JP2016209078A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest of a game until reaching a ready-to-win state.SOLUTION: A pseudo continuation performance including a specific pseudo continuation performance performing re-variation after generating a ready-to-win state can be executed, and the specific pseudo continuation performance is generated at a higher rate when the ready-to-win state is generated in a second timing than when generating in a first timing, and a ready-to-win state having much pseudo continuation fluctuation frequency is generated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, can perform variable display in a plurality of variable display units, and can control to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result. It relates to gaming machines.

  As what is generally known as this type of gaming machine, for example, a variable display is performed in a plurality of variable display parts (three symbol display areas such as “left”, “middle”, and “right”), There are pachinko machines that can be controlled in an advantageous state (such as jackpot) advantageous for the player when a specific display result (a combination of jackpot symbols) is derived and displayed as a display result.

  In such a gaming machine, there is one that executes a so-called pseudo-continuous effect (re-variable effect) in which the variable display is started again after temporarily stopping the variable display after entering the reach state (Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-245163 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, since the relationship between the occurrence of the reach state and the occurrence of the re-changing effect has not been taken into consideration, it has not been possible to improve the interest of the game until reaching the reach state.

  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 improving the interest of a game until reaching a reach state.

(1) It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player when a variable display is displayed in a plurality of variable display sections and a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result. And
A re-variation effect execution means (for example, a specific pseudo-change effect) (for example, a specific pseudo-continuous effect) for re-variably displaying at least a part of the identification information constituting the reach state after the reach state is displayed during the change display , And a process for executing a specific pseudo-continuous effect at the time of reach state determination at S03 in FIG.
The re-variation effect execution means includes:
When the display result is the specific display result, the specific re-variation effect is executed at a higher rate than when the display result is not the specific display result (for example, FIGS. 3 and 5),
When the reach state is reached at one timing (for example, the first timing) during the variable display and when the reach state is reached at another timing different from the one timing (for example, the second timing) The specific re-variation effect is executed (for example, FIG. 6).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game until reaching the reach state.

(2) It is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player when a variation display unit displays variation and the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result. And
A re-variation effect executing means capable of executing a re-change effect (for example, a pseudo-continuous effect) for re-variably displaying the temporarily stopped identification information after temporarily stopping the change display of the identification information in at least one change display unit. (For example, a process for executing a pseudo-continuous effect when determined to be the third to sixth super reach),
The re-variation effect includes a specific re-variation effect (for example, a specific pseudo-continuous effect) for re-variably displaying at least a part of the identification information constituting the reach state after the reach state is reached during the variable display,
The re-variation effect execution means includes:
When the display result becomes the specific display result, the re-variation effect of the second number of times greater than the first number is executed at a higher rate than when the display result does not become the specific display result (for example, FIG. 3). ,
When the reach state is reached at one timing (for example, the first timing) during the variable display and when the reach state is reached at another timing different from the one timing (for example, the second timing) The re-variation effect of the second number greater than the first number is executed (for example, FIG. 5).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game until reaching the reach state.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the re-variation effect executing means is configured such that the first identification information of the identification information that is variably displayed is temporarily stopped and the reach state is reached. The specific re-variation effect is executed at a different rate when the second identification information of the information is temporarily stopped to reach the reach state (for example, FIG. 7B and FIG. 10).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the temporarily stopped identification information, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the above (2), the re-variation effect execution means includes identification information that is variably displayed when the first identification information among the variably displayed identification information is temporarily stopped to reach a reach state. When the second identification information is temporarily stopped to reach the reach state, the re-variation effect is executed a second number of times greater than the first number at a different rate (for example, FIG. 7B).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the temporarily stopped identification information, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the re-variation effect execution means includes:
The specific re-change effect can be executed a plurality of times during the change display (for example, FIG. 12),
The specific re-variation effect is executed at different rates before the specific re-change effect is executed and after the specific re-change effect is executed during the variable display (for example, FIG. 5).

According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.
(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The re-variation effect executing means can execute the specific re-change effect at any one of a plurality of timings after reaching the reach state (for example, FIG. 8).

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the stop pattern determination process at the time of reach change. It is a figure for demonstrating the reach generation | occurrence | production lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the right effect design temporary stop timing lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the temporary stop symbol determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for revariation fixed timing determination. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for right effect symbol stop timing lottery in the last variation display. It is a figure for demonstrating the reach design determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a timing chart when super reach occurs. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a timing chart when super reach occurs.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine, which performs a predetermined game using a gaming medium. As long as the gaming machine can be used, any gaming machine may be used.

  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 performs a predetermined game as described below by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 provided on the game frame so as to be opened and closed.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. Inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ball hitting device for hitting a game ball into the game area 7 according to the operation of the ball hitting operation handle 5 is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. On the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. The member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided with a push button 120 as an operation means.

  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. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in 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 identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is configured by a display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of displaying numbers and characters in a variable manner. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. A game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is 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 the winning device having the first starting winning port 13. The game ball won in the second start winning opening 14 is detected by the second start opening switch 14a.

  The variable winning ball device 15 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces. The variable winning ball device 15 has an open state (first state) that is advantageous to the player (game balls can enter) and a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player (game balls cannot enter). It is an electric tulip (also called electric Chu) type winning means that can change to a state (second state), and is driven by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning). When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot be won in the second start winning opening 14. Note that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be configured so that it is difficult to win in a closed state, but it is possible to win (a game ball is difficult to win).

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, there is no area where the variable winning ball device 15 can receive the game ball, so that the game ball is easier to win the first start winning port 13 than the second start winning port 14. On the other hand, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, an area in which the variable winning ball device 15 can receive a game ball is larger than that of the first starting winning port 13, so It is easy for a game ball to win the start winning opening 14. 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.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. The normal symbol display 10 is realized by a display (for example, 7-segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol resulting from the fluctuation display result on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. 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 a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol variation display is held and stored, and the normal symbol hold memory display 41 increments the LED to be turned on by one. Each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is started based on the normal symbol hold memory, the normal symbol hold memory is consumed and the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by one.

  The variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol indicates that the game ball enters (including passing and winning) the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area. A first start condition (first execution condition) or a second start condition (second execution condition), which is an execution condition for variation display, is established by detection by the mouth switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a. Thereafter, the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is, for example, a case where the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, And it is started based on the fact that the start condition of the variable display that becomes the state where the big hit game is not executed is satisfied. The variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ends when the variation display time (variation time) elapses, and the display result (stop symbol) of the variation display is derived and displayed. Further, regarding the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start winning area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, it is within a predetermined upper limit range. The storage of information in this way is called hold storage. The on-hold storage due to the entry of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 is referred to as a first on-hold storage. The on-hold storage due to the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 is referred to as a second on-hold storage.

  Above the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a for displaying the reserved memory number of the first reserved memory and the reserved memory number of the second reserved memory are displayed. A second special symbol storage memory display 18b for display is provided. Each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is a corresponding effective start winning, and the corresponding special symbol indicator Each time the variable display at is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display such as the variation display of the effect symbol is executed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display such as the variation display of the effect symbol is executed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display.

  When the special symbol and effect symbol variation display is executed and the first special symbol display unit 8a displays the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result, or the second special symbol display unit 8b specifies When the jackpot display result (hit symbol) as the display result is derived and displayed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. In this way, when the specific display result is displayed as the variable display result, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a 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) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. State (for example, the state when the right effect symbol is stopped and the same symbol as the left effect symbol is stopped when the left effect symbol is stopped), or all or part of the effect symbols are all of the jackpot combinations Or it is the display state which is changing synchronously while constituting a part. Note that the reach state is not limited to the predetermined variable display state based on the effect symbol, and may be a state after the reach effect described later is started, for example.

  In addition, on the lower end portion in the display area of the effect display device 9, an image for displaying the generated stored storage information (hereinafter referred to as a stored image or display) is displayed in correspondence with the number of the stored storage information. A display area is formed (not shown).

  Below the variable winning ball apparatus 15, an open / close plate driven by a solenoid 21 is provided. The open state (first state) is advantageous for the player (the game ball can enter) and disadvantageous for the player (the game ball is A special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided as a winning means that can change to a closed state (second state) that cannot be entered. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, when the open / close plate is controlled to be in the open state in the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has entered the big winning opening is detected as a winning ball by the count switch 23. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is a variable winning means that can change between a first state in which a game ball can enter a predetermined area and a second state in which the game ball cannot enter or difficult to enter the predetermined area. What is necessary is just to be comprised by.

  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. A game in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened by repeated continuation control in a round is called a round game. Between the end of a certain round game and the start of the next round game, there is an interval period in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed for a predetermined period (for example, several seconds). . In the big hit game state, the round game is continuously controlled a plurality of times through the interval period. In the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined release state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined upper limit number ( The closed state is established in response to the establishment of an (opening end condition that, for example, 10) winning balls have been generated. 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 reaching the final round (for example, the 15th round) in which the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state becomes a predetermined upper limit value.

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected. Among the types of “big hit”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special gaming state has a higher probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (a normal gaming state that is not a probable change state). The type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a probability variation state (abbreviation of probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”. The special gaming state may be controlled to a short time state that accompanies the probability variation state and the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol is shorter than the non-short time state. The special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability changing 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. Of the “hit”, the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state is called “ordinary big hit”.

  As the special gaming state, the variable winning ball device 15 is increased in the open state by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened in association with the probability changing state or the short-time state, thereby increasing the frequency at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 and variable winning. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates the winning to the ball device 15 (higher approach, higher frequency).

  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 are provided 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 (also simply referred to as a “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 block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. 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 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 that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). Even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied).

  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, 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 effect control microcomputer 100 includes an effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100. The effect control CPU 101 receives the detection signal of the push sensor 124 via the input port 106.

  The game control microcomputer 560 relays an effect control command for instructing the effect contents of various effect devices such as the effect display device 9 in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. 77. The effect control microcomputer 100 receives an effect control command and performs variable display control of the effect display device 9, and also performs display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. Various effects are controlled by controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, when a predetermined main process for game control is executed, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is executed. The game control can be executed. Game control executed when a special game control such as a special symbol such as a first special symbol and a second special symbol is displayed and a big hit game control is executed. The process is executed according to a predetermined process.

  The game control microcomputer 560 extracts data from various random counters (including random 2 and random 3 described later) when a start winning occurs, and uses the extracted data to determine the big hit, the big hit type, The variation pattern type determination, the variation pattern determination, the normal hit determination, the initial value determination of the round dam counter, and the like are performed. The game control microcomputer 560 performs various game controls such as jackpot game control, variation display of the first special symbol, variation display of the second special symbol, and variation display of the normal symbol based on such various determinations. Run. The various random counters are updated in a timer interrupt process that is periodically interrupted and executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms, 4 ms, etc.), or in a surplus time of the timer interrupt process.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, predetermined control information such as a jackpot determination result, a jackpot type determination result, a variation pattern type determination result, and a variation pattern determination result based on such various determinations. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 as an effect control command that is an effect control instruction command. In the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the received effect control command, the first special symbol variation display, the second special symbol variation display, and an effect adapted to game control such as jackpot control are executed.

  In the effect control microcomputer 560, when a predetermined main process for effect control is executed, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms, 4 ms, etc.) and the timer interrupt process is executed. Thus, various effects control can be executed. A specific effect control such as an effect related to the display of fluctuation of the effect symbol and an effect related to the big hit gaming state is performed according to a predetermined process by an effect control process executed in association with the timer interruption process. Executed.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern in the variation display when the variation display of the special symbol and the production symbol is started in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. . Note that the variation pattern may be selected and determined when a random number is extracted after winning a start in order to perform, for example, a pre-reading notice. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a table format.

  In FIG. 3, (a) shows a judgment table at the time of losing normal state, (b) shows a judgment table at the time of losing time, (c) shows a judgment table at the time of normal big hit, and (d) shows a judgment table at probability variation big hit. Yes. Each determination table of FIGS. 3A to 3D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 3 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between the random 3 and the variation patterns belonging to various types for each variation pattern type. Including. In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 3, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach. In addition, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 3 does not execute a particularly flashy effect when reaching a reach state, but does a normal reach that executes a reach effect that slowly changes and displays a final stop symbol (for example, a middle symbol). The fluctuation pattern is shown. “Super reach” indicates a variation pattern in which a reach effect is displayed in which a special effect image is displayed after the same reach effect as a normal reach is executed when the reach state is reached. Note that the reach state is not limited to the predetermined variation display state based on the effect symbol, and may be a state after the reach effect is started after the same effect symbol is stopped on the left and right, for example.

  In addition, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 15 seconds).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the effect display device 9 until the display result is derived and displayed after the display of variation of the effect symbol as identification information and the first and second special symbols is started. There is a case where an effect called a pseudo-continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo-continuous effect) is executed as a predetermined effect form. A pseudo-ream is a pseudo display that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed instead of a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous variation. In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. A special variation in which a temporary stop and a re-variation are executed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for at least one symbol row (eg, left, right) of a plurality of symbol rows (eg, left, middle, right) It refers to a pattern (also called a variable display pattern). For example, the greater the number of repeated re-executions (the total number of changes including the initial change and subsequent re-changes, also referred to as the pseudo-variable number of times), the greater the reliability of the big hit (the difference from the big hit) The ratio of the ratio that is selected when the jackpot is large, the ratio of the ratio that is jackpot, that is, the degree of reliability that is the jackpot) is increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when the jackpot is determined to be high suggests whether or not the jackpot gaming state is to be achieved by a pseudo-continuous effect. In the quasi-continuous variation pattern, a quasi-continuous design (for example, a symbol (numerical number) to which a predetermined character or character or the like is added is not included in the effect design that is normally variably displayed (basically variably displayed) on the effect display device 9. )) Are temporarily stopped. It should be noted that in the quasi-continuation, the effect symbol (numerical symbol in the present embodiment) that normally displays variation (basically variation display) may be temporarily stopped. The combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo consecutive eyes (pseudo consecutive chances)) consisting of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. What should I do?

  In the present embodiment, examples of temporary stop in the quasi-continuous will be described for all of left, middle, and right. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only left, only right, both left and right, left It may be defined in any way, such as both right and middle, both right and middle. In addition, the target to be temporarily stopped in the pseudo-continuous may be determined so as to be different depending on the type of special variation pattern, and the target to be temporarily stopped may be determined for each temporary stop.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the example of all of the left, middle, and right is described as an object to re-variate the symbols temporarily stopped in the quasi-continuation, but includes at least a part of the temporarily stopped symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined in any way, for example, only left, only right, both left and right, both left and middle. In addition, the object that is temporarily changed in the pseudo-continuation and the pattern is re-variable may be determined depending on the type of the special fluctuation pattern, and the re-variable object is determined for each re-variation. It may be.

  In the present embodiment, pseudo-continuous variation display is executed in the third to sixth super-reach out of a plurality of types of super-reach variation patterns provided (variation time during which pseudo-variable variation display is executed is changed). Have). For example, in the third super reach, after the pseudo-variable display is executed once, the display result is stopped by changing again. In the fourth super reach, after the pseudo-variable display is executed twice, the display result is stopped by changing again. Further, in the second super reach, a variation pattern of only pseudo continuous is executed. Specifically, in the variation pattern that only includes pseudo-ream, an effect is made such that a temporary-dedicated symbol appears in the middle symbol display area after the first variation of the pseudo-ream (first time of the pseudo-ream) and then temporarily stops. After that, there will be an effect that the symbol for the pseudo-ream will slide. Here, the 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. In the second super reach, the reach appearance (reach) is reached by stopping after one of the two production symbols that have been temporarily stopped in the left and right symbol display areas due to a slippage (combination of the symbols). The effect is such that a reach effect is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a specific pseudo-continuous effect, which is a kind of pseudo-continuous effect in which the variable display is temporarily stopped and then re-variable display is started, is executed. The specific pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which the reach state is generated before the temporary stop of the variable display and then re-variable after the pseudo-continuous effect. The determination regarding whether or not to execute the specific pseudo-continuous effect is executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 as will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Note that the variation pattern shown in the loss determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “out”. The variation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “normal jackpot”. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of “probability variation jackpot”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “fourth super reach (two pseudo-continuations: 60 seconds)” shown in the “variation pattern” column of FIG. The variation time is 60 seconds, and after the variation display as a pseudo-ream is executed twice, the variation pattern is changed again to stop the display result in the present variation display.

  In the table of “Random 2 range” and “Variation pattern type” in the table of FIG. 3, the function as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 2 range” and “Variation pattern type” is shown. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 3A as an example, there are a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values for each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. Allotted to one of the numerical ranges.

  In the table of FIG. 3, the fields described as “Random 3 Range” and “Variation Pattern” indicate a function as a variation pattern determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 3 Range” and “Variation Pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 3A as an example, the variation pattern belonging to the type of “super reach” is “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, “fourth super reach”. “Reach”, “fifth super reach”, and “sixth super reach”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) 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. 3A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super-reach” is selected, random numbers 3 extracted at a predetermined timing are 1 to 220 random numbers. If it matches any numerical value of the determination values assigned to ˜70, it is determined that the variation pattern is the variation pattern of “first super reach (pseudo continuous: 15 seconds)”.

  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-short-time state, when the fluctuation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 3A 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. 3B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 3A and 3B, the ratio of super reach is constant when the normal state is deviated and when the short time state is deviated, regardless of the number of holds.

  In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 3C 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. 3D is selected.

  In the time short state deviation determination table of FIG. 3B, the fluctuation time of normal fluctuation is set shorter than that in the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. 3B is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) compared to the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 3A. So that the percentage determined for normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (variations resulting in deviation display results instead of reaching reach)) is low, and the percentage determined for reach fluctuations with longer fluctuation times than normal fluctuations is low. Data is set.

  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.

  Further, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B that are selected when there is a loss, the data is selected so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected so that the reach ratio is normal reach> super reach. Is set. On the other hand, in the determination tables shown in FIG. 3C and FIG. 3D that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected according to the level relationship of the ratio of normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the percentage of super reach reach production (the percentage of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is a loss. By performing the reach production, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 3D selected when the big hit is a probable big hit has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. 3C selected when the big hit is a normal big hit. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  In addition, the expectation of big hit (possibility of big hit) is high in the relationship of 1st super reach <2nd super reach <3rd super reach <4th super reach <5th super reach <6th super reach So that the data is set. The number of pseudo continuous fluctuations is determined such that the third super reach <the fourth super reach <the fifth super reach <the sixth super reach. As a result, when the normal big hit or the probable big hit is achieved, for example, the ratio of the fourth to sixth super reach reach is higher than when the third super reach is reached. By performing the reach of the super reach with a large number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the 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. However, the expectation for reach can be maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of stored holds is 3 or more). In addition, only the super reach in the reach may not be shortened so as to execute the hold time reduction control. 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.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the display of fluctuation is started, the big hit determination is performed on the game control microcomputer 560 side, and a table (see FIG. 3) corresponding to the result of the big hit determination is referred to. Then, a variation pattern used for the variation display is determined, and a command capable of specifying the variation pattern is transmitted. The effect control microcomputer 100 executes a process for executing an effect corresponding to the change pattern (the change display pattern of the effect symbol, the effect symbol to be stopped, the jackpot notice effect, etc.) based on the command or the like.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining stop pattern determination processing at the time of reach fluctuation. In the stop pattern determination process at the time of reach change, the effect control microcomputer 100 receives a command for specifying the change pattern that causes the effect control microcomputer 100 to generate the reach state, and starts the effect display change display. It is a process that is sometimes executed. In the stop pattern determination process at the time of reach change, in the change display of the effect symbol based on the change pattern that generates the reach state, the stop pattern such as the effect symbol to be stopped or temporarily stopped, the stop timing, or the temporary stop timing is determined.

  In S01, it is determined whether or not the current reach fluctuation is the third to sixth super reach that generates a pseudo-ream. When it is determined in S01 that it is not a variation pattern that generates a pseudo ream, the process proceeds to S09, and after stopping the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol is stopped and the reach state is generated by lottery, In S10, stop symbols including symbols constituting the reach state are determined.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the third to sixth super reach that generates the pseudo-continuous is set, “1” is set to the value of n in S02, and the process proceeds to S03. Note that the value of n is a value for specifying the number of pseudo-reams to be determined. For example, if it is “1”, it is possible to identify the first pseudo-ream. .

  In S03, whether or not to reach a reach state in the nth pseudo-run, that is, whether or not to execute a specific pseudo-run effect is drawn. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the reach generation lottery table referred to in the lottery of S03.

  As shown in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the reach generation lottery table is determined to be the third to sixth super reach that generates the pseudo-ream, and starts from now based on the super reach. When the reach state is not generated in the pseudo-series before the nth pseudo-series and the reach state has been generated in the pseudo-series before the n-th pseudo-series in the variable display (hereinafter also referred to as the variable display). And the ratio at which it is determined that the reach state is generated in the n-th pseudo-continuous is determined to be different. Further, the reach generation lottery table is determined so that the ratio at which the reach state is generated in the n-th pseudo ream differs depending on the type of the current variation pattern.

  For example, when the current fluctuation pattern is the third super reach and it is determined that the reach state is generated at a rate of 20% when the reach state does not occur, and the rate of 30% when the reach state has already occurred. It is determined that the reach state is generated. When the reach generation lottery is performed with reference to the reach generation lottery table shown in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the reach state is more likely to occur than the non-occurrence of the reach state. The reach state can be generated at a higher rate, and the reach state can be generated at a higher rate when the super reach has a large number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations. Thereby, when the reach state occurs at an early stage in the pseudo-ream, the super-reach is determined to have a large number of pseudo-ream fluctuations, and as a result, a sense of expectation for a big hit can be enhanced.

  Returning to FIG. 4, in S <b> 04, after the left effect symbol is temporarily stopped in the n-th pseudo group, the timing for temporarily stopping the right effect symbol is selected by lottery. When the reach state is generated, the timing for generating the reach state is selected by lottery. The left effect symbol is determined to be temporarily stopped when three seconds have elapsed since the change of the effect symbol (including re-variation in the quasi-group) is started. On the other hand, the right effect design is temporarily stopped at either the first timing when 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the change of the effect design or at the second timing after 10 seconds since the start of the change of the effect design. It has been established. In addition, not only the timing at which the right effect symbol is temporarily stopped, but also the timing at which the left effect symbol is temporarily stopped may be determined from a plurality of timings. In this case, for example, when the left effect symbol is temporarily stopped at the early stage in the pseudo-ream, the super-reach is determined to have a large number of pseudo-ream fluctuations. The timing for temporarily stopping the left effect symbol may be determined so as to be able to do so.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the right effect symbol temporary stop timing lottery table referred to in the lottery of S04. As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the right effect symbol temporary stop timing lottery table is determined when the non-occurrence determination is determined to be non-occurrence in the n-th pseudo-run and the n-th occurrence. It is determined that the timing for temporarily stopping the right effect symbol in the n-th pseudo-series is determined at a different rate from the generation determination determined to be the reach state occurrence in the pseudo-series. Furthermore, the right effect design temporary stop timing lottery table is determined so that the timing for temporarily stopping the right effect design in the n-th pseudo group is determined at a different rate depending on the type of the current variation pattern. ing.

  For example, when the current fluctuation pattern is the fourth super reach, when the reach state non-occurrence is determined, the first timing is determined at a rate of 55%, the second timing is determined at a rate of 45%, and the reach state is generated. At the time of determination, the first timing is determined at a rate of 30%, and the second timing is determined at a rate of 70%. A timing lottery for temporarily stopping the right effect symbol with reference to the right effect symbol temporary stop timing lottery table shown in FIG. 6A and FIG. When the reach state is determined, the second timing is more likely to be determined at the second timing, and when the super-reach is more frequent, the second timing is more likely to be determined. As a result, when the reach state occurs at the second timing than when the reach state occurs at the first timing in the pseudo-ream, the super-reach is determined to have a larger number of pseudo-ream fluctuations. The expectation for becoming can be raised.

  Returning to FIG. 4, in S <b> 05, an effect design to be temporarily stopped in the n-th pseudo group is determined. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a temporary stop symbol determination table referred to in determination of S05. As shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, the temporary stop symbol determination table is used in the non-occurrence determination that is determined to be the non-occurrence of the reach state in the n-th pseudo-run and in the n-th pseudo-run. It is determined that different temporary stop symbols are determined at different rates depending on the occurrence determination when the reach state is determined. When the reach state non-occurrence is determined, the temporary stop symbols are determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 7A from the temporary stop symbols shown in FIG. When the reach state is not generated, the left effect symbol is temporarily stopped, and after the symbol different from the symbol is temporarily stopped as the right effect symbol, the same symbol as the left effect symbol is temporarily stopped as the middle symbol. .

  On the other hand, when the reach state occurrence is determined, it is determined to be determined at a different ratio depending on which type of the current variation pattern from the temporary stop symbols shown in FIG. 7B. When the reach state occurs, as shown in FIG. 7B, the left effect symbol is temporarily stopped, and the same symbol as the corresponding symbol is temporarily stopped as the right effect symbol to reach the reach state. The star symbol as a dedicated symbol will be temporarily stopped. The symbols temporarily stopped when the reach state is not generated are not limited to those shown in FIG. 7 (a). For example, the symbol of the star symbol as the pseudo-ream dedicated symbol is used as the middle symbol in the same manner as when the reach state is generated. It may be defined (for example, “1 ★ 2”). Thereby, regardless of whether or not the reach state occurs, it is possible to easily notify that it is a pseudo-continuous from the middle symbol.

  The table shown in FIG. 7 (b) is determined so that combinations of effect symbols constituting the reach state are determined at different ratios depending on which type of variation pattern this time is. Even so, it is determined that “1” to “5” are determined at a higher rate than “6” to “9” as effect symbols constituting the reach state. In addition, the ratios determined as “1” to “5” as the production symbols constituting the reach state are determined so as to be higher in the case of super reach with a large number of pseudo continuous fluctuations. The “ratio (ratio, probability)” in the present embodiment is not limited to values that do not include 0% and 100%. For example, 0% of values in the range of 0% to 100% is used. It may be a value including 100% or a value including 100%. For example, when the sixth super reach is determined, the example in which the distribution ratio is determined so as to be determined as “1” to “5” as the production symbols constituting the reach state has been described. Regardless of the type of super-reach, the production ratio that constitutes the reach state that occurs in the pseudo-ream is always determined so that the distribution ratio is determined as “1” to “5”. It may be. As a result, when any one of “1” to “5” is stopped as the left effect design, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the reach state will occur and change again.

  Returning to FIG. 4, in S06, a re-variation confirmation timing is determined, which is a timing for temporarily stopping the medium effect symbol, and is determined to be re-variable when the temporary stop symbol determined in S05 is temporarily stopped. The temporary stop timing of the medium effect symbol that is the re-variation confirmation timing is the third timing when 12 seconds have elapsed since the start of the change of the effect symbol, or the fourth timing when 18 seconds have elapsed since the start of the change of the effect symbol. It is determined to be one of the following. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a revariation determination timing determination table referred to in determination of S06.

  The revariation determination timing determination table is determined such that revariation determination timings are determined at different rates depending on which type of variation pattern is present. For example, when the current variation pattern is the sixth super reach, the third timing is determined at a rate of 35%, and the fourth timing is determined at a rate of 65%. By referring to the re-variation confirmation timing determination table shown in FIG. 8 and performing the re-variation confirmation timing lottery, the super-reach with a large number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations is determined as the fourth timing at a higher rate. Cheap.

  Returning to FIG. 4, in S07, it is determined whether or not the current value of n is the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations of the current fluctuation pattern. For example, when the fluctuation pattern is the fourth super reach, the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations is 2. Therefore, when the value of n is 2, the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations is determined. If it is determined in S07 that the current value of n is not the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations of the current fluctuation pattern, 1 is added to the current value of n in S08, and the process proceeds to S03. Thereby, the process of S03-S06 is performed about the next pseudo | simulation series.

  When it is determined in S07 that the current value of n is the number of times of pseudo-continuous fluctuation of the current fluctuation pattern, the process proceeds to S09, and a re-variation display (hereinafter referred to as “re-variable display” after the pseudo-run is executed for the number corresponding to the fluctuation pattern) In the final variation display), after the left effect symbol is stopped, the right effect symbol is stopped and the reach state is generated by lottery. In S10, the symbols constituting the reach state in the final variation display are determined. Decide which stop symbols to include. In S09 as well, the timing for generating the reach state is determined from the same first timing and second timing as the reach state generation timing in the quasi-continuum. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a right effect symbol stop timing lottery table in the final variation display referred to in the lottery of S09.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the right effect symbol stop timing lottery table is set such that the timing for stopping the right effect symbol is determined at a different rate depending on which type of the current variation pattern is used. For example, in the case of normal reach that does not generate a pseudo-ream, the first timing is determined at a rate of 80% and the second timing is determined at a rate of 20%. By performing the timing lottery for stopping the right effect symbol with reference to the right effect symbol stop timing lottery table shown in FIG. 9, the time when the pseudo ream is performed is higher than the time when the pseudo ream is not performed. It is easier to determine the second timing at a ratio, and it is easier to determine the second timing at a higher ratio when the super reach has a large number of pseudo continuous fluctuations.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a reach symbol determination table for determining the effect symbols constituting the reach state in the final variation display referred to in the determination of S10. As shown in FIG. 10, the reach symbol determination table is a combination of performance symbols that constitute a reach state at different ratios depending on whether the result of the big hit determination of the current fluctuation is out of place, non-probable big hit or probable big hit However, “6” to “9” are more effective than “1” to “5” as the production symbols constituting the reach state regardless of the result of any jackpot determination. It is determined to be determined at a high rate. On the other hand, in the case of re-variation after the reach state is generated, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), “1” to “5” are “6” to “6” as the design symbols constituting the reach state. It is determined at a rate higher than “9”. For this reason, it can be estimated from the effect symbol which comprises a reach state whether it is a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation | variation or the last fluctuation | variation display. Note that the medium effect symbol is determined as a symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination in relation to the reach symbol.

  When performing the reach variation display, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a specific pseudo-continuous effect that generates a pseudo-continuous effect or a reach state at a predetermined timing based on the determination result in the stop pattern determination process at the time of reach variation.

  11 and 12 are diagrams for explaining an example of a timing chart when super reach occurs. In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the variation state of the special symbol, the variation state of the left effect symbol, the variation state of the right effect symbol, and the variation state of the middle effect symbol are respectively shown from the top. It shows that the fluctuation is being displayed.

  FIG. 11 shows the reach generation timing when the first super reach is determined. When it is the first super reach, the pseudo-ream does not occur, but the timing for generating the reach state is determined as shown in S09 of FIG. FIG. 11A illustrates a timing chart when the first timing is determined. After the variable display is started, the left effect symbol is first stopped, the right effect symbol is stopped when 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display, a reach state occurs, and when 15 seconds have elapsed, the medium effect The symbol stops and one fluctuation display ends.

  FIG. 11B illustrates a timing chart when the second timing is determined. After the variable display is started, the left effect symbol is first stopped. When the variable display is started, the right effect symbol is stopped when 10 seconds have elapsed and the reach state is generated, and when 15 seconds have elapsed, the medium effect is displayed. The symbol stops and one fluctuation display ends. Regardless of the reach occurrence timing, the super reach effect is executed after the same effect as the normal reach is executed after the reach occurs until the medium effect symbol stops.

  When the fluctuation pattern is the first super reach or the second super reach, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether to execute only normal reach or to execute super reach after the normal reach as the effect after the reach has occurred. You may do it. In other words, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives the fluctuation pattern of the first super reach or the second super reach, it may determine whether to execute the super reach after the normal reach or only the normal reach. . In this case, for example, when the reach generation timing is determined to be the second timing, the production control microcomputer 100 is at a higher rate than the time when the reach generation timing is determined to be the first timing until the middle effect symbols stop. It may be determined that only normal reach is executed. In this case, even in the case of super reach, only normal reach may be executed, so it is difficult to specify whether the fluctuation display is normal reach or super reach, and the remaining time of the fluctuation display The corresponding reach production can be executed.

  As described above, even when the pseudo-ream does not occur, the reach state is reached at the first timing or the second timing, so that it is not possible to specify that the pseudo-ream does not occur from the generation timing of the reach state. it can. Further, as described in S09, S10, etc. in FIG. 4, when the quasi-continuous does not occur, it is easier to determine the first timing as the reach state generation timing than when the quasi-continuous occurs, and the reach state is configured. Since it is easy to be determined as any one of “5” to “9” as a symbol to be played, it is interesting that it can be estimated to some extent whether or not a pseudo-ream will occur from the timing of occurrence of the reach state and the type of symbol constituting the reach state. Can be provided.

  FIG. 12 shows the reach generation timing and the revariation determination timing when the fourth super reach is determined. For each of the two pseudo-reams that occur during the fourth super reach, the processes of S03 to S06 in FIG. 4 are performed, and the reach state is generated as shown in S09 of FIG. 4 for the final variation display. Timing is determined. In FIG. 12A, it is determined that the reach state is generated at the first timing in any of the two pseudo-continuations, the re-variation confirmation timing is determined at the third timing, and the reach of the final variation display is also determined. The timing chart when a state generation timing is determined to be the 1st timing is illustrated.

  After the variable display is started, the left effect symbol is temporarily stopped, and when the variable display is started, the right effect symbol is temporarily stopped and a reach state occurs when five seconds have elapsed, and the same effect as the normal reach is executed. Then, when 12 seconds have elapsed, the effect symbol of the star sign is temporarily stopped as a medium effect symbol, so that it is informed that it is a pseudo-ream. When 20 seconds have elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display, re-fluctuation by the second quasi-continuation is started, and temporarily stops in the same manner as the first over 20 seconds. In the last variation display, the right performance symbol stops and a reach state occurs when 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the final variation display, and the same effect as the normal reach is generated after the reach occurs until the middle performance symbol stops. After the execution, the super reach effect is executed, and when 20 seconds have elapsed from the start of the final variation display, the medium effect symbol is stopped, and the series of variation display ends.

  In FIG. 12B, it is determined that the reach state is generated at the second timing in any of the two pseudo-continuations, the re-variation confirmation timing is determined at the fourth timing, and the reach of the final variation display is also determined. The timing chart when a state generation timing is determined to the 2nd timing is illustrated. In the quasi-ream, the right effect symbol temporarily stops when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display and a reach state occurs, the same effect as the normal reach is executed, and when 18 seconds have elapsed, the medium effect symbol As a result, the effect that the star symbol is temporarily stopped and a false ream is informed. When 20 seconds have elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display, re-fluctuation by the second quasi-continuation is started, and temporarily stops in the same manner as the first over 20 seconds. In the final variation display, the right production symbol stops and a reach state occurs when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the final variation display, and the same production as the normal reach is performed after the reach occurs until the middle production symbol stops. After the execution, the super reach effect is executed, and when 20 seconds have elapsed from the start of the final variation display, the medium effect symbol is stopped, and the series of variation display ends.

  As described above, since the reach state is reached at the first timing or the second timing even when the pseudo-ream occurs, it is difficult to specify that the pseudo-ream occurs from the generation timing of the reach state. . Further, as described in S09, S10, etc. in FIG. 4, when a pseudo-run occurs, it is easier to determine the second timing as a reach state generation timing than when no pseudo-run occurs, and the reach state is configured. Since it is easy to be determined as any one of “1” to “5” as a symbol to be played, it is interesting that it can be estimated to some extent whether or not a pseudo-ream occurs from the timing of occurrence of the reach state and the type of symbols constituting the reach state. Can be provided.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 3, any one of the third to sixth super reaches that execute a pseudo-continuous effect including a specific pseudo-continuous effect at a higher rate than when the jackpot is lost. It is determined to be a reach that has a large number of pseudo continuous fluctuations. Further, from FIG. 6B and FIG. 9, when the reach state occurs at the second timing, the specific pseudo-continuous effect is produced at a higher rate than when the reach state occurs at the first timing, and the pseudo-continuous fluctuation occurs. Reach with a large number of times. For this reason, the interest of the game until it reaches a reach state can be improved.

  (2) From FIG. 7 (b) and FIG. 10, when the production symbol constituting the reach state is any one of “1” to “5”, it is any one of “6” to “9”. It becomes a specific pseudo-continuous production at a higher rate than there is. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the production symbol constituting the reach state is any one of “1” to “5” among “1” to “5”, “ The reach reaches a large number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations at a higher rate than when “2” or “4”. The reach is determined to have a large number of pseudo continuous fluctuations. For this reason, a player can be made to pay attention to the effect symbol which comprises a reach state, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 5, when the reach has been generated during the current fluctuation display, the reach is determined at a higher rate than when the reach has not occurred. After the specific pseudo continuous effect is executed, the specific pseudo continuous effect can be executed at a higher rate than before the specific pseudo continuous effect is executed. For this reason, the interest of a game can be improved.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 8, the third timing and the fourth timing are provided as the re-variation determination timing. For this reason, the interest of a game can be improved. Further, since the fourth timing is determined at a higher rate as the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations is larger, the player can be focused on the re-change determination timing.

Below, the modification of the various control performed with the pachinko gaming machine 1 is demonstrated.
[Determinants of specific pseudo-continuous production]
In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute a quasi-ream, and when it is determined to execute the quasi-ream, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a specific quasi-ream effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game control microcomputer 560 may determine whether or not to execute the specific pseudo-continuous performance. For example, whether a specific pseudo-continuous effect is executed by providing a specific variation pattern determined to execute a specific pseudo-continuous effect on a plurality of types of variation patterns and the game control microcomputer 560 determines the variation pattern. It may be determined whether or not. In addition, the specific variation pattern includes the number of pseudo-series fluctuations, the number of times the specific pseudo-series effect is executed among the pseudo-series, the execution timing of the specific pseudo-series effect as the number of pseudo series, and the specific pseudo-series effect. A plurality of types of specific variation patterns that differ in the timing for generating the reach state may be provided and determined by the game control microcomputer 560. Even in this case, for example, an effect design that generates a reach state as a specific pseudo-continuous effect may be determined by the effect control microcomputer 100. Thereby, a processing burden can be distributed.

[Specific pseudo-continuous production]
In the specific pseudo-continuous production in the above-described embodiment, after reaching the reach state, the middle production symbol is temporarily stopped, and the example in which the production symbol is temporarily stopped from the left to the right is re-varied. Some effect symbols may be changed again by temporarily stopping. For example, after the left and right effect symbols are temporarily stopped and the reach state is generated, the right and left effect symbols may be changed again without temporarily stopping the intermediate effect symbols.

  Further, an example has been described in which only the same reach effect as the normal reach is executed and the reach effect peculiar to the super reach is not executed during the period from the generation of the reach state to the temporary stop of the medium effect symbol. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the effects in the pseudo-series before the final variation display from becoming complicated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a reach effect specific to super reach may be executed. For example, when the reach occurrence timing is the first timing and the re-variation confirmation timing is the fourth timing, a reach effect peculiar to super reach may be executed, and in other cases, only the same effect as the normal reach may be executed. . As a result, it is possible to make it impossible to specify whether the display is a final variation display or a pseudo-continuous display.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variation display time for one pseudo-continuous operation is described as being fixed to 20 seconds as shown in FIG. 12, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be changed. For example, it may be changed according to the re-change determination timing, and may be changed again when a certain time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses after the medium effect symbol is stopped. In this case, the timing at which the last variation display is started changes according to the re-variation confirmation timing of the pseudo-series executed before that, but the variation time according to the variation pattern is adjusted by adjusting the variation time of the last variation display. The display result of the last variation display may be derived when time elapses.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which both the normal pseudo-continuous effect that does not generate the reach state and the specific pseudo-continuous effect can be executed during the variable display that generates the pseudo-ream is not limited to this. During the variable display that generates the pseudo-ream, only the specific pseudo-ream effect may be executed.

[About various tables]
The ratio determined to generate reach in relation to S03 in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the ratio determined in the second timing in relation to S04 in FIG. 4 and FIG. 6, related to S05 in FIG. 4 and FIG. The ratio for determining the temporary stop symbol, the ratio for determining the revariation determination timing in relation to S06 in FIG. 4 and FIG. 8, and the ratio for determining the reach occurrence timing in relation to S09 in FIG. 4 and FIG. Any of these may be determined to be different depending on whether the display result of the variable display is a big hit or not. Thereby, the expectation for the big hit can be varied more directly according to the occurrence of reach, the reach occurrence timing, the temporary stop symbol, and the like.

  Although the example of determining the effect symbols constituting the reach state in the specific pseudo-continuous effect has been described for each specific pseudo-continuous effect, the present invention is not limited to this and may be determined for each variable display. For example, in a specific pseudo-continuous effect during one variation display, a reach state may be configured with a common symbol. Thereby, a processing burden can be reduced.

  In addition, although the example in which the effect symbols constituting the reach state in the specific pseudo-continuous effect are determined separately from the effect symbols constituting the reach state that occurs in the final variation display has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. The effect symbol constituting the reach state in the effect may be the same as the effect symbol constituting the reach state occurring in the final variation display. Thereby, since the reach design in the last variation display can be suggested in advance, it can be made easy to understand.

[Reach notice]
In the above-described gaming machine, a reach notice effect (for example, an effect of displaying a message such as “Leach may”) for notifying that a reach state will occur may be executed. The reach notice effect is executed at a higher rate when the reach state occurs than when the reach state does not occur. Similarly, the reach notice effect may be executed at a higher rate when the reach state occurs in the third to sixth super reach pseudo-runs than when the reach state does not occur. Further, the reach notice effect is during the variation display of the third to sixth super reaches (that is, during the variation display for generating the pseudo-ream) than when the variation display other than the third to sixth super reach is being performed. May be executed at a higher rate. Further, the reach notice effect is executed at a higher rate when the pseudo-run after the reach state occurs during the display of the third to sixth super reach fluctuations than when the pseudo-run after the reach state does not occur. You may make it do. As a result, it is possible to increase the unexpectedness of becoming a pseudo-ream or a post-reach pseudo-ream, while having a sense of expectation that a reach state will be generated by the execution of the reach notice effect, and improve the interest of the game be able to.

[Others]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed only in the variation pattern in which the super reach occurs in the final variation display has been described. Alternatively, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed. As a result, even if a pseudo-continuous effect is executed, it is possible to make it impossible to specify whether the final variation display is super reach or normal reach, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game. Further, the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed even if the variation pattern does not cause reach. Thereby, even if a pseudo-continuous effect is executed, it is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not the final variation display becomes reach, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the first to sixth super reaches in the above-described embodiment, a common reach effect is executed in the final variation display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different reach effects (such as different characters to appear) may be executed for each super reach.

[Other variations]
In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, among values in the range of 0% to 100%, It may be a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100%.

  In the above-described embodiment, after the variable display result when the display result of the variable display is determined to be a probable big hit is derived and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probable state is controlled unconditionally. An example of probability variation state control is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device type 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 prize opening in the special variable winning ball device. The probability variation state control may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of segments not limited to the numbers and symbols are variably displayed. . However, the variable display result displayed on the first special symbol display or the second special symbol display or the special symbol variably displayed is based on a number indicating “0” to “9” or a symbol indicating “−”. It is not limited to what is comprised. For example, a lighting pattern during variable display of a special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some LEDs are lit (for example, a lost symbol) Are also included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a special symbol variable display, for example, “−” blinks, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “lost”, etc.) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. Also, the variable display of the decorative design includes, for example, blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design. The lighting pattern during the variable display of the normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished and one pattern in which at least some of the LEDs are lit (for example, a lost symbol). It is also included in the variable display of normal symbols to repeat alternately. Also, the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed as a variable display result.

  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.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 20 special variable winning ball apparatus, 560 microcomputer for game control, 100 microcomputer for production control.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display in a plurality of variable display units and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result,
A re-variation effect execution means capable of executing a specific re-change effect for re-variably displaying at least a part of the identification information constituting the reach state after the reach state is displayed during the fluctuation display,
The re-variation effect execution means includes:
When the display result is the specific display result, the specific re-variation effect is executed at a higher rate than when the display result is not the specific display result,
A gaming machine that executes the specific re-change effect at a different rate when the reach state is reached at one timing during the fluctuation display and when the reach state is reached at another timing different from the one timing. A gaming machine that performs variable display in a plurality of variable display units and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result,
After temporarily stopping the variation display of the identification information in at least one variation display unit, the apparatus includes a re-variation effect execution means capable of executing a re-variation effect for re-variably displaying the temporarily stopped identification information,
The re-variation effect includes a specific re-change effect for re-variably displaying at least a part of the identification information constituting the reach state after the reach state during the variable display,
The re-variation effect execution means includes:
When the display result is the specific display result, the re-variation effect of the second number greater than the first number is executed at a higher rate than when the display result is not the specific display result,
When the reach state is reached at one timing during the variable display and when the reach state is reached at another timing different from the one timing, the re-variation effect of the second number greater than the first number at a different rate. Run a gaming machine.

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