JP2012176008A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance amusingness of a game by sufficiently attracting a player's interest in a process to a winning state.SOLUTION: A performance table for determining a story performance in a probability variation performance mode is switched in a predetermined switching order in such a manner that determination of a story distributed to a table for a probability variation at that point serves as an opportunity. The table for the probability variation is used in a mode corresponding to an elapsed period from the termination of the last probability variation performance mode, depending on a re-shift to the probability variation performance mode after the same is ended once. Thus, an appearance of a premium performance requires not only the condition of successively winning a jackpot in the probability variation performance mode but also the condition of switching the table for the probability variation. In addition, the appearance of the premium performance provides a chance depending on a situation of a shift to the next probability variation performance mode, even when the probability variation performance mode is ended once. Consequently, the player's interest in a process to a jackpot winning state can be sufficiently attracted.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which when a winning lottery is won, a winning game for releasing a winning means after completion of a symbol variation game is performed with an effect during winning game.

  Conventionally, pachinko machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are provided with multiple types of performance contents to improve the interest of the player as an effect during the big hit game that is performed after the end of the symbol variation game that is a big hit There is what I did. And in such a pachinko gaming machine, there is a thing that gives a change to the effect during the jackpot game by determining the contents of the effect during the jackpot game with the execution of the jackpot game (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In Patent Document 1, when the number of consecutive wins for the probability variation jackpot is not more than a predetermined number without winning a normal jackpot, the performance during the jackpot game is different from the case of less than the predetermined number of times ( (Premier Interval Production) is performed so that the player can enjoy the production during the big hit game.

JP 2007-244613 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, such a process until the premier interval effect is executed does not normally win a big hit, and the number of consecutive wins for the probability variation big hit reaches a predetermined number. Only whether or not was important. For this reason, in Patent Document 1, in the process until the premier interval effect is executed, the player's interest is concentrated only on the number of times the probability variation jackpots are continuous. As a result, in Patent Document 1, in the process until the premium interval effect comes to be executed, the player's interest cannot be attracted other than the number of times the probability variation jackpots are continuous. It could not be said that the player's interest was sufficiently attracted to this process.

  The present invention has been made by paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to sufficiently attract the player's interest in the process of winning the win. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of gaming.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is the case where a winning lottery is performed in which a lottery drawing is performed to determine whether or not a symbol variation game performed with an in-game effect is won, and the winning lottery is won. The winning game is released with an effect during winning when the winning means is released after the end of the symbol variation game, and the winning lottery probability state of the winning lottery can be controlled to a high probability lottery state after the winning game ends. In the gaming machine capable of executing a definite effect mode in which the player is informed that the high-probability lottery state is triggered by the winning of the winning, the contents of the effect during the game or the effect during the winning game are determined. Based on one of a plurality of types of data determination tables in which the production data is a data determination table to which the production data is distributed and the types of special production data to be distributed are different for each table. Effect data determining means to be determined, and effect executing means for executing effects based on the effect data determined by the effect data determining means, wherein the effect executing means has each special effect data distributed to each data determination table. Is determined so that a special effect is executed as an effect during the winning game, and the effect data determining means is configured to determine the effect data when determining the effect data in the determined effect mode. A type of data determination table is configured to be used by switching in a predetermined switching order triggered by determining the special effect data distributed to the data determination table used at that time, and the latest determined effect mode When determining the effect data in the confirmed effect mode in which the elapsed period from the end of the period has shifted to within the specified period The same data determination table as that used in the most recent finalized effect mode is used, while the determination of the effect data in the finalized effect mode in which the elapsed period has shifted beyond the specified period depends on the elapsed period. The gist of the present invention is that the data determination table is used in which the switching order is earlier than the most recent finalized effect mode.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the starting condition of the symbol variation game is given by detecting the entered game ball, and the entrance of the game ball is in an open state And an opening time that increases the opening time per unit time that operates so as to be able to take the open state of the open / close mechanism in the definite effect mode. It is controlled to increase state, and the effect data determining means is configured to specify the elapsed time period after the finalized effect mode ends and after the open time increase state ends. The gist.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, when the winning lottery is won, the control content of the lottery probability state after the end of the winning game is determined. The hit type includes a hit type determination means for determining a type, and the hit type includes a high chance hit determined to control the high probability lottery state after completion of the hit game. The special effect is configured to be executed as an effect during winning game based on winning of high probability, and the effect data determining means is configured to select the special effect data from the data determination table when winning the high probability. The gist of the present invention is that it is configured to determine the above.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the production data determining means exceeds the upper limit prescribed period in which the elapsed period exceeds the prescribed period. The gist of the present invention is to use a data determination table that prescribes the switching order in the forefront when determining the effect data in the determined effect mode that has been transferred.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by sufficiently attracting the player's interest in the process of winning.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition aspect of effect mode. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing explaining an effect table. Explanatory drawing explaining the management aspect of a table flag. Explanatory drawing explaining the production | presentation in jackpot game. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the process until appearance of premium production.

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.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display device having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the symbol variation game are displayed as images. The 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. The symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed on the lower left side of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit.

  The special symbol display device 12 displays a special symbol selected according to the lottery result of the big win lottery from a plurality of types (in this embodiment, 101 types) of special symbols, when the symbol variation game is ended, Is done. The 101 types of special symbols are classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols that are symbols that can recognize jackpots, and one type of missed symbols that are symbols that can recognize a loss. When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the big hit game is given to the player.

  In addition, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] for each column as a decorative drawing. In addition, the decoration of each column in the effect display device 11 is displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. The symbol variation (variable display) indicates a state in which the symbol or symbol string is operating while changing the display symbol type in the effect display device 11 and the special symbol display device 12.

  The effect display device 11 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the decorative drawing displayed on the effect display device 11 with a fixed stop. And the display result according to the display result of the symbol variation game by a special figure is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol changing game, the big hit symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 in principle. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration is a symbol combination ([222], [777], etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, in the case of a symbol variation game with a special symbol, when a shift symbol is confirmed and stopped, in principle, the slip symbol is also displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed and stopped manner. In the present embodiment, the symbols out of the decorative pattern are, in principle, symbol combinations ([135], [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or the symbols in one column are different from the symbols in the other two columns. Different symbol combinations ([151], [767], etc.) are used.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed for each symbol column by the variation stop. When the left column and the right column that are once stopped and displayed are the same symbol, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination. A symbol combination that can recognize the reach state is a reach symbol combination. The stoppage of the symbol indicates a state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The stop display includes a temporary stop display in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state and a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped.

  On the lower right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (four in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of special reserved start balls stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “special figure hold memory number”). The special figure reserved memory number is increased by “1” when a game ball wins (enters) a start winning port (upper start winning port 15A or lower start winning port 15B) as a starting port arranged on the game board 10. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted at the start of the symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball wins one of the start winning slots during the symbol variation game, the special figure holding memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The special figure holding memory number indicates the number of times of execution of the symbol variation game that is pending execution.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 14 a is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 11. In the normal symbol display device 14a, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a "normal game") is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as "general symbols") are displayed in a variable manner. The usual figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) as to whether or not per ordinary figure.

  Also, below the special symbol hold display device 13, a normal symbol hold display device 14b having a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) common symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The normal symbol hold display device 14b notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for normal use stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved general hold numbers”). The number of stored general-purpose drawings is increased by “1” when a game ball passes (enters) a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 19 disposed on the game board 10. “1” is subtracted at the start of the figure game. Therefore, when a game ball passes to the gate 19 during the usual game, the usual figure holding memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). The number-of-usual-pending memory indicates the number of times that the usual-pending game is pending.

  Below the effect display device 11, an upper start winning opening 15A is provided as a starting means having an upper winning opening 15a as a game ball entrance. An upper start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the upper start winning opening 15A. The upper start winning opening 15A can give a starting condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game ball with the upper start opening switch SW1.

  Also, below the upper start winning opening 15A, a lower starting winning opening 15B is provided as a starting means having a lower winning opening 15b as a game ball receiving opening. The lower start winning opening 15B is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 (opening / closing mechanism) that opens and closes by an operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The lower start winning opening 15B is opened so that the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 is expanded and the game ball is easy to win, while the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 is not expanded and the gaming ball wins. It is difficult to close. That is, the opening / closing blade 16 changes the lower winning opening 15b of the lower start winning opening 15B from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter. Further, a lower start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the lower start winning port 15B. The lower start winning opening 15B can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game ball with the lower start opening switch SW2.

  A gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed at the back of the gate 19. The gate 19 can give the start condition of the normal game by detecting the passed game ball with the normal symbol variation switch SW4. The usual game is a lottery result (result of lottery per usual figure) whether or not the opening / closing blades 16 of the lower start prize opening 15B are opened (whether a game ball can be awarded to the lower start prize opening 15B). It is an effect performed for deriving. Then, when a lottery per ordinary figure as an open lottery is won (as the fulfillment of the release condition), a game per ordinary figure in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened is awarded. Further, opening the opening / closing blade 16 makes it easy to win the game ball in the lower start winning opening 15B, and the player can obtain an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, when the lottery per common drawing is won, an opening condition for changing the open / close blade 16 to the open state is established.

  Also, below the lower start winning opening 15B, there is a large winning opening (special winning opening) 18 as a winning means provided with a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. It is arranged. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game 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, 15) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability fluctuation (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) state advantageous to the player may be given. When the probability variation state is given, the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery is changed (improved) from a low probability (normal probability, for example, 165/65536) to a high probability (for example, 1650/65536). Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. 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, 1/65536). ) To a high probability (for example, 65535/65536). In addition, when the variable speed state is given, when the lottery per regular drawing is won, the open / close blade 16 of the lower start winning opening 15B is not given the variable speed 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 way, the variable speed state is advantageous for the player because the opening / closing blade 16 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entry to the start winning opening (15A, 15B) per unit time is improved. obtain. The variable speed state is a state in which the opening time of the opening / closing blade 16 per unit time is increased, and is also a state in which the entrance rate to the lower start winning opening 15B is improved.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
The jackpot game is started after the symbol change game is confirmed and stopped in the symbol change game based on the special figure, and the symbol change game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is finished, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (16 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is until the grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and during one round game, the big prize opening 18 is until a predetermined number of game balls are won. Or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. 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.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the two types of big hits shown in FIG. 2, and the big hit game based on the determined big hit is given. Which of the two types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jacket symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols of 100 types of special figures are classified for each special figure as shown in FIG. In the special jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot is specified, and the game state based on whether the jackpot game type and whether or not the jackpot game is to be changed into a promiscuous state and whether to make a variable state are determined. Identified.

  In the pattern A, 60 types of special bonus jackpot symbols are distributed. For symbol B, 40 types of special bonus jackpot symbols are assigned. A special figure distribution random number, which will be described later, is used to determine the special figure jackpot symbol, and the special figure is determined based on the extracted value of the special figure distribution random number. In the special figure jackpot symbol, for each special figure, a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for special figure distribution (in this embodiment, all 100 integer values from 0 to 99) are given in a predetermined number (this implementation) (In the form, one by one). For this reason, the jackpot symbol of the special figure is uniquely determined if the value of the random number for special figure distribution is specified.

  The jackpot game based on symbol A or symbol B is a 16R jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”. “R” indicates a round. Further, in each jackpot game, “1” is set as the number of times of opening the grand prize opening 18 in each round game, and “25 seconds” is set as the opening mode (maximum opening time) of the big prize opening 18 in each round game. Yes. Note that each round game may be terminated when a maximum number of game balls are entered. Therefore, in each jackpot game, “25 seconds” is the maximum time as the round game time.

  After the big hit game based on the symbol A, the probability change state (no limit (until next big hit)) and the variable state are given until the end of the probability change state ("next time"). Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol A is referred to as “16R probability variable jackpot game”. In this embodiment, the big hit based on the pattern A is a high probability hit. In addition, after the big hit game based on the symbol B is finished, a non-probable variation state and a variation state are given for the symbol variation game of 100 times (maximum value). Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol B is referred to as a “16R non-probable variable jackpot game”. In the present embodiment, the big hit based on the design B is the low probability hit.

  And in this embodiment, when the big hit game is awarded, the big hit symbols ([111] to [888]) of the decorative drawings in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol are derived. Further, in the present embodiment, when a big hit game based on the design A is given, the big hit design of the decorative drawing in which the symbols in all the columns become the same odd number, and the decorative drawing in which the symbols in all the rows become the same even number of symbols Jackpot symbol ([111] [333] [555] [777]) is derived. Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot game based on the symbol B is given, the jackpot symbol ([222] [444] [666] [888]) of the decorative drawing in which the symbols in all the rows are the same even symbols is provided. Has been derived. In other words, the big hit symbol of the decorative drawing in which the symbols in all the rows are the same odd number symbol is a display result of the probability variable big hit that notifies the player of the probability big hit. Similarly, a jackpot symbol of a decorative drawing in which all the symbols in the rows are the same even symbol is a display result of a non-probable variable jackpot that notifies the player of the non-probable variable jackpot.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a probability variation effect mode MA, a variable effect effect mode MB, and a normal effect mode as a plurality of types (four types in the present embodiment) of effect modes for executing a symbol variation game. MC is prepared. In each effect mode, as shown in FIG. 5, the corresponding background images GA, GB, and GC are displayed on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a background image that is displayed in association with the symbol variation game, and displays decorative images in each column so as to overlap the background image. The symbol variation game is executed by displaying the decoration diagram in a variable manner. And in this embodiment, various effect modes are performed with the background image displayed on the effect display apparatus 11, and a player can grasp | ascertain the kind of effect mode currently staying from the kind of background image. ing. The background image in the present embodiment is an image that can be configured excluding the decorative drawing displayed in the symbol variation game, and is different from that displayed in association with each decoration diagram that is variable in the symbol variation game. ing.

Next, the electrical 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 pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. 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 the effect display device 11 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 to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. A special symbol display device 12 and a special symbol hold display device 13 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a normal symbol display device 14a and a normal symbol hold display device 14b.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a random number value such as a big hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, a universal pattern determination random number, etc. at predetermined intervals. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number 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 figure distribution random number value is associated with each of the 100 special jackpot special symbols described above. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not a reach state is to be formed in the case of not winning the big hit lottery. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. The random number for judgment per common figure is a random number used in lottery per common figure. 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 and various determination values (a big hit determination value, a reach determination value, a normal hit determination value).
The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that the random number for hit determination can take. In addition, the big hit judgment value is a big hit judgment value for low probability used in the big hit lottery when the gaming state is non-probable change state (low probability lottery state), and a big hit when the gaming state is probable change state (high probability lottery state) There is a jackpot judgment value for high probability used in the lottery. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (1650 in this embodiment) is set larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state (165 in this embodiment). For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state is 165/65536, while the probability of winning the big win in the big win lottery in the probable change state is 65536 minutes. 1650.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss (a reach determination), and a reach determination random number (0 to 0). 241 types of integers up to 240). As the reach determination value, 40 values of “0 to 39” are determined as winning when the number of special figure hold storage after 1 subtraction is “0” and “1”. Furthermore, when the number of reserved special figure storage after 1 subtraction is “2”, 30 values “0 to 29” are determined as winning. Furthermore, when the number of special figure reservations after subtraction of “1” is “3”, three values “0 to 2” are determined as winning.

  The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the internal lottery (lottery per common figure) whether or not per common figure, and is a numerical value that can be taken as a random number for determination per general figure (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) ). In addition, the per base figure judgment values are the low probability per base figure used in the lottery per lot when the gaming state is non-variable and the lot per lot when the gaming state is variable. There is a judgment value per common figure for high probability to be used. In addition, the number of determination values per ordinary figure in the variable state (65535 in this embodiment) is larger than the number of determination values per normal figure in the non-variable state (1310 in this embodiment). Is set. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the probability of winning per universal figure in the lottery per drawing in the variable state is 65535/65536, while in the lottery per universal figure in the non-variable state, The probability of winning per figure is 1310/65536.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is the base of the production from the start of the variation of the symbol (special symbol and ornament) to the final display of the symbol (special symbol and ornament). The fluctuation content (production content) and the fluctuation time (production time) can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into variation patterns for jackpot effects, variation patterns for outlier reach effects, and variation patterns for outlier effects. The big hit effect is an effect that is performed when the big hit lottery is won. In the big hit effect, the big hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state in the special symbol changing game. On the other hand, in the big hit effect, the big hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state in the symbol variation game with a decorative drawing. In addition, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the jackpot symbol is derived through the reach effect. Also, the loss reach effect and the loss effect are effects that are performed when the big hit lottery is not won (not won). Then, in the outlier reach effect and the outlier effect, the final symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game based on the special diagram. On the other hand, in the outlier reach effect and the outlier effect, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the outlier symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Note that, in the symbol variation game with decorations in the outlier reach effect, the outlier symbol is derived through the reach effect.

Here, the fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, a variation pattern HP is prepared as a variation pattern for a loss effect. This variation pattern HP is selected in the case of an internal lottery that is out of place (negative in reach determination). Note that the variation pattern HP for the offending effect shown in FIG. 4 is a part of the plurality of types of variation patterns for the offending effect.

  In addition, two types of variation patterns NRP and a variation pattern SRP having different rendering times are prepared as variation patterns for the outlier reach production. These fluctuation patterns NRP and SRP are selected in the case of an internal lottery that is out of place (affirmed by reach determination), and specifies the contents of the effect of different reach effects. The variation pattern NRP specifies the reach effect of the normal reach system (hereinafter referred to as “NR system”). Further, the fluctuation pattern SRP specifies the reach effect of the super reach system (hereinafter referred to as “SR system”). The effect time in the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is set longer than the variation pattern for the outlier effect. In addition, the effect time in the variation pattern for the SR-type outlier reach effect is set longer than the effect time in the variation pattern for the NR-type outlier reach effect. Note that the variation pattern NRP for the NR outlier reach effect shown in FIG. 4 is a part of the variation patterns for the NR outlier reach effect of a plurality of types. Also, the SR-related deviation reach effect variation pattern SRP shown in FIG. 4 is a part of a plurality of types of SR-related deviation reach effect variation patterns. For this reason, actually, a variation pattern for specifying the content of the production different from the story production is also prepared for the variation pattern for the SR-related outlier reach production.

  Also, two types of variation patterns ANP and variation patterns ASP having different rendering times are prepared as variation patterns for the big hit effect. These variation patterns ANP and ASP are selected in the case of the big hit internal lottery, and specify the contents of production of different reach effects. The variation pattern ANP specifies an NR reach effect. Further, the variation pattern ASP specifies an SR system reach effect. The effect time in the SR-type jackpot effect variation pattern is set to be longer than the effect time in the NR-type jackpot effect variation pattern. Note that the variation pattern ANP for the NR jackpot effect shown in FIG. 4 is a part of the variation patterns for the NR jackpot effect of a plurality of types. Also, the SR-type big hit effect variation pattern ASP shown in FIG. 4 is a part of a plurality of types of SR-type big hit effect variation patterns ASP. Therefore, in practice, a variation pattern for specifying the content of the production different from the story production is also prepared for the variation pattern for the big hit production of the SR system.

  In addition, the variation pattern NRP and the variation pattern ANP have the same effect content for reach production, but are different patterns depending on whether the decoration drawing to be derived is an outlier symbol or a jackpot symbol. In addition, the variation pattern SRP and the variation pattern ASP have the same effect content for reach production, but are different patterns depending on whether the derived decoration drawing is an outlier symbol or a jackpot symbol. The effect time of the variation pattern ANP is set to be longer than the variation pattern NRP by the amount that the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped. The effect time of the variation pattern ASP is set to be longer than the variation pattern SRP by the amount that the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect of the NR system is derived by deriving the same symbol in two specific columns (left column and right column in the present embodiment), and the remaining symbol columns (in the present embodiment, the middle column). ) For a predetermined time, and the design is derived. The SR-type reach effect is an effect that is performed by developing the reach effect after the formation of the reach, in principle, via the NR-type reach effect. In the SR-type reach production according to the present embodiment, different production contents of the appearing characters are prepared, and the story production by the story tailoring (story) related to the appearing characters is developed.

  In the story production of the present embodiment, the production contents of the story (a) in which the character Ka appears, the story (b) in which the character Kb appears, and the story (c) in which the character Kc appears are prepared. These are the contents of effects associated with the variation patterns SRP and ASP. In addition, in the SR-type reach production of the present embodiment, a story (s1) and a character Ks2 in which the character Ks1 in which the symbol A (16R probability variation big hit game) is confirmed, that is, the big hit confirmed and the probability variation grant confirmed appears. Are prepared (s2) and a story (s3) in which the character Ks3 appears. In addition to the stories (a), (b), and (c), the variation pattern ASP is also associated with the contents of the effects of the stories (s1), (s2), and (s3). Since the stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) are effects that are determined at least as big hits, they are not associated with the effect contents of the variation pattern SRP.

  For this reason, in the story production of the present embodiment, the production content is configured so that the production time after passing through the NR-type reach production is the same time. That is, the production time from the NR-type reach production to the scene where the final result by the decorative drawing of the symbol variation game can be recognized is configured with the same time among all the story productions. In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 30a specifies the reach effect, and particularly when the variation pattern is SRP or ASP, the effect control board 31 (effect control) is based on the change pattern. CPU 31a) determines the specific contents of the reach effect (whether the type of story effect or the full rotation effect). The determination of the reach effect will be described later together with the description of the control contents of the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31A).

  In this embodiment, the big hit reliability of the SR type reach effect is set higher than the big hit reliability of the NR type reach effect. The big hit reliability is determined according to the distribution mode when the fluctuation pattern specifying each reach effect is assigned to the reach effect instead of the big hit effect. In order to increase the jackpot reliability of a specific reach production, in the case of a jackpot production, the proportion of the specific reach production appears (the ratio of the total that appears in the case of a reach production different from the case of the jackpot production) The rate at which the specific reach effect appears may be increased. In the present embodiment, the type of story effect is not configured to set a difference in the jackpot reliability. That is, when determining the story effect, the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) is configured to determine equally from the types of story effects that can be determined. For this reason, the jackpot reliability in the story production conforms to the jackpot reliability based on the variation patterns SRP and ASP.

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, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, the control content executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described.

  When the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal from each of the start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (when a game ball wins the start winning opening (15A, 15B)), the special figure holding memory number is an upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). ) Is held or not. When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (special figure hold memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the special figure hold memory number and rewrites the special figure hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 with rewriting of the special figure hold storage number. Further, when the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination of the hold determination, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the big hit determination random number and the value of the special figure distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c, and uses the values as the special figure hold memory number. And stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the special figure holding memory number exceeding the upper limit number and determines the value of the big hit judging random number and the special figure when the determination result of the holding determination is negative (holding memory number = 4). The random number for distribution is not acquired.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a checks the special figure reserved memory number immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, and if the reserved memory number exists (when it is larger than “0”), the main control CPU 30a performs the control related to the symbol variation game. Execute. The main control CPU 30a reads the value of the big hit determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the special figure holding memory number in the control related to the symbol variation game, and the value and the main control CPU 30a The jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b is compared to determine whether or not the jackpot is to be won (whether or not to win the jackpot game).

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value match), the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit. The CPU 30a for main control which has determined the big hit reads the value of the random number for special figure distribution stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of special figure reservations, and displays a special symbol based on the value. A jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game performed by the device 12. Since the jackpot symbol of the special figure is set for each type of jackpot as described above, the type of jackpot to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. The main control CPU 30a that has determined the big hit acquires the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 30c, and selects one of the change patterns for the big hit effect that can be selected based on the acquired value. Select and determine one variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the hit type functions as a hit type determination unit.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match), the main control CPU 30a determines the deviation. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game performed by the special symbol display device 12. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the detachment acquires the reach determination random number value from the main control RAM 30c, compares the acquired value with the reach determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and determines the disconnection. Reach determination is performed to determine whether or not to execute reach production.

  If the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (execution of the detachment reach effect is executed), the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number for variation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the acquired value. One variation pattern is selected from the variation patterns for off-center reach production that can be selected.

  On the other hand, if the reach determination result is negative (does not execute the outlier reach effect), the main control CPU 30a acquires the random value for distribution pattern distribution from the main control RAM 30c and selects it based on the acquired value. One variation pattern is selected from the variation patterns for possible outliers and determined.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the special figure and the variation pattern, generates a predetermined control command and outputs the generated control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a generates a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game, and outputs the variation pattern designation command first when the symbol variation game is started. . In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol that designates a special symbol, and outputs the stop symbol designation command next after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates a symbol stop command for instructing to stop the variation of the decorative drawing based on the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern, and causing the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. A stop command is output as the fluctuation time elapses. In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so that the determined special figure is displayed in a fixed stop based on the fluctuation time set in the designated fluctuation pattern.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 (-1) from the special figure start reserved memory number at the start of the symbol variation game, and rewrites the special figure start reserved memory number. Then, the main control CPU 30a updates the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 as the special figure hold storage number is rewritten.

  In addition, when determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control based on the type of jackpot specified based on the special figure after the end of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect, A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to 31 (production control CPU 31a). Here, the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the jackpot game based on the type of jackpot and control related to the game state after the jackpot game based on the type of jackpot.

  The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command at the start of the big hit game, outputs a round command at the start of each round game, and further outputs an ending command at the end of the big hit game in the big hit game specified based on the special figure. Output. The opening command instructs the start of the opening (effect), the round command instructs the start of the round game (effect), and the ending command instructs the start of the ending (effect).

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 18 in a corresponding opening manner at the start of each round game in the big hit game specified based on the special figure. In addition, the main control CPU 30a measures a predetermined round game time for each round game in the jackpot game specified based on the special figure, and inputs a detection signal from the count switch SW3 to enter the round game. Count the number of game balls entered. Then, the main control CPU 30a, in each round game of the big hit game, wins a big prize by satisfying one of the end conditions that the round game time has passed and that the upper limit number of game balls have entered. The mouth 18 is controlled to be closed.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that ended the big hit game sets “1” to the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is given when the game state is changed to the probability change state after the big hit game ends. Outputs a probability change command indicating that a probability change state is to be given. Further, when the non-probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability change flag to “0” and outputs a non-probability change command indicating that the non-probability change state is given. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be provided and also applies the variable state when the variable state is to be provided after the end of the big hit game. Outputs a variable command indicating.

  In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a wins the 16R non-probable big hit game based on the symbol B, the main control RAM 30c is executed at the end of the symbol variation game in which the number of executions of the main control RAM 30c is 100. As the condition is satisfied, the variable state is terminated. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag and outputs a non-variable command indicating that the non-variable state is to be given.

  The probability variation flag and the operation flag are cleared ("0" is set) when a big hit game is awarded. In this case, when the big hit is generated, the main control CPU 30a ends the probability changing state and the changing state with the start of the big hit game. Further, the probability variation flag and the operation flag are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. By these probability change command, non-change command, change command, and non-change command, the production control CPU 31a is currently in the change state or in the non-change state, in the change state or in the non-change state. You can see if there is.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has finished the big hit game checks the number of special figure holding memory at the end of the big hit game, executes the process related to the symbol change game based on the start holding ball, Let the game play. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a plays the symbol variation game until the game ball enters the start winning opening (15A, 15B) when the special figure start reserved memory number at the end of the big hit game is “0”. Wait without running.

  Further, when a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 19 is input, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number for determining the normal hit from the main control RAM 30c, and the value is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Store in a predetermined storage area.

  Further, when the game is not in a normal game and is not in a game per normal game, the main control CPU 30a obtains a random number for determining a normal map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal symbol display device 14a when the value of the random number for determination per base symbol matches the determination value per base symbol stored in the main control ROM 30b (per base diagram). The normal winning symbol is determined as the final symbol to be stopped. On the other hand, when the value of the random number for determining the normal symbol does not match the determined value for the normal symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines the normally off symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 14a.

  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 14a so as to start the fluctuation of the normal figure. 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 14a so as to display the determined final stop symbol.

  The main control CPU 30a opens the open / close blade 16 three times and opens each time when the normal game is finished, when the normal game is finished, or when the variable speed state is given. The open state is maintained until 1540 ms elapses after opening. 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.

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 probability change command or the change command, the effect control CPU 31a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state or the change state is given to the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a sets the effect control RAM 31c to be assigned a probability change state when a probability change command is input, while the effect control RAM 31c indicates that a non-probability change state is provided when a non-probability change command is input. Set to. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a sets in the effect control RAM 31c that the variable state is given when the variable command is input, while the non-variable state is assigned when the non-variable command is input. This is set in the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the effect control CPU 31a stores and maintains the current setting contents in the effect control RAM 31c until the probability change command, the non-changeable command, the change command, and the non-change command are input. The effect control CPU 31a knows whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state or a change state based on the setting contents of the effect control RAM 31c.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol stop symbol designation command, a specific example of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern and the final stop symbol (special symbol) designated by each command. Contents (effect data such as effect contents and symbol combination of decorations to be confirmed and stopped) are determined.

First, the effect control CPU 31a determines specific effect contents of the symbol variation game based on the designated variation pattern.
Then, the production control CPU 31a specifies the design variation game in the case where the designated variation pattern is the variation pattern NRP, SRP for the reach reach production specifying the execution of the reach production, and the variation pattern ANP, ASP for the jackpot production. The production contents of reach production to be executed as typical production contents are determined. In addition, when the specified variation pattern is the SR system in the reach production and the variation pattern SRP or ASP that specifies the execution of the story production, the production control CPU 31a executes as specific production contents of the symbol variation game. Determine the type of story production to be performed.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a specifies that the specified variation pattern does not execute the reach effect. In the case of the variation pattern HP for the effect effect, the effect content that does not execute the reach effect as the specific effect content of the symbol variation game. To decide.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a executes the effect display device 11 from the type of the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the type of the stop symbol (special illustration) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing derived in the symbol variation game to be played is determined.

  Then, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is the big hit symbol of symbol A, the effect control CPU 31a has the same symbols in all rows as the symbol symbol combination. The jackpot symbol ([111], [333], [555], [777]) of the decorative drawing that becomes an odd symbol is determined. Similarly, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is the symbol B jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 31a has the same symbols in all rows as the symbol symbol combination. The jackpot symbol ([222], [444], [666], [888]) of the decorative drawing that becomes the even symbol of is determined.

  In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is an outlier symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of outliers based on a decoration that can recognize the loss. At this time, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the out-of-pattern combination that forms the reach. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the off-set symbol combination that does not form the reach.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image display data. At this time, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the effect display device 11 causes the effect display device 11 to confirm and stop the symbol decoration, thereby ending the symbol variation game. The effect control CPU 31a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, and the image display unit GH based on the measured time and the image display data. The image displayed on the screen is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  In addition, when the opening command is input in the control related to the execution of the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a selects image display data corresponding to the given big hit game. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the opening effect based on the image display data. Further, when the round command is input during the jackpot game, the effect control CPU 31a selects image display data corresponding to each round game of the jackpot game to be given. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute each round effect based on the image display data. In addition, when the ending command is input during the jackpot game, the effect control CPU 31a selects image display data corresponding to the jackpot game to be given. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the ending effect is executed based on the image display data. Further, the effect control CPU 31a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of each effect during the big hit game, and displays it on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and the image display data. The image is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the production control CPU 31 a controls the production mode in a transition mode according to the mode transition condition when a predetermined mode transition condition is reached. The mode transition condition of the present embodiment may be triggered by a big win or a game state that is not related to the big win. Further, the effect control CPU 31a grasps the set effect mode by setting a mode flag (information) indicating the type of effect mode in the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data for the background image corresponding to the mode flag, and controls the display content of the effect display device 11 based on the selected image display data.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the transition to the effect mode in accordance with the jackpot symbol of the special figure based on the winning when the winning of the jackpot is triggered. Specifically, when the big hit based on the symbol A is triggered, the transition to the probability variation effect mode MA is determined. In other words, the probability variation effect mode MA is an effect mode for notifying the player that the variable state is being given and that the probability variation state is being established, and is a confirmed effect mode. As shown in FIG. 5, in this case, the transition from the effect mode stayed just before to the probability change effect mode MA through the 16R probability change big hit game based on the symbol A is performed. In this transition, there is also a transition from the probability variation effect mode MA to the probability variation effect mode MA.

  In addition, with the big win based on the symbol B as a trigger, a transition to the variable effect mode MB is defined. In other words, the change effect mode MB is an effect mode in which the player is not notified that the change state is being given and is in the probability change state (notifies the player that the state is in the non-probability change state), The non-deterministic production mode is set. As shown in FIG. 5, in this case, the transition from the presentation mode staying just before to the short-changing presentation mode MB is performed through the 16R non-probable big hit game based on the design B. In this transition, there may be a transition from the variable effect mode MB to the variable effect mode MB.

  In addition, during the stay in the variable effect mode MB, the effect control CPU 31a makes a transition to the normal effect mode MC when the non-change command is input and the change state ends (the completion of the mode end condition). It has established. Such a scene will come with the progress of the symbol variation game regardless of the winning of the jackpot. Then, the normal performance mode MC that transitions from the change effect mode MB to the end of the change state is an effect mode that informs the player that the non-change state is being given and that the non-change state is being given. is there. As shown in FIG. 5, in this case, the shift to the normal effect mode MC is performed through the last symbol change game in the variable state from the variable effect mode MB that has stayed just before.

  Next, when the effect control CPU 31a is the SR system among the reach effects as the change pattern, and the change patterns SRP and ASP specifying the execution of the story effect are specified, the specific effect contents of the symbol change game Will be described in detail based on FIG. 5 and FIGS. 6A to 6E.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), when determining the type of the story effect as the specific effect content of the symbol variation game based on the SR type variation patterns SRP, ASP, the target symbol variation game is executed. A production table is used according to the type of production mode in which the user stays. The effect control CPU 31a performs the process of determining the type of the story effect after setting the transition mode (the effect mode as the transition destination) due to the arrival of various mode transition conditions in the effect control RAM 31c. .

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a stores information indicating the probability variation effect mode MA in the mode flag of the effect control RAM 31c, and specifies that the target symbol variation game is to be performed in the probability change effect mode MA. 6 (b) to 6 (d), it is determined to use any one of the probability variation table TA1, the probability variation table TA2, and the probability variation table TA3. In the present embodiment, any of the probability variation tables TA1, TA2, and TA3 is used depending on the situation during the stay in the probability variation effect mode MA. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, during the stay in the probability variation effect mode MA, any of the probability variation tables TA1, TA2, TA3 corresponding to the situation is defined as the effect table used for determining the story effect.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a stores information indicating the variable effect mode MB or the normal effect mode MC in the mode flag of the effect control RAM 31c, and sets the target symbol variation game as the variable effect mode MB or the normal effect. When specifying to be performed in the mode MC, it is defined that the variable table TB or the normal table TC shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, during the stay in the variable effect mode MB, the variable table TB is defined as an effect table used in determining the story effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, during the stay in the normal effect mode MC, the normal table TC is defined as the effect table used for determining the story effect.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a switches and uses the effect table used in determining the story effect according to the change of the effect mode.
Next, each effect table will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In FIGS. 6B to 6E, stories that can be determined are indicated by “◯”, and stories that cannot be determined are indicated by “− (bar)”.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the probability variation table TA1 is divided into four types of stories (s1) and stories (a), (b), and (c) as story effects. Then, the production control CPU 31a executes the story (s1) and the stories (a), (b), and (c) in the case of the big hit and the pattern A ("probability change" that is a 16R probability change big hit game). It is possible to decide. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a is a big hit and is a symbol B ("non-probable change" which is a 16R non-probable big hit game), or a story (a) ( It is possible to decide to execute b) and (c).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, the probability variation table TA2 is divided into four types of stories (s2) and stories (a), (b), and (c) as story effects. Then, the production control CPU 31a executes the story (s2) and the stories (a), (b), and (c) in the case of the big win and the pattern A ("probability change" that is a 16R probability change big hit game). It is possible to decide. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a is a big hit and is a symbol B ("non-probable change" which is a 16R non-probable big hit game), or a story (a) ( It is possible to decide to execute b) and (c).

  As shown in FIG. 6D, the probability variation table TA3 is divided into four types of stories (s3) and stories (a), (b), and (c) as story effects. Then, the production control CPU 31a executes the story (s3) and the stories (a), (b), and (c) in the case of the big win and the pattern A ("probability change" that is a 16R probability change big hit game). It is possible to decide. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a is a big hit with the symbol B ("non-probable change" which is a 16R non-probable big hit game), or, in the case of a loss, the story (a), ( It is possible to decide to execute b) and (c).

  As shown in FIG. 6 (e), three types of stories (a), (b), and (c) are assigned to the change table TB or the normal table TC as story effects. And in the case of big hit (symbol A or symbol B) or loss, the effect control CPU 31a can determine to execute the stories (a), (b), (c) corresponding to all the distributed stories. .

In the above case, the variation pattern ASP is designated in the case of a big hit, while the variation pattern SRP is designated in the case of a loss.
As described above, in this embodiment, the stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) are allocated to the probability variation tables TA1, TA2, and TA3 so as not to overlap each other. That is, in this embodiment, the story (s1) is distributed only to the probability change table TA1, while the story (s1) is not distributed to any of the probability change tables TA2 and TA3. In the present embodiment, the story (s2) is assigned only to the probability change table TA2, while the story (s2) is not assigned to any of the probability change tables TA1 and TA3. In the present embodiment, the story (s3) is assigned only to the probability change table TA3, while the story (s3) is not assigned to any of the probability change tables TA1 and TA2. Further, in this embodiment, the stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) are not distributed to the changing table TB and the normal table TC. That is, regarding stories (s1), (s2), and (s3), the types of stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) to be distributed are made different for each effect table.

  In the present embodiment, the appearance of the stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) is used during the stay in the probability variation effect mode MA, that is, the probability variation table TA1, the probability variation table TA2, or the probability variation table TA3. Limited to cases. The story (s1) is limited to the case where the probability variation table TA1 is used. Furthermore, the story (s2) is limited to the case where the probability variation table TA2 is used. Furthermore, the story (s3) is limited to the case where the probability variation table TA3 is used.

  In the present embodiment, an effect table in which specific effect contents of the symbol variation game are distributed becomes the data determination table. In addition, stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) in which types assigned to each production table are different are special production data. Further, the effect control CPU 31a that determines the effect contents based on any of the effect tables functions as effect data determining means. In addition, the effect display device 11 that will execute the story effect functions as effect execution means.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a stores information indicating which effect table is used during the game in the effect control RAM 31c, and which effect table is used based on the information. To grasp. Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets and stores the table flag in the effect control RAM 31c as information indicating which of the effect change tables TA1, TA2, TA3 is used during the stay in the probability change effect mode MA. To do. The effect control CPU 31a grasps which effect table is used during the stay in the probability changing effect mode MA based on the table flag of the effect control RAM 31c. The table flag is prepared for each type of effect table, and it is specified which effect table is used when shifting to the probability variation effect mode MA depending on the set flag type. In the present embodiment, the table flag [TA1] indicating that the probability change table TA1 is used during the stay in the probability change effect mode MA is set as initial information (default information) of the table flag in the effect control RAM 31c. .

  In this embodiment, the probability variation tables TA1, TA2, and TA3 are changed from the probability variation table TA1 to the probability variation table TA2 to the probability variation table TA3 when a predetermined switching condition is reached during the stay in the probability variation effect mode MA. It is used by switching in a predetermined switching order. Then, the effect control CPU 31a switches and uses the effect table used in determining the story effect according to the arrival of a predetermined switching condition during the stay in the probability variation effect mode MA.

  Specifically, when the effect control CPU 31a sets [TA1] in the table flag while staying in the probability change effect mode MA and specifies that the probability change table TA1 is used when determining the story effect, the story (s1 ) Is determined as the arrival of the switching condition, and is subsequently switched to the probability variation table TA2 when determining the story effect. That is, in this case, the effect control CPU 31a sets [TA2] to the table flag so as to specify that the probability variation table TA2 is used when determining the story effect. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a sets [TA2] to the table flag while staying in the probability variation effect mode MA and specifies that the probability variation table TA2 is used when determining the story effect, the story (s2) is selected. The decision is made as the arrival of the switching condition, and it is switched to the probability change table TA3 when the story effect is decided later. That is, in this case, the effect control CPU 31a sets [TA3] to the table flag so as to specify that the probability variation table TA3 is used when determining the story effect. The effect control CPU 31a sets [TA3] to the table flag while staying in the probability change effect mode MA, and determines the story (s3) when specifying the probability change table TA3 when determining the story effect. However, the production table is not switched, and the probability variation table TA3 is used for determining the story production thereafter.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 31a can switch the effect table in the predetermined switching order when the probability variation effect mode MA is staying and the symbol A is a big hit. When the table control flag 31 is set to [TA1] and [TA2] during the stay in the probability variation effect mode MA, the effect control CPU 31a has stories ((s1), (s2) distributed only to the effect table used at that time. )) Is determined as the arrival of the switching condition, and the effect table is switched to an effect table corresponding to a predetermined switching order. Further, in the present embodiment, by winning the jackpot based on the pattern A during the stay in the probability variation effect mode MA, as a result of the switching condition, when switching the effect table used for determining the story effect in the probability variation effect mode MA, Before and after the big hit, there is no change in the production mode and no change in the gaming state.

  The effect control CPU 31a manages the table flag stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c according to the type of effect mode in which the user is staying. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 31a performs the effect control RAM 31c while staying in the probability variation effect mode MA (high accuracy and variable) or the variable effect mode MB (low accuracy and variable). The memory state of the table flag stored in is maintained and stored. Further, the production control CPU 31a maintains the storage state of the table flag even when there is a transition of the production mode while maintaining the storage state of the table flag, that is, in the situation where the variable state is given. It will be. For example, the storage state of the table flag is maintained even during the transition from the probability changing effect mode MA to the variable effect mode MB and also during the transition from the variable effect mode MB to the probability changing effect mode MA.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to maintain the storage state of the table flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c in response to the transition to the normal effect mode MC. In the present embodiment, after the transition to the normal performance mode MC, when winning the jackpot based on the pattern A and the transition to the probability variation performance mode MA, the progress from the transition to the normal performance mode MC at the time of the selection. In accordance with the period, an effect table used for determining the story effect during the stay in the probability changing effect mode MA is set.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 31a for effect control wins a big hit based on the symbol A until the first to fifty symbol variation games have elapsed after the transition to the normal effect mode MC. When shifting to the probability change effect mode MA, the same effect table as that used in the most recent probability change effect mode MA is set after the change. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a shifts to the probability change effect mode MA while maintaining the storage state of the table flag.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 31a wins the big hit based on the symbol A and changes the probability until the 51st to 100th symbol variation games have elapsed after the transition to the normal effect mode MC. When transitioning to the production mode MA, after the transition, it is set so that the production table in which the predetermined switching order is earlier than that used in the latest probability variation production mode MA is used. In the present embodiment, the predetermined switching order is defined as a table that has been set up immediately before the currently set effect table (before one switch) as the previous effect table. Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets a table flag corresponding to the desired effect table according to the storage state of the table flag, and shifts to the probability changing effect mode MA. In this case, if [TA3] is set in the table flag, the effect control CPU 31a is in front of the predetermined change order (one change) before the probability change table TA3, and the change process of change (TA1). [TA2] is set in the table flag so that the table is switched to the probability change table TA2 in the middle of TA2 → TA3). In this case, if [TA2] is set in the table flag, the effect control CPU 31a sets the probability change table TA1 in which the predetermined switching order is earlier (one change) than the probability change table TA2. [TA1] is set in the table flag so that it can be switched. The effect control CPU 31a sets (maintains) that the probability variation table TA1 is used as it is when [TA1] is set in the table flag.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 31a, after shifting to the normal effect mode MC, wins a big hit based on the symbol A and shifts to the probability change effect mode MA in the symbol variation game after the 101st time. After the transition, the probability variation table TA1 is set to be used regardless of the storage state of the table flag at that time. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a resets and erases (clears) the table flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Then, when the table flag is reset, the effect control CPU 31a sets the table flag [TA1] in which the predetermined switching order comes first (initial information). In addition, after the transition to the normal performance mode MC, when the winning control based on the design B is won and the transition control mode MB is performed, the CPU 31a for effect control after the transition to the normal performance mode MC at the time of the corresponding selection. Regardless of the elapsed time, the table flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c is reset and erased (cleared). Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets the table flag [TA1] when the table flag is reset. On the other hand, in this embodiment, after the transition to the normal performance mode MC, when winning the jackpot based on the symbol B and shifting to the variable effect mode MB, as in the case of winning the jackpot based on the symbol A, It can also be configured to manage table flags. That is, regarding the management of the table flag in the normal performance mode MC, if it is a big hit, it will be handled in the same manner regardless of the type of the big hit.

  In the present embodiment, after the probability variation effect mode MA ends and after the transition to the normal effect mode MC via the variable effect effect mode MB, the prescribed period is reached until 50 symbol variation games have elapsed. The upper limit regulation period is until 100 symbol variation games have elapsed. In addition, since the memory state of the table flag in the most recent probability change effect mode MA is maintained during the change effect effect mode MB after the probability change effect mode MA ends, the big hit based on the symbol A is won during this time. When shifting to the probability variation effect mode MA, the same effect table as used in the most recent probability variation effect mode MA is used after the transition. For this reason, in this embodiment, when determining the story effect in the probability variation effect mode MA in which the elapsed period from the end of the probability variation effect mode MA has shifted within the specified period, the same effect as that used in the most recent probability change effect mode MA A table will be used. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when determining the story effect in the probability variation effect mode MA in which the elapsed period from the end of the probability variation effect mode MA has shifted beyond the specified period, the above-described probability change effect mode MA is greater than the most recent probability change effect mode MA. The effect table having the previous switching order is used. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the story effect is determined in the probability change effect mode MA in which the elapsed period from the end of the probability change effect mode MA has shifted beyond the upper limit specified period, the predetermined switching order specifies the earliest effect. A table will be used. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a counts (counts) the number of symbol variation games (number of executions) executed after the transition in the effect control RAM 31c when the effect control CPU 31 shifts to the normal effect mode MC. Thus, the elapsed period after the transition to the normal performance mode MC is grasped.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the appearance of the story (s2) occurs when the table flag is stored and held, and the story (s1) is due to the big win of the symbol A while the probability variation effect mode MA is staying. This is limited to when at least That is, the situation where [TA2] is set in the table flag indicates at least the history (history information) that the story (s1) has been determined as the story effect in the situation where the table flag is stored and held. . In this situation, it is possible to appear the story (s2) by winning the symbol A big hit while staying in the probability variation effect mode MA. Actually, depending on the situation, stories (s2) and (s3) may also be determined as story effects. In addition, the appearance of the story (s3) is in the state where the table flag is stored and held, and the story (s1) is made to appear at least by the winning of the symbol A jackpot while the probability variation effect mode MA is staying. Only when at least the story (s2) appears above. That is, in the situation where [TA3] is set in the table flag, the history (history information) that both of the stories (s1) and (s2) are determined as story effects in the situation where the table flag is stored and held. ) At least. In this situation, it is possible to appear the story (s3) by winning the symbol A big hit while staying in the probability variation effect mode MA. In fact, depending on the situation, the story (s3) may be determined as a story effect. The situation where [TA1] is set in the table flag indicates a history (history information) that has a high possibility that none of the stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) has appeared as a story effect. It will be. In this situation, the story (s1) can appear by winning the symbol A big hit while staying in the probability variation effect mode MA. In fact, depending on the situation, the stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) may be determined as story effects.

  In the present embodiment, when the CPU 31a for effect control determines the story (s3) in the story effect, the appearance history information (flag or the like) is displayed as history (history information) indicating that the story (s3) is determined. It is set and stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the production control CPU 31a recognizes that the appearance history of the story (s3) exists (“appearance history exists”) when the appearance history information is set, while the history information is not set. Understands that there is no appearance history of the story (s3) (“no appearance history”). That is, when the appearance history information is set, it shows the history that the story (s3) has been determined using the probability variation table TA3, so that in the situation where the table flag is stored and held, This indicates at least a history (history information) that all of the stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) have been determined (appeared). In this way, the effect control CPU 31a knows the determination (appearance) of the stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) among the story effects from the table flag and the appearance history information. Note that the appearance history information is reset and deleted (cleared) when 100 symbol variation games have passed without winning a big hit after the transition to the normal performance mode MC. For this reason, the appearance history information is maintained in the storage state during the stay in the probability variation effect mode MA and the variable effect effect mode MB. In addition, the appearance history information is reset and erased (cleared) after the transition to the normal performance mode MC, and after the other performance modes after 100 symbol variation games have passed without winning a big win. You may make it do. Further, the appearance history information may be stored and held only while [TA3] is set in the table flag, and may be deleted when other than [TA3] is set in the table flag.

Next, processing for determining the type of effect during the hit game to be executed by the effect control CPU 31a as the specific effect contents during the big hit game will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, there are cases where the production contents of each round production are performed as normal productions and the production contents of each round production are performed as premium productions as special productions as production contents during the big hit game. is there. When the effect during each round is performed as a premium effect, the effect display device 11 develops an effect having contents different from the case of the normal effect. And in each round production of the normal production of this embodiment, it is set as the production content in which characters Ka, Kb, Kc appear, while in each round production of premium production, in addition to the characters Ka, Kb, Kc, the character Ks1, The contents of Ks2 and Ks3 appear.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8, when determining the specific effect contents during the jackpot game while staying in the probability variation effect mode MA, it is determined according to the type of the jackpot and the appearance history information of the effect control RAM 31c. The aspect is different. Specifically, when the appearance history information is not set in the effect control RAM 31c (“no appearance history” in the story (s3)), the effect control CPU 31a has the symbol A (probability change) or the symbol B (non-probability change). In any big hit based on the game, it is determined that the content of the production during the big hit game is executed in the normal production. In addition, when the appearance history information is set in the effect control RAM 31c (“There is an appearance history” in the story (s3)), the effect control CPU 31a is a big hit game if it is a big hit based on the symbol A (probability change). It is decided that the contents of the production will be executed in the premium production. On the other hand, even if the appearance history information is set in the effect control RAM 31c (there is an appearance history of the story (s3)), the effect control CPU 31a is a big hit based on the symbol B (non-probability change). Then, it is determined that the production contents during the big hit game are executed in the normal production.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the table flag is stored and held, the probability change mode MA is staying and the symbol (A3) has “appearance history” due to the big win of the symbol A. In the case of showing a history that stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) have appeared, a premium effect is executed if it is a big hit based on symbol A. That is, the appearance of the premium effect is limited to the case where at least the stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) have appeared due to the big win of the symbol A. Furthermore, the appearance of the premium effect is limited to the stay in the probability variation effect mode MA. Furthermore, the appearance of the premium effect is limited to the case where the big hit based on the pattern A is won.

  On the other hand, during the stay in the variable effect mode MB or the normal effect mode MC, the effect control CPU 31a determines the type of the jackpot and the appearance history information in the effect control RAM 31c when determining the specific effect contents during the jackpot game. Regardless, it is determined that the contents of the effect during the big hit game are executed in the normal effect. That is, in this embodiment, even if the appearance history information is maintained as in the variable effect mode MB and the appearance history information is set in the effect control RAM 31c, the premium effect is displayed. It is designed not to appear.

Next, the process until the premium effect appears will be described in detail based on FIGS. 9A and 9B together with the process of the effect control CPU 31a.
First, based on FIG. 9 (a), the case where the production table is switched in the order of the probability variation table TA1 → the probability variation table TA2 → the probability variation table TA3 by winning the jackpot based on the symbol A in the probability variation effect mode MA will be described. . In FIG. 9A, it is assumed that the table flag [TA1] is set in the probability variation effect mode MA based on the big win based on the first symbol A.

  During the stay in the probabilistic effect mode MA (“MA”), for winning control by winning the jackpot based on the symbol A (shown as “16R probable change”) with the effect of the story (s1) based on the table flag [TA1] The CPU 31a sets the effect mode to the probability change effect mode MA (“MA”) and sets [TA2] to the table flag. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 31a switches to the probability change table TA2 when determining the story effect in the subsequent symbol variation game. As a result, a situation in which the story (s2) can appear and a situation in which the story (s2) can appear is created by winning a jackpot based on the symbol A during this time. During this time, if the story (s2) appears, [TA3] is set as the table flag.

  Subsequently, while staying in the probability variation effect mode MA (“MA”), by winning the jackpot (designated “16R probability variation”) based on the symbol A accompanied by the story (s2) based on the table flag [TA2], The effect control CPU 31a sets the effect mode to the probability change effect mode MA (“MA”) and sets [TA3] to the table flag. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 31a switches to the probability change table TA3 when determining the story effect in the subsequent symbol variation game. As a result, a situation in which the story (s3) can appear and a situation in which the story (s3) can appear is created by winning a big hit based on the symbol A during this time. During this time, if a story (s3) appears, appearance history information is set.

  Next, based on FIG. 9B, during the stay in the probability variation effect mode MA in which [TA3] is set in the table flag of FIG. The case of shifting to mode MB will be described. In this case, the storage state of the table flag is maintained. In this case, the changing table TB is used as an effect table. In this case, if the appearance history information is set, the storage state is also maintained.

  When the variable state ends with the progress of 100 symbol variation games (100 times) without winning a big hit while staying in the above-mentioned variable effect mode MB (“MB”), the effect control CPU 31a The production mode is set to the normal production mode MC (“MC”) and the storage state of the table flag is maintained. Then, the effect control CPU 31a is switched to the normal table TC when determining the story effect in the subsequent symbol variation game. In this case, if the appearance history information is set, the storage state is also maintained.

  Subsequently, during the stay in the normal effect mode (“MC”), the effect control CPU 31a wins the jackpot (shown as “16R probability change”) based on the symbol A, so that the effect control CPU 31a changes the effect mode to the probability change effect mode MA (“ MA "), and a table flag is set according to the elapsed period from the transition to the normal performance mode MC at the time of the selection.

  Then, if the elapsed period is from the transition to the normal performance mode MC until the 1st to 50th symbol variation game has elapsed, the storage state of the table flag is maintained. That is, the storage state in which [TA3] is set in the table flag is maintained. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 31a is used by switching to the same effect table as the probability change table TA3 used in the most recent probability change effect mode MA when determining the story effect in the subsequent symbol variation game. As a result, a situation is created in which the process up to the end of the most recent probability change effect mode MA can be continued. In this case, if the appearance history information is set, the process can be continued as it is.

  Further, if the elapsed period is from the transition to the normal performance mode MC until the 51st to 100th symbol variation games have elapsed, [TA2] is set to the table flag. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 31a switches to the probability change table TA2 instead of the probability change table TA3 used in the most recent probability change effect mode MA when determining the story effect in the subsequent symbol variation game. As a result, although the process up to the end of the most recent probability change effect mode MA is not left as it is, a situation is created in which the process can be continued from the middle stage of the process (a state in which one table flag (effect table) has returned to before switching). It is. In this case, if the appearance history information is set, the process can be continued as it is.

  If the elapsed period is the 101st and subsequent symbol variation games after the transition to the normal performance mode MC, the table flag is set to [TA1]. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 31a switches to the probability variation table TA1 instead of the probability variation table TA3 used in the most recent probability variation effect mode MA when determining the story effect in the subsequent symbol variation game. As a result, a situation is created in which the process up to the end of the latest probability variation effect mode MA cannot be continued (reset). In this case, if the appearance history information is set, the process cannot be continued (reset).

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, in order to make the premium effect appear, not only the winning of the symbol A big win is repeated a plurality of times in the situation where the table flag is stored and held, but also in each of the probability variation tables TA1 and TA2. By making the distributed stories (s1) and (s2) appear, it is necessary to switch to the probability variation table TA3. Furthermore, in order to make the premium effect appear, the story (s3) has to appear in the situation where the table flag is stored and held, and switched to the probability variation table TA3. And in order to make the premium effect appear, in the situation where the table flag is stored and held, it is necessary to win a jackpot of the symbol A through such a process.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even when the probability variation effect mode MA is once ended through this series of processes, depending on the situation of transition to the next probability variation effect mode MA, The process up to the end can be continued. If the process until the end of the most recent probability change effect mode MA can be continued even if the probability change effect mode MA is once ended, the premium effect appears again from that point. The progress of this series of processes will progress.

  Then, through this series of processes, it is possible to finally entertain the player during the big hit game with the premium production. That is, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the table flag is stored and held, all of the stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) are made to appear as story effects, and the above-described series of processes is performed. As a consideration, the player is given the appearance of a premium effect.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the probability change effect mode MA (determined effect mode), the effect table (data determination table) used for determining the story effect (effect data) is the probability change table (data determination table) used at that time. With the story (s1) and (s2) (special effect data) determined as the distribution, the switching is performed in a predetermined switching order. In addition, after the probability change effect mode MA (definite effect mode) is once ended, depending on the transition to the probability change effect mode MA (definite effect mode) again, the process from the end of the latest probability change effect mode MA (definite effect mode) The probability variation table (data determination table) is used in a manner according to the period. Thereby, it is not enough for the appearance of the premium effect (special effect) that the winning of the big hit (winning) in the probability changing effect mode MA (determined effect mode) is continued. For the appearance of premium effects (special effects), the stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) are switched to the probability change data (data determination table) by switching the probability change table (data determination table). An effect based on (special effect data) must appear. In addition, for the appearance of a premium effect (special effect), even if the probability change effect mode MA (determined effect mode) is once terminated, the transition to the next probability change effect mode MA (determined effect mode) is made. This gives players a chance to respond. For this reason, the appearance of the premium effect (special effect) depends not only on the winning of the big hit (winning) but also on the process to be performed in connection with the winning of the big hit (winning). As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by sufficiently attracting the player's interest in the process of winning the big hit.

  (2) In the probability variation effect mode MA (deterministic effect mode), it is configured to be controlled to a variable state (opening time increase state). Moreover, the elapsed period is specified after the end of the probability variation effect mode MA (probability variation effect mode) and during the stay (period) of the normal effect mode MC after the change state (open time increase state) ends. The configuration. As a result, after the shortening state (opening time increasing state) is also ended, the most recent certainty effect rendering mode MA can be obtained by shifting to the certain variation rendering mode MA (determined rendering mode) within 50 times (within the specified period). The situation regarding the appearance of the stories (s1), (s2), (s3) (special effect data) in the (definite effect mode) will be taken over. For this reason, by providing a premium effect (special effect), it is possible to improve the interest of the game after the end of the variable state (open time increase state).

  (3) Moreover, in this embodiment, it was set as the structure controlled by the variable state (opening time increase state) in both the variable effect mode MB which shifts from the chance change effect mode MA to the winning of the big hit. And if it is a variable state, even if it is staying in the variable production mode MB, the story (s1), (s2), (s3) (special production) in the latest probability variation production mode MA (definite production mode) Data) will be taken over. For this reason, by providing a premium effect (special effect), it is possible to improve the interest of the game after the end of the variable state (open time increase state).

  (4) The premium effect (special effect) is configured to be executed as an effect during the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot (high probability hit) based on the pattern A (the effect during the hit game). The stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) (special effect data) are determined from the effect table (data determination table) when winning a big hit (high probability hit) based on the symbol A. . As a result, for the appearance of the premium effect (special effect), the effect based on the story (s1), (s2), (s3) (special effect data) is repeated by repeating the big win (high probability win) based on the pattern A (Story production) must appear. Not only that, but also a big hit based on winning the big hit (high probability hit) based on the design A after the appearance (story production) based on the story (s1), (s2), (s3) (special production data) appears It is necessary to create a game (per game). For this reason, the appearance of a premium effect (special effect) also depends on the type of jackpot (winning). As a result, it is possible to sufficiently attract the player's interest in the process of winning the big hit.

  (5) Depending on the transition to the probability changing effect mode MA (determined effect mode) when the elapsed period after the transition to the normal effect mode MC has exceeded 100 times (upper limit specifying period), the switching order is specified first. The production table (data determination data) is used. Thereby, in the process of appearance of the premium effect (special effect), when the probability variation effect mode MA (definite effect effect mode) is once terminated, the elapsed period exceeds 100 times (upper limit specified period). The process so far will be erased. For this reason, in a situation where the probability variation effect mode MA (definite effect mode) is once ended, a limit is set for a period in which the process up to the most recent probability change effect mode MA (definite effect mode) is reflected based on the elapsed period. Thus, the difficulty level for the appearance of a premium effect (special effect) can be increased. As a result, the player's interest can be further attracted to the process that is to be performed in connection with the winning of the jackpot (winning).

  (6) The variable speed effect mode MB (non-deterministic effect mode) is configured to be transferred when a big hit (low probability hit) based on the design B is won. As a result, depending on the winning of the big hit (low hit) based on the symbol B, the end of the big hit game (win game) is controlled to the non-probable change state (low probability lottery state). Therefore, for the appearance of a premium effect (special effect), the winning of the big hit (high probability win) based on the symbol A may not be continuous, and the big hit (low winning hit) based on the symbol B is also won in the middle Even if you do, you will be given a chance to make a premium production (special production) appear. As a result, a premium effect (special effect) appears for the player who won the big hit (low hit) based on symbol B and then pulled back the big hit (high hit) based on symbol A. By giving a chance to play, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (7) Each probability change table (each data determination table) includes different types of stories (s1), (s2), (s3) (special effect data) so as not to overlap each probability change table (each data determination table). ). Thereby, for the appearance of the premium effect (special effect), the game in each probability change table (each data determination table) must be performed. For this reason, the appearance of the premium effect (special effect) can be preferably made to depend not only on the winning of the big hit (winning), but also on the process to be performed in connection with the winning of the big hit (winning).

  (8) The premium effect (special effect) is configured to be executed when the winning of the big hit (high probability hit) based on the symbol A in the probability changing effect mode MA (determined effect mode). Story (s1), (s2), (s3) (special effect data) is an effect table (data) when winning a big hit (high probability win) based on symbol A in the probability change effect mode MA (definite effect mode). The configuration is determined from the determination table. As a result, for the appearance of the premium effect (special effect), in the probability variation effect mode MA (determined effect mode), it is necessary to win a big hit (high probability hit) based on the pattern A a plurality of times. For this reason, the difficulty level with respect to the appearance of a premium effect (special effect) can be raised. As a result, the player's interest can be further attracted to the process that is to be performed in connection with the winning of the jackpot (winning).

  (9) The storage state and appearance history information of the table flag in the effect control RAM 31c are configured to be erased at the time of shifting to the probability changing effect mode MA after the 101st time after shifting to the normal effect mode MC. For this reason, the difficulty level with respect to the appearance of the premium effect can be increased by setting a limit to the period in order to make the premium effect appear. As a result, it is possible to further attract the player's interest in the process that will be performed in connection with the winning of the jackpot.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the present embodiment, the stories (s1) and (s2) are not limited to the big hit based on the pattern A, but may be configured so that all can be determined regardless of the type. Similarly, the premium effect is not limited to the big hit based on the pattern A, and if it is a big hit, it may be configured so that it can be determined at all regardless of the type. In addition, the stories (s1), (s2) and premium effects may be determined in a scene other than during the stay in the probability variation effect mode MA.

  In each embodiment, the story (s1) may be distributed to the probability variation table TA2, and the stories (s1) and (s2) may be distributed to the probability variation table TA3.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko gaming machine having a configuration that makes it difficult to determine whether or not the game is in a probable variation state between jackpot games. Specifically, it is also possible to make a transition to the variable effect mode MB so as to be able to shift from a part of the high probability (for example, a part of the big hit based on the pattern A). Thereby, depending on the transition of the variable effect mode MB, there is a case where it is controlled to a certain change state. In addition, when the transition to the short-changing effect mode MB is triggered by a win with high probability, the probability-changing effect mode MA can be easily pulled back because it is in a probabilistic state internally. For this reason, even if the probability variation effect mode MA is once ended, a chance to make the premium effect appear can be suitably given.

  In the present embodiment, the storage state of the table flag is maintained, the switching order is switched forward, or reset based on the elapsed time after the end of the probability variation effect mode MA, that is, the subsequent to the variable effect mode MB. You can also set whether to erase. For example, in this case, after the transition to the variable effect mode MB, a predetermined period is set until 50 symbol variation games have elapsed, and 100 symbol variation games have elapsed (variable variation). (While the state is given) can also be set to the upper limit regulation period. Moreover, in this example, it can also set only with the frequency | count of a design | variation game regardless of production mode (game state).

  In the present embodiment, lottery is performed to determine whether or not the predetermined switching order is set to the previous table when the transition to the probability changing mode MA occurs when the elapsed period exceeds the upper limit specified period exceeding the specified period. It can also be a specification to do. When this lottery is won, one table is set before switching, while when this lottery is not won, the switching order is set to the frontmost table.

  In the present embodiment, the types of probability change tables may be varied, and can be increased to, for example, two types or four or more types. In this case, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which two tables are set in the table before switching, triggered by the transition to the probability changing effect mode MA when the elapsed period exceeds the specified period and exceeds the upper limit specified period. Further, in this example, if the specified period is further divided and set within the first specified period, one is set in the table before switching, and if it is within the second specified period exceeding the first specified period. It can also be configured to set two in the table before switching. Note that the configuration of this embodiment is adopted as the configuration of the probability variation table.

  -This embodiment can also be applied to the pachinko game machine which does not set a variable state. In addition, after the big hit game based on the symbol B ends, there may be a scene where the variable state cannot be set.

  In the present embodiment, after the transition to the normal performance mode MA, when the elapsed period exceeds the specified period, a flag before switching is set in the table flag, and the elapsed period exceeds the upper limit specified period. As a trigger, the table flag may be deleted.

  -In this embodiment, the display display which shows the storage state of a table flag and the setting state of appearance history information can also be performed with the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. For example, if the table flag [TA2] is set, an effect image that can grasp the character Ks1 is displayed on the image display unit GH, and if the table flag [TA3] is set, the characters Ks1 and Ks2 are grasped. A possible effect image is displayed on the image display unit GH. If the appearance history information is set, an effect image that can grasp the characters Ks1, Ks2, and Ks3 is displayed on the image display unit GH.

  -In this embodiment, it can also be set as the structure which sets and stores a story flag in RAM31c for effect control as history information which shows having been determined as the kind of story effect. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control grasps the appearance condition (determination condition) of the story effect. In this case, appearance history information need not be set. That is, in this example, history information indicating that the story (s3) has been determined corresponds to the appearance history information of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the number of times the stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) are determined can be stored as the history information of the story effect. In addition to the “type” of this embodiment, a condition of “number of times” is added, such that the premium presentation becomes easier to appear as the number of times the stories (s1), (s2), and (s3) are determined is increased. When applied, the same effects as in the present embodiment can be obtained.

  -In the present embodiment, as the effect corresponding to the special effect data, not the reach effect (story effect) but the effect such as the reach notice or the jackpot notice performed at the timing before the reach formation, the jackpot performed at the timing after the reach formation It is also possible to associate an effect such as a notice and an effect during a big hit game. These effects are distributed to the effect table as in the story effect of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, specific production contents of reach production (story production) may be associated with the variation pattern. Specifically, the variation pattern distribution mode in the probability variation effect mode MA is made different according to the establishment mode of the switching condition, and the variation that specifies the story (s1) until the story (s1) appears. On the other hand, after the appearance of the story (s1), a variation pattern that identifies the story (s2) is distributed. Note that after the appearance of the story (s1), it is possible to distribute a variation pattern that identifies the story (s1). Also, a variation pattern that identifies the story (s3) is distributed until the story (s2) appears. It should be noted that after the appearance of the story (s2), it is possible to distribute a variation pattern that identifies the stories (s1) and (s2).

  In the present embodiment, when the effect table used for determining the story effect in the probability variation effect mode MA is switched, the effect mode may be changed along with the switching. Thereby, the effect table is switched, and the player can be made aware from the effect mode (appearance) which effect (story effect) can appear by the currently set effect table. As a result, the player can grasp what process (or how long) must be taken before the production contents of each round production are performed in the premium production.

  -This embodiment can also set an upper limit in the period which assigns a probability variation state. For example, it is possible to set 10,000 times (the number of times that a big hit can be won in the probability variation state). Further, the upper limit of the probability variation state can be set to four times, ten times, or 100 times.

  In the present embodiment, a sub-control board that comprehensively controls various effects can be newly provided between the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31. In the sub control board, a part of the process executed by the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal type, but it may be a dot matrix type or a 7 segment LED type display device, or a mechanical type display device such as a drum type.

  In the present embodiment, the reach determination random number and the variation pattern distribution random number may be acquired together with the jackpot determination random number and the special figure distribution random number when winning the start winning opening (15A, 15B). Good.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol. In this case, the special symbol can be a symbol for production.

-This embodiment is applicable also to the pachinko game machine which does not alert | report whether the production mode is a probability change state.
In the present embodiment, the special symbol stop symbol designation command may be a command indicating a symbol (special symbol) to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 in the symbol variation game, or a content that can identify the type of jackpot Any command can be used. Further, the jackpot lottery result and the type of jackpot can be configured to be specified from the variation pattern. In this case, the variation pattern designation command may also indicate the lottery result or type of jackpot.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.
(A) The player is not informed that the lottery is in the high probability lottery state and is controlled to the increased open time state, and is controlled to shift to the normal performance mode when the open time increased state ends. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the non-determined effect mode is configured to be executable, and the effect data determining unit is configured to specify the elapsed period as a period after transition to the normal effect mode. .

  (B) The winning type includes a low probability of controlling the low probability lottery state after completion of the winning game, and the confirmed effect mode is shifted to the winning of the high probability, The non-deterministic effect mode is a gaming machine according to any one of the technical ideas (a) that are shifted when the winning of the low probability is made.

(C) The non-determined effect mode is a gaming machine according to a technical idea (b) that is transferred when a part of the high-winning win is won.
(D) Any one of claims 1 to 4 and technical ideas (a) to (c) in which different types of special effect data are distributed in each data determination table so as not to overlap each other. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  (E) The effect executing means is configured such that the special effect is executed as an effect during the winning game based on the high-winning win in the determined effect mode, and the effect data determining means is configured to execute the determined effect. Any one of claims 1 to 4 and technical ideas (a) to (d) configured to determine the special effect data from the data determination table in the case of winning the winning game in the mode. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  HP, NRP, SRP, ASP, ANP ... fluctuation pattern, MA ... probable effect mode, MB ... variable effect mode, MC ... normal effect mode, 11 ... effect display device, 12 ... special symbol display device, 14a ... normal symbol display Device, 15A, 15B ... Start winning opening, 16 ... Opening / closing blade, 17 ... Large winning opening door, 18 ... Large winning opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU, 31b ... effect control ROM, 31c ... effect control RAM.

Claims (4)

A winning lottery is performed to determine whether or not a symbol variation game performed with an effect during the game is won, and if the winning lottery is won, a winning game is released that opens the winning means after the symbol variation game ends. The lottery probability state of the winning lottery can be controlled to the high probability lottery state after the end of the winning game, and the high probability lottery state is triggered by the winning of the winning. In a gaming machine capable of executing a definitive effect mode that is notified to the player,
A plurality of types of data in which the effect data defining the contents of the effect during the game or the effect during the hit game is a data determination table to which the effect data is distributed and the types of special effect data to be distributed are different for each table. Production data determining means for determining based on any of the determination tables;
Effect execution means for executing an effect based on the effect data determined by the effect data determination means,
The effect execution means is configured to execute a special effect as an effect during the hit game on the condition that each special effect data distributed to each data determination table is determined,
The effect data determining means includes:
In determining the effect data in the confirmed effect mode, the special effect data allocated to the data determination table used at that time for the plurality of types of data determination tables is determined in advance as a switching order. It is configured to be used by switching,
While determining the effect data in the confirmed effect mode in which the elapsed period from the end of the latest confirmed effect mode has shifted to within a specified period, the same data determination table as that used in the latest confirmed effect mode is used. When determining the effect data in the confirmed effect mode in which the elapsed period has shifted beyond the specified period, a data determination table in which the switching order is earlier than that of the most recent determined effect mode according to the elapsed period is used. A gaming machine configured as described above. It includes a starting means having an opening / closing mechanism that operates so that the entrance of the game ball can be in an open state and a closed state, while providing a start condition for the symbol variation game by detecting the game ball that has entered.
In the definite effect mode, the open / close mechanism is controlled to an open time increasing state in which the open time per unit time increases so that the open / close mechanism can be opened.
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect data determining unit is configured to specify, as the elapsed period, a period after the end of the determined effect mode and after the release time increase state ends. . If the winning lottery is won, the winning type determining means for determining the winning type that determines the control content of the lottery probability state after the end of the winning game,
The hit type includes a high probability that determines that the high probability lottery state is controlled after the end of the hit game,
In the production execution means, the special production is configured to be executed as a production during winning game based on the high-winning win.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect data determining means is configured to determine the special effect data from the data determination table when winning the high probability.   The effect data determining means uses a data determination table that prescribes the switching order most recently when determining the effect data in the determined effect mode in which the elapsed period has exceeded the upper limit specified period exceeding the specified period. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, configured as described above.

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