JP2016083131A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To deter a player from having excessive expectation according to a display result of variation display.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a passage area in that a game medium (game ball) can pass and can perform control to an advantageous state (jackpot state) advantageous to a player when a display result of variation display becomes a specific display result (for example, a repeated symbol, such as 777 and 666). The game machine executes variation display in that variation display time is constant (fixed to 7 seconds in those other than time-shortening) regardless of the display result based on passage of the game medium through a passage area, and distributes the game medium to either an easily passable flow path or a hard-to-pass flow path in the passage area (an accessory 70 including rotary generators 71, 72). A ratio of control to one of a plurality of kinds of advantageous states differs depending on which game area from among a plurality of game areas a game medium passes in determination of control to an advantageous state, and the game medium is distributed to one of the plurality of game areas (specific area part 60).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine. Specifically, a gaming machine having a plurality of passing areas through which game media can pass and which can be controlled to any one of a plurality of advantageous states advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. About.

  Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine in which the variation time is constant except for the final variation display of the continuous effect (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, the expectation that the longer the fluctuation time becomes the big hit is higher.

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  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, there is a possibility that the player may have an excessive expectation that it may be a big hit due to long fluctuations.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the player from having excessive expectations due to the variable display time.

(1) A game medium (for example, a game ball) has a passing area through which the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result (for example, a double eye such as 777, 666, a reach eye, a chance eye, etc.) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state, a state in which a reach effect with a high expectation of being a big hit is executed),
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the passage area, the variable display time is constant regardless of the display result (for example, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, it is constant at 7 seconds except for the time reduction. The variable display time may be constant without any change, or in a predetermined state such as a normal state, a probability change state, or a short time state, the variable display time may be constant during that state. A fluctuation display executing means for executing fluctuation display;
Distributing means (for example, an accessory 70 including the clones 71 and 72 of FIG. 23) is provided for either the flow path that easily passes through the passage area or the flow path that does not pass easily.

  According to such a configuration, the variation display time is constant, but the game medium is distributed to either the flow path that easily passes through the passage area or the flow path that does not pass easily, and the game medium passes through the passage area. Based on this, the variable display is executed. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game before the change display and can suppress the player from having excessive expectations due to the change display time.

(2) It has a plurality of passage areas through which game media (for example, game balls) can pass, and the display result of the variable display is a specific display result (for example, a double eye such as 777, 666, a reach eye, a chance eye, etc.) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine) that can be controlled to one of a plurality of advantageous states (for example, a big hit state or a state where a reach effect with a high expectation level for a big hit is executed) is advantageous to the player. A gaming machine 1),
When it is determined that the plurality of passage areas are controlled to the advantageous state, the proportion of the plurality of kinds of advantageous states to be controlled differs depending on which of the game media passes,
Regardless of the display result, the variable display time is constant (for example, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the variable display time is constant at 7 seconds except when the time is short. A variable display executing means for executing variable display in a predetermined state, for example, a normal display state, a probability change state or a short time state, during which the variable display time may be constant.
Distributing means for distributing the game media to any of the plurality of passage areas (for example, the specific area portion 60 in FIG. 24).

  According to such a configuration, although the variable display time is constant, the game media are distributed to any of the plurality of passage areas, and a plurality of types of advantageous states are determined depending on which of the passage areas the game medium passes. The ratio of the control is different. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game after the change display and can suppress the player from having excessive expectations due to the change display time.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The variation display execution means displays the variation display in a plurality of modes (for example, as shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 7, and FIG. 22, depending on whether or not the advantageous display is advantageous for the player. The ratio of either the relationship mode or the variable display mode) is varied.

  According to such a configuration, the variable display time is fixed, but the ratio of whether the variable display is selected from among a plurality of modes is varied depending on whether or not to control to the advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game and to suppress the player from having excessive expectations.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The variation display execution means can shorten the variation display time (for example, shorten from 7 seconds to 3 seconds as shown in FIG. 6) when a predetermined variation shortening condition (for example, in a short time state) is satisfied. .)

  According to such a configuration, when a predetermined variation shortening condition is satisfied, the variation display time can be shortened. As a result, it is possible to promote improvement in the efficiency of variable display.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Further provided is an informing means for notifying the possibility of being assigned to an advantageous one by the distributing means (for example, displaying on the effect display device 9 which state is likely to be assigned).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation with respect to distribution by distribution means other than the variable display.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
In a variable display in which the display result is other than the specific display result, a display result similar to the specific display result (for example, identification information included in 767, 776, etc.) is the same as the specific display result. ) (For example, as shown in step S62 to step S65 in FIG. 13, when one frame shift or out of reach reach occurs a predetermined number of times, the output is corrected from these outputs thereafter. As shown in Fig. 5, in the normal determination value of the second special symbol, the allocation number of determination values for one frame shift / reach is less than the allocation number of other determination values. .

  According to such a configuration, execution of approximate result variation display that is an approximate display result approximated to the specific display result in the variable display in which the display result is other than the specific display result is limited. As a result, it is possible to suppress the player from having excessive expectations due to the display result of the variable display.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a production | presentation symbol and a special symbol determination table. It is the 1st figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is a 2nd figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table form. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of effect design in a fluctuation display. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing of the derivation display of the display result of an effect symbol. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine in 2nd Embodiment from the front. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine in 3rd Embodiment from the front. It is an expansion perspective view of a decoration member.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and a game that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player when the display result of a variable display becomes a specific display result. Any game machine may be used as long as it is a machine.

[First Embodiment]
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 openable and closable. 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) installed to be openable and closable 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. The lower part of the hitting ball supply tray 3 has an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation) for firing the game balls as game media as hitting balls. Knob) 5 etc. are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 having the trigger button 125 are provided as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operation means. Further, as the operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD).

  The display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a display area for displaying various images such as a change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (for presentation) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed. In this embodiment, the positions of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas will be described as the positions where the three areas are adjacent and fixed. The positions of the symbol display areas “”, “middle”, and “right” may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the three areas may be separated. In addition, the symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” may be moved to predetermined positions on the display screen in a reduced manner. In the following description, the symbol display areas “left”, “middle”, and “right” are referred to as a left effect symbol display area 9L, a middle effect symbol display area 9C, and a right effect symbol display area 9R.

  On the right side of the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other, and a first special symbol indicator 8 a that is capable of identifying each of the first special symbols. A second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying two special symbols is provided adjacently.

  Each of the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b includes a simple and small display unit (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters of 0 to 9. 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 may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. 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.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (big hit symbol as the specific display result) on the second special symbol display 8b. ) Is derived and displayed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays a jackpot display result (a combination of jackpot symbols) as a specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  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) It is stopped, swinging, enlarged, reduced, or deformed in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols may fluctuate in synchronization with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol may be switched. An effect that is 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.

  Here, the reach state is a display state in which the effect symbols that are not yet stopped when the effect symbols stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, or This is a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, 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) (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) Is started and a big hit game is not executed), and when a variable display time (variable time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The starting condition is not limited to being established by winning in the starting area, but may be established by passing through the starting area. In addition, the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display is satisfied when the variable display due to the reserved memory that is not in the big hit game and is won first is ended. There is a holding storage in which the execution condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied, that is, a start condition that allows the game ball to win the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 but still allows the start of the variable display. Data relating to the hold storage that is not satisfied is held and stored as the hold storage data until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560 described later. 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.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. 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. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured so that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win). 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.

  Above the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, a second display comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A special symbol storage memory display 18b 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. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a 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.

  The decoration member 47 is provided so as to surround the effect display device 9 and is formed so as to hide the frame portion around the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  In the lower right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display portions 38a and 38b for displaying the fourth symbol. In this embodiment, the 4th symbol display part 38a for the 1st special symbol in which the 4th symbol's variation display for the 1st special symbol is performed in synchronization with the 1st special symbol's variation display, and the 2nd special symbol There is provided a fourth symbol display section 38b 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.

  In this embodiment, the effect symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. Here, the change display of the effect symbol is performed by measuring the change time (the time from the start of the change display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) recognized based on the change pattern command on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. Is called. When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, effects such as an effect in which the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment are diversified (games having movable objects) In the case of a machine, an effect may be performed in which the movable object shields all or part of the screen). For this reason, even when viewing the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not it is currently in a variable display state. In this embodiment, the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed during the variation display. By checking the state of the fourth symbol, the player can surely recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or 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 second special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display part 38a for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display part 38b for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display part.

  The variation of the 4th symbol (variable display, variation display) is performed by continuously turning on and off at predetermined time intervals in a predetermined display color (for example, blue) in the 4th symbol display units 38a and 38b. Realized. The variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is synchronized with the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol on the fourth symbol display unit 38a for the first special symbol. The variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol on the fourth symbol display unit 38b for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same. Further, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the fourth special symbol display unit 38a for the first special symbol is kept lit in a display color reminiscent of the big hit (for example, red). . When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the fourth special symbol display unit 38b for the second special symbol is kept lit in a display color (for example, red) reminiscent of the big hit.

  In this embodiment, the 4th symbol display portions 38a and 38b corresponding to the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol are provided, respectively, but common to the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol. The 4th symbol display section may be provided. 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 is repeated at regular time intervals so as to repeatedly turn on and off, thereby distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol. 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 executed 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 display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. Further, a fourth symbol lamp for displaying the fourth symbol may be provided in place of the fourth symbol display portions 38a and 38b of the effect display device 9.

  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 port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change 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 is not ready (for example, the first start condition is not satisfied), the first hold is performed on the condition that the first hold memory number has not reached the upper limit value. Increase the number of memories by one.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change 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 (for example, the second start condition is not satisfied), the second hold is performed on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value. Increase the number of memories by one.

  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 indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a, the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9, and the variation display on the fourth symbol display unit 38a are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b, the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9, and the variation display of the fourth symbol display unit 38b 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 addition, a first reserved memory display area 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display area 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number are formed on the lower side of the effect display device 9. . In addition, instead of the first reserved memory display area 18c and the second reserved memory display area 18d, a total reserved memory display area for displaying the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (total reserved memory number). May be provided. In this way, if a total pending storage display area for displaying the total number is provided, it is easy to grasp the total number of the pending storage (the total value of the established number of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not established). Can do.

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

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  In addition, a normal symbol display 10 is provided on the left side of the game area 7 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. 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. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right 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.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In addition, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approach, higher frequency) to the device 15.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state, “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the time-short state, and the electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. In the probability variation jackpot, any one of the condition that the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric support support control state are executed until the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or until the next jackpot occurs. Continue until the earlier condition is met. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number.

  Further, in the normal big hit, until the shorter time condition is satisfied, the condition that the time reduction state is executed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or the next big hit is generated. Continue for a period of. The normal big hit may be controlled so as to become a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low probability low base state).

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the 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 a 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. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. 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 (special symbol process flag, etc.) 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.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, 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 make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the 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 generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, 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 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which 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.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, or from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled by controlling the sound output.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the input port. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port, thereby causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: a random counter for stop symbol determination that determines stop symbols of effect symbols and special symbols. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, is added and updated to the upper limit of 109000, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random A: A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (3) Random B: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (4) Random C: An initial value of random B is determined (for determining a random B initial value).

  In this embodiment, whether or not the big game is a specific gaming state is determined by whether or not the stop symbol determined based on the stop symbol determination random number (random R) is a jackpot symbol. . In addition, whether the normal big hit or the probable big hit is determined is that the stop symbol determined based on the value of the stop symbol determination random number (random R) is the normal big hit symbol (in the present embodiment, the even symbol for the effect symbol) Depending on whether the special symbol is 3) or the probability variation big hit symbol (in this embodiment, the odd symbol for the effect symbol and 7 for the special symbol).

  The variation pattern is determined to be any variation pattern using a variation pattern determination random number (random A).

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. In this embodiment, when the normal big hit, the probability big hit, and the reach deviation, the fluctuation pattern is selected from the reach fluctuation pattern type with reach. In the case of detachment, the variation pattern is selected from the normal variation pattern types that are the variation pattern types without reach.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state and not the time-short state). Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation time such as normal variation pattern types is set to be high). , Fluctuation time is shortened. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when not in the time-short state, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is set to be higher. As a result, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when the time is not short. In addition, the variation time is shortened in the same type of variation pattern (for example, normal variation) when the time-short state (for example, 3 seconds) is shorter than for the time-short state (for example, 7 seconds). Shorter.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved memories for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number, and the number-of-holds reduction control for reducing the variation time is executed. You may do it. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, it is set so that the rate at which the variation pattern type with a short variation time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected is higher than in the non-holding number shortening control state. You may make it the average time of a fluctuation | variation time become short compared with the time of not being a holding number shortening control state. Further, in the hold number reduction control, the change time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened even when the same change pattern type is selected as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern may be a two-stage determination method in which the variation pattern is determined after the variation pattern type is determined, instead of the one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an effect symbol and a special symbol determination table. Referring to FIG. 5, the effect symbol and special symbol determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a determination value to be compared with the random R is set.

  In the effect symbol and special symbol determination table, the normal time and probability change for the first special symbol, and the normal time and probability change for the second special symbol, respectively, corresponding to the effect symbol and special symbol to be determined. A stop symbol determination random number (random R) determination value is set. FIG. 5 shows the number of assigned decision values.

  For example, in the production symbol and special symbol determination table, the normal time for the first special symbol and the normal time for the second special symbol, and the normal time for the second special symbol, corresponding to the production symbol “777” and the special symbol “7”. In addition, the respective determination values at the time of probability change are set for 109, 1000, 118, and 1250 allocation numbers. Note that, as shown in FIG. 4 described above, since the range of the stop symbol determination random number (random R) is between 0 and 109000, the determination value also does not overlap with all of the effect symbols within this range. Is set as follows.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the stop symbol determination random number (random R) from the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time, and determines whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined. The effect symbol and the special symbol corresponding to the determination value of the special symbol determination table are determined according to whether the extracted stop symbol determination random number (random R) matches.

  For example, when the stop symbol is determined at the normal time for the first special symbol, the extracted random number for stop symbol determination (random R) is set to the effect symbol “666” in the normal column of the first special symbol. If it matches the corresponding determination value, the effect symbol and the special symbol are determined to be “666” and “3”, respectively.

  If the even-numbered doublet is determined as the production symbol, it will be “normal jackpot”. If odd-numbered lozenges are determined, “probable big hit” is determined. When the middle symbol that stops last is different from the left and right symbols, and the left and right symbols are the same, “reach is lost”. When the symbols other than the middle symbol are different from the other two symbols, and the other two symbols are the same symbols adjacent to the different symbols, the “first frame shift” is obtained.

  Such “reaching out of reach” and “one frame shift” are referred to as approximate hits of the jackpot symbol. The approximate hit of the jackpot symbol may be a display result that gives the player the impression that it is approximated to the jackpot symbol. For example, the reach such as 767 and 878 may be a misalignment. The reach such as 887 is not a gap, but may be one frame that is shifted by one frame in appearance, or the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the symbols is a predetermined value (for example, 2 657 and 879). The display result may be within.

  Since the probability of a normal jackpot at the normal time for the first special symbol is a probability that any of the effect symbols of “000”, “222”, “444”, “666”, “888” is determined. 109 * 5/109000 = 1/200, and the probability of probability variation is the probability that any one of “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, and “999” will be determined. Therefore, 109 × 5/109000 = 1/200, and the combined jackpot probability is 1/200 + 1/200 = 1/100.

  Similarly, the probability of a normal jackpot for the second special symbol at the normal time is 100 × 5/109000 = 1/218, and the probability of a probability variation jackpot is 118 × 5/109000 = 59/10900. The jackpot probability is 1/218 + 59/10900 = 1/100.

  Thus, the jackpot probability of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the normal state is the same. The ratio of the normal big hit and the probability variation big hit of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the normal state is different, and the ratio of the probability special big hit is higher in the second special symbol.

  In addition, the probability of normal jackpot and probability variation jackpot at the time of probability change for the first special symbol is the same, 1000 × 5/109000 = 1 / 21.8, and the combined jackpot probability is 1 / 21.8 × 2 = 1 / 10.9. The probability of normal jackpot at the time of probability variation for the second special symbol is 750 × 5/109000 = 3 / 87.2, and the probability of probability variation jackpot is 1250 × 5/109000 = 5 / 87.2, The combined jackpot probability is 3 / 87.2 + 5 / 87.2 = 1 / 10.9.

  Thus, as in the normal case, the jackpot probabilities of the first special symbol and the second special symbol at the time of probability change are the same. The ratios of the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot of the first special symbol and the second special symbol at the time of probability variation are different, and the ratio of the probability variation jackpot is higher in the second special symbol.

  In addition, in the judgment value at the normal time of the second special symbol, the display result is other than the jackpot symbol by making the number of judgment values assigned to the first and second out of reach reach smaller than the number of other judgment values. In the variable display that becomes, it is limited to be an approximate appearance of jackpot symbol.

  Further, in the normal time of the second special symbol (non-probable change), the number of assigned decision values of the jackpot display result (for example, five normal big hits with 100 assigned numbers and 5 probable big hits with 118 assigned numbers). Since there are 100 × 5 + 118 × 5 = 1090, the number of allocations of judgment values for the display results of outlier reach (for example, 9 for one jackpot display result, each of which is 60) Therefore, the total number (for example, 1090 + 5400 = 6490) divided by 60 × 10 × 9 = 5400) is divided by the number of determination values assigned to all display results (that is, the total number of determination values is 109000). The probability that the display result is displayed through the reach state (for example, 6490/109000) is the number of display results through the reach state (number of jackpot display results 10 + number of display results out of reach 10 × 9 = 1) 00) divided by the number of all the display results (10 × 10 × 10 = 1000) to be equal to or less than an apparent reach probability (100/1000 = 1/10) (6490/109000 <1/10) ).

  As a result, the probability of reaching the reach state is equal to or less than the apparent reach probability, so that the player can be prevented from having excessive expectations due to the reach state. Note that the type of jackpot may be a normal jackpot only, and the normal determination value of the first special symbol in FIG. 5 may be used regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is used. .

  Further, in the normal time (non-probability change) of the first special symbol, all display results are displayed with an equal probability, so the probability that the display result is displayed through the reach state ((109 × 10 + 109 × 10 × 9) / 109000 = 10900/109000) is equal to the apparent reach probability (1/10).

  Note that the type of jackpot may be a normal jackpot only, and the normal determination value of the first special symbol in FIG. 5 may be used regardless of whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is used. . Thereby, all the display results of the effect symbols can be derived and displayed with equal probability. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations due to the display result.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 6 and 7 are first and second diagrams, respectively, showing the variation pattern tables used for determining the variation pattern in tabular form.

  6A shows a judgment table when the normal state is off, FIG. 6B shows a judgment table when the time is off, FIG. 6C shows a judgment table when the reach is off, and FIG. 7 shows a normal big hit judgment table. The table, (b) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each determination table of FIG. 6A to FIG. 6C, FIG. 7A, and FIG. 7B is stored in the ROM 54, and is selected according to the gaming state. Is used to determine (determine).

  The determination tables shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are variation pattern determination tables showing the relationship between the random A and the variation pattern.

  In the “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” column of each table in FIGS. 6 and 7, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach, and “reach” The variation pattern through the reach state is shown.

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “Normal jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes a display result of “ordinary jackpot”. “Probability variation jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes the display result of “probability variation big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the fluctuation pattern “reach A miss (4-1-2 seconds, symbol A)” shown in the “fluctuation pattern” column is “reach A resulting in the display of reach deviation”. The design pattern is design A, the change from start of change to left symbol stop is 4 seconds, left symbol stop to right symbol stop is 1 second, right symbol stop to middle symbol stop is 2 seconds. And the variation time is 4 + 1 + 2 = 7 seconds ”.

  In addition, the variation patterns shown in the table of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 corresponding to the variation pattern type column are variation patterns belonging to various types. For example, taking FIG. 6C as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of “reach” are “reach out of reach A”, “out of reach B”, “out of reach C”, “out of reach D”, “out of reach D”, “reach” “E miss” and “Reach E miss”.

  All values of random A (1 to 220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6C as an example, if the random A extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 1 to 160 among the random numbers 1 to 220, the fluctuation will occur. As a pattern, it is determined to be a fluctuation pattern of “reach A 1 deviation (4-1-2 seconds, symbol A)”.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time-short state, when the variation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio at the time of deviation from the normal state and from the short-time state is constant regardless of the number of holds.

  In addition, in order to determine the fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of reach, the normal big hit and the probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, as follows: Select a judgment table. When the fluctuation display result is out of reach, the reach out determination table in FIG. 6C is selected. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 7A is selected. When the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 7B is selected.

  In the time short state deviation determination table of FIG. 6B, the normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation (not reach reach) is shorter than the reach fluctuation in comparison with the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A. The data is set so that the ratio determined to be the deviation display result) is high, and the ratio determined to reach fluctuation having a longer fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation is low. Further, as a variation pattern of the normal variation, a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is set in the short-time state deviation time determination table of FIG. 6B compared to the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. .

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state (normal state), the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state, so the time-short state is the non-time-short state. The change display is performed with a change time shorter than that in the mean time. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-short state.

  In addition, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C, which are selected when there is a deviation, the selection ratio of the effect symbols is selected such that the symbol A> the symbols B and C. Data is set to be. On the other hand, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B that are selected when a big hit is made, the data is selected so that the selection ratio of the effect symbols is selected as symbol A <symbols B and C. Is set. As a result, when the big hit is made, the ratio of the symbols B and C being selected as the effect symbols is higher than when the game is lost, so that the variation display is executed with the effect symbols of the symbols B and C. It can increase the player's expectation for the big hit.

  In addition, the determination table of FIG. 7B selected when the big hit is a probable big hit is compared with the determination table of FIG. 7A selected when the big hit is a normal big hit. The data is set so that the rate at which the variation pattern of the variation time of 4-2-1 seconds is selected is higher than the variation pattern of the variation time of 1-2 seconds. As a result, the probability that the variable display is performed based on the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 4-2-1 seconds is higher when the probability big hit is compared to the case where the normal big hit is achieved. The timing can increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  Note that such a variation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storage (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that display variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storage is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the variation time is longer than when the total number of pending storage is less than the predetermined number It is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control for shortening. Further, whether or not to execute the hold number reduction control may be determined based on a value other than the combined hold storage number. For example, in the case of the variable display of the first special symbol, it may be determined whether or not to execute the number-of-holds reduction control based on the number of stored first winning winnings. In addition, it may be determined whether or not to execute the hold number reduction control based on the combination of the hold memory numbers of the first start prize and the second start prize. However, even when the hold number reduction control is executed (for example, the combined hold storage number is 3 or more), the sense of reach can be maintained by keeping the reach ratio constant. Further, the hold time reduction control may be executed so that the fluctuation time is not shortened only in a specific reach among the reach. Furthermore, the short time control of the number of holdings may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be used.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 8 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8E1X (H) to 8E3X (H) are display result designation commands for designating the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol of the display result, respectively. X indicates a production symbol (any one of 0 to 9 in the present embodiment).

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning. The first and second start winning designation commands are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in a start port switch passing process (step S311 in FIG. 11) described later. In addition, in the command analysis process described later, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received effect command in the hold buffer formed in the RAM 103 and holds the hold memory display control if the received effect command is the first and second start winning designation commands. One is added to the unprocessed number counter indicating the number of start winning prizes (the number of stored storage) that has not yet been processed.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX is a first reserved memory number designation command for designating that the first reserved memory number has reached the number indicated by XX. The command C1XX is a second reserved memory number designation command for designating that the second reserved memory number has reached the number indicated by XX.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are determinations at the time of winning such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 This is an effect control command indicating the content of the result. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 12), whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit at the start winning, whether the big hit type, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 8, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer.

  As shown in FIG. 9, on the game control microcomputer 560 side, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is stored in the first reserved memory buffer as the first reserved memory means. Is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer as the second reserved storage means. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer store data such as random R (stop symbol determination random number) that is a hardware random number.

  In such a first hold storage buffer, hold storage data such as a stop symbol determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is stored. In the second hold storage buffer, determination result hold storage data corresponding to hold storage data such as a stop symbol determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining the display result of the variable display. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the big hit ending process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in S311. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, the stop symbol determination random number (random R) and the variation pattern determination random number (random A) are saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for preliminarily determining a variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S215). In the winning effect process, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit is made at the start winning, and which judgment value range is the value of the big hit type and the variation pattern determination random number. . Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command (S216). When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S216. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S224).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing for predetermining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S225). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command (S226) and ends the process.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (stop symbol determination random number) from the hold storage buffer, determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol and the special symbol corresponding to the determination value corresponding to the random R, and stores it in the hold storage buffer. (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the stop symbol determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and stops. The design is determined.

  In the process of determining the stop symbol, as shown in FIG. 5, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the big hit is greater than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). The probability that the display result will be increased is configured. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a stop symbol determination process using the determination value in the probability variation column. When the state is the normal idle state, the stop symbol determination process is performed using the determination value in the normal time column. That is, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol corresponding to one of the determination values shown in FIG. 5 that matches the stop symbol determination random number (random R).

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and then the condition that the predetermined number of times (100 times) of the variable display is performed, or the condition that the next big hit is determined, whichever comes first. When this condition is satisfied, the change display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display. It should be noted that the condition for resetting the probability variation flag may be only the condition that the next big hit is determined, not the condition that the predetermined number of times of variation display is performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol is the first frame or the reach failure (S62). If it is determined that neither of these is true (NO in S62), the CPU 56 advances the process to be executed to S66. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result is any one (YES in S62), the CPU 56 adds 1 to the value of the approximate start counter for counting the number of times of the approximate start such as the first frame shift or the reach out of reach. (S63).

  In this embodiment, the approximate output counter is reset to 0 when the power is turned off and is initialized when the power is turned on next time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the power is turned off. Thus, the value of the approximate output counter may be stored in the RAM area where the RAM value is erased, or may be reset to 0 when a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes) has elapsed, It may be reset to 0 when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of fluctuation display is executed.

  If it is determined that the value of the approximate appearance counter has reached or exceeded a predetermined value (12 in the present embodiment) (YES in S64), the CPU 56 sets the determined stop symbol to 1 so that it does not become an approximate appearance. The frame is shifted (S65). For example, when the determined stop symbol is “767”, the approximate jackpot symbol is “777”, and therefore, the middle symbol different from the jackpot symbol is shifted by one frame or more in a direction that does not result in an approximate appearance, and the stop symbol is shifted. For example, it is assumed that either “768” or “867”, that is, all the symbols are different. Further, when the determined stop symbol is “667”, the approximate jackpot symbol is “666”. Therefore, the symbols other than the right symbol different from the jackpot symbol are shifted by one frame or more in a direction that does not become an approximate symbol, and the stop symbol is, for example, “567”, “657”, that is, the eyes are broken. Further, when the reach where the middle symbol is shifted by two frames or more is not regarded as an approximate result, the middle symbol may be shifted by two or more frames for the reach where one frame is shifted. Further, as long as the determined stop symbol is an approximate appearance, any approximate appearance may be randomly randomized. When determining that the value of the approximate output counter is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value (NO in S64) and after S65, the CPU 56 advances the process to be executed to S66.

  When the process has proceeded to S66, the CPU 56 determines whether or not a big hit symbol has been determined in S61. When it is determined that the big hit symbol has been determined (YES in S66), the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S67). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets jackpot type data indicating the jackpot type corresponding to the determined stop symbol in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S68). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the jackpot type data. When the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the big hit type data.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). The big hit flag is set when it is determined that the big hit is made, and the CPU 56 is in the big hit type information stored in S74, the non-short-time state or the short-time state. As a table used to determine the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the time-shortening information indicating, the normal state deviation time determination table shown in FIG. Any one of a loss judgment table, a normal big hit judgment table, and a probability variation big hit judgment table is selected.

  Here, the time reduction information is information indicating whether or not the time reduction state is present. The time reduction information indicates that the time reduction state is set when the time reduction flag is set, and the non-time reduction state is indicated when the time reduction flag is not set.

  When the big hit flag is set in S91, it is confirmed based on the big hit type data stored in S74 whether the big hit is a probable big hit (S92). If it is a probable big hit, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected (S93), and the process proceeds to S115. On the other hand, if it is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected (S94), and the process proceeds to S115.

  Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S91, that is, when it is out of place, it is determined whether or not the determined stop symbol is a start point of reach (S101). When it is determined that the reach is a start (YES in S101), the CPU 56 selects the reach determination table in FIG. 6C (S104), and proceeds to S115.

  When it is determined that the reach has not started (NO in S101), it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S95). When the time reduction flag is not set, the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A is selected (S96), and the process proceeds to S115. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected (S97), and the process proceeds to S115.

  As a result, the normal state shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 is shifted based on the selection conditions of the determination table as described above as the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the gaming state. Any one of the determination table, the determination state at the time-short state deviation, the determination table at the time of loss of reach, the normal big hit judgment table, and the probability variation big hit judgment table is selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random A (random number for variation pattern determination) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer), and the determination table selected in the processing of S93, S94, S104, S96 or S97. The variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S115).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S117). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (S302) in the special symbol process. In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result (left, middle, right symbol) designation command (see FIG. 8) according to the determined stop symbol (S126). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (S303) (S127).

  In the special symbol changing process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to the special symbol stop process.

  As a result of the variable display, when the big win is achieved, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed to control the big winning game state. Is done. In the big hit ending process (S307), the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set when the probability change big hit ends, and the time reduction flag is set when the normal big hit ends. As a result, after the end of the probable big hit, the state is controlled to the probable change state and the short time state, and after the normal big hit, it is controlled to the short time state.

  Usually, the short-time state after the big hit must be continued until one of the conditions of the change display is executed 100 times and the next big hit occurs. In such a duration of 100 times of variable display, in the jackpot ending process (S307), a time-count counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time-short state is set to 100 times, and thereafter the variable display is executed. The special time stop process is performed by subtracting and updating. Based on the fact that the time reduction counter has counted up, the time reduction flag is reset to control to end the time reduction state.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S705A). In the 4th symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display units 38a and 38b of the effect display device 9 The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, and SR1 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) The random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating (-3 random numbers including -3) is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates a count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each. By being extracted at a predetermined timing, it is used as a random number.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S622). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S623).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result (left, middle, right symbol) designation command) in the RAM. The display result designation command storage area is stored (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S627), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S628).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the first reserved memory number designation command as the first reserved memory. The number is stored in the first reserved memory number storage area as a number (step S652). Then, the first hold memory display area 18c, which is the hold memory display of the first start winning prize, is updated. Specifically, control is performed to update and display the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display area 18c corresponding to the data of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number designation command (step S654), the effect control CPU 101 stores the second byte data (EXT data) of the second reserved memory number designation command as the second reserved memory. The number is stored in the second reserved storage number storage area (step S655). Then, the second on-hold storage display area 18d that is the on-hold storage display of the second start winning prize is updated. Specifically, control is performed to update and display the second reserved memory number in the second reserved memory display area 18d corresponding to the data of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S683). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol change display is realized. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for performing control to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The round process (S805) is a process for performing display control during a round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the process table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, after performing an effect setting process (S507) for performing various effects in the variable display, the process proceeds to S508.

  In S508, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns (S508). In S508, the symbol variation control pattern table is determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the various effect control (effect operation) patterns designated by the effect control pattern of the effect determined in the process of S507. One of the effect control patterns corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern from among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when the change of the effect symbol is started until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. A plurality of types of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as the effect change display operation of the symbol, the effect display operation in the reach effect, and the effect display operation in the notice effect are stored as a symbol change control pattern.

  In addition, each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, an effect symbol variation display such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling the various types of performance operations is included, and the contents of the various types of performance control, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like are set in time series.

  Next, a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S508 is selected (S509). Then, a process timer (production setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S510).

  When the processing of S510 is executed, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production component is started (S511). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of the light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S512), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802). A variation start process is executed (S513). Then, the effect symbol variation start process ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1841) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S1842). When the process timer times out (step S1843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S1844). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S1845).

  Next, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S1850), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S1852). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S1851), the process proceeds to step S1852. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the types of effect symbols in variable display. As described above, the types of effect symbols include symbol A shown in FIG. 21 (A), symbol B shown in FIG. 21 (B), and symbol C shown in FIG. 21 (C). The symbol A is a type of effect symbol that has no symbol behind the identification information (here, a number). The symbol B is a type of effect symbol having a flame symbol behind the identification information. The symbol C is a type of effect symbol having a star symbol behind the identification information.

  When the variation patterns of symbols A to C shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are selected, the variation display of the effect symbols is executed in the manner as shown in FIGS. 21 (A) to 21 (C), respectively.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining the timing for deriving and displaying the display result of the effect symbol. Referring to FIG. 22, FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B) show the effect patterns of the variation patterns of 4-1-2 seconds and 4-2-1 seconds described in FIGS. 6 and 7, respectively. The timing of display result derivation display is shown.

  When the variation pattern of 4-1-2 seconds is selected, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the effect design on the left is derived and displayed 4 seconds after the effect design variation display is started. Later, the right effect symbol is derived and displayed, and after two seconds, the middle effect symbol is derived and displayed.

  When the variation pattern of 4-2-1 seconds is selected, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), the effect design on the left is derived and displayed after 4 seconds from the start of the variation display of the effect design. Later, the right effect symbol is derived and displayed, and after one second, the middle effect symbol is derived and displayed.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, there is no distribution member that distributes the flow paths to the winning areas such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. In the second embodiment, a member that distributes the game balls is provided in either the channel that is likely to win the winning area or the channel that is difficult to win.

  FIG. 23 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment as viewed from the front. Referring to FIG. 23, an accessory 70 is provided below the effect display device 9. The accessory 70 is provided with disc-shaped movable members (clones) 71 and 72 driven by a driving device such as a motor.

  The game ball that has entered the accessory 70 from the game ball inlet 76 reaches the crone 71 and then reaches the croon 72 through the communication path 73 or passes through the discharge path 74 to a discharge port (not shown). It reaches. The game ball that has reached the croon 72 reaches the specific area (V area) 13 or is discharged as a non-winning ball. The game ball that has reached the V area 13 is detected by the specific area switch 13a. When the game ball passes through the V region 13, the execution condition (starting condition) for variable symbol special display is established. That is, the V region 13 forms a starting region.

  The prize 70 including the clones 71 and 72 is easy to win a prize in the V area 13 which is a prize area (flow path from the crew 71 through the communication path 73 to the croon 72 and reaches the V area 13) and the prize. It is a member that distributes the game balls to any of difficult flow paths (here, non-winning flow paths, specifically, flow paths that do not reach the V region 13).

  As a result, as described in the first embodiment, the variation time is constant, but as described in the second embodiment, the game is played in either the channel that is easy to win in the winning area or the channel that is difficult to win. The medium is distributed, and the variable display is executed based on the winning of the game medium in the winning area. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved and the player can be prevented from having excessive expectations.

[Third Embodiment]
In the third embodiment, depending on which of the plurality of passage areas the game ball passes through, the ratio of which of the plurality of types of advantageous states is controlled differs, and the game ball is placed in one of the plurality of passage areas. A separating member is provided. In the first embodiment, such a member is not provided.

  FIG. 24 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment as seen from the front. FIG. 25 is an enlarged perspective view of a decorative member. Referring to FIGS. 24 and 25, in the center area of game area 7, decorative member 90 is provided that surrounds effect display device 9 with a frame-shaped wall portion. At the lower end of the decorative member 90, three specific area areas, namely, a first specific area 61, a second specific area 62, and a third specific area 63, into which game balls can enter (win), are distributed concentrically. A stage portion provided with the formed disc-shaped specific region portion 60 (also referred to as “three-hole croon”) is formed. The specific area portion 60 is inclined toward the center portion, and the game ball guided to the specific area portion 60 rolls toward the center portion.

  A game ball that has entered the first specific area 61 is guided to a first ball path provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and detected by a first specific area switch 61a provided in the first ball path. A game ball that has entered the second specific area 62 is guided to a second ball path provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and detected by a second specific area switch 62a provided in the second ball path. A game ball that has entered the third specific area 63 is guided to a third ball path provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and detected by a third specific area switch 63a provided in the third ball path.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, when the display result of the variable display by the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b becomes a jackpot display result, such a display result Correspondingly, when the display result of the variable display by the effect display device 9 becomes the jackpot display result, it is controlled to the right generation state where the right to execute the open control state of the big winning opening which is advantageous for the player has occurred.

  In the right generation state, the game ball enters the first specific area 61 and is detected by the first specific area switch, enters the second specific area 62 and is detected by the second specific area switch, or When entering the 3 specific area 63 and being detected by the third specific area switch, it is controlled to the open control state (big hit game state) of the big prize opening. In other words, in the right-generating state, the game ball is released based on the fact that the game ball passes through one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63. It is controlled to the control state (big hit game state). In other words, in the right generation state, the game ball passes through one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63, so that The game value of being controlled to the open control state (big hit game state) is given.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, when a game ball enters one of the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, and the third specific area 63 in the right generation state, the specific area that has entered. Based on the number of rounds determined according to the above, the opening control of the big winning opening is performed in which all the rounds from the first round to the final round are executed.

  The specific area 60 is a member that distributes the game balls to any of a plurality of passing areas. Depending on which of the plurality of passage areas the game ball passes through, the proportion of which of the plurality of types of advantageous states (here, the big hit gaming state having different numbers of rounds) is controlled.

  For example, the passage area (the first specific area 61, the second specific area 62, the third specific area 63) and the type of advantageous state (big hit) may be in a one-to-one relationship. Further, when passing through the first specific area 61, 15 rounds, passing through the second specific area 62, 10 rounds, and passing through the third specific area 63, it may be a big hit of 2 rounds. In addition, there is a possibility that all kinds of advantageous states (big hits) may be passed through any passing area, but when passing through the first specific area 61, there is a high probability that it will be 15 round big hits, and the second specific area When passing through 62, the probability of winning 10 rounds is high, and when passing through the third specific area 63, the probability of winning through 2 rounds is high. Each probability may be different.

  Further, the number of time reductions after the big hit and the number of probability changes may differ depending on the passing area. The variation pattern table used may be different depending on the passing area. For example, a fluctuation pattern table is used that has a high ratio of selecting a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time when entering an advantageous passing area, and a fluctuation with a high ratio of selecting a fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time when entering an unfavorable passing area. A pattern table may be used. In addition, the number of time reductions after the big hit, the number of probability changes and the variation pattern table used may differ depending on the passing area, and the probability of each type of big hit may differ depending on the passing area. You may not make it differ about the kind of.

  As a result, as described in the first embodiment, the variation time is constant, but as described in the third embodiment, the game medium is distributed to any of the plurality of passing areas, and to any of the passing areas. Depending on whether the game medium passes, the proportion of the advantageous state to be controlled is different. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved and the player can be prevented from having excessive expectations.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1-1) When the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result (for example, a double eye such as 777, 666, a reach eye, a chance eye, etc.) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controllable in a state where a reach effect with a high degree of expectation that is a big hit is executed,
A fluctuation display executing means for executing fluctuation display;
In the variable display in which the display result is other than the specific display result, the approximate display result approximated to the specific display result (for example, identification information included in 767, 776, etc.) is more than half of the display result. Limiting means for restricting the execution of the approximate result variation display (for example, as shown in step S62 to step S65 in FIG. 13), when one frame shift or out of reach reach occurs a predetermined number of times, after that, the output is As shown in Fig. 5, in the determination value of the second special symbol at the normal time, the number of allocations for the determination value of one frame shift and reach is smaller than the allocation number of the other determination values. ).

  According to such a configuration, execution of approximate result variation display that is an approximate display result approximated to the specific display result in the variable display in which the display result is other than the specific display result is limited. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the player from having excessive expectations based on the display result of the variable display.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above,
The restricting means restricts execution of the approximate result variation display after the approximate result variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) by the variation display executing means (for example, step S62 to step S62 in FIG. 13). Step S65).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from having an excessive expectation by the display result of the variable display while allowing the player to have an expectation by the approximate display result.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
The variable display execution means is adapted to display identification information (for example, effects symbols in the order of 1 to 9) in which the order of variation display (the arrangement of effect symbols to be varied and the arrangement of effect symbols to be varied) is predetermined. Execute fluctuation display in multiple fluctuation display areas (for example, left, middle and right fluctuation display areas)
In the approximate display result, the identification information of any one of the variable display areas of the display results is the identification information in the order before or after the identification information of the specific display result (for example, 6 if the specific display result is 777). Or the identification information of the remaining variable display area is the same as the identification information of the specific display result (for example, 7 if the specific display result is 777).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations due to the approximate display result as described above.

(1-4) In any of the above gaming machines (1-1) to (1-3),
The limiting means limits the execution of the approximate result variation display until the gaming machine is turned off (see, for example, step S63 in FIG. 13).

  According to such a configuration, even if the player continues the game throughout the day, the player can be prevented from having excessive expectations due to the display result of the variable display.

(1-5) In any of the above gaming machines (1-1) to (1-4),
The restriction means may further restrict the execution of the variable display that is likely to be the approximate display result (for example, in all the variation patterns, the effect design is derived and displayed at a fixed timing, Temporary stops and slips should not be performed Note that the number of temporary stops and slips may be limited, and slipping is the point at which the first stop or the second stop is performed in the change display of the effect symbol. At least a part of the already stopped symbols is re-varied and stopped again, and the symbols that are not actually stopped and are likely to stop after slowing down are accelerated again. When the approximate display result appears to stop, it may stop once in the reach mode, but it may slip and not reach, or it may reach and reach one frame. Medium symbols again seeming to stop, accelerate to or may be stopped at 2 Komazure above.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further suppress the player from having excessive expectations based on the approximate display result.

(1-6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1-1) to (1-5),
The limiting means displays the approximate result variation display so that the execution probability of the approximate result variation display is equal to or less than the probability obtained by dividing the number of approximate display results by the number of all display results that can be displayed in the variable display. (For example, as shown in FIG. 5, in the normal determination value of the second special symbol, the number of allocations of the determination value of one frame shift / reach out of the determination value is made smaller than the allocation number of the other determination values. .)

  According to such a configuration, since the approximate result variation display is executed with an apparent probability or less, it is possible to further suppress the player from having excessive expectations due to the approximate display result.

(2-1) An advantageous state (for example, a big hit state, for example) that is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result (for example, a double eye such as 777, 666, a reach eye, a chance eye, etc.) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controllable in a state where a reach effect with a high degree of expectation that is a big hit is executed,
Regardless of the display result, the variable display time is constant (for example, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the variable display time is constant at 7 seconds except when the time is short. A variation display execution means for performing variation display in a predetermined state, for example, a normal state, a probability variation state, or a short time state, during which the variation display time may be constant.
The variation display execution means displays the variation display in a plurality of modes (for example, modes of temporal relations between the derivation displays shown in (2), (3) depending on whether or not to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. The display ratio of the variable display indicated by (1) is varied (see, for example, FIGS. 6, 7, 21, and 22).

  According to such a configuration, the variable display time is fixed, but the ratio of whether the variable display is selected from among a plurality of modes is varied depending on whether or not to control to the advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game and can suppress excessive expectations from the player.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1) above,
The variation display executing means executes variation display of the identification information in a plurality of variation display areas, and a plurality of timings (for example, in the order of left and right) When the symbol stops, the number of derivation displays from the start of fluctuation until the left stops, the time between the left stopping and the right stopping, and the time from the right stopping until the inside stops As shown in FIGS. 6, 7, and 22, the 4-1-2 second combination and 4-2-1 second combination are included. Depending on whether or not, the ratio of the plurality of timings is made different (see, for example, FIGS. 6 and 7).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the timing of the derivation display of the display result. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of (2-1) or (2-2) above,
The variation display execution means executes variation display of the identification information, and changes a ratio of which display mode the identification information is made depending on whether or not to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, FIG. 6, FIG. 7 and FIG. 21, depending on whether or not the jackpot is set, the type of display pattern of the effect symbol is symbol A in FIG. 21 (A), symbol B in FIG. 21 (B), FIG. 21 (C). ) The ratio of the pattern C is changed.)

  According to such a configuration, the player can be focused on the display mode of the identification information. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2-4) In any of the gaming machines (2-1) to (2-3) above,
The variation display execution means can shorten the variation display time (for example, shorten from 7 seconds to 3 seconds as shown in FIG. 6) when a predetermined variation shortening condition (for example, in a short time state) is satisfied. .)

  According to such a configuration, when a predetermined variation shortening condition is satisfied, the variation display time can be shortened. As a result, it is possible to promote improvement in the efficiency of variable display.

(2-5) In any of the gaming machines (2-1) to (2-4) above,
In a variable display in which the display result is other than the specific display result, a display result similar to the specific display result (for example, identification information included in 767, 776, etc.) is the same as the specific display result. ) (For example, as shown in step S62 to step S65 in FIG. 13, when one frame shift or out of reach reach occurs a predetermined number of times, the output is corrected from these outputs thereafter. As shown in Fig. 5, in the normal determination value of the second special symbol, the allocation number of determination values for one frame shift / reach is less than the allocation number of other determination values. .

  According to such a configuration, execution of approximate result variation display that is an approximate display result approximated to the specific display result in the variable display in which the display result is other than the specific display result is limited. As a result, it is possible to suppress the player from having excessive expectations due to the display result of the variable display.

(3-1) A game medium (for example, a game ball) has a passing area through which the display result of the variable display is a specific display result (for example, a double eye such as 777, 666, a reach eye, a chance eye, etc.) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state, a state where a reach effect with a high expectation level to be a big hit is executed) that is advantageous to the player. And
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the passage area, the variable display time is constant regardless of the display result (for example, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, it is constant at 7 seconds except for the time reduction. The variable display time may be constant without any change, or in a predetermined state such as a normal state, a probability change state, or a short time state, the variable display time may be constant during that state. A fluctuation display executing means for executing fluctuation display;
Distributing means (for example, an accessory 70 including the clones 71 and 72 of FIG. 23) is provided for either the flow path that easily passes through the passage area or the flow path that does not pass easily.

  According to such a configuration, the variation display time is constant, but the game medium is distributed to either the flow path that easily passes through the passage area or the flow path that does not pass easily, and the game medium passes through the passage area. Based on this, the variable display is executed. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game before the change display and can suppress the player from having excessive expectations due to the change display time.

(3-2) It has a plurality of passage areas through which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can pass, and the display result of the variable display is a specific display result (for example, a double eye such as 777, 666, a reach eye, a chance eye) Game machines that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of advantageous states (for example, a big hit state, a state where a high-expected reach effect is executed, etc.) A pachinko machine 1),
When it is determined that the plurality of passage areas are controlled to the advantageous state, the proportion of the plurality of kinds of advantageous states to be controlled differs depending on which of the game media passes,
Regardless of the display result, the variable display time is constant (for example, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the variable display time is constant at 7 seconds except when the time is short. A variable display executing means for executing variable display in a predetermined state, for example, a normal display state, a probability change state or a short time state, during which the variable display time may be constant.
Distributing means for distributing the game media to any of the plurality of passage areas (for example, the specific area portion 60 in FIG. 24).

  According to such a configuration, although the variable display time is constant, the game media are distributed to any of the plurality of passage areas, and a plurality of types of advantageous states are determined depending on which of the passage areas the game medium passes. The ratio of the control is different. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game after the change display and can suppress the player from having excessive expectations due to the change display time.

(3-3) In the gaming machine of (3-1) or (3-2) above,
The variation display execution means displays the variation display in a plurality of modes (for example, as shown in FIG. 6, FIG. 7, and FIG. 22, depending on whether or not the advantageous display is advantageous for the player. The ratio of either the relationship mode or the variable display mode) is varied.

  According to such a configuration, the variable display time is fixed, but the ratio of whether the variable display is selected from among a plurality of modes is varied depending on whether or not to control to the advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game and to suppress the player from having excessive expectations.

(3-4) In any one of the above gaming machines (3-1) to (3-3),
The variation display execution means can shorten the variation display time (for example, shorten from 7 seconds to 3 seconds as shown in FIG. 6) when a predetermined variation shortening condition (for example, in a short time state) is satisfied. .)

  According to such a configuration, when a predetermined variation shortening condition is satisfied, the variation display time can be shortened. As a result, it is possible to promote improvement in the efficiency of variable display.

(3-5) In any one of the above gaming machines (3-1) to (3-4),
You may make it further provide the alerting | reporting means (For example, it is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 9 which is in the state which is easy to distribute) which alert | reports the possibility of being distributed to the more advantageous by the said distribution means. The notification is not limited to notification by display on the effect display device 9, but may be notified by a lamp, sound, or the like. In the second embodiment, when it is easy to be assigned to a flow path that is easy to win a winning area, and in the third embodiment, if it is easy to be assigned to a passing area that is controlled to a more advantageous advantageous state, You may make it notice so that it is more conspicuous than the effect symbol (for example, display on the front of the effect symbol or display larger than the effect symbol). Thus, the notification may be made only when there is a high possibility of the distribution, or when notification is made after the change display, the change display has ended, so that the change may be always notified. . Further, the movement and position of the game ball may be detected, and the possibility of being distributed to the more advantageous one based on the detection result may be notified. In addition, it is possible to roughly predict which flow path of the sorting means is distributed at the timing when the game ball enters the accessory equipped with the sorting means so that the sorting means (Kroon) moves at a constant speed. In such a case, the possibility of being distributed to an advantageous person based on the timing of entering the accessory may be notified.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation with respect to distribution by distribution means other than the variable display.

(3-6) In any one of the above gaming machines (3-1) to (3-5),
In a variable display in which the display result is other than the specific display result, a display result similar to the specific display result (for example, identification information included in 767, 776, etc.) is the same as the specific display result. ) (For example, as shown in step S62 to step S65 in FIG. 13, when one frame shift or out of reach reach occurs a predetermined number of times, the output is corrected from these outputs thereafter. As shown in Fig. 5, in the normal determination value of the second special symbol, the allocation number of determination values for one frame shift / reach is less than the allocation number of other determination values. .

  According to such a configuration, execution of approximate result variation display that is an approximate display result approximated to the specific display result in the variable display in which the display result is other than the specific display result is limited. As a result, it is possible to suppress the player from having excessive expectations due to the display result of the variable display.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the ratio of probability variation big hits between the first special symbol and the second special symbol is different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and both may be the same.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the number of rounds of jackpot is the same regardless of the type of jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of rounds may be varied according to the type of jackpot. In this case, the sort of jackpot type shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C may be different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, or may be the same. Good.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S215 and step S225 in FIG. 12, the variation display result based on the start winning is determined in advance at the start winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For the first special symbol, during the high base, the variation display result based on the start winning may not be determined in advance at the time of starting winning.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in steps S52 to S54 in FIG. 13, when there is a start winning memory for the second special symbol, there is a winning memory for the first special symbol. Also, the variable display based on the start winning memory of the second special symbol is preferentially executed.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that the variable display based on the start winning memory of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is executed in the order of the start winning prize. In the case of distributing one-to-one with a distribution device that distributes the game balls guided to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening at a predetermined ratio (for example, 1: 1), the start winning memory is stored. It may be possible to always store up to eight.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as the effect executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for Further, as an effect executed in the variable display, a slide effect may be executed. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. Further, in the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination of the display result by the effect process at winning in the second command after transmitting the first command Based on the result and the pre-read determination information such as the variation pattern type and the second command received, the variation display is performed multiple times from the stage before the variation display start due to the start winning. It is also possible to execute the effect of the pre-reading notice to notify the notice continuously over a period of time. Note that the pre-reading notice may not be executed.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display devices 9A, 9B and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.). You may make it provide two board | substrates with the mounted 2nd production control board.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display devices 9A and 9B. You may make it transmit to the computer 100. FIG. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  (10) The embodiment described above can also be applied to devices such as game machines that simulate the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which 15 rounds of normal big hits and 15 rounds of probable big hits are provided as the types of big hits. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, after the display of the variation display is determined to be the probability variation jackpot, the variation display result is derived and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, the state is unconditionally changed to the probability variation state. An example of controlled probability state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, a specific value exceeding 0% has been described as a “ratio (ratio, probability)” as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in steps S62 to S65 in FIG. 13, when one frame shift or outlier reach occurs for a predetermined number of times, the output is corrected from these outputs thereafter. It was made to be. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the determination value at the normal time of the second special symbol, the number of allocations of the determination values for one frame shift and reach is made smaller than the allocation numbers of the other determination values. Thereby, more than half of the display results (identification information included in the display results such as 767, 776, etc.) approximate to the specific display results in the variable display in which the display results are other than the specific display results are the same as the specific display results. The execution of the approximate result variation display (display result) is restricted.

  However, the condition for limiting the execution of the approximate result variation display that becomes the approximate display result is not limited to the condition that the approximate display result is equal to or greater than the predetermined number as shown in step S64, and the frequency of the approximate display result is a predetermined ratio. The above conditions may be used.

  In addition, the method of limiting the execution of the approximate result variation display is not limited to the above-described method. Initially, the allocation number of determination values out of reach is set to be the same as the allocation number of other determination values. If the condition for restricting the execution of the approximate result variation display is satisfied, the number of assigned reach determination values may be changed to be smaller than the number of assigned other judgment values. Further, the frequency of the approximate display result may be lowered than before the execution of the approximate result variation display is limited.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, as described in step S63 in FIG. 13, the execution limit of the approximate result variation display is limited to turning off the power of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be limited to the next big hit, may be until a predetermined time elapses after the limitation, or until a predetermined number of fluctuation displays are performed after the limitation. It is good.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, when the approximate display result is obtained, the left, middle, and right effect symbols are sequentially derived and displayed as the approximate display result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case of an approximate display result, the approximate display result may be obtained by simultaneously deriving and displaying the left middle right.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, in the determination value at the normal time of the second special symbol, the allocation number of the determination value of one frame shift / reach out of the other determination values is allocated. By making it less, the approximate result variation display is executed with an apparent probability or less. However, it is not limited to this, and display results other than the jackpot display result are determined at random, and the approximate display result is determined when the number of times the approximate display result is derived and displayed exceeds a predetermined number. May be corrected so that an approximate display result is not obtained.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the display of the variation display is made different by changing the pattern behind the identification information of the effect design. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the size and shape of the identification information of the variable display may be varied in order to vary the mode of the variable display, and the color and pattern of the identification information of the variable display may be varied. Alternatively, the sound at the time of stopping the identification information of the variable display may be different, the order of the derivation display of the variable display may be different, or the fluctuation speed of the variable display may be different. You may make it let.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B, the variation time is shortened only when the time is short. Even in this case, the variation time is constant without reducing the variation time between the loss reach and the big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fluctuation time may be shortened to make the fluctuation time constant even in the case of loss reach and big hit. Also, the variation time may be constant in all states without shortening the variation time in any state.

  (27) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIGS. 6, 7, and 14, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern. However, if the variation time is constant in all states, the game control microcomputer 560 does not determine the variation pattern, and only determines whether or not to make a big hit, the timing to start the variation, etc. The stop timing of each of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, the aspect of the effect symbol, and the like, which are normally determined by the fluctuation pattern, may be determined on the effect control microcomputer 100 side.

  (28) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the number of rounds is determined before the start of the big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. After the big hit gaming state is started, it is determined which of a plurality of advantageous states (big hit gaming state having different numbers of rounds) is controlled depending on which passing area is passed. May be.

  (29) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, in the normal state, each display result is determined with equal probability as the display result of the first special symbol. Has determined the approximate display result with a lower probability than the other display results as the display result of the second special symbol.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each display result may be determined with equal probability in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the normal state. In the normal state, the approximate display result may be determined with a lower probability than the other display results in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, in the probability variation state, the approximate display result may be determined with a lower probability than other display results. In these cases, the probability variation state is not provided, and only the normal state may be used.

  (30) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 5, the display results of the left, middle and right effect symbols are determined at a time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the left, middle, and right symbols may be determined separately. For example, if the number of symbols for left, middle, and right is 10, first, the left symbol is determined by 1/10 of the probability of drawing each symbol, and similarly, the middle symbol and the right symbol are determined. It may be determined. As a result, if the left, middle, and right symbols have the same design, they may be a big hit.

  (31) In the above-described embodiment, the aspect of the effect symbol may be changed from the timing of the first stop and the second stop shown in FIGS. Further, the degree of expectation that is a big hit or reach may be different depending on the combination of the left, middle, and right symbols. Further, the degree of expectation that may be a big hit or reach may be different depending on the number of symbols whose modes are changing. Moreover, you may make it the expectation degree which becomes a big hit and reach differ at the timing of a 1st stop or a 2nd stop.

  (32) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 5, the probability that the display result is displayed through the reach state at the time of the second special symbol is made to be less than the apparent reach probability. . However, the present invention is not limited to this. In all cases, the probability that the display result is displayed through the reach state is equal to or less than the apparent reach probability. In addition, when the display result of reach divergence is displayed more than a predetermined number of times, when the display result after reaching the reach state (reach detachment + jackpot display result) is displayed more than a predetermined number of times, the result of reach detachment probability is a predetermined probability. (For example, it may be an apparent probability or a probability that is larger than a predetermined ratio (for example, 10%) of the apparent probability), or reach probability (reach off probability + big hit) When the probability) exceeds a predetermined probability, the probability that the display result is displayed through the reach state may be equal to or less than the apparent reach probability.

  (33) In the embodiment described above, both the effect symbol and the special symbol are displayed in a variable manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and either one of the variable displays may be performed.

  (34) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect symbol variation display, and the game control microcomputer 560 controls the special symbol variation display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any microcomputer may control the change display of the effect symbol and the special symbol. Further, only the game control microcomputer may be provided, and the game control microcomputer may control the variation display of both the effect symbol and the special symbol.

  (35) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, whether or not to make a probable big hit is determined simultaneously with the decision whether or not to make a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined first whether or not to make a big hit, and then whether or not to make a promising big hit.

  (36) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, it is also determined whether or not to make a big hit by determining the display result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined first whether or not to make a big hit, and then the display result may be decided depending on whether or not to make a big hit.

  (37) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the display result and whether to make a normal big hit or a probable big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined by the game control microcomputer 560 whether or not the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit is made, and the display result is displayed by the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the determination result. It may be determined.

  (38) In the embodiment described above, the display result is limited by the game control microcomputer 560 as shown in steps S62 to S65 of FIGS. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display result may be limited by the production control microcomputer 100.

  (39) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the fluctuation display for a predetermined time or longer (10 seconds in the above-described embodiment) displays the display result through the reach state. It was assumed that the display was only a fluctuation display (reach out, normal big hit, or probable big hit). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fluctuation display for a predetermined time or longer may include a fluctuation display that does not go through the reach state (for example, a fluctuation display of the pseudo continuous gasset that is in the pseudo-continuous state but not in the reach state).

  (40) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in steps S62 to S65 in FIG. 13, when one frame shift or outlier reach occurs a predetermined number of times, the output is corrected from these outputs thereafter. It was made to be. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the determination value at the normal time of the second special symbol, the number of allocations of the determination values for one frame shift and reach is made smaller than the allocation numbers of the other determination values. Thereby, more than half of the display results (identification information included in the display results such as 767, 776, etc.) approximate to the specific display results in the variable display in which the display results are other than the specific display results are the same as the specific display results. The execution of the approximate result variation display (display result) is restricted.

  However, the condition for limiting the execution of the approximate result variation display that becomes the approximate display result is not limited to the condition that the approximate display result is equal to or greater than the predetermined number as shown in step S64, and the frequency of the approximate display result is a predetermined ratio. (For example, it may be a visual probability, or may be a predetermined rate and a higher probability than the visual probability).

  In addition, the method of limiting the execution of the approximate result variation display is not limited to the above-described method. Initially, the allocation number of determination values out of reach is set to be the same as the allocation number of other determination values. If the condition for restricting the execution of the approximate result variation display is satisfied, the number of assigned reach determination values may be changed to be smaller than the number of assigned other judgment values. Further, the frequency of the approximate display result may be lowered than before the execution of the approximate result variation display is restricted, or the execution of the approximate result variation display may be performed at a predetermined frequency (for example, an apparent probability). However, it may be a predetermined rate and a lower probability than the apparent probability.

  (41) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the fluctuation display exceeding a specific time (10 seconds in the embodiment described above) is out of reach, and is a normal big hit and a probable big hit. It is assumed that it is a variable display, and a variable display for less than a specific time is a display of a variable of deviation that is not out of reach. Here, the fluctuation display of the deviation that is not the reach may be set to be higher than the specific time at a rate lower than the specified time, or the reach is lost, and the normal big hit and the probable big hit are set to be less than the specific time. Alternatively, a high rate may be set to be equal to or longer than a specific time.

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach is divided into a super reach with a high expectation level of a big hit and a low normal reach. In other words, the fluctuation display for less than the specific time may be a fluctuation display of a deviation of reach of normal reach and a deviation of not reach. Here, normal reach reach deviation and non-reach deviation fluctuation display may be set to a specific time or more at a lower rate than less than a specific time, or super reach reach out, normal big hit and probable big hit May be set to be equal to or longer than the specific time at a rate higher than the specific time.

  (42) In the above-described embodiment, as described in step S63 in FIG. 13, the execution limit of the approximate result variation display is limited to turning off the power of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be limited to the next big hit, may be until a predetermined time elapses after the limitation, or until a predetermined number of fluctuation displays are performed after the limitation. It is good.

  (43) In the embodiment described above, when the approximate display result is obtained, the left, middle, and right effect symbols are sequentially derived and displayed as the approximate display result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case of an approximate display result, the approximate display result may be obtained by simultaneously deriving and displaying the left middle right.

  (44) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, in the normal determination value of the second special symbol, the allocation number of the determination value of one frame shift / reach out of the determination value is assigned to the other determination value. By making it less, the approximate result variation display is executed with an apparent probability or less. However, it is not limited to this, and display results other than the jackpot display result are determined at random, and the approximate display result is determined when the number of times the approximate display result is derived and displayed exceeds a predetermined number. May be corrected so that an approximate display result is not obtained.

  (45) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 5, in the normal state, each display result is determined with equal probability as the display result of the first special symbol. Has determined the approximate display result with a lower probability than the other display results as the display result of the second special symbol.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each display result may be determined with equal probability in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the normal state. In the normal state, the approximate display result may be determined with a lower probability than the other display results in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, in the probability variation state, the approximate display result may be determined with a lower probability than other display results. In these cases, the probability variation state is not provided, and only the normal state may be used.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko machine, 9 effect display device, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine having a passing area through which a game medium can pass and which can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result,
Fluctuation display executing means for executing a variable display with a constant variable display time regardless of the display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the passage area;
A gaming machine comprising: a distribution unit that distributes the game medium to either a flow path that easily passes through the passage area or a flow path that does not pass easily. A gaming machine having a plurality of passing areas through which a game medium can pass and which can be controlled to one of a plurality of advantageous states advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result. ,
When it is determined that the plurality of passage areas are controlled to the advantageous state, the proportion of the plurality of kinds of advantageous states to be controlled differs depending on which of the game media passes,
A variable display execution means for performing variable display with a fixed variable display time regardless of the display result;
A gaming machine comprising: a distribution unit that distributes the game media to any of the plurality of passage areas.

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