JP2012045218A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of changing performance contents of a symbol variation game on the basis of the establishment of a predetermined condition when determining the performance contents of the symbol variation game.SOLUTION: Special information indicating the type of a super ready-to-win state performance executed in the symbol variation game of a big winning is stored. When all the special information is stored, it is possible to execute a big winning reporting performance capable of specifying awarding of a 15R probability variable big winning game which allows expectations for the acquisition of prize balls most while executing a super ready-to-win state 1 performance capable of predicting the possibility of awarding a plurality of big winning games.

Description

  The present invention performs a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on a display device, and when a big hit is determined in the big hit lottery, a game ball is allowed to enter after the symbol variation game is over. The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a big hit game constituted by a round game that opens a special winning means is performed.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a random number for determining a big hit is obtained when a gaming ball enters a start winning opening arranged on the gaming board, and the value of the random number is determined in advance. Depending on whether or not the big hit determination value matches, the big hit lottery of whether or not the big hit is done. In addition, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which symbols of a plurality of columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the big hit if the symbol that is finally stopped is a big hit symbol.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine, there is one that notifies a player that a big hit is made in a symbol variation game by a notice effect (for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Literature 1, the content of the effect of the notice effect is determined based on the determined variation pattern. And when the notice effect of the content of the effect which is easy to be selected at the time of a big hit appears, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit is increased.

JP 2007-044198 A

  However, in Patent Literature 1, when determining the content of the notice effect, the content of the notice effect is determined for each symbol variation game regardless of the effect content (type) of the notice effect that has been executed so far. I have to. As a result, even if there are multiple types of contents for the notice effect, if the manner of determining the contents of the notice effect is the same for each symbol variation game, the effect contents for the notice effect are poor. End up. Therefore, the player who has continued the game gets bored with the contents of the design variation game, and even if the design variation game has multiple types of performance content, the player's interest in the game is sufficiently improved It was hard to say.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can change the content of the design variation game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition when determining the content of the design variation game.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the invention described in claim 1 is directed to a display device that performs a symbol variation game that displays a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and a big hit triggered by the establishment of the start condition of the symbol variation game. A jackpot determination means for determining whether or not to win, and when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a special winning means that allows a game ball to enter after the end of the symbol variation game is released. In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game constituted by round games is performed, if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a jackpot game determination means for determining the type of jackpot game to be given after the end of the symbol variation game, and the jackpot game When the determination result of the jackpot game granting means for granting the type of jackpot game determined by the decision means after the end of the symbol variation game and the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative Based on the type of jackpot game determined by the jackpot game determining means, the variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern that can specify the effect time and the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game, and the determination result of the jackpot determining means is positive And when the special production content is included in the production content that can be specified from the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit, the special information storage unit that stores and holds special information according to the special production content; If the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative and the special information is stored in the special information storage means, an effect execution determination is made to determine whether or not to execute a big hit notification effect for notifying that a big hit has occurred. And a notification effect executing means for causing the display device to execute the jackpot notification effect when the determination result of the means and the effect execution determination means is affirmative, Effect control means for executing a symbol variation game on the display device based on the variation pattern determined by the movement pattern determination means, and the first jackpot game that opens the special winning means for a predetermined time. There is a game and a second big hit game in which the opening time of the special winning means is shorter than the first big hit game, and the variation pattern is determined when the first big hit game or the second big hit game is given. The effect execution determining means determines that the jackpot notification effect is not executed when the type of jackpot game determined by the jackpot game determining means is the second jackpot game, while the jackpot game When the type of jackpot game determined by the determining means is the first jackpot game and the variation pattern determining means determines the overlapping variation pattern The gist is that it can be determined that the jackpot notification effect is executed.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a predetermined upper limit is given to a probability variation state in which the jackpot has a higher probability than usual. The gist of the invention is that it is provided with a probability variation state imparting means to be imparted until the number of symbol variation games is completed.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the production execution determination means is configured such that the number of games indicating the number of symbol variation games executed after the probability variation state is imparted is the upper limit. When the number of games is less than a predetermined number less than the number of times, it is determined that the jackpot notification effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the number of games is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the jackpot game determined by the jackpot game determination means When the type of game is the first jackpot game and the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means is the overlapping variation pattern, it is possible to determine that the jackpot notification effect is to be executed.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second or third aspect, the variation pattern determining means is a number of games indicating the number of symbol variation games executed after the probability variation state is given. Is more than a predetermined number of times less than the upper limit number of times, and the variation pattern including the special effect content in the effect content is determined with higher probability than in the case where the game number is less than the predetermined number of times. This is the gist.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fourth aspects, the variation pattern determining means is a symbol variation game executed after the probability variation state is given. When the number of games indicating the number of times is equal to or greater than a predetermined number less than the upper limit giving number, the effect time set in the variation pattern determined when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative is the longest. If the number of games is less than the predetermined number, the variation pattern for the shortest jackpot effect is determined when the number of games is less than the predetermined number. The gist is to obtain.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fifth aspects, the special information storage means is configured such that when the probability variation state is not given, the special information storage unit The special information is not stored even when a variation pattern including the content of the effect is included. When the special information is stored, it is executed after the probability variation state is given. The gist is to erase the stored special information when the number of games indicating the number of symbol variation games exceeds the maximum number of times given or when the jackpot notification effect is executed.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, when the special information is stored in the special information storage unit, the effect control unit stores the special information. Regardless of whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed, the gist of the invention is to continuously cause the display device to execute a display effect capable of specifying the storage mode of the special information stored in the special information storage means.

  According to the present invention, when determining the effect content of the symbol variation game, the effect content of the symbol variation game can be changed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern determination process. Explanatory drawing which shows a reach probability. Explanatory drawing which shows multiple types of fluctuation patterns. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol fluctuation game which performs reach production. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the design fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern P5 for jackpot presentation. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the design fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern P3 of a loss reach production. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the revival effect in the design variation game based on the variation pattern P11 for jackpot production. Explanatory drawing which shows the ratio by which each variation pattern is determined. The flowchart which shows a special information storage process. The flowchart which shows the big hit alert | report effect execution lottery process. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the symbol fluctuation | variation game in which a jackpot alert | report effect is performed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
An effect display device 11 as an effect executing means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. . In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, 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 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 includes 8 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Various numbers are displayed as decorative designs. And when the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 in the present embodiment are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] etc.). . In the present embodiment, special symbols marked with “stars” different from the decorative symbols [1] to [8] may be stopped and displayed in the middle row. If this special symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle row, regardless of the type of symbols that are stopped and displayed in the left and right columns, the jackpot game will be given from that symbol combination ([1 ☆ 1] etc.) Can be recognized. On the other hand, when the special symbols are not stopped and displayed in the middle row and the symbols of all the rows that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 are of different types, or the symbols of one row are the other two rows of symbols. In the case of a different type, a deviation from the symbol combination ([123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols of each column in the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. When the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are 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, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are stopped in the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when a big hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special symbol display device 12 is also displayed in a fixed stop manner.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbol is changing, while the “pause display” is the state within the display area. Is a state in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. Then, the symbol variation game in the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol variation game in the effect display device 11 are started simultaneously with the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, and are simultaneously ended (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol at the same time). Is confirmed and stopped).

  On the lower left side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold storage display device 13 having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol on-hold storage display device 13 notifies the player of the number of storages of the starting reserved ball for special symbols stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of on-hold storage”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a later-described start winning opening 15 provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). And in this embodiment, two special symbol reservation light emission parts are equipped with five types of light emission modes (combination of light extinction, lighting, or blinking), and 0 to 4 reservation memory numbers are stored in the two special symbol reservations. The notification is made in the light emitting mode in the light emitting unit. The number of reserved memories is the number of symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  A normal symbol display device 14 is disposed at the upper right of the special symbol display device 12. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol game”) is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied to derive one normal symbol. The normal symbol display device 14 of the present embodiment is composed of a plurality (two in this embodiment) of normal symbol display units configured by covering a light emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.) (not shown) with a lens cover. . The normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (lottery per later drawing) to determine whether or not to hit a general symbol separately from the big hit lottery to determine whether or not to win.

  Below the effect display device 11, a start winning port 15 having a game ball entrance 15a is disposed. The start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The start winning port 15 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 16 so that the game ball can be easily entered (winning). On the other hand, the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 16 does not expand the entrance. The ball is in a closed state where it is difficult to enter (win). A start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the start winning port 15. The start winning opening 15 can provide a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game ball that has entered. In the present embodiment, the start winning port 15 and the start port switch SW1 constitute a start winning means.

  Also, below the start winning opening 15, a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 as a special winning means is provided with a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. Is arranged. A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A normal symbol variation switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is disposed behind the gate 19. The gate 19 can give only the start condition for the usual game (the lottery opportunity for lottery per usual figure) when the game ball passes.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment may be given a state of probability fluctuation (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) that is advantageous to the player. When the probability variation state is given, the winning probability (lottery probability) of the jackpot lottery is changed (improved) from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. In addition, the probability variation state in the present embodiment is given until the symbol variation game is executed for a predetermined upper limit number of grants (60 times in the present embodiment). The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur.

  Further, in this embodiment, there is a case where a variation time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “shortening”) state is given as a state of improving the entrance rate that is advantageous to the player. When the variable state is given, the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per normal map based on the passage of the gate 19 is low (normal probability, for example, 1/251) ) To a high probability (for example, 250/251). In addition, when the variable state is given, when the lottery per normal drawing is won, the opening / closing blade 16 of the start winning opening 15 is not given the variable state (the non-variable state is given). Open / close operation with a different operation pattern. Specifically, when the non-variable state is given, the open / close blade 16 is opened and opened for a predetermined first number of times (for example, once) when winning in the lottery per ordinary drawing. Until the first opening time (for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses. On the other hand, in the variable state, when the open / close blade 16 is won by lottery per ordinary figure, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened for a second number of times (for example, three times) larger than the first number of times, and is opened in one opening. The open state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1.54 seconds) longer than the first opening time elapses. In this manner, the variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the opening / closing blade 16 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entry into the start winning opening 15 per unit time is improved.

Next, the jackpot game specified in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol and the big hit symbol combination are confirmed and stopped on each of the display devices 11 and 12 in the symbol variation game and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening stage, the round game in which the grand prize opening 18 (the big prize opening door 17) is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as a predetermined upper limit (15 rounds or 5 rounds in this embodiment). . In one round game, the grand prize opening door 17 of the big prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. Also, during one round game, the big winning opening 18 is until the end condition is satisfied (the specified number of game balls (the maximum number of balls entered) wins or the specified time (round game time) elapses). It is released for a while. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the three types of big hit games shown in FIG. 2, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become. Of the three types of big hit games, which of the big hit games is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are classified into three groups of symbol A, symbol B, and symbol C as shown in FIG.

  70 kinds of big hit symbols among the big hit symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol A. Similarly, 20 types of jackpot symbols out of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are assigned to the symbol B, and 10 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are allocated to the symbol C. The symbols are distributed.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the special symbol display device 12, and the specified number of rounds is set to “15”, and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. 15 round jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “15R probability variable jackpot game”). In the 15R probability variable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “7 balls”. Further, in the 15R probability variation big hit game, it is set to open the grand prize opening door 17 “once” in each round game. Further, in this embodiment, after the 15R probability variation big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is given until the upper limit number of times (60 times) of the symbol variation game is executed. Further, in this embodiment, after the 15R probability variable big hit game is finished, the variable state is given until the symbol variation game is executed for the number of times of entry rate improvement state giving (60 times).

  In addition, in the 15R probable big hit game, the opening time is “10 (seconds)”, the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “11 (seconds)”. Are set respectively. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 has a specified round number set to “5 times”, and gives a probable change state after the jackpot game ends. Is a 5-round jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “5R probability variable jackpot game”). In the 5R probability variable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “7 balls”. Further, in the 5R probability variable big hit game, the grand prize opening door 17 is set to be opened “once” in each round game. Further, in this embodiment, after the 5R probability variation big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is imparted until the upper limit number of grants (60 times) symbol variation game is executed. Further, in this embodiment, after the 5R probability variable big hit game is finished, the variable state is given until the symbol variation game is executed with the number of times of entry of the ball entering rate improvement state (60 times).

  Also, in the 5R probability variable big hit game, “10 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, “25 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and “7 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. ing. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol C is displayed on the special symbol display device 12, the specified number of rounds is set to "5 times", and the round game time (25 ( Round game time is shorter than 0.6 seconds) (hereinafter, referred to as “5R shortened probability variable jackpot game”). In the 5R shortened probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “7 balls”. Further, in the 5R shortened probability variation big hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening door 17 is opened “once” in each round game. Further, in the present embodiment, after the 5R shortened probability variation big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is imparted until the upper limit number of grant times (60 times) is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, after the 5R shortening probability variation big hit game is completed, the variation state is given until the symbol variation game is executed with the number of times of entering the entry rate improvement state (60 times). .

  Also, in the 5R shortened probability variable big hit game, the opening time differs depending on the probability variation state and the state of variation when the 5R shortened probability variable big hit game is won. Specifically, when it is determined that a 5R shortened probability variation big hit game is determined when both the probability variation state and the variable state are granted, the opening time is “1 (second)” in the 5R shortened probability variation big hit game. Is set. On the other hand, if it is decided to give a 5R shortened probability variable big hit game when neither of the probability changed state or the shorted state is given, the opening time is “15 (seconds)” in the 5R shortened probability variable big hit game. Is set to In the 5R shortened probability variation big hit game, “0.6 (second)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and “7 (second)” is set as the ending time.

  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, in the round game time (0.6 (seconds)) of the 5R shortened probability variation big hit game, the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 18 in one round game satisfies the upper limit number of balls entered. There is no set time. By the way, in pachinko machines, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to fire one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. Become. In other words, in each round game of 5R shortened probability variation big hit game, within the round game time (0.6 (seconds)), launching “7 balls” game balls, which will be the upper limit number of balls, It is virtually impossible.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of various effect devices based on the control command output by the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW3 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. Also, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold storage display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the values of various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number every predetermined cycle. To do. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining the big hit symbol of the special symbol when winning in the big hit lottery. In the present embodiment, one special symbol distribution random number value is associated with each of the 100 types of special jackpot special symbols described above. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, various determination values (such as jackpot determination values), and a plurality of types of variation patterns P1 to P12. The variation patterns P1 to P12 are patterns that serve as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, and sound effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. The contents and the production time (variation time) can be specified. That is, it is possible to specify the effect content and effect time (variation time) of the symbol variation game from when the special symbol starts to fluctuate until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped by the variation patterns P1 to P12. The variation patterns include variation patterns P5 to P12 for jackpot effects determined at the time of a big hit and variation patterns P1 to P4 for loss effects determined at the time of a loss. In addition, the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the offending effect include the fluctuation patterns P2 to P4 for the outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content, and the fluctuation pattern P1 for the off-normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content. is there.

  Reach production includes normal reach production (NR) and super reach production (SR1 to SR5). The normal reach effect is a reach effect of the effect content in which after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect display device 11, the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column) is changed to derive a decorative drawing. is there. Super reach production consists of two stages of reach production. Normal reach production is executed and all row decorations are temporarily stopped or displayed. During the display, for example, a specific character appears, and it is a reach effect of the effect content that develops to “XX reach” called by the name of the appearing character and derives a decoration drawing. In the super reach production, the normal reach production is the first stage, and the contents are developed from the normal reach production.

  In this embodiment, when determining the variation pattern for the big hit effect (when the big hit), the super reach production is included in the production content rather than the variation pattern for the big hit production including (associated with) the normal reach production in the production content. It is easy to determine the variation pattern for the big hit effect including (associated). On the other hand, when determining the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect (when it is out of place), the fluctuation for the outlier reach effect including the normal reach effect in the effect content rather than the change pattern for the outreach effect including the super reach effect in the effect content. Easy to determine the pattern. For this reason, the expectation for the big hit is higher when the super reach effect is executed than when only the normal reach effect is executed.

  The big control determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is reached, and is determined from numerical values (all 1373 different integers from 0 to 1372) that the jackpot determination random number can take. The number of jackpot determination values differs depending on whether or not a probability variation state is given. The number of jackpot judgment values when the probability variation state is given (35 in this embodiment) is a probability variation. More than the number of jackpot determination values (4 in this embodiment) when no state is given is set. The main control RAM 30c stores a big hit determination random number used for the big hit determination.

  In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores special symbol distribution random numbers used when determining the type of the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. Each special symbol is assigned a predetermined number (one in this embodiment) of random numbers for special symbol distribution, and the main control CPU 30a determines when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative) ), The jackpot symbol is determined based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number. This special symbol allocation random number is predetermined by the main control CPU 30a so that it can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in the present embodiment, all 100 integers from “0” to “99”). The numerical value is incremented by 1 every cycle (for example, every 4 ms), and sequentially updated and stored in the main control RAM 30c. In the present embodiment, the special symbol allocation random number is acquired when the game ball wins the start winning opening 15.

The main control RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random number values) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine.
The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery (normal win lottery) to determine whether or not the normal hit, and a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for determining the normal hit (in this embodiment, from “0” to “250”). 251 types of integers). Note that the number of normal hit judgment values varies depending on whether or not the variable state is given, and the number of normal hit judgment values when the variable state is given (250 in this embodiment). ) Is set to be larger than the number of normal hit judgment values (one in this embodiment) when the variable state is not given (non-variable state). In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for the normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination random number is acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 19 and is stored in the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Hereinafter, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a variation pattern determination process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a variation pattern determination process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal from the start port switch SW1 and the number of reserved memories is less than 4, the number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 (1), and the game that has won the start winning slot 15 The ball is stored as a starting hold ball. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads various random number values (in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number, the special symbol distribution random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number) from the main control RAM 30c. The value is acquired, and the value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) are being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the jackpot game is being played (step S11). If the determination result in step S11 is affirmative (during a symbol variation game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S11 is negative (when the symbol variation game is not being played and the big hit game is not being played), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is greater than “0” at predetermined time intervals. (Step S12). If the determination result of step S12 is negative (when the number of stored memories = 0), there is no pending symbol variation game, and therefore the main control CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S12 is affirmative (when the number of stored storages> 0), the main control CPU 30a associates the number of reserved storages with the jackpot determination random number stored in the main control RAM 30c, special Read the values of random numbers for design distribution and random numbers for variation pattern distribution. When the probability change state is given, the main control CPU 30a refers to the main control RAM 30c in step S12 and is executed after the probability change state is given (after the big hit game is finished). The number of games indicating the number of times is read, and 1 is added to update the number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a stores in the main control RAM 30c when the jackpot game is awarded or when the number of times exceeding the upper limit grant count (60) (in this embodiment, “61”) is counted. The number of played games is reset ("0" is set).

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the read jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery) (step S13). ). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. When the probability variation state is not assigned (when the probability is low), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 4/1373, and when the probability variation state is assigned (the probability of high probability) ), The probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 35/1373. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts (1) the number of reserved memories, and then determines a big hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, and a variation pattern distribution stored in association with the reserved memory number. The value of the random number for distribution is acquired.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 30a displays a special symbol from among the big hit symbols by the special symbol based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number read from the main control RAM 30c. The final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped by the device 12 is determined (step S14). Then, the main control CPU 30a uses a plurality of types of jackpot effects according to the determined type of jackpot symbol (special symbol), game state, and the like based on the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution read from the main control RAM 30c. A variation pattern is selected from among the variation patterns P5 to P12 (step S15).

  After that, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol performs various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Execute (step S16). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command designating the variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation to the effect control board 31. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol to the effect control board 31. After that, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. In addition, the main control CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop changing the design of the decorative symbols based on the presentation time determined in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. To 31. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step S13 is negative (not the big hit), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect (step S17). In this embodiment, the probability that the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (reach probability) is the number of reserved memories before execution of the variation pattern determination process when the variable state is not given, as shown in FIG. Is 1, the reach probability is 24/239. Further, when the variable state is not given, the reach probability is set to 13/239 when the number of reserved memories is 2 before the execution of the variation pattern determination process. Further, when the variable state is not given, the reach probability is set to 9/239 when the number of reserved memories is 3 before the execution of the variation pattern determination process. In addition, when the variable state is not given, the reach probability is set to 4/239 when the number of reserved memories is 4 before the execution of the variation pattern determination process. On the other hand, when the variable state is given, and the number of games indicating the number of symbol variable games executed after the jackpot game is given is 1 to 30, the reserved memory before the execution of the change pattern determination process Regardless of the number, the reach probability is 3/239. When the number of games indicating the number of symbol variation games executed after the jackpot game is awarded is 31 to 60 when the variable state is assigned, the pending storage before the execution of the variation pattern determination process Regardless of the number, the reach probability is 10/239.

  When the determination result of the reach determination in step S17 is affirmative (when the reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol indicating the detachment as the final stop symbol (step S18). Then, the main control CPU 30a determines one variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns P2 to P4 for outlier reach production based on the random number for variation pattern distribution read from the main control RAM 30c ( Step S19).

  When the process of step S19 is completed, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S16, and outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing as described above. Then, various processes relating to the symbol variation game are executed, and the variation pattern determination process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern. The display content of the display device 12 is controlled. In addition, the main control CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop changing the design of the decorative symbols based on the presentation time determined in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. To 31.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination in step S17 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol indicating the detachment as the final stop symbol (step S20). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P1 for the off-normal effect (step S21).

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S16, and similarly to the above, various control relating to the symbol variation game such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). The process is executed, and the variation pattern determination process ends. After that, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern. The display content of the display device 12 is controlled. In addition, the main control CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop changing the design of the decorative symbols based on the presentation time determined in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. To 31.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, and the effect control board 31 ( A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the CPU 31a for effect control.

  When the symbol variation game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command to execute an opening effect. Further, when the opening effect ends, the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the round game for the number of rounds (15 times or 5 times). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command to execute a round effect. Further, the main control CPU 30a opens the special prize opening door 17 until the end condition is satisfied. When the round game for the specified number of rounds of the big hit game is completed, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command to execute an ending effect.

  The main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted when the 15R probability variation big hit game, the 5R probability variation big hit game, or the 5R shortened probability variation big hit game is given, and the variable “1” is set to the operation flag indicating that the state is to be given. When “1” is set in the probability variation flag, it indicates that the probability variation state is assigned, and when “0” is set, it indicates that the probability variation state is not imparted. ing. Similarly, when the operation flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the variable state is provided. When “0” is set, the variable state is not provided. It is shown that.

  Further, when the 15R probability variation big hit game, the 5R probability variation big hit game, or the 5R shortened probability variation big hit game is given, the main control CPU 30a gives the upper limit number of times to the probability variation state giving number indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the probability variation state is given. (60 times in this embodiment) is set. In addition, the main control CPU 30a improves the entrance rate to the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the shortage state is given when the 15R probability variation big hit game, 5R probability variation big hit game or 5R shortened probability big hit game is given. The number of state assignments (60 in this embodiment) is set. The number of actuations and the probability variation state imparting number are decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed. When the value of the operation count becomes 0 (zero), the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag. Further, when the value of the probability variation state addition count becomes 0 (zero), the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability variation flag. Each flag, the probability variation state grant count and the actuation count are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and cleared when a big hit game is awarded ("0" is set). ing.

  In this way, the probability variation state in the present embodiment is granted after the big hit game is finished until the upper limit number of grants (60 times) of the symbol variation game is executed. That is, if the big hit game is not given during the period from the end of the big hit game to the execution of the symbol variation game exceeding the upper limit number of times, the probability variation state is not continuously given. Therefore, after the big hit game ends, as the number of games approaches the upper limit number of grants, the player increases the sense of crisis that the provision of the probability variation state will end. That is, when the number of games is “31 to 60”, there is a higher sense of crisis that the provision of the probability variation state will end compared to when the number of games is “1 to 30”. In this embodiment, “31 times” is a predetermined number of times, and when the number of games has reached the predetermined number of times and the probability variation state is given, the number of games is “31 to 60”. This means that there is no room until the assignment of the probability variation state is completed. That is, when the number of games does not reach the predetermined number (31 times), the number of games is “1 to 30”, which means that there is a margin until the provision of the probability variation state is completed.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
When the detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 19 is input, the main control CPU 30a obtains the normal hit determination random number value from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage in the main control RAM 30c. Remember to area.

  Further, when the game is not a normal game and a game is not played per normal game, the main control CPU 30a obtains a random number for determining the normal hit stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 14 to display a fixed stop when the value of the normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b (normal hit). As a final stop symbol, a normal symbol hit symbol is determined. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is out of the normal symbol as the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 14 when the random symbol for normal symbol determination does not match the normal hit determination value. .

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the usual game. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 14 so as to start changing the normal symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the usual variation game. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 14 so as to display the determined final stop symbol.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 16 three times and opens at each opening when the normal game is determined, when the normal game is finished, or when the variable speed state is given. Then, the open state is maintained until 1540 ms elapses. On the other hand, when the normal game is finished, the main control CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 16 once and maintains the open state until 300 ms elapses after the change state is not given.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a jackpot determining means, a reach determining means, a variation pattern determining means, a probability variation state giving means, a jackpot game determining means, and a jackpot game giving means.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 will be described.
When the effect control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a gives to the effect display device 11 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be displayed is determined.

  When the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 15R probability variation jackpot game, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol symbol pattern combination from the jackpot symbol combinations determined in advance among the jackpot symbol combinations. To do. At this time, in this embodiment, [333] or [777] is determined as the jackpot symbol combination.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 5R probability variation jackpot game, the effect control CPU 31a selects the symbol pattern combination of the ornament symbols from among the jackpot symbol combinations determined in advance. Determine from. At this time, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols is determined from [111] [222] [444] [555] [666] [888].

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 5R shortened probability variation big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a marks the symbol combination of the decorative symbol as “star (☆)” among the jackpot symbol combinations. The jackpot symbol combination in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle row is determined. By the way, in the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol combinations in which the special symbols are stopped and displayed in the middle row are [1 ☆ 1] [2 ☆ 2] [3 ☆ 3] [4 ☆ 4] [5 ☆ 5] [6 ☆]. 6] [7 * 7] [8 * 8].

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the variation pattern for the outlier normal performance is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the outlier symbol combination.

  In addition, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the symbols in each column in a variable manner and start the symbol variation game. Then, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to stop and display the determined symbol combination of the decorative symbols.

  In addition, when the probability change state is given, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the effect control RAM 31c every time the change pattern designation command is input, and the symbol change game executed after the probability change state is given. The number of game executions indicating the number of times is read, and 1 is added to update the number of game executions stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the number of game executions is the same as the number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c, and the effect control CPU 31a, like the number of games, is the number of times that a big hit game has been given or exceeds the upper limit given number of times. When the (61 times) is counted, the number of game executions stored in the effect control RAM 31c is reset ("0" is set).

  In addition, when the opening control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect. In addition, when the round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that each round effect is executed. In addition, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the ending effect.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as an effect execution determination unit, a notification effect execution unit, and a notification effect control unit. In the present embodiment, the effect control RAM 31c functions as special information storage means.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of variation patterns P5 to P12 for jackpot effects, variation patterns P2 to P4 for loss reach effects, and variation patterns P1 for loss normal effects are stored in the main control ROM 30b. When the probability variation state (or the variation state) is given, a variation pattern determined by the number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c is partially changed. Hereinafter, the variation pattern determined when the probability variation state (or variation state) is given will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control ROM 30b in the present embodiment stores a total of 12 types of variation patterns from variation patterns P1 to P12 as shown in FIG. The variation pattern P1 shown in FIG. 6 is a variation pattern for a normal effect that does not include a reach effect as the effect contents of the symbol variation game. In the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern P1, three rows of decorative symbols are stopped in order (left symbol → right symbol → middle symbol), and reach effect is not executed, and finally a combination of symbols that are out of place. The fixed stop is displayed. The variation pattern P1 is a variation pattern determined when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is out of order and the determination result of reach determination is negative (in step S21 in FIG. 4). The effect time of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1 is 10 (seconds) as shown in FIG.

  Further, the variation pattern P2 is a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect including a normal reach effect (NR) as the effect contents of the symbol variation game. In the symbol variation game that is executed based on the variation pattern P2, the normal reach effect is executed, and finally the symbol combinations that are out of place are displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, the variation pattern P3 is a variation pattern for the outreach reach effect including the super reach 1 effect (SR1) as the effect contents of the symbol change game. In the symbol variation game that is executed based on the variation pattern P3, the Super Reach 1 effect is executed, and finally the symbol combination that is out of place is confirmed and stopped (shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern P4 is a variation pattern for the outreach reach effect including the super reach 2 effect (SR2) and the super reach 3 effect (SR3) as the effect contents of the symbol change game. In the symbol variation game that is executed based on the variation pattern P4, the super reach 2 effect or the super reach 3 effect is executed, and finally the symbol combinations that are out of place are finalized and displayed. Incidentally, the super reach 2 production and the super reach 3 production have the same production time of the reach production, and the characters appearing during the reach production are different. The variation patterns P2 to P4 are variation patterns that are determined when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is off and the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (in step S19 in FIG. 4). The effect times of the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 to P4 are 20, 40, and 50 (seconds), respectively, as shown in FIG.

  The variation pattern P5 is a variation pattern for a jackpot effect that does not include a reach effect as the effect contents of the symbol variation game. In the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern P5, the reach effect (FIG. 7 (FIG. 7 ( Since b)) is not executed, the three rows of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously as shown in FIG. At that time, the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and finally the jackpot symbol combination once stopped and displayed is confirmed and stopped. Since the variation pattern P5 does not include the reach effect, the shortest effect time (10 (seconds)) is set in the variation pattern for the big hit effect as shown in FIG. When the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern P5, the jackpot symbol combination is suddenly stopped and displayed, so that the player can be surprised.

  The variation pattern P6 is a variation pattern for a jackpot effect including a normal reach effect (NR) as the effect contents of the symbol variation game. In the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern P6, only the normal reach effect is executed, and finally the symbol combination of the big hit is displayed in a fixed stop state. The variation pattern P7 is a variation pattern for the big hit effect including the super reach 2 effect (SR2) and the super reach 3 effect (SR3) as the effect contents of the symbol change game. In the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern P7, the super reach 2 effect or the super reach 3 effect is executed, and finally the symbol combination of the big hit is fixedly stopped and displayed. The variation pattern P8 is a variation pattern for a big hit effect including a super reach 5 effect (SR5) as the effect contents of the symbol variation game. In the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern P8, the Super Reach 5 effect is executed, and finally the symbol combination of jackpot is displayed in a fixed stop state. The variation patterns P5 to P8 are variation patterns that are determined only when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit and a 15R probability variable big hit game is awarded (determined in step S15 in FIG. 4). The effect times of the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P5 to P8 are 10, 25, 55, and 100 (seconds), respectively, as shown in FIG.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern P8 is obtained when the 15R probability variation big hit game is awarded when the number of games is "31-60" compared to when the number of games is "1-30". It is easy to be determined. In this way, when the player has a sense of crisis that the granting of the probable state will end (game count “31 to 60”), it is only executed regardless of the game count. It is possible to recognize that a promising big hit game is awarded, to give the highest sense of security, and to improve the interest in the game at a stretch.

  The variation pattern P9 is a variation pattern for a big hit effect including a super reach 1 effect (SR1) as the effect contents of the symbol variation game. In the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern P9, the Super Reach 1 effect is executed, and finally the symbol combination of jackpot is displayed in a fixed stop state. The variation pattern P10 is a variation pattern for a big hit effect including a super reach 4 effect (SR4). In the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern P10, the Super Reach 4 effect is executed, and finally the symbol combination of jackpot is confirmed and stopped. The fluctuation patterns P9 and P10 are fluctuation patterns determined when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit and a 15R probability variable big hit game or a 5R probability variable big hit game is awarded (determined in step S15 in FIG. 4). is there. The effect time of the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P9 and P10 is 45 and 65 (seconds), respectively, as shown in FIG.

  The variation pattern P11 includes the same effect content as the variation pattern P3 for the outreach reach effect including the super reach 1 effect as the effect content of the symbol change game, and the revival effect of redisplaying the middle row at the end of the effect content. It is a variation pattern for the big hit effect including. In the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern P11, the same effect content as the variation pattern P3 ((a) → (b in FIG. 9) until the shifted symbol combination is temporarily displayed at the end of the Super Reach 1 effect. ) → (c), in FIG. 10, the symbol variation game is executed in the order of (a) → (b) → (c)). After that, in the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern P11, the symbols in the middle row are variably displayed again, finally the special symbols are temporarily stopped, and finally the jackpot symbol combination including the special symbols is determined. Stop display (revival effect ((c) → (d) → (e) in FIG. 10)). Incidentally, in the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern P3, the combination of the symbols that are temporarily stopped in the Super Reach 1 effect is displayed as a fixed stop (in FIG. 9, (c) → (d)).

  The variation pattern P12 is a variation pattern for a big hit effect including a super reach 4 effect as the effect contents of the symbol variation game. Incidentally, the variation pattern P10 is also a variation pattern for a jackpot effect including the super reach 4 effect in the effect content, but in the present embodiment, the effect times set in the change pattern are different. In the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern P12, the Super Reach 4 effect is executed, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle row. The variation patterns P11 and P12 are variation patterns that are determined only when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit and a 5R shortened probability variable big hit game is awarded (determined in step S15 in FIG. 4).

  In the present embodiment, when the probability variation state (or variation state) is given, the type of variation pattern for the big hit effect determined according to the number of games is varied. Hereinafter, a description will be given based on FIGS. 6 and 11.

  As shown in FIG. 11, random numbers for distribution pattern distribution (251 in total) are distributed for each variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the distribution of random numbers for distribution pattern distribution differs depending on the type of jackpot game to be given and the number of games. For example, when the number of games is “1-30” and a 15R probability variation big hit game is awarded, the game is distributed to the variation patterns P5 to P10. In addition, when a 15R probability variation big hit game is awarded, 110 random pattern distribution random numbers are distributed so that the variable pattern P5 is determined when the number of games is “1-30”, while the number of games is In the case of “31 to 60”, the variation pattern distribution random numbers are not distributed so that the variation pattern P5 is not determined. Thus, when the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for the big hit effect (variation patterns P5 to P10) when the 15R probability variation big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a changes when the number of games is “1-30”. A variation pattern for the big hit effect is determined from any one of the patterns P5 to P10. On the other hand, when the number of games is not “1-30”, that is, when the number of games is “31-60”, the main control CPU 30a changes the variation pattern for any one of the variation patterns P6 to P10. To decide. As described above, when the number of games is “1 to 30”, that is, when the sense of crisis that the provision of the probability variation state ends is not increased, the variation pattern P5 can be determined. On the other hand, when the number of games is “31 to 60”, that is, when there is a growing sense of crisis that the provision of the probability variation state will end, the variation pattern P5 is not determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, since the variation pattern P5 is not determined when the number of games is “31 to 60”, the variation distributed to determine the variation pattern P5 when the number of games is “1 to 30”. Pattern distribution random numbers (110) are distributed to the variation patterns P7 to P10. Therefore, when the number of games is “31 to 60”, compared to when the number of games is “1 to 30”, the variation patterns P7 to P10 including the reach effect in the production contents are determined. The number of variation pattern distribution random numbers increases, and the variation patterns P7 to P10 are easily determined (shown in FIG. 11). Therefore, when the number of games is “31-60”, compared to the case where the number of games is “1-30”, the expectation to the big hit when the super reach effect is executed is increased. It has become.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect when the 5R probability variable big hit game is given, regardless of the number of games, the main control CPU 30a is for the big hit effect of either the variation pattern P9 or the variation pattern P10. Determine the variation pattern.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect when the 5R shortened probability variation big hit game is given, when the number of games is “1-30”, all the random numbers for the variation pattern distribution Since (251) are assigned to the variation pattern P12, the variation pattern P12 is determined. On the other hand, when the number of games is not “1 to 30”, that is, when the number of games is “31 to 60”, all the random numbers for distributing the variation pattern are distributed to the variation pattern P11. Determines the variation pattern P11.

  By doing in this way, there is a growing sense of crisis that the grant of the probability change state will end, and even if a player who wants to be granted a probability change state again, even if he can not expect winning prize balls, Even if the out-of-order symbol combination is stopped and displayed, it can be expected that the rebirth effect will be executed (a 5R shortened probability variation big hit game is given). Thereby, when the sense of crisis that the provision of the probability variation state ends is increasing, it is possible to draw more attention from the start to the end of the symbol variation game (until the fixed stop display is displayed).

  Also, when the Super Reach 1 effect is executed when the number of games is “1-30” (when the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P3 and P9 is performed), the 15R probability variable big hit game or the 5R probability variable big hit game It can be predicted that will be given or will be out of place. On the other hand, when the Super Reach 1 effect is executed when the number of games is “31-60” (when the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P3, P9, P11 is performed), the 15R probability variation big hit game, 5R It is possible to predict that the probability variation jackpot game or the 5R shortened probability variation jackpot game will be given or will be out of play. In this way, when the Super Reach 1 effect is executed, the player can predict the possibility that a plurality of types of jackpot games will be awarded when the jackpot is won. And, when the number of games is "31-60" than when the number of games is "1-30", the jackpot game that may be given when the Super Reach 1 effect is executed. There are many types, and in the case of jackpot, it can be noted which jackpot game is given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect is executed and a big hit is made, the effect display device displays a display effect (icon image IG) that can specify which type of reach effect is executed and the big hit is made in the effect display device. 11 is displayed. Hereinafter, specific control of the effect control CPU 31a will be described.

  The effect control CPU 31a that has input the change pattern designation command, when the command specifies the change pattern P4 or the change pattern P7 including the super reach 2 effect and the super reach 3 effect in the effect contents, Which reach effect is to be executed among the reach 3 effects is determined. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a has a 50% probability of the super reach 2 regardless of whether the specified change pattern is the change pattern P7 for the big hit effect or the change pattern P4 for the outlier reach effect. It is decided to execute the effect, and it is determined to execute the super reach 3 effect with a probability of 50%. Then, the effect control CPU 31a that has determined the type of the super reach effect stores the reach information that can specify the determined type of the super reach effect in the effect control RAM 31c. The reach information stored in the effect control RAM 31c is erased by the effect control CPU 31a when the symbol variation game ends.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a executes a special information storage process shown in FIG. The special information storage process is executed at the end of the symbol variation game (after reaching the reach effect). Hereinafter, the special information storage process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the probability variation state is given to the effect control CPU 31a, the input variation pattern designation command includes the super reach effect (SR1 to SR5) in the effect content, and the 15R probability variable big hit game or 5R probability variable big hit game is given. It is determined whether or not a big hit effect variation pattern that is sometimes determined is designated (step S31). Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines in step S31 whether or not the input variation pattern designation command designates the variation patterns P7 to P10 for the jackpot effect. When the determination result in step S31 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the special information storage process.

  When the determination result in step S31 is affirmative, that is, when the variation pattern designation command designates variation patterns P7 to P10, the effect control CPU 31a performs super reach executed based on the designated variation pattern. It is determined whether or not special information corresponding to the type of effect is already stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step S32). Incidentally, the special information includes first special information indicating that the super reach 1 effect has been executed and a big hit, and second special information indicating that the super reach 2 effect has been executed and a big win. Further, the special information includes third special information indicating that the Super Reach 3 effect has been executed and a big hit, fourth special information indicating that the Super Reach 4 effect has been executed and a big hit, and a super There is fifth special information indicating that the reach 5 performance has been executed and has been a big hit.

  In step S32, when the variation pattern designation command designates the variation pattern P7, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the type of reach effect that can be specified from the reach information stored in the effect control RAM 31c as the super reach 2 effect. If there is, it is determined whether or not the second special information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. On the other hand, if the reach effect type that can be specified from the reach information stored in the effect control RAM 31c is the super reach 3 effect, the effect control CPU 31a stores the third special information in the effect control RAM 31c. Determine whether or not.

  In step S32, when the variation pattern designation command designates the variation pattern P8, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the fifth special information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Similarly, when the variation pattern designation command designates the variation pattern P9 in step S32, it is determined whether or not the first special information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Similarly, if the variation pattern designation command designates the variation pattern P10 in step S32, it is determined whether or not the fourth special information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  If the determination result in step S32 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the special information storage process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S32 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a stores the special information that is the determination target of step S31 in the effect control RAM 31c (step S33). Specifically, when the variation pattern P7 is designated, the effect control CPU 31a stores special information corresponding to the reach information stored in the effect control RAM 31c in the effect control RAM 31c in step S33. That is, the effect control CPU 31a stores the second special information in the effect control RAM 31c when the super reach 2 effect can be specified from the reach information, and the third special information when the super reach 3 effect can be specified. Let

  When the variation patterns P8 to P10 are designated, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c special information of a type corresponding to the super reach effect that can be specified from each change pattern in step S33. Then, when the process of step S33 ends, the effect control CPU 31a ends the special information storage process.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display an icon image IG (shown in FIG. 14A) that can specify the number and type of special information stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Specifically, when the first special information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display the first icon image IG1. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a displays the second icon image IG2 when the second special information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and the third icon image IG3 when the third special information is stored. Is displayed on the effect display device 11. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a displays the fourth icon image IG4 when the fourth special information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and the fifth icon image IG5 when the fifth special information is stored. Is displayed on the effect display device 11. Further, when special information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a continues to display the icon image IG on the effect display device 11 regardless of whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed.

  Thus, the player can visually recognize the number and type of special information stored in the effect control RAM 31c from the number and type of icon images IG displayed on the effect display device 11.

  Also, in this embodiment, the type of the super reach effect executed in the big hit symbol variation game is stored, and the big hit notification effect that can specify that the big hit is given during the symbol change game is executed according to the stored contents There is a case. Hereinafter, the jackpot notification effect execution lottery process performed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG. The jackpot notification effect execution lottery process is executed when the symbol variation game is started (after the number of game executions is updated).

  First, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of game executions stored in the effect control RAM 31c is within the range of "31 to 60" (step S41). If the determination result in step S41 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the jackpot notification effect execution lottery process.

  If the determination result in step S41 is affirmative, that is, if the number of game executions is within the range of “31 to 60”, the effect control CPU 31a stores all types of special information in the effect control RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not (step S42). In step S42, the effect control CPU 31a stores all types of special information of the first special information, the second special information, the third special information, the fourth special information, and the fifth special information in the effect control RAM 31c. Determine whether or not. If the determination result in step S42 is negative, that is, if all types of special information are not stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a ends the jackpot notification effect execution lottery process.

  If the determination result in step S42 is affirmative, that is, if all types of special information are stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the input variation pattern designation command is a 15R probability variable big hit game or It is determined whether or not the variation pattern P9 determined when the 5R probability variation big hit game is awarded is specified (step S43). In the present embodiment, the variation pattern P9 is an “overlapping variation pattern”. If the determination result in step S43 is negative, that is, if a variation pattern other than the variation pattern P9 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 31a ends the big hit notification effect execution lottery process.

  If the determination result in step S43 is affirmative, that is, if the variation pattern designation command designates the variation pattern P9, the effect control CPU 31a sets the final stop symbol designated by the input special symbol designation command to 15R. It is determined whether or not the game is a probable big hit game (step S44). If the determination result in step S44 is negative, that is, if the 15R probability variable big hit game is not given (when the 5R probability variable big hit game is given at the time of step S44), the effect control CPU 31a executes the big hit notification effect. The lottery process is terminated.

  If the determination result in step S44 is affirmative, that is, if a 15R probability variation big hit game is awarded, the effect control CPU 31a performs a big hit notification effect execution lottery and whether or not the big hit notification effect execution lottery is won. Is determined (step S45). In step S45, the effect control CPU 31a performs a jackpot notification effect execution lottery with a winning probability of 170/251. If the determination result in step S45 is negative, that is, if the big hit notification effect execution lottery is not won (non-winning), the effect control CPU 31a ends the big hit notification effect execution lottery process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S45 is affirmative, that is, if the big hit notification effect execution lottery is won, the effect control CPU 31a instructs execution of the big hit notification effect (step S46), and performs the big hit notification effect execution lottery process. finish. Specifically, in step S46, the CPU 31a for effect control notifies the jackpot at a predetermined timing (in this embodiment, a timing 7 seconds after the start of the super reach 1 effect) during execution of the super reach 1 effect. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the effect. When the execution control CPU 31a instructs the execution of the jackpot notification effect, the special information stored in the effect control RAM 31c is erased (all), and at the end of the symbol variation game in which the jackpot notification effect has been executed. The special information storing process shown in FIG. 12 is not executed. In the present embodiment, the special control stored in the production control RAM 31c is erased by the production control CPU 31a when the number of times the game is executed exceeds the upper limit number of times (61). It has become. As a result, before giving the probability variation state, that is, when the probability of winning a big hit is high, whether or not special information is stored and whether or not the big hit notification effect is executed may be noted. it can. Further, when the probability variation state is given, it is easy to repeat that the big hit game is given and the probability variation state is given again after the big hit game ends, so the game tends to be monotonous. However, since the big hit notification effect may be executed according to the type of the super reach production executed in the symbol variation game that has been a big hit so far, the game becomes monotonous and tires the player Can be prevented. In the present embodiment, when the big hit notification effect is executed in the effect display device 11, “big hit” is displayed on the effect display device 11 (shown in FIG. 14D).

  Thus, the jackpot notification effect of the present embodiment can be executed when a 15R probability variable jackpot game is awarded during a super reach 1 effect that can predict that a plurality of types of jackpot games will be awarded. Therefore, when the big hit notification effect is executed, it can be recognized that the 15R probability variable big hit game having the largest profit can be given, so that the interest of the player can be further improved.

  Further, when the number of games is “31 to 60”, the big hit notification effect can be executed when there is a growing sense of crisis that the provision of the probability variation state will end. Thereby, it is possible to expect the big hit notification effect to be executed, so that the interest is not reduced. In addition, when the jackpot notification effect is executed, it is possible to relieve the player who has been raised a sense of crisis that the provision of the probable state will end immediately before the jackpot notification effect is executed. You can improve your interest with the joy you get. Therefore, the big hit notification effect is executed when the sense of crisis that the provision of the probability variation state ends is higher than when the sense of crisis that the provision of the probability variation state ends does not increase It is possible to improve the interest of the player in playing the game. The jackpot notification effect is executed only when all types of special information are stored, when the 15R probability variable jackpot game is awarded, and when the variation pattern P9 is determined. Therefore, for a player who wants to see the place where the jackpot notification effect is executed, even if the game is executed only when the game execution count is “31 to 60”, the interest can be improved.

  In addition, a player who has continued to play a game can expect that a big hit notification effect will be executed in a symbol variation game if there is an experience in which a super reach production has been executed so far. For this reason, the player who has continued the game is given an opportunity to execute the big hit notification effect, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game, and to focus attention on the effect of the symbol variation game. Can be improved. In addition, when the super reach effect is executed and the game is a big hit, it can be expected that the big hit notification effect may be executed in the next symbol variation game to be a big win, and the game can be continued.

Hereinafter, the display contents of the effect display device 11 in the symbol variation game in which the jackpot notification effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 14A, in the symbol variation game in which the jackpot notification effect is executed, all the icon images IG (first icon image IG1 to fifth icon image IG5) are not displayed when the symbol variation game is started. Don't be. That is, at the time of starting the symbol variation game, all special information (first special information to fifth special information) must be stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Further, when the super reach 1 effect is executed when all the icon images IG are displayed on the effect display device 11 (shown in FIG. 14B), the type of reach effect being executed is super reach. A character image CH that can specify that it is one effect is displayed on the display device 11.

  Then, during the execution of the super reach 1 effect (in this embodiment, the timing 7 seconds after the start of the super reach 1 effect), the big hit notification effect is executed (shown in FIG. 14C). When the big hit notification effect is executed, it can be recognized that the big hit and the 15R probability variable big hit game are given, so that the interest of the player can be improved at a stretch. Further, if all the icon images IG are not displayed, the jackpot notification effect is not executed, so that some players think that the jackpot notification effect is itself valuable. Such a player's interest can be improved only by performing the jackpot notification effect.

  When the jackpot notification effect is executed, the jackpot symbol combination that can recognize that the 15R probability variation jackpot game is awarded is finally displayed in a fixed stop (shown in FIG. 14D). Further, as shown in FIG. 14D, when the big hit notification effect is executed, after the big hit notification effect is executed, the display of all the icon images IG displayed at the start of the symbol variation game is deleted.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The variation pattern for the jackpot effect includes a variation pattern including the super reach effect (SR1 to SR5) in the effect content. In addition, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect including the super reach effect, the special information that can specify what kind of super reach effect is executed and the big hit is achieved. Memorize for each type of super reach production. And, when special information is stored, if a 15R probability variable big hit game is given after the end of the symbol variation game and the variation pattern P9 is determined, the big hit notification effect is executed during the symbol variation game. I tried to get it.

  Thereby, the player who has continued the game can expect that the jackpot notification effect will be executed in the symbol variation game if there is an experience in which the super reach effect has been executed so far. For this reason, the player who has continued the game is given an opportunity to execute the big hit notification effect, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game, and to focus attention on the effect of the symbol variation game. Can be improved. Moreover, when the symbol variation game in which the super reach effect is executed becomes a big hit, it can be expected that the next big hit notification effect may be executed, and the game can be continued further. In addition, when the big hit notification effect is executed, it can be recognized that a 15R probability variable big hit game having the largest profit among a plurality of types of big hit games is given, and the player's interest is further improved. be able to.

  (2) The probability variation state is granted only during the period until the upper limit number of symbol variation game is executed. That is, when the probability variation state is given and the probability of being a big hit is high, it is likely to be a big hit compared to the case where the probability variation state is not given. Therefore, when the probability variation state is given, it can be expected that new special information is stored and that the big hit notification effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to focus attention on whether or not special information is stored and whether or not a big hit notification effect is executed before the probability change state is given, that is, when the probability of a big hit is high. . Further, when the probability variation state is given, it is easy to repeat that the big hit game is given and the probability variation state is given again after the big hit game ends, so the game tends to be monotonous. However, since the jackpot notification effect may be executed according to the effect content (in this embodiment, the super reach effect) executed in the symbol variation game that has been a big hit so far, the game becomes monotonous. It can prevent the player from getting bored.

  (3) When the probability variation state is given up to the upper limit number of grants, the closer the game number indicating the number of symbol variation games executed after the probability variation state is given is closer to the upper limit grant number (game count (or game execution count)) “31 to 60”), the player increases the sense of crisis that the provision of the probability variation state will end. Only in such a case (number of times of game execution ≧ 31 times), by making it possible to execute the big hit notification effect, it is possible to relieve the player who has been feeling a sense of crisis that the provision of the probability variation state will end. Can improve the interest.

  (4) When the number of games is “31 to 60”, it is easier to determine a variation pattern that includes the super reach effect in the production content with a higher probability than when the number of games is “1 to 30”. That is, special information is easily stored for a player who is impatient that the provision of the probability variation state may end when the number of games (or the number of game executions) approaches the maximum number of times of grant. As a result, a player who is impatient that the provision of the probability variation state may end, and can have hope that special information is stored by executing the super reach production in the symbol variation game, There is no decrease in interest in games. Further, a player who is impatient that the provision of the probable change state may end can expect a big hit by executing a super reach production with a high expectation for the big hit. At the same time, it can be expected that a jackpot notification effect will be executed. When the jackpot notification effect is executed, the player can be provided with a sense of security and the interest in the game can be improved. Further, the interest of the player who wants to see where the jackpot notification effect is executed can be improved when the number of games (number of game executions) approaches the upper limit number of times (number of games “31 to 60”). it can.

  (5) When the number of times of the game is “1-30”, the variation pattern P5 for the big hit effect in which the shortest production time is set among the fluctuation patterns for the big hit effect can be determined. Thereby, when the fluctuation pattern P5 is determined (the number of games is “1-30”), it is possible to recognize that the big hit effect is faster than when the fluctuation pattern for the big hit effect is determined. The player can get a sense of security the fastest.

  (6) By providing an opportunity for the stored special information to be erased, the player can be motivated to continue the game to try to store the special information again. In addition, by eliminating the special information stored in the effect control RAM 31c by completing the provision of the probability variation state, when the number of games approaches the upper limit provision number, the provision of the probability variation state is terminated. By increasing the sense of crisis that the stored special information will be deleted as well as the sense of crisis that the stored information will be erased, it is possible to draw attention to the one-time symbol variation game.

  (7) The number and type of special information stored in the effect control RAM 31c can be specified from the display mode of the icon image IG of the effect display device 11. Thereby, the player can easily recognize how much special information is stored. In addition, since it is possible to specify which type of super reach production should be executed, it is possible to focus on the type of super reach production executed during the symbol variation game.

  (8) When the number of games is “1-30” after the big hit game is over, the reach effect is made harder to execute than when the number of games is “31-60”. By doing in this way, when the number of games is “31 to 60”, it is possible to frequently expect that a reach effect is executed, a big hit, and new special information is stored. Further, when the number of games is “1-30”, it is difficult to execute a reach effect that is out of place, so that the game can be performed efficiently without irritating the player.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In the said embodiment, you may change suitably the kind of jackpot (the kind of jackpot symbol of a special symbol). For example, a two-round probability variation big hit in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to two and a two-round non-variable big hit may be provided. In this case, after the big hit game, a big hit that gives only the probability change state without giving the short change state may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, a sub control board such as a display control board for controlling the effect display device 11 and a sound control board for controlling the speaker is provided, and a sub control board for controlling each sub control board is provided. The present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine provided with a single control board that integrally has the functions of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31.

  -In the said embodiment, you may actualize to the pachinko game machine using only a special symbol. In addition, there are two start winning ports, a first starting winning port and a second starting winning port. For each starting winning port, the type of jackpot game to be given, the ratio of the jackpot game being given, etc. It may be different.

  In the above-described embodiment, the upper limit number of times for applying the probability variation state and the number of times of entering the ball entering rate improvement state for imparting the shortage state are the same, but may be different. For example, the upper limit number of times may be greater than the number of times of entering the entrance rate improvement state, or the upper limit number of times may be less than the number of times of increase of the entering rate improvement state.

  In the above embodiment, the type of variation pattern determined by the number of games “1-30” and the number of games “31-60” is changed, but the number of games may be changed. For example, the type of variation pattern determined by the number of games “1-14” and the number of games “15-60” may be changed, or determined by the number of games “1-49” and the number of games “50-60”. The type of variation pattern to be changed may be changed.

  -You may change the determination order of step S41-step S44 in the big hit notification effect execution lottery process (shown in FIG. 13) of the said embodiment. That is, when the number of game executions is 31 or more, all types of special information are stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the variation pattern P9 is determined, and the 15R probability variable big hit game is given, the big hit notification effect execution lottery is performed. It ’s fine.

  In FIG. 14 of the above embodiment, the display area in which the icon image IG is displayed and the display area in which the jackpot notification effect is executed can be recognized in the same way, but they need not be the same. That is, the display area where the icon image IG is displayed may be different from the display area where the jackpot notification effect is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the icon image IG is displayed, but it may not be displayed. As a result, you must remember which Super Reach Production has been executed and the big hit, so for players who have forgotten it, no matter what kind of Super Reach Production is executed, special information will be updated. Can be expected to be memorized.

  -In the said embodiment, although the kind of super reach production was made into five types, you may change. For example, it is good also as 2 types, 7 types, and 15 types. Then, special information corresponding to each super reach effect may be provided, or special information corresponding to only a specific super reach effect may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol is a symbol with “star (☆)”, but for example, a decorative symbol such as a symbol with “triangle (Δ)” or a symbol with “square (□)” [ You may change into symbols other than 1]-[8].

  -In the above embodiment, when the rebirth effect is executed, the middle symbol of the out-of-order symbol combination once stopped and displayed is variably displayed, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle row. good. For example, when the rebirth effect is executed, not only the middle row but also all three rows of symbols that have been temporarily stopped are displayed in a variable manner so that the jackpot symbol combination including the special symbols is stopped and displayed. Anyway.

  In the above embodiment, the reach probability may be changed. Further, the reach probability is changed according to the number of games, but the same reach probability may be used. In addition, when the probability variation state and the variation state are not given, the reach probability is changed according to the number of reserved memories, but the reach probability may be set to a constant probability regardless of the number of reserved memories. In addition, when the variable state is given, the reach probability is set to a fixed probability regardless of the number of reserved memories, but in the same way as when the probability variable state and variable state are not given, depending on the number of reserved memories The reach probability may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern for the off-normal production is one type of the variation pattern P1, but a plurality of types may be provided with different production times. Further, the type of change pattern for the off-normal effect and the determination probability may be made different according to the number of stored storages and the number of games. For example, when the number of games is “1-30”, it is easy to determine a variation pattern for a short production with a short production time. On the other hand, when the number of games is “31 to 60”, a long production time is used for a normal production. It is also possible to make it easy to determine the fluctuation pattern. By doing in this way, when the sense of crisis that the provision of the probability variation state ends is low (number of games “1-30”), the player is not irritated by shortening the production time, It is possible to increase the sense of crisis that the provision of the probable change state will end due to the deviation in a short time. On the other hand, when there is a high sense of crisis that the provision of the probable state will end (the number of games “31 to 60”), it is determined whether or not a big hit is made over a long period of time by increasing the production time. It can be noticed.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern P5 is not determined when the number of games is “31 to 60” (when the number is more than a predetermined number), but may be determined. Further, the fluctuation pattern P5 may not be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern P12 is not determined when the number of games is “31 to 60” (when the number of games is a predetermined number or more), but may be determined. Further, the fluctuation pattern P12 may not be provided.

  In the above embodiment, when the number of games is “1-30” (less than a predetermined number), the variation pattern P11 is not determined, but may be determined. Further, the variation pattern P11 may not be provided.

In the above embodiment, when a 5R shortened probability variation big hit game is awarded, the probability variation state is always given after the big hit game ends, but it may not be granted.
In the above embodiment, the variation pattern for which the effect time set in the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is the shortest (the variation pattern P5 in the above embodiment) is the variation for the jackpot effect that does not include the reach effect in the effect content. The pattern is a pattern, but the production content may include a reach production.

  -The game machine in the above embodiment is provided with an effect button (effect operation means) that can be operated by the player, and the special information stored in the effect control RAM 31c is triggered when the effect button is operated. It may be deleted. In this way, whether or not the player himself can operate the effect button to erase the stored special information, and the jackpot notification effect can be executed according to the player's own preference. Can be determined. The special information may be deleted when the effect button is operated a predetermined number of times, or the special information is deleted when the effect button is operated for a predetermined time continuously. Anyway.

  In the above embodiment, the special information stored in the effect control RAM 31c is erased when the provision of the probability change state is completed or the jackpot notification effect is executed. good. Further, only one of them (for example, that the big hit notification effect has been executed) may be used as an opportunity for the special information to be deleted. By doing so, the player can determine whether or not to play the game by visually recognizing the display mode of the icon image IG displayed on the effect display device 11 of the gaming machine in which no game is played. . At this time, if it is possible to specify that a plurality of special information has already been stored, the player can be made to want to play a game. In addition, when applied to a gaming machine in which it is not possible to specify whether or not a probability variation state has been granted, the player feels that the probability variation status may not have been granted (for example, it is not a big hit) Even at times, depending on the display mode of the icon image IG (particularly, in the above embodiment, when four types of icon images IG are displayed), it can be made to seem to continue the game.

  -You may change the production | presentation aspect of the jackpot alert | report effect in the said embodiment. For example, a character that does not normally appear may appear, or may be notified by sound or light.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation state is granted until the upper limit number of symbol variation game is executed. However, the probability variation state may be granted until the big hit game is granted, or the probability variation state is given. You don't have to.

  In the above embodiment, the big hit notification effect is not executed unless the number of game executions is “31 or more” (“31 to 60”), but is executed when the number of game executions is “1 to 30”. Alternatively, the possible number of executions (period) may be, for example, when the number of game executions is “51 to 60”.

  In the above embodiment, when the number of games is “31 to 60”, it is easier to determine a variation pattern including the super reach effect in the production content compared to when the number of games is “1 to 30”. May be changed. For example, a variation pattern that includes a super reach effect in the effect content may be a fixed probability regardless of the number of games.

  In the above embodiment, the appearance mode of the jackpot notification effect is changed according to the type of the super reach effect executed in the jackpot symbol variation game, but it may not be the super reach effect. For example, it may be a type of a notice effect that makes a big hit a symbol variation game, or may not be a big hit symbol variation game. However, the appearance mode of the jackpot notification effect may be different depending on the effect contents of the symbol variation game executed so far.

  -In the said embodiment, only when all the special information was memorize | stored, it was made to perform jackpot alerting | reporting effect, but it is good also as three types, and one type may be sufficient. For example, when the fourth special information is stored, when the super reach 4 effect is executed, the big hit notification effect is executable, while when the super reach 1 effect is executed, the big hit notification effect is executed. It may not be done.

  In the above embodiment, special information corresponding to the type of super reach effect executed when a jackpot game that can be expected to win a prize ball is stored, but a 5R shortened probability variable jackpot game is awarded. You may make it memorize | store special information corresponding to the kind of super reach production performed sometimes.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.
(A) Reach determination means for performing reach determination as to whether or not to execute reach production when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, and the reach determination means is executed after the probability variation state is given. When the number of games indicating the number of symbol variation games is equal to or greater than a predetermined number less than the upper limit number of times, it is determined that the reach effect is performed with a higher probability than when the number of games is less than the predetermined number of times. The variation pattern determining means determines a variation pattern including the special effect content in the effect content when the determination result of the reach determination means is affirmative. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  (B) Provided with an effect operation means operable by the player, the special information storage means stores when the effect operation means is operated when the symbol variation game is not executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the special information is erased.

  (C) In the variation pattern, there is a variation pattern that includes a plurality of special effect contents in the effect content, and when the effect control means determines a variation pattern that includes the plurality of special effect contents in the effect content, The special effect content to be executed in the symbol variation game is selected from the plurality of special effect contents, and the symbol variation game is executed on the display device with the selected special effect content, and the special information storage means The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein special information corresponding to the content of special effects executed in the symbol variation game is stored.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production | presentation display device, 12 ... Special symbol display device, 15 ... Start winning opening, 17 ... Large winning opening door, 18 ... Large winning opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... For main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU, SW1 ... start-up switch.

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A display device for performing a symbol variation game that displays a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot is determined to be a big hit triggered by the establishment of the starting condition of the symbol variation game. In a gaming machine in which a big hit game constituted by a round game that opens a special winning means that allows a game ball to enter after completion of the symbol variation game when the determination result of the determination means is affirmative,
If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, jackpot game determining means for determining the type of jackpot game to be given after the end of the symbol variation game
The jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game of the type determined by the jackpot game determining means after the end of the symbol variation game;
When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a variation pattern that determines a variation pattern that can specify the effect time and the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game based on the type of the jackpot game determined by the jackpot game determination means A determination means;
When the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative and the special effect content is included in the effect content that can be specified from the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining unit, special information corresponding to the special effect content is displayed. Special information storage means for storing and holding;
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative and the special information is stored in the special information storage means, an effect execution for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot notification effect for notifying that a big hit is made A determination means;
If the determination result of the effect execution determination means is affirmative, notification effect execution means for causing the display device to execute the jackpot notification effect;
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, the display control device for executing a symbol variation game on the display device,
The jackpot game includes a first jackpot game that opens the special winning means for a predetermined time and a second jackpot game that has a shorter opening time of the special winning means than the first jackpot game.
In the variation pattern, there is an overlapping variation pattern determined when the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game is awarded,
The production execution determination means is
When the type of jackpot game determined by the jackpot game determination means is the second jackpot game, it is determined that the jackpot notification effect is not executed, while the type of jackpot game determined by the jackpot game determination means is the first jackpot game. In a game, when the variation pattern determining means determines the overlapping variation pattern, it can be determined that the jackpot notification effect is executed.   If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a probability change state giving means for giving a probability change state that is a big hit with a higher probability than usual until the symbol variation game of a predetermined upper limit number of times is completed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: The production execution determination means is
When the number of games showing the number of symbol variation games executed after the probability variation state is given is less than a predetermined number less than the upper limit giving number, while determining that the jackpot notification effect is not executed, When the number of games is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the type of jackpot game determined by the jackpot game determining unit is the first jackpot game, and the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining unit is the overlap variation. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein when it is a pattern, it can be determined that the jackpot notification effect is executed. The variation pattern determining means includes
When the number of games indicating the number of symbol variation games executed after the probability variation state is given is equal to or greater than a predetermined number less than the upper limit number of grants, the game number is less than the predetermined number of times. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein a variation pattern including the special effect content in the effect content is determined with high probability. The variation pattern determining means includes
When the number of games indicating the number of symbol variation games executed after the probability variation state is given is equal to or more than a predetermined number less than the upper limit giving number, the decision is made when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative When the effect time set in the variation pattern to be set is the shortest and the variation pattern for the shortest jackpot effect that does not include the special effect content in the effect content is not determined, while the number of games is less than the predetermined number The game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein a variation pattern for the shortest jackpot effect can be determined. The special information storage means includes
When the probability variation state is not given, the special information is not stored even when the variation pattern including the special production content in the production content is determined.
When the special information is stored, the number of games indicating the number of symbol variation games executed after the probability variation state is provided exceeds the upper limit number of times, or the jackpot notification effect is executed. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the stored special information is erased. The production control means includes
When the special information is stored in the special information storage means, a display effect capable of specifying the storage mode of the special information stored in the special information storage means regardless of whether the symbol variation game is being executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the display device is continuously executed.

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