JP2012176028A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of restraining a decrease in a player's interest in a notice performance.SOLUTION: When determining notice patterns YP6-YP11 including a character notice performance as notice patterns for a pre-development notice performance in a pre-development period Tp of a ready-to-win performance of a symbol variation game, a CPU for performance control can hardly determine the notice pattern YH2 for specifying a gold leaf-covered screen notice performance with a high degree of the expectation of a jackpot as the notice pattern for a development-time notice performance in the development timing Th of the ready-to-win performance in comparison with the case of the determination of the notice patterns YP1-YP5 that do not include the character notice performance. Additionally, when determining the notice patterns YP1-YP5 which do not include the character notice performance as the notice patterns for the pre-development notice performance, the CPU for performance control determines the notice pattern for the development-time notice performance at a determination rate based on the determined notice pattern.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a symbol variation game is displayed on a display device (liquid crystal display or the like) based on a determination result of jackpot determination. And, in a pachinko machine, one of the game effects is a special game effect that informs the degree of expectation of privilege grant indicating the possibility that a privilege advantageous to the player will be granted as a result of the symbol variation game during the symbol variation game. (For example, Patent Document 1).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, during the symbol variation game, a special game effect is provided for notifying the jackpot expectation degree (privilege expectation expectation degree) indicating the possibility of the jackpot game being given as a result of the symbol variation game. As a player, the interests of the players who expect to become big hits are being improved.

JP 2005-34242 A

  By the way, among recent pachinko machines, there is one that executes a plurality of notice effects according to effect contents having different jackpot expectations in one symbol variation game. However, in addition to the notice effect of the specific effect content, it is not possible to impress the player that the notice effect of the specific effect content has been executed just by executing the effect effect with the high expectation level of jackpot. As a result, it is difficult to have a sense of expectation for the notice effect due to the specific effect content, and the player's interest may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a player with respect to special game effects. It is in.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention of claim 1 displays the symbol variation game on the display means based on the determination result of the jackpot determination triggered by the detection of the entrance to the start port, and the symbol variation game In the gaming machine that executes a special game effect for notifying a bonus granting expectation indicating the possibility that a bonus advantageous to the player is given as a result of the symbol change game, the first execution in the symbol change game The effect content of the first special game effect to be executed at the time is determined from the first effect content group, and the effect content of the second special game effect to be executed at the second execution time in the symbol variation game is the second effect. A special game for controlling the game content execution means based on the production content determining means determined from the content group and the production contents determined by the production content determination means to execute the special game production. Output control means, wherein the first effect content group includes a specific effect content, and the second effect content group includes a normal second effect content and a privilege higher than the normal second effect content. Special second effect content with an expectation degree set, and when the effect content determining means determines the effect content including the specific effect content as the effect content of the first special game effect, Compared to the case where the content of the production that does not include the specific content is determined as the content of the special game production, the content of the special second production is difficult to determine as the content of the production of the second special game production. Is the gist.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the bonus granting expectation is a jackpot expectation degree indicating a possibility that a jackpot game is given as the bonus, and the specific effect content Is set to the highest jackpot expectation degree among the contents of the effects excluding the contents of special effects that can be determined only when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative. When the content of the production not including the specific content is determined as the content of the performance, the gist is to determine the content of the second special game effect according to the determination rate according to the determined content of the effect.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, in the first effect content group, a normal first effect content and a higher jackpot expectation than the normal first effect content are set. The content of the content determination means includes a special first content, and the content determination means includes a content that does not include the specific content as the content of the first special game effect when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative. When the content of the first special game effect is not included as the content of the first special game effect, the special first effect content is included as the content of the first special game effect. The gist is that the special second effect content is easily determined as the effect content of the second special game effect as compared to when the effect content is determined.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second or third aspect, the first effect content group includes a normal first effect content and a higher jackpot expectation than the normal first effect content. Special first effect content with a degree set, wherein the effect content determining means is a case where the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, and the specific effect content as the effect content of the first special game effect If the content of the effect including the first special effect is determined as the content of the first special game effect, the specific effect content is determined as the content of the first special game effect. The gist is that it is difficult to determine the content of the special second effect as the effect content of the second special game effect as compared to the case of determining the effect content not including.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the first effect content group further includes the special effect content, and the effect content determination. In the case where the content of the effect including the specific effect content is determined as the effect content of the first special game effect, the means is configured to determine whether the special effect content is included in the determined effect content. The gist is to determine the contents of the special game effects.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can suppress that the interest of a player with respect to a notice effect falls.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of a notice effect. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st notice effect determination table, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a notice pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd notice effect determination table. Explanatory drawing which shows the 3rd notice effect determination table. Explanatory drawing which shows the 4th notice effect determination table.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 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 performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects are displayed as game effects executed in association with the game. Is done. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a display means, a notice effect executing means, and a game effect executing means.

  In addition, a special symbol display device (hereinafter, referred to as “special drawing display device”) 12 composed of a 7-segment LED is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a "special symbol variation game") in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a "special symbol") is displayed while being varied is performed. The special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery for determining whether or not to win (a big hit lottery described later).

  And the display result according to the display result of the special figure display apparatus 12 is displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the special figure display device 12, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the case where the special symbol display device 12 displays the deferred symbol (outlier display result) as a fixed stop display, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the nonexistent symbol (outlier display result) as a fixed stop display.

  The jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 is composed of symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.). In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a decorative symbol in which the decorative symbols in one row are different from the decorative symbols in the other two rows. It is comprised by the following symbol combination. Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), The reach (reach state) is formed (displayed). Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a state of fluctuation fluctuation, and is distinguished from the fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In this embodiment, among the multiple symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column (previous stop column), the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), The right column is a reach forming column that forms a reach.

  Below the effect display device 11, a special symbol hold display device (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing hold display device”) 13 having a plurality of (four in this embodiment) special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. ing. The special figure hold display device 13 notifies the player of the number of stored special drawing start balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding stored number”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a later-described starting prize opening provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 when the special figure variation game is started. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the special figure variation game, the number of reserved memories is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). The reserved memory number is the number of executions of the special figure variation game that is pending execution.

  On the lower left side of the effect display device 11, a normal symbol display device 14 composed of a 7-segment LED is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are changed to derive one normal symbol. The normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (lottery per later drawing) to determine whether or not to hit a general symbol separately from the big hit lottery to determine whether or not to win. That is, when the lottery per common symbol is won, the symbol of the normal symbol (“7” in this embodiment) is displayed in a fixed stop (derived) in the normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the lottery per common drawing is not won (in the case of a loss), the symbol of the normal symbol (in this embodiment, “− (bar)”) is displayed in a fixed stop (derived).

  Below the effect display device 11, an upper start winning port 17 having a game ball entrance 17a is disposed. In the upper start winning opening 17 of this embodiment, a game ball can always enter. Further, below the upper start winning opening 17, a lower starting winning opening 18 having a game ball entrance 18a is disposed. The lower start winning opening 18 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 19 that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The lower start winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the opening / closing blades 19 so that the game ball can easily enter (win) and the opening is not expanded by the closing operation of the opening / closing blades 19. The game ball is in a closed state where it is difficult to enter (win).

  A first start port SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the upper start winning port 17, and a ball is inserted in the back of the lower start winning port 18. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting the played game ball is provided. Each start winning port 17, 18 detects the entered game ball with each start port switch SW 1, SW 2, thereby detecting the start condition of the special figure variation game and a predetermined number of game balls as award balls. A payout condition may be assigned. In the present embodiment, the upper start winning port 17 and the lower start winning port 18 constitute a starting port.

  Also, below the lower start winning opening 18 is provided a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 21 having a large winning opening door 20 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. ing. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 21. The special winning opening 21 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered. The special winning opening 21 is opened by the opening operation of the special winning opening door 20 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. Details of the big hit game will be described later.

  Also, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 22 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 22, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is provided. The gate 22 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game (lottery opportunity for lottery per ordinary figure) when the game ball passes.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment can be given a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) state in which the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery varies (improves) from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. It is configured. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is generated. 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. In the present embodiment, a jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that does not give a probability variation state (gives a non-probability changed state) after the big hit game ends becomes a non-probability variable big hit.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to give a variable time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “shortening”) state after the big hit game. In the variable state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery based on the passage through the gate 22 is higher than the normal state (low probability, for example, 13/251). It is improved (varied) to a probability (for example, 250/251). In the variable speed state, the open / close blade 19 of the lower start winning opening 18 opens and closes in an operation pattern different from the non-variable state in which the variable speed state is not given when winning by lottery per ordinary drawing. Specifically, in the non-variable short state, when the open / close blade 19 is won by a lottery per ordinary symbol (when the symbol of a usual symbol is derived in a normal symbol variation game), a first predetermined number of times ( (For example, once), and the open state is maintained until a first opening time (for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses after the opening. On the other hand, in the variable state, the open / close blade 19 is opened by a second number (for example, three times) larger than the first number when the lottery is won by a lottery per ordinary figure, and is opened after the first opening. The open state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1.58 seconds) longer than the one opening time elapses. In this way, the variable state can be advantageous for the player because the open / close blade 19 operates advantageously for the player and the rate of entering the lower start winning opening 18 per unit time is improved. The variable speed state is a state in which the opening time increases with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 19, and is a state in which the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time. It is also an easy entry state where it is easy to enter the start winning opening 18. As described above, in this embodiment, the big hit game, the probability variation state, and the variation state can be grasped as benefits advantageous to the player.

Next, the jackpot game prepared in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special figure display device 12 and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the special winning opening 21 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of rounds (15 in this embodiment). One round game is until the grand prize opening 21 is opened and closed once, and during one round game, the big prize opening 21 is opened until a predetermined round end condition is satisfied. Is done. This round end condition is the first condition for a specified number of game balls to win (the maximum number of winnings, 9 in this embodiment), or the first time that a specified round time (round gaming time, 25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. Two conditions are supposed to be satisfied. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the prescribed number of round games are completed, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit 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 two types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. Yes. Which of the two types of jackpots will be awarded depends on the type of jackpot symbol that is internally determined as a special chart to be confirmed and stopped on the special chart display device 12 when the big prize lottery is won. Will be decided accordingly. In the present embodiment, among all the 100 types of jackpot symbols of the special chart displayed on the special chart display device 12, 60 types are classified into the special chart ZA and 40 types are classified into the special chart ZB.

  After the big hit game given when the special figure ZA is determined, the probability change state and the short change state are given until the next big hit is generated. In addition, after the jackpot game given when the special figure ZB is determined, the probability variation state is not imparted (the non-probability variation state is imparted), and a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). A variable state is given until a special figure changing game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of special figure changing games is completed. In the following description, the big hit corresponding to the special figure ZA may be indicated as a probable variation big hit A, and the big hit corresponding to the special figure ZB may be indicated as a non-probable big hit B.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a possibility that the special figure changing game will be a big hit (a big hit display result is derived) during the special figure changing game (symbol changing game). It is configured to be able to execute a notice effect indicating a big hit expectation degree (big hit reliability) that becomes high or low. In this embodiment, the big hit expectation can be grasped as the privilege grant expectation. As shown in FIGS. 2B to 2H, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, four types of notice effects such as a logo notice effect, a falling-off notice effect, a character notice effect, and a habit notice effect are provided as the notice effects. Is prepared.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the logo notice effect is executed on the effect display device 11 in such a manner that a logo image Ga imitating a predetermined character string (“Tenharu” in this embodiment) is displayed as an image. . Moreover, as shown in FIGS. 2C and 2D, the falling-off notice effect is executed on the effect display device 11 in a mode in which an image imitating a shooting star (hereinafter referred to as a shooting star image) Gb is displayed as an image. The The falling thing notice effect of this embodiment includes a falling thing notice effect (FIG. 2 (c)) for displaying one shooting star image Gb and a falling matter notice effect (FIG. 2 (3) for displaying three shooting star images Gb. d)).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2E, the character notice effect is executed in the effect display device 11 in such a manner that a character image Gc imitating a predetermined character is displayed as an image. In the present embodiment, the character image Gc to be displayed as a character notice effect is a character (in this embodiment, “O”) that is a motif (theme, theme, subject matter, idea) of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a simulated image. That is, the character notice effect of the present embodiment is a notice effect executed with the effect contents corresponding to (along) the motif of the pachinko gaming machine.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 2F to 2H, the 襖 notice effect is executed in the effect display device 11 in an aspect in which an image imitating 襖 (hereinafter, referred to as “襖 image”) is displayed as an image. . In the wrinkle notice effect of the present embodiment, a white wrinkle notice effect (FIG. 2 (f)) that displays a white wrinkle image Gd that imitates a white wrinkle, and a gold fist image Ge that imitates a golden wrinkle is displayed. There is a gold rooster announcement effect (FIG. 2 (g)) and a tiger rooster announcement effect (FIG. 2 (h)) that displays a tiger rooster image Gf that imitates a tiger pattern wing. In the present embodiment, the logo notice effect, the fall notice effect, the character notice effect, and the heel notice effect are special game effects.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the 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 various effect devices based on the control command output by the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs various random number values such as a jackpot determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol distribution random number (hereinafter referred to as a "special pattern distribution random number") 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 reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The random number for special figure distribution is a random number used when determining the big hit symbol of the special figure when winning in the big hit lottery, and is set to all 100 kinds of integer values from 0 to 99. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, 100 types of special figure distribution random numbers are associated with each of the 100 special figure jackpot symbols described above. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (all 600 integers from 0 to 599). And the big hit judgment value is the judgment value for non-probability change used in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state (low probability big hit judgment value) and the judgment value for probability change used in the big hit lottery in the probability change state (high probability big hit judgment value) There is. The set number of determination values for probability variation (20 in this embodiment) is set larger than the number of determination values for non-probability variation (two in this embodiment). According to such setting, the probability of winning in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state is 2/600, while the probability of winning in the big win lottery in the probable change state is 20/600.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the (integer of the street). In the present embodiment, two values are set as reach determination values, and according to such settings, the probability of affirmative determination in reach determination is 2/241.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the special map variable game to the end of the special map variable game. The content (production content) and the variation time (production time) can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation.

  The big hit variation is an effect that is developed so that the special figure changing game finally displays the big hit symbol after the reach effect. The loss reach variation is an effect that is developed so that the special symbol variation game finally displays the symbols to be confirmed and stopped after reaching the reach effect. The deviation variation is an effect that is developed so that the special symbol variation game finally displays the symbols to be confirmed and stopped without reaching the reach effect. The reach effect is performed in the symbol change game with the decorative symbol on the effect display device 11 after the reach state is formed (displayed) until the symbol combination (big hit symbol or missed symbol) is finally derived. . In the special figure display device 12, when the special figure fluctuation game is started, the fluctuation of the symbols is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a fluctuation pattern P1 is prepared as a fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation, and fluctuation patterns P2 and P4 are provided as fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation. In the present embodiment, variation patterns P3 and P5 are prepared as variation patterns for the big hit variation.

  In addition, the variation patterns P2 and P3 can specify the normal reach effect, which is formed by varying the decorative symbol of the middle row, which is the final stop symbol row, as the content of change in the effect display device 11 while forming the reach state. More specifically, when the special figure variation game starts, the variation patterns P2 and P3 form a reach state when the period T1 (12 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed, and the period T2 (13 seconds in the present embodiment). ) To specify the contents of fluctuations for executing the normal reach production. Then, the variation patterns P2 and P3 specify the variation contents to be displayed in a fixed stop when the variation time elapses by deriving the same or different decorative symbols as the left and right columns in the middle column in the normal reach effect.

  In addition, the variation patterns P4 and P5 execute the normal reach effect in the effect display device 11 and develop the effect contents of the reach effect after deriving the middle row symbol in the normal reach effect or during the middle row change. The super reach production to be performed can be specified as the variation content. The super reach effect of the present embodiment is executed in such a manner that a character image different from the decorative pattern forming the reach state is displayed while the reach state is displayed on the effect display device 11. When the special figure variation game starts, the variation patterns P4 and P5 form a reach state when the period T1 (12 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed, and execute a normal reach effect over the period T2 (13 seconds in the present embodiment). The fluctuation content to be identified is specified. Then, the fluctuation patterns P4 and P5 execute the super reach effect over the period T3 (20 seconds in the present embodiment) after the lapse of the period T2, and derive the same or different decorative designs in the left and right columns in the middle row. The change contents to be confirmed and stopped when the change time elapses are specified.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the special figure fluctuation game based on the fluctuation patterns P4 and P5, when the period T2 has elapsed (period T1 + period T2 = 25 seconds have elapsed since the start of the special figure fluctuation game), the normal reach effect is changed to the supermarket. The reach production develops into the reach production, and the development timing Th when the super reach production starts. In the following description, the period T2 may be indicated as a pre-development period Tp. In the present embodiment, the super reach effect is the specific display effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the super reach production is positioned as a reach production in which a high jackpot expectation is set as compared with the normal reach production. For this reason, the player plays a game with a sense of expectation for developing from a normal reach production to a super reach production. To increase the expectation level for a specific reach production, the ratio of selecting a variation pattern for a specific reach production in the case of a big win and the ratio of selecting a variation pattern for a specific reach production in the event of a loss What is necessary is just to make it the ratio which selects the fluctuation pattern of a specific reach production increase in the case of the jackpot which occupies for the ratio (the whole ratio).

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, on the effect control board 31, 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 writing of necessary data An effect control RAM 31c that can be read is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating values of various random numbers such as the first effect distribution random number and the second effect distribution random number every predetermined cycle. Each effect distribution random number is a random number used when determining whether or not to execute the above-described notice effect. Various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various determination values and tables are stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol input process (hereinafter referred to as “special figure input process”) or the special symbol start process (hereinafter referred to as “special figure start process”) executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program. ) Will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special figure input process and a special figure start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). The special figure start process is executed after the special figure input process is completed.

First, the special figure input process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a receives the game ball in the upper start winning port 17 or the lower start winning port 18 based on whether a detection signal is input from the first start port switch SW1 or the second start port switch SW2. Entry determination of whether or not has entered is executed. When the determination result of this entry determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the entry determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination as to whether or not the hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit of 4. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the hold storage number is less than 4), the main control CPU 30a increments the hold storage number by +1 (1 addition). That is, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store the game balls detected by the start winning ports 17 and 18 as starting hold balls. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special figure hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads various random number values (in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the special figure distribution random number) from the main control RAM 30c. The value is acquired, and the value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the reserved storage number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process.

Next, the special figure start process will be described.
In the special figure starting process, the main control CPU 30a first executes an execution condition determination as to whether or not an execution condition for the special figure variation game is satisfied. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a makes a negative determination in the execution condition determination when the special figure variation game is being executed or when the big hit game is being played. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative (not in the special figure variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has a reserved memory count stored in the main control RAM 30c of 0 ( The number of stored data is determined whether or not it is greater than zero. When the determination result of the storage number determination is negative (the stored storage number is 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the memory number determination is affirmative (the stored memory number is 1 or more), the main control CPU 30a decrements the reserved memory number by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a special figure variation game that is being held. . Further, the main control CPU 30a that updates (subtracts 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special figure hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after subtraction). Then, the main control CPU 30a stores various random numbers (big hit determination random number, reach determination random number, special figure distribution random number) stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Read the value of.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and executes a jackpot determination (jackpot lottery) as to whether or not both values match. At this time, if the current gaming state is a non-probability change state, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination using the non-probability change determination value. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is a probability change state, the main control CPU 30a Use the jackpot judgment. Note that the main control CPU 30a grasps whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state based on a control flag (a probability change flag described later) set in the main control RAM 30c.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for executing a special figure fluctuation game that becomes a big hit fluctuation. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a special figure (big hit symbol) to be confirmed and stopped on the special figure display device 12 based on the read special figure distribution random number value. Further, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for large hit variation. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects the fluctuation pattern P3 (normal reach effect) with a probability of 3/10, and selects the fluctuation pattern P5 (super reach effect) with a probability of 7/10.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a big hit value. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that causes a loss reach variation. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special pattern to be confirmed and stopped on the special figure display device 12, and selects and determines a variation pattern for the deviation reach variation. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern P2 (normal reach effect) with a probability of 7/10, and selects the variation pattern P4 (super reach effect) with a probability of 3/10. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes a shift variation process for executing the symbol variation game that causes the shift variation. In the deviation variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special figure display device 12, and selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the special figure and the variation pattern, in a process different from the special figure start process, generates a control command generated according to the determined matter of the special figure start process at a predetermined timing. It outputs to CPU31a for production control. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing a variation pattern and for instructing the start of the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 at the time of starting the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure and then outputs the fluctuation pattern designation command. The main control CPU 30a then outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (the symbol fixed stop display) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed. The main control CPU 30a causes the special figure display device 12 to start the fluctuation of the special figure together with the output of the fluctuation pattern designation command, and causes the special figure to be fixedly stopped and displayed together with the output of the all symbols stop command.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing the execution of the opening effect when the special figure changing game of the big hit change ends. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time has elapsed. Also, the main control CPU 30a opens the grand prize opening door 20 by opening the round game and opens the big prize opening 21, and closes the grand prize opening door 20 when the round end condition is satisfied. Then, the special winning opening 21 is closed. When the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect, and ends the winning game by ending the ending effect when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, game state processing executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag to “1” when giving a probability variation state after the end of the big hit game, and outputs a probability variation command instructing the probability variation state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a probability change flag to “0” and outputs a non-probability change command instructing the non-probability change state when the probability change state is not given after the big hit game ends. The probability variation flag is stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag and outputs an operation command for instructing the variable state when the variable state is given after the big hit game ends. The operation flag is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “100 times” as the number of operations indicating the number of remaining special figure variable games to which the variable state is given after the big hit game based on the special figure ZB (non-probable big hit B). A predetermined storage area of the control RAM 30c is set. The main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the special figure variation game is executed, and when the value becomes “0”, sets the operation flag to “0” and outputs a non-operation command. To do. The main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations at the start of the big hit game. Thereby, the gaming state during the big hit game is a non-probable variation state and a non-variable short state.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described.
First, a description will be given of the control that is performed to execute the symbol variation game when the presentation control CPU 31a first inputs a variation pattern designation command. When the effect control CPU 31a receives the change pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the above-described notice effect and the type of the notice effect to be executed. Details will be described below.

  When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the first effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c, and based on the acquired first effect distribution random number, FIG. The notice pattern is determined with reference to the first notice effect determination table TA shown in a). The first notice effect determination table TA is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  The first notice effect determination table TA is associated with 12 types of notice patterns YP0 to YP11 that can specify the contents of the effect of the advance notice effect to be executed in the pre-development period Tp (= period T2) for each variation pattern. It has been. In the present embodiment, the pre-development notice effect includes a logo notice effect, a falling thing notice effect, and a character notice effect. In the present embodiment, the pre-development notice effect is the first notice effect and the first special game effect, and the pre-development period Tp (= period T2) is the first execution time. As shown in FIG. 5B, each of the notice patterns YP0 to YP11 can specify the kind of notice effect to be executed as the pre-development notice effect (logo notice effect, falling notice effect, and character notice effect). In FIG. 5B, in each of the notice patterns YP0 to YP11, the column corresponding to the notice effect that is not executed as the pre-development notice effect is hatched. For example, in the notice pattern YP0, it is specified that none of the logo notice effect, the fall notice effect, and the character notice effect is executed as the pre-development notice effect. For example, the notice pattern YP10 specifies that the logo notice effect, the falling thing notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 1), and the character notice effect are executed as the pre-development notice effect.

  Then, in the first notice effect determination table TA, a random value for the first effect distribution is used for the first effect distribution with respect to the notice patterns YP0 to YP12 for each variation pattern P1 to P5. A predetermined number is distributed among the numerical values (a total of 1000 integer values from 0 to 999) that the random number value can take. According to such a first notice effect determination table TA, one notice pattern is determined according to the designated variation pattern. For example, when the fluctuation pattern P1 (normally deviation fluctuation) is designated, the notice pattern YP0 is determined with a probability of 1000/1000. Similarly, for example, when the variation pattern P3 is designated, the notice pattern YP1 is given with a probability of 400/1000, the notice pattern YP2 is given with a probability of 570/1000, and the notice pattern YP3 is given with a probability of 10/1000. Any of ˜YP5 can be determined.

  According to the distribution mode of the first effect distribution random numbers in the first notification effect determination table TA, only the notification pattern YP0 is specified when the variation pattern P1 (usually deviation variation) is designated. Can be determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the special figure variation game based on the variation pattern P1, the logo notice effect, the falling notice effect, and the character notice effect are not executed. On the other hand, in the first notification effect determination table TA, when any of the variation patterns P2 to P5 is designated, a notification pattern other than the notification pattern YP0 is determined. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the logo notice effect, the fall notice effect, and the character notice effect are positioned as reach confirmation effects that can definitely recognize that the reach effect (normal reach effect or super reach effect) is executed.

  In the first notice effect determination table TA, when the change patterns P3 and P5 (big hit change) are designated, the notice patterns YP3 to YP5 and YP9 to YP11 including the logo notice effect can be determined. When the variation patterns P1, P2, P4 (displacement variation) are designated, the notice patterns YP3 to YP5, YP9 to YP11 cannot be determined. Therefore, the logo notice effect of the present embodiment is positioned as a jackpot finalizing effect (so-called premium effect) that can definitely recognize that the special figure variation game of this time will be a big hit when the logo notice effect is executed. . In this embodiment, the logo notice effect is the special effect content.

  Also, in the first notice effect determination table TA, the determination ratio of the notice pattern including the character notice effect in the case of a big hit in the whole ratio of the notice pattern including the character notice effect includes the fall notice effect It is set higher than the determination ratio of the notice pattern including the falling notice notice effect in the case of jackpot occupying the whole ratio of the notice pattern determined. For this reason, in this embodiment, the character notice effect is a notice effect in which a higher degree of big hit expectation is set than the fall notice effect.

  In addition, in the first notice effect determination table TA, the determination ratio in the case of a big hit, which is the overall ratio of the notice pattern including the fall notice notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3), is the fall notice notice effect. It is set higher than the determination ratio of the notice pattern including the falling notice notice effect in the case of big hit, which occupies the whole ratio of the notice pattern including (shooting star image Gb × 1). Therefore, in this embodiment, the falling thing notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3) is a notice effect in which a higher degree of big hit expectation is set than the falling thing notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 1). In the present embodiment, the falling thing notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3) is the special first effect content, and the falling matter notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 1) is usually the first effect content. In the present embodiment, the logo notice effect, the falling thing notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 1 and shooting star image Gb × 3), and the character notice effect constitute the first effect content group. In the present embodiment, the notice patterns YP1 to YP11 are effect contents patterns that can specify one or a plurality of effect contents, and the effect control ROM 31b that stores the notice patterns YP1 to YP11 functions as a pattern storage unit.

  When the notice pattern YP0 is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines non-execution of the logo notice effect, the falling notice effect, and the character notice effect as the pre-development notice effect. On the other hand, when any of the notice patterns YP1 to YP11 is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines the execution of the notice effect that can be specified by the decided notice pattern as the pre-development notice effect. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the notice effect can be executed and the type of the notice effect to be executed by determining the notice pattern.

  Next, when any of the advance notice patterns YP1 to YP11 is determined, the effect control CPU 31a acquires a reference value set in the determined advance notice pattern. Here, reference values set in the respective notice patterns YP1 to YP11 of the present embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), a reference value for deciding a habit notice effect to be executed is set in each of the notice patterns YP1 to YP11 of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, [01H] is set as a reference value for the notice patterns YP6 to YP11 including the character notice effect. In addition, among the notice patterns YP1 to YP5 that do not include the character notice effect, the notice patterns YP2 and YP5 that include the get off notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3) have a reference value of [02H] as the get off notice effect. [03H] is set as a reference value for the notice patterns YP1, YP3, and YP4 that do not include (shooting star image Gb × 3).

  That is, in the present embodiment, attention is paid only to whether or not a character notice effect is included regardless of whether or not a jackpot confirmed logo notice effect is included, and a reference value [01H] is included in the notice pattern including the character notice effect. ], A reference value other than the reference value [01H] is set for the notice pattern that does not include the character notice effect. Similarly, in the notice patterns YP1 to YP5 that do not include the character notice effect, attention is paid only to whether or not the fall notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3) is included regardless of whether or not the logo notice effect is included. The reference value [02H] is set for the notice pattern including the fall notice notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3). On the other hand, in the notice patterns YP1 to YP5 that do not include the character notice effect, the reference value [03H] is set to the notice pattern that does not include the falling notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3).

  As described above, in this embodiment, except for the logo notice effect, the falling object notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 1) <fall thing notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3) <character notice effect is increased in this order. It can be understood that priority is set for each notice effect. And in this embodiment, it can grasp | ascertain that the reference value is defined according to the notice effect to which the highest priority was set among the contents of the effect contained in the determined notice pattern.

  When the CPU 31a for effect control acquires the reference value acquired based on the determined notice pattern, the second notice effect determination table TBa shown in FIG. 6 and the third notice effect determination shown in FIG. 7 are obtained based on the acquired reference value. The table TBb for use and the fourth notice effect determination table TBc shown in FIG. 8 are selected. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a selects the second notice effect determination table TBa when the reference value [03H] is acquired, and acquires the reference value [02H]. When the third notice effect determination table TBb is selected and the reference value [01H] is acquired, the fourth notice effect determination table TBc is selected. Subsequently, when the effect control CPU 31a selects any one of the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc, it obtains the value of the second effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c. Next, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the notice effect determination table selected based on the reference value based on the acquired value of the second effect distribution random number, and executes and confirms whether the notice effect is to be executed.襖 Determine the type of notice effect. Each of the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, each of the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc has the effect of the advance notice effect that is executed at the development timing Th (= time period T2 has elapsed) for each of the variation patterns P1 to P5. Four types of notice patterns YH0 to YH3 whose contents can be specified are associated with each other. In the present embodiment, the habit notice effect is executed as a development notice effect. In this embodiment, the advance notice effect is the second notice effect and the second special game effect, and the development timing Th (= time period T2 has elapsed) is the second execution time. In the notice pattern YH0 of the present embodiment, it is specified that the 襖 notice effect is not executed as the effect contents of the advance notice effect. Further, as the contents of the advance notice effect during the development, the execution of the birch notice effect is specified for the notice pattern YH1, the execution of the gold note notice effect is specified for the notice pattern YH2, and the execution of the tiger notice effect is specified for the notice pattern YH3. Has been.

  Each of the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc is divided into each variation pattern P1 to P5, and for each of the notice patterns YH0 to YH3, the value of the second effect distribution random number is the second effect distribution. A predetermined number is distributed among the numerical values (250 integer values from 0 to 249) that the value of the random number for distribution can take. According to each of the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc as described above, one notice pattern is determined according to the designated variation pattern. For example, when the variation patterns P1 to P3 are designated, the notice pattern YH0 is determined with a probability of 250/250. Similarly, for example, when the second notice effect determination table TBa is selected and the variation pattern P5 is designated, the notice pattern YH1 is set to 105/250 with a probability of 95/250. The notice pattern YH2 can be determined with a probability, and the notice pattern YH3 can be determined with a probability of 50/250.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when any one of the notice patterns YP1 to YP11 is determined, the development time is determined based on the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc corresponding to the reference values set in the decided notice pattern. The contents of the notice effect (the notice effect to be executed) are determined. In other words, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the production content of the advance notice effect is determined from the production contents (precaution patterns YH1 to YH3) associated with the decided notice patterns YP1 to YP11. In the present embodiment, the birch notice effect (notice pattern YH1), the gold note notice effect (notice pattern YH2), and the tiger warrior notice effect (notice pattern YH3) constitute the second effect content group.

  According to the distribution aspect of the random number for second effect distribution in each of the notification effect determination tables TBa to TBc, only the notification pattern YH0 can be determined when the variation patterns P1 to P3 are designated. On the other hand, in each of the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc, when the change patterns P4 and P5 (super reach effect) are designated, any of the notice patterns YH1 to YH3 can be determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is determined that each fence notice effect appears only in the special figure variation game (symbol variation game) in which the super reach effect is executed and the reach effect develops from the normal reach effect to the super reach effect. It is positioned as an advance notice effect (development notice effect).

  Also, in each of the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc, when the fluctuation pattern P4 (displacement reach fluctuation) is designated, the notice pattern YH3 cannot be decided, while the fluctuation pattern P5 (big hit fluctuation) is designated. The notice pattern YH3 can be determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the tiger kite notice effect based on the notice pattern YH3 is a jackpot finalizing effect (so-called premium effect) that can definitely recognize that the current special figure variation game will be a big hit at the time of execution. Positioned as.

  Further, in each of the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc, the decision ratio of the notice pattern YH2 in the case of the big hit occupying the whole ratio of the notice pattern YH2 decided is the big hit occupying the whole ratio of the notice pattern YH1 decided. Is set higher than the determination ratio of the notice pattern YH1. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the gold hammer notice effect is positioned as a notice effect in which a higher jackpot expectation is set than the white rabbit notice effect. In other words, the gold medal notice effect is a notice effect in which the highest jackpot expectation degree is set, except for the jackpot confirmed tiger notice effect, which can be executed as the advance notice effect.

  Then, according to each of the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc, the gold hammer notice effect and the white rabbit notice effect of the present embodiment are positioned as the notice effect in which the big hit expectation is set lower than the character notice effect described above. It is done. Therefore, the character advance notice effect of this embodiment has the highest jackpot expectation degree among the notice effects other than the notice effects that can be determined only when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (logo notice effect, tiger image notice effect). It becomes the set notice effect. Thus, in this embodiment, the character notice effect is the specific effect content. Further, in the present embodiment, the birch notice effect (notice pattern YH1) is usually the second effect content, and the gold hammer notice effect (notice pattern YH2) is the special second effect content.

  In the second notice effect determination table TBa corresponding to the reference value [03H], when the variation pattern P4 (displacement) is specified, the notice pattern YH2 can be determined with a probability of 130/250, When the variation pattern P5 (big hit) is designated, the notice pattern YH2 can be determined with a probability of 105/250. Also, in the third notice effect determination table TBb corresponding to the reference value [02H], when the variation pattern P4 (out of line) is specified, the notice pattern YH2 can be determined with a probability of 120/250, When the variation pattern P5 (big hit) is designated, the notice pattern YH2 can be determined with a probability of 110/250. In the fourth notice effect determination table TBc corresponding to the reference value [01H], when the fluctuation pattern P4 (out of line) is specified, the notice pattern YH2 can be determined with a probability of 110/250, while the fluctuation pattern When P5 (big hit) is designated, the notice pattern YH2 can be determined with a probability of 115/250.

  With this configuration, in this embodiment, when any of the notice patterns YP6 to YP11 including the character notice effect is determined (in the case of the reference value [01H]), the notice patterns YP1 to YP1 that do not include the character notice effect are included. Compared to the case where any of YP5 is determined (in the case of reference values [02H] and [03H]), it becomes difficult to determine the notice pattern YH2 (golden notice effect). Further, in this embodiment, when a notice pattern that does not include a character notice effect and includes a fall notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3) is determined (reference value [02H]), a fall notice is given. Compared to the case where the notice pattern that does not include the effect (shooting star image Gb × 3) is determined (reference value [01H]), the notice pattern YH2 (golden notice effect) is less likely to be determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the character notice effect with a high jackpot expectation is determined as the effect content of the pre-development notice effect, the effect of the advance notice effect is compared with the case where the character notice effect is not determined. As a content, it is difficult to decide on the announcement of Kim Jong-gu with a high expectation of jackpot.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a character notice effect is included when a notice pattern is determined that is a big hit, does not include a character notice effect, and does not contain a falling thing notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3). In addition, it is easier to determine the notice pattern YH2 (golden notice effect) than when the notice pattern including the falling thing notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3) is determined. Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of a loss, when a notice pattern including a character notice effect is not included and a fallen notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3) is determined, a character notice effect is not included. In addition, it is difficult to determine the notice pattern YH2 (golden notice effect) as compared with the case where the notice pattern that does not include the falling thing notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3) is determined. As described above, in this embodiment, when the notice patterns YP1 to YP5 that do not include the character notice effect are determined, the effect contents of the advance notice effect at the development rate according to the determined notice pattern (effect contents). (襖 notice effect) is decided.

  When the notice pattern YH0 is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines the non-execution of the habit notice effect as the advance notice effect. On the other hand, when any of the notice patterns YH1 to YH3 is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines the execution of the habit notice effect that can be specified by the determined notice pattern as the development notice effect. Then, when the CPU 31a for effect control determines the notice effect to be executed as the pre-development notice effect or the advance notice effect, the image display data corresponding to the decided notice effect (notice patterns YP1 to YP11, YH1 to YH3). Select.

  In addition, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a generates a decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 in accordance with the command. Specifically, when the special drawing ZA (probability variation big hit A) is specified as the special drawing, the effect control CPU 31a can recognize the big hit symbol (for example, “777”, etc.) that can recognize the probability variation big hit as the big hit symbol of the decorative design. Is generated. When the special figure ZB (non-probable variation big hit B) is designated as the special figure, the effect control CPU 31a generates a big hit symbol (for example, “666” or the like) that can recognize the non-probable big hit as the decorative symbol big hit symbol. In addition, when the off-design is designated, the production control CPU 31a generates a off-symbol as a decorative design. At this time, when the variation pattern for variation of the detachment reach is designated, the effect control CPU 31a generates a detachment symbol including the reach symbol as a decorative symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to start the variable display of the decorative symbols and start the symbol variable game. When the execution of the notice effect is determined, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the selected image display data for the notice effect to display (execute) each notice effect. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a temporarily displays the generated jackpot symbol or the off symbol at the end of the variation time indicated by the input variation pattern, and also displays the fixed stop with the input of all symbol stop commands. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as effect content determination means, notice effect control means, and special game effect control means.

Next, description will be given of the control content performed by the effect control CPU 31a to cause the effect during the big hit game to be executed.
When the control command output during the big hit game such as the opening command, the round command, and the ending command is input, the production control CPU 31a controls the production during the big hit game according to these commands. That is, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to execute the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect according to the control command described above.

  Next, the execution aspect of the notice effect in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, it is assumed that any one of the fluctuation patterns P2 and P3 (normal reach production) and the fluctuation patterns P4 and P5 (super reach production) are determined.

  In the effect display device 11, the symbol variation game is started when the variation of the decorative symbols in each row starts. In the effect display device 11, a reach state is formed (displayed) as the period T1 elapses from the start of the symbol variation game (FIG. 2A). Subsequently, when the notice pattern including the logo notice effect is determined, the effect display device 11 displays the logo image Ga over the period T2a (3 seconds in the present embodiment) after the period T1, and the logo notice. An effect is executed (FIG. 2B). In addition, when the notice pattern including the falling notice effect is determined, when the period T2a ends, the effect display device 11 displays one or three shooting star images Gb over the period T2b (3 seconds in the present embodiment). An image is displayed and a falling-off notice effect is executed (FIGS. 2C and 2D).

  When the notice pattern including the character notice effect is determined, when the period T2b elapses, the effect display device 11 displays the character image Gc over the period T2c (7 seconds in the present embodiment), and the character notice. An effect is executed (FIG. 2E). In this way, in the effect display device 11, the pre-development notice effect is executed over the pre-development period Tp (period T2 = T2a + T2b + T2c).

  When the variation pattern P2 (normal reach effect) is determined, the effect display device 11 derives decorative patterns different from the left and right columns in the middle row when the periods T1 and T2 have elapsed, while the variation pattern P3. Is determined, when the periods T1 and T2 have elapsed, the same decorative design as the two left and right columns is derived in the middle column. Thereafter, in the effect display device 11, the decorative symbols in the front row are confirmed and stopped and the symbol variation game is ended.

  On the other hand, when the variation patterns P4 and P5 are determined, the effect display device 11 displays any one of the haze images Gd to Gf at the development timing Th (= when the period T2 elapses), and serves as an advance notice effect during development.襖 Advance notice is performed. That is, in the effect display device 11, when the advance notice pattern YH1 is determined, the white rabbit image Gd is obtained, when the advance notice pattern YH2 is determined, the gold fence image Ge is obtained, and when the advance notice pattern YH3 is determined. The tiger moth image Gf is displayed as an image (FIGS. 2 (f) to (h)). Thereafter, in the effect display device 11, the super reach effect is displayed as an image over a period T3, and the same or different decorative symbols as those in the left and right two columns are derived in the middle row, and are confirmed and stopped when the variation time has elapsed.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the case where the character notice effect is determined as the effect content of the pre-development notice effect, it is difficult to determine the gold medal notice effect with a high expectation level for jackpot as the effect content of the advance notice effect. For this reason, in this embodiment, when a character notice effect is executed as a pre-development notice effect, it becomes difficult to execute a gold medal notice effect as a development notice effect, and the player is impressed with the execution of the character notice effect. it can. In other words, in the present embodiment, by executing the gold medal notice effect in combination with the character notice effect, the player pays attention to the gold medal notice effect with a high expectation of jackpot, and the impression of the character notice effect is light. It can suppress becoming. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can suppress that the interest of a player with respect to a notice effect (character notice effect) falls.

  (2) Also, in this embodiment, even if the character notice effect is not determined as the effect content of the pre-development notice effect, the effect content of the development notice effect is determined at a decision rate according to the determined type of the notice effect. It is determined. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the contents of the effect of the notice effect, and to suppress the player's interest in the notice effect from decreasing.

  (3) In the case of a big hit, if the character notice effect is not determined as the pre-development notice effect, the fall notice effect (if shooting star image Gb × 3) is not determined Compared to when the shooting star image Gb × 3) is determined, it is easier to determine the gold medal notice effect with a high degree of expectation of jackpot as the effect contents of the advance notice effect during development. For this reason, in this embodiment, in the special figure variation game (symbol variation game) that is a big hit, when the character notice effect does not appear, when the falling notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3) does not appear, another big hit The effect content of the notice effect is adjusted so that the notice effect is easily executed with the effect content having high expectation. Therefore, the player gets beaten by the big hit even though the falling-off notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3) and the gold hammer notice effect did not appear, and on the contrary, the player's interest in the notice effect decreases. Can be suppressed.

  (4) In the case of losing, when the character notice effect is not determined as the pre-development notice effect, when the fall notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3) is decided, the fall notice effect (shooting star) Compared to when the image Gb × 3) is not determined, it is more difficult to determine the gold medal notice effect with a high degree of expectation of jackpot as the effect contents of the advance notice effect during development. For this reason, in this embodiment, in the special figure variation game (symbol variation game) that is out of place, when the character notice effect does not appear, when the falling notice effect (shooting star image Gb × 3) appears, another big hit The content of the notice effect is adjusted so that the notice effect is less likely to be executed with a highly expected content. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's interest in the notice effect from deteriorating by not winning a big hit despite the execution of the gold reward notice effect.

  (5) In this embodiment, a reference value is set according to the presence / absence of the character notice effect instead of the logo notice effect with the big hit confirmed, and the contents of the effect of the advance notice effect (襖 notice effect) are set based on the reference value. It is determined. Therefore, regardless of whether the logo notice effect is executed, the character notice effect can be impressed on the player.

  (6) In the present embodiment, by determining any of the notification patterns YP0 to YP11, it is possible to collectively determine the notification effects to be executed as the pre-development notification effects. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the control configuration for determining the production content of the pre-development notice effect.

  (7) A reference value is set for each of the notice patterns YP1 to YP11, and the contents of the effect of the advance notice effect are determined using the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc corresponding to the reference value. For this reason, it is possible to specify the target of determining the content of the effect of the advance notice effect (notice patterns YH0 to YH3) only by determining any one of the notice patterns YP1 to YP11. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the control configuration for determining the production contents of the advance notice effect.

  (8) Based on the determined reference values of the notice patterns YP0 to YP11, the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc are selected to determine the contents of the effect of the advance notice effect. Therefore, based on the production contents of the pre-development notice effect executed in the pre-development period Tp from when the reach state is formed until the super reach production is started, the advance notice is executed at the development timing Th thereafter. The contents of the production can be adjusted.

  (9) In the present embodiment, as a pre-development advance notice effect and a development advance notice effect, a jackpot confirmed notice effect (so-called premium notice effect) can be executed. For this reason, apart from the character notice effect, it is possible to give a sense of expectation for the appearance of a logo notice effect or a tiger warrior notice effect that confirms the jackpot, thereby improving the interest of the player.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, the notice effect that is executed as the pre-development notice effect and the notice effect that is executed as the development-time notice effect may be different notice effects. For example, a background change notice effect that changes the background image to be displayed on the effect display device 11 or a symbol change notice effect that changes the aspect of the decorative design may be used. The notice effect may be executed by a sound effect by sound output from a speaker or a light effect by lighting or flashing of a light emitter.

  -In the said embodiment, the notice effect which can be performed as a pre-development notice effect is good also as 1 type-3 types, or 5 or more types. Similarly, the notice effect that can be executed as the advance notice effect during development may be one type, two types, or four or more types.

In the embodiment described above, the number of notice patterns associated with the notice effect determination tables TA and TBa to TBc may be changed as appropriate.
In the above embodiment, the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc may be associated with a different number of notice patterns for each table, or associated with a notice pattern specifying different contents of the effect (notice effect). Also good. In other words, the types of notice patterns that can be determined according to the reference values (the contents of the effect of the advance notice effect during development) may be different.

  In the above embodiment, the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc may be associated with a notice pattern in which a plurality of notice effects are associated, such as the notice patterns YP4, YP5, and YP7 to YP11. That is, a plurality of notice effects may be executed as the advance notice effects.

  -In the said embodiment, it is good also considering the kind of reference value set to the notice pattern YP1-YP11 as 2 types or 4 types or more. In this case, a notice effect determination table for determining the contents of the effect of the advance notice effect may be provided corresponding to each reference value.

In the above embodiment, the combination of the notice effects that can be specified by the notice patterns YP1 to YP11 may be changed as appropriate.
-In the said embodiment, you may abbreviate | omit at least any one of the logo notice effect of jackpot decision, and a tiger fox notice effect.

  In the embodiment described above, the character notice effect (specific effect content) may not be the notice effect in which the highest jackpot expectation degree is set among the notice effects excluding the notice effect for determining the big hit. For example, the character notice effect may be a notice effect in which the second or third highest jackpot expectation degree is set, such as setting a jackpot expectation degree lower than that of the gold hammer notice effect.

  -In the said embodiment, you may determine the production | presentation content of the notice effect in the execution time different from the period Tp before development by determining notice pattern YP0-YP11. For example, the effect content of the notice effect may be determined at the start of the special figure variation game or at the development timing Th. Further, by determining the notice patterns YH0 to YH3, the content of the effect of the notice effect at the execution time different from the development timing Th may be determined. For example, a notice from the end of the pre-development notice effect to the end of the special figure change game, the start of the special figure change game, the pre-development period Tp, and the period T3 (after the development of the reach effect) The contents of the effect of the effect may be determined. That is, the first execution time and the second execution time may be set during the special figure variation game, and some or all of both execution times may overlap.

  In the above embodiment, the content of the pre-development notice effect may be determined by separately determining whether or not the pre-development notice effect can be determined as the content of the pre-development notice effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the determination rate of the tiger warrior notice effect in the advance notice effect may be changed according to the decided contents of the pre-development notice effect. For example, when the notice patterns YP6 to YP11 including the character notice effect are determined, the second information in the notice effect determination tables TBa to TBc is set so that the notice pattern YH3 is less likely to be determined as compared with the case where the character is not determined. The value of the random number for effect distribution may be distributed. According to this, when the character notice effect is executed as the pre-development notice effect, it becomes difficult for the torrent notice effect with a big hit to appear as the advance notice effect during the development, and the player can impress the character notice effect. Further, in the second notice effect determination table TBa corresponding to the reference value [01H], the distribution number of the second effect distribution random number for the notice pattern YH3 may be set to “0 (zero)”. By configuring in this way, when the character notice effect appears, the jackpot confirmed torches notice effect does not appear, and the character notice effect can be impressed on the player.

  In the embodiment described above, a different expectation (reliability) may be set for each notice effect in addition to or instead of the jackpot expectation. For example, a probability change grant expectation degree (probability change jackpot expectation degree) to which a probable change state is given as a privilege after the jackpot game ends, and a variable grant expectation degree to which a change state is given as a privilege after the jackpot game ends may be set. . Then, it is only necessary to set the highest privilege grant expectation level as the character notice advancement effect except for the confirmed effect in which it is determined that the privilege is granted. Even with this configuration, when a character notice effect appears, it becomes difficult to appear a notice effect with a high degree of expectation for granting a privilege, and the player can impress the character notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11 may be a dot matrix type, an organic EL type, a plasma display type, or a combination of these.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the special figure designation command for designating a special figure may be a control command that can specify the type of special figure to be confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game. That is, the special figure designation command may be a control command capable of specifying the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) of the special figure. In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern may be configured to be able to specify the determination result of the big hit determination (big hit lottery) and the type of special figure (the type of big hit in the case of the big hit symbol).

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.
(A) It further includes pattern storage means for storing an effect content pattern that can specify one or more effect contents among the effect contents included in the first effect content group, and the effect content determination means includes the effect content pattern. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the content of the first special game effect is determined by determining the content.

  (B) One or a plurality of effect contents among the effect contents included in the second effect content group are associated with the effect content pattern, and the effect content determining means is configured to The gaming machine according to the technical idea i for determining the content of the second special game effect from the associated content.

  (C) The display means displays the reach state in the symbol variation game and determines the reach state separately from the reach state display when the reach determination result whether or not to form the reach state is affirmative. The display effect is displayed, and the first execution time is from when the reach state is displayed until the display of the specific display effect is started, and the second execution time is The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, and the technical ideas (i) and (b), which are from the end of the first special game effect to the end of the symbol variation game.

  (D) The special game effect is a notice effect indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot, the first special game effect is a first notice effect that is executed at the first execution time, and the second special game effect is The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, and technical ideas (i) to (c), wherein the game is a second notice effect to be executed at the second execution time.

  (E) A game in which a symbol variation game is displayed on the display means based on the determination result of the jackpot determination triggered by the detection of the entrance to the starting port, and a notice effect indicating a big hit expectation degree is executed during the symbol variation game In the machine, the content of the first notice effect to be executed at the first execution time in the symbol variation game is determined from the first effect content group and is executed at the second execution time in the symbol variation game. 2. An effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the notice effect from the second effect content group, and an advance notice for executing the notice effect by controlling the notice effect executing means based on the effect content determined by the effect content determining means. Production control means, and the first production content group is the highest among production contents excluding special production content that can be determined only when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative Including a specific effect content in which a winning expectation level is set, and in the second effect content group, a normal second effect content and a special second effect content in which a higher hit expectation level than the normal second effect content is set, The effect content determining means does not include the specific effect content as the effect content of the first notice effect when the effect content including the specific effect content is determined as the effect content of the first notice effect. Compared to the case where the content of the production is determined, it is difficult to determine the special second production content as the production content of the second notice production, and the specific production content is used as the production content of the first notice production. A gaming machine that determines the content of the second notice effect according to a determination rate according to the determined content, when the content not included is determined.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production display device (Display means, notice production execution means, game production execution means), 17 ... Upper start winning opening (start opening), 18 ... Lower start winning opening (start opening), 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... effect control CPU (effect content determination means, notice effect control means, special game effect control means), 31c ... effect control ROM (pattern storage means), YP0 to YP11 ... notice pattern (effect content pattern).

Claims (5)

Benefits advantageous to the player as a result of the symbol variation game during the symbol variation game while displaying the symbol variation game on the display means based on the determination result of the jackpot determination triggered by the detection of the entrance to the starting opening In a gaming machine that executes a special game effect that informs the degree of expectation for granting a privilege indicating the possibility of being granted,
The content of the first special game effect to be executed at the first execution time in the symbol variation game is determined from the first effect content group, and the second special to be executed at the second execution time in the symbol variation game. Production content determination means for determining the production content of the game production from the second production content group,
Special game effect control means for controlling the game effect execution means based on the effect content determined by the effect content determination means and executing the special game effect,
The first effect content group includes a specific effect content, and the second effect content group includes a normal second effect content and a special second that is set with a higher privilege grant expectation than the normal second effect content. Including production contents,
The effect content determining means, when determining the effect content including the specific effect content as the effect content of the first special game effect, the effect not including the specific effect content as the effect content of the first special game effect A gaming machine configured to make it difficult to determine the content of the special second effect as the effect content of the second special game effect as compared to the case where the content is determined. The privilege grant expectation is a jackpot expectation indicating the possibility that a jackpot game is given as the privilege,
In the specific effect content, the highest jackpot expectation degree is set in the effect content excluding the special effect content that can be determined only when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative,
When the effect content determining means determines an effect content that does not include the specific effect content as the effect content of the first special game effect, the second special game effect is determined at a rate determined according to the determined effect content. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the content of the production is determined. The first effect content group includes a normal first effect content and a special first effect content that sets a higher jackpot expectation than the normal first effect content,
When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, and the effect content determination means determines the effect content not including the specific effect content as the effect content of the first special game effect, When an effect content that does not include the special first effect content is determined as the effect content of the game effect, as compared to when an effect content that includes the special first effect content is determined as the effect content of the first special game effect The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the special second effect content is easily determined as the effect content of the second special game effect. The first effect content group includes a normal first effect content and a special first effect content that sets a higher jackpot expectation than the normal first effect content,
When the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, and the effect content determination means determines an effect content that does not include the specific effect content as the effect content of the first special game effect, When determining the content of the effect including the special first effect content as the effect content of the special game effect, compared to the case of determining the effect content not including the specific effect content as the effect content of the first special game effect, The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein it is difficult to determine the special second effect content as the effect content of the second special game effect. The first effect content group further includes the special effect content,
When the production content determining means determines production content including the specific production content as production content of the first special game production, whether or not the special production content is included in the decided production content. Regardless of the game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, the content of the second special game effect is determined.

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