JP2011078582A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to determine whether a condition for a special presentation should be made easy to achieve or the condition should be left difficult to achieve according to the player's preference in a game machine in which the special presentation is executed with achievement of the condition to be hardly achieved as the trigger. <P>SOLUTION: The player can determine a game variation pattern apportioning table which allows the player to easily select a game display pattern for achieving the condition to be hardly achieved by operating a presentation button which can be operated by the player. With this structure, a special jackpot game presentation which the player wants to experience can be easily extracted if jackpots are consecutively made. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention releases a winning means that allows a game ball to enter after the symbol variation game is completed when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbols. The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a big hit game is performed.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, for example, a variable symbol game of liquid crystal display type is provided, and a variable symbol display game in which a plurality of types of symbols are changed and the symbol combination is displayed on the variable indicator. . In addition, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination that is derived in the symbol variation game and is finally displayed as a fixed stop. When a symbol combination that can recognize a big hit is displayed, a big hit game is awarded after the symbol variation game. During the big hit game of such a pachinko machine, various effects are performed on the variable display. In addition, by satisfying conditions such as continuously winning big hits, a special effect different from the normal effect during big hit games is performed during the big hit game (see, for example, Patent Document 1). And it is set as the production | presentation including a premiere element by making it difficult to achieve the conditions for the special production to be performed.

JP 2003-10455 A

  By the way, the special effect performed during the jackpot game of Patent Document 1 is the effect of adding points based on the jackpot symbol and changing the character's costume according to the added points. Yes. For example, when the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol that gives a probability variation state, the point to be added is randomly determined as either 0 (zero) or 1, and the character's costume is determined according to the total number of points added. Changes. However, even if a player who has continued to hit the jackpot with the probability variation symbol 10 times, if the added point remains 0 (zero), the character costume displayed during the jackpot game remains unchanged. It will be. In other words, by changing the points that are added according to the jackpot symbol, even if the player has hit the jackpot many times in succession, if there are few points to be added, there will be no change in the special performance. In such a case, the interest of the player has declined.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can decide whether or not it is easy to achieve the condition in a gaming machine in which a special performance is performed when the predetermined condition is achieved. .

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is configured to change a plurality of types of symbols in response to detection of a winning winning of a game ball and detection of winning of a gaming ball by the starting winning port. An effect executing means for executing the symbol variation game and an effect operating means operable by the player, and when a jackpot display result predetermined in the symbol variation game is displayed, the symbol variation game is displayed. In a gaming machine to which a big hit game that opens a winning means that allows a game ball to enter after completion is given, a big hit determination means that determines whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, and a big hit determination means Based on the determination result, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern that can at least specify the effect time of the symbol variation game from a plurality of types of variation patterns; Fluctuation effect storage means for storing a production table in which a plurality of types of variation effect data capable of specifying the specific effect contents of the symbol variation game for which the effect time is specified are set in association with the variation pattern; The variation effect selection means for selecting variation effect data from the variation effect data corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means and the variation effect selection means selected with reference to the effect table. Based on the fluctuation effect data, the effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a game effect related to the symbol variation game, and the jackpot effect determined when the determination result of the jackpot determination means in the effect table is affirmative Of the variation production data associated with the variation pattern, the specific jackpot variation production different from the normal jackpot variation production data During the jackpot game given after the condition determination means for determining whether or not the number of times the data has been selected by the variation effect selection means has reached a predetermined number, and the determination result of the condition determination means is negative, During the big hit game that is given after the effect execution means executes the normal big hit game effect and the determination result of the condition determination means is affirmed, the special big hit game is different from the normal big hit game effect. A jackpot game executing means for executing a presentation; and an operation count counting means for counting the number of operations of the presentation operating means during an operation effective period provided during the jackpot game. A first jackpot presentation table set so that a selection rate of the specific jackpot fluctuation effect data is lower than a selection rate of the normal jackpot fluctuation presentation data; There is a second jackpot presentation table set so that the selection rate of the big hit variation effect data is higher than the selection rate of the specific big hit variation effect data in the first jackpot presentation table, When the number of operations counted by the operation number counting means during the big hit game has not reached the preset number, the selection result of the big hit determination means is affirmed next after the big hit game ends. When selecting the variation effect data with reference to the first jackpot effect table based on the determined variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the number of operations counted by the operation number counting means during the jackpot game is When the number of times set in advance is reached, it is determined when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmed next after the jackpot game ends. Based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is summarized in that selecting the reference to vary effect data to said second jackpot effect table.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, when the number of operations counted by the operation number counting means does not reach a preset number of times, the number of times that the big hit game has been performed is It is further provided with a number determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined number of times has been reached, the determination result of the number determination means is affirmative, and the determination result of the condition determination means is negative After the big hit game is over, when the big hit determination means next determines the determination result affirmative, based on the determined fluctuation pattern, the variable effect data is selected with reference to the second big hit effect table And

  According to the present invention, when a special big hit game effect is executed during a big hit game by achieving a condition that is difficult to achieve, the player can select whether or not the condition is easily achieved. Can do.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. The schematic diagram which shows an effect flow. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows a game display pattern distribution table. The flowchart which shows a big hit game end process. The flowchart which shows a big hit game start process. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the aspect by which a game display pattern distribution table is selected.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
1 shows, the card unit 11 as a game medium lending for units pachinko gaming machine 10 and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is arranged when it is installed in a game arcade game machine installed equipment (game islands) is approximately It is shown. The card unit 11, inlet 11a for charging the prepaid card as exchangeable exchange medium with game ball as for rent game media lent to the player (Summer balls) are provided. The card unit device 11 is configured to read and write the value of the inserted prepaid card. Specifically, the card unit 11, as well as reads the balance of the prepaid card (value) at the time of turn-on, rewrites the balance of the prepaid card (value) with the payout of rental sphere.

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

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

  A lower tray (storage tray) 23 serving as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 16 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 13 and at the lower portion of the front frame 14. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 13 and to the right of the lower plate 23, a launch handle 24 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. In the middle frame 13, a lower speaker 25 is arranged on the left side of the lower plate 23 to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The lower speaker 25 is attached to the middle frame 13.

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

  Further, the upper plate 16 is provided with a push button type effect button 70. When the effect button 70 is pressed, a detection signal is output to the sub integrated control board 46 (see FIG. 4) connected to the effect button 70. Therefore, the effect button 70 of the present embodiment is an effect operation means operated by the player.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 28 has 8 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Different numbers are displayed as decorative drawings. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 28 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 30, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 28. When the symbols of all columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 28 are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (hit symbol) by a decorative drawing. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 28 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are of a different type from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [757] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize this detachment becomes a detachable symbol combination (decoration symbol) by the decorative drawing. When a predetermined symbol combination ([181] [212] [323] [434] [545] [656] [767] [878]) is displayed in the present embodiment) among the off symbol combinations, is displayed. It can be recognized that a big hit game may be given. The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot game is a symbol combination that suggests a probability variation state in which a probability variation state in which the probability of jackpot determination is low probability to high probability is given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in each column in the effect display device 28, when the symbol variation game is started, the ornament symbols are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). Then, when the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as seen from the player side in the effect display device 28 The decorative drawings are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are temporarily displayed in the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) ) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is variably displayed. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column where the decorative drawing is first temporarily stopped and displayed is the first stop symbol row, and then the right where the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed. The row becomes the second stop symbol row, and finally, the middle row that temporarily displays the decorative drawing is the third stop symbol row.

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

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a large winning prize as a winning means is provided below the lower start winning prize port 34. The big winning prize door 40 is provided with an opening / closing operation by an actuating actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. A mouth 41 is provided. Behind the big winning opening 41, a count switch SW3 for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided. When the big hit game is generated, the big prize opening 41 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 40 and the game ball can be entered, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. Obtainable. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game.

  The big hit game is determined after the big win symbol is determined by internal lottery, the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game, and the symbol variation game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the big prize opening 41 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 40 is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds (upper number of round games) as an upper limit. One round game is based on the condition that either a predetermined round game time elapses after the round game starts or a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter. finish. 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. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a jackpot game with a specified number of rounds set to “16 times”, “5 times”, or “2 times” is given. .

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

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

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function that gives a probability variation state that varies from a normal probability to a high probability. If the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur. Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player expects the player to become a probability variation jackpot. It is carried out. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot. When the probability variation state is given, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened, and the normal symbol variation game lottery probability (winning probability) based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 42 is low. There is a case where the entrance rate improvement state that varies from probability to high probability is given as a privilege. The opening and closing blades 35 of the lower start winning opening 34 have different operation patterns when a winning in the normal symbol variation game is given when the entry rate improvement state is given and when the entry rate improvement state is not given. It is designed to open and close. When the normal symbol variation game is won in the normal state, the open / close blade 35 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 100 ms elapses after being opened. In addition, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the entrance rate is improved, the number of times the opening and closing blades 35 are opened increases (for example, 3 times), and 1400 ms (normal state after the opening in one opening) The open state is maintained until a long time) elapses. That is, the opening / closing blade 35 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player than the state in which the normal state is applied when the entrance rate improvement state is applied.

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

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “time reduction”). The time-shortening function is a function for giving a winning rate improvement state as a privilege with a low winning probability (winning probability) after winning the big hit game as a bonus (normal state). In addition, when the short time state is given, the probability of winning a lottery is low, but the improved entrance rate is given as a privilege. In other words, the opening / closing blade 35 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the short-time state is applied than when the normal state is applied. The time reduction state is given until a predetermined number of times (20 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. That is, the time-short state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In the present embodiment, when a non-probable big hit is made, a time-short state may be given after the big hit game ends.

Hereinafter, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail based on FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one kind of big hit game is determined from the four types of big hit games, and the determined big hit 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: special symbol A, special symbol B, special symbol C, and special symbol D, as shown in FIG.

  The special symbol A has 5 types of jackpot symbols, the special symbol B has 65 types of jackpot symbols, the special symbol C has 10 types, and the special symbol D has 20 types of jackpot symbols. . When the special symbols are distributed in this way, the jackpot game based on the special symbol A is 5% (5/100) of the total jackpot. The jackpot game based on the special symbol B is 65% (65/100) of the entire jackpot, and the jackpot game based on the special symbol C is 10% (10/100) of the entire jackpot. And the jackpot game based on the special symbol D is 20% (20/100) of the entire jackpot.

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

  In the big hit game based on the special symbol B, the specified number of rounds is “5”, and the big prize opening 41 is opened “one time” during one round game, so that the big prize opening 41 is set to “5” during the big hit game. The game is a big hit game that is released once (5 rounds x 1). Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol B is referred to as “5R jackpot game” (small profit game). The 5R jackpot game is performed by opening the jackpot 41, and after the jackpot game is finished, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the probability change state and the state where the entrance rate is improved until the end of the probability change state. It is to be granted. That is, in this embodiment, in the 5R jackpot game, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are granted during the maximum grant period of the probability variation state (10000 passes or next jackpot game is granted). It has become. In the 5R jackpot game, “9000 (ms)” is set as the opening effect time, “25000 (ms)” is set as the round game time of each round game, and “11000 (ms)” is set as the ending effect time. . In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the 5R big hit game is set to “8 balls”.

  In the big hit game based on the special symbol C, the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”, and the big prize opening 41 is opened “one time” during one round game, thereby opening the big prize opening 41 during the big hit game “2”. The game is a big hit game that is released once (2 rounds x 1). Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol C is referred to as “2R probability variable jackpot game”. The 2R probability variation jackpot game is performed by opening the big winning opening 41, and depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a probability variation state and a state where the winning rate is improved are given after the jackpot game ends, In some cases, only the probable state is given after completion. Specifically, if a winning rate improvement state is not granted at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the probability variation state is granted after the big hit game is finished, but the winning rate improvement state is not granted, so only the probability variation state is granted. (The entrance rate improvement state is given 0 times). In other words, in the present embodiment, in the 2R probability variable big hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, only the probability changed state is given during the maximum grant period of the probability changed state. ing. On the other hand, in 2R probable big hit games, if a winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the maximum given probable state is given until the next big hit game is given. While given during the period, it is given during the maximum grant period in the short time state where the entrance rate improvement state has an upper limit of 20 times.

  In the jackpot game based on the special symbol D, the specified number of rounds is set to “2”, and the jackpot 41 is opened “1 time” during one round game to open the jackpot 41 during the jackpot game. The game is a big hit game that is released once (2 rounds x 1). Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol D is referred to as a “2R non-probable variable jackpot game”. The 2R non-probable big hit game is performed by opening the big winning opening 41, so that whether or not a short time state (that is, a state in which the winning rate is improved) is given depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery. It has become. Specifically, if the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the short time state (entry rate improving state) is not given after the big hit game ends. That is, in the present embodiment, in the 2R non-probability variable big hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, neither the probable change state nor the winning rate improvement state is given. . On the other hand, if a winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a short time state (entry rate improving state) is given after the big hit game ends. That is, in this embodiment, in 2R non-probability big hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the short time state (entrance rate improving state) is the shortest time up to 20 times. It is given during the maximum grant period of the state (entrance rate improvement state).

  In the 2R non-probable big hit game, “4 (ms)” is set as the opening time, “600 (ms)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and “2092 (ms)” is set as the ending time. ing. The interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 2R non-probable big hit game is set to “1000 (ms)”, and the final release interval time (time from the end of the final round to the start of ending) Is set to “1000 (ms)”. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the 2R non-probability big hit game is set to “8 balls”.

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

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

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, the round game time (600 (ms)) of 2R probable big hit game and 2R non-probable big hit game is the number of game balls that enter the big winning opening 41 in one round game. The time is set so as not to satisfy the upper limit number. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to launch one game ball is “600 (ms)”. . That is, in each round game of 2R non-probability big hit game, it is practical to launch and enter “8 balls” game balls, which is the maximum number of balls entered, within the round game time (600 (ms)). It is impossible.

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

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

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described.
The main control board 45 has a main control CPU 45a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 45b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 45a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A main control RAM 45c is provided. A main control ROM 45b and a main control RAM 45c are connected to the main control CPU 45a. Further, the main control CPU 45a has an upper start switch SW1 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper start prize opening 33 and a lower start port SW2 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower start prize opening 34. It is connected. Further, the main control CPU45a, a count switch SW3 for detecting a gaming balls which have entered the special winning opening 41, the normal symbol variation switch SW4 is connected to detect a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 42 . Also, a special symbol display device 30 and a normal symbol display device 31 are connected to the main control CPU 45a via a symbol display board 49. The symbol display board 49 is mounted at a position corresponding to the special symbol display device 30 and the normal symbol display device 31, respectively. The control signal output from the main control board 45 is input, and the special symbol display device 30 and the normal symbol display device 30 The display content of the symbol display device 31 is controlled.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern for the big hit effect includes variation patterns P3 and P4 that are selected when the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game is determined. The variation pattern for the big hit effect includes a variation pattern P5 selected when the 2R probability variable big hit game or the 2R non-probable variable big hit game is determined. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game is determined, the same variation pattern P5 is selected, and the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game Have the same content (same variation time).

  The jackpot effect performed based on the variation patterns P3 and P4 is a jackpot effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect and finally the symbol combination suggested by the probability variation. Further, the loss reach effect performed based on the variation pattern P2 is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so as to finally display the fixed symbol combination after the reach effect. Also, the outlier effect performed based on the variation pattern P1 is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally stopped and displayed without the reach effect. The reach effect is a symbol combination in the symbol change game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 28, and finally a symbol combination (a jackpot symbol combination, a symbol combination that suggests a probable change, or an outlier symbol combination). This is an effect that is performed until is derived. Further, in the special symbol display device 30, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect. In addition, the off-line effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern P1 for off-line effect varies 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 effect that stops symbols and derives symbols in each column.

Hereinafter, each variation pattern P2 to P5 will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns P2 to P5 are accompanied by reach fluctuations. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P2-P5, even when viewing the effect details of the symbol variation game symbol combination with symbol variable game is determined stopped and displayed, And, until the final result is derived, the game shows which variation pattern is based on the symbol variation game (the type of jackpot game that is awarded in the case of a big hit effect, a missed reach production, or a big hit) It is made not to let a person recognize.

  The main control ROM 45b stores a big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value includes a determination value used in the jackpot determination, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. For example, if the numbers that can be taken by the big hit determination random number are set to 200 integers from “0 (zero)” to “199”, and two values are set as the big hit determination values, The rate at which the determination result of determination is affirmative, that is, the jackpot winning probability is 2/200 (1/100). Note that the number of jackpot determination values is different between the normal state and the probability variation state, and the number of jackpot determination values is larger in the probability variation state. For example, in the normal state (non-probability variation state), when two values can be taken as the jackpot determination value, in the probability variation state, ten values can be taken as the jackpot determination value. As a result, the winning probability in the big hit determination is high in the probability variation state.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
The sub-integrated control board 46, the overall control CPU 46a capable of performing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, and overall control ROM46b for storing a control program for overall control CPU 46a, the necessary data writing, and reading An overall control RAM 46c is provided. A general control ROM 46b and a general control RAM 46c are connected to the general control CPU 46a. The overall control CPU 46a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing for starting the symbol variation game).

  In addition, an effect button 70 is connected to the overall control CPU 46a, and a detection signal can be input from the effect button 70. That is, the overall control CPU 46a can detect that the effect button 70 has been operated. Further, when the 16R jackpot game or the 5R jackpot game is awarded, the overall control CPU 46a sets an operation valid period during the jackpot game. Then, when the effect button 70 is operated during the operation valid period, the overall control CPU 46a stores the number of times the effect button 70 is pressed down in the overall control RAM 46c as the operation count. In the present embodiment, the overall control RAM 46c functions as an operation count counting unit.

  In addition to the control program, the overall control ROM 46b stores various tables to be referred to when determining various effects. In the present embodiment, the overall control ROM 46b functions as a variation effect storage unit.

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

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

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

  When the main control CPU 45a is not in the big hit game and the symbol variation game is not being executed, the value of the big hit determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c immediately before the start of the symbol variation game. Is read. Then, the jackpot determination random number value read out is compared with the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 45b to determine whether or not it is a big hit (hit lottery). 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 45a determines the big hit. The CPU 45a for main control which has determined the big hit determines the big hit symbol (special symbol) to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game executed by the special symbol display device 30 based on the value of the random number for the big hit symbol. As shown in FIG. 3, since the special symbol jackpot symbol is distributed for each type of jackpot game, the type of jackpot game to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol.

  The main control CPU 45a that has determined the jackpot symbol stores the determined jackpot symbol in the main control RAM 45c. Further, the main control CPU 45a which has determined the big hit selects and determines the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns for the big hit effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a determines the variation pattern P3 as the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the variation when determining the special symbols A and B as the big hit symbol during the application of the improved entrance rate state. Pattern P4 may be selected. On the other hand, when the special symbols C and D are determined as the jackpot symbol, the variation pattern P5 can be selected as the variation pattern for the jackpot effect.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match), the main control CPU 45a determines the deviation. Then, the main control CPU 45a which has determined the disengagement determines a dissatisfied symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 30 to be confirmed and stopped. In addition, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the detachment determines whether or not to execute the detachment effect by random lottery. When this determination result is affirmative (execution of a detachment reach effect is executed), the main control CPU 45a acquires the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 45c and corresponds to the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution. The variation pattern to be selected is selected from the variation patterns for the reach reach production and determined. In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 45a determines the outlier design and the execution of the outlier reach effect during the application of the improved entrance rate, the variation pattern as the outlier reach effect variation pattern. P2 can be selected.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of whether or not to execute the outlier reach effect is negative (does not execute the outlier reach effect), the main control CPU 45a acquires the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 45c, The variation pattern corresponding to the value of the variation pattern distribution random number is selected from the variation patterns for off-line production and determined. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a determines the out-of-range design while determining the out-of-range reach effect while giving the improved entrance rate state, and the variation pattern P1 as the out-of-range effect variation pattern. Can be selected.

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

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

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a performs symbol variation executed by the effect display device 28 from the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the type of stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command. The combination of decorative symbols to be derived in the game is determined. The overall control CPU 46a specifies a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 16R jackpot game when the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is designated and the designated special symbol corresponds to the 16R jackpot game, or the jackpot symbol corresponding to the 5R jackpot game. In this case, the jackpot symbol combination ([111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888]) is used as the decorative symbol constituting the symbol combination to be finally stopped. decide. Further, the overall control CPU 46a stores (sets) the number of wins for the 16R big hit game and the 5R big hit game in the overall control RAM 46c as the big hit number. Note that the number of jackpots stored in the overall control RAM 46c is reset (set to 0 (zero)) when the short-time state ends.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a 2R probability variable big hit game or a 2R non-probable big hit game, the overall control CPU 46a determines a symbol combination indicating probability variation as a symbol symbol combination. . As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of the 2R probability variable big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game, only the symbol combination suggesting the probability change can be determined. For this reason, in the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game, the mode of the big hit game is set to the same mode, and the display mode is displayed not only from the game mode but also in the case where the application mode of the improved entrance rate is the same mode. From the display contents of the device 28, the player cannot recognize which of the big hit games is given.

  The overall control CPU 46a designates a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect or an outlier effect. When the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is an outlier symbol, the symbol combination for the final stop display is finally displayed ( In the case of outlier reach production, the symbol combination of outlier reach) is determined. Then, the overall control CPU 46 a that has determined the decorative symbol outputs a stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol that designates the decorative symbol to the effect display control board 47.

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

  The probability variation mode is an effect (mode) executed while the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are both given up to 10,000 times. In other words, the probability variation mode is an effect mode that can be triggered by a 16R jackpot game and a 5R jackpot game. In addition, the CH mode is an effect (mode) that is executed while the entry rate improvement state with an upper limit of 20 times is given. In other words, the CH mode is an effect mode that can be triggered by 2R probability change big hit game and 2R non-probability big hit game, and a chance to improve the entrance rate is given by the big hit game as an opportunity. It is a production mode that can be shifted to the case of winning during grant). Note that, in the CH mode, there are both a random variation state and a non-probability variation state. The normal mode is an effect (mode) that is executed while the entrance rate improvement state is not given. Note that, in the normal mode, there are both a lottery state of a probability variation state and a non-probability variation state.

Next, transition modes of various modes as the game progresses will be described.
When either 16R jackpot game or 5R jackpot game is won, even if it stays in any production mode (probability mode, CH mode, or normal mode), it shifts to the probability variation mode. . That is, in the case of 16R jackpot game and 5R jackpot game, when the entrance rate improvement state is given up to 10,000 times regardless of the game state at the time of winning as well as the probability change state, the game state after the end of these jackpot games The effect change mode is executed by the effect display device 28 so as to be in the probability change notification state for notifying that the state is the probability change state. Note that the probability variation mode is given with the start of the next symbol variation game after the end of the 16R jackpot game or after the end of the 5R jackpot game. That is, the overall control CPU 46a outputs to each of the control boards 47 and 48 a mode designation command for instructing the start of the probability change mode when the 16R jackpot game ends or the 5R jackpot game ends. As a result, the effect display device 28 notifies the player of that effect by executing the effect mode in the probability variation mode.

  In addition, when staying in the probability variation mode, when the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game is won, the mode is shifted to the CH mode. While staying in the probability variation mode to which the entrance rate improvement state is granted, after the end of the 2R probability change big hit game, or after the end of the 2R non-probability big hit game, at least the upper limit number of time-short states will be the upper limit number of times It is to be granted. For this reason, whether or not the gaming state is a certain variation state from the operation mode of the opening and closing blades 35 after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game until at least 20 symbol variation games have elapsed. Can not be recognized by the player. That is, if the player cannot recognize whether the gaming state is a probable change state, such as a 2R probable big hit game and a 2R non-probable big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is a probable state. The effect display device 28 is made to execute the CH mode so as to be in a probabilistic concealment state informing that there is a certain expectation. The overall control CPU 46a outputs to each of the control boards 47 and 48 a mode designation command for instructing the start of the CH mode when the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game during the probability variation mode stays. As a result, in the effect display device 28, the effect mode in the CH mode is executed, so that the player is notified.

  In addition, when the 2R probability variable big hit game or the 2R non-probable big hit game is won while staying in the CH mode, the CH mode is continued. While staying in the CH mode where the entrance rate improvement state is granted, the entrance rate improvement state is always continuously given in any case after the 2R probability variable big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game ends. It has become. For this reason, the player recognizes whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state from the operation mode of the opening and closing blades 35 after the transition from the probability variation mode to the CH mode until at least 20 symbol variation games have elapsed. It is not possible. The overall control CPU 46a outputs to each of the control boards 47 and 48 a mode designation command for instructing the start of the CH mode when the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game ends during the CH mode stay. As a result, the effect display device 28 notifies the player to that effect by continuing the effect mode in the CH mode.

  In addition, the CH mode shifts to the normal mode on condition that the gaming state shifts from a state where the entrance rate improvement state is given to a state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given. . For example, if you win the 2R probability change big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game in the 10th symbol variation game after entering the CH mode, you will enter the ball with the end of the 20th symbol variation game When the provision of the rate improvement state is completed, the mode is changed to the normal mode. That is, when the player is still unable to recognize whether or not the game state is a probabilistic state so that the entrance rate improvement state is ended during the stay in the CH mode, Even if it exists, it will be in the probability change concealment state which can have an expectation that the game state after completion | finish of these jackpot games is a probability change state. The overall control CPU 46a outputs a mode designation command for instructing the start of the normal mode to each of the control boards 47 and 48 with the completion of the application of the entrance rate improvement state during the CH mode stay. As a result, the effect display device 28 notifies the player of the fact by executing the effect mode in the normal mode. In addition, when 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game is awarded during the stay in the normal mode, the entry rate improvement state is not given, and the normal mode is continued as it is.

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
Display control CPU47a of performance display control board 47 inputs the display pattern specifying command which collectively control CPU46a is output, so as to perform a specific display effect contents of the symbol variation game indicated by the display pattern specifying command The display content of the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) is controlled. In addition, when the display control CPU 47a receives the symbol stop command output from the overall control CPU 46a, the effect display device displays the symbol combination of the decorative symbols instructed by the symbol stop command as the display result of the symbol variation game. The display content of 28 (image display part GH) is controlled. Further, the display control CPU47a is overall the control CPU46a enters a mode designation command output, display contents of the mode designating command in the effect display so as to execute an effect mode designated 28 (image display unit GH) To control. For example, when the display control CPU 47a inputs a mode specifying command for instructing the probability change mode, an image or a character that allows the player to recognize that the probability change mode is displayed.

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

  Then, when the determined special symbol is the special symbol A corresponding to the 16R big hit game (or the special symbol B corresponding to the 5R big hit game), the main control CPU 45a first executes the opening effect. Then, after the opening effect ends, the main control CPU 45a causes the round game to be executed 16 times (in the case of 5R big hit game, 5 times). In these jackpot games, in one round game, the big winning opening (the big winning opening 41 in this embodiment) is opened once. The round game time of one round game, that is, the opening time of the special winning opening 41 is set to “25000 (ms)” as shown in FIG. When the main control CPU 45a opens the big winning opening 41 to start the round game, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the round game time has elapsed and the specified number of game balls (8 balls in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not the ball has entered. Further, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round release designation command indicating the number of started round games to the sub general control board 46 at the start of the round game. Then, if either of the main control CPUs 45 makes an affirmative determination, the round winning game 41 is closed and the round game is ended because the round game end condition is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round closing designation command.

  The main control CPU 45a that has finished one round game, after the interval time between rounds (2100 (ms) in the present embodiment) elapses, opens the big winning opening 41 to start the next round game. When 16 rounds (5 in the case of 5R big hit game) are completed, the main control CPU 45a executes an ending process to execute an ending effect.

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

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

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

  In addition, when the big hit game based on the special symbol C is given and the entrance rate improvement state is given in the ending process, the main control CPU 45a adds “ “1” is set, and “1” is set to a probability variation flag indicating that a probability variation state is to be provided. Further, when “1” is set in the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is to be given, the main control CPU 45a sets the operation count indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is assigned. Set 20 times. Further, when the big hit game based on the special symbol C is given and the entrance rate improvement state is not given in the ending process, the main control CPU 45a sets an operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to “ “0” is set, and “1” is set to a probability variation flag indicating that a probability variation state is to be provided.

  Further, when the big hit game based on the special symbol D is given to the main control CPU 45a and the entrance rate improvement state is given in the ending process, the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given is set to “ “1” is set, and “0” is set in a probability variation flag indicating that a probability variation state is to be provided. Further, when “1” is set in the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is to be given, the main control CPU 45a sets the operation count indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is assigned. Set 20 times. Further, when the big hit game based on the special symbol D is given and the entrance rate improvement state is not given in the ending process, the main control CPU 45a adds an operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to “ “0” is set, and “0” is set to a probability variation flag indicating that a probability variation state is to be provided.

Next, the contents of control related to the execution of the big hit game of the sub integrated control board 46 will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the overall control CPU 46a of the sub overall control board 46 determines the effect content of the opening effect, and gives the effect command for the effect display of the opening effect, and the voice / lamp control. Output to the substrate 48. When the round opening designation command is input, the overall control CPU 46a outputs the round effect command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board in order to instruct the effect during the round game. Further, when the round control designation command is input, the overall control CPU 46a outputs the round close specification command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board. When the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 46a determines the content of the ending effect, and outputs the ending effect command that instructs the content of the ending effect to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. Then, the control related to the execution of the 2R probability variable big hit game, the 2R non-probability variable big hit game, the 16R big hit game, or the 5R big hit game is ended.

  In the present embodiment, the ending effect of the 16R jackpot game and the 5R jackpot game is set as the operation effective period of the effect button 70, and the overall control CPU 46a performs the number of operations in which the effect button 70 is pressed during the operation effective period. Is stored in the overall control RAM 46c. Further, the overall control 46a does not set the operation valid period during the big hit game of the 2R probability variable big hit game and the 2R non-probable big hit game.

Next, the control content related to the execution of the big hit game by the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When the opening control command output from the overall control CPU 46a is input, the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 is configured to execute the opening effect with the content of the effect instructed by the opening effect command (the effect during the big hit game). The display content of the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) is controlled. Further, when the display control CPU 47a inputs each round effect command, the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) is configured to execute each round effect with the effect contents (effect during the big hit game) instructed by the round effect command. ) Is displayed. In addition, when the ending effect command is input, the display control CPU 47a causes the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) to execute the ending effect with the effect content (effect during the big hit game) instructed by the ending effect command. Control display content.

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

  In this embodiment, depending on the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game, it may be possible to recognize which type of jackpot game is given and the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game. This will be described in detail below.

  The specific display effect content of the symbol variation game is determined by the game display pattern. This game display pattern will be described. First, an effect flow showing the flow of the display effect contents (game display pattern) of the symbol variation game during the stay in the probability variation mode will be described based on FIG.

  In the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation mode, there are roughly divided a game display pattern classified into the first system and a game display pattern classified into the second system. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the game display pattern classified into the first system, the four characters of the character who are the motifs of the pachinko gaming machine 10 face each other against the enemy (partner) character. , It is a pattern that suggests the jackpot grant by deriving the victory or defeat of the confrontation of fellow characters. And in the game display pattern classified into the 1st system, it is developed for every fellow character based on the production contents of any one of the 4 types of the 1st type production-the 4th type production, and finally “win” There are a game display pattern HP1 for deriving and a game display pattern HP2 for deriving an effect result of “defeat” in the end. In the game display patterns HP1 and HP2, it is specified to finally derive “win” or “defeat”, so that any of the first type effect to the fourth type effect can appear. It has become. Therefore, in the game display pattern that specifies the development of the first system, four types (plural types), “win”, and “defeat” for each type of first type effect to fourth type effect that appear (multiple types) ), There are a total of 8 types (plural types) of game display patterns that are derived.

  Further, the game display patterns classified into the second system include a game display pattern classified into a J pattern branched at a branch point JC2, and a game display pattern classified into a K pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game display pattern classified as the second system is a motif in which a character that is a motif of the pachinko gaming machine 10 appears and confronts an enemy (an opponent) character. It is a pattern that suggests a big hit by deriving the winning or losing of the confrontation of a character. In addition, the game display patterns classified into the second system and further classified into the J pattern include a game display pattern HP3 for deriving an effect of “winning” as a result of giving a first strike to the opponent, There is a game display pattern HP4 in which an effect of “defeat” is finally derived by repelling the attack (receiving a counter attack) or the like.

  On the other hand, the game display pattern classified into the second system and further classified into the K pattern is a pattern indicating the contents of the display effect that is developed so that the character that is the motif is subjected to the first strike. In the game display patterns classified into the second system and further classified into the K pattern, as a result of the character being the motif being subjected to the first strike, the opponent's attack is bounced back (counter attack), etc. There is a game display pattern HP5 for deriving an effect result of “win”. Further, the game display patterns classified into the second system and further classified into the K pattern include a game display pattern HP6 that can withstand the opponent's attack and ultimately derive the result of the “draw”, There is a game display pattern HP7 which finally derives the effect of “defeat” upon receiving the attack.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the development based on the game display pattern HP1 is followed when the big hit lottery is won and the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game is determined. That is, the game display pattern HP1 is a game display pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern P3 or P4 is determined. Further, since the development based on the game display pattern HP1 is executed prior to the grant of the 16R jackpot game or the 5R jackpot game, it is a pattern for notifying the player that the probability variation mode continues. In addition, when the first system game display pattern HP1 is selected and all the effects of the first type effect to the fourth type effect are performed, a special big hit game effect is executed during the big hit game. ing.

  Further, the development based on the game display pattern HP2 is followed when a shift is determined without winning the big win lottery. That is, the game display pattern HP2 is a game display pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern P2 is determined. Further, since the development based on the game display pattern HP2 is executed before the probability change state continues without being shifted and the game state is not shifted, it is a pattern for notifying the player that the probability change mode is continued. is there.

  The development based on the game display pattern HP3 is followed when the big hit lottery is won and the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game is determined. That is, the game display pattern HP3 is a game display pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern P3 or P4 is determined. Further, since the development based on the game display pattern HP3 is executed prior to the grant of the 16R jackpot game or the 5R jackpot game, it is a pattern for informing the player that the probability variation mode continues.

  Further, the development based on the game display pattern HP4 is followed when a shift is determined without winning the big win lottery. That is, the game display pattern HP4 is a game display pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern P2 is determined. Further, the development based on the game display pattern HP4 is executed before the probability change state continues without being shifted and the game state is shifted, so that the player is notified that the probability change mode is continued. is there.

  Further, the development based on the game display pattern HP5 is followed when the big hit lottery is won and the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game is determined. That is, the game display pattern HP5 is a game display pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern P3 or P4 is determined. Further, since the development based on the game display pattern HP5 is executed prior to the grant of the 16R jackpot game or the 5R jackpot game, it is a pattern for notifying the player that the probability variation mode continues.

  Further, the development based on the game display pattern HP6 is traced when a shift is determined without winning the big win lottery. That is, the game display pattern HP6 is a game display pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern P2 is determined. Further, since the development based on the game display pattern HP6 is executed before the probability change state continues without shifting to the gaming state, it is a pattern for notifying the player that the probability change mode continues. is there.

  Further, the development based on the game display pattern HP7 is followed when the big hit lottery is won and the 2R probability variable big hit game or the 2R non-probable big hit game is determined. That is, the game display pattern HP7 is a game display pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern P5 is determined. Further, since the development based on the game display pattern HP7 is executed prior to the granting of the 2R probability change big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game, the player is notified that the probability change mode is ended and the mode is changed to the CH mode. It is a pattern. In the present embodiment, the game display pattern HP1 is the specific jackpot variation effect data, and the game display patterns HP3 and HP5 are the normal jackpot variation effect data.

  Next, the process executed by the overall control CPU 46a to determine the game display pattern based on the variation pattern will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a stores the stored content (setting content) of the individual information (status information) stored in the overall control RAM 46c and the number of times that the effect button 70 is pressed. Based on the above, a game display pattern distribution table is selected, and a game display pattern is determined according to the selected game display pattern distribution table.

Here, the individual information will be described.
In the present embodiment, the individual information is information (such as a flag) indicating the types of contents of effects of the first type effect to the fourth type effect that can appear in the development classified as the first system. This is information indicating the type of the content of the effect that appears on the condition that the game display pattern HP1 (which becomes “win”) is determined among the developments classified into the system. In the present embodiment, individual display information indicating the type of information stored as individual information is displayed on the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH). The type and number of individual information stored in the person are notified. In addition, as the individual display information, a family crest, a weapon, or the like associated with a character appearing in the first type effect to the fourth type effect corresponding to each individual information is displayed as an image so that the type of individual information is displayed. To the player.

  Then, when the overall control CPU 46a selects the game display pattern HP1 and selects an effect content to be executed from the first type effect to the fourth type effect, the information (flag or the like) indicating the selected effect content. Are stored (set) in the overall control RAM 46c as individual information. That is, by storing the individual information in the overall control RAM 46c, the execution history of the symbol variation game based on the game display pattern serving as the development of the first system corresponding to the stored individual information is stored. The individual information is composed of information that can specify each of the first type production to the fourth type production of the first system, and the stored individual information is any of the first type production to the fourth type production. It is information that can identify whether it corresponds. The overall control CPU 46a stores individual information corresponding to each of the first type effect to the fourth type effect based on the game display pattern HP1 in the overall control RAM 46c. In the present embodiment, during the period in which the individual information is stored and held, the content of the same type of effect content is not determined as the effect content of the game display pattern HP1, and one piece of individual information is stored as the individual information. They are stored one by one, and the same individual information is not stored repeatedly. For this reason, in this embodiment, the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c is stored as an upper limit to store a total of four types (four) each corresponding to the first type effect to the fourth effect. It is like that. When the game display patterns HP1 and HP2 are selected after all the individual information is stored, the overall control CPU 46a selects the game display pattern HP3 instead when selecting the game display pattern HP1. Similarly, when selecting the game display pattern HP2, the overall control CPU 46a selects the game display pattern HP4 instead. That is, when all the individual information is stored, a restriction is imposed so that the game display pattern of the first system is not selected.

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a can newly store the individual information only during the stay in the probability variation mode, and cumulatively store the individual information while staying in the probability variation mode. Once the overall control CPU 46a stores the individual information in the overall control RAM 46c, the stored information is stored until the transition from the effect mode to the probability change mode to the normal mode via the CH mode. The memory is continuously held. Then, the overall control CPU 46a clears the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c (resets to a state in which nothing is stored) with the transition to the normal mode. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability variation mode and the CH mode are continued, and during the so-called “renchu” during the continuous grant of the entrance rate improvement state, Individual information can be continuously stored and retained. In addition, after the transition to the CH mode, the individual information is continuously stored and held even when the transition to the probability change mode is made again when the 16R jackpot game or the 5R jackpot game is won again. ing. In the present embodiment, since the game display pattern HP1 can be determined only during stay in the probability change mode, the period during which the individual information can be newly stored is staying in the probability change mode, and the individual information is stored. The retention period is in the probability variation mode and the CH mode. That is, in this embodiment, not only a predetermined period during which individual information can be newly stored (during stay in the probability variation mode) but also a special period during which individual information can be continuously stored (during stay in the CH mode) In the special period, the individual information is continuously stored as it is without being newly stored.

  Next, the game display pattern distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. The present embodiment includes four game display pattern distribution tables, game display pattern distribution tables GT1 to GT4, and is stored in the overall control ROM 46b.

  In the game display pattern allocation table GT1, numerical values (100 integers in the present embodiment) that can be taken by random numbers for each type of variation pattern (based on the type of special symbol) are “HP1 (game display pattern HP1). ) ”To“ HP7 (game display pattern HP7). Each of the game display pattern distribution table GT1 includes a special pattern when the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect is designated. 10 random numbers are assigned to “HP1” and 90 random numbers are assigned to “HP3” (when A or special symbol B is designated). For this reason, in the game display pattern distribution table GT1, “HP1” is selected when the variation pattern P3 for jackpot effect is designated (when the special symbol A or the special symbol B is designated). The probability is 10/100, and the probability that “HP3” is selected is 90/100.

  Similarly to the game display pattern distribution table GT1, the game display pattern distribution table GT2 has numerical values that can be taken by random numbers (based on the types of special symbols) for each type of variation pattern (100 patterns in this embodiment). An integer) is assigned to each of “HP1 (game display pattern HP1)” to “HP7 (game display pattern HP7). Also, as shown in FIG. In GT2, the random numbers in the variation pattern P2 are all distributed to the game display pattern HP 6. Thus, when the production of the K pattern of the second system is executed on the effect display device 28, the game display pattern distribution table GT1 is referred to. The probability that the game display pattern HP6 is determined is relatively higher than when the game is being performed. In other words, when the effect of the second pattern K pattern is executed on the effect display device 28, the player changes the variation pattern P2 for the outlier reach effect than when referring to the game display pattern distribution table GT1. It can be expected that the probability variation mode will continue, and the variation pattern P2 that will be out of place will be changed to the first system game display pattern HP2 and the second system J pattern game display pattern HP4. By not allocating, when the effect of the first system and the effect of the J pattern of the second system are executed on the effect display device 28, the player recognizes that a 16R big hit game or a 5R big hit game is given. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  In the game display pattern distribution table GT3, as with the game display pattern distribution table GT1, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers (based on the types of special symbols) for each type of variation pattern (100 types in this embodiment). Is assigned to each of “HP1 (game display pattern HP1)” to “HP7 (game display pattern HP7). Also, as shown in FIG. In the table GT3, all the random numbers in the variation pattern P3 are allocated to the game display pattern HP 1. Also in the variation pattern P4, the random numbers allocated to the game display pattern HP1 are clearly larger than those in the game display pattern distribution table GT1. As a result, the overall control CPU 46a controls the game display pattern. When referring to the table GT3, it is easier to select the game display pattern HP1 than when referring to the game display pattern distribution table GT1, that is, it is easier to select the game display pattern HP1 that triggers the storage of individual information. Accordingly, the individual information can be easily stored, so that the player can easily experience the special big hit game effect that is executed when all the individual information is stored.

  In the game display pattern distribution table GT4, as with the game display pattern distribution table GT1, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers (based on the types of special symbols) for each type of variation pattern (100 types in this embodiment). Is assigned to each of “HP1 (game display pattern HP1)” to “HP7 (game display pattern HP7). Also, as shown in FIG. In the table GT4, the random numbers in the variation pattern P3 are all allocated to the game display pattern HP1 as in the game display pattern allocation table GT3, and also in the variation pattern P4, as in the game display pattern allocation table GT3. Game display pattern distribution table for random numbers distributed to the game display pattern HP1 The game display pattern HP1 that triggers the storage of the individual information is easily selected and the individual information is easily stored, and the game display pattern distribution table GT4 has a larger number than the T1. As in the game display pattern distribution table GT2, all the random numbers in the variation pattern P2 are distributed to the game display pattern HP6, thereby producing the second pattern of K patterns as in the game display pattern distribution table GT2. Is executed on the effect display device 28, the probability that the game display pattern HP6 is determined is relatively higher than when the game display pattern distribution table GT1 is referred to. Pattern P2 is a first system game display pattern HP2 and a second system J pattern By not distributing to the game display pattern HP4, when the effect of the first system and the effect of the J pattern of the second system are executed on the effect display device 28, a 16R big hit game or a 5R big hit game is given. In this embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a functions as a variation effect selecting means.

  Next, a jackpot game ending process for determining the game display pattern distribution tables GT1 to GT4 in the probability variation mode will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the jackpot game end process shown in FIG. 8 is performed when the 16R jackpot game or the 5R jackpot game ends and the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  First, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the effect button 70 has been pressed during an operation effective period (in the present embodiment, an ending effect) provided during the jackpot game (step S10). If the determination result in step S10 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the number of operations stored in the overall control RAM 46c is equal to or greater than a preset number (8 in the present embodiment). It performs (step S11). In addition, the process of step S11 becomes the “first condition”.

  Next, when the determination result in step S11 is affirmative, that is, when the effect button 70 is pressed down eight times or more, the overall control CPU 46a sets the number of operations stored in the overall control RAM 46c in advance. It is determined whether or not the number of times (50 in the present embodiment) has been exceeded (step S12). In addition, the process of step S12 becomes the “third condition”. If the determination result in step S12 is affirmative, that is, if the effect button 70 has been pressed 50 times or more, the overall control CPU 46a determines the game display pattern distribution table GT4 (step S13). Then, the big hit game end processing is ended. If the determination result of step S12 is negative, the game display pattern distribution table GT2 is determined (step S14). Then, the big hit game end processing is ended. In this case, in this embodiment, the game display pattern allocation table GT2 is the first jackpot effect table in which the selection rate of the game display pattern HP1 (specific jackpot variation effect data) is set low, and the game display pattern distribution table The minute table GT4 is a second jackpot effect table in which the selection rate of the game display pattern HP1 (specific jackpot fluctuation effect data) is set higher than the first jackpot effect table.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S10 is negative or the determination result in step S11 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a stores the individual information of the first type effect to the fourth type effect stored in the overall control RAM 46c. Among them, it is determined whether or not all (four) pieces of individual information are stored (step S15). If the determination result in step S15 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the number of jackpots stored in the overall control RAM 46c is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (5 in this embodiment). (Step S16).

  If the determination result in step S16 is affirmative, that is, if all (four) pieces of individual information are not stored and the number of big hits is five or more, the overall control CPU 46a It is determined whether or not the game is a 16R big hit game (step S17). If the determination result of step S17 is affirmative, the game display pattern distribution table GT4 is determined (step S18), and the big hit game end process is terminated. In addition, the processing of step S15 and step S16 corresponds to the “second condition”. If the determination result in step S17 is negative, that is, if the current big hit game is a 5R big hit game, the overall control CPU 46a determines the game display pattern distribution table GT3 (step S19). Then, the big hit game end processing is ended. In this case, in this embodiment, the game display pattern allocation tables GT3 and GT4 are set so that the selection rate of the game display pattern HP1 (specific jackpot variation effect data) is set higher than that of the first jackpot effect table. It will be a table for directing big hits.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S15 is negative or the determination result in step S16 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a refers to a special symbol to determine whether or not the current big hit game is a 16R big hit game. Is performed (step S20). If the determination result in step S20 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines the game display pattern distribution table GT2 (step S21), and ends the big hit game end process. Further, the overall control CPU 46a determines the game display pattern allocation table GT1 when the determination result of step S20 is negative, that is, when the current big hit game is a 5R big hit game (step S22). Then, the big hit game end processing is ended. In this case, in this embodiment, the game display pattern distribution tables GT1 and GT2 are the first big hit effect table in which the selection rate of the game display pattern HP1 (specific big hit fluctuation effect data) is set low.

  In this embodiment, the game display pattern distribution table selected by satisfying the conditions is different from GT1 to GT4. In order to select the game display pattern distribution table GT2 at the time of shifting to the probability changing mode, when shifting to the probability changing mode, “when the number of big hits is less than 5 times or all individual information is stored. And “after the 16R jackpot game is over” or “pressing the effect button 70 more than 8 times and less than 50 times during the operation effective period provided during the ending effect of the jackpot game”. One of the conditions of (multiple) must be satisfied. Thus, by operating the effect button 70 at least 8 times and less than 50 times, even when the 5R big hit game is awarded, the game display pattern sorting table GT2 referred to when the 16R big hit game is awarded is referred to. Can do.

  In addition, in order to select the game display pattern distribution table GT3 at the time of shifting to the probability changing mode, when shifting to the probability changing mode, “when the number of big hits is 5 times or more and all individual information is not stored. And after the 5R jackpot game is over ". As a result, even if the number of jackpots with the 16R jackpot game and 5R jackpot game has reached 5 or more, all the individual information necessary for the player to experience special effects during the jackpot game is stored. If not, it is possible to refer to the game display pattern distribution table GT3 in which the game display pattern HP1 for storing the individual information is easily selected as compared with the game display pattern distribution tables GT1 and GT2. Therefore, it becomes easy to memorize the individual information necessary for the player to experience a special big hit game effect.

  In addition, in order to select the game display pattern distribution table GT4 at the time of shifting to the probability changing mode, when shifting to the probability changing mode, “when the number of big hits is 5 times or more and all individual information is not stored. And “after the 16R jackpot game is over” or “pressing the effect button 70 at least 50 times during the ending effect of the jackpot game” must be satisfied. Thus, when the number of big hits is 5 times or more and all the individual information is not stored, even if the 5R big hit game is given by pressing the effect button 70 50 times or more, 16R It is possible to refer to the game display pattern distribution table GT4 that is referred to when the big hit game is awarded. Thereby, the interest of the player when the 5R big hit game is given can also be improved. In addition, regardless of the number of stored individual information and the number of jackpots, it is easier to select the game display pattern HP1 in which the individual information is stored than when referring to the game display pattern distribution tables GT1 and GT2. In any state, it is possible to select to refer to the game display pattern distribution table GT4 by pressing the effect button 70 more than 50 times during the operation valid period, thereby improving the interest of the player. it can. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a functions as a number determination means.

  Next, a process for determining the specific display effect contents of the effect during the jackpot game executed during the jackpot game performed when the 16R jackpot game or the 5R jackpot game is awarded will be described with reference to FIG. . The jackpot game start process shown in FIG. 9 is performed by the overall control CPU 46a before winning the 16R jackpot game or the 5R jackpot game and starting the jackpot game.

  First, when the jackpot symbol combination is displayed as a display result, the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the number of jackpots stored in the overall control RAM 46c (step S30). Then, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the jackpot symbol combination is derived from the game display pattern HP1 (step S31).

  If the determination result in step S31 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c includes all pieces of individual information of the first type effect to the fourth type effect. Determination is made (step S32). If the determination result in step S32 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines to execute a special big hit game effect during the big hit game to be started (step S33), and ends the big hit game start process. . On the other hand, if the determination result in step S31 is negative or the determination result in step S32 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines to execute the normal big hit game effect during the big hit game to be started. (Step S34), the big hit game start process is terminated.

  Then, the overall control CPU 46a, according to the processing result of the big hit game start process, with the start of the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game, either the normal big hit game effect or the special big hit game effect It is to instruct to execute. That is, when the overall control CPU 46a inputs an opening command at the start of 16R jackpot game or 5R jackpot game, the symbol variation game that is a jackpot is not the game display pattern HP1 (that is, game display patterns HP3, HP5). Opening effect, each round effect, and ending effect so that it becomes a normal big hit game effect on the condition that it is a symbol variation game based on and does not store all four types of individual information in the overall control RAM 46c Instruct each of the execution.

  Further, when the opening control command is input at the start of the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game, the overall control CPU 46a is on condition that the symbol changing game that becomes the big hit is a symbol changing game based on the game display pattern HP1. , Execution is instructed in each of the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect so as to become a display pattern for the big hit game for the character corresponding to the effect content executed as the development of the first system. For example, the overall control CPU 46a displays a display pattern during a big hit game for a character corresponding to the first type effect in a 16R big hit game and a 5R big hit game based on the symbol variation game in which the development of the first system becomes the first type effect. In such a manner, execution is instructed for each of the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect. Then, the general control CPU 46a opens the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game in accordance with which stage the development of the first system becomes the display pattern for the character big hit game corresponding to the stage. Execution is instructed for each of the production, each round production, and the ending production. In the present embodiment, the big hit game when all the individual information is not stored is the normal big hit game. Therefore, in this embodiment, the big hit game executed when the symbol variation game based on the game display pattern HP1 is a big hit and all the individual information is not stored is also a normal big hit game.

  Also, when the general control CPU 46a inputs an opening command when the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game starts, all the four types of individual information are stored in the general control RAM 46c as individual information. When the determination result in step S32 in FIG. 9 is affirmative, execution is instructed for each of the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect so as to be a special big hit game effect. The overall control CPU 46a is the next 16R big hit game in the state where the probability change mode and the CH mode continue after the end of the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game as an opportunity to store all four types as individual information. Even if the game is given to the 5R jackpot game, the game display pattern HP1 is not executed, so execution of a special jackpot game effect is not instructed (because the determination result in step S31 of FIG. 9 is negative).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the determination mode of the effect during the big hit game in the 16R big hit game and the 5R big hit game is changed according to the storage mode (number of types stored) of the individual information. Thus, the development of the effect during the big hit game developed during the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game is changed. Note that, in this embodiment, like the 2R probability variation big hit game and the 2R non-probability big hit game, the big hit game itself is disadvantageous to the player (the probability variation mode may end when the probability variation mode ends). Only 16R jackpot games that do not have characteristics and 5R jackpot games are changed only in the development of effects during the jackpot game.

  When the overall control CPU 46a executes the big hit game effect based on the big hit game display pattern for each character in the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game, the big hit game executed at the end of the big hit game Individual information corresponding to the middle display pattern is newly stored in the overall control RAM 46c, and an individual information display command indicating the information is output to the control boards 47 and 48. With the individual information display command, the type of individual information newly stored as individual information in the overall control RAM 46c can be specified. As a result, on the effect display device 28, individual display information based on the newly stored individual information is displayed as an image at a predetermined timing (in this embodiment, with the end of the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game). The Thereby, the player recognizes that the individual information is newly stored. Further, when the overall control CPU 46a shifts from the CH mode to the normal mode (the entrance rate improvement state ends), the individual information stored with the shift to the normal mode is erased (cleared), and the individual display information is not displayed. An individual information non-display command for instructing display is output to the control boards 47 and 48. As a result, in the effect display device 28, the individual display information is not displayed at a predetermined timing (with the start of the normal mode in the present embodiment). Thereby, the player recognizes that the individual information has been erased (cleared). At the same time as the individual information is erased, the number of big hits stored in the overall control RAM 46c is also erased (cleared).

  The overall control CPU 46a receives the opening command when the 2R probability variable big hit game and 2R non-probable big hit game are started, and the big hit becomes the same mode (the player cannot visually recognize the difference). Execution is instructed for each of the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect so that the display pattern is in-game. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a functions as a jackpot game execution unit and a condition determination unit.

Next, the control content related to the execution of the jackpot game performed when the individual information of the display control CPU 47a is stored will be described.
When the display control CPU 47a is instructed to execute an effect during the big hit game by the display pattern during the big hit game for the character corresponding to the first type effect, the display effect CPU 47a performs a dedicated effect for each of the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect. The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled so as to be executed. As a result, in the effect display device 28, the effect during the big hit game by the character corresponding to the first type effect is executed during the big hit game. Thereby, the player recognizes that the individual information of the character corresponding to the first type effect is newly stored. The display control CPU 47a also performs control related to the big hit game effect for the character corresponding to the second type effect to the fourth type effect in the same manner as in the first type effect.

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

  When the display control CPU 47a inputs an individual information display command when the 16R jackpot game or the 5R jackpot game ends, an image display is performed so as to display an individual display image based on the individual information specified in the command. The display content of the part GH is controlled. At this time, the display control CPU 47a generates display data for displaying the corresponding individual display image using the image data of the display control ROM 47b. In the case where any one of the individual display images corresponding to the first type effect to the fourth type effect has already been displayed, the display control CPU 47a newly specified individual display image in addition to the already displayed image. Display data is generated so as to be displayed. The display control CPU 47a continues to update the individual display image and hold the display contents until a mode designation command indicating the transition to the normal mode is input.

  Next, the determination mode of the game display pattern distribution table determined based on the individual information, the number of jackpots, various jackpot games, and the number of operations of the effect button 70, and the effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A shows an example in which a big hit is achieved when the effect mode is the normal mode, i.e., when the individual information is not stored and the number of big hits is zero.

  When the 16R big hit game is given at timing t1 in FIG. 10A, the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the value of the big hit count stored in the overall control RAM 46c, and sets the big hit count to "1". To do. Then, when the number of operations of the effect button 70 during the effective operation period of the effect button 70 provided during the 16R jackpot game is 0 (zero), it is referred to during the probability changing mode that shifts after the end of the jackpot game. The game display pattern distribution table is a game display pattern distribution table GT2. When the 5R big hit game is given during the probability change mode (timing t2), the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the value of the big hit count stored in the overall control RAM 46c, and sets the big hit count to “2”. And Then, when the number of operations of the effect button 70 during the operation effective period of the effect button 70 provided during the 5R jackpot game is 50 times, a game display pattern to be referred to during the probability change mode that shifts after the jackpot game ends. The distribution table is a game display pattern distribution table GT4.

  When the 5R big hit game is given during the probability changing mode (timing t3), the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the value of the big hit count stored in the overall control RAM 46c, and sets the big hit count to “3”. And When the game display pattern HP1 is selected with reference to the game display pattern distribution table GT4 and the 5R big hit game is given by the first type effect, the overall control CPU 46a is stored in the overall control RAM 46c. The first type effect is stored in the individual information. Then, when the number of operations of the effect button 70 during the operation effective period of the effect button 70 provided during the 5R jackpot game is 8, the game display pattern to be referred to during the probability change mode that shifts after the jackpot game ends. The distribution table is a game display pattern distribution table GT2. When the 2R non-probability change big hit game is given during the probability change mode (timing t4), the overall control CPU 46a does not add 1 to the value of the big hit count stored in the overall control RAM 46c. In addition, during the 2R non-probability big hit game, the operation valid period of the effect button 70 is not provided. Then, after the big hit game is over, the game shifts to the CH mode in which the number of symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is given is 20 times. In the CH mode, since the 2R non-probable big hit game ends, the big hit probability is a normal probability. Then, when the CH mode ends, the mode shifts to the normal mode (timing t5). Simultaneously with the transition to the normal mode, the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c and the number of big hits are erased (cleared).

  In the present embodiment, even after the end of the 5R jackpot game, the number of times of pressing the effect button 70 during the operation effective period of the effect button 70 provided during the jackpot game is 8 times and 50 times. Sometimes the game display pattern distribution table referred to in the probability variation mode after the end of the big hit game is different. In other words, when the effect button 70 is pressed more than 8 times and less than 50 times during the operation valid period, it is determined to refer to the game display pattern distribution table GT2 in the probability change mode after the end of the big hit game (FIG. 10). (See timing t3 to timing t4 shown in (a)). Then, when the production button 70 is pressed down 50 times or more, it is determined to refer to the game display pattern distribution table GT4 in the probability change mode after the big hit game is finished (timing t2 to t2 shown in FIG. 10A). (See timing t3).

  Next, a description will be given based on FIG. FIG. 10B shows an example of a big hit when the probability change mode is in progress and the individual information is not stored and the number of big hits is “4”. In addition, during the probability change mode at the start of FIG. 10B, the game display pattern distribution table GT1 is referred to.

  When the 5R big hit game is given at timing t11 in FIG. 10B, the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the value of the big hit count stored in the overall control RAM 46c, and sets the big hit count to “5”. To do. Then, when the number of operations of the effect button 70 during the effective operation period of the effect button 70 provided during the 5R jackpot game is 0 (zero), it is referred to during the probability changing mode that shifts after the end of the jackpot game. The game display pattern distribution table is a game display pattern distribution table GT3. As a result, the game display pattern HP1 is selected in a symbol variation game in which a 16R big hit game or a 5R big hit game is given to a player whose number of big hits is 5 or more and no individual information is stored. It is determined to refer to the easy game display pattern distribution table GT3.

  When the 16R big hit game is given during the probability changing mode (timing t12), the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the value of the big hit count stored in the overall control RAM 46c, and sets the big hit count to “6”. And Then, when the number of operations of the effect button 70 during the effective operation period of the effect button 70 provided during the 16R jackpot game is 0 (zero), it is referred to during the probability changing mode that shifts after the end of the jackpot game. The game display pattern distribution table is a game display pattern distribution table GT4. As a result, the game display pattern HP1 is selected in a symbol variation game in which a 16R big hit game or a 5R big hit game is given to a player whose number of big hits is 5 or more and no individual information is stored. It is determined to refer to the easy game display pattern distribution table GT4.

  When the 2R probability change big hit game is given during the probability change mode (timing t13), the overall control CPU 46a does not add 1 to the value of the big hit count stored in the overall control RAM 46c. In addition, during the 2R probability variation big hit game, the operation effective period of the effect button 70 is not provided. Then, after the big hit game is over, the game shifts to the CH mode in which the number of symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is given is 20 times. In the CH mode, the jackpot probability is high since the 2R probability variable jackpot game is over. When the 2R non-probable big hit game is given during the CH mode (timing t14), the overall control CPU 46a does not add 1 to the value of the big hit count stored in the overall control RAM 46c. In addition, during the 2R non-probability big hit game, the operation valid period of the effect button 70 is not provided. Then, after the big hit game is over, the overall control CPU 46a shifts to the CH mode in which the number of symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is given is 20 times. In the CH mode, since the 2R non-probable big hit game ends, the big hit probability is a normal probability. Then, when the CH mode ends, the mode shifts to the normal mode (timing t15). Simultaneously with the transition to the normal mode, the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c and the number of big hits are erased (cleared).

  Next, description will be made based on FIG. FIG. 10 (c) is in the probability change mode, and when the number of big hits is “7” in the state where the second type effect to the fourth type effect are stored as the individual information, the big hit has occurred. Is an example. Further, during the probability change mode at the start of FIG. 10C, the game display pattern distribution table GT3 is referred to.

  When the 5R big hit game is given at timing t21 in FIG. 10C, the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the value of the big hit number stored in the overall control RAM 46c, and sets the big hit number to “8”. To do. Then, when the number of operations of the effect button 70 during the effective operation period of the effect button 70 provided during the 5R jackpot game is 0 (zero), it is referred to during the probability changing mode that shifts after the end of the jackpot game. The game display pattern distribution table is a game display pattern distribution table GT3.

  When the 5R big hit game is given during the probability changing mode (timing t22), the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the value of the big hit count stored in the overall control RAM 46c, and sets the big hit count to “9”. And Then, when the number of operations of the effect button 70 during the operation effective period of the effect button 70 provided during the 5R jackpot game is 50 times, a game display pattern to be referred to during the probability change mode that shifts after the jackpot game ends. The distribution table is a game display pattern distribution table GT4. As a result, the game display pattern HP1 is selected in a symbol variation game in which a 16R jackpot game or a 5R jackpot game is given to a player who presses the effect button 70 more than 50 times during the operation effective period during the jackpot game. It is determined to refer to the game display pattern distribution table GT4 that is easily played.

  When a 5R big hit game is awarded during the probability change mode (timing t23), the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the value of the big hit count stored in the overall control RAM 46c, and sets the big hit count to "10". And Here, it is assumed that the game display pattern HP1 is selected with reference to the game display pattern distribution table GT4, and the 16R big hit game is given by the first type effect. Thereby, the overall control CPU 46a stores the first type effect in the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c. At timing t23, since all the individual information of the first type effect to the fourth type effect is stored, a special big hit game effect is performed during the 16R big hit game. Then, when the number of operations of the effect button 70 during the effective operation period of the effect button 70 provided during the 16R jackpot game is 0, the game display pattern referred to during the probability change mode that shifts after the jackpot game ends. The distribution table is a game display pattern distribution table GT2.

  When the 2R non-probability big hit game is given during the probability changing mode (timing t24), the overall control CPU 46a does not add 1 to the value of the big hit count stored in the overall control RAM 46c. In addition, during the 2R non-probability big hit game, the operation valid period of the effect button 70 is not provided. Then, after the big hit game is over, the game shifts to the CH mode in which the number of symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is given is 20 times. In the CH mode, since the 2R non-probable big hit game ends, the big hit probability is a normal probability. Then, when the CH mode ends, the mode shifts to the normal mode (timing t25). Simultaneously with the transition to the normal mode, the individual information stored in the overall control RAM 46c and the number of big hits are erased (cleared).

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the present embodiment, in order to player enjoy the special jackpot in game effects taking place during the jackpot gaming is selected game display pattern HP1 is, first type effect to fourth kind effect all of the individual information Need to be stored. In the present embodiment, generally, the overall control CPU 46a does not easily select the game display pattern HP1 when the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game is given in the probability variation mode that shifts after the big hit game ends. The game display pattern is selected with reference to the distribution table GT1. For this reason, since it is more difficult to select the game display pattern of the first system than to select the game display pattern of the second system, individual information of all the first type effects to the fourth type effects is stored. special jackpot be executed an effect during the game has become more difficult than that to perform normal effect in the jackpot gaming that requires is that the are set to include the premier elements.

  Therefore, the overall control CPU 46a selects the first system game display pattern when the number of operations of pressing the effect button 70 stored in the overall control RAM 46c reaches 50 times during the big hit game. The game display pattern is selected with reference to the game display pattern distribution table GT4 that is easily performed. This makes it easier to select the game display pattern HP1 when a 16R jackpot game or a 5R jackpot game is awarded than when the effect button 70 is not pressed down 50 times or more. Therefore, the player causes the special effect during the big hit game to appear by pressing the effect button 70 more than 50 times during the operation effective period of the effect button 70 provided during the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game. It becomes easy and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the production button 70 can be actively operated during the big hit game, and the interest during the big hit game can be improved. Further, in the present embodiment, the player can select the selection rate of the first system game display pattern and the appearance rate of the special big hit game effect by the effect buttons 70 that can be operated by the player.

  Therefore, when it is difficult to select the game display pattern HP1, a player who presses the effect button 70 is made to press the player who thinks that the interest when the individual information of all of the first type effect to the fourth type effect is stored is improved. I was able to do that. In addition, even if it is difficult to select the game display pattern HP1, the player who thinks that the game interest is further improved when the first-type to first-type effects of the first system appear, By not operating 70, the game display pattern HP1 can be made difficult to select. That is, the game display pattern distribution table can be selected so that it can be adapted to the player's preference.

  (2) In the present embodiment, when the number of jackpots is 5 or more and the individual information of all the first type effects to the fourth type effects is not stored, the overall control CPU 46a performs the 16R jackpot game or the 5R jackpot game. The game display pattern is selected with reference to the game display pattern distribution tables GT3 and GT4 in which the game display pattern HP1 is easily selected in the probability changing mode after the end of the above. Thereby, even a player who has forgotten to depress the effect button 70 can easily select the game display pattern HP1. Thereby, when the number of big hits is 5 times or more, a special big hit game effect is easily performed. Therefore, the player can be motivated to continue the game until the jackpot game is executed a predetermined number of times.

  (3) When the number of times the presentation button 70 is pressed during the operation valid period is 8 times or more, the overall control CPU 46a displays the game display pattern distribution tables GT2 and GT4 in the probability change mode after the big hit game ends. Decide to refer to. If there is a deviation during the probability change mode, refer to the game display pattern distribution tables GT2 and GT4 based on the selection rate at which the game display patterns HP2 and HP4 are selected when referring to the game display pattern distribution tables GT1 and GT3. The selection rate at which the game display patterns HP2 and HP4 are selected is reduced. Then, the game display pattern HP6 is selected in the game display pattern distribution tables GT2 and GT4 by reducing the selection rate for selecting the game display patterns HP2 and HP4 with reference to the game display pattern distribution tables GT1 and GT3. Increased selectivity. In this way, when referring to the game display pattern distribution tables GT2 and GT4, the game display pattern HP6 is more easily selected than when referring to the game display pattern distribution tables GT1 and GT3. The proportion of the game display pattern HP6 that triggers the execution of the K pattern production of the system becomes relatively large. Therefore, the proportion of the game display pattern HP7 that triggers the execution of the second pattern of the K pattern is relatively small. Therefore, in the probability variation mode in which the game display pattern is selected with reference to the game display pattern distribution tables GT2 and GT4, the second pattern K pattern production is selected by the game display pattern HP7 that triggers the end of the probability variation mode. The ratio of execution when the game display pattern HP6 is selected is higher than when the game display pattern HP6 is selected. Therefore, the player's sense of crisis with respect to the end of the probability variation mode when the second pattern K pattern production in the probability variation mode in which the game display pattern is selected with reference to the game display pattern distribution tables GT2 and GT4 is executed is It may be made smaller than the player's sense of crisis with respect to the end of the probability change mode when the second pattern K pattern production is executed in the probability change mode in which the game display pattern is selected with reference to the display pattern distribution tables GT1 and GT3. it can.

  The selection rate for selecting the game display patterns HP2 and HP4 with reference to the game display pattern distribution tables GT2 and GT4 is selected with reference to the game display pattern distribution tables GT1 and GT3. The selectivity is lower than From this, when the game display pattern is selected with reference to the game display pattern distribution tables GT2 and GT4, when the first system effect or the second system J pattern effect is executed, Compared with the case where the game display pattern is selected with reference to the game display patterns HP1 and HP3, the expectation (or possibility) that the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game is given is increased. Therefore, when the game display pattern is selected with reference to the game display pattern distribution tables GT2 and GT4, when the first system effect or the second system J pattern effect is executed, the player Can improve the interest of

  (4) When the big hit determination is denied during the probability change mode, when referring to the game display pattern distribution tables GT2 and GT4, the overall control CPU 46a does not select the game display patterns HP2 and HP4. Yes. When the variation pattern P2 is determined, the overall control CPU 46a selects the game display pattern HP6 when referring to the game display pattern distribution tables GT2 and GT4. From this, the player can recognize that the 16R big hit game or the 5R big hit game is awarded when the first line effect and the second line J pattern effect are executed. Therefore, when the production of the first system and the production of the second system J pattern are executed, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (5) When a 16R jackpot game is won, the game display pattern is selected with reference to the game display pattern distribution tables GT2 and GT4 without pressing the effect button 70. When a 5R jackpot game is awarded, a game display pattern to be referred to when a 16R jackpot game is awarded by pressing the effect button 70 during an operation valid period provided during the 5R jackpot game. The player can select whether or not to refer to the distribution tables GT2 and GT4. That is, the player can select the game display pattern distribution table. In this way, the player can select by referencing the same game display pattern distribution table GT2, GT4 as the 16R jackpot game that can earn a lot of profits by pressing the effect button 70. It was possible. Giving a 16R jackpot game to a player improves the interest of the player, so the game display pattern distribution table GT2 shows the game display pattern of the symbol variation game in the probability variation state after the 16R jackpot game is awarded. , GT4 is selected with reference to the game display pattern distribution table GT2 and GT4, and there are some players who regard the game display pattern distribution table GT2 and GT4 as being able to improve their interests in the same way as the 16R jackpot game. . Therefore, when a 5R jackpot game is awarded, whether or not the game display pattern sorting table after the jackpot game ends is changed from the game display pattern sorting table GT1, GT3 to the game display pattern sorting table GT2, GT4. The right to select a player can be filled with a player's interest that is improved by giving a 16R jackpot game and a player's interest that is improved by giving a 5R jackpot game.

  (6) In this embodiment in which a special big hit game effect is performed when all the individual information of the first type effect to the fourth type effect is memorized, it is special many times after all the individual information is memorized. There is a risk that a special jackpot game effect will be executed and the special jackpot game effect will not include the premier element. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the 16R jackpot game and the 5R jackpot game after the individual information of all of the first type effect to the fourth type effect is stored, the information is stored in the individual information. The overall control CPU 46a does not select the first game display patterns HP1 and HP2 that can be obtained. That is, when the overall control CPU 46a can select the game display pattern HP1, the game display pattern HP3 is selected, and when the overall control CPU 46a can select the game display pattern HP2, the game display pattern HP4 is selected. As described above, in the present embodiment, by restricting the overall control CPU 46a from selecting the first system game display patterns HP1 and HP2, a special big hit game effect is prevented from being executed many times. Can do. Therefore, the special big hit game effect can be a very valuable big hit game effect, and the interest of the player when the special big hit game effect is executed can be improved.

  (7) In the present embodiment, the stored individual information is erased (reset) when shifting from the CH mode to the normal mode. By doing in this way, a special big hit game effect can be derived by one player, and the player's sense of achievement and interest can be further improved.

  (8) In the game display pattern distribution table GT2 shown in FIG. 7B of the present embodiment, all random numbers in the variation pattern P2 are distributed to the game display pattern HP6. Then, when the second pattern K pattern effect is executed, it is suggested to the player that the 2R jackpot game variation pattern P5, which is the end of the probability variation mode, is selected. As shown in the distribution table GT2, all the distributions of the variation pattern P2 are the game display patterns HP6 belonging to the K pattern of the second system, so that the variation pattern P2 is selected and the production of the K pattern of the second system is executed. The player can expect. Further, by not assigning the variation pattern P2 to be out of order to the game display pattern HP2 of the first system and the game display pattern HP4 of the J system of the second system, the production of the first system and the J pattern of the second system When an effect is executed, it is determined that a 16R jackpot game or a 5R jackpot game is awarded, so that the player's interest can be improved.

  (9) In the game display pattern distribution table GT3 shown in FIG. 7C of the present embodiment, all random numbers in the variation pattern P3 are distributed to the game display pattern HP1. Also in the variation pattern P4, the game display pattern HP1 is assigned to the game display pattern HP1 more clearly than the game display pattern distribution table GT1 by clearly increasing the random numbers distributed to the game display pattern HP1. It becomes easy to be selected. As a result, the game display pattern HP1 that triggers the storage of the individual information is easily selected, and the individual information is easily stored. Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to experience a special big hit game effect that is executed when all the individual information is stored.

  (10) The game display pattern distribution table GT4 shown in FIG. 7D of the present embodiment has the effects of the game display pattern distribution table GT2 and the effects of the game display pattern distribution table GT3. By combining the two effects, when a 16R jackpot game or 5R jackpot game is awarded, the game display pattern HP1 for storing individual information that triggers execution of a special jackpot game effect is selected. It becomes easy, and it can be expected that the probability variation mode continues when the production of the K pattern of the second system is executed.

  (11) In the present embodiment, 2R non-probability variable hit game and 2R probability change big hit game are given as an opportunity to shift from the probability change mode to the CH mode. By doing so, it can be expected that the CH mode is in a probable change state even after the transition to the CH mode. That is, since the player cannot recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given, the player can enjoy the CH mode in expectation that the probability variation state is given. Therefore, the game can be continued by the player.

  (12) In the present embodiment, the operation effective period of the effect button 70 provided during the jackpot game is provided during the ending effect during the jackpot game. During the opening stage of the jackpot game, the player's interest is toward the round stage that will begin. Further, during the round-winning game of the big hit game, the player is interested in whether or not the game ball is launched into the game area by launching the game ball into the game area so as to enter the game winning hole 41. ing. Therefore, in the ending effect of the big hit game in which the player is interested in the state after the big hit game ends, it is possible to draw more attention by providing an operation effective period.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the number of game display pattern distribution tables is four, but any number may be provided. However, a game display pattern distribution table (for example, this embodiment) having a feature that makes it easy to select a game display pattern (in this embodiment, the game display pattern HP1) that is a condition for executing a special big hit game effect. Then, a game display pattern distribution table (GT3, GT4) and a game display pattern distribution table (for example, which can suppress a sense of crisis at the end of the probability change state when the production system that triggers the end of the probability change state is executed) In the present embodiment, it is necessary to include game display pattern distribution tables GT2, GT4).

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the specified number of rounds of the big hit game and the upper limit number of entering balls may be changed. Further, the number of opening / closing operations of the special winning opening 41 may be changed. For example, the grand prize winning opening 41 may be opened and closed twice during one round game.

In the above embodiment, the prescribed number of rounds of round game, the time for one opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 41, and the round game time may be changed.
In the above embodiment, the first condition is that the number of operations of the effect button 70 is eight, but it may be any number of times as long as it is a plurality of times. For example, it may be 1 time, 20 times, or 100 times.

  In the above embodiment, the effect button 70 is a push button type, but it may be anything that can be operated by the player. For example, a touch sensor is provided, and the number of times touched (the number of times the touch sensor sensed) may be the number of times the effect button 70 is pressed in the present embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not all the individual information is stored in the process of S15 in FIG. 8, but this determination is performed as a determination as to whether or not one individual information is also stored. Also good. Further, it may be determined whether or not three or more pieces of individual information are stored.

In the above embodiment, as the second condition, the number of big hits is 5 or more, but it may be set to any number. For example, it may be 1 time, 3 times, or 10 times.
In the above embodiment, the third condition is that the number of operations of the effect button 70 is 50, but it may be any number of times as long as it is a plurality of times. For example, it may be 1 time, 20 times, or 100 times.

In the above embodiment, the number of operations of the effect button 70 is two steps of 8 times and 50 times, but may be the same number of times. For example, it may be 1 time, 10 times, or 30 times.
In the above embodiment, the effect display device 28 is a liquid crystal display, but it may be a dot matrix or 7 segment LED display or a mechanical effect display device such as a drum type.

-Although the said embodiment was actualized in the pachinko gaming machine 10 using a special symbol and a decoration symbol, you may materialize in the pachinko gaming machine using only a special symbol.
In the above embodiment, the sub integrated control board 46 is omitted, and commands related to big hit games such as an open command and a close command are output directly from the main control board 45 to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, the special big hit game effect is executed when the individual information of the first type effect to the fourth type effect in the game display pattern HP1 is stored. It is not necessary. However, it must be in a condition where it is difficult to achieve the condition so that the player can feel that the special big hit game performance includes a premier element. For example, the number of times that the game display pattern HP3 is performed (the number of times selected) may be set to 20 times. Alternatively, the number of times that the game display pattern HP1 is selected may be set to 10 times.

-In the said embodiment, although the production | generation of the 1st system | strain was made into the 1st type production-the 4th type production, there may exist how many types. For example, it is good also as 3 types, 7 types, and 12 types.
In the above embodiment, the trigger for erasing (clearing) the number of big hits is when the mode is shifted from the CH mode to the normal mode. However, even when the mode is changed to the CH mode after the 2R non-probable big hit game and the 2R probable big hit game are finished. good.

  In the above embodiment, the timing for erasing (clearing) the individual information is the time when the mode is shifted from the CH mode to the normal mode, but the time when the mode is shifted to the CH mode after the 2R non-probable large hit game and the 2R probable large hit game are over. good. By doing so, it becomes more difficult to achieve the condition for executing the special big hit game effect (the first type effect to the fourth type effect are stored in the individual information). As well as increasing the sense of achievement of achieving the conditions, the player's interest in achieving the conditions can be further improved.

In the above embodiment, the selection of the game display pattern of the first system is restricted after the individual information of the first type effect to the fourth type effect is stored.
In the above embodiment, after the individual information of all of the first type effect to the fourth type effect is stored, the game display pattern of the first system is restricted from being selected, but the stored individual information is deleted. (Clear), and the individual information may be stored again. In this case, the opportunity to erase (clear) the individual information may be the end of the big hit game in which the special big hit game effect is performed.

  In the above embodiment, when the selection of the game display pattern of the first system is restricted, the random numbers distributed to the game display pattern of the first system are distributed to the game display pattern of the second system J pattern. However, a K pattern may be used. Also, a third system game display pattern may be newly provided, and random numbers may be distributed to the third system game display pattern.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the effect button 70 has been pressed in step S10 shown in FIG. In step S11 shown in FIG. 8, since the same process is performed if it is less than eight times, the same determination is performed in step S11, so the process of step S10 may not be performed. However, if the game display pattern distribution table is made different depending on whether or not the presentation button 70 has been pressed even once, the determination process in step S10 is a necessary process.

  In the above embodiment, the game display pattern distribution table in which the selection rate of the game display pattern HP1 is set high is selected in addition to pressing the effect button 70 50 times. In the case where the pressing operation is not performed twice, the game display pattern distribution table in which the selection rate of the game display pattern HP1 is set high may not be referred to.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) After the jackpot game in which a special jackpot game effect has been executed, the fluctuation effect selection means, when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the specific jackpot fluctuation effect data is the fluctuation effect data. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game machine is regulated so as not to be selected.

  (B) After the end of the big hit game in which the special big hit game effect is executed, the effect selection means is a case where the jackpot determination result is affirmative and the specific big hit variation effect data is selected, The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein normal jackpot variation effect data is selected instead of the specific jackpot variation effect data.

  (C) after the end of the jackpot game, further comprising a specific mode granting unit that grants a gaming state advantageous to the player for a specified period, wherein the condition determination unit changes the specific jackpot change at the end of the specified period The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 2, the technical idea (b), and the technical idea (b), wherein the number of times the effect data is selected is reset.

  (D) The jackpot game is composed of an opening effect that is performed at the start of the jackpot game, a round effect that is performed when the winning means is opened and closed, and an ending effect that is performed when the jackpot game is ended. The period is provided during the ending performance in the specific jackpot game, among the technical idea (b), the technical idea (b), and the technical idea (c) The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 28 ... Production display device, 41 ... Grand prize opening, 45 ... Main control board, 45a ... Main control CPU, 45b ... Main control ROM, 45c ... Main control RAM, 46 ... Sub control Substrate, 46a ... overall control CPU, 46b ... overall control ROM, 46c ... overall control RAM, 47 ... effect display control board, 47a ... display control CPU, 47b ... display control ROM, 47c ... display control RAM 70 ... Direction button.

Claims (2)

A start winning opening for detecting a winning of a game ball, an effect executing means for changing a plurality of types of symbols in response to detection of winning of a game ball by the starting winning opening, and a player that can be operated by a player includes a presentation for operation means, and when the symbol variable jackpot display result determined in advance in the game is displayed to open the prize means for entering the sphere of game balls after the end of the symbol variation game is permitted jackpot In a gaming machine to which a game is given,
Jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot;
Based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern that can at least specify the effect time of the symbol variation game from a plurality of types of variation patterns;
Variations in which a plurality of types of variation effect data that can specify specific effect contents of the symbol variation game in which the effect time is specified from the variation pattern stores an effect table set in association with the variation pattern Production storage means;
With reference to the effect table, the change effect selecting means for selecting the change effect data from the change effect data corresponding to the change pattern determined by the change pattern determining means,
Effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a game effect related to a symbol change game based on the change effect data selected by the change effect selection means;
Of the variation effect data associated with the variation pattern for the jackpot effect determined when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative in the effect table, the specific jackpot variation effect data different from the normal jackpot variation effect data Condition determining means for determining whether or not the number of times selected by the variation effect selecting means has reached a predetermined number of times,
Granted after the big hit game effect that is given after the judgment result of the condition judging means is negative is made to execute the effect during the big hit game, and the judgment result of the condition judging means is affirmed A jackpot game executing means for executing a special jackpot game effect different from the normal jackpot game effect during the jackpot game being played,
An operation frequency counting means that counts the number of times that the effect operation means is operated during an operation effective period provided during the jackpot game,
Wherein the effect table, the particular jackpot variation effect data selectivity, the normal and the first big hit effect table that is set to be lower than the selectivity of jackpot variation effect data, the specific jackpot variation effect There is a second jackpot presentation table set so that the data selection ratio is higher than the selection ratio of the specific jackpot variation presentation data in the first jackpot presentation table,
The fluctuating effect selecting means is
When the number of operations counted by the operation number counting means during the big hit game has not reached the preset number, the decision is made when the result of the big hit determination means is affirmed next after the big hit game is finished. While selecting the variation effect data referring to the first jackpot effect table based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect made,
If the operation times of the jackpot gaming the operation number counting means during has counted has reached a number of times set in advance, when after the jackpot game end, the next determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, it is determined A game machine characterized in that, based on a variation pattern for a jackpot effect, the variation effect data is selected with reference to the second jackpot effect table. Number of times determination means for determining whether or not the number of times that the big hit game has been reached has reached a predetermined number of times when the number of operations counted by the number of times of operation does not reach a predetermined number of times Further comprising
The determination result is affirmative in the count judging means, and, after the end of the jackpot gaming that judgment result is that the negative of the condition judging means, when the jackpot determining means then affirmative determination result, determines The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein variation effect data is selected with reference to the second jackpot effect table based on the changed variation pattern.

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