative drawings is different is included. For example, the off-design of the decorative drawing is [123], [115], [232], [344], or the like. In each column of the variable display H2, when the symbol variation game is started, the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction).

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display H1 is configured with a display area smaller than the variable display H2, and the special figure is displayed much smaller than the decorative drawing. . For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all columns stopped and displayed on the variable display 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 display result is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are of a different type from the symbols forming the reach state, the symbol combination ([123] [ 122] [767], etc.). The symbol combination which can recognize this deviation becomes a symbol combination (outlier display result) of the deviation by the decorative drawing.

  Further, 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) → the right column (as viewed from the player side) on the variable display H2. The symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of right symbol) → middle row (middle symbol). If the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, symbols of a specific column (left column and right column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns are stopped in the same type, and columns other than the specific column (middle column in the present embodiment) are displayed. This is a state in which the symbols are variably displayed.

  The variable display H2 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special figure display H1. More specifically, the symbol combination of the special symbol display H1 and the symbol combination of the variable display H2 correspond to each other. At the end of the symbol variation game, the symbol combination of the special symbol and the symbol combination of the decorative symbol are combined. Correspondingly, stop display is made. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, when a big hit symbol such as [01] is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H1, a combination of big hit symbols such as [777] is also displayed on the variable indicator H2. Is displayed to stop. In addition, when the symbol [-] is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display area H1, the symbol combinations such as [121] and [345] are also stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. It has become. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes.

  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. A start port sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is provided behind the start winning port 22. The start winning opening 22 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game in response to detection of a game ball entering. Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 23 provided with a large winning opening door 24 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 23 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 24 so that the game ball can be entered, so that the player obtains a winning ball according to the entered ball. You can get a chance.

  In this embodiment, the big hit game is started after the big hit display result is stopped and displayed on each of the displays H1 and H2 in the symbol variation game and the game ends. 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 23 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is from when the big prize opening 23 is opened until it is closed. Then, during a single round game, the special winning opening 23 passes until a predetermined number of game balls (10 in this embodiment) are won or a specified time (25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. Until it is released. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, at the end of the 15th round game defined by the prescribed number of rounds, 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 the start condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes. The normal symbol variation game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result of whether or not the opening / closing blade 21 of the start winning opening 22 is opened (whether or not it is easy to win a game ball in the starting winning opening 22). is there. When the opening / closing blade 21 is opened, the start winning opening 22 is in a state where the entrance is enlarged and the game ball is easily won. On the other hand, when the opening / closing blade 21 is closed, the start winning opening 22 is in a state where it is difficult to win a game ball whose entrance is not enlarged. The opening / closing blade 21 repeats an opening operation and a closing operation, thereby making it possible to change between a state in which a game ball is likely to win the start winning opening 22 and a state in which the game ball is difficult to win.

  In the present embodiment, a general-purpose display H3 (see FIG. 3) is disposed diagonally to the lower right of the center accessory 20. In the general diagram display H3, a game effect (display effect) based on a fluctuating image (or image display) is performed, and a plurality of types of symbols (ordinary symbols) are displayed in a variable manner in relation to the display effect. A symbol variation game is played. In the normal symbol variation game of this embodiment, one row of normal symbols is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, the types of normal symbols are two types of symbols “x” that are different from the winning symbol “◯”, and are different types of symbols from the symbol variation game. Then, the player can recognize the hit when the normal symbol finally displayed on the normal display H3 is the hit symbol [○], and can recognize the hit when the normal symbol is “x”. it can.

  In addition, a push button type effect switch 26 is provided as an effect operating means that is allowed to be operated by the player during the game, in the center of the front side of the upper ball tray 15 of the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment. (See FIG. 1). When the effect switch 26 is pressed (operated), the effect switch 26 outputs an effect signal indicating that the effect switch 26 has been operated to the overall control board 28 (the overall CPU 28a).

  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 a function that provides a probability variation state in which the probability of winning a lottery (winning probability) varies from a normal probability having a low probability (normal state) to a high probability after the jackpot game ends. The probability change state is given until a predetermined number of times (10,000 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before reaching the number of times. That is, the probability variation state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In this embodiment, since the probability variation state is set to 10000 times as a predetermined number of times, it is substantially equivalent to being given until the next big hit occurs. 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 occur. Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player expects the player to become a probability variation jackpot It is carried out.

  In this embodiment, a promiscuous state is given after the jackpot game is finished (a state with a high probability of lottery is given) is a big jackpot, and a promiscuous state is not given after the jackpot game is finished (the lottery probability is low probability). A big hit (given a certain non-probable variation state) becomes a non-probable big hit.

  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 shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result as to whether or not to open and close the opening and closing blades 21, and also draws the probability of the normal symbol variation game based on the passage of the operation gate 25 (winning win) This is a function for providing a short time state (condition establishment improvement state) in which the probability) varies from a normal probability with a low probability to a high probability. The opening and closing blades 21 of the start winning opening 22 have 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 is designed to open and close. When the normal symbol variation game is won when the short-time state is not given, the opening / closing blade 21 is opened for the first number of times (for example, once) until the first opening time (for example, 100 ms) has elapsed since the opening. The open state is maintained. In addition, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the short-time state is given, the number of times the opening / closing blade 21 is opened increases to a second number (for example, three times) larger than the first number. The open state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1400 ms) longer than the first opening time elapses after the opening in the first opening. The opening / closing blade 21 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the condition satisfaction improvement state is given than when the condition satisfaction improvement state is not given.

  The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of games is reached. That is, the time-short state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In addition, the said frequency | count that a time-short state is provided changes according to the kind of jackpot game.

Hereinafter, the types of jackpot games defined in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the three types of big hits shown in FIG. 4, and the big hit game based on the decided big hit is given. It has become. Which of the three types of jackpots is to be awarded is determined according to the type of special figure (jacket symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols are classified into three types: symbol A, symbol B, and symbol C, as shown in FIG.

  In each jackpot game based on symbols A to C, the prescribed round number is set to “15”, and the prescribed winning number (count number) of one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the 15 round games of each jackpot game, the grand prize winning opening 23 is set to be opened “once” in each round game. In addition, the opening time (for example, 10 seconds) of each jackpot game, the maximum round game time (for example, 25 seconds) of one round game, and the ending time (for example, 10 seconds) are set to the same time. The opening time indicates the time of the opening effect, the maximum round game time indicates the specified time of the big prize opening 23 in one round game, and the ending time indicates the time of the ending effect. With such a setting, each jackpot game based on the symbols A to C of the present embodiment can be selected from the time of each performance and the opening mode of the big prize opening 23, if the effect mode in the jackpot game is the same mode. It is impossible to determine whether a big hit game is given.

On the other hand, each jackpot game based on the symbols A to C has a different game state to be given after the jackpot game ends.
Specifically, the jackpot game based on the symbol A is set to give a probability change state (high probability lottery state) after the jackpot game ends and to give a short time state until the probability change state ends. Yes. In FIG. 4, the probability variation state is expressed as “high probability”, and the case where the time shortening state is given until the end of the probability variation state is expressed as “no limit”.

  The jackpot game based on the symbol B is given a probable change state (high probability lottery state) after the big hit game is finished, and is given a short time state after the big hit game is finished until the “100 times” symbol variation game is finished. Is set to In the big hit game based on the symbol B, when the “100 times” symbol variation game is completed, only the short-time state is terminated, and the game is performed in a state where only the probability variation state is given from the “101th” time. In addition, the jackpot game based on the symbol C is given a non-probable change state (low probability lottery state) after the big hit game ends, and after the big hit game, until the “100 times” symbol variation game ends, Is set to be granted. In FIG. 4, the uncertain change state is expressed as “low probability”.

  When each jackpot game is set in this way, after the jackpot game is finished, until “100 times” jackpot game is finished, it is determined whether the game is “probable big hit” or “non-probable big hit”. Under the assumption that the player is not notified, the player cannot determine which jackpot game is awarded. Then, the player determines that the game is a big hit game based on the symbol A when the symbol variation game of “100 times” is completed and the short time state is also given from the symbol variation game of “101”. obtain. Note that the player can determine whether or not the short-time state is given from the operation pattern of the opening / closing blade 21 and the mode of the symbol variation game and the normal symbol variation game.

  On the other hand, the jackpot game based on the symbol B and the jackpot game based on the symbol C are “101 times” under the assumption that the player is not notified of whether the game is “probable big hit” or “non-probable big hit”. It is impossible to determine which jackpot game is awarded from the eye symbol variation game. Note that the symbol variation game of “100 times” is based on the premise that the player is not informed whether the jackpot game based on the symbols A to C is “probable change big hit” or “non-probable big hit”. If a big hit is generated before the game is performed, the player cannot determine which of the big hit games has occurred.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 27 for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 27 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 28, a display control board 29, a lamp control board 30, and a sound control board 31 are mounted on the back side of the machine. The overall control board 28 comprehensively controls the display control board 29, the lamp control board 30 and the sound control board 31 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 27. The display control board 29 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 27 and the overall control board 28. The lamp control board 30 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 27 and the overall control board 28. The voice control board 31 controls the voice output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 27 and the overall control board 28. In the present embodiment, the main control board 27 is a main control means, and the overall control board 28 and the display control board 29 are sub-control means.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 27, the overall control board 28, and the display control board 29 will be described.
The main control board 27 is provided with a main CPU 27a. A ROM 27b and a RAM 27c are connected to the main CPU 27a. The main CPU 27a is connected to a start port sensor SE1 that detects a game ball won in the start winning port 22. The main CPU 27a is connected to a gate sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has passed through the operating gate 25. Further, the special CPU H1 is connected to the main CPU 27a. The main CPU 27a is connected to a general-purpose display H3. Further, the main CPU 27a updates the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers and special figure distribution random numbers every predetermined cycle, and stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 27c before the update. The value of is rewritten.

  The ROM 27b stores a main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10. The ROM 27b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light emission) from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to fluctuate (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern serving as a base for production and voice production.

  In the variation pattern, a variation time from the start to the end of the symbol variation game is determined for each variation pattern. The variation pattern is classified for each effect content including a jackpot effect, a loss reach effect, and a loss effect. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the variation time and effect contents of the symbol variation game.

  In the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, a pattern in which a jackpot display result (a jackpot symbol and a combination of symbols for the jackpot) is finally displayed on the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 of the symbol variation game, each of which can recognize the jackpot. It has become. 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 for the jackpot effect, and is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are of the same type. Further, in the variation pattern for the outlier production and the outlier reach production, the special figure display H1 and the variable display H2 finally display the outlier display result (the combination of the outlier symbol and the outlier symbol) in which the discrepancy can be recognized. It is a pattern to be.

  In each of the indicators H1 and H2, the symbol variation game starts based on the variation pattern, and the symbol is stopped and displayed when the variation time of the variation pattern has elapsed. When the big hit effect and the outreach reach effect are performed, the indicators H1 and H2 simultaneously start changing the symbol, the reach state is formed in the variable indicator H2, and the reach effect is performed. The symbols are stopped and displayed on the respective displays H1 and H2. In the special figure display H1, the fluctuation of the symbol is continued until the fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation of the symbol, and the display effect of the content that gives the player a sense of expectation for the big hit such as the reach effect is a variable indicator. Performed with H2 only.

  In addition, the big hit determination value is stored in the ROM 27b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The RAM 27c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure ([00] to [99] in the present embodiment) that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. The main CPU 27a updates the value of the special figure distribution random number every predetermined period, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 27c, and rewrites the value before the update. Each special figure is assigned a predetermined number of random numbers for special figure distribution (one in this embodiment). By determining the special figure at the time of determining the jackpot, it is determined whether or not to give a certain probability change state after the end of the jackpot game. Then, the main CPU 27a acquires the special figure distribution random number when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative), and the special hit distribution symbol ([[ 00] to [99]). On the other hand, the main CPU 27a determines the symbol ([-]) of the detachment according to the special figure when the detachment is determined (in the case of negative in the big hit determination).

  Further, in this embodiment, 50 special charts out of 100 special charts [00] to [99] are probable big hits (big hits based on symbols A and B) to which a probable change state is given after the big hit game ends. Special figure corresponding to (game). On the other hand, among the 100 special charts of [00] to [99], 50 special charts other than the special chart for the probabilistic big hit are non-probable big jackpots (design C Is defined as a special figure corresponding to the jackpot game). In other words, the probability variation ratio that becomes a probability variation big hit in which a probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished is one half (50/100). In addition, the 100 types of special charts are difficult for the player to recognize which big hit corresponds to each big hit (probable big hit, non-probable big hit). Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize the type of jackpot at this time from the display mode of the special figure.

  In the present embodiment, among the eight types of decorations [1] to [8], three types of decorations [3], [5], and [7] can recognize the probability variation big hit. The jackpot symbol (probability variation jackpot symbol) constituting the symbol jackpot symbol (probability variation jackpot symbol). In the present embodiment, the big hit symbols of the decorative drawing that can recognize the probable big hit are [333], [555], and [777]. These jackpot symbols [333], [555], and [777] are derived in the symbol variation game of the variable display H2 only when the probability variation jackpot is determined by the internal lottery. On the other hand, in this embodiment, five types of decorations [1], [2], [4], [6], and [8] are decorative drawings having the possibility of both probability variation big hits and non-probability big hits. It is a symbol constituting a big hit symbol (non-probable big hit symbol). In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols of the decorative drawing that can be both probable big hit and non-probable big hit are [111], [222], [444], [666], and [888]. These jackpot symbols [111], [222], [444], [666], and [888] are either in the case of determining the probability variable jackpot in the internal lottery or in the case of determining the non-probable variation jackpot. In addition, it is derived in the symbol variation game of the variable display H2.

Next, the overall control board 28 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 28 is provided with an overall CPU 28a. A ROM 28b and a RAM 28c are connected to the overall CPU 28a. In addition, the effect switch 26 is connected to the overall CPU 28a. The overall CPU 28a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 28c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 28b stores an overall control program for overall control of the display control board 29, the lamp control board 30, and the sound control board 31. In addition, the ROM 28b stores the contents of the effect of the notification effect during the big hit game, a command for designating the effect content, and the like. The RAM 28c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random number values, timers, and the like) that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the display control board 29 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 29 is provided with a sub CPU 29a, a ROM 29b, and a RAM 29c. The ROM 29b stores an effect control program for controlling the display content of the variable display H2. The ROM 29b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). Further, the ROM 29b stores data that defines the contents of various game effects to be executed during the big hit game. The RAM 29c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a re-lottery effect as a re-variation effect during the symbol variation game performed on the variable display H2. The re-lottery effect is an effect of deriving a decisive jackpot symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in a symbol variation game, and then finally stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the re-lottery effect is to change each symbol row constituting the temporary jackpot symbol again, to change when all the rows are aligned with the same symbol (the state of the all eyes), and to confirm the big hit symbol by stopping the change Is performed in a manner of deriving. In the re-lottery effect, the same jackpot symbol as before the change or a different jackpot symbol is derived.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a probability change notification effect for notifying that a probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game is executed during the re-lottery effect. ing. The probability change notification effect during the re-lottery effect in the present embodiment is that the probability change state is given by deriving the type of the confirmed jackpot symbol derived after the start of the change of the temporary jackpot symbol, that is, the probability variation confirmed symbol. It is designed to notify you. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment sets the effective period of the effect switch 26 during the re-drawing effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and operates the effect switch 26 during the effective period to perform the re-lottery The operation effect that stops the fluctuation of the symbol accompanying the effect is configured to be executable. When the re-lottery effect is provided with a probability variation function as in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the expectation that a non-probable large-hit symbol that has become a temporary big-hit symbol will be promoted to a probable big-hit symbol through a re-lottery effect. This is an effect performed to give

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a probability change notification effect that notifies that the probability change state is given after the big hit game is executed in the final round (15th) round game is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It has come to be. Further, in this pachinko machine 10, when the probability change notification effect is not performed in the final round (15th) round game (when a predetermined condition is not satisfied), a probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game. Probability suggestion production that suggests that there is a possibility that there is. The probability variation suggestion effect is a probability variation concealment effect that conceals whether or not a certain probability state is given. Moreover, in this pachinko machine 10, a notice effect that suggests in advance that a probability change notification effect may be executed is performed during the big hit game.

  In the notice effect, a story effect is formed in which one story is formed across a plurality of round games from the first round game to the thirteenth round game. In the present embodiment, a confrontation effect by “Janken” with the character B is performed with the character A as a friend (or player) of the player as a notice effect. In the confrontation effect, an effect is performed in which the character A and the character B perform a match-up game by goo, choki, and par. During this confrontation production, the game is played multiple times, and the number of wins is added for each character as the number of times is repeated, and the probability change notification effect is performed in the final round game according to the winning rate of character A. It is designed to form a story that suggests the possibility. Whether or not the probability change notification effect is performed is determined in advance by the random number lottery based on the type of jackpot symbol.

  Then, when the jackpot symbol is a predetermined symbol, the overall CPU 28a performs random number lottery. When this random number lottery is won, execution of the probability change notification effect is determined. Then, if the general CPU 28a has decided to execute the probability change notification effect, in the fourteenth round game, an operation instruction effect that causes the effect switch 26 to be operated (effect that displays the character string “PUSH” on the display screen). Is executed, and the effective period of the effect switch 26 is set. If the production switch 26 is operated within the effective period, the game “Janken” is played in the 15th round game, and the result that the character A becomes “win” is derived, and the 15th round game The probability variation notification effect indicating that the probability variation state is given is performed. That is, the condition for executing the probability change notification effect is that the jackpot symbol is a predetermined symbol, the random number lottery is won, and the effect switch 26 is operated within the valid period.

  On the other hand, if the overall CPU 28a has not decided to execute the probability change notification effect, after the operation instruction effect is executed, the game “Janken” is played in the 15th round game, and the character A is “drawn (Aiko)”. ) ”Is derived, and a probability change suggestion effect indicating that there is a possibility that a probability change state may be given in the 15th round game is performed. Further, if the general CPU 28a has decided to execute the probability change notification effect, and the operation instruction effect is performed, and if the effect switch 26 is not operated within the effective period, the fifteenth round game At "Janken", the result of "A draw" for character A is derived, and a certainty suggestion effect is performed in the 15th round game.

  In addition, a plurality of types (two types in the present embodiment) of story effects are prepared as the notice effects. In the notice effect of the present embodiment, the first effect pattern with the content that the winning rate of the character A exceeds 50% at the 14th time (the winning number of the character A is larger than the winning number of the character B). Then, a second effect pattern is prepared which is such that the winning rate of the character A is less than 50% at the 14th time (the winning number of the character A is smaller than the winning number of the character B).

  Specifically, in the first performance pattern, an effect indicating that the confrontation effect (Janken game) starts in the first round game of the jackpot game is executed, and the confrontation effect is performed every time in the second to thirteenth round games. The contents to be executed are defined. In the second to thirteenth round games, the winning ratio of the character A exceeds 50% (for example, the winning number of the character A is eight and the winning number of the character B is four).

  In the second performance pattern, an effect indicating that the confrontation effect (Janken game) starts in the first round game of the jackpot game is executed, and the confrontation effect is executed every time in the second to thirteenth round games. The contents to be determined. In the second to thirteenth round games, the content is determined such that the winning rate of character A is less than 50% (for example, the winning number of character A is four and the winning number of character B is eight). .

  And the effect pattern of the notice effect is determined based on whether or not the probability change notification effect is executed. Specifically, when execution of the probability change notification effect is determined, the first effect pattern is easier to select than the second effect pattern, and when execution of the probability change notification effect is not determined, The second effect pattern is configured to be easier to select than the first effect pattern. Even if the probability change notification effect is not determined, the first effect pattern may be selected. Conversely, the second effect pattern may be selected even when the probability change notification effect is determined.

  Further, the ROM 29b of the present embodiment stores an effect pattern for specifying the content of the ending effect corresponding to the probability change notification effect and the probability change suggestion effect. The effect pattern for specifying the ending effect corresponding to the probability change notification effect includes a high probability effect that displays an image of “congratulations, probability change” that notifies the player that the probability change state is to be given. In addition, an image of “chance” that informs the player of concealing (not notifying) which of the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state is given to the performance pattern that specifies the ending effect corresponding to the probability variation suggestion effect Production for chance to display is included.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the player is notified of the expected degree of whether or not the execution of the probability change notification effect is determined in the internal lottery from the content of the story effect of each effect pattern in the notice effect. ing. That is, by giving the player the impression that the character A wins many times (the winning rate is high) by the time of the 14th round game, the operation effective period is set and the probability change notification effect is executed. It is possible to give an impression that it is possible and that the expectation to the probable big hit is high. On the other hand, by giving the player the impression that the character A cannot win very much by the time of the 14th round game (the winning rate is bad), the chance that the probability change notification effect is executed is small. It is possible to give an impression that it is not possible to judge whether or not the probability variation big hit.

  As a result, the player who wants to know the result of the internal lottery because the expectation for the probability variation state is high from the contents of the story production may operate the effect switch 26 during the effective period, while the probability variation state is reached. A player who has high expectation but who dares to conceal the result of the internal lottery may not operate the effect switch 26 during the effective period. That is, the player determines whether or not to operate the effect switch 26 from the contents of the story effect, and the effect reflecting the player's determination is executed. In addition, in the production by each production pattern, although the degree of expectation of the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is informed, since both production patterns appear regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the result of the internal lottery is displayed. I am not informing.

The contents of control executed by the main control board 27 (main CPU 27a), the overall control board 28 (overall CPU 28a), and the display control board 29 (sub CPU 29a) will be described below.
First, the contents of control executed by the main control board 27 (main CPU 27a) according to the main control program will be described.

  When the main CPU 27a receives a game ball in the start winning opening 22 and inputs a detection signal from the start opening sensor SE1, the main CPU 27a reads out the value of the random number for jackpot determination from the RAM 27c and stores (stores) it in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 27c. . Then, immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, the main CPU 27a compares the jackpot determination random number stored in the RAM 27c with the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 27b to determine whether or not it is a big hit ( A lottery lottery). The main CPU 27a performs a big hit determination by setting the jackpot lottery probability to a normal probability (1/300) in the normal state where the probability variation state is not given, and in the probability variation state, the main jack 27b has a high probability (30 Set to 1/1) to make a big hit.

  The main CPU 27a determines the jackpot when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for jackpot determination matches the jackpot determination value). The main CPU 27a, which has determined the big hit, reads the value of the special figure distribution random number from the RAM 27c, and determines the special figure previously associated with the value as the big hit symbol to be displayed deterministically. Further, the main CPU 27a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the big hit effect.

  Then, the main CPU 27a determines the jackpot symbol based on the determined special figure, and the type of jackpot game to be given this time (whether it is a jackpot game based on the symbol A, the jackpot game based on the symbol B, or the jackpot game based on the symbol C) A game). With this determination, the main CPU 27a, when winning the big hit game based on the symbol A, decides to give the certain change state and the short time state (no limit) after the big hit game given this time is finished. The main CPU 27a, when winning the jackpot game based on the design B, decides to give the probability change state and the short time state (100 times) after the end of the jackpot game to be given this time. Further, the main CPU 27a, when winning the big hit game based on the symbol C, decides to give the short time state (100 times) after the big hit game given this time is finished. And main CPU27a memorize | stores the determination result regarding the big hit game mentioned above as information (flag etc.) which shows the present game state in RAM27c. Then, based on the information stored in the RAM 27c, the main CPU 27a provides any one of a probability change state, a time-short state, and a time-short state after the big hit game.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 27a compares the reach determination random value with the reach determination value stored in the ROM 27b when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number does not match the big hit determination value). And reach determination. When the result of the reach determination is affirmative (the value of the reach determination random number and the reach determination value match), the main CPU 27a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect accompanied by the reach effect. On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match), the main CPU 27a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the off-state effect without the reach effect. To do. Then, the main CPU 27a that has determined the detachment determines the detachment symbol [-] according to the special drawing.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 27a having determined the special figure and the variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 28 (overall CPU 28a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 27a first instructs a variation pattern and outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol variation game. At the same time, the main CPU 27a controls the special figure display H1 so as to display the special figure in a variable manner. Next, the main CPU 27a outputs a special figure designation command indicating the determined special figure. After that, the main CPU 27a outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing to stop (determinably stop display) the symbol variation game when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, and the special symbol display H1. The special figure display unit H1 is controlled so that the special figure decided to be displayed is confirmed and stopped.

  In addition, when the main CPU 27a determines the big hit, after the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect is finished, the main CPU 27a performs control related to the big hit game (the production instruction such as the opening effect and the control of the opening / closing operation of the big prize door 24) ). Specifically, when starting the big hit game, the main CPU 27a first outputs an opening designation command for instructing the start of the opening effect to the overall CPU 28a. Then, the main CPU 27a outputs a round designation command for instructing the start of the first round game to the general CPU 28a after the time set for the opening effect has elapsed, and executes the opening of the first grand prize winning door 24. Then, the main CPU 27a opens the grand prize opening door 24 until the prescribed number of game balls enter the big prize opening 23 or until 25.0 seconds as the prescribed opening time elapses. . The main CPU 27a closes the special winning opening door 24 when any one of the conditions is satisfied.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 27a outputs a round designation command for instructing the start of the second round game to the general CPU 28a soon after the interval elapses, and executes the second big winning opening 23 to be opened. Thereafter, these series of processes are repeated until the final round (15th round game) is reached. The round designation command is prepared for each round game, and it is possible to specify the number of round games to be executed by the round designation command. The main CPU 27a outputs an ending designation command for instructing the start of the ending effect to the overall CPU 28a after the end of the 15 round games defined in the prescribed number of rounds. The main CPU 27a ends the jackpot game with the end of the ending effect after the lapse of the time set for the ending effect.

  The main CPU 27a then controls the gaming state after the end of the big hit game based on information stored in the RAM 27c (information regarding the gaming state after the end of the big hit game) after the end of the big hit game. That is, when the big hit game based on the symbol A is won, the main CPU 27a controls the game state after the big hit game is finished in a certain change state (10000 times) and a short time state (no limit). Further, when the big hit game based on the symbol B is won, the main CPU 27a controls the game state after the big hit game is finished in a certain change state (10000 times) and a short time state (100 times). Further, when the big hit game based on the symbol C is won, the main CPU 27a controls the gaming state after the big hit game is ended in a short time state (100 times). When the main CPU 27a gives (starts) the probability variation state as the gaming state, the main CPU 27a outputs a probability variation start command indicating that the probability variation state is to be started to the overall CPU 28a. The probability variation state is ended when the symbol variation game has passed the number of times (10,000 times). Then, when ending the probability variation state, the main CPU 27a outputs a probability variation end command indicating termination of the probability variation state to the overall CPU 28a. Further, when giving (starting) the time saving state as the gaming state, the main CPU 27a outputs a time saving start command indicating that the time saving state starts to the overall CPU 28a, and the main CPU 27a becomes a big hit during the time saving state or predetermined. The time-short state is terminated when the symbol variation game has passed the number of times (no limit or 100 times). Then, when ending the time reduction state, the main CPU 27a outputs a time reduction end command indicating that the time reduction state ends to the overall CPU 28a. The main CPU 27a clears information stored (set) in the RAM 27c (information relating to the gaming state after the end of the big hit game) and the like when the big hit game ends, and executes the process of the symbol variation game.

  As described above, the main CPU 27a of this embodiment serves as a variation pattern determination unit that determines a variation pattern. The main CPU 27a serves as a big hit determination means for determining whether or not the big hit. Further, the main CPU 27a serves as a probability change determination means for determining whether or not to assign a probability change state. The main CPU 27a serves as a probability change giving means for giving a probability change state after the big hit game ends.

Next, the control contents executed by the overall control board 28 (overall CPU 28a) according to the overall control program will be described.
When the general CPU 28a receives the change pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the overall CPU 28a outputs the design designation command for designating the command and the decoration drawing to the control boards 29 to 31, respectively. In addition, when the overall CPU 28a inputs an all symbol stop command, the overall CPU 28a outputs the all symbol stop command to the display control board 29. Further, when the overall CPU 28a inputs a probability change start command, the general CPU 28a sets information indicating that the probability change state is given to the RAM 28c. Further, the general CPU 28a continuously sets the information in the RAM 28c until the probability variation end command is input, and grasps that the probability variation state is present. Further, when the overall CPU 28a inputs a probability change end command, the general CPU 28a sets information indicating that the probability change state is ended in the RAM 28c. In addition, when the overall CPU 28a inputs a time reduction start command, the general CPU 28a sets information indicating that the time reduction state is given to the RAM 28c. Further, the overall CPU 28a continuously sets the information in the RAM 28c until the input of the time reduction end command, and grasps that the time is in a short time state. Further, when the overall CPU 28a inputs a time reduction end command, the general CPU 28a sets information indicating that the time reduction state has ended in the RAM 28c.

  Further, when the general CPU 28a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the overall CPU 28a determines the type of special figure designated in the special figure designation command. Then, the overall CPU 28a stores (sets) the determined special figure information (special figure designated by the special figure designation command) in the RAM 28c.

Then, the overall CPU 28a determines a decoration to be derived in the symbol variation game according to the type of the special figure designated by the special figure designation command.
When the symbol A is designated by the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 28a constitutes a decoration diagram that constitutes a temporary jackpot symbol that is derived before the re-lottery effect, and a confirmed jackpot symbol that is derived by the re-lottery effect. A sorting lottery is performed to select a symbol selection table to be referred to when each decoration drawing is determined. As shown in FIG. 5, the ROM 28b stores a symbol selection table in which the distribution mode is set to the first distribution and a symbol selection table in which the distribution mode is set to the second distribution. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 28a selects the first selection symbol selection table with a winning probability of “30%” and selects the second allocation symbol selection table with a winning probability of “70%” in the distribution lottery. .

  In the symbol selection table for the first distribution and the symbol selection table for the second distribution, a combination of a confirmed jackpot symbol and a provisional jackpot symbol is determined, and a predetermined number of symbol selection random numbers are allocated to the combination. ing. The symbol selection random number is a random number used when selecting a combination of a confirmed jackpot symbol and a temporary jackpot symbol. The overall CPU 28a updates the value of the symbol for selecting symbols at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 28c, and rewrites the value before the update. In the present embodiment, the value of the random number for symbol selection is set to 241 types of integers from “0” to “240”.

  In the first selection symbol selection table, random numbers for symbol selection are distributed in the case of the confirmed jackpot symbols [3], [5], and [7]. The confirmed jackpot symbol [3] is associated with temporary jackpot symbols [1], [2], [3], [4], [6], and [8]. The values of random numbers for symbol selection are distributed. The final jackpot symbol [5] is associated with temporary jackpot symbols [1], [2], [4], [5], [6], and [8]. The values of random numbers for symbol selection are distributed. The confirmed jackpot symbol [7] is associated with temporary jackpot symbols [1], [2], [4], [6], [7], and [8]. The values of random numbers for symbol selection are distributed. In the symbol selection table for the first distribution, a combination of the confirmed jackpot symbol [3] and the provisional jackpot symbol [3], a combination of the confirmed jackpot symbol [5] and the provisional jackpot symbol [3], and the confirmed jackpot symbol [3]. 7] and the temporary jackpot symbol [7] are assigned the random numbers for symbol selection so that the selection rate is the highest.

  In addition, in the symbol selection table for the first distribution, the selection rate of the combination including the temporary jackpot symbol [1], [8] is selected for the combination including the temporary jackpot symbol [2], [4], [6]. The value of the random number for symbol selection is distributed so as to be higher than the rate. In addition, in the symbol selection table of the first distribution, a combination of the confirmed jackpot symbol [1] and the temporary jackpot symbol [1], a combination of the confirmed jackpot symbol [2] and the temporary jackpot symbol [2], and the confirmed jackpot symbol [ 4] and the provisional jackpot symbol [4] are not assigned a random number for symbol selection so that the combination is not selected. In addition, in the symbol selection table for the first distribution, the combination of the confirmed jackpot symbol [6] and the temporary jackpot symbol [6], and the symbol selection so that the confirmed jackpot symbol [8] and the temporary jackpot symbol [8] are not selected. The random number value is not assigned.

  On the other hand, in the symbol selection table of the second distribution, the values of the random numbers for symbol selection are distributed in the case of confirmed jackpot symbols [1], [2], [4], [6], [8]. A temporary jackpot symbol [1] is associated with the confirmed jackpot symbol [1], and a symbol selection random number value is assigned to this one type of combination. The final jackpot symbol [2] is associated with the temporary jackpot symbol [1], and the symbol selection random number value is assigned to this one type of combination. The final jackpot symbol [4] is associated with the temporary jackpot symbol [4], and the symbol selection random number value is assigned to this one type of combination. The final jackpot symbol [6] is associated with the temporary jackpot symbol [6], and the symbol selection random number value is assigned to this one type of combination. The final jackpot symbol [8] is associated with the temporary jackpot symbol [8], and the random number value for symbol selection is assigned to this one type of combination.

  In addition, in the symbol selection table of the second distribution, the selection rate of the combination including the temporary jackpot symbol [2], [4], [6] is selected for the combination including the temporary jackpot symbol [1], [8]. The value of the random number for symbol selection is distributed so as to be higher than the rate. In the second distribution symbol selection table, the combination including the confirmed jackpot symbol [3], the combination including the confirmed jackpot symbol [5], and the combination including the confirmed jackpot symbol [7] are not selected. The value of is not assigned.

  In this way, when the first distribution symbol selection table and the second distribution symbol selection table are selected, both of the combination of the confirmed jackpot symbol and the temporary jackpot symbol from the first distribution symbol selection table become a certain probability fixed symbol. A combination is easily selected. In addition, the combination including the temporary jackpot symbols [1] and [8] is selected when the combination is selected from the symbol selection table for the first distribution than when the combination is selected from the symbol selection table for the second distribution. It is easy to select. On the other hand, the combination including the temporary jackpot symbol [2], [4], [6] is selected from the symbol selection table for the first distribution when the combination is selected from the symbol selection table for the second distribution. This makes it easier to select. This is because, when the temporary jackpot symbol is [1], [8], the final lottery effect is the final jackpot symbol than when the temporary jackpot symbol is [2], [4], [6]. This shows that the probability that the probability variation definite symbols [3], [5], and [7] are derived is high.

  When the symbol A is specified by the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 28a determines the winning big hit according to the symbol selection random number obtained from the RAM 28c when the symbol selection table of the first distribution is won as a result of the allocation lottery. Select a design and a temporary jackpot design. On the other hand, when the symbol A is designated by the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 28a determines the big hit according to the symbol selection random number obtained from the RAM 28c when the symbol selection table of the second distribution is won as a result of the lottery. Select a design and a temporary jackpot design.

  The overall CPU 28a selects the symbol selection table for the second distribution when symbol B and symbol C are designated by the special symbol designation command. Then, the overall CPU 28a selects a confirmed jackpot symbol and a temporary jackpot symbol from the symbol selection table for the second distribution according to the value of the symbol selection random number acquired from the RAM 28c.

  The overall CPU 28a, which has selected the confirmed jackpot symbol and the tentative jackpot symbol in accordance with each symbol selection table, extracts a symbol re-lottery designation command for designating the selected confirmed jackpot symbol and tentative jackpot symbol, and stores the command in the RAM 28c. . The overall CPU 28a outputs the symbol re-lottery designation command stored in the RAM 28c to the display control board 29, the lamp control board 30 and the sound control board 31 in the control period after the next period. As shown in FIG. 5, each symbol re-lottery designation command is composed of 2-byte control data. Specifically, each symbol re-lottery designation command is composed of “90H” with the upper byte (first byte) in common, and the lower byte (second byte) is different with each symbol re-lottery designation command “00H”. To “16H”.

  In addition, when the special figure designated by the special figure designation command is [-] and the variation pattern for the deviation reach production is designated, the general CPU 28a determines the deviation reach as the symbol combination of the decorative drawing. Determine the symbol combination. Similarly, when the special figure designated in the special figure designation command is [-] and the variation pattern for the off-stage production is designated, the overall CPU 28a deviates from the symbol combination of the decorative drawing. Determine the combination.

  When the general CPU 28a inputs a special figure designation command for designating the symbols A to C and a variation pattern for the jackpot effect, from the combination of the confirmed jackpot symbol selected from each symbol selection table and the temporary jackpot symbol, It is determined whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed in the symbol variation game that is a big hit effect. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the overall CPU 28a combines the confirmed jackpot symbol [3] and the temporary jackpot symbol [3], and the combination of the confirmed jackpot symbol [5] and the temporary jackpot symbol [5]. When the combination of the confirmed jackpot symbol [7] and the temporary jackpot symbol [7] is selected, whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect (not to be executed) is determined. This is because the probability variation confirmed symbol is derived as a temporary jackpot symbol, and then the probability variation certain symbol is re-variable to perform the re-lottery effect. This is to prevent this.

  On the other hand, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the re-lottery effect can be executed (executed) when the combination is not the above-described combination (the temporary jackpot symbol is other than the combination of the probability variation confirmed symbols). Then, the overall CPU 28a that has determined whether or not the re-lottery effect can be executed sets an effective period of the effect switch 26 and displays an effect command for executing the operation instruction effect at the start of the re-lottery effect after the start of the symbol variation game. Output to the control board 29. Further, when the general CPU 28a that has set the effective period inputs an effect signal from the effect switch 26 during the effective period, an operation designation command indicating that the effect switch 26 has been operated is sent to the display control board 29, the lamp control board 30 and Output to the audio control board 31. Then, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the effect switch 26 has been operated after the expiration of the valid period, selects a jackpot fixed symbol derived at the end of the re-lottery effect according to the determination result, and selects the selected jackpot A jackpot symbol designation command for designating a confirmed symbol is output to the display control board 29, the lamp control board 30 and the sound control board 31, respectively. The effective period ends when the effect switch 26 is operated within the effective period and when the effective period elapses without the operation switch 26 being operated within the effective period.

FIG. 6 shows a jackpot fixed symbol selection table which is referred to when the overall CPU 28a selects a big hit fixed symbol.
The jackpot fixed symbol selection table operates the jackpot fixed symbol when the effect switch 26 is operated and the effect switch 26 for the combination of the determined jackpot symbol and the temporary jackpot symbol selected from each of the symbol selection tables described above. The jackpot confirmed symbol when there is no match is associated. And the jackpot confirmed symbol when the effect switch 26 is operated is determined to the confirmed jackpot symbol selected from each symbol selection table described above. That is, when the effect switch 26 is operated, in the re-lottery effect, the confirmed jackpot symbol selected from each symbol selection table described above is derived. On the other hand, the jackpot determined symbol when the effect switch 26 is not operated is set to a temporary jackpot symbol selected from each symbol selection table described above. That is, when the effect switch 26 is operated, in the re-lottery effect, the provisional jackpot symbol selected from each of the symbol selection tables described above is rewritten as a determined jackpot symbol and is derived.

  The overall CPU 28a that has selected the jackpot confirmed symbol extracts a jackpot symbol designating command for designating the jackpot confirmed symbol and stores the command in the RAM 28c. The overall CPU 28a outputs the jackpot symbol designation command stored in the RAM 28c to the display control board 29, the lamp control board 30 and the voice control board 31 in the control period after the next period. As shown in FIG. 6, each of the jackpot symbol designation commands is composed of 2-byte control data. Specifically, each jackpot symbol designating command is composed of “90H” that the upper byte (first byte) is common, and the lower byte (second byte) is each jackpot symbol designating command according to the jackpot determined symbol. It is composed of different “60H” to “67H”.

  Further, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not to execute the probability change notification effect during the big hit game. The overall CPU 28a determines whether or not to execute the probability change notification effect at the start of the big hit game. Then, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not to execute the probability change notification effect when the special symbols designated by the special symbol designation command in the symbol variation game to which the big hit game is given are symbols B and C. In addition, when the special figure designated by the special figure designation command is symbol A in the symbol variation game to which the big hit game is given, the overall CPU 28a ends the symbol variation game through the re-lottery effect or without the re-lottery effect. Predetermined when the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped is sometimes other than [3], [5], [7], that is, [1], [2], [4], [6], [8] A random number lottery for promotion effect set to the winning probability is performed, and when the lottery is won, it is determined that the probability change notification effect can be executed (executed). On the other hand, in the case where the special figure designated by the special figure designation command is symbol A in the symbol variation game to which the big hit game is given, the general CPU 28a is confirmed and stopped at the end of the symbol variation game through the re-lottery effect. When the jackpot determination symbol is [3], [5], or [7], it is determined whether or not to execute the probability change notification effect. If the overall CPU 28a determines to execute the probability change notification effect, the overall CPU 28a stores the fact in the RAM 28c.

  Further, the overall CPU 28a determines one of the first and second effect patterns as the effect content of the notice effect. Specifically, if the overall CPU 28a has determined to execute the probability change notification effect, the overall CPU 28a can easily select the first effect pattern in comparison with the second effect pattern, and if it has not been determined. The second production pattern is easier to select than the first production pattern. Then, the overall CPU 28a temporarily stores the determined effect pattern of the notice effect in the RAM 28c.

  When the general CPU 28a inputs the opening designation command, the general CPU 28a outputs the opening designation command to the display control board 29 together with the effect pattern of the notice effect stored in the RAM 28c. Further, when the general CPU 28 a inputs each round designation command, the general CPU 28 a outputs the command to the display control board 29. When the general CPU 28a inputs a round designation command for the first round, the overall CPU 28a outputs a notice effect command for executing the notice effect according to the effect pattern of the notice effect once stored in the RAM 28c. In addition, when the general CPU 28a inputs a round designation command for the first round, if the jackpot determined symbols are [3], [5], [7], it is determined whether or not to execute the probability change notification effect. The exclusive production command for executing the exclusive round production is output. When the general CPU 28a inputs a round designation command for instructing the start of the 14th round game, if the probability change notification effect is determined with reference to the RAM 28c, an effective period in which the operation of the effect switch 26 is allowed. Is set for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds after starting the 14th round game). At the same time, the overall CPU 28 a outputs an effect command for executing an operation instruction effect to the display control board 29.

  Then, when the general CPU 28a inputs an operation signal from the effect switch 26 during the set effective period, the general CPU 28a displays and controls an effect command for instructing execution of the probability change notification effect stored in the RAM 28c in advance. Output to the substrate 29.

  On the other hand, when the general CPU 28a does not input an operation signal from the effect switch 26 during the set effective period, the effect that causes the probability change notification effect stored in the RAM 28c to be executed is performed. An effect command for rewriting the command and instructing execution of the probability change suggestion effect is output to the display control board 29 at the end of the valid period.

  Similarly, when the overall CPU 28a has not decided to execute the probability change notification effect, the overall CPU 28a similarly sets an effective period during which the operation of the effect switch 26 is permitted for a predetermined time. At the same time, the overall CPU 28 a outputs an effect command for executing an operation instruction effect to the display control board 29. Thereafter, the overall CPU 28a outputs, to the display control board 29, an effect command for instructing execution of the probability change suggestion effect regardless of the input of the operation signal.

  In addition, when the ending designation command is input, the overall CPU 28a determines the content of the ending effect based on whether or not the probability change notification effect has been performed, and outputs an ending designation command that can specify the determined content to the display control board 29. To do. That is, when the overall CPU 28a executes the probability change notification effect, the overall CPU 28a outputs an ending designation command for instructing an ending effect by the high-accuracy effect. Further, when executing the probability change suggestion, the overall CPU 28a outputs an ending designation command for instructing an ending effect by the chance effect.

  In this embodiment, when execution of the probability change notification effect is determined based on the special drawing, the overall CPU 28a executes the probability change notification effect depending on whether or not the effect switch 26 is operated during the effective period, or the probability change suggestion effect. Decide what to do. That is, when the player wants to know the result of the internal lottery and operates the effect switch 26, the player's intention is reflected to notify the result of the internal lottery, and the player knows the result of the internal lottery. When the effect switch 26 is not operated because it is not desired, the player's intention is reflected and the result of the internal lottery is not notified.

  Further, if execution of the probability change notification effect is not determined, or if the effect switch 26 is not operated within the set effective period, the game state is concealed from the player and the expectation that may be the probability change state is It becomes a chance state (secret period) that can be held by a person. In this chance state, the pachinko machine 10 is controlled in a probability variation latent state in which the player cannot recognize that it is in the probability variation state.

  In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 28a that sets an effective period and determines whether or not the effect switch 26 is operated functions as an operation determination unit. Further, the overall CPU 28a serves as notification effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the probability change notification effect.

Next, the control contents executed by the display control board 29 (sub CPU 29a) according to the effect control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 29a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the decoration drawing designation command, the variable display H2 is configured so that the symbol variation game is played with the effect content corresponding to the variation pattern and the decoration drawing designated in the decoration drawing designation command. Control display content. When the sub CPU 29a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 29a causes the variable indicator H2 to stop and display the ornament designated by the ornament designation designation command, and ends the symbol variation game.

  In addition, when the symbol re-lottery designation command is input, the sub CPU 29a controls the execution of the re-lottery effect in the symbol variation game according to the confirmed jackpot symbol and the temporary jackpot symbol designated by the command. That is, when the symbol re-lottery designation command is “90H04H”, “90H0CH”, “90H14H”, the sub CPU 29a does not execute the re-lottery effect and derives the decisive big hit symbol (big hit definite symbol). Control the game. The symbol re-lottery designation command “90H04H” is a command for designating a combination of the confirmed jackpot symbol [3] and the temporary jackpot symbol [3], and the symbol re-lottery designation command “90H0CH” is defined as a confirmed jackpot symbol [5]. This is a command for designating a combination of the temporary jackpot symbol [5]. The symbol re-lottery designation command “90H14H” is a command for designating a combination of the confirmed big hit symbol [7] and the temporary big hit symbol [7].

  On the other hand, if the symbol re-lottery designation command is other than “90H04H”, “90H0CH”, or “90H14H”, the sub CPU 29a executes a re-lottery effect and derives a temporary jackpot symbol designated by the symbol re-lottery designation command. Then, the symbol variation game is controlled so as to derive a confirmed jackpot symbol (a jackpot confirmed symbol) by a re-lottery effect. In the symbol re-lottery designation commands other than the symbol re-lottery designation commands “90H04H”, “90H0CH”, and “90H14H”, the temporary jackpot symbol is set to a value other than the probability variation confirmed symbols [3], [5], and [7]. Command. Then, the sub CPU 29a controls the symbol variation game so as to derive the jackpot fixed symbol designated by the command by the re-lottery effect by inputting the jackpot symbol designation command.

7 and 8 show an aspect in the case where the re-lottery effect is performed in the symbol variation game of the big hit effect and an aspect in the case where the re-lottery effect is not performed.
FIGS. 7A to 7C show modes in the case where the re-lottery effect is not performed.

  In this case, a reach ([3 ↓ 3]) is formed on the variable display H2 when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the symbol variation game, and a reach effect is performed (FIG. 7A). Then, the variable display H2 derives a big hit symbol ([333] in this example) consisting of a probability variation confirmed symbol by reach production, and the jackpot symbol ([333]) is confirmed and stopped and displayed when the variation time elapses. The big hit is determined (FIG. 7B). Thereafter, on the variable display H2, an opening effect is performed with the start of the big hit game.

  FIG.7 (d)-(i) shows the aspect in case a re-lottery effect is performed. 7D to 7I show modes when the symbol re-lottery designation command “90H03H” is selected.

  In this case, a reach ([2 ↓ 2]) is formed on the variable display H2 after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the symbol variation game, and a reach effect is performed (FIG. 7 (d)). Then, in the variable display H2, a big hit symbol ([222] in this example) which is a temporary big hit symbol is derived by the reach effect (FIG. 7E). Thereafter, on the variable display H2, a re-lottery effect is performed (FIG. 7 (f)), and at the start of the re-lottery effect, an operation instruction effect ("PUSH") is performed, thereby allowing the player to operate the effect switch 26. Prompt. When the effect switch 26 is operated during the re-lottery effect, the variable display H2 stops the change of the symbol row by the operation of the effect switch 26, and the stoppage of the change causes the jackpot symbol consisting of the probable change fixed symbol (this In the example, [333]) is derived, and the jackpot symbol ([333]) is confirmed and stopped when the variation time elapses, and the probability variation jackpot is confirmed (FIG. 7 (g)). Thereafter, on the variable display H2, an opening effect is performed with the start of the big hit game.

  On the other hand, when the effect switch 26 is not operated during the re-lottery effect, the variable display H2 stops the change of the symbol sequence after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the big hit symbol ([222] in this example) is stopped by the change stop. Is derived, and the jackpot symbol ([222]) is confirmed and stopped when the fluctuation time has elapsed, and the jackpot is confirmed (FIG. 7 (g)). Thereafter, on the variable display H2, an opening effect is performed with the start of the big hit game.

  As described above, in this embodiment, execution of the re-lottery effect is determined when the probability variation jackpot is determined by the internal lottery, and the effect switch 26 is operated by the re-lottery effect, whereby the jackpot symbol based on the probability variation confirmed symbol is determined. By being derived, the probability change notification effect is executed. On the other hand, when the probability lottery is determined in the internal lottery, the re-lottery effect is determined to be executed, and the effect switch 26 is not operated in the re-lottery effect, so that a big hit symbol with a symbol other than the probability variation confirmed symbol is derived. As a result, a probability variation concealment effect is performed to conceal whether or not the probability variation state is given.

  FIGS. 8A to 8F show another mode in the case where a re-lottery effect is performed. 8A to 8F show modes when the symbol re-lottery designation command “90H08H” is selected.

  In this case, a reach ([4 ↓ 4]) is formed on the variable display H2 when a predetermined time elapses after the start of the symbol variation game, and a reach effect is performed (FIG. 8A). Then, in the variable display H2, the big hit symbol ([444] in this example) which is a temporary big hit symbol is derived by the reach effect (FIG. 8B). Thereafter, on the variable display H2, a re-lottery effect is performed (FIG. 8 (c)), and at the start of the re-lottery effect, an operation instruction effect ("PUSH") is performed, whereby the player operates the effect switch 26. Prompt. When the effect switch 26 is operated during the re-lottery effect, the variable display H2 stops the change of the symbol row by the operation of the effect switch 26, and the stoppage of the change causes the big hit symbol ([444] in this example). ) Is derived, and the jackpot symbol ([444]) is confirmed and stopped when the fluctuation time has elapsed, and the jackpot is confirmed (FIG. 7 (d)). Thereafter, on the variable display H2, an opening effect is performed with the start of the big hit game.

  On the other hand, when the effect switch 26 is not operated during the re-lottery effect, the variable display H2 stops the fluctuation of the symbol row after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the big hit symbol ([444] in this example) is stopped by the fluctuation stop. Is derived, and the jackpot symbol ([444]) is confirmed and stopped when the fluctuation time has elapsed, and the jackpot is confirmed (FIG. 7 (e)). Thereafter, on the variable display H2, an opening effect is performed with the start of the big hit game.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 29a inputs an opening designation command and starts a big hit game, the sub CPU 29a controls the variable display H2 to execute the opening effect. Further, when the sub CPU 29a inputs a notice effect command for the notice effect, the sub CPU 29a controls the variable display H2 so that the notice effect based on the effect pattern specified in the command is executed in each round game. Specifically, when each of the round designation commands is input, the sub CPU 29a controls the variable display H2 so as to execute a round effect specified by each round specification command and to execute a notice effect corresponding to the effect pattern.

  Further, when the sub CPU 29a inputs an effect command of a probability change notification effect, a probability change suggestion effect or an operation instruction effect, the variable display H2 is configured to execute the probability change notification effect, the probability change suggestion effect or the operation instruction effect specified by the command. To control. The sub CPU 29a causes each effect to be executed by inputting the final round (15th) round designation command when the effect command of the probability change notification effect is input and when the effect command of the probability change suggestion effect is input. Further, when the sub CPU 29a inputs an ending designation command, the sub CPU 29a controls the variable display H2 so that the ending effect of the effect content specified by the command is executed.

  Further, when the sub CPU 29a inputs a probability change designation command, the sub CPU 29a controls the variable display H2 in a display mode for probability change. In the display mode for probability change, a display effect is executed in which an image “probability change” is displayed on the variable display H2. Further, when the sub CPU 29a inputs a chance designation command, the sub CPU 29a controls the variable display H2 in a chance display mode. In the display mode for chances, a display effect is executed in which an image of “chance” is displayed on the variable display H2.

In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 28a and the sub CPU 29a function as effect control means.
Next, in the case where a notification effect is performed during the big hit game, based on the control command output from the main CPU 27a, the execution mode during the big hit game performed according to the processing executed by each control board 28 to 31 is variable. A description will be given based on FIGS. 9A to 9D and FIGS. 10A to 10I showing display screens of the variable display H2.

  FIG. 9A schematically shows a time flow from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game until the 101st symbol variation game is played. FIG. 9B shows a case where execution of the probability change notification effect is determined, the effect switch 26 is operated during the effective period, and the probability change notification effect is executed. FIG. 9C shows the probability change notification effect. However, the effect switch 26 is not operated during the effective period, and the probability change suggesting effect is executed. FIG. 9D shows a case where the execution of the probability change notification effect is not determined and the probability change suggestion effect is executed. FIG. 10 shows a display mode of the variable display H2 in which an effect based on the first effect pattern is performed as the notice effect. In FIG. 9, the opening effect is indicated as “OP” and the ending effect is indicated as “EN”.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, when execution of the probability change notification effect is determined and the effect switch 26 is operated during the effective period, when the big hit game is started (time point A1a), the variable indicator In H2, an opening effect for displaying a “big hit” image is performed (FIG. 10A). Subsequently, a first round game (one round) is performed, and a notice effect based on the effect pattern is started (time point A1b). On the variable display H2, an image “1R” indicating one round and an image “Janken start” indicating the start of the notification effect are displayed (FIG. 10B). Subsequently, the variable display H2 displays an image “[Probability] if [A] wins in 15 rounds” (FIG. 10C).

  Subsequently, a second round game (2 rounds) is performed, and a confrontation effect is performed by the character A and the character B on the variable display H2 (FIG. 10D). In the second to thirteenth round games, the variable display H2 performs a story effect in which the winning number of the winning character is added when any character wins the confrontation effect. Then, when the 14th round game (14 rounds) is performed, a valid period is set for a predetermined time (time point A2a), and an operation instruction effect is executed. At this time A2a, the variable display H2 performs an operation instruction effect to display an image of “14R” indicating 14 rounds and an image of “PUSH” indicating that the effective period is set (FIG. 10 ( e)). When the effect switch 26 is operated during the effective period, when the 15th round game (15 rounds) is performed (time point A2b), the variable display device H2 executes the probability change notification effect, and the character A An effect result that wins is derived, and it is informed that the probability variation state is given (FIG. 10 (f)).

  Subsequently, an ending effect is performed (time point A3), and an ending effect of a high-definition effect is performed on the variable display H2 (FIG. 10 (g)). Subsequently, after the big hit game ends, the first symbol variation game is performed (time A4), and the variable display H2 performs a display effect (symbol variation game) in the display mode for probability variation.

  As shown in FIG. 9C, when the execution of the probability change notification effect is determined and the effect switch 26 is not operated during the effective period, when the big hit game is started (time point A1a), the variable indicator In H2, an opening effect for displaying a “big hit” image is performed (FIG. 10A). Subsequently, a first round game (one round) is performed, and a notice effect based on the effect pattern is started (time point A1b). On the variable display H2, an image of “1R” indicating one round and an image of “Janken start” indicating the start of the notification effect are displayed (FIG. 10B). If [A] wins in 15 rounds, an image of [Probability] is displayed (FIG. 10C).

  Subsequently, a second round game (2 rounds) is performed, and a confrontation effect is performed by the character A and the character B on the variable display H2 (FIG. 10D). In the second to thirteenth round games, the variable display H2 performs a story effect in which the winning number of the winning character is added when any character wins the confrontation effect. Then, when the 14th round game (14 rounds) is performed, a valid period is set for a predetermined time (time point A2a), and an operation instruction effect is executed. At this time A2a, the variable display H2 performs an operation instruction effect to display an image of “14R” indicating 14 rounds and an image of “PUSH” indicating that the effective period is set (FIG. 10 ( e)). If the effect switch 26 is not operated during this effective period, when the 15th round game (15 rounds) is performed (time point A2b), the variable indicator H2 executes the probability change suggestion effect, and the character A An effect result that is a draw with the character B is derived, and it is concealed whether or not the probability variation state is given (FIG. 10 (h)).

  Subsequently, an ending effect is performed (time point A3), and an ending effect for a chance effect is performed on the variable display H2 (FIG. 10 (i)). Subsequently, after the big hit game is finished, the first symbol variation game is performed (time A4), and the variable display H2 performs a display effect (symbol variation game) in a display mode for chance.

  As shown in FIG. 9D, when the execution of the probability change notification effect is not determined, when the big hit game is started (time point A1a), the variable display unit H2 displays an image of “big hit”. An opening effect is performed (FIG. 10A). Subsequently, a first round game (one round) is performed, and a notice effect based on the effect pattern is started (time point A1b). On the variable display H2, an image of “1R” indicating one round and an image of “Janken start” indicating the start of the notification effect are displayed (FIG. 10B). If [A] wins in 15 rounds, an image of [Probability] is displayed (FIG. 10C).

  Subsequently, a second round game (2 rounds) is performed, and a confrontation effect is performed by the character A and the character B on the variable display H2 (FIG. 10D). In the second to thirteenth round games, the variable display H2 performs a story effect in which the winning number of the winning character is added when any character wins the confrontation effect. Then, when the 14th round game (14 rounds) is performed, a valid period is set for a predetermined time (time point A2a), and an operation instruction effect is executed. At this time A2a, the variable display H2 performs an operation instruction effect to display an image of “14R” indicating 14 rounds and an image of “PUSH” indicating that the effective period is set (FIG. 10 ( e)). Then, regardless of whether or not the effect switch 26 is operated during this effective period, when the fifteenth round game (15 rounds) is performed (time point A2b), the variable indicator H2 has a certain change suggestion effect. This is executed to derive an effect result in which the character A and the character B are drawn, and it is concealed whether or not the probability variation state is given (FIG. 10 (h)).

  Subsequently, an ending effect is performed (time point A3), and an ending effect for a chance effect is performed on the variable display H2 (FIG. 10 (i)). Subsequently, after the big hit game is finished, the first symbol variation game is performed (time A4), and the variable display H2 performs a display effect (symbol variation game) in a display mode for chance. Note that when a symbol combination for probability variation jackpot is derived in the symbol variation game, a special effect indicating that the probability variation state is given is performed without setting an effective period.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the effect switch 26 is operated during the effective period, the result of the internal lottery (the game state after the end of the big hit game) is the effect result of the notification effect at time A2b. Is notified. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9C, the result of the internal lottery (the gaming state after the end of the big hit game) is concealed when the effect switch 26 is not operated during the effective period. For this reason, whether or not the gaming state is notified depends on whether or not the effect switch 26 is operated during the effective period. Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, when execution of the probability change notification effect is not determined, the probability change suggestion effect is executed regardless of whether or not the effect switch 26 is operated during the effective period, and the internal lottery is performed. The result (the game state after the end of the big hit game) is kept secret. That is, when the probability change notification effect is determined, the game state can be arbitrarily changed to the probability change latent state (secret state) by the player.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) According to the present embodiment, when the production switch 26 is not operated, even if the probability variation state is imparted, the probability variation concealment effect for concealing whether or not the probability variation state is imparted ( (Probability suggestion effect) is executed, and the player is controlled to a probability variation latent state in which the player cannot recognize that the probability variation state. For this reason, according to the player's request, it is possible to arbitrarily change the gaming state to a probability variation latent state in which it cannot be recognized that the probability variation state.

  (2) In addition, by setting a plurality of execution chances of the probability change notification effect, for example, the effect switch 26 is depressed by the player who desires to know the result of whether or not the effect change state is present by pressing the effect switch 26, for example. Even in the case of no operation, such an opportunity for operating the effect switch 26 does not disappoint such a player.

  (3) By setting the execution chance of the probable change notification effect once in each of the symbol variation game and the big hit game, the player who wants to create a probable concealment concealment frequently has the opportunity to operate the effect switch 26 You can play games without having a sense of doing. On the other hand, for a player who wants to know the result of whether or not the probable change state is given, the operation opportunity of the effect switch 26 comes under different circumstances. Even if you forget to operate at the middle operation opportunity, you can concentrate on operating the effect switch 26 during the big hit game.

  (4) The overall CPU 28a executes the probability change notification effect when it is determined to execute the probability change notification effect during the big hit game and the effect switch 26 is operated within the effective period. On the other hand, if the overall CPU 28a does not decide to execute the probability change notification effect, or if it decides to execute the probability change notification effect and the effect switch 26 is not operated within the effective period, the probability change state is determined. Probabilistic suggestion production that suggests that there is a possibility of being granted is executed. Thereby, when the effect switch 26 is not operated, even if the probability variation state is given, a probability variation suggestion effect that cannot recognize whether or not the probability variation state is imparted is performed. For this reason, according to a player's request, a game state can be arbitrarily made into a probability change latent state.

  (5) In the notice effect, when the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern having different effect contents are provided and execution of the probability change notification effect is determined, the first effect pattern can be easily selected. When the execution of the probability change notification effect is not determined (when the probability change suggestion effect is performed), the second effect pattern is easily selected. For this reason, the player can select whether or not to operate the effect switch 26 during the effective period according to the contents of the effect of the notice effect. That is, it is possible to make a decision in consideration of the contents of the effect of the notice effect instead of simply operating depending on whether or not to execute the probability change notification effect.

  (6) When the overall CPU 28a determines that the probability change notification effect is to be executed, the effect content of the jackpot game is determined so as to execute the probability change notification effect, while the effect switch 26 is not operated within the effective period. In this case, the probability change notification effect is rewritten and executed as a probability change suggestion effect. If it does in this way, based on whether or not execution of the probability change notification effect is determined and the operation result of the effect switch 26, it is necessary to determine whether or not to execute the probability change notification effect. In comparison, the processing load can be reduced.

  (7) The overall CPU 28a determines the game content of the big hit game at the start of the symbol variation game. For this reason, it is not necessary to determine the game content of the jackpot game at the start of the jackpot game. Therefore, at the time of manufacture, it is possible to check whether or not the game is normally performed in a series of game flow from the symbol variation game to the end of the big hit game, and the time for specifying the effect command at the start of the big hit game and Save time and effort.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the probability variation state and the short time state of the above embodiment, the condition establishment improvement state may not be given. That is, in the probability variation function, only a high probability state is given, and the time-shortening function is not provided. Even in this case, since the player only has different jackpot lottery probabilities as to whether or not he is in a probable state, the appearance is the same, so the player can play a game from other than the display form of the variable display H2. The state cannot be recognized.

  In the above embodiment, the probability change notification effect is executed at the start of the 15th round, but may be executed during the 14th round, specifically after the end of the effective period or immediately after the operation of the effect switch 26.

  In the above embodiment, the symbol combination for the probable change need not be provided as the symbol combination of the decorative drawing. In other words, all the symbol combinations for the jackpots based on the decorations are the symbol combinations for the chance jackpot.

  In the above embodiment, even if the symbol combination for probability variation is derived in the symbol variation game, the effect result of the notification effect may differ depending on whether or not the effect switch 26 is operated. That is, even when a symbol combination for probability variation is derived, it is possible to reflect the intention to a player who does not want to notify the result of the internal lottery. In this case, the general CPU 28a sets the valid period even in the jackpot game for deriving the symbol combination for the probability variation jackpot.

  In the above embodiment, three or more effect patterns may be provided as the effect pattern types. By doing so, the variation of the story production can be increased. Moreover, the interest of a notification effect can be further improved by setting the expectation level and selection rate which differ for every production pattern. Further, in the production pattern, the victory or defeat of the character A may be determined by lottery in the confrontation production of each round game, and the number of wins may be accumulated. In this case, for each production pattern, the probability that the character A wins in the game of each round game (the probability of winning in the lottery) (for example, the probability of winning in each round game 80%, 40%, 10%, etc.) )). Then, the overall CPU 28a performs lottery for each round game with a probability determined in the production pattern. Further, the overall CPU 28a makes it easy to select an effect pattern with a high probability of winning when the probable big hit is determined by internal lottery. As a result, when the probability variation jackpot is determined in the internal lottery, the probability that the number of wins of the character A will increase (high win rate) in the 14th round game is high, while the non-probability variation jackpot is determined. If it is, the possibility that the number of wins of the character A will decrease (the winning rate is low) in the 14th round game increases. Further, as the story production, in addition to the content to be confronted by Janken, the content in which the characters race in a car race or the content in which the characters confront each other (fight) may be used. When the characters fight, for example, a monster corresponding to the character A and a monster corresponding to the character B may be displayed on the variable display H2, and the characters may fight to derive victory or defeat. In this case, the probability change state is given when the monster corresponding to the character A wins.

  In the above embodiment, various effects during the big hit game may be performed by a light effect by the decorative lamp 16 or a sound effect by the speaker 17. In this case, the overall CPU 28 a also outputs various commands output to the display control board 29 to the lamp control board 30 and the sound control board 31.

  In the above embodiment, the display control board 29 (sub CPU 29a) may determine the effect pattern, whether or not to execute the probability change notification effect, the ending effect, and the display mode of the variable display H2.

  In the above embodiment, the type of special figure may be a symbol or a pattern that is different from the number that can be displayed in 7 segments because it is difficult for the player to distinguish the display contents (it is difficult to recognize). By doing so, it is possible to make it harder for the player to recognize the win from the special figure type to the big hit. In addition, as the special figure display H1, for example, a 7-segment cement capable of displaying a three-digit number is used for the special figure, and 1000 kinds of special figures from [0] to [999] are prepared by the three-digit number. May be. Further, as a special figure, an LED lamp on the game board 13 may be used as a special figure indicator instead of the symbol, and the special figure may be represented by the number of lighting or the lighting mode. By increasing the number of special figures or making it difficult to recognize the special figure itself, it is a game that determines whether or not it is a big hit and if it is a big hit, whether it is a promising big hit or not It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the big hit or the probable big hit from the display result of the special figure display.

  In the above embodiment, the valid time may be terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed. That is, even when the effect switch 26 is operated, the valid time is set until the time elapses.

  In the above embodiment, the re-drawing effect may be executed during the opening effect of the big hit game after the symbol variation game is finished. That is, the symbol variation game is terminated by deriving a temporary jackpot symbol, and a re-lottery effect for deriving a final jackpot symbol in the subsequent opening effect is executed.

  ○ In the above embodiment, as a combination of the confirmed jackpot symbol and the temporary jackpot symbol to be distributed to the symbol selection table, the temporary jackpot symbol is determined only by the symbols other than the probability variation confirmed symbol ([3], [5], [7]). It may be configured. In this case, a re-lottery effect is always performed.

In the above embodiment, the distribution mode of the symbol selection table may be changed. For example, each combination in each symbol selection table may be assigned to the same distribution.
In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game may be set to two types: jackpot game based on symbol B and jackpot game based on symbol C.

  In the above embodiment, the execution chance of the probability change notification effect may be set three times or more. For example, it may be set twice during the re-lottery effect and once during the jackpot game, or conversely, it may be set once during the re-lottery effect and set twice during the jackpot game. .

  In the above embodiment, the result of the re-lottering effect, that is, whether or not the probability change notification effect has been performed may be reflected in the determination as to whether or not the probability change notification effect during the big hit game is executable. For example, if the probability change notification effect is not performed due to the fact that the effect switch 26 is not operated even though it is determined that the probability change notification effect can be executed during the re-lottery effect, the probability change notification effect during the big hit game is not performed. Must be determined to be executable. According to this configuration, it is possible to associate the results when the effect switch 26 is operated during the symbol variation game and the big hit game.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The notification effect determining means determines the execution of the probability change notification effect in the first period, and the determination result of the operation determination means is negative without operating the effect operation means in the first period. When it becomes, the game machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein execution of the probability change notification effect is determined in the second period.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged front view which shows a center character. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The symbol selection table for deciding the symbol re-lottery designation command which instruct | indicates the effect content of a decisive big hit symbol, a temporary jackpot symbol, and a re-lottery effect. A jackpot determined symbol selection table for determining a jackpot symbol designating command for designating a jackpot determined symbol derived in the re-lottery effect according to the operational state of the effect switch. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the symbol variation game when not performing a re-lottery effect, (d)-(i) is a model which shows the flow of the symbol variation game when a re-lottery effect is performed. Figure. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the symbol change game in the case of performing a re-lottery effect. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the effect aspect in jackpot game and jackpot game. (A)-(i) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect of the display screen of a variable display.

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  H1 ... Special figure display, H2 ... Variable display, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 20 ... Center actor, 26 ... Direction switch, 27 ... Main control board, 27a ... Main CPU, 27b ... ROM, 27c ... RAM, 28 ... General control board, 28a ... General CPU, 28b ... ROM, 28c ... RAM, 29 ... Display control board, 29a ... Sub CPU, 29b ... ROM, 29c ... RAM.

Claims (5)

Main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine, sub-control means for executing various controls relating to gaming effects based on control commands output by the main control means, and effects provided on the front of the gaming machine and operable by the player And a display device for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols. When the determination result of the big hit determination unit for determining whether or not a big hit is positive, in the symbol variation game In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is performed after a predetermined jackpot symbol is definitely stopped and displayed,
The main control means includes
Based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game;
When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a probability change determination means for determining whether or not to give a high probability state in which the probability of the jackpot is changed from a low probability that is a normal state to a high probability;
When the determination result of the probability variation determining means is affirmative, the probability variation providing means for providing the high probability state after the jackpot game ends,
The sub-control means includes
Production control means for controlling the display device;
Operation determining means for determining whether or not the effect operating means has been operated within an effective period allowing operation of the effect operating means;
If the determination result of the probability variation determination means is affirmative, comprising a notification effect determination means for determining whether or not to execute a probability variation notification effect for notifying that a probability variation state is provided,
The notification effect determining means determines the execution chance of the probability change notification effect from when the player can recognize a big hit by stopping the change of the symbol in the symbol change game until the jackpot game ends. Set multiple
The effect control means is a case where the notification effect determining means is determined to execute the probability change notification effect, and when the determination result of the operation determination means is affirmative, When the notification effect determining means does not determine to execute the probability change notification effect, and when the notification effect determination means determines to execute the probability change notification effect, and the determination result of the operation determination means is negative The game machine is characterized in that a probability variation concealment effect for concealing whether or not a probability variation state is given is executed, and the player is controlled to a probability variation latent state in which the player cannot recognize that the probability variation state is present. In the jackpot game, a plurality of round games with a predetermined number of times as an upper limit are performed,
The execution event of the probability change notification effect is performed after the jackpot symbol is definitely stopped and displayed in the game after the player can recognize the jackpot by stopping the variation of the symbol in the symbol variation game. In each of the first period before the start of the first round game in the jackpot game and the second period from the start of the first round game to the end of the jackpot game, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. In the jackpot game, a plurality of round games up to a predetermined number of times set in advance are performed, and in each round game, a round effect is executed, and an execution opportunity of the probability change notification effect set in the second period Is set during a round production of a predetermined number of round games among the plurality of round games,
During the jackpot game, the effect control means selects an effect pattern of a notice effect that suggests that the probability change notification effect is executed based on the determination result of the notification effect determination means, and based on the selected effect pattern Run the notice effect on the content,
The notice effect is executed with a content that suggests that a certain story is formed across a plurality of round games, and the probability change notice effect is executed in the round effect of the plurality of round games. There are a plurality of types of effect patterns of the story, and the effect patterns are selected with a higher probability than when the notification effect determining means determines to execute the probability change notification effect. There is a first effect pattern that is selected with a higher probability than when the notification effect determining means has not determined to execute the probability change notification effect. The gaming machine according to claim 2. The jackpot symbol is composed of a probability variation jackpot symbol that can be recognized that a probability variation state is imparted and a non-probability variation jackpot symbol that cannot be identified that the probability variation state is imparted,
The execution chance of the probability change notification effect set in the first period is that the jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game, and then the once-stopped jackpot symbol is changed again to be finally deterministic. Is set during re-variation production to derive the jackpot symbol to stop
During the re-variation effect, the effect control means determines that the notification effect determination means determines to execute the probability change notification effect, and if the determination result of the operation determination means is affirmative, The probability variation notification effect is executed by deriving the probability variation big hit symbol, while the notification effect determination means does not determine that the probability variation notification effect is executed, and the notification effect determination means performs the probability variation notification effect. The probability variation concealment effect is executed by deriving the non-probable variation big hit symbol as the big hit symbol when it is determined to be executed and the determination result of the operation determining means is negative. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3.   The effect control means, when the notification effect determining means determines to execute the probability change notification effect, determines the effect contents of the jackpot game or the symbol variation game so as to execute the probability change notification effect, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when the determination result of the operation determination means is negative, the probability change notification effect is rewritten and executed by the probability change secret effect. .

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