JP2015006531A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which allows a player to maintain an expectation on the occurrence of an advantageous state even when a low-reliability ready-to-win performance is executed.SOLUTION: After one ready-to-win performance is started, in any timing among a plurality of kinds of execution timing, a predetermined performance can be repeated (pseudo continuation can be executed) and the pseudo continuation can be executed from both a variable display pattern in which a low-reliability ready-to-win performance (ready-to-win A) is executed and a variable display pattern in which a high-reliability ready-to-win performance (ready-to-win C) is executed. When executing the pseudo continuation, bonanza reliability is higher than that in the case where the pseudo continuation is not to be executed. Execution timing of the pseudo continuation in the variable display pattern to execute the low-reliability ready-to-win performance (first to third timing) is set more than execution timing of the pseudo continuation in the variable display pattern to execute the high-reliability ready-to-win performance (only first timing).

Description

  The present invention variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information that can identify each of them, stops the variable display of the identification information, derives and displays a display result, and the derived and displayed display result becomes a specific display result. In particular, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, in the above gaming machine, a predetermined reach effect is executed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information, and the display control mode (for example, right) is performed at random timing during the execution of the reach effect. There is known a technique for switching a symbol scroll direction).

JP-A-10-165585

  Here, in general, the reach effect includes a plurality of types of reach effects having different reliability levels as the specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol), but the low-reliability reach effect is a reach effect with low reliability. Is executed, there arises a problem that the player cannot maintain the expectation for the occurrence of the advantageous state (for example, the big hit state).

  The present invention has been made based on such a background, and the purpose thereof is to allow a player to maintain his expectation for occurrence of an advantageous state even when a low-reliability reach effect is executed. It is to provide a gaming machine.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals used in the description of the best mode for carrying out the invention and the drawings to be described later are appended in parentheses for reference, but the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the appended description.

First, the invention according to means 1
A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols and effect symbols) each identifiable can be variably displayed, a display result is derived and displayed after variable display of the identification information, and the derived display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol) ) Is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit state) advantageous to the player,
Reach effect execution means for executing a predetermined reach effect with the variable display of the identification information (the effect control microcomputer 100 for performing the process of S125),
The reach production includes a plurality of types of reach production (reach A, B, C, S) with different reliability as the specific display result,
The reach production execution means is capable of repeating a predetermined production (for example, executing a pseudo-ream) at a predetermined execution timing after starting one reach production,
A first fluctuation pattern in which a low-reliability reach effect (reach A) that is a reach effect with low reliability is executed and a high-reliability reach effect (reach C) that is a reach effect with high reliability are executed. Any of the two variation patterns can repeat the predetermined effect,
When the predetermined performance is repeated, the reliability is higher than when the predetermined performance is not repeated,
The predetermined execution timing (first to third timing) in the first variation pattern is set to be larger than the predetermined execution timing (only the first timing) in the second variation pattern. It is a gaming machine.
According to this, the execution timing for repeating the predetermined effect in the first variation pattern in which the low-reliability reach effect is executed is set more than the execution timing in the second variation pattern in which the high-reliability reach effect is executed. Therefore, even if the first variation pattern is executed, the player can maintain the expectation for the occurrence of the advantageous state.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine described in means 1,
Provided with a notice effect execution means for executing a predetermined notice effect (cut-in notice effect) (production control microcomputer 100 for performing the process of S125 ′),
The notice effect execution means can execute the notice effect at a predetermined execution point,
The predetermined execution points (first to third points) in the first variation pattern are set more than the predetermined execution points (first points) in the second variation pattern. Machine.
According to this, the execution point of the notice effect in the first variation pattern in which the low reliability reach effect is executed is set more than the execution point of the notice effect in the second change pattern in which the high reliability reach effect is executed. Therefore, even if the low first variation pattern is executed, the player can maintain the expectation for the occurrence of the advantageous state.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine described in means 1 or 2,
After the end of the advantageous state, it can be controlled to a high probability state (probability variation state) in which the probability of the specific display result is improved next,
The expectation degree controlled to the high probability state after the end of the advantageous state that occurs after the repetition of the predetermined effect (the variable display pattern is A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1) is It is characterized in that it is set to be higher than the degree of expectation that is controlled to the high probability state after the end of the advantageous state that occurs without repeating a predetermined effect (variable display patterns are A0, B0, C0). It is a gaming machine to play.
According to this, even if the low-reliability reach effect is executed, the player can further maintain the expectation for the occurrence of the advantageous state.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 3,
A holding storage means for storing as variable storage a variable display in which a start condition for starting variable display of identification information is not satisfied even though a start condition for executing variable display of identification information is satisfied;
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to control the hold state stored in the hold storage means before the start condition is satisfied, to the advantageous state;
The game further comprises: a pre-reading notice effect executing means capable of executing a pre-reading notice effect before the display result of the variable display by the hold storage is derived and displayed based on the determination result by the prior determination means. Machine.
Further, the invention according to means 5
A gaming machine described in means 4,
When a start condition for executing variable display of the identification information is satisfied, an advantageous state determination random number for determining whether to control to the advantageous state and a variable display pattern of the identification information are determined. Further comprising an extracting means for extracting a variable display determining random number for
The hold storage means stores the advantageous state determination random number and the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction means as hold storage up to a predetermined upper limit number,
Based on the establishment of the start condition, the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed as to whether or not to control to the advantageous state using the random number for determining the advantageous state stored in the holding storage means. Advantageous state determination means to determine before
Based on a determination result by the advantageous state determination unit, a variable display pattern determination unit that determines a variable display pattern of the identification information using a variable display determination random number stored in the holding storage unit;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information based on the determination result by the variable display pattern determining means,
The predetermination means uses the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction means based on the fact that the start condition has been established before the determination by the variable display pattern determination means, so that the variable display of the identification information Determine whether the pattern is a specific variable display pattern among multiple types of variable display patterns,
The pre-reading notice effect execution means has a variable display start condition for the identification information determined to be the specific variable display pattern based on the determination of the specific variable display pattern by the prior determination means. Before being established, it is possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect informing that the specific variable display pattern is obtained,
The execution rate of the pre-reading notice effect when the predetermined effect is repeated is set to be different from the execution rate of the pre-reading notice effect when the predetermined effect is not repeated. It is a featured gaming machine.
According to this, the player can further maintain the expectation for the occurrence of the advantageous state.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the game control board (main board). FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. FIG. 4 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the pseudo sequence. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the execution timing of the pseudo-series. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing allocation of determination values of the variable display pattern depending on the total pending storage number. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the game control microcomputer and the effect control microcomputer. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the execution ratio of the prefetch notice effect. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the effect display device. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the execution points of the cut-in notice effect. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the effect display device.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

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

  The game area 7 includes a left game area 7A (first game area) on the left side and a right game area 7B (second game area) on the right side when viewed from the top of the effect display device 9 provided in the center. The left game area 7 </ b> A that is the first game area and the right game area 7 </ b> B that is the second game area may be divided by, for example, the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7 or the array PL of nails. When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and is driven into the game area 7 is guided to the left game area 7A, the game ball is guided to the right game area 7B, for example, by being guided along the nail array PL. When it is impossible to guide or difficult to guide, and when it is guided to the right game area 7B, it is impossible to guide to the left game area 7A or difficult to guide by being guided along the array of nails PL, for example.

  In the left game area 7 </ b> A, a first start winning opening 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. In the right game area 7B, a gate 32, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second start winning port 14, and a special variable winning ball device 20 having an attacker are provided on the right side of the effect display device 9. In the normal state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is not opened, and even if the game ball is passed through the gate 32, the variable winning ball device 15 is not frequently opened. Therefore, the game ball is driven toward the left game area 7A, The game ball is awarded to the first start winning opening 13. In the probability variation state, when the game ball is passed through the gate 32, the variable winning ball device 15 is frequently released. Therefore, the game ball is driven toward the right game area 7B, and the game ball is won into the second start winning opening 14. Let In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, so that the game ball is shot aiming at the right game area 7B, and the special ball winning ball device 20 is won.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display. When the special symbol display 8b is executing variable display of the second special symbol, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that it is easy to grasp the progress of the game. it can.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling or soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game or battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation display is being performed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and when the big win symbol is stopped on the second special symbol display 8b, it is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Display color reminiscent of big hit (display color different from loss. For example, it is displayed in blue when it is lost, but it is displayed in red when it is big hit. Note that the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off. The display color at the time must be different from the background image (for example, black) to prevent it from being assimilated with the background image when it is turned off. Desirable.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown. However, separately from the effect display device 9, a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used. A four symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  On the left side of the middle stage of the game board 6, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Similarly, on the left side of the middle stage of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display portion) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 having a second start winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. Here, in a state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  On the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start winning memory) 4 is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising two displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol storage memory indicator 18b comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. In this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. . In this embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the first hold storage and the second hold storage are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, It is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue).

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 that controls the change display of the special symbol transmits a change pattern command that can specify the change time, and the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the change pattern command. The variation display of the effect symbol is controlled according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command. Therefore, since the variation time is specified based on the variation pattern command, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol should be executed in synchronization in principle. However, in the unlikely event that the data of the variation pattern command is garbled, the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side There may be a gap between them. For this reason, when an unexpected situation such as garbled command data occurs, there is a possibility that the special symbol variation display and the production symbol variation display are not completely synchronized.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. This special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. ) Is displayed in a special game state (a big hit game state) that occurs when the open / close plate is controlled to open by the solenoid 21 in the 1st to 15th rounds. The grand prize opening becomes open. The game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the middle stage of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called “normal symbols” (for example, “◯ (winning symbol)” and “x (outlier symbol)”).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is a high probability state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a variation display result of a special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) ), The probability that the stopped symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, so that the high base state is achieved.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  The members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3 are provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. The operation button 120 is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation button 120 is provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player, but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7.

  When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when a big hit with a certain probability is made in the big hit, the probability is shifted to a so-called probable change state after the big hit game is finished, and the probability that the next big hit will occur is increased. The game state is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the execution conditions for variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition to high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 is a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it becomes easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  In addition, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. The sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled via the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal from the operation button 120 via the input port 107 in response to a pressing operation of the operation button 120 by the player.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED and the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, signals for driving LEDs and lamps are input to the LED / lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED / lamp driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED and the lamp. Further, a current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 and the like provided on the game board side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present invention, a predetermined reach effect is executed with the variable display of the identification information (special symbol and effect symbol) under the control of the effect control microcomputer 100 functioning as a reach effect executing means. However, the reach production includes a plurality of types of reach productions having different degrees of reliability (big hit reliability) for generating a big hit as a big hit symbol. The production control microcomputer 100 can repeat a predetermined production at a predetermined execution timing after starting one reach production, and has a low reliability reach that is a reach production with low reliability. The predetermined effect can be repeated from both the effect and the high-reliability reach effect that is the reach effect with high reliability.

  Here, “repeating a predetermined effect” means that the variable display being executed is temporarily ended (or not ended) until the identification information is finally stopped and displayed as one variable display pattern. ) A new change display is performed by changing to a state in which the change is executed again. A variable display pattern in which such a change display is performed is called a repeated effect (“pseudo-continuous”). This pseudo-ream includes those with a temporary stop of the effect symbol during the variable display and those without the stop of the effect symbol. In addition, “repeating a predetermined effect” includes that the same effect is repeated from the viewpoint of the player (for example, the background is stepped up). It also includes repeating productions.

  The “predetermined effect” is each variable display that is performed repeatedly or finally before the identification information is stopped, and the “repetitive effect” is a variable display pattern (this implementation) that executes the variable display. In the form, it is “pseudo-ream”. In this embodiment, as a repetitive effect, after the variable display of the effect symbol is once ended, the variable display of the effect symbol that has been stopped is started again, or the variable display of the effect symbol is not ended, and the re-variation is performed. By making it appear as if it had started (for example, after stopping the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol is likely to stop at a low speed fluctuation, but the right effect symbol is changed to a high speed fluctuation without stopping). An effect of repeating variable display of symbols is executed.

  Further, the “reach performance jackpot reliability” is defined by the reach appearance rate at the time of a big hit / (the reach appearance rate at the time of a loss + the reach appearance rate at the time of a big hit).

  FIG. 4 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the pseudo-series, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the execution timing of the pseudo-series. As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the reach effect of this example has a low big hit reliability when the pseudo-run is not executed (in this example, 10%), reach A, and the same big hit reliability (this example) 20%) reach B, reach C with high reliability (30% in this example), reach C, and reach hit S with very high (40% in this example) reach S are included. It is. Here, the reach S corresponds to a so-called super reach, and the reach A corresponds to a so-called normal reach. However, since the reach hit reliability of the reach A is low, the reach A is executed when the reach A is executed. Until the end of the game, the player cannot maintain the expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot.

  Therefore, in this example, the pseudo-ream is executed at a predetermined execution timing from one reach production, and the execution timing in the low-reliability reach production is set higher than the execution timing in the high-reliability reach production. Even if the reliability reach production is executed, the player can maintain the expectation for the occurrence of the big hit.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, in the reach A where the big hit reliability is low when the pseudo-run is not executed, the first display after the variable display of the production symbol is started and the reach state (tempe pie) is entered. The pseudo-ream can be executed at any one of the timing, the second timing, and the third timing. Therefore, the player can maintain the expectation that even if the first timing is passed, the pseudo-ream may still be executed and may be a big hit, and the pseudo-ream is still executed after the second timing. It is possible to sustain the expectation that it may be a big hit. The third timing may be after the reach-removed symbol temporarily stops.

  Further, in reach B where the big hit reliability is medium, at the execution timing of either the first timing or the second timing after the variable display of the production symbols is started and the reach state (tempe pie) is reached, A pseudo-ream can be executed on the reach S. Therefore, the player can maintain the expectation that the pseudo-ream may still be executed even if the first timing is passed, and the original jackpot reliability is exceeded if the second timing is passed. You will expect a big hit at moderate (medium).

  Further, in the reach C having a high jackpot reliability, it is possible to execute the quasi-ream on the reach S at the first timing execution timing after the variable display of the effect symbols is started and the reach state (tempe pie) is reached. Therefore, after the first timing, the player expects a big hit with the original big hit reliability (high).

  Further, in the reach S with a very high jackpot reliability, since the pseudo-ream is not executed, the player expects a big hit with the original jackpot reliability (intense heat).

  Here, the first timings in the reach A, B, and C are different from each other, and the second timings in the reach A and B are different from each other. However, these timings may be the same. If the performance has more execution timing than the high-reliability reach performance, the difference is not questioned.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the variable display pattern that does not execute the quasi-ream from Reach A is A0, the variable display pattern that executes the quasi-ream at the third timing from Reach A, and the variable display pattern that executes the quasi-ream from Reach A at the second timing. The variable display pattern to be executed is A2, and the variable display pattern for executing the quasi-continuation at the first timing from the reach A is A1. Further, the variable display pattern that does not execute the quasi-continuous from reach B is B0, the variable display pattern that executes the quasi-continuous at the second timing from reach B, B2, and the variable display pattern that executes the quasi-continuous at the first timing from reach B is B1. It is. Further, the variable display pattern that does not execute the quasi-continuous from reach C is C0, and the variable display pattern that executes the quasi-continuous at the first timing from reach C is C1. Furthermore, the variable display pattern of reach S is S0.

  The big hit reliability in each of these variable display patterns is set to be higher when the pseudo-run is executed than when the pseudo-run is not executed. Specifically, the jackpot reliability of the variable display patterns A3, A2, and A1 that execute the pseudo-run from reach A is 70%, whereas the jackpot reliability of the variable display pattern A0 that does not execute the pseudo-run from reach A Is 10%. The big hit reliability of the variable display patterns B2 and B1 that execute the pseudo-continuous from the reach B is 60%, whereas the big hit reliability of the variable display pattern B0 that does not execute the pseudo-continuous from the reach B is 20%. Further, the big hit reliability of the variable display pattern C1 that executes the pseudo-continuous from the reach C is 50%, whereas the big hit reliability of the variable display pattern C0 that does not execute the pseudo-continuous from the reach C is 30%. Furthermore, the jackpot reliability of the variable display pattern S0 of reach S is 40%.

  When the variable display patterns are arranged in descending order of the reliability of the big hit, A3, A2, A1> execution of the pseudo-continuous B2, B1> execution of the pseudo-continuation C1> S0> execution of the pseudo-continuation are not executed. C0> Do not execute the pseudo-continuous B0> A0 not execute the pseudo-continuous, and the reach effect that has a lower big hit reliability when the pseudo-run is not executed is set so that the big hit reliability when the pseudo-run is executed becomes higher. That is, even if the reach performance is low when the pseudo-run is not executed, if the pseudo-run is executed, the high-hit reliability is increased, so that the player can maintain a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the big hit.

  In Reach A, the example in which the big hit reliability at the time of the pseudo continuous execution of the variable display patterns A3, A2, A1 is the same (70%) has been described, but at the time of the pseudo continuous execution of the variable display patterns A3, A2, A1. For example, if A3> A2> A1 is set in descending order of the big hit reliability at the time of pseudo-run execution, the expectation for occurrence of the big hit becomes higher as the execution timing of the pseudo-run is delayed. be able to. Similarly, an example in which the jackpot reliability of the variable display patterns B2 and B1 at the time of the pseudo continuous execution is the same (60%) has been described, but the jackpot reliability at the time of the pseudo continuous execution of the variable display patterns B2 and B1 is different. For example, if B2> B1 is set in descending order of the jackpot reliability at the time of executing the pseudo-run, the expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot can be increased as the execution timing of the pseudo-run is delayed.

  In addition, the probability variation expectation degree in each of these variable display patterns (that is, the expectation degree that is controlled to a high probability state in which the probability that the next big hit will occur after the end of the big hit after the variable display pattern) It is set to be higher when it is executed than when it is not executed. Specifically, the variable display patterns A3, A2, and A1 that execute the quasi-continuous from the reach A, the variable display patterns B2 and B1 that execute the quasi-continuous from the reach B, and the variable display pattern C1 that executes the quasi-continuous from the reach C. The variable display pattern A0 that does not execute the pseudo-continuous from the reach A, the variable display pattern B0 that does not execute the pseudo-continuous from the reach B, and the variable display pattern that does not execute the pseudo-continuous from the reach C. The probability variation probability of C0 is set low. When the probability variation big hit is determined, a variable display pattern with a high probability variation probability (that is, a variable display pattern for executing a pseudo-continuation from each reach) is easily selected. Therefore, even if the low-reliability reach effect is executed, the player can further maintain a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the big hit (and the control to the high probability state thereafter).

  In addition, as an example of the probability variation expectation, only “high” when the pseudo-run is executed and “low” when the pseudo-run is not executed have been set, the probability variation expectation is further set according to the type of reach. For example, in a descending order of the probability variation probability, reach A for executing a pseudo-run> reach B for executing a pseudo-run> reach C for executing a pseudo-run> reach S> reach C for not executing a pseudo-run> pseudo Reach B that does not execute ream> Reach A that does not execute pseudo ream.

  Further, in the example of reach A, the variable display patterns A3, A2 and A1 have the same probability change expectation, but the probability change expectation may be different for each variable display pattern A3, A2 and A1, for example, the probability change If A3> A2> A1 is set in descending order of expectation, the expectation for occurrence of jackpot (and subsequent control to a high probability state) can be increased as the execution timing of the pseudo-series is delayed. Similarly, the example in which the probability variation expectation of the variable display patterns B2 and B1 is the same has been described. However, the probability variation expectation of the variable display patterns B2 and B1 may be different, for example, B2> If B1 is set, the expectation for occurrence of a big hit (and control to a high probability state thereafter) can be increased as the execution timing of the pseudo-ream is delayed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present example, when the display result of the special symbol is out of order, by shortening the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol according to the total number of reserved storage (to be shortened variation), It is configured so that the reserved memory can be quickly consumed. Specifically, if the total number of reserved memory is 0 to 2, it is a normal fluctuation, but if the total number of reserved memory is 3 to 8, it is a shortened fluctuation. Become.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating assignment of determination values for the variable display pattern for deviation depending on the total number of pending storages. In the table shown in FIG. 6, when the start condition is satisfied (YES in S121 in FIG. 7) and the change of the special symbol is started (S123), the result of the big hit determination (S122) is determined to be out of place. It is used when determined. As shown in this table, the normal value (left) and the shortened value (right) are assigned different determination values so that the variable display pattern selected using the variable display determination random number is partially different. . Specifically, the normal fluctuation determination values are 0 to 99 for non-reach deviation, 100 to 209 for reach A to C (that is, variable display patterns A0, B0, and C0) that do not execute the pseudo-continuous, and execute the pseudo-continuous. The reach A to C (that is, the variable display patterns A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, and C1) are 210 to 239, and the reach S is 240 to 249. 169, reach A to C that do not execute a pseudo-ream 170 to 209, reach A to C that execute a pseudo-ream (ie, variable display patterns A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1) 210 to 239, reach S Is 240-249. That is, in the case of a shortened variation, the reach determination value for not executing the quasi-ream decreases, while the non-reach shift determination value increases, so that many non-reach shift variable display patterns are selected, and the non-reach shift variable The display pattern variation time is shortened. When a reach variable display pattern or a variable display pattern for executing a pseudo-ream is selected, the fluctuation time may not be shortened.

  Since FIG. 6 shows a case where the display result of the special symbol is out of order, when reach A to C that does not execute the quasi-ream is selected, reach A having a low jackpot reliability when the quasi-ream is not executed is selected. > Reach B> reach C in the order of the selection ratio (not shown, but many determination values are assigned in this order), and when reach A to C for executing the pseudo-continuous is selected, The selection ratio is increased in the order of reach C> reach B> reach A, which is low in jackpot reliability at the time of pseudo-continuous execution (although not shown, many determination values are assigned in this order).

  When the display result of the special symbol is a big hit, although not shown, the shortening variation is not performed, and as described above, the reach A for executing the pseudo-continuous> the reach B for executing the pseudo-continuous> the reach C for executing the pseudo-continuous. The reach increases in the order of> reach S> reach C that does not execute the pseudo sequence> reach B that does not execute the pseudo sequence> reach A that does not execute the pseudo sequence (a lot of determination values are assigned in this order).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 and the effect control microcomputer 100.

  First, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 establishes a start condition (that is, a game ball won at the first start winning opening 13 is detected by the first start opening switch 13a or a game ball won at the second start winning opening 14). Detection by the second start port switch 14a) (S101), and when the start condition is satisfied (YES), whether or not the number of reserved storage is below the upper limit (that is, by winning the first start winning port 13) If there is, it is determined whether or not the first reserved memory number is 3 or less, and if it is a prize to the second start winning opening 14, whether or not the second reserved memory number is 3 or less (S102).

  If it is determined in S102 that the number of reserved memories exceeds the upper limit (YES), the establishment of the starting condition in S101 (that is, winning at the starting winning opening) is regarded as an invalid winning, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S102 that the number of reserved storage is less than or equal to the upper limit (YES), the big hit determination random number and the variable display determination random number are extracted from the random number circuit 503 and stored in the RAM 55 (S103). By comparing the jackpot determination random number with a determination value in a jackpot determination table (not shown), it is determined whether or not a jackpot is generated by variable display based on the start condition established in S101, and the extracted variable display determination By comparing the random number with the determination value in the variable display pattern determination table, it is determined whether or not the variable display based on the start condition established in S101 is a specific variable display pattern (S104). The determination result of whether or not the specific variable display pattern is present is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S105).

  The game control microcomputer 560 that performs the process of S104 executes the variable display extracted in S103 based on the start condition being satisfied before the variable display pattern is determined based on the start condition being satisfied (S122). It functions as start determination means for determining whether or not the variable display pattern of the identification information becomes a specific variable display pattern among a plurality of types of variable display patterns using the random number for determination.

  When the “specific variable display pattern” is out of place, in the table shown in FIG. 6, reach A to C in which the pseudo display is not executed when the variable display determination random numbers are 170 to 209, and variable display determination Reach A to C for executing pseudo-continuations when random numbers are 210 to 239, and reach S for random numbers for variable display determination 240 to 249 are included, and random numbers for variable display determination are 0 to 169. Removed from certain variable display patterns. If the variable display determination random number is 100 to 169, it is reach A to C that does not execute the pseudo-continuity in the normal variation, but the non-reach is out of the short variation, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the case of non-reach out This is because the player's expectation is greatly reduced. Therefore, in the case of losing, when the variable display determining random number is 170 to 249, it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect in S106 described below. On the other hand, since the “specific variable display pattern” has no non-reach in the case of a big hit, it includes all of the reach A to C that does not execute the pseudo-ream, the reach A to C that executes the pseudo-ream, and the reach S. It is. Therefore, in the case of a big hit, if the random number for determining the variable display is 0 to 249 (that is, all), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed in S106 described below.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the pre-reading notice effect according to the jackpot determination result received in S105 and the determination result of whether or not it is a specific variable display pattern (S106). The determined pre-reading notice effect is executed (S107), and the process ends.

  The production control microcomputer 100 that performs the processes of S106 and S107 is based on the identification information determined to be the specific variable display pattern based on the start determination means that is determined to be the specific variable display pattern. Before the variable display start condition is satisfied (YES in S121), it functions as a pre-reading notice effect executing means capable of executing a pre-reading notice effect for informing that the specific variable display pattern is obtained. Changes the display mode of the hold storage displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 18c (for example, “the heat” indicating that the display mode of the hold storage is likely to be a big hit, The pre-reading notice effect is executed.

  Here, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the execution ratio of the pre-reading notice effect according to the variable display pattern. In S106, the ratio shown in this figure is determined according to the jackpot determination result received in S105 and the variable display pattern. It is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed. In this figure, when the big hit determination result is out of place, the execution ratio of the pre-reading notice effect in each reach effect is set to be the same when the pseudo-run is executed and when not executed. On the other hand, when the big hit determination result is a big win, the execution ratio of the pre-reading notice effect in each reach effect is set to be different depending on whether the pseudo-run is executed or not.

  In this example, in the variable display pattern A0 that does not execute the quasi-ream, the ratio that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed is set to 50% and the ratio that is executed is 50%, whereas the variable display pattern A1 that executes the quasi-ream , A2 and A3, the ratio of not executing the pre-reading notice effect is set to 80%, and the ratio of executing it is set to 20%, and it is difficult to execute the pre-reading notice effect when executing the pseudo-ream. This is because if a reach A, which is a low-reliability reach effect, occurs after the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the player is inferred that the probability of a big hit by executing a pseudo-ream is high, and the occurrence of a big hit This is because the continuation of the expectation for the future will be lost. On the other hand, in this example, the player can further maintain the expectation for the occurrence of the big hit.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 satisfies the start condition (that is, when the total number of reserved storage is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed). (S121), and when the start condition is satisfied (YES), the oldest jackpot determination in the stored storage stored in S103 is made. Using a random number and a variable display determination random number, by comparing the jackpot determination random number with a determination value of a jackpot determination table (not shown), it is determined whether or not a jackpot is generated by variable display based on the reserved storage, By comparing the random number for determining the variable display with a determination value in a variable display pattern determination table (not shown), any variable display based on the reserved storage can be changed. It is determined whether it is a display pattern (S122), and the variation of the special symbol (first special symbol if the first reserved memory, second special symbol if the second reserved memory) is started (S123) A variation start command indicating the determination result and the variable display pattern is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S124).

  As shown in FIG. 6, the variable display pattern determined in S122 is any one of non-reach, reach that does not execute a pseudo-run, reach that executes a pseudo-run, or reach S, as shown in FIG. If the reach is determined not to execute the quasi-run, the selection is performed in a larger ratio in the order of A> B> C. If the reach is to execute the quasi-run, the selection is performed after the selection is performed in the higher ratio of the order of C> B> A. One of the variable display patterns of the reached reach (for example, one of the variable display patterns A1, A2 and A3 in the case of reach A) is selected. In the case of a big hit, it is first determined whether the reach that does not execute the pseudo-ream, the reach that executes the pseudo-ream, or the reach S. If the reach does not execute the pseudo-ream, C> B> A. If the reach is selected in a large proportion and is executed in the order of A> B> C if it is a reach that executes a pseudo-ream, any variable display pattern of the selected reach (for example, a variable display pattern in the case of reach A) Any one of A1, A2 and A3) is selected. In the case of a probable big hit, the reach that executes the pseudo-ream is more easily selected than the reach that does not execute the pseudo-ream. Instead of deciding whether to reach non-reach, reach not to execute pseudo-ream, reach to execute pseudo-ream, or reach S, first determine whether it is non-reach or reach. It is also possible to determine which one of the reach that does not execute, the reach that executes the pseudo-ream, or the reach S.

  The effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100 starts the change of the effect symbol by the effect display device 9 according to the variable display pattern indicated by the change start command received in S124. Is executed (S125).

  Here, FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the effect display device 9. For example, in the case of the variable display pattern A3, the change of the effect design is started (D01), and the effect of the re-change is notified at the third timing while the effect of reach A is executed (D02). For example, a screen break effect is performed (D03), re-variation is started (that is, a pseudo-ream is executed) (D04), and a reach S effect is performed (D05), and a big hit (D06) or missed ( D07).

  Returning to FIG. 7, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 that has performed the process of S124 waits for the change time of the variable display pattern determined in S122 to end (S126), and when the change time ends (YES) ), The fluctuation of the special symbol that started the fluctuation in S123 is stopped (S127), a fluctuation stop command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 (S128), and if the big hit is determined in S122, the big hit Control to the state. When receiving the fluctuation stop command of S128, the CPU 101 for effect control of the microcomputer 100 for effect control stops the change of the effect symbol that started the change in S125 (S129), and ends the process.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 may execute a predetermined notice effect at a predetermined execution point. In this example, for example, a cut-in for performing a big hit notice by interrupting the reach effect screen after the tempering. Perform a notice effect. If the predetermined execution points in the low-reliability reach effect are set more than the predetermined execution points in the high-reliability reach effect, the player is expected to generate a big hit even if the low-reliability reach effect is executed. A feeling can be maintained.

  FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the execution points of the cut-in notice effect. First, in Reach A with low jackpot reliability, the execution point of any of the first point, the second point, or the third point after starting the variable display of the production symbol and reaching the reach state (tempe) The cut-in notice effect can be executed. Therefore, the player can maintain the expectation that the cut-in notice effect may still be executed even after the first point, and the cut-in will still occur after the second point. It is possible to maintain the expectation that the notice effect may be a big hit.

  In reach B with medium hit reliability, the variable display of the production symbol is started, and at the execution point of either the first point or the second point after reaching the reach state (tempe). The cut-in notice effect can be executed. Accordingly, the player can maintain a sense of expectation that the cut-in notice effect may still be executed even if the first point is passed, and the game may be a big hit.

  In Reach C, where the big hit reliability is high, and Reach S, where the big hit signal is very high, the variable display of the production symbol is started, and the cut-in notice production is performed at the first point after reaching the reach state (Tempai). It is feasible.

  Here, the first points in reach A, B, C, and S are different from each other, and the second points in reach A and B are different from each other. If there are more execution points in the degree reach production than the high reliability reach production, the difference is not questioned.

  The processing executed by the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100 that performs this cut-in notice effect will be described. In FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100 receives in S124. Based on the jackpot determination result indicated by the change start command and the variable display pattern, it is determined whether or not to execute the cut-in notice effect, and if it is determined to execute the cut-in notice effect, an execution point is determined ( In step S124 ′), in accordance with the variable display pattern, the effect display device 9 starts to change the effect symbol, and the reach effect and pseudo-run shown in FIG. 4 are performed, and the cut-in notice effect at the execution point determined in S124 ′. Is executed (S125 ′).

  In S124 ′, regarding whether or not to execute the cut-in notice effect, if the big hit determination result indicated by the change start command is out of place, it is difficult to determine whether or not the cut-in notice effect is to be executed. In the case of a big hit, the execution of the cut-in notice effect is easily determined. Further, which execution point is determined is determined at an equal ratio. For example, in the case of reach A, the first, second, or third execution points are determined at a ratio of 1/3, and reach B is determined. If so, the first or second execution point is determined at a ratio of 1/2. Note that the execution points may be determined at a different rate instead of an equal rate.

  When a quasi-run is executed during reach, the execution point of the cut-in notice effect may be determined so as not to overlap with the execution timing of the quasi-run. The execution point may be determined so that the cut-in notice effect is executed when a later reach state is reached. If the execution point is determined in this way, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the pseudo-run will be executed even if the cut-in notice effect is not executed. Will not be executed, but the expectation of the jackpot will increase, so the fun of the game can be improved.

  Here, FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the effect display device 9. For example, in the case of the variable display pattern A0, the change of the effect design is started (D01), and the first point, the second point, or the third point is made while the effect of reach A is executed by tempering (D02). A cut-in notice effect (displayed with the characters “Intense heat!” In this example) is executed at any execution point (D03 ′), and then a big hit (D06) or a loss (D07).

  Finally, a modification of the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, an example in which the types of reach effects are four types of reach A, B, C, and S has been described. However, even if there are three types of reach effects, There may be five or more types.

  In the above embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the example in which the execution of the pseudo-series is performed only once has been described. However, the execution of the pseudo-series may be performed two or more times. It is better to set so that the big hit reliability increases as the number of executions of the run increases.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the example in which the execution timing of the pseudo-continuous is in the reach (that is, after the tempering) has been described. Or after the three production symbols stop in a specific combination called a so-called chance eye). In this case, the big hit reliability and the expected variation expectation may differ depending on the execution timing. , The type of reach and the quasi-continuous generation rate in the reach may be different.

  In the above embodiment, when the reserved memory is digested in the winning order, as shown in FIG. 6, if the total number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (3 in this example). Although an example of performing the shortening variation has been described, when preserving the reserved memory from the second reserved memory, the shortening variation is performed during the low base if the total number of the reserved memory is equal to or more than the predetermined number. If the second reserved memory is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the second special symbol may be shortened and the first special symbol may not be shortened regardless of the number of reserved memories.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in S122 of FIG. 7, an example in which the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variable display pattern and the execution timing of the quasi-continuation has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game control microcomputer The variable display pattern may be determined at 560, but the execution timing of the pseudo sequence may be determined by the production control microcomputer 100 without determining the execution timing of the pseudo sequence.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the example in which the execution ratio of the pre-reading notice effect in the case of a deviation is the same in the reach that executes the pseudo-ream and the reach that does not execute is described. As in the case of jackpot, the execution ratio may be different for the reach that executes the pseudo-ream and the reach that does not execute.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in D03 of FIG. 9, an example in which the re-change notification effect for notifying the execution (re-change) of the pseudo-ream is a screen break effect, the re-change notification effect is An effect other than a screen break effect may be used, or a pseudo-ream may be executed without executing the re-change notification effect. That is, when the re-change notification effect is performed at the execution timing, the change before and after the notification corresponds to “repeat a predetermined effect”, and when the re-change notification effect is not performed at the execution timing, The fluctuation before and after the execution timing corresponds to “repeat a predetermined effect”.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU

Claims (2)

It is advantageous for the player when a plurality of pieces of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed, the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display of the identification information, and the display result that is derived and displayed becomes the specific display result. A gaming machine that can be controlled in a favorable state,
Reach effect execution means for executing a reach effect with variable display of the identification information,
The reach production includes a plurality of types of reach production with different reliability levels as the specific display result,
The reach production execution means can repeat a predetermined production at any one of a plurality of types of execution timings after starting one reach production,
Both of the first variation pattern in which the low-reliability reach effect that is the reach effect with low reliability is executed and the second change pattern in which the high-reliability reach effect that is the reach effect with high reliability is executed, It is possible to repeat a predetermined production,
When the predetermined performance is repeated, the reliability is higher than when the predetermined performance is not repeated,
The gaming machine, wherein the execution timing in the first variation pattern is set more than the execution timing in the second variation pattern. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
A holding storage means for storing as variable storage a variable display in which a start condition for starting variable display of identification information is not satisfied even though a start condition for executing variable display of identification information is satisfied;
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to control the hold state stored in the hold storage means before the start condition is satisfied, to the advantageous state;
The game further comprises: a pre-reading notice effect executing means capable of executing a pre-reading notice effect before the display result of the variable display by the hold storage is derived and displayed based on the determination result by the prior determination means. Machine.

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