JP2013202367A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of continuing a game at ease regardless of the number of game balls acquirable as winning balls during a winning game.SOLUTION: When a 2R probability variable jackpot is given, where the number of game balls acquirable as winning balls during a jackpot game is smaller than that of a 16R probability variable jackpot, a player is informed of granting of a varied probability state in a shorter period than that after completion of the 16R probability variable jackpot after the completion of the jackpot game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine to which any winning game among a plurality of types of winning games having different values for a player is given after the winning symbol variation game ends.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, when a symbol variation game is won, a winning game is awarded by opening and closing the big prize opening after the symbol variation game that has been won. In addition, as a type of hit game that can be given, a probabilistic hit in which a probability variation state in which the probability of winning after winning the winning game is higher than usual is given, or a non-probable change in which a probability changing state is not given after the winning game ends. There are also gaming machines equipped with hits. In addition, even if the probability variation state after the winning game is the same, the player can be acquired by changing the number of times that the big winning opening is opened during the winning game or the opening time of one time. There is also a gaming machine having a winning game with different profits (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a winning game of 15 round probability change is given, a game ball that the player can acquire as a prize ball is more than a case where a winning game such as 2 round probability change is given. The number is increasing. With this configuration, when the symbol variation game is won, the player expects that a winning game of 15 rounds will be given after the symbol variation game is over.

JP 2011-87735 A

  By the way, after the winning game is completed, the gaming ball acquired as the winning ball in the winning game is consumed and the game is continued. Then, after the game ball acquired in the hit game is consumed, the game cannot be continued unless additional investment is made. Therefore, when a winning game such as a 2-round probability change with a small number of game balls that can be obtained as a winning ball during the winning game is given, the winning game is awarded in comparison with a case where a winning game with a 15-round probability change is given. Additional investment must be made at an early stage after the game ends.

  Further, when the probability variation state cannot be specified after the winning game is finished, the game is continued with anxiety that the probability variation state is not imparted. Therefore, when a winning game such as 2-round probability change is given, it is added with anxiety that the probability-changing state is not given compared with the case where a winning game of 15 round probability change is given. The period of time for investing and continuing the game will be long.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can continue the game with confidence regardless of the number of game balls that can be acquired as a winning ball during the winning game.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is provided with a winning game in which a special winning means is opened and closed after the symbol changing game ends when the symbol changing game is won. In a gaming machine that can be given a probability variation state in which the probability that a symbol variation game will be a hit is higher than usual after the winning game ends, the symbol variation game is executed after the winning game to which the probability variation state is imparted The effect mode at the time is configured to be the same effect mode as the effect mode when the symbol variation game is executed after completion of the hit game where the probability variation state is not given, and the hit game to which the probability change state is given is given If it is, the probability change notification system that causes the notification means to execute a notification effect for notifying that a certain probability change state has been given when a predetermined period has elapsed since the end of the winning game. The winning game includes a plurality of types of hit games in which the number of game balls that a player can acquire as prize balls during the hit game is different, and the predetermined period until the notification effect is executed is The gist is that the number of game balls that a player can acquire as a prize ball during a winning game among a plurality of types of winning games is longer as the winning game is larger.

  In the invention according to claim 2, when the symbol variation game is won, a winning game that the special winning means opens and closes after the completion of the symbol varying game is given, and the game ball wins the special winning means In some cases, a predetermined number of game balls are given, and after the winning game, a game that can be given a probability change state in which the probability that the symbol variation game will be won is higher than usual. In the machine, when the winning game is awarded, a prize ball counting means for counting the number of game balls paid out to the player during the granting of the winning game, and a chance that the probability variation state is given. The effect mode when the symbol variation game is executed after the game is finished is configured to be the same effect mode as the effect mode when the symbol variation game is executed after the end game where the probability variation state is not given, When a winning game to which a certain change state is given is given, a notification effect for notifying that the certain change state has been given is triggered by the fact that a predetermined period has passed since the end of the winning game. The predetermined change period until the notification effect is executed is longer as the number counted by the winning ball counting means in the winning game is longer.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the gaming machine operates a launching device to fire a game ball into a game area, and the game ball is placed in a predetermined winning opening. The symbol variation game is configured to be executed in response to winning, and the predetermined number of game balls counted by the prize ball counting means are played during the predetermined period until the notification effect is executed. The gist is to set the period until the symbol variation game is executed as many times as possible when it is fired to the area.

  According to the present invention, a game can be continued with peace of mind regardless of the number of game balls that can be acquired as a prize ball during a winning game.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of jackpot game. The schematic diagram which shows the transfer aspect of production | presentation mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a schematic diagram explaining the kind of alerting | reporting control period, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the kind of alerting | reporting control period set after the end of a big hit game. The flowchart which shows condition establishment determination processing. (A) is a flowchart which shows 2nd condition determination processing, (b) is a flowchart which shows 1st condition determination processing. (A) is a schematic diagram showing the winning probability of the second transition lottery for each winning information, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the winning probability of the first transition lottery for each winning information. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the alerting | reporting control period set after the end of 16R probability change big hit, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the alerting | reporting control period set after the end of 2R probability change big hit. The flowchart which shows the discharge | release determination process in 2nd Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the alerting | reporting control number which can be set for every loss ratio in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  A launching handle as a launching device is equipped at a position where the player can operate in the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 1, a substantially circular game area 16 is formed on the front surface of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine to guide the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle and to be the main subject of the game. The guide rail YR is laid in a circular spiral shape. The guide rail YR forms a guide path YRa as a launch ball for a game ball extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board 10 by the guide rail YR, and has a substantially circular shape inside the guide rail YR. A game area 16 is formed.

  In addition, on the most downstream side of the guide path YRa, a return prevention valve YRb that prevents a game ball launched from the guide path YRa to the game area 16 from returning to the guide path YRa is provided. This reverse return prevention valve YRb is fixed to the tip end of the guide rail YR located on the most downstream side of the guide path YRa. In addition, a launch detection sensor HS (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting that a game ball has been launched from the guide path YRa to the game area 16 is provided at the tip of the guide rail YR located on the most downstream side of the guide path YRa. It is arranged. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a launching handle is operated and game balls are continuously fired in the game area 16, about 100 game balls are fired in the game area 16 per minute. ing.

  In addition, an effect display device 11 having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. In the effect display device 11, a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) and various display effects that are executed in association with the game are executed. In the symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects.

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

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big win lottery from a plurality of special figures (101 kinds in the present embodiment), and the selected special figure is selected. The special figure is displayed as a fixed stop. The 101 types of special symbols are classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols that are symbols that can recognize jackpots, and one type of missed symbols that are symbols that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game (win game) is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative designs in each column. And the display result according to the display result of the special figure display apparatus 12 is displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. In addition, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the stop symbol in a fixed stop, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the stop symbol (combination symbol combination) in the final stop display. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which all the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([122] [767). ]).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols of each column in the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. When the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the types of symbols displayed in the display areas defined in the effect display device 11 and the special figure display device 12 are changed. On the other hand, the “temporary stop display” is a state in which the symbols are displayed in the fluctuation state in the display area. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. Then, the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol variation game on the effect display device 11 start simultaneously with the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, and end simultaneously (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol simultaneously). Is confirmed and stopped).

  Also, below the special figure display device 12, a special figure reservation storage display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special figure reservation light emitting units is disposed. The special figure hold storage display device 13 notifies the player of the number of special reserved starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding memory number”). The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) in the start winning ports 19 and 21 provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 19 or 21 during the symbol variation game, the number of reserved memories is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). And the two special figure reservation light emission parts in this embodiment light up, blink, or turn off according to the number of reservation storage. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “0”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are turned off, and when the number of reserved memories is “1”, the left special figure holding light emitting unit is turned on, The special figure holding light emission part on the right is turned off. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is “2”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are lit, and when the number of holding memories is “3”, the left special figure holding light emitting unit blinks and the right side The special figure holding light-emitting unit is turned on. Further, when the number of reserved memories is “4”, the two special figure holding light emitting units blink. The number of reserved memories indicates the number of symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  A normal symbol display device 14 composed of two LEDs is disposed below the special figure hold storage display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “normal game”) in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal diagrams”) constituted by turning on and off the respective LEDs are changed and displayed. Is shown). The usual figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) as to whether or not per ordinary figure. In the normal symbol display device 14, when a lottery per common symbol is won, a normal symbol that can recognize that the lottery per common symbol is won is displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, when the lottery per regular symbol is not won (non-winning), the normal symbol display device 14 displays a normal off-set symbol that can recognize that the lottery per common symbol is not won.

  A first start winning opening 19 having a first winning opening 18 as a winning opening for a game ball is disposed below the effect display device 11. Also, below the first start winning opening 19, a second starting winning opening 21 having a second winning opening 20 as a winning opening for a game ball is arranged. The second start winning opening 21 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 22 as an opening / closing member that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The second start winning port 21 is opened so that the opening of the opening and closing blades 22 expands the game balls so that the game balls can be easily won. On the other hand, the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 22 does not expand the entrance and Closed without winning. That is, the opening / closing blade 22 changes the second winning port 20 of the second start winning port 21 from a closed state where the game ball does not enter to an open state where the game ball can easily enter. A start port switch SW1 for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the first start winning port 19 and the second starting winning port 21. In the present embodiment, the starting condition of the symbol variation game is determined in advance by detecting the game balls won in the first starting winning opening 19 and the second starting winning opening 21 with the start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4). A payout condition of game balls as a number of prize balls (three in this embodiment) can be given. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when one game ball wins the start winning opening 19 or 21, three game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls.

  A gate 27 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 27, a normal symbol variation switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a passed (winning) game ball is disposed. The gate 27 can give the start condition of the normal game by detecting the passed game ball with the normal symbol variation switch SW2. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the opening / closing blade 22 of the second start winning opening 21 is opened. When a lottery per common figure is won (when a normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped), a game per universal figure that opens the opening / closing blade 22 is awarded. Further, by opening the opening / closing blades 22 in a game per game, it becomes easier to win a game ball in the second start winning port 21, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the winning ball of the symbol variation game. be able to.

  Also, below the second start winning opening 21, a large winning opening 24 is provided as a special winning means including a large winning opening door 23 that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. ing. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 24. The special winning opening 24 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when one game ball wins the big winning opening 24, 10 game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation state”) advantageous to the player may be given. When the probability variation state is given, the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery is changed (improved) from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is given. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the winning probability of the big hit lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the big hit game is likely to occur, which is advantageous for the player.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, there is a case where a variation time shortening (hereinafter, referred to as “shortening”) advantageous for the player is given. When the change state is given, the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per normal map based on the passage of the gate 27 is changed from the low probability (normal probability) to the high probability. (Improve. Also, when the lottery per common drawing is won, the open / close blades 22 are opened for a longer time when the variable state is given compared to when the variable state is not given. For this reason, when the variable state is given, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 22 per unit time increases. That is, when the variable speed state is given, it becomes a state in which the rate of entry of game balls into the second start winning opening 21 per unit time is improved, which is an advantageous state for the player.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a game ball is continuously fired to the game area 16 when the variable state is given, approximately one game ball is started for the launch of three game balls. In order to be able to win the winning openings 19 and 21, obstacle nails, starting winning openings 19 and 21, a gate 27, etc. are arranged on the game board 10, and the winning probability of the lottery per normal figure is determined. . In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the game balls are continuously fired to the game area 16 when the variable state is not given, approximately 10 game balls for 125 game balls fired. Are placed on the game board 10 so that the winning prizes 19 and 21 can be won, and the winning probability of the lottery per figure is determined. . By the way, “probability of winning a normal game, etc.” means not only the winning probability of a normal game, but also the time that the open / close blades 22 are opened when a game is given per normal game, the fluctuation time of a normal game, Refers to the interval time between figures.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, three game balls are awarded as prize balls in response to the fact that one game ball has won a prize at the start winning openings 19 and 21. For this reason, if the game ball is continuously fired when the variable state is given, the player can play the game without losing (consuming) the game ball (held ball) possessed (design variation game) Can be executed). On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the game ball is continuously fired when the variable state is not given, the player can play the game by losing the ball. In addition, when the variable state is not given, it is assumed that approximately 10 game balls will win the start winning holes 19 and 21 when 125 game balls are fired into the game area 16. It can be assumed that 10 symbol variation games are executed by firing a single game ball into the game area 16.

Next, the jackpot game specified in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 in the symbol variable game, and the symbol variable game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as a predetermined upper limit (16 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment). During a single round game, the special winning opening 24 is until a specified number of game balls (the maximum number of balls entered (8 in this embodiment)) wins or a specified time (round game time) elapses. Until it is done, it is opened. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, after the end of the round game with a predetermined number of predetermined rounds, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the four types of big hit games shown in FIG. 2, and the determined big hit game is given. Yes. Which of the four types of big hit games is awarded is determined according to the type of special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won.

  In this embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are classified into symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, and symbol D. Specifically, 60 types of jackpot symbols out of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol A, and the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is allocated to the symbol B. Among them, 20 types of jackpot symbols are distributed. In addition, 10 types of jackpot symbols out of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are assigned to the symbol C, and 10 symbols of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are allocated to the symbol D. There are various types of jackpot symbols.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is set to “16 times” as the specified number of rounds. Is a jackpot game (hereinafter, referred to as “16R probability variation jackpot”) to which a probability variation state is imparted. Also, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol B is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is set to “16 times” as the specified number of rounds, and the probability change state after the game ends. A jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “16R non-probability variable jackpot”) that is not given (a non-probability change state is given). In FIG. 2, “Yes” is shown when the probability variation state is given, and “None” is shown when the probability variation state is not given.

  In the 16R probability variation big hit and the 16R non-variable big hit, “7 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “12 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In the 16R probability variation big hit and the 16R non-probability big hit, “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. Although not shown, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) at 16R probability variation big hit and 16R non-probability big hit is set to “2 (seconds)”. In addition, when no change state is given at the time of winning the 16R probable big hit and 16R non-probable big hit (shown as “None” in FIG. 2), after the end of the big win game, the symbol change of “20 times” A variable state is given until the execution of the game ends. In addition, when the 16R probability variable big win is won and the variable state is given (indicated as “Yes” in FIG. 2), after the 16R probability variable big hit is over, until the next big hit game is given (FIG. 2). In this case, the variable state is given during the period “until next time”. On the other hand, if the variable state is given at the time of winning the 16R non-probable big hit, the variable state remains until the execution of the “100 times” symbol variation game ends after the end of the 16R non-probable big win. Is granted.

  Thus, the opening mode of the big prize opening 24 when the 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded and the opening mode of the big prize opening 24 when the 16R non-probability variation jackpot is awarded are the same opening mode. For this reason, it is difficult to specify which jackpot game is given from among the 16R probability variation jackpots and the 16R non-probability variation jackpots from the open mode of the big winning opening 24. As a result, when the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the open mode when the 16R probable big hit (or 16R non-probable big hit) is given, It is difficult to specify from the opening mode of the winning opening 24.

  The “same opening mode” is not limited to the same opening time of the special winning opening 24 or the same interval time from the completion of the opening of the special winning opening 24 to the opening again. . If it is difficult for a player (such as a human eye) to distinguish which of the various types of jackpot game is given from the open mode of the jackpot 24, it is a big prize mouth 24 opening times may be different. For example, if it is a short time difference such as “0.2 (seconds)”, it is difficult to distinguish with a human eye. That is, in this embodiment, the opening mode of the big prize opening 24 when the 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded and the opening mode of the big prize opening 24 when the 16R non-probability variation jackpot is awarded are necessarily necessarily the same. There is no. However, if the opening time and the like of the big prize opening 24 are the same, it is impossible to determine which jackpot game is given from the opening mode of the big prize opening 24. It is desirable to set the opening time etc. to be the same.

  In addition, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the special figure display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, and the prescribed round number is set to “2 times”. Until the jackpot game is awarded, it is a jackpot game to which a probability variation state is imparted (hereinafter referred to as “2R probability variation jackpot”). Also, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol D is displayed on the special figure display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, the specified number of rounds is set to “2”, and the probability change state after the game ends. It is a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “2R non-probability variable jackpot”) that is not given (a non-probability change state is given).

  In the 2R probability variation big hit and the 2R non-precision variation big hit, the opening time is set to “7 (seconds)” and the ending time is set to “12 (seconds)” similarly to the 16R probability variation big hit and 16R non-probability big hit. In the 2R probability variation big hit and the 2R non-probability big hit, as in the case of the 16R probability variation big hit and the 16R non-probable big hit, “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. Although not shown, the interval time (interval between rounds) between the rounds in 2R probability variation big hit and 2R non-probability big hit is set to “2 (seconds)”. In addition, if no change state is given at the time of winning the 2R-probable big hit and 2R non-probable big hit, after the end of the big win game, until the execution of the “4 times” symbol variation game ends, A short state is granted. In addition, when the 2R probability variable big win is won, the variable state is given until the next big hit game is given after the end of the 2R probability variable big hit. On the other hand, when a variable state is given at the time of winning 2R non-probable big hit, after the end of the 2R non-probable big hit, the variable state remains until the execution of the “100 times” symbol variation game is over. Is granted.

  Thus, the opening mode of the big winning opening 24 when the 2R probability variation jackpot is awarded and the opening mode of the big winning opening 24 when the 2R non-probability jackpot is awarded are the same opening mode. For this reason, it is difficult to specify which jackpot game is awarded from the 2R probability variation jackpot or the 2R non-probability variation jackpot from the opening mode of the big prize opening 24. As a result, when the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the open mode when the 2R probability variation big hit (or 2R non-probable big hit) is awarded, whether or not the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is over. It is difficult to specify from the opening mode of the winning opening 24.

  As described above, the “same opening mode” means that the opening time of the big prize opening 24 is the same, and the interval time from the completion of the opening of the big winning opening 24 to the opening again is the same. Not necessarily. In other words, in this embodiment, the opening mode of the big winning opening 24 when the 2R probability variation jackpot is awarded and the opening mode of the big winning opening 24 when the 2R non-probability jackpot are awarded are necessarily necessarily the same. There is no.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the 16R probable big hit and the 16R non-probable big hit are the big hit games assuming that about 1100 game balls are paid out to the player as award balls by giving the big hit game. It has become. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the 2R probability variable big hit and the 2R non-probable big hit are the big hit games assuming that about 125 game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls by the grant of the big hit game. It has become.

  In other words, the 16R probable big hit or the 16R non-probable big hit is a big hit game in which the player can acquire about 1100 game balls as prize balls during the big hit game. On the other hand, the 2R probable big hit or the 2R non-probable big hit is a big hit game in which the player can acquire about 125 game balls as prize balls during the big hit game. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit and 2R non-probability big hit are the number of game balls that the player can acquire as a winning ball during the big hit game, compared to the 16R probability variation big hit and 16R non-probability big hit. There are few big hit games. Hereinafter, the 16R probability variable big hit and the 16R non-probable big hit are collectively referred to as “first per game”, and the 2R probability variable big hit and the 2R non-probable big hit may be collectively referred to as “second per game”.

  In addition, “the number of game balls that a player can acquire as a prize ball during a big hit game” is based on the assumption that the game ball can be continuously fired into the game area 16 at a predetermined strength (speed) during the big hit game. It is what. For this reason, when a game ball is not fired in the game area 16 when the big hit game is given, or when a game ball is fired in the game area 16 with a strength different from the assumed predetermined strength. The number of game balls that a player can actually acquire as a prize ball also changes. In addition, “the number of game balls that a player can acquire as a winning ball during a big hit game” is the winning prize opening 24 when the game ball is continuously fired to the game area 16 with a predetermined strength during the big hit game. It is assumed that a game ball wins at the start winning ports 19 and 21, and represents the increased number of game balls possessed by the player from the start of the big hit game at the end of the big hit game. Therefore, during the big hit game, when a larger number of game balls than expected are won in the start winning holes 19, 21 and the big prize opening 24, the game balls are placed in the game area 16 with a predetermined strength during the big hit game. Even if the player continues to fire, the number of game balls actually paid out to the player as a prize ball may be greater than or equal to the number of game balls that the player can obtain as a prize ball during a big hit game. Of course, if a smaller number of game balls than expected are won during the big hit game, the game balls are placed in the game area 16 with a predetermined strength during the big hit game. Even if the player continues to fire, the number of game balls actually paid out to the player as a prize ball may be less than or equal to the number of game balls that the player can acquire as a prize ball during a big hit game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the game ball is continuously fired to the game area 16 with a predetermined strength when the variable state is not given, 125 game balls are played. It is assumed that the symbol variation game is executed 10 times for being fired to the area 16. For this reason, about 1100, which is the number of game balls that a player can obtain as a prize ball when the first winning game is awarded, is a predetermined strength of the game ball when the variable state is not given. If the game area 16 is continuously fired, the number of symbols that can be executed 88 times (= (1100/125) × 10) (or the number that can be executed) is obtained. Similarly, about 125 game balls that a player can obtain as a prize ball when the second winning game is awarded, the game ball is given a predetermined strength when the variable state is not given. If the game area 16 is continuously fired, the number of symbols that can be executed about 10 times (= (125/125) × 10) (or the number that can be executed) is obtained.

  In other words, “the number of symbol variation games that can be executed (assumed to be executable) by firing a predetermined number of game balls” means that the predetermined number of game balls are played with a predetermined strength. It can be said that it is the number of symbol variation games that can be expected to be executed by launching 16. Furthermore, “the number of symbol variation games that can be executed (assumed to be executable) by firing a predetermined number of game balls” means that the predetermined number of game balls are played with a predetermined strength. 16 can be said to be the average number of times of the symbol variation game executed by being fired.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the “first probability variation effect mode” and the “second probability variation effect mode” for notifying the player that the probability variation state is given are executed on the effect display device 11. It is configured to be possible. In the present embodiment, the “first variable effect mode”, “second variable effect mode”, and “probability suggestive effect mode” are used to notify the player that the probability change state can be expected. Can be executed by the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured to be able to execute a “normal effect mode” for notifying the player that the probability variation state is not given.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays the decorative symbols in each column so as to overlap the background image, and the decorative symbol game is executed by variably displaying these decorative symbols. Yes. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the player is made to know the type of the production mode currently staying from the type of the background image displayed on the production display device 11, and the probability variation state is given. For example, it is notified whether or not it can be expected, or notifies that the probability variation state is given. The background image in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is an image that can be configured excluding the decorative symbols displayed in the symbol variation game.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect mode being executed (staying) is the first probability variation effect mode, a background image dedicated to the first probability variation effect mode is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. It is like that. Further, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the second probability change effect mode, a background image dedicated to the second probability change effect mode is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Yes. In addition, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the first variable effect mode, a background image dedicated to the first variable effect mode is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. It has become. In addition, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the second variable effect mode, a background image dedicated to the second variable effect mode is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. It has become. Further, when the effect mode being executed in this embodiment is the probability change suggestion effect mode, a background image dedicated to the probability change suggestion effect mode is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Further, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the normal effect mode, a background image dedicated to the normal effect mode is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. In addition, in FIG. 3, the mode transition mode when the variable state is given inside the broken line portion is shown, and the mode transition mode when the variable state is not given outside the broken line portion is shown. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the normal effect mode is an effect mode that is executed (stays) when the variable state is not given. When the performance mode during execution (staying) is the normal performance mode, if a big hit game (16R probability variable big hit, 16R non-probable big hit, 2R positive variable big hit, and 2R non-probable big hit) is given, Transition to the first variable effect mode.

  In addition, the probability change suggestion effect mode is an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is not given. When the effect mode being executed is the probability change suggestion effect mode, when a big hit game is given, the game shifts to the first variable effect mode after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the first condition is satisfied among the mode end conditions of the probability variation suggestion effect mode after the probability change suggestion effect mode is executed, the mode shifts to the normal effect mode. On the other hand, if the second condition is satisfied among the mode end conditions of the probability variation suggestion effect mode after the probability variation suggestion effect mode is executed, the mode shifts to the first probability variation effect mode.

  Further, the first certain variation effect mode is an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is not given. If the effect mode being executed is the first probability variation effect mode, when a big hit game is awarded, the game proceeds to the first variable effect mode after the big hit game ends.

  In addition, the second probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is given and can recognize that the probability change state is given. When the effect mode being executed is the second probability variation effect mode, when the big hit game is given, the game shifts to the second variable effect mode after the big hit game ends.

  Further, the first variable effect mode is an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is given. If the effect mode being executed is the first variable effect mode, when a big hit game is awarded, the game proceeds to the second variable effect mode after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the first variable effect mode, when the application of the variable state ends, the mode changes to the probability change suggestion effect mode.

  Further, the second variable effect mode is an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is given. When the effect mode being executed is the second variable effect mode, the second variable effect mode is continuously executed when a big hit game is awarded. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the second variable effect mode, the transition to the normal effect mode is made when the provision of the variable state ends. On the other hand, if the variable state is given at the start of the 101 symbol variation game after the transition to the second variable variation effect mode, the mode shifts to the second certain variation effect mode.

  Therefore, when the provision of the variable state is completed when the first variable effect mode is being executed, the mode is shifted to the probability change suggestion mode, while the second variable effect mode is being changed. When the provision of the short state is completed, the mode is shifted to the normal performance mode.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) and various effect devices based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

  In addition, a payout control board 50 is disposed on the back side of the machine. Based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the payout control board 50 controls a ball payout device 51 disposed on the back side of the gaming machine so as to pay out a game ball as a prize ball. To do. Further, the ball payout device 51 is provided with a prize ball solenoid 51a that allows or restricts the game ball to be paid out, and a prize ball sensor 51b that detects a game ball paid out by the prize ball solenoid 51a. The prize ball sensor 51b outputs a prize ball detection signal to the main control CPU 30a and the payout control CPU 50a every time a game ball is detected.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the effect control board 31, and the payout control board 50 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW3 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a special figure display device 12, a special figure hold storage display device 13, and a normal symbol display device. Further, a prize ball sensor 51b of the ball payout device 51 is connected to the main control CPU 30a so that a prize ball detection signal output from the prize ball sensor 51b can be input.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets a random number value such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, and a normal pattern determination random number for each predetermined period. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated is executed. The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot game to be given when the jackpot lottery is won. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation game when the big hit lottery is not won. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. In addition, the random number for determination per common figure is a random number used in the lottery per common figure (determination per common figure). The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, various determination values (such as jackpot determination values), and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. The time (variation time) can be specified. The variation patterns include a variation pattern for a jackpot effect determined at the time of a big hit and a variation pattern for a loss effect determined at the time of a loss. In addition, the variation pattern for the offending effect includes a variation pattern for the outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content and a variation pattern for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content.

  In addition, in the reach effect, in the symbol variation game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 11, after the reach symbol combination is displayed, the symbol combination (the jackpot or off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is a production to be performed. It should be noted that in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the off-normal effect, the symbol combination of the eventual failure is developed so that the final symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the reach symbol effect is developed so that the symbol combination of the eventual event is finally stopped. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the reach combination is developed so that the symbol combination for the jackpot is finally displayed in a fixed stop state.

  The big control determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. Note that the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is given (the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state) includes at least the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is not imparted (the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is not given) It is prescribed as follows.

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a standard hit value. The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not it is per common figure, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for determination per general figure.

Next, the effect control board 31 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. Further, the launch control sensor HS is connected to the effect control CPU 31a so as to be able to input a launch detection signal output by detecting the game ball. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

Next, the payout control board 50 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.
The payout control board 50 stores a payout control CPU 50a that executes a payout control operation of prize balls in a predetermined procedure, and a payout control in which the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls that are appropriately rewritten (the number of prize balls) is stored. A RAM 50b is provided. The payout control board 50 is connected to a ball payout device 51 for paying out game balls as prize balls. A prize ball sensor 51b of the ball payout device 51 is connected to the payout control CPU 50a so that a prize ball detection signal output by the prize ball sensor 51b can be input.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30, the effect control board 31 and the payout control board 50 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and a general game process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and a normal game process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a receives the game ball (wins) in the start winning ports 19 and 21, and inputs a detection signal output from the start port switch SW1 that has detected the game ball, and is stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the reserved storage number is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the hold memory number and rewrites the hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the hold determination acquires values of various random numbers from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the hold storage number. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the hold storage number exceeding the upper limit number and does not acquire the above-described random number values.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the big hit game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, that is, when the symbol variation game is being executed or the big hit game is being played, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a is acquired in a special symbol input process in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the values of various random numbers that have been set are set. When the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of a random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, when the probability variation state is given, the jackpot determination value at the probability variation state, when the probability variation state is not imparted, the jackpot determination value at the non-probability variation state, and the acquired random number for hit judgment A big hit judgment is made as to whether or not the two match. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state is set to be larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, when the probability variation state is not given, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative is “220/65536 (about 1/298)”, and the probability variation state is The probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative when it is given is “2200/65536 (about 1/30)”.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, that is, in the case of a big hit, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for causing the symbol fluctuation game to be a big hit. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. At this time, the main control CPU 30a selects one of the symbols A, B, C, and D based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Determine one design.

  In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for jackpot presentation, based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the big hit variation process, the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a big hit value. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not the reach determination value matches the reach determination value (reach lottery). Do. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is out of reach with the reach effect. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. The variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier reach production. And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a variation pattern is determined in reach variation processing.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a shift variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is shifted when the reach effect is not performed. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. A variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for normal production. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the fluctuation pattern is determined in the deviation fluctuation process.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and for instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game, and also variably displays the special symbol. The display contents of the special symbol display device 12 are controlled. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a then issues an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (decoration stop display of the decorative symbol) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. And the display content of the special symbol display device 12 is controlled so that the determined special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

Next, the winning game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when the big hit lottery is won will be described.
In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening effect ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game to the effect control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 24. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game when the ending effect ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the values of various main control setting flags and main control count limiters stored in the main control RAM 30c after the outlier symbol variation game ends or after the big hit game ends. In the main control number limiter, the number of symbol variation games to be executed before the provision of the variable state is completed is set. In addition, the main control setting flag includes a main control probability change flag for specifying a probability change state application mode, a main control operation flag for specifying a change state application mode, and a main control frequency limiter. And a subtraction flag for main control for specifying whether to subtract the value of.

  Then, when the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol A or the symbol C, a value indicating that the probability variation state is given to the main control probability variation flag after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “1”) is set. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol B or the symbol D, the value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the main control probability variation flag after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment) , “0”). Further, the main control CPU 30a does not set a new value in the main control probability variation flag when the outlier symbol is determined.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol (symbol A, symbol B, symbol C or symbol D), the main control CPU 30a sets the values set in the main control operation flag and the main control probability change flag before starting the big hit game. Regardless, a value (in this embodiment, “1”) indicating that the variable state is given to the main control operation flag is set after the big hit game ends.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol A or the symbol C, and the main control operation flag is set to “1” before the big hit game is started, the main control CPU 30a sets the main control subtraction flag. A value (in this embodiment, “1”) indicating that the value of the main control frequency limiter is not subtracted is set. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines that the symbol A or the symbol C is determined, and a value indicating that no change state is given to the main control operation flag before the big hit game is started (in this embodiment, When “0”) is set, a value (“0” in this embodiment) indicating that the value of the main control number limiter is subtracted is set. At this time, the main control CPU 30a sets “20 times” to the main control frequency limiter when the symbol A is determined, and sets “4 times” to the main control frequency limiter when the symbol C is determined. Set.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines that the symbol B or the symbol D is determined, and the main control subtraction flag is “0” regardless of the value set in the main control operation flag before the big hit game is started. Set. At this time, when the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol B and the main control operation flag is set to "1" before the big hit game is started, the main control number limiter is set to "100 times". When the main control operation flag is set to “0” before the big hit game is started, the main control frequency limiter is set to “20 times”. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol D and the main control operation flag is set to "1" before the big hit game is started, the main control count limiter is set to "100 times". When the main control operation flag is set to “0” before the big hit game starts, “4 times” is set to the main control number limiter.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol, and the main control subtraction flag is set to “0”, the main control CPU 30a is set as the main control number limiter at the end of the out symbol changing game. Subtract 1 from the value. When the value set in the main control number limiter is subtracted and the value after the subtraction becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the main control subtraction flag. Then, “0” is set to the main control operation flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol, if the main control subtraction flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a sets new values for the main control frequency limiter and the main control operation flag. do not do. Further, during the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the main control probability change flag and the main control operation flag.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a can specify the current change state and the change state (game state) by referring to the main control probability change flag and the main control operation flag. Also, the main control CPU 30a refers to the values set in the main control subtraction flag and the main control number limiter, so that the provision of the variable state is completed when the remaining number of symbol variation games are executed. Can be specified.

Next, the ordinary game process will be described.
First, in the normal game process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the gate 27 and a detection signal output from the normal symbol variation switch SW2 that has detected the game ball has been input. . When the determination result of execution determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal game process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a normal game or a game per normal game. When it is determined that the game is in the ordinary game or the game is in the ordinary game, the main control CPU 30a ends the ordinary game process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is not in the normal game and is not in the game per normal game, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number for determination per normal game from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired universal figure determination random number matches the universal figure determination value. In addition, the probability that the determination result of the common figure determination in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is affirmative is “65535/65536” when the variable state is assigned when performing the general figure determination, When the hit state is not given when the hit determination is performed, “2184/65536” is set.

  If the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal hit symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 14, and ends the normal symbol game process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal off symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 14, and ends the normal symbol game process.

  When the normal game process is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 14 so that the normal graphic is variably displayed. Further, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 14 to confirm and stop the normal figure determined in the normal figure game process when the fluctuation time of the normal figure game has elapsed. Note that the fluctuation time of the usual game in this embodiment is “1.1 (seconds)” when the variable state is assigned at the start of the general game, and “7” when the variable state is not assigned. (Seconds) "is set. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game and the regular game can be executed simultaneously.

Next, a description will be given of the control related to a game per base map executed by the main control CPU 30a when a lottery per base map is won.
The main control CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 22 three times when the normal game is finished (when the normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped) and the variable state is given, The opening / closing blade 22 is controlled to be kept open until “1.78 (seconds)” has elapsed since the opening. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a opens the open / close blade 22 once when the normal game is finished (when the normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped) and the variable state is not given, and opens the open / close blade 22 once. Then, the opening / closing of the opening / closing blades 22 is controlled so that the opened state is maintained until “0.3 (seconds)” elapses.

Next, processing related to a prize ball will be described.
When the detection signal from the start port switch SW1 is input, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the payout control CPU 50a a first payout signal instructing to pay out “three” game balls as prize balls. Further, when the detection signal from the count switch SW3 is input, the main control CPU 30a outputs a second payout signal that instructs to pay out “10” game balls as prize balls to the payout control CPU 50a.

  When the main control CPU 30a receives a prize ball detection signal from the prize ball sensor 51b of the ball dispensing device 51, the effect control is performed on a prize ball giving signal indicating that one game ball has been paid out as a prize ball. Output to the CPU 31a.

  When the payout control CPU 50a receives a payout signal (first payout signal or second payout signal) from the main control CPU 30a, the payout control CPU 50a reads the number corresponding to the payout signal. Then, the payout control CPU 50a adds the read number to the number of prize balls stored in the payout control RAM 50b, and stores the value after the addition as the number of prize balls. Specifically, when the first payout signal is input, the payout control CPU 50a adds “3” to the number of prize balls, and stores the value after the addition in the payout control RAM 50b as the number of prize balls. When the second payout signal is input, the payout control CPU 50a adds “10” to the number of prize balls, and stores the value after the addition in the payout control RAM 50b as the number of prize balls.

  In addition, the payout control CPU 50a is configured to pay out one game ball as a prize ball when the number of prize balls stored in the payout control RAM 50b is not “0” (when it is “1” or more). The prize ball solenoid 51a of the payout device 51 is controlled. The payout control CPU 50a reads out the number of prize balls every time the prize ball detection signal from the prize ball sensor 51b of the ball payout device 51 is input, subtracts 1 and uses the value after the subtraction as the number of prize balls. This is stored in the payout control RAM 50b.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the variation control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the instruction content of the command. Hereinafter, the determination of the decorative symbols to be displayed on the effect display device 11 to be confirmed and stopped will be described.

  When design A or design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a receives a jackpot symbol combination ([111], [222], [333], [555], [555], 666], [777], and [888]), the decorative design to be confirmed and displayed is determined. On the other hand, when the symbol C or symbol D is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination ([444]) composed of the ornament symbol [4] as the ornament symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines from among outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbol combination (for example, [323]). Decide the decorative pattern to be stopped. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier normal production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not include the reach design combination (for example, [426] and [211]). ) To determine the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped.

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets various effect control setting flags and effect control frequency limiter values stored in the effect control RAM 31c after the outlier symbol variation game ends or after the big hit game ends. In the performance control frequency limiter, the number of symbol variation games to be executed before the provision of the variable state is completed is set. In addition, the production control setting flag includes a production control probability variation flag for identifying the probability variation state imparting mode, a performance control operation flag for identifying the variation state imparting mode, and a performance control frequency limiter. There is an effect control subtraction flag for specifying whether or not to subtract this value.

  Then, when design A or design C is designated, the effect control CPU 31a is a value indicating that the probability variation state is given to the performance control probability variation flag after the big hit game based on the symbol is finished (in this embodiment). , “1”). On the other hand, when design B or design D is designated, the effect control CPU 31a is a value indicating that the probability change state is not given to the effect control probability variation flag after the big hit game based on the symbol (the present embodiment). Then, “0”) is set. Further, the effect control CPU 31a does not set a new value in the effect control probability variation flag when the off symbol is designated.

  Further, when the jackpot symbol (symbol A, symbol B, symbol C or symbol D) is designated, the effect control CPU 31a is a value set in the effect control operation flag or the effect control probability variation flag before the jackpot game is started. Regardless of this, a value (“1” in the present embodiment) indicating that the variable state is given to the effect control operation flag after the big hit game is ended is set.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a, when the symbol A or the symbol C is designated and when the effect control operation flag is set to “1” before the big hit game is started, the effect control subtraction flag Is set to a value indicating that the value of the number limiter for effect control is not subtracted (in this embodiment, “1”). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a is a case where the symbol A or the symbol C is designated, and a value (in this embodiment) indicates that no change state is given to the effect control operation flag before the big hit game is started. , “0”) is set, a value (“0” in this embodiment) indicating that the value of the number limiter for effect control is subtracted is set. At this time, the CPU 31a for effect control sets “20 times” in the effect control frequency limiter when the symbol A is designated, and “4 times” in the effect control frequency limiter when the symbol C is designated. "Is set.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a is in the case where the symbol B or the symbol D is designated, and the effect control subtraction flag is set to “0” regardless of the value set in the effect control operation flag before the big hit game is started. "Is set. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a is in the case where the symbol B is designated, and when the effect control operation flag is set to “1” before the big hit game is started, the effect control frequency limiter is “100 times”. When “0” is set in the effect control operation flag before the big hit game is started, “20 times” is set in the effect control frequency limiter. On the other hand, when the design D is designated and the effect control operation flag is set to “1” before starting the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a sets “100 times” to the effect control frequency limiter. When “0” is set in the effect control operation flag before the big hit game starts, “4 times” is set in the effect control frequency limiter.

  In addition, when the off symbol is designated and the production control subtraction flag is set to “0”, the production control CPU 31a is set as the production control number limiter at the end of the off symbol fluctuation game. 1 is subtracted from the obtained value. When the value set in the effect control frequency limiter is subtracted and the value after the subtraction becomes “0”, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” in the effect control subtraction flag. Then, “0” is set to the effect control operation flag. In addition, when the off symbol is designated and the production control subtraction flag is set to “1”, the production control CPU 31a sets new values for the production control frequency limiter and the production control operation flag. Not set.

  Thus, the CPU 31a for production control can specify the application mode of the probability change state and the application mode of the variable state at the present time by referring to the production control probability change flag and the production control operation flag. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the value set in the effect control frequency limiter, and can specify how many remaining symbol variation games are executed to end the provision of the variable state. it can.

Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when a big hit game is awarded will be described.
The effect display CPU 31a designates a jackpot symbol (symbol A, symbol B, symbol C or symbol D) and inputs an opening command, so that the effect display device executes an opening effect of a predetermined effect content. 11 display contents are controlled. When the first round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a displays the content displayed on the effect display device 11 so as to execute a round effect having a predetermined effect content until the final round game is completed. To control. Then, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute an ending effect having a predetermined effect content.

  When the design A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a executes each effect (opening effect, round effect, and ending effect) with the same effect content as that performed when the design B is designated. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. Further, when design C is designated, the production control CPU 31a executes each production (opening production, round production, and ending production) with the same production content as that performed when design D is designated. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled.

  For this reason, it is impossible to specify which jackpot game is given from among the 16R probability variable jackpot and the 16R non-probable bonus jackpot from the contents of the effect performed in the effect display device 11 during the jackpot game. Similarly, from the contents of the effect performed on the effect display device 11 during the big hit game, it is not possible to specify which of the big hit games of 2R probability variable big hit or 2R non-probable big hit is given.

  Further, when the jackpot symbol is designated, the effect control CPU 31a clears (deletes) the hit information indicating the type of the jackpot game stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and stores new hit information. Specifically, when design A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a stores, in the effect control RAM 31c, first type hit information indicating that the previous big hit game was a 16R probability variable big hit as hit information. In addition, when design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a stores second type hit information indicating that the previous big hit game was a 16R non-probable big hit in the effect control RAM 31c as hit information. In addition, when design C is designated, the effect control CPU 31a stores third type hit information indicating that the previous big hit game was a 2R probability variation big hit in the effect control RAM 31c as hit information. In addition, when design D is designated, the effect control CPU 31a stores, in the effect control RAM 31c, hit information as type 4 information indicating that the previous big hit game was a 2R non-probable big hit. Since the winning information is updated (rewritten) every time a big hit game is given, the big hit game that can be specified from the winning information indicates the type of the big hit game that was given last time.

Next, control for executing various production modes will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a performs a mode switching process for switching the effect mode after the end of the big hit game or after the end of the out of symbol variation game. In the effect control RAM 31c, a mode specifying flag capable of specifying the type of the effect mode being executed (staying) is stored. In the mode specifying flag, a first certain variation mode flag that can identify whether or not the first certain variation effect mode is being executed, and a second certain variation mode flag that can identify whether or not the second certain variation effect mode is being performed. And a suggestion mode flag that can specify whether or not the probability change suggestion mode is being executed. In addition, the mode specifying flag includes a first variable mode flag that can specify whether or not the first variable effect mode is being executed, and whether or not the second variable effect mode is being executed. There are a second variable mode flag that can be specified and a normal mode flag that can specify whether or not the normal performance mode is being executed. Of the mode specifying flags, a value (“1” in this embodiment) indicating that the mode is being executed is set in the mode specifying flag corresponding to the effect mode being executed. A value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that the mode is not being executed is set in the mode specifying flag corresponding to the effect mode. The effect control RAM 31c stores a stay frequency limiter in which a value indicating the number of symbol variation games executed after the transition to the second variable effect mode is set.

  Then, when the big hit symbol is designated when the production control operation flag is set to “0” (when the variable state is not given), the production control CPU 31a plays the big hit game based on the symbol. After the end, “1” is set to the first variable mode flag and “0” is set to the other mode specifying flags. Further, when the big hit symbol is designated when the production control operation flag is set to “1” (when the variable state is given), the production control CPU 31a determines that the big hit game is based on the symbol. After completion, “1” is set to the second variable mode flag.

  In addition, when the first variable speed mode flag is set to “1” and the effect control operation flag is set to “0”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the suggestion mode flag to “1”. Is set, and other mode specifying flags are set to “0”.

  In addition, when the second variable speed mode flag is set to “1” and the shift symbol is specified, the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the stay frequency limiter. In addition, when the value of the stay number limiter after the addition reaches “100”, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” in the second probability variation mode flag if the effect control operation flag is set to “1”. ”And other mode specifying flags are set to“ 0 ”. On the other hand, when the value of the stay limiter after the addition reaches “100”, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the normal mode flag when the effect control operation flag is set to “0”. In addition to setting, “0” is set to other mode specifying flags.

  In addition, when the suggestion mode flag is set to “1”, the production control CPU 31a sets “1” to the normal mode flag when a later-described first condition among the mode end conditions is satisfied. At the same time, “0” is set in the other mode specifying flags. On the other hand, when the suggestion mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the first probability variation mode flag when a second condition described later among the mode end conditions is satisfied. In addition to setting, “0” is set to other mode specifying flags. The control for shifting from the probability variation suggestion effect mode to the first probability variation effect mode or the normal effect mode will be described in detail later.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a performs an effect corresponding to the mode specifying flag that is set to “1” at the start of the next symbol variation game when the off symbol variation game is executed or after the end of the big hit game. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the mode.

Here, the transition from the probability change suggestion effect mode to the normal effect mode or the first probability change effect mode will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a transition lottery is performed during execution of the probability variation suggestion effect mode, and the mode end condition of either the first condition or the second condition is established by winning the transition lottery. It is supposed to be. In addition, the transition lottery performed during the execution of the probability change suggestion mode includes a first transition lottery that is a trigger for establishment of the first condition and a second lottery that is a trigger for the establishment of the second condition. When the first transition lottery is won during execution of the probability variation suggestion effect mode, the probability variation suggestion effect mode is shifted to the normal effect mode. On the other hand, when the second transition lottery is won during execution of the probability variation suggestion effect mode, the probability variation suggestion effect mode is shifted to the first probability variation effect mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the probability variation suggestion effect mode is being executed, the transition lottery may be restricted. During the restriction, the mode end condition of the probability change suggestion effect mode is not satisfied. It has become. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a period for restricting this transition lottery (hereinafter referred to as “notification restriction period”) is set when a big hit game is awarded.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when a big hit game is given when a variable speed state is not given (hereinafter referred to as “non-changeable time”), After the end, the mode shifts to the first variable effect mode. However, when only the off-figure symbol variation game continues to be executed, the mode shifts from the first variable effect mode to the probability change suggestion mode. On the other hand, if a big hit game is given when the shortage state is given (hereinafter referred to as “shortening time”), it is assumed that only the symbol variation game that is out of the game after the big hit game has continued to be executed However, there is no transition to the probability change suggestion mode.

  For this reason, even when the jackpot game is granted, the notification restriction period is a jackpot suggestion effect mode when the jackpot game is a jackpot game given at the time of non-change, that is, without going through the jackpot game. When it is possible to shift to, it is set. On the other hand, even if the jackpot game is granted, the notification restriction period is when the jackpot game is a jackpot game given at the time of change, that is, the mode is changed to the probable change suggestion effect mode without going through the jackpot game. When it is not possible, it is not set.

Here, the notification restriction period in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, the notification restriction period includes a first period and a second period as shown in FIG. In the first period, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the first winning game (16R probability variable big hit and 16R non-probable big hit) is given at the time of non-changing shortage, the notification restriction set after the end of the big hit game. It is a period. Also, the second period is a notification restriction period set after the end of the big hit game when the second hit game (2R probability variable big hit and 2R non-probable big hit) is given at the time of non-change.

  The notification restriction period in this embodiment is determined by the number of symbol variation games. Further, when the big hit game is given when the shortage state is not given, the notification restriction period is changed from the first shortage production mode to the certain change suggesting production mode after the big hit game is finished (variation state). The number of times that is equal to or greater than the number of symbol variation games to be executed) is set. Incidentally, when the first winning game is awarded at the time of non-changing, the changing state is given until the execution of the “20 times” symbol variation game is finished after the end of the big hit game (the first Then, the change effect mode is executed), and thereafter, the provision of the change state is finished and the mode is changed to the probability change suggestion effect mode. In addition, when the second winning game is given at the time of non-changing, the changing state is given until the execution of the “four times” symbol variation game is finished after the big hit game is finished (first game). Then, the change effect mode is executed), and thereafter, the provision of the change state is finished and the mode is changed to the probability change suggestion effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the first period is a period from the end of the big hit game (first hit game) until the “70 times” symbol variation game is executed. . In other words, after the end of the first per game, only the out-of-figure symbol variation game continues to be executed and the provision of the variable state ends, and the provision of the variable state ends (probability suggestion effect mode It is a period until 50 symbol variation games are executed.

  As described above, the number of symbol variation games that can be executed according to the number of game balls that can be obtained as prize balls when the first winning game is awarded is 88 times. For this reason, after the end of the first winning game given at the time of non-changing, only the off-figure symbol variation game continues to be executed and the giving of the changing state ends. This is the period until 50 symbol variation games are executed, which is more than half of the number of symbol variation games (88) that can be executed according to the number of game balls that can be acquired as prize balls during the game. Therefore, when the first winning game is awarded at the time of non-changing, after the end of the first winning game, the off-figure symbol variation game continues to be executed, and after shifting from the first varying effect production mode to the probability variation suggestion mode, Unless the player loses more than half of the number of game balls acquired by granting the first per game, the player does not shift from the probability change suggestion mode to the normal effect mode or the first probability change effect mode. In other words, after the end of the first per game, the probability change suggestion mode when the player possesses (remains) about half of the game balls acquired by granting the first per game. To the normal performance mode or the first probability variation mode. The number of times (numerical value) of “70 times” determined in the first period is “30”, which is the reciprocal of the probability of winning the big hit lottery (about 1/30) when the probability variation state is given There are many times.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second period is a period from the end of the big hit game (second win game) until the “10 times” symbol variation game is executed as shown in FIG. . That is, after the end of the second per game, only the out-of-figure symbol variation game continues to be executed, the provision of the variable state is completed, and the provision of the variable state is completed (probability suggestion effect mode It is a period until 6 symbol variation games are executed.

  As described above, the number of symbol variation games that can be executed according to the number of game balls that can be obtained as prize balls when the second winning game is awarded is twelve. For this reason, after the end of the second winning game given at the time of non-change, only the off-figure symbol variation game is continuously executed and the assignment of the changed state is ended. This is a period until six symbol variation games are executed, which is half or more of the number of symbol variation games that can be executed (12 times) depending on the number of game balls that can be acquired as prize balls during the game. Therefore, when the second winning game is awarded at the time of non-changing, after the end of the second winning game, the off-figure symbol variation game continues to be executed, and after shifting from the first varying effect production mode to the probability variation suggestion mode, If the player does not lose more than half of the number of game balls acquired by giving the second per game, the player does not shift from the probability change suggestion mode to the normal effect mode or the first probability change effect mode. In other words, after the end of the second per game, the probability change suggestion mode when the player possesses (remains) about half of the game balls acquired by granting the second per game. To the normal performance mode or the first probability variation mode. Note that the number (numerical value) of “10 times” determined in the second period is “30”, which is the reciprocal of the probability of winning a big hit lottery (about 1/30) when the probability variation state is given. It has become a small number of times.

  In this way, when the big hit game is given at the time of non-change, the notification restriction period is changed from the first variable effect mode to the probability change suggestion effect mode after the end of the big hit game (granting the variable state is completed). Until the number of symbol variation games to be executed). For this reason, if only the symbol variation game that is out of play after the end of the big hit game that has been given at the time of non-variable shortage continues to be executed, when the notification restriction period elapses after the end of the big hit game, the probability change suggestion effect mode is set. I will stay here.

  In addition, after a big hit game is awarded at the time of non-change, if the out of symbol variation game continues to be executed and the notification regulation period elapses, a transition lottery is performed every time the symbol variation game is executed until the transition lottery is won . Then, when the transition lottery is won, the process shifts from the probability change suggestion effect mode to the normal effect mode or the first probability change effect mode. On the other hand, if the transition lottery is not won, the probability variation suggestion effect mode is continuously executed in the next symbol variation game to be performed.

Hereinafter, specific control for setting the notification restriction period and performing the transfer lottery (the first transfer lottery and the second transfer lottery) will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a sets “70” as the number of restrictions stored in the effect control RAM 31c when the symbol A or the symbol B is designated at the time of non-change. In addition, when the symbol C or symbol D is designated at the time of non-change, the effect control CPU 31a sets “10” as the number of restrictions. In addition, when the big hit symbol is designated at the time of the change, the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” as the number of times of restriction. The production control CPU 31a sets the first period as the notification restriction period by setting “70” as the number of restrictions when the symbol A or the symbol B is designated at the time of non-change. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a sets the second period as the notification restriction period by setting “10” as the restriction count when the symbol C or the symbol D is designated at the time of non-change.

  In addition, when the suggestion mode flag or the first variable speed mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to perform the transition lottery every time a variation pattern designation command is input. In order to establish the mode end condition (the first condition or the second condition) of the probability change suggestion effect mode, a condition satisfaction determination process is performed. Hereinafter, the condition establishment determination process will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7A and 7B.

  In the condition establishment determination process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of restrictions stored in the effect control RAM 31c is “0” (step S11). In step S11, the effect control CPU 31a has executed the symbol variation game for the number of times set as the notification restriction period after the end of the previous jackpot game (the jackpot game given at the time of non-change) (the notification period has elapsed). Determine whether or not). If the determination result in step S11 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a certain probability change state is given (step S12). In step S12, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set in the effect control probability variation flag.

  If the determination result in step S12 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a performs second condition determination processing for performing the second transition lottery (for determining whether or not the second condition is satisfied) (step S12). S13), the condition establishment determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S12 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a performs a first condition determination process for performing the first transition lottery (for determining whether or not the first condition is satisfied) (step S12). S14), the condition establishment determination process is terminated. That is, in step S12, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to perform the second transition lottery (determines which mode end condition among the first condition and the second condition can be satisfied). ) The second condition determination process performed in step S13 and the first condition determination process performed in step S14 will be described later.

  If the determination result in step S11 is negative, that is, if the specified number of times is “0 (zero) or more”, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the restriction number and sets the value after the subtraction as the restriction number. The effect is stored in the effect control RAM 31c (step S16), and the condition establishment determination process is terminated.

Here, the second condition determination process performed in step S13 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the second condition determination process, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the second lottery random number used in the second transition lottery to determine whether or not the second condition is satisfied among the random numbers updated in the random number update process ( Step S21). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the second random number for lottery acquired in step S21 matches the second condition determination value stored in the effect control ROM 31b (step S22). The second transition lottery is performed. In addition, the winning probability (probability that the second condition is satisfied) of the second transition lottery in step S22 differs depending on the winning information stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the first type hit information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c (that is, when the last hit big hit game is 16R probability variable big hit), The winning probability of the 2 transition lottery is “20%”. On the other hand, the winning probability of the second transition lottery when the third type information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c (that is, when the big hit game given last time is 2R probability variable big hit) is “50%”. It has become. As described above, when the jackpot game given last time is 2R probability variable jackpot, the second condition is more easily established after the notification regulation period has passed than when the jackpot game given last time is 16R chance variable jackpot. It has become. In addition, when performing the process of step S22, since the determination result of step S12 is already affirmative, the fact that the second type information and the fourth type information are stored in the effect control RAM 31c is that Absent.

  If the determination result in step S22 is negative (if the second transition lottery is not won), that is, if the second condition is not satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a ends the second condition determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S22 is affirmative (when the second transition lottery is won), that is, when the second condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to shift to the first certain variation effect mode ( Step S23), the second condition determination process is terminated. In step S <b> 23, the production control CPU 31 a sets “1” to the first probability variation mode flag and sets “0” to the other mode specifying flag when the second condition is satisfied. As a result, in the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern designation command to be input next, the probability variation suggestion effect mode is shifted to the first probability variation effect mode.

Next, the first condition determination process performed in step S14 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the first condition determination process, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the first lottery random number used in the first transition lottery to determine whether or not the first condition is satisfied among the random numbers updated in the random number update process ( Step S31). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the first lottery random number acquired in step S31 matches the first condition determination value stored in the effect control ROM 31b (step S32). The first transition lottery is performed. In addition, the winning probability (probability that the first condition is satisfied) of the first transition lottery in step S32 varies depending on the winning information stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), when the second type hit information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c (that is, when the big hit game given last time is 16R non-probable big hit). The winning probability of the first transfer lottery is “10%”. On the other hand, if the fourth type information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c (that is, if the previously awarded big hit game is a 2R non-probable big hit), the winning probability of the first transition lottery is “25%”. It has become. Thus, when the jackpot game awarded last time is 2R non-probable change big hit, the first condition is satisfied after the notification regulation period has passed, compared to when the jackpot game awarded last time is 16R non-probability big hit. It is easy to do. That is, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the previously won jackpot game is the second hit game (2R probability variation per hit and 2R non-probability variation jackpot), Compared to the case of the first hit game (16R probability variation big hit and 16R non-probability big hit), the mode end condition of the probability variation suggestion effect mode is more easily established after the notification restriction period has elapsed. In addition, when performing the process of step S32, since the determination result of step S12 is already negative, the fact that the first type information and the third type information are stored in the effect control RAM 31c is that Absent.

  If the determination result in step S32 is negative (if the first transition lottery is not won), that is, if the first condition is not satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a ends the first condition determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S32 is affirmative (if the first transition lottery is won), that is, if the first condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to shift to the normal effect mode (step S33). ), The first condition determination process is terminated. In step S33, the production control CPU 31a sets “1” for the normal mode flag and “0” for the other mode identification flags as the first condition is satisfied. As a result, in the symbol variation game to be executed based on the variation pattern designation command to be input next, the probability variation suggestion effect mode is shifted to the normal effect mode.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the previous jackpot game is a 16R probability variable jackpot, the second condition is satisfied after the notification regulation period has elapsed (winning probability of the second transition lottery). “20%”) is a higher probability than the first condition is satisfied after the notification restriction period has elapsed when the previous jackpot game is a 16R non-probable change jackpot (the winning probability of the first transition lottery “10%”). It has become. Also, when the second condition is satisfied after the notification restriction period has elapsed when the previous jackpot game is a 2R probability change jackpot (the winning probability of the second transition lottery is “50%”), the previous jackpot game is a 2R uncertain change. When it is a big hit, the probability is higher than the first condition is satisfied after the notification regulation period has elapsed (the winning probability of the first transition lottery “25%”). That is, when a big hit game in which the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the same opening mode is given, it is easier to stay in the positive change suggestion effect mode when the positive change state is not given after the big hit game is over.

  The probability that the second condition is satisfied after the elapse of the notification restriction period when the previous jackpot game is 2R probability variable jackpot (the winning probability of the second transition lottery “50%”) is that the previous jackpot game is 16R probability variable jackpot In some cases, the probability is higher than the probability that the second condition is satisfied after the notification restriction period has elapsed (the winning probability of the second transition lottery “20%”). In addition, when the previous jackpot game is 2R non-probable big hit, the probability that the first condition is satisfied after the notification regulation period has passed (the winning probability of the first transition lottery “25%”) is 16R for the previous jackpot game. The probability is higher than the probability that the first condition is satisfied after the notification restriction period has elapsed (the winning probability of the first transition lottery is “10%”) when it is a non-probable big hit. That is, the number of game balls that the player can acquire as a prize ball during the big hit game is small. After the second hit game is completed, the number of game balls that the player can acquire as a prize ball during the big hit game is large. The mode end condition of the probability change suggestion effect mode is more easily established after the notification restriction period has elapsed than after the end of the game per game.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the probability change state is given by shifting from the probability change suggestion effect mode to the first probability change effect mode in which the probability change state can be recognized. The person is notified. For this reason, in this embodiment, shifting from the probability variation suggestion effect mode to the first probability variation effect mode corresponds to the execution of the notification effect. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that controls the transition or stay of the effect mode in the effect display device 11 functions as a probability change notification control means. Further, in the present embodiment, “a period from the end of the big hit game until the notification restriction period elapses until the second condition is satisfied” corresponds to “a predetermined period until the notification effect is executed”. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 in which the first probability variation effect mode is executed becomes the notification means.

  Here, a period until the notification effect is executed after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit is compared with a period until the notification effect is executed after the end of the 2R probability change big hit, and together with the operation thereof, FIG. ) And (b). FIG. 9 (a) shows the transition mode of the presentation mode and the notification restriction period (first period) after the big hit game when the 16R probability variable big hit is given in the non-changed state. In b), the transition mode of the effect mode and the notification restriction period (second period) after the end of the big hit game when the 2R probability change big hit is given at the time of non-changeable time are shown.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit, the variable state is given until the execution of the “20 times” symbol variation game is completed. At this time, the user stays in the first variable effect mode. In addition, while this variable state is given (while staying in the first variable effect mode), the player continues the game without losing (consuming) the acquired game ball (holding ball). can do. After the end of the 16R probability variation big hit, “70” is stored in the effect control RAM 31c as the number of restrictions.

  When the execution of the 20 symbol variation games (all out of symbol variation games) after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit is finished, the provision of the variation state is terminated, and the transition from the first variation representation mode to the certain variation suggestion representation mode is made. To do. At this time, “50” is stored in the effect control RAM 31c as the number of restrictions. In addition, after changing to the probable change suggestion mode, since the short state is not given, the player must execute the symbol variation game while losing the acquired game ball (holding ball) (continue the game) become.

  After that, when 50 symbol variation games (all out of symbol variation games) are executed, the regulation count stored in the effect control RAM 31c is “0”, and the notification regulation period elapses. When the notification restriction period elapses, the second transition lottery (the winning probability at this time is “20%”) is performed every time the symbol variation game is executed, and the probability variation suggestion effect mode is shifted to the first probability variation effect mode. A lottery of whether or not is performed.

  When the game is continued until the second transition lottery is won (in FIG. 9A, indicated as “period T1”), the probability variation suggestion effect mode is changed to the first probability variation effect mode in the symbol variation game to be executed next. The player is informed that the probability variation state has been given.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit, the variable state is given until the execution of the “four times” symbol variation game is completed. At this time, the user stays in the first variable effect mode. In addition, while this variable state is given (while staying in the first variable effect mode), the player continues the game without losing (consuming) the acquired game ball (holding ball). can do. After the end of the 2R probability variation big hit, “10” is stored in the effect control RAM 31c as the number of restrictions.

  When the execution of the 4 symbol variation games (all out of symbol variation games) after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit is finished, the provision of the variation state is terminated, and the transition from the first variation variation effect mode to the probability variation suggestion effect mode is made. To do. At this time, “6” is stored in the effect control RAM 31c as the number of restrictions. In addition, after changing to the probable change suggestion mode, since the short state is not given, the player must execute the symbol variation game while losing the acquired game ball (holding ball) (continue the game) become.

  Thereafter, when 10 symbol variation games (all out of symbol variation games) are executed, the regulation count stored in the effect control RAM 31c is “0”, and the notification regulation period elapses. When the notification restriction period elapses, the second transition lottery (the winning probability at this time is “50%”) is performed every time the symbol variation game is executed, and the probability variation suggestion effect mode is shifted to the first probability variation effect mode. A lottery of whether or not is performed.

  When the game is continued until the second transition lottery is won (indicated as “period T2” in FIG. 9B), the probability variation suggestion mode is changed to the first probability variation effect mode in the symbol variation game to be executed next. The player is informed that the probability variation state has been given.

  In this way, after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit, the “period until 20 symbol variation games are executed” is set as the notification restriction period. On the other hand, after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit, a “period until 70 symbol variation games are executed” is set as the notification restriction period. Therefore, after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit, the period until the second transition lottery is executed (the period until the second condition can be satisfied) is likely to be shorter than after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit.

  Furthermore, the winning probability (50%) of the second transition lottery performed after the end of the 2R probability variable big win is set to be higher than the winning probability (20%) of the second transition lottery performed after the end of the 16R probability variable big hit. Yes. Therefore, the period (period T1 and period T2) from the end of the notification bonus period to the actual winning of the lottery after the end of the jackpot game given at the time of non-change time (period T1 and period T2) However, it is likely to be shorter than after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit (period T1> period T2).

  Therefore, when 2R probability variation jackpot is awarded at the time of non-change, compared to the case where 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded at the time of non-change, it is possible to recognize the provision mode of the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game. The period tends to be shorter.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the big hit game, the first hit game (16R probability variable big hit and 16R non-probable big hit) with a large number of game balls that the player can acquire as a prize ball, and the game ball that the player can acquire as a prize ball There is a second per game with a small number (2R probable big hit and 2R non-probable big hit). In addition, after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit, the symbol variation game is executed in the same effect mode (effect mode) as that after the end of the 16R uncertain variable big hit. Specifically, when 16R non-probable big hit is given at the time of non-change, after shifting to the first variable effect mode after completion of the big hit game, when the grant of the variable state ends, the mode shifts to the probability change suggestion effect mode. Similarly, when a 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded, after transitioning to the first variable effect mode after completion of the jackpot game, the mode shifts to the probability suggestion effect mode when provision of the variable state is terminated. In addition, after the 2R probability variable big hit, the symbol variation game is executed in the same effect mode (effect mode) as after the 2R non-probable big hit. Specifically, when 2R non-probable big hit is given at the time of non-change, after shifting to the first variable effect mode after completion of the big hit game, when the change state is finished, the mode shifts to the probable suggestion effect mode. Similarly, when 2R probability variation jackpot is awarded, after transitioning to the first variable effect mode after the jackpot game ends, the transition to probability variation suggestion mode occurs when the provision of the shortened state ends.

  In this way, when the 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded at the time of non-variation and when the 2R probability variation jackpot is awarded at the time of non-variation, if only the off-figure symbol variation game is continuously executed, the first variation effect mode is started. It will shift to the probable change suggestion production mode. Thereafter, during the period from the transition to the probability variation suggestion effect mode to the transition to the first probability variation effect mode in which it is possible to recognize that the probability variation state has been imparted, The number of game balls that can be acquired as prize balls is small, and the 2R probability variation big hit is configured to be shorter.

  Specifically, after the end of the 2R probability variation jackpot given at the time of non-variable change, the period of staying in the first variable effect mode becomes shorter than after the end of the 16R probability change big hit granted at the time of non-change. (It is supposed to shift to the probable suggestion production mode early). Also, the winning probability (probability that the second condition is satisfied) of the second transition lottery for determining the transition from the probability variation suggestion effect mode to the first probability variation effect mode performed during the stay in the probability variation suggestion effect mode is given last time. The probability that the previously won jackpot game is the 2R probability variable jackpot is determined with a higher probability than the case where the played jackpot game is the 16R probability variable jackpot. Furthermore, the time period for which the second transition lottery is restricted after the end of the big hit game (notification restriction period) is larger than the case where the previous big hit game is a 16R probability variable big hit, compared to the big hit game granted last time. Is set to be shorter in the case of 2R probability variation big hit. For this reason, when the jackpot game awarded last time is 16R probability variation jackpot, it is easier to shift from the probability variation suggestion effect mode to the first probability variation effect mode than when the jackpot game awarded last time is 2R probability variation jackpot. It has become.

  As a result, even if the 2R probability variation jackpot is awarded, it is possible to quickly identify the manner in which the probability variation state is imparted, so that the game can be continued with peace of mind as soon as possible. Also, even if 2R probability variation jackpot is awarded, the probability variation state can be specified earlier than when 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded, so the granted jackpot game is not 2R probability variation jackpot but 2R probability variation jackpot. It is possible to suppress the decline of joy (feeling of regret).

  (2) During execution of the first variation effect mode and the probability variation suggestion effect mode that shifts after the end of the effect mode, the probability variation state cannot be specified, so the player is given the probability variation state. While having anxiety about not being, the game is continued with the expectation that the certainty state is given. In addition, during the execution of the first variable effect mode, the player can continue the game without reducing the number of game balls acquired during the big hit game, while being in danger of giving up the variable state. Is also holding. This “sense of crisis” indicates that after the end of the second per game (2R probability variable big hit and 2R non-probable big hit), which has a short period of time when the variable state is given after the big hit game ends, the first per game (16R probability change) It becomes higher than after the big hit and 16R non-probable big hit). Furthermore, since the number of game balls (held balls) acquired during the big hit game is reduced in proportion to continuing the game when shifting to the probable change suggestion effect mode, the player possesses (acquires). There will also be a sense of crisis that the game balls will be gone. This “sense of crisis” is higher after the end of the second per game, where the number of game balls that can be obtained as a winning ball during the big hit game is smaller than after the end of the first per game.

  For this reason, even when the same production mode (the first variable production mode or the probability variation production mode) is being executed, the sense of crisis is greater after the end of the second per game than after the end of the first per game. Is often increasing. In addition, some players may not have a sense of crisis or a sense of crisis after ending the first game, immersing themselves in the joy of being granted the first per game instead of the second per game. There may be low players.

  In this way, if the period until the player feels at ease after the end of the second per-game where the player has a high sense of crisis (the period until the notification state of the probability variation state is notified) is shortened, after the end of the second per-game It is possible to give a sense of security to the player more effectively than to shorten the period until the player is relieved after the end of the first per-game where the player has a lower sense of crisis. As a result, the interest in games can be effectively improved.

  (3) The winning probability of the second transition lottery performed after the elapse of the notification restriction period after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit is more than the winning probability of the second transition lottery performed after the elapse of the notification restriction period after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit, High probability set. For this reason, after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit, it is easier to shift from the probability variation suggestion effect mode to the first probability variation effect mode even after the notification regulation period has elapsed, compared to after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit. That is, even if the 2R probability variation big hit is given, it is easier to specify the probability change state provision mode sooner (with a short period) after the notification regulation period has passed than when the 16R probability variation big hit is given. In addition, even if a 2R probability variation jackpot is awarded, it is possible to suppress a decrease in joy (a feeling of regret) that the granted jackpot game is not a 16R probability variation jackpot but a 2R probability variation jackpot.

  (4) Even if the number of symbol variation games set as the notification restriction period is executed after the end of the jackpot game given at the time of non-change, even if the transition lottery is not won, the mode end condition of the probability change suggestion effect mode Is configured not to hold. For this reason, while staying in the probability variation suggestion effect mode, it is possible to continue the game while paying attention to which symbol variation game to shift to the first probability variation effect mode or the normal effect mode.

  (5) While staying in the second variable effect mode, since at least two big hit games are awarded, the player is likely to have a certain amount of game balls. On the other hand, there is a high possibility that the big hit game is given only once during the stay in the first variable effect mode, and the game ball possessed by the player compared to during the second variable effect mode stays. There is a high possibility that the number is small. For this reason, it is highly likely that the number of game balls possessed is high after the provision of the variable state from the second variable effect mode has ended, so that the game is likely to be continued. On the other hand, after the provision of the variable state is completed while staying in the first variable effect mode, there is a high possibility that the number of game balls possessed is small, so the possibility of continuing the game is low. For this reason, after giving the variable state during the first variable effect mode staying, the mode is shifted to the probability suggestion effect mode, and the state of giving the probability variable state is concealed to the player, thereby staying in the first variable effect mode. Even after the provision of the variable state is completed, it is possible to increase the willingness to continue the game by expecting that the probable state has been provided.

  In addition, since it is possible to recognize that the probability variation state is not imparted when the provision of the variation state is completed while staying in the second variation representation mode, the probability variation state is not imparted even if the mode is shifted to the probability variation suggestion representation mode. The game will be continued in a state where it is recognized. In such a case, the player is directed to the effect (transition and stay to the promising suggestion effect mode) that makes the expectation that the probabilistic state is given even though there is no possibility that the probable change state is given. There is a risk that the game will be stopped by feeling the annoyance. For this reason, when the provision of the variable state is terminated while staying in the second variable effect mode, it is recognized that the probability variable state is not provided by shifting to the normal effect mode. The game can be continued without causing the user to feel bothered by the performance that expects the possibility that the probability variation state is given.

  (6) The winning probability of the transition lottery performed after the notification regulation period has elapsed while staying in the probability variation suggestion mode, when the previously awarded jackpot game is a 16R probability variation jackpot (information per type 1 is stored) Is set at a higher probability than when the previously awarded jackpot game is a 16R non-probable variable jackpot (when the second type hit information is stored). Similarly, the winning probability of the transition lottery is determined when the previously awarded jackpot game is a 2R probability variable jackpot (when information on the third type is stored), and when the previously awarded jackpot game is a 2R uncertain variable jackpot. It is set with a higher probability than (when the fourth type information is stored). That is, the winning probability of the transition lottery is set to a higher probability when the probability variation state is given than when the probability variation state is not granted. As a result, when the probability variation state is not granted, it is easier to stay in the probability variation suggestion effect mode after the jackpot game of the same release mode is imparted than when the probability variation state is imparted. Incidentally, in the case of transition from the probability variation suggestion effect mode to the normal effect mode, it is highly possible that the game will be stopped because it can be recognized that the probability variation state is not given. For this reason, when the probability variation state is not given, the period in which the game is continued can be lengthened by lengthening the period of staying in the probability variation suggestion effect mode.

(7) The period during which the variable state is given is determined by the number of symbol variation games. Similarly, the notification restriction period is also determined by the number of symbol variation games. For this reason, the notification restriction period can be set in consideration of the period during which the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, it is possible to reliably set the effect mode in which the user stays at the time when the notification restriction period has elapsed as the probability change suggestion effect mode.
(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodying the invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same configurations as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings are omitted.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, the firing determination process shown in FIG. 10 is performed without performing the condition establishment determination process shown in FIG. 6 and FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b). The firing determination process will be described later.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment, even if a big hit game is given at the time of non-change, the notification restriction period is not set, and the transition lottery is not performed. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a big hit game is given at the time of non-change, only a predetermined symbol variation game is continuously executed after the big hit game is finished, and then a predetermined number of games are transferred to the probability change suggestion effect mode. When the game balls (hereinafter referred to as “notification restricted number”) are launched into the game area 16, the mode end condition of the probability change suggestion effect mode is established.

  The number of notification restrictions is determined in accordance with the number of game balls that the player has acquired as a prize ball during the grant of the previous jackpot game (the jackpot game granted at the time of non-change). Specifically, a ratio determined by lottery of the reference number (hereinafter referred to as “loss ratio”), with the number of game balls acquired by the player as a winning ball during the last jackpot game grant as a reference number The number corresponding to is determined as the notification restriction number. Note that there are 10 types of ratios determined as loss ratios: 10, 20, 30, ... 90%, and 10%.

Hereinafter, the specific control for setting the notification restriction number and establishing the mode end condition of the probability variation suggestion effect mode will be described.
First, the effect control CPU 31a pays out a winning ball during the big hit game every time the award ball grant signal output from the main control CPU 30a is input until the ending command is input after the opening command is input. 1 is added to the hit game payout number indicating the number of the game balls that have been put out, and the number after the addition is stored in the effect control RAM 31c as the hit game payout number. The effect control CPU 31a resets the winning game payout number (sets “0 (zero)”) when a big hit game is given (when an opening command is input). As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a and the effect control RAM 31c that count the number of game balls paid out as prize balls to the player during the jackpot game function function as prize ball counting means.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the loss ratio when the big hit game ends. Further, the effect control CPU 31a having determined the loss ratio calculates the number corresponding to the determined loss ratio among the number of hit game payouts stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and uses the calculated number as the notification restriction number. Store in the effect control RAM 31c. For example, when the stored number of payout games per game is “1000” and the determined loss ratio is “40%”, the presentation control CPU 31a sets “400 (= 1000 × 0.4)”. Stored as the number of notification restrictions.

  In addition, when the suggestion mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a performs the firing determination process for establishing the mode end condition in the probability variation suggestion mode at a predetermined cycle. It should be noted that the period for performing the firing determination process is desirably a time shorter than the shortest time from when one game ball is fired to the game area 16 to when the next game ball is fired to the game area 16. Hereinafter, the firing determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the launch determination process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the launch detection signal from the launch detection sensor HS is input (step S41). When the determination result of step S41 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the firing determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S41 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control reads the notification restriction number, subtracts 1 and stores the value after the subtraction in the effect control RAM 31c as the notification restriction number (step S42).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the notification restriction number subtracted in step S42 is “0 (zero)” (step S43). In step S43, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of game balls fired in the game area 16 after shifting to the probability change suggestion effect mode has reached the notification restriction number. That is, in step S43, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the mode end condition of the probability change suggestion effect mode is satisfied.

  When the determination result in step S43 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the firing determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S43 is affirmative, that is, when the number of game balls for the number of notification restrictions is fired to the game area 16 after shifting to the probability change suggestion effect mode, the effect control CPU 31a is given a probability change state. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S44). In step S44, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set in the effect control probability variation flag.

  If the determination result in step S44 is affirmative, that is, if the probability variation state is given, the effect control CPU 31a performs control for shifting to the first probability variation effect mode (step S45), and the firing determination process. Exit. In step S45, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” for the first probability variation mode flag and sets “0” for the other mode specifying flags. As a result, in the symbol variation game executed based on the next input variation pattern designation command, the probability variation suggestion effect mode is shifted to the first probability variation effect mode.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S44 is negative, that is, if the probability variation state is not given, the effect control CPU 31a performs control for shifting to the normal effect mode (step S46), and ends the firing determination process. To do. In step S46, the CPU 31a for effect control sets “1” to the normal mode flag and sets “0” to other mode specifying flags. As a result, in the symbol variation game that is executed based on the variation pattern designation command that is input next, the probability variation suggestion effect mode is shifted to the normal effect mode. For this reason, in step S44, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not to establish the second condition as the mode end condition of the probability change suggestion effect mode (whichever mode ends between the first condition and the second condition). It is determined whether the condition is satisfied).

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a and the effect control RAM 31c that count the number of game balls that have been launched into the game area 16 function as the launch counting means. Further, in the present embodiment, “the period from the end of the big hit game until the end of the first variable effect mode, the transition to the probability change suggestion mode, and the release of the number of game balls for the notification-regulated number. "Corresponds to" a predetermined period until the notification effect is executed ".

  Here, the value (number) set as the notification restriction number after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit is compared with the value (number) set as the notification restriction number after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit, together with its operation, This will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10, it is assumed that the player has acquired 1300 game balls as prize balls in the 16R probability variation big hit, and the player has acquired 180 game balls as prize balls in the 2R probability variation big hit. In other words, “1300” is stored as the number of winning game payouts after the end of 16R probability variation big hit, and “180” is stored as the number of winning game payouts after the end of 2R probability variable big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 10, even when the same ratio is determined as the loss ratio, the number of game balls that can be acquired as a prize ball is large. After the end of the 16R probability variation big hit, the notification is made after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit. The number (value) set as the restricted number increases. For example, when “30%” is determined as the loss ratio, “390 (= 1300 × 0.3)” is set as the notification restriction number after the end of 16R probability variation big hit, while after the end of 2R probability variation big hit. “54 (= 180 × 0.3)” is set as the notification restriction number.

As described above in detail, this embodiment can obtain the following effects in addition to the effects (2) and (5) of the first embodiment.
(8) The period from the end of the big hit game until the second condition is satisfied (the period until it is notified that the probability variation state is given), that is, the number set as the notification restriction number is actually It is set according to the number of game balls paid out as prize balls. For this reason, even if the same winning game is awarded, the number of game balls that can be obtained as a prize ball due to the inclination of the obstacle nail or the like is the number of game balls that should actually be acquired (in the case of 2R probability variable big hit, )), It is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's joy (a feeling of disappointment).

  In addition, when a 2R probability variation big hit is given, in which the number of game balls acquired by the player as a winning ball during the big hit game is likely to be reduced, the first positive change is made at an early stage (short period) after the end of the big hit game. Transition to the effect mode (notification effect is executed), it is possible to specify that the probability variation state is given, and the game can be continued with peace of mind.

  (9) When “100%” is determined as the loss ratio, the number of game balls actually paid out as a winning ball during the jackpot game is fired after the jackpot game ends. When the probability variation state is given, the second condition is satisfied (it is notified that the probability variation state is given). For this reason, when “100%” is determined as the loss ratio, if the game is continued after the big hit game is finished until the second condition is satisfied, after either of the big hit games of 2R probability variable big hit or 16R probability variable big hit Even so, the player loses (consumes) all game balls acquired as prize balls in the previous jackpot game. In other words, regardless of which 2R probability variation jackpot or 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded, at the time of transition from the probability variation suggestion effect mode to the first probability variation effect mode, a prize is awarded during the previous jackpot game grant. Of the game balls acquired as balls, the number of game balls possessed by the player (remaining at the player's hand) is the same (0 (zero)). For this reason, it is difficult for the player to feel the advantages and disadvantages of each big hit game resulting from the large number of game balls that can be obtained as a prize ball during the big hit game. As a result, even when a 2R probability variable big hit is awarded with a small number of game balls that can be obtained as a prize ball during the big hit game, the game can be continued with peace of mind in the same manner as when the 16R probability variable big hit is awarded. .

  (10) When the ratio determined as the loss ratio is set to one ratio, the player predicts how many game balls are fired to establish the mode end condition of the probability variation suggestion effect mode. Can be done. In such a case, since the time point at which the transition from the probability variation suggestion effect mode to the normal effect mode or the first probability variation effect mode is determined to some extent, the effect mode is always set when staying in the probability variation suggestion effect mode. It may not be possible to focus on whether to migrate. However, since the loss ratio is determined from multiple ratios, it is not possible to determine when to pay attention, so make sure that the production mode always shifts when staying in the probable suggestion production mode. You can continue.

  (11) When the ratio determined as the loss ratio is varied according to the type of jackpot game given last time, the type of jackpot game given last time must be referred to. However, since the loss ratio is determined regardless of the type of jackpot game given last time, the processing performed by the effect control CPU 31a can be reduced.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may increase the kind of jackpot game from which the number of game balls which can be acquired as a prize ball during a jackpot game differs. The period until the second condition is satisfied may be configured to be longer as the number of game balls that can be acquired as prize balls during the big hit game increases. In other words, the number of game balls that can be acquired as a winning ball during the big hit game is small. After the big hit game ends, the probability variation state can be recognized sooner after the big hit game ends (the second condition is established earlier). You may do it. In addition, it is expected that the joy of the player is reduced as the number of game balls that can be acquired as prize balls during the jackpot game is reduced. However, according to the above configuration, the smaller the number of game balls that a player can acquire as a prize ball, the faster the probability variation state can be specified. Therefore, a big hit game with a smaller number of game balls that can be acquired. It can be suppressed that the joy of the player when the is given is reduced. In the first embodiment, the “period until the second condition is satisfied” refers to a “period from when the big hit game is over until the notification restriction period has passed and the second transition lottery is won”. . In addition, in the second embodiment, “the period until the second condition is satisfied” means that after the jackpot game is over, the first variable effect mode ends and the probability change suggestion mode shifts to the notification restriction. This refers to the period until a number of game balls are launched into the game area 16.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, even if the probability variation state is given after the end of the first winning game, that is, even after the end of the 16R probability variation big success, the probability variation state is given. You may comprise so that it may not alert | report. For example, after the transition to the probability variation suggestion effect mode after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit, the probability variation suggestion effect mode may continue to be executed until the next big hit game is awarded. Similarly, even after the end of the 16R non-probable big hit, after the transition to the probable suggestion effect mode, the probability change suggestion effect mode is continuously executed until the next big hit game is awarded. You may do it. When configured in this way, after the end of the first per game, it may not be possible to specify the manner of giving the probability change state, while after the end of the second per game, the probability change state is granted if the game is continued. There is a possibility that the aspect can be specified. That is, it is possible to recognize that the probability variation state is given after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit, and to continue the game with peace of mind.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, the second condition is satisfied (in a short period) after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit than in the end of the 16R probability variation big hit (the probability variation state is given). Notification period), the period from the end of the big hit game until the second condition is satisfied may be determined in any way. That is, the period from the end of the big hit game until the second condition is satisfied does not have to be determined by the number of times that the symbol variation game is executed or the number of game balls fired in the game area 16. For example, when a 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded, the second condition is satisfied if the user stays in the probability modification suggestion mode when 30 minutes have elapsed since the end of the jackpot game. When the jackpot is awarded, the second condition may be satisfied if the user stays in the certainty suggestion suggestion mode when two minutes have elapsed since the end of the jackpot game. In addition, the second condition is established if the user stays in the probability change suggestion mode at the time when the ordinary game is executed 200 times after the end of the 16R probability variation jackpot, while the 2R probability variation jackpot is given. In such a case, the second condition may be established as long as the player stays in the probability variation suggestion effect mode at the time when 20 ordinary games are executed after the end of the big hit game. Furthermore, the number of times of the usual game set after the end of the 16R probability variation jackpot is, for example, that more than half of the number of game balls that can be obtained as a prize ball when the 16R probability variation jackpot is awarded is fired to the game area 16 It is good also as the frequency | count of the usual game which can be run at the time.

  -In said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, when the provision of a variable state is complete | finished during execution of the 1st variable production mode, when the certain variation state is provided, it will change to the first certain variation production mode. It may be configured to shift to the normal performance mode when the probability change state is not given. In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when the first winning game is awarded at the time of non-changing, the changing state is given “until the execution of 20 symbol variation games is completed”. It has become. In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when the second winning game is awarded at the time of non-changing, the changing state is given “until the execution of the four symbol variation games is completed”. It is like that. For this reason, it can be recognized that after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit, the probability variation state imparting mode is executed earlier than after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit. In addition, since the player can predict when to shift to the first certain change effect mode, it is possible to increase the degree of attention regarding which of the effect modes of the normal effect mode and the first certain change effect mode. . Moreover, when comprised in this way, it becomes unnecessary to perform the probability change suggestion effect mode in the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, it is not necessary to alert | report the provision aspect of a certain change state by the transition and stay of production | presentation mode. For example, in 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, the predetermined | prescribed alerting effect which shows that the probability variation state is provided on the same conditions as the conditions which transfer to 1st probability variation effect mode or 2nd probability variation effect mode is performed. You may comprise as follows. The notification effect is not limited to the effect display device 11 in which the effect mode is executed. For example, a new effect device other than the effect display device 11 may be provided and executed by the effect device. good. In this case, the effect device functions as a notification unit.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may comprise so that the provision aspect of a probability change state may be alert | reported in the symbol variation game in which the 1st condition or the 2nd condition was satisfied. That is, in the symbol variation game in which the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, the probability variation suggestion effect mode may be shifted to the normal effect mode or the first probability variation effect mode.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, you may comprise so that a 1st condition may not be materialized. In other words, while staying in the probability variation suggestion mode, the probability variation suggestion mode may be executed until the jackpot game is imparted when the probability variation state is not granted, while the probability variation state mode may be shifted to the first probability variation rendering mode. Will continue.

  -In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when the first winning game is awarded, a period in which a shortage state (entrance rate improvement state) is given after the big hit game is finished, and the second winning game is When granted, the period during which the variable speed state (entrance rate improvement state) is granted after the jackpot game ends may be changed to the same period.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the opening time, round game time, and ending time in the first per game, and the opening time, round game time, and ending time in the second per game are the same time, respectively. It is not necessary to set, and it may be changed. For example, the round game time in the second per game may be set to “a time during which it is difficult to win a game ball in the big winning opening 24 (for example, 0.032 (seconds))”.

  -In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, it is not necessary to comprise the 2nd variable effect production mode and the 2nd probability variation production mode so that execution is possible. In the case of such a configuration, when the variable state is given, the first variable effect mode is executed. In addition, regardless of whether or not the jackpot game given last time is a jackpot game given at the time of the change, if the grant of the change state is completed while staying in the first change effect mode, the probability change suggestion effect mode You may comprise so that it may transfer to.

  The symbol variation game that can be executed by firing about half of the number of game balls that can be acquired as a prize ball during the big hit game during the notification restriction period in the first embodiment to the game area 16 However, it may not be “half of the number of game balls that can be obtained as a winning ball during a big hit game”. For example, a symbol variation game can be executed as many times as possible by firing 70% or 100% (all) of the number of prize balls that can be acquired when a big hit game is awarded to the game area. You may comprise so that the period until it may be set as an alerting | reporting control period.

  In the first embodiment, the winning probabilities of the first transition lottery and the second transition lottery may be changed. For example, regardless of the type of winning information, the probability that the winning probability of the first transition lottery or the second transition lottery is determined in advance (for example, the winning probability of the first transition lottery is “40%”, the winning probability of the second transition lottery May be “20%”). The winning probability of the first transition lottery and the winning probability of the second transition lottery may be the same probability.

  In the first embodiment, it is configured not to perform the transfer lottery (the first transfer lottery or the second transfer lottery), and the probability change when the notification restriction period has elapsed (when the restriction count reaches “0”). You may comprise so that the mode completion | finish conditions of probability change suggestion production mode may be materialized according to the provision aspect of a state.

  In the first embodiment, it is possible to execute the game by counting the number of game balls actually paid out as winning balls during the big hit game and firing all of the number of game balls to the game area 16. You may comprise so that the frequency | count may be set as an alerting | reporting control period (regulation frequency). Incidentally, the gaming machine of the first embodiment is configured so that it can be expected to execute 10 symbol variation games by firing 125 game balls to the game area 16 in the non-variable state. . For this reason, when the number of game balls actually paid out as a winning ball during the big hit game is 1250, the number of times set as the number of restrictions is “100 (= (1250 ÷ 125) × 10)”. . In such a configuration, if the game is continued until the first condition or the second condition is satisfied after the end of the big hit game, regardless of which big hit game is given, the player can win the winning ball in the previous big hit game. As a result, there is no number of game balls acquired, so that it is difficult to feel the advantages and disadvantages resulting from the large number of game balls that can be acquired as prize balls during the big hit game. As a result, even if a big hit game with a small number of game balls that can be acquired as a winning ball during the big hit game is given, like a big hit game with a large number of game balls that can be acquired as a winning ball during the big hit game, You can continue playing with peace of mind. At the same time, even if the number of game balls that can be acquired as prize balls during the big hit game is small, the number of game balls that can be acquired as a prize ball during the big hit game is large. It is possible to suppress a decrease in joy (a feeling of disappointment) for not being a big hit game.

  In the second embodiment, the ratio determined as the loss ratio may be set to a specific ratio (for example, “30%” or “100%”). That is, it may be configured such that “30%” is always determined as the loss ratio.

  In the second embodiment, without determining the loss rate, the winning game payout number may be set as the notification restriction number as it is after the end of the big hit game. When configured in this way, the notification effect is executed when triggered by the number of game balls that have been acquired as prize balls during the big hit game. In other words, after the 16R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit ends, if the game is continued from the transition from the first variable effect production mode to the probability variation suggestion production mode and further to the first probability variation production mode, At the time of transition to the first probability variation effect mode, all the game balls acquired as prize balls in the previous jackpot game are lost (0 (zero)). In other words, regardless of whether 16R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit is awarded, the number of game balls possessed by the player at the time when the game is continued until the provision mode of the probability variation state is specified is the previous number. Since it is the same as the number of game balls possessed before the jackpot game is given, it is difficult to feel the advantages and disadvantages of the jackpot game caused by the number of game balls that can be acquired as a prize ball during the jackpot game. In addition, even if the first per game is awarded, all of the acquired game balls may be consumed, so there is a sense of danger that all the obtained game balls will be lost even after the first per game is granted. Can be effectively enhanced (embraced).

  In the second embodiment, only the number of game balls paid out by winning the big winning opening 24 is set as the number of prize balls paid out during the big hit game, that is, the number of winning game payouts. You may comprise as follows. In order to configure in this way, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the effect control CPU 31a a prize winning command indicating that a game ball has won the prize winning opening 24 every time a detection signal from the count switch SW3 is input. To be configured. Then, the production control CPU 31a multiplies the number of the big winning commands input during the big hit game by “10” which is the number of gaming balls to be paid out when one gaming ball wins the big winning opening 24. The number may be stored in the effect control RAM 31c as the number of games paid out per game.

  In the second embodiment, the production control CPU 31a counts the number of game balls that have been launched into the game area 16 by subtracting 1 from the notification restriction number every time a launch detection signal is input. You may comprise so that the number of the game balls launched into the game area | region 16 may be counted. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the number of game balls that have been launched into the game area 16 is counted by counting the number of times the launch detection signal has been input since the end of the big hit game.

  -In the second embodiment, the end condition of the probable change suggestion effect mode is triggered by the fact that the number of game balls launched to the game area 16 after the end of the big hit game given at the time of non-change has reached the notification restriction number You may comprise so that may be materialized. In addition, there is a possibility that the player does not stay in the probability change suggestion mode when the number of game balls launched into the game area 16 after the end of the jackpot game given at the time of non-change is reached the notification regulation number. In such a case, however, the end condition of the probability variation suggestion effect mode may not be established until the probability change suggestion effect mode is entered.

  In the second embodiment, a ratio (for example, 11%) exceeding “100%” may be determined as the loss ratio. When configured in this way, the player can be urged in proportion to the decrease in the number of possessed game balls, so whether or not the mode end condition of the probability variation suggestion effect mode is satisfied. The degree of attention can be improved.

  -In the said 2nd Embodiment, you may change the determination probability of the ratio as a loss ratio according to the kind of jackpot game provided last time. Further, the number and types of ratios determined as loss ratios may vary depending on the type of jackpot game.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The probability change notification control means does not execute the notification effect after the end of the winning game, and the number of winning games of a plurality of types of winning games, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification effect can be executed after the winning game is completed with a small number of game balls that can be acquired as prize balls.

  (B) The gaming machine is configured to operate a launching device to cause a game ball to be launched into a game area, and the symbol variation game is executed when the game ball has won a predetermined winning opening. After the winning game is completed, a winning rate improvement state is given in which the probability that a gaming ball wins a prize is higher than usual in the winning opening. When the number of game balls that a player can acquire as a prize ball is large, after the winning game is over, the above-mentioned entrance is less than after the end of the game where the number of game balls that the player can acquire as a prize ball is small during the winning game. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the period during which the rate improvement state is given is long.

  (C) The gaming machine is configured to operate a launching device to launch a game ball into a game area, and the symbol variation game is executed when the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening. And a fire counting means for counting the number of game balls fired in the game area, and the predetermined period until the notification effect is executed is from the end of the hit game to the fire count. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the number counted by the means is a period until the number counted by the prize ball counting means is reached.

  (D) When a symbol variation game is won, a winning game that the special winning means opens and closes after the completion of the symbol variation game is given, and the probability that the symbol variation game is won after the winning game is normal In a gaming machine that can be given a probability variation state with a higher probability, the effect mode when the symbol variation game is executed after the end of the winning game with the probability variation state is that of the per game where the probability variation state is not granted. When the winning game to which the probability changing state is given is given, the predetermined period is given after the winning game is finished. Triggered by the fact that the probability change state has been given, it is provided with a probability change notification control means for causing the notification means to execute a notification effect to notify that the probability change state is given. There are at least a first per game and a second per game that have different numbers of game balls that can be acquired as prize balls, and the game during the second per game is more than the one during the first per game. The number of game balls that a player can acquire as prize balls is small, and the predetermined period after the end of the first per game is longer than the predetermined period after the end of the second per game. A featured gaming machine.

  GH ... Image display unit, HS ... Launch detection sensor, SW3 ... Count switch, 11 ... Production display device, 12 ... Special figure display device, 13 ... Special figure storage device, 14 ... Normal symbol display device, 16 ... Game area , 19 ... First start winning opening, 21 ... Second starting winning opening, 22 ... Opening / closing blade, 23 ... Large winning opening door, 24 ... Large winning opening, 27 ... Gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... For main control CPU, 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU, 31b ... effect control ROM, 31c ... effect control RAM, 50 ... payout control board, 50a ... CPU for payout control, 50b ... RAM required for payout control, 51 ... Ball payout device, 51a ... Prize ball solenoid, 51b ... Prize ball sensor.

Claims (3)

When a symbol variation game is won, a winning game that the special winning means opens and closes after the completion of the symbol variation game is given, and the probability that the symbol variation game is won after the winning game ends is higher than usual. In a gaming machine that can be given a probability variation state as a probability,
The effect mode when the symbol variation game is executed after the end of the hit game to which the probability variation state is given is the same effect as the effect mode when the symbol variation game is executed after the end of the hit game without the probability variation state Configured to be an aspect,
When a winning game to which the probability variation state is given is given, a notification effect for notifying that the certain variation state is given is triggered by the fact that a predetermined period has elapsed after the end of the winning game. Probability notification control means to be executed,
There are multiple types of hit games that are different in the number of game balls that a player can obtain as prize balls during a win game.
The predetermined period until the notification effect is executed is longer for a hit game having a larger number of game balls that a player can acquire as a prize ball during a win game among a plurality of types of hit games. Gaming machine. When the symbol variation game is won, a winning game that the special winning means opens and closes after the end of the symbol varying game is awarded, and when a game ball wins the special winning means, a predetermined number of games In a gaming machine in which a ball can be given, and a probability variation state in which the probability that the symbol variation game is a win is higher than usual after the winning game is finished,
A prize ball counting means for counting the number of game balls paid out as prize balls to the player during the granting of the winning game;
The effect mode when the symbol variation game is executed after the end of the hit game to which the probability variation state is given is the same effect as the effect mode when the symbol variation game is executed after the end of the hit game without the probability variation state Configured to be an aspect,
When a winning game to which the probability variation state is given is given, a notification effect for notifying that the certain variation state is given is triggered by the fact that a predetermined period has elapsed after the end of the winning game. Probability change notification control means to be executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined period until the notification effect is executed is longer as the number counted by the winning ball counting means in the winning game is larger. The gaming machine is configured to operate a launching device to launch a game ball into a game area, and the symbol variation game is executed when the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening. ,
During the predetermined period until the notification effect is executed, the symbol variation game is executed as many times as the number of game balls counted by the prize ball counting means can be executed when the game balls are launched into the game area. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the game machine is a period until it is played.