JP2011015718A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress the decline of interest in a game due to a suggestion performance and to improve the interest in the game by the suggestion performance by setting the development of the suggestion performance matched with the development of a game state.SOLUTION: A drawing probability state, a variation shortening state and a game state by a performance mode are controlled on the basis of the kind of a pattern determined as a special pattern when a jackpot game to be imparted is drawn. Thus, in a probability variation suggestion performance, by changing the determination form of the development on the basis of kind of information for control which specifies the kind of the pattern determined as the special pattern when the previous (latest) jackpot game is drawn, suggestion biased only to the drawing probability state among the game states simply is not performed and the suggestion reflecting the development of the game states including other elements as well is achieved. That is, the expectation of a player is suitably increased in the scene where a probability variable state should be expected, and the expectation of a player is suitably sustained in the scene where the expectation for the probability variable state should be sustained.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine to which a big hit game is given after the end of the symbol variation game when the big hit lottery is won.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some pachinko machines that are a type of gaming machine include a probability variation function that shifts a lottery probability state of a big hit lottery from a low probability lottery state to a high probability lottery state after the big hit game ends. If the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is a high probability lottery state (probability variation state), it is easy to win a big hit in the big hit lottery, which is advantageous to the player. Usually, if a player wins a big hit in the big hit lottery and obtains the big hit game, the player wants to be given a high probability lottery state as the gaming state after the big hit game ends. For this reason, when it turns out that it will not be in a high-probability lottery state after the big hit game, but will be in a low-probability lottery state, there is a possibility that the interest of the player is lowered.

  Thus, conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine has been proposed in which a player cannot recognize whether or not a high-probability lottery state is given as a gaming state after the end of a big hit game (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a latent screen ("Katakata Night Chance Production", "Talking Time" that can be executed in either the high probability lottery state or the low probability lottery state after the end of a specific big hit game or small hit game. A plurality of suggestion effects including “effect” and “super-talking time effect”, etc., and a configuration that suggests the possibility of a high probability lottery state by shifting to each latent screen. And in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, the transition is made when the transition condition is established between the latent screens such as the higher latent screen that is highly likely to be in the high probability lottery state and the lower latent screen that is less likely By doing so, the expectation to be in the high probability lottery state is enshrined.

JP 2007-151966 A

  By the way, in such pachinko machines including Patent Document 1, a lottery game for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not to open a start winning opening which becomes a jackpot lottery opportunity after the jackpot game ends (depending on the normal design) A variable time shortening function that gives a variable time shortening state (so-called “variable state”) that increases the opening time for opening the start winning opening per unit time, which is a state in which the variation time of the symbol variation game) is shortened Some are equipped. Furthermore, in such a pachinko gaming machine, after a big hit game, when a low probability lottery state is given, a variable state is given up to a specified number of times (for example, 100 times, etc.), and a high probability lottery state is given. In general, the specification is such that both the high-probability lottery and the variable state are given longer than the specified number of times. In recent years, in such a pachinko gaming machine, after the end of the jackpot game, a high and low limit lottery state is given to the specified number of times regardless of whether or not the high probability lottery state is set. It is also possible to continuously expect the expectation for being in the probability lottery state not only during the variable state but also after the short state.

  Under such specifications, when developing the suggestion effect as in Patent Document 1, if the development of the suggestion effect is controlled based on whether or not the gaming state is a high probability lottery state, May end with a specified number of times, it may be possible to easily recognize whether or not the player is in a high-probability lottery state from the development of the suggestion effect. Not only that, but under such specifications, even if the suggestion production is highly likely to be inferred internally as a high-probability lottery state, the variable state is terminated at the specified number of times, Even after the end of the variable state, the player may not be able to hold the expectation in spite of the configuration that expects the high probability lottery state. For these reasons, there was concern about a decline in interest in games due to suggestive effects.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to set the development of the suggestion effect in accordance with the development of the game state, and thereby the game by the suggestion effect. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in the interest of the game and, in turn, improve the interest of the game by the suggestion effect.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 includes a display device that displays a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbols, and a jackpot lottery unit that performs a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win. In a gaming machine in which a big hit game is played after the end of the symbol variation game when the big hit lottery is won, the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery after the big hit game is ended when the big hit lottery is won Determination of a big hit type that determines one of a plurality of big hit types that are different from each other in the manner of giving the lottery probability state that is either a high probability lottery state or a low probability lottery state and a game state that includes other elements Means, a game state control means for controlling the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended based on the jackpot type determined by the jackpot type determining means, and the gaming state control hand The suggestion effect development determination means for determining the development of the suggestion effect suggesting the possibility that the lottery probability state is the high probability lottery state among the gaming states controlled by the game, and the suggestion effect development determination means determine Suggestion effect execution control means for executing the suggestion effect based on the development, and the suggestion effect development determination means is adapted to the big hit species determined by the big hit seed determination means most recently when the development of the suggestion effect is determined. Accordingly, by changing the determination mode of the development of the suggestion effect according to the gist, the development of the suggestion effect is changed for each gaming state based on the lottery probability state currently given and the other elements. To do.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the jackpot type is configured such that, in the gaming state, the lottery probability state is different between the high probability lottery state and the low probability lottery state. In the gaming state, the other big elements are the same, and the latent big hit seed in a form that is indistinguishable on the game for a predetermined period after the end of the big hit game, and the gaming state The lottery probability state is set to the high probability lottery state, and the other elements of the gaming state are the same as the latent big hit type for the predetermined period after the jackpot game ends. In addition, after the lapse of the predetermined period, the present invention includes a non-latent big hit species in which an application mode of any one of the other elements is different from the latent big hit species.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the start condition of the symbol variation game is given when the game ball enters, and the game ball enters the entrance of the game ball. A starting means having an opening / closing means for changing from a closed state in which it is difficult to ball to an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter, wherein one of the other elements of the gaming state is an operation state of the opening / closing means; A state in which an open time increase state in which an open time per time increases and an open time non-increase state in which the open time per unit time does not increase are provided, wherein the gaming state control means is configured to determine the latent big hit species. The opening time increase state is given up to the predetermined period from the end of the jackpot game, and the opening time non-increasing state is triggered when the predetermined period elapses without winning the jackpot lottery. With On the other hand, for the determination of the non-latent big hit species, the release time increase state is given after the big hit game ends, and the open time increases even if the predetermined period elapses without winning the big hit lottery. The gist is to give the state continuously.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein one of the other elements of the gaming state is that the lottery probability state is the high probability lottery state. An effect mode execution control for controlling the effect mode giving mode after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit type determined by the big hit type determining means The production mode execution control means provides a specific production mode for the predetermined period from the end of the big hit game for the determination of the latent big hit type and the non-latent big hit type. The gist of the present invention is to give different types of production modes for the latent big hit species and the non-latent big hit species when the predetermined period elapses without winning a big hit lottery.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fourth aspects of the invention, the suggestion effect development determining means is the latest jackpot seed when determining the expansion of the suggestion effect. The gist is that the specific suggestion effect can be executed only when the determining means determines the non-latent big hit species.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, the suggestion effect is most likely in the high-probability lottery state from the initial stage where the possibility of being in the high-probability lottery state is the lowest. Suggested to the player over a plurality of stages over a high final stage, and developed in a manner that changes to a suggestion mode according to each stage, and depending on the appearance of the specific suggestive effect, the final The suggestion effect development determining means is adapted to change to the suggestion mode according to the stage, and the normal execution mode that changes so that the stage of the suggestion mode proceeds to the final stage as the development of the suggestion effect; The specific execution mode that is the specific suggestion effect and the non-execution mode that does not change the stage of the suggestion mode are determined to be one of the execution modes, and the big hit type determination means most recently is the latent big hit When the suggestion mode at that time can be changed to the suggestion mode corresponding to the final stage by the change of the normal execution mode, the non-execution mode is determined as the development of the suggestion effect, and the high The gist is to regulate the change to the final stage in the latent big hit species even in the probability lottery state.

  According to the present invention, by setting the development of the suggestion effect in accordance with the development of the game state, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game due to the suggestion effect, and thus to improve the interest of the game due to the suggestion effect.

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. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition aspect of each production mode. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the execution aspect of a notice effect. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing explaining the execution aspect of a probability change suggestion effect. 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 the relationship between a special symbol and production mode. Explanatory drawing explaining a meter change aspect. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining a meter change aspect. Explanatory drawing explaining a meter change aspect. Explanatory drawing explaining the execution timing of a certain change suggestion effect. Explanatory drawing explaining the change possible stage.

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. The lower plate 18 is provided with an outlet 18a for a game ball that overflows and flows down from the upper plate 15, and a concave storage portion 18b that stores the game ball is connected to the outlet 18a of the game ball. Yes.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board YB, a guide rail 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.

  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.

  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 four types of big hit games with the specified number of rounds being “16”, and the determined big hit A game is given. Of the four types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols are classified into four types: symbol A1, symbol A2, symbol B, and symbol C, as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, by classifying a plurality of types of special symbols for each of the symbols A1, A2, B, and C, it is determined whether the special symbols are classified as symbols A1, A2, B, or C. Make it difficult for people to recognize.

  For example, 45 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol A1, 5 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol A2, 10 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol B, and 40 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol C. ing. When special symbols are distributed in this way, the jackpot game based on symbol A1 is 45% (45/100) of the jackpot game, and the jackpot game based on symbol A2 is 5% (5/100) of the jackpot game. The jackpot game based on symbol B is 10% (10/100) of the entire jackpot, and the jackpot game based on symbol C is 40% (40/100) of the entire jackpot. A predetermined number of big hit symbols belong to these symbols A1, A2, B, and C, respectively. The ratio at which each jackpot game is awarded is determined by the ratio of the jackpot symbols belonging to each of the symbols A1, A2, B, and C.

  Each jackpot game given by the symbols A1, A2, B, and C has a specified number of rounds of “16”, and the jackpot 32 is opened “once” during one round game. The grand prize winning opening 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 symbols A1 and A2, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state (no limit (until next big hit)) and the variable state until the end of the probability change state Is to be granted. In FIG. 3, the case where the variable state is given until the end of the probability change state is described as “no limit”. In addition, hereinafter, the case where the variable state is given until the end of the probability change state may be referred to as “no limit variable state”. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol A1 may be referred to as “16R probability variable jackpot game (A1)”, and the jackpot game based on the symbol A2 may be referred to as “16R probability variable jackpot game (A2)”.

  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, a case where a variable state is given to 100 symbol variation games after the end of the big hit game may be referred to as a “variable short state with a limit”. 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 A1 or the symbol A2 and the jackpot game based on the symbol B are different depending on whether or not the number of symbol variation games to which the variable state is given is limited. The opening mode of the winning opening 32 is set to be the same. For this reason, when comparing the jackpot game based on the symbol A1 or the symbol A2 and the jackpot game based on the symbol B, the bonus game based on the symbol A1 or the symbol A2 to which the variable state is given without a limit (until the next jackpot) is compared. This is more advantageous to the player than the big hit game based on the symbol B.

  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 addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a jackpot promotion effect. Specifically, when the 16R probability variation jackpot game (A1) is won, and the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22 is not confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game of the probability variation confirmed (a jackpot symbol combination composed of odd symbols). It is supposed to be executed. On the other hand, in the case of winning the 16R probability variable big hit game (A2), 16R special probability variable big hit game, and 16R non-probable big hit game, it is composed of the jackpot symbol (even number symbols that are not surely changed in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22). (A big jackpot symbol combination) is surely executed in accordance with the fixed 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 an image of “mini game” on the effect display device 22, and the result of the mini game, that is, the result of “success” is derived, and in particular, the “16R probability variable big hit game” of the 16R probability variable big hit game. (A1) ”is performed in such a manner that the player is informed that the player has been won. In the present embodiment, when “16R probability variable big hit game (A1)” is won, the result of “success” is finally derived. On the other hand, in this embodiment, in order to derive the result of “failure” in “16R probability variation big hit game (A2)”, “16R special probability variation big hit game” and “16R non-probability variable big hit game”, Even when the result of “failure” is derived, the player is not informed whether the lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery is “probability variation state” or “non-probability variation state”. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the result of “failure” is derived for “16R probability variation big hit game (A2)”, “16R special probability variation big hit game” and “16R non-probability variable big hit game”. Even if the result of "" is derived, the player is not informed whether the state is still a variable state without a limit or a variable state with a limit. According to the jackpot promotion effect, even if the big hit symbol of the decoration symbol finally derived in the symbol variation game is a probability change non-definite big hit symbol that cannot recognize “16R probability variable big hit game (A1)” It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that he / she has been notified that he / she has won the “16R probable big hit game (A1)” during the big hit game, that is, an expectation to be promoted to an advantageous big hit. In this embodiment, the jackpot promotion effect is positioned as a promotion effect because the player has a sense of expectation that the type of jackpot will be promoted to “16R probability variation jackpot game (A1)”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the lottery probability state (game state) of the big hit lottery is a high-probability lottery state (probability variation state) as an effect performed by the effect display device 22. In this embodiment, a plurality of (three in this embodiment) presentation modes (suggesting presentations) that suggest to the player whether the low-probability lottery state (non-probability changing state) is possible. 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.

  Then, in the probability 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 change mode is an effect mode that appears (executes) when the game state is a probability change state and a limitless change state based on the 16R probability change big hit game (A1). 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. The probability variation suggestion mode MS appears when the gaming state is a certain probability variation state with no limit variation variation state or a variation variation state with a limit based on the 16R probability variation large hit game (A2) or 16R special probability variation big hit game (execution) Is in the production mode. The probability variation suggestion mode MS is an effect mode that appears (executes) when the gaming state is a non-probability variation state and a variation state with a limit based on a 16 uncertain variation big hit game. For this reason, the probability variation suggestion mode MS is an effect mode in which both the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state exist, and both the unlimited variation state and the limited variation state exist. In the normal mode MF, the effect display device 22 displays “normal mode” as an image based on the background image GF for the normal mode, as shown in FIG. Note that the normal mode appears (executes) when the gaming state is a probability change state or a non-probability change state and a non-change state, and there are both lottery states of the probability change state and the non-probability change state. It is a production mode.

  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 as the game progresses will be described with reference to FIG. The details of the control performed by the overall control CPU 36a during various rendering modes will be described later. Further, in FIG. 4, the 16R probability variation big hit game (A1) based on the symbol A1 is based on the symbol “16R probability variation (A1)”, the 16R probability variation big hit game (A2) based on the symbol A2 is based on the symbol B. The 16R special probability variation big hit game is indicated as "16R special probability change", and the 16R non-probability big hit game based on the symbol C is indicated 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 this embodiment, when the 16R probability variable big hit game (A1) is won, the game shifts to the probability change mode MK, and when the 16R probability variable big hit game (A2), 16R special probability variable big hit game and 16R non-probable big hit game are won, Transition to the probability change suggestion mode MS. 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, during the stay of the probability change suggestion mode MS based on the 16R probability change big hit game (A2), since the change state is given until the next big hit game is given, other effects from the start of the probability change suggestion mode MS. Even if 100 symbol variation games have elapsed without shifting to the mode, the game continues (gives continuously). In this way, when the probability variation suggestion mode MS continues even after 100 symbol variation games have elapsed, the player is based on the 16R probability variation big hit game (A2) from the aspect of the effect mode (probability variation suggestion without limit). While the mode MS is staying, it is possible to grasp the game state and the probable change state. Also, if the variable state continues after 100 symbol variation games during the stay of the probability variation suggestion mode MS, the player is based on the 16R probability variation big hit game (A2) from the state of the variable state (unlimited variation). It is possible to grasp the stay in the probability change suggestion mode MS (short state) and to confirm that the gaming state is the probability variation state (certain variation confirmation).

  Further, in particular, in the present embodiment, during the big hit game with the symbol A2, when the big hit game is over, at least during the limited short and short state, based on the symbols B and C, and the operation mode and effect of the opening / closing blade 30 By configuring the display device 22 to be the same, the display device 22 is configured so that it cannot be distinguished visually. For this reason, in this embodiment, in addition to the game characteristic that allows the player to infer whether or not the probability change state is given by the jackpot game based on the symbols B and C, the bonus game based on the symbol A2 is limited together with the probability change state. It also has a game characteristic that allows a player to guess whether or not a variable state of no change is given.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the lottery probability state given after each jackpot game is different from the game state provision mode (development) including the variable state and the production mode as other elements. It is Accordingly, in the present embodiment, a lottery probability state among the game states, and a game state provision mode (development) including a change state and an effect mode as other elements are specified by the type of the special symbol. ing. That is, in the big hit game based on the symbol A1, the development of the game state that becomes the probability variation state, the limitless variation state, and the probability variation mode MK is specified. Further, in the big hit game based on the symbol A2, the development of the game state that becomes the probability variation state, the limitless variation state, and the probability variation suggestion mode MS is specified. Further, in the big hit game based on the symbol B, the development of the game state that becomes the probability variation state, the variation state with limit and the probability variation suggestion mode MS is specified. Further, in the big hit game based on the symbol C, the development of the game state that becomes the non-probability change state, the limit change state and the probability change suggestion mode MS is specified.

  And, while making the lottery probability state different among the gaming states, the symbols B and B that are indistinguishable on the game after the end of the big hit game by making the other elements of the gaming state the same The jackpot game based on the pattern C becomes the latent jackpot seed. In addition, the lottery probability state in the gaming state is changed to a probabilistic state, and other elements in the gaming state are the same as the latent big hit type for a predetermined period (100 times) after the end of the big hit game, After the elapse of the predetermined period, the jackpot game based on the pattern A2 in which the changing mode and the rendering mode, which are other elements, are different from the latent jackpot seed becomes the non-latent jackpot seed. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability variation suggestion mode MS assigned in the same manner for the latent hit type and the non-latent hit type is the specific effect mode.

  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 in the target symbol variation game, the notice effects are provided at a predetermined execution timing (appearance timing) predetermined for each notice effect. It is supposed to be executed. The announcement effect is executed at any one of the execution timings set in a plurality of types (three types in the present embodiment). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, as execution timing, 1) during fluctuation after 5000 ms (5.0 seconds) has elapsed since the start of fluctuation, and 2) 6500 ms (6.5 seconds) have elapsed since the start of fluctuation. During the subsequent fluctuation, 3) three of the fluctuations after 11000 ms (11.0 seconds) from the start of the fluctuation are set. The notice effect is executed at any one of the above three execution timings before the reach is formed in the symbol variation game, and the notice effects at the respective execution timings are not combined. ing.

Hereinafter, the notice effect prepared 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, the execution timing of 1) after 5000 ms elapses, 2) after 6500 ms elapse is set as the execution timing, and 3) the side closer to the start of variation than after 11000 ms elapses is set as the execution timing. The first half notice effect and 3) the second half notice effect whose execution timing is after the elapse of 11000 ms are provided as the notice effect.

First, the first half notice effect performed in the effect display device 22 will be described according to FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b).
As shown in FIG. 5A, the first half notice effect is a notice effect that is executed during the change after the lapse of either 5000 ms or 6500 ms from the start of the change of the symbol change game. Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the first half notice effect is displayed as a notice image L in the display area (image display unit GH) of the effect display device 22, and the big hit expectation is expected depending on the type of the notice image L displayed. It is a notice effect that suggests the level of the degree. The “high or low expectation level of jackpot” is calculated based on the ratio that appears when winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery and the ratio that appears when the jackpot lottery is not won in the jackpot lottery. And the higher the appearance rate when winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery, the higher the chance of hitting the jackpot, compared to the overall appearance rate when winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery and not winning the jackpot . A plurality (three types in this embodiment) of the preview images L displayed in the first preview effect of the present embodiment are prepared, and the level of the big hit expectation is determined by the types. Specifically, the notice image L includes “low expectation image (eg,“ chance ”)”, “medium expectation image (eg,“ hot ”)”, “high expectation image (eg,“ very hot ” Three types of “)” are prepared. The big hit expectation is set in the order of “low expectation image” <“medium expectation image” <“high expectation image”. Further, when the execution timing is compared in the first half notice effect, for the same type of notice image L, the big hit expectation is set in the order of 5000 ms execution timing <6500 ms execution timing. Further, regarding different notice images L, the execution timing of 6500 ms may be less than 5000 ms.

Next, the second half notice effect performed by the effect display device 22 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 5A, the second half notice effect is a notice effect that is executed during a change after 11000 ms has elapsed since the start of the change of the symbol change game. Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), the second half notice effect is displayed on the display area (image display part GH) of the effect display device 22 by displaying the serif images W1 and W2 by one or more characters. This is a notice effect that suggests the level of expectation of jackpot depending on the contents of the serif images W1 and W2. The contents of the lines used in the second half notice effect of this embodiment are classified into a plurality of types (three types in this embodiment), and the level of expectation of jackpot is determined by the type. More specifically, there are three types of lines: lines that are classified as “low expectation lines”, lines that are classified as “medium expectation lines”, and lines that are classified as “high expectation lines”. It is classified. The jackpot expectation is set higher in the order of “low expectation serif” <“medium expectation serif” <“high expectation serif”.

  Note that the first half and second half notice effects of the notice effects described here are the notice effects dedicated to the probability change suggestion mode MS that can appear only during the stay of the probability change suggestion mode MS. In the probability change mode MK and the normal mode MF, A notice effect dedicated to each effect mode, which is the content defined in these effect modes, can appear.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 symbol variation game of the present embodiment is configured to execute a probability variation suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of the current gaming state being a probability variation state. In the present embodiment, an effect change suggestion effect is performed using the effect display device 22. As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (e), the certainty suggestion effect is displayed on the display area (image display unit GH) of the effect display device 22, and the suggestion based on the color of the expectation meter M is suggested. This is a probability change suggestion effect that changes the mode step by step according to a predetermined order and suggests the level of expectation to the probability variation state by the color of the expectation meter M. For this reason, in the probability variation suggestion effect, the expectation to the certain variation state is suggested by the color of the expectation meter M. In the present embodiment, the color of the expectation meter M is “blue Cb (1 stage)”, “yellow Cy (2 stages)”, “green Cg (3 stages)”, “red Cr (4 stages)”, “rainbow” There are five types of “color Cp (5 stages)”, the initial stage is one stage, and the final stage is five stages. And the probability variation suggestion effect of this embodiment becomes the content of the effect with the high expectation degree to a probability variation state, so that the color of the expectation meter M is nearer to the final stage, that is, closer to five stages.

  In addition, the probable change suggestion is configured so that the meter needle Ma of the expectation meter M can be changed to draw an arc from “zero (zero) position Rs” to “MAX position Rm” as the color changes. Yes. Then, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6E, the meter needle Ma is located in one of the regions by dividing the arc portion of the expectation meter M into four regions, and according to the stage of the expectation meter M. It points to the area. The meter needle Ma is located in the blue region Ra, which is the region closest to the zero position Rs of the expectation meter M when the expectation meter M indicates blue Cb (one stage). Further, the meter needle Ma is located in the yellow region Rb that is the region next to the zero position Rs next to the blue region Ra of the expectation meter M when the expectation meter M indicates yellow Cy (two stages). In addition, when the expectation meter M indicates green Cg (three levels), the meter needle Ma is located in the green region Rc that is the region closest to the zero position Rs next to the yellow region Rb of the expectation meter M. Further, the meter needle Ma is located in a red region Rd that is a region closest to the MAX position Rm of the expectation meter M when the expectation meter M indicates red Cr (four steps). The meter hand Ma is positioned at the MAX position Rm when the expectation meter M indicates a rainbow color Cp (5 levels). Then, as the level of the expectation meter M approaches 5, the position of the meter hand Ma approaches the MAX position Rm. “High or low expectation level to the probability variation state” is calculated based on the proportion that appears when the probability variation state is present and the proportion that appears when the probability variation state is not. The higher the appearance rate in the case of the probability variation state with respect to the overall appearance rate in the case of the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state, the higher the expectation to the probability variation state. The probability variation suggestion effect of this embodiment is the probability variation in the order of blue Cb (1 step) <yellow Cy (2 steps) <green Cg (3 steps) <red Cr (4 steps) <rainbow Cp (5 steps). The degree of expectation for the state is set to be high, and the rainbow color Cp (5 stages) is set so as to confirm that the state of probability variation is confirmed (notify the certainty variation confirmation).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the expectation meter M is displayed on the effect display device 22 when the probability variation suggestion effect is executed in the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation suggestion mode MS. The expectation meter M is not displayed on the effect display device 22 at the time of non-execution. Even with such a configuration, the current expectation meter M stage is continuously maintained during the probability change suggestion mode MS. For this reason, the probability variation suggestion suggests the level of expectation to the probability variation state from the variation mode of the expectation meter M by the individual symbol variation game and the plurality of symbol variation games during the stay of the probability variation suggestion mode MS. In the present embodiment, the probability variation suggesting effect is mainly defined as the execution of the probability variation suggesting effect when the stage of the expectation meter M changes.

  Then, the probability variation suggestion mode MS of the present embodiment images the expectation meter M (meter needle Ma) on the effect display device 22 during the stay of the probability variation suggestion mode MS, as shown in FIGS. It is executed in such a manner that it is displayed. Further, the probable change suggestion effect is the color of the expectation meter M of the effect display device 22 in the order of FIG. 6A → FIG. 6B → FIG. 6C → FIG. 6D → FIG. This is executed in such a manner that (meter needle Ma) is changed at a predetermined timing. In the probability suggestion effect in this embodiment, the stage of the expectation meter M is rainbow color Cp (5 stages), and it is determined that the probability change suggestion mode MS that is staying is in a no limit variable state, that is, a 16R probability variation big hit. It is set to notify the probability change confirmation in the probability change suggestion mode MS based on the game (A2). Moreover, in the probability variation suggestion effect in the present embodiment, when the probability variation suggestion mode MS during the stay is not a limitless variation state (not a probability variation suggestion mode MS based on the 16R probability variation big hit game (A2)), the stage of the expectation meter M is It is configured not to change to the rainbow color Cp (5 levels). For this reason, in the present embodiment, the probability change confirmation notification is a notification that the state is a probability variation state and a limitless variation state.

  6 (a) to 6 (e) show the flow of the normal effective mode in which the color of the expectation meter M (meter needle Ma) sequentially changes step by step from one step to five steps. is there. And in this embodiment, as an effect mode of a probable change suggestion effect, FIG. 6 (a) → FIG. 6 (e) or FIG. 6 (b) → FIG. 6 (e) or FIG. 6 (c) → FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, a specific execution mode is provided in which intermediate steps (2 to 4 steps) are omitted and suddenly changed to 5 steps. Depending on such changes, as a result of omitting the intermediate stage, it is positioned as an effect to notify the probability change confirmation by changing to 5 stages. In the present embodiment, the stage of the expectation meter M does not change, that is, the case where the probability change suggestion effect is not executed is a non-execution mode.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability variation suggestion is configured to be executable together with the execution timing of the notice effect, and is executed when the notice effect is executed in the target symbol variation game. It is configured to be executable according to the execution timing of the notice effect. For this reason, when the first half notice effect is executed in the symbol variation game, the probability suggestion effect can be executed at the timing when the first half notice effect is executed, that is, during the change after either 5000 ms or 6500 ms from the start of the change. It has become. Further, when the second half notice effect is executed in the symbol variation game, the probability change suggestion effect can be executed at the timing when the second half notice effect is executed, that is, during the fluctuation after the elapse of 11000 ms from the start of the fluctuation. In addition, when the notice effect is not executed in the target symbol variation game, or when the probability change suggestion effect is not executed along with the notice effect, the probability change suggestion effect can be executed as a predetermined execution timing immediately after the start of the variation of the symbol variation game. It is configured. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, regarding the appearance of the certainty suggestion effect, whether the notice effect appears or not depends on the execution timing based on the type of the notice effect.

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).

  The jackpot effect performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is a jackpot effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is subjected to the reach effect and finally the symbol combination of the jackpot is confirmed and stopped. Further, the outlier reach effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is an effect developed so that the symbol change game is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect and finally the symbol combination of the outage. Further, the outlier effect performed based on the variation pattern for the outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combination of the outage without being subjected to the reach effect. 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. In addition, the off-line effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for the off-line effect changes after the start of the symbol variation game in accordance with a predetermined variation stop order (for example, left column → right column → middle column). This is an off-line effect that stops and draws symbols to each column.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a change pattern that can be selected is determined according to a selection condition corresponding to a game state based on a symbol type determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the last (most recent) jackpot 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. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a provides main type information (such as a flag) that can specify which special symbol (big hit symbol) the big hit game is based on when the big hit game is given. It is stored (set) in the main control RAM 35c. The main control CPU 35a can specify the symbol type determined as the special symbol at the time of winning the previous (most recent) jackpot game based on the main category information. Then, the main control CPU 35a specifies the selection condition and the reference table based on the main type information.

Next, the reference tables A to E will be described with reference to FIG.
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 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. 4, 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. Note that the reference tables A to C are assigned with a plurality of types of variation patterns for corresponding jackpot effects, outlier reach effects, and outlier effects.

  Further, a reference table D is associated with a selection condition in which the symbol A2 is determined as the special symbol at the time of winning the previous big hit game. In this case, the gaming state is “high accuracy + variable (no limit)”. That is, in this case, according to FIG. 4, it is referred to when selecting a variation pattern in the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation suggestion mode MS based on the 16R probability variation big hit game (A2). 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 is associated. The gaming state in this case is either “low accuracy + variation (with limit)” or “high probability + variation (with limit)”. In this case, according to FIG. 4, it is referred to when selecting a variation pattern in the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation suggestion mode MS based on the 16R special probability variation big hit game or the 16R non-probability variation big hit game. 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. Note that the reference table D is assigned with a plurality of types of variation patterns for corresponding big hit effects, outlier reach effects, and outlier effects.

  In addition, a reference table E is associated with a selection condition in which the symbol A1 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. 4, 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. Note that the reference table E is assigned with a plurality of types of variation patterns for corresponding big hit effects, outlier reach effects, and outlier effects.

  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, during the stay in the normal mode MF, the reference table A is stored 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 the reference, the reach probability is 35/241. Further, according to FIG. 4, during the stay in the normal mode MF, the result of referring to the reference table B when the remaining number of reserved memories obtained by subtracting the variation is “2” with the start of the symbol variation game. The reach probability is 16/241. Further, according to FIG. 4, 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 is “3” with the start of the symbol variation game. The reach probability is 5/241. In addition, according to FIG. 4, the reach probability becomes 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. 4, during the stay in the probability variation mode MK, the reach probability is 9/241 as a result of referring to the reference table E. 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.

  For example, with regard to a configuration that does not employ main type information, the change patterns and reach probabilities that can be selected are classified based on whether or not they are in a probable variation state, or classified depending on whether or not they are in a variation state. . And in such a configuration, when the same production mode can be selected in the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state, and the variable variation state with limit and the variable variation state without limit, the variation pattern that can be selected in the same production mode In addition, the reach probability cannot be made the same, and it is difficult to realize a variation pattern and a reach probability that can be selected for each production mode. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, when the same production mode can be selected in the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state, and the variable variation state with limit and the variable variation state without limit, the variation pattern that can be selected in the same production mode, Not only can the reach probability be the same, it is also possible to easily realize a variation pattern and a reach probability that can be selected for each production 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 the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a of the main control board 35 that executes the following various processes based on the main control program functions as a big hit lottery means, a big hit type determination means, and a game state control 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 a reference table to be referred to according to the selection condition based on the main type information, and for the big hit effect distributed to the specified reference table One variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern distribution random number obtained from the variation 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 main type information, and based on the value of the reach determination random number based on the specified reference table. Perform reach determination.

  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 identifies the reference table to be referred to according to the selection condition based on the main type information when selecting the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, and the outlier reach distributed to the identified reference table. One variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern distribution random number obtained from the variation patterns for production.

  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. The main control CPU 35a specifies a reference table to be referred to according to the selection condition based on the main type information when selecting the variation pattern for the offending effect, and 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 variation 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.

  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. The main control CPU 35a stores (sets) main 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” in the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted when the 16R probability variation big hit game (A1) and the 16R probability variation big hit game (A2) are given. “1” is set to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be provided. 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 which has determined the normal deviation determines a normal deviation symbol (ordinary symbol) to be confirmed and stopped in the normal symbol variation 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 performs the suggested effect development determining means, the suggested effect execution control means, the effect mode execution control means, and the notice effect execution control. Functions as a means.

  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 overall control CPU 36a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the centralized type information (flag or the like) that can specify which special symbol (big hit symbol) the big hit game is based on. ) Is stored (set) in the overall control RAM 36c. The overall control CPU 36a can specify the symbol type determined as the special symbol at the time of winning the previous (most recent) jackpot game based on the overall type information. Then, the overall control CPU 36a grasps the lottery probability state, the variable state, and the application mode of the production mode based on the overall type information.

  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. The overall control CPU 36a can grasp the start and end of the variable state from these commands, but cannot determine whether the variable state has a limit or no limit. For this reason, the overall control CPU 36a grasps whether the variable state has a limit or no limit based on the type information for control.

  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.

  If the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol (symbol A1, A2, B, C) corresponding to the jackpot, the overall control CPU 36a The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is determined. At this time, if the stop symbol (special symbol) is a big hit symbol (symbol A1) corresponding to the 16R probability variable big hit game (A1), the overall control CPU 36a has won the 16R probability variable big hit game (A1). The symbol combination of the decorative symbols is determined depending on whether it is notified during the symbol variation game or in a jackpot promotion effect.

  More specifically, when the overall control CPU 36a notifies that the 16R probability variable big hit game (A1) is won during the symbol variation game, as a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped, a jackpot symbol (odd odd number) is confirmed. Determine the design. 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 big hit symbol (odd symbol) of the certainty change decision is finally derived, and the 16R probability variable big hit game ( It will be informed that A1) has been won.

  In addition, when the overall control CPU 36a notifies that the 16R probability variable big hit game (A1) is won in the jackpot promotion promotion effect, the jackpot symbol (even number symbol) of the probability change non-deterministic is displayed as a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped. decide. 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-deterministic jackpot symbol (even number symbol) is finally derived, and the promotion effect during the jackpot game is 16R. It is notified that the winning game (A1) is won.

  On the other hand, when the overall control CPU 36a is selected as one of the 16R probability variable big hit game (A2), the 16R special probability variable big hit game, and the 16R non-probable big hit game, all of the confirmed big hit symbols are the probability change non-definite big hit symbols ( Even number design). 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.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the overall control CPU 36a, when the jackpot symbol type designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command output from the main control CPU 35a is symbol A1 (specific symbol) It is instructed to shift to MK. That is, the overall control CPU 36a instructs the transition to the probability variation mode MK when the overall type information is the symbol A1. The overall control CPU 36a determines that the type of jackpot symbol designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command output from the main control CPU 35a is symbol A2 (specific symbol), symbol B (specific symbol) or symbol C (non-designated symbol). In the case of a specific symbol), a transition to the probability change suggestion mode MS is instructed. That is, the overall control CPU 36a instructs the transition to the probability change suggestion mode MS when the overall classification information is the symbol A2, the symbol B, or the symbol C. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a instructs the transition to the probability change suggestion mode MS in the limitless variable state when the overall classification information is the symbol A2. Further, when the classification type information is symbol B or symbol C, the overall control CPU 36a instructs the transition to the probability change suggestion mode MS in the limited variable state.

  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, the total control until the shift to another effect mode, that is, until the big hit game is won or the shortage state ends. The suggestion mode MS is continued. 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 shift to another production mode (without winning the big hit game) 100 times while staying in the probability variation suggestion mode MS in the limitless variation state (after instructing execution). Since the variable state continues even after the symbol change game of elapses, the probability change suggestion mode MS is continued until the next big hit game is won. In addition, the overall control CPU 36a does not change to another production mode (without winning a big hit game) 100 times while staying in the probability change suggestion mode MS in a variable state with a limit (after instructing execution). The transition to the normal mode MF is instructed when the transition from the variable state to the non-variable state is triggered by the progress of the symbol variation game.

  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 contents related to the notice effect (first half, second half notice effect) and the probability change suggestion effect during the stay in the probability change suggestion mode MS will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the control contents during the stay in the probability variation suggestion mode MS will be described. However, during the stay in the probability variation mode MK and the normal mode MF, the control related to the notice effect corresponding to each is executed.

  The overall control CPU 36a is configured to determine a notice pattern for specifying the production contents of each notice effect according to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command and the type information for control. Note that the notice pattern of each notice effect includes a notice pattern that specifies not to be executed (non-execution). In this case, the corresponding notice effect is not executed. Further, in the notice pattern of each notice effect in the present embodiment, it is also possible to specify whether or not the certainty suggestion effect is executed together with the notice effect (change in expectation meter M). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the probability change suggestion effect is executed together with the notice effect (the expectation meter M is changed), a probability change suggestion notice for notifying the execution of the probability change suggestion effect by the notice effect appears. ing. In the present embodiment, in the probability change suggestion notice, an image such as “Attention to meter” is displayed on the effect display device 22. Further, the overall control CPU 36a may specify a variation pattern whose variation time is shorter than the execution timing of the announcement effect. In such a case, only the announcement pattern that can be executed within the corresponding variation time is determined. Alternatively, the notice pattern may not be determined.

  In the present embodiment, the first half and the second half of the notice effect are not accompanied by a notice pattern indicating a certain change suggestion effect (with meter change) and a certain change suggestion effect (no meter change) for each type of effect. And a notice pattern for identifying the are prepared. In the notice pattern that specifies that there is a meter change, the execution of a certain suggestion suggestion notice (change in the expectation meter M) is specified together with the notice effect for the corresponding notice effect. Further, in the notice pattern that specifies no meter change, execution of only the notice effect is specified for the corresponding notice effect. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a determines the development of the probable change suggestion effect as the execution timing based on the notice pattern by determining the notice pattern with the meter change.

  The overall control CPU 36a is more likely to determine the notice pattern for executing each notice effect as the expectation degree for the effect specified by the variation pattern is set higher. It is easy to determine the notice pattern that identifies the type that is set high. It should be noted that whether or not each notice effect is accompanied by a probable change suggestion (the expectation meter M is changed) is greater than when the general type information is symbol A when the general type information is symbol A2 or symbol B. In addition, it is easy to determine whether there is a meter change, and the determination mode is varied depending on whether or not the lottery probability state is a probabilistic state.

  Then, when determining the content of the effect of the notice effect, the overall control CPU 36a determines that these notice effects are not combined as the first and second half notice effects. Specifically, the overall control CPU 36a first determines the notice pattern of the second half notice effect, and when determining the notice pattern that will execute the latter notice effect, does not decide the execution of the first notice effect. . On the other hand, the overall control CPU 36a determines the notice pattern of the first half notice effect when the notice pattern that will not execute the latter notice effect is determined.

  Further, when determining the notice pattern of the second half notice effect, the general control CPU 36a provides a notice including a notice pattern indicating that there is a meter change when the general classification information is the symbol A2, that is, when there is no limit variable state. One notice pattern is determined based on the second-order notice meter change table to which the patterns are distributed. Note that the table for meter change for the second half notice is stored in the overall control ROM 36b. Further, in the second half notice meter change table, a predetermined number of random numbers are assigned to each notice pattern that can be determined for each variation pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 36a obtains a random number for determining the notice pattern at a predetermined timing, and the notice that matches the random number assigned to the obtained random number and the variation pattern that is the basis of the current symbol variation game. Determine the pattern.

  Further, when determining the notice pattern of the latter half notice effect, the general control CPU 36a determines that the current expectation meter M is in the case where the general classification information is the symbol B or the symbol C, that is, the variable state is limited. Under the condition that the stage has not reached red Cr (four stages), one notice pattern is determined based on the latter notice meter change table with the notice pattern including the notice pattern including the meter change. On the other hand, when determining the notice pattern of the latter half notice effect, the overall control CPU 36a determines that the current expectation meter M is set to red Cr (4 stages) when the overall classification information is symbol B or symbol C. Under the reached condition, one notice pattern is determined based on the latter notice meter change no-change table in which only the notice pattern that does not change the meter is allocated. The second-half notice meter no change table is stored in the overall control ROM 36b. Also, in the second-half notice meter no change table, a predetermined number of random numbers are assigned to each notice pattern that can be determined for each variation pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 36a obtains a random number for determining the notice pattern at a predetermined timing, and the notice that matches the random number assigned to the obtained random number and the variation pattern that is the basis of the current symbol variation game. Determine the pattern. The overall control CPU 36a stores (sets) meter information (such as a flag) indicating the level of the expectation meter M in the overall control RAM 36c during the stay of the probability change suggestion mode MS, and based on the meter information, The level of the expectation meter M is grasped. The overall control CPU 36a updates the meter information to information indicating the stage after the change every time the expectation meter M is changed by the probability change suggestion effect during the stay of the probability change suggestion mode MS. Thus, when the classification type information is design B or design C (variable state with limit), the current change is made so that the probability change suggestion (rainbow color Cp (5 steps)) is not notified by the probability change suggestion effect. When the stage of the expectation meter M is red (four stages), which is one stage before the rainbow color (five stages), execution of the certainty suggestion effect (change of the expectation meter M) is regulated.

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 36a determines the notice pattern of the first half notice effect when deciding the notice pattern that will not execute the latter notice effect. Note that the overall control CPU 36a does not execute the process related to the determination of the notice pattern of the first half notice effect when the notice pattern that will execute the latter notice effect is determined. When determining the first half notice effect, the general control CPU 36a distributes the notice pattern including the notice pattern indicating that there is a meter change when the general type information is the symbol A2 or the symbol B, that is, in the case of the probability variation state. One notice pattern is determined based on the notice high probability table. Note that the high probability table for the first half notice is stored in the overall control ROM 36b. In the first half notice high probability table, a predetermined number of random numbers are assigned to each notice pattern that can be determined for each variation pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 36a obtains a random number for determining the notice pattern at a predetermined timing, and the notice that matches the random number assigned to the obtained random number and the variation pattern that is the basis of the current symbol variation game. Determine the pattern. Further, in this case, when the general control CPU 36a determines a notice pattern in which the meter is changed under the condition that the general type information is symbol B (variable state with limit), the level of the current expectation meter M Is red Cr (4 steps), the determined notice pattern with meter change is rewritten to the notice pattern with no meter change and redetermined. Thus, when the general classification information is symbol B (variable state with limit), the current expectation meter is set so that the certainty change confirmation (rainbow color Cp (five levels)) is not notified by the certainty suggestion effect. When the stage M is red (four stages), which is one stage before the rainbow color (five stages), the execution of the probable change suggestion effect (change in the expectation meter M) is regulated.

  In addition, when determining the first half notice effect, the overall control CPU 36a assigns a notice pattern indicating that there is a meter change when the general type information is the symbol C, that is, in a non-probable change state. One notice pattern is determined based on the table. The low probability table for the first half notice is stored in the overall control ROM 36b. Also, in the first half notice low probability table, a predetermined number of random numbers are assigned to each notice pattern that can be determined for each variation pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 36a obtains a random number for determining the notice pattern at a predetermined timing, and the notice that matches the random number assigned to the obtained random number and the variation pattern that is the basis of the current symbol variation game. Determine the pattern. Also, in the first half low probability table, the number of random numbers assigned to the warning pattern that changes the meter for each variation pattern is reduced compared to the first half high probability table, and the warning pattern that changes the meter is determined. It is difficult to configure. Further, in this case, when the overall control CPU 36a determines a notice pattern that causes a meter change, when the current expectation meter M stage is red Cr (4 stages), the notice pattern that the determined meter change exists. Is re-determined by rewriting to the notice pattern that does not change the meter As described above, when the overall classification information is the symbol C (variable state with limit), the current expectation meter is set so that the certainty change suggestion (rainbow color Cp (five levels)) is not notified by the certainty suggestion effect. When the stage M is red (four stages), which is one stage before the rainbow color (five stages), the execution of the probable change suggestion effect (change in the expectation meter M) is regulated.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, under the condition that the current expectation meter M stage has not reached red Cr (four stages), regardless of the gaming state (general information for generalization) when determining the second half notice effect. The notice pattern is determined using the same table (the table with meter change for the latter half notice). Further, in the present embodiment, under the condition that the current level of expectation meter M has not reached red Cr (four levels), whether the classification type information for supervision is symbol A2 or symbol B when determining the first half notice effect. The notice pattern is determined using a different table depending on whether it is (probability change state or non-probability change state).

  Subsequently, the overall control CPU 36a determines the meter change mode of the expectation meter M when determining the notice pattern that causes the meter change in either the first half or the second half notice effect regarding the notice effect. The overall control CPU 36a determines the meter change mode based on the overall type information as shown in FIG. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a determines the development of the probability change suggestion effect that becomes the meter change mode determined by determining the meter change mode.

First, the case where the overall classification information is the symbol A2 will be described.
The overall control CPU 36a, when the overall type information is the symbol A2, that is, when there is no limit variable state, as shown in FIG. “Change to final stage (specific execution mode)” to be changed, “1 stage change (normal execution mode)” to change the stage of the current expectation meter M so as to approach 5 levels (final stage) by one level, One of the meter change modes of “maintenance of current state (non-execution mode)” that maintains the stage of the expected degree meter M is determined. First, the overall control CPU 36a executes a final change lottery that determines whether or not the meter change mode is “change to the final stage”. In the final change lottery, random numbers are assigned by assigning random numbers so that the probability of determining winning is 1/50 (the probability of determining non-winning is 49/50).

  The overall control CPU 36a determines the meter change mode of “change to the final stage” when determining the winning in the final change lottery. That is, the overall control CPU 36a obtains blue Cb → rainbow color Cp when the current level of expectation meter M is blue Cb (one stage), and yellow Cy → rainbow color Cp when yellow Cy (two stages). In the case of green Cg (3 steps), the meter change mode is determined as green Cg → rainbow color Cp, and in the case of red Cr (4 steps), red Cr → rainbow color Cp. Further, the overall control CPU 36a determines a meter change mode in which the rainbow color Cp is maintained (maintenance is maintained) when the current expectation meter M is already the rainbow color Cp (five levels).

  The overall control CPU 36a determines the meter change mode of “one step change” when determining non-winning in the final change lottery. That is, when the current level of expectation meter M is blue Cb (1 step), overall control CPU 36a has blue Cb → yellow Cy, yellow Cy (2 steps), yellow Cy → green Cg, green In the case of Cg (3 stages), the meter change mode is determined such that green Cg → red Cr, and in the case of red Cr (4 stages), red Cr → rainbow color Cp. Further, the overall control CPU 36a determines a meter change mode in which the rainbow color Cp is maintained (maintenance is maintained) when the current expectation meter M is already the rainbow color Cp (five levels).

Next, a case where the overall classification information is symbol B or symbol C will be described.
When the overall type information is symbol B or symbol C, that is, when there is a limit and variable state, the overall control CPU 36a, as shown in FIG. 10, shows a “one step change (normal execution mode)” meter. The change mode is determined. Note that, when the classification type information is symbol B or symbol C, the overall control CPU 36a reaches the red Cr (four steps) at the current expectation meter M level when determining the notice pattern with a meter change. Since it is determined under conditions that are not, “change to final stage” is not determined as the meter change mode. Further, the overall control CPU 36a determines the meter change mode according to the current expectation meter M, similarly to the case where the overall classification information is the symbol A2.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the meter change mode of the expectation meter M differs depending on the type information for generalization when accompanied by the probable change suggestion as well as the notice effect. The meter change mode is different depending on whether or not the management type information is the symbol A2 (whether or not the variable state is without limit) under the condition that a notice pattern with a meter change is determined. If the game state is not the symbol A2 (there is a variable state with a limit), the game state is the same regardless of whether or not the game state is a positive variable state.

  Next, a description will be given of a case where a notice pattern that causes a meter change is not determined in the first half and second half notice effects regarding the notice effect. In addition, the case where the notice pattern with the meter change is not determined in the first half and the second half notice effect means that the notice pattern for executing the notice effect is not decided in either the first half or the second half notice effect, or the first half, This is a case where a notice pattern for executing one of the latter half notice effects is determined, but a notice pattern for which there is a meter change is not determined.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a notice pattern with a meter change is not determined in the first half and second half notice effects, the target pattern has an execution timing different from the execution timing of the first and second notice effects. A probable change suggestion effect can be executed with a predetermined execution timing after the start of the change of the change game. Then, the overall control CPU 36a determines the meter change mode (expansion of the probability change suggestion effect) of the expectation meter M in the probability change suggestion effect whose execution timing is after the start of the variation of the symbol variation game. Here, there is a case where “current status maintenance (non-execution mode)” is determined as the meter change mode of the expectation meter M, and when the “current status maintenance” is determined, non-execution of the probability variation suggestion is determined. In this case, when the meter change mode (normal execution mode or specific execution mode) other than “current status maintenance” is determined, execution of the probable change suggestion effect is determined. In some cases, a variation pattern having a variation time shorter than the time required for the probability variation suggestion is designated, and in such a case, non-execution of the probability variation suggestion may be determined. The CPU 36a determines the execution of the probability variation suggestion effect by determining the execution of the probability variation suggestion effect, and the development of the probability variation suggestion effect whose execution timing is after the start of variation of the symbol variation game. CPU36a determines the deployment of probability variation suggested effect as the meter variant was determined by determining the meter variants.

First, the case where the overall classification information is the symbol A2 will be described.
The overall control CPU 36a, when the overall type information is the symbol A2, that is, when the probability change state and the limitless change state, “change to the final stage” according to the stage of the current expectation meter M. , “1 step change” or “maintenance status” meter change mode is determined. Then, as shown in FIG. 11A, the overall control CPU 36a displays a high-probability one-step table when the current level of the expectation meter M is blue Cb (one step), and yellow Cy (two steps). Meter change mode using a high-probability 2-stage table, a green Cg (3-stage) high-probability 3-stage table, and a red Cr (4-stage) high-probability 4-stage table. decide. Note that the high probability 1-4 stage table is stored in the overall control ROM 36b. Further, in the high probability 1-4 stage table, a predetermined number of random numbers are assigned to meter change modes that can be determined for each variation pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 36a acquires a random number for determining the meter change mode at a predetermined timing, and matches the random number assigned to the acquired random number and the variation pattern that is the basis of the current symbol variation game. Determine the meter change mode. Further, the overall control CPU 36a determines the meter change mode to be “maintain current” when the current level of the expectation meter M is the rainbow color Cp (5 levels).

  Then, as a result of determining the meter change mode based on the high-probability one-stage table, the overall control CPU 36a determines that “change to the final stage” and the level of the expectation meter M is blue Cb → rainbow color Cp, “1 When the “step change” is determined, the meter change mode in which the step of the expectation meter M becomes blue Cb → yellow Cy is determined. Further, as a result of determining the meter change mode based on the high-probability two-stage table, the overall control CPU 36a determines that “change to the final stage” and the stage of the expectation meter M is yellow Cy → rainbow color Cp, “1 When the “step change” is determined, the meter change mode in which the stage of the expectation meter M becomes yellow Cy → green Cg is determined. Further, as a result of determining the meter change mode based on the high-probability three-level table, the overall control CPU 36a determines that the level of the expectation meter M is green Cg → rainbow color Cp, “1” When “step change” is determined, the meter change mode in which the stage of the expectation meter M becomes green Cg → red Cr is determined. Further, as a result of determining the meter change mode based on the high-probability four-stage table, the overall control CPU 36a determines that “change to final stage” or “1 stage change” indicates that the level of the expectation meter M is red Cr → The meter change mode to be the rainbow color Cp is determined. As a result of determining the meter change mode based on the high-probability 1-4 stage table, the overall control CPU 36a determines "maintain current" or the stage of the current expectation meter M is rainbow color Cp (5 In the case of (stage), the meter change mode is determined in which the stage of the expectation meter M is maintained and the probability suggestion effect is not executed.

Next, a case where the overall classification information is symbol B will be described.
The overall control CPU 36a, when the overall type information is the symbol B, that is, when the probability variation state and the limit variation state, as shown in FIG. 11B, the overall type information is the symbol A2. As in the case of a certain case, the meter change mode is determined based on the high-probability 1-4 stage table corresponding to the stage of the current expectation meter M. At that time, when determining the meter change mode to be “changed to the final stage”, the overall control CPU 36a rewrites the meter change mode to “maintain current” and re-determines. In addition, when the current level of expectation meter M is red Cr (4 levels), the overall control CPU 36a eventually determines that "change to final level" or "change by 1 level" Re-determine by rewriting the meter change mode to “maintain”. As described above, when the classification type information is the symbol B (variable state with limit), the “change to the final stage” is set so that the certainty change suggestion effect (rainbow color Cp (five steps)) is not notified. ”Or when the current level of the expectation meter M is red (four steps) before the rainbow color (five steps), the execution of the certainty suggestion effect (change of the expectation meter M) is regulated. It is supposed to be. When the general classification information is symbol B, there is no scene where the level of expectation meter M is rainbow (five levels).

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a determines the meter change mode based on the high-probability one-step table. As a result, when the “one-step change” is determined, the meter change mode in which the level of the expectation meter M changes from blue Cb to yellow Cy. To decide. Further, as a result of determining the meter change mode based on the high-probability two-stage table, the overall control CPU 36a determines the meter change mode in which the stage of the expectation meter M is changed from yellow Cy to green Cg as a result of determining “one-step change”. To decide. Further, as a result of determining the meter change mode based on the high probability three-level table, the overall control CPU 36a determines the meter change mode in which the level of the expectation meter M changes from green Cg to red Cr when “1 step change” is determined. To decide. The overall control CPU 36a determines the meter change mode based on the high probability 1 to 3 step table. As a result, when the “change to the final step” or “maintain current state” is determined, the overall control CPU 36a maintains the level of the expectation meter M At the same time, a meter change mode in which the probability change suggestion effect is not executed is determined. Further, the overall control CPU 36a determines a meter change mode similar to the case where “change to the final stage” or “maintain current state” is determined when the stage of the current expectation meter M is red Cr (4 stages). .

Next, a case where the overall classification information is symbol C will be described.
When the classification type information is the symbol C, that is, when the uncertain change state and the limit change variable state, the overall control CPU 36a determines that “one step change” and One of the meter change modes of “maintain current” is determined. It should be noted that when the overall classification information is symbol C, “change to final stage” cannot be determined. Then, as shown in FIG. 11C, the overall control CPU 36a displays a low-probability one-stage table when the current level of the expectation meter M is blue Cb (one stage), and yellow Cy (two stages). Meter change mode using a low-probability 2-stage table, a green Cg (3-stage) low-probability 3-stage table, and a red Cr (4-stage) low-probability 4-stage table. decide. The low probability 1 to 4 stage table is stored in the overall control ROM 36b. In the low probability 1-4 stage table, a predetermined number of random numbers are assigned to meter change modes that can be determined for each variation pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 36a acquires a random number for determining the meter change mode at a predetermined timing, and matches the random number assigned to the acquired random number and the variation pattern that is the basis of the current symbol variation game. Determine the meter change mode. In addition, in the low probability 1 to 4 step table, the number of random numbers to be distributed to the meter change mode that becomes “one step change” for each variation pattern compared to the high probability 1 to 4 step table for each corresponding step. The meter change mode that becomes “one step change” is reduced, that is, it is difficult to determine the execution of the probability change suggestion effect. This is more than the total number of random numbers assigned to “maintain current” and “change to final stage” in the high probability 1-4 stage table, and “maintain current” in the low probability 1-4 stage table for each corresponding stage. This means that there are a large number of random numbers to be allocated. Further, in the low-probability 4-level table, random numbers are assigned only to “maintain current”. For this reason, the overall control CPU 36a determines only the meter change mode to be “maintain current” when the current level of expectation meter M is red Cr (4 levels). As described above, when the overall classification information is the symbol C (variable state with limit), the current expectation meter is set so that the certainty change suggestion (rainbow color Cp (five levels)) is not notified by the certainty suggestion effect. When the stage M is red (four stages), which is one stage before the rainbow color (five stages), the execution of the probable change suggestion effect (change in the expectation meter M) is regulated. When the general classification information is symbol C, there is no scene in which the level of expectation meter M is rainbow (five levels).

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a determines the meter change mode based on the low-probability one-step table. As a result, when the “one-step change” is determined, the meter change mode in which the level of the expectation meter M changes from blue Cb to yellow Cy. To decide. Further, as a result of determining the meter change mode based on the low-probability two-stage table, the overall control CPU 36a determines the meter change mode in which the stage of the expectation meter M changes from yellow Cy to green Cg as a result of determining “one-step change”. To decide. Further, as a result of determining the meter change mode based on the low-probability three-level table, the overall control CPU 36a determines that the meter change mode in which the level of the expectation meter M is changed from green Cg to red Cr when “1 level change” is determined. To decide. The overall control CPU 36a determines the meter change mode based on the low-probability 1-3 stage table. As a result, if the "maintenance" is determined, the stage of the expectation meter M is maintained and the probability change suggestion is not executed. Determine the meter change mode. Further, the overall control CPU 36a determines the same meter change mode as that for determining “maintain current” when the level of the current expectation meter M is red Cr (4 levels).

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as a result of determining the meter change mode, when the notice pattern with the meter change is not determined in the first half and the second half notice effect regarding the notice effect, as shown in FIG. The meter change mode of the expectation meter M differs depending on the type information for control.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the current level of expectation meter M is blue Cb (1 step), the level of expectation meter M is “1 step” when the overall classification information is symbol A2. If the overall classification information is symbol B or symbol C in either “two steps” or “five steps”, either “one step” or “two steps” is set. Further, when the current level of expectation meter M is blue Cb (1 step), the meter change mode is determined by the high probability 1-step table when the overall classification information is symbol A2 or symbol B, If the type information is symbol C, it is determined by the low probability one-stage table.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the notice pattern with the meter change is not determined in the first half and the second half notice effect regarding the notice effect, the current expectation meter M is in red Cr (four steps). If the overall classification information is symbol A2 or symbol B (probability variation state), the same process is followed with respect to an aspect in which the expectation meter M changes step by step. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the notice pattern that changes the meter is not determined in the first half and the second half notice effect regarding the notice effect, the current expectation meter M reaches the red Cr (four steps) level. If the overall classification information is symbol B or symbol C (variable state with a limit), the expectation meter M follows the same process that does not change in five stages.

  As a result of executing these controls, the overall control CPU 36a determines the execution timing as well as whether or not to execute the probability change suggestion effect by determining various contents related to the notice effect and the probability change suggestion effect.

  In other words, when the first half notice effect is determined to be executed as the notice effect, and the notice pattern with the meter change having the execution timing of 5000 ms is determined as the first notice result, the probability change suggestion effect is shown as shown in FIG. The execution timing pattern TM1 is such that the execution timing is 5000 ms after the start of the fluctuation of the symbol variation game. In addition, since the probability change suggestion effect is actually executed after the appearance of the probability change suggestion notice with the execution of the first half notice effect, the accurate execution timing of the probability change suggestion effect is 5000 ms from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol variation game. After the execution time of elapses. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a determines the execution of the probability change suggestion effect whose execution timing is after the lapse of 5000 ms after the start of the variation of the target symbol variation game.

  Further, when the first half notice effect is determined to be executed as the notice effect, and the notice pattern with the meter change having the execution timing of 6500 ms is determined as the first notice result, the probability change suggestion effect is shown as shown in FIG. The execution timing becomes the execution timing pattern TM2 when the execution timing is 6500 ms after the start of the variation of the symbol variation game. In addition, since the probability change suggestion effect is actually executed after the appearance of the probability change suggestion notice with the execution of the first half notice effect, the accurate execution timing of the probability change suggestion effect is 6500 ms from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol variation game. After the execution time of elapses. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a determines the execution of the probability change suggestion effect whose execution timing is 6500 ms after the start of the variation of the target symbol variation game.

  In addition, when execution of the second half notice effect is determined as the notice effect, and a notice pattern with a meter change is determined as the second notice effect, the execution timing of the probability change suggestion is 11000 ms from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol variation game. The later execution timing pattern TM3 is obtained. In addition, since the probability change suggestion effect is actually executed after the appearance of the probability change suggestion notice with the execution of the latter half notice effect, the accurate execution timing of the probability change suggestion effect is 11000 ms from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol variation game, and the first half notice effect. After the execution time of elapses. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a determines the execution of the probability change suggestion effect whose execution timing is after the elapse of 11000 ms after the start of the variation of the target symbol variation game.

  In addition, when the notice change pattern with meter change is not determined in either the first half or the second half notice effect as the notice effect, and the execution of the probability change suggestion effect is decided, the execution timing of the probability change suggestion effect starts the fluctuation of the symbol variation game The later execution timing pattern TM4 is obtained. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a determines the execution of the probability change suggestion effect whose execution timing is after the start of the variation of the target symbol variation game.

  When various contents related to the notice effect and the probable change suggestion are determined, each instruction instruction command for instructing the determined items is output to the control boards 37 and 38 along with the start of the target symbol variation game. Specifically, when determining the notice pattern for executing the notice effect, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the decided notice pattern. Thereby, each control board 37 and 38 grasps execution of the notice effect by the indicated notice pattern. Note that the overall control CPU 36a does not particularly output an effect instruction command when the notice effect is not executed. Thereby, each control board 37 and 38 grasps non-execution of the notice effect. Further, when the meter change mode related to the execution of the probability change suggestion is determined, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the execution timing of the determined probability change suggestion and the meter change mode. Thereby, each control board 37 and 38 grasps | ascertains execution of the probability change suggestion effect by the instructed execution timing and the meter change mode. Note that the overall control CPU 36a does not particularly output an effect instruction command when the probability variation suggesting effect is not executed ("maintain current"). Thereby, each control board 37 and 38 grasps the non-execution of the probability change suggestion effect (“maintenance”).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the determination mode related to the execution of the probability variation suggestion is not changed based only on the lottery probability state, but includes other elements depending on the overall classification information. The decision mode is changed to reflect the game state. Further, in the present embodiment, the changeable stage of the expectation meter M among the determination modes related to the probability change suggestion is not changed based only on the lottery probability state, but other elements (changes) It was made to differ according to a state. That is, as shown in FIG. 14, the changeable stage has five changeable stages when the management type information is symbol A2 (unlimited variable state), and the control type information is symbol B or symbol C ( In the variable state with limit, the changeable stage is set to 4 stages. For this reason, in the probabilistic suggestion effect, the game state that includes other elements rather than being simply biased to the lottery probability state by changing the determination mode related to the execution in consideration of the classification type information etc. It is suggested to reflect the development of.

  As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is the same regardless of the type information for generalization when determining the second half notice effect under the condition that the current expectation meter M does not reach the red Cr (four stages). While the notice pattern is determined using the table, the notice pattern is determined using a different table according to the management type information when determining the first half notice effect. For this reason, in the probability variation suggestion mode MS, in the scene where the current level of expectation meter M has not reached red Cr (four steps), the player guesses whether or not the probability variation state is in accordance with the overall classification information. Can be made. That is, in the probability change suggestion mode MS, the effect that the expectation to the probability change state can be exhibited can be maximized, particularly in a scene where the expectation meter M does not reach the red Cr (four stages).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability change confirmation may be notified by changing the stage of the expectation meter M to the rainbow color Cp (five levels) according to the classification type information in the middle of the probability change suggestion mode MS. That is, in the probability change suggestion mode MS, it is possible to maximize the effect of having expectation with respect to the notification of certainty change confirmation while having expectation to the certainty change state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the changeable stage of the expectation meter M is made different according to the overall classification information, while it is the same in the variable state with a limit. For this reason, in the probability change suggestion mode MS, the player is not allowed to clearly grasp whether or not the probability meter M is in the state of change possibility (red Cr (four steps)). In the probability change suggestion mode MS, the expectation to the probability change state is maintained (continuously held) even in a scene where the expectation meter M does not change from red Cr (4 steps) to rainbow color Cp (5 steps). Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the effect of maintaining the expectation of the probability variation state (continuously holding it) is maximized even in the transition from the probability variation suggestion mode MS to the normal mode MF. Can be demonstrated.

  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 the suggestion effect execution control means and the effect mode 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 an effect instruction command for instructing execution of the notice effect, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 so as to execute the notice effect based on the notice pattern designated by the effect instruction command. To do. In this case, the display control CPU 37a executes a notice effect based on the execution timing and the contents of the effect determined in the notice pattern designated by the effect instruction command. Further, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 so as to execute the probability change suggestion notice when the notice pattern designated by the effect instruction command is a notice pattern with a meter change.

  Further, when the display instruction CPU 37a inputs an effect instruction command for instructing execution of the probability change suggestion effect, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 so as to execute the probability change suggestion effect specified by the effect instruction command. In this case, the display control CPU 37a causes the probability change suggesting effect to be executed by the execution timing and the meter change mode specified by the effect instruction command.

  As a result, for example, when the execution of the notice effect having the execution timing after the lapse of 5000 ms is instructed in the low expectation image (“chance”), the effect display device 22 passes 5000 ms from the start of the variation of the symbol variation game. Later, an image of “chance” is displayed. Further, when execution of a notice effect with a meter change is instructed, the effect display device 22 displays an image of “attention to the meter” at the end of the corresponding notice effect (a probability change suggestion notice is executed). . Furthermore, when the execution of the probability change suggestion having the execution timing after the lapse of 5000 ms is instructed in the meter change mode from blue Cb (1 stage) to yellow Cy (2 stages), the effect display device 22 displays the notice effect. After the execution, an expectation meter M appears, and a display effect in a manner of changing from blue Cb (1 stage) to yellow Cy (2 stages) is executed.

  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) Since the game state based on the lottery probability state, the variable state and the production mode is controlled based on the type of jackpot game to be given, the symbol determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the last (most recent) jackpot game By specifying the type, it is possible to specify various game state grant modes. For this reason, in the probability variation suggestion effect, by changing the development determination mode based on the management type information, it is not simply suggested that the game state is biased to the lottery probability state, but includes other elements. Suggestions reflecting the development of the gaming state are realized. That is, it is possible to suitably increase the player's expectation in a scene where the expectation of the probability variation state is desired, and it is possible to favorably maintain the player's expectation in a scene where the expectation of the probability variation state is to be maintained. Therefore, by making it possible to determine the development of the probable suggestion effect according to the development of the game state, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game due to the probable suggestion effect, and thus to improve the interest in the game due to the probable suggestion effect. .

  (2) After the big hit game based on symbol A2, symbol B, and symbol C, at least there is a limit. There was no aspect. For this reason, it is possible to realize the gameability such that the position of the probability variation suggestion is clarified and it is estimated whether or not the probability variation suggestion is based on the development of the probability variation suggestion. Further, in such game characteristics, by changing the mode of determining the development of the probable change suggestion according to the game state, it is possible to develop an effect that maximizes the game characteristics associated with the scene.

  (3) Among the game states, the lottery probability state and other elements are modes of giving a variable state that can be distinguished visually. Then, after the jackpot game based on the symbols A2, B and C is over, the variable state is given at least during the variable state with a limit. For this reason, after the big hit game based on the symbols A2, B and C, at least there is a limit and the variable state, it can be visually distinguished whether it is in the probable state or not in the game other than the probable suggestion effect. There will be no aspect. For this reason, it is possible to realize the gameability such that the position of the probability variation suggestion is clarified and it is estimated whether or not the probability variation suggestion is based on the development of the probability variation suggestion. Further, in such game characteristics, by changing the mode of determining the development of the probable change suggestion according to the game state, it is possible to develop an effect that maximizes the game characteristics associated with the scene.

  (4) In the game state, the lottery probability state and other elements are the mode of giving the production mode that can be distinguished visually. After the jackpot game based on the symbols A2, B, and C, the probability change suggestion mode MS is assigned at least during the variable state with a limit. For this reason, after the big hit game based on the symbols A2, B and C, at least there is a limit and the variable state, it can be visually distinguished whether it is in the probable state or not in the game other than the probable suggestion effect. There will be no aspect. For this reason, it is possible to realize the gameability such that the position of the probability variation suggestion is clarified and it is estimated whether or not the probability variation suggestion is based on the development of the probability variation suggestion. Further, in such game characteristics, by changing the mode of determining the development of the probable change suggestion according to the game state, it is possible to develop an effect that maximizes the game characteristics associated with the scene.

  (5) When the overall classification information is the symbol A2, that is, when there is no limit variable state, the stage of the expectation meter M can be changed to a rainbow color (five stages) to notify the certainty change confirmation. I did it. In the case of a configuration in which the probability change confirmation can be left unattended with the probability suggestion effect only on the condition that it is in the probability variation state, the probability variation also occurs when the general type information is the symbol B, that is, when there is a limit variation state. There is a possibility of notifying the certainty change with the suggestion effect. In this case, the change mode ends and the production mode may shift to the normal mode MF even though the probability change confirmation is notified, and as a result, there is anxiety about the notification of the probability change confirmation. There is a risk that the interest of the probabilistic suggestion will be reduced. However, by restricting the notification of the certainty change confirmation with the certainty suggestion effect based on the management type information, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the interest of the certainty suggestion effect without raising anxiety about the notice of the certainty change confirmation. .

  (6) In the probability change suggestion production, the expectation meter M suggests the level of expectation to the probability change state step by step. For this reason, the game state is not simply determined whether or not the expectation meter M changes to the suggestion mode in which the probability change is confirmed, but the game state is estimated even when the probability change is not confirmed while the player enjoys the process of change. Can be possible. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the probable suggestion effect.

  (7) The execution timing of the probable change suggestion is determined based on the notice pattern of the notice effect. In addition, the execution timing of the probable suggestion effect is not determined only by the execution timing of the notice pattern, but in the scene where the notice effect does not appear or in the scene where the predictive suggestion effect does not appear together with the notice effect, ) In advance. For this reason, the appearance of the probability change suggestion can be changed depending on whether or not the notice effect appears, or the type of the notice effect, and the tiredness to the probability change suggestion can be suppressed. Therefore, by having expectations for the development of the probabilistic suggestion effect in relation to the development of other effects, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game due to the probable suggestion effect, and thus improve the interest of the game through the probable suggestion effect be able to.

  (8) Further, in the present embodiment, the first half and the second half notice effects are not combined and executed so that the meter change cannot occur many times in one symbol variation game. On the other hand, under the specifications that combine the first half and the second half of the notice effect, if it is configured so that the meter change cannot occur many times in one symbol variation game, the notice of the second half notice effect is determined when the first half notice effect is decided. It is necessary to specify a type of pattern and set a prohibition on the determination of the notice pattern according to the type. However, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which it is not necessary to set such a prohibition and it is not necessary to newly provide a table in connection with the prohibition setting. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the complexity of the control content for realizing the gameability of the present embodiment.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In this embodiment, the specification of a notice effect can also be changed. For example, as a specification, the execution timing of the notice effect can be changed by further increasing or decreasing the execution timing. Moreover, as a specification, an execution aspect can also be changed according to game nature. Moreover, as a specification, there is a case where a notice effect is not necessarily provided.

-In this embodiment, it can also be set as the structure which presets the execution timing of a probability change suggestion effect.
In the present embodiment, the execution timing of the probability change suggestion effect without the notice effect may be arbitrarily changed as long as it is after the start of the symbol variation game, not immediately after the symbol variation game is started. However, it is preferable that the execution timing of the probability change suggestion effect not accompanied by the notice effect is different from the execution timing of these notice effects when other notice effects are set.

  -Moreover, in this embodiment, you may employ | adopt the structure which sets the execution timing of a probable change suggestion effect in several scenes, determines by lottery, or specifies according to the kind of meter change aspect. That is, it is only necessary to suppress the tiredness to the certainty suggestion effect by giving a change regarding the appearance of the certainty suggestion effect.

  -In this embodiment, the specification of a probable change suggestion effect can also be changed. For example, as a specification, an aspect may be provided in which the stage of the expectation meter M is changed so as to approach one stage (initial stage) as the meter change mode, that is, the stage of the expectation meter M is downgraded. . Moreover, as a specification of the probability change suggestion effect, a mode may be provided in which a probability change suggestion notice appears but the stage of the expectation meter M is not changed (maintenance is maintained). Moreover, as a specification, if the stage of the suggestion mode of the expectation meter M is two or more stages, it can be arbitrarily changed. Moreover, as a specification, you may change the execution mode of a probability change suggestion production according to game property.

  -In this embodiment, it can change if it is not the specification which determines the determination aspect of a probability change suggestion effect only depending on a lottery probability state. Furthermore, the configuration (random number distribution mode) of various tables related to the probability change suggestion can be changed.

  -In this embodiment, it can also be set as the structure which does not alert | report probability change confirmation by probability change suggestion production. That is, even if the overall classification information is symbol B or symbol C, the stage of the expectation meter M can be changed to the rainbow color Cp (five levels). In this case, the level of the expectation meter M is more easily changed to the rainbow color Cp (5 levels) than when the classification type information is symbol B or symbol C when the classification type information is symbol A2. It is preferable to do.

  -In this embodiment, if the specification has a period in which it is indistinguishable (difficult to distinguish) whether or not it is in the probability variation state, it can be applied and is it in the probability variation state? It is possible to change the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 10 within a range in which there is a period in which it is difficult to visually distinguish whether or not (not difficult to distinguish). For example, it is possible to change the type of jackpot game, change the provision mode of the probability variation state, change the provision mode of the variable state, or arbitrarily change the provision mode of the effect mode.

-For example, in this embodiment, it is only necessary to provide a period in which the non-latent big hit species and the latent big hit species have at least the same variation mode.
In addition, for example, in the present embodiment, it is only necessary to provide a period in which the non-latent big hit species and the latent big hit species have at least the same application mode of the effect mode.

  -In this embodiment, after the end of the big hit game of the non-latent big hit type, when 100 symbol variation games have passed without winning the big hit, the appearance after the big hit game of the latent big hit type and the game Any configuration can be used as long as it can be distinguished. For example, after the end of the big hit game of the non-latent big hit type, if 100 symbol variation games elapse without winning the big hit, the variable state may be continued while the production mode is set to the normal mode MF. it can. On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game of the non-latent big hit type, if 100 symbol variation games have passed without winning the big hit, the probability change suggestion mode MS is continued as the production mode, while the short change The state can also be terminated.

  -In this embodiment, the specification of production mode can also be changed. For example, as the specifications, the effect mode may be executed as an audio effect or a light emission effect, or a dedicated effect device such as a movable body may be provided. As specifications, the types of effect modes may be increased, the types of probability variation suggestion modes MS may be increased, and the types of normal modes MF may be increased.

  -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) Provided with a notice effect execution control means for executing a notice effect that suggests whether or not the jackpot lottery is won during the symbol variation game, and the notice effect is a single symbol variation game. The suggestion effect development determining means has a plurality of notice patterns that appear at different appearance timings. In the symbol variation game in which the notice effects appear, the suggestion effect development determining means determines the appearance timing based on the notice patterns of the notice effects. In addition, it is possible to determine a development for executing the suggestion effect, and in a symbol variation game in which the notice effect does not appear, it is possible to determine a development for executing the suggestion effect in accordance with a predetermined appearance timing. The gaming machine according to any one of items 6 to 6.

  A1, A2, B, C ... Symbol (special symbol), MF ... Normal mode, MK ... Probability change mode, MS ... Probability change mode, GH ... Image display, GF, GK, GS ... Background image, 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 port, 29 ... Lower start winning port, 28a, 29a ... Entrance port 30 ... Opening / closing blades, 32 ... Grand 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 (6)

A display device for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols; and a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether to win or not. In gaming machines where jackpot games are played after the end,
Granting of the game state including the lottery probability state and other elements in which the lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery becomes either a high-probability lottery state or a low-probability lottery state after the jackpot game is won when the big-hit lottery is won Jackpot species determining means for determining one of a plurality of jackpot species having different modes,
Game state control means for controlling the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot type determined by the jackpot type determining means;
Suggestion effect development determining means for determining the development of the suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of the lottery probability state being the high probability lottery state among the gaming states controlled by the gaming state control means;
Suggesting effect execution control means for executing the suggesting effect based on the development determined by the suggestion effect development determining means,
The suggestion effect development determining means is currently provided by changing the determination mode of the suggestion effect development according to the jackpot species determined by the jackpot seed determination means most recently at the time of determining the suggestion effect development. A game machine characterized by changing a development of the suggestion effect for each gaming state based on the lottery probability state and the other factors.   In the jackpot seed, the lottery probability state in the gaming state is different in the high probability lottery state and the low probability lottery state, while the other elements in the gaming state are the same as the above. A latent jackpot species that is indistinguishable visually in a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot game, and the lottery probability state of the gaming state as the high probability lottery state, and the gaming state The other elements are the same as the latent big hit seeds for the predetermined period after the jackpot game ends, while any of the other elements after the predetermined period elapses. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a non-latent big hit species in which the grant mode is different from the latent big hit species. Opening and closing to change the game ball entrance from the closed state where the game ball is difficult to enter to the open state where the game ball is easy to enter, with the start condition of the symbol variation game being given when the game ball is entered A starting means having means,
One of the other elements of the gaming state is that the operating state of the opening / closing means is an open time increasing state in which an opening time per unit time increases and an opening time non-increasing state in which the opening time per unit time does not increase. It is a mode of giving a state,
The game state control means gives the opening time increase state up to the predetermined period from the end of the big hit game for the determination of the latent big hit type, and does not win the big hit lottery. The opening time non-increasing state is given when the period elapses, while the non-latent big hitting species is given the opening time increasing state after the end of the big hit game, and the big hit lottery The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the open time increasing state is continuously given even if the predetermined period elapses without winning. One of the other elements in the gaming state is a mode of providing a production mode for inducing whether or not the lottery probability state is the high probability lottery state,
Effect mode execution control means for controlling the application mode of the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot type determined by the jackpot type determination means;
The production mode execution control means gives a specific production mode for the predetermined period from the end of the big hit game for the determination of the latent big hit type and the non-latent big hit type and wins the big hit lottery. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the game mode is given so that the kind of the production mode differs between the latent big hit type and the non-latent big hit type when the predetermined period elapses.   The said suggestion production | presentation development determination means enabled execution of a specific suggestion production only when the said big hitting species determination means determined the said non-latent big hitting seed | species most recently at the time of the development of the said suggestion production. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of four. The suggestion effect is suggested to the player across a plurality of stages from the initial stage where the possibility of being in the high probability lottery state is the lowest to the final stage where the possibility of being in the high probability lottery state is the highest. It is developed in a manner that changes to a suggested suggestion mode, and depending on the appearance of the specific suggestion effect, it changes to a suggestion mode according to the final stage regardless of the stage of the suggestion aspect,
The suggestion effect development determining means includes a normal execution mode in which the stage of the suggestion mode progresses to the final stage as the development of the suggestion effect, a specific execution mode serving as the specific suggestion effect, and the suggestion mode If it is determined that the execution mode is one of the non-execution modes that do not change the stage, and the hit type determination unit has determined the latent hit type recently, the suggestion mode at that time is the normal execution. When the suggestion mode according to the final stage can be changed by the change of the mode, the non-execution mode is determined as the development of the suggestion effect, and even in the high probability lottery state, the final stage in the latent big hit species is determined. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the change is restricted.

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