JP2010119651A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine suppressing the mannerism of a game to fully increase excitement and enjoyment of a game by adopting configuration that can give variation to the determination mode of various performance according to the establishment modes of predetermined conditions in determining the content of performance during a symbol variable game or a jackpot game. <P>SOLUTION: A CPU for general control cumulatively stores and holds individual information that specifies first type of development (first to fourth kinds of performance) determined every time the first type of development is determined during a probability variable mode and a CH mode in the process of giving a ball entry rate improved state. In a second type B-pattern that can become a probability variable jackpot, the execution approval of probability variation suggesting performance can be determined, whereas in a second type A-pattern that can become a non-probability variable jackpot, the execution approval of probability variation suggesting performance is not determined. In the second type B-pattern, execution approval of probability variation-suggesting performance is further easily determined according to the number of kinds storing the individual information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  According to the present invention, a symbol variation game for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a varying manner is displayed on the display means. The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a big hit game constituted by a round game that opens a winning means.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes a variable display of a liquid crystal display type, for example, and a plurality of types of symbols are changed in the variable display in response to winning of a game ball at a start winning opening. A symbol variation game is being played. In such a pachinko gaming machine, there is one that informs a player that a big win is caused by a symbol variation game by a reach effect (for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Literature 1, when determining the reach effect specified by the variation pattern based on the variation pattern, the jackpot is determined by setting the reach effect that is easy to select when the jackpot is determined When a reach production that is easy to select appears, the player's expectation for the big hit is increased.
JP 2007-044198 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, reach is determined only by the success / failure result of the big hit lottery (hit determination) in each symbol change game regardless of the type of reach effect that has appeared in the conventional symbol change game when determining the reach effect. The type of production was to be specified. For this reason, even if it is a case where a plurality of types of production contents are provided as a reach production, since the same determination mode is determined in each symbol variation game, the production contents in the reach production are poorly changed after all. . In addition, in such pachinko machines, there are multiple types of effect contents during the jackpot game that are executed during the jackpot game, and the effect contents of the effect during the jackpot game are determined with the execution of the jackpot game There are also pachinko machines that have a change in the performance during the big hit game. However, when determining the contents of the performance during the jackpot game, the content of the performance during the jackpot game is poorly changed after all because it is determined in the same manner for each jackpot game as the jackpot game is executed. Met. For this reason, as a result of causing change in the design variation game and jackpot game, it is said that the interest of the player for the game is sufficiently improved even if the design variation game and the performance during the jackpot game have multiple types of production contents. It was difficult.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to establish a predetermined condition in determining the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game or the big hit game. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently improving the interest of the game by suppressing the formation of the game by adopting a configuration that can change the manner of determining various effects according to the situation.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a display means for performing a symbol variation game for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner and a jackpot triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the symbol variation game. A jackpot determination means for executing a jackpot determination to determine whether to win or not, and when a jackpot is determined by the jackpot determination, a winning means that allows a game ball to enter after the end of the symbol variation game is released. In the game machine that causes the display means to execute an effect during the big hit game during the big hit game, a variation pattern that can identify the variation contents of the symbol variation game is special. A variation pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types including a variation pattern, and a variation pattern determination means for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means In the case of winning the big hit in the jackpot determination, a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the big hit is changed from a normal state having a low probability to a high probability after the jackpot game is finished, and whether to give the normal state in advance. Predetermining means for determining, probability variation suggestion mode effect for notifying the player that the player can have an expectation for the probability variation state, and probability variation notification mode for notifying the player that the probability variation state is present A mode execution means for executing an effect, a mode effect instruction means for instructing the mode execution means to execute each mode effect, and a design for developing the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination device Determining a game display pattern for instructing the display means of typical display effects, and causing the jackpot game to be executed Accordingly, a display pattern during jackpot gaming for instructing the display means of the specific display effect contents for developing the big hit game effect is determined, and the display means is instructed to execute various effects based on the various display patterns. Display effect control means, and the game display pattern that can be determined when the special variation pattern is determined includes a game display pattern classified into a special display pattern and a normal display pattern, and The special display pattern includes a plurality of types of special display patterns with different visual effects when the symbol variation game is developed. On the other hand, the normal display pattern includes the first normal display pattern. A plurality of types of normal display patterns including a display pattern and a second normal display pattern are provided, and are specified by the special variation pattern. In the symbol variation game, when the symbol variation game is started, it is expanded based on the special display pattern and the normal display pattern determined by the display effect control means, and further expanded based on the normal display pattern. The game is developed based on the first normal display pattern and the second normal display pattern determined by the display effect control means, and the jackpot and the probability variation state are given at a predetermined timing of the symbol variation game based on the normal display pattern. The probability change suggestion suggesting to the player of the level of expectation to be performed can be executed, and when the mode effect instruction means determines the provision of the probability variation state by the prior determination means, When the jackpot game ends, the execution of either the probability change notification mode effect or the probability change suggestion mode effect is performed in the mode. On the other hand, if the pre-determining means determines to give the normal state, the mode execution means is instructed to execute the probability change suggestion mode effect when the jackpot game ends. When the display effect control means determines the special display pattern in conjunction with the determination of the special variation pattern, the mode execution means supplies individual information for specifying the type of the determined special display pattern. A case in which the period during which the probability change notification mode effect is executed is stored and held as a predetermined period, and the special display pattern is newly determined in a state where individual information for specifying any kind of special display pattern is already stored In addition to the individual information that has already been stored, the individual information that identifies the type of the special display pattern that has been newly determined is stored and retained for a predetermined period In the meantime, individual information is stored and held cumulatively, and when determining the normal display pattern in association with the determination of the special variation pattern, the jackpot determination means determines the jackpot, and In the case where the provision of the probability variation state is determined by the pre-decision unit, the first normal display pattern and the second normal display pattern are determined from the normal display patterns, while the big hit determination unit determines the big hit And the second normal display pattern is determined from the normal display patterns when the predetermining means determines the provision of the normal state, and the memory holding When there is individual information that has already been stored and held in accordance with the state of establishment of the predetermined condition based on at least one of the type and number of the individual information that is The case where the first normal display pattern is determined is more easily determined than the case where the normal display pattern is determined. The game display pattern or the big hit game display pattern is determined. When determining the specific display effect contents to be instructed based on, the design variation state is changed according to the establishment mode of the predetermined condition stored and held, so that the symbol variation game according to the establishment mode of the predetermined condition Alternatively, the gist is to give a production change during the big hit game.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the display effect control means already stores and holds the special display pattern in accordance with a state in which the predetermined condition is satisfied when determining the special display pattern. The gist is that a special display pattern other than the special display pattern specified by the individual information is determined.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the display effect control means is already in accordance with the establishment of the predetermined condition with the determination of the special variation pattern. The gist is that the normal display pattern is determined when individual information for specifying all of the plural types of special display patterns is stored and held.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect, in the symbol variation game based on the normal display pattern, the display effect control means is already stored and held in accordance with the state of establishment of the predetermined condition. If there is no individual information that is stored, and there is individual information that is already stored and held in accordance with the manner in which the predetermined condition is established, but the decision to suggest execution of the probability variation suggestion is made, the probability variation suggestion appears. Appearing at the same timing, the subsequent development of the symbol variation game is instructed to execute a development suggestion effect that suggests to the player the level of expectation that is the first normal display pattern, When there is no individual information that is already stored and held in accordance with the manner in which the predetermined condition is established, and individual information that has already been stored in accordance with the manner in which the predetermined condition is established However, when determining whether to execute the probability change suggestion effect, the first normal display pattern is determined when the first normal display pattern is determined rather than when the second normal display pattern is determined. The gist is that the development suggesting effect is easily executed with the high expectation content.

  According to the present invention, when determining the contents of the effects of the symbol variation game or the big hit game, it is possible to adopt a configuration that can change the determination mode of various effects according to the establishment mode of the predetermined condition. It is possible to sufficiently improve the fun of the game by suppressing the mannerism of the game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which is one type thereof will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 and a card unit device 11 as a gaming medium lending unit arranged in parallel when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed in a gaming machine installation facility (amusement island) of a game hall are schematically shown. It is shown. The card unit device 11 is provided with an insertion slot 11a for inserting a prepaid card as an exchange medium exchangeable with a game ball (rental ball) as a rental game medium lent to a player. The card unit device 11 is configured to read and write the value of the inserted prepaid card. Specifically, the card unit device 11 reads the balance (value) of the prepaid card at the time of insertion, and rewrites the balance (value) of the prepaid card as the lending ball is paid out.

  On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a vertical rectangular inner frame 13 for setting various game components is assembled in an open and detachable manner. A front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the frame so as to be openable and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 13 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 13 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 14 and cannot be seen from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 15 at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 16 as a first storage plate capable of storing a game ball serving as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrated below the window 15. It is a molded configuration. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB arranged inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window 15 is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. . The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame 13. In addition, the front frame 14 includes an upper frame that constitutes an illumination display unit that performs a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light-emitting body (lamp, LED, etc.) (not shown) so as to surround almost the entire circumference of the window 15. A lamp part 17 for the left side, a lamp part 18 for the left side frame, and a lamp part 19 for the right side frame are arranged. The lamp units 17, 18, and 19 for the frames cover a plurality of light emitters mounted on the front surface of the front frame 14 with lamp lenses 17 a, 18 a, and 19 a that are formed so as to transmit light emitted from the light emitters. It is configured.

  In the front frame 14, a left speaker 20 and a right speaker 21 are arranged at the upper left and right sides of the window 15 to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The left speaker 20 and the right speaker 21 are mounted on the back surface of the front frame 14, and a sound emitting hole (not shown) is formed on the front surface of the front frame 14 and corresponding to the mounting site of the left speaker 20 and the right speaker 21. A plurality of are formed.

  A lower tray (storage tray) 23 as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 16 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 13 and at the lower portion of the front frame 14. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 13 and to the right of the lower plate 23, a launching handle 24 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when the game ball is launched onto the game board YB is mounted. ing. In addition, a lower speaker 25 that outputs various sounds and produces sound effects is arranged on the left side of the lower plate 23 in the front frame 14. The lower speaker 25 is attached to the middle frame 13.

  The upper plate 16 is provided with a payout opening 16a for a game ball to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side, and a concave storage passage 16b for storing a game ball held by the player. In addition, an upper tray intake (not shown) for taking the game balls in the storage passage 16b into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 16 are guided to the upper plate take-in port by the storage passage 16b and are taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate take-in port, and are emitted toward the game board YB. Is done. The game ball that is launched toward the game board YB is set to have a strength of launch according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 24. The lower plate 23 is provided with an outlet 23a for a game ball that overflows and flows down from the upper plate 16, and a concave storage portion 23b that stores the game ball is connected to the outlet 23a of the game ball. Yes.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board YB, a guide rail 26 that guides a game ball that is launched by operating the launch handle 24 and forms a substantially circular game area H1 that is the main body of a pachinko game is laid in a circular spiral shape. Yes. With this guide rail 26, a game ball guide path 26a extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB is formed on the game board YB, and a game area H1 is formed inside the guide rail 26. . Further, the outside of the game area H1 that is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail 26 is a non-game area H2 that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  At almost the center (center) of the game area H1 of the game board YB, a display frame body (center accessory) 27 with various displays and various decorations is mounted. A set port 27a that opens in a horizontally long rectangle when viewed from the front is formed in the approximate center of the display frame 27, and the display frame 27 has a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH in alignment with the set port 27a. An effect display device 28 is mounted as a display means and an effect execution device. The effect display device 28 includes a symbol variation game which is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects (game effects) executed in association with the game are images. It is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. The display frame 27 is equipped with a panel lamp portion 27b that produces a light emission effect by light emission.

  A special symbol display device 30 as a display means is provided at the lower left of the display frame 27. The special symbol display device 30 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED type light emitting device. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  In the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30, the variation of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game. Specifically, with the start of the symbol variation game, the special symbol display device 30 starts the variation of the special symbol, while the effect display device 28 starts the variation of the decorative symbol of each column. Then, on the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) or the off symbol (missing display result) is stopped definitively simultaneously at the end of the symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. Is displayed. At this time, in the special symbol display device 30 and the effect display device 28, if the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the big hit symbol is definitely stopped and displayed on all the display devices (definite stop display), and the big hit lottery If the lottery result is out of place, the out-of-place symbol is displayed on any of the display devices. The jackpot symbol is displayed in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a big hit, and the outlier symbol is displayed in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is out. It is what is done.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 30 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery from among a plurality of special figures (101 kinds in the present embodiment) and selects the selected special figure. The figure is individually displayed with a fixed stop when the symbol variation game ends. The 101 types of special symbols are classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize jackpots, and one type of outlier symbol that can recognize a hit. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is given a jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 28 has 8 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Different numbers are displayed as decorative drawings. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 28 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 30, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 28. When the symbols of all columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 28 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, in the case where the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 28 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are of a different type from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [757] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize this detachment becomes a detachable symbol combination (decoration symbol) by the decorative drawing. When a predetermined symbol combination ([181] [212] [323] [434] [545] [656] [767] [878]) is displayed in the present embodiment) among the off symbol combinations, is displayed. It can be recognized that a jackpot game may be awarded. The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot game is a symbol combination that suggests a probability variation state in which a probability variation state in which the probability of jackpot determination is low probability to high probability is given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in each column in the effect display device 28, when the symbol variation game is started, the ornament symbols are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). Then, when the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as seen from the player side in the effect display device 28 The decorative drawings are 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 gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column where the decorative drawing is first temporarily stopped and displayed is the first stop symbol row, and then the right where the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed. The row becomes the second stop symbol row, and finally, the middle row that temporarily displays the decorative drawing is the third stop symbol row.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 28 is formed larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 30, and the effect display device 28 is conspicuous in front of the player. Are arranged as follows. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display content of the effect display device 28 in which a display effect (for example, reach effect or notice effect) is performed with a variety of images in front of his / her own eyes than the special symbol display device 30. A big hit or a loss is recognized from the symbol combination derived and displayed in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28.

  A normal symbol display device 31 is provided at the lower right of the display frame 27. The normal symbol display device 31 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED type light emitting device. In the normal symbol display device 31, an internal lottery (winning lottery) of whether or not to make a hit separately from the big hitting lottery of whether or not the big hit (whether or not to open the lower start winning opening 34 by opening the opening and closing blade 35). The lottery result is displayed. In the normal symbol display device 31 of this embodiment, when the winning is determined by the winning lottery, the winning symbol is determined and stopped in the normal symbol changing game, while the shift is determined in the winning lottery. In such a case, in the normal symbol variation game, the shift symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  Further, in the game area H1 below the display frame 27, an upper start winning port 33 having a game ball entrance 33a and a lower start winning port 34 having a game ball entrance 34a are arranged vertically. Is arranged. The upper start winning opening 33 is configured such that the entrance 33a is always open so as to allow the entrance of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 34 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 35 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 34a is configured to be open so as to allow entry of a sphere. In other words, the lower start winning opening 34 is configured to make it impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 35 is opened to open the entrance 34a.

  An upper start switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the upper start winning port 33, and a ball has been inserted in the back of the lower start winning port 34. A lower start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball is provided. The upper start winning opening 33 and the lower start winning opening 34 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting a game ball that has entered. When the opening and closing blades 35 are opened, the lower start winning opening 34 is made in a state in which the entrance is expanded and the game balls are easy to enter, whereas when the opening and closing blades 35 are closed, the entrance is not expanded and It is assumed that it is impossible to enter the ball.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a large winning prize as a winning means is provided below the lower start winning prize port 34, which includes a big prize opening door 40 that opens and closes by the operation of an unillustrated actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). A mouth 41 is provided. Behind the big winning opening 41 is provided a count switch SW3 for detecting a game ball entered. When the big hit game is generated, the big prize opening 41 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 40 and the game ball can be entered, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. Obtainable. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game.

  The big hit game is started after the big win symbol is determined by the internal lottery, the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the big prize opening 41 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 40 is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds (the upper limit number of round games) as an upper limit. One round game may satisfy either one of the following conditions: a predetermined round game time has elapsed since the start of the round game, or a predetermined maximum number of game balls have entered. finish. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16 times” or “2 times” is given.

  Further, a normal symbol operating gate 42 is disposed in the game area H1 on the left side of the display frame 27. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 42 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 42. The normal symbol operation gate 42 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes.

  In addition, in the lowermost part of the game area H1 of the game board YB (below the big winning opening 41), game balls that have been launched into the gaming area H1 and have not entered any winning opening are regarded as out balls. An out-bulb opening 43 for discharging outside the machine is formed. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 43 are discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the installation facility (game island) of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. 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 that varies from a normal probability to a high probability. 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. In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened, and the normal symbol variation game lottery probability (winning probability) based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 42 is low. The entrance rate improvement state which fluctuates from probability to high probability is given as a privilege. In the state where the entrance rate is improved, the open / close blades 35 of the lower start winning opening 34 are in the normal symbol variation game when the probability variation state is given and when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. When winning, it opens and closes with different operation patterns. When the normal symbol variation game is won in the normal state, the opening / closing blade 35 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 100 ms elapses after the opening. In addition, when the normal symbol variation game is won in the probability variation state, the number of times the opening / closing blade 35 is opened increases (for example, three times) and 1400 ms (relative to the normal state) after opening in one opening. Until a long time elapses). That is, the opening / closing blade 35 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player than when the normal state is applied when the probability variation state is applied. If a probable change state is given, the probability of winning a lottery fluctuates with a high probability, and it is easy for a big win to occur. It is carried out.

  Further, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of games is reached. That is, the probability variation state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In this embodiment, since the probability variation state is set to 10000 as a predetermined number of times, it is substantially equivalent to being given until the next big hit occurs. In addition, in this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is the type of the probability variation symbol (big hit game) and the game state in which the symbol variation game that becomes the probability variation big hit was played (in this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state Whether or not it is given is determined.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “time reduction”). The time-shortening function is a function for giving a winning rate improvement state as a privilege with a low winning probability (winning probability) after winning the big hit game as a bonus (normal state). In addition, when the short time state is given, the probability of winning a lottery is low, but the improved entrance rate is given as a privilege. In other words, the opening / closing blade 35 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the short-time state is applied than when the normal state is applied. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. That is, the time-short state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In this embodiment, when a non-probable big hit is made, a time-short state may be given after the big hit game ends.

Hereinafter, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one kind of big hit game is determined from the three types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. . Of the three 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 the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols are classified into three types: special symbol A, special symbol B, and special symbol C, as shown in FIG.

  The special symbol A has 70 types of jackpot symbols, the special symbol B has 10 types of jackpot symbols, and the special symbol C has 20 types of jackpot symbols. When special symbols are distributed in this way, the jackpot game based on the special symbol A is 70% (70/100) of the entire jackpot, and the jackpot game based on the special symbol B is 10% (10/100) of the entire jackpot. Thus, the jackpot game based on the special symbol C is 20% (20/100) of the entire jackpot.

  The jackpot game based on the special symbol A has a specified number of rounds of “16” and the jackpot 41 is opened “1 time” during one round game, thereby opening the jackpot “16 times” during the jackpot game. (16 rounds x 1) "It is a big hit game to be released. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol A is referred to as “16R jackpot game”. The 16R jackpot game is performed by opening the jackpot 41, and after the jackpot game is finished, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the probability change state and the entrance rate improvement state until the end of the probability change state. It is to be granted. That is, in this embodiment, in the 16R jackpot game, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are granted during the maximum grant period of the probability variation state (10000 passes or the jackpot game is granted next). It has become. In the 16R jackpot game, “8000 (ms)” is set as the opening effect time, “25000 (ms)” is set as the round game time of each round game, and “11000 (ms)” is set as the ending effect time. . In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the 16R big hit game is set to “8 balls”.

  In the big hit game based on the special symbol B, the specified number of rounds is set to “2”, and the big prize opening 41 is opened “1 time” during one round game, so that the big prize opening 41 is set to “2” during the big hit game. The game is a big hit game that is released once (2 rounds x 1). Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol B is referred to as “2R probability variable jackpot game”. 2R probability variable jackpot game is performed by opening the big winning hole 41, and depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the jackpot game is finished, the probability variation state and the winning rate improvement state are given, and the big hit game ends There is a case where only the probability variation state is given later. Specifically, if a winning rate improvement state is not granted at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the probability variation state is granted after the big hit game is finished, but the winning rate improvement state is not granted, so only the probability variation state is granted. (The entry rate improvement state is given 0 times). That is, in the present embodiment, in the 2R probability variable big hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, only the probability changed state is given during the maximum grant period of the probability changed state. ing. On the other hand, in 2R probability variation big hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the maximum grant of the probability variation state up to the next big hit game is granted While given during the period, it is given during the maximum grant period in the short time state in which the entrance rate improvement state has an upper limit of 100 times. In addition, after the 2R probability variable big hit game is finished, when the ball entering rate improvement state is given, the game is played until the symbol change game is played 100 times or the next big hit game is given. A rate improvement state is given.

  In the 2R probability variation big hit game, “400 (ms)” is set as the opening time, “600 (ms)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and “2092 (ms)” is set as the ending time. ing. Note that the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 2R probability variation big hit game is set to “1000 (ms)”, and the final release interval time (time from the end of the last round to the start of ending) is , “1000 (ms)”. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the 2R probability variable big hit game is set to “8 balls”.

  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 (600 (ms)) of the 2R probability variable big hit game is such that the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 41 does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered in one round game. Set to time. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to launch one game ball is “600 (ms)”. . That is, in each round game of 2R probability variable big hit game, it is substantially to launch and enter “8 balls” game balls, which is the upper limit number of balls entered, within the round game time (600 (ms)). It is impossible.

  In the big hit game based on the special symbol C, the specified number of rounds is set to “2”, and the big prize opening 41 is opened “1 time” during one round game, so that the big prize opening 41 is set to “2” during the big hit game. The game is a big hit game that is released once (2 rounds x 1). Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol C is referred to as a “2R non-probable variable jackpot game”. The 2R non-probability big hit game is performed by opening the big winning opening 41, so that whether or not a short time state (that is, a state in which the winning rate is improved) is given depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery. It has become. 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. That is, in the present embodiment, in the 2R non-probability variable big hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, neither the probable change state nor the winning rate improvement state is given. . On the other hand, 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. That is, in the present embodiment, in 2R non-probability big hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the shorter time state (entry rate improving state) is shorter than 100 times. It is given during the maximum grant period of the state (entrance rate improvement state). In addition, after the end of 2R non-probable big hit game, if the entry rate improvement state is given, it will be entered until either the symbol variation game is played 100 times or the next big hit game is given. A ball improvement state is given.

  In the 2R non-probable big hit game, “400 (ms)” is set as the opening time, “600 (ms)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and “2092 (ms)” is set as the ending time. ing. The interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 2R non-probable big hit game is set to “1000 (ms)”, and the final release interval time (time from the end of the final round to the start of ending) Is set to “1000 (ms)”. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the 2R non-probability big hit game is set to “8 balls”.

  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 (600 (ms)) of the 2R non-probable big hit game is such that the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening 41 does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered in one round game. The time is set. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to launch one game ball is “600 (ms)”. . In other words, in each round game of 2R non-probability big hit game, it is practical to launch and enter “8 balls” of game balls, which is the upper limit number of balls entered, within the round game time (600 (ms)). It is impossible.

  That is, the opening time, round game time, and ending time in the 2R non-probable big hit game are set to the same time as the opening time, round game time, and ending time of the 2R probable big hit game, respectively. The opening mode of the big prize opening door 40 in the 2R probability variable big hit game is the same as the opening mode of the big prize opening door 40 in the 2R non-variable big hit game.

  For this reason, it becomes impossible to determine which of the 2R probability variable big hit game and the 2R non-probable big hit game has been awarded based on the opening state of the grand prize opening door 40, the opening time, the round game time, and the ending time. ing. Similarly, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit and whether or not the improved entry rate state is given after the end of the big hit game, the 2R positive change big hit game and the 2R non-probable change are not given. It is impossible to determine which of the big hit games has been awarded. That is, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the big hit game is finished, it is impossible to determine whether or not the probability change state is given after the 2R probability change big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game is finished. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is given after the big hit game is finished, it is impossible to determine whether or not the probability change state is given after the 2R probability change big hit game and the 2R non-probability big hit game are finished.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 45 as a main control device for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 45 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing of control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal (control command) is output. In addition, a sub-integrated control board 46, an effect display control board 47, and an audio / lamp control board 48 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. In the present embodiment, a sub-control device is configured by the sub-integrated control board 46, the effect display control board 47, and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  The sub integrated control board 46 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 45. The effect display control board 47 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 28 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. To do. Further, the sound / lamp control board 48 emits light (lights (flashes) / lights off) of the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. And the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speakers 20, 21, 25 are controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described.
On the main control board 45, a main control CPU 45a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 45b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 45a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 45c is provided. A main control ROM 45b and a main control RAM 45c are connected to the main control CPU 45a. Further, the main control CPU 45a has an upper start switch SW1 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper start prize opening 33 and a lower start port SW2 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower start prize opening 34. It is connected. The main control CPU 45a is connected to a count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 41 and a normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 42. . Also, a special symbol display device 30 and a normal symbol display device 31 are connected to the main control CPU 45a via a symbol display board 49. The symbol display board 49 is mounted at a position corresponding to the special symbol display device 30 and the normal symbol display device 31, respectively. The control signal output from the main control board 45 is input, and the special symbol display device 30 and the normal symbol display are displayed. The display content of the device 31 is controlled.

  Further, the main control CPU 45a updates the values of various random numbers such as the big hit determination random numbers every predetermined cycle, and stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the main control RAM 45c before updating. Has been rewritten. Further, the main control CPU 45a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The main control CPU 45a stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored in the main control ROM 45b. In addition to the main control program, a plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 45b. The variation pattern is displayed in the symbol display game 28 and the special symbol display device 30, after the symbol variation game is started by the symbol variation start, and then the symbol display game 28 and the special symbol display device 30 are fixedly stopped and displayed. The pattern used as the base of the game effect (display effect, light emission effect, sound effect) until is complete | finished is shown. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the effect content and the effect time (the change time) of the symbol change game from when the special figure starts to change until the special figure is confirmed and stopped. The variation patterns are classified for each variation content including a jackpot effect (for jackpot effect (for jackpot variation)), an outlier reach effect (for outlier reach variation), and an outlier effect (for normal variation). .

  As shown in FIG. 5, the variation patterns include variation patterns P3 to P5 for a big hit effect selected when the big hit lottery is won. Further, the variation patterns include a variation pattern P2 for an outlier reach effect and a variation pattern P1 for an outlier effect (for an effect without an outreach reach) selected in the case of a loss that has not won the big hit lottery. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the types of variation patterns that can be selected based on whether or not the gaming state is giving the entrance rate improvement state are different. The fluctuation pattern in the case of giving the entrance rate improvement state is shown. Therefore, FIG. 5 shows a part of the variation pattern stored in the main control ROM 45b in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and actually the entrance rate in addition to the variation pattern shown in FIG. There are a variation pattern selected while the improvement state is being applied, a variation pattern selected when the entrance rate improvement state is not being applied, and the like. In the present embodiment, the description will focus on variation patterns that can be selected during the application of the improved entrance rate shown in FIG. 5 through the description of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern for the big hit effect includes variation patterns P3 and P4 that are selected when the 16R big hit game is determined. The variation pattern for the big hit effect includes a variation pattern P5 selected when the 2R probability variable big hit game and the 2R non-probable big hit game are determined. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the same variation pattern P5 is selected when the 2R probability variable big hit game and the 2R non-probable big hit game are determined, and the effect contents of the symbol variable game are the same content. (Same variation time).

  Note that the jackpot effect performed based on the variation patterns P3 and P4 is a jackpot effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally subjected to the reach effect, and finally the symbol combination of the jackpot is confirmed and stopped. The jackpot effect performed based on the variation pattern P5 is a jackpot effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is subjected to the reach effect, and finally the symbol combination suggested by the probability variation is displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, the loss reach effect performed based on the variation pattern P2 is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect and finally the symbol combination of deviation. Also, the outlier effect performed based on the variation pattern P1 is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally stopped and displayed without the reach effect. In the reach production, in the symbol variation game with the ornamental design of the production display device 28, after a reach symbol combination is formed, a symbol combination (a jackpot symbol combination, a symbol combination that suggests a probable change, or an outlier symbol combination) is performed. It is an effect performed until it is derived. Further, in the special symbol display device 30, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect. Further, the off-line effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern P1 for off-line effect varies after the start of the symbol variation game according to a predetermined variation stop order (for example, left column → right column → middle column). This is an off-line effect that stops symbols and derives symbols in each column. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P2 to P5 are specific fluctuation patterns.

Hereinafter, each variation pattern P1 to P5 will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the pattern of jackpot effect for performing reach variation is associated with the variation patterns P2 to P5. In these variation patterns P2 to P5, a game display pattern (reach effect) having the same development can be identified as a game display pattern for identifying a specific display effect content for developing the symbol variation game. Thus, game display patterns of the same type can be specified. Further, in these variation patterns P2 to P5, as a result of the same development depending on the game display pattern, only the symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped and the effect result that is finally derived are different, and the symbol combination is determined and stopped and The development until the final presentation result is derived is configured to be the same development. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 to P5, the symbol combination is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game even if the effect contents of the symbol variation game are visually recognized. Until the final presentation result is derived, the player determines which variation pattern the game is based on, such as a big hit effect and a missed reach production, or a type of jackpot game given in the case of a big win. Is not allowed to recognize.

  The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot determination, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. For example, if the jackpot determination random number is set to 600 integers from “0 (zero)” to “599”, and two values are set as the jackpot determination value, The rate at which the determination is affirmative, that is, the jackpot winning probability is 2/600 (1/300). Note that the number of jackpot determination values is different between the normal state and the probability variation state, and the number of jackpot determination values is larger in the probability variation state. For example, in the normal state (non-probability changing state), when two values can be taken as the jackpot determination value, in the probability changing state, ten values can be taken as the jackpot determination value. As a result, in the probability variation state, the winning probability in the big hit determination becomes high.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 46, an overall control CPU 46a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 46b for storing a control program for the overall control CPU 46a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A general control RAM 46c is provided. A general control ROM 46b and a general control RAM 46c are connected to the general control CPU 46a. The overall control CPU 46a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing for starting the symbol variation game).

  In addition to the control program, the overall control ROM 46b stores various tables to be referred to when determining various effects. Details of the various tables will be described later.

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
The effect display control board 47 has a display control CPU 47a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 47b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 47a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 47c is provided. An effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) is connected to the display control CPU 47a. Further, the display control CPU 47a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 47b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). The display control ROM 47b stores a table for specifying contents to be executed according to various effects instructed to be executed by the overall control CPU 46a.

  Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described. First, as control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub control board 46, and the effect display control board 47, control contents related to the execution of the symbol variation game will be described.

  When the main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 enters a game ball into the upper start winning port 33 or the lower start winning port 34 and inputs a detection signal output by the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the main control RAM 45c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the number of reserved memories for special symbols <4), the main control CPU 45a adds 1 to the number of reserved memories for special symbols (+1), and sets the number of reserved memories for special symbols. rewrite. Further, when the main control CPU 45a makes a positive determination of the hold determination, the main control CPU 45a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number and the value of the big hit symbol random number from the main control RAM 45c, and the acquired value of the big hit determination random number The value of the random number for the jackpot symbol is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c in association with the reserved memory number for the special symbol. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (the number of stored memories = 4), the main control CPU 45a does not rewrite the number of reserved memories for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit, and Do not get the value of the random number for the jackpot symbol.

  When the main control CPU 45a is not in the big hit game and the symbol variation game is not being executed, the value of the big hit determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c immediately before the start of the symbol variation game. Are compared, and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 45b is compared with the big hit determination random number for determining whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination matches the big hit determination value), the main control CPU 45a determines the big hit. The main control CPU 45a which has determined the big hit determines the big hit symbol (special symbol) to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game executed by the special symbol display device 30 based on the value of the random number for the big hit symbol. As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol jackpot symbol is assigned to each type of jackpot game, and therefore the type of jackpot game to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. The main control CPU 45a that has determined the big hit symbol stores the determined big hit symbol in the main control RAM 45c. Further, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the big hit acquires the random pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 45c, and selects and determines the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the value from the fluctuation patterns for the big hit effect. To do. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 45a selects the variation patterns P3 and P4 as the variation patterns for the big hit effect when determining the special symbol A as the big hit symbol during the application of the improved entrance rate. On the other hand, when the special symbols B and C are determined as the jackpot symbol, the variation pattern P5 can be selected as the variation pattern for the jackpot effect.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match), the main control CPU 45a determines the deviation. Then, the main control CPU 45a which has determined the disengagement determines a dissatisfied symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 30. In addition, the main control CPU 45a which has determined the detachment determines whether or not to execute the detachment effect by random lottery. When this determination result is affirmative (execution of the divergence reach effect is executed), the main control CPU 45a acquires the value of the random number for variability pattern distribution from the main control RAM 45c, and divides the variation pattern corresponding to the value into the leaching reach effect. Select from the variation patterns for use. In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 45a determines the outlier design and the execution of the outlier reach effect during the application of the improved entrance rate, the variation pattern as the outlier reach effect variation pattern. P2 can be selected. On the other hand, if the determination result of whether or not to execute the outlier reach effect is negative (does not execute the outlier reach effect), the main control CPU 45a acquires the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 45c, The variation pattern corresponding to the value is selected and selected from the variation patterns for off-line production. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a determines the out-of-range design while determining the out-of-range reach effect while giving the improved entrance rate state, and the variation pattern P1 as the out-of-range effect variation pattern. Can be selected.

  The main control CPU 45a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the sub integrated control board 46 (the integrated control CPU 46a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 45a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game. Next, the main control CPU 45a outputs a special symbol stop designating command for designating the special symbol. In the present embodiment, the stop symbol designating command when the jackpot symbol is designated as the special symbol is the jackpot symbol command. Then, the main control CPU 45a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 45a subtracts 1 (-1) from the reserved memory number for the special symbol at the start of the symbol variation game, and rewrites the reserved memory number for the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 45a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 30 with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 45a starts the variation of the special symbol by starting the symbol variation game, and confirms and stops the special symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) determined when the variation time determined in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Display.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a functions as a big hit determination unit, a variation pattern determination unit, and a prior determination unit. The main control ROM 45b functions as a variation pattern storage unit.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
When the variation control designation command is input, the central control CPU 46a of the sub-general control board 46 designates a game display pattern for specifying and instructing specific display effect contents of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command. The display pattern designation command to be output is output to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. The game display pattern is a pattern that can specify the variable display content (display effect content) of the symbol variation game. In the symbol variation game, the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) uses the game display pattern. The variable display contents are specified. Further, when a stop symbol designating command for a special symbol is input, the overall control CPU 46a, when a big hit symbol is designated by the stop symbol designating command, comprehensively controls the jackpot symbol of the designated special symbol. This is stored in the RAM 46c. When the overall control CPU 46a inputs a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 46a outputs the command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. Then, since the one symbol variation game is finished, the overall control CPU 46a shifts to processing related to execution of the next symbol variation game.

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a executes a symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 28 based on the variation pattern type designated by the variation pattern designation command and the type of stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command. The symbol combination of the decorative symbols derived in is determined. The central control CPU 46a, when a variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated and the designated special symbol is a big hit symbol corresponding to the 16R big hit game, the decorative symbols constituting the symbol combination that is finally stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbol combination ([111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888]) is determined.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a 2R probability variable big hit game and a 2R non-probable big hit game, the overall control CPU 46a determines a symbol combination that suggests probability variation as a symbol symbol combination.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the case of 2R probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game, only the symbol combination of probability change suggestion can be determined. For this reason, in the 2R probability variable big hit game, in the 2R non-probability big hit game, the mode of these big hit games is made the same mode, and the display mode is not only from the game mode but also in the case where the application mode of the improved entrance rate is the same mode The player cannot recognize which of the big hit games is given from the display contents of 28.

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a configures the symbol combination to be finally displayed in a definite stop when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect or the outlier effect is designated and the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is a miss symbol. A slip-off symbol is determined as a decorative symbol. Then, the overall control CPU 46 a that has determined the decorative symbol outputs a stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol that designates the decorative symbol to the effect display control board 47.

  Then, the overall control CPU 46a outputs to the effect display control board 47 a design designating command for designating the design design of each determined column. Further, when the overall control CPU 46 a inputs an all symbols stop command, it outputs the command to the effect display control board 47.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a probability change notification mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “probability change mode”) for notifying the player that the game state is a probability change state is executed in a mode. It is comprised so that execution is possible with the effect display apparatus 28 which is a means. Further, in the present embodiment, a chance mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “CH mode”) for notifying the player that the game state can be expected to be in a probabilistic state is an effect that is a mode execution means. The display device 28 is configured to be executable. Further, when the game mode is neither the probability change mode nor the CH mode, the normal mode effect (hereinafter, “ It is configured to be executable by the effect display device 28 serving as mode execution means. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, during the stay in the normal mode, the game state is actually a secret state in which the player does not know whether or not the probability change state, so the game state may be in the probability change state. Is not completely absent. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 28 causes the display mode (display effect) of the effect mode currently staying to be executed by causing the effect display device 28 to execute various types of various mode effects. The player is made aware of the type and informs whether or not he / she can have an expectation for being in the probability variation state, or informs that the probability variation state is present.

  The probability variation mode is an effect (mode) executed while the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are both given up to 10,000 times. In other words, the probability variation mode is an effect mode that can shift to a 16R jackpot game as a trigger. In addition, the CH mode is an effect (mode) that is executed when the entrance rate improvement state is applied and the entrance rate improvement state with the upper limit of 100 times is applied. In other words, the CH mode is an effect mode that can be triggered by 2R probability change big hit game and 2R non-probability big hit game, and a chance to improve the entrance rate is given by the big hit game as an opportunity. It is a production mode that can be shifted to the case of winning during grant). Note that in the CH mode, there are both lottery states of a probability variation state and a non-probability variation state. The normal mode is an effect (mode) that is executed while the entrance rate improvement state is not given. Note that, in the normal mode, there are both lottery states of a probability variation state and a non-probability variation state.

Next, transition modes of various modes as the game progresses will be described.
When a 16R jackpot game is won, the game changes to the probability change mode regardless of the production mode (probability change mode, CH mode, or normal mode). That is, as in the case of 16R jackpot game, when the entrance rate improvement state is given up to 10,000 times regardless of the game state at the time of winning as well as the probability change state, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is the probability change state. The effect change mode is executed by the effect display device 28 so as to be in a probability change notification state for notifying that. The probability variation mode is given when the next symbol variation game is started after the end of the 16R big hit game. That is, the overall control CPU 46a outputs a mode designation command for instructing the start of the probability change mode to each of the control boards 47 and 48 with the end of the 16R big hit game. As a result, the effect display device 28 notifies the player of that effect by executing the effect mode in the probability variation mode.

  In addition, when staying in the probability variation mode, if the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game is won, the mode is shifted to the CH mode. While staying in the probability variation mode to which the entrance rate improvement state is given, after the 2R probability change big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game ends, the entrance rate improvement state is given at least up to the upper limit number of time-short states It has become. For this reason, whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state based on the operation mode of the opening / closing blade 35 until the end of at least 100 symbol variation games after the end of the 2R probable big hit game or the 2R non-probable big hit game. The player cannot be recognized. That is, when the player cannot recognize whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state, such as a 2R probability variation big hit game or a 2R non-probability big hit game, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is a probability variation state. In particular, the effect display device 28 is made to execute the CH mode so as to be in a probability-variation concealment state informing that it can be expected. It should be noted that the CH mode is given with the start of the next symbol variation game after the end of the first and second 2R probability variation big hit games or 2R non-probability big hit games during the stay in the probability variation mode. That is, the overall control CPU 46a outputs a mode designation command for instructing the start of the CH mode to each of the control boards 47 and 48 when the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game ends while staying in the probability variation mode. As a result, in the effect display device 28, the effect mode in the CH mode is executed, so that the player is notified.

  When the 2R probability variable big hit game and 2R non-probable big hit game are won while staying in the CH mode, the CH mode is continued. While staying in the CH mode where the entrance rate improvement state is granted, the entrance rate improvement state is always given continuously in both cases after the 2R probability variation big hit game and the 2R non-probability big hit game end. It has become. For this reason, the player recognizes whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state from the operation mode of the opening and closing blades 35 after the transition from the probability variation mode to the CH mode until at least 100 symbol variation games have elapsed. It is not possible. That is, the overall control CPU 46a sends a mode designation command for instructing the start of the CH mode when the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games or 2R non-probable big hit games during the CH mode stay to each control board 47, Output to 48. As a result, the effect display device 28 notifies the player to that effect by continuing the effect mode in the CH mode.

  Further, the CH mode is continued while the entrance rate improvement state is applied, and the entrance rate improvement state is not applied from the state where the entrance rate improvement state is applied. The game mode is shifted to the normal mode on the condition that the game state shifts to the normal mode. For example, when winning the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game in the 20th symbol variation game after transitioning to the CH mode, the entrance rate will be with the end of the 100th symbol variation game from that win As soon as the improvement state is given, the mode changes to the normal mode. That is, when the player is still unable to recognize whether or not the game state is a probabilistic state so that the entrance rate improvement state is ended during the stay in the CH mode, Even if it exists, it will be in the probability change concealment state which alert | reports that it can have an expectation that the game state after completion | finish of these jackpot games is a probability change state. In addition, the normal mode is provided with the start of the next symbol variation game after the completion of the application of the entrance rate improvement state. That is, the overall control CPU 46a outputs a mode designation command for instructing the start of the normal mode to each of the control boards 47 and 48 with the completion of the application of the entrance rate improvement state during the CH mode stay. As a result, the effect display device 28 notifies the player of that effect by executing the effect mode in the normal mode.

When a 2R probability variable big hit game and a 2R non-probable big hit game are awarded during the stay in the normal mode, the normal mode is continued as it is.
Hereinafter, a game display pattern determination mode for specifying and instructing a specific display effect content of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The game display pattern is a pattern that can specify the variable display content (display effect content) of the symbol in the symbol variable game. In the symbol variable game, the variable display content is specified by the game display pattern.

Here, the description will focus on the manner of determining the game display pattern according to the variation patterns P1 to P5 during the stay in the probability variation mode.
When the change control designation command is input from the main control CPU 45a, the overall control CPU 46a selects a game display pattern constituting the symbol change game based on the input command.

First, the effect flow showing the flow of the effect of the symbol variation game during the stay in the probability variation mode will be described based on FIG.
In the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation mode, a game display pattern (special display pattern) classified into the first system that is divided roughly at the branch point JC1 and a game display pattern (normally classified as the second system). Display pattern). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the game display pattern classified as the first system, the four characters of the character who are the motifs of the pachinko gaming machine 10 face each other against the enemy (partner) character. By deriving the winning or losing of the confrontation of the fellow character, the pattern suggests that a big hit (especially a 16R big hit game in the first system) is given. And in the game display pattern classified into the 1st system, it is developed based on the production contents of any of the 4 types of 1st type-4th type production for every fellow character, and finally derives "Victory" There are a game display pattern HP1 to be played and a game display pattern HP2 to finally derive the effect of “defeat”. In the game display patterns HP1 and HP2, it is specified that the “win” or “defeat” is finally derived, and any of the first to fourth type effects can appear. . Therefore, in the game display pattern that identifies the development of the first system, there are four types (plural types) for each of the first to fourth type effects that appear, and two types (plural types) of “win” and “defeat”. There will be a total of 8 types (plural types) of game display patterns for deriving effect results.

  Further, in the game display pattern classified into the second system, the game display pattern (second normal display pattern) further classified into the A pattern branched at the branch point JC2 and the game display pattern classified into the B pattern ( First normal display pattern). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the game display pattern classified as the second system, the character that is the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 10 appears and confronts the enemy (partner) character to become the motif. By deriving the winning or losing of the confrontation of a certain character, it is a pattern that suggests granting of big hit (all big hit games in the second pattern A pattern, 16R big hit game in the B pattern).

  In addition, in the game display pattern classified as the second pattern A pattern, the character that is the motif is subjected to the preemptive attack, while in the game display pattern classified as the second pattern B pattern, the motif The character that has become the development that gives the first strike. And in the game display pattern classified into the second system and further classified into the A pattern, the character as the motif is subjected to the first strike, and as a result, the opponent's attack is bounced (counter attack). There is a game display pattern HP3 for deriving an effect result of “win”. In addition, the game display patterns classified into the second system and further classified into the A pattern include a game display pattern HP4 that is resistant to the opponent's attack and ultimately derives the result of the “draw”, and the opponent's attack In response to this, there is a game display pattern HP5 that finally derives an effect result of “defeat”. In addition, the game display patterns classified into the second pattern B pattern and further classified into the B pattern include a game display pattern HP6 for deriving a result of "winning" as a result of giving a first strike to the opponent, There is a game display pattern HP7 in which an effect of “defeat” is finally derived by repelling an attack by the opponent (receiving a counter attack) or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the development based on the game display pattern HP1 is followed when the big hit lottery is won and the 16R big hit game is determined. That is, the game display pattern HP1 is a game display pattern that can be selected when the variation patterns P3 and P4 are determined. Further, since the development based on the game display pattern HP1 is executed prior to the grant of the 16R big hit game, it is a pattern for notifying the player that the probability variation mode will continue.

  Further, the development based on the game display pattern HP2 is followed when a shift is determined without winning the big win lottery. That is, the game display pattern HP2 is a game display pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern P2 is determined. Further, the development based on the game display pattern HP2 is executed before the probability change state continues without shifting to the gaming state, so that the player is notified that the probability change mode will continue. is there. Therefore, the development based on the game display patterns HP1 and HP2 classified as the first system is a pattern for notifying the player that the probability variation mode continues.

  Further, the development based on the game display pattern HP3 is followed when the big hit lottery is won and the 16R big hit game is determined. That is, the game display pattern HP3 is a game display pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern P4 is determined. Further, since the development based on the game display pattern HP3 is executed prior to the grant of the 16R big hit game, it is a pattern for notifying the player that the probability variation mode will continue.

  Further, the development based on the game display pattern HP4 is followed when a shift is determined without winning the big win lottery. That is, the game display pattern HP4 is a game display pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern P2 is determined. Further, since the development based on the game display pattern HP4 is executed before the probability change state continues without being shifted and the game state is not shifted, it is a pattern for notifying the player that the probability change mode is continued. is there.

  Further, the development based on the game display pattern HP5 is followed when the big hit lottery is won and the 2R probability variable big hit game or the 2R non-probable big hit game is determined. That is, the game display pattern HP5 is a game display pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern P5 is determined. Further, since the development based on the game display pattern HP5 is executed prior to the granting of the 2R probability change big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game, it is a pattern informing the player that the probability change mode is ended and the CH mode is changed. is there.

  Therefore, the development based on the game display patterns HP3 to HP5 classified into the second system and further classified into the A pattern is the case where the player is informed that the probability variation mode continues, and the probability variation mode ends and the CH mode is entered. There are cases where the player is notified of the transition. Further, the development based on the game display pattern HP5 classified as the second system and further classified into the A pattern can end the probability variation state (shift to the non-probability variation state) in the development of the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation mode. It is the only development where sex exists.

  Further, the development based on the game display pattern HP6 is followed when the big hit lottery is won and the 16R big hit game is determined. That is, the game display pattern HP6 is a game display pattern that can be selected when the variation patterns P3 and P4 are determined. Further, since the development based on the game display pattern HP6 is executed prior to the grant of the 16R big hit game, it is a pattern for notifying the player that the probability variation mode will continue.

  Further, the development based on the game display pattern HP7 is followed when the shift is determined without winning the big hit lottery. That is, the game display pattern HP7 is a game display pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern P2 is determined. Further, since the development based on the game display pattern HP7 is executed before the probability change state continues without being shifted and the game state is not shifted, it is a pattern for notifying the player that the probability change mode is continued. is there. Therefore, the development based on the game display patterns HP6 and HP7 classified into the second system and further classified into the B pattern is a pattern for notifying the player that the probability variation mode continues. In the present embodiment, the game display patterns HP1, HP3, and HP6 that can be determined based on the variation pattern P4 are produced by the game display patterns HP2, HP5, and HP7 that finally derive the production result of the failure pattern in the same development. In the same manner until immediately before the result is derived, the pattern is obtained by reversing immediately before deriving the effect result and deriving the effect result of the successful pattern. That is, the game display patterns HP1 and HP6 that can be determined by both of the variation patterns P3 and P4 are developments that directly become successful patterns in the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern P3, and are based on the variation pattern P4. In the symbol variation game to be executed, this is a development in which a success pattern is reversed just before deriving a production result while pretending to be a failure pattern.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the branch point JC1 and the branch point JC2 are configured to be able to execute effects that suggest in advance the development of effects after the branch points JC1 and JC2. In the present embodiment, the effect at the branch point JC1 that is routed regardless of the design variation game system is a common performance that may be executed regardless of the design variation game system, and only in the case of the second system. The effects at the branch point JC2 that passes through are the probability change suggestion effect and the development suggestion effect. The common effect, the probability change suggestion effect, and the development suggestion effect are determined in accordance with whether or not each condition can be executed based on the game display pattern, and the details of the effect are determined. The determination mode will be described in detail later.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the development is classified into the first system, after the execution of the common effect (after the branch point JC1), before the appearance of the first type to the fourth type effect. A first system suggesting effect that appears at the timing and suggests to the player that at least the second system is not expanded due to the appearance is executed.

Next, an aspect in which the overall control CPU 46a determines the game display pattern based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a selects a game display pattern distribution table based on the storage content (setting content) of individual information (status information) stored in the overall control RAM 46c. The game display pattern is determined according to the selected game display pattern distribution table. In the present embodiment, the individual information refers to the production contents of the first to fourth type effects that can appear in the development classified into the first system, and the game display is included in the development classified into the first system. This is information (such as a flag) indicating the type of effect content that has appeared on the condition that the pattern HP1 (becomes “win”) is determined. In the present embodiment, individual display information indicating the type of information stored as individual information is displayed on the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH). The type and number of individual information stored in the person are notified. In addition, as the individual display information, the type of individual information can be changed by displaying (related) family crests, weapons, etc. related to the characters appearing in the first to fourth type effects corresponding to each individual information. Informing the player.

  Then, the overall control CPU 46a determines the game display pattern HP1, and when selecting the effect content from the first type to the fourth type effect in accordance with the determination, information (flag) indicating the selected effect content. Etc.) are stored (set) in the overall control RAM 46c as individual information. That is, by storing the individual information in the overall control RAM 46c, the execution history of the symbol variation game based on the game display pattern serving as the development of the first system corresponding to the stored individual information is stored. The individual information is configured with information that can specify each of the first type to the fourth type effect of the first system, and the stored individual information corresponds to any of the first type to the fourth type effect. It is information that can be specified. Then, the overall control CPU 46a stores individual information corresponding to each of the first type to the fourth type effects based on the game display pattern HP1 in the overall control RAM 46c. In the present embodiment, during the period in which the individual information is stored and held, the same type of effect content is not determined as the effect content of the game display pattern HP1, and one piece of individual information is stored as the individual information. They are stored one by one, and the same individual information is not stored repeatedly. For this reason, in this embodiment, the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c is stored as an upper limit to store a total of four types (four) each corresponding to the first type to the fourth effect. It has become.

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a can newly store the individual information only during the stay in the probability variation mode, and cumulatively store the individual information while staying in the probability variation mode. Once the overall control CPU 46a stores the individual information in the overall control RAM 46c, the stored information is stored until the transition from the effect mode to the probability change mode to the normal mode via the CH mode. The memory is continuously held. Then, the overall control CPU 46a clears the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c (resets to a state in which nothing is stored) with the transition to the normal mode. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability variation mode and the CH mode are continued, and during the so-called “renchu” during the continuous granting of the entry rate improvement state, Information can be stored and retained continuously. In addition, after the transition to the CH mode, the individual information is continuously stored and retained even when the transition to the probability change mode is made again when the 16R big hit game is won again. In the present embodiment, since the game display pattern HP1 can be determined only during stay in the probability change mode, the period during which the individual information can be newly stored is staying in the probability change mode, and the individual information is stored. The retention period is in the probability variation mode and the CH mode. That is, in this embodiment, not only a predetermined period during which individual information can be newly stored (during stay in the probability variation mode) but also a special period during which individual information can be continuously stored (during stay in the CH mode) In the special period, the individual information is continuously stored as it is without being newly stored.

  When determining the game display pattern, the overall control CPU 46a checks the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c, and determines the game display pattern according to the game display pattern distribution tables GT1 to GT5 corresponding to the individual information. . Then, the overall control CPU 46a executes random number lottery based on random numbers based on the type of the variation pattern designated in the variation pattern designation command (and the special symbol designated in the special symbol stop symbol designation command).

  If no individual information is stored in the overall control RAM 46c, the overall control CPU 46a selects and determines a game display pattern according to the game display pattern distribution table GT1 shown in FIG.

  In the game display pattern distribution table GT1, for each type of variation pattern (based on the type of special symbol), a numerical value that can be taken by a random number (251 integers in this embodiment) is “HP1 (game display pattern HP1). ) "To" HP7 (game display pattern HP7) ".

  For example, in the game display pattern distribution table GT1, when the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect is designated (when the special symbol A is designated), the random number of 100 is set to “HP1” and 151 pieces of random numbers are designated. Random numbers are assigned to “HP6”. For this reason, in the game display pattern distribution table GT1, when the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect is designated (when the special symbol A is designated), the probability that “HP1” is selected is 100/251. The probability that “HP6” is selected is assigned to 151/251.

  Further, when one type of individual information among the first to fourth types of effects is stored in the overall control RAM 46c, the overall control CPU 46a displays the game display pattern distribution table GT2 shown in FIG. 8B. Therefore, the game display pattern is selected and determined. FIG. 8B is an excerpt only of portions related to the variation patterns P2 to P4 that are different from the game display pattern distribution table GT1 of FIG.

  In the game display pattern distribution table GT2, for each type of variation pattern (based on the type of special symbol), a numerical value that can be taken by a random number (251 integers in this embodiment) is “HP1 (game display pattern HP1). ) "To" HP7 (game display pattern HP7) ".

  For example, in the game display pattern distribution table GT2, when the variation pattern P3 for jackpot effect is designated (when the special symbol A is designated), the 90 random numbers are set to “HP1” and 161 pieces Random numbers are assigned to “HP6”. For this reason, in the game display pattern distribution table GT2, the probability that “HP1” is selected is 90/251 when the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect is specified (when the special symbol A is specified). The probability that “HP6” is selected is assigned to 161/251.

  Further, when two types of individual information among the first to fourth types of effects are stored in the overall control RAM 46c, the overall control CPU 46a stores the game display pattern distribution table GT3 shown in FIG. 8C. Therefore, the game display pattern is selected and determined. Note that FIG. 8C is an excerpt only of portions relating to the variation patterns P2 to P4 that are different from the game display pattern distribution table GT1 of FIGS.

  In the game display pattern distribution table GT3, for each type of variation pattern (based on the type of special symbol), a numerical value that can be taken by a random number (251 integers in this embodiment) is “HP1 (game display pattern HP1). ) "To" HP7 (game display pattern HP7) ".

  For example, in the game display pattern distribution table GT2, when the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect is specified (when the special symbol A is specified), the random number of 70 is set to “HP1” and 181 Random numbers are assigned to “HP6”. For this reason, in the game display pattern distribution table GT3, when the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect is designated (when the special symbol A is designated), the probability that “HP1” is selected is 70/251. The probability that “HP6” is selected is assigned to 181/251.

  Further, when three types of individual information among the first to fourth types of effects are stored in the overall control RAM 46c, the overall control CPU 46a stores the game display pattern distribution table GT2 shown in FIG. 8D. Therefore, the game display pattern is selected and determined. Note that FIG. 8D is an excerpt only of portions related to the variation patterns P2 to P4 that are different from the game display pattern distribution tables GT1 to GT3 of FIGS.

  In the game display pattern distribution table GT4, for each type of variation pattern (based on the type of special symbol), a numerical value that can be taken by a random number (251 integers in this embodiment) is “HP1 (game display pattern HP1). ) "To" HP7 (game display pattern HP7) ".

  For example, in the game display pattern allocation table GT4, when the variation pattern P3 for jackpot effect is designated (when the special symbol A is designated), 64 random numbers are set to “HP1” and 187 pieces Random numbers are assigned to “HP6”. For this reason, in the game display pattern distribution table GT4, when the variation pattern P3 for jackpot effect is designated (when the special symbol A is designated), the probability that “HP1” is selected is 64/251. The probability that “HP6” is selected is assigned to 187/251.

  In addition, when all of the four types of individual information of the first type to the fourth type effect are stored in the overall control RAM 46c, the overall control CPU 46a displays the game display pattern distribution table GT5 shown in FIG. Therefore, the game display pattern is selected and determined. FIG. 8 (e) is an excerpt only of portions related to the variation patterns P2 to P4 different from the game display pattern distribution tables GT1 to GT4 of FIGS. 8 (a) to (d).

  In the game display pattern distribution table GT5, for each type of variation pattern (based on the type of special symbol), a numerical value that can be taken by a random number (in this embodiment, 251 different integers in total) is “HP1 (game display pattern HP1). ) "To" HP7 (game display pattern HP7) ".

  For example, in the game display pattern allocation table GT5, when the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect is specified (when the special symbol A is specified), the random number of 0 is set to “HP1” and 251 Random numbers are assigned to “HP6”. For this reason, in the game display pattern distribution table GT5, when the variation pattern P3 for jackpot effect is designated (when the special symbol A is designated), the probability that “HP1” is selected is 0/251. The probability that “HP6” is selected is assigned to 251/251.

  In the present embodiment, in the game display pattern distribution tables GT1 to GT5, the types of individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c increase as shown in parentheses for each numerical value in FIGS. The number of random numbers assigned to the game display patterns HP1 and HP2 classified as the first system is decreasing. On the other hand, in the game display pattern distribution tables GT1 to GT5, as shown in parentheses of each numerical value in FIGS. 8B to 8E, the types of individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c increase. The number of random numbers assigned to the game display patterns HP6 and HP7 classified into the second system B pattern increases. Further, in the game display pattern distribution table GT5, as shown in FIG. 8E, the game display patterns HP1 and HP2 classified as the first system are not selected at all (random numbers are not distributed). It has become. For this reason, in the present embodiment, as the types of individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c increase, the game display patterns HP1 and HP2 classified as the first system are less likely to be selected. In a state where all types are prepared, selection of the game display patterns HP1 and HP2 classified as the first system is restricted (not selected).

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a selects and determines the game display pattern for the normal variation during the probability variation mode when the variation pattern designated in the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P1. It has become. In the game display pattern for normal variation while staying in the probability variation mode, the first system suggestion effect is executed to suggest that the development is classified into the first system, but the first type to the fourth type effect appear. A plurality of types including patterns for ending the symbol variation game are prepared in advance, and each pattern is determined at a predetermined rate. Also, the overall control CPU 46a becomes difficult to select a pattern for executing the first system suggestion effect as the type of individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c increases, but stores all four types as individual information. In such a case, a pattern for executing the first system suggestion effect is not selected.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the ratio of the development that appears in the symbol variation game by changing the determination mode of the game display pattern according to the storage mode of individual information (the mode of establishment of the predetermined condition). Is changing.

Next, processing executed when determining each game display pattern will be described.
First, the process executed when determining the game display patterns HP1 and HP2 classified into the first system will be described.

  When determining the game display patterns HP1 and HP2, the overall control CPU 46a determines an effect content to be developed in the first system from the first type to the fourth type effect. The overall control CPU 46a determines the contents of effects to be developed in the first system according to the storage correspondence of the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c. When no information is stored as individual information, the overall control CPU 46a determines any one from the first to fourth effects at an equal ratio. Further, when one type of information is stored as individual information, the overall control CPU 46a determines any one of the three types of effect contents other than the stored one type at an equal ratio. Further, when two types of information are stored as individual information, the overall control CPU 46a determines one of the two types of effect contents other than the two types stored therein at an equal ratio. Further, when three types of information are stored as individual information, the overall control CPU 46a determines one type of effect content other than the three types stored. Further, when the overall control CPU 46a determines the content of the effect in accordance with the determination of the game display pattern HP1 in the development of the first system, the overall control CPU 46a newly stores the individual information corresponding to the determined content of the effect in the overall control RAM 46c. Note that the overall control CPU 46a regulates the determination of the game display patterns HP1 and HP2 themselves that are to be developed in the first system when all four types of information are stored as individual information. As described above, the overall control CPU 46a determines the development of the first system of the production contents other than the production contents corresponding to the stored individual information based on the storage mode of the individual information in the development of the first system. It has become.

  Further, when determining the game display pattern HP1 and the game display pattern HP2, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the common effect performed at the branch point JC1 can be executed, as shown in FIG. 9, the types of the game display patterns HP1 and HP2. A first system common effect lottery that determines a win with a predetermined probability every time is executed. When determining the game display pattern HP1, the overall control CPU 46a distributes random numbers so that the winning probability of the first system common effect lottery is 89/251 (non-winning probability is 162/251) and executes the random number lottery. To do. Further, when determining the game display pattern HP2, the overall control CPU 46a distributes random numbers so that the winning probability of the first system common effect lottery is 35/251 (non-winning probability is 216/251), and performs random lottery. Execute. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of finally deriving the “win” production result in the development of the first system, it is common at a higher rate than finally deriving the “defeat” production result. The execution of the production is decided.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when 0 to 3 types are stored as individual information, a common effect can appear on the condition that the development of the first system is determined. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when all four types are stored as individual information, a common effect can appear on the condition that the development of the B pattern of the second system is determined. That is, when 0 to 3 types of individual information are stored and a common effect appears, the development of the first system is confirmed. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when a common effect appears when all four types are stored as individual information, the development of the B pattern of the second system is confirmed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the appearance condition (lottery condition) of the common performance varies depending on the storage mode of the individual information (satisfaction mode of the predetermined condition), thereby appearing in the symbol variation game. The content notified to the player is changed depending on the situation and appearance.

  When the overall control CPU 46a determines the execution of the common effect when determining the game display patterns HP1 and HP2, the contents of the first effect that have already been determined (first type to second type) are determined. In association with the four types of effects), it is determined so as to suggest the development of the first system. For example, when the overall control CPU 46a determines the development of the first type as the development of the first system, the character appearing in the first kind of the effect suggests the development of the first type of production as the common production. It is designed to instruct the execution of the common production.

Next, a process executed when determining the game display patterns HP3 to HP5 classified into the second system and further classified into the A pattern will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the second pattern A pattern based on the game display patterns HP3 to HP5, the execution of the common effect is not determined at the branch point JC1, and the character for the normal A pattern at the branch point JC2. (Predetermined character) is made to appear and a development suggestion effect that suggests the development of the A pattern of the second system is determined. For this reason, when determining the game display patterns HP3 to HP5, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not to execute the common effect and also determines the execution of the development suggestion effect that causes the character for the normal A pattern to appear.

Next, a process executed when determining the game display patterns HP6 and HP7 classified into the second system and further classified into the B pattern will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the second pattern B pattern based on the game display patterns HP6 and HP7, the execution of the common effect can be determined at the branch point JC1, and the second system B at the branch point JC2. The development suggestion effect that suggests the development of the pattern is determined. For this reason, when determining the game display patterns HP6 and HP7, the overall control CPU 46a can determine whether or not the common effect can be executed, and the production contents of the development suggestion effect suggesting the development of the B pattern of the second system, This is determined according to the storage mode of the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c. The development suggestion effect in the game display patterns HP6 and HP7 is executed with the content of causing any one of a character for a normal B pattern (a predetermined character), a special character, and an individual information character corresponding to individual information to appear. The individual information character is a character that appears in the first to fourth type effects specified by the individual information. When determining the game display patterns HP6 and HP7, the overall control CPU 46a checks the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c, and the branch points shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C according to the individual information. The contents of the effect of the development suggestion effect are determined according to the JC2 effect distribution tables JT1 to JT3. Then, the overall control CPU 46a executes random number random lottery based on the type of game display pattern.

  If no individual information is stored in the overall control RAM 46c, the overall control CPU 46a determines the production content of the development suggestion effect according to the branch point JC2 effect distribution table JT1 shown in FIG. .

  In the branch point JC2 effect distribution table JT1, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for each type of game display pattern (100 integers in this embodiment) are “characters for normal B pattern” and “special character”. Each is assigned a predetermined number.

  For example, in the branch point JC2 effect distribution table JT1, when determining the game display pattern HP6, 30 random numbers are distributed to “characters for the normal B pattern” and 70 random numbers are allocated to “special characters”. Therefore, in the branch point JC2 effect distribution table JT1, when determining the game display pattern HP6, the probability that the “character for the normal B pattern” is selected is divided into 30/100, and the “special character” is selected. Probability is distributed to 70/100.

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a, when 1 to 3 types of individual information is stored in the overall control RAM 46c, the branch point JC2 effect distribution shown in FIG. 10B. The production contents of the development suggestion production are determined according to the table JT2.

  In the branch point JC2 effect distribution table JT2, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for each type of game display pattern (100 integers in this embodiment) are “characters for normal B pattern” and “special character”. Each is assigned a predetermined number.

  For example, in the branch point JC2 effect distribution table JT2, when determining the game display pattern HP6, 25 random numbers are distributed to “normal B pattern characters” and 75 random numbers to “special characters”. Therefore, in the branch point JC2 effect distribution table JT2, when determining the game display pattern HP6, the probability that the “character for the normal B pattern” is selected is distributed to 25/100, and the “special character” is selected. Probability is assigned to 75/100.

  Further, when all the individual information of the first type to the fourth type effect is stored in the overall control RAM 46c, the overall control CPU 46a follows the branch point JC2 effect distribution table JT3 shown in FIG. The contents of the development suggestion production are determined.

  In the branch point JC2 effect distribution table JT3, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for each type of game display pattern (100 integers in this embodiment) are “characters for normal B pattern” and “special character”. Each is assigned a predetermined number.

  For example, in the branch point JC2 effect distribution table JT3, when determining the game display pattern HP6, 20 random numbers are allocated to “characters for normal B pattern” and 80 random numbers are allocated to “special characters”. Therefore, in the branch point JC2 effect distribution table JT3, when determining the game display pattern HP6, the probability that the “normal B pattern character” is selected is assigned to 20/100, and the “special character” is selected. Probability is assigned to 80/100.

  In the present embodiment, in the branch point JC2 effect distribution tables JT1 to JT3, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, when the “win” effect result is derived with the B pattern of the second system, It is easier to determine the special character as the production content in the development suggestion production than in the case of deriving “defeat”. For this reason, when the special character appears in the development suggestion effect, it is notified that there is a high possibility that the effect result of “Victory” will be finally derived. In the present embodiment, the character for the normal A pattern and the character for the normal B pattern are the same character, and the effect modes (for example, actions and lines) are different. For this reason, the appearance of the characters for the normal A pattern and the normal B pattern is a development suggestion effect in which the subsequent development cannot be recognized only by the appearance, and the development is suggested by the effect mode to be executed. . On the other hand, the appearance of the special character only confirms the development of the game display patterns HP6 and HP7 that become the B pattern of the second system, so that the probability change that notifies the continuation of the probability variation mode is confirmed. It is a suggestion production. In other words, the probability variation suggestion suggests to the player the level of expectation (possibility) that the probability variation state is given (continued), and in this embodiment, suggests the continuation of the probability variation state.

  In the present embodiment, in the branch point JC2 effect distribution tables JT1 to JT3, as shown in parentheses of each numerical value in FIGS. 10B and 10C, the type of individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c As the number increases, the number of random numbers assigned to special characters increases. On the other hand, in the branch point JC2 effect distribution tables JT1 to JT3, the types of individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c are increased as shown in parentheses of each numerical value in FIGS. The more random numbers are assigned to the normal character, the smaller the number. For this reason, in the present embodiment, as the type of individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c increases, it becomes easier to select the special character to appear in the development suggestion effect.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the appearance mode of the development suggestion effect is changed depending on the storage mode of individual information (satisfaction mode of the predetermined condition), thereby appearing in the symbol variation game. Changes are given to the development suggestion (probability suggestion).

  In addition, when the CPU 46a for overall control determines the execution of the probability change suggestion effect by determining the special character as the effect content of the development suggestion effect, the special character appears when no information is stored as individual information. Is to direct. When the overall control CPU 46a determines the execution of the probability change suggestion effect by determining the special character as the effect content of the development suggestion effect, at least one of the first type to the fourth type effect (1 The character to appear is re-determined on the condition that (4 types) of individual information is stored. When re-determining the content of the probable suggestion effect, it is determined again that either a special character or a stored individual information character appears in the probable suggestion effect.

  The central control CPU 46a confirms the individual information stored in the general control RAM 46c when redetermining the effect contents of the probability change suggestion effect, and determines the redetermination distribution table RT1 shown in FIG. 11 according to the individual information. Therefore, the production content of the probable suggestion production is redetermined. Then, the overall control CPU 46a confirms the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c, and executes random number random lottery based on the individual information.

  In the redetermined distribution table RT1, individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c is confirmed, and numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for each number of types of individual information (100 integers in the present embodiment). A predetermined number is assigned to each of “individual information characters” and “special characters”.

  For example, in the redetermination distribution table RT1, when one type of individual information is stored as individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c, 75 random numbers are used as “individual information characters” and 25 random numbers are stored. Are assigned to “special characters”. For this reason, in the redetermination distribution table RT1, when one type of individual information is stored as individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c, the probability that the “individual information character” is selected is set to 75/100. Distribution, the probability that “special character” is selected is distributed to 25/100.

  In this embodiment, in the redetermined distribution table RT1, when deriving the effect of “win” with the B pattern of the second system from FIGS. 10B, 10C, and 11, the “defeat” It is easier to determine the individual information character as the effect content by replacing the special character with the probability suggestion effect than when the effect result is derived. That is, in the case of deriving an effect result of “Victory” with the B pattern of the second system, it is not only easier to determine the special character as the effect content in the development suggestion effect than in the case of deriving the effect result of “Defeat”. It is easy to determine the probability suggestion effect by the individual information character. For this reason, when the probability change suggestion effect by the individual information character appears, it is notified that there is a high possibility that the effect result of “win” is finally derived.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the redetermined distribution table RT1, as shown in FIG. 11, the number of random numbers assigned to the individual information characters increases as the type of individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c increases. Has increased. On the other hand, in the redetermined distribution table RT1, as shown in FIG. 11, the number of random numbers allocated to the special characters decreases as the type of individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c increases. Yes. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the appearance of the special character serving as the probability suggestion effect is determined at a higher rate (the highest rate) than the character for the normal B pattern, as the type of individual information increases, FIG. From (b) and (c), it is easy not only to make a distinctive character appear, but also from FIG. 11, it is easy to make a probable suggestion effect by an individual information character appear.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the symbol variation game is made different depending on whether or not the probability variation suggesting effect appears and how the effect content is determined according to the storage mode of individual information (a mode in which a predetermined condition is established). It is designed to give changes to the probable suggestion that appears in

  As a result of re-determining the contents of the probable suggestion effect, the overall control CPU 46a, when re-determining the individual information character, any one of the individual information characters corresponding to the stored individual information at an equal ratio. To decide. In addition, as a result of re-determining the effect contents of the probability change suggestion effect, the overall control CPU 46a determines the probability change effect effect by the special character when re-determining the special character.

Further, the general control CPU 46a is required to determine the probability change suggestion effect by the special character or the individual information character at the branch point JC2, and to store all four types as the individual information stored in the general control RAM 46c. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the second system common effect lottery for determining the winning with a predetermined probability for each type of the game display patterns HP6 and HP7 as individual information, as shown in FIG. Executed instead of the first system common effect lottery when three types are stored. When determining the game display pattern HP6, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the winning probability of execution of the common effect in the second system common effect lottery (“with common effect”) is 50/251 (execution of common effect execution (“ A random number lottery is executed by assigning random numbers so that the winning probability of “no common effects”) is 201/251). In addition, when determining the game display pattern HP7, the overall control CPU 46a has a winning probability of executing the common effect in the second system common effect lottery of 28/251 (the winning probability of executing the common effect is 223/251). Random numbers are distributed so that the random number lottery is executed. When the overall control CPU 46a determines the winning in the second system common effect lottery, the general control CPU 46a determines that the content of the common effect is related to the content of the probable suggestion effect, and determines the effect content of the probable suggestion effect. The execution of the common performance by the character who is present is determined. For example, when the effect content by the special character is determined as the probability change suggestion effect, the execution of the common effect by the special character is determined in association with the probability change suggestion effect. In addition, when the effect content by the individual information character corresponding to the first type effect is determined as the probability change suggestion effect, the effect content by the individual information character corresponding to the first type effect is determined in association with the probability change suggestion effect. .
As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability change suggestion effect by the special character or the individual information character is determined as the development suggestion effect at the branch point JC2, and all four types are stored as the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c. On the condition that the result of the development of the second system is finally derived, the result of the “win” production result is higher than the point of deriving the result of the “defeat” production point JC1 The execution of the common performance is determined. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the probability variation suggestion effect in which the special character or the individual information character appears, the character that appears for the normal A pattern and the normal B pattern is caused to appear once, and then the special character or individual There is a post-notification pattern for causing an information character to appear. Further, in the probability change suggestion effect in which the special character or the individual information character appears, there is a destination notification pattern in which the special character or the individual information character appears without appearing the character appearing for the normal A pattern and the normal B pattern. Then, when determining the probability suggestion effect that causes the special character or the individual information character to appear, the overall control CPU 46a determines either the post notification pattern or the previous notification pattern at a predetermined ratio, and the probability change suggestion effect based on these patterns. The deployment is decided.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a common effect is executed, when 1 to 3 types of individual information is stored as individual information, the development of the first system is determined, and four types of individual information are stored. When the individual information is stored, the development of the B pattern of the second system is confirmed. For this reason, when the common effect appears, at least the possibility of the development of the A pattern of the second system is eliminated, so that at least the continuation of the probability variation mode is confirmed. Furthermore, when four types of individual information are stored as individual information, the possibility that the effect of “winning” will ultimately be derived when a special character or individual information character appears is increased. ing.

  The overall control CPU 46a determines each game display pattern as described above, and determines various contents (development of the first system and effects at the branch points JC1 and JC2) upon the determination. A display pattern designation command for instructing the game display pattern and various contents is output to the control boards 47 and 48.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variation patterns P1 to P5 can be determined as variation patterns even during the stay in the CH mode. For this reason, when the overall control CPU 46a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating these variation patterns P1 to P5 during the stay in the CH mode, it differs from the game display patterns HP1 to HP7 that can be determined during the stay in the probability variation mode. The development of the game display pattern for the CH mode is determined. In addition, in the game display pattern for the CH mode that can be determined particularly in the case of the variation patterns P2 to P5, the timing for executing the development suggestion effect at the branch point JC2 with the game display patterns HP3 to HP7 that can be determined during the stay in the probability variation mode. The CH mode notice effect is executed at the same timing (the same timing as the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game).

  When the general control CPU 46a executes the CH mode notice effect, when the individual information is stored in the general control RAM 46c, the overall control CPU 46a displays the CH mode with the effect contents by the character corresponding to the stored individual information. The notice effect is executed. In addition, when determining the content of the effect by the individual information character corresponding to the individual information as the effect content of the CH mode notice effect, the overall control CPU 46a is equally proportioned from the individual information character corresponding to the stored individual information. Any one production content is determined. In addition, when the general control CPU 46a executes the CH mode notice effect, the general control CPU 46a, which does not store individual information in the general control RAM 46c, can also appear in the game display patterns HP3 to HP7. The CH mode notice effect is executed with the effect contents by the B pattern character.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, during the stay of the CH mode in which the individual information can be stored and held according to the storage mode (whether the predetermined condition is satisfied) whether or not the individual information is stored. By changing the mode of determining the contents of the CH mode notice effect, the CH mode notice effect appearing in the symbol variation game during the CH mode stay is changed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the symbol variation game during the stay in the probability variation mode and the CH mode is made different by changing the determination modes of the various developments of the symbol variation game during the stay in the probability variation mode and the CH mode in which individual information can be stored. Changes are being made to various developments.

In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a functions as a display effect control unit and a mode effect instruction unit.
Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.

  When the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 inputs a display pattern designation command, it selects the effect content (variation content) corresponding to the game display pattern instructed by the command, and plays the symbol variation game with the effect content. The display content of the effect display device 28 is controlled so as to be performed. When the display control CPU 47a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display control CPU 47a controls the display contents so that the decorative symbol designated by the decorative symbol stop symbol designation command is displayed on the effect display device 28. Then, the symbol variation game is terminated.

  For example, if the display control CPU 47a is a normal variation game display pattern based on the variation pattern P1 while staying in the probability variation mode and the execution of the first system notice effect is instructed, after the variation of the symbols in each column, The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled so that the first system notice effect is executed at a predetermined timing and the symbols in each column are displayed in a fixed stop manner.

  As a result, in the effect display device 28, after the start of the variation of the symbols in each column, “first system?” Is displayed as an image of the first system notice effect, and an outlier symbol combination is derived. Thereby, the player recognizes the deviation due to the normal fluctuation.

  For example, when the CPU 47a for display control is the game display pattern HP1 while staying in the probability variation mode and the execution of the development by the first type effect is instructed, the display control CPU 47a responds to the first type effect after the change of the symbols in each column. The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled such that the common effect is executed at the branch point JC1 by the character to be executed and the first system notice effect is executed. Subsequently, the display control CPU 47a controls the display content of the image display unit GH so as to finally derive the result of the “win” effect by the development of the first type effect and to display the symbol combination of the big hit in a fixed stop display. .

  As a result, in the effect display device 28, after the character corresponding to the first type effect appears as the common effect at the branch point JC1, “first system?” Is displayed as an image as the first system notice effect. Thereby, the player recognizes at least the continuation of the probability variation mode with the development of the first system. Subsequently, in the effect display device 28, as a result of the confrontation of the characters corresponding to the first type effect, “Victory” is displayed as an image, and the symbol combination of the big hit is derived. Thereby, the player recognizes the big hit by the game display pattern HP1 and the continuation of the probability variation mode. Note that the display control CPU 47a controls the image display unit GH so that when the development by the game display pattern HP2 is instructed, the effect result of “defeat” is derived and the off symbol combination is confirmed and stopped. Then, the player is allowed to recognize the shift while recognizing the continuation of the probability variation mode.

  For example, when the display by the game display pattern HP3 is instructed during the stay in the probability change mode, the display control CPU 47a executes the development suggesting effect after the change of the symbols in each column, and finally the effect result of “win” The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled so that the symbol combination of big hit is fixedly stopped and displayed.

  As a result, the effect display device 28 displays an image in which the character for the normal A pattern appears at the branch point JC2 and performs a predetermined action (or speech). The player recognizes that there is a possibility that the probability variation mode may end together with the development of the A pattern of the second system by a predetermined action (or speech) of the character for the normal A pattern. Subsequently, in the effect display device 28, as a result of the confrontation of the characters that are the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 10, “win” is displayed as an image, and a symbol combination of the big hit is derived. As a result, the player recognizes the big hit by the game display pattern HP3 and the continuation of the probability change mode. Note that the display control CPU 47a controls the image display unit GH so that when the development by the game display pattern HP4 is instructed, the effect result of “draw” is derived and the off symbol combination is confirmed and stopped. Thus, the player is made to recognize the deviation while recognizing the continuation of the probability variation mode. In addition, when the display by the game display pattern HP5 is instructed, the display control CPU 47a controls the image display unit GH so as to derive an effect result of “defeat” and to confirm and stop the symbol combination of the probability change suggestion. Then, the player is made to recognize the 2R big hit game and the transition to the CH mode (the probability change state due to the end of the probability change mode may have ended).

  For example, the display control CPU 47a is the game display pattern HP6 during the stay in the probability change mode, and the common effect at the branch point JC1 and the probability change suggestion effect at the branch point JC2 (development suggestion effect) depending on the character corresponding to the first type effect. Is executed, the display content of the image display unit GH is controlled so that the common effect by the character corresponding to the first type effect is executed at the branch point JC1 after the symbols in each column change. Subsequently, the CPU 47a for display control causes the character corresponding to the first type effect to execute the probability change suggestion effect (deployment suggestion effect) at the branch point JC2, and finally derives the effect result of "Victory" to win the jackpot symbol The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled so that the combination is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  As a result, in the effect display device 28, after a character corresponding to the first type effect appears at the branch point JC1, a character corresponding to the first type effect appears again at the branch point JC2. Thereby, the player recognizes at least the continuation of the probability variation mode with the development of the B pattern of the second system. Furthermore, by the appearance of the common performance, the player recognizes that the possibility of the big hit is high (the expectation can be expected for the big hit). Subsequently, in the effect display device 28, as a result of the confrontation of the characters that are the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 10, “win” is displayed as an image, and a symbol combination of the big hit is derived. Thereby, the player recognizes the big hit by the game display pattern HP6 and the continuation of the probability variation mode. Note that the display control CPU 47a controls the image display unit GH so that when the development by the game display pattern HP7 is instructed, the effect result of “defeat” is derived and the off symbol combination is confirmed and stopped. Then, the player is allowed to recognize the shift while recognizing the continuation of the probability variation mode.

  Further, when a mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 47a controls the display content of the effect display device 28 so as to be in the effect mode instructed by the command. Further, the display control CPU 47a is configured to maintain the display contents of the current effect mode until the next mode designation command is input.

In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 47a functions as a display effect control unit and a mode effect instruction unit.
When the voice / lamp control board 48 receives various commands, the voice / lamp control board 48 controls the light emission mode of the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27 b and the voice output mode of the speakers 20, 21 and 25. That is, the voice / lamp control board 48 performs control so as to cause an effect corresponding to the contents of the effect instructed by these commands, like the effect display control board 47.

Next, as control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47, control contents related to the execution of the big hit game will be described.
The main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 grants a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game as a big hit effect. At this time, the main control CPU 45a identifies the type of jackpot game to be given from the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) determined immediately before the start of the symbol variation game that will be the jackpot effect, and according to the identified jackpot game Execute control.

  Then, when the determined special symbol is the special symbol A corresponding to the 16R big hit game, the main control CPU 45a first causes the opening effect to be executed. After the opening effect, the main control CPU 45a causes 16 round games to be executed. In these jackpot games, in one round game, the big winning opening (the big winning opening 41 in this embodiment) is opened once. The round game time of one round game, that is, the opening time of the special winning opening 41 is set to “25000 (ms)” as shown in FIG. For this reason, when the main control CPU 45a opens the big winning opening 41 and starts the round game, it determines whether or not the round game time has elapsed and the specified number of balls (in this embodiment, 8 balls). It is determined whether or not a ball has entered. Further, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round release designation command indicating the number of started round games to the sub general control board 46 at the start of the round game. Then, if either of the main control CPUs 45 makes an affirmative determination, the round winning game 41 is closed and the round game is ended because the round game end condition is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round closing designation command.

  The main control CPU 45a that has finished one round game, after the interval time between rounds (2100 (ms) in the present embodiment) has elapsed, opens the big winning opening 41 to start the next round game. When the 16 round games are finished, the main control CPU 45a executes an ending process to execute an ending effect.

  Further, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted in the ending process when the big hit game based on the special symbol A is imparted, and improves the entrance rate improvement state. “1” is set to the operation flag indicating that the Further, when the big hit game based on the special symbol A is given, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” in the operation flag in the ending process and changes the remaining symbol to which the improved entrance rate is given. Set 10,000 times as the number of operations indicating the number of games.

  Further, when the determined special symbol is the special symbol B corresponding to the 2R probability variation big hit game, and the special symbol C corresponding to the 2R non-probable big hit game, the main control CPU 45a first causes the opening effect to be executed. Then, after the opening effect ends, the main control CPU 45a executes two round games. In these jackpot games, in one round game, the big winning opening (the big winning opening 41 in this embodiment) is opened once. Then, the round game time of one round game, that is, the opening time of the special winning opening 41 is set to “600 (ms)” as shown in FIG. For this reason, when the main control CPU 45a opens the big winning opening 41 and starts the round game, it determines whether or not the round game time has elapsed and the specified number of balls (in this embodiment, 8 balls). It is determined whether or not a ball has entered. Further, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round release designation command indicating the number of started round games to the sub general control board 46 at the start of the round game. Then, if either of the main control CPUs 45 makes an affirmative determination, the round winning game 41 is closed and the round game is ended because the round game end condition is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round closing designation command.

  The main control CPU 45a that has finished one round game, after the interval time between rounds (1000 (ms) in the present embodiment) elapses, opens the special winning opening 41 to start the next round game. When the two round games are finished, the main control CPU 45a executes an ending process to execute an ending effect.

  Further, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted in the ending process when the big hit game based on the special symbol B is imparted, and also improves the entrance rate improvement state. "1" is set in the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is to be provided. When the main control CPU 45a sets “1” in the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is to be given, the main control CPU 45a sets the operation count indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is assigned to 100 Set times. Further, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted in the ending process when the big hit game based on the special symbol B is imparted, and also improves the entrance rate improvement state. “0” is set in the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is to be provided when no entry is given.

  The main control CPU 45a sets “0” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is to be imparted in the ending process when the big hit game based on the special symbol C is imparted, and also improves the entrance rate improvement state. "1" is set in the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is to be provided. When the main control CPU 45a sets “1” in the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is to be given, the main control CPU 45a sets the operation count indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is assigned to 100 Set times. The main control CPU 45a sets “0” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is to be imparted in the ending process when the big hit game based on the special symbol C is imparted, and also improves the entrance rate improvement state. “0” is set in the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is to be provided when no entry is given.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a that has ended the big hit game executes the process related to the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball when the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol at the time of the big hit is “1” or more. Then, the symbol variation game is performed. On the other hand, if the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol at the end of the big hit is “0”, the main control CPU 45a changes the symbol until the game ball enters the upper start winning port 33 or the lower start winning port 34. Wait without running the game.

Next, the contents of control related to the execution of the big hit game of the sub integrated control board 46 will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the overall control CPU 46a of the sub-general control board 46 determines the contents of the opening effect, and displays the opening effect command for instructing the effect of the opening effect. The effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board Output to 48. When the round opening designation command is input, the overall control CPU 46a outputs the round effect command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board in order to instruct the effect during the round game. Further, when the round control designation command is input, the overall control CPU 46a outputs the round close designation command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board. When the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 46a determines the contents of the ending effect, and outputs the ending effect command for instructing the ending effect to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. The control related to the execution of the 2R probability variable big hit game, the 2R non-probability big hit game, and the 16R big hit game is terminated. Note that when the overall control CPU 46a instructs execution of various effects during the big hit game (effect during the big hit game), the big hit game is given to the effect display control board 47 by instructing the display pattern during the big hit game with various commands. A specific display effect content (effect content) for expanding the medium effect is instructed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the 16R jackpot game, the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect are associated with each other (for example, the same character appears in each effect, etc.), and a jackpot gaming effect is developed. It has become so. And in this embodiment, as a big hit game effect produced by 16R big hit game, a normal big hit game display pattern for causing the character that is the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the first system production are developed. There is a jackpot gaming display pattern (special jackpot gaming display pattern) for each character that causes the characters corresponding to the first to fourth style effects to appear. Moreover, in this embodiment, as a big hit game effect produced by 16R big hit game, it corresponds to the character that is the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the first to fourth type productions that develop the first line of production. There is a display pattern during a specific jackpot game that causes all characters to appear.

  Then, with the start of the 16R big hit game, the general control CPU 46a is in the normal big hit game in accordance with the development of the symbol variation game that becomes the big hit and the storage mode of the individual information stored in the general control RAM 46c. Execution of any one of the display pattern, the display pattern during the jackpot game for each character, and the display pattern during the specific jackpot game is instructed.

  That is, when the overall control CPU 46a inputs an opening command as the 16R jackpot game starts, the symbol variation game based on a game other than the game display pattern HP1 (that is, the game display patterns HP3 and HP6) is a symbol variation game that is a big hit. On the condition that all four types of individual information are not stored in the overall control RAM 46c, each of the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect is made to be a normal big hit game display pattern. Instruct execution.

  Further, when the general control CPU 46a inputs an opening command at the start of the 16R jackpot game, on the condition that the symbol variation game to be a big hit is a symbol variation game based on the game display pattern HP1, the first system Execution is instructed in each of the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect so that the display pattern for the big hit game for the character corresponding to the effect content executed as the development is obtained. The overall control CPU 46a provides an opening effect so that the 16R jackpot game based on the symbol variation game in which the development of the first system becomes the first type effect is a display pattern during the jackpot game for the character corresponding to the first type effect. The execution is instructed for each round effect and ending effect. In addition, the overall control CPU 46a, in the 16R big hit game based on the symbol variation game in which the development of the first system becomes the second type effect, becomes a display pattern during the big hit game for the character corresponding to the second type effect. Instructions are given for each of the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect. In addition, the overall control CPU 46a, in the 16R big hit game based on the symbol variation game in which the development of the first system becomes the third type effect, becomes a display pattern during the big hit game for the character corresponding to the third type effect. Instructions are given for each of the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect. In addition, the overall control CPU 46a, in the 16R big hit game based on the symbol variation game in which the development of the first system becomes the fourth type effect, becomes a display pattern during the big hit game for the character corresponding to the fourth type effect. Instructions are given for each of the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect.

  Further, when the general control CPU 46a inputs an opening command at the start of the 16R big hit game, the specific big hit game is provided on the condition that all four types of individual information are stored as individual information in the general control RAM 46c. Execution is instructed for each of the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect so that the middle display pattern is obtained. The overall control CPU 46a starts the next 16R jackpot game on the condition that the probability change mode and the CH mode are continued after the 16R jackpot game that triggers storing all four types as individual information is completed. Along with this, the execution of each effect by the display pattern during the specific big hit game is instructed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, by changing the display mode of the big hit game display pattern in the 16R big hit game according to the storage mode (number of types stored) of the individual information, Changes are made to the development of production during the big hit game that is developed during the big hit game. In addition, in this embodiment, the characteristic that the jackpot grant itself is disadvantageous to the player (the probability variation mode may end as well as the probability variation mode ends), such as 2R probability variation big hit game and 2R non-probability large hit game. A change is given only to the development of the effect during the big hit game of the 16R big hit game that does not have.

  In the present embodiment, when the jackpot gaming effect based on the jackpot gaming display pattern for each character is executed, the symbol variation game that is a jackpot is the symbol variation game based on the game display pattern HP1, and therefore the symbol variation game. As a result, the individual information corresponding to the overall control RAM 46c is newly stored. For this reason, when the overall control CPU 46a executes the big hit game effect based on the big hit game display pattern for each character in the 16R big hit game, the overall control big hit game display pattern is executed according to the end of the big hit game. An individual information display command indicating that the corresponding individual information is newly stored in the overall control RAM 46 c is output to the control boards 47 and 48. With the individual information display command, the type of individual information newly stored as individual information in the overall control RAM 46c can be specified. As a result, on the effect display device 28, individual display information based on the newly stored individual information is displayed as an image at a predetermined timing (in this embodiment, with the end of the 16R big hit game). Thereby, the player recognizes that the individual information is newly stored. In addition, when the overall control CPU 46a shifts from the CH mode to the normal mode (the entrance rate improvement state ends), the individual information non-display command for instructing the non-display of the individual display information along with the shift to the normal mode is performed for each control. Output to the substrates 47 and 48. As a result, in the effect display device 28, the individual display information is not displayed at a predetermined timing (with the start of the normal mode in the present embodiment). Thereby, the player recognizes that the individual information has been erased (cleared).

  The overall control CPU 46a receives the opening command at the start of the 2R probability variable big hit game and the 2R non-variable big hit game, and the big hit becomes the same mode (the player cannot visually recognize the difference). Execution is instructed in each of the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect so that the display pattern is in-game.

Next, the control content related to the execution of the big hit game on the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When the opening control command output from the overall control CPU 46a is input, the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 causes the opening effect to be executed with the effect content (display pattern during the big hit game) instructed by the opening effect command. The display content of the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) is controlled. Then, the display control CPU 47a counts the elapsed time from the start of the opening effect, and displays an image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and display data for every predetermined control period (for example, every 4 ms). ).

  Further, when the display control CPU 47a inputs each round effect command, the effect display device 28 (image display unit) is configured to execute each round effect with the effect contents (display pattern during jackpot game) instructed by the round effect command. GH) display content is controlled. Then, the display control CPU 47a counts the elapsed time from the start of each round effect, and displays an image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and display data for each predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms). Every).

  In addition, when the ending effect command is input, the display control CPU 47a causes the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) to execute the ending effect according to the effect content (display pattern during the big hit game) instructed by the ending effect command. Controls the display content of. Then, the display control CPU 47a measures the elapsed time from the start of the ending effect, and displays an image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and the display data for every predetermined control period (for example, every 4 ms). ).

  For example, when the display control CPU 47a is instructed to execute the effect during the big hit game by the display pattern during the big hit game for the character corresponding to the first type effect, the display control CPU 47a is dedicated for each of the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect. The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled so as to execute the effect. As a result, in the effect display device 28, the effect during the big hit game by the character corresponding to the first type effect is executed during the big hit game. Thereby, the player recognizes that the individual information of the character corresponding to the first type effect is newly stored.

  For example, the display control CPU 47a, when instructed to execute the big hit game effect by the specific big hit game display pattern, causes the image display unit to execute a dedicated effect for each of the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect. Controls display contents of GH. As a result, in the effect display device 28, an effect during the big hit game is executed during the big hit game by the character that is the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and each character corresponding to the first to fourth type effects. Thereby, the player recognizes that the special big hit game effect is executed as a privilege of storing all four types as individual information.

  When the display control CPU 47a inputs an individual information display command as the 16R jackpot game ends, the display content of the image display unit GH is displayed so that an individual display image based on the individual information specified in the command is displayed. To control. At this time, the display control CPU 47a generates display data for displaying the corresponding individual display image using the image data of the display control ROM 47b. In the case where any one of the individual display images corresponding to the first to fourth type effects has already been displayed, the display control CPU 47a displays the newly designated individual display image in addition to the already displayed image. Display data is generated so as to be displayed. The display control CPU 47a continues to update the individual display image and hold the display contents until a mode designation command indicating the transition to the normal mode is input.

  When the opening effect command, the ending effect command, and each round effect command are input, the sound / lamp control board 48 controls the light emission mode of the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b and the sound output mode of the speakers 20, 21, and 25. To do. That is, the voice / lamp control board 48 performs control so as to cause an effect corresponding to the contents of the effect instructed by these commands, like the effect display control board 47.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The overall control CPU 46a develops the game display pattern HP1 determined each time the game display pattern HP1 is determined during the stay in the probability change mode and the CH mode during which the entrance rate improvement state is being given (first type to The individual information specifying the fourth type effect) is accumulated and held. When there is individual information that is already stored and held, a specific instruction is given based on the game display pattern or the big hit game display pattern according to the storage mode (number of types) of the stored and stored individual information. The display mode of the typical display effect content (effect content) is changed. For this reason, when determining the contents of the effects of the symbol variation game or the big hit game, adopting a configuration that can change the determination mode of various effects according to the storage mode of the individual information, thereby making the game rut. It is possible to sufficiently improve the interest of the game.

  (2) The overall control CPU 46a stores the individual information while staying (running) in the probability change mode where there is an expectation that it can win at least the 16R jackpot game continuously because the winning probability of the jackpot fluctuates with a high probability. I tried to keep it. For this reason, when the 16R jackpot game can be won continuously, the storage mode of the individual information can be changed as the 16R jackpot is continuously won. Therefore, as the probability variation state continues, the winning pattern of the symbol variation game or the jackpot game can be changed as the winnings are continuously made. Can be sufficiently improved.

  (3) The main control CPU 45a can determine a variation pattern that can specify the B pattern of the second system as the development of the symbol variation game when the big hit is determined in the big hit lottery. Further, in the development of the B pattern of the second system (when the game display patterns HP6 and HP7 are determined), when there is individual information that is already stored and held in accordance with the storage mode of the individual information, the storage and holding is performed. Probability suggestive effects that can make characters corresponding to the first to fourth type effects specified by the individual information appearing appear. When the big hit is determined and the provision of the probability variation state is determined, the possibility of performing the probable change suggestion is determined at the highest rate. For this reason, when the probability variation suggesting effect appears, it is possible to increase the possibility that the big hit is determined and the provision of the probability variation state is determined. Therefore, in the symbol variation game based on the B pattern of the second system, whether or not the probability variation suggesting effect appears or the contents of the effect when the probability variation suggesting effect appears is changed according to the storage mode of the individual information, thereby making the game rut. It is possible to sufficiently improve the interest of the game.

  (4) In the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation mode, the game display pattern determined by the overall control CPU 46a is developed after passing through the common effect. When the game display patterns HP1 and HP2 to be developed for the first system are determined, in the common effect, the game display patterns HP1 and HP2 are executed in the common effect and the types of the first to fourth type effects are determined by the player. As suggested. In addition, when the game display patterns HP3 to HP7 that are to be developed in the second system are determined, the common effect is suggested to the player as to whether or not the probable change suggestion can be performed and the content of the effect in the common effect. For this reason, in the symbol variation game based on the game display patterns HP3 to HP7 which is the development of the second system, the manner of determining the content contents of the common effect is changed according to the storage mode of the individual information, thereby suppressing the mannerism of the game. Thus, the entertainment of the game can be sufficiently improved.

  (5) During the execution of the CH mode effect immediately after the transition from the probability change mode, the period during which the individual information can be retained is further determined, and the individual information is continuously stored during the stay in the CH mode from the stay in the probability variation mode. Configured to be possible. In some cases, the probability variation state may occur during the stay in the CH mode. In particular, the probability variation state may continue internally during the stay in the CH mode immediately after the transition from the probability variation mode. In addition, when the CH mode is staying and the state is in a state of probability variation, the probability variation mode may be executed again in conjunction with winning the big hit immediately after shifting to the CH mode. For this reason, by making it possible to store and retain individual information during execution of the CH mode immediately after the transition from the probability variation mode, determination of various effects of the symbol variation game or the big hit game effect as in the case where the probability variation state has continued. Since a change can be given to the aspect, the fun of the game can be sufficiently improved by suppressing the mannerism of the game.

  (6) While staying in the CH mode, the individual information stored and retained is only retained continuously. For this reason, it is a period in which the individual information can be stored and retained, but by clarifying the period in which various effects can be changed according to the storage mode of the individual information and the period in which it is not possible, Even in the case of adopting a configuration that can change the effect determination mode, it is possible to realize gameability that is easy to understand for the player.

  (7) The overall control CPU 46a can determine the game display pattern HP1 only during execution of the probability change mode. For this reason, it is a period in which the individual information can be stored and held, but by clarifying the period in which various effects can be changed according to the storage mode of the individual information and the period in which it is not, various Even in the case of adopting a configuration that can change the effect determination mode, it is possible to realize gameability that is easy to understand for the player.

  (8) In the symbol variation game based on the second pattern B pattern (game display patterns HP6, HP7) that can be determined when the jackpot is determined and the provision of the probability variation state is determined, the probability variation suggestion effect Variation based on the second pattern A pattern (game display patterns HP3 to HP5) that can be determined when the jackpot is determined and the provision of the normal state is determined. In the game, it was decided not to decide whether or not to execute the probable suggestion effect. That is, in the symbol variation game based on the second pattern B pattern (game display patterns HP6, HP7), the probability variation suggestion can be executed more than in the symbol variation game based on the second pattern A pattern (game display patterns HP3 to HP5). It becomes easy to decide. For this reason, in the symbol variation game based on the development of the second system (game display patterns HP3 to HP7), the A pattern (game display patterns HP3 to HP5) and the B pattern (game display patterns HP6 and HP7) depend on the appearance of the probability variation suggestive effect. ) Is suggested as well as the possibility that a probability variation state is given along with the jackpot. Furthermore, in the symbol variation game based on the B pattern of the second system (game display patterns HP6, HP7), it is easier to determine whether or not the probability variation suggestion can be executed according to the number of types storing the individual information. Therefore, since the appearance mode of the probability suggestion effect can be changed according to the storage mode of the individual information, the fun of the game can be sufficiently improved by suppressing the manner of the game.

  (9) When determining the game display pattern HP1, the overall control CPU 46a, other than the development of the first type to fourth type effects specified by the individual information already stored and held in accordance with the storage mode of the individual information The development was decided so that For this reason, in the symbol variation game based on the game display pattern HP1, the same type symbol variation game is not executed according to the storage mode of the individual information. That is, the overall control CPU 46a specifies the type of development of the first type to fourth type effects that can be determined according to the storage mode of the individual information when determining the game display pattern HP1. Therefore, the determination mode of the game display pattern can be changed according to the storage mode of the individual information, so that the fun of the game can be sufficiently improved by suppressing the manner of the game.

  (10) When the overall control CPU 46a already stores and holds all of the plural types (four types) of individual information according to the storage mode of the individual information, only the game display patterns HP3 to HP7 that are developed in the second system. I decided to decide. That is, during the stay of the overall control CPU 46a and the probability variation mode, the type of game display pattern that can be determined according to the storage mode of the individual information is specified in accordance with the determination of the variation pattern. Therefore, the determination mode of the game display pattern can be changed according to the storage mode of the individual information, so that the fun of the game can be sufficiently improved by suppressing the manner of the game.

  (11) In the symbol variation game based on the game display patterns HP3 to HP7 that are developed in the second system, when there is no individual information that is already stored and held in accordance with the storage mode of the individual information, the same timing as the probability variation suggestion effect By appearing at (branch point JC2), the development suggestion effect suggesting the player to develop the subsequent symbol variation game (which is either the A pattern or the B pattern) is executed. That is, it is determined whether to execute the certain suggestion suggestion effect or the development suggestion effect depending on whether or not the individual information stored and held according to the storage mode of the individual information exists and whether or not the certain suggestion suggestion effect can be executed. It has become. For this reason, since the contents of the symbol variation game based on the game display patterns HP3 to HP7, which are the development of the second system, can be changed according to the storage mode of the individual information, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming ruined and to enhance the game. It can be improved sufficiently.

  (12) An effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) informs the player of the storage status of the individual information, thereby producing the content of the effect of the common effect and the effect of the probable suggestion effect that appears at the same timing as the development suggestion effect. It is possible to make the player surely grasp whether or not the content corresponds to the individual information stored and held. For this reason, it is possible to make the player surely grasp the contents suggested by the contents of the common effects and the probable change suggestion effects that can change depending on how the individual information is established. Can be improved.

  (13) In the probable change suggestion effect, it is developed as either a post-notification pattern or a prior notification pattern. Then, in the probable change suggestion effect by the post-notification pattern, when the characters for the normal A and B patterns appear, the player thinks that the A pattern of the second system is developed, while the special characters and individual information characters appear. By doing so, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is the development of the B pattern of the second system. As described above, during the execution of the development suggestion effect (probability change suggestion effect), the player can be expected to appear for the appearance of the special character or the individual information character.

  (14) When determining the display pattern during the big hit game, the overall control CPU 46a associates with the individual information stored and held if there is individual information already stored according to the storage mode of the individual information. The display pattern during the jackpot game for the character to be played is determined. For this reason, since the determination mode of the display pattern during the jackpot game can be changed according to the storage mode of the individual information, the fun of the game can be sufficiently improved by suppressing the manner of the game.

  (15) When determining the display pattern during the jackpot game, the overall control CPU 46a is in a specific jackpot game only when all of multiple types (four types) of individual information are already stored in accordance with the storage mode of the individual information. The display pattern can be determined. Then, the player can reach a state where all of the plural types (four types) of individual information are stored and held as the game continues. For this reason, since the determination mode of the display pattern during the jackpot game can be changed according to the storage mode of the individual information, not only can the control of the game be suppressed to sufficiently improve the interest of the game, but also the game The motivation of the player to continue can also be improved.

In addition, you may change this embodiment as follows.
In the present embodiment, development by the game display patterns HP1 to HP7 can be determined even during the stay in the CH mode. In the case of such a configuration, the period during which the CH mode is staying can be determined as a period during which the individual information can be newly stored in the same manner as during the staying in the probability variation mode.

  -In this embodiment, the structure which clears individual information at the time of transfer to CH mode can also be employ | adopted. In addition, it is possible to newly add a configuration capable of erasing the stored individual information on the condition that a specific condition is satisfied (for example, a specific variation pattern is determined) during the stay in the CH mode. Furthermore, a configuration in which the stored individual information can be erased during the stay in the probability change mode may be adopted.

  In the present embodiment, the display pattern during the specific big hit game may be determined by lottery according to the storage mode (number of types) of the individual information. In this case, it is preferable to increase the winning probability as the number (type) of stored individual information increases.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a may determine the same big hit game display pattern every time regardless of the development of the symbol variation game that has become the 16R big hit game. Further, the overall control CPU 46a may randomly determine the display pattern during the big hit game for each character only in the case of the first system in the symbol variation game that has become the 16R big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a is configured to display the normal and the big hit game display patterns for each character and the specific big hit game only when the development of the symbol variation game that has become the 16R big hit game is the first system. One of the display patterns may be determined by lottery. In this case, the overall control CPU 46a may employ a configuration in which the larger the number (type) of stored individual information is, the easier it is to determine for normal use <for each character <special order.

  -In this embodiment, the individual information already memorize | stored can also be alert | reported to a player by an audio | voice effect or a light emission effect. In addition, while the individual information is stored and held, it is possible to notify the player with interruptions when a notification condition for performing a predetermined time interval or notification is established, without constantly informing the player. Moreover, it can also be set as the structure which does not alert | report the information regarding separate information to a player at all.

  In this embodiment, in the development suggestion effect, the normal A pattern and the normal B pattern character suggest the development by the same character effect mode, but both the A pattern and the B pattern of the second system have the same plural types. It can also be configured such that the contents of the production can be determined. In the development suggestion effect, the development to each pattern is notified by changing the proportion of the production content according to the A pattern (game display patterns HP3 to HP5) and the B pattern (game display patterns HP6 and HP7). You can also. Then, the development content of the development suggestion effect has an effect content with a higher determination ratio when the game display patterns HP6 and HP7 are determined than when the game display patterns HP3 to HP5 are determined. .

  -In this embodiment, it can also comprise so that a probable change suggestion effect can be performed only when individual information is memorize | stored. When the game display patterns HP6 and HP7 are determined, the overall control CPU 46a determines the execution of the development suggestion effect on the condition that the individual information is not stored or the execution of the probability change suggestion effect is not determined. .

  In the present embodiment, the development suggestion effect and the probability change suggestion effect can be defined as different effects that appear at different timings. Further, the development suggestion effect may be configured to determine whether or not the execution suggestion effect and the contents of the effect are determined regardless of whether or not the probability change suggestion is executable and the storage mode of the individual information.

  In the present embodiment, the game display pattern HP1 may be determined regardless of the storage mode of the individual information, and in the development based on the game display pattern HP1, the first type to fourth type effects appear overlappingly. The structure which can do may be sufficient.

-In this embodiment, as expansion | deployment of a 2nd system | strain, it can also be made into 1 pattern and multiple patterns of 3 or more types.
In the present embodiment, the probability change suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that the probability change state is given (continued), and does not have to be an effect that confirms the grant or continuation, and the game display pattern HP3 It can be set as the structure which can appear by ~ HP7. However, the possibility of execution of the probability change suggestion is determined at a higher rate when the game display patterns HP6 and HP7 are determined than when the game display patterns HP3 to HP7 are determined.

  -In this embodiment, when 2R uncertain variation big hit is determined by big hit, the structure which can determine B pattern of 2nd system | strain can also be employ | adopted. In this case, it is preferable to make it easier to determine the 2R uncertain variation big hit in the A pattern than in the B pattern of the second system.

  -In this embodiment, it is good also as a structure which clears the memory | storage content of individual information at the opportunity of the change of probability change mode, and memorize | stores and retains individual information as it is through probability change mode and CH mode, and transfers to probability change mode again from CH mode May be shifted with the individual information cleared.

  -In this embodiment, a common production | presentation can also be made executable only when it becomes expansion | deployment of a 1st system | strain. Also, in the development of the second system, it is possible to execute a common effect on the condition that individual information (1 to 4 types) is stored, and to suggest a player to the subsequent development only by the appearance of the common effect. Instead, a configuration may be adopted in which the player is instructed of the degree of expectation for the subsequent development and the big hit based on the production contents of the common effect and the system (development) in which the game actually proceeds.

-In this embodiment, as expansion | deployment of a 1st system | strain, it can also be made into two or more patterns.
-In this embodiment, each production mode can also be performed in the production | presentation aspect by an audio production or a light emission production, and you may make it provide dedicated production apparatuses, such as a movable body.

  -In the present embodiment, even when the player is in the normal mode, the CH mode may be shifted to when the 2R probable big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit game is won. In addition, the configuration related to the production mode, such as the transition to the production mode or the end of the production mode, is arbitrary, for example, the type of the production mode is increased or the specific 2R probability variation big hit game can be used to make the transition to the probability variation mode. You may change to

  -In this embodiment, it can also make it easy to select the pattern which performs a 1st system | suggesting effect as the kind (number) of individual information increases, and it is made into HP1 in game display pattern distribution table GT1-GT5. This can be realized by increasing the number of random numbers to be distributed according to the increase in the type (number) of individual information.

  -This embodiment has a plurality of systems, and if it has a configuration for storing individual information only when tracing a specific system (route), in addition to the first system and the second system You can also increase the number of systems.

In the present embodiment, the first to fourth type effects determined as development may be stored as individual information even when the game display pattern HP2 is determined.
In this embodiment, the probability change suggestion may not be executed, and the development suggestion effect may not be executed. Further, in the probability variation suggestion effect, only the player may be suggested about the continuation of the probability variation mode. In addition, the probability variation suggestion may be developed only by a special character.

  In this embodiment, the probability change suggestion effect at the branch point JC2 is associated only in the symbol variation game in which the 16R jackpot game is determined, and the jackpot notification effect (notifying in advance) that the 16R jackpot game is given (notified in advance) It can also be used as a big hit notification effect). In this case, in FIG. 10A to FIG. 10C, random numbers are not distributed to the “special character” in the game display pattern HP7, but are allocated to the “special character” only in the game display pattern HP6. Can be realized.

  -In this embodiment, it can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability variation function, and if it is a pachinko gaming machine that can execute a symbol variation game and a big hit game effect, the symbol variation depends on the storage mode of the individual information It is possible to change the production during the game or the big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the association between the game display patterns HP1 to HP7 and the variation patterns P1 to P5 may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the variation pattern P5 may be associated with the first system, or the variation pattern P3, It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which P4 is not associated with the A pattern of the second system at all.

  In the present embodiment, as the individual information, not only the number of types of individual information, but also the symbol variation game (game) depending on which type of individual information of type 1 to type 4 is stored as individual information It is also possible to change a display pattern) or a big hit game effect (a big hit game display pattern).

  The present embodiment can also be configured in a one-to-one relationship between the game display pattern and the variation pattern, and can be realized in specifications that specify a game display pattern preliminarily provided by the variation pattern.

  In this embodiment, as the 16R jackpot game, there are provided a plurality of types configured to change the total number of prize balls that a player can acquire, and these jackpot games are associated with each game display pattern and expanded. It is also possible to suggest to the player the type of jackpot game given by the suggestion effect and the development suggestion effect (probability change suggestion effect).

  -In this embodiment, the production | generation aspect of A pattern and B pattern of a 1st system, a 2nd system, and also a 2nd system can also be changed arbitrarily. In accordance with these production modes, the production mode of the common production and the development suggestion production (probability suggestion production) can also be changed. It can also be changed arbitrarily as soon as possible or at random.

  In the present embodiment, each variation pattern P1 to P5 that can specify the game display patterns HP1 to HP7 can be selected regardless of the effect mode, and the same aspect can be developed regardless of the effect mode. it can.

  -In this embodiment, it can also apply to the pachinko machine of the specification which alert | reports whether it is a probability change state without concealing to a player. That is, you may make it provide the alerting | reporting lamp | ramp which can make a player recognize whether a game state is a probability change state.

  -In this embodiment, it can also be set as the structure which makes a player acquire a prize ball by extending the opening time of the big winning opening 41 in 2R probability variation big hit game, 2R non-probability big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a may acquire all the various random numbers related to the determination of the symbol variation game from the main control RAM 45c when winning each of the start winning ports 33 and 34.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and other examples are added below.
(A) The variation pattern determining means can determine the special variation pattern when the big hit determining means determines the big hit, and the display effect control means determines the special variation pattern. When the normal display pattern is determined along with the above, at the predetermined timing of the symbol variation game based on the normal display pattern on the condition that there is individual information that is already stored and held in accordance with the state of establishment of the predetermined condition. It is possible to instruct execution of a probability change suggestion that suggests to the player the level of expectation given the jackpot and the probability variation state, and individual information that is already stored when instructing execution of the probability change suggestion Instructing the execution with the contents that can be associated with the contents of the special display pattern specified by When determining whether or not execution is possible, when the jackpot determination means determines the jackpot, and the prior determination means determines the provision of the probability variation state, the probability change suggestion is most likely to be executed. By determining the ratio, it is possible to increase the possibility that the jackpot determining means has been determined by the jackpot determining means when the probability variation suggesting effect appears, and the provision of the probability variation state has been determined by the prior determining means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, configured as described above.

  (B) In the symbol variation game specified by the special variation pattern, the special display pattern and the normal display pattern which are determined by the display effect control means after passing through a common effect with the start of the symbol variation game When the special display pattern is determined in conjunction with the determination of the special change pattern, the display effect control means is shared with the type of the special display pattern. By associating and determining the production contents of the production, while suggesting to the player the execution and type of the special display pattern in a common production executed prior to the development of the symbol variation game based on the special display pattern, When the normal display pattern is determined along with the determination of the special variation pattern, it is already stored and held according to how the predetermined condition is satisfied. If the execution of the probability variation suggestion effect is determined in the symbol variation game based on the normal display pattern on the condition that there is individual information that is present, the content content of the probability variation suggestion effect and the effect content of the common effect are By determining in association with each other, the technical idea (a ) Gaming machine described in.

  (C) The display effect control means further determines a special holding period during which the individual information can be continuously stored and held during execution of the probability change suggestion mode effect immediately after transition from the probability change notification mode effect. The individual information can be continuously stored and retained during execution of the probability change suggestion mode effect in addition to the execution of the probability change notification mode effect, and the probability change notification is again triggered by winning a big hit during the special holding period. Even when the mode effect is executed, the individual information is continuously stored and held for a predetermined period while the probability change notification mode effect is being executed. The gaming machine according to any one of ideas (I) and (B).

  (2) While the display information control means stores and holds the individual information, the display means indicates the notification information indicating the type or number of the individual information that is already stored and held in accordance with the state of establishment of the predetermined condition. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the gaming machine is configured to notify a player of the type or number of individual information stored and held by displaying the information on the screen.

  (E) In the jackpot game display pattern, a plurality of types including a special jackpot game display pattern are provided in association with each special display pattern, and the display effect control means includes the jackpot game Claims configured to determine a special jackpot game display pattern associated with the special display pattern when the special display pattern is determined in the symbol variation game that is a jackpot when determining the middle display pattern. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and technical ideas (a) to (2).

  (F) In the big hit game display pattern, a specific big hit game that can be determined only when individual information for specifying all of a plurality of types of special display patterns is already stored and held in accordance with the state of establishment of the predetermined condition The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display pattern is included, and technical ideas (a) to (e).

(G) The technical idea (c) in which the display effect control means is configured to continuously store and hold the individual information that is already stored and held at the start of the special holding period during the special holding period. The gaming machine described in 1.
(H) The display effect control means according to the technical idea (g) configured to determine the special display pattern only during execution of the probability variation notification mode effect in accordance with the determination of the special variation pattern. Gaming machine.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining production | presentation mode. The schematic diagram which shows an effect flow. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows a game display pattern distribution table. The schematic diagram which shows the lottery aspect of 1st system common effect lottery. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows a branch point JC2 effect distribution table. The schematic diagram which shows a redetermination distribution table. The schematic diagram which shows the lottery aspect of 2nd system common effect lottery.

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  P1 to P5 ... fluctuation pattern, HP1 to HP7 ... game display pattern, 10 ... pachinko machine, 28 ... production display device, 45 ... main control board, 45a ... main control CPU, 45b ... main control ROM, 45c ... main Control RAM, 46 ... sub control board, 46a ... overall control CPU, 46b ... overall control ROM, 46c ... overall control RAM, 47 ... effect display control board, 47a ... display control CPU, 47b ... display control ROM, 47c: Display control RAM.

Claims (4)

A display means for performing a symbol variation game that displays a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and a jackpot determination means for executing a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a big hit is triggered when the start condition of the symbol variation game is established. When the big hit is determined in the big hit determination, a big hit game constituted by a round game that opens a winning means that allows a game ball to enter after the end of the symbol variation game is performed. In the gaming machine that causes the display means to execute the effect during the big hit game,
A variation pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns including special variation patterns that can identify variation contents of the symbol variation game;
A variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means;
When a big hit is won in the jackpot determination, it is determined in advance whether a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the big hit is changed from a low probability normal state to a high probability after the big hit game ends or the normal state is given. A pre-determination means;
Mode execution means for executing a probability variation suggestion mode effect for notifying the player that the player can have an expectation for the probability variation state and a probability variation notification mode effect for notifying the player that the probability variation state is present. When,
Mode effect instruction means for instructing the mode execution means to execute each mode effect;
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means, a game display pattern for instructing the display means to display specific display effects for developing the symbol variation game is determined, and the jackpot game is executed. Accordingly, a display pattern during jackpot gaming is specified for instructing the display means of specific display effect contents for developing the effect during jackpot gaming, and the display means is instructed to execute various effects based on the various display patterns. Display effect control means for performing,
The game display pattern that can be determined when the special variation pattern is determined includes a game display pattern classified into a special display pattern and a normal display pattern, and the special display pattern further includes the symbol variation. A plurality of types of special display patterns with different visual effects when the game is developed are included. On the other hand, the normal display pattern includes a first normal display pattern and a second normal display pattern. There are multiple types of normal display patterns including
In the symbol variation game specified by the special variation pattern, with the start of the symbol variation game, it is developed based on the special display pattern and the normal display pattern determined by the display effect control means, and further the normal display When the game is developed based on the pattern, the game is developed based on the first normal display pattern and the second normal display pattern determined by the display effect control means, and at the predetermined timing of the symbol variation game based on the normal display pattern. It is possible to execute a probable suggestion effect that suggests to the player the level of expectation that the jackpot and the probability variation state are given,
The mode effect instruction means, when the prior decision means determines the provision of the probability variation state, is one of the probability change notification mode effect and the probability change suggestion mode effect when the jackpot game ends. When the execution of the command is instructed to the mode execution means, and the predetermination means determines to give the normal state, the execution of the probability change suggestion mode effect is triggered by the end of the jackpot game. Instructs the mode execution means,
The display effect control means includes:
When determining the special display pattern in conjunction with the determination of the special variation pattern, a predetermined period of time during which the probability change notification mode effect is being executed by the mode execution means is specified as individual information for specifying the type of the determined special display pattern. In the case where the special display pattern is newly determined in the state where the individual information specifying the type of any one of the special display patterns is already stored, it is newly added in addition to the already stored individual information. By storing and holding individual information that identifies the type of the determined special display pattern, the individual information is stored and held cumulatively for a predetermined period of time,
When determining the normal display pattern along with the determination of the special variation pattern, when the jackpot determination unit determines the jackpot, and the prior determination unit determines the provision of the probability variation state While determining one of the first normal display pattern and the second normal display pattern from the normal display patterns, the big hit determination means determines the big hit, and the prior decision means determines the normal state. A second normal display pattern is determined from the normal display patterns when the assignment is determined;
A case in which the second normal display pattern is determined when there is individual information that is already stored and held in accordance with a state of establishment of a predetermined condition based on at least one of the type and number of the individual information that is stored and held The case where the first normal display pattern is determined is configured so that it is easier to determine whether the probability change suggestion can be performed,
When determining the specific display effect contents to be instructed based on the game display pattern or the big hit game display pattern, by changing the determination mode according to the stored mode of the predetermined condition, A gaming machine, characterized by giving an effect change during the symbol variation game or jackpot game according to a condition of establishment of a predetermined condition.   When determining the special display pattern, the display effect control means determines a special display pattern other than the special display pattern specified by the individual information that is already stored and held in accordance with the state of establishment of the predetermined condition. The gaming machine according to claim 1 configured.   In the case where the display effect control means has already stored and stored individual information for specifying all the plural types of special display patterns according to the establishment of the predetermined condition in accordance with the determination of the special variation pattern, the normal display The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming machine is configured to determine a pattern. In the symbol variation game based on the normal display pattern, the display effect control means is provided when there is no individual information that is already stored and held in accordance with an established state of the predetermined condition, and in accordance with an established state of the predetermined condition. When there is individual information that is already stored and held, but when determining whether or not to execute the probability variation suggestion effect, the subsequent development of the symbol variation game is caused by appearing at the same timing as the probability variation suggestion effect appears. The first normal display pattern is instructed to execute a development suggestion effect that suggests the level of expectation to the player,
Execution of the certainty suggestion effect when there is no individual information that is already stored and held in accordance with the manner in which the predetermined condition is established, and there is individual information that has already been stored in accordance with the manner in which the predetermined condition is established In the case of deciding not, the development in the case where the first normal display pattern is determined is the first normal display pattern with higher expectation content than in the case where the second normal display pattern is determined. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the game machine is configured to easily execute the suggestion effect.

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