JP2014239756A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of changing its presentation mode according to the installation period of the game machine.SOLUTION: When a small winning is given, on the basis of time information included in backup information, at least either a type of selectable variable patterns or a selection ratio of each selectable variable pattern is changed. Accordingly, after the small winning is given, depending on the content of the backup information (whether the present time is at what time zone), generation rate and jackpot reliability of symbol variation game per each presentation content can be changed. Therefore, even if a pachinko game machine has been installed for a long time, it is possible to attract a player's attention as to what change is made.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a symbol variation game is played.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery of whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the starting prize opening arranged on the game board is displayed, and various types of symbols are changed and displayed The symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the symbol variation game. In other words, in the symbol variation game, if the symbol that is finally confirmed and stopped is a jackpot symbol, the player can recognize the jackpot.

  Some of these gaming machines include a special state that is advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is finished (specifically, a probability change state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery varies from a normal probability to a high probability, (For example, Patent Document 1). And generally, when a special state was given, the production mode was also changed and the interest of the game was improved.

JP 2004-97661 A

However, when a gaming machine is installed in a market (amusement store) for a long period of time, even if the presentation mode is changed according to the gaming state, there is a risk that the player himself gets used to it and gets bored.
The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the production mode according to the installation period of the gaming machine.

  In the case of a game machine that solves the above-mentioned problems, if a symbol variation game is won, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game is a hit in a game machine to which a special game is given to open a special prize opening. The hit determination means for executing the hit determination, the hit determination means for determining the type of the hit game to be given when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, and the type of hit game determined by the hit determination means A per game granting means to be given, an effect pattern setting means for setting a selectable effect pattern among a plurality of types of effect patterns for specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation game, and setting the effect pattern Based on the setting by the means, the effect pattern determining means for determining the effect pattern and the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining means Production control means for executing a variable game, and backup information storage means for connecting backup power supply for supplying power when power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted, and continuously storing backup information updated at a predetermined opportunity The effect pattern setting means changes at least one of a selectable effect pattern type and a selectable ratio of each effect pattern based on backup information when a specific winning game is given. This is the gist.

  In the above gaming machine, the effect pattern setting means may change at least the setting of the effect pattern for the loss effect selected when the determination result of the hit determination means is negative.

  The gaming machine includes reach determination means for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be executed during a symbol variation game when the determination result of the hit determination means is negative, and the reach determination means includes a specific hit game. Even when the specific hit game is awarded, the probability that the reach determination is affirmative before and after the given hit game may not be changed.

  The gaming machine further comprises reach determination means for executing reach determination for determining whether or not to execute reach effect during the symbol variation game when the determination result of the hit determination means is negative, and the effect pattern determination means When the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative or when the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, an effect pattern with a reach effect is determined and when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative The determination result of the reach determination means is determined after the effect pattern setting means is given a specific hit game with a high probability, as compared with the case where the determination result is negative. Change the setting of the production pattern so that the average of the production time of the production pattern determined when is positive is shorter than before the specific hit game is awarded. It may be.

  The gaming machine further comprises reach determination means for executing reach determination for determining whether or not to execute reach effect during the symbol variation game when the determination result of the hit determination means is negative, and the effect pattern determination means When the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative or when the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, an effect pattern with a reach effect is determined and when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative The determination result of the reach determination means is determined after the effect pattern setting means is given a specific hit game with a high probability, as compared with the case where the determination result is negative. The production pattern setting is changed so that the production time average of the production pattern selected when is positive is longer than before the specific hit game is awarded. It may be.

  According to the present invention, the production mode can be changed according to the installation period of the gaming machine.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. (A) is a figure which shows jackpot probability, (b) is a figure which shows reach probability. The figure which shows the production content specified by the fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern which can be selected by a normal table, and its selection probability. The figure which shows the variation pattern which can be selected by a special table, and its selection probability. The figure which shows the change pattern which can be selected by a probability change suggestion table, and its selection probability. The figure which shows the variation pattern which can be selected by a probability variation table, and its selection probability. The figure for demonstrating the setting opportunity of a fluctuation pattern table. (A) And (b) is a time chart which shows the change aspect of a fluctuation pattern table. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the game machine in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the variation pattern which can be selected by the 2nd special table, and its selection probability. The figure which shows the variation pattern which can be selected by the normal table in another example, and its selection probability. The figure which shows the variation pattern which can be selected by the special table in another example, and its selection probability.

(First embodiment)
An embodiment in which a gaming machine is embodied as a pachinko machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  In FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as an effect executing means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed in the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko machine. In addition, an 8-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed on the lower left side of the game board 10. In addition, in the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the effect display device 11, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the special symbol display device 12 is performed. Specifically, in the effect display device 11, a display effect based on a fluctuating image (or image display) and a symbol variation game in which a symbol combination is displayed by varying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns are performed.

  Then, in the symbol variation game, the special symbol display device 12 displays a special symbol by varying a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special symbols”) in one row. This special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not the game is successful. Hereinafter, the symbol variation game performed on the special symbol display device 12 may be referred to as a “special symbol variation game”. On the other hand, in the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, the effect display device 11 varies each of a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment). Display decorative symbols for each column. This decorative design is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  In the special symbol display device 12, the special symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the effect display device 11 starts displaying the decorative symbols at the same time when the symbol variation game is started, temporarily stops the decorative symbols before the end of the game, and confirms the decorative symbols in each column at the end of the game. Stopped display.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. On the other hand, the “pause display” is a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be variably displayed again in the display area, for example, a state in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state. The “determined stop display” is a state in which the symbol is fixedly stopped in the display area (a state where the symbol is stopped at the symbol displayed at the end of the symbol variation game).

  In addition, the special symbol display device 12 and the effect display device 11 start the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game at the same time, and end at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are confirmed and stopped at the same time).

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery (big hit lottery and small hit lottery) from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is displayed. The symbol is displayed as a fixed stop when the symbol variation game ends. The special symbols are classified into hit symbols that can recognize a hit (corresponding to a hit display result) and outlier symbols that can recognize a miss. Note that, in the winning symbol, there are a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit and a small hit symbol that can recognize a small hit. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is given a jackpot game. When the small hit symbol is displayed, a small hit game is given to the player. The big hit game and the small hit game of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 includes 8 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Various numbers are displayed as decorative designs. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a larger display area than the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize the winning or losing from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are of a different type from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([678] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  Further, in the present embodiment, in each column in the effect display device 11, when the symbol variation game is started, the ornament symbols are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). When the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are stopped and displayed as the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) This is a state in which the decorative design of is variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. Further, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column where the decorative symbols are first stopped and displayed is the first stop display column, and the right column where the decorative symbols are subsequently stopped and displayed is the second column. It becomes a stop display row | line | column, and also the middle row | line | column which carries out the stop display of a decoration symbol last becomes a 3rd stop display row | line | column.

  The effect display device 11 is configured to display a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. More specifically, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 12 corresponds to the symbol combination based on the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device 11, and when the symbol variation game ends, the special symbol and the symbol based on the decorative symbol are displayed. The combination is displayed in a fixed stop correspondingly. For example, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol combination is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In addition, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the off symbol in a stopped state, the off symbol combination is displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop manner. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and a symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from among symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols with respect to one special symbol. Yes. As described above, in the effect display device 11 of the present embodiment, the display effect related to the special symbol variation game (the symbol variation game in which the symbol combination of the three columns is displayed in a variable manner and the combination of symbols is displayed) is performed. Yes.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 13 composed of two LEDs is disposed on the lower left side of the game board 10 and below the special symbol display device 12. In this normal symbol display device 13, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol”) based on a normal symbol in which one common symbol is derived by varying a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “normal symbols”). Game "may be displayed). In this embodiment, there are three types of ordinary diagrams in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the two LEDs are lit together, only the right LED is lit, only the left LED is lit. Shows multiple types of common maps. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the general map shown when both LEDs are turned on is called “0”, and the general map shown when only the right LED is turned on is called “1”. The usual figure shown by turning on only the LED is the ordinary figure “2”.

  The player can recognize a normal hit or deviation from a symbol combination (display result derived in the general game) finally displayed in the general game. When the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 13 are “1” and “2”, the normal hit can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this normal hit becomes the display result of the normal hit. When the normal hit display result is displayed, the normal hit game is given to the player. In addition, when the normal figure displayed on the normal symbol display device 13 is “0”, a deviation from the normal figure can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this detachment becomes a display result of detachment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, below the effect display device 11, a first start winning opening 14 in which a game ball can always enter is disposed. Behind the first start winning opening 14 is provided a start opening sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered. The start port sensor SE1 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game when the game ball that has entered the first start winning port 14 is detected. In addition, the start port sensor SE1 gives a predetermined number (three) of game ball payout conditions when a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 14 is detected. An opening / closing door (ordinary electric accessory) 15 that opens and closes by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is provided below the effect display device 11 and below the first start winning opening 14. When the open / close door 15 is opened, the second start winning opening 16 into which a game ball can enter is opened. That is, the opening of the second start winning opening 16 closed by the open / close door 15 is opened, and a game ball can be entered.

  The back of the second start winning opening 16 communicates with the back of the first start winning opening 14, and the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 is provided behind the first start winning opening 14. It is detected by the start port sensor SE1. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, it is detected by the start opening sensor SE1, and the start condition for the symbol variation game can be given as a trigger. In addition, the start opening sensor SE1 gives a predetermined condition (three) of paying out game balls as a winning ball when the game balls that have entered the second start winning opening 16 are detected. The second start winning opening 16 is always closed with the open / close door 15 being closed. In a state where the open / close door 15 is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a state where it is impossible to enter a ball (a state in which the ball is restricted). When a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the open / close door 15 is opened for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times. In a state where the open / close door 15 is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is allowed to enter).

  The open / close door 15 rotates in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board 10 to open the second start winning opening 16 and, when opened, below the second start winning opening 16 to the game board 10. On the other hand, it is fixed vertically and receives the game ball flowing down the game board 10 and guides it to the second start winning opening 16.

  Also, in the lower right of the effect display device 11 (to the right of the first start winning opening 14), a large winning as a special winning opening provided with a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of the large winning opening solenoid SOL1. A mouth 18 is provided. A count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 18. The count sensor SE3 of the big prize opening 18 detects a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 18, thereby giving a predetermined number (15) of game balls as payout conditions.

  When a big hit game or a small hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 17 is opened according to the kind of the awarded hit game, and the big prize opening 18 (the opening thereof) is opened. Entering game balls is allowed. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game.

  The special prize opening door 17 rotates in the front-rear direction with respect to the game board 10 to open the special prize opening 18 and, when opened, below the special prize opening 18 with respect to the game board 10. It is fixed vertically and receives the game ball flowing down the game board 10 and guides it to the big prize opening 18.

  In addition, when a game ball is fired on the game board 10 by the launching device and the game ball flows through a predetermined first flow down path R1, a part of the game ball is part of the first start winning opening 14 and the second The obstacle member, the first start winning port 14 and the second start winning port 16 are arranged so as to be guided to the start winning port 16. The obstacle member is a game nail that can change the flow-down mode of a game ball arranged on the game board 10, an effect display device 11, or the like. That is, a part of the game ball that is launched on the game board 10 by a launching device (not shown) and passes the left side of the effect display device 11 is a game nail or the like arranged on the game board 10 when flowing down the game board 10. Thus, the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 16 is guided. Further, when a game ball is launched into a game area on the game board 10 by the launching device, and the game ball flows through a predetermined second flow path R2 different from the first flow path R1, one of the game balls. An obstacle member such as a game nail arranged on the game board 10, the second start winning opening 16 and the big winning opening 18 are arranged so that the portion is guided to the second starting winning opening 16 and the big winning opening 18. ing. That is, a part of the game ball that is launched on the game board 10 by the launching device and passes the right side of the effect display device 11 is moved by the game nails or the like arranged on the game board 10 when flowing down the game board 10. 2 It is guided to the start winning opening 16 and the big winning opening 18.

  In addition, when a game ball flows through the first flow down path R <b> 1, the obstacle member and the big prize opening 18 are arranged so that the game ball is not guided to the big prize opening 18. At the same time, when a game ball flows through the second flow down path R2, the obstacle member and the first start winning port 14 are arranged so that the game ball is not guided to the first starting winning port 14. In addition, by operating a launching handle of a launching device (not shown), the direction in which the game ball is launched can be adjusted. That is, the player can arbitrarily select the flow down route.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a holding display device 20 is disposed below the special symbol display device 12. The hold display device 20 enters the first start winning opening 14 or the second start winning opening 16, and stores the game ball detected by the start opening sensor SE1 inside the machine (main control RAM 30c) as a start holding ball. This is a display device for displaying the number of stored start-pending balls (hereinafter referred to as “special figure start-pending storage number”). The number of symbol variation games being held is notified by the display content of the hold display device 20. The special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 until a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) is reached each time a game ball is detected by the start port sensor SE1, and 1 is obtained by starting the symbol variation game. Subtracted. The hold display device 20 includes a plurality (four) of light emitting means. The number of symbol variation games is notified by the number of light emitting means emitting light.

  In addition, operation gates 24 are respectively provided on the right side and the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 24, a gate sensor SE4 that detects a winning (passed) game ball is provided. The operation gate 24 can give the start condition for the usual game when the winning of the game ball is detected (passage detection). The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the open / close door 15 of the second start winning opening 16 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second starting winning opening 16). It is a production that is called. The second start winning opening 16 is always in a closed state in which the opening is closed by the open / close door 15, and in this closed state, a game ball cannot be won. On the other hand, in the second start winning opening 16, when a game is given per usual figure, the opening / closing door 15 is opened to open the second starting winning opening 16 (the opening thereof), and the game ball is played. You can win a prize. In other words, when a game per game is given, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 by opening the door 15 and the player can easily set the starting condition and the winning ball of the symbol variation game. You can get a chance to win. It should be noted that game balls can always be awarded to the first start winning opening 14 under the same conditions.

  In addition, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that provides a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is changed from a low probability (1/300) to a high probability (1/70) after the jackpot game ends. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is the time until a predetermined symbol variation upper limit number of times (10000 in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is executed, or before the probability variation upper limit number of symbol variation game is performed. Granted until jackpot game is born. The probability variation state can be advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur. Although the probability variation upper limit number is set to 10,000, considering the winning probability of the jackpot determination in the probability variation state, the probability variation is substantially equal until the next jackpot game is won.

  Further, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, after the end of the big hit game, a variation time shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “variation state”) advantageous to the player is given. In the variable state, when the variation time of the general game that derives the lottery result of the lottery per drawing is not given the variable state (non-variable time shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”)) In the variable state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher in the variable state than in the non-variable state. When winning, the opening time of the open / close door 15 based on the fact that one lottery per lottery was won is longer than that in the non-variable state. The variation time may be shortened (can be shortened) as compared to the non-variable state, and in particular, the variation time of the symbol variation game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped is often shortened.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state is the period until the next jackpot is generated, until the predetermined variable upper limit number of times (80 or 10,000 in this embodiment) is over. Or it is given until the big hit is generated before the upper limit of the number of times of change is reached. The variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the open / close door 15 operates advantageously for the player and the rate of entering the second start winning opening 16 per unit time is improved. From the above, in the variable speed state, a state in which the ball entering rate to the second start winning opening 16 of the game ball is improved than usual is given. It should be noted that the shortened state (entrance rate improved state) is also given during the probable state.

  Hereinafter, the type of jackpot defined in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment will be described. In the following explanation, as the gaming state of the pachinko machine, the non-probability change state and the non-change state are indicated as “low accuracy + no change”, and the probabilistic state and the non-change state are indicated as “high accuracy + no change”. May be indicated. In addition, the non-probability change state and the change state may be indicated as “low accuracy + change”, and the probability change state and the change state may be indicated as “high accuracy + change”.

  The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game and the game ends. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. When the opening time is over, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of rounds (two times or sixteen times). During one round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened until the upper limit number (8 in this embodiment) of game balls wins or until a specified time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  And in the pachinko machine of this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won. In this embodiment, the 100 special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are classified into two groups: a symbol ZA, a symbol ZB, and a symbol ZC.

  That is, 50 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol ZA. Similarly, 10 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol ZB. Similarly, 40 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol ZC.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZA is displayed is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”. When the big hit game based on the symbol ZA ends, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit lottery win, the probability variation upper limit number of times is set to 10,000 times and the variable time limit upper limit number of times is set to 10,000 times. In other words, when the big hit game based on the symbol ZA is completed, a probable change state and a short change state are given regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery. In the following description, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZA may be indicated as “16R probability variation jackpot”.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZB is displayed is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”. When the big hit game based on the symbol ZB ends, the probability variation upper limit number of times is set to 10000 regardless of the game state at the time of the big win lottery win. 10000 times is set as the upper limit number of times of change. In other words, when the big hit game based on the symbol ZB is completed, the probable change state and the short change state are given regardless of the game state at the time of the big win lottery win. In the following description, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZB may be indicated as “2R probability variation jackpot”.

  Note that the specified time for one round game in 2R probability variation big hit is set to a time such that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 18 does not satisfy the upper limit number. In other words, in a round game with 2R probability variation, it is substantially impossible to launch and enter “8 balls”, which is the upper limit number of balls entered, within the prescribed time of the round game.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZC is displayed is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “16”. When the big hit game based on the symbol ZC ends, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit lottery win, 0 is set as the probability variation upper limit count and 80 is set as the variable upper limit count. That is, when the big hit game based on the symbol ZC ends, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability variation state is not given, while the variable state is given over 80 symbol variation games. In the following description, the jackpot game based on the symbol ZC may be indicated as “16R non-probable big hit”.

  And in the pachinko machine of this embodiment, when winning a small hit lottery, the special symbol display device 12 displays a small hit symbol (small hit display result) and a small hit game is given. In the present embodiment, 10 types of special symbols are prepared as the small hit symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12.

  In the small winning game given when the small winning symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 12, the special winning opening 18 (the opening thereof) is opened once. In the small hit game, the gaming state after the small hit game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit game, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously given even after the small hit game ends. At that time, the remaining number of times of the probability variation upper limit number (the number of times of probability variation provision) is maintained. If the variable state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the variable state is continuously given even after the small hit game ends. At that time, the remaining number of times of change upper limit (number of operations) is also maintained. In addition, in the small hit game, if the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is a normal state, the normal state is continued even after the small hit game ends.

  Note that the opening time of the one big winning opening 18 in the small hit game is set such that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 18 does not satisfy the upper limit number of entering balls. That is, in a round game of small hit games, it is substantially impossible to launch and enter “8 balls”, which is the upper limit number of balls entered, within one open time.

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

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A start port sensor SE1 and a count sensor SE3 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, the special symbol display device 12 and the hold display device 20 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a big prize opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the normal symbol display device 13 and the gate sensor SE4. The main control board 30 is provided with a random number generator 30d that generates hardware random numbers, and is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The random number generator 30d generates a hardware random number that is updated by one for each cycle of the internal clock. In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the internal clock is set to 10 MHz, so that the value of the hardware random number is updated by 1 every 0.1 microseconds. Also, the numerical values that can be taken by the hardware random numbers are 65536 integers in total from 0 to 65535. In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the hardware random number is used as a hit determination random number and a normal hit determination random number. The random number for winning determination is a random number used for winning lottery (big hit determination and small hit determination). The normal hit determination random number is a random number used for the normal hit lottery (normal hit determination).

  Further, the main control RAM 30c is updated with a random number update process performed by the main control CPU 30a every predetermined period (a time longer than the time when the hardware random number value is updated (for example, 4 milliseconds)). Software random numbers to be stored are stored. In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the first control random number, the second software random number, and the third software random number are stored in the main control RAM 30c, and each software random number has a different range of possible values. . In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the first software random number is used as a special symbol distribution random number, the second software random number is used as a reach determination random number, and the third software random number is used as a variation pattern distribution random number. The

  The random number for special symbol distribution (random number for jackpot type) is a random number used when determining the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach determination (reach lottery) for determining whether or not to perform reach production. Moreover, the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution is a random number used when determining the fluctuation pattern.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns (effect patterns). The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light emission) from when the symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts to change (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern serving as a base for production and voice production. In other words, the variation pattern is the effect of the symbol variation game (the presence or absence of a big hit, the presence or absence of a reach effect, the type of winning game, etc.) Time (variation time) can be specified.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. Also, in the variation pattern, a reach is formed, and after the reach effect is performed, an outlier reach effect is specified as a final error, and a outlier reach variable pattern is specified, and an outage effect is specified as a shift without forming a reach. There is an outlier variation pattern. The variation pattern includes a small hit variation pattern that specifies a small hit effect. Note that a plurality of types of variation patterns are prepared for the big hit variation pattern, the reach variation pattern, and the outlier variation pattern.

  The jackpot effect is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game undergoes the reach effect, and finally displays the combination of symbols that are out of place. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combination of the outage without being subjected to the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed in the symbol variation game with the decorative symbols on the effect display device 11 after the reach symbol combination is formed, until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. . The small hit effect is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed without going through the reach effect. Note that the small symbol combination is a predetermined symbol combination among the out-of-order symbol combinations.

  The reach production includes a normal reach production and a super reach production. The normal reach effect is a reach effect of the effect content in which, after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the image display unit GH, the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column) is changed to derive the symbol. . Super reach production is the content of production of reach production in two stages, after normal reach production is executed and all rows of symbols are temporarily displayed, or middle row of symbols is variably displayed. This is the reach production of the production contents in which a specific character appears and shifts (develops) to “XX reach” called by the name of the appearing character to derive a symbol. In the super reach production, the normal reach production is the first stage, and the contents are developed from the normal reach production.

  Further, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a, in principle, can easily determine the variation pattern for performing the super reach effect rather than the variation pattern for performing only the normal reach effect when winning the big hit lottery (when winning the big hit). On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit lottery (when it is out of place) and determines to execute the reach effect, the main control CPU 30a determines the change pattern for performing the super reach effect rather than the change pattern for performing only the normal reach effect. It is hard to do. Therefore, when the super reach production is performed, the expectation to the big hit is increased.

  The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine. Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the big hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by a random number for hardware determination (hardware random number). Further, the small hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery, and is determined from numerical values that the random number for hardware determination (hardware random number) can take.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the normal hit lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the normal hit determination random number (hardware random number). 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 (second software random number).

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 16. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first detection signal output when the start port sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input. When this determination result is negative (when it is determined that the first detection signal has not been input), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first detection signal has been input, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure start suspension storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of four. When the special figure start hold storage number is “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the special figure start hold memory number is less than the upper limit number “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the special figure start hold memory number and rewrites the special figure start hold memory number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the hold display device 20 so as to represent the special figure start hold memory number after 1 addition. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c and the random number generator 30d, and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c (a storage area corresponding to the special figure start pending storage number). Remember. At this time, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the hit determination random number from the random number generator 30d, and acquires the special symbol distribution random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the number of special figure start hold memories after rewriting. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a first determines whether or not the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) are being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not a big hit game is being played. When this determination result is affirmative (when the symbol variation game or the big hit game is being played), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when neither the symbol variation game nor the big hit game is being played, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure start reserved memory number and determines whether or not the special figure start reserved memory number is larger than "0". . When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special figure start hold memory number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the number of the special figure start hold memory number, and is associated with the special figure start hold memory number to perform the main control. The hit determination random number, reach determination random number, variation pattern distribution random number, and special symbol distribution random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c are acquired.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a reads various random number values stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start suspension storage number “1” stored earliest. Further, after reading the random number value, the main control CPU 30a uses the random number value stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold memory number “2” as the special figure start hold memory number “1”. Is stored in the storage area associated with "." Similarly, the main control CPU 30a stores the values of various random numbers stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold memory number “3” in association with the special figure start hold memory number “2”. Store in the area. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold memory number “4” in association with the special figure start hold memory number “3”. Store in the area. Further, the main control CPU 30a erases the values of various random numbers stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold storage number “4”. The main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the hold display device 20 so as to represent the number of special figure start hold memory after subtracting 1 when the special figure start hold memory number is subtracted by 1. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated special figure start hold memory number.

The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery).
As shown in FIG. 3A, in the present embodiment, the big hit determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is higher in the probability variation state (1/70) than in the normal state (1/300) in the non-probability variation state. It has become.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of the big hit), the main control CPU 30a sets [1] to the big hit flag indicating that the change is a big hit. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot game based on the value of the acquired random number for special symbol distribution, and is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 from the jackpot symbol based on the special symbol. Determine the final stop symbol. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). . Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed. In the present embodiment, the small hit determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (small hit probability) is lower in the probability variation state than in the normal state.

  When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (in the case of the small hit), the main control CPU 30a sets [1] to the small hit flag indicating the fluctuation of the small hit. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 12 from among the small hit symbols based on the special symbol based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number value. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the small hit variation pattern based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs various control commands to the effect control board 31 (the effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Execute the process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative (not the small hit), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value. In the present embodiment, the reach determination value is changed according to the gaming state.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 3B, when in the normal state, the reach determination is affirmed with a probability of 20/240. In the variable state, the reach determination is affirmed with a probability of 6/240. In other words, the reach effect is more likely to be performed in the normal state.

  When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device 12. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation patterns based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random numbers.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, relates to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), as described above. Perform various processes. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random numbers.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, relates to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), as described above. Perform various processes. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  From the above, the main control CPU 30a of this embodiment serves as a hit determination means for executing a hit determination. The main control CPU 30a serves as hit determination means for determining the type of the hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as a winning game granting means for granting a winning game. The main control RAM 30c serves as reach determination means for performing reach determination.

  Then, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit (when [1] is set in the big hit flag), after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a of the type specified based on the final stop symbol The control of the big hit game is started, and a predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a).

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 18 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a wins a big prize until the upper limit number (8 in this embodiment) of game balls wins or until a prescribed time predetermined for each round game elapses. Open mouth 18.

  Then, when the special winning opening 18 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until a predetermined interval time has elapsed for each round game, and then ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When the special winning opening 18 is opened, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command indicating the opening of the special winning opening 18 to the effect control board 31. Further, when closing the special winning opening 18, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the special winning opening 18 to the effect control board 31.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the jackpot flag to [0] and ends the jackpot game.

  When a 16R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit is awarded, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that a probability variation state is imparted to the probability variation flag when the jackpot game ends, and also gives a variation state. A value indicating that the operation is to be performed is set in the operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets 10000 times to the probability variation state giving number indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the probability variation state is given. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets 10,000 times as the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the variable state is given.

  The probability variation state grant count is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed, and when the value becomes “0”, a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted is set (cleared). . Similarly, the number of activations is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed, and when the value becomes “0”, a value indicating that the variation state is not given to the activation flag is set (cleared). )

  On the other hand, when the 16R non-probability big hit is given, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability change state is not given to the probability change flag when the big hit game ends, and gives the variable state. The indicated value is set in the operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets 0 as the probability variation state provision count indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the probability variation state is imparted. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the variable state is given to 80 times.

  Further, when determining the small hit (when [1] is set in the small hit flag), the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the small hit game after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a).

  Specifically, when the small hit game is started, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command indicating that the small hit game has started. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the special winning opening 18 is opened once. Then, the main control CPU 30a wins a big prize until the upper limit number of balls (8 in this embodiment) wins or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses. Open mouth 18. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a closes the special winning opening 18, and then starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the small hit flag to [0] and ends the small hit game.

  When the small hit game ends, the main control CPU 30a maintains the game state. That is, no new value is set for the probability variation flag or the operation flag, and the value is not cleared. Similarly, a new value is not set for the probability variation state imparting count and the actuation count, and the value is not cleared.

Next, processing related to the normal symbol variation game will be described. First, the normal symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operation gate 24. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a fourth detection signal output when the gate sensor SE4 detects a game ball is input. When the fourth detection signal is not input, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. When the fourth detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c and the random number generator 30d, and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a acquires the normal hit determination random number value from the random number generator 30d, and acquires the normal distribution random number value from the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a normal symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the usual figure is being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the normal hit game is being played. When it is determined that the normal game is being played or the normal winning game is being played, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal game is not being played and the normal winning game is not being played, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the random number for determining the normal winning is stored.

  If this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the normal hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for normal hit determination matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination value is changed depending on whether or not the variable state is given. The probability that the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (normal hit probability) is higher in the variable state than in the normal state (non-variable state).

  When the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the hit symbol of the normal symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 13. On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol displayed on the fixed stop display on the normal symbol display device 13 as a normal symbol off symbol.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a general-purpose variation pattern from a plurality of types of general-purpose variation patterns. There are two types of normal pattern variation patterns with different variation times. Specifically, there are provided a first normal fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time of 12000 ms and a second normal fluctuation pattern having a 700 ms shorter than the fluctuation time of the first normal fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 30a determines the first common map variation pattern when the variable state is not applied, and determines the second general pattern variation pattern when the variable state is applied.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the normal variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes relating to the general game. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a general pattern variation pattern designation command for designating a normal pattern variation pattern and instructing the start of variation of a normal symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 13 so that the normal symbol starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the usual variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a normal hit type designation command for designating a normal symbol to be finally stopped and displayed. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the determined regular symbol variation pattern. 13 display contents are controlled.

When the normal hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the normal hit game after the end of the normal game based on the determined normal fluctuation pattern.
The main control CPU 30a gives a normal winning game when the usual game is finished. When the normal winning game is given when the variable state is not given, the main control CPU 30a opens the open / close door 15 once, and keeps the open state until 200 ms elapses after opening. The electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is controlled. Also, when the normal winning game is given when the variable state is given, the main control CPU 30a opens the open / close door 15 three times, and maintains the open state until 1832 ms elapses after opening. Thus, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is controlled. In addition, the interval time (time which is a closed state) set between each open state is 800 ms. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls to close the open / close door 15 when the upper limit number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls has entered even before the specified time has elapsed since opening. To do.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the effect display device 11 is controlled to execute a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the effect display device is based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. 11 determines the symbol combination based on the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped.

  That is, when the final stop symbols designated by the special symbol designation command are jackpot symbols ZA to ZC, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination from the jackpot symbol combinations. For this reason, when the jackpot symbol combination is displayed, the player can recognize that the jackpot game is awarded.

  Further, when the designated final stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination from the small symbol combinations. The small symbol combinations are predetermined symbol combinations that do not form reach among out-of-order symbol combinations such as [123] [456]. For this reason, when the small hit symbol combination is displayed, the player can recognize that the small hit game is awarded.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the outlier reach variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of deviation. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control displays a fixed stop display of the symbol combinations based on the determined decorative symbols in response to the input of all symbol stop commands.

  In the present embodiment, the selectable (determinable) variation pattern and the selection ratio (determination rate) are specified for each variation pattern table, and the variation pattern table is a winning game (big hit game or small hit game). Game) and the execution of a predetermined number of symbol variation games. Hereinafter, a detailed method for determining the variation pattern and a process related to the variation pattern table change will be described.

First, the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, the big hit variation pattern includes a first big hit variation pattern P1 to a fifth big hit variation pattern P5. The first big hit variation pattern P1 to the fifth big hit variation pattern P5 specify different production times. That is, the production time specified by the first big hit variation pattern P1 is 20 seconds. The effect time specified by the second big hit variation pattern P2 is 25 seconds. The effect time specified by the third big hit variation pattern P3 is 30 seconds. The production time specified by the fourth big hit variation pattern P4 is 40 seconds. The effect time specified by the fifth big hit variation pattern P5 is 50 seconds. Further, the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1 to the third big hit fluctuation pattern P3 specify normal reach as the production content. And the 4th big hit fluctuation pattern P4 and the 5th big hit fluctuation pattern P5 specify super reach as production contents.

  In the present embodiment, the outlier reach fluctuation pattern includes the first outlier reach fluctuation pattern P6 to the fifth outlier reach fluctuation pattern P10. The first deviation reach fluctuation pattern P6 to the fifth deviation reach fluctuation pattern P10 specify different production times. That is, the presentation time specified by the first deviation reach fluctuation pattern P6 is 20 seconds. The production time specified by the second deviation reach fluctuation pattern P7 is 25 seconds. The effect time specified by the third deviation reach fluctuation pattern P8 is 30 seconds. The effect time specified by the fourth deviation reach fluctuation pattern P9 is 40 seconds. The effect time specified by the fifth deviation reach fluctuation pattern P10 is 50 seconds. The first deviation reach fluctuation pattern P6 to the third deviation reach fluctuation pattern P8 specify normal reach as the production contents. And the 4th deviation reach fluctuation pattern P9 and the 5th deviation reach fluctuation pattern P10 specify super reach as production contents.

  In the present embodiment, the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1 to the fifth big hit fluctuation pattern P5 correspond to the production contents of the first deviation reach fluctuation pattern P6 to the fifth deviation reach fluctuation pattern P10, respectively. In other words, the contents of the effects are determined so that the contents of the effects are the same until the middle, while the game result displayed last is different. As a result, when the reach effect is executed, it is impossible to determine whether or not it is a big hit until the game result displayed at the end is viewed.

  In the present embodiment, the same normal reach is included in the common production contents among the production contents specified by the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1 and the first outlier reach fluctuation pattern P6. Hereinafter, common effect contents and normal reach NR1 among the effect contents specified by the first big hit variation pattern P1 and the first off-reach reach variation pattern P6 are shown. Similarly, the same normal reach is included in the common production contents among the production contents specified by the second big hit fluctuation pattern P2 and the second outlier reach fluctuation pattern P7. Hereinafter, the common effect contents among the effect contents specified by the second big hit fluctuation pattern P2 and the second off-beat reach fluctuation pattern P7 are referred to as normal reach NR2. Among the contents of effects specified by the third big hit variation pattern P3 and the third outlier reach variation pattern P8, the common effect contents include the same normal reach. Hereinafter, the common effect content among the effect contents specified by the third big hit variation pattern P3 and the third outlier reach variation pattern P8 is referred to as a normal reach NR3.

  Among the contents of the effects specified by the fourth big hit variation pattern P4 and the fourth off-reach variation pattern P9, the common effect content includes the same super reach. Hereinafter, the common effect content among the effect contents specified by the fourth big hit variation pattern P4 and the fourth off-beat reach variation pattern P9 will be referred to as super reach SR1. Similarly, common effect contents among the effect contents specified by the fifth big hit variation pattern P5 and the fifth off-reach variation pattern P10 include the same super reach. Hereinafter, the common effect content among the effect contents specified by the fifth big hit variation pattern P5 and the fifth outlier reach variation pattern P10 will be referred to as super reach SR2.

  In the present embodiment, the deviation fluctuation pattern includes the first deviation fluctuation pattern P11 to the third deviation fluctuation pattern P13. The first deviation variation pattern P11 to the third deviation variation pattern P13 specify different effect times. That is, the production time specified by the first deviation variation pattern P11 is 5 seconds. The production time specified by the second deviation variation pattern P12 is 10 seconds. The production time specified by the third deviation variation pattern P13 is 20 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative and the reach determination is won (when the outlier reach effect is executed), the variation pattern having a shorter effect time is selected than the variation pattern having a longer effect time. It is easy to be done. For this reason, it is understood that when the reach effect is executed, the longer the effect time, the higher the jackpot reliability than the effect time is shorter.

In the present embodiment, there are one type of small hit variation pattern, and the effect time is 20 seconds.
Next, the variation pattern table will be described.

  The variation pattern table of the present embodiment includes a normal table T1, a special table T2, a probability variation suggestion table T3, and a probability variation table T4. The normal table T1 is a table that can be set to a normal state (a state in which neither the probability change state nor the variable state is given). The special table T2 is a table that can be set with a small hit game as an opportunity. The probability change suggestion table T3 is a table that can be set when the 16R probability variation big hit game or the 16R non-probability big hit game is triggered. The probability variation table T4 is a table that can be set when a 2R probability variation big hit game is given or a symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times (80 times) or more after a 16R probability variation big hit game is given.

  When the normal table T1 shown in FIG. 5 is set, when the big hit is made, the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1, the third big hit fluctuation pattern P3, and the fourth big hit fluctuation pattern P4 can be selected. The selection ratio is 20/100 for the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1, 40/100 for the third big hit fluctuation pattern P3, and 40/100 for the fourth big hit fluctuation pattern P4.

  In addition, when the normal table T1 is set and the shift reach is reached, the first shift reach fluctuation pattern P6, the third shift reach fluctuation pattern P8, and the fourth shift reach fluctuation pattern P9 can be selected. Yes. The selection ratio is 50/100 for the first deviation reach fluctuation pattern P6, 30/100 for the third deviation reach fluctuation pattern P8, and 20/100 for the fourth deviation reach fluctuation pattern P9.

  In addition, when the normal table T1 is set and the special figure start pending storage number is “0” or “1”, the first deviation variation pattern P11 to the third deviation deviation are detected. The pattern P13 can be selected. The selection ratio is 10/100 for the first deviation fluctuation pattern P11, 80/100 for the second deviation fluctuation pattern P12, and 10/100 for the third deviation fluctuation pattern P13.

  In addition, when the normal table T1 is set and the special figure start pending storage number is “2” or “3”, the first deviation variation pattern P11 to the third deviation deviation are detected when the deviation occurs. The pattern P13 can be selected. The selection ratio is 50/100 for the first deviation fluctuation pattern P11, 40/100 for the second deviation fluctuation pattern P12, and 10/100 for the third deviation fluctuation pattern P13.

  As described above, when the big hit determination is won in the normal table T1 (when the big hit effect is executed), the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1 is hardly selected, and the third big hit fluctuation pattern P3 and the fourth big hit fluctuation pattern P4. Is easy to choose. On the other hand, when the reach determination is won in the normal table T1 (when the outlier reach effect is executed), the first outlier reach fluctuation pattern P6 is easily selected first, and then the third outlier reach fluctuation pattern P8 is selected. This makes it difficult to select the fourth deviation reach fluctuation pattern P9. Therefore, when the normal table T1 is set, the big hit reliability of the normal reach NR1 corresponding to the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1 and the first outlier reach fluctuation pattern P6 is the lowest, and then the third big hit fluctuation pattern P3. In addition, the jackpot reliability of the normal reach NR3 corresponding to the third outlier reach fluctuation pattern P8 is the second lowest. On the other hand, when the normal table T1 is set, the big hit reliability of the super reach SR1 corresponding to the fourth big hit fluctuation pattern P4 and the fourth outlier reach fluctuation pattern P9 is the highest.

  When the special table T2 shown in FIG. 6 is set, when the big hit, the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1, the second big hit fluctuation pattern P2, the fourth big hit fluctuation pattern P4, and the fifth big hit fluctuation pattern P5 can be selected. It is said that. The selection ratio is 15/100 for the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1, 30/100 for the second big hit fluctuation pattern P2, 45/100 for the fourth big hit fluctuation pattern P4, and 10/100 for the fifth big hit fluctuation pattern P5. It has become.

  In addition, when the special table T2 is set, if the loss reach is reached, the first shift reach fluctuation pattern P6, the second shift reach fluctuation pattern P7, and the fourth shift reach fluctuation pattern P9 can be selected. The selection ratio is 65/100 for the first deviation reach fluctuation pattern P6, 20/100 for the second deviation reach fluctuation pattern P7, and 15/100 for the fourth deviation reach fluctuation pattern P9.

  In addition, when the special table T2 is set and the special figure start hold storage number is “0” or “1”, the first deviation variation pattern P11 to the third deviation deviation are detected when the deviation occurs. The pattern P13 can be selected. The selection ratio is 60/100 for the first deviation fluctuation pattern P11, 10/100 for the second deviation fluctuation pattern P12, and 30/100 for the third deviation fluctuation pattern P13.

  Further, when the special table T2 is set and the special figure start reserved memory number is “2” or “3”, if the deviation occurs, the first deviation variation pattern P11 to the third deviation deviation. The pattern P13 can be selected. The selection ratio is 80/100 for the first deviation fluctuation pattern P11, 10/100 for the second deviation fluctuation pattern P12, and 10/100 for the third deviation fluctuation pattern P13.

  As described above, in the special table T2, the fifth big hit variation pattern P5 can be selected only when the big hit determination is won. Therefore, the super reach SR2 is executed when the special table T2 is set. In some cases, the jackpot is confirmed.

  Further, when the special table T2 is set and the big hit determination is won, the selection ratio of the fourth big hit fluctuation pattern P4 is increased as compared with the normal table T1. On the other hand, when the special table T2 is set and the reach determination is won, the selection ratio of the fourth deviation reach fluctuation pattern P9 is lower than that of the normal table T1. Therefore, it can be recognized that the big hit reliability when the super reach SR1 is executed is higher when the special table T2 is set than when the normal table T1 is set.

  In addition, when the special table T2 is set and the reach determination is won, the selection ratio of the first big hit variation pattern P1 is lower than that of the normal table T1. On the other hand, when the special table T2 is set and the reach determination is won, the selection ratio of the first deviation reach fluctuation pattern P6 is higher than that of the normal table T1. Therefore, it can be recognized that the big hit reliability when the normal reach NR1 is executed is lower when the special table T2 is set than when the normal table T1 is set.

  Further, in the special table T2, the second big hit fluctuation pattern P2 and the second outlier reach fluctuation pattern P7 that cannot be selected in the normal table T1 can be selected, and the normal reach NR2 can be executed. On the other hand, in the special table T2, the third big hit fluctuation pattern P3 and the third outlier reach fluctuation pattern P8 that can be selected in the normal table T1 cannot be selected, and the normal reach NR3 is not executed.

  When the probability variation suggestion table T3 shown in FIG. 7 is set, when a big hit is made, the first big hit variation pattern P1 to the fifth big hit variation pattern P5 can be selected. The selection ratio is 10/100 for the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1, 10/100 for the second big hit fluctuation pattern P2, 15/100 for the third big hit fluctuation pattern P3, and 50/100 for the fourth big hit fluctuation pattern P4. The fifth big hit variation pattern P5 is 15/100.

  Further, when the probability variation suggestion table T3 is set, when the loss reach occurs, the first shift reach fluctuation pattern P6 to the fifth shift reach fluctuation pattern P10 can be selected. The selection ratio is 70/100 for the first deviation reach fluctuation pattern P6, 10/100 for the second deviation reach fluctuation pattern P7, 10/100 for the third deviation reach fluctuation pattern P8, and the fourth deviation reach fluctuation pattern P9. Is 9/100, and the fifth deviation reach fluctuation pattern P10 is 1/100.

  Further, when the probability variation suggestion table T3 is set, if there is a deviation, the first deviation fluctuation pattern P11 or the third deviation fluctuation pattern P13 can be selected. The selection ratio is 90/100 for the first deviation fluctuation pattern P11 and 10/100 for the third deviation fluctuation pattern P13.

  When the special table T2 is set and the jackpot determination is won, the selection ratio of the fourth jackpot variation pattern P4 is lower than that of the probability variation suggestion table T3. On the other hand, when the special table T2 is set and the reach determination is won, the selection ratio of the fourth deviation reach fluctuation pattern P9 is higher than that of the probability change suggestion table T3. Therefore, it can be recognized that the big hit reliability when the super reach SR1 is executed is lower when the special table T2 is set than when the probability variation suggestion table T3 is set. .

  Further, when the special table T2 is set and the big hit determination is won, the selection ratio of the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1 is higher than that of the probability change suggestion table T3. On the other hand, when the special table T2 is set and the reach determination is won, the selection ratio of the first deviation reach fluctuation pattern P6 is lower than that of the probability change suggestion table T3. Therefore, it can be recognized that the big hit reliability when the normal reach NR1 is executed is higher when the special table T2 is set than when the probability variation suggestion table T3 is set.

  Further, when the probability variation suggestion table T3 is set and the reach determination is won, the fifth deviation reach variation pattern P10 can be selected, so that it is compared with when the special table T2 is set. Thus, the reliability of the big hit of the super reach SR2 is decreasing. That is, the big hit reliability of the super reach SR2 is higher when the special table T2 is set.

  When the probability variation table T4 shown in FIG. 8 is set, when the big hit is made, the second big hit variation pattern P2 or the fifth big hit variation pattern P5 can be selected. The selection ratio is 30/100 for the second big hit variation pattern P2 and 70/100 for the fifth big hit variation pattern P5.

  Further, when the probability variation table T4 is set, if the outlier reach occurs, the second outlier reach fluctuation pattern P7 or the fifth outlier reach fluctuation pattern P10 can be selected. The selection ratio is 90/100 for the second deviation reach fluctuation pattern P7 and 10/100 for the fifth deviation reach fluctuation pattern P10.

  Further, when the probability variation table T4 is set, if there is a deviation, the first deviation fluctuation pattern P11 or the third deviation fluctuation pattern P13 can be selected. The selection ratio is 90/100 for the first deviation fluctuation pattern P11 and 10/100 for the third deviation fluctuation pattern P13.

  In the present embodiment, there is only one type of small hit variation pattern, and since the selection ratio is not changed by the variation pattern table, illustration and description are omitted, but any variation pattern table is set. It is selectable.

Next, a method for setting the variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control CPU 30a sets the probability change suggestion table T3 after the big hit game ends when the 16R probability change big hit or the 16R non-probable big hit is given. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation table T4 from the 81th symbol variation game when the symbol variation game is executed 80 times without the bonus game being awarded after the 16R probability variation bonus is completed. . The main control CPU 30a sets the normal table T1 from the 81th symbol variation game when the symbol variation game is executed 80 times without the bonus game being awarded after the 16R uncertain variation big hit is completed. To do. When the 2R probability variation jackpot is awarded, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation table T4 after the jackpot game ends.

Further, when the small hit game is given, the main control CPU 30a sets the special table T2 after the small hit game is finished.
When the 30 symbol variation games are executed without the big hit game or the small hit game being given after the small hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a starts the game state from the 31st symbol variation game. Based on the above, a variation pattern table is set. That is, when it is a normal state (when it is a non-probable change state and a non-change state), the normal table T1 is set. If it is in the probability variation state, the probability variation table T4 is set. If the state is a non-probability change state and a change state, the probability change suggestion table T3 is set.

  When the change pattern table is changed, the main control CPU 30a outputs a control command for notifying the set change pattern table to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display a display image indicating the variation pattern table when the control command is input. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a receives a notification that the special table T2 has been set, the notification control notifies the fact that the setting of the variation pattern has been changed and notifies that the jackpot reliability of the reach effect has been changed. Is displayed on the effect display device 11.

Next, a method for selecting (determining) the variation pattern will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a wins the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 30a refers to the set variation pattern table and specifies a selectable jackpot variation pattern and its selection ratio. Then, the main control CPU 30a selects (determines) the big hit fluctuation pattern from the selectable big hit fluctuation patterns according to the specified selection ratio based on the acquired fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers.

  For example, when the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit determination and the normal table T1 is set, the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1 and the third big hit fluctuation pattern P3 are selectable big hit fluctuation patterns. The fourth big hit variation pattern P4 is specified. Further, each of the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1, the third big hit fluctuation pattern P3, and the fourth big hit fluctuation pattern P4 is associated with one or a plurality of fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers according to the selection ratio. Yes. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a selects (determines) the jackpot variation pattern according to the specified selection ratio based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Similarly, when winning for reach determination, the main control CPU 30a refers to the set variation pattern table and identifies a selectable reach reach variation pattern and its selection ratio. Then, the main control CPU 30a selects (determines) a deviation reach fluctuation pattern from selectable deviation reach fluctuation patterns according to the specified selection ratio based on the obtained fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers.

  When the main control CPU 30a does not win either the big hit determination or the reach determination, the main control CPU 30a refers to the set variation pattern table and identifies the selectable variation pattern and the selection ratio. Then, the main control CPU 30a selects a deviation variation pattern from the selectable deviation variation patterns according to the specified selection ratio based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number and the special figure start pending storage number value. (decide.

  For example, when the main control CPU 30a does not win either the big hit determination or the reach determination and the normal table T1 is set, the main control CPU 30a determines the first value based on the obtained random number for variation pattern distribution. 1 is determined from the deviation fluctuation pattern P11 to the third deviation fluctuation pattern P13. At this time, if the value of the special figure start reserved memory number is “0” or “1”, the main control CPU 30a selects (determines) the first deviation variation pattern P11 with a probability of 10/100. Further, when the value of the special figure start reserved memory number is “0” or “1”, the main control CPU 30a selects (determines) the second deviation variation pattern P12 with a probability of 80/100. Further, when the value of the special figure start reserved memory number is “0” or “1”, the main control CPU 30a selects (determines) the third deviation variation pattern P13 at 10/100.

In addition, when winning the small hit determination, the main control CPU 30a selects (determines) the small hit variation pattern regardless of which variation pattern table is set.
As described above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as an effect pattern determining unit that determines an effect pattern. The main control CPU 30a serves as an effect pattern setting means for setting a selectable effect pattern and setting the selection ratio. The effect display device 11 serves as a notification unit. Further, the effect control CPU 31a serves as effect control means for executing the symbol variation game.

Next, based on FIG. 10, an operation when the variation pattern table is changed when the small hit game is given will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10A, when the normal table T1 is set during the normal state and the small hit game is given, the special table T2 is set as described above. When the special table T2 is set and the symbol variation game is executed, the types of variation patterns that can be selected and the selection ratio thereof are different from those in the case where the normal table T1 is set. The types of reach production and the jackpot reliability of reach production are different.

  Specifically, the super reach SR2 can be selected, while the normal reach NR3 cannot be selected. Also, when the special table T2 is set, the big hit reliability of the super reach SR1 is higher than when the normal table T1 is set. On the other hand, when the special table T2 is set, the big hit reliability of the normal reach NR1 is lower than when the normal table T1 is set. For this reason, depending on whether or not the special table T2 is set, attention can be paid to the type of reach effect that appears, and variations in reach effect can be changed.

  In addition, in this way, by varying the types of selectable variation patterns and their selection ratios, a reach effect is produced when the special table T2 is set and when the normal table T1 is set. It is possible to vary the average production time of the symbol variation game. More specifically, when the special table T2 is set, it can be shortened compared to when the normal table T1 is set.

  And since the big hit reliability is set higher when the reach time of the reach production is longer, the special table T2 is more likely to execute the reach production with a higher big hit reliability than the normal table T1. I can say. Moreover, since the average of the production time is short, the reach production can be executed quickly, and the game can be performed efficiently. Furthermore, in the special table T2, the first deviation variation pattern P11 having a shorter effect time than the normal table T1 is easily selected, and the average of the effect times of the outlier effect is also shorter. For this reason, when the special table T2 is set, the average effect time is shortened compared to when the normal table T1 is set, and the game can be executed efficiently, which is advantageous to the player. It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, when the probability variation suggestion table T3 is set during the probability variation state and the variation state, if the small hit game is given, the special table T2 is set as described above. . At this time, when the symbol variation game is executed, the types of variation patterns that can be selected and the selection ratio thereof are different when the special table T2 is set and when the probability variation suggestion table T3 is set. It becomes.

  Specifically, the normal reach NR3 cannot be selected. Also, when the special table T2 is set, the big hit reliability of the super reach SR1 and the super reach SR2 is lower than when the probability variation suggestion table T3 is set. On the other hand, when the special table T2 is set, the big hit reliability of the normal reach NR1 is higher than when the probability variation suggestion table T3 is set.

  In addition, by changing the types of selectable variation patterns and their selection ratios in this way, when the probability variation suggestion table T3 is set, the reach is compared with when the special table T2 is set. It is possible to vary the average production time of the symbol variation game with production. More specifically, when the special table T2 is set, it is possible to shorten the effect time related to the outlier reach effect as compared to when the probability variation suggestion table T3 is set. As a result, it is possible to minimize the time during which the off-stage effect that is undesirable for the player is executed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a small hit game (specific hit game) is given, the main control CPU 30a can select a change pattern (production effect) even if the game state (probability change state and change state) is not changed. At least one of the pattern) type and the selection ratio of each selectable variation pattern is changed. For this reason, after the small hit game is given, the appearance rate and the big hit reliability for each effect of the symbol variation game can be changed, and the player can be noticed how the change was made. In addition, the contents of the design variation game can be increased or decreased to change the game variation, and the user is not bored.

  (2) Each variation pattern table has at least the shift reach variation pattern setting changed. The outlier reach production is more likely to appear than the big hit production. That is, the probability of winning the jackpot determination and winning the reach determination is higher than the probability of winning the jackpot determination. Therefore, the jackpot reliability for each effect content of the symbol variation game can be changed by changing the setting (effect content and selection ratio) of the loss reach fluctuation pattern that is likely to appear.

  (3) When the normal table T1 is set, the main control CPU 30a is given a small hit game, and when the special table T2 is set, the main reach CPU 30a determines the super reach SR1 (special effect contents). Decreasing the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern (special effect pattern at the time of loss). On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a is given a small hit game when the normal table T1 is set, and a special hit variation pattern (special effect at the big hit) that specifies the super reach SR1 when the special table T2 is set. Increase the pattern) selection ratio. As a result, when the small hit game is given and the special table T2 is set, the probability that the super reach SR1 (special effect content) is executed is reduced in the symbol variation game that is lost, while the big hit is achieved. In the symbol variation game, the probability that the super reach SR1 will be executed increases. For this reason, the big hit reliability of the symbol variation game in which the super reach SR1 is executed after the small hit game is given can be improved. Therefore, when the super reach SR1 is executed, it can be noted whether or not it is after the small hit game is given, and after the small hit game is given, the super reach SR1 is executed. It can be noted whether or not.

  (4) When the probability variation suggestion table T3 is set, the main control CPU 30a is given a small hit game, and when the special table T2 is set, the main control CPU 30a determines the selection ratio of the big hit variation pattern that specifies the super reach SR1. On the other hand, the selection ratio of the deviation variation pattern that specifies the super reach SR1 is increased. Thereby, when the small hit game is given and the setting of the variation pattern is changed, in the symbol variation game that is lost, the probability that the super reach SR1 is executed is increased, while in the symbol variation game that is a big hit, The probability that the super reach SR1 is executed is lowered. For this reason, after the small hit game is awarded, the big hit reliability of the symbol variation game in which the super reach SR1 is executed decreases. Therefore, when the super reach SR1 is executed, attention can be paid to whether or not the small hit game is given, and the super reach SR1 is executed before the small hit game is given. It can be noted whether or not.

  (5) When the main control CPU 30a changes the setting of the variation pattern after granting the small hit game, the effect display device 11 notifies that the setting of the variation pattern has been changed, and the jackpot reliability of the reach effect changes. A notification effect that informs the user of the event has been executed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the contents of the effect in which the appearance rate and the jackpot reliability of the reach effect have been changed, and because the effect content that appears changes the variation of the game, Interest can be improved.

  (6) When a small hit game (specific hit game) is granted, even if the game state (probability change state and change state grant mode) is not changed, it can be selected as a variation pattern with reach effect At least one of the type of the variation pattern and the selection ratio of each variation pattern that can be selected is changed. And the average of the production time specified by the variation pattern with the reach production before and after the grant of the small hit game is made different. For this reason, after the small hit game is awarded, the production time can be changed, and the player can be made aware of how the game has been changed. In addition, by varying the average of the performance time corresponding to the big hit reliability, the big hit reliability of the reach production can also be made different. In addition, the type of effect contents accompanied with the reach effect can be increased or decreased, and variations of the game can be changed. In addition, by changing the average of the production time, the efficiency of the game can be changed, and the player can be noticed.

  (7) When the normal table T1 is set and the special table T2 is set and the special table T2 is set when the normal table T1 is set, the main control CPU 30a changes the reach reach variation pattern after the small hit game is given. The variation pattern setting is changed so that the average of the performance time is shorter than before the small hit game is awarded. Thereby, after the small hit game is given, the big hit reliability is low (the production time is short), and the production pattern of the reach reach is easily selected. Therefore, the game efficiency (speed at which the symbol variation game is consumed) is increased, and when a reach effect is performed with a long effect time, the reliability of the jackpot is improved, so that the expectation of the player is improved. Can do.

  (8) When the small hit game is assigned and the special table T2 is set when the probability variation suggestion table T3 is set, the main control CPU 30a calculates the average effect time of the losing reach effect and the small hit game is Change the setting of the fluctuation pattern so that it is longer than before being given. Thereby, when the small hit game is given during the setting of the probability variation suggestion table T3, it is easy to determine the effect pattern of the reach effect with a long effect time. Therefore, when the reach effect is executed, since the effect time is long, it can be assumed that the big hit reliability is high and the expectation of the player can be improved.

  (9) When the small hit game is given and the special table T2 is set while the normal table T1 is set, the average effect time of the deviation variation pattern is shorter than before the small hit game is given. As a result, when the small hit game is given during the setting of the normal table T1, it is easy to select a deviation variation pattern with a short presentation time. Therefore, it is possible to quickly end the symbol variation game that is out of play and to improve the game efficiency.

  (10) In a general gaming machine, the winning probability of jackpot determination is set to a low probability, making it difficult to win. For this reason, in the normal state, it becomes difficult until a special state (probability change state) is given, and in many cases, the game is played for a long time in the normal state. Therefore, even if the effect mode is changed in accordance with the change in the game state, the game state is not changed from the normal state, and thus the effect mode may be monotonous. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the change pattern setting is configured to be changeable with a small hit game as an opportunity. The small hit determination is determined separately from the big hit determination, and can be won with a different probability from the big hit determination. In other words, even in the normal state, the small hit determination is won and the setting of the variation pattern is changed, so that the effect mode can be changed and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted or simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, a time setting switch 40 that can set time information such as the current time and date is provided on the back side of the gaming machine. In the present embodiment, the time setting switch 40 is provided on the back side of the machine so that only operations of the shop staff are permitted. By setting the time setting switch 40, time information is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. The time information is stored as backup data so that it can be stored even if the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off. Further, the contents of the time information are updated every predetermined cycle.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a power supply board 50 is mounted on the back side of the gaming machine to supply a power source (for example, AC 24V) of the game hall to various components constituting the gaming machine. Here, a specific configuration of the power supply substrate 50 will be described.

  First, the power supply substrate 50 will be described. The power supply board 50 is provided with a power supply circuit 51 for converting the power supply of the game hall into a power supply voltage V1 (for example, DC 30V) as a supply voltage to the pachinko machine. The main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 are connected to the power supply circuit 51. The power supply circuit 51 further converts the converted power supply voltage V1 into predetermined power supply voltages V2 to V3 to be supplied corresponding to the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31, and the converted power supply voltage V2 to V3 are supplied to the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31.

  Further, the power supply substrate 50 is provided with a power supply interruption monitoring circuit 52, and the power supply interruption monitoring circuit 52 is connected to the power supply circuit 51. The power cut-off monitoring circuit 52 monitors the voltage value of the power supply voltage V1 supplied from the power supply circuit 51. That is, the power-off monitoring circuit 52 determines whether or not the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to a predetermined voltage V0 (for example, DC 20V). The voltage V0 is a minimum voltage necessary for operating the pachinko machine without causing any trouble in the game. Here, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0, for example, when the power is turned off (power is turned off) or when a power failure occurs. In this case, since power is not supplied to the pachinko machine, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0. On the contrary, when the power is turned on (power is turned on) or when the power is restored (restored power), the power is supplied to the pachinko machine, so that the voltage rises to the power supply voltage V1.

  Further, the power supply substrate 50 is provided with a reset signal circuit 53, and the reset signal circuit 53 is connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 52. The power-off monitoring circuit 52 indicates that the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to the voltage V0 with respect to the main control board 30 and the reset signal circuit 53 when the determination result is affirmative (that is, power supply voltage V1 ≦ voltage V0). The power-off signal SS shown is output. The reset signal circuit 53 outputs a reset signal Re to the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 at the start of power supply (at the time of power-on or power recovery) or at the time of input of the power-off signal SS. The operations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 are restricted. Note that when the output of the reset signal Re ends (transition from the high level state to the low level state), the main control CPU 30a starts to start.

  The power supply board 50 includes a backup power supply (not shown) made of an electric double layer capacitor, for example. The backup power supply is connected to the power supply circuit 51, and the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply circuit 51 to the backup power supply. Further, the power supply board 50 is stored and held in the main control board 30 (main control RAM 30c), and is operated to clear various control information (stored contents) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the gaming machine. It has. In response to the operation of the RAM clear switch 54, the RAM clear switch 54 outputs to the main control board 30 an initialization instruction signal IS for instructing erasure (initialization processing) of the stored contents. For this purpose, a RAM clear switch circuit 55 is connected. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 54 is provided on the rear side of the machine so that only operations of a game shop clerk are allowed. When the RAM clear switch 54 is operated, an initialization instruction is issued from the RAM clear switch circuit 55. A signal IS is output. When the power is turned on while operating the RAM clear switch 54 (at the same time as the operation), an initialization instruction signal IS is output from the RAM clear switch circuit 55 and the initialization process is executed.

  The main control RAM 30c is connected to a backup power supply of the power supply board 50, and the power supply voltage VB supplied from the backup power supply when the power supply voltage V1 (power supply) is cut off (when the power supply voltage is lowered to the voltage V0). Various control information can be stored and held based on (for example, DC5V). This makes it possible to back up the gaming state (game content) when the power is shut off.

  Next, processing based on the power-off processing program will be described. When the main power supply circuit board 30 (main control CPU 30a) receives the power-off signal SS from the power-off monitoring circuit 52, the main control board 30 executes a backup process based on the power-off processing program. That is, the main control CPU 30a executes the power-off processing program when the power-off signal SS is input, and does not execute the power-off processing program when the power-off signal SS is not input (does not execute the backup processing). ). In the backup process, the main control CPU 30a stores control information such as registers and stack pointers in the main control RAM 30c as backup information in addition to various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c. In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c serves as backup information storage means.

  As backup information, the value of random number for winning judgment, time information on the set current time and date, the type of jackpot (symbol type) won last time, the type of variation pattern table, the type of variation pattern table, which is executed after the last winning Game count, probability variation flag value, probability variation grant count, actuation count, actuation flag value, and the like. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a prohibits access to the main control RAM 30c and waits until the reset signal Re is input (becomes a high level state). When the reset signal Re is input, the operation of the main control CPU 30a is restricted. After the power is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power supply (capacitor) of the power supply board 50 to the main control RAM 30c, and the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c at the time of the power cut are held as backup information.

Next, processing by the main control CPU 30a when power is turned on based on the control program will be described.
The main control board 30 performs initial setting with the start of power supply. At this time, if the RAM clear switch 54 is on, the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is erased and initialized. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 54 is not turned on, the control is resumed based on the backup information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c. Thereby, it is possible to return to the state before the power is turned off.

The variation pattern table in this embodiment will be described.
In the variation pattern table of the present embodiment, a special table T5 is provided in addition to the normal table T1, the special table T2, the probability variation suggestion table T3, and the probability variation table T4. Hereinafter, the special table T2 is referred to as a first special table T2, and the special table T5 is referred to as a second special table T5.

  The first special table T2 and the second special table T5 are both variation pattern tables that can be set in response to the small hit game, but the variation patterns selected according to the time information stored in the main control RAM 30c. The table is different. Details will be described later.

Next, the second special table T5 will be described.
When the second special table T5 shown in FIG. 12 is set, if the big hit is made, the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1, the third big hit fluctuation pattern P3, and the fourth big hit fluctuation pattern P4 are made selectable. Yes. The selection ratio is 70/100 for the first big hit fluctuation pattern P1, 25/100 for the third big hit fluctuation pattern P3, and 5/100 for the fourth big hit fluctuation pattern P4.

  Further, when the special table T5 is set, when the loss reach occurs, the first shift reach fluctuation pattern P6 and the third shift reach fluctuation pattern P8 can be selected. The selection ratio is 80/100 for the first deviation reach fluctuation pattern P6 and 20/100 for the third deviation reach fluctuation pattern P8.

  Further, when the second special table T5 is set and the special figure start reserved memory number is “0” or “1”, if the result is a deviation, the first deviation variation patterns P11 to P3 are used. The deviation variation pattern P13 can be selected. The selection ratio is 40/100 for the first deviation fluctuation pattern P11, 30/100 for the second deviation fluctuation pattern P12, and 30/100 for the third deviation fluctuation pattern P13.

  Further, when the second special table T5 is set and the special figure start reserved memory number is “2” or “3”, the first deviation variation patterns P11 to P3 are different from each other. The deviation variation pattern P13 can be selected. The selection ratio is 80/100 for the first deviation fluctuation pattern P11, 10/100 for the second deviation fluctuation pattern P12, and 10/100 for the third deviation fluctuation pattern P13.

  For this reason, when a small hit game is given when the normal table T1 is set and the second special table T5 is set, the appearance rate of the normal reach NR1 increases, while the appearance rate of the normal reach NR3 and the super reach SR1. Becomes lower. Further, when the reach effect is executed, the average effect time is shortened.

  Further, when the normal table T1 is set and the small hit game is given, and the second special table T5 is set, the super reach SR1 does not appear when it is the outlier reach effect. For this reason, the big hit reliability of the super reach SR1 is high, and the big hit is confirmed.

A method for setting a special table in the present embodiment will be described.
When the small hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a sets the first special table T2 if the time zone indicated by the current time included in the time information is AM. On the other hand, when the small hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a sets the second special table T5 if the time zone indicated by the current time included in the time information is afternoon. That is, the type of change pattern that can be selected and the selection ratio thereof can be changed depending on the time zone.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(11) When a small hit game is awarded, at least one of the type of selectable variation pattern and the selectable ratio of each variation pattern is changed based on the time information included in the backup information. More specifically, the main control board 30 sets the first special table T2 and selects the type of variation pattern that can be selected if the current time included in the time information is AM when the small hit game is given. And the selection ratio of each selectable variation pattern is changed. Further, the main control board 30 sets the second special table T5 when the small time game is awarded and the current time included in the time information is the afternoon, and selects the type and selection of the variation pattern that can be selected. Change the selection ratio of each possible variation pattern. For this reason, after the small hit game is given, the appearance rate and the big hit reliability for each effect of the symbol variation game can be changed according to the content of the backup information (which time zone is the current time). Even after the pachinko machine has been installed for a long period of time, it can be noticed how the player has changed. Moreover, even after the pachinko machine is installed for a long period of time, the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game can be increased and decreased, and the variation of the game can be changed.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, when the special table T2 is set, the effect display device 11 notifies that the setting of the variation pattern has been changed, and notifies the effect that the jackpot reliability of the reach effect has been changed. Although executed, the notification content may be arbitrarily changed. That is, you may make it alert | report at least one among the effect that the setting of the production pattern was changed, and the change content. When notifying the contents of change, for example, when the special table T2 is set instead when the normal table T1 is set, the big hit reliability of the super reach SR1 is increased, or the super reach SR2 is It will be notified that it is possible to appear.

  -In the said embodiment, you may make it change a reach determination value based on the value of a special figure starting reservation memory | storage number. For example, when the value of the special figure start reserved memory number (the value after subtraction in the special symbol start process) is “0” to “1”, the reach determination is affirmed with a probability of 20/240. Also good. Further, when the value of the special figure start reserved memory number (the value after being subtracted in the special symbol start process) is “2”, the reach determination may be affirmed with a probability of 6/240. Further, when the value of the special figure start reserved memory number (the value after subtraction in the special symbol start process) is “3”, the reach determination may be affirmed with a probability of 4/240. That is, the smaller the value of the special figure start hold memory number, the easier it is to execute a reach effect that is out of place. As described above, when the number of the start pending storage is smaller than the predetermined number, the reach determination is affirmed with a high probability as compared with the case where the number of the start pending storage is equal to or more than the predetermined number. As a result, when the special table is set after the small hit game is granted and the average of the reach time of the reach effect is shortened, the number of start-holding memories is likely to be reduced, and as a result, the reach effect is easily performed. . In addition, after a small hit game is granted, if the special table is set and the average of the production time of reach production becomes long, the number of start-pending memories tends to increase, and as a result, the reach production becomes difficult to execute. be able to. In other words, it is possible to increase the proportion of the off-line production with a short production time, promote on-hold digestion, and balance.

  In the above embodiment, when the first special table T2 or the second special table T5 is set, the reach effect may be forcibly executed even when the deviation variation pattern is determined. For example, when the production control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the deviation variation pattern P13, the symbol variation game is played with the same production content as the production content (normal reach NR1) specified by the first deviation reach variation pattern P6. It may be executed. At that time, the symbol combination displayed as a game result is also changed to the symbol combination of outlier reach. As a result, when a special table is set after granting a small hit game, even if the winning probability of reach determination is not changed, the appearance rate of the reach effect is substantially changed, and the chance that the reach effect is executed is increased. be able to.

Moreover, you may further provide the special loss fluctuation pattern P14 which has the production time (for example, 40 seconds) which can perform super reach.
Then, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the special deviation variation pattern P14 is made difficult to be selected as much as possible in the normal table T1 (in the figure, “0”), while it is selected in the special table T2. May be easier. Then, when the special loss variation pattern P14 is specified when the special table T2 is set, the effect control CPU 31a may rewrite the effect contents to execute the super reach SR1. Thereby, it is possible to increase the chances of executing the super reach SR1 during the setting of the special table T2. On the other hand, when the normal table T1 is set, the appearance rate of the fluctuation with the long production time can be reduced as much as possible, and the sense of incongruity is not given. In addition, by providing the special deviation fluctuation pattern P14, it is not necessary to execute the reach effect when a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time such as the deviation fluctuation pattern P11 is specified, and the reach executed in a short effect time is performed. It is also possible to prevent the performance (normal reach NR1) from being executed frequently.

  In the above embodiment, when the first special table T2 or the second special table T5 is set, even when the outlier reach variation pattern is determined, the reach effect is not forced to be executed. good. Thereby, after giving a specific hit game, even if the determination probability of reach determination is not changed, the appearance rate of the reach effect can be substantially changed and the reach effect can be reduced. For example, when the first deviation reach fluctuation pattern P6 is designated, a normal deviation fluctuation symbol fluctuation game may be executed without executing the normal reach NR1. In this case, as a game result, an out-of-order symbol combination in which the reach state is not formed is changed. Thereby, the reliability of reach production can be improved. Further, even if the selection ratio of the first deviation reach fluctuation pattern P6 is increased by setting the special table T2, when the first deviation reach fluctuation pattern P6 is designated, the reach effect is not executed. It is possible to suppress the normal reach NR1 from being frequently executed. In addition, the reliability of the normal reach NR1 can be maintained.

  In the above embodiment, when the special table T2 is set while the small table game is set during the setting of the normal table T1, the average effect time of the deviation variation pattern is more than before the small table game is allocated. You may make it change the setting of a fluctuation pattern so that it may become long. Even if the appearance rate of normal reach NR1 with a short production time is improved by increasing the average of the production time of the off-stage production, after the small hit game is given and before the small hit game is given, It is possible to prevent the production time average of one symbol variation game from being extremely different by balancing the production time.

  In the second embodiment, the variation pattern table to be set when the small hit game is given based on the time information in the backup information is specified, but the variation pattern is based on the backup information other than the time information. A table may be specified. For example, the variation pattern table may be set based on the date and time, the number of symbol variation games, the number of jackpots, and the like. As described above, it is impossible to predict how to change by changing at least one of the types of selectable effect patterns and the selection ratio of each selectable effect pattern based on the backup information. Therefore, even after the gaming machine has been installed for a long period of time, it can be noted how the player has changed. In addition, even after a gaming machine has been installed for a long period of time, the contents of the symbol variation game can be increased or decreased to change the variation of the game, and never get bored.

In the above embodiment, the number and type of special tables that can be set with a small hit game as an opportunity may be arbitrarily changed.
In the above embodiment, the number and types of selectable variation patterns in each variation pattern table may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the selection ratio in each variation pattern table may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above embodiment, the first special table T2 is set in response to the small hit game. However, if the gaming state is not changed, the small hit game is not necessary, and the big hit game where the big winning opening 18 is opened is not necessary. It may be a specific hit game. For example, the first special table T2 may be set when the 2R probability variation jackpot is given during the probability variation state. Further, when the probability variation state and the variation state are given, the special table T2 may be set when the 16R probability variation big hit is given. Further, the special table T2 may be set when the 16R non-probable big hit is given when the probability change state is not given and the change state is not given. Further, there may be a plurality of types of specific hit games, and both the small hit game and the 2R probability variable big hit may be the trigger for setting the special table T2.

-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the function which provides a variable state.
-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the function which provides a probability variation state.
-In the said embodiment, you may change the kind of jackpot game arbitrarily. For example, the number of round games, the maximum number of balls entered, the opening time, the opening mode, the interval time, whether to give a probability change state, whether to give a variable state, whether the probability change upper limit number, the variable upper limit number of times, etc. You may change arbitrarily.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the winning probability of reach determination. Similarly, the winning probability of the jackpot determination may be arbitrarily changed. The winning probability of the small hit determination may be arbitrarily changed. Similarly, the winning probability of the normal hit determination may be arbitrarily changed. Similarly, the opening / closing mode and opening time of the opening / closing door 15 in the normal hit game may be arbitrarily changed.

In the above embodiment, the opening / closing door 15 is provided in the second start winning prize opening 16, but the mode of the opening / closing member may be changed or may be an opening / closing blade.
In the above embodiment, the type of change pattern that can be selected and the contents of the effect may be arbitrarily changed.

  -In the said embodiment, you may make it change the probability of reach determination triggered by having given the specific hit game. For example, the probability of reach determination may be changed when a small hit game is given and the special table T2 is set.

  -In the above embodiment, the variable state is a state in which the variation time of the normal game is shortened, a state in which the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher in the variable state than in the non-variable state, opening and closing It has at least any one state among the states where the opening time of the door 15 becomes long. Moreover, two of these states may be combined, and naturally, all three states may be included.

  -In the above embodiment, by setting a special table with a small hit game, the average of the production time of reach production and the average of the production time of outage production are changed, but it does not change Also good. In addition, when the small hit game is given and the special table is set, the average of the production time of the reach effect that is lost is shortened, but may be lengthened.

  In the above embodiment, the type of variation pattern selected by the main control CPU 30a and the selection ratio thereof are changed when a small hit game is given, but it is not necessary to change it. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 may change the type and selection ratio of selectable effect contents when a specific hit game is given.

  More specifically, a plurality of effect execution patterns (effect patterns) are prepared in the effect control ROM 31b for specifying specific effect contents corresponding to the specified variation pattern. The effect execution pattern corresponding to the variation pattern means that the effect time is the same and the game result corresponds. In addition, a plurality of effect execution pattern tables for specifying the types of selectable effect execution patterns and their selection ratios are prepared in the effect control ROM 31b. Note that the effect execution pattern and the effect execution pattern table correspond to the variation pattern and the variation pattern table, respectively, in the above embodiment. Similar to the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a changes the effect execution pattern table when a specific hit game (such as a small hit game) that does not change the game state before and after the grant is granted. The effect control CPU 31a specifies a selectable effect execution pattern corresponding to the specified variation pattern based on the set effect execution pattern table. Then, the effect control CPU 31a specifies an effect execution pattern from among selectable effect execution patterns at a selection ratio based on the set effect execution pattern table. Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to execute the symbol variation game with the effect content specified by the specified effect execution pattern. Thereby, even if the selection ratio of the variation pattern or the like is not changed by the main control CPU 30a, the selectable effect contents and the selection ratio can be changed by the effect control CPU 31a.

  In the above embodiment, in the small hit game, the big prize opening 18 is opened once, but the opening mode (opening / closing frequency and opening time and interval time) may be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the small hit game, the special winning opening 18 may be opened 16 times.

  In the above embodiment, the small hit determination is executed only when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, but the timing for performing the small hit determination may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the small hit determination may be performed together with the big hit determination. That is, the small hit determination value may be different from the big hit determination value, and it may be determined at the same time whether the big hit or the small hit is made depending on which determination value matches the value of the random number for hit determination.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the above gaming machine, the game machine further includes a probability variation state imparting unit for imparting a probability variation state for changing the winning probability of the winning determination unit to a higher probability than a normal state, and the effect pattern setting unit is provided with a specific winning game In the case where the presence / absence of the probability variation state is not changed by the probability variation state imparting means before and after the granting of the specific hit game, the setting of the effect pattern may be changed. .

  (B) In the above gaming machine, a start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the start winning opening, a probability change state in which the winning probability of the hit determination means is changed to a higher probability than the normal state, and a game to the start winning opening Special state giving means for giving at least one of the entrance rate improvement states that make it easy to enter the ball is provided, and the hit judging means is hit judging when the game ball is detected by the start detecting means The effect pattern setting means is a case where a specific winning game is given, and the special state giving means before and after giving the specific winning game When the presence / absence of the ball and the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state are not changed, the setting of the effect pattern may be changed.

  (C) The gaming machine includes start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the start winning opening, and the hit determination means is triggered by the detection of the game ball by the start detection means. The determination is configured to be able to execute a big hit determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit and a small hit determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a small hit. The determining means is configured to determine a type of big hit game when the big hit determination is affirmative, and to determine a type of small hit game when the big hit determination is affirmative. At least one of the probability change state that changes the winning probability of the jackpot determination to a higher probability than the normal state and the entry rate improvement state that makes it easier to enter the game ball at the start winning opening when the game is given Grant Special state granting means, and the special state granting means is configured so as not to newly give a probability change state and an improved entrance rate even if the small hit game is given. The effect pattern setting means may change the setting of the effect pattern when a small hit game is given.

(D) The above gaming machine includes start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the start winning opening, and the hit determination means is triggered by the detection of the game ball by the start detection means. The determination is configured to be able to execute a big hit determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit and a small hit determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a small hit. The determining means is configured to determine a type of big hit game when the big hit determination is affirmative, and to determine a type of small hit game when the big hit determination is affirmative. At least one of the probability change state that changes the winning probability of the jackpot determination to a higher probability than the normal state and the entry rate improvement state that makes it easier to enter the game ball at the start winning opening when the game is given Grant Special state granting means, and the special state granting means is configured so as not to newly give a probability change state and an improved entrance rate even if the small hit game is given. The effect pattern setting means is a case where a small hit game or a predetermined big hit game is given, and whether or not there is a probable change state by the special state giving means before and after giving the given hit game When the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state is not changed, the setting of the effect pattern may be changed.
(E) In the above gaming machine, a time setting means for setting the current time and a backup power supply for supplying power when power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted are connected, and the current time is set unless reset by the setting means. Current time storage means that continues to store, the effect pattern setting means is a type of effect pattern that can be selected when a specific winning game is given and the current time is a predetermined time And at least one of the selection ratios of the selectable performance patterns may be changed.

  GH: Image display section, SE1: Start port sensor, SE3: Count sensor, SE4: Gate sensor, SOL1: Large winning port solenoid, SOL2: Ordinary electric accessory solenoid, SE3: Count sensor, SE4: Gate sensor, 10: Game Board: 11 ... Production display device, 12 ... Special symbol display device, 13 ... Normal symbol display device, 14 ... First start prize opening, 15 ... Opening / closing door, 16 ... Second start prize opening, 17 ... Grand prize opening door, 18 ... Grand prize opening, 20 ... Hold display device, 24 ... Actuation gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 30d ... Random number generator, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production control RAM.

Claims (5)

In the case of a game machine to which a winning game is given to open a special prize opening when a symbol variation game is won,
A hit determination means for performing a hit determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is won;
If the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, hit determination means for determining the type of hit game to be given,
A winning game granting means for granting a hit game of the type determined by the hit determining means;
An effect pattern setting means for setting a selectable effect pattern among a plurality of kinds of effect patterns for specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation game,
An effect pattern determining means for determining an effect pattern based on the setting by the effect pattern setting means;
Production control means for executing a symbol variation game based on the production pattern determined by the production pattern determination means;
Backup power storage means connected to a backup power source for supplying power when power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted, and continuously storing backup information updated at a predetermined opportunity,
The effect pattern setting means, when a specific winning game is given, changes at least one of a selectable effect pattern type and a selectable ratio of each effect pattern based on backup information, To play.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect pattern setting means changes at least the setting of the effect pattern for a loss effect selected when the determination result of the hit determination means is negative. When the determination result of the hit determination means is negative, a reach determination means for determining whether or not to execute a reach effect during the symbol variation game,
2. The reach determination means does not change a probability that a reach determination is affirmative before and after the grant of the specific hit game even when the specific win game is awarded. Or the gaming machine according to claim 2. When the determination result of the hit determination means is negative, a reach determination means for executing a reach determination for determining whether to execute a reach effect during the symbol variation game,
The effect pattern determination means determines an effect pattern with reach effect when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative or when the determination result of the reach determination is positive, and the determination result of the hit determination means is In the case of affirmation, as compared with the case where the determination result is negative, a production pattern with a long production time is determined with high probability,
After the specific hit game is given, the production pattern setting means calculates the average of the production time of the production pattern determined when the determination result of the reach determination means is affirmative before the specific win game is given. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the setting of the production pattern is changed so as to be shorter. When the determination result of the hit determination means is negative, a reach determination means for executing a reach determination for determining whether to execute a reach effect during the symbol variation game,
The effect pattern determination means determines an effect pattern with reach effect when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative or when the determination result of the reach determination is positive, and the determination result of the hit determination means is In the case of affirmation, as compared with the case where the determination result is negative, a production pattern with a long production time is determined with high probability,
After the specific hit game is given, the production pattern setting means calculates the average production time of the production pattern selected when the determination result of the reach determination means is affirmative before the specific win game is given. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the setting of the effect pattern is changed so as to be longer.