JP2011005053A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the play from becoming routine to satisfactorily enhance the amusement of the play by adopting a structure capable of diversifying the mode of determination of presentation according to the mode of establishment of a prescribed condition in determining the content of presentation in a pattern variation game.SOLUTION: A CPU for integrated control is configured to diversify the mode of determination of the content of a specific display presentation in the pattern variation game according to the mode of acquisition of special information under a secret generating period SPZ as a condition. Further, the content of storage in a RAM for integrated control can be changed by acquiring or erasing special information according to the mode of operation of a presentation button in a secret increase/reduction possible period DZ (respective demonstration executing periods Da and Db). In this way, a player can select a game the player wants to play in the secret increase/reduction possible period DZ (the respective demonstration executing periods Da and Db), so that the player's requests can be appropriately reflected in the play while diversifying the presentation in the pattern variation game, and the amusement of the play can be satisfactorily enhanced by preventing the play from becoming routine.

Description

  The present invention performs a symbol variation game that displays a plurality of different symbols on a display device, and when a big hit is determined in the big hit lottery, the game ball is allowed to enter after the symbol variation game is over. 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, pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, include, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device, and when the game ball wins a winning winning opening, the display device changes a plurality of types of symbols. The game is taking place. 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 result of the success or failure 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. As a result, even if a plurality of types of production contents are provided as reach productions, the production contents in the reach production are poorly changed after all because it is determined in the same determination mode in each symbol variation game. . Therefore, as a result of inviting the symbol variation game, it has been difficult to sufficiently improve the player's interest in the game even if the symbol variation game has a plurality of types of contents.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose of the present invention is to determine the effect according to the establishment mode of the predetermined condition when determining the effect contents of the symbol variation game. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently improving the interest of a game by adopting a configuration capable of giving a change to the determination mode and suppressing the formation of the game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is a display device for performing a symbol variation game for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and starting the symbol variation game when a game ball enters. A starting means for providing conditions, and a jackpot lottery means for executing a jackpot lottery for lottering whether or not the jackpot is made when the starting condition is satisfied, and the symbol is selected when the jackpot lottery is won In a gaming machine in which 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 variable game is performed, the game ball that has entered the starting means during the symbol variable game is In a standby state that occurs when the start-up hold ball does not exist after the symbol variation game ends, and a start storage means for storing as a start-up hold ball up to a predetermined number The demonstration production execution control means for continuously executing the demonstration production until the machine state ends, the production operation means operable by the player, and the production operation means during execution of the demonstration production. An effective period setting means for setting an operation effective period that allows operation, an operation determination means for determining whether or not the effect operation means is operated during the operation effective period, and a big hit when the big win lottery is won According to the jackpot type determination means for determining the species and the jackpot type determined by the jackpot type determination means when winning the jackpot lottery, the lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game is finished is a high probability lottery state. And the determination result of the lottery probability state determining means for determining which of the low probability lottery states and the lottery probability state determining means. And the end of the big hit game according to the state control means for controlling the game state including the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery after the end of the big hit game, and the game state controlled by the state control means after the end of the big hit game. When the next is either the high probability lottery state or the low probability lottery state, the high probability suggestion effect is executed, and after the big hit game is finished, the high probability decision effect is executed. By performing the suggestion effect execution control means for executing the suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the high probability lottery state after the end of the jackpot game, and the symbol variation based on the lottery determination result of the jackpot lottery means A variation content determination means for determining the variation content of the game, and a plurality of types of special information triggered by the fact that the variation content determination means determines the special variation content Special information storage means for accumulating and storing at least one by one, and specific display effect contents for developing the symbol variation game based on the variation contents determined by the variation content determination means Display presentation instruction means for determining game display contents for instructing the apparatus and instructing the display apparatus to execute the symbol variation game based on the game display contents, and the special information storage means The special information can be acquired under a condition that is an acquirable period that is an execution period of either of the high-probability suggestion effects and the high-probability confirmed effect, and the display effect instruction means When determining the game display content under the condition that is the executable period that is the execution period of the suggestion effect that does not become the obtainable period of the effect and the high-probability confirmed effect, The predetermined information in the execution period of the suggestion effect that becomes the acquirable period by changing the determination aspect according to the establishment aspect of the predetermined condition defined by the number of acquisitions of the special information stored in the special information storage means The symbol variation game is changed in the execution period of the suggestion effect that is the executable period according to the condition establishment condition. In the execution period of the demonstration effect, the special information storage means performs the operation determination. The special information storage means retains the special information by making it possible to delete the special information that is acquired and stored according to the operation mode when it is determined that the production operation means is operated by the means. The gist is that the contents can be changed.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the demonstration production includes a first half demonstration executed at the start of the demonstration production and a second half demonstration executed after the first demonstration production ends. The special information storage means is operated by the operation determination means under a condition that is a specially acquirable period that is one of the execution period of the first half demonstration and the second half demonstration. Special erasure period that is an execution period that does not become the special acquirable period of the first half demonstration and the second half demonstration, according to the operation mode when it is determined that the operation means is operated. When the operation determining means determines that the effect operating means has been operated by the operation determining means, the information is stored and held according to the operation mode. And summarized in that the erasable different information.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the special information storage means is used for the effect by the operation determining means under a condition that is an execution period of the demonstration effect. When it is determined that the operating means has been operated, the gist is that the operating mode of the effect operating means differs between when the special information is acquired and when the special information stored and retained is erased.

  According to the present invention, when determining the production contents of the symbol variation game, by adopting a configuration that can change the production determination mode according to the manner in which the predetermined condition is established, The fun of gaming can be improved sufficiently.

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. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the transition mode of each production mode. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing explaining the kind of mystery. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the execution aspect of a mysterious increase / decrease possible time. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between selection conditions and a reference table. Explanatory drawing explaining a reference table. Explanatory drawing explaining a reference table. Explanatory drawing explaining a reference table. Explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between a special symbol and production mode. Explanatory drawing explaining a secret activation flow. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the mystery content determination table. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode during standby demonstration execution, (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode during title demonstration execution.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 schematically shows a pachinko gaming machine 10, and a vertical rectangular middle frame for setting various gaming components on the front side of the opening of an outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 12 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 12 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 14 and cannot be visually recognized from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 14a at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 15 as a first storage plate that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrated below the window 14a. 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 disposed inside the machine and supports the glass of a size that covers the window 14 a is assembled in a detachable and tiltable manner. . The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame 12. In addition, the front frame 14 includes an upper frame that constitutes an electrical display unit that produces 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 14a. A lamp portion 16a, a left frame lamp portion 16b, and a right frame lamp portion 16c are arranged. Each of the frame lamp portions 16a to 16c is configured by covering a plurality of light emitters mounted on the front surface of the front frame 14 with a lamp lens formed so as to be able to transmit light emitted from each light emitter.

  In the front frame 14, a left speaker 17a and a right speaker 17b are arranged on the upper left and right sides of the window 14a to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b 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 17a and the right speaker 17b. A plurality of are formed.

  A lower tray (storage tray) 18 as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 15 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 12 and at the lower portion of the front frame 14. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 12 and to the right of the lower plate 18, a launch handle 19 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when the game ball is fired on the game board YB is mounted. ing. The front frame 14 has a lower speaker 17c on the left side of the lower plate 18 that outputs various sounds and produces sound effects. The lower speaker 17 c is attached to the middle frame 12.

  The upper plate 15 is provided with a not-shown payout opening for game balls to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side, and a concave storage passage 15a for storing game balls held by the player is provided continuously. Furthermore, an upper plate intake port (not shown) for taking game balls in the storage passage 15a into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 15 are guided to the upper plate take-in port by the storage passage 15a, and are taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate take-in port, and launched toward the game board YB. Is done. The game ball that is launched toward the game board YB is set in terms of launch intensity according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 19. In addition, on the upper surface 15 b of the upper plate 15, an effect button BT is provided as an effect operation means that can be operated by the player. The effect button BT incorporates a light emitter (not shown) such as a lamp or LED, and the operation is effective at a predetermined timing (for example, during a symbol variation game, a big hit game, or during a demonstration). It has become so. When the operation of the effect button BT is valid, a lamp (not shown) built in the effect button BT is turned on, and when the operation of the effect button BT is invalid, the effect button BT is incorporated in the effect button BT. The lamp is turned off. The lower plate 18 is provided with an outlet 18a for a game ball overflowing from the upper plate 15, and a concave storage portion 18b for storing the game ball is connected to the outlet 18a for 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 20 that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 19 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 20, a game ball guide path 20 a 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 H 1 is formed inside the guide rail 20. . Further, the outside of the game area H1, which is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail 20, is a non-game area H2 that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  A display frame body (center accessory) 21 with various displays and various decorations is mounted almost at the center (center) of the game area H1 of the game board YB. A set port 21a that opens in a horizontally long rectangle when viewed from the front is formed in the approximate center of the display frame 21. The display frame 21 has a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH in alignment with the set port 21a. An effect display device 22 as a display device is mounted. The effect display device 22 includes a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this 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 22, 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 22 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. In addition, the display frame body 21 is equipped with a panel lamp portion 21b that produces a light emission effect by light emission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the display frame 21, special symbol light emitting units 23 a to 23 g of a plurality of (7 in the present embodiment) light emitters (LEDs in the present embodiment) are located on the lower right side of the image display unit GH. Is provided with a special symbol display device 23. In the special symbol display device 23, a predetermined number (one or more) of the light emitters of the special symbol light emitting units among the seven special symbol light emitting units 23a to 23g are turned on, A symbol variation game for deriving a combination distinguished by the number is displayed in a light-emitting manner. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a special symbol light emitting unit that is turned on or off in the symbol variation game is handled as a special symbol. 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 22 and the special symbol display device 23, the variation of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game. Specifically, along with the start of the symbol variation game, the special symbol display device 23 starts changing the special symbol by turning on and off the light emitter, while the effect display device 22 displays the decorative symbols in each column. The fluctuation starts. Then, on the effect display device 22 and the special symbol display device 23, the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) or the off symbol (missing display result) is stopped definitively simultaneously with the end of the symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. Is displayed. At this time, in the special symbol display device 23 and the effect display device 22, when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the big hit symbol is definitely stopped and displayed on any display device (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 effect display device 22 includes [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [ 9] are displayed as decorative symbols. And in this embodiment, it is comprised with a display area large compared with the special symbol display apparatus 23, and a decoration symbol is displayed much larger compared with a special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 22. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 22 are the same symbol, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the jackpot symbol combination is confirmed and stopped, the player is awarded a jackpot game after the symbol variation game is over. 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 22 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] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation becomes a symbol combination of the deviation by the decorative symbol (outlier display result).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are variably displayed along the predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) for each column in the effect display device 22 when the symbol variation game is started. 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 viewed from the player side in the effect display device 22 The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are the same symbol, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) among the plurality of columns are stopped and displayed as the same symbol, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) This is a state in which the decorative pattern is variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first displays the decorative symbols is the first stop display column, and the right column that displays the decorative symbols is then stopped. It becomes the second stop display row, and finally, the middle row where the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is the third stop display row.

  The effect display device 22 is configured to display a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 23. The special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 23 and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device 22 correspond to each other. When the symbol variation game ends, the special symbol and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol correspond. The fixed stop is displayed. For example, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 23, the big hit symbol combinations such as [222] and [444] are also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22. . Further, when the special symbol display device 23 displays the deferred symbols in a fixed stop display, the effect display device 22 displays the stop symbol combinations such as [121] and [345] in a fixed stop display. . In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and a symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from among symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols with respect to one special symbol. Yes. As described above, in the effect display device 22 of the present embodiment, a display effect related to the symbol variation game (a symbol variation game in which symbols in three columns are variably displayed to display a combination of symbols) is performed. . In the present embodiment, the symbol out of the jackpot symbol derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 23 is constituted by a combination of light emitters that emit light in the light emitters constituting the special symbol display device 23.

  Returning to the description of FIGS. 1 and 2, in the display frame 21, a special symbol holding unit provided with a plurality (four in this embodiment) of special symbol holding light emitting units 24 a to 24 d below the special symbol display device 23. A memory display device (starting and holding ball number display means) 24 is provided. Then, the special symbol hold storage display device 24 informs the player of the number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved storage”). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters a start winning opening (upper start winning opening 28 and lower start winning opening 29) arranged below the display frame 21, the game that has entered the game The ball is stored as a start-reserved ball, and the number of the start-retained balls is stored inside the machine (main control RAM 35c of the main control board 35) as a reserved memory number for a special symbol. The number of reserved symbols for special symbols indicates the number of symbol variable games that are on hold (waiting for symbol variable games). The number of reserved memories for special symbols is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start winning opening and decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the starting winning opening during the symbol variation game, the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). Yes.

  The special symbol hold memory display device 24 is configured to notify the player of the number of symbol variation games on hold (the number of starting hold balls) based on the number of lighting of the special symbol hold light emitting units 24a to 24d. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “1”, the special symbol on-hold storage display device 24 lights only one special symbol on-hold light emitting unit 24a, and one symbol variation game is on hold. When the number of reserved memories is “2”, the two special symbol holding light emitting units 24a and 24b are turned on to notify that two symbol variation games are on hold. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is “3”, the special symbol hold storage display device 24 lights up the three special symbol hold light emitting units 24a to 24c and notifies that the three symbol variation games are on hold. When the number of stored memories is “4”, all the special symbol holding light emitting units 24a to 24d are turned on to notify that four symbol variation games are on hold. When the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “0 (zero)”, all the special symbol reserved light emitting units 24a to 24d are turned off.

  At the end of the symbol variation game, if the big hit game is not started and the reserved memory number for the special symbol does not exist (0 (zero)), the symbol variation game is not played (variation) Is stopped). In other words, the standby state waits for the start of the next symbol variation game where the symbol variation game is interrupted. The stand-by state is continued until the end condition is satisfied with the start condition of the symbol variation game being satisfied during the stand-by state once the start state occurs.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as “demo effect”) indicating that it is in the standby state is executed during the standby state. The demonstration production notifies that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state by using the production display device 22, various lamp units 16a to 16c and 21b, and the devices of the speakers 17a to 17c (demonstration production execution means). It is a production to obtain an effect. The demonstration production of the present embodiment is composed of a standby demonstration production as a first half demonstration and a title demonstration production as a second half demonstration that starts when the standby demonstration production ends. One demonstration demonstration is composed of one title demonstration presentation. In addition, in the standby demonstration production and the title demonstration production, the production time for executing each production (in this embodiment, the standby demonstration production is 50 seconds (the first standby demonstration production in the standby state) or 31 seconds (the standby state). The standby demonstration production after the first time and the title demonstration production are 29 seconds). For this reason, the production time for executing the demonstration production once in these production times (in this embodiment, 79 seconds (first time in the standby state) or 60 seconds (after the first time in the standby state)). It has come to be identified. When the standby state occurs, the demonstration production is repeatedly executed in the order of standby demonstration production → title demonstration production → standby demonstration production → title demonstration production until the start condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied during the standby state. The

  The standby demonstration effect is an effect content that causes the demonstration display device 22 to display a demo image (standby image). Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in an effect mode such as rotating a decorative symbol (symbol combination) that is finally stopped and displayed in the immediately preceding symbol variation game as the standby state occurs, as a standby image. Standby demonstration production is executed. The title demonstration effect is an effect content that displays an advertisement image of the gaming machine manufacturer or the pachinko gaming machine 10 as an image. And according to the display effect of the standby demonstration effect and the title demonstration effect performed in the effect display device 22, the standby demonstration effect and the title by the light emission effect and the audio output effect performed in the various lamp units 16a to 16c and 21b and the speakers 17a to 17c. Demo production is performed.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 25 including a plurality (two in this embodiment) of normal symbol light emitting units 25a and 25b is provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 23 in the display frame 21. In the normal symbol display device 25, an internal lottery (winning lottery) of whether or not to make a hit separately from the big win lottery or not (whether or not the lower start winning opening 29 is opened by opening the opening / closing blade 30) is performed. The lottery result is displayed. In the present embodiment, when the winning is determined by the winning lottery, the upper normal symbol light emitting unit 25a is turned on as the winning symbol in the normal symbol changing game, and the deviation is determined in the winning lottery. In the normal symbol variation game, the lower normal symbol light emitting unit 25b is turned on. For this reason, the player can recognize the hit when the upper normal symbol light emitting unit 25a is definitely turned on in the normal symbol variation game of the normal symbol display device 25, and the lower side in the normal symbol variation game. The normal symbol light emitting unit 25b is turned on, so that the deviation can be recognized. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal symbol light emitting section that is turned on and off in the normal symbol variation game is handled as a normal symbol.

  Also, in the display frame 21, below the special symbol display device 23 and the normal symbol display device 25, a normal symbol hold storage display including a plurality (four in this embodiment) of normal symbol hold light emitting units 26a to 26d. A device 26 is provided. Then, the normal symbol hold storage display device 26 notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for the normal symbol stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of hold storage”). The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment stores a game ball that has entered the game as a start holding ball when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 27 disposed on the left side of the display frame 21. The number of starting and holding balls is stored in the machine (main control RAM 35c of the main control board 35) as a reserved memory number for normal symbols. The number of reserved memories for normal symbols indicates the number of normal symbol variation games that are on hold (waiting for normal symbol variation games). The number of reserved memories for the normal symbol is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 27, and is decremented by 1 when the normal symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 27 during the normal symbol variation game, the number of reserved memories for the normal symbol is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). It has become.

  The normal symbol on-hold storage display device 26 is configured to notify the player of the number of normal symbol variation games on hold (the number of starting hold balls) based on the number of lighting of the normal symbol on-hold light emitting units 26a to 26d. . More specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “1”, the normal symbol on-hold storage display device 26 lights only one normal symbol on-hold light emitting unit 26a, and one normal symbol variation game is on hold. When the number of stored memories is “2”, the two normal symbol holding light emitting units 26a and 26b are turned on to notify that two normal symbol variation games are being held. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is “3”, the normal symbol on-hold storage display device 26 lights up the three normal symbol on-hold light emitting units 26a to 26c and indicates that three normal symbol variation games are on hold. When the number of stored memory is “4”, all the normal symbol holding light emitting units 26a to 26d are turned on to notify that four normal symbol variation games are on hold. When the number of reserved symbols for normal symbols is “0 (zero)”, all the normal symbol holding light emitting units 26a to 26d are turned off.

  Further, in the game area H1 below the display frame 21, an upper start winning port 28 having a game ball entrance 28a and a lower start winning port 29 having a game ball entrance 29a are arranged vertically. Is arranged. The upper start winning port 28 is configured such that the ball inlet 28a is always opened so as to allow a game ball to be always entered. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 29 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 30 as an opening / closing means that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). By doing so, the entrance 29a is opened so as to allow entry of game balls. In other words, the lower start winning opening 29 is configured to make it impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 30 opens and the entrance 29a is opened.

  At the back of each of the upper start winning opening 28 and the lower start winning opening 29, start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting the game balls that have entered are disposed. The upper start winning opening 28 and the lower start winning opening 29 can provide 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 the game balls that have entered. When the opening / closing blade 30 is opened, the lower start winning opening 29 is in a state in which the entrance is expanded and the game ball is easy to enter, while when the opening / closing blade 30 is closed, the entrance is not expanded and the game ball is not expanded. It is assumed that it is impossible to enter the ball.

  Also, in the game area H1 below the lower start winning opening 29, a large winning opening (special electric motor) as a winning means provided with a large winning opening door 31 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The accessory) 32 is disposed. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 32. The big winning opening 32 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 32 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 31 and the game ball is allowed to enter. Can be obtained. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. 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, and the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is finished, a round game in which the big prize opening 32 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 31 is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (for example, 16 times). One round game is from the opening of the grand prize opening 32 by the opening operation of the grand prize opening door 31 to the closing of the big winning opening 32 by the closing operation of the big prize opening door 31. During the game, the special winning opening 32 is opened until a specified number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter or until a specified time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the round game of the specified number of rounds.

  Further, a normal symbol operating gate 27 is disposed in the game area H1 on the left side of the display frame 21. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operating gate 27. The normal symbol operation gate 27 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 prize opening 32), game balls that have been launched into the game area H1 and have not entered any of the prize openings are regarded as out balls. An out bulb port 33 is formed for discharging to the outside of the machine. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 33 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 changing function is a function for giving a probability changing state in which the lottery probability state (winning probability state) of the big hit lottery changes from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state after the big hit game ends. The probability variation state is given until the next big hit is generated. When the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the lottery is changed to a high probability lottery state, and it is easy for the jackpot to be generated. While playing games.

  In the present embodiment, a jackpot that gives a probability change state after the big hit game is a probability change big hit, and a jackpot that is not given a probability change state after the big hit game ends (a non-probability change state is given) is a non-probability big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, among the 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols, 60 types of special symbols are set as special symbols (specific symbols) that are probable big hits, and 40 types of special symbols are provided. It is set to a special symbol (non-specific symbol) that becomes a non-probable big hit.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 22, jackpot symbol combinations [111], [333], [555], [777] configured by odd symbols. And [999] are set as a symbol combination (a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change) that can definitely recognize the probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 22, jackpot symbol combinations [222], [444], [666], and [888] constituted by even symbols. Is set as a symbol combination (a jackpot symbol with an uncertain probability variation) that can be recognized as either a probability variation jackpot or a non-probability variation jackpot. That is, the symbol combinations [111], [333], [555], [777], and [999] of the jackpot with the decorative symbols can be derived in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22 when the probability variation jackpot is determined. It is considered as a combination. Further, the combinations [222], [444], [666], and [888] of the big hits based on the decorative symbols are the symbol change games of the effect display device 22 regardless of whether the probable big hit or the non-probable big hit is determined. It is a combination that can be derived.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a function of shortening the variation time (hereinafter, referred to as “variable shortening”). The variation function shortens the variation time of the normal symbol variation game, and the normal symbol variation game lottery probability state (winning probability per normal) based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 27 is higher than the low probability lottery state. This is a function for giving a variable state (variable state) changing to a lottery state as a privilege. In addition, the open / close blades 30 of the lower start winning opening 29 are opened and closed in different operation patterns when winning in the normal symbol variation game when the variable state is given and when the variable state is not given. It is like that. That is, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the variable state is not given, the opening / closing blade 30 opens for the first number of times (for example, once), and after the opening, the first opening time (for example, 300 ms). ) It keeps open until it passes. On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the variable state is given, the number of times the opening / closing blade 30 opens is increased (for example, three times) to a second number greater than the first number, The opening state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1400 ms) longer than the first opening time elapses after the opening in one opening. In other words, the open / close blade 30 is set to operate more advantageously for the player when the variable state is applied, compared to the state where the variable state is not applied. During the variable speed state, the opening / closing blade 30 operates favorably for the player, and the rate of entry of game balls into the lower start winning opening 29 per unit time is improved. Become. The variable state is given until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played, or until a big hit occurs before the number of games is reached. That is, the variable 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. It should be noted that the number of times that the short / short state is given varies depending on the gaming state when winning the jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, the shortage state in which the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 30 after the end of the big hit game is the opening time increasing state. On the other hand, the non-changeable state in which the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 30 after the end of the big hit game is the opening time non-increasing state.

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 type of big hit game is determined from the three types of big hit games with the specified number of rounds being “16”, and the determined big hit A 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: symbol A, symbol B, and symbol C, as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, by classifying a plurality of types of special symbols for each of the symbols A to C, it is difficult for the player to recognize which of the symbols A to C the special symbol is classified.

  For example, 50 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol A, 10 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol B, and 40 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol C. When special symbols are distributed in this way, the jackpot game based on symbol A is 50% (50/100) of the entire jackpot, the jackpot game based on symbol B is 10% (10/100) of the entire jackpot, The jackpot game based on the symbol C is 40% (40/100) of the entire jackpot. And these symbols A, B, and C each have a predetermined number of jackpot symbols. The ratio at which each jackpot game is awarded is determined by the ratio of the jackpot symbol belonging to each of the symbols A, B, and C.

  Each jackpot game given by the symbols A to C has a specified number of rounds of “16”, and the big prize opening 32 is opened “one time” during one round game, thereby winning a big prize during the jackpot game. The mouth 32 is opened “16 times (16 rounds × 1 time)”. Each jackpot game is set with “10000 (ms)” as the opening effect time, “25000 (ms)” as the round game time of each round game, and “8000 (ms)” as the ending effect time. . In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in each jackpot game is set to “9 balls”.

  And after the big hit game based on the symbol A, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state (no limit (until the next big hit)) and the variable state will be given until the end of the probability change state It has come to be. In FIG. 3, the case where the variable state is given until the end of the probability change state is described as “no limit”. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol A may be referred to as “16R probability variable jackpot game”.

  In addition, after the big hit game based on the symbol B is finished, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a probable change state (no limit (until next big hit)) is given, but after the big hit game ends, 100 times A variable state is given to the (maximum value) symbol variation game. That is, in the jackpot game based on the symbol B, the probability variation state and the variable state are given until the symbol variation game is performed 100 times (predetermined number of times) after the big hit game is finished. In this case, the variable state is not provided, and only the probable state is provided. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol B may be referred to as “16R special probability variable jackpot game”.

  In addition, after the big hit game based on the symbol C is finished, an uncertain change state is given regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, while the variable game is changed for 100 times (maximum value) of the symbol change game. A state is given. That is, the jackpot game based on the symbol C is given a variable state until the symbol variation game is executed 100 times after the big hit game is finished, but the symbol variation game from the 101st game is given a variable state. Disappear. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol C may be referred to as “16R non-probability variable jackpot game”.

  The jackpot game based on the symbol A and the jackpot game based on the symbol B are different depending on whether or not a limit is imposed on the number of symbol variable games to which the shortage state is given, and the mode during the jackpot game (a big prize opening 32 Are set to be the same. For this reason, comparing the jackpot game based on the symbol A and the jackpot game based on the symbol B, the bonus game based on the symbol A to which the variable state is given without a limit (until the next jackpot) It is more advantageous for the player than the big hit game based on.

  Also, in the jackpot game based on the symbol B and the jackpot game based on the symbol C, the mode during the jackpot game (such as the mode of opening the jackpot 32) is set to be the same. For this reason, comparing the jackpot game based on the symbol B and the jackpot game based on the symbol C, the jackpot game based on the symbol B in which the probability variation state is given without a limit (until the next jackpot) is more than the jackpot game of the symbol C. Will also be advantageous to the player.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot game based on the symbol B and the jackpot game based on the symbol C, in which the end condition of the variable state is set to the same condition, and the jackpot game based on these jackpots, the probability change after the jackpot game based on the jackpot The game is made to make the player guess whether the state is given or not. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the symbol that gives the variable state to the symbol variable game until at least the number of symbol variable games to which the variable state is given is limited is added. By providing the jackpot game based on A to C, whether or not the probability change state after the jackpot game based on these jackpots is given is limited to the number of symbol variation games to which at least a variable state is given. The game characteristic which makes a player guess whether or not the probability variation state is given to the symbol variation game up to is created.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a jackpot promotion effect. More specifically, it is executed when a 16R probability variable jackpot game is won and the symbol change game of the effect display device 22 is not displayed with a fixed stop display (a jackpot symbol combination composed of odd symbols) for which the probability change is confirmed. It is like that. On the other hand, if the 16R special probability variable big hit game and the 16R non-probable big hit game are won, the big change symbol (the combination of big hits composed of even numbers) is fixed in the symbol change game of the effect display device 22. It is always executed with the stop display. The jackpot promotion effect is an effect performed to make the player recognize the type of jackpot determined when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery.

  The jackpot promotion effect is an effect that is performed while the jackpot game is being performed. This jackpot promotion effect is performed in an effect mode in which a predetermined effect is executed in a round game during the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the effect is displayed as a “mini game” on the effect display device 22, and the result of the mini game, that is, the result of “success” is derived to win the “16R probability variation big hit game”. Is performed in a manner to notify the player. In this embodiment, when “16R probability variable big hit game” is won, the result of “success” is finally derived. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the result of “failure” is derived for “16R special probability variable big hit game” and “16R non-probability variable big hit game”, and therefore the result of “failure” is derived in the jackpot promotion promotion effect. However, the player is not informed whether the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is “probability change state” or “non-probability change state”. According to the jackpot promotion effect, even if the big hit symbol of the decoration symbol that was finally derived in the symbol change game is a big hit symbol that is uncertain for probability variation that cannot recognize "16R probability variable big hit game" In addition, the player can have an expectation informed that the player has won the “16R probable big hit game”, that is, an expectation to be promoted to an advantageous big hit. In the present embodiment, the jackpot promotion effect is positioned as a promotion effect because the player has a sense of expectation that the jackpot type will be promoted to “16R probability variation jackpot game”.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a lottery probability state (game state) of the big hit lottery as the effect performed on the effect display device 22. It is configured to be able to execute a plurality of (three in this embodiment) presentation modes (suggested effects) that indicate to the player whether the state (probability change state) or low probability lottery state (non-probability change state). Yes. Specifically, the probability display mode 22 is a probability change mode MK as a high probability final effect that suggests (notifies) to the player that the lottery probability state (game state) of the big hit lottery is a high probability lottery state (probability variable state). It is configured to be executable. In addition, a probability change suggestion mode MS as a suggestion effect that suggests (informs) the player that the lottery probability state (game state) of the big hit lottery can be expected to be a high probability lottery state (probability variation state). Is configured to be executable by the effect display device 22. Further, the effect display device 22 can execute the normal mode MF as the suggestion effect that suggests (notifies) that the probability of winning the lottery lottery (game state) is likely to be the low probability lottery state (non-probability variation state). It is configured. In the present embodiment, any one of the effect modes of the probability variation mode MK, the probability variation suggestion mode MS, and the normal mode MF is performed. Further, in the present embodiment, in the order of the normal mode MF <probability change suggestion mode MS <probability change mode MK, the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is positioned as an effect having a high expectation level in the high probability lottery state.

  In the effect change mode MK, the effect display device 22 displays an image of the “probability change mode” under the background image GK for the probability change mode, as shown in FIG. Note that the probability variation mode is an effect mode that appears (executed) when the gaming state is the probability variation state and becomes a variation state with no limit, that is, “high accuracy + variation (no limit)”. . In the probability change suggestion mode MS, the effect display device 22 displays an image of the “probability change suggestion mode” based on the background image GS for the probability change suggestion mode, as shown in FIG. In the probability change suggestion mode MS, the game state is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state, and the state becomes a variation state with an upper limit of 100 times. It appears in the case of “Yes (100 times)” (execution), and it is an effect mode in which both the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state exist. Further, in the effect display device 22 in the normal mode MF, as shown in FIG. 4A, the “normal mode” is displayed based on the background image GF for the normal mode. Note that the normal mode appears (executed) when the gaming state is a probability change state or a non-probability change state and becomes a non-change state, that is, “high probability + no change” or “low probability + no change”. Thus, the production mode is such that both the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state exist.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 22 displays an image of a background image displayed in association with the symbol variation game, and displays the decorative symbols in each column so as to overlap the background image. The symbol variation game is executed by displaying the ornament symbols variably. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, various effect modes are executed based on the background image displayed on the effect display device 22, and the type of effect mode currently staying at the player is determined based on the type of background image. The user is informed of whether or not he / she can have an expectation for being in the probability variation state, or is informed of the probability variation state. The background image in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is an image that can be configured excluding symbols displayed in the symbol variation game, and is displayed in association with each decorative symbol that is variably displayed in the symbol variation game. It is different from the thing.

  Next, transition modes of various modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described based on FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b). The details of the control performed by the overall control CPU 36a during various rendering modes will be described later. In FIG. 4A, the 16R probability variation big hit game is indicated as “16R probability change”, the 16R special probability change big hit game as “16R special probability change”, and the 16R non-probability big hit game as “16R non-probability change”.

  When the big hit game is won, even if it stays in any production mode, it shifts to the probability variation mode MK or the probability variation suggestion mode MS. In the present embodiment, when the 16R probability variable big hit game is won, the game shifts to the probability change mode MK, and when the 16R special probability variable big hit game and the 16R non-probable big hit game are won, the probability change suggestion mode MS is entered. Further, the probability variation mode MK and the probability variation suggestion mode MS are started (given) with the end of each jackpot game. In this embodiment, the execution of the corresponding effect mode is instructed with the end of each jackpot game, and the next symbol variation game is started after the end of each jackpot game with the end of each jackpot game. In the meantime, execution of the production mode is instructed.

  Further, during the stay of the probability variation suggestion mode MS, the variable state is not continued in the 101st symbol variation game without shifting from the start of the probability variation suggestion mode MS to another production mode, that is, The transition to the normal mode MF is triggered by the end of the grant and the transition from the variable state to the non-variable state. In the normal mode MF triggered by the end of the variable state, after the end of the variable state (after the end of the 100th symbol variation game), the next symbol variation game (the 101st symbol variation game) starts. It is started (granted).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a standby state occurs while staying in each production mode, a standby demonstration execution Da that executes a standby demonstration presentation and a title demonstration execution that executes a title demonstration presentation are performed. Db is executed. Then, in the stand-by demonstration execution Da in the stand-by state, the stand-by demonstration effect is developed on the effect display device 22 as shown in FIG. Further, in the title demonstration execution Db in the standby state, the title display demonstration is developed on the effect display device 22 as shown in FIG. Then, during the stand-by demonstration execution Da and the title demonstration execution Db, the demonstration display Da 22 and the demonstration demonstration Da of Db are alternately developed on the effect display device 22. It should be noted that, during the standby demonstration execution Da and the title demonstration execution Db, each demonstration production is developed based on the background image and the decorative pattern corresponding to the production mode immediately before the standby state occurs.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to execute a notice effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game will be a big hit during the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, a notice effect is performed using the effect display device 22. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of notice effects, and serves as a condition for establishing a predetermined condition defined by the number of acquisitions (acquisition number) of special information in the target symbol variation game. The notice effect is configured to be executable according to the acquisition mode (memory mode). In the present embodiment, the special information is a type of effect that appears as a notice effect in the symbol variation game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a reach production of the symbol variation game, a battle-type “battle production” in which a view character viewed by a player and an enemy character viewed by the enemy of the character battle with each other to derive the victory or defeat. "Reach production (type 2 reach production and type 4 reach production). In the “battle effect”, a winning effect result is derived when the viewing character “wins”, and a deviation effect result is derived when the viewing character “defeats”. Further, in the “battle effect”, the possibility that the viewing character will be “win” is suggested by a special effect that activates “mystery” corresponding to the type of special information. That is, the special information is a type of “mystery” that appears as a notice effect, and is information (such as a flag) that indicates a type of “mystery” that can appear as a notice effect.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to acquire (acquire) special information that is a premise for triggering a mystery (notice effect) in relation to the symbol variation game during the symbol variation game. . In the present embodiment, an effect of acquiring special information is performed using the effect display device 22. And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a challenge-type “acquisition challenge directing” that derives the success or failure of the challenge by the player trying to acquire the mystery as a view directing to the player as a reach directing of the symbol variation game Reach production (type 3 reach). And in “acquired challenge production”, if the challenge is successful, the result of the production will be obtained with special information along with the jackpot, and if the challenge is not successful (failed), the production result will not be acquired with special information. It comes to derive.

Next, the type of “mystery” (notification effect) activated by the “battle effect” will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, special display information W indicating the type of information acquired (stored) as special information is displayed on the effect display device 22 (image display unit GH). The special display information W informs the player of the type and number of special information acquired. In addition, as the special display information W, the player is notified of the type of special information by displaying an image of a symbol or mark (related) associated with the type of “mystery” corresponding to each special information. . The special information includes four types of special information indicating “weak mystery”, special information indicating “middle secret”, special information indicating “strong secret”, and special information indicating “premium secret” as the notice effect. include.

  And in the production | presentation display apparatus 22, as shown to Fig.5 (a), when the special information which shows "weak mystery" is acquired (memory | storage), "drop (mystery of water system)" is associated (image). The mystery Wa to be displayed is displayed as special display information W. Further, in the effect display device 22, as shown in FIG. 5B, when “weak mystery” is activated in the symbol variation game, a notice effect is developed by the mystery of the water system in which a drop covers the screen.

  Further, in the effect display device 22, as shown in FIG. 5A, when special information indicating “Naka-Okugi” has been acquired (stored), “Flame (Mystery of Fire System)” is associated (image). The mystery Wb to be displayed is displayed as special display information W. Further, in the effect display device 22, as shown in FIG. 5C, when “Naka Okuni” is activated in the symbol variation game, a notice effect is developed by the mystery of the fire system in which the flame is covered on the screen.

  Further, in the effect display device 22, as shown in FIG. 5A, when special information indicating “strong mystery” is acquired (stored), “lightning (mystery of lightning system)” is associated (image). The secret Wc to be displayed is displayed as special display information W. Further, in the effect display device 22, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), when the “strong mystery” is activated in the symbol variation game, a notice effect is developed by the mystery of the thunder system in such a manner that the lightning covers the screen.

  Further, in the effect display device 22, as shown in FIG. 5A, when special information indicating “premium mystery” is acquired (stored), “P (premium mystery)” is associated (image). The mystery Wd to be displayed is displayed as special display information W. Further, in the effect display device 22, as shown in FIG. 5E, when the “premium mystery” is activated in the symbol variation game, the notice effect by the mystery of the premium system in which “winning” is displayed on the screen is displayed. Be expanded. In the mystery of the premium system, it becomes a big hit finalizing effect in which “winning” in the “battle presentation” by the appearance of the mystery, that is, a big hit (winning the big hit lottery) is decided.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the reach effect with the “battle effect” can appear in the probability change mode MK (fourth type reach effect) and the normal mode MF (second type reach effect), and the probability change It is configured not to appear in the suggestion mode MS. For this reason, the execution period of the probability variation mode MK and the normal mode MF in which the “battle effect” can appear is a mystery as an executable period in which the mystery (notice effect) can be activated, as shown by a broken line in FIG. It is defined as the occurrence time SPZ. During the stay in the probability change mode MK (execution period) during the mystery occurrence time SPZ, when special information is acquired under the condition of winning the 16R probability change big hit game and deriving the big hit symbol of the probability change final decision (at least one type) (When the special display information W is displayed), the mystery (preliminary effect) corresponding to the special information acquired can be displayed as a “battle effect”. That is, in the mystery occurrence time SPZ, the activation of the mystery (notice effect) in the “battle effect” in the probability variation mode MK suggests (notifies) the probability change jackpot determination as well as the jackpot determination. Further, during the stay of the normal mode MF (execution period) in the mystery occurrence time SPZ, it is acquired when special information is acquired (when at least one type of special display information W is displayed). A mystery (notice effect) corresponding to the special information can appear as a “battle effect”. In the normal mode MF in the mystery occurrence time SPZ, the mystery (notice effect control board) is easily activated in the “battle effect” when one of the big hit games is won. In other words, in the mystery occurrence time SPZ, the activation of the mystery (notice effect) in the “battle effect” during the stay in the normal mode MF suggests (notifies) that the big hit expectation is higher than the mystery is not activated. Of the mysteries, the “premium mystery” is determined to be a big hit by its activation, and can be activated only when one of the big hit games is won in the normal mode MF.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the reach effect accompanying the “acquired challenge effect” can appear in the probability change suggestion mode MS. And, during the execution period of the probability change suggestion mode MS in which the “acquisition challenge effect” can appear, as shown by the one-dot chain line in FIG. It is defined as a mystery acquisition time RZ as an acquisition period. During the stay of the probability change suggestion mode MS that becomes the mystery acquisition time RZ (execution period), if all of the four types of special information have not been acquired under the condition of winning one of the big hit games, Special information (mystery) can be acquired by a successful challenge. That is, the acquisition of special information (mystery) in the “acquisition challenge effect” in the probability change suggestion mode MS that is the mystery acquisition time suggests (notifies) the jackpot confirmation.

  Note that, depending on the acquisition of the special information (mystery), the special information (mystery) newly acquired in the special display information W of the effect display device 22 is updated to display contents additionally displayed. For example, in the state where “weak mystery” is acquired, that is, in the state where the mystery Wa is displayed as the special display information W, when “new mystery” is newly acquired, the effect display device 22 displays “weak mystery”. And, the state where the “middle secret” is acquired, that is, the secret Wa, Wb is displayed as the special display information W. In addition, in the state where all four types of special information (mystery) have been acquired, special information (mystery) is not newly acquired by a successful challenge by “acquisition challenge production”.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B, the standby demo execution Da and the title demo execution Db in which the symbol variation game is not executed indicate the types of special information acquired. It is defined as a mysterious increase / decrease possible timing DZ in which the acquisition mode can be increased / decreased (changeable) by increasing and decreasing. That is, in the standby demonstration execution Da and the title demonstration execution Db in which the “battle presentation” and the “acquisition challenge presentation” cannot appear, the acquisition mode of the special information can be increased or decreased (changeable). In addition, while the waiting demo is running, the special information acquisition mode can be reduced (can be erased (changed)), and the mystery can be reduced, and the title demo running Db increases the special information acquisition mode. A special acquisition period that is possible (acquisition (change) is possible) is a time when the mystery can be increased. The special display information W is maintained as it is even after the stand-by state occurs in the effect display device 22 (image display unit GH).

  Then, during the standby demonstration execution Da, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the effect display device 22 displays a telop Tr "clear the mystery by pressing and holding the button" from the left side of the screen while the standby demonstration effect is developed. It is scrolled to the right to notify the player that the acquisition mode of special information can be reduced (changeable). Then, during the standby demonstration execution Da, the special information (mystery) acquired by long-pressing the effect button BT (5000 ms in this embodiment) is cleared. As a result, for example, in the state where the mystery Wa and Wb are displayed as the special display information W, the special display information W is displayed on the effect display device 22 (image display unit GH) as shown in FIG. Cleared and no special information is displayed.

  Further, during the title demonstration execution Db, the effect display device 22 can increase the acquisition mode of the special information without displaying the telop Tr as in the standby demonstration execution Da as shown in FIG. 6B. The player is not notified that the change is possible. In Db during the title demonstration, the player is not notified that the acquisition mode of the special information can be increased, but the effect button BT is operated a plurality of times (in this embodiment, 10 times). It is assumed that the acquisition mode of special information can be increased, and one special information (mystery) that has been acquired is newly acquired. As a result, for example, in the state where the mystery Wa and Wb are displayed as the special display information W, in the effect display device 22 (image display unit GH), as the special display information W, as shown in FIG. The mystery Wc is newly added.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 35 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 35 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing on control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal (control command) is output. Further, a sub-integrated control board 36, an effect display control board 37, and a sound / lamp control board 38 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. In the present embodiment, the sub control device is constituted by the sub general control board 36, the effect display control board 37, and the sound / lamp control board 38.

  The sub integrated control board 36 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 35. The effect display control board 37 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 22 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 35 and the sub integrated control board 36. To do. Further, the sound / lamp control board 38 emits light modes (lit (flashing) / unlit) of the various lamp units 16a to 16c, 21b based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 35 and the sub control board 36. And the sound output mode of the speakers 17a to 17c (sound output timing, etc.) are controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 35, the sub-integrated control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
On the main control board 35, a main control CPU 35a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 35b for storing a control program of the main control CPU 35a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 35c is provided. A main control ROM 35b and a main control RAM 35c are connected to the main control CPU 35a. The main control CPU 35a has an upper start switch SW1 as a start means for detecting a game ball that has entered the upper start winning opening 28, and a start means for detecting a game ball that has entered the lower start winning opening 29. The lower start port switch SW2 is connected. The main control CPU 35a is connected to a count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 32 and a normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27. . A special symbol display device 23 and a special symbol hold storage display device 24 are connected to the main control CPU 35a via a symbol display board 39. Further, a normal symbol display device 25 and a normal symbol hold storage display device 26 are connected to the main control CPU 35a via a symbol display board 39. The symbol display board 39 is mounted at a position corresponding to the special symbol display device 23, the special symbol hold storage display device 24, the normal symbol display device 25, and the normal symbol hold storage display device 26, respectively. To control the display contents of the special symbol display device 23, the special symbol hold storage display device 24, the normal symbol display device 25, and the normal symbol hold storage display device 26.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a updates the values of various random numbers such as the big hit determination random number every predetermined cycle, and stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the main control RAM 35c before updating. Has been rewritten. Further, the main control CPU 35a 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 35a 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 35b. In addition to the main control program, a plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 35b. The variation pattern is displayed in the symbol display game 22 and the special symbol display device 23 after the symbol variation game is started by the symbol variation start, and then the symbol display game 22 and the special symbol display device 23 are determined and stopped. The pattern used as the base of the game effect (display effect, light emission effect, audio | voice effect) until is complete | finished is shown. That is, the variation pattern can specify the effect contents and the effect time (variation time) of the symbol variation game from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. Then, 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 FIGS. 9 to 11, a plurality of types of variation patterns are provided. The plurality of types of variation patterns include variation patterns for the big hit effect selected when winning the big hit lottery such as the variation patterns P54, P136, P156, and P160. In addition, the plurality of types of variation patterns include variation patterns for off-reach reach effects that are selected in the case of a loss that is not won in the big win lottery such as the variation patterns P53, P135, P155, and P159. In addition, among a plurality of types of variation patterns, there are variation patterns for an offense effect (for an effect without an outreach reach) selected in the case of a loss that has not been won in the big hit lottery such as the variation patterns P1 to P3, P150, and P151. include.

  The jackpot effect performed based on the variation patterns P54, P136, P156, and P160 is a jackpot 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 the jackpot. Further, the outlier reach effect performed based on the variation patterns P53, P135, P155, and P159 is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game undergoes the reach effect and finally displays the combination of outlier symbols in a fixed stop display. . Further, the off-stage effect performed based on the variation patterns P1 to P3, P150, and P151 is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game can finally stop and display the out-of-combination symbol combination without going through the reach effect. . In the reach effect, in the symbol variation game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 22, after the reach symbol combination is formed, the symbol combination (the jackpot symbol combination or the off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is an effect performed in In the special symbol display device 23, 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 variation patterns P1 to P3, P150, and P151 for the off-line effect is a change stop sequence (for example, left column → right column → This is an outlier effect in which the variation is stopped according to the middle column) and the symbols are derived in each column.

Hereinafter, the fluctuation patterns will be described focusing on the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3, P53, P54, P135, P150, P151, P155, and P159.
The fluctuation pattern P1 among the fluctuation patterns for the offending effect is a pattern that can specify “normal fluctuation” as the fluctuation content. The “normal fluctuation” has a pattern in which the production time (fluctuation time) is “12000 ms”. The fluctuation pattern P2 is a pattern that can specify “shortening fluctuation” as fluctuation contents. The “shortening fluctuation” has a pattern in which the effect time (fluctuation time) is set to “6000 ms” shorter than the “normal fluctuation”. The variation pattern P3 is a pattern that can identify “ultra-short variation” as the variation content. The “super shortened fluctuation” has a pattern in which the production time (fluctuation time) is “3000 ms” shorter than “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation”. The variation pattern P150 is a pattern that can specify “shortening variation for variation” as variation content. The “variation shortening variation” has a pattern in which the production time (variation time) is set to “6000 ms”, which is the same as the “shortening variation”. Note that the variation pattern P150 is a pattern that can be selected only in the variable state, and is positioned in a pattern that is selected instead of selecting “shortened variation” in the non-variable state. The variation pattern P151 is a pattern that can identify “ultra-short variation for variation” as variation content. “Variable ultra-shortening variation” has a pattern in which the production time (variation time) is “2000 ms” shorter than any variation content. Note that the variation pattern P151 is a pattern that can be selected only in the variable state, and is positioned in a pattern that is selected instead of “super short variation” in the non-variable state.

  In addition, although not shown in the drawing, the variation pattern that can specify the variation content that causes the reach variation accompanying the reach effect includes a pattern that can identify “normal reach” as the reach variation. Normal reach derives the same type of symbols in a plurality of predetermined symbol sequences (in this embodiment, the first stop symbol sequence (left column) and the second stop symbol sequence (right column)) after the symbol variation game is started. This is an effect in which a reach is formed and the remaining symbol sequence (in this embodiment, the third stop symbol sequence (middle sequence)) is varied for a predetermined time to derive the symbol.

  Further, the fluctuation patterns P53, P54, P135, P155, and P159 that can specify the fluctuation contents that will be the reach fluctuation accompanied by the reach effect are “reach fluctuations” as “super reach (in this embodiment, the first to fourth type reach effects). 4 types) ”can be specified. Super Reach derives the same type of symbols in a plurality of predetermined symbol sequences (in this embodiment, the first stop symbol sequence (left column) and the second stop symbol sequence (right column)) after the start of the symbol variation game. Then, after forming the reach, it is an effect performed by developing the reach production via the normal reach. The super reach is an effect (such as “battle effect” or “acquired challenge effect” in the present embodiment) in which a character or the like is introduced and a symbol is derived in the final symbol stop line by the action of the character.

  The fluctuation patterns P53 and P54 are associated with reach fluctuation that is the first type reach effect. In the first type reach production, after the production different from the “battle production” and “acquisition challenge production”, it is a variation content for deriving the decorative design. In the variation pattern P53 and the variation pattern P54, the production time (variation time) is substantially the same and the reach variation of the first type reach production of the same type can be specified. This is a pattern with different symbol combinations derived from

  In addition, the fluctuation patterns P135 and P136 are associated with reach fluctuations that are second-type reach effects. In the second type reach production, after the “battle production” is developed, it is a variation content for deriving a decorative symbol. That is, the second type reach effect is a change content that can activate the mystery (notice effect) in the “battle effect” (symbol change game). In the variation pattern P135 and the variation pattern P136, the production time (fluctuation time) is made substantially the same, and the reach variation of the second kind of reach production of the same type can be specified. This is a pattern with different symbol combinations derived from

  In addition, the variation variations P155 and P156 are associated with reach variation that is the fourth type reach effect. In the 4th type reach production, after the “battle production” is developed, it is a variation content for deriving a decorative symbol. In other words, the fourth type reach effect is a variable content that can activate the mystery (notice effect) in the “battle effect” (design variable game). In the variation pattern P155 and the variation pattern P156, the effect time (variation time) is made substantially the same, and the reach variation of the same type of fourth type reach effect can be specified, while the symbol variation game is final. This is a pattern with different symbol combinations derived from

  In addition, the variation variations P159 and P160 are associated with reach variation that is the third type reach effect. In the third type reach production, after the “acquisition challenge production” is developed, it is a variation content for deriving a decorative design. That is, the third type reach production is a variation content that can acquire the mystery (special information) by the “acquisition challenge production” (design variation game). In the variation pattern P159 and the variation pattern P160, the production time (variation time) is made substantially the same and the reach variation of the same type of third type reach production can be specified. This is a pattern with different symbol combinations derived from

  And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variation pattern that can be selected is determined according to the selection condition according to the game state based on the type of the symbol determined as the special symbol at the time of winning the previous big hit game. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a variation pattern that can be selected is defined for each of the reference tables A to E corresponding to the selection condition, and the variation pattern is selected based on the reference tables A to E. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the shift is determined in the big hit lottery for each of the reference tables A to E, whether or not to execute the reach effect (loss reach effect) is affirmed by the reach determination for lottery. The ratio (reach probability) is defined. Then, regarding the specification of the reference table, the main control CPU 35a specifies the type of the reference table to be referred to according to each selection condition every time the variation pattern is selected. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a, when giving a big hit game, performs main control on type information (such as a flag) that can identify which special symbol (hit symbol) the big hit game is based on. It is stored (set) in the RAM 35c. The main control CPU 35a can specify the type of symbol determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous big hit game based on the type information. Then, the main control CPU 35a specifies the selection condition and the reference table based on the type information.

Next, the reference tables A to E will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 8, for the selection condition that symbols B and C are determined as special symbols at the time of winning the previous jackpot game, and that 100 symbol variation games have passed since the last winning of the jackpot game. The reference tables A, B, and C (see FIG. 9) are associated with each other. Furthermore, for this selection condition, the reference table A subtracts the remaining reserved memory after subtraction when the remaining number of reserved memories obtained by subtracting the variation corresponding to the start of the symbol variation game is “0” and “1”. The reference table B is associated with the reference table C when the number is “2”, and the reference table C is associated with the remaining subtraction storage number is “3”. The gaming state when referring to the reference tables A to C is either “low accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”. In this case, according to FIG. 4A, the normal mode MF is staying. That is, the reference tables A to C are referred to when selecting a variation pattern in the symbol variation game while the normal mode MF is staying.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the reference tables A to C include variation patterns P1 to P3 (variation patterns for outlier effects), variation patterns P53 and P135 (variation patterns for outlier reach effects), variation patterns P54, A plurality of variation patterns including P136 (a variation pattern for a big hit effect) is distributed. For this reason, according to FIG. 4A, in the symbol variation game while staying in the normal mode MF, the “battle effect” by the second type reach effect (variation patterns P135, P136) can appear and the “battle effect” Mystery (notice production) can be activated. In addition, the reference tables A to C do not include variation patterns such as variation patterns P159 and P160 in which the “acquired challenge effect” appears, and variation patterns P150 and P151 that can be selected only in the variation state. Note that, in the reference tables A to C, the selection ratios related to the variation patterns for the offending effects (variation patterns P1 to P3) are different, and the selection ratios regarding the other variation patterns are configured to be the same. In the reference table A, the variation pattern P1 can be selected as the variation pattern for the offending effect, but the variation patterns P2 and P3 cannot be selected. In the reference table B, the variation patterns P1 and P2 can be selected as the variation pattern for the offending effect, but the variation pattern P3 cannot be selected. In the reference table C, the variation pattern P3 can be selected as the variation pattern for the offending effect, and the variation patterns P1 and P2 cannot be selected.

  In addition, for a selection condition in which symbols B and C are determined as special symbols at the time of winning the previous jackpot game, and 100 symbol variation games have not elapsed since the last winning of the jackpot game, a reference table D (see FIG. 10) is associated. The gaming state when referring to the reference table D is one of “low accuracy + variation (with limit)” and “high probability + variation (with limit)”. In this case, according to FIG. 4A, the probability variation suggestion mode MS is staying. That is, the reference table D is referred to when selecting a variation pattern in the symbol variation game during the stay of the probability variation suggestion mode MS.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the reference table D includes fluctuation patterns P1, P150, and P151 (fluctuation patterns for outlier effects), fluctuation patterns P159 (fluctuation patterns for outlier reach effects), and fluctuation patterns P160 (big hit effects). A plurality of variation patterns including a variation pattern for use are distributed. For this reason, according to FIG. 4A, in the symbol variation game while the probability variation suggestion mode MS is staying, an “acquisition challenge effect” by the third type reach effect (variation patterns P159, P160) can appear and “acquire” Mystery (special information) can be acquired through “Challenge Production”. Further, the reference table D does not include fluctuation patterns P135, P136, P155, P156 that specify the “battle effect”, and fluctuation patterns P2, P3 that can be selected in the non-variable state. .

  In addition, a reference table E (see FIG. 11) is associated with a selection condition in which symbol A is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous big hit game. The gaming state in the case of referring to the reference table E is “high accuracy + shortening (no limit)”. In this case, according to FIG. 4A, the probability variation mode MK is staying. That is, the reference table E is referred to when selecting a variation pattern in the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation mode MK.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the reference table E, the fluctuation patterns P1, P150, P151 (fluctuation patterns for outlier effects), the fluctuation pattern P155 (fluctuation patterns for outlier reach effects), and the fluctuation patterns P156 (big hit effects) A plurality of variation patterns including a variation pattern for the distribution are distributed. For this reason, according to FIG. 4A, in the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation mode MK, the “battle effect” by the fourth type reach effect (variation patterns P155, P156) can appear and the “battle effect” Mystery (notice production) can be activated. Further, the reference table E does not include variation patterns P159 and P160 for specifying “acquired challenge effect” and variation patterns such as selectable variation patterns P2 and P3 in the non-variable state.

  The main control ROM 35b stores a big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the big jackpot lottery (big hit judgment) of whether or not the big hit, from among the numerical values (a total of 1549 different integers from 0 to 1548) that can be taken by the random numbers for the big hit judgment for special symbols It has been established. In addition, the big hit judgment value is a big hit judgment value for low probability used in the big hit lottery when the gaming state is non-probable change state (low probability lottery state), and a big hit when the gaming state is probable state (high probability lottery state) There are high-probability jackpot judgment values used in lottery, and the number of jackpot judgment values in the probability variation state (40 in this embodiment) is the number of jackpot judgment values in the non-probability variation state (four in this embodiment). ) Is set more than. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state is 4/1597 (= 1 / 399.25), and the big hit lottery in the promiscuous state is a big hit. The probability of winning is 40/1597 (= 39.925 / 1 /). The main control RAM 35c stores a big hit determination random number used for the big hit determination. In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is acquired when a game ball wins each start winning opening 28, 29. The main control RAM 35c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. Each special symbol is assigned a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of random numbers for special symbol distribution, and the main control CPU 35a determines when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the acquired random number for special map distribution. The special control distribution random number is predetermined by the main control CPU 35a so that it can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in the present embodiment, all 100 integers from “0” to “99”). Each time period (every 2 ms) is incremented by one and updated. Then, the main control CPU 35a stores the updated value in the main control RAM 35c as the special figure distribution random number value, and rewrites the already stored special figure distribution random number value. The random numbers for minutes are updated sequentially. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random numbers are acquired when a game ball wins each start winning opening 28, 29.

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 35b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to execute a shift reach effect when determining a shift, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the integers of the street). The main control RAM 35c stores a reach determination random number used for reach determination. In this embodiment, the reach determination random number is acquired at the time of reach determination.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of reach determination values is determined for each reference table, and the reach probability that becomes the reach determination value among the possible values of the reach determination random number for each reference table. It comes to determine. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, in the reference table A, 35 random numbers among the 241 random numbers for reach determination are determined as reach determination values so that the reach probability is 35/241. Also, as shown in FIG. 8, in the reference table B, 16 random numbers among the 241 reach determination random numbers are determined as reach determination values so that the reach probability is 16/241. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in the reference table C, five kinds of random numbers among the 241 kinds of reach determination random numbers are determined as reach determination values so that the reach probability is 5/241. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in the reference table D, 16 random numbers among the 241 reach determination random numbers are determined as reach determination values so that the reach probability is 16/241. Also, as shown in FIG. 8, in the reference table E, nine kinds of random numbers among the 241 kinds of reach determination random numbers are determined as reach determination values so that the reach probability is 9/241.

  That is, according to FIG. 4 (a), during the stay in the normal mode MF, reference is made when the remaining number of reserved memories obtained by subtracting the variation amount is “0” and “1” with the start of the symbol variation game. As a result of referring to Table A, the reach probability is 35/241. Further, according to FIG. 4 (a), during the stay in the normal mode MF, the reference table B is referred to when the remaining number of reserved memories obtained by subtracting the variation amount is “2” with the start of the symbol variation game. As a result, the reach probability is 16/241. Further, according to FIG. 4 (a), during the stay in the normal mode MF, the reference table C is referred to when the remaining number of reserved memories obtained by subtracting the variation amount is “3” with the start of the symbol variation game. As a result, the reach probability becomes 5/241. Further, according to FIG. 4A, the reach probability is 16/241 as a result of referring to the reference table D during the stay of the probability variation suggestion mode MS. Further, according to FIG. 4A, the reach probability becomes 9/241 as a result of referring to the reference table E during stay in the probability variation mode MK. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that, as a result of referring to the reference table, the reach probability is associated with each effect mode and the reach probability can be changed for each effect mode.

  The main control ROM 35b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (normal win lottery) to determine whether or not the normal hit, from among the numerical values (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250) that the normal hit determination random number can take. It has been established. Note that the number of normal hit judgment values varies depending on whether or not the variable state is given, and the number of normal hit judgment values when the variable state is given (250 in this embodiment). Is set to be greater than the number of normal hit determination values (15 in this embodiment) when the variable state is not assigned. In addition, the main control RAM 35c stores a normal hit determination random number used in the normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination random number is acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27.

Next, the sub integrated control board 36 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 36, an overall control CPU 36a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 36b for storing an overall control program of the overall control CPU 36a, and writing and reading of necessary data An overall control RAM 36c is provided. The overall control CPU 36a is connected to the overall control ROM 36b and the overall control RAM 36c. The overall control CPU 36a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). In addition to the overall control program, the overall control ROM 36b 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 37 will be described.
On the effect display control board 37, a display control CPU 37a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 37b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 37a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 37c is provided. An effect display device 22 is connected to the display control CPU 37a. Further, the display control CPU 37a 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 37b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 35, the sub general control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
First, the main control board 35 will be described. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 35a of the main control board 35 that executes the following various processes based on the main control program is a big hit lottery means, a big hit seed determination means, a lottery probability state determination means, a state control means, and a variation content determination. Functions as a means. Further, the main control RAM 35c of the main control board 35 functions as a starting storage means.

  When the main control CPU 35a of the main control board 35 receives a game ball into the upper start winning port 28 or the lower start winning port 29 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 35c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). If the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the number of reserved memories for special symbols <4), the main control CPU 35a adds 1 to the number of reserved memories for special symbols (+1), and sets the number of reserved memories for special symbols. rewrite. Further, the main control CPU 35a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten. For example, when the number of reserved memories for the special symbol after rewriting is “3”, the main control CPU 35a lights up three reserved lamps. When the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a obtains the jackpot determination random number value and the special figure distribution random number value from the main control RAM 35c, and holds the values for the special symbol hold. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c in association with the number of memories. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main control CPU 35a does not rewrite the reserved memory count for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit number, and the value of the random number for jackpot determination Neither the special figure distribution random value is acquired.

  The main control CPU 35a reads the value of the big hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, and the big hit stored in the main control ROM 35b. A big hit determination (big hit lottery) of whether or not to give a big hit game is performed by comparing with the determination value. In the big hit determination, the main control CPU 35a compares the big hit determination value for the low probability with the value of the random number for the big hit determination when the gaming state is an uncertain change state (the probability of winning is low), and the gaming state Is a probability variation state (the winning probability is high), the high probability jackpot determination value is compared with the value of the jackpot determination random number. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the big hit determination random number matches the big hit determination value), the main control CPU 35a determines the big hit. The main control CPU 35a which has determined the big hit reads out the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c, and is a symbol variation game executed by the special symbol display device 23 based on the value. The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped. Since the special symbol jackpot symbol is set for each type of jackpot game as described above, the type of jackpot game to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 35a that has determined the big hit acquires the random value for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and selects and determines the fluctuation pattern for the big hit effect based on the acquired value. Then, when selecting the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the main control CPU 35a specifies the reference table to be referred to according to the selection condition based on the type information, and the big hit effect change distributed to the identified reference table One variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern distribution random number obtained from the patterns.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a determines a deviation when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (the value of the random number for jackpot determination does not match the jackpot determination value). Then, the main control CPU 35a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game performed by the special symbol display device 23. In addition, the main control CPU 35a that has determined the deviation acquires the random value for reach determination from the main control RAM 35c, compares the acquired value with the reach determination value stored in the main control ROM 35b, and determines the difference. Reach determination is performed to determine whether or not to execute reach production. When executing the reach determination, the main control CPU 35a specifies a reference table to be referred to according to the selection condition based on the type information, and determines the reach based on the value of the reach determination random number based on the specified reference table. Execute.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (execution of an outlier reach effect is executed), the main control CPU 35a acquires a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value. In addition, the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is selected and determined. The main control CPU 35a specifies the reference table to be referred to according to the selection condition based on the type information when selecting the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, and for the outlier reach effect assigned to the specified reference table. One variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern distribution random number obtained from the variation patterns.

  On the other hand, if the reach determination result is negative (does not execute the outlier reach effect), the main control CPU 35a acquires the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value, A variation pattern for off-line production is selected and determined. Then, the main control CPU 35a specifies the reference table to be referred to according to the selection condition based on the type information when selecting the variation pattern for the offending effect, and the fluctuation for the offending effect distributed to the specified reference table. One variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern distribution random number obtained from the patterns.

  The main control CPU 35a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern generates a predetermined control command, and outputs the generated control command to the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 35a generates a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game, and outputs the variation pattern designation command first when the symbol variation game is started. . Further, the main control CPU 35a generates a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol that designates a special symbol, and outputs the stop symbol designation command next after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 35a generates 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, and the symbol stop command is changed to the variation symbol. Output as time passes.

  Also, the main control CPU 35a subtracts 1 (-1) the number of reserved symbols for special symbols at the start of the symbol variation game, and rewrites the number of reserved memories for special symbols. Then, the main control CPU 35a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten. Further, the main control CPU 35a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 23 with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 35a starts the variation of the special symbol by starting the symbol variation game, and confirms and stops the special symbol (big hit symbol or missing symbol) determined when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Display.

  Then, the main control CPU 35a, when the symbol variation game is over (after the output of the symbol stop command), when the interval storage period (500 ms in the present embodiment) has passed and the reserved memory number is not “0 (zero)”, the start suspension A process for starting the next symbol combination game is executed based on the ball. After execution of the processing, the main control CPU 35a outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the next symbol variation game to start the game. The next symbol variation game is started after the interval period after the previous symbol variation game is over.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 35a, when the symbol variation game is over (after the symbol stop command is output), if the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol is “0 (zero)” even after the interval period has elapsed (for the special symbol) If there is no pending storage number), a demonstration designation command for instructing (initiating) the start of the standby state is output to the sub control board 36. During the standby state, execution control of the demonstration effect is performed by the sub integrated control board 36 to which the demonstration designation command is input. In the present embodiment, after the symbol combination game ends, a period until the next symbol combination game or the standby state is started is an interval period. In other words, in the present embodiment, when there is a reserved memory number for special symbols, a process for starting a symbol variation game (such as jackpot determination) is executed, and when there is no reserved memory number for special symbols. Instead of performing a process for starting a variable game, a process for starting a standby state (outputting a demonstration designation command) is executed.

  Further, when the main control CPU 35a determines the big hit, after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 35a starts control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol, and the sub integrated control board 36 A predetermined control command is output to the (overall control CPU 36a) at a predetermined timing. Further, the main control CPU 35a stores (sets) type information corresponding to the current big hit game in the main control RAM 35c.

  When the symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 35a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (10000 (ms)). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 35a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and the round game time (25000 (ms) at the maximum). Starts measurement and outputs an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big prize opening door 31 of the big prize opening 32 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main control CPU 35a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big winning opening door 31 of the big winning opening 32 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main control CPU 35a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round (1000 ( ms)), a round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main control CPU 35a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main control CPU 35a controls the round games of the third to sixteenth rounds. Then, when the round game of the final round is completed, the main control CPU 35a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the final release interval time (1000 (ms)) and starts measuring the ending time (8000 (ms)). . Then, the main control CPU 35a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  At that time, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted when the 16R probability variation big hit game is imparted, and the operation flag indicating that the variation state is imparted. Set "1" to. In addition, when the 16R special probability variable big hit game is given, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is given, and the operation flag indicating that the change state is given. Is set to “1”, and the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the variable state is given is set to 100 times. When the 16R non-probability change big hit game is given, the main control CPU 35a sets the probability change flag to “0”, sets the operation flag to “1”, and the remaining symbols to which the variable state is given. 100 times is set as the number of operations indicating the number of variable games.

  When “1” is set in the probability variation flag, it indicates that the probability variation state is assigned, and when “0” is set, it indicates that the probability variation state is not imparted. ing. Similarly, when the operation flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the variable state is provided. When “0” is set, the variable state is not provided. It is shown that. Further, the number of times of operation is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed, and when the value becomes 0, the operation flag is cleared ("0" is set). Each flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c. Each flag is cleared (“0” is set) when a big hit game is awarded.

  Then, the main control CPU 35a outputs a high probability designation command and a variable operation command when giving “high probability + variable” as the game state after the end of each big hit game, and outputs “low probability + variable”. When “short” is given, a low probability designation command and a variable operation command are output. Further, the main control CPU 35a outputs a high probability designation command and a variable non-operation command when giving “high probability + no change” as the game state after the end of each big hit game, When “no change” is given, a low probability designation command and a change non-operation command are output.

  The main control CPU 35a of the main control board 35, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 27 and receives a detection signal output from the normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects the game ball, the main control RAM 35c. Is determined as to whether or not the number of reserved memories of the normal symbol variation game stored in is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). If the determination result of the general symbol hold determination is affirmative (the number of general symbol hold memory <4), the main control CPU 35a adds 1 (+1) to the number of reserved memory of the normal symbol variation game, and holds the normal symbol variation game. Rewrite the number. Further, the main control CPU 35a obtains the normal hit determination random number value from the main control RAM 35c when the common figure hold determination is affirmed, and the acquired normal hit determination random number value is changed to the normal symbol variation. It is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c in association with the number of stored games stored. The main control CPU 35a does not rewrite the number of the reserved figure storage exceeding the upper limit when the determination result of the usual figure hold determination is negative (the number of reserved memories = 4), and the value of the random number for normal hit determination Do not get.

  Then, the main control CPU 35a reads the normal hit determination random number value stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c immediately before the start of the normal symbol variation game, and the read normal hit determination random number value and The normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 35b is compared to determine whether or not the normal hit is normal. In the normal hit determination, the main control CPU 35a compares the normal probability determination value for low probability with the random number value for normal hit determination when the variable state is not given as the gaming state, and the variable state is determined as the gaming state. When “” is given, the normal hit determination value for high probability is compared with the value of the random number for normal hit determination.

  When the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for normal hit determination matches the normal hit determination value), the main control CPU 35a determines the normal hit. The main control CPU 35a that has determined the normal hit determines the normal hit symbol (normal symbol) to be confirmed and stopped in the normal symbol changing game performed by the normal symbol display device 25. On the other hand, if the determination result of the normal hit determination is negative (the value of the normal hit determination random number and the normal hit determination value do not match), the main control CPU 35a determines the normal deviation. The main control CPU 35a that has determined the normal deviation determines a normal deviation symbol (ordinary symbol) to be confirmed and stopped in the normal game performed by the normal symbol display device 25.

  The main control CPU 35a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 25 as the normal symbol variation game starts. That is, the main control CPU 35a starts normal symbol variation by starting the normal symbol variation game, and displays the fixed symbol (ordinary winning symbol or normal deviation symbol) determined when a predetermined variation time has elapsed. The main control CPU 35a sets a different variation time as the variation time of the normal symbol variation game according to the gaming state at the start of the normal symbol variation game, and displays the normal symbol in a fixed stop display. Specifically, the main control CPU 35a sets “10000 (ms)” as the variation time when the variable state is not assigned, and sets the variable time as the variable time when the variable state is assigned. “1100 (ms)”, which is a shorter time than when the variable state is not assigned, is set. Thereby, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game performed when the variable state is given is shortened than the variation time of the symbol variation game performed in the non-variable state.

  Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 35a executes control related to the normal hit game after the normal symbol change game based on the determined normal symbol change pattern. The main control CPU 35a opens the open / close blade 30 three times when the variable symbol state is given when the normal symbol variation game is completed, and 1600 (ms) after opening each time is released. It controls to maintain an open state until it passes. On the other hand, the main control CPU 35a opens the opening / closing blade 30 once when the normal symbol variation game is finished, and when the variable state is not given, and releases it until 300 (ms) has elapsed since opening. Control to maintain state.

  The main control CPU 35a performs control so that the opening / closing blade 30 is closed when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) has entered even before the specified time has elapsed since the opening. To do. Similarly, the main control CPU 35a controls the opening / closing blade 30 to be closed when the upper limit number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls enters even if the predetermined number of times have not been released.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36 based on the overall control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36 that executes the following various processes based on the overall control program suggests the execution execution control means, the display effect instruction means, the demonstration effect execution control means, and the effective period setting means. It functions as an operation determination unit and a special notification effect execution control unit. The overall control RAM 36c of the sub overall control board 36 functions as a special information storage unit.

  When the variation control designation command is input, the overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36 outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38. When the overall control CPU 36a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22 according to the stop symbol designation of the special symbol corresponding to the command. A stop symbol designating command for the decorative symbol designating the decorative symbol is output to the effect display control board 37. When the overall control CPU 36a inputs a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 36a outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38.

  Further, when the high control designation command or the variable speed operation command is input, the general control CPU 36a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state or the variable state is given to the general control RAM 36c. Then, the overall control CPU 36a sets in the overall control RAM 36c that a certain probability change state is given when a high probability designation command is input, and determines that a non-probability variation state is given when a low probability designation command is inputted. Set in RAM 36c. Further, the overall control CPU 36a sets that the variable state is given when the variable operation command is input to the general control RAM 36c, and when the variable non-operation command is input, the non-variable state is assigned. This is set in the overall control RAM 36c. Then, the overall control CPU 36a stores and maintains the current setting contents in the overall control RAM 36c until a high probability designation command, a low probability designation command, a variable speed operation command, and a variable speed non-operation command are input. The overall control CPU 36a knows whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a probable change state or a change state based on the setting contents of the overall control RAM 36c. When the general control CPU 36a inputs these commands, ie, a high probability designation command, a low probability designation command, a variable speed operation command, and a variable speed non-operation command, the command is displayed as an effect display control board 37, a sound / lamp control board. 38 respectively.

  When the control CPU 36a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop symbol designation command, the final stop designated by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop symbol designation command. Based on the symbol (special symbol), the symbol combination (liquid crystal symbol) by the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device 22 is determined.

  When the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol (symbol A, B, C) corresponding to the jackpot, the overall control CPU 36a, The combination of symbols that can recognize the jackpot is determined. At this time, when the stop symbol (special symbol) is the big hit symbol (symbol A) corresponding to the 16R probability variable big hit game, the overall control CPU 36a indicates that the 16R probability variable big hit game is won during the symbol variable game. The symbol combination of the decorative symbols is determined depending on whether the notification is made or notification is made during the jackpot promotion effect.

  Specifically, when the overall control CPU 36a notifies that the 16R probability variation big hit game is won during the symbol variation game, the probability variation confirmed big hit symbol (odd symbol) is used as a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped. decide. When the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped are determined in this way, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22, a jackpot symbol (odd symbol) with a certain probability change is finally derived, and the 16R probability variation jackpot game is played during the symbol variation game. You will be notified that you have won.

  Further, when notifying that the 16R probability variable big hit game is won in the jackpot promotion promotion effect, the overall control CPU 36a determines a big hit symbol (even number symbol) with no probability change as a decorative symbol to be confirmed and displayed. When the decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped is determined in this way, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22, a promiscuous non-determinable jackpot symbol (even number symbol) is finally derived, and the promotion effect during the jackpot game is 16R. You will be informed that you have won a promising big hit game.

  On the other hand, if the 16R special probability variable big hit game or the 16R non-probable variable big hit game is won, the overall control CPU 36a determines the confirmed big hit symbol to be a big hit symbol (even number) that is not definitely changed. In this way, when the confirmed jackpot symbol is determined, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22, a jackpot symbol (even number symbol) that is not surely changed is finally derived.

  In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a loss symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the loss. At this time, when the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outlier including the reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol). On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outbreak that does not include the reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol).

  In addition, when the opening command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 36a determines the effect content of the opening effect, the effect content of the round effect, and the effect content of the ending effect according to these commands. Then, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the determined effect contents to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38, respectively. During the jackpot game, if the central control CPU 36a decides to execute the jackpot promotion effect, it instructs execution of the jackpot promotion effect at the time of execution of the jackpot promotion effect (at the start of a predetermined round game). The effect instruction command is output to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38.

Next, the contents of control related to the rendering mode executed by the overall control CPU 36a will be described.
The overall control CPU 36a is based on the type of jackpot symbol instructed by the special symbol stop symbol designation command output from the main control CPU 35a, and each operation command relating to the operation / non-operation (end) of the variable state. In addition, the transition mode of the effect mode is controlled. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a stores information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the effect mode during the stay in the overall control RAM 36c, and can specify the type of the effect mode during the stay based on the information. ing. In addition, the overall control CPU 36a performs overall control on information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the determined presentation mode when each jackpot game ends or when the transition from the presentation mode to the other presentation mode is determined. This is stored in the RAM 36c. Further, the overall control CPU 36a, when deciding each jackpot game, or when deciding to shift from the presentation mode during the stay to another production mode, gives a production instruction command that can specify the type of the decided production mode to a predetermined value. It outputs to each control board 37 and 38 at timing. The overall control CPU 36a instructs the start of the effect mode determined by outputting an effect instruction command that can specify the type of the determined effect mode, and starts the effect mode. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command to instruct the type of the background image, so that the background corresponding to the effect display control board 37 (display control CPU 37a). The display of the background image on the effect display device 22 based on the pattern is instructed.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 36a, in the control while staying in each effect mode, outputs an effect instruction command that can individually specify the contents for instructing the execution of various effects and the contents of various decisions as a result of the processes related to various effects. Is output to each of the control boards 37 and 38. The overall control CPU 36a sets (stores) the contents instructed by the command in the overall control RAM 36c each time when outputting the production instruction command, and instructs each control board 37, 38. It is possible to freely read and grasp (confirm) the contents and the contents of various game effects executed on the effect display device 22 and the like from the overall control RAM 36c.

  And then. As shown in FIG. 12, the overall control CPU 36a enters the probability variation mode MK when the type of jackpot symbol designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command output by the main control CPU 35a is symbol A (specific symbol). It is designed to direct the transition. In addition, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether the jackpot symbol type specified by the special symbol stop symbol designation command output by the main control CPU 35a is symbol B (specific symbol) or symbol C (non-specific symbol). It is instructed to shift to the suggestion mode MS. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the transition to the corresponding effect mode is instructed based on the type of jackpot symbol designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command output by the main control CPU 35a. It has become.

  Then, when instructing the transition to the probability changing mode MK, the overall control CPU 36a continues the probability changing mode MK until it shifts to another effect mode, that is, until a winning game is won. When the winning game is won during the stay in the probability variation mode MK, the overall control CPU 36a instructs the transition to the effect mode according to the type of the winning game.

  In addition, when the overall control CPU 36a instructs to shift to the probability change suggestion mode MS, until the transition to another effect mode, that is, without winning the jackpot game or shifting to another effect mode 100 times. The probability variation suggestion mode MS is continued until this symbol variation game elapses. When the winning game is won during the stay in the probability change suggestion mode MS, the overall control CPU 36a instructs the transition to the effect mode according to the type of the jackpot game. In addition, the overall control CPU 36a does not change to another effect mode (without winning a big hit game) while staying in the probability change suggestion mode MS (after instructing execution) (without winning the jackpot game). In response to the trigger, that is, in response to the transition from the variable state to the non-variable state, the shift to the normal mode MF is instructed.

  In addition, when instructing the transition to the normal mode MF, the overall control CPU 36a continues the normal mode MF until the transition to another effect mode, that is, until the big hit game is won. When the overall control CPU 36a wins a jackpot game while staying in the normal mode MF, the overall control CPU 36a instructs the transition to the effect mode according to the type of the jackpot game.

Next, the control content regarding the mystery (notice effect) that can be activated by the “battle effect” will be described.
The overall control CPU 36a stays in the probability variation mode MK and the normal mode MF, that is, when the start of the symbol variation game is instructed based on the variation pattern specifying the variation content of the “battle effect” at the mystery occurrence timing SPZ. The type of mystery (notice effect) is determined along with whether or not the mystery (notice effect) is activated in the “battle effect” according to the following mystery trigger flow (FIG. 13).

  The mystery activation flow described here shows a processing procedure for determining the type of mystery (notice effect) along with whether or not the mystery (notice effect) is activated. FIG. 13 shows the flow of processing executed by the overall control CPU 36a in the secret activation flow, and the overall control CPU 36a actually executes the sub-control program every control cycle (for example, 2 ms). The process that becomes the secret activation flow is executed (by the periodic process).

  In the secret activation flow, the overall control CPU 36a determines “whether or not the specified variation pattern is the variation pattern P135, P136, or P156” as the processing content of the procedure 1. In step 1, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not the content of the change accompanied by the “battle effect” is specified as the change pattern, and the change that can activate the mystery (notice effect) in the “battle effect”. It is determined whether or not the content. Then, the overall control CPU 36a shifts to the processing content of the procedure 2.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 36a proceeds to a procedure according to the determination result of the procedure 1 as the processing contents of the procedure 2. If the determination result of procedure 1 is “the specified variation pattern is not the variation pattern P135, P136, P156”, the overall control CPU 36a ends the secret activation flow. Further, the overall control CPU 36a proceeds to the processing contents of the procedure 3 when the determination result of the procedure 1 is “the specified variation patterns are the variation patterns P135 and P136”. In this case, since the variation patterns P135 and P136 can be selected only in the normal mode MF, the overall control CPU 36a can move from step 2 to step 4 only when the normal mode MF is staying. Further, the overall control CPU 36a proceeds to the processing content of the procedure 3 when the determination result of the procedure 1 is “the specified variation pattern is the variation pattern P156”. In this case, since the variation pattern P156 can be selected only in the probability variation mode MK, the overall control CPU 36a can move from step 2 to step 3 only in the probability variation mode MK.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 36a that shifts from the procedure 2 to the procedure 3 determines whether or not the “activation condition” that causes the mystery (notice effect) to be activated in the probability variation mode MK as the processing content of the procedure 3 is satisfied. If the “invoking condition” is not satisfied, the secret activation flow is terminated. If the “invoking condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to the processing content of step 4. In step 3, the overall control CPU 36a determines that the “invoking condition” is satisfied when the special symbol jackpot symbol is symbol A and the decorative symbol jackpot symbol is a positive jackpot symbol (odd symbol) with a certain probability change. To do. That is, the overall control CPU 36a determines that the “invoking condition” is satisfied when notifying that the 16R probability variable big hit game is won and that the 16R probability variable big hit game is won during the symbol variation game. Therefore, satisfying the “activation condition” means that the probability variation mode MK, the variation pattern P156, the special symbol is symbol A, and the decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change. Satisfies the conditions. For this reason, the 16R probability variation big hit game (probability big hit) is determined depending on the mystery (notice effect) of the “battle effect” in the probability change mode MK. For this reason, in the procedure 1, when the variation pattern P155 (for outlier reach production) that can be selected only in the probability variation mode MK and is used for the outlier reach production is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the “battle production” is accompanied. However, it is decided not to activate the mystery (notice effect), and in step 2, the mystery activation flow is terminated. For example, even if the condition that the probability variation mode is MK, the variation pattern is P156, and the special symbol is symbol A is satisfied, “Condition” is not satisfied. On the other hand, depending on the activation of the “battle effect” in the normal mode MF (notice effect), the probability variation big hit or big hit is not fixed, so the processing content as in step 3 is not required.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 36a determines the content of the mystery (notice effect) to be activated when the procedure 2 and the procedure 3 are shifted to the procedure 4. Then, the overall control CPU 36a determines “the number of types of special information acquired, that is,“ the number of secrets ”,” as the processing content of the procedure 4. In step 4, the overall control CPU 36a stores the contents (setting contents) of the number of types of special information stored in the overall control RAM 36c, that is, the number of secrets (such as flags) indicating the number of types of secrets acquired. ) Then, the overall control CPU 36a shifts to the processing content of the procedure 5.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a erases or acquires the special information (mystery) updated by acquiring at the mystery acquisition time RZ ("acquisition challenge effect") or the mystery increase / decrease time DZ (standby state). By doing so, a secret number indicating the number of types of special information (secret) updated is stored (set) in the overall control RAM 36c. In the present embodiment, when one type (one) of special information is stored, the mysterious number is “1”. Also, when two types (two) of special information are stored, the secret number is “2”. Further, when three types (three) of special information are stored, the mysterious number is “3”. Also, when four types (four) of special information are stored, the secret number is “4”. When there is no stored special information, the secret number is “0 (zero)”. Moreover, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the special information corresponding to the order of weak mystery → middle mystery → strong mystery → premium mystery may be acquired. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a can grasp which special information is stored only by grasping the number of types of special information acquired and stored. That is, when one type (one) of special information is stored, special information corresponding to the weakness is acquired and stored. Further, when two types (two) of special information are stored, two types of special information corresponding to the weak secret and the medium secret are acquired and stored. In addition, when three types (three) of special information are stored, three types of special information corresponding to the weak secret, the medium secret, and the strong secret are acquired and stored. When four types (four) of special information are stored, four types of special information corresponding to the weak secret, medium secret, strong secret, and premium secret are acquired and stored. . When there is no stored special information, no special information corresponding to any mystery is acquired and stored.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 36a proceeds to a procedure according to the determination result of the procedure 4 as the processing content of the procedure 5. The overall control CPU 36a ends the secret activation flow when the determination result of the procedure 4 indicates that “the acquired special information does not exist”. Further, the overall control CPU 36a shifts to the processing content of the procedure 6 when the determination result of the procedure 4 is “the number of acquired special information is one (the inner number“ 1 ”)”. Further, the overall control CPU 36a shifts to the processing content of the procedure 7 when the determination result of the procedure 4 is “the number of acquired special information is two (the inner number“ 2 ”). Further, the overall control CPU 36a shifts to the processing content of the procedure 8 when the determination result of the procedure 4 is “the acquired special information is 3 (the inner number“ 3 ”). Further, the overall control CPU 36a shifts to the processing content of the procedure 9 when the determination result of the procedure 4 is “the acquired special information is four (the inner number“ 4 ”).

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 36a determines the type of mystery (notice effect) based on one of the mystery content determination tables TW1 to TW4 corresponding to the number of mysteries as the processing contents of steps 6 to 9. Instruct. The overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the determined mystery (notice effect) to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38 at a predetermined timing. Further, the overall control CPU 36a, as the production instruction command, designates the activation mystery designation 1 command (D100H) when deciding to activate “weak mystery”, and the activation mystery designation 2 command when determining the activation of “medium mystery”. (D101H) is output. Further, the overall control CPU 36a uses, as the production instruction command, an activation mystery designation 3 command (D102H) when deciding to activate “strong mystery”, and an activation mystery designation 4 command when determining the activation of “premium mystery”. (D103H) is output. Note that the overall control CPU 36a does not output any of the activation secret designation 1-4 commands when the activation of the secret (notice effect) is not determined.

  Further, the overall control CPU 36a maintains the state without changing the secret number in the overall control RAM 36c even when instructing the activation of the secret (notice effect). That is, the overall control CPU 36a can activate the same mystery (notice effect) at the chance that the next mystery (notice effect) is activated even if the mystery (notice effect) is activated in the “battle effect”. Yes.

  Then, in step 6, the overall control CPU 36a determines and designates the type of mystery (notice effect) based on the mystery content determination table TW1 (shown in FIG. 14A) corresponding to the mystery number “1”. In step 7, the overall control CPU 36a determines and instructs the type of mystery (notice effect) based on the mystery content determination table TW2 (shown in FIG. 14B) corresponding to the mystery number “2”. In step 8, the overall control CPU 36a determines and instructs the type of mystery (notice effect) based on the mystery content determination table TW3 (shown in FIG. 14C) corresponding to the mystery number “3”. In step 9, the overall control CPU 36a determines and designates the type of mystery (notice effect) based on the mystery content determination table TW4 (shown in FIG. 14D) corresponding to the mystery number “4”. . Further, in steps 6 to 9, the overall control CPU 36a determines and instructs the type of mystery (notice effect), and then ends the mystery activation flow.

Next, the mysterious content determination tables TW1 to TW4 will be described with reference to FIGS.
14A to 14D, “None” indicates whether or not to execute the mystery (notice effect), and indicates that the mystery (notice effect) is not activated by the “battle effect”. “Weak mystery” indicates that the mystery (notice effect) can be executed, and “Battle effect” indicates that the weak mystery (notice effect) is activated. Further, “Naka Mystery” indicates that the mystery (notice effect) can be executed, and “Battle Effect” indicates that the Naka Mystery (notice effect) is activated. The “strong mystery” indicates that the mystery (notice effect) can be executed, and the “battle effect” indicates that the strong mystery (notice effect) is activated. The “P mystery” indicates that the mystery (notice effect) can be executed, and the “battle effect” indicates that the premium mystery (notice effect) is activated.

  The overall control CPU 36a executes a mystery content lottery that determines the type of mystery (notice effect) according to the corresponding mystery content determination tables TW1 to TW4 shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D in steps 6 to 9. To do. The overall control CPU 36a executes random number lottery based on random numbers based on the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command.

  Each of the mystery content determination tables TW1 to TW4 has a mystery (notice effect) corresponding to special information stored with numerical values (251 integers in this embodiment) that can be taken by random numbers according to the types of variation patterns. ) And “none” are assigned to a predetermined number, and the stored secret (notice effect) and “none” can be determined.

  Then, in the mystery content determination table TW1 corresponding to the mystery number “1”, a predetermined number of random numbers can be assigned to each of “None” and “Weak mystery” according to the type of variation pattern, Either “weak mystery” or “none” can be determined. For example, in the mystery content determination table TW1, when the fluctuation pattern P135 is designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the probability that “none” is selected is 201/251, and the probability that “weak mystery” is selected is 50. Random numbers are distributed so as to be / 251.

  Also, in the mystery content determination table TW2 corresponding to the mystery number “2”, the numbers that can be taken by the random numbers according to the types of variation patterns are predetermined for “weak mystery”, “medium mystery”, and “none”, respectively. Each item is distributed, and one of “weak mystery”, “medium mystery”, and “none” can be determined. For example, in the mystery content determination table TW1, when the variation pattern P135 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the probability that “none” is selected is set to 201/251, and “weak mystery” and “medium mystery” are selected. Random numbers are distributed so that the probability of being executed is 25/251 (the probability that the mystery is activated is 50/251).

  Also, in the mystery content determination table TW3 corresponding to the mystery number “3”, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers according to the types of variation patterns are “weak mystery”, “medium mystery”, “strong mystery”, and “none”, respectively. A predetermined number is assigned to each of “”, and “weak mystery”, “medium mystery”, “strong mystery”, and “none” can be determined. For example, in the mystery content determination table TW3, when the fluctuation pattern P135 is designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the probability that “none” is selected is 176/251, “weak mystery”, “medium mystery”, and “ Random numbers are distributed so that the probability that “strong mystery” is selected is 25/251 (the probability that mystery is activated is 75/251).

  Also, in the mystery content determination table TW4 corresponding to the mystery number “4”, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers according to the types of variation patterns are “weak mystery”, “medium mystery”, “strong mystery”, “premium”, respectively. A predetermined number is assigned to each of “mystery” and “none”, and one of “weak mystery”, “medium mystery”, “strong mystery”, “premium mystery”, and “none” can be determined. For example, in the mystery content determination table TW4, when the fluctuation pattern P135 is designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the probability that “none” is selected is 141/251, “weak mystery”, “medium mystery”, “ Random numbers are distributed so that the probability that “strong mystery” is selected is 30/251 (the probability that mystery is activated is 90/251), and the probability that “premium mystery” is selected is 0 (zero). In the present embodiment, when the mystery (notice effect) can be activated, the random numbers are distributed so that the “premium mystery” can be determined only in the case of the variation pattern P136, P156 for the big hit effect.

  In this embodiment, in the mystery content determination tables TW1 to TW4, as shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D, as the number of mysteries increases for each variation pattern, any mystery is more likely to be activated ("None" is determined). It is hard to be done). In particular, in the mystery number “4” (mystery content determination table TW4), the mystery is most easily activated for each variation pattern. On the other hand, in the mystery numbers “1” and “2” (mystery content determination tables TW1 and TW2), the mystery is hardest to be activated for each variation pattern. For this reason, as the number of mysteries increases, the mystery (notice effect) becomes easier to activate. As a result, especially in the probability variation mode MK, the greater the number of mysteries, the easier it is to trigger the mystery (notice effect). Therefore, the probability variation big hit decision is notified before the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol is derived during the symbol variation game. It becomes easy. Therefore, in the probability change mode MK, the player does not simply have an expectation for winning the jackpot game, but has an expectation that the probability change jackpot confirmation is notified by the activation of the mystery (notice effect). In this embodiment, the mystery occurrence time SPZ is set to the probability variation mode MK that makes it easy to win the big hit lottery, so that the mystery (notice production) is of course activated by the amount that is easy to win the big win lottery. The idea which raises the appearance frequency of the notification of the probability change big hit confirmation by triggering suitably is made | formed.

  Furthermore, in the mystery content determination tables TW1 to TW4, when the fluctuation pattern P136 and the fluctuation pattern P135 are compared, the probability that any of the mysteries will be activated in the fluctuation pattern P136 for jackpot effect increases as the mystery number increases. Yes. As a result, especially in the normal mode MF, the greater the number of mysteries, the easier it is to activate the mystery (notice effect), and the greater the number of mysteries, the higher the expectation of jackpots due to the activation of the mystery (notice effect). Therefore, in the normal mode MF, when the player has acquired the mystery (special information), he / she has an expectation for the activation of the mystery (notice effect). In the present embodiment, by shifting the mystery occurrence time SPZ from the probability change suggestion mode MS in this way, the normal mode MF may be set in which the player's expectation of being in the probability change state may be negative. Thus, a device has been devised that suitably suppresses a decrease in the player's willingness to continue the game in the normal mode MF.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the specifics of the symbol variation game at the mystery occurrence time SPZ according to the mystery (special information) acquisition mode resulting from the mystery acquisition time RZ and the mystery increase / decrease possible time DZ. The display variation content determination mode is changed to change the symbol variation game. In other words, by associating the game with the probability change mode MK that is the mystery occurrence time SPZ and the game with the probability change suggestion mode MS that is the mystery acquisition time RZ, the mystery (special information) acquisition status via The symbol variation game in the probability variation mode MK and the normal mode MF changes depending on (game situation). Further, by correlating the probability changing mode MK and the normal mode MF that become the secret occurrence time SPZ with the game of the standby demonstration executing Da and the title demonstration executing Db that become the secret increase / decrease possible timing DZ, the standby demonstration executing Da and the title demonstration are related. The symbol variation game in the probability variation mode MK and the normal mode MF changes depending on the acquisition status (game status) of the mystery (special information) in the running Db. As a result, the present embodiment is configured to improve the interest of the probability variation mode MK and the normal mode MF due to other effect modes and standby states.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a determines a specific instruction command related to the mystery (preliminary effect) as the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern, thereby giving a specific display in the symbol variation game. The game display content that is the production content is instructed. That is, the overall control CPU 36a does not activate (not accompany) the mystery (notice effect) when none of the activation mystery designations 1 to 4 commands are output at the start of the symbol variation game accompanied by the “battle effect”. The contents of the display effect of the specific symbol variation game are indicated. Further, the overall control CPU 36a activates a weak mystery (notice effect) and outputs a “battle effect” when a command for specifying the mystery of activation is output at the start of a symbol variation game with a “battle effect”. The display effects of a typical symbol variation game are instructed. Further, the overall control CPU 36a instructs the display effect contents of a specific symbol variation game to be a “battle effect” that activates (accompanied) the “middle secret” (notice effect) when outputting the activation depth designation 2 command. Yes. In addition, the overall control CPU 36a instructs the display effect contents of a specific symbol variation game to be a “battle effect” that activates (accompanied) the strong effect (notice effect) when outputting the command 3 for specifying the effect to be activated. Yes. In addition, the overall control CPU 36a instructs the display effect contents of the specific symbol variation game that becomes the “battle effect” that activates (accompanied) the premium mystery (preliminary effect) when the command 4 for specifying the act of invoking is output. Yes.

Next, the control content related to the mystery (notice effect) that can be acquired by the “acquisition challenge effect” will be described.
The overall control CPU 36a stays in the probability variation suggestion mode MS, that is, when the start of the symbol variation game is instructed based on the variation patterns P155 and P156 that specify the variation content of the “acquirement challenge effect” at the mystery acquisition timing RZ. Whether or not to acquire and store special information is determined. In the present embodiment, the variation content specified by the variation pattern P156 is the special variation content.

  When the variation pattern P156 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, that is, when the execution of the symbol variation game accompanied by the “acquisition challenge effect” is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines that the “acquisition challenge effect” is successful. Determine and direct the contents of the production. The overall control CPU 36a outputs to the effect display control board 37 and the voice / lamp control board 38 at a predetermined timing, an effect instruction command for instructing the contents of the effect that is successful in the “acquired challenge effect”. Further, the overall control CPU 36a, as a production instruction command, obtains an acquisition mystery designation 1 command (D110H) when deciding to acquire “weak mystery”, and obtains an acquisition mystery designation 2 command when deciding to acquire “medium mystery”. (D111H) is output. Further, the overall control CPU 36a uses the acquisition mystery designation 3 command (D112H) when determining the acquisition of “strong mystery” as the effect instruction command, and the acquisition mystery designation 4 command when determining the acquisition of “premium mystery”. (D113H) is output.

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a newly stores special information corresponding to “weak secret” when the secret number is “0” (no special information is acquired), and acquires “weak secret”. The acquisition mystery designation 1 command indicating this is output. Further, the overall control CPU 36a newly stores special information corresponding to “middle secret” when the secret number is “1” (one type (one) of special information has already been acquired). An acquisition mystery designation 2 command indicating that “middle secret” has been acquired is output. Further, the overall control CPU 36a newly stores special information corresponding to “strong mystery” when the mystery number is “2” (two types (two) of special information have already been acquired). An acquisition mystery designation 3 command indicating that “strong mystery” has been acquired is output. Further, the overall control CPU 36a newly stores special information corresponding to “premium secret” when the secret number is “3” (three types (three) of special information have already been acquired). An acquisition mystery designation 3 command indicating that “premium mystery” has been acquired is output. The overall control CPU 36a does not output the acquired secret designation 1-4 commands when the secret number is “4” (already having acquired four types (four) of special information), and has already issued all special commands. An effect instruction command for specifying a dedicated effect content that can appear only when information is acquired is output.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern P155 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, that is, the overall control CPU 36a determines the content of the production that fails in the “acquired challenge production” and instructs it. Note that the overall control CPU 36a does not output any of the acquisition mystery designations 1 to 4 commands when instructing the production contents to be failed in the “acquisition challenge production”, that is, when executing the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P155. It is like that.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a determines a specific instruction command related to acquisition of the mystery (special information) as the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern, thereby giving a specific instruction in the symbol variation game. The game display content that is the content of the display effect is indicated. In other words, the overall control CPU 36a does not acquire (is not accompanied by) mystery (special information) when none of the acquired mystery designation 1 to 4 commands is output at the start of the symbol variation game accompanied by “acquisition challenge effect”. The display design contents of a specific symbol variation game to be “challenge production” are instructed. In addition, the overall control CPU 36a acquires (accompanied) “acquired challenge effect” when acquiring the mystery (special information) when outputting the acquired mystery designation command at the start of the symbol variation game with “acquired challenge effect”. The display design contents of the specific symbol variation game are instructed. In addition, the overall control CPU 36a instructs the display effect contents of a specific symbol variation game that becomes an “acquisition challenge effect” (accompanied) to acquire (accompanied) the inner secret (special information) when outputting the acquired secret specification 2 command. ing. Further, the overall control CPU 36a instructs a specific symbol variation game display effect to be an “acquisition challenge effect” that triggers (accompanying) a strong sense (special information) when outputting the acquisition secret designation 3 command. ing. Further, the overall control CPU 36a instructs the display effect content of the specific symbol variation game that becomes the “acquisition challenge effect” (accompanied) to acquire the premium mystery (special information) when outputting the acquisition mystery designation 4 command. ing.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, various expectations in the probability variation mode MK and the normal mode MF that become the mystery occurrence timing SPZ are related to the game situation of the probability variation suggestion mode MS that becomes the mystery acquisition time RZ. Can do. Therefore, in the probability change suggestion mode MS, the player has expectations not only for winning the jackpot lottery or being in a state of probability variation but also for the acquisition of mystery (special information). . In this embodiment, the mystery acquisition time RZ is set to the probability change suggestion mode MS in which the player's expectation that the player is in a state of probability change may be negative by not winning the big hit lottery. Thus, a device has been devised that suitably suppresses a decrease in the player's willingness to continue the game in the probability variation suggestion mode MS. Also, in this embodiment, the mystery (special information) is acquired by setting the mystery acquisition time RZ to the probability change suggestion mode MS in which the possibility of being in the probability change state is higher than that in the normal mode MF while shifting to the big hit game. A device is devised to suitably generate a chance to perform.

Next, the control content regarding the mystery (special information) that can be increased or decreased in the standby state will be described.
First, the control content regarding execution of the standby demonstration effect and the title demonstration effect in the standby state will be described.

  When the demonstration control command is input, the overall control CPU 36a outputs a demonstration command 1 (D0H00H) for instructing the effect display device 22 to execute the standby demonstration effect to the control boards 37 and 38. The overall control CPU 36a outputs the demo command 1 to instruct the start of the standby demo execution Da. Subsequently, after outputting the demo command 1, the overall control CPU 36a outputs a demo command 2 (D0H01H) for instructing the effect display device 22 to execute the title demo effect when 50,000 ms has elapsed, to each of the control boards 37 and 38. To do. In this case, after the output of the demo command 1 is after the first output of the demo command 1 after the input of the demo designation command. The overall control CPU 36a outputs the demo command 2 to instruct the start of the title demo execution Db. The overall control CPU 36a starts counting the timer of the overall control RAM 36c in accordance with the output of the demo command 1, and grasps the passage of time by the timer.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 36a outputs the demo command 1 to the control boards 37 and 38 when 29000 ms elapses after the demonstration command 2 is output. The overall control CPU 36a starts counting the timer of the overall control RAM 36c in accordance with the output of the demo command 2, and grasps the passage of time by the timer. Subsequently, the overall control CPU 36a outputs the demo command 2 to the control boards 37 and 38 when 31000 ms elapses after the demonstration command 1 is output. In this case, after the output of the demo command 1 is after the output of the demo command 1 after the first time after the input of the demo designation command. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a outputs the demo command 1 at intervals of 29000 ms and outputs the demo command 2 at intervals of 31000 ms until the change pattern designation command is input, and alternately executes the standby demonstration effect and the title effect. Instruct. When the change control designation command is input during execution of any of the demonstration effects, the overall control CPU 36a ends the execution control of the demonstration effects and executes the execution control of the symbol variation game.

Next, the contents of control during the standby demonstration execution Da will be described together with the execution mode of the effect display device 22 shown in FIG.
The overall control CPU 36a sets the operation valid period for determining that the operation of the effect button BT is valid when 3000 ms elapses after the demonstration command 1 is output and the start of the standby demonstration execution Da is instructed. Is output to each control board 37, 38. In addition, when the operation valid period is set, the overall control CPU 36a switches the lamp built in the effect button BT from turning off to turning on.

  As a result, in the effect display device 22, as shown in FIG. 15A, when 3000 ms elapses after the standby demonstration effect is executed, the telop Tr is displayed as an image. Also in this case, the standby display effect is continuously executed in the effect display device 22. Thereby, the player can grasp that the operation valid period is set in Da during the standby demonstration execution, and can also grasp the operation mode for deleting (clearing) the mysterious number.

  Then, during the operation valid period during the standby demonstration execution Da, the overall control CPU 36a erases the mysterious number in the overall control RAM 36c to “0 (zero)” based on an operation in which the effect button BT is pressed and held for 5000 ms or longer. (Clear) and erase (clear) all the mysteries (special information) that have been acquired. The long press is a state in which an operation signal indicating that the production button BT has been operated is output without interruption, and it is determined that the overall control CPU 36a is inputting an operation signal in a periodic process. It is a state that continues without interruption. Then, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing to erase (clear) all of the acquired mystery (special information) to each of the control boards 37 and 38.

  As a result, the special display information W is not displayed as an image on the effect display device 22. In this case, the effect display device 22 displays an image such as “successful deletion” in accordance with the deletion (clear) of the special information. In this case as well, in the effect display device 22, the standby demonstration effect is continuously executed and the telop Tr is continuously displayed as an image. Accordingly, the player grasps that the acquired mystery (special information) has been successfully erased (cleared).

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 36a outputs the demo command 1 to instruct the start of the standby demonstration execution Da, and then ends the operation effective period (cancels the setting) and ends the operation effective period when 25000 ms elapses. An operation valid period end command indicating that the operation has been performed is output to the control boards 37 and 38. That is, the overall control CPU 36a sets the period of 3000 to 25000ms from 22000ms after the start of the standby demonstration execution Da as the operation effective period and the mysterious decrease possible time (mysterious increase / decrease possible time DZ). Further, when the operation effective period ends, the overall control CPU 36a switches the lamp built in the effect button BT from turning on to turning off.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 15A, the effect display device 22 ends the effect of displaying the telop Tr as an image when 25000 ms elapses after the standby demonstration effect is executed. Also in this case, the standby display effect is continuously executed in the effect display device 22. As a result, the player can grasp that the operation valid period has ended in Da during the standby demonstration.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 36a outputs the demo command 1 to instruct the start of the standby demo execution Da, and then 39000 ms (after the first and subsequent demonstration commands 1 are output) or 50000 ms (the initial demo command 1). After the elapse of (), the demo command 2 is output, the end of the standby demo execution Da is instructed, and the start of the title demo execution Db is instructed.

  As a result, in the effect display device 22, as shown in FIG. 15A, after the standby demonstration effect is executed, 39000 ms (after the first and subsequent standby demonstration effects are executed) or 50000 ms (the first standby time). After the demonstration production has been executed), the standby demonstration production is ended. After that, in the effect display device 22, as shown in FIG. 15B, a title demonstration effect is executed. As a result, the player can grasp that the Da during the standby demonstration is ended, and can grasp that the Db during the title demonstration is started.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability variation mode MK and the normal mode MF and the mystery that become the mystery occurrence time SPZ in relation to the waiting demonstration execution Da that becomes the mysterious decrease possible time (the mystery increase and decrease possible time DZ). Various expectations in the probability variation suggestion mode MS that becomes the acquisition time RZ can be increased. For this reason, in the standby demonstration execution Da, for example, by deleting (clearing) the mystery (special information), the mystery (special information) is acquired in the probability change suggestion mode MS, and the probability change mode MK and normal In the mode MF, it is possible to select a game that does not depend on the activation of the mystery (notice effect). In the present embodiment, the mysterious decrease period is set to Da during a standby demonstration that can be transferred from any effect mode when the symbol variation game is not executed, so that a player's desired game can be achieved. In order to appropriately reflect the player's intention, it has been devised to be selectable at any time. Also, in this embodiment, by setting the waiting period during Daemu Demonstration Period Da, which tends to be boring so that the game ball is launched, but the symbol variation game is not played at all, the sense of boredom is felt. A device has been devised to suitably eliminate the lowering of the player's willingness to continue the game. Further, in the present embodiment, by actively informing the player that the mystery (special information) can be erased (cleared) by operating the effect button BT, the player who has played the game before A contrivance has been made to make it possible to erase (clear) the history related to the mystery (special information).

Next, the control contents in the title demonstration execution Db will be described together with the execution mode of the effect display device 22 shown in FIG.
The overall control CPU 36a sets the operation valid period for determining that the operation of the effect button BT is valid when 4500 ms elapses after outputting the demo command 2 and instructing the start of the title demo execution Db. Is output to each control board 37, 38. In addition, when the operation valid period is set, the overall control CPU 36a switches the lamp built in the effect button BT from turning off to turning on.

  As a result, in the effect display device 22, as shown in FIG. 15B, after the title demo effect is executed, the title demo effect is continuously executed even after 4500 ms elapses. Note that during the title demonstration execution Db, it is not actively notified that the operation valid period has been set. On the other hand, the player can grasp that the operation valid period is set from the form of the lamp built in the effect button BT.

  Then, during the operation valid period in the title demonstration execution Db, the overall control CPU 36a increments the mysterious number of the overall control RAM 36c by +1 (increases by 1) based on an operation in which the effect button BT is operated 10 times, and newly It is assumed that the mystery (special information) has been acquired and stored. The ten-time operation is a state in which the overall control CPU 36a makes a determination that the operation signal indicating that the effect button BT has been operated in the periodic process is input ten times. Then, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing to acquire a new mystery (special information) to each of the control boards 37 and 38. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a outputs any one of the acquired mystery designation 1 to 4 commands indicating the mystery (special information) to be acquired according to the mystery number as the “acquisition challenge effect” as the effect instruction command. Note that the overall control CPU 36a does not output an effect instruction command for newly acquiring a mystery (special information) when the mystery number is already “4”.

  As a result, in the effect display device 22, when there is a mystery (special information) newly acquired as the special display information W, special information corresponding to the mystery is displayed as an image. In this case, the effect display device 22 displays an image such as “acquired successfully” in accordance with the acquisition of the special information. In this case as well, the title display effect is continuously executed in the effect display device 22. Thus, the player grasps that the new mystery (special information) has been successfully acquired.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 36a outputs the demo command 2 and instructs the start of the title demo execution Db, and then ends the operation effective period (cancels the setting) and ends the operation effective period when 7000 ms elapses. An operation valid period end command indicating that the operation has been performed is output to the control boards 37 and 38. That is, the overall control CPU 36a sets the period of 2500 ms from 4500 ms to 7000 ms as the operation effective period after the start of the title demo execution Db and sets the mysterious increase possible time (mysterious increase / decrease possible time DZ). Further, when the operation effective period ends, the overall control CPU 36a switches the lamp built in the effect button BT from turning on to turning off.

  As a result, in the effect display device 22, as shown in FIG. 15B, the title demonstration effect is continuously executed. Note that the player can grasp that the operation valid period has ended from the form of the lamp built in the effect button BT.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 36a outputs the demo command 2 and instructs the start of the title demo executing Db, and then outputs the demo command 1 when 29000 ms elapses, and instructs the end of the title demo executing Db. Instructs start of Da during standby demonstration execution.

  As a result, in the effect display device 22, as shown in FIG. 15B, after the title demo effect is executed, when 29000 ms elapses, the title demo effect is ended and the standby demonstration effect is started. In this case, in the effect display device 22, the title demonstration effect is continuously executed until 29000 ms elapses. Thereby, the player can grasp that Db during the title demonstration is ended.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability variation mode MK and the normal mode MF and the mystery that become the mystery occurrence time SPZ in relation to the title demo execution Db that becomes the mystery increase possible time (mystery increase and decrease possible time DZ). Various expectations in the probability variation suggestion mode MS that becomes the acquisition time RZ can be increased. For this reason, in the title demonstration execution Db, for example, by increasing the mystery (special information), a game that is acquired even when the mystery (special information) desired to be acquired in the probability change suggestion mode MS cannot be acquired, or the probability change mode MK and It is possible to select a game that can activate a mystery (notice effect) that has not been acquired in the normal mode MF. In the present embodiment, the mysterious increase period is set to Db during title demonstration execution that can be shifted by not executing the symbol variation game from any production mode as described above. In order to appropriately reflect the player's intention, it has been devised to be selectable at any time. Also, in this embodiment, by setting the mysterious increase period to Db during the title demonstration which is likely to be boring that the game ball has launched, but the design variation game is not played at all, A device has been devised to suitably eliminate the lowering of the player's willingness to continue the game.

  Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 based on the display control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 that executes the following various processes based on the display control program functions as a display effect instruction means, a demonstration effect execution control means, and a special notification effect execution control means. .

  When the change control designation command is input, the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 selects the effect content (variation content) corresponding to the change pattern instructed by the command, and plays the symbol change game with the effect content. The display content of the effect display device 22 is controlled so that When the display control CPU 37a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display control CPU 37a controls the display contents so that the decoration display instructed by the stop display designating command for the decorative symbol is displayed on the effect display device 22. Then, the symbol variation game is terminated. Further, the display control CPU 37a, when the general control CPU 36a gives an effect such as an opening effect related to the big hit game, produces the contents corresponding to the effect instructed for the effect (opening effect, round game effect, ending effect, etc.) The display content of the effect display device 22 is controlled so that the effect during the big hit game is performed with the content of the effect. Further, the display control CPU 37a generates display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect content using the image data of the display control ROM 37b based on the effect content instructed to be effected. The display control CPU 37a measures the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game and the various effects, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device 22 based on the measured time and display data for a predetermined control cycle. Switch every (for example, every 4 ms).

  When the display control CPU 37a inputs an effect instruction command for instructing the transition to each effect mode, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 so that the symbol variation game is performed with the effect content specified by the command. To do. When the display control CPU 37a inputs an effect instruction command for instructing the transition to each effect mode, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 with the background pattern specified in the command. The display control CPU 37a continuously controls the display contents of the effect display device 22 without switching the current background image until the next effect instruction command for instructing the transition to each effect mode is input. .

  Further, when the display control CPU 37a inputs the activation mystery designation 1 to 4 command in association with the start of the symbol variation game with the “battle effect”, the mystery (notice effect) designated by the activation mystery designation 1 to 4 command is given. The display content of the effect display device 22 is controlled so as to be activated at a predetermined timing (for example, after formation of the reach state). In this case, the display control CPU 37a maintains the display content of the special display information W.

  Further, when the display control CPU 37a inputs an acquisition mystery designation 1 to 4 command with the start of the symbol variation game accompanied by “acquisition challenge effect”, the mystery (special information) designated as the acquisition mystery designation 1 to 4 command. The display content of the effect display device 22 is controlled so that an effect indicating that the image is acquired is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, after the reach state is formed). In this case, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 so that the special information newly acquired as the special display information W is displayed as an image.

  In addition, when the demonstration command 1 is input, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 so as to execute the standby demonstration effect. Then, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 so that the standby demonstration effect is continuously executed until the demo command 2 or the variation pattern designation command is input. Further, when the operation valid period setting command is input during execution of the standby demonstration effect, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 so as to execute the special notification effect for displaying the telop Tr as an image. Further, when the display control CPU 37a inputs an effect instruction command for instructing to erase (clear) the mystery (special information) during execution of the standby demonstration effect, it indicates that the mystery (special information) has been successfully erased (cleared). While the effect is executed, the display content of the effect display device 22 is controlled so that no special information is displayed as the special display information W. In addition, when the operation valid period end command is input during execution of the standby demonstration effect, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 so as to end the image display of the telop Tr.

  Further, when the demo command 2 is input, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 so as to execute the title demo effect. The display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 so that the title demo effect is continuously executed until the demo command 1 or the variation pattern designation command is input. In addition, when the display control CPU 37a inputs an acquisition mystery designation 1 to 4 command during execution of the title demonstration effect, the display control CPU 37a executes an effect indicating that the mystery (special information) has been successfully acquired, and as the special display information W. The display content of the effect display device 22 is controlled so that the newly acquired special information is displayed as an image. The display control CPU 37a does not execute a special effect even if an operation valid period setting command or an operation valid period end command is input during the execution of the title demonstration effect.

  The voice / lamp control board 38 controls the light emission modes of the various lamp units 16a to 16c and 21b and the voice output modes of the speakers 17a to 17c when various commands are input. That is, the voice / lamp control board 38 performs control so as to cause an effect according to the contents of the effect instructed by these commands, similarly to the effect display control board 37.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the overall control RAM 36c, the mystery (special information) is acquired and stored every time the variation pattern P156 ("acquirement challenge effect") is determined under the condition of the mystery acquisition time RZ. . Then, the overall control CPU 36a is configured to change the determination mode of the specific display effect contents of the symbol variation game in accordance with the acquisition mode of the mystery (special information) under the condition of the mystery generation time SPZ. In addition, the mystery acquisition time RZ and the mystery occurrence time SPZ are determined to be execution periods of different production modes. As a result, in the probability change mode MK and the normal mode MF that become the mystery occurrence time SPZ, the symbol variation game is changed according to the mystery (special information) acquisition mode in the probability change suggestion mode MS that becomes the mystery acquisition time RZ. did. For this reason, each production mode can be associated with each other, and in particular, in the probability variation mode MK and the normal mode MF that become the mystery occurrence time SPZ, each time it starts (shifts) depending on the acquisition mode of the mystery (special information). Changes can be given to the floating game. That is, in particular, in the probability variation mode MK and the normal mode MF that become the mystery occurrence time SPZ, it is possible to add not only the interest by each effect mode but also the interest that the symbol variation game changes. Therefore, when determining the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game, by adopting a configuration that can change the determination mode of the effect according to the acquisition mode of the mystery (special information), it is possible to suppress the change of the game to the game. Can be improved sufficiently.

  (2) In the probability change mode MK, the player is expected not only to win the big win lottery, but also to continue to be controlled in the probability change state after the big hit game based on the win. For this reason, by setting the probability variation mode MK at the mystery occurrence time SPZ, in the probability variation mode MK, not only the expectation for the winning of the big hit lottery but also the expectation for the activation of the mystery (notice effect) can be given to the player. Further, in the probability change suggestion mode MS, the player has expectation that the player is in a probability change state, but will still be reluctant to be in the probability change state if he / she does not win the big win lottery, and the game will continue. It may reduce motivation. For this reason, the probability change suggestion mode MS is set to the mystery acquisition time RZ that can acquire the mystery (special information) as a premise for activating the mystery (notice production) in the probability change mode MK. The player can be expected to acquire (special information). Therefore, by associating each effect mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in each effect mode and suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to continue the game.

  (3) Since the probability change suggestion mode MS is set to the mystery acquisition time RZ, it starts after the end of the big hit game (shifts), and therefore the possibility of the probability change state is higher than the mystery occurrence time SPZ that becomes the normal mode MF. Since it is expensive, it is easy to acquire mystery (special information). Further, in the normal mode MF that shifts from the probability change suggestion mode MS, the player may be reluctant to be in the probability change state with the transition, and may reduce the willingness to continue the game. For this reason, by setting the normal mode MF to the mystery occurrence time SPZ, if the mystery (special information) is acquired, the player is expected to activate the mystery (notice production). It is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to continue. Therefore, by associating the probability variation suggestion mode MS and the normal mode MF, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in these production modes and to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to continue the game.

  (4) Also, in the probability change suggestion mode MS that is in the variable state, the game is expected while the player is hoping for the probability change state because the operating state of the opening / closing blade 30 is the same mode as the probability change mode MK. Will be performed. On the other hand, in the probability variation suggestion mode MS, if the big hit lottery is still not won, it becomes reluctant to be in the high-probability lottery state and may reduce the willingness to continue the game. For this reason, by setting the probability change suggestion mode MS, which is in a variable state like the probability change mode MK, to the mystery acquisition time RZ, the probability change suggestion mode MS makes the player have an expectation for acquiring the mystery (special information). Thus, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to continue the game. Further, in the normal mode MF in the non-variable state, the player is reluctant to be in the probabilistic state because the operating state of the opening / closing blade 30 is different from that in the probabilistic mode MK. It may also reduce your willingness to continue. For this reason, when the mystery (special information) is acquired by setting the normal mode MF that is in a non-variable state different from the probability variation mode MK to the mystery occurrence time SPZ, the mystery (notice effect) is activated. Can make players expect. Therefore, by associating each effect mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in each effect mode and suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to continue the game.

  (5) Regarding the mystery (special information) of a plurality of types, the acquisition mode is defined by the number of mysteries of the mystery (special information) stored and held in the overall control RAM 36c. In addition, the overall control CPU 36a increases the probability that the mystery (notice effect) is activated as the number of mysteries stored in the overall control RAM 36c increases in accordance with the mode of acquisition of the mystery (special information). At the same time, the normal mode MF is configured to increase the expectation of jackpot due to the activation of the mystery (notice effect). For this reason, at the mystery acquisition time RZ, not only the interest of simply acquiring the mystery (special information) but also the interest regarding the number of mysteries can be given to the player. Further, in the mystery occurrence time SPZ, different interests can be given to the player according to the manner of acquiring the mystery (special information) in the mystery acquisition time RZ. Therefore, by improving the interest in the mystery occurrence time SPZ and the mystery acquisition time RZ, it is possible to sufficiently improve the interest of the game by suppressing the mannerism of the game.

  (6) Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the standby demonstration execution Da and the title demonstration execution Db, the mystery (special information) is acquired and deleted (cleared) according to the operation mode of the effect button BT. The contents stored in the overall control RAM 36c can be changed. Among the players, a player who wants to acquire a mystery (special information) from the mystery number “0 (zero)” at the mystery acquisition time RZ, or a mystery (special information) at the mystery acquisition time RZ. However, there are players who want to change the symbol variation game at the mystery occurrence time SPZ, players who desire not to change the production of the symbol variation game at the mystery occurrence time SPZ, and the like. In addition, even in the case of the same player, the desired game may change during the game, and in such a case, it is possible to cope with this by operating the effect button BT during the standby demonstration execution Da and the title demonstration execution Db. Become. For this reason, in the standby demonstration execution Da and the title demonstration execution Db, the player can select the game desired by the player, thereby changing the effect of the symbol variation game, and also the player's desire. It can be suitably reflected. Therefore, when determining the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game, by adopting a configuration that can change the determination mode of the effect according to the acquisition mode of the mystery (special information), it is possible to suppress the change of the game to the game. Can be improved sufficiently.

  (7) The mysterious increase possible time and the mysterious erasable possible time are set to either the standby demonstration executing Da or the title demonstration executing Db. For this reason, the player can easily grasp the time when the mystery (special information) can be acquired by operating the effect button BT and the time when the mystery (special information) can be erased (cleared) by operating the effect button BT. Can be realized. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately reflect the player's wishes.

  (8) In the standby demonstration execution Da and the title demonstration execution Db, the operation mode of the effect button BT is different when the secret (special information) is acquired and when the secret (special information) is deleted (cleared). I did it. For this reason, the player grasps the operation mode in which the mystery (special information) can be acquired by operating the production button BT and the operation mode in which the mystery (special information) can be erased (cleared) by the operation of the production button BT. An easy configuration can be realized. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately reflect the player's wishes.

  (9) Further, in the standby demonstration execution Da that is the time when the mystery can be reduced, the player is informed of the time when the mystery can be reduced and the operation mode of the effect button BT for clearing the mystery (special information). Announced. The display effect instruction means informs the player that at least the special information can be deleted. For this reason, for example, when a player plays a game, it is possible to newly start a game even if the player has already acquired some mystery (special information). Therefore, the player is given an interest that the special information is acquired in relation to the symbol variation game regardless of the situation from which the game is started while suitably reflecting the player's wishes. be able to.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In this embodiment, you may make it set the probability change mode MK which determines that it is a probability change state to the mystery acquisition time RZ. Further, a probability variation suggestion mode MS that can make the player expect to be in the probability variation state may be set to the mystery occurrence time SPZ. Thus, by setting the probability variation mode MK at the mystery acquisition time RZ, it is easy to win a big hit game, and thus special information can be preferably acquired. As a result, in the probability variation suggestion mode MS set at the mystery occurrence time SPZ, it is possible to suitably change the effect determination mode. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which each production mode can be associated with each other to change the production determination mode according to the mystery (special information) acquisition mode, it is possible to suppress the rejuvenation of the game and sufficiently enhance the interest of the game. Can be improved.

  In such a case, in the probability variation suggestion mode MS, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the degree of big hit expectation is higher due to the activation of the mystery (notice effect) than when the mystery (notice effect) is not activated. In such a case, the probability change suggestion mode MS adopts a configuration in which the possibility (probability change expectation) is more likely to be in the probability change state than the secret (notice effect) is activated by the activation of the secret (notice effect). You can also. This configuration can also be adopted for the normal mode MF. In this way, while expecting that it is in a promising state, if it still does not win the big win lottery, it becomes reluctant to be in the promising state, and the player's willingness to continue the game In the probability change suggestion mode MS and the normal mode MF that are lowered, it is possible to make the player expect the appearance of the special effect. For this reason, even when shifting from the probability variation mode MK to the probability variation suggestion mode MS triggered by winning the jackpot game, the game is expected to trigger the mystery (notice production) by acquiring the mystery (special information) Can be held by a person. Therefore, by associating the production modes with each other, it is possible to improve the interest of the game, particularly in the probability variation suggestion mode MS, and to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to continue the game.

In the present embodiment, the normal mode MF can be set to the mystery acquisition time RZ.
-In this embodiment, the kind of special information can also be changed into 1 type, 2 types, 3 types, 5 types or more.

  -In this embodiment, according to the acquisition mode of the mystery (special information), the probability that the mystery (notice production) is activated when the mystery number is large (small and small) when the mystery number is large compared to when the mystery number is small. Any configuration that does not lower is acceptable. That is, you may change so that the distribution mode of the random number in each mystery content determination table may correspond.

  In addition, in this embodiment, depending on the mode of acquisition of the mystery (special information), when the mystery number is large (small and small), when the mystery number is large, the mystery (notice effect) is higher in the normal mode MF than when the mystery number is small. It is sufficient if the jackpot expectation due to the activation of) is not lowered. That is, you may change so that the distribution mode of the random number in each mystery content determination table may correspond.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that the mystery (notice effect) is activated may be different depending on the manner of acquiring the mystery (special information), and when the mystery number is a specific number, the mystery (notice effect) It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the probability of triggering is increased most. That is, you may change so that the distribution mode of the random number in each mystery content determination table may correspond.

  -Moreover, in this embodiment, according to the acquisition mode of mystery (special information), what is necessary is just the structure in which the jackpot expectation degree by triggering of mystery (notice production) may differ in normal mode MF, and the number of mysteries is a specific number. In such a case, it is possible to have a configuration in which the degree of expectation of jackpot by raising the mystery (notice effect) is maximized. That is, you may change so that the distribution mode of the random number in each mystery content determination table may correspond.

  -In the present embodiment, as the special information, not only the number of types of special information but also the special information corresponding to which mystery is stored as special information can be changed in the symbol variation game. You can also That is, the configuration itself of each mystery content determination table (selectable type or random number distribution) may be changed to correspond.

  -In this embodiment, although the kind of production mode can be recognized from the mode of giving the variable state, it is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 having a configuration that does not provide a big hit game that becomes a variable state without a limit. You can also In this case, the player grasps the difference in the effect mode from the background image, and grasps the difference between the mystery occurrence time SPZ and the mystery acquisition time RZ from the background image that is the difference in the effect mode. That is, the player grasps the difference between the mystery occurrence time SPZ and the mystery acquisition time RZ based on the difference in the degree of expectation for being in a probabilistic state.

  -In this embodiment, it can also apply to the pachinko game machine 10 of the structure which does not provide a variable state. In this case, it is only necessary to provide a configuration in which the player can grasp the degree of expectation for the probability variation state during the stay in the effect mode.

  -In this embodiment, it can also comprise so that the display effect content (game display content) of a plurality of types of specific symbol variation games can be specified with one variation pattern. In this case, for example, the display effect content of “battle effect” in the probability variation mode MK and the normal mode MF, and the display effect content of “acquired challenge effect” in the probability change suggestion mode MS for one variation pattern, The contents of display effects that can be selected are different for each type of effect mode in which the user is staying. That is, the second type reach production, the third type reach production, the fourth type reach production, and the like can be specified by one variation pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 36a selects the specific display effect contents of the symbol variation game in accordance with the effect mode and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the display effect content that becomes the “acquired challenge effect” and the other display effect content can be specified in the variation pattern P160. In this case, the mystery (special information) is acquired on condition that the change pattern P160 is selected by the main control CPU 35a and the display effect content to be “acquired challenge effect” is selected by the overall control CPU 36a. It becomes the composition to obtain. This configuration can also be applied to a variation pattern that can identify the “battle effect” in the present embodiment.

  -In this embodiment, in normal mode MF, the structure which makes jackpot expectation differ by the kind of mystery to be activated can also be employ | adopted. For example, the big hit expectation can be set higher in the order of “strong secret”> “medium secret”> “weak secret”.

  In the present embodiment, regarding the mystery (notice effect), the mystery (normal notice effect) for the mystery number “0” may be enabled even when the mystery (special information) is not acquired. In this case, the mystery (notice effect) that is activated when the mystery number is not “0” is the special effect (special notice effect).

  -In this embodiment, it is good also as a structure which erase | eliminates (clears) the mystery (special information) acquired by activating mystery (notice production). For example, depending on the activation of the mystery (notice effect), the activated mystery (special information) or any of the mysteries (special information) acquired can be erased (cleared).

  -In this embodiment, it can also be set as the structure which gives a change to the production contents of various productions (opening production, each round production, and an ending production) in a big hit game according to the acquisition mode of special information.

-In this embodiment, it is good also as a structure of acquiring mystery (special information) other than having already acquired regarding the acquisition of mystery (special information) at random by lottery.
-In this embodiment, the effect by the activation of the mystery (notice effect) can be changed according to game play. For example, the effect by the activation of the mystery (notice effect) in the probability variation mode MK can be set to the same effect as in the normal mode MF. In this case, the mystery (notice effect) can be activated even in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P155. Further, for example, as an effect of the mystery (notice effect) activation in the normal mode MF, it is possible to notify the big hit confirmation by the activation. When changing the effect of acquiring these mysteries (notice effects), the content of the mystery activation flow is replaced with an appropriate process according to the changed specifications.

  -In this embodiment, the mysterious increase / decrease possible time DZ can also be set during a big hit game. Since the transition to the probability change mode MK, which is the mystery occurrence time SPZ, and the probability change suggestion mode MS, which is the mystery acquisition time RZ, is via the jackpot game, the mysterious increase / decrease possible timing DZ is set in the jackpot game in the future. It is possible to select a game desired by the player for the game in the effect mode given to the player.

  -In this embodiment, you may regulate the specific time which can change the acquisition mode of the mystery (special information) in the mystery increase / decrease possible time DZ. For example, the time when the mystery can be increased and the time when the mystery can be decreased are restricted only to the standby state in the specific effect mode (waiting demonstration effective Da, title demo executing Db). In this case, the specific production mode may be selectively set in accordance with the game playability, and may be any one of the probability variation mode MK, the probability variation suggestion mode MS, and the normal mode MF. You may set the regulation of the increase / decrease possible time DZ.

  In this embodiment, the mystery (special information) can be stored and retained only in the variable state, and the mystery (special information) can be erased (cleared) along with the transition to the normal mode MS.

In the present embodiment, the operation mode of the effect button BT may be the same at the mysterious decrease possible time and the mysterious increase possible time.
In this embodiment, it is not necessary to notify that the mystery (special information) can be erased (cleared) at the time when the mystery can be reduced.

-Moreover, in this embodiment, you may alert | report that mystery (special information) can be increased in the mystery increase possible time.
In the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 that can execute only the same type of effect (for example, only the standby demonstration effect is the title demonstration effect).

  In the present embodiment, the correspondence between the waiting demonstration execution Da and the title demonstration execution Db and the mysterious decrease possible time and the mysterious increase possible time may be changed. For example, during the demonstration execution Da and Db, it is possible to set both the decrease possible time and the mysterious increase possible time. In this case, it is preferable to change the operation mode of the effect button BT by deleting (clearing) and increasing the secret (special information).

  In the present embodiment, the configuration of the production mode may be changed. For example, a plurality of types of the normal mode MF can be set, and the probability or mystery (notice production) of “battle production” appearing for each type. It is also possible to improve interest by changing the probability of activating. In addition, a plurality of probability variation suggestion modes MS can be set, and the interest can be improved by changing the probability that the “acquired challenge effect” appears for each type. The configuration in this case may be applied to the probability variation mode MK.

In the present embodiment, the setting mode of the operation valid period in each demonstration execution Da, Db may be changed. For example, the whole demonstration execution Da, Db may be set as the operation validity period.
-In this embodiment, you may change the execution aspect of a notice effect according to game property.

-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 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 10 capable of executing a symbol variation game, the symbol variation game according to the acquisition mode of the mystery (special information) Can be changed.

  -In this embodiment, it can also apply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the specification which alert | reports without telling whether it is a probability change state 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 the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a may acquire all the various random numbers related to the determination of the symbol variation game from the main control RAM 35c when winning each of the start winning ports 28 and 29.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and other examples are added below.
(A) The special information storage means stores and holds the special information when the operation determining means determines that the effect operating means is operated under the condition that is the execution period of the demonstration effect. The special erasable period in the execution period that is the special erasable period of the first half demonstration and the second half demonstration is made different when the special information is erased. And a special notification effect execution control means for executing a special notification effect for notifying a player of the operation mode of the effect operation means for erasing the special information stored and retained. The gaming machine described.

  (B) The obtainable period is determined to be an execution period of the high probability suggesting effect, and the executable period is determined to be an execution period of the high probability fixed effect, The display effect instruction means stores the special information in the special information storage means according to the condition of the predetermined condition when determining the game display content under the condition that is the executable period. A special game display content in which a special effect appears when the big win lottery is won and the lottery probability state determination means determines the high probability lottery state, As the special effect appears, it is suggested that the jackpot lottery is won by the jackpot lottery and that the lottery probability state determination means determines the high probability lottery state. The gaming machine according to any one of the configured claims 1 to 3, and spirit (a).

  (C) The high-probability suggestion effect includes a high-expectation high-probability suggestion effect in which the degree of expectation in the high-probability lottery state is different, and the high-probability lottery state than the high-expectation high-probability suggestion effect The suggestion effect execution control means executes the suggestion effect by the high expectation high probability suggestion effect when executing the high probability suggestion effect after the big hit game is finished. Then, triggered by the arrival of the end condition during execution of the high expectation high probability suggestion effect, the suggestion effect by the low expectation high probability suggestion effect is executed by switching to the high expectation high probability suggestion effect being executed, The execution period of the high expectation suggestion effect among the high probability suggestion effects is set to the acquisition period, and the execution period of the low expectation high probability suggestion effect among the high probability suggestion effects is the execution Determined as possible The special information storage means is triggered by determining the special fluctuation contents that can be determined only when the fluctuation content determination means wins the jackpot lottery under the condition that is the obtainable period. When the game display content is determined under the condition that is the executable period that is the execution period of the low expectation high probability suggesting effect, the display effect instruction means establishes the predetermined condition. If the special information storage means stores and holds the special information, the special game display content on which the special effect appears can be determined, and the executable that becomes the low expectation high probability suggesting effect The technical idea configured to increase the degree of jackpot expectation as to whether or not the jackpot lottery is won more than when the special effect does not appear due to the appearance of the special effect during the period. Gaming machine described in (b).

  (D) The starting means has opening / closing means for changing the entrance of the game ball from a closed state where the game ball is difficult to enter to an open state where the game ball is easy to enter, the state control means being When the jackpot game is over, the operating state of the opening / closing means is controlled to an open time increasing state in which the opening time per unit time is increased, and the high probability is controlled when the lottery probability state is controlled to a high probability lottery state. Maximum control for controlling both the lottery state and the increased open time state for the maximum control period determined in the high probability lottery state and for controlling both the high probability lottery state and the open time increased state differently. In the case of controlling the lottery probability state to the low probability lottery state while controlling to any one to control during the period, control for the maximum control period set in the open time increased state to the open time increased state, When opening When controlling to the increased state during the maximum control period set in the increased open time state, by controlling the passage of the maximum control period to the open time non-increasing state in which the open time per unit time does not increase, The game state comprising the lottery probability state and the operating state of the opening / closing means is controlled, and the high-probability lottery state and the open time increase state of the symbol variation game after the end of the jackpot game. The maximum control period is determined based on the number of executions, and the maximum control period in the high probability lottery state is set longer than the maximum control period in the open time increasing state, and the suggestion effect by the high probability finalizing effect The execution period is determined while controlling both the high probability lottery state and the open time increased state during the maximum control period set in the high probability lottery state, and the high expectation high probability The execution period of the suggestion effect by the incentive effect is during the control for the maximum control period set in the open time increase state to the open time increase state, and the end condition that the elapse of the maximum control period arrives The gaming machine according to the technical idea (c), which is determined during the period of execution of the suggestion effect determined by the low expectation high probability suggestion effect during the opening time non-increasing state.

  (E) The display effect instruction means is larger in the number of acquisitions of special information stored and held in the special information storage means according to the condition of establishment of the predetermined condition than when the acquisition type is small and the acquisition type is small. In addition, the appearance rate of the special effect is not lowered, and the expectation degree of jackpot due to the appearance of the special effect is not lowered in the feasible period which is the low-expected degree high-probability suggesting effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 and technical ideas (a) to (d).

  (F) The obtainable period is determined to be the execution period of the high probability fixed effect, and the executable period is determined to be the execution period of the high probability suggestion effect, The special information storage means is triggered by determining the special fluctuation contents that can be determined only when the fluctuation content determination means wins the jackpot lottery under the condition that is the obtainable period. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game machine can be acquired.

  (G) When the display effect instruction means determines the game display contents under the condition that is the executable period, the special information storage means stores and holds the special information according to a condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The special game display content in which the special effect appears when the special effect appears can be determined, and the jackpot is greater than the case where the special effect does not appear due to the appearance of the special effect in the executable period that becomes the high probability suggestion effect The gaming machine described in the technical concept (f) configured to increase the expectation of jackpot whether or not the lottery is won.

  BT ... Button for production, DZ ... Mystery increase / decrease possible time (Mysterious decrease possible time, Mystery increase possible time), SPZ ... Mystery occurrence time, RZ ... Mystery acquisition time, Da ... Waiting demonstration running, Db ... Title demo running, MF ... Normal mode, MK ... Probability change mode, MS ... Probability change suggestion mode, GH ... Image display unit, GF, GK, GS ... Background image, W (Wa, Wb, Wc, Wd) ... Special display information (mystery), Tr ... Telop, P135, P136 ... Change pattern (2nd type reach effect), P155, P156 ... Change pattern (4th type reach effect), P159, P160 ... Change pattern (3rd type reach effect), SW1, SW2 ... Start Mouth switch, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 22 ... Production display device, 23 ... Special symbol display device, 24 ... Special symbol reserved memory number display device, 28 ... Upper start winning opening, 29 ... Bottom Moving prize opening, 30 ... Opening / closing blades, 32 ... Large prize opening, 35 ... Main control board, 35a ... Main control CPU, 35b ... Main control ROM, 35c ... Main control RAM, 36 ... Sub control board, 36a ... general control CPU, 36b ... general control ROM, 36c ... general control RAM, 37 ... production display control board, 37a ... display control CPU, 37b ... display control ROM, 37c ... display control RAM.

Claims (3)

A display device for performing a symbol variation game for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and a starting means for giving a starting condition for the symbol variation game when a game ball enters the game, triggered by the establishment of the starting condition A jackpot lottery means for executing a jackpot lottery for lottering whether or not to win a jackpot, and when winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery, a winning means for allowing a game ball to enter after the end of the symbol variation game is provided. In a gaming machine where a big hit game constituted by a round game to be opened is performed,
Start memory means for storing, as a start hold ball, a predetermined number of game balls that have entered the start means during the symbol variation game;
In the standby state that occurs when the start holding ball does not exist after the symbol variation game ends, the demonstration effect execution control means for continuously executing the demonstration effect until the standby state ends,
Operation means for directing that can be operated by the player,
Effective period setting means for setting an operation effective period that allows operation of the effect operating means during execution of the demonstration effect;
Operation determining means for determining whether or not the effect operating means has been operated during the operation valid period;
Jackpot species determining means for determining a jackpot species when winning the jackpot lottery,
According to the jackpot type determined by the jackpot type determination means when the jackpot lottery is won, whether the lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game is ended is a high probability lottery state or a low probability lottery state A lottery probability state determining means for determining
State control means for controlling the gaming state including the lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game is ended according to the determination result of the lottery probability state determining means;
After the big hit game, according to the game state controlled by the state control means, the high probability suggesting effect is executed when the high hit lottery state or the low probability lottery state is after the big hit game is finished. In addition, by executing a high-probability finalizing effect when the high-hit lottery game is finished in the high-probability lottery state, an implied production that suggests whether the high-hit lottery game is in the high-probability lottery state is executed. Suggesting execution execution control means,
Variation content determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the lottery determination result of the jackpot lottery means,
In response to the change content determining means determining the special change content, special information storage means for acquiring and storing cumulatively at least one of a plurality of types of special information,
Based on the variation content determined by the variation content determination means, a game display content for instructing the display device about a specific display effect content for developing the symbol variation game is determined, and based on the game display content Display effect instruction means for instructing the display device to execute the symbol variation game,
The special information storage means is capable of acquiring the special information under a condition that is an acquirable period that is an execution period of any of the high probability suggestion effects and the high probability fixed effects.
The display effect instruction means determines the game display content under a condition that is an executable period that is an execution period of the suggested effect that is not the acquirable period of the high probability suggestion effect and the high probability fixed effect. In the execution period of the suggestion effect that becomes the acquirable period by changing the determination mode according to the mode of establishment of the predetermined condition defined by the number of acquisitions of the special information stored and held by the special information storage unit A change is made to the symbol variation game in the execution period of the suggestion effect which becomes the executable period according to the establishment mode of the predetermined condition,
In the execution period of the demonstration effect, the special information storage unit acquires and stores the special information according to an operation mode when the operation determination unit determines that the presentation operation unit is operated. A gaming machine characterized in that the stored information of the special information storage means can be changed by making special information erasable. The demonstration production is composed of a demonstration first half production executed at the start of the demonstration production and a demonstration second half production executed after the demonstration first half production ends.
The special information storage means includes
Depending on the operation mode when the operation determining means determines that the effect operating means has been operated under a condition that is a specially acquirable period that is one of the execution periods of the first half demonstration and the second half demonstration. The special information can be obtained,
An operation is performed when it is determined by the operation determining means that the operation means for the effect has been operated under a condition that is a special erasure period that is an execution period that is not the special acquirable period of the first half demonstration and the second half demonstration The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special information stored and held can be erased according to an aspect.   The special information storage means stores and holds the time when the special information is acquired when the operation determining means determines that the effect operating means is operated under the condition of the execution time of the demonstration effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the operation mode of the effect operating means is different depending on when the special information is deleted.

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