JP2010069110A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine equipped with a performance operating means which permits players to improve their consciousness of participation in a game. <P>SOLUTION: Every performance time of ready-to-win performances R1 to R4 is set to the same duration of time. The Pachinko machine periodically and sequentially displays choices SE1 to SE4 showing the ready-to-win performances R1 to R4 during a chosen performance on the basis of a chosen pattern and stores the choices SE1 to SE4 on display in RAM. When a performance button is operated during an operation validity period, the ready-to-win performances corresponding to the choices on display are carried out after the chosen performances come to an end. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with an operation means for performance that can be operated by a player.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes a liquid crystal display type display device, and a symbol variation game in which a symbol combination is derived by varying a plurality of types of symbols on the display device. 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 recent years, pachinko machines have been provided with performance buttons (operation buttons) that can be operated by players to increase the player's awareness of participation in the game and operate the performance buttons during a symbol variation game. It has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

  In Patent Document 1, the symbol variation game is divided into an introductory part that becomes an early part of the game and a main part that becomes a part after the end of the introductory part. And in patent document 1, after the end of the symbol variation game, the “selection screen” is displayed that displays options associated with a plurality of effects that can be executed as the main part, and the player operates the effect button. By doing so, an option is selected. After the choice is selected, a random number lottery is performed, and based on the result of the random number lottery, the production content of the main part is selected from the production contents related to the selected main part according to the selected option and executed. It has become so. As a result, the symbol variation game with the effect contents according to the player's selection is executed.

Further, in Patent Document 2, when the operation button is operated during the button pressing effective period t1, an image effect is performed, and when the operation button is operated during the button pressing effective period t2 following the button pressing effective period t1. Voice production is performed. That is, either an image effect or a sound effect can be selected by the player's selection.
JP 2004-202120 A JP 2007-185224 A

  By the way, in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, the contents of effects that can be executed as main parts corresponding to the respective options have different expectations for jackpots and do not display the selection screen (by the effect buttons). It is configured so that it can also be executed. Then, in the symbol variation game in which the selection screen is not displayed, the player repeatedly understands a plurality of effects that can be executed as a main part, thereby grasping the degree of expectation for the big hit for each effect by experience. It becomes. Based on such experience, when each of a plurality of production contents is indicated by an option on the selection screen, for example, an option in which the production content with the highest expectation for a big hit is included in the selection screen options. You can choose by yourself.

  However, the production contents corresponding to the options displayed on the selection screen are predetermined and only part of the production contents installed in the pachinko gaming machine. For this reason, the change was scarce and it was easy to get bored. In addition, since the main contents are selected by random lottery from among the contents related to a plurality of main parts according to the options, the game effects desired by the player are not necessarily executed. There wasn't.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 2, the player can select either an image effect or a sound effect depending on the period during which the player operates the operation button. Since it is determined in advance by random number lottery or the like, the game effect having the effect content desired by the player is not executed. From the above, the player has lost the willingness to operate the production buttons, and his participation in the game has declined.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve a player's consciousness of participating in a game in a gaming machine provided with an operation means for performance.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a start winning opening for detecting a winning of a game ball, and a pattern for changing a plurality of kinds of symbols triggered by detection of a winning of a game ball by the starting winning opening. An effect instruction means for instructing execution of the variable game and an effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the symbol variable game according to the instruction of the effect instruction means, and a jackpot display result predetermined in the symbol variable game is displayed. In the case of a game machine to which a big hit game is given, a random number for hit determination is triggered by the effect operating means that can be operated by the player during the symbol variation game and the winning detection of the game ball by the start winning opening. Random number acquisition means for acquiring a value, and at the start of the symbol variation game, a hit determination random number value acquired by the random number acquisition means is compared with a predetermined jackpot determination value to determine whether or not it is a big hit When the determination result of the jackpot determination means and the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a variation pattern that can specify the effect time of the symbol variation game is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the jackpot effect. When the determination result of the jackpot determining means is negative, the variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for off-stage effects, and the determination result of the jackpot determining means being affirmative If the determination result of the jackpot game determining means for determining the game content of the jackpot game to be given after the end of the symbol variation game and the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the content determined by the jackpot game determination means is the content after the end of the symbol variation game A jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game, and the effect instruction means is a variation determined by the variation pattern determination means. While designating a turn and outputting a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the execution of the symbol variation game, the effect control means outputs the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command. The effect execution means is configured to be executed, and the effect content of a special variation pattern determined in advance among the variation patterns includes a game effect to be executed during a symbol variation game executed based on the special variation pattern. A game that includes selection effects that periodically and sequentially display an option execution pattern for specifying the content of an effect and select an option, and is specified by the effect execution pattern corresponding to each option. The production times of the production are all set to the same time, and the production instruction means When the selection determining means determines the special variation pattern, if the selection effect is executed according to the special variation pattern, the options are periodically and sequentially stored in the storage means and the stored options are displayed. When an option instruction command is output to instruct, the operation effective period of the effect operation means is set during storage of each option, and when the effect operation means is operated during the operation effective period, While the option stored in the storage means is selected as the selected option during the operation effective period, the predetermined option is selected when the effect operating means is not operated during the selection effect. When the special variation pattern is determined, the effect control means temporarily stops and displays a predetermined symbol, and then is determined in advance. During the selection effect, the options specified by the input option instruction command are displayed in the order of input, and after the selection effect ends, the effect execution pattern corresponding to the option selected during the selection effect is displayed. The gist is to execute the game effect based.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein when the effect control means executes the selection effect, the number of options in the selection effect is determined by the determination result of the jackpot determination means and the jackpot The gist is that the game determining means is configured to determine based on the determined game content.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the first or second aspect, when the jackpot game determining means determines that the result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, a special winning opening is provided after the symbol variation game is over. It is configured to determine which of the first jackpot game to be released and the second jackpot game to be given out of the second jackpot game in which the opening time of the special winning opening is shorter than the first jackpot game In the case where the effect control means executes the selection effect, the number of choices is increased with a higher probability when the jackpot game determining means determines the first jackpot game than the second jackpot game. On the other hand, when the big hit game determining means determines the second big hit game rather than the first big hit game, the summary is that the number of options is reduced with high probability. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the player's consciousness of participating in a game in a gaming machine provided with a production operation means.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “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. In addition, the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13a of the game board 13 are used as a light emitting device (effect execution means) that performs a light emission effect by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.). The decorative lamp 16 is provided. In addition, a speaker 17 is disposed below the outer frame 11 as sound output means (effect execution means) that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect based on the sound output. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19 to drive the launching device 19, the game ball in the upper ball tray 15 is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13.

  A special-purpose display H1 as a 7-segment display device is disposed at the lower right of the game area 13a of the game board 13. In addition, the center accessory 20 disposed approximately at the center of the game area 13a of the game board 13 includes a variable display H2 as a liquid crystal display type display device (production execution means). As shown in FIG. 2, the variable display H <b> 2 is provided in the center of the center accessory 20. The special symbol display H1 executes a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the variable display H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the special figure display H1 is performed. Specifically, the variable display H2 performs a display effect based on a fluctuating image (or image display), and changes a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol). May be shown as a combination game).

  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, sometimes referred to as “special symbols”) in one row. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. On the other hand, in the display effect related to the symbol variation game, the variable display H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). Display a decorative drawing for each column. This decorative drawing is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  On the special symbol display H1, the symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop).

  In this embodiment, one special figure corresponding to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small lottery lottery is selected from the multiple types (106 types in the present embodiment) of special figures for the special figure display H1. The selected special figure is individually displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the symbol variation game. The 106 types of special charts are 100 types of big hit symbols (corresponding to the big hit display result) that can recognize big hits, and five types of small hit symbols (small hit display results) that can be used to recognize small hits. ), And is classified into one type of off-symbol that becomes a symbol that can recognize the off-point. The small hit lottery is performed when the big hit lottery is not won. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is given a jackpot game. Further, when a small hit symbol is displayed, a small hit game is given to the player. The big hit game and the small hit game of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [ 9] is displayed as a decorative drawing. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 has a larger display area than the special figure display H1, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special figure. . 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 (hit symbol) by a decorative drawing. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize this detachment becomes a detachable symbol combination (decoration symbol) by the decorative drawing. In addition, when a predetermined symbol combination ([123] in the present embodiment) is displayed among the off symbol combinations, it can be recognized that either a small hit game or a big hit game is given. The symbol combination that can recognize the small hit game or the big hit game is a symbol combination that suggests a probability variation state in which a probability variation state in which the probability of the big hit determination is low probability to high probability is given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the variable display H2 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game is started (when the decorations in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the variable display H2. The decorative illustrations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are once 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, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are temporarily displayed in the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) ) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is variably displayed. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column for temporarily displaying the decorative drawing is the first stop display column, and then the right column for temporarily stopping the decorative drawing is displayed. Becomes the second stop display column, and finally, the middle column for temporarily displaying the decorative drawing is the third stop display column.

  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. When the symbol variation game ends, the symbol combination of the special symbol and the symbol combination of the decorative symbol are combined. Correspondingly, a fixed stop is displayed. For example, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1, the big hit symbol combinations such as [222] and [444] are also fixedly stopped and displayed on the variable indicator H2. . Further, when a shift symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display area H1, a shift symbol combination such as [121] and [345] is also fixedly stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. 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.

  As described above, in the variable display H2 of the present embodiment, the display effect related to the symbol variation game (the symbol variation game in which one column of symbols is variably displayed) performed on the special symbol display H1 is changed (three columns of symbols are varied). A symbol variation game that displays a combination of symbols is displayed.

  In addition, a normal symbol display H10 composed of two LEDs is disposed on the lower right side of the game board 13 (left side of the special figure display H1). In this normal symbol display H10, a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) that derives one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “common symbol”). ”May be indicated). In this embodiment, there are three types of common diagrams in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the two LEDs are lit together, only the upper LED is lit, and only the lower LED is lit. Shows multiple types of common maps. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the general map shown when both LEDs are lit is referred to as “0”, and the general map shown when only the upper LED (or only the lower LED) is lit is generally used. It is assumed that the figure is “1”.

  The player can recognize a normal hit or a loss from a symbol (display result derived in the general game) finally displayed in the general game. When the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “1”, the normal hit can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this normal hit becomes the display result of the normal hit. When the normal hit display result is displayed, the normal hit game is given to the player. In addition, when the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “0”, a deviation from the usual figure can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this detachment becomes a display result of detachment.

  A start winning opening 22 having an opening / closing blade 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed below the center accessory 20. Behind the start winning opening 22 is provided a start opening sensor SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball. The start winning opening 22 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game in response to detection of a winning game ball. Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 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 and the game ball can be won, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. There is a case.

  The pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment stores the number of winning game balls when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 22 and stores the number of the reserved game balls in the machine (main storage number) It is stored in the RAM 30c) of the control board 30. The number of reserved memories accumulated when the symbol variation game is being performed indicates the number of symbol variation games being held (waiting for symbol variation game). The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball wins the start winning opening 22 and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 22 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). Then, as shown in FIG. 2, in the lower right part of the game board 13 (on the left side of the special symbol display H1 and below the normal symbol display H10), there is a pending symbol variation game based on the number of reserved memory. A reserved memory number display portion L for informing the player of the number of times is provided.

  The reserved memory number display portion L is configured by a light emitting means including a plurality of (four in this embodiment) LEDs including a hold lamp L1, a hold lamp L2, a hold lamp L3, and a hold lamp L4. A player is notified of the number of symbol variation games on hold by the number of lighting of the respective holding lamps L1 to L4. For example, when only the hold lamp L1 is lit, it indicates that one symbol variation game is being held, and when all the hold lamps L1 to L4 are lit, four symbol variation games are displayed. Indicates that it is pending.

  An operation gate 25 is disposed on the left side of the center accessory 20. Behind the operation gate 25, a gate sensor SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning (passing) game ball is provided. The actuating gate 25 can give a start condition for the usual game when triggered by detection (passage detection) of a game ball. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the open / close blades 21 are opened. When the game per game is given, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the start winning opening 22 by opening the opening / closing blade 21, and the player may have a chance to easily acquire the start condition of the symbol variation game. it can.

  The upper ball tray 15 is provided with a push button type effect button (operation button) 26. When the effect button 26 is pressed, a detection signal is output to the overall control board 31 (see FIG. 3) connected to the effect button 26. If the detection signal is input from the effect button 26 during a predetermined operation effective period, the overall control board 31 controls the variable display device H2 to execute the display effect. Therefore, the effect button 26 of the present embodiment serves as an effect operating means operated by the player. The production button 26 itself is formed of a translucent resin, and a light emitting lamp is accommodated therein. For this reason, when the light-emitting lamp is turned on, it can appear as if the effect button 26 is emitting light. This light-emitting lamp is connected to the overall control board 31, and is turned on and off according to instructions from the overall CPU 31a.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a certain normal probability (4/1223 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (40/1223 in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is finished is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not given is a non-probability variation jackpot. Further, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is given. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur. Playing games while expecting.

  In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 21 is shortened, and the normal hit probability of the normal game is higher than the normal probability. There is a case where the entrance rate improvement state that fluctuates with probability is given as a privilege. In this improved entrance rate, the open / close blade 21 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the normal state (non-probability change state) when winning in the normal game. In other words, when the normal game is won in the normal state, the open / close blade 21 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the open. On the other hand, in the case of winning the normal game when the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 21 is opened three times and the opened state is maintained until 1600 ms elapses after the opening in one opening. It has become. In other words, the opening / closing blade 21 is set so that when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the total opening time is longer than the state where the normal state is given, and the player operates favorably for the player. Yes.

  Even before the specified time elapses after the opening, when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is entered, the opening / closing blade 21 is closed. Similarly, the opening / closing blade 21 is closed when the upper limit number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls has entered, even if it has not been opened a predetermined number of times. In addition, whether or not the entry rate improvement state of the present embodiment is awarded is determined depending on the type of probability variation symbol (big hit game) and the game state in which the symbol variation game that becomes the probability variation big hit is played. .

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a time-saving function that gives a reduced variation time (hereinafter referred to as “time-short”) state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game that becomes an uncertain change state. Yes. When the short-time state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the open / close blade 21 is shortened, and the hit probability of the ordinary game is changed from the normal probability to the high probability The improved entrance rate is given as a privilege. In the improved entrance rate, as described above, the open / close blade 21 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the normal state when winning in the normal game.

  In other words, when the normal game is won in the normal state, the open / close blade 21 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the open. On the other hand, when winning the normal game when the entrance rate is improved, the opening and closing blades 21 are opened three times, and the opened state is maintained until 1600 ms elapses after opening in one opening. It has become. In other words, the opening / closing blade 21 is set to operate more advantageously for the player when the short-time state is given, compared to the state where the normal state is given. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. In the present embodiment, when a non-probable big hit is made, a time-short state is given after the big hit game ends.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol (and the big hit symbol combination) is confirmed and stopped on the respective displays H1 to H2 in the symbol change 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 stage, the round game in which the grand prize opening 23 (the grand prize opening door 24) is opened has an upper limit of a predetermined number of rounds (in this embodiment, any one of 15 rounds, 7 rounds, or 2 rounds). As multiple times. One round game is until the grand prize opening door 24 of the big prize opening 23 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and during the single round game, there are a predetermined number (the maximum number of balls entered) of the big prize opening 23. It is released until a game ball wins or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  Then, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the six types of big hit games shown in FIG. 4, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become. Of the six types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, there are six types of jackpot symbols of 100 kinds of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1, the symbols A, B, C, D, E, and F. Classified into groups.

  In the symbol A, 32 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1 are distributed. Similarly, 32 types of big hit symbols among the big hit symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol B. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1, nine types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol C. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1, two types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol D. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1, seven types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol E. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1, 18 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol F. In addition, five types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned to the symbol G shown in FIG.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the special chart display H1, and the specified number of rounds is set to “15”, and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. It is a 15 round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol A is displayed on the special symbol display H1 is referred to as “15R probability variable jackpot game”. In the 15R probability variable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in 15 round games in the 15R probability variable big hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening door 24 of the big prize opening 23 is opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the 15R probability variation big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished, and the entrance rate improvement state is given until the end of the probability change state.

  In addition, in the 15R probable big hit game, the opening time is “6 (seconds)”, the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “14.5 (seconds). ) ”Is set. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. For this reason, in the 15R probability variation big hit game, “25 (seconds)” that is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. In addition, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the 15R probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”, and the final release interval time (the time from the end of the final round to the start of ending) ) Is set to “1.996 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the special chart display H1, the specified number of rounds is set to "7 times", and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends It is a 7-round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol B is displayed on the special chart display H1 is referred to as “7R probability variable jackpot game”. In the 7R probability variable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the 7 round games in the 7R probability variation big hit game, the big winning opening door 24 of the big winning opening 23 is set to be opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the 7R probability variation big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished, and the entrance rate improvement state is given until the end of the probability change state.

  Also, in the 7R probable big hit game, the opening time is “6 (seconds)”, the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “14.5 (seconds). ) ”Is set. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. For this reason, in the 7R probability variation big hit game, “25 (seconds)” which is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Note that the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 7R probability variable big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”, and the final opening interval time (the time from the end of the final round to the end of the ending) ) Is set to “1.996 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol that is classified as symbol C is displayed on the special chart display H1, the specified number of rounds is set to “2”, and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends It is a two round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the special symbol display H1 is referred to as “first 2R probability variable jackpot game”. In the first 2R probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. In addition, in the two round games in the first 2R probability variation big hit game, each of the round games is set to open the grand prize opening 23 (the big prize opening door 24) “one time”.

  In addition, in the first 2R probability variation jackpot game, depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, there are cases where a probability variation state and an increased entrance rate state are given after the jackpot game ends, and only the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends. May be granted. Specifically, if the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, only the probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends (that is, the winning rate improved state is given 0 times). . If the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability variation state and the increased winning rate state are given after the end of the big hit game. In addition, after the end of the first 2R probability variable big hit game, when the ball entering rate improvement state is given, the ball entering rate improved state is kept until the symbol variation game is played 50 times or until the next big hit game is given. It is to be granted.

  In the first 2R probability variation big hit game, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “0.3 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In addition, when the symbol C is displayed and the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery (that is, when the winning rate improvement state is not given after the first 2R probability variable big hit game is finished). “1.4 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. On the other hand, when the symbol C is displayed and the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery (that is, the winning rate improvement state is given after the first 2R probability variable big hit game is finished). ), “7.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Note that the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the first 2R probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”, and the final opening interval time (from the end of the final round to the start of ending) Is set to “1.996 (seconds)”.

  In addition, the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. However, the round game time (0.3 (seconds)) of the first 2R probability variation big hit game is the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening 23 in one round game, The time is set so as not to satisfy. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, the time required to launch one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. That is, in each round game of the first 2R probability variation big hit game, within nine rounds of game time (0.3 (seconds)), “9 balls”, which is the upper limit of the number of balls, is launched and entered. It is virtually impossible.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the special chart display H1, the specified number of rounds is set to “2”, and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends It is a two round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the special symbol display H1 is referred to as “second 2R probability variable jackpot game”. In the second 2R probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the two round games in the second 2R probability variation big hit game, each of the round games is set to open the grand prize opening 23 (the big prize opening door 24) “one time”.

  In the second 2R probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a positive change state and an improved entrance rate are given after the big hit game ends. It should be noted that after the second 2R probability variation big hit game is finished, the state of improving the entrance rate is given until the next big hit game is given.

  In the second 2R probability variation big hit game, the opening time is “0.004 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.3 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “7. “0 (seconds)” is set. Note that the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the second 2R probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”, and the final opening interval time (from the end of the final round to the start of ending) Is set to “1.996 (seconds)”.

  In addition, the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. However, in the round game time (0.3 (seconds)) of the second 2R probability variation big hit game, the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 23 in one round game is the upper limit number of balls entered. The time is set so as not to satisfy. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, the time required to launch one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. That is, in each round game of the second 2R probability variation big hit game, within the round game time (0.3 (seconds)), the game ball of “9 balls” that will be the upper limit of the number of balls is launched and entered. It is virtually impossible.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol E is displayed on the special chart display H1, the specified number of rounds is set to “2”, and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends It is a two round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol E is displayed on the special symbol display H1 is referred to as “third 2R probability variable jackpot game”. In the third 2R probability variable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. In the second round game in the third 2R probability variation big hit game, the grand prize opening 23 (the big prize opening door 24) is set to be opened “once” in each round game.

  Also, in the third 2R probability variation jackpot game, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given after the big hit game ends, and only the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends. May be granted. Specifically, when the winning rate of the big hit lottery is won, only the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished if the state of improving the entrance rate is not given. If the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability variation state and the increased winning rate state are given after the end of the big hit game. In addition, after the end of the third 2R probability variation big hit game, when the winning rate improvement state is given, the winning rate improvement state is given until the next big hit game is given.

  Further, in the third 2R probability variation big hit game, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “0.3 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In addition, when the symbol E is displayed and the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery (that is, when the winning rate improvement state is not given after the end of the third 2R probability variable big hit game) “1.4 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. On the other hand, when the symbol E is displayed and the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery (that is, the winning rate improvement state is given after the third 2R probability variable big hit game is finished). ), “7.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Note that the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the third 2R probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”, and the final opening interval time (from the end of the last round to the start of ending) Is set to “1.996 (seconds)”.

  In addition, the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. However, in the round game time (0.3 (seconds)) of the third 2R probability variation big hit game, the number of game balls that enter the big winning opening 23 in one round game is the upper limit number of balls entered. The time is set so as not to satisfy. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, the time required to launch one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. In other words, in each round game of the third 2R probability variation big hit game, within 9 hours of the round game time (0.3 (seconds)), “9 balls” that are the upper limit of the number of balls will be launched and entered. It is virtually impossible.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the special symbol display H1, the specified number of rounds is set to “2”, and the non-probable change state ( It is a two-round big hit game in the normal state). Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the special chart display H1 will be referred to as “2R non-probability variation jackpot game”. In the 2R non-probable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the two round games in the 2R non-probability big hit game, the grand prize opening 23 (the big prize opening door 24) is set to be opened “once” in each round game.

  Also, in the 2R uncertain variable big hit game given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed, the short time state (that is, the improved entry rate state) is set according to the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery. Whether or not it is given is different. Specifically, if the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the short time state (entry rate improving state) is not given after the big hit game ends. If the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the short time state (entry rate improving state) is given after the end of the big hit game. In addition, after the 2R uncertain variable big hit game that is given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed, when the short-time state is given, until the symbol variation game is played 50 times or until the next big hit Until the game is given, a short time state (entrance rate improvement state) is given.

  In the 2R non-probability big hit game, “0.004 (second)” is set as the opening time, and “0.3 (second)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In addition, when the winning rate improvement state is not granted at the time of winning the big hit lottery (that is, when the winning rate improvement state is not given after the 2R non-probable big hit game ends), the ending time is “1.4 (seconds)”. Is set. On the other hand, when the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery (that is, when the improved winning rate is given after the 2R non-probable big hit game ends), the ending time is “7.0 (seconds). ) ”Is set. Note that the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the 2R non-probable big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”, and the final opening interval time (from the end of the final round to the start of ending) Time) is set to “1.996 (seconds)”.

  That is, the opening time and the round game time in the 2R non-probable big hit game are set to the same time as the opening time and the round game time in the 2R probable big hit game, respectively. Also, the ending time in the 2R non-probability big hit game in which the winning rate improvement state is not given after the big hit game is finished is the same as the ending time in the 2R probable big hit game in which the winning rate improvement state is not given after the big hit game is finished (1. 4 seconds). In addition, the ending time in the 2R non-probability big hit game in which the winning rate improvement state is given after the big hit game ends is the same as the ending time in the 2R probable big hit game in which the winning rate improvement state is given after the big hit game ends ( 7.0 seconds). In addition, the opening mode of the big winning door 24 in the 2R probability variable big hit game is the same as the opening mode of the big winning door 24 in the 2R non-probable big hit game.

  For this reason, any one of the first 2R probability variable big hit game, the third 2R probability variable big hit game, and the 2R non-probable big hit game is determined based on the opening state of the grand prize winning door 24, the opening time, the round game time, and the ending time. It is impossible to determine whether it has been granted. Similarly, the first 2R probability variable big hit game, the third 2R probability variable big hit game, and the 2R non-probable big hit depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit and whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given after the big hit game ends. It is impossible to determine which of the games has been awarded. That is, it is impossible to determine whether or not the probability variation state is given after the first 2R probability variation big hit game, the third 2R probability variation big hit game, or the 2R non-probability big hit game ends.

  The small hit game that is given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol G is displayed on the special symbol display H1, the prescribed round number is set to “1” and the round game of one round game The upper limit number of balls (count) is set to “9 balls”. Further, in one round game of the small hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening 23 (the big prize opening door 24) is opened “twice”. In the small hit game, the game state after the small hit game is continued in the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit game, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously granted even after the small hit lottery is completed, and the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery If it has been done, after the small hit game is finished, the improved entrance rate is continuously given. In addition, in the small hit game, if the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the entrance rate improvement state is continuously given after the end of the small hit game. In addition, in the small hit game, if the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is a normal state, the normal state is continued even after the small hit game ends.

  In addition, in the small hit game, “0 (seconds)” as the opening time, and “3.388 (seconds)” as the ending time when the entrance rate improvement state is not granted at the time of winning the small hit, “8.988 (seconds)” is set as the ending time when the entry rate improvement state is sometimes given. The opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.3 (seconds)” as an opening mode of the big winning opening 23 (big winning opening door 24) of the round game in the small hit game. Between the first opening and the second opening, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the interval time. The time from the closing of the second prize opening door 24 to the start of ending is set to “0.012 (seconds)”.

  As described above, in the small hit game to which the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the time from the start of the small hit game to the end is “0.3 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.3 ( Second) +0.012 (second) +3.388 (second) ”is set to“ 6.0 (second) ”. The time from the start to the end of the first 2R probability variation big hit game (or the third 2R probability variation big hit game) to which the entrance rate improvement state is not given is “0.004 (seconds) +0.3 ( Second) +2.0 (seconds) +0.3 (seconds) +1.996 (seconds) +1.4 (seconds) ”is set to“ 6.0 (seconds) ”, and the grand prize opening door 24 is opened. The time and interval time are the same. For this reason, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, it is impossible to determine which of the small hit game, the first 2R probability variable big hit game, and the third 2R probability variable big hit game is given from the appearance. .

  In addition, in the small hit game to which the entrance rate improvement state is given, the time from the start of the small hit game to the end is “0.3 (second) +2.0 (second) +0.3 (second)”. It is set to “11.6 (seconds)” consisting of “+0.012 (seconds) +8.988 (seconds)”. The time from the start to the end of the first 2R probability variable big hit game (or the third 2R probability variable big hit game) to which the entrance rate improvement state is given is “0.004 (seconds) +0.3. “11.6 (seconds)” consisting of (second) +2.0 (seconds) +0.3 (seconds) +1.996 (seconds) +7.0 (seconds) ”. The opening time and interval time are the same. For this reason, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, it becomes impossible to determine which of the small hit game, the first 2R probability variable big hit game, and the third 2R probability variable big hit game is given. Yes.

  Note that the round game time of the round game in the small hit game is the maximum time because the round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls. However, the round game time (2.6 (seconds)) of the small hit game is such that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 23 does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered in one round game. The time is set. In other words, in the round game of the small hit game, it is substantially to launch and enter the “9 balls” that are the upper limit of the number of balls entered within the round game time (2.6 (seconds)). It is impossible.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Hereinafter, a specific configuration of each of the control boards 30 to 34 will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a start port sensor SW1 that detects a game ball won in the start winning port 22. Further, the special CPU H1 is connected to the main CPU 30a. Further, the main CPU 30a is connected with a reserved memory number display section L. Further, the main CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number every predetermined period, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 30c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is stored in the ROM 30b. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns (effect patterns) P1 to P11. The variation patterns P1 to P11 are game effects from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to vary (the symbol variation game starts) to when the symbol is confirmed and stopped (the symbol variation game ends). A pattern serving as a base for a display effect, a light emission effect, and a sound effect) is shown. That is, the variation patterns P1 to P11 can specify the effect content and effect time (variation time) of the symbol variation game from when the special diagram starts to vary until the special diagram is confirmed and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the variation patterns are variation patterns P1 to P3 for the big hit effect selected when winning the big hit lottery, and the variation pattern for the small hit effect selected when winning the small hit lottery. P4 and variation patterns P5 to P11 for off-line effects selected in the case of a loss that has not won both the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery. The variation pattern for the outlier effect forms a reach, and after the reach effect is performed, there is no reach for the outlier reach effect variation patterns P5 to P6 that are finally set as a shift without forming the reach. There are fluctuation patterns P7 to P11 for an off-stage effect (hereinafter simply referred to as an off-line effect).

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns for the big hit effect include normal variation patterns P1 to P2 selected when the 15R probability variable big hit game and the 7R probability variable big hit game are determined. The variation pattern for the big hit effect includes a specific variation pattern P3 selected when the first to third 2R probability variable big hit games and the 2R non-probable big hit game are determined. The specific variation pattern P3 selected when the 2R probability variation big hit game or the like is determined is the same as the effect content of the symbol variation game specified by the variation pattern P4 for the small hit effect, and has the same variation time. Are associated patterns. Therefore, which of the first to third 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable variable big hit games, or small hit games is given from the contents of the design fluctuation game based on the specific fluctuation pattern P3 or the fluctuation pattern P4? It cannot be determined.

  Note that the jackpot effect performed based on the normal variation patterns P1 and P2 is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally reaches the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game undergoes the reach effect, and finally displays the combination of symbols that are out of place. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combination of the outage without being subjected to the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach symbol combination is formed in the symbol variation game with the decorative symbol of the variable display H2 until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. .

Hereinafter, each variation pattern P1-P11 is demonstrated in detail.
When the symbol variation game is performed based on the normal variation patterns P1 and P2 for the big hit effect, the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 finally have the big hit symbol and the big hit symbol combination that can recognize the big hit respectively. It is displayed.

  When the symbol variation game is played based on the specific variation pattern P3 selected when the 2R probability variable big hit game and the 2R non-probable big hit game are determined, the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 each win big. The symbol and symbol combination suggesting the probability change are finally displayed. For example, when the symbol variation game is played based on the specific variation pattern P3 selected when the first 2R probability variation big hit game is determined, the symbol combination suggesting the probability variation by the decoration diagram is displayed on the variable display H2. At the same time, the special symbol display H1 displays the big hit symbol by the special diagram.

  Further, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P4 for the small hit effect selected when the small hit game is determined, the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 respectively, The symbol combination that suggests the probable change is finally displayed. For example, when the symbol variation game is played based on the variation pattern P4 for small hit effect, the symbol combination suggesting the probable change by the decoration diagram is displayed on the variable display H2, and at the same time, the special diagram display H1 displays the special diagram. The small hit symbol by is displayed.

  Further, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P5 to P6 for the outlier reach effect, the symbol combination of the out symbol and the out (rear out reach) is finally obtained in the special symbol display device H1 and the variable display device H2, respectively. Is displayed. For example, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P5 to P6 for the outlier reach effect, after the reach effect is performed with the variable display H2, the symbol combination of the outliers according to the decorative drawing is displayed. The special symbol display H1 displays an off symbol according to the special diagram.

  Then, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P7 to P11 for the offending effect, the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 are finally subjected to the combination of the deviating symbol and the deviating symbol after the normal variation, respectively. It is displayed. For example, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P7 to P11 for the offending effect, the normal variation is performed after the symbol variation game is started, and the variable symbol combination by the decoration diagram is displayed on the variable display H2. The special symbol display H1 displays the off symbol according to the special diagram.

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 to P2 for the big hit effect, one of the four types of reach effects R1, R2, R3, R4 is performed. Yes. Further, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P5 to P6 for the outlier reach effect, any one of the three types of reach effects R1, R2, and R3 is performed.

  For example, in the reach production R1, after the reach symbol combination by the decoration drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed, the specific character K1 appears and the remaining one row (in this embodiment, the middle row) is changed to derive the decoration drawing. Reach production (also called “XX reach” by the name of the appearing character) is performed with the production content to be performed. The same applies to the reach effects R2 to R4. When the reach effect R2 is executed, the specific character K2 appears. When the reach effect R3 is executed, the specific character K3 appears and when the reach effect R4 is executed. A specific character K4 appears. Further, the reach times of reach effects R1, R2, R3, and R4 are set to be the same.

  And in this embodiment, the ratio (big hit reliability or big hit expectation degree) to which the big hit game is given is varied according to the types of reach effects R1, R2, R3, R4. More specifically, in the order of reach production R1 <reach production R2 <reach production R3 <reach production R4, the ratio of winning big hit games is set higher. This indicates that the degree of expectation (possibility) that the big hit game is given increases in the order of reach effect R1 <reach effect R2 <reach effect R3 <reach effect R4.

  The ratio at which the jackpot game is awarded is determined by how often each reach effect R1, R2, R3, R4 is executed during the jackpot effect and how often it is executed during the outlier reach effect. In other words, in order to increase the percentage that the hit effect of the reach effect is given, the reach in the case of the big hit is compared to the ratio of the reach effect (the overall ratio that appears in the case of the reach out of the big hit). What is necessary is just to make it raise (or perform any one) the ratio in which the said reach production appears in the case of an outreach reach while raising the ratio in which the production appears. In this way, by changing the ratio of winning jackpot games, the reach symbol combination is displayed, and when a reach effect is performed, the player's expectation for the jackpot according to the type of reach effect The feeling can be changed. In this embodiment, the reach effect R4 is executed only when the symbol change game based on the change patterns P1 and P2 is executed, and the jackpot game is given when the reach effect R4 appears. Can be recognized.

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. 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 (all 1223 integers from 0 to 1222) that the random number for winning determination can take. Note that the number of jackpot determination values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (40 in this embodiment) is the jackpot determination value in the normal state. Is set to be larger than the number (four in this embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a hit determination random number used when determining the big hit.

  In addition, the small hit determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery for determining whether or not a small hit is made, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for hit determination (total of 1223 integers from 0 to 1222). Note that the number of small hit determination values when the symbol variation game is played is set to 5) in the present embodiment. In addition, the random number for hit determination uses the random number used in the jackpot determination as it is. Further, the value of the small hit determination value does not differ depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given and whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given (the same value is determined).

  The RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. Each special figure is assigned a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of random numbers for special figure distribution, and the main CPU 30a obtains the big hit when it is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for special figure distribution. This special figure distribution random number is set to a predetermined cycle so that the main CPU 30a can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in the present embodiment, all 100 integers of “0” to “99”). Each time (every 2 ms), the numerical value is incremented by one and updated. Then, the main CPU 30a stores the updated value in the RAM 30c as the value of the special figure distribution random number, and rewrites the value of the special figure distribution random number that has already been stored. Are updated sequentially. In the present embodiment, the random number for special figure distribution is acquired when the game ball wins the start winning opening 22.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a. The central CPU 31a is connected to a ROM 31b and a RAM 31c as storage means. The overall CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. The general CPU 31a is connected to the effect button 26 so that a detection signal can be input. That is, the overall CPU 31a can detect that the effect button 26 has been operated. Further, the overall CPU 31a is connected to the light-emitting lamp so that the light emission mode of the light-emitting lamp built in the effect button 26 can be controlled.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a. A ROM 32b and a RAM 32c are connected to the sub CPU 32a. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the variable display H2. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 32c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the lamp control board 33 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the lamp control board 33 includes a sub CPU 33a, and a ROM 33b and a RAM 33c are connected to the sub CPU 33a. The ROM 33b stores a light emission control program for performing light emission control. The RAM 33c stores (sets) various information (for example, lighting / extinguishing pattern data of the decorative lamp 16) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the sound control board 34 will be described with reference to FIG.
The audio control board 34 is provided with a sub CPU 34a. A ROM 34b and a RAM 34c are connected to the sub CPU 34a. The speaker 17 is connected to the sound control board 34 (sub CPU 34a). The ROM 34b stores a sound control program for controlling the sound output content from the speaker 17. The ROM 34b stores various audio control data (audio control data such as music and sound effects). The RAM 34c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, various processes such as a winning process and a variation pattern determination process executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the winning process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 30a determines whether or not winning of a game ball is detected at predetermined time intervals (step S11). That is, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output from the start winning device constituted by the start winning port 22 and the start port sensor SW1 is input. When the determination result is negative (when no winning is detected), the main CPU 30a ends the winning process. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when winning detection is present), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment) (step). S12). If this determination result is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the winning process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (if the number of stored storages <4), the main CPU 30a adds (+1) to the stored storage number stored in the RAM 30c (+1), and rewrites the stored storage number (step S13). ). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and obtains the hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and corresponds the read hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number to the number of reserved memories. A predetermined storage area of the attached RAM 30c is set (step S14). The hit determination random number and the special figure allocation random number are random numbers that are sequentially updated by the main CPU 30a at predetermined intervals, and the main CPU 30a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 30c before the update. The value of is rewritten. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the winning process.

Next, the variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are in a variable display, whether or not a small hit game is being played, and whether or not a big hit game (special game) is being performed (step S21). ). When the determination result in step S21 is affirmative (when the symbol variation game, the small hit game or the big hit game is being performed), the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S21 is negative (when the symbol variation game is not being played, the small hit game is not being played, and the big hit game is not being played), the main CPU 30a determines that the number of reserved memories is less than “0” at a predetermined time interval. It is determined whether it is larger (step S22). If the determination result of step S22 is negative (when the number of stored memories = 0), there is no pending symbol variation game, so the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S22 is affirmative (if the number of stored storages> 0), the main CPU 30a matches the random number for hit determination and the special figure distribution stored in the RAM 30c in association with the number of stored storages. Read the random number value. Then, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the read hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery) (step S23). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (when the probability is low), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 4/1223. When the probability change state (when the probability is high), the determination of the jackpot determination The probability that the result is affirmative (big hit probability) is 40/1223. Further, after subtracting “1” (−1) from the reserved storage number, the main CPU 30a obtains the value of the hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number stored in association with the reserved storage number. It is like that.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a determines the special hit display symbol H1 from the special hit distribution symbols based on the special figure based on the special figure distribution random number value read from the RAM 30c. A final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined (step S24).

  In addition, the big hit symbol of the special figure displayed on the special figure display H1 is classified into any of the symbols A to F. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot symbol of the special figure corresponding to the special figure distribution random numbers “0” to “31” is classified into special figure A, and the special figure distribution random number “32”. The special bonus jackpot symbol corresponding to "63" is classified as special figure B, and the special bonus jackpot symbol corresponding to the special figure distribution random numbers "64" to "72" is classified as special figure C. Is done. The special jackpot symbol corresponding to the special figure distribution random numbers “73” to “74” is classified as special figure D, and the special figure corresponding to the special figure distribution random numbers “75” to “81”. The jackpot symbol of the special figure corresponding to the special figure distribution random numbers “82” to “99” is classified as the special figure F.

  Thereby, in step S24, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as symbol A as a big hit symbol with a probability of 32/100. Similarly, in step S24, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol B with a probability of 32/100, determines the symbol classified as symbol C with a probability of 9/100, and is classified as symbol D. Is determined with a probability of 2/100. Similarly, in step S24, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as the symbol E with a probability of 7/100, and determines a symbol classified as the symbol F with a probability of 18/100.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines a variation pattern for jackpot effect corresponding to the identified jackpot game (step S25). More specifically, when the determined final stop symbol is classified into symbols A and B, the main CPU 30a determines from the normal variation patterns P1 to P2 for the big hit effect. On the other hand, when the determined final stop symbols are classified into symbols C to F, the main CPU 30a determines a specific variation pattern P3 for jackpot effect.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step S26). . Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command (effect pattern designation command) that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. After that, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the special-figure display H1 so that the determined final stop symbol is displayed based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S23 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b. Determination is made and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed (step S27). In the present embodiment, the small hit determination value is constant regardless of the gaming state, and the winning probability of the small hit lottery is 5/1223.

  When the determination result of step S27 is affirmative (in the case of a small hit), the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be finalized and displayed on the special symbol display H1 from the small symbol according to the special symbol (symbol G). (Step S28). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern P4 for a small hit effect corresponding to the small hit game (step S29). The main CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, proceeds to the processing of step S26, and similarly to the above, the symbol variation such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes relating to the game are executed, and the variation pattern determination process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of H1. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination in step S27 is negative (not a small hit), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination that determines whether or not to perform a reach effect (step S30).

  In the present embodiment, the probability that the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (reach probability) changes depending on the gaming state and the number of reserved memories. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, when the entry rate improvement state and the probability variation state are not given, and the number of reserved memories is 2 or less at the start of the symbol variation game, the reach probability Is 34/241. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are not given and the number of reserved memories is 3 at the start of the symbol variation game, the reach probability is set to 20/241. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are not given, and the number of reserved memories is 4 at the start of the symbol variation game, the reach probability is set to 6/241.

  Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the probability variation state is given, when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less at the start of the symbol variation game, the reach probability is set to 42/241. Yes. In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the probability variation state is given, when the number of reserved memories is 3 at the start of the symbol variation game, the reach probability is 27/241. . Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the probability variation state is given, when the number of reserved memories is 4 at the start of the symbol variation game, the reach probability is set to 12/241. .

  Therefore, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and the number of reserved memories is large (when there are many symbol variation games on hold), the probability that a reach effect that causes the symbol variation game to be missed is executed. And the reliability of hitting the reach is relatively high. Also, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, if the reserved memory number is large, the reach effect is difficult to be executed, the effect time of the symbol variation game is shortened, and the reserved memory number can be quickly digested. Increases nature.

  Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is given and the probability variation state is not given, the reach probability is set to 4/241 regardless of the number of reserved memories. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given, the reach probability is 1/241 regardless of the number of reserved memories. Accordingly, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the probability that the reach effect that is out of order is executed becomes lower when the probability variation state is given. That is, when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given, the jackpot reliability of the reach effect is increased.

  When the determination result of the reach determination in step S30 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines a special figure indicating a loss as a final stop symbol (step S31). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns P5 and P6 for outlier reach effects (step S32). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S26, and executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above. Then, the variation pattern determination process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of H1. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination in step S31 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the special figure indicating the detachment as the final stop symbol (step S33). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns P7 to P11 for the offending effect (step S34). In this step S34, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the number of reserved memories is 2 or less at the start of the symbol variation game, the main CPU 30a has a variation pattern in which the effect time is 12336ms. P7 is determined. Similarly, in this step S34, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the number of reserved memories is 3 at the start of the symbol variation game, the main CPU 30a has an effect time of 7000 ms. The fluctuation pattern P8 is determined. Similarly, in this step S34, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the number of reserved memories is 4 at the start of the symbol variation game, the main CPU 30a has an effect time of 3000 ms. The fluctuation pattern P9 is determined.

  In addition, in this step S34, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, regardless of the number of reserved memories, the main CPU 30a changes the variation pattern P10 whose effect time is 7500 ms or the change pattern P11 whose effect time is 3500 ms. Either one is determined by random number lottery. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S26, and executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above. Then, the variation pattern determination process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of H1. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the jackpot, after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main CPU 30a starts control of the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol, and the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a). ), A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing. Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main CPU 30a are 15R probability variable big hit game, 7R probability variable big hit game, first 2R probability variable big hit game, second 2R probability variable big hit game, third 2R probability variable big hit game, and 2R non-probable big hit game. Each jackpot game will be explained.

  First, control when a 15R probability variable big hit game and a 7R probability variable big hit game are given will be described. When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (6 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Output an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big prize opening door 24 of the big prize opening 23 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main CPU 30a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big winning opening door 24 of the big winning opening 23 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main CPU 30a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round ), A round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main CPU 30a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the third round to the fifteenth round (the seventh round in the case of the 7R probability variable big hit game). Then, when the round game of the final round ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the final release interval time (1.996 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time (14.5 seconds). Then, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  At that time, when 15R probability variation big hit game and 7R probability variation big hit game are awarded, the main CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted, and also gives the improved entrance rate state. “1” is set in the operation flag indicating that the operation is to be performed. When “1” is set in the probability variation flag, it indicates that the probability variation state is assigned, and when “0” is set, it indicates that the probability variation state is not imparted. ing. Similarly, when the operation flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the entrance rate improvement state is given, and when “0” is set, the entrance rate improvement state is set. Indicates that it has not been granted. Each flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Each flag is cleared (“0” is set) when a big hit game is awarded.

Next, the control when the first 2R probability variable big hit game to the third 2R probability variable big hit game are given will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.004 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 0.3 seconds). . The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 24 is opened (first opening), and if the round game time (0.3 seconds) has elapsed, the main round of the first round game is played. To end, a close signal is output.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the first round game. At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round game and the second round game. Next, when the interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the second round to start the second round game, and measures the round game time (max 0.3 seconds). Start. The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 24 is opened (second opening), and if the round game time (0.3 seconds) has elapsed, the main game 30a plays the second round game. To end, a close signal is output.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the second round game. The main CPU 30a outputs an ending command in accordance with the type of jackpot game and the game state after the final opening interval time (1.996 seconds) has elapsed after the end of the second round game. Further, when the round game of the second round is completed, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the ending time according to the type of jackpot game and the game state after the final opening interval time (1.996 seconds) has elapsed. The main CPU 30a receives the first 2R probability variable big hit game, the third 2R probability variable big hit game, or the 2R non-probable big hit game, and does not give the improved entrance rate after the big hit game ends. Ends the jackpot game after 1.4 seconds. On the other hand, when the main CPU 30a is given the first 2R probability variation big hit game, the third 2R probability variation big hit game, or the 2R non-probability big hit game, and gives the improved entrance rate after the big hit game ends, or When the second 2R probability variation jackpot game is awarded, the jackpot game is terminated after 7 seconds.

  At that time, the main CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag to “1” when the first 2R probability variable big hit game to the third 2R probability variable big hit game is granted, while the 2R non-probable big hit game is awarded. Set the probability variation flag to “0”.

  In addition, the main CPU 30a is provided with the first 2R probability variable big hit game, the third 2R probability variable big hit game, or the 2R non-probable big hit game, and has not been given the improved entrance rate when the big hit is won. In this case, the operation flag is set to “0”.

  Further, when the first 2R probability variable big hit game and 2R non-probable big hit game are awarded, and the winning rate improvement state is given when the big hit is won, the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag. ”And 50 times as the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the improved entrance rate is given. This operation count is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed, and when the value becomes 0, the operation flag is cleared ("0" is set). Note that the number of operations is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. The number of operations is also cleared (“0” is set) when a big hit game is awarded.

  Then, the main CPU 30a is provided with a third 2R probability variation big hit game, and when the winning rate winning state is given at the time of winning the big hit, or when the second 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded, Set the operation flag to “1”. At this time, the main CPU 30a sets 10,000 times as the number of operations. By setting the number of actuations to 10,000 times, the entry rate improvement state is substantially given until the next big hit.

  In addition, when the main CPU 30a determines the small hit, after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game, and gives a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a). Is output at a predetermined timing. Hereinafter, the control when the small hit game is awarded will be described in detail.

  When the symbol variation game is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round to start the first round game and starts measuring the round game time (max 2.6 seconds). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a opens the grand prize opening door 24 at most twice on condition that the upper limit number of game balls are not entered. The main CPU 30a that starts the first round game first outputs an opening signal as opening of the first grand prize winning door 24. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after opening the first prize opening door 24 (first opening), and when the opening time (0.3 seconds) elapses, the first big prize opening door 24. A closing signal is output in order to end the opening of.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 24 (first closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time (2.0 (seconds)) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 24. Next, when the interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal as opening of the second big prize opening door 24. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 24 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time (0.3 (seconds)) has elapsed, the second big prize winning opening. To close the door 24, a closing signal is output. Thereby, the round game in the small hit game is completed.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the round game. The main CPU 30a outputs an ending command corresponding to the type of jackpot game and the gaming state after the final opening interval time (0.012 seconds) has elapsed, and starts measuring the ending time. After the ending time elapses (after 3.388 seconds have elapsed if the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the small hit game, and after 8.898 seconds have elapsed if the entrance rate improvement state has been assigned), the main CPU 30a Ends the small hit game. In the case of a small hit game, since the game state at the time of winning the small hit is maintained, the main CPU 30a maintains the current state of both the probability variation flag and the operation flag (does not set a new value).

  By executing the big hit game and the small hit game in this way, in this embodiment, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the big hit game is finished, the first 2R positive variable big hit game, the third 2R positive variable big hit game, In the 2R non-probability big hit game and the small hit game, the open mode of the big winning opening door 24 is the same mode. From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the winning rate improvement state is not given after the end of the big hit game, even if the open state of the big winning door 24 is visually confirmed, It is not possible to distinguish between the third 2R probability variable big hit game, the 2R non-probable big hit game, and the small hit game. In addition, the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game to which the first to third 2R probability variation big hit games are given (the effect content specified by the variation pattern P3) and the effect of the symbol fluctuation game to which the small hit game is given (variation) The production contents specified by the pattern P4 are all the same. For this reason, in such a state, the player can be expected that the probability variation state may be hidden, and the game can be continued.

  In addition, by executing the big hit game and the small hit game in this way, in this embodiment, when the ball entering rate improvement state is given after the big hit game is finished, the first 2R probability change big hit game to the third 2R probability change. In the big hit game, the 2R non-probability big hit game, and the small hit game, the open mode of the big winning door 24 is the same mode. From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the winning rate improvement state is not given after the end of the big hit game, the first 2R probability variable big hit game even if the open state of the big winning opening door 24 is visually confirmed. It is not possible to distinguish between the third 2R probability variation big hit game, the 2R non-probability big hit game, and the small hit game. For this reason, in such a state, the player can be expected that the probability variation state may be hidden, and the game can be continued.

  As described above, the main CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit determination means for determining whether or not a big hit. The main CPU 30a serves as random number acquisition means for acquiring a hit determination random number. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a variation pattern determination unit that determines a variation pattern. The main CPU 30a serves as a jackpot game determination means for determining the game content of the jackpot game. The main CPU 30a serves as a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing accordingly. More specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs an opening command, the general CPU 31a outputs the opening command to the control boards 32 to 34. Similarly, when the general CPU 31a inputs a round command and an ending command, the general CPU 31a outputs the round command and the ending command to the control boards 32 to 34.

  Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the overall CPU 31a determines the symbol combination based on the decoration symbol that is finally displayed on the variable display H2 in a fixed stop manner based on the designated final stop symbol and variation pattern. To do.

  More specifically, when the final stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol designation command is the special symbol A, the overall CPU 31a finally displays the symbol combination of the decorative symbols to be displayed in a definite stop (hereinafter referred to as the definite symbol symbol). And the jackpot symbol combination [777] consisting of the decoration “7” is determined. Thereby, when the big hit symbol combination consisting of the decoration “7” is displayed on the variable display H2, the player can recognize that the 15R probability variable big hit game is given. Further, when the final stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol designation command is special symbol B, the central CPU 31a uses the symbol combination of jackpots composed of ornaments other than the ornament “7” as the fixed stop ornament. [111] to [666], [888], and [999] are determined. Thereby, when the big hit symbol combination consisting of the decorative figures other than the decorative figure “7” is displayed on the variable display H2, the player can recognize that the 7R probability variable big hit game is given. Further, when the final stop symbols (special symbols) designated by the special symbol designation command are special symbols C to F, the overall CPU 31a determines a predetermined symbol combination of probability change suggestion as a fixed stop decoration.

  Further, when the final stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol designation command is an outlier symbol and the variation patterns P5 and P6 for the outlier reach effect are designated, the general CPU 31a, Determine the symbol combination for outlier reach. In addition, when the final stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol designation command is an outlier symbol, and the variation patterns P7 to P11 for the offending effect are designated, the overall CPU 31a misses as the final stop ornament symbol. Determine the symbol combination. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design of each column to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  In the present embodiment, when the special symbols A and B are designated as the final stop symbols, a re-lottery effect is executed during the symbol variation game that is a big hit. That is, the rendition effect (revariation effect) is included in the effect contents of the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 and P2. The re-lottery effect means that a temporary jackpot symbol combination (hereinafter simply referred to as “temporary symbol”) is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) on the variable display H2 in the symbol variation game, and then finally confirmed and stopped. This is an effect of deriving a jackpot symbol combination (decided stop decoration). In the present embodiment, the re-lottery effect causes each symbol row constituting the temporary symbol to change again, changes in a state in which all the rows are aligned with the same symbol (a state of all eyes), and a fixed symbol is derived by stopping the change. Done in a manner. In the re-lottery effect, the same jackpot symbol as before the change or a different jackpot symbol is derived. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is symbol C to symbol F, the overall CPU 31a does not perform a re-lottery effect and does not determine a temporary symbol.

  For this reason, when the special graphics A and B are designated as the final stop symbols, the general CPU 31a determines the temporary symbols based on the determined fixed stop decorations in order to execute the re-drawing effect. Yes. This will be described in detail below.

  When determining the jackpot symbol combination [777] based on the decoration “7” as the fixed stop decoration (when it is the special figure A), the general CPU 31a determines one type of decoration from all the decorations. Then, the jackpot symbol combination consisting of the determined decoration is used as a temporary symbol. On the other hand, if the overall CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination other than the decoration “7” as the fixed stop decoration (when it is a special figure B), the temporary CPU 31a uses the same symbol combination as the fixed stop decoration. And Then, the overall CPU 31 a outputs a temporary symbol designation command for designating a temporary symbol designation command for designating the determined temporary symbol to the display control board 32.

  Moreover, when the overall CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P5, the overall CPU 31a determines an effect execution pattern that specifies the effect contents of the reach effect. Specifically, when the central CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern P1 for the jackpot effect, the general CPU 31a determines the effect execution pattern by random lottery from the effect execution patterns that specify the effect contents of the reach effects R1 to R4. When the variation pattern P1 for the jackpot effect is input, the reach effect R3 is determined in the order of reach effect R4 <reach effect R1 <reach effect R2 <reach effect R3. Probability is highest. When the overall CPU 31a determines the effect execution patterns of the reach effects R1 to R4, the overall CPU 31a outputs the effect execution pattern designation command for designating the effect execution pattern for designating the reach effect (effect contents) to the control boards 32 to 34.

  Similarly, when the fluctuation pattern P5 for the outlier reach effect is input, the overall CPU 31a determines the effect execution pattern by random lottery from the effect execution patterns of the reach effects R1 to R3. It should be noted that at the time of inputting the variation pattern P5 for the outlier reach effect, the reach effect R1 is determined in the order of reach effect R3 <reach effect R2 <reach effect R1. Probability is highest. When determining the reach effects R1 to R3, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect execution pattern designation command for designating an effect execution pattern for designating the reach effect (effect contents) to each of the control boards 32 to 34.

  As described above, the determination probabilities of the reach effects R1 to R4 are different between the big hit effect and the outlier reach effect. For this reason, the jackpot reliability is high in the order of reach effect R1 <reach effect R2 <reach effect R3 <reach effect R4. The reach effect R4 is selected only at the time of the big hit effect, and is therefore a big hit finalizing effect (an effect with a big hit reliability of 100%). Also, by setting the reach times of reach effects R1 to R4 to the same time, any reach effect R1 to R4 can be selected, and there is not enough time to perform reach effects R1 to R4, or the design changes There is no time left until the game ends.

  In addition, when the overall CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern P2 or the variation pattern P6, the overall CPU 31a executes processing related to the selection effect. In the selection effect, options indicating an effect execution pattern for specifying the reach effect to be executed during the symbol variation game are displayed periodically and sequentially on the variable display H2, and the options are displayed (during the operation valid period). By operating the effect button 26, it is an effect that causes an option to be selected and a reach effect associated with the selected option to be executed. That is, the selection effect is an effect that allows the reach effect to be selected by operating the effect button 26. Hereinafter, processing for executing the selection effect will be described.

  When the designated variation pattern is the variation pattern P2 or P6 including the selection effect in the effect content, the overall CPU 31a specifies the start time of the selection effect based on the variation pattern P2 and P6, and from the start of the symbol variation game. Time is measured, and the symbol creation process shown in FIG. 10 is executed before the start of the selection effect.

  When executing the symbol creation process, the overall CPU 31a first determines whether or not the variation pattern P2 for the big hit effect has been input (step S101). If the determination result in step S101 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a, after normal fluctuation, determines that it will be a big hit as a combination of symbols in all the columns that are temporarily stopped and displayed immediately before the selection effect (hereinafter simply referred to as a stop symbol before the selection effect). It is determined whether or not to display the symbol combination of the chance to be shown (step S102).

  If the determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a determines a chance symbol combination based on the determined temporary symbol (step S103). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the chance symbol combinations are determined in advance according to the type of temporary symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed on the left column, and the overall CPU 31a temporarily displays them temporarily on the left column. Based on the type of symbol, the symbol combination of chances is determined as a stop symbol before selection effect.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S101 or step S102 is negative, the overall CPU 31a determines an arbitrary symbol combination and determines the determined symbol combination as a stop symbol before selection effect (step S104). When the process of step S103 or step S104 is completed, the overall CPU 31a selects a special figure specified by the input special symbol designation command (a special figure displayed at the end of the symbol variation game) and the input variation pattern. With reference to the table, a selection pattern for specifying the production contents of the selection production is determined (step S105).

  The contents of the selected effects include the number of options, the effect time, the display mode of the options, the display period of each option, the operation effective period, and the like. In this embodiment, the two selection patterns Sp1 having different numbers of options , Sp2 are provided. In the option table, as shown in FIG. 12, a selection pattern is associated with each variation pattern, and selection selection random numbers (all 100 integers from 0 to 99) are distributed to each selection pattern. It has been. In addition, in the variation pattern P2 for the big hit effect, the value of the selection random number for distribution to each selection pattern is different depending on the type of special figure to be displayed (special figure A and special figure B). Specifically, in the option table of the present embodiment, when the variation pattern P6 for the outlier reach effect is designated, the selection pattern Sp1 having three types of options is always determined. On the other hand, in the option table of the present embodiment, when the variation pattern P2 for the big hit effect is designated and the special figure A is displayed (when the 15R probability variable big hit game is given), the selection is made. A selection pattern Sp2 having four types of options than the pattern Sp1 is determined with high probability. Further, in the selection table of the present embodiment, when the variation pattern P2 for the big hit effect is designated and the special figure B is displayed (when the 7R probability variable big hit game is given), the selection pattern The selection pattern Sp1 is determined with higher probability than Sp2. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the variation pattern P2 is designated and the special figure A is designated, the overall CPU 31a determines the selection pattern Sp2 with a probability of 70%. ing.

  When the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game reaches the start of the selection effect specified by the designated variation patterns P2 and P6 (when the selection effect starts), the overall CPU 31a performs the selection effect as shown in FIG. The selection effect execution process shown in FIG.

  When the general CPU 31a executes the selection effect execution process, first, the pre-selection effect designating command for designating the stop symbol before the selection effect determined in the process of step S103 or step S104 is output to the display control board 32 to be variably displayed. The stop symbol before the selection effect is temporarily displayed on the device H2 (step S201). Next, the overall CPU 31a instructs the selection pattern determined in step S105 and outputs a selection pattern designation command for starting a selection effect (step S202).

  Next, the overall CPU 31a sets an operation valid period of the effect button 26 based on the selection pattern, and turns on the light emitting lamp built in the effect button 26 (step S203). The overall CPU 31a updates the options according to the determined selection pattern (step S204). In the first update after the start of the selected effect execution process, the option SE1 indicating the effect execution pattern for specifying the reach effect R1 is set to be the updated option. In addition, when the selection pattern Sp1 is determined in step S204, the overall CPU 31a indicates an effect execution pattern that specifies an option SE2 → reach effect R3 that indicates an effect execution pattern that specifies an option SE1 → a reach effect R2. The options SE3 are updated one by one in the order. Further, when the selection pattern Sp2 is determined in step S204, the overall CPU 31a is selected one by one in the order of the option SE4 indicating the effect execution pattern for specifying the option SE1, the option SE2, the option SE3, and the reach effect R4. It is supposed to be updated.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs an option instruction command for instructing to display the updated option to the display control board 32, and stores the updated option in the RAM 31c (step S205). Further, the overall CPU 31a sets a predetermined value (a value corresponding to the update period, 150 ms in the present embodiment) as a value of the update timer indicating the time until updating to the next option (step S206). The operation effective period and the update cycle are set to such a length that at least all options are updated during the operation effective period.

  Next, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the effect button 26 has been operated (step S207). If the determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a sets an effect processing flag in accordance with the options stored in the RAM 31c (step S208). The effect processing flag is set to correspond to each option SE1 to SE4. Specifically, when option SE1 is stored, “1” is set to the effect processing flag, and when option SE2 is stored, “2” is set to the effect processing flag. When SE3 is stored, “3” is set as the effect processing flag, and when option SE4 is stored, “4” is set as the effect processing flag. Then, the overall CPU 31a ends the operation effective period, turns off the light-emitting lamp built in the effect button 26 (step S209), and ends the selected effect execution process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S207 is negative, the overall CPU 31a updates the value by subtracting 2 ms from the update timer value (step S210). Next, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the update timer has become “0” (step S211). If the determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S204 again and updates the options.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S211 is negative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the operation valid period has ended (step S212). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a sets a predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment) to the effect processing flag (step S213), executes step S209, and ends the selected effect execution process. To do. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S212 is negative, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S207 again after a predetermined time (2 ms), and determines whether or not the effect button 26 has been operated.

Then, at the end of the selection effect, the overall CPU 31a executes an effect distribution process shown in FIG.
First, the overall CPU 31a specifies an option corresponding to the effect processing flag, and outputs an effect execution pattern designation command that instructs an effect execution pattern indicated by the specified option (step S301). Next, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the option indicated by the effect processing flag is an option SE4 indicating the effect execution pattern of the reach effect R4 (step S302). If the determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the temporary symbol and the fixed stop decoration are inconsistent (step S303). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute a special promotion effect for displaying a final stop decoration after displaying a temporary symbol during the reach effect R4 (step S304). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a outputs a promotion pattern designation command for instructing execution of a special promotion effect (step S305), and ends the effect distribution process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S302, step S303, or step S304 is negative, the overall CPU 31a ends the effect distribution process as it is.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described. When the sub CPU 32a inputs a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. For example, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the display of the variable display H2 is displayed so that the decorative symbols are variably displayed with the variation patterns P1 to P11 designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the symbol variation game. Control the content.

  Further, when the variation patterns P1, P2, P5, and P6 are designated, the sub CPU 32a designates the designated variation patterns P1, P2, P5, and P6 and the effect designated by the effect execution pattern designation command input from the overall CPU 31a. Based on the execution pattern, the display content of the variable display H2 is controlled to execute the reach effects R1 to R4.

  Further, when the variation patterns P2 and P6 are designated, the sub CPU 32a changes the designated variation patterns P2 and P6, the inputted pre-selective effect design designation command, and the selection pattern designated by the inputted selection pattern designation command. Based on this, the selection effect is executed. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the symbols of all the columns so as to display the stop symbols before the selection effect designated by the pre-selection effect designating command. Then, the sub CPU 32a displays a background screen for the selection effect based on the selection pattern, and displays a description of the selection effect such that the reach effect can be selected by operating the effect button 26. Thereafter, during the selection effect, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the instructed options are displayed periodically and sequentially based on the option instruction command input from the overall CPU 31a.

  In addition, when the change patterns P1 and P2 are designated and the promotion pattern designation command is not input, the sub CPU 32a temporarily displays the temporary symbols and then executes the re-lottery effect. Control is performed to display a fixed stop decoration according to the input of all symbol stop commands. On the other hand, when the variation pattern P2 is designated and the promotion pattern designation command is input, the sub CPU 32a temporarily displays the temporary symbols during the reach effect R4, and then displays the fixed stop decorations in advance. Control to display.

  When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the symbol combination designated by the inputted decoration design designation command is displayed on the variable display H2. By these controls, the symbol change game is performed on the variable display H2.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 serve as effect instruction means for instructing execution of the symbol variation game. Further, the display control board 32 serves as effect control means for causing the variable display H2 to execute the symbol variation game.

Next, an effect aspect of the selection effect will be described based on FIGS. 15 and 16.
In FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, description will be made assuming that the variation pattern P2 for the big hit effect is determined, the selection effect based on the selection pattern Sp2 is executed, and the option SE4 is selected during the selection effect. 15 and 16, the jackpot symbol combination consisting of the decoration drawing “3” is temporarily stopped and displayed as a temporary symbol, while a re-lottery effect is performed after reaching the reach effect R4, and from the decoration drawing “7”. In the following description, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop decoration as a fixed stop decoration. Further, in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, description will be made assuming that the chance symbol combination [315] is displayed.

  The sub CPU 32a starts the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P2 (FIG. 15A). Then, the overall CPU 31a executes a symbol creation process and determines a symbol to be stopped before selection effect. At this time, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of chances based on the premise. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs a pre-selection effect designating command for designating the determined pre-selection effect stop symbol.

  Based on the command, the sub CPU 32a temporarily displays the chance symbol combination on the variable display H2 immediately before the selection effect (FIG. 15B). Thereby, the player can recognize that the big hit game is awarded.

  Then, at the start of the selection effect, the overall CPU 31a specifies the selection pattern Sp2 (from the premise) determined by the symbol creation process, and outputs a selection pattern specification command for starting the selection effect. The sub CPU 32a controls the variable display H2 to execute the selection effect based on the selection pattern Sp2 designated by the selection pattern designation command (FIG. 15 (c)). After that, the overall CPU 31a sets the operation valid period based on the selection pattern Sp2, sets the options periodically (150 ms cycle), and the order (the order of option SE1, option SE2, option SE3, option SE4, option SE1, and so on). Outputs an option command so that it is displayed on the screen. As a result, the sub CPU 32a displays the options periodically and sequentially (FIGS. 15D to 15G). At this time, the player can recognize that the big hit game is given because the number of options is four. Furthermore, since the number of options is four, the player can expect that a 15R probability variation big hit game will be awarded with high probability.

  When the effect button 26 is operated, the overall CPU 31a selects the option stored in the RAM 31c at the time of the operation, that is, the option displayed on the variable display H2. Since the option SE4 is stored in the RAM 31c at the time of operation, the overall CPU 31a selects the option SE4 and sets “4” in the effect processing flag according to the option SE4. In this way, the overall CPU 31a displays the options stored in the RAM 31c on the variable display H2, and the options stored in the RAM 31c are selected when the effect button 26 is operated. For this reason, there is no deviation between the option displayed on the variable display H2 when the effect button 26 is operated and the option actually selected. For this reason, it is possible to give a sense that an option has been selected by operating the effect button 26 without giving the player a sense of discomfort.

Since the option is not updated after the selection, the sub CPU 32a continuously displays the option SE4 until the selection effect ends (FIG. 15 (h)).
Then, when the selection effect ends, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect execution pattern designation command for designating an effect execution pattern for executing the reach effect R4 according to the effect processing flag. The sub CPU 32a inputs the effect execution pattern, and controls the display content of the variable display H2 to execute the reach effect R4 based on the specified effect execution pattern (FIG. 16 (a)). Then, at the end of the reach effect R4, the sub CPU 32a once designates and displays the temporary symbol designated by the temporary symbol designation command (a jackpot symbol combination consisting of “3” from the premise) (FIG. 16B). Thereafter, the sub CPU 32a executes a re-lottery effect, displays the symbols in all rows in a variable manner, and displays a fixed stop decoration according to the input of all symbols stop command (FIG. 16 (c)).

  In this way, because of the re-lottery effect, there is a case where a combination of jackpot symbols consisting of the decoration “7” may be displayed. Cannot be recognized. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the re-lottery effect.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The effect times of reach effects R1 to R4 specified by the effect execution patterns corresponding to the options SE1 to SE4 are all set to the same time. For this reason, the reach effects R1 to R4 can be ended within the effect time specified by the variation patterns P2 and P5, regardless of which effect execution patterns R1 to R4 are executed after the selection effect is completed. . Therefore, during the selection effect, the options SE1 to SE4 indicating any reach effect R1 to R4 can be selected by operating the effect button 26, and the effect execution corresponding to the option when the effect button 26 is operated is executed. Based on the pattern, reach effects R1 to R4 can be executed. Thereby, the player can select desired reach effects R1 to R4 by operating the effect button 26, and can increase participation consciousness.

  (2) In addition, since the options are displayed periodically and in order during the selection effect, it is necessary for the player to operate the effect button 26 aiming at the option being displayed. Can improve the interest of Further, since the option update cycle is as short as 150 ms, there are cases where a desired option cannot be selected by the player's technique. For this reason, the interest of selection production can be improved further.

  (3) During the selection effect, the option stored in the RAM 31c is displayed on the variable display H2, and when the effect button 26 is operated, the option stored in the RAM 31c is the selected option. The For this reason, when the production button 26 is operated, the options displayed on the variable display H2 can be selected as the options without deviation.

  (4) The selection pattern is determined based on the determination result of the jackpot determination (in this embodiment, the variation pattern) and the type of jackpot game (the type of special chart to be displayed), and the effect content (the number of options) of the selection effect is determined. Be changed. For this reason, at the time of execution of the selection effect, the player can be focused on the number of options, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (5) When the 15R probability variable big hit game is given more than the 7R probability variable big hit game, the number of options increases with a high probability, while the 7R probability variable big hit game is given rather than the 15R probability variable big hit game. The number of choices decreases with higher probability. For this reason, the game content of the big hit game can be predicted from the production content of the selection effect (the number of options in the present embodiment). Therefore, at the time of execution of the selection effect, the player can be focused on the contents of the effect of the selection effect (the number of options in the present embodiment), and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) The reach effects R1 to R4 specified by the effect execution patterns corresponding to the options SE1 to SE4 have different jackpot expectations. For this reason, when selecting the options SE1 to SE4 in the selection effect, the player can aim for an option (for example, options SE3 and SE4) in which a reach effect with a high expectation degree of jackpot is executed. Interest is improved. Further, when an option with a high expectation level for big hits is selected, it is possible to give the player a sense of achievement.

  (7) When the reach effect R4 is executed, it is determined that the big hit game is given. As described above, since there is the option SE4 for determining the big hit, it is possible to make the player aim for the option SE4 and improve the interest.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the distribution of the selection patterns Sp1 and Sp2 is different depending on the type of special symbol to be displayed (that is, the type of jackpot game), but it may be the same.

  In the above embodiment, the effect contents (selection type) of the selection effect are changed according to the determination result of the jackpot determination (that is, the variation pattern) and the type of the jackpot game.

In the above embodiment, the re-lottery effect is executed, but it may not be executed.
In the above embodiment, the reach effect R4 for determining the big hit is provided, but it may not be provided.

In the above embodiment, the 2R probability variable big hit game, the 2R non-probability big hit game, and the small hit game are provided.
○ In the above embodiment, the selection pattern is distributed according to the number of round games. However, whether or not a probability variation state is granted, whether or not an entrance rate improvement state is granted, or a game that is assigned a probability variation state The selection pattern may be distributed differently depending on the number of games, the number of games to which an improved entrance rate is given, and the like.

  In the above embodiment, in the re-drawing effect, it has been shown whether a big hit game of 7R probable big hit game or 15R probable big hit game is given. May be shown.

  In the embodiment described above, a reach effect in which the 15R probability variation big hit game is fixed may be provided. In this case, when determining the reach effect, the overall CPU 31a determines the reach effect based on the variation pattern and the type of special figure. In addition, in the selection effect, the general CPU 31a includes an option indicating a reach effect in which the 15R probability variable big hit game is fixed in the type of option only when the 15R probability variable big hit game is given.

  In the above embodiment, the option update cycle may be changed. Further, the update cycle may be changed for each selection pattern. For example, the update cycle when the selection pattern Sp2 having a high probability that a 15R probability variation big hit game is given may be delayed. In this way, if the update cycle is delayed, it becomes easier to aim at options. Further, by changing the update cycle according to the type of the big hit game, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the update cycle.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect and the variation pattern P4 for the small hit effect are separated regardless of the same effect contents, but may be shared. In this case, it suffices to determine which of the big hit or the small hit is based on the type of the special figure serving as the final stop symbol.

  In the above embodiment, the general CPU 31a sets the normal mode when the provision of the entrance rate improvement state is completed when the probability variation concealment mode is set. As an example of this, the general CPU 31a The normal mode may be set when the sphere improvement state and the probability variation state are not given.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The contents of the effect of the game effect specified by the effect execution pattern corresponding to each option are configured to have different jackpot expectations, respectively. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  (B) In the selection effect executed based on the special variation pattern determined when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, there is an option corresponding to the effect execution pattern for specifying the effect content indicating that the jackpot is determined The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game machine is included in an option.

  (C) In the selection effect executed based on the special variation pattern determined when the jackpot game determining means determines the first jackpot game, the content of the effect indicating that the first jackpot game has been determined is specified. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein options corresponding to the performance execution pattern are included in the options.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Enlarged view of the center character. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a winning process. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern determination process. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a special symbol and the random number for special figure distribution. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a gaming state and reach probability. The flowchart which shows a symbol creation process. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a temporary symbol and the symbol symbol combination of a chance. Explanatory drawing which shows a choice table. The flowchart which shows selection effect execution processing. The flowchart which shows an effect distribution process. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of a selection effect. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of a selection effect.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 16 ... Decoration lamp, 20 ... Center object, 26 ... Production button (production operation means), 30 ... Main control board (production instruction means), 30a ... Main CPU (random number acquisition) Means, jackpot determining means, variation pattern determining means, jackpot game determining means, jackpot game granting means), 31 ... overall control board (effect instruction means), 31a ... overall CPU, 32 ... display control board (effect control means), 32a ... sub CPU, H1 ... special display, H2 ... variable display (effect execution means).

Claims (3)

A start winning opening for detecting a winning of a game ball, an effect instructing means for instructing execution of a symbol variation game for changing a plurality of types of symbols in response to detection of winning of a game ball by the starting winning opening, and the effect instructing means In a gaming machine provided with effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the symbol variation game according to the instruction, and when the jackpot display result predetermined in the symbol variation game is displayed,
Production operation means that can be operated by a player during the symbol variation game;
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a value of a random number for determination on the occasion of winning detection of a game ball by the start winning opening,
A jackpot determining means for comparing the value of the random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquiring means with a predetermined jackpot determination value at the start of the symbol variation game, and determining whether or not the jackpot is determined;
When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a variation pattern that can specify the effect time of the symbol variation game is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the jackpot effect, while the determination of the jackpot determination means If the result is negative, the variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for off-line production,
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a jackpot game determination means for determining the game content of the jackpot game to be given after the end of the symbol variation game;
When the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game after the symbol variation game is finished with the content determined by the jackpot game determining means,
The effect instruction means designates the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means and outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of execution of the symbol variation game. Based on the variation pattern specified by the above, the design variation means is configured to cause the effect execution means to execute,
Among the variation patterns, the effect content of the special variation pattern determined in advance indicates an effect execution pattern for specifying the effect content of the game effect to be executed during the symbol variation game executed based on the special variation pattern. Includes a selection effect that displays options in a periodic and sequential manner, and selects options.
The production times of the game production specified by the production execution pattern corresponding to each option are all set to the same time,
When the variation pattern determining unit determines the special variation pattern, the production instruction unit stores the options periodically and sequentially in the storage unit when the selection production is executed according to the special variation pattern. In addition, an option instruction command for instructing to display the options to be stored is output, an operation effective period of the effect operating means is set during storage of each option, and the effect operating means is set during the operation effective period. Is operated, the option stored in the storage means during the operation effective period is set as the selected option, while the effect operating means is not operated during the selection effect. , Is configured to select a predetermined option as a selected option,
When the special variation pattern is determined, the effect control means temporarily stops and displays a predetermined symbol, and then executes the selection effect for a predetermined period, and instructs by the input option instruction command during the selection effect. A gaming machine characterized in that the selected options are displayed in the order of input, and after the selection effect is finished, a game effect is executed based on the effect execution pattern corresponding to the option selected during the selection effect.   The effect control means is configured to determine the number of options in the selected effect based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means and the game content determined by the jackpot game determination means when executing the selection effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1. If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the jackpot game determining means is configured to have a first jackpot game in which a special winning opening is opened after completion of the symbol variation game, and the special winning game than the first jackpot game. Among the second jackpot games with a short mouth opening time, it is configured to determine which jackpot game to grant,
The execution control means increases the number of options with high probability when the big hit game determining means determines the first big hit game rather than the second big hit game when executing the selection effect. Thus, when the jackpot game determining means determines the second jackpot game rather than the first jackpot game, the jackpot game determination means is configured to reduce the number of options with high probability. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2.

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