JP2012223356A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent dilution of the meaning of repeated execution of a character performance, wherein a new character performance can be executed when the result of the first character performance is not a specific result, and to sustain a player's expectation until all the character performances are finished.SOLUTION: When a result of a first-round battle which is executed between an opponent character A and either of player's side characters B, C, and D is not a win, a character who has not been selected in the first-round battle in the player's side characters C, D, and E is selected for a second-round battle. Further, rates in the second-round battle, that a character C, D, or E of the player's side is selected by which one of the player's side characters B, C, and E has been selected for the first-round battle are differed according to whether it becomes a 7R probability variable big win, a 7R time-shortening big win, or a failure. Furthermore, expectation values of the number of battles vary according to which one of the player's side characters B, C and E has been selected in the first-round battle.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that notifies that it is determined that the game state is controlled to be in an advantageous gaming state by a character effect in which a character selected from a plurality of types of characters appears. .

  The pachinko gaming machine performs a jackpot lottery when the game ball launched into the game area wins the start winning opening, and is controlled to the jackpot gaming state by winning the lottery. In addition, there are two types of jackpots: normal jackpots and more favorable probability variation jackpots. When the probability variation jackpot is reached, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is over, the next jackpot lottery probability is higher than normal. It is controlled to the probability fluctuation state which becomes high. The occurrence of such a jackpot gaming state or a probability variation state is displayed by variably displaying a symbol on a variation display device such as a special display game such as a liquid crystal display, and a predetermined appearance symbol (generally, the same type) This is notified by deriving the symbol.

  The special-design game in pachinko machines displays the symbols in a variable manner and notifies the result of the jackpot lottery with the symbols that appear when the symbols are stopped, so a certain amount of time is required from the start to the end. It has become. Therefore, during the period from the start of the special figure game until the result is displayed, various effects are performed to increase the player's expectation on the occurrence of the jackpot or the control to the probability variation state. As an effect that raises the player's expectation for such a special figure game, what is the reach effect display that changes the display of the final stop symbol after the occurrence of the reach and a mode different from the normal mode, and the symbol change display? An example is a notice effect by displaying another character.

  Here, as this kind of notice effect, the player side character and the enemy side character battle, and the player side character wins to give notice of the jackpot and control to the probability fluctuation state (or There is a battle effect to announce. There are multiple types of player-side characters and / or enemy-side characters that appear in such battle effects, and some types of characters are selected and battle effects are executed (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-172510 A

  The type of character appearing in the battle effect is selected differently depending on the character type depending on the determination result (for example, the result of the jackpot lottery when the jackpot is to be reported) depending on the result of the battle effect. It is selected in proportion, and the reliability of notification until the result of the battle effect is obtained is determined for each type of character. However, if the reliability of notification is simply determined for each character type in this way, the result of the battle can be predicted to some extent when the character appears.

  In addition, after the player-side character loses the battle, any kind of player-side character appears again, and a new battle can be conducted with the enemy-side character. In some cases, if the player wins, the control of the jackpot occurrence and the probability variation state is determined. However, also in this case, as long as the characters appearing in the new battle are seen, the result of the new battle can be easily predicted. In addition, since the new battle appears to be a battle that is substantially independent of the initial battle, the meaning that the battles are performed in a layered manner has become sparse.

  The present invention does not dilute the meaning of repeated character effects in a gaming machine capable of performing a new character effect when the result of the first character effect does not become a specific result. The purpose is to keep the player's expectation until all the character effects are finished.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:
An effect display device (variable display device 9) that controls the game state between the normal game state and an advantageous game state (first big hit game state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state and displays an effect image. A gaming machine equipped with
Advantage determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous gaming state (display control CPU of the display control board 80),
In the effect display device, a character of any kind is selected from a plurality of kinds of characters (player-side characters B, C, E), and a predetermined character effect (battle effect) in which the selected character appears. ) And the character effect means for notifying that the advantage determining means has decided to control to the advantageous game state when the result of the character effect is a specific result (the battle result is victory). (Display control CPU of display control board 80);
When the result of the character effect performed by the character effect means does not become the specific result, any type of character (player side characters C, D, E) is added separately from the first selection Additional character effecting means (display control CPU of the display control board 80) for executing a new character effect (the second battle of the battle effect) in which the character of the type selected in addition is selected. ,
The character selected by the character presentation means is determined to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state and to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state by the advantage determining means for each character type. The ratio of the selection ratio is different from that in the absence (FIGS. 5A to 5C),
The additional character presentation means selects the type of character appearing in the new character presentation according to the type of character initially selected by the character presentation means (FIGS. 4B to 4C).
It is characterized by that.

  In the gaming machine according to the first aspect described above, whether or not to control to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player is determined by the advantage determining means, but the determination is made among a plurality of types of characters. Is notified when the result of a predetermined character effect in which the character of the type selected from the above appears is a specific result. Here, when the result of the character effect does not become a specific result, a new character effect in which a character of the type selected in addition to the first selection appears may be performed. If a specific result is obtained by a new character effect, it is notified that it is determined to control to the advantageous gaming state at that time.

  Here, the ratio of the selection ratio between when the character selected first is determined to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state is different from when the character is selected. In other words, in the first character production, the reliability (the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous gaming state in the whole) that is controlled to the advantageous gaming state differs depending on the type of the character that appears here. It has become.

  On the other hand, when the first character production does not have a specific result, the type of character selected as appearing in the new character production is determined according to the type of character selected first. It has become. As described above, since there is a relationship between the first character effect and the new character effect, it is not necessary to dilute the meaning that the character effect is performed repeatedly. In addition, since elements corresponding to the character type selected in the first character effect are also added to the reliability according to the character type added and selected in the new character effect, all characters from the first character effect are added. A series of productions until the production ends, and the player's expectation can be continued according to the type of character selected for each production.

  Note that the character selection by the character presentation means and the character selection by the additional character presentation means can be performed by independent and independent lottery, but can also be performed as a combination lottery. For example, when (A, C), (A, D), (B, C), (B, D) can be selected as a combination of characters, a combination of (A, C) and (A, D) is selected. Two of them correspond to the selection of the character A by the character presentation means, and two selections of combinations of (A, C) and (B, C) correspond to the selection of the character C by the additional character presentation means. The same applies to the second and third viewpoints described later. Further, the characters shown here are not related to the characters A, B, C, D, and E shown in the embodiments described later.

Means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
In the result of the character production, there are a plurality of types of results different from the specific result ("Draw", "Defeat", "Complete" as the battle results),
The additional character presentation means further selects the type of character appearing in the new character presentation according to the type of the result of the character presentation different from the specific result (FIGS. 4B to 4C). ).

  In this case, not only the type of character appearing in the first character effect performed by the character effect means (identified at the start of the character effect) but also the type of result of the first character effect (first at the end of the character effect). It is also possible to draw attention to the player, and to increase the player's attention to the first character effect performed by the character effect means, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that includes an effect display device that controls an effect game state between a normal game state and an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state and displays an effect image,
Advantage determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous gaming state;
In the effect display device, a character of any kind is selected from a plurality of kinds of characters, a predetermined character effect in which the selected character appears is executed, and the result of the character effect is a specific result. Thus, the character effecting means for notifying that the advantageous determination means has decided to control the advantageous gaming state,
When the result of the character effect performed by the character effect means does not become the specific result, a character of any kind is added and selected separately from the first selection, and the type selected by the addition Additional character production means for executing a new character production in which
The character selected by the character presentation means is determined to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state and to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state by the advantage determining means for each character type. The ratio of the selection ratio is different from when there is no
Even if the additional character effect means is the same type of character, it is determined by the advantage determination means that the advantageous game state is controlled according to the type of the character first selected by the character effect means. New character so that the ratio of the selection ratio is different between when it is (7R probability change big hit or 7R short time big hit) and when it is not decided to control to the advantageous gaming state (when lost) Select the type of character appearing in the production (FIG. 9A)
It is characterized by that.

  In the gaming machine according to the second aspect, whether or not to control to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player is determined by the advantage determining means. The determination is made among a plurality of types of characters. Is notified when the result of a predetermined character effect in which the character of the type selected from the above appears is a specific result. Here, when the result of the character effect does not become a specific result, a new character effect in which a character of the type selected in addition to the first selection appears may be performed. If a specific result is obtained by a new character effect, it is notified that it is determined to control to the advantageous gaming state at that time.

  Here, the ratio of the selection ratio between when the character selected first is determined to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state is different from when the character is selected. In other words, in the first character production, the reliability (the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous gaming state in the whole) that is controlled to the advantageous gaming state differs depending on the type of the character that appears here. It has become.

  On the other hand, the reliability according to the type of character selected as appearing in the new character production when the first character production does not have a specific result depends on the type of character selected first. It is determined accordingly. As described above, since there is a relationship between the first character effect and the new character effect, it is not necessary to dilute the meaning that the character effect is performed repeatedly. In addition, in order for the player to grasp the reliability of the character selected in addition to the new character effect, it appeared not only in the type of character appearing in the new character effect but also in the first character effect. Since the character type must also be taken into consideration, the player's expectation can be continued according to the character type selected for each character.

The means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect,
The result of the character effect has a plurality of types different from the specific result,
It is determined that the additional character effect means is controlled to the advantageous game state by the advantage determining means according to the type of the result of the character effect different from the specific result even for the same type of character. The type of character appearing in the new character effect is selected so that the ratio of the selection ratio is different between when it is played and when it is not decided to control to the advantageous gaming state (FIG. 9C). ).

  In this case, not only the type of character appearing in the first character effect performed by the character effect means (identified at the start of the character effect) but also the type of result of the first character effect (first at the end of the character effect). It is also possible to draw attention to the player, and to increase the player's attention to the first character effect performed by the character effect means, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the third aspect of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that includes an effect display device that controls an effect game state between a normal game state and an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state and displays an effect image,
Advantage determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous gaming state;
In the effect display device, a character of any kind is selected from a plurality of kinds of characters, a predetermined character effect in which the selected character appears is executed, and the result of the character effect is a specific result. Thus, the character effecting means for notifying that the advantageous determination means has decided to control the advantageous gaming state,
When the result of the character effect performed by the character effect means does not become the specific result, a character of any kind is added and selected separately from the first selection, and the type selected by the addition Additional character production means for executing a new character production in which
The character selected by the character presentation means is determined to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state and to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state by the advantage determining means for each character type. The ratio of the selection ratio is different from when there is no
The new character effect by the additional character effect means is executed at a different rate depending on the type of character selected by the character effect means (FIG. 9B).
It is characterized by that.

  In the gaming machine according to the third aspect, whether or not to control to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player is determined by the advantage determining means. The determination is made among a plurality of types of characters. Is notified when the result of a predetermined character effect in which the character of the type selected from the above appears is a specific result. Here, when the result of the character effect does not become a specific result, a new character effect in which a character of the type selected in addition to the first selection appears may be performed. If a specific result is obtained by a new character effect, it is notified that it is determined to control to the advantageous gaming state at that time.

  Here, the ratio of the selection ratio between when the character selected first is determined to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state is different from when the character is selected. In other words, in the first character production, the reliability (the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous gaming state in the whole) that is controlled to the advantageous gaming state differs depending on the type of the character that appears here. It has become.

  On the other hand, whether or not a new character effect is performed when the first character effect is not a specific result is determined according to the type of the character selected first. As described above, since the first character effect is related to the execution of the new character effect, it is not necessary to dilute the meaning of the repeated character effects. In addition, even when the first character effect is performed, the expectation as to whether or not the effect will continue until the new character effect is changed to the first character effect even if the first character effect is not a specific result. It can be given to the player according to the type of character that has appeared.

The means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the third aspect,
The result of the character effect has a plurality of types different from the specific result,
The new character effect by the additional character effect means is further executed at a different rate depending on the type of the character effect result different from the specific result (FIG. 9D).

  In this case, not only the type of character appearing in the first character effect performed by the character effect means (identified at the start of the character effect) but also the type of result of the first character effect (first at the end of the character effect). It is also possible to draw attention to the player, and to increase the player's attention to the first character effect performed by the character effect means, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game.

Means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine (including means 1 to 3) according to the first to third aspects.
The additional character presentation means can select the same type of character as the type of character that can be selected by the character presentation means (FIGS. 4B to 4D).
Even if the character selected by the character effecting means and the character selected by the additional character effecting means are the same type of character, it has been determined by the advantage determining means that the advantageous game state is controlled. The ratio of the selection ratio is different between when it is not determined to control to the advantageous gaming state (FIG. 9E).

  In this case, even if the same type of character appears in the first character effect performed by the character effect means and the new character effect performed by the additional character effect means, each is controlled to the advantageous gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the fun of the game without substantially repeating the same performance.

The means 5 of the present invention is a gaming machine (including means 1 to 4) according to the first to third aspects.
The advantageous game state includes a first advantageous game state (7R probable big hit or 7R first big hit game state by 7R time junior high) and a second advantage that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous game state Gaming state (15 round first jackpot gaming state with 15R probability variable jackpot), and the type of the advantageous gaming state is also determined by the advantage determining means,
The fact that the advantage determining means has decided to control the second advantageous gaming state is that the result of the character effect executed by the character effect means is the specific result (the battle result is “complete win”). It is not notified when the result of the new character production performed by the additional character production means becomes the specific result.

  In this case, even if the result of the character effect is a specific result, only the first character effect performed by the character effect means may be controlled in the second advantageous gaming state, and the additional character The new character effect performed by the effect means is not controlled to the second advantageous game state. Thereby, even if a new character effect can be performed by the additional character effect means, the player can be more focused on whether or not the first character effect performed by the character effect means has a specific result. Can improve the interest of the game.

Means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first to third aspects (including means 1 to 5).
Possibility of entering the advantageous gaming state at a plurality of timings (during the first battle and second battle in the battle production) after the display of the variation of the identification information is started and the display result is derived. Notice effect execution means (a CPU for display control of the display control board 80) capable of executing a plurality of notice effects (cut-in notice effect)
Whether or not to execute the notice effect by the notice effect executing means, and notice effect determining means for determining the notice effect to be executed at the plurality of timings when executed (display control CPU of display control board 80: FIG. 6) )
The notice effect execution means may be in the advantageous gaming state corresponding to different effect modes at a predetermined first timing (during the first battle in the battle effect) among the plurality of timings. A plurality of first notice effects (cut-in notice effects by object M or N executed during the first battle in the battle effects) can be executed, and among the plurality of timings A plurality of second stages having different stages of possibility of entering the advantageous gaming state corresponding to different presentation modes at a second timing (during the second battle in the battle presentation) that is later than the first timing. Can perform any notice effect (cut-in notice effect by object M or N executed during the second battle in the battle effect) Yes,
The notice effect determining means has a specific effect aspect corresponding to a first specific stage that is more likely than the first normal stage to be in the advantageous gaming state among the plurality of first notice effects at the first timing. When the first specific notice effect (cut-in notice effect by the object M) is executed, the possibility of entering the advantageous gaming state among the plurality of second notice effects at the second timing is the second specific stage. The notice effect that is executed at the plurality of timings so that the second normal notice effect (cut-in notice effect by the object N) corresponding to the lower second normal stage is not executed or is difficult to be executed. It is determined (FIG. 6C).

  In this case, the first specific notice effect of the specific effect mode corresponding to the first specific stage, which is more likely than the first normal stage, to be in the specific gaming state at a predetermined first timing among the plurality of timings. When executed, the second normal notice effect in the normal effect mode corresponding to the second normal stage, which is less likely to be in the specific gaming state at the second timing later than the first timing, is executed. Not done or hard to do. Thereby, the expectation to the advantageous gaming state once held by the player by the first notice effect previously executed at the first timing is impaired by the second notice effect executed later at the second timing. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The notice effect may be an effect different from the character effect, but may be the character effect.

Means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine (including means 1 to 6) according to the first to third aspects.
Common effect mode control means (display control board) for controlling to a common effect mode in which a common effect can be executed regardless of whether or not the player is in the advantageous gaming state based on the establishment of a predetermined mode control condition (probability latent jackpot) 80 display control CPU),
Fluctuation data storage means (RAM 55 of the main board 31) for storing fluctuation data generated when the control is performed;
Storage content holding means (the data stored in the RAM 55 is supplied with power from a backup battery) that can hold the storage contents of the variable data storage means for a predetermined period even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. As long as the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered off)
Initialization operation means (reset switch 93) for outputting an operation signal in response to an operation;
When the power supply is started, based on the input of the operation signal from the initialization operation means, an initialization process is executed to initialize the storage contents of the variation data storage means Means (reset switch 93);
At least external output means (information output circuit 34) for outputting a predetermined external output signal to the outside of the gaming machine based on the fact that the initialization process is executed by the initialization process execution means,
The variation data storage means stores, as the variation data, data indicating whether or not the advantageous gaming state is present,
The external output means includes
When the power supply is started, the operation signal from the initialization operation means is not inputted, and data indicating the advantageous gaming state is stored as the fluctuation data in the fluctuation data storage means. Based on that, a state output signal indicating the advantageous gaming state is output until a predetermined output stop condition is satisfied,
After the predetermined output stop condition is satisfied, a state output signal indicating the advantageous gaming state is not output even if data indicating the advantageous gaming state is stored as the variation data in the variation data storage means. Features.

  In this case, it is possible to easily grasp the gaming state of the gaming machine when the power supply of the gaming machine is started in the external device. Further, by outputting a predetermined external output signal based on the execution of the initialization process, it is possible to prevent an illegal act performed when the power supply of the gaming machine is started.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the table for jackpot determination, (b), (c) is a figure which shows the table for jackpot classification determination. It is a figure which shows the battle | competition combination which concerns on a battle production. It is a figure which shows the various tables which concern on determination of a battle production. It is a figure which shows the various tables which concern on the determination of cut-in notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the 2ms timer interruption process performed by the control part of a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by the display control CPU of a display control board. It is a figure which shows the probability that each event appears as a result of performing a prefetch notice.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 applied to this embodiment as seen from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 6).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. A chance button 16 is provided on the front surface of the hit ball supply tray 3. The chance button 16 is produced depending on whether or not the player operates a predetermined type of effect on the effect means such as the variable display device 9 and the operation satisfies a predetermined operation condition. It is a button that can change the result.

  Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there is an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball in the game area 7 by rotating. Is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a variable display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. In a circular frame surrounding the periphery of the variable display device 9, decoration lamps 25 a to 25 c serving as production means and an accessory 26 are provided. Below the variable display device 9 in the game area 7, two start winning ports 14a and 14b are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. A variable winning device 15 that facilitates winning of a game ball by being in an open state is provided at the start winning opening 14b on the lower side. When the variable winning device 15 is in the closed state, it is difficult to win a game ball to the start winning port 14b, but it is not completely impossible.

  A special variable winning device 20 is provided below the start winning ports 14a and 14b so that the large winning port 21 is opened. When the special variable prize-winning device 20 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot win at all in the big prize opening 21. The position at which the special variable winning device 20 is provided is that if the player is proceeding with the game while looking at the variable display device 9, the player is almost sure whether or not the big winning opening 21 is open. The position is unknown. On both sides of the special variable prize-winning device 20, special symbol indicators 10a and 10b constituted by 7-segment LEDs are provided. In the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the special symbol displayed by the 7-segment LED is displayed in a variable manner.

  The special symbol display 10a displays a variation of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning port 14a, and the special symbol display 10b displays the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the starting winning port 14b. Display the fluctuation of. Both the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b do not display the variation of the special symbol at the same time. After the special symbol variation display is completed on the special symbol indicator 10a or 10b, both of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b are displayed. When the condition for starting the variable display is satisfied, the special symbol display is performed preferentially on the special symbol display 10b to which so-called electric chew support is performed.

  There are 2 ^ 7-1 = 127 combinations of the display results of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b depending on the combination of lighting / non-lighting of the seven segments (^ represents a power and all of the seven segments are not lighted) This is excluded as a display result of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, so that 1 is subtracted). The first specific display result, the second specific display result, the third specific display result, and the fourth specific display result may include symbols that are relatively easy to understand for the player, such as numbers “0” to “9”. However, the combination of lighting / non-lighting of seven segments that cannot be recognized as meaningful characters is also adopted, and it is very difficult to specify the type of jackpot from the display results of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b. It has become a thing.

  After the first specific display result (15R probability variation big hit symbol) is displayed on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to the first big hit gaming state of 15 rounds described later. After the first jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state (a state in which the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened) until the next jackpot (regardless of the type) occurs. In addition, the gaming state is controlled to a probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the normal gaming state (or the short time state in which the probability variation state is not established).

  After the second specific display result (7R probability variation big hit symbol) is displayed on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to the first round big hit gaming state of 7 rounds described later. After the first jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state (a state in which the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened) until the next jackpot (regardless of the type) occurs. In addition, the gaming state is controlled to the above-described probability variation state.

  After the third specific display result (suddenly probable big hit symbol) is displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to a second round of second big hit gaming state to be described later. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state, until the next jackpot (regardless of the type) occurs, the gaming state is controlled to a short time state (a state in which the time for changing the display of special symbols and normal symbols is shortened). In addition, the gaming state is controlled to the above-described probability variation state.

  After displaying the fourth specific display result (7R short-time big hit symbol) on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to the first round of first big hit gaming state described later. After the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the gaming state is controlled in a short-time state until the variable symbol display is performed 100 times on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, but the jackpot probability until the next jackpot occurrence is usually set It is controlled to the normal gaming state (becomes lower than the jackpot probability of the probability variation state). The occurrence of any type of jackpot in the normal gaming state is referred to as first hit.

  Further, the variable display device 9 performs variable display in which decorative symbols (for example, 10 types “0” to “9”) are scrolled vertically in three decorative symbol display areas 9 a to 9 c arranged in the horizontal direction. Is going. The variable display device 9 is a variable display device for displaying the contents of the variable display performed by the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b to the player with enhanced effects by the variable symbol display. As long as the variation display of the special symbol is continued on the special symbol display 10a, 10b, even if the variation display of the decoration symbol is temporarily stopped (temporary stop), the definite display result for the big hit lottery and the big hit type lottery is obtained. It has never been shown.

  Furthermore, in the variable display device 9, effects (various effects such as reach notice and jackpot notice) are displayed according to the display of the characters as the decorative symbols are variably displayed. The variable display device 9 is used for displaying an image in a jackpot round effect, which will be described later, in addition to displaying the decorative symbol in accordance with the special symbol variable display.

  It should be noted that, depending on whether the first specific display result (15R probability variation jackpot symbol) or the second specific display result (7R probability variation jackpot symbol) is displayed, only the number of rounds in the first jackpot gaming state differs. There is no change in the control of the gaming state, that is, the control from the state to the probability variation state (+ short time). In these cases, the fact that the decorative symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 at this time are aligned with “1” or “7”, for example, is notified that the state is controlled to the probability variation state. When the fourth specific display result (7R hour junior large symbol) is displayed, the decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 is a symbol other than “1” or “7”.

  When the third specific display result (suddenly probable big hit symbol) is displayed, the decorative symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 are displayed in the same three decorative symbols as when the special symbols are displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b. It has become the aspect which is not prepared. In addition, the second round big hit game state controlled by suddenly probable big hits, as will be described later, the opening of the big winning opening 21 ends in a very short period of time, and the big change round display is not executed and the next fluctuation display is performed. Keep losing symbols displayed until the start. However, when the second jackpot gaming state ends and the next variation display is started, the probability variation state is controlled.

  Further, when the special symbol display is performed by the special symbol display device 10a or 10b and the variable display device 9 is performing the variable symbol display, the decorative lamps 25a to 25c are turned on or the accessory 26 is displayed. There is a case where an effect by driving is performed. The effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are roughly divided into a notice and a notice. The notice is a notice that the contents indicated by the notice may occur, and is indicated by the notice. It is distinguished from notifications that are notifications that definitely indicate that content will occur. However, it only shows the possibility until the end of a series of productions, but if a final announcement is made at the final part of the series of productions, the final part will be announced and the part before it will be announced It will be a production with meaning.

  A game ball enters the start winning opening 14a, 14b in the lower display area of the display area of the variable display device 9, but the start condition is still satisfied, but the start condition of the special symbol indicators 10a, 10b (for example, the previous special display) The number of reserved memories stored in the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) of the main board 31 to be described later as the number of times that the starting condition is not established (end of symbol change display, end of jackpot gaming state) is established. Special symbol hold storage display sections 11a and 11b are set as display means.

  The special symbol hold storage display unit 11a includes a display unit of four icons, and every time there is an effective start win (start win when the hold storage number is less than 4 in the present embodiment) to the start winning port 14a, Each time an icon to be displayed is added to the right side of the currently displayed icon and the special symbol display on the special symbol display device 10a is started, the icon displayed on the leftmost side (started this time) (The one corresponding to the variable display) is deleted, and the other displayed icons are shifted to the left one by one and displayed. That is, the number of icons to be displayed is reduced by one. Similarly, for the special symbol hold storage display unit 11b, every time there is an effective start winning in the start winning opening 14b, the number of icons is increased by one, and the special symbol display unit 10b starts the variable symbol variable display. Reduce the icon by one.

  In the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2), the jackpot extracted by the CPU 56 (see FIG. 2) of the main board 31 when the special symbol start condition in the special symbol display device 10a is established (the hit ball wins the start winning opening 14a). Four pending storage buffers are provided for storing the extraction order of various random numbers such as random numbers for determination in an identifiable manner. The special symbol hold storage display unit 11a displays the number of hold storage buffers (holding storage number) in which various random numbers are stored among the hold storage buffers so as to be specified. In the reserved storage buffer, numerical data for which the start condition (for example, the end of the previous special symbol variation display, the end of the jackpot gaming state) is not established among the extracted random numbers is set as a predetermined upper limit number. Up to 4 are stored. A similar reserved memory buffer is provided for the special symbol reserved memory display unit 11b.

  The winning balls that have entered the starting winning ports 14a and 14b are respectively guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by starting port switches 62a and 62b (see FIG. 2). The variable winning device 15 is opened by a solenoid 71 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid 71 in accordance with the result of the normal symbol variation display described later, thereby making it easier for the game ball to win the start winning opening 14b (easier to start winning) and for the player. This is an advantageous state.

  Further, the special variable winning device 20 is movable by a solenoid 72 (see FIG. 2) and is in an acceptable state in which a game ball can be won in the grand prize winning port 21, and in an unacceptable state in which a game ball cannot be won in the grand prize winning port 21. The large winning opening 21 is opened in the acceptable state. Also, the winning ball guided from the special variable winning device 20 to the back of the game board 6 is detected by the count switch 63 (see FIG. 2). A solenoid 73 (see FIG. 2) for switching the route in the special winning opening 21 is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  In the first jackpot gaming state, the special variable prize-winning device 20 is a big prize opening for each round until a predetermined time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening 21 or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins. 21 is opened. Until a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds in the first jackpot gaming state, 1 second in the second jackpot gaming state) has elapsed after the grand prize winning opening 21 is opened or closed, or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls One round is required until winning the big prize opening 21. The jackpot gaming state is a gaming state in which the opening of such a big winning opening 21 is repeatedly provided for a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 7 rounds).

  The special variable prize winning device 20 is also in a state where the grand prize winning opening 21 is opened only two times per round in a very short time (for example, about 0.2 to 0.5 seconds) in the second round of second big hit game state. And The gaming state before being controlled to the probability variation state when a sudden probability change big hit is this second big hit gaming state. In the second jackpot gaming state, the opening of the grand prize winning opening 21 is performed only for a very short period. Therefore, when one hit ball is finished without winning the big winning prize opening 21, it is controlled to the probability variation state. In many cases, the player is not aware of the fact that the game is controlled to the second big hit gaming state.

  Further, on the right side of the game area 7, a normal symbol display 12 made up of a pair of left and right LEDs labeled “◯” and “×” is provided. The normal symbol display 12 can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the gate switch 61 (see FIG. 2) detects that the game ball has passed through the gates 28a and 28b, a random number for determination per normal symbol is extracted and the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) mounted on the main board 31 (see FIG. 2). In the normal symbol buffer of FIG. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol that can be stored in the normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) is four. If the normal symbol display 12 can start the variable display in which the normal symbol display state changes ("○" and "x" are alternately turned on) (the end of the previous variable display in the normal symbol display 12). Then, the normal symbol display unit 12 starts to display the variation of the normal symbol.

  Above the normal symbol display 12, a normal symbol holding storage indicator having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the normal symbol buffer. 13 is provided. When the gate switch 61 detects that the game ball has passed through the gates 28a and 28b and a new random number for determining the normal symbol is stored, the normal symbol storage memory display 13 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. . The number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by 1 every time the normal symbol display 12 starts to display fluctuations of normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  In the normal symbol display 12, the left and right lamps marked with ○ and X (the symbols become visible when lit) are alternately lit, so that the fluctuation of the normal symbol is performed. For example, if the time-short state is 2.9 seconds, otherwise it is 29.2 seconds). If the left lamp with a circle is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. When the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 12 is a win, the variable winning device 15 is only for a predetermined time (for example, 2.9 seconds in the short time state, 1.4 seconds in the short time state). It becomes an open state.

  Whether or not to win the result of the normal symbol variation display is determined by the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol extracted when the game ball passes through the gates 28a and 28b and is detected by the gate switch 61. Is determined according to whether or not the value matches a predetermined judgment value per ordinary symbol. The hit probability is very high (for example, 35/36) in the short-time state, but is low (for example, 1/36) if it is not in the short-time state. In the short-time state, since the percentage of the variable winning device 15 being in the open state is very high in this way, the number of game balls held by the player is not reduced (or even if it is reduced, the reduction amount is very small). The game is ready to proceed.

  Winning holes 29a to 29d are provided on the left and lower sides of the gate 28a and on the lower and right sides of the gate 28b, respectively. When it is detected by the winning port switch 64 (see FIG. 2) that a game ball has won the winning ports 29a to 29d, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out. The payout of the game ball is also performed by winning the game ball to the start winning ports 14a and 14b and the big winning port 21, but is not performed even if the game ball passes through the gates 28a and 28b.

  In the lower part of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there is provided an out port 30 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 40, a left frame lamp 41, and a right frame lamp 42 provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 drives a driving motor by operating a hitting ball operating handle 5, and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. A ball hitting device 45 (see FIG. 2) is provided. The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 45 enter the game area 7 through a hit ball rail mounted in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7 on the game board 6, and then descend the game area 7. . The game balls that have not won any of the start winning ports 14a and 14b, the big winning port 21, and the winning ports 29a to 29d are discharged from the out port 30.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. On the main board 31, a basic circuit 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The basic circuit 53 transmits a control signal to a ROM 54 that stores a game control program, a RAM 55 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that controls a game signal according to the program, a display control board 80, and the like. An I / O port unit 57 is included.

  In this embodiment, the basic circuit 53 including the ROM 54, the RAM 55, the CPU 56, and the I / O port unit 57 is configured as a one-chip microcomputer, but the one-chip microcomputer configuring the basic circuit 53 includes Electric power is supplied from the backup battery while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off. That is, the data stored in the RAM 55 is retained while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shut off as long as power is supplied from the backup battery.

  Since the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) hereinafter, specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to CPUs mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control microcomputer used in this embodiment is a peripheral circuit such as the CPU 56, ROM 54, RAM 55, I / O port 57, etc. mounted on the main board 31.

  Further, the gate switch 61, the start port switches 62a and 62b, the count switch 63, the winning port switch 64, the full tank switch (not shown) that is detected when the surplus ball receiving tray 4 is full, and the count switch short circuit signal (not shown). ), A switch circuit 32 for providing a signal to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 71 for opening and closing the variable prize-winning device 15, a solenoid 72 for opening and closing the special variable prize-winning device 20, and a solenoid for moving a seesaw provided in the big prize opening 21 73, etc. according to a command from the basic circuit 53, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on, and a jackpot gaming state (the first game state) according to data given from the basic circuit 53 Indicates the occurrence of 1 big hit game state, 2nd big hit game state) Information output circuit 34 for outputting the information output signal such as jackpot information to an external device such as a hall computer, also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  Further, a reset switch 93 that resets the internal state (RAM 55) at the time of power activation and a main switch 94 that performs ON / OFF switching of the power are also connected to the main board 31, and detection signals of these switches are used as basic circuits. Send to 53. These switches 93 and 94 are provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31 performs display control of the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, display control of the normal symbol display 12, and the round number display 19. Further, the light emission control of the normal symbol hold storage display 13 is performed.

  A game control microcomputer (peripheral circuits such as a CPU 56 and a ROM 54 and a RAM 55) provided on the main board 31 is provided on the card unit 50 and the game board 6 that enable ball lending by inserting a prepaid card or the like. A payout control signal is transmitted to the payout control board 36 that controls the ball payout device 44 for paying out a winning ball when a winning of a game ball is detected at a plurality of winning holes. Further, the game control microcomputer operates the hitting operation handle 5 to drive and control the hitting ball launching device 45 to transmit a launch control signal to the launch control board 37 that controls the launching of the game ball toward the game area 7. .

  Further, the game control microcomputer transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) to the display control board 80. A display control microcomputer (display control CPU (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port (shown)) provided on the display control board 80 by receiving the effect control command. No)) and the like) perform display control of the variable display device 9. The display control microcomputer is not supplied with power from the backup battery while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off, and the data stored in the RAM is cut off when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off. Erased.

  The display control CPU operates according to a program stored in the ROM, and when receiving an effect control command from the main board 31, performs display control of the variable display device 9 according to the received effect control command. Specifically, display control of the variable display device 9 is performed by a VDP (not shown) having a display control function for performing image display and a high-speed drawing function. The display control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data frequently used among images displayed on the variable display device 9, specifically, a person, a monster, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like.

  Then, the display control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP operates based on data input from the display control CPU. In this embodiment, a VDP (not shown) that performs display control of the variable display device 9 is mounted on the display control board 80. The VDP has a two-dimensional address space independent of the display control CPU, and a VRAM (not shown) is mapped there. The VDP generates image data to be displayed on the variable display device 9 in accordance with the character image data, and develops it in the VRAM. VRAM is a frame buffer memory for developing image data generated by VDP. Then, it is output to the variable display device 9. Note that the display control of the variable display device 9 includes special symbol variation display, jackpot round effect, hold memory icon display, and the like.

  Further, the chance button 16 is connected to the display control board 80 via a switch circuit (not shown), and when the effect that the contents are changed by the operation of the chance button 16 is executed in the variable display device 9. The display of the image on the variable display device 9 is controlled based on the detection signal that detects the operation of the chance button 16.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display control microcomputer provided on the display control board 80 controls the sound output of the speaker 27 by outputting the drive signal of the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver. By outputting a driving signal of the accessory, lamp / LED to the substrate 35, light emission control of the accessory, lamp / LED provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. In other words, the display control microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 receives the command information related to the display control of the variable display device 9, the lamp / LED lighting control, and the control of effects such as the generation of game sounds transmitted from the main board 31. Is a microcomputer for effect control that controls light emitting bodies such as lamps and LEDs provided in the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the effect control command (control signal).

  The sound reproduction process itself output from the speaker 27 is performed by a sound control microcomputer (including a CPU, RAM, and ROM) mounted on the sound output board 70, and the lamp / LED lighting control process itself is performed as follows. A lamp control microcomputer (including a CPU, RAM, and ROM) mounted on the lamp driver circuit 35 is used. However, these microcomputers simply perform sound reproduction output and lamp / LED lighting as instructed by the display control CPU of the display control board 80, and what kind of sound is reproduced and output. It can be said that the display control CPU of the display control board 80 controls how the lamp / LED is lit.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variation display on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment and the decorative symbol variation display on the variable display device 9 will be described. Whether or not the result of the change display of the special symbol is a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, which type of jackpot is to be selected, and which of the special pattern change pattern is to be extracted at the start winning prize Based on various random numbers, it is determined when the start condition for displaying special symbols on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b is satisfied.

  First, the determination of jackpot will be described. FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 54. Whether or not the result of the special symbol variation display is a jackpot is determined based on the jackpot determination table of FIG. 3 (a) and the jackpot determination random number among the random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning (random R: 0 to 65535). And is determined based on the value of. In normal time (non-probability fluctuation), if the value of the jackpot determination random number is 1000 to 1059 or 13320 to 13477, it is determined to be a jackpot, otherwise it is determined to be lost. decide. On the other hand, at the time of probability variation, if the value of the jackpot determination random number is 1020-1519 or 13320-15004, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is any other value, it is determined to be lost.

  Next, determination of the jackpot type will be described. FIG. 3B and FIG. 3C are diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Here, FIG. 3 (b) is a jackpot type determination table for determining the jackpot type when the special symbol display 10b performs variable symbol display, and FIG. 3 (c) is a special symbol display. 12 is a jackpot type determination table for determining a jackpot type when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the device 10a.

  When the special symbol display 10b is used to display the variation of the special symbol, if it is determined that the result of the variation display of the special symbol based on the random number for jackpot determination and the table for jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot, the start prize is further awarded. If the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random Q: 0 to 9) among the random numbers extracted from time to time is 0, 3, 5 or 7, it is determined as 15R probability variation jackpot, and if it is 1, it is determined as 7R probability variation jackpot. If it is 9, it is suddenly determined to be a promising big hit, and if 2, 4, 6 or 8, it is decided to be a big jackpot at 7R.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol display is performed by the special symbol display device 10a, if it is determined that the result of the special symbol variation display is based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination table, If the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random Q: 0 to 9) among the random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning is 3, 5 or 7, it is determined as 15R probability variation jackpot, and if it is 1, it is determined as 7R probability variation jackpot. If it is 0 or 9, it is suddenly determined to be a promising big hit, and if 2, 4, 6 or 8, it is decided to be a big jackpot at 7R.

  By the way, in the probability variation state, a big hit is made with a probability of 1/30. However, until the new jackpot is generated, the special symbol variation display is executed without restriction on the number of times of execution. In the short time state, the percentage that the variable winning device 15 is in the open state is very high, and the start winning opening 14b for causing the special symbol display 10b to be given priority over the special symbol display 10a to display the variation of the special symbol. Reservation memory due to winning a prize is rarely interrupted. In addition, since the time during which the first jackpot gaming state is controlled is very long, there is almost no exception, and the holding memory by winning of the starting winning opening 14a until the first jackpot gaming state is completed for all rounds is also a starting prize. The hold memory by winning of the mouth 14b becomes full.

  When the special symbol display 10a is used to display the variation of the special symbol, the probability of 15R probability variation jackpot or 7R probability variation jackpot is 2/5 (= 4/10) in the case of the jackpot, but special The probability of a 15R probability variation jackpot or 7R probability variation jackpot when the special symbol variation display is performed on the symbol display 10b is ½ (= 5/10) of the jackpot. In other words, once a 15R probability variation jackpot or 7R probability variation jackpot occurs, after the first jackpot gaming state based on it has ended all rounds, the player can acquire more game balls through the first jackpot gaming state. Next, the rate of the probability fluctuation state will be high.

  Next, determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol will be described. When the start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variation pattern is determined according to the result of the special symbol variation display (whether or not the jackpot is set, or the jackpot type when the jackpot is set). Further, when determining the variation pattern, first, the variation pattern type is determined based on the variation type determination random number value among the random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning, and further the variation pattern determining random number extracted at the time of starting winning The variation pattern is determined based on the value of.

  There are three types of variation patterns: non-reach loss, normal reach, and super reach when it is determined to lose. When it is determined that 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot bonus, there are two types of normal reach and super reach. When it is determined that the sudden probability change is a big hit, it is one type of sudden probability change, but this is basically the same as non-reach loss regarding the variation of the decorative pattern.

  Here, both the normal reach and the super reach are patterns in which a reach display mode in which the left and right decorative symbols that are stopped first and second in the process of the variable display are aligned with the same type of symbols appears. Normal reach is a variation pattern in which the variation display mode of the decorative pattern in the inside is not different from the case of loss (the pattern that is finally stopped is different), and the time required from the start to the end of the variation display is non-reach loss Compared to normal cases, there is no change.

  On the other hand, after reaching the reach display mode, the super reach performs the reach effect by the battle effect of the character, shows the kind of the symbol currently stopped by the reach effect, and then stops the display of the inside symbol. It is a variation pattern which shows the display result of the variation display of a decoration design. The details of the battle effect performed as the reach display effect will be described later. As described above, Super Reach performs a battle effect as a reach effect after the appearance of the reach display mode, so that the time required for the variable display is considerably longer than that of non-reach loss or normal reach.

  However, when the number of reserved memories becomes 3 or more, the time for executing the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened from the original variation display time of the selected variation pattern (when it becomes 4). 3). In non-reach lose and normal reach, the time when the variable display is executed in the normal case does not change, but in normal reach, the reach display mode appears once and then the result of the variable display is derived. With respect to the shortened variation time, the normal reach loss is longer than the non-reach loss that does not require such a process.

  In the super reach variation pattern, the reach effect after the reach display mode is displayed may be omitted, and the result of the variation display of the decorative pattern may be displayed. However, the variation time shortened by the variation pattern of the super reach does not become shorter than the normal reach loss.

  When the type of variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern is determined more finely. Here, there is only one variation pattern selected when the variation pattern type is non-reach loss, 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hour / short jackpot and normal reach. The variation patterns selected in the case of normal reach lose include a plurality of variation patterns (one frame before, one frame after, two frames after) with different numbers of decorative symbols.

  In addition, when a variation pattern including so-called re-lottery is selected, in the case of 15R probability variation jackpot or 7R probability variation jackpot, after the symbols other than “1” or “7” are arranged, finally “1” ”Or“ 7 ”symbols are aligned and stop, but in the case of 7R junior college hits, after symbols other than“ 1 ”or“ 7 ”are aligned, finally“ 1 ”or“ 7 ” The symbols are aligned again and stopped.

  The special symbol display start condition for the special symbol displays 10a and 10b is satisfied when all the variable displays based on the start winnings prior to the start winning that causes the variable display to be performed are completed. (However, when it is controlled to the first and second big hit gaming state, it is established by the end of all of them). Therefore, when a start winning is made in a state where there is no reserved memory, the start condition for the special symbol variation display is immediately established by the start winning.

  On the other hand, in the case where the hold is stored due to the start winning when the variable display based on the previous start winning has not been finished (the specific starting winning is assumed), only one is ahead of the specific starting winning. When the special symbol variation display based on the start prize (pre-start prize) is completed, the start condition for the special symbol variation display based on the specific start prize is established. At this time, after the end of the special symbol variation display based on the pre-start prize, the special symbol variation display based on the specific start prize is started without delay.

  As described above, when the special symbols are variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the variable display device 9. The special symbol variation display on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b is started immediately when the start condition is satisfied, but the decorative symbol variation display on the variable display device 9 is started immediately upon the start condition being satisfied. Instead, the operation is started after a certain delay time (interval period) has passed since the start condition was satisfied. The special symbol variation display is executed until the variation display time determined in accordance with the variation pattern selected after the start condition is satisfied.

  If the variation pattern determined for the decorative symbol variation display is super reach, the reach display is performed after the reach display mode is performed, and then the final display result is displayed. Here, the reach effect is performed by a battle effect in which a player-side character and an enemy character battle each other and which character wins the battle. If the enemy character wins in the battle effect, it is indicated that a decorative pattern of a different type from the decorative pattern constituting the reach display mode is presented by the enemy character, resulting in a loss. If the player's character wins in the battle performance, the same type of decorative design as that of the reach display mode will be presented by the character, and the 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R time bonus Is shown.

  In Super Reach, the selection ratio in the case of 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot is higher than the selection ratio in case of loss, so that the decorative pattern is displayed in a variable manner with the variation pattern of super reach. That is, it can be said that the reliability of 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot is high by the fact that the battle performance is performed as the reach performance. However, in the case of a super-reach variation pattern, if the reliability is the same for all 15R probability variation jackpots, 7R probability variation jackpots, or 7R hourly jackpots, there is little interest.

  Also, if the types of characters in the super reach variation pattern are all the same, there are few variations in production and there is little interest. Therefore, four types (B, C, D, E) are prepared as player-side characters for the enemy character A, and any type of character can be combined with each to perform a total of four types of battles. It is supposed to be.

  The battle effect is a definite notification that the player's character will eventually win, resulting in a 15R probability variation jackpot, a 7R probability variation jackpot, and a 7R hourly jackpot. Even if the result is a defeat or a draw in a single battle, a second battle may be started by a different character. In addition, even if the variation pattern of the same super reach is used, the selection ratio between the case of 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, or 7R shortage jackpot and loss is changed for each type of character combination in the battle performance. , 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot reliability is made different.

  The display control CPU of the display control board 80 determines the combination of characters appearing in the battle effect when the variable display is executed with the super reach variation pattern. Further, in addition to the decorative display variation display such as a cut-in notice effect to be described later, all effects executed in the variable display device 9 are determined by the display control CPU of the display control board 80. Further, with regard to decorative pattern variation display, the types of decorative symbols to be specifically displayed are subject to the determination of jackpot, determination of jackpot type, and determination of variation pattern performed by the CPU 56 of the main board 31. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 is determined.

  In order to enable the display control CPU of the display control board 80 to make these decisions, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 14a or 14b, the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot type determination extracted at this time A start in which a random number, a random number for variation type determination (may further include a random value for variation pattern determination), and the type of the start winning opening where the game ball has been won are associated with identification information for each start win A winning command is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  Also, when the special symbol display 10a or 10b is started to display the variation of the special symbol, the identification information of the start winning prize that has started this, whether or not to make a big hit, the type of the big hit, and the determined variation pattern Is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80. Further, when the game state changes, a game state command indicating the changed game state is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  In addition, when the first specific display result to the fourth specific display result are derived to the special symbol display 10a or 10b and controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot round indicating the number of rounds when each round is started A command is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80. At the end of each round, a round end command indicating the end of the round is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  Furthermore, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, if the data at the time of the previous power-off is not cleared and stored in the RAM 55, the state at the time of the power-off (the reserved storage of the start winning ports 14a and 14b is stored). If the RAM 55 has been cleared from the initial state (the number of the reserved winning openings 14a and 14b is 0), the game progress is started. A startup command including information related to the on-hold storage of the start winning ports 14a and 14b and information indicating the gaming state is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80. .

  The display control CPU of the display control board 80 stores the reserved memory when the start winning command is received with respect to the number of reserved memories of the start winning ports 14a and 14b indicated by the information regarding the reserved memory indicated by the startup command. By incrementing the number and subtracting the number of reserved memories when a start command is received, the number of reserved memories in the start winning ports 14a and 14b can be grasped in real time.

  Hereinafter, in the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, the control of effects executed by the display control CPU of the display control board 80 will be described. When receiving the start command, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 selects the type of decorative design as described below, and the variable display device 9 displays the decorative design in a variable pattern indicated by the start command. Then, the selected type of decorative design is displayed on the variable display device 9 to show the result of the variable display.

  Here, selection of a decorative design will be described. As described above, the types of decorative symbols specifically displayed in the decorative symbol variation display are subject to the determination of jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern determination performed by the CPU 56 of the main board 31. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 is determined. For example, when 15R probability variation jackpot or 7R probability variation jackpot is determined, all three decorative symbols that are finally stopped will be the same symbol of “1” or “7”, and when 7R hourly jackpot is determined. The three decorative symbols that are finally stopped are the same symbols other than “1” or “7”.

  In 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot, the symbol to be finally stopped must be the same symbol other than “1” or “7”. Therefore, the reach display mode displayed on the assumption is also “1” or “7 The same symbols other than "" are in a mode in which two are stopped. In the case of a sudden odds jackpot or loss, all three decorative symbols that will eventually be stopped will not be the same symbol (up to two may be the same symbol).

  Next, selection of a character in a battle effect that is executed as a reach effect after the reach display mode is displayed in the case where the decorative pattern change display is executed with the super reach change pattern will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the hostile relationship of a battle effect character that is executed by a variation display based on a variation pattern of super reach. As shown in FIG. 4A, in the first battle, one of the characters B, C, and E excluding the character D is selected as the player-side character.

  In this battle effect, the character D is the strongest among the characters on the player side, the next strongest character is the character B, and then the character C, and the weakest player side character is the character E. ing. That is, the player feels that it is advantageous that the character B is selected in the first round. On the other hand, when the character E is selected as the character on the player side, the player feels disadvantageous. However, in the second round, as described later, the strongest character D as the player side character is also selected, so the player selects the character C or E as the player side character in the first round. Even if it is, it can be expected in the second round.

  In addition, even if the player-side character is once drawn or defeated in the battle, the battle (hereinafter referred to as the second round) is executed again with the character or another player-side character. There is. Furthermore, in the results of the first battle (hereinafter referred to as the first round), there are two patterns of victory: “complete victory” and “spicy victory”. There are two patterns.

  As described above, the results of the first round in which the second round can be executed include three patterns of “draw”, “defeat”, and “complete loss”. FIG. 4B, FIG. 4C, and FIG. As shown in d), according to the result, one of the characters C, D, and E is selected as the player-side character in the second round. When the result of the first round is “Draw”, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the character on the player side of the first round is the character C, the player side selected in the second round This character is either character E or D. Further, when the character on the player side in the first round is the character B, the character on the player side selected in the second round is one of the characters E, D, or C. Further, when the character on the player side in the first round is the character E, the character on the player side selected in the second round is either the character C or D.

  When the result of the first round is “defeated”, as shown in FIG. 4C, if the character on the player side in the first round is the character C, the character on the player side in the second round is Character D can be selected. Further, when the character on the player side in the first round is the character B, the character C or E can be selected as the character on the player side in the second round. Further, when the character on the player side in the first round is the character E, the character D can be selected as the character on the player side in the second round.

  When the result of the first round is “complete loss”, as shown in FIG. 4D, if the character on the player side in the first round is the character C, the character on the player side in the second round is Character E can be selected. If the character on the player side in the first round is the character B, the character D can be selected as the character on the player side in the second round. Further, when the character on the player side in the first round is the character E, the character C can be selected as the character on the player side in the second round.

  Thus, the type of player-side character selected in the second round differs depending on the combination of the first round characters, and the results of the first round are “Draw” and “Defeat”. Alternatively, the type of player-side character selected in the second round differs depending on whether it is “complete defeat” (however, in the case of character D, “draw” and “complete defeat” have the same transition). ing).

  Further, such a difference in the results varies depending on the decorative pattern variation display result, and if it is a 15R probability variation jackpot, it will always be "complete win" in the first round. In the case of 7R probable big hit and 7R short-time jackpot, you will win hard in the first round, or “draw” or “defeat” in the first round, and you will always win in the second round. In case of losing, the game will be “drawn” or defeated in the first round and must be defeated in the second round, or defeated in the first round, and the battle will end without the second round being executed. . The determination of such a battle effect will be described below.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing various tables related to determination of the battle effect. FIG. 5A is a combination determination table for determining a combination of characters in a battle effect in the case of 15R probability variation jackpot. As shown in the figure, the selection ratios of the characters B, C, and E of the player side character performing the battle (only in the first round) in the case of 15R probability variation jackpot are a1, a2, and a3, respectively. The relationship is a1 >> a2> a3.

  In other words, when the 15R probability variation is a big win, the result is always “complete win” in the battle performance, so that the battle with the character B that is most advantageous to the player is most easily selected, and the battle with the character E Is the most difficult to select.

  Next, FIG. 5B is a battle result determination table for determining the result of the first battle in the battle performance in the case of 7R probability variation big hit, 7R time junior big hit or lost. As shown in the figure, in the case of 7R probability variation big hit and 7R time junior big hit, the percentages for selecting “Successful win”, “Draw”, “Defeat”, and “Complete loss” as the battle results are α1, α2, α3, α4. Further, in the case of a loss, the percentages for selecting “Hot Win”, “Draw”, “Defeat”, and “Complete Loss” as battle results are 0, β2, β3, and β4, respectively.

  Thus, in the case of losing, “spicy” that informs definitely that it is a big hit cannot be selected. The relationship between the selection ratios is α1> α2> α3 >> α4 and β4> β3> β2.

  Next, FIG. 5C is a combination for determining the character combination in the battle effect for each of the battle results when the 7R probability variation jackpot, the 7R time junior bonus jackpot, or the loss is determined in the battle result determination table. It is a decision table. As shown in the figure, when “Spicy” is selected as the battle result, the selection ratios of the characters B, C, and E on the player side performing the battle are b1, b2, and b3, respectively.

  When “Draw” is selected as the battle result, the selection ratios of the characters B, C, and E on the player side performing the battle are c1, c2, and c3, respectively. When “defeat” is selected as the battle result, the selection ratios of the characters B, C, and E on the player side performing the battle are d1, d2, and d3, respectively.

  When “completely defeated” is selected as the battle result, the selection ratios of the characters B, C, and E on the player side performing the battle are e1, e2, and e3, respectively. As described above, in the respective battle results determined in the case of 7R probability variation big hit, 7R time junior big hit or loss determined in the battle result determination table, the relationship between the selection ratios of the character combinations in the battle effect is b1 >> b2. > B3, c2 >> c3> c1, d2> d3 >> d1, e3 >> e2> e1.

  In other words, when “Bad” is selected as the battle result, in the first battle, the character B that the player feels most advantageous is much easier to select than the other characters. . On the other hand, when “Draw” or “Defeat” is selected, the character C is easily selected, but when “Defeat” is selected, “Draw” is selected. As such, there is not much difference in the ease with which the character C is selected. In addition, when “complete defeat” is selected, the character E that the player feels most disadvantageous is much easier to select than the other characters. In the “draw,” “losing,” and “complete” battle results in which the second round is executed, the character B is hardly determined in the first round battle.

  Next, FIG. 5 (d) shows a case in which the second round game is a case where the 7R probability variation jackpot and the 7R hourly jackpot hit are determined and the battle result of the first round is determined as “Draw” or “Defeat”. It is the 2nd round character determination table which determines the character of a person. As shown in FIGS. 4B to 4D, the following seven patterns of the transition of the selected characters for the player-side character can be cited from the combination in the battle effect of the first round.

  In the case where the character on the player side in the first round is the character B, the character transitions to C, D or E as the character on the player side, and the character on the player side in the first round is the character C. When the player side character is the character E, the player side character transitions to D or E, and when the player side character is the character E, the player side character transitions to C or D, respectively.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5D, the selection ratios of the respective transition patterns are f1, f2, f3, f4, when the first battle result is determined to be “draw”, f5, f6, and f7. On the other hand, when the battle result of the first round is determined as “defeated”, it becomes g1, 0, g3, g4, 0, 0, g7. When the battle result of the first round is determined to be “complete loss”, it becomes 0, h2, 0, 0, h5, h6, 0.

  Next, FIG. 5 (e) shows a case where the game is lost, and the player side of the second round in the case where the battle result of the first round is determined to be “Draw”, “Defeat” or “Complete Defeat”. It is the 2nd round character determination table which determines the character of. As shown in the figure, in this case, unlike the case where the 7R probability variation jackpot and the 7R hour / long jackpot are reached, the battle of the second round may not be executed in each battle result of the first round.

  Therefore, the above-mentioned transition pattern of the player side character and the respective selection ratios in which the second battle is not performed are i1, i2 when the first battle is determined to be “Draw”. , I3, i4, i5, i6, i7, i8, i9, i10. When the battle result of the first round is determined to be “defeated”, it becomes j1, 0, j3, j4, j5, 0, j7, 0, j9, j10. Further, when the battle result of the first round is determined to be “complete loss”, they are 0, k2, 0, k4, 0, k6, k7, k8, 0, k10.

  Subsequently, the relationship between the selection ratios f1 to f7, g1 to g7, h2 to h6, i1 to i10, j1 to j10, and k2 to k10, which are shown in the second round character determination table, will be described. For f1-7, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), when the battle result is “Draw”, the player side of the second round is the same regardless of the combination of the first round characters. The character D is easier to select the character D than the characters C and E, and the character C is easier to select than the character E. Therefore, the relationship is f2> f1> f3, f4> f5, and f7> f6.

  When the battle result is “defeated”, the character C on the player side in the second round when the character B is selected in the first round is more easily selected than the character E. Therefore, for g1 to g7, the relationship is g1> g3 and g4 = g7 = 1. Further, when the battle result is “defeat”, h2 = h5 = h6 = 1 for h2 to h6.

  Subsequently, in the case of loss, the character D is hardly selected. If the battle result is “Draw”, the second round is likely to be executed, and the combination of the characters in the first round is the same for the player side of the second round. The character E is more easily selected than the character C. Therefore, i1 to i10 have a relationship of i3> i1> i4 >> i2, i6> i7 >> i5, i8> i10 >> i9.

  On the other hand, if the battle result is “defeated”, the character on the player side in the second round is more likely to select the character E than the character C regardless of the combination of the first round characters. It has become. Accordingly, j1 to j10 have a relationship of j3> j1 >> j4, j7 >> j5, j10 >> j9.

  In addition, if the battle result is “completely defeated”, it is quite easy to select the non-execution of the second round regardless of the combination of the characters of the first round. Therefore, k2 to k10 have a relationship of k4 >> k2, k7 >> k6, k10 >> k8.

  Thus, in the battle performance, if the battle result is “Round”, “Defeated”, or “Completely Lost” in the case of 7R probable big hit, 7R time critical hit or lost, the second battle can be executed. However, when the second battle is executed, the expectation as to which of the characters C, D, and E is the player-side character selected in the second battle is the first battle The selection ratios of the various tables shown in FIG. 5 are determined so as to differ depending on the combination of characters. Also, in this embodiment, the expected degree of the player's character when the second round is executed depends on which combination of battles is selected in the first round. It will be different. Further, the selection ratios of the various tables shown in FIG. 5 are determined so that the expected values of the number of times of execution of the second battle are different.

  Also, depending on whether the result of the first round battle is “Draw”, “Defeat”, or “Complete Defeat”, the ease of selecting the character combination in the second round battle is different. Depending on the combination of characters and the battle result, the player-side character in the selectable second battle is different. Therefore, regardless of whether the battle result of the first round is “Draw”, “Defeat”, or “Complete Defeat”, the character on the player side selected in the second round battle is the character C, D, E. The selection ratios of the various tables shown in FIG. 5 are determined so that the degree of expectation to be different varies depending on the combination of the characters in the first round. The selection ratios of the various tables shown in FIG. 5 are determined so that the expected values are also different.

  In addition, when the same character is selected in the first battle and the second battle, the expectation of 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot in the first game, and 7R in the second game The selection ratios of the various tables shown in FIG. 5 are determined so that the expected degree of probability variation big hit or 7R time short hit is different. The expectation of each character on the player side selected in the second round, the expected value of the number of battle executions, etc. will be described in detail later.

  Next, a cut-in notice effect executed during a period in which a battle effect is executed as a reach effect will be described. The cut-in announcement effect is an object M indicating that the expectation of high 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot is high, or 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot during the battle performance. Is an effect in which an object N that is lower than the case of the object M appears for a certain period of time. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating various tables related to determination of the cut-in notice effect executed in the battle effect. Note that the cut-in notice effect may be executed when the battle effect is not executed.

  FIG. 6A is a cut-in notice effect determination table for determining the cut-in notice effect in the first battle. As shown in the figure, when the object M appears, the object N appears, and neither appears, the selection ratios are p1, p2, and p3 when they are 15R probability variation big hits, when they are 7R probability variation big hits or 7R time shortfall big hits , Q1, q2, q3, lost, r1, r2, r3.

  The relationship among these selection ratios is p1> p2> p3, q3> q2> q1, r3 >> r2> r1, and when the object M appears in the first battle, the 15R probability variation hit Expectation is high.

  Next, FIG. 6B is a cut-in notice effect determination table relating to the determination of the cut-in notice effect when the cut-in notice effect is not executed particularly in the first game in the second battle. As shown in the drawing, when the object M appears, the object N appears, and neither appears, the respective selection ratios are s1, s2, s3, lost, t1, t2 , T3.

  The relationship between the selection ratios is s1> s2> s3, t3 >> t2> t1, and if the cut-in notice effect is not executed in the first battle, the second battle is performed. When the object M appears, the degree of expectation that the 7R probability variation jackpot or the 7R hourly jackpot will be high.

  Next, FIG. 6C is a cut-in notice effect determination table related to the determination of the cut-in notice effect when the cut-in notice effect is executed in the first battle, particularly in the second battle. As shown in the figure, when the object M appears, the object N appears, and neither appears, the selection ratios are u1, 0, u3, lost, v1, 0, when 7R probability variation big hit or 7R time junior big hit. V3.

  The relationship between these selection ratios is u1> u3, v3> v1, and when the cut-in notice effect is executed in the first battle, the object M is displayed in the second battle. When it appears, the expectation that it becomes 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot is high.

  As described above, when the cut-in notice effect is executed in the first battle, the cut-in notice effect is executed in the second battle regardless of whether the appearing object is the object M or the object N. In such a case, an object M having a high expectation level that will surely be a 7R probability variation jackpot or a 7R hourly jackpot will appear.

  Hereinafter, the process performed for the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. First, processing at the time of power activation will be described. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with the main switch 94 turned on with the reset switch 93 turned on, all the storage areas of the RAM 55 except for the in-use stack area are initialized. And the process for advancing a game can be started.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the reset switch 93 in the OFF state and the main switch 94 in the ON state, it is diagnosed whether or not the data in the RAM 55 is corrupted. If the data when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off remains normal, the data stored in the RAM 55 is left as it is, and the state when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off last time. From this, it is possible to start processing for advancing the game. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the gaming state of the data remaining in the RAM 55 and the number of reserved memories for the start winning ports 14a and 14b are referred to, and a startup command is generated based on this, and display control is performed. This is transmitted to the display control CPU of the substrate 80.

  Processing for advancing a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed according to a timer interrupt executed every 2 ms. Note that only the release of the game ball to the game area 7 based on the operation of the hitting operation handle 5 is performed independently of the timer interruption process every 2 ms.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed every 2 ms in the main process executed by the CPU 56. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs the register saving process (step S21), and then executes the game control process of steps S22 to S36. In the game control process, the CPU 56 first inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 61, the start port switches 62a and 62b, the count switch 63, and the clear switch 65 via the switch circuit 32, and determines their state. A switch process is performed (step S22).

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a jackpot determination random number and a jackpot type determination random number used for game control is performed (step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (step S24) and a process for updating the counter value for generating the display random number (step S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, the corresponding symbol is selected according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the variable display device 9, the special variable winning device 20 and the like in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. It is issued and executed. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 12 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. By executing the normal symbol process, the display control of the normal symbol display 12 and the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 15 are executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts one command from the top for performing various effects in the variable display device 9 or the like placed at the top of the transmission command queue of the RAM 55 in the special symbol process, and sends it to the display control board 80. Special symbol command control processing is performed (step S28). Further, a normal symbol command control process for sending a command related to a normal symbol set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 in the normal symbol process is performed (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the start port switches 62a and 62b, the count switch 63, and the like (step S31). Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control board 36 in response to winning detection based on the fact that any of the start port switches 62a, 62b, the count switch 63, etc. is turned on. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 36 drives the ball payout device 44 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S32). In the storing process, various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers are extracted based on the detection signals of the start port switches 62a and 62b, and the extracted random number values are stored separately in the start port switches 62a and 62b.

  In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 33 (step S34). In order to put the variable winning device 15 and the special variable winning device 20 into an open state or a closed state, or to switch the game ball passage in the big winning port 21, the solenoid circuit 33 is configured with solenoids 71 to 73 in accordance with a drive command. Drive. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S35), and the interrupt enabled state is set (step S36).

  Next, the special symbol process in step S26 will be described. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the start opening switches 62a and 62b for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 14a and 14b provided in the game board 6 are turned on. In other words, it is determined whether or not a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning ports 14a and 14b has occurred, and if a start winning has occurred, a start port switch passing process is performed.

  In the start port switch passing process, the number of reserved storages of the start winning ports 14a and 14b corresponding to the start port switches 62a and 62b that are turned on is determined. In addition, a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot type determination random number, a variation type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number are extracted, and whether or not the variation display based on the start winning is a jackpot (and further determines the jackpot type And may determine the type of variation pattern selected by the variation display based on the start winning (however, if it is not determined that it will be super reach, it is temporarily determined as normal reach loss) .

  If the start winning opening 14a is a start winning, a start winning command A101 and a start winning command C103 are generated and sequentially inserted into the command transmission queue of the RAM 55. If it is a start winning of the start winning opening 14b, a start winning command B102 and a start winning command C103 are generated and sequentially inserted into the command transmission queue of the RAM 55. When both the start opening switches 62a and 62b are turned on, the above processing is sequentially performed for each of the start winning openings 14a and 14b. In this case, the start winning command A101 and the start winning command C103 are performed. The start winning command B102 and the starting winning command C103 are inserted into the command transmission queue in this order.

  After that, depending on the state of the special symbol process flag, special symbol normal processing, variation pattern setting processing, special symbol variation processing, special symbol suspension processing, pre-winning opening pre-processing, large winning opening open processing, which will be described below, One of the jackpot end processing is performed.

  Special symbol normal processing: Wait until the special symbol variable display can be started. When the CPU 56 enters a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the CPU 56 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (the number of reserved memories). If the count value of the pending storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination as a result of the special symbol variation display. In this case, the jackpot type is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number.

  Fluctuation pattern setting processing: The variation pattern type of the special symbol in the special symbol displays 10a and 10b is selected according to the value of the random number for variation type determination extracted at the time of starting winning and the number of reserved memories. Then, it is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance according to the type of variation pattern selected and the value of the variation pattern determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning. Based on the determined variation pattern, the variation time of the special symbol is set in a special symbol process timer (configured by a down timer), and then the special symbol process timer is started. At this time, the special symbol display 10a or 10b outputs a signal for instructing the start of variation display of the special symbol, and whether or not to make a big hit, indicates a big hit type and a start command indicating the selected variation pattern, The state is set to be transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after that.

  Special symbol variation processing: Monitor the time of the special symbol process timer with the variation time set according to the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting processing, and when the variation time has passed and the special symbol process timer times out, Next, control is performed to shift to the special symbol stop process.

  Special symbol stop process: The special symbol display that is variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b is stopped, and a signal indicating that the special symbol is stopped is set in a state of being output to the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b. At the same time, the symbol stop command indicating the symbol stop is set to a state to be transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after.

  Pre-opening process for the big winning opening: When this process is performed for the first time after the big hit, after setting the number of rounds of the big winning opening 21, the control for opening the big winning opening 21 is started. Specifically, the solenoid 72 is driven, the special winning opening 21 is opened, and the special variable winning device 20 is opened. In addition, the number of rounds in which the special winning opening 21 is opened is counted, and the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the release timer.

  Opening process for winning a prize opening: A process for setting a round command and a round end command for displaying a round in the jackpot gaming state to a state to be transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after. Or a process for confirming that the closing condition of the special winning opening 21 is satisfied.

  Big hit end process: A game state command indicating that the big hit game state has ended and the game state has changed is set to a state transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after.

  On the other hand, in the various sub-side boards such as the display control board 80, the variable display device 9 displays the variation of the decorative symbols in accordance with the variation display of the special symbols based on the command transmitted from the basic circuit 53 of the main substrate 31. , Executing various effects such as a pre-reading notice, or performing a process of executing a jackpot round effect when controlled to the first jackpot game state. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  In this main process, first, an initialization process for initializing a necessary area in the RAM included in the display control microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 is performed (step S701). Next, it is determined whether or not the state of the timer interrupt flag set by the timer interrupt process executed every predetermined time (for example, 33 ms (one frame period of the variable display device 9)) is 1 (step S702). The process of step S702 is repeated until the timer interrupt flag state becomes 1. After the timer interrupt flag status is 1, first, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to 0 (step S703).

  It is checked whether or not the command transmitted from the basic circuit 53 of the main board 31 is inserted in the reception command queue. If a command is inserted in the command reception queue, the command is extracted from the command reception queue and a command analysis process for analyzing the contents is executed. When a plurality of commands are transmitted to the command reception queue, all the commands are sequentially extracted from the reception command queue and the contents of each are analyzed. In the command analysis process, the number of reserved memories indicated by the start winning command A101 or the start winning command B102 is a normal number increased by 1 with respect to the number of reserved memories grasped from the command received immediately before, or the start It is also determined whether the start winning command C103 is continuously received by the same interrupt as the reception of the winning command A101 or the start winning command B102 or by the next interrupt (step S704).

  Next, based on the analysis result of the command in the command analysis process, an effect control process process is executed in which the decorative display is variably displayed on the variable display device 9 or a jackpot round effect is executed (step S705). Further, based on the analysis result of the command, a notice control process for executing various effects such as a prefetch notice is executed (step S706). Furthermore, a random number update process for updating various random numbers necessary for the performance is executed (step S707), and the process returns to step S702.

  Then, the result of execution of the battle effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. In the battle production in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, battle production is performed in various execution modes. As a result, the probability of each event appearing, for example, the player side of the first round The appearance probability of each character performing a battle in the second round for each character type, the probability that the second round is executed for each type of battle result of the first round, and the like are different. What is shown in FIG. 9 indicates the probability that a specific event will appear as a result of executing a battle effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the individual selection ratios related to the determination of the battle effect shown in FIG. 5 are determined based on the probability of occurrence of individual events shown in FIG. 9 and the relationship established therebetween.

  FIG. 9A shows the selection probability of the player-side character selected in the second round for each type of player-side character in the first round when the second round is executed. is there. If the first round is character B, and the probability that character C, D, or E is selected in the second round is 7R probable big hit or 7R hourly big hit, they are L1, L2, and L3, respectively. , L4, L5, and L6, respectively. When the first round is the character C, and the probability that the character D or E is selected in the second round is 7R probability variation big hit or 7R time junior big hit, they are M2 and M3, respectively, which is lost. In this case, they are M5 and M6, respectively. If the first round is the character E, and the probability that the character C or D is selected in the second round is 7R probability variation big hit or 7R time junior big hit, they are N1 and N2, respectively, which is lost. In this case, N4 and N5 respectively.

  Here, in these events, each event appears such that the relationship of L2> L1> L3, L6> L4> L5, M2 >> M3, M6 >> M5, N2 >> N1, N4 >> N5 is established. Yes. Depending on the player's character selected in the first round of battle, even if the player's character is the same, whether it is a 7R probability change big hit or 7R time junior big hit, The selection probabilities are different. Accordingly, the degree of expectation of the player-side character selected in the second round battle differs depending on the type of the player-side character selected in the first round battle.

  FIG. 9B shows the execution probability of the number of times the battle is executed for each type of character on the player side in the first round. When the first round is the character B, the probability that only the first round is executed and the probability that the second round is executed are O1 and O2, respectively. When the first round is the character C, the probability of executing only the first round and the probability of executing up to the second round are P1 and P2, respectively. When the first game is the character E, the probability of executing only the first game and the probability of executing the second game are Q1 and Q2, respectively.

  Here, in these events, each event appears so that the relationship of O1 >> O2, P1 <P2, Q1> Q2 is established. From these relationships, when the player-side character is the character C, the highest expected number of battles is the highest, and when the player-side character is the character B, the lowest expected number of battles is It has become. Therefore, it can be seen that the expected value of the number of battles to be executed differs depending on the combination of characters in the first battle.

  FIG. 9C shows the selection probability of the player-side character selected in the second round for each type of battle result in the first round. When the battle result is “Draw”, the probability that the characters C, D, and E are selected in the second round will be R1, R2, and R3 when the 7R probability variable hit or 7R short-range hit hit, respectively. Are R4, R5, and R6, respectively. When the battle result is “defeated”, the probability that the characters C, D, E are selected in the second round will be S1, S2, S3 when the 7R probability change big hit or 7R time junior big hit, respectively. Are S4, S5, and S6, respectively. The probability that the characters C, D, and E are selected in the second round when the battle result is “complete defeat” is T1, T2, and T3, respectively, when the 7R probability change big hit or 7R time junior big hit is lost. Are T4, T5, and T6, respectively.

  Here, in these events, the relationship of R2> R1> R3, R6> R4> R5, S2> S1 >> S3, S6> S4 >> S5, T2 >> T1> T3, T6 >> T4> T5 is established. Each event appears. Depending on the result of the first round battle, even if the player has the same player side character, the selection probabilities differ depending on whether the player wins 7R probability variation or 7R hourly jackpot. ing. Therefore, the expectation of the player-side character selected in the second round battle differs depending on the first round battle result.

  FIG. 9D shows the execution probability of the number of times the battle is executed for each battle result of the first round. When the battle result is “Draw”, the probability of executing only the first round and the probability of executing up to the second round are U1 and U2, respectively. When the battle result is “defeated”, the probability of executing only the first round and the probability of executing up to the second round are V1 and V2, respectively. When the battle result is “complete loss”, the probability of executing only the first round and the probability of executing up to the second round are W1 and W2, respectively.

  Here, in these events, each event appears so that the relationship of U2 >> U1, V1 <V2, W1 >> W2 is established. From these relationships, when the battle result is “draw”, the expected value of the number of battles is the highest, and when the battle result is “completely defeated”, the expected value of the number of battles is the lowest. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9D, it can be seen that the expected value of the number of battles to be executed is different depending on the battle result of the first round.

  Also, in FIG. 9 (e), for the same type of player side character, in the battle production of 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot, the timing of winning the battle is the first and second rounds. Is the probability of being selected. This is limited to characters C and E that are player-side characters that can be selected in both the first and second rounds. For character C, the probability of 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot at the first round of battle production, and the probability of 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot at the second round of battle performance are γ1, It is γ2. On the other hand, for the character E, the probability of 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot in the first round of battle production, and the probability of 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot in the second battle battle stage, respectively. δ1 and δ2.

  Here, in these events, each event appears so that the relationship of γ1> γ2 and δ2> δ1 is established. Therefore, even if the same player-side character is selected in the first and second battles, it can be seen that the expectation that is a big hit is different in each battle.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the display of the special symbol variation display performed by the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b based on the start winnings to the starting winning ports 14a and 14b. When the result is determined by the jackpot, the game is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state or the second jackpot gaming state according to the type of jackpot. In addition, when the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, or sudden jackpot, the probability variation that the next jackpot decision probability becomes higher after the first jackpot gaming state or the second jackpot gaming state ends. The gaming state is controlled to the state.

  The occurrence of the 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, or 7R hourly jackpot that shifts to the first jackpot gaming state that is particularly advantageous for the player is also indicated by the result of the variable display of the decorative symbols on the variable display device 9. In order to effectively increase the player's expectation for the occurrence of this 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, or 7R hourly jackpot, it has been determined whether or not it will be 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, or 7R hourly jackpot The variation pattern until the result of the variation display of the decorative symbol is derived is selected at a selection ratio according to the above.

  Here, there is a super-reach as a variation pattern in which the selection ratio is high and the reliability is high when it is determined that the 15R probability variation jackpot, the 7R probability variation jackpot, or the 7R hour / short jackpot. In the variation display performed in the super reach variation pattern, a reach effect is performed by a battle effect between the player-side character and the enemy character after the reach display mode is displayed. In the battle performance, the player side character and the enemy character battle, and depending on whether the battle result is victory or defeat, it will be a 15R probability variation big hit, a 7R probability variation big hit, or a 7R time shortfall big hit, Or it will be notified whether it will be lost. Here, when the first battle in the battle effect cannot be won, the second battle can be executed by another player-side character that was not selected in the first battle.

  In the first round battle, the player side character can be selected from B, C, and E. When the second round battle is executed, the player side character is C , D, and E, those not selected in the first round are selected. And when such a second battle is executed, the characters C, D, E on the player side are characters C, D, E if the character on the player side in the first battle is B. If it is C, either D or E is selected, and if E is selected, either C or D is selected. If the type of the player's character at the first round is different, the second round The player-side characters that can be selected in the eye battle are also different.

  Here, whether the player-side characters B, C, and E selected in the first battle will be 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, 7R time bonus jackpot, or lose. The ratio of the selection ratio differs depending on the type. In other words, in the first battle battle effect, the reliability of 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, or 7R hourly jackpot varies depending on the type of player-side character that has appeared there.

  Also, depending on whether the player's character in the first round battle is B, C, or E, the ratio of C, D, or E selected in the second round battle is 7R probability change big hit or 7R short time big hit Depending on whether the player's character in the first battle is B, C, or E, the game selected in the second battle will be different. The expectation of the character on the person side is different. Further, in the battle performance, even if the battle result of the first round is not a victory and the battle of the second round can be executed, the characters on the player side in the battle of the first round are B, C, E. The expected value of whether the battle ends at the first round or continues until the second round depends on which of the two.

  In other words, if a victory is not won in the first battle, the type of player-side character that can be selected as the player-side character in the second battle is the player-side character selected in the first battle. The reliability of the player's character in the second round of battle is also determined according to the type of player's character selected in the first round of battle. It has become a thing.

  As described above, since there is a relationship between the player-side character selected in the first round battle in the battle performance and the player-side character selected in the second round battle, The meaning that the production is executed repeatedly is not limited. In addition, since the element according to the type of the character of the player side selected in the battle of the first round is added to the reliability according to the type of the character of the player side selected in the battle of the second round, As a series of effects from the first battle to the second battle, the player's expectation can be continued according to the type of player-side character selected for each.

  Also, in order for the player side to know the reliability of the player-side character selected in the second round of battle, only the type of player-side character that is selected and appears in the second round The player's character that was selected in the first round of battle and appeared must also be considered, so the player's expectation can be continued according to the type of player's character selected for each. it can.

  In addition, there are three patterns of “Draw”, “Defeat”, and “Complete Defeat” in the results of the first battle that cannot be won in the second battle. Of the three patterns, whether the player's character in the second round is C, D, or E when the second round of battle can be executed, depending on which of the battle results will be The expectations are different. Also, the type of player-side character that can be selected in the second battle is different depending on the battle result, and the battle will be the first battle depending on the battle result. The expected value of whether it ends or continues until the second round is different.

  By doing this, not only the type of player's character that appeared in the first battle (which is known at the start of the battle production), but also the first battle result (which is known for the first time at the end of the battle production) However, the player can be noticed, and the interest level of the player with respect to the battle performance can be increased to further enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, since the characters C and E on the player side can be selected in the battle of the first round or the battle of the second round, these characters can be selected at any timing of the first round or the second round. The battle result can be a victory. And since each character has a different probability of winning in the first round and a probability of winning in the second round, the expectation that the 15R probability variation big hit, 7R probability variation big hit, or 7R hourly short hit will be the first round. And the second round is different. For this reason, it is not the repetition of the same battle production substantially, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Further, in the battle effect, there are two patterns of “complete victory” or “successful victory” as battle results for victory against battle results for which there are no three victory patterns. Then, when the battle result is “complete win”, it becomes a 15R probability variation jackpot, and when it is “spicy”, it becomes a 7R probability variation jackpot or a 7R hourly jackpot. On the other hand, even if it becomes “Draw”, “Defeat”, or “Completely Lost”, if the battle results in victory in the second round of battle after that, it will be a 7R probability variable big hit or a 7R hour / short big hit. Thereby, even if the battle of the 2nd round can be performed, a player can be made to pay more attention to the battle result of the 1st round in the battle production, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, in addition to the battle effect, a cut-in notice effect for improving the expectation of 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, or 7R hourly jackpot is executed. Sometimes. The cut-in notice effect is when the object M indicates that the expectation level is high such as 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R hourly jackpot, or when the expectation degree corresponding to 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or 7R time variation jackpot is object M This is done by causing any of the lower objects N to appear during the battle performance. The cut-in notice effect can be executed even when the battle effect is being executed, and can be executed at one or both timings of the first or second battle effect.

  If a cut-in notice effect in which the object M appears at the timing of the first round is executed in the battle stage, the 15R probability variation jackpot and the 7R probability variation jackpot than the appearance of the object M at the timing of the second round. Alternatively, the cut-in notice effect due to the appearance of the object N with a low expectation value that becomes a short hit at 7R is not executed. As a result, due to the cut-in effect by the object M executed first at the timing of the first round in the battle effect, the player has a sense of expectation that he / she once held a 15R probability variation jackpot, a 7R probability variation jackpot or a 7R hourly jackpot. It is possible to prevent the game from being damaged by the cut-in effect by the object N executed at the timing of the second round, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the types of jackpots include 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, and 7R hourly jackpot, and the player knows that all three were controlled by probability variation jackpots. It was a thing. On the other hand, instead of suddenly probable jackpots as types of jackpots, whether or not the decorative symbols are aligned and stopped with symbols other than “1” or “7”, and whether or not the jackpot effect is controlled in a state of probability variation It is also possible to provide a probabilistic latent jackpot that does not notify the user. Since the player's appearance does not change regardless of whether the probability variation latency jackpot or the time bonus, the probability variation latency state in which it is not known whether or not the probability variation state is controlled will occur.

  In a pachinko machine controlled in such a probabilistic latent state, a player can win a big hit in the variable display when the decorative symbol is displayed in the state controlled in the probable latent state. It is expected that the state is controlled to the state of probability variation. Therefore, an effect similar to the battle effect in the above-described embodiment may be applied to the probability change latency notice for notifying whether the probability change state is actually controlled in the probability change latent state. Even when the probabilistic latent announcement is applied, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

  And in the pachinko machine controlled to the probability variation latent state in this way, it becomes a common effect mode regardless of whether it is a probability variation state or a mode other than the probability variation state, for example, a mode A or mode B effect mode. A production mode can also be applied.

  In the case of adopting such a production mode, after power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off, at the time of start-up indicating whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state or the like at the time of power activation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 A status signal may be output from the main board 31. In this case, when an initialization process is executed by operating the reset switch 93, an information output signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. At this time, when power supply is started in the pachinko gaming machine 1, data indicating the probability variation state is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 based on the fact that the reset switch 93 is not operated and is turned off. When the data indicating the probability variation state is stored, the start-up state signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer until a predetermined output stop condition (described later) is satisfied. You may be made to do. On the other hand, after a predetermined output stop condition is satisfied, even when data indicating a probability variation state is stored, the startup state signal may not be output to an external device such as a hall computer. With such a configuration, the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the time of power activation is in a probability variation state can be easily recognized by an external device such as a hall computer. Further, by outputting a predetermined information output signal based on the execution of the initialization process, it is possible to prevent an illegal act performed when the power supply of the gaming machine is started.

  Here, the output stop condition for stopping the external output of the startup state signal is satisfied when, for example, the first jackpot gaming state is controlled after the power supply is started, and the external output of the startup state signal is stopped. Good. Note that the condition for stopping the output of the startup state signal is not limited to this. For example, when a game ball that first passes through the start winning ports 14a and 14b after power activation is detected by the start port switches 62a and 62b, the output stop condition is satisfied and the external output of the start state signal is stopped. Also good. Alternatively, the output stop condition may be satisfied and the external output of the startup state signal may be stopped when the first probability change state is controlled after the power is turned on. Alternatively, when the number of variable displays executed after power activation reaches a predetermined number, the output stop condition may be satisfied and the external output of the startup state signal may be stopped. Alternatively, when the elapsed time from the start of power supply reaches a predetermined time, the output stop condition may be satisfied and the external output of the start state signal may be stopped. Alternatively, when the number of game balls launched into the game area 7 after power activation reaches a predetermined number, the output stop condition may be satisfied and the external output of the start state signal may be stopped. Alternatively, the external output of the startup state signal may be continued without satisfying the output stop condition until the operation of the reset switch 93 is detected after the power is turned on.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the probability variation state is controlled based on the occurrence of 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot or sudden probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state continues indefinitely until the next jackpot occurs. (However, if the next jackpot is a 15R probability variation jackpot, a 7R probability variation jackpot or a sudden probability variation jackpot, it is controlled to a probability fluctuation state again). However, the number of special symbol variations displayed in the probability variation state is not limited, and may be up to a certain number.

  The maximum number of special symbol variations displayed in one probability variation state can be set to a number greater than the reciprocal of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state (for example, 100 times). Alternatively, it may be about the number of reserved memories (for example, 4 is the number of reserved memories for the start winning opening 14b, or 8 is the total number of reserved memories for the start winning openings 14a, 14b). When the number of special symbol variations displayed in the probability variation state is limited to a certain number of times, the number of times of control in the short-time state can be adjusted accordingly.

  In the embodiment described above, the decorative pattern variation pattern is determined based on the determined type and the variation pattern determination random number value after the CPU 56 of the main board 31 determines the type based on the variation type determination random number value. It was supposed to be determined as a detailed pattern. Of course, whether or not the super reach is reached is determined by the determination of the variation pattern type based on the variation type determination random number. The CPU 56 of the main board 31 determines only the type of the variation pattern (however, in this case, the variation display time is determined for each type), and the detailed variation pattern is determined by the display control board. 80 display control CPUs may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the pseudo-ream is not selected as the variation pattern regardless of the results of the jackpot lottery and the jackpot type lottery. On the other hand, you may enable it to select a pseudo | simulation series with a fixed ratio as a fluctuation pattern. Here, the pseudo-ream means that the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the variable display device 9 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, but for one special symbol variation display (that is, one start winning). In all of the decorative symbol display areas 9a to 9c, the decorative symbol variation display is temporarily stopped (the updating of the symbol is stopped but not confirmed, and may be in a state of shaking). Later, it refers to a decorative pattern variation pattern in which a re-variable display for variably displaying all the decorative symbols is executed once or a plurality of times.

  In the above embodiment, the enemy character is only A with respect to the characters B, C, D, E and a plurality of player side characters in the battle performance, but there are a plurality of types of enemy characters. May be. In this case, since the variation of the battle effect further increases, the player's interest in the battle effect increases. Further, the number of characters on the player side is not limited to this, and may be further increased. In addition, when there are a plurality of types of enemy characters and player-side characters as described above, it is possible to select a character to be battled by independent lottery, but these are combined into one. It is good also as what can be performed as a lottery of a combination.

  In the above embodiment, in the battle production, the player side character who executed the battle in the first round was not selected again when the second battle was executed, but the second round Also in the battle of the eyes, the character on the player side who executed the battle in the first round may be selected. In this case, when the same player-side character is selected in the first round and the second round, the expectation of jackpot may be different in each battle.

  In the above embodiment, the battle of the second round can be executed when the draw is “draw,” “losing,” or “complete loss” in the first round in the battle production. If the player is defeated in the battle, the third battle may be executed. At this time, the battle of the third round is also performed so that the degree of expectation selected for each character of the player side of the second round is different for each character of the player side of the first round shown in the above embodiment. It may be different from the second round.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of types of enemy characters, such a difference in expectation depends on the combination of the enemy character and the character on the player side. The degree of expectation selected by the character may be different. Further, when there are a plurality of types of enemy characters, the expected value of the number of battles in the battle effect may be different depending on the combination of the enemy character and the player side character.

  In the above embodiment, there are three types of battle results that can be executed in the battle stage, such as “Draw”, “Defeat”, and “Complete loss”. There may be battle results in which the eyes can be executed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 9 Variable display apparatus 10a, 10b Special symbol display 11a, 11b Special symbol reservation memory display part 31 Main board 54 ROM
55 RAM
56 CPU
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Claims (3)

A gaming machine that includes an effect display device that controls an effect game state between a normal game state and an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state and displays an effect image,
Advantage determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous gaming state;
In the effect display device, a character of any kind is selected from a plurality of kinds of characters, a predetermined character effect in which the selected character appears is executed, and the result of the character effect is a specific result. Thus, the character effecting means for notifying that the advantageous determination means has decided to control the advantageous gaming state,
When the result of the character effect performed by the character effect means does not become the specific result, a character of any kind is added and selected separately from the first selection, and the type selected by the addition Additional character production means for executing a new character production in which
The character selected by the character presentation means is determined to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state and to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state by the advantage determining means for each character type. The ratio of the selection ratio is different from when there is no
The gaming machine, wherein the additional character effect means selects a character type appearing in the new character effect according to a character type first selected by the character effect means. A gaming machine that includes an effect display device that controls an effect game state between a normal game state and an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state and displays an effect image,
Advantage determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous gaming state;
In the effect display device, a character of any kind is selected from a plurality of kinds of characters, a predetermined character effect in which the selected character appears is executed, and the result of the character effect is a specific result. Thus, the character effecting means for notifying that the advantageous determination means has decided to control the advantageous gaming state,
When the result of the character effect performed by the character effect means does not become the specific result, a character of any kind is added and selected separately from the first selection, and the type selected by the addition Additional character production means for executing a new character production in which
The character selected by the character presentation means is determined to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state and to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state by the advantage determining means for each character type. The ratio of the selection ratio is different from when there is no
Even if the additional character effect means is the same type of character, it is determined by the advantage determination means that the advantageous game state is controlled according to the type of the character first selected by the character effect means. A game machine characterized by selecting a type of character appearing in a new character effect so that the ratio of the selection ratio differs between when the player is in control of the advantageous gaming state and when it is not determined to be controlled. A gaming machine that includes an effect display device that controls an effect game state between a normal game state and an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state and displays an effect image,
Advantage determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous gaming state;
In the effect display device, a character of any kind is selected from a plurality of kinds of characters, a predetermined character effect in which the selected character appears is executed, and the result of the character effect is a specific result. Thus, the character effecting means for notifying that the advantageous determination means has decided to control the advantageous gaming state,
When the result of the character effect performed by the character effect means does not become the specific result, a character of any kind is added and selected separately from the first selection, and the type selected by the addition Additional character production means for executing a new character production in which
The character selected by the character presentation means is determined to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state and to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state by the advantage determining means for each character type. The ratio of the selection ratio is different from when there is no
The new character effect by the additional character effect means is executed at a different rate depending on the type of character selected by the character effect means.

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