JP2018061678A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform presentations with amusement, for example, by not constantly performing a notification presentation at a prescribed timing such as the timing of a time shortening final variation, because a result presentation is a presentation to indicate an end of continuous winnings and therefore not a presentation expected by a player.SOLUTION: During a time shortening game state in which games are controlled till a prescribed number of times (e.g., 100 times) of symbol variations is elapsed after a normal big win is finished, if a variable display at the prescribed number of times (a final variation in the time shortening) is a variable display to become a failure, a presentation performance unit 1205 performs a result presentation for making a notification of the number of continuous winnings and the number of prize balls. If the variable display at the prescribed number of times is a variable display to become a normal big win, the presentation performance unit 1205 does not perform the result presentation. Further, if the final variation in the time shortening is a variable display to become a probability change big win, the presentation performance unit 1205 regulates the performance of the result presentation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs a series of symbol games in which a symbol such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol is variably displayed on a predetermined display unit when a start condition is established, and a symbol indicating a determination result of jackpot determination is stopped and displayed. ing. Satisfaction of the start condition is, for example, that a jackpot random number is acquired when the game ball passes through the start area, and determination of a jackpot that is a special game is performed using determination information such as the acquired jackpot random number.

  When the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the symbol game is a symbol indicating a jackpot, the gaming machine performs a jackpot game that opens the jackpot. On the other hand, if the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the symbol game is a symbol indicating a loss, the gaming machine plays the next symbol game when the next start condition is satisfied.

  After performing the jackpot game, the gaming machine controls the game in a specific game state to which a time shortening function such as a so-called short-time game state or a probable game state is added, for example, according to the type of the winning jackpot. Here, consecutive jackpots within a predetermined period are called continuous chain. Specifically, the term “changing chain” means that after the jackpot game, the game is controlled in, for example, a probability change game state, and further, a jackpot is won in the probability change game state.

  For example, if the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state, the next jackpot will be confirmed. For example, the regular Chang wins a specific jackpot, such as a normal jackpot, and ends when the probability change gaming state is not set after the jackpot game. The process ends when a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) of symbol variation display is performed.

  In addition, the gaming machine performs a notification effect of notifying the player of game information such as the number of consecutive balls and the number of prize balls in the consecutive channels (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). The notification effect is performed when the continuous game ends, and is performed, for example, during the last variation or the big hit game in the symbol variation display of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the short-time gaming state.

JP 2010-035664 A

  However, in the conventional technology, the notification effect is an effect indicating the end of the specific gaming state, and therefore, the notification effect is performed uniformly at a predetermined timing such as the last change of the specific gaming state, not the effect expected by the player. There is a problem that it may not be possible to produce an interesting production.

  An object of the present invention is to make it possible to perform an interesting production in order to solve the above-described problems.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the purpose, special game determination means for determining whether to perform any special game among a plurality of types of special games by establishing the start condition or by satisfying the start condition Based on the result of the determination, a special game is displayed by the symbol display control means for displaying the symbol in a manner indicating the result of the determination after the symbols are variably displayed on the predetermined symbol display means, and the symbol display control means. A special game executing means for executing a special game of the type indicated by the symbol that is stopped and displayed when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating that it is determined to perform the game, and the normal gaming state or the normal gaming state. A game state control means capable of controlling a game in an advantageous specific game state; and an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, wherein the game state control means includes a plurality of types of special games. When a specific special game is executed, the game is controlled in the specific game state after the specific special game is executed, and when a predetermined number of symbols are displayed in the specific game state, a predetermined number of times are displayed. The game is controlled in the normal game state from the variation display of the symbol next to the variation display of the eye, and the effect executing means determines that the symbol variation display of the predetermined number of times does not perform the special game. In the case of the variable display, it is determined that the special game is performed in the normal game state, and after the special game is executed, the predetermined number of times of the variable display of the symbol is performed after the game is controlled in the specific game state. The symbol variation table in which it is determined that the predetermined variation of the symbol display is to perform a special game by performing notification effect of notifying game information regarding one or more special games executed during the period until If it is, to limit the execution of the notification effect, characterized in that.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to execute an interesting effect.

It is a figure which shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol game process of the special symbol which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows a jackpot symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern determination process which a main control part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for normal time loses used at the time of a loss in a normal game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern table for time reduction at the time reduction used at the time of loss in the game state to which the time reduction function was added. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern table for jackpots used at the time of jackpot. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation production pattern corresponding to each fluctuation pattern. It is FIG. (1) which shows an example of the fluctuation production until the big hit is decided from the fluctuation start. It is FIG. (2) which shows an example of the change production until the big hit is decided after the change start. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control process which an effect supervision part performs in the symbol game of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of transition of the production mode from the start to the end of continuous Chang. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect at the time of a loss in a short-time final fluctuation. It is a figure which shows an example of transition of the production mode by the jackpot of "retraction". It is a figure which shows an example of the display icon which shows the jackpot. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen in a continuous change. It is a figure which shows an example of a functional structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of transition of the production mode at the time of winning a normal jackpot in the short time final fluctuation. It is a figure which shows an example of the change production at the time of winning a normal jackpot in the short time final change. It is a figure which shows an example of transition of the production mode by the jackpot of the "retraction" in a short time final fluctuation. It is a figure which shows an example of the change production | presentation at the time of winning a probable big hit in the short-time final change. It is a figure which shows an example (Embodiment 2) of transition of the production mode at the time of winning a normal jackpot in the short time final variation. It is a figure which shows an example of the ending effect at the time of winning a normal jackpot in a short time final fluctuation. It is a figure which shows an example (Embodiment 2) of the transition of the production mode by the jackpot of "withdrawal" in a short time final fluctuation. It is a figure which shows an example of the ending effect at the time of winning a promising big hit in the short-time final change. It is a figure which shows an example (Embodiment 3) of transition of the production mode at the time of winning a normal jackpot in the short time final variation. It is a figure which shows an example (Embodiment 3) of a fluctuation effect at the time of winning a normal jackpot in the short time final fluctuation. It is a figure which shows an example (Embodiment 3) of the transition of the production mode by the jackpot of "withdrawal" in a short time final fluctuation. It is a figure which shows an example (Embodiment 3) of a fluctuation production at the time of winning a winning jackpot in the short-time final fluctuation. It is a figure which shows an example (Embodiment 4) of transition of the production mode at the time of winning a normal jackpot in the short time final variation. It is a figure which shows an example of the ending effect at the time of winning a normal jackpot in a short time final fluctuation. It is a figure which shows an example (Embodiment 4) of the transition of the production mode by the jackpot of "pullback" in a short time final fluctuation. It is a figure which shows an example (Embodiment 4) of an ending effect at the time of winning a promising big hit in the short-time final change.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments 1 to 4 of the gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pachinko gaming machine. A pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digipachi”) belonging to the former first type. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a game board 101. A launcher 116 is provided at a lower position of the game board 101.

  The launcher 116 sequentially launches game balls stored in a hitting ball supply tray (not shown) one by one. When the game ball launched by the launch unit 116 rises along the rail 102 and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, the game ball falls in the game area 103. A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game balls fall in any direction by the nails. In the game area 103, an area where the game ball is falling is provided with a windmill for changing the fall direction of the game ball, and various winning ports such as a start port and a big winning port.

  A main liquid crystal 104 is provided almost at the center of the game board 101. A sub liquid crystal 114 is provided on the front side (player side) of the main liquid crystal 104. The main liquid crystal 104 and the sub liquid crystal 114 are liquid crystal displays (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display). The sub liquid crystal 114 can change the angle of the display screen with respect to the player by, for example, swinging left and right or tilting to the near side or the rear side by a moving mechanism (not shown). .

  Below the main liquid crystal 104, a first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are provided. The first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106 are winning holes through which a game ball can enter and for starting a special symbol game. Note that “entering a ball” means that a game ball enters a specific area, and includes, for example, “passing” where no winning ball is performed and “winning” where a winning ball is performed. A normal electric accessory 107 is provided in a region communicating with the second start port 106. The ordinary electric accessory 107 takes an open state and a closed state. The ordinary electric accessory 107 allows the game ball to enter the second start port 106 in the open state and disables the game ball from entering the second start port 106 in the closed state.

  Switching between the open state and the closed state of the ordinary electric accessory 107 is performed by a solenoid provided in the ordinary electric accessory 107. The ordinary electric accessory 107 is a so-called “velo” embodiment, and specifically, an open state drawn out from the board surface toward the front side in the drawing and a closed state housed on the board surface side (back side). , Take. Note that the ordinary electric accessory 107 is not limited to the tongue, and can also be a so-called electric tulip that opens and closes to the left and right. The normal electric accessory 107 is opened when it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit of the normal symbol in the normal symbol determination. The normal symbol determination is performed when the game ball passes through one of the gates 108 provided on the left side and the right side of the main liquid crystal 104.

  Further, an upper prize winning port 109 a is provided on the right side of the main liquid crystal 104. A lower major prize opening 109b is provided below the upper major prize opening 109a. Each big winning opening 109a, 109b (hereinafter referred to as “big winning opening 109” as appropriate) is determined to be a big win in a special symbol game, and the release mode according to the type of the big win (big win symbol). To release. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 109, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out.

  Further, an ordinary winning opening 110 is provided below the main liquid crystal 104. When a game ball wins the normal winning opening 110, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are paid out. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In FIG. 1, an information display section 112 is provided in the lower left portion of the game board 101 to clearly indicate game information such as special symbols and normal symbols to the player. The information display unit 112 displays, for example, a first special symbol and a second special symbol. The first special symbol represents a result of a special symbol game (a jackpot determination result) performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The second special symbol represents a result of a special symbol symbol game that is performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106.

  A frame member 113 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 to the near side (player side).

  In the frame member 113, a speaker is incorporated above the game area 103. In addition, an effect light portion (frame lamp) 115 is provided on the upper portion of the game area 103 in the frame member 113. An operation lever 120 is provided on the front side of the effect light unit 115. The operation lever 120 has a grip portion that receives an operation from the player. For example, when the player grips the grip portion and operates it downward during a predetermined performance, the grip portion can move downward. Yes. Further, on both sides of the effect light part 115, a decoration part 131 that is a part of the frame member 113 and protrudes to the near side is provided.

  A launcher 116 is provided at a lower position of the frame member 113. The firing unit 116 includes an operation handle 116a and a firing instruction member 116b. The operation handle 116a is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 116b. The firing instruction member 116b is freely rotatable by a player's operation. When the player holds the operation handle 116a and rotates the firing instruction member 116b, the firing instruction member 116b fires the game ball by hitting the game ball with a strength corresponding to the operated amount of rotation. .

  In the frame member 113, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 are provided in the lower part of the game area 103. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 receive an operation from the player.

  Further, in the frame member 113, a not-shown hitting ball supply tray is provided at a lower portion of the game area 103. The hit ball supply tray accommodates the game balls and sequentially sends the game balls to the launching unit 116.

  On the game board 101, a movable accessory 130 (so-called gimmick) that operates during a predetermined performance is provided. The movable accessory 130 has, for example, a bell-shaped decorative body, and the bell-shaped decorative body advances to the entire surface of the main liquid crystal 104 by a moving mechanism (not shown) during a predetermined production such as suggesting that the jackpot is confirmed. In addition to the movable combination 130 shown in the figure, a plurality of movable combinations (not shown) are also provided.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 210 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 220 that controls the payout of prize balls, and a production control unit that controls the contents of the production. A unit 230, an image / sound control unit 240 that controls images and sounds, and a lamp control unit 250 that controls lighting of various lamps.

  Each control unit has a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown). Each control unit performs various controls by executing various programs stored in the ROM while the CPU uses the RAM as a work area. Below, the structure of each control part is demonstrated in detail.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 210 is a special symbol determination (big hit determination), normal symbol determination, selection of various symbol variation patterns, gaming state control, various symbol variation display control, storage of hold information, Control of opening / closing of the special winning opening 109, control of opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 107, and the like are performed.

  Specifically describing each control, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not a special symbol such as a big hit random number or a variation pattern random number at the timing of winning when a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. Get information. In the jackpot determination, the main controller 210 determines a jackpot when the acquired jackpot random number matches a predetermined determination value indicating a jackpot, and determines that it is a loss when it does not match.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 108, the main control unit 210 acquires determination information related to the normal symbols such as a normal design hit random number and a normal design variation pattern random number. In the normal symbol determination, the main control unit 210 determines that it is a hit (hereinafter referred to as “per normal symbol”) when the acquired random number of the normal symbol matches the determination value indicating the hit of the normal symbol, and loses when it does not match. Is determined.

  In selecting a variation pattern for various symbols, the main control unit 210 selects a variation pattern for a determination value corresponding to a variation pattern random number for a special symbol, or selects a variation pattern for a determination value corresponding to a variation pattern random number for a normal symbol. To do. In setting the gaming state, the main control unit 210 controls the gaming state of any of the three gaming states, for example, a normal gaming state, a short-time gaming state, and a probability-changing gaming state. In the control of the gaming state, specifically, the main control unit 210 performs control of any one of the low probability state and the high probability state and whether or not to add a time shortening function.

  Further, in the control of the special symbol variation display, the main control unit 210 displays the special symbol in a variable manner, and stops and displays the special symbol indicating the jackpot determination result when a predetermined time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed. In the control of the normal symbol variation display, the main control unit 210 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, and stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol when a predetermined time corresponding to the variation pattern of the normal symbol has elapsed. .

  In addition, the main control unit 210 stores special symbol hold information and normal symbol hold information. In the following, unless otherwise specified, special symbol hold information is referred to as “hold information”.

  For example, when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 during the special symbol variation display, the main control unit 210 stores the hold information with a predetermined number as an upper limit in each predetermined storage area. Let The hold information includes determination information and a prior determination result. The determination information includes various random numbers (rights to receive various determinations) acquired at the time of starting winning, information on the type of the winning starting port, information on winning order, and the like. The preliminary determination result is a result of jackpot determination or variation pattern determination performed in advance using various random numbers acquired at the time of starting winning.

  Further, when the game ball passes through each gate 108 during the normal symbol variation display, the main control unit 210 stores the normal symbol hold information (ordinary symbol hold information) up to a predetermined number. Further, the main control unit 210 controls the opening / closing of the big prize opening 109 in the jackpot game including the opening game, the round game, and the ending game. In addition, the main control unit 210 controls the opening and closing of the ordinary electric accessory 107 in a game per game.

  Further, various SW (Switch) 211, various solenoids 212, and various display units 213 are connected to the main control unit 210. The various SWs 211 are a first start port SW that detects a game ball won to the first start port 105, a second start port SW that detects a game ball won to the second start port 106, and a game that has passed through the gate 108. A gate SW for detecting a sphere is included.

  The various SWs 211 are an upper prize winning SW for detecting a game ball won in the upper prize winning opening 109a, a lower prize winning SW SW for detecting a game ball winning in the lower prize winning opening 109b, and a normal winning prize opening 110. A normal winning opening SW for detecting a game ball that has won a prize is included. As the various SWs 211, for example, proximity switches are used.

  The various solenoids 212 include an electric tulip solenoid that opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 107, an upper prize port solenoid that opens and closes the upper prize port 109a, and a lower prize port solenoid that opens and closes the lower prize port 109b. Including.

  The various display units 213 include a first special symbol display unit that displays a first special symbol, a second special symbol display unit that displays a second special symbol, a normal symbol display unit that displays a normal symbol, and hold information. It includes a hold display unit for displaying, and a right-handed display unit for displaying that right-handing is performed.

  In addition, a board external information terminal board (not shown) is connected to the main controller 210, and various information performed by the main controller 210 can be output to the outside. The main control unit 210 is realized by a main control board.

(2. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 220 will be described. The award ball control unit 220 is connected to various SWs 221 that detect the state of a game ball to be paid out, a payout unit 222 that pays out a game ball, and a launch unit 116 that launches the game ball. The various SWs 221 include a fixed position detection SW, a payout ball detection SW, a ball presence detection SW, a full tank detection SW, and the like. The prize ball control unit 220 controls the payout unit 222 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 220 makes each winning port (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the upper large winning port 109a, the lower large winning port 109b, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the paying unit 222. ) To pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to the game balls won.

  The award ball control unit 220 detects the operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 116 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 116 includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches a game ball, and the like. When a game operation is detected by the sensor of the launching unit 116, the prize ball control unit 220 drives a solenoid in accordance with the detected game operation, thereby firing game balls at predetermined intervals.

  The prize ball controller 220 is connected to a frame external information terminal board (not shown), and can output various information performed by the prize ball controller 220 to the outside. The prize ball control unit 220 is realized by a prize ball control board.

(3. Director of Production)
Next, the configuration of the production control unit 230 will be described. The production supervision unit 230 supervises the overall production based on various commands output from the main control unit 210. Specifically, the effect supervising unit 230 executes processing for determining the content of the effect and causing the image / sound control unit 240 and the lamp control unit 250 to perform the effect. For example, the effect supervising unit 230 outputs various effect commands to the image / sound control unit 240 and the lamp control unit 250 at a predetermined timing.

  The production control unit 230 controls various productions such as a jackpot production, a fluctuation production, a notice production, an operation production, a hold production, a mode production, and the like. Various effects include effects with high reliability for jackpots and effects with low reliability. The reliability of various effects is, for example, the probability of being a jackpot when each effect is performed. Specifically, if the effect is a jackpot with a probability of 30% when the effect A is performed, The reliability of production A is 30%.

  The hold effect is a hold display performed based on hold information (including a pre-determination result and determination information) stored in the main control unit 210. The hold effect is performed using the image of the hold icon displayed on the sub liquid crystal 114 and the sound output from the speaker 241.

  An effect with high reliability is, for example, an effect that is easy to select when it is determined that it is a big hit and is difficult to select when it is determined that it is a loss. On the other hand, an effect with low reliability is an effect that is difficult to be selected when it is determined that it is a big hit, and is easily selected when it is determined that it is a loss.

  The jackpot effect is an effect during the jackpot game, and includes, for example, an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect. The variation effect is an effect using a decorative symbol corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  There are, for example, three decorative symbols, a first decorative symbol (left decorative symbol), a second decorative symbol (right decorative symbol), and a third decorative symbol (middle decorative symbol). The effect supervising unit 230 stops and displays the three decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the order of the first decorative symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the third decorative symbol. Reach production is to stop (temporarily stop) the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol of the three decorative symbols that are the same or related and display the remaining third decorative symbols for a predetermined time. This is a special effect that makes you expect a big hit. A state in which two of the three decorative symbols (the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol) are the same or related and stopped (temporarily stopped) is referred to as a reach state.

  In the case of a big win, the production supervision unit 230 performs a reach production, and stops and displays the third decorative symbol with the same or related to the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol. In the reach production, in the case of a loss, the production supervision unit 230 causes the third decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed with a symbol that is not the same as the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol, or that is not related.

  Note that in the case of a normal lose that does not perform reach production, the production supervision unit 230 stops the second decorative symbol with the one that is not the same as the first decorative symbol or is not related, and then displays the second decorative symbol. 3 Stop displaying decorative symbols.

  The notice effect is selected based on the jackpot determination result, the result of the variation pattern determination of the special symbol, and the like. The notice effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the variable effect is a big hit, and is performed at a predetermined timing before or after the development to the reach effect.

  The notice effect includes, for example, a conversation effect in which the content of a conversation develops in stages, a step-up effect in which a display image such as a character action develops in steps, a cut-in effect that interrupts an image, and a predetermined character appearing There are a character effect, a movable character effect that moves the movable character 130, and the like. In the stage effect, for example, when the stage is high, the character color or the background color is a specific color, a specific sound is output, or the movable accessory 130 performs a predetermined operation. In this case, it is possible to produce an effect with a high reliability of the jackpot. The cut-in effect, the character effect, and the movable accessory effect can also be staged effects that develop in stages.

  The operation effects are a series of effects performed in response to an operation received from the player by performing an operation prompting display for prompting an operation to the operation unit 231. The operation unit 231 includes an effect button 118, a cross key 119, an operation lever 120, and the like. The operation effect is an effect with different reliability for the jackpot depending on the operation unit 231 to be operated. For example, the effect using the operation lever 120 is higher in reliability than the effect button 118 and the cross key 119. .

  Specifically, when a cut-in effect is received by receiving an operation from a player, an operation prompting display that prompts the operation of the operation lever 120 is performed, and an operation that prompts the operation of the effect button 118 when the operation lever 120 is operated. A highly reliable cut-in effect (for example, a zebra-pattern cut-in effect) is more easily performed than when the effect button 118 is operated with the prompt display.

  The mode effect is set according to the game state of the main control unit 210, and is, for example, an effect in a normal mode in the normal game state, a time-short mode in the short-time game state, a probability change mode in the probability-change game state, or the like. The production control unit 230 is realized by a production control board.

(4. Image / sound controller)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 240 will be described. The image / sound control unit 240 controls the image, the sound, and the like based on the effect command indicating the instruction content from the effect control unit 230. The image / sound control unit 240 stores image data and sound data. Examples of the image data include background image data, decorative design image data, character image data, preview image data, hold icon image data, and operation instruction image data.

  The audio data includes audio data corresponding to various effects. Specifically, the audio data includes audio data corresponding to a variation effect, audio data corresponding to each effect mode, and the like.

  The image / sound control unit 240 reads predetermined image data and outputs it to the main liquid crystal 104 or the sub liquid crystal 114 based on an effect command from the effect control unit 230, or reads predetermined audio data and outputs it to the speaker 241. I will let you. Thereby, the main liquid crystal 104 and the sub liquid crystal 114 can display an image at a predetermined timing. The speaker 241 can output sound at a predetermined timing. The image / sound control unit 240 is realized by an image / sound control board.

(5. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 250 will be described. The lamp control unit 250 controls the lighting of various lamps 251 provided on the game board 101 and the frame member 113, the operation of the movable accessory 130, and the like based on the effect command indicating the instruction content from the effect control unit 230. . The lamp control unit 250 stores lighting data of various lamps 251 and operation data of the movable accessory 130.

  The lamp control unit 250 reads predetermined lighting data and lights various lamps 251 based on a production command from the production supervision unit 230, or reads predetermined operation data and operates the movable accessory 130. The lamp control unit 250 is realized by a lamp control board.

(Special symbol game processing performed by the main controller)
Next, the contents of the special symbol game process performed by the main control unit 210 will be described. In addition, the process of the main control part 210 demonstrated below is performed when CPU of the main control part 210 runs the program memorize | stored in ROM.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a special symbol game process performed by the main control unit. In FIG. 3, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the start condition is satisfied (step S301). Satisfaction of the start condition is, for example, that a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 in a standby state in which the special symbol change display is not performed, and the special symbol change During the display, the hold information is stored by the end of the change and the change display ends.

  In addition, both the hold information (hereinafter referred to as “first hold information”) due to winning at the first start opening 105 and the hold information (hereinafter referred to as “second hold information”) due to winning at the second start opening 106 are both included. When the special symbol change display is completed in the stored state, the main control unit 210 preferentially plays the special symbol game using the second hold information.

  This is because the special game determination (bonus symbol determination) based on the second hold information is more likely to win a jackpot advantageous to the player than the special game determination based on the first hold information, that is, a jackpot determination with a high degree of profit. This is in order to protect the player's interests. In the present embodiment, the special symbol game using the second hold information is preferentially played, but not limited to this, for example, regardless of the first hold information and the second hold information. The symbol game may be performed in the order of winning.

  The main control unit 210 waits until the start condition is satisfied (step S301: No), and when the start condition is satisfied (step S301: Yes), performs a special game determination that is a big hit determination (step S302). In the special game determination, the probability that the main control unit 210 determines that the game is a special game is 1/300, for example. Specifically, for example, when the random number acquired by starting winning among the random numbers “0” to “299” matches a determination value (for example, “0”) indicating a jackpot, It is determined that it is a big hit, and if it does not match, it is determined that it is lost.

  Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the result of the special game determination is a special game (step S303). If the result of the special game determination is not a special game (step S303: No), that is, if it is a loss, the main control unit 210 proceeds to step S305. When the result of the special game determination is a special game (step S303: Yes), the main control unit 210 performs special game symbol determination (step S304).

  The special game symbol is a jackpot symbol. The jackpot symbol will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 4, and indicates the type of jackpot. For example, the jackpot symbol indicating 4R (Round) probability variation jackpot, the jackpot symbol indicating 16R probability variation jackpot, 4R normal jackpot There is a jackpot symbol, shown. In the special game symbol determination, match determination with a determination value is performed using a jackpot symbol random number, and one of these jackpot symbols is selected.

  Next, the main control unit 210 performs a variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 5A) (step S305). The variation pattern indicates the variation time and variation mode of the special symbol. In the variation pattern determination, one of a plurality of variation patterns stored in advance is selected by determination based on the result of the special game determination, the gaming state, the number of holds (the number of hold information), and the like. For example, when the result of the special game determination is a loss, a variation pattern with a short variation time is likely to be selected when the probability variation gaming state, the short-time gaming state, or when the number of holds is a predetermined number or more. Details of the variation pattern table used in the variation pattern determination will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, the main control unit 210 starts a special symbol variation display (step S306). Specifically, the main control unit 210 variably displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit in the special symbol variation display based on the winning at the first starting port 105. Further, the main control unit 210 displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit in a variable manner in the special symbol variable display based on the winning at the second starting port 106.

  Then, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern obtained by the variation pattern determination has elapsed since the start of the variation display (step S307). The main control unit 210 waits until the variation time elapses (step S307: No). When the variation time elapses (step S307: Yes), the main control unit 210 stops and displays a special symbol indicating the determination result of the special game determination (step S308). ).

  Next, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a special game symbol that represents a jackpot (step S309). When the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a special game symbol (step S309: Yes), the main control unit 210 executes the special game (step S310). In the execution of the special game, the main control unit 210 controls the opening / closing of the special prize opening 109 in each of the opening game, the round game, and the ending game.

  When the execution of the special game is finished, the main control unit 210 sets a gaming state (step S311), and ends the symbol game process of the special symbol. In setting the gaming state, the main control unit 210 sets, for example, a time-saving gaming state or a probability-changing gaming state. When setting the gaming state, the main control unit 210 sets a flag indicating each gaming state to ON or sets the remaining number of times determined for each gaming state.

  In step S309, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is not a special game symbol (step S309: No), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not there is a change in the gaming state (step S312). In the specific game state such as the short-time game state or the probability variation game state, the main control unit 210 subtracts “1” from the remaining number of times in the specific game state every time one change ends before the process of step S312. Processing is performed, but when the remaining number of times after subtraction becomes “0”, it is determined in step S312 that there is a change in the gaming state. For example, when the remaining number of times in the short-time gaming state becomes “0” after subtraction, in step S312, the main control unit 210 determines that there is a change from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  When there is no change in the gaming state (step S312: No), the main control unit 210 ends the special symbol game process. When there is a change in the gaming state (step S312: Yes), the main control unit 210 changes the gaming state (step S313) and ends the special symbol game processing.

  It should be noted that the main control unit 210 sends a command indicating each operation or operation content at the timing of performing each operation such as when the special symbol is variably displayed, when it is stopped, or when a special game is executed. 230. Thereby, the production supervision unit 230 can perform the production according to the operation and operation content of the main control unit 210.

(About jackpot symbol and game state after jackpot game)
Next, the jackpot symbol and the gaming state after the jackpot game will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot symbol. The symbol correspondence table 400 shown in FIG. 4 correlates the jackpot symbol, the contents of the jackpot, and the number of fluctuations of the specific gaming state. As shown in the symbol correspondence table 400, there are three types of jackpot symbols: ZA, ZB, ZC. The number of changes in the specific gaming state indicates the number of changes that is a condition for ending the probability-changing gaming state or the short-time gaming state. The jackpot symbol ZA is a symbol indicating a 4R probability variation jackpot. The jackpot symbol ZB is a symbol indicating a 16R probability variation jackpot. The jackpot symbol ZC is a symbol indicating 4R normal jackpot.

  The 1R end condition in the jackpot game is a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) entering the grand prize winning hole 109 or a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds). The jackpot symbols ZA and ZC are jackpots that can obtain 4R worth of balls. The jackpot symbol ZB is a jackpot that can earn 16R.

  In the present embodiment, all jackpots are long jackpots with an opening time of one round of 29.5 seconds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the opening time of one round is short (for example, 0.1 seconds). ) It may be possible to win a big hit with a short opening.

  In the case of a promiscuous jackpot of jackpot symbols ZA, ZB, the main control unit 210 changes the gaming state to a probabilistic gaming state (probability varying gaming state) until a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times) has elapsed after the jackpot game is executed. Set to. The probability variation gaming state is specifically a high-probability gaming state to which a time reduction function is added. The time shortening function includes a function for shortening the variation time of special symbols and normal symbols, and a function for making a winning easy state. The function for making it easy to win a prize includes a function for improving the winning probability per ordinary figure and a function for increasing the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 107. For this reason, when the time shortening function is added, it is possible to increase the frequency of opening the ordinary electric accessory 107 (winning frequency to the second starting port 106) and increase the frequency of playing the special symbol game. be able to.

  In the case of the normal jackpot of the jackpot symbol ZC, the main control unit 210 sets the gaming state to the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game is executed. The short-time gaming state is specifically a low-probability gaming state to which a time reduction function is added. The main control unit 210 can set a normal gaming state in addition to the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state. The normal game state is a low-probability state in which the time reduction function is not added, and is set after a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) have elapsed since the time-short game state was set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, any one of the three gaming states of the probability variation gaming state, the short-time gaming state, and the normal gaming state can be taken, but in addition to this, the latent probability gaming state (latent probability variation gaming state) It is also possible to adopt a configuration that can take Specifically, the latent game state is a high-probability game state to which a time reduction function is not added. In this case, after the jackpot game is executed, it is only necessary to be able to take a latent jackpot that can set the gaming state to the latent gaming state.

  In FIG. 4, ratio tables 410 and 420 show the ratios of jackpot symbols ZA, ZB, and ZC, respectively. The ratio table 410 shows the ratio at which the jackpot symbol is selected by winning the first start port 105. In the special game symbol determination (bonus symbol determination) by winning the first starting port 105, the jackpot symbol ZA is selected at a rate of 50%, and the jackpot symbol ZB, ZC is selected at a rate of 25%. The ratio table 420 shows the ratio at which the jackpot symbol is selected by winning the second start port 106. In the special game symbol determination (bonus symbol determination) based on winning at the second starting port 106, the jackpot symbol ZB is selected at a rate of 50%, and the jackpot symbol ZA, ZC is selected at a rate of 25%.

  Comparing the ratio table 410 and the ratio table 420, the jackpot symbol determination by winning the second starting port 106 has a higher degree of profit for the player than the jackpot symbol determination by winning the first starting port 105 The ratio for selecting the jackpot symbol ZB is high, and the ratio for selecting the jackpot symbol ZA is low. That is, the jackpot symbol determination by winning the second starting port 106 is easier to win the jackpot having a higher profit level for the player than the jackpot symbol determining by winning the first starting port 105, that is, The determination is advantageous to the player.

(Fluctuation pattern determination processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, an example of the variation pattern determination process will be described. FIG. 5A is a flowchart illustrating a variation pattern determination process performed by the main control unit. 5A, the main control unit 210 refers to the current gaming state (step S501). Then, the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the result of the special game determination is a jackpot that is a special game (normal jackpot or probability change jackpot) (step S502).

  When it is not a big hit (step S502: No), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not it is the short-time final variation corresponding to the 100th variation count after being controlled in the short-time gaming state (step S503). If it is not the short-term final fluctuation (step S503: No), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not the normal gaming state is set (step S504). When in the normal gaming state (step S504: Yes), the main control unit 210 selects the normal-time variation pattern table (see FIG. 5-2) (step S505), and proceeds to step S509.

  In step S504, when it is not the normal gaming state (step S504: No), that is, when it is in the probability variation gaming state or the short time gaming state, the main control unit 210 changes the time variation variation pattern table (see FIG. 5-3). ) Is selected (step S506), and the process proceeds to step S509.

  In step S502, when it is a big hit (step S502: Yes), the main control unit 210 determines whether or not it is a short-time final variation corresponding to the 100th variation count after being controlled in the short-time gaming state (step S507). .

  When it is not the short-time final variation (step S507: No), the main control unit 210 selects a big hit variation pattern table (see FIG. 5-4) (step S508). Then, the main control unit 210 performs variation pattern determination using the selected variation pattern table (step S509). Thereafter, the variation pattern is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S510), and the variation pattern determination process is terminated.

  In step S503, when it is a short time final variation (step S503: Yes), the main control unit 210 selects a variation pattern q for a result effect (step S511), and proceeds to step S510. The result effect is an effect that suggests or informs the end of the reams, and specifically, is a rendezvous effect that notifies the number of jackpots or the number of prize balls in the reams including the previous jackpot. .

  In step S507, when it is a short time final variation (step S507: Yes), it is determined whether or not a result effect is performed (step S512). The determination of whether or not to perform the result effect is, for example, determination of whether or not the result of the special game determination is a probable big hit.

  On the other hand, when performing the result effect (step S512: Yes), the main control unit 210 selects the variation pattern Q1 for the result effect (step S513), and proceeds to step S510.

  When the result effect is not performed (step S512: No), that is, for example, when the normal jackpot is made, for example, the main control unit 210 selects the variation pattern Q2 for the special effect (the normal jackpot confirmed effect) that does not perform the result effect ( Step S514) and the process proceeds to Step S510.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment uses a so-called “loop machine” type that can set a high-probability gaming state until the next jackpot is made according to the jackpot symbol. However, it is not limited to this type of gaming machine, and regardless of the jackpot symbol, a type that always sets a high-probability gaming state after a predetermined number of fluctuations (so-called “ST machine” (ST: Special Time)) It is also possible to use one. In addition, a specific entry area (so-called “V zone”) is provided in the big winning opening 109, and a game ball enters the V zone during the big hit, so that a high probability gaming state is maintained until the next big hit is made. It is also possible to use a so-called “V-probability changer” type that can be set.

(Example of variation pattern table)
Next, an example of the variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. 5-2, 5-3, and 5-4.

  FIG. 5-2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal-time variation pattern table used for a loss in a normal gaming state. FIG. 5C is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern table for time-loss lost pattern used in the game state to which a time reduction function is added. FIG. 5-4 is a diagram of an example of a big hit variation pattern table used for big hits.

  As shown in FIGS. 5-2, 5-3, and 5-4, each variation pattern table Ht1, Ht2, and Ht3 includes a variation pattern, a range, a determination value, and a ratio, respectively. In the normal-time variation pattern table Ht1, there are, for example, six types of variation patterns: a variation pattern a1, a2, a3, b, c, d. In the variation pattern table Ht2 for time-lapse loss, there are six types of variation patterns, for example, variation patterns a4, a5, b, c, d, and q.

  In the big hit variation pattern table Ht3, there are, for example, five types of variation patterns: variation patterns B, C, D, Q1, and Q2. In each variation pattern table Ht1, Ht2, and Ht3, the time of each variation pattern and the corresponding effect contents are shown in parentheses for convenience of explanation.

  In each variation pattern table Ht1, Ht2, and Ht3, the range is a range that can be taken by the variation pattern random numbers that can be acquired at the time of starting winning, for example, “0” to “99”. The determination value is a value assigned to each variation pattern. The ratio represents the ratio of the number of determination values to the number of ranges, that is, the probability that each variation pattern is selected.

  For example, the fluctuation pattern a1 (12 seconds), a2 (8 seconds), a3 (3 seconds) of the fluctuation pattern table Ht1 for normal time, the fluctuation pattern a4 (13 seconds) of the fluctuation pattern table Ht2 for time reduction, Each of a5 (1 second) is a fluctuation pattern of normal loss (normal loss). In the following description, the normal loss variation patterns a1, a2, a3, a4, and a5 are simply represented as “variation pattern a” unless they are particularly distinguished from each other.

  In addition, the fluctuation pattern b, c, d of the fluctuation pattern table Ht1 for normal loss, the fluctuation pattern table Ht2 for time reduction, and the fluctuation patterns B, C, D of the big hit fluctuation pattern table Ht3 are subjected to reach production. This is a fluctuation pattern.

  Here, the variation effect pattern corresponding to each variation pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 5-5 is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation production pattern corresponding to each fluctuation pattern. In FIG. 5-5, an explanatory diagram 550 shows a variation pattern and a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern.

  The variation pattern a is a variation pattern of a normal loss in which an effect due to normal variation is performed. The fluctuation pattern b (20 seconds) and the fluctuation pattern B (20 seconds) can both have the same or similar fluctuation effect by low-reliability reach, for example, a fluctuation pattern in which normal reach is performed after normal fluctuation. is there. In normal reach, for example, after the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, the third decorative symbol is changed to a variable indicator (for example, a slowly variable indicator) from the previous variable indicator, and the other effects are not particularly developed. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the third decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The variation pattern c (40 seconds) and the variation pattern C (40 seconds) can be performed with the same or similar medium reliability reach. For example, normal reach is performed after normal variation, and normal reach is further performed. In FIG. 3, the third decorative symbol is a variation pattern that develops into an animation reach without stopping display. Anime Reach, for example, changes the third decorative symbol to a variable display (for example, a high-speed variable display) that is different from the previous variable display, and reproduces an animated movie on the background or the like to develop the production, for a predetermined time. When the time has elapsed, the reproduction of the moving image is terminated and the third decorative design is stopped and displayed.

  The fluctuation pattern d (60 seconds) and the fluctuation pattern D (60 seconds) can both produce a fluctuation effect by the same or similar high-reliability reach. For example, normal reach is performed after normal fluctuation, and normal reach is further achieved. In FIG. 2, the third decorative pattern is developed to animation reach without stopping display, and further to live-action reach after animation reach. For example, the live-action reach is a reach in which the production is further developed by continuing the high-speed variation display of the third decorative symbol and reproducing the moving-image version in the background. When a predetermined time elapses in the live-action reach, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the reproduction of the moving image and stops and displays the third decorative symbol. Anime reach is so-called super reach (SP reach), and live-action reach is super reach after super reach, so-called SPSP reach.

  In the case of the variation patterns b, c, and d, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbols in a manner that ultimately results in a loss (for example, the reach loss). Further, in the case of the variation patterns B, C, and D, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops and displays the decorative symbols in a manner that ultimately becomes a winning pattern (for example, the appearance of a doublet).

  Returning to FIG. 5B, the selection of each variation pattern will be described in detail. For example, when losing in the normal gaming state, the variation pattern table Ht1 for normal losing is used. In this case, when the variation pattern random numbers acquired at the time of starting winning are “0” to “90” (91 pieces), one of the variation patterns a1, a2, a3 of normal loss is selected depending on the number of the hold information. Selected. For example, when the number of holdings is “2 or less”, the variation pattern a1 is selected, when the number of holdings is “3”, the variation pattern a2 is selected, and when the number of holdings is “4 or more”, the variation pattern a3 is selected. Is done.

  As described above, in the normal loss when the normal-time variation pattern pattern Ht1 is used, a variation pattern having a long variation time is selected when the number of suspensions is small, and a variation pattern having a short variation time when the number of suspensions is large. Select. Thereby, when there are many pending | holdings, a quick game is enabled and the opportunity to perform jackpot determination can be increased. In addition, when the number of holdings is small, it is possible to excite the game by performing a long-time fluctuation effect, while allowing a time for newly storing the holding information to display the fluctuation of special symbols. It is possible to suppress occurrence of a period (standby state) that is not missed.

  In the normal-use variation pattern table Ht1, the normal loss variation pattern a (variation patterns a1, a2, a3) is selected at the highest rate (91/100). In the fluctuation pattern table Ht1 for normal-time loss, when the fluctuation patterns are compared using the inequality signs in order from the highest ratio, the fluctuation pattern b> the fluctuation pattern c> the fluctuation pattern d. Yes.

  Further, in the variation pattern table Ht2 for time-loss lost shown in FIG. 5C, any one of the variation patterns a4, a5, b, c, d, and q is selected. Fluctuation patterns a4 and a5 correspond to the second number of holds due to winning at the second start port 106, and either one is selected according to the second number of holds. Specifically, among the variation patterns a4 and a5, when the second hold number is 2 or more, the change pattern a5 having a change time of 1 second is selected, and otherwise (the second hold number is 1 or less). Or in the case of the variable display by the first hold information), the variation pattern a4 having a variation time of 13 seconds is selected.

  In the variation pattern table Ht2 for loss of time when the time is shortened, the selection ratio of the variation of normal loss is, for example, “94/100”, and “91/100” of the variation pattern table Ht1 for normal loss (see FIG. 5-2). Is higher than This is because, in the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state, the second holding number is often 2 or more due to the easy-to-win state, so that the variation display with a short variation time can be easily performed, and the reach effect is further difficult. This is to enable a quick game, that is, to increase the chance of making a jackpot determination.

  In addition, by making it difficult to perform reach production in the case of loss of probability variation game state or short-time game state, reach production in probability variation game state or short-time game state will be made highly reliable compared to reach production in the normal game state Can do. In other words, it is possible to make the player expect more jackpots in the reach production in the probability variation gaming state and the short time gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the number of second holds due to winning at the second starting port 106 is 1 or less, it fluctuates regardless of the first number of holdings (number of first holding information) due to winning at the first starting port 105 A fluctuation pattern a4 having a time of 13 seconds is selected. Here, when the second holding number (the number of second holding information) is 0 and the first holding number is 1 or more, the jackpot determination with a low profit level for the player based on the first holding information is made. Variations based on it are started.

  Therefore, in order to make it difficult to make a jackpot determination with a low profit level for such a player in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state, when the second holding number is 1 or less, the variation of 13 seconds by the variation pattern a4 By performing the display, the time for winning a prize to the second start port 106 is earned, and the opportunity to make a jackpot determination based on the first hold information is reduced. From the viewpoint of earning time for winning at the second starting port 106, a fluctuation time longer than 13 seconds may be used for fluctuations in normal loss where the second number of holds is 1 or less.

  In the variation pattern table Ht2 for loss of time, when the ratio of reach variation is compared using the inequality signs in order of increasing proportion, the variation pattern b> the variation pattern c> the variation pattern d.

  The variation pattern q is a variation pattern for a result effect that is always selected when the short-time final variation corresponding to the 100th variation after the control in the short-time gaming state is lost. In addition to the variation pattern q when the short-time final variation corresponding to the 100th variation after the control in the short-time gaming state is a loss, a variation pattern of reach loss that becomes a loss effect after developing the result effect is taken. You may make it obtain.

  In the big hit variation pattern table Ht3 shown in FIG. 5-4, any one of the variation patterns B, C, D, Q1, and Q2 is selected. In the big hit variation pattern table Ht3, when the variation patterns are compared using the inequality signs for the variation patterns to be selected, the variation pattern D> the variation pattern C> the variation pattern B.

  For this reason, when each variation pattern is compared using the inequality sign in the descending order of the reliability of the variation variation of reach variation in the variation pattern tables Ht1, Ht2, and Ht3, the variation pattern D (d)> the variation pattern C ( c)> Fluctuation pattern B (b).

  The variation pattern Q1 is a variation pattern in which a special effect (probable change big hit finalizing effect) is performed after the result effect and the result effect. For example, the short-time final change corresponding to the number of changes for the 100th time after being controlled in the short-time gaming state Selected when. The variation pattern Q2 is a variation pattern for a special effect (usually a jackpot finalizing effect) in which no result effect is performed. For example, the variation pattern Q2 is selected when the short-time final variation is a normal jackpot.

  In the variation pattern tables Ht1, Ht2, and Ht3, several types of variation patterns are stored for convenience of explanation, but actually, for example, numbers such as several hundred types are stored. For example, the variation pattern includes a variation pattern for performing a pseudo continuous variation effect, a variation pattern of a gaze effect that does not actually appear while performing a pseudo continuous variation effect, and other special variation effects. There is also a variation pattern to do. Further, the range that the fluctuation pattern random number can take is actually in the range of “0” to “tens of thousands”, for example. The determination value is also set to a value corresponding to the range that the variation pattern random number can take, so that the selected ratio of each variation pattern becomes a predetermined ratio.

(An example of fluctuating production from the start of fluctuation until the jackpot is confirmed)
FIG. 5-6 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a variation effect from the start of variation until the jackpot is confirmed. FIG. 5-7 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of a variation effect from the start of variation until the jackpot is confirmed. The variation effects shown in FIGS. 5-6 and 5-7 are effects when the variation pattern C is selected, that is, effects when animation reach is performed and the game is a big hit.

  In FIG. 5-6, (5a) shows the start time of the variation effect, and for example, three decorative symbols Sz are displayed in a variable manner. Then, as shown in (5b), normal fluctuation is performed for a predetermined period. Thereafter, as shown in (5c), the first decorative symbol Sz1 and the second decorative symbol Sz2 are sequentially stopped. In (5c), the first decorative symbol Sz1 and the second decorative symbol Sz2 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, that is, the state of normal reach when reach is established is shown.

  Further, as shown in (5d) of FIG. In Anime Reach, animated videos are played. Then, as shown in (5e), in the anime reach, a roaring effect is performed to tell whether the winner is won or lost. The roaring effect is, for example, an effect that indicates a predetermined game or a predetermined mission in an animated movie, and indicates whether the game or the like succeeds or fails.

  If the game or the like is successful, as shown in (5f), the third decorative symbol Sz3 stops at the symbol "6", that is, the three decorative symbols Sz stop at the doublet, and the jackpot is confirmed. . On the other hand, if the game or the like fails, the third decorative symbol Sz3 stops at a symbol other than “6” and the loss is confirmed.

(Production control processing performed by the production control department in a special symbol game)
Next, the contents of the effect control process performed by the effect control unit 230 in the special symbol game will be described. In addition, each process of the production | presentation supervision part 230 demonstrated below is performed when CPU of the production supervision part 230 runs the program memorize | stored in ROM.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process performed by the effect supervising unit in the special symbol game. In FIG. 6, the effect supervising unit 230 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the changing effect (step S601). The start timing of the variation effect is, for example, the timing at which the start condition is established in the main control unit 210, and specifically, the timing at which a change start command is received from the main control unit 210.

  The production supervision unit 230 waits until the start timing of the variation effect is reached (step S601: No), and when the start timing of the variation effect is reached (step S601: Yes), the variation effect pattern is selected (step S602). The variation effect pattern is an effect pattern indicating a variation effect of the decorative design, and a pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol is selected.

  For example, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the variation pattern a1 (see FIG. 5-2) indicating the normal loss, the variation effect pattern of the normal loss corresponding to the variation pattern a1 is selected, and the variation pattern of the special symbol is In the case of the fluctuation pattern d (see FIG. 5-2) or the fluctuation pattern D (see FIG. 5-4) indicating the high reliability reach, the fluctuation production pattern of the high reliability reach corresponding to the fluctuation pattern d or the fluctuation pattern D is displayed. Selected.

  Further, in the case of the variation pattern Q1, a result effect is performed and a winning effect is selected, and in the case of the variation pattern q, a result effect is performed and a loss effect is selected. In the case of the variation pattern Q2, an effect that is a big hit is selected without performing a result effect. For example, in the case of the variation pattern Q1 and the variation pattern Q2, the same jackpot finalizing effect is performed, but different effects may be used. Moreover, although the fluctuation pattern Q1 and the fluctuation pattern Q2 have the same fluctuation time, they may be different fluctuation times.

  In the present embodiment, when the change effect pattern is determined by the effect control unit 230, one change effect pattern corresponding to the change pattern determined by the main control unit 210 is selected. One variation effect pattern may be selected from a plurality of variation effect patterns corresponding to this variation pattern. Specifically, the variation effect pattern may be selected at a selection ratio based on the jackpot determination result, such as one that is easily selected in the case of a jackpot for each variation effect pattern or one that is easily selected in the case of a loss.

  More specifically, for example, as a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern d (losing) or the variation pattern D (big hit), for example, a plurality of high reliability reach (high reliability reach H and high reliability reach L). If the variation pattern d (losing) is selected, the high-reliability reach L is easily selected. If the variation pattern D (big hit) is selected, the high-reliability reach H is easily selected. Among the reliability reach, the high reliability reach H can be a highly reliable performance. In this way, if you select the one with high or low jackpot reliability from the variation production for each variation pattern, you can express the jackpot reliability in more detail and improve the interest of the game Can be made.

  Next, the production supervision unit 230 performs a notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to perform each notice effect such as a step-up effect and a cut-in effect (step S603). The notice effect determination process includes, for example, a process that can be executed at the timing of the normal variation effect, a process that can be executed at the timing of the reach effect, and the like, that is, an executable process that cannot be executed according to the change effect pattern. There is something.

  Next, the production supervision unit 230 starts a variation production (step S604). And the production supervision part 230 determines whether it is the end timing of a fluctuation production (step S605). The end timing of the variation effect is, for example, receiving a variation stop command indicating the variation stop of the special symbol from the main control unit 210, but the passage of time corresponding to the variation pattern or the variation effect pattern from the start of the variation effect. It is good.

  The production supervision unit 230 waits until the end timing of the variation effect is reached (step S605: No), and when the end timing of the variation effect is reached (step S605: Yes), the decorative symbol representing the determination result of the special game determination is stopped and displayed. Then, the variation effect is ended (step S606).

  Next, the production supervision unit 230 determines whether or not the symbol indicating the special game (big hit) has stopped in the variation production (step S607). Specifically, in step S <b> 607, the production supervision unit 230 determines whether a command for starting a special game has been received from the main control unit 210. When the special game is confirmed (step S607: Yes), the production supervision unit 230 executes a special game production (a jackpot production) (step S608). The special game effects include an opening effect during the opening game, a round effect during the round game, and an ending effect during the ending game. The effect supervising unit 230 receives a command indicating the start or end of each game in the special game from the main control unit 210, thereby executing an effect corresponding to each game in the special game.

  When the execution of the special game effect is finished, the effect supervising unit 230 sets the effect mode (step S609) and ends the effect control process in the symbol game of the special symbol. In the setting of the effect mode, the main control unit 210 sets one of the effect modes of the time-saving mode in the time-saving gaming state and the probability changing mode in the probability-changing gaming state. When setting these production modes, the production supervision unit 230 sets a mode flag indicating each gaming state or sets the remaining number of times determined for each production mode.

  In step S607, when the symbol indicating the special game is not stopped (step S607: No), that is, when the symbol indicating the loss is stopped, the effect supervising unit 230 determines whether or not the effect mode is changed. (Step S610). Specifically, for example, in the specific mode such as the time reduction mode or the probability change mode, the production supervision unit 230 subtracts “1” from the remaining number of times in the specific mode every time one change ends. For example, when the remaining number of times after subtraction becomes “0”, it is determined in step S610 that the effect mode is changed. For example, when the remaining number of times after subtraction becomes “0”, the effect supervision unit 230 determines in step S610 that there is a change from the effect mode being executed to the normal mode.

  When there is a change in the effect mode (step S610: Yes), the effect supervising unit 230 proceeds to step S609. In this case, in the setting of the effect mode in step S609, the effect mode is set to the normal mode. When there is no change in the production mode (step S610: No), the production supervision unit 230 ends the production control process in the special symbol game.

(Example of the transition of the production mode from the start to the end of the chain)
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the transition of the production mode from the start to the end of the continuous channel. In FIG. 7, the production mode Em indicates the passage of time (the course of fluctuation) from the left direction to the right direction in the drawing, and any one of the normal mode Tm, the probability variation mode Km, and the time reduction mode Jm. Is shown. The effect mode Em can be changed depending on whether a jackpot game is performed or a predetermined number of fluctuation displays are performed. In FIG. 7 and the diagrams showing the transitions described below, illustration of the jackpot game is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the normal mode Tm1, if the first probability change jackpot (so-called first hit) is won, the probability change mode Km is set after the jackpot game. The probability variation mode Km is an effect mode that indicates a high-probability gaming state to which a time reduction function is added. The probability variation mode Km is set until 10,000 symbol variations have passed after the jackpot game, that is, until the next jackpot is won.

  As shown in FIG. 7, it is assumed that the first probability variation jackpot, the second probability variation jackpot, the third probability variation jackpot, and the fourth jackpot normal jackpot are won.

  Here, after winning a jackpot game, winning a jackpot in a specific game state such as a short-time game state or a probable game state is referred to as a continuous game. The number of consecutive Changs includes the first jackpot. For example, winning the second jackpot shown in FIG. 7 is referred to as a double chain, winning the third jackpot is referred to as a triple chain, and winning the fourth jackpot is referred to as a four chain. In the probability variation mode Km, if the winning of the probability variation jackpot is continued, the probability variation mode Km continues accordingly.

  In the present embodiment, the consecutive Chang includes a probabilistic jackpot and a normal jackpot. In the present embodiment, for example, in addition to the jackpot won in the probability variation mode Km, the jackpot won in the short-time mode Jm is included in the number of consecutive chunks. For example, when the first hit is a normal jackpot, in the short-time mode Jm after the jackpot game, and when the normal jackpot is further won, it is set as a double chain. The ream Chang ends with the end of the probability change gaming state and the short-time gaming state.

  In the probability variation mode Km of FIG. 7, if the normal jackpot is won as the fourth jackpot, the time reduction mode Jm is set after the jackpot game, that is, the probability variation mode Km ends. The time reduction mode Jm is an effect mode indicating a low probability gaming state to which a time reduction function is added. The time reduction mode Jm is set until 100 symbols of change display have elapsed after the jackpot game. In the following, “design variation display” is appropriately referred to as “design variation”. More specifically, the time reduction mode Jm is ended when the jackpot is not won by 100 symbol variations after the jackpot game, that is, when all the 100 symbol variations are lost. .

  If the 100th symbol variation (short-term final variation) that ends the short-time mode Jm is lost, the result production Rz that suggests the end of the continuous chain or informs the end of the continuous channel in the short-term final variation is Done. In the result production Rz, for example, the number of consecutive chants and the number of prize balls are notified. In the case of FIG. 7, in the result effect Rz, for example, the fact that the continuous chain ends in the 4-series chain and the number of prize balls in the 4-series chain are notified. When the time reduction mode Jm ends, that is, when the 101st variation display after the big hit game is started, the normal mode Tm2 similar to the normal mode Tm1 is set.

  Thus, for example, in the case of a four-run chain, the probability variation mode Km is set until winning the fourth jackpot from the first win, and the short time mode Jm is set after winning the fourth jackpot. When the result effect Rz is performed in the short-time final variation, the normal mode Tm2 is set, so that in the short-time final variation, the player can grasp the number of consecutive chunks and the number of prize balls.

(An example of fluctuation production when lost in the short-term final fluctuation)
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect at the time of loss in the short-time final variation. For example, an 8-second variation pattern q (see FIG. 5-3) is used as the short-time final variation at the time of loss. If the first to 99th symbol variations in the short-time gaming state are normal loss variations, for example, a 1-second variation pattern a5 (see FIG. 5-3) is used.

  In FIG. 8, (8a) shows an effect screen at the start of fluctuation of the short-time final fluctuation. Specifically, on the main liquid crystal 104, a background screen 801 indicating the time reduction mode, the number of changes 802, and a decorative design Sz are displayed. The background screen 801 is, for example, a screen showing a time reduction mode. The number of changes 802 is the number of changes that have passed in the time reduction mode. Note that the number of changes 802 may be the remaining number of changes in the time reduction mode.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses on the effect screen (8a), the effect screen (8b) is displayed. In (8b), the result effect Rz is displayed at the center of the main liquid crystal 104, and the decorative design Sz is reduced and displayed at the lower right of the main liquid crystal 104. The result effect Rz is an effect that displays that the time-shortening mode ends (the effect that the continuous chain ends), the number of continuous channels, and the number of prize balls.

  Thereafter, as shown in (8c), a decorative pattern Sz (discolored eye) indicating a loss is stopped and displayed at the center of the main liquid crystal 104, and it is determined that it is a loss. In addition, although this Embodiment was made into the loop machine and demonstrated the case where the result effect Rz was performed in the final fluctuation in the time reduction mode, for example, in the case of the ST machine, the final change in the probability variation mode It is possible to perform a result effect Rz.

(Example of transition of production mode by jackpot of “retraction”)
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the transition of the effect mode due to the “retraction” jackpot. In FIG. 9, differences from FIG. 7 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the probability variation mode Km1, if the normal jackpot is won as the fourth jackpot, the time reduction mode Jm is set until 100 symbol variations have passed after the normal jackpot. Then, suppose that the winning jackpot is won by 100 symbol changes in the short time mode Jm. The probability variation jackpot is a fifth jackpot in a specific gaming state (probability variation mode Km1 or time shortening mode Jm) that continues from the beginning, although it is a jackpot in the hourly mode Jm.

  When winning the winning jackpot game, a jackpot game is played, and after the jackpot game, the probability changing mode Km2 is set. The probability variation mode Km1 and the probability variation mode Km2 are the same effect mode. Thus, the jackpot to be shifted to the probability variation mode Km2 is referred to as promotion jackpot, and in particular, the jackpot to be shifted to the probability variation mode Km2 in the short-time mode Jm after the probability variation mode Km1 is finished is referred to as a “retraction” jackpot. If there is a jackpot for such “retraction”, it is expected that the number of consecutive Changs and the number of prize balls will increase.

  The jackpot for promotion is not limited to the jackpot for “retraction”. For example, if the first win is a normal jackpot and the winning bonus is won in the short-time gaming state after the normal jackpot, that is, the jackpot that is transitioned to the probability changing mode Km in the short-time mode Jm transitioned from the normal mode Tm is also promoted. Included in the jackpot.

  When winning a promising jackpot, a jackpot effect indicating that the jackpot game is started, such as “Ox Bonus”, is performed. For example, in the case of a “hit back” jackpot, a jackpot effect similar to “Ox bonus” may be performed, and unlike “Ox bonus”, a special jackpot indicating that it is a “hit bonus” A jackpot presentation may be performed.

(Example of display icon showing jackpot)
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display icon indicating a jackpot. In FIG. 10, the correspondence table Th associates jackpot types with display icon modes indicating jackpot types. For example, in the case of probability variation jackpots (16R probability variation jackpots and 4R probability variation jackpots), the display icon is displayed in the form of “●”. In the case of a normal jackpot (4R normal jackpot), the display icon is displayed in the form of “◯”. In the case of a so-called “pullback” jackpot, which is a promising jackpot in the time reduction mode, the display icon is displayed in the form of “☆”.

  Note that the display mode is not limited to the above, and for example, different display modes may be used for 16R probability variation jackpots and 4R probability variation jackpots. Specifically, for example, a flame mark or the like may be added to the display mode of “●” in the case of 16R probability variation big hit. Further, the display mode of the display icon may not be distinguished between the probability variation jackpot and the “retraction” jackpot, that is, in the case of the “retraction” jackpot, the display mode of “●” may be used.

  Similarly, in the case of a configuration that can take a jackpot other than the 4R jackpot (for example, a 16R jackpot) in addition to the 4R jackpot, the display modes that are different for the 16R jackpot and the 4R jackpot It is good. Such a display icon indicating a jackpot is, for example, displayed during the probability change mode, but may be displayed during the time reduction mode or during the jackpot game (during an ending game).

(Example of the display screen in the continuous channel)
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen in the continuous channel. In FIG. 11, the main liquid crystal 104 displays a background screen 1101 indicating the probability variation mode, a decorative design Sz, and a display icon Iz indicating the jackpot. The display icon Iz indicates that the game is in a continuous chain where five jackpots have been made by “●●● ○ ☆”, and is included in the game information.

  In the display icon Iz “●●● ○ ☆”, the leftmost “●” indicates the probability variation jackpot representing the first hit, and the second “●” from the left represents the probability variation jackpot representing the double chain. In the figure, the third “●” from the left indicates a probability variation jackpot representing a triple chain. In addition, the fourth “◯” from the left indicates a normal jackpot representing a 4-unit chain. In addition, the fifth “☆” from the left indicates a “pullback” jackpot (probable change jackpot) representing a five-row chain.

  The probability variation mode in FIG. 11 indicates that the most recent jackpot is a “pullback” jackpot. In addition, for example, in the short-time mode when the first win is a normal jackpot, if the normal jackpot is won, “○○” will be displayed, and in addition, the odd-change jackpot (promotion jackpot for promotion) If the player wins, “XX” will be displayed in the same way as in the case of “Pullback” jackpot.

  Thus, by displaying the display icon Iz, the player can grasp at a glance the number of consecutive chunks and the type of each jackpot in the consecutive chunks. Further, in the probability variation mode, not only the display icon Iz but also the number of prize balls may be displayed, that is, the game information similar to the result effect Rz may be displayed.

(Example of functional configuration of pachinko machine)
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 12, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a special game determination unit 1201, a symbol display control unit 1202, a special game execution unit 1203, a game state control unit 1204, and an effect execution unit 1205.

  The special game determination unit 1201 makes a special game determination as to whether or not to perform any special game among a plurality of types of special games when the start condition is satisfied. The special game is a gaming state with a high degree of profit for the player, specifically, a jackpot game. In the jackpot game, there is a game in which a player can obtain a game. The plurality of types of special games include at least a jackpot capable of controlling a game in a specific game state (a game state to which a time reduction function is added) after the jackpot, for example, a promising jackpot or a normal jackpot. The special game is not limited to the jackpot game, and can be an open game of the ordinary electric accessory 107.

  The symbol display control unit 1202 displays a variety of symbols on a predetermined symbol display means based on the result of the special game determination, and stops and displays the symbols in a manner indicating the result of the special game determination after a predetermined time has elapsed. Display the fluctuation of. The symbol is a special symbol or an effect symbol, but can also be a normal symbol. The predetermined symbol display means is a special symbol display unit that displays a special symbol or a main liquid crystal 104 that displays a decorative symbol Sz.

  The special game execution unit 1203 executes the special game of the type indicated by the stopped and displayed symbol when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating that the symbol display control unit 1202 determines that the special game is to be performed.

  After the special game is executed by the special game execution unit 1203, the game state control unit 1204 can control the game in the normal game state or a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. The specific game state is a game state to which a time reduction function is added, and is, for example, a probability change game state or a short-time game state.

  When a specific special game is executed among a plurality of types of special games, the game state control unit 1204 controls the game in the specific game state after the specific special game is executed. The specific special game is specifically a jackpot to which a time reduction function is added after the jackpot game, for example, a normal jackpot or a probable bonus jackpot.

  The gaming state control unit 1204 controls the game in the normal gaming state from the symbol variation display next to the symbol variation display of the predetermined number of times when the symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times in the specific gaming state. The predetermined number is, for example, 100 times. For example, when the game state control unit 1204 controls the game in the short-time gaming state and the symbol display control unit 1202 performs 100 symbol variation display, the game state control unit 1204 changes from the 101st variation display to the normal gaming state. Control the game. In addition, for example, when the game state control unit 1204 controls the game in the probability variation game state and the symbol display control unit 1202 performs 10,000 symbol variation display, the normal game is started from the 10001th variation display. Control the game with the state.

  The effect execution unit 1205 can execute a predetermined effect. The effect execution unit 1205 executes a predetermined effect using a display unit such as the main liquid crystal 104 and the sub liquid crystal 114, a speaker 241 that outputs sound, various lamps 251, the movable accessory 130, and the like.

  The effect execution unit 1205 executes the notification effect when the predetermined number of times of change display in the specific game state is a display of change of the symbol determined not to perform the special game. The predetermined number of variation displays is, for example, the last variation display controlled in a specific gaming state (short-time final variation: for example, the 100th variation display). For example, when it is determined in advance that it will not be a big hit until the short-time final change, the effect execution unit 1205 notifies the change display before the short-time final change (for example, the 98th or 99th change display). It is also possible to execute a production.

  The notification effect is an effect of notifying game information related to one or more special games executed in a predetermined period, and is a result effect, for example. The predetermined period means that the special game determination unit 1201 determines that a special game is to be performed in the normal game state, and after the special game has been executed, the game is controlled in the specific game state, and a predetermined number of times the symbols are changed. It is a period until it is performed.

  The one or more special games executed in the predetermined period include, for example, from the first hit to the jackpot executed immediately before the specific game state currently controlled. A plurality of special games corresponds to a plurality of jackpots in the chain. One special game corresponds to the first win when the jackpot executed immediately before the specific game state currently controlled is the first win. The game information is, for example, information such as the number of consecutive Changs and the number of prize balls.

  The last variation display (for example, short-time final variation) among the predetermined number of variation displays (for example, 100 times) is performed because all 99 variation displays performed before the last variation display are lost. Is the case.

  The effect execution unit 1205 restricts the execution of the notification effect when the predetermined number of times of the variable display is a variable display of the symbol determined to perform the special game. Specifically, for example, the effect execution unit 1205 does not execute the notification effect when a special game is obtained in the short time final variation. For example, the effect execution unit 1205 determines the jackpot by a special effect (a jackpot finalizing effect) based on a special variation time of 15 seconds (the fluctuation pattern Q2 in FIG. 5-4) when the jackpot is reached in the short-term final fluctuation. Also good.

  The special effect here is a jackpot finalizing effect used only in the short-time final variation. The special effect may be a reach effect such as SP reach or SPSP reach.

  Also, even if the predetermined number of symbol variation display (short-time final variation) is a loss variation display, the same or similar loss effect as the special effect may be performed without performing the notification effect. It is good also as performing the production | generation (gase production) which becomes a masquerade while making it show as a definite production. In addition, it is possible to perform reach-losing effects in a predetermined number of symbol fluctuation displays (short-time final fluctuation). In this case, for example, a result effect is performed before reaching a reach state, and a reach effect is performed after a result effect is performed. It is good also as a state.

  Further, the effect executing unit 1205 executes the notification effect based on the type of special game executed by the special game executing unit 1203 when the symbol change display (short-time final change) of the predetermined number of times is a big hit.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, the special game determination unit 1201 determines whether or not to perform any one of a plurality of types of special games including the first special game and the second special game. Do. The first special game is usually a jackpot. The second special game is, for example, a promising jackpot.

  The game state control unit 1204 controls the game in a first specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state after the first special game is executed by the special game execution unit 1203. The game state control unit 1204 controls the game in a second specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific game state after the second special game is executed by the special game execution unit 1203. The first specific gaming state is, for example, a time saving gaming state. The second specific game state is, for example, a probability change game state.

  The effect execution unit 1205 determines whether the special game type is the first special game or the second special game when the symbol variation display (short-time final variation) of the predetermined number of times is a winning variation display. In response, the notification effect is executed. For example, the effect execution unit 1205 executes the notification effect when the symbol change display (short-time final change) of the predetermined number of times is a probable variation jackpot, and does not execute the notification effect when it is a normal jackpot. And

  Accordingly, the latest game information can be presented to the player in the jackpot of “retraction”, which is a jackpot of promotion (probability jackpot) to be promoted to the probability change gaming state. In addition, since it is possible to make it appear that the display is a variation display of the loss by performing the notification effect, the player can be lifted after being discouraged once, so that the player can be further lifted.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined number of symbol fluctuation display (short-time final fluctuation) is a normal jackpot, the notification effect is not executed, but this is in the time-saving mode set again after the normal jackpot. This is because the notification effect is performed when the short-term final fluctuation is lost. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the notification effect from being performed a plurality of times in a short period of time, thereby preventing the player from being bothered.

  The effect execution unit 1205 performs a notification effect when the symbol variation display (short-time final variation) of the predetermined number of times is a normal jackpot, and does not perform a notification effect when the probability variation jackpot is a short-time final variation. Also good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the notification effect is executed in the symbol variation display (short time final variation) for the predetermined number of times. However, the notification effect may be executed in a special game executed by the special game execution unit 1203 without being executed in the short time final variation. Executing in a special game is, for example, executing in an ending game in a special game, but is not limited to this, and may be executed in an opening game or a round game.

(Example of transition of production mode when winning a normal jackpot in short-term final variation)
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the transition of the effect mode in the case where the normal jackpot is won in the short time final variation.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the probability variation mode Km, assuming that a normal jackpot is won as the fourth jackpot, the time-saving mode until 100 symbol variations (indicated as “100 variations” in the figure) have passed after the regular jackpot. Jm1 is set. Then, it is assumed that a normal jackpot is won in the short-time final variation of the short-time mode Jm1. In this case, in the short-time final variation, a variation pattern Q2 of 15 seconds (see FIG. 5-4) is used, and in the variation pattern, the result effect Rz is not performed, and the special effect (normally jackpot final effect) is performed.

  In addition, in the short-time final fluctuation of the short-time mode Jm1, when the normal jackpot is won, in addition to the fluctuation pattern Q2 of 15 seconds, the fluctuation patterns B, C, D (see FIG. 5-4) can be selected and each fluctuation is selected. It is good also as performing the variation production according to a pattern. Specifically, in the short-time final variation of the short-time mode Jm1, when the normal jackpot is won, without performing the result effect Rz, for example, as shown in FIGS. 5-6 and 5-7, the variation start → Ordinary fluctuation → reach establishment → reach production → bounce production → bonus change production may be performed.

  Then, after completion of the normal jackpot, the time reduction mode Jm2 is set until 100 symbol variations have elapsed. Note that the time reduction mode Jm1 and the time reduction mode Jm2 are the same effect mode. If the 100 symbol variations in the short-time mode Jm2 after the end of the normal jackpot are all lost, the 8-second variation pattern q (see FIG. 5-3) is used in the short-time final variation, resulting in a result production. Rz is performed. The normal mode Tm is set for the symbol variation after the 101st time after the end of the normal jackpot.

  As described above, when the normal jackpot is won in the short-time final variation in the short-time mode Jm1, the result effect Rz is performed with the 100th symbol variation in the short-time mode Jm2 that is set again after the normal jackpot. If the result presentation Rz is performed in the case of winning the normal jackpot in the short-time final variation in the short-time mode Jm1, the result presentation Rz is also performed in the short-term final variation in the subsequent short-time mode Jm2. Multiple result effects Rz will be performed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the result effect Rz from being performed a plurality of times in a short period of time, and to avoid annoying the player.

  In the present embodiment, in the short-time final fluctuation of the short-time mode Jm2, in the case of a loss, the result effect Rz is performed using the fluctuation pattern q of 8 seconds, but the fluctuation patterns b, c, d (FIG. 5) -3) can be selected, and a reach effect may be performed according to each variation pattern. In this case, for example, the result effect Rz may be performed in the normal variation before the reach effect is developed. Thereby, in the short time final variation, it is possible to perform an effect that expects a big hit while performing the result effect Rz.

(An example of fluctuation production when winning a normal jackpot in the short-term final fluctuation)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a variation effect when a normal jackpot is won in the short time final variation. In the short-time final fluctuation, when a normal jackpot is won, a fluctuation pattern Q2 of 15 seconds (see FIG. 5-4) is used.

  In FIG. 14, (14a) shows the effect screen at the start of the change in the short time final change. Specifically, the main liquid crystal 104 displays a background screen 801 indicating the time reduction mode, the number of changes 802 that have elapsed in the time reduction mode, and the decorative design Sz. Then, as shown in (14b), for the time being, an effect similar to (14a) is performed. In (14b), a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a special effect 1400, which will be described later, may be performed.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) elapses from the start of fluctuation, the process proceeds to (14c). In (14c), the special effect 1400 is displayed on the main liquid crystal 104. The special effect 1400 is a normal jackpot finalizing effect indicating a normal jackpot winning. For example, the special effect 1400 suggests that the short-time mode is set again, indicates that it is possible to obtain 4R worth of play, or is specified. This is an effect of displaying the character or displaying a specific background image.

  The special effect 1400 may be a common effect that can be used even when winning a promising jackpot instead of the normal jackpot finalizing effect. Thereby, since the player does not know the type of jackpot at the time when the special performance 1400 is performed, it is possible to expect a promising jackpot.

  In (14c), the decorative design Sz is reduced and displayed on the lower right of the main liquid crystal 104. As shown in (14c), when a normal jackpot is won in the short time final variation, the result effect Rz is not performed.

  After that, as shown in (14d), a decoration symbol Sz indicating a normal jackpot (a slotted even symbol) is stopped and displayed at the center of the main liquid crystal 104, and it is determined that the jackpot is a normal jackpot. Note that this embodiment is intended for loop machines, and in the case of winning a normal jackpot in the final change in the short-time mode, the special effect 1400 is performed without performing the result effect Rz. However, when the ST machine is targeted, it is possible to prevent the result effect Rz from being performed when winning the probability variation jackpot in the final variation of the probability variation mode.

(Example of transition of production mode by jackpot of “retraction” in short-term final fluctuation)
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the transition of the effect mode due to the jackpot of “retraction” in the short time final variation.

  As shown in FIG. 15, if the normal jackpot is won as the fourth jackpot in the probability variation mode Km1, the time reduction mode Jm is set after the regular jackpot until 100 symbol variations have elapsed. Then, in the short-time final fluctuation in the short-time mode Jm, it is assumed that the “retraction” jackpot (probability jackpot) is won.

  In this case, in the short-time final variation, a variation pattern Q1 of 15 seconds (see FIG. 5-4) is used. In the variation pattern, after the result effect Rz is performed, the effect of determining the jackpot is performed. In this way, when winning a promising big hit in the short-term final variation, it is possible to make the player appear disappointed by performing the result rendering Rz in the variation rendering, so that the player can be discouraged once. And since the effect which determines a jackpot is performed after that, a player can be surprised and a player can be raised more.

  In addition, after the “retraction” jackpot (probability variation jackpot) ends, the probability variation mode Km2 is set. By setting the probability variation mode Km2, it is determined that at least the sixth jackpot will be performed (six consecutive chunks).

  In the short-time final variation in the short-time mode Jm, when winning the probable big hit, the result effect Rz is performed using the variation pattern Q1 of 15 seconds, but the variation patterns B, C, D (see FIG. 5-4) ) Can be selected, and a variation effect according to each variation pattern may be performed. Specifically, in the case of winning in the short-term final variation of the short-time mode Jm, when winning a promising big hit, for example, as shown in FIGS. 5-6 and 5-7, the variation start → normal variation → reach establishment → reach production → Screw production → Big hit, fluctuating production may be performed. In this case, for example, the result effect Rz may be performed in the normal variation before the reach effect is developed.

(An example of variation production when winning a promising jackpot in the short-term final variation)
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect when winning a promising jackpot in the short time final variation. In the short-term final fluctuation, when winning the probability variation jackpot, a fluctuation pattern Q1 of 15 seconds is used.

  In FIG. 16, (16a) shows an effect screen at the start of fluctuation in the short-time final fluctuation. Specifically, the main liquid crystal 104 displays a background screen 801 indicating the time reduction mode, the number of changes 802 that have elapsed in the time reduction mode, and the decorative design Sz.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses from the start of fluctuation, an effect screen (16b) is displayed. In (16b), the result effect Rz is displayed at the center of the main liquid crystal 104, and the decorative design Sz is reduced and displayed at the lower right of the main liquid crystal 104. The result effect Rz is an effect that displays the fact that the continuous channel ends, the number of continuous channels, and the number of prize balls.

  When a predetermined time has elapsed in (16b), the process proceeds to (16c). In (16 c), the movable accessory 130 advances to the front surface of the main liquid crystal 104, and a special effect 1600 (probability change jackpot determined effect) synchronized with the operation of the movable accessory 130 is displayed on the main liquid crystal 104. The special effect 1600 is an effect that indicates winning of the probability variation jackpot. For example, it indicates that the probability variation mode is set, indicates that it is possible to obtain a predetermined number of rounds, or shows a specific character. This is an effect of displaying or displaying a specific background image.

  Note that the special effect 1600 may be a common effect that can be used even when a normal jackpot is won instead of the certainty jackpot finalizing effect. Thereby, since the player does not know the type of jackpot at the time when the special effect 1600 is performed, the player can expect a promising jackpot.

  After that, as shown in (16d), a decorative symbol Sz indicating a probability variation jackpot (an odd-numbered pattern) is stopped and displayed at the center of the main liquid crystal 104, and it is determined that the probability variation jackpot. In addition, although this embodiment was intended for the loop machine and explained the case of performing the result effect Rz when winning the probable big hit in the final change in the short-time mode, for example, in the case of targeting the ST machine In the final variation of the probability variation mode, the result production Rz can be performed when the probability variation jackpot is won.

  Here, the result effect Rz is an effect that indicates the end of time reduction (continuous chain end), and is therefore an effect that is not happy for the player. If the result effect Rz is always performed in the short-term final fluctuation, the effect may not be excited. In the present embodiment, when the big win is won in the short-time final change, the result effect Rz is not performed in the short-time final change. Specifically, in the case where the normal jackpot is won in the short time final change, the result effect Rz is not performed in the short time final change.

  For this reason, the player can be prevented from being discouraged in the short-time final variation, and the special effect 1400 (see FIG. 14) that shows the confirmation of the normal jackpot in the short-time final variation can be performed. Thereby, while being able to excite production, a player can be surprised.

  Further, even if the result presentation Rz is not performed when the normal jackpot is won, the result presentation Rz is performed in the 100th symbol variation (short-term final variation) in the time-saving mode set again after the regular jackpot. For this reason, it is not necessary to perform the result effect Rz when the normal jackpot is won in the short-term final variation, and it is possible to avoid bothering the player.

  In addition, when winning a promising jackpot (withdrawal jackpot) in the short-term final variation, the result production Rz is performed in the short-term final variation. Thereby, game information (latest game information) before the start of the “retraction” jackpot game can be presented to the player, and the result effect Rz can be effectively utilized. Also, by performing the result production Rz, it is possible to determine the jackpot after pretending that it is a change of loss, so that the player can be lifted after being discouraged once, and when the jackpot is confirmed, Can make them more pleased.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot type can only be a jackpot with a lot of balls. However, as a jackpot with a small number of balls (for example, without a ball), a so-called sudden jackpot (= suddenly promiscuous jackpot) It is also possible to take a so-called sudden jackpot (= sudden emergency jackpot). For example, when the winning jackpot is won in the short time final variation, the result effect Rz may not be performed in the short time final variation. Thereby, it is not necessary to perform the result effect Rz at the time of the big hit of the sudden hit, and it is possible to prevent the player from being bothered.

  In addition, in the case where a winning big hit is won in the short time final variation, the result effect Rz may be performed in the short time final variation. As a result, the result production Rz can be used effectively, and the game information in the continuous chain can be presented to the player in the short-term final fluctuation, and the player can grasp the latest game information.

  It should be noted that the jackpot without winning may be included in the number of consecutive channels, or may not be included. Moreover, when including the big hit without a ball in the number of consecutive chunks, the display mode of the display icon may be a display mode indicating a sudden big hit or a big hit with a sudden hit, and a different display mode from the big hit with a big ball.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. In the above-described first embodiment, the case has been described where the result presentation Rz is performed in the short-term final fluctuation when winning the odd-change jackpot in the short-time final fluctuation. In the second embodiment, the result presentation Rz is performed during the probabilistic big hit game The case where it performs is demonstrated. In the second embodiment, parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

(Example of transition of production mode when winning a normal jackpot in short-term final variation)
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example (Embodiment 2) of the transition of the effect mode when the normal jackpot is won in the short time final variation.

  As shown in FIG. 17, if the normal big hit is won as the fourth big hit in the probability variation mode Km, the time reduction mode Jm1 is set until 100 symbol variations have passed after this normal big win. Then, it is assumed that a normal jackpot is won in the short-time final variation of the short-time mode Jm1. In this case, in the short-time final variation, a variation pattern Q2 of 15 seconds (see FIG. 5-4) is used, and in this variation pattern, a special effect for determining a normal jackpot is performed without performing a result effect Rz.

  In addition, in the short-time final variation of the short-time mode Jm1, when the normal jackpot is won, in addition to the variation pattern Q2, the variation patterns B, C, D (see FIG. 5-4) can be selected, and according to each variation pattern It is also possible to perform a fluctuating production. Specifically, in the short-time final variation of the short-time mode Jm1, when a normal jackpot is won, for example, as shown in FIG. 5-6 and FIG. Fluctuation production may be performed such as variation → reach establishment → reach production → bounce production → hit.

  When the variation effect ends, a normal jackpot jackpot game is performed. In the normal jackpot won in the short-term final variation, the result presentation Rz is not executed in the jackpot game. In the case of a normal jackpot, the result presentation Rz may not always be executed in the jackpot game even if it is won other than the short-term final fluctuation, or the result presentation Rz is not executed in the jackpot game only when the prize is won in the short-time final fluctuation. It is good also as not performing.

  Usually, after the big hit, the time reduction mode Jm2 is set until 100 symbol variations have elapsed. If the 100 symbol variations in the short-time mode Jm2 after the end of the normal jackpot are all lost, the 8-second variation pattern q (see FIG. 5-3) is used in the short-time final variation, resulting in a result production. Rz is performed. The normal mode Tm is set for the symbol variation after the 101st time after the end of the normal jackpot.

  As described above, when the normal jackpot is won in the short-time final variation in the short-time mode Jm1, the result effect Rz is performed after the elapse of 100 symbol variations in the short-time mode Jm2 which is set again after the normal jackpot. . Even if the result production Rz is performed in the normal jackpot that was won in the time reduction final variation in the time reduction mode Jm1, the result production Rz is also performed in the time reduction final variation in the time reduction mode Jm2 that is set thereafter. A plurality of result effects Rz are performed in the meantime. For this reason, in Embodiment 2, it is possible to prevent the result production Rz from being performed a plurality of times in a short period of time, and to avoid annoying the player.

  In the case of a loss in the short-time final fluctuation in the short-time mode Jm1, the result effect Rz is performed using the fluctuation pattern q of 8 seconds (see FIG. 5-3). However, the fluctuation patterns b, c, and d are also used. It is also possible to make it possible to perform a reach effect according to each variation pattern. In this case, for example, the result effect Rz may be performed in the normal variation before the reach effect is developed. Thereby, in the short time final variation, it is possible to perform an effect that expects a big hit while performing the result effect Rz.

(Example of ending effect when winning a normal jackpot in the short-term final fluctuation)
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of an ending effect when a normal jackpot is won in the short-term final variation.

  In FIG. 18, (18a) shows a screen of the ending effect Ed in the jackpot game. Until the predetermined time elapses, as shown in (18b) and (18c), the ending effect Ed is continued. Then, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the ending effect Ed is finished, and as shown in (18d), the variable effect in the time reduction mode is started.

  As described above, the result effect Rz is not executed in the ending effect Ed in the normal jackpot won in the short-time final variation.

(Example of transition of production mode by jackpot of “retraction” in short-term final fluctuation)
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example (Embodiment 2) of the transition of the effect mode by the jackpot of “retraction” in the short time final variation.

  As shown in FIG. 19, if the normal jackpot is won as the fourth jackpot in the probability variation mode Km1, the time reduction mode Jm is set until 100 symbol fluctuations have passed after the normal jackpot. Then, in the short-time final fluctuation in the short-time mode Jm, it is assumed that the “retraction” jackpot (probability jackpot) is won.

  In this case, in the short-time final variation, a variation pattern Q2 of 15 seconds (see FIG. 5-4) is used, and in this variation pattern, the result effect Rz is not performed and the effect of determining the probability variation jackpot (the special effect in FIG. 16). 1600).

  In addition, in the short-time final variation of the short-time mode Jm, when winning a promising big hit, in addition to the variation pattern Q2 of 15 seconds, the variation patterns B, C and D (see FIG. 5-4) can be selected, and each variation It is good also as performing the variation production according to a pattern. Specifically, in the short-time final variation of the short-time mode Jm, when winning a promising big hit, without performing the result effect Rz, for example, as shown in FIGS. 5-6 and 5-7, the variation start → Ordinary fluctuation → reach establishment → reach production → bounce production → bonus change production may be performed.

  Then, a jackpot game with a promising jackpot is performed. In the probability variation jackpot won in the short-term final variation, the result presentation Rz is executed in the jackpot game. In the case of a promising big hit, even if it is won other than the short-term final change, the result presentation Rz may always be executed in the big hit game, or the result presentation Rz is executed in the big hit game only when the winning is in the short-time final change. May be.

  As described above, when winning a promising jackpot in the short-term final variation, by performing the result effect Rz in the probabilistic jackpot game, the player can be presented with the number of winning balls and the number of consecutive Changs including the probable jackpot game. After the jackpot game ends, the probability variation mode Km2 is set. By setting the probability variation mode Km2, it is determined that at least the sixth jackpot will be performed (six consecutive chunks).

(An example of an ending effect when winning a promising jackpot in the short-term final fluctuation)
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of an ending effect when winning a promising jackpot in the short-time final variation.

  In FIG. 20, (20a) shows a screen of an ending effect Ed in the jackpot game. In the ending effect Ed, it is displayed that the jackpot game is finished, and a result effect Rz is performed. The result effect Rz is included in the ending effect Ed. As shown in (20a), the main liquid crystal 104 displays a display icon Iz indicating the number of consecutive channels and the type of jackpot in the consecutive channels. The display icon Iz indicates that four consecutive channels are being performed. When a predetermined time elapses in the ending effect Ed, the process proceeds to (20b).

  In (20b), the main liquid crystal 104 displays a display icon Iz, a “☆” mark indicating that the current jackpot is a probable big hit of “retraction”, and the number of winning balls. Then, as shown in (20c), a mark “☆” indicating the current jackpot is added to the display icon Iz. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, the ending effect Ed is ended, and as shown in (20d), the variation effect in the probability variation mode is started.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the normal jackpot is won in the short time final variation, the result presentation Rz is not performed in the normal jackpot game. This is because the result effect Rz is performed in the 100th symbol variation (short-time final variation) in the time-saving mode that is set again after the normal jackpot, without performing the result effect Rz during the normal jackpot jackpot game. Therefore, according to the second embodiment, it is not necessary to perform the result effect Rz during the big jackpot game, and the player can be prevented from being bothered.

  In addition, in the event of winning the odds jackpot (return jackpot) in the short-term final fluctuation, the result presentation Rz is performed in the jackpot game of the chance jackpot. As a result, the result effect Rz can be used effectively, and the game information (latest game information) in the chain including the jackpot of “retraction” can be presented to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot type can only be a jackpot with a lot of balls, but it is also possible to take a sudden jackpot or a sudden jackpot. If the winning jackpot is won in the short-term final variation, the result effect Rz may not be performed during the jackpot game of the sudden jackpot. Thereby, it is not necessary to perform the result production Rz at the time of the big hit game of the sudden hit, and it is possible to avoid bothering the player.

  In addition, when winning the winning jackpot in the short-term final variation, the result effect Rz may be performed during the jackpot game of the winning jackpot. As a result, it is possible to effectively utilize the result production Rz, and it is possible to present the game information in the continuous chain to the player in the jackpot game of the promising big hit, and the player can grasp the latest game information. it can.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, a third embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. In the first embodiment described above, the condition in which the result effect Rz is not performed in the short-time final variation is the case where the normal jackpot is won in the short-time final variation, but in the third embodiment, the condition is definitely changed in the short-time final variation. A description will be given of the case where the jackpot is won. In the third embodiment, parts different from the first and second embodiments will be described.

(Example of transition of production mode when winning a normal jackpot in short-term final variation)
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example (third embodiment) of transition of the effect mode when the normal jackpot is won in the short time final variation.

  As shown in FIG. 21, if the normal jackpot is won as the fourth jackpot in the probability variation mode Km, the time reduction mode Jm1 is set until 100 symbol variations have elapsed after the end of the normal jackpot. Then, it is assumed that a normal jackpot is won in the short-time final variation of the short-time mode Jm1.

  In this case, in the short-time final fluctuation, a fluctuation pattern Q1 of 15 seconds (see FIG. 5-4) is used, and after the result effect Rz is performed in the fluctuation pattern, an effect (for example, FIG. 14) is determined. Special effects 1400) are performed. As described above, the result effect Rz makes one end appear to be lost, so that the player can be surprised when the jackpot is confirmed.

  In the short-time final variation in the short-time mode Jm1, when a normal jackpot is won, a special effect (usually a jackpot finalizing effect) is performed using the 15-second variation pattern Q1, but the variation patterns B, C, D ( (See FIG. 5-4) can be selected, and a variation effect according to each variation pattern may be performed. Specifically, in the case of winning the normal jackpot in the short-time final variation in the short-time mode Jm1, for example, as shown in FIGS. 5-6 and 5-7, the variation start → normal variation → reach establishment → reach effect → Screw production → Big hit, fluctuating production may be performed. In this case, for example, the result effect Rz may be performed in the normal variation.

  Then, after completion of the normal jackpot, the time reduction mode Jm2 is set until 100 symbol variations have elapsed. If the 100 symbol variations in the short-time mode Jm2 after the end of the normal jackpot are all lost, the 8-second variation pattern q (see FIG. 5-3) is used in the short-time final variation, resulting in a result production. Rz is performed.

  The normal mode Tm is set for the symbol variation after the 101st time after the end of the normal jackpot. As described above, when the normal jackpot is won in the short-time final variation in the short-time mode Jm1, the result effect Rz is also performed in the 100th symbol variation in the short-time mode Jm2 that is newly set after the normal jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, in the short-time final variation in the short-time mode Jm2, in the case of a loss, the result effect Rz is performed using the variation pattern q of 8 seconds (see FIG. 5-3). It is also possible to make c and d selectable and perform a reach effect according to each variation pattern. In this case, for example, the result effect Rz may be performed in the normal variation before the reach effect is developed. Thereby, in the short time final variation, it is possible to perform an effect that expects a big hit while performing the result effect Rz.

(An example of fluctuation production when winning a normal jackpot in the short-term final fluctuation)
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect (Embodiment 3) when a normal jackpot is won in the short time final variation. For example, a fluctuation pattern Q1 of 15 seconds is used at the time of the big hit in the short time final fluctuation.

  In FIG. 22, (22a) shows an effect screen at the start of fluctuation in the short-time final fluctuation. Specifically, the main liquid crystal 104 displays a background screen 801 indicating the time reduction mode, the number of changes 802 that have elapsed in the time reduction mode, and the decorative design Sz.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses from the start of fluctuation, an effect screen (22b) is displayed. In (22b), the result effect Rz is displayed at the center of the main liquid crystal 104, and the decorative design Sz is reduced and displayed at the lower right of the main liquid crystal 104. The result effect Rz is an effect that displays the fact that the continuous channel ends, the number of continuous channels, and the number of prize balls.

  When a predetermined time elapses in (22b), the process proceeds to (22c). In (22c), the main liquid crystal 104 displays a special effect 1400 (usually a jackpot finalizing effect). The special effect 1400 is an effect indicating a normal jackpot win, for example, an effect that suggests that the normal mode is set or that it is possible to obtain a 4R worth of balls.

  Thereafter, as shown in (22d), a decorative symbol Sz (a slotted even-numbered symbol) indicating a normal jackpot is stopped and displayed at the center of the main liquid crystal 104, and it is determined that the jackpot is a normal jackpot.

(Example of transition of production mode by jackpot of “retraction” in short-term final fluctuation)
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example (third embodiment) of transition of the production mode due to the jackpot of “retraction” in the short-term final fluctuation.

  As shown in FIG. 23, assuming that a normal jackpot is won as the fourth jackpot in the probability variation mode Km1, the time reduction mode Jm is set until 100 symbol variations have elapsed after the normal jackpot. Then, in the short-time final fluctuation in the short-time mode Jm, it is assumed that the “retraction” jackpot (probability jackpot) is won.

  In this case, in the short-time final variation, a variation pattern Q2 of 15 seconds (see FIG. 5-4) is used, and in this variation pattern, the result effect Rz is not performed and the effect of determining the probability variation jackpot (the special effect in FIG. 16). 1600). In the probability variation mode, the game information such as the number of consecutive channels is displayed by the display icon Iz. Therefore, in the short-term final variation, the result effect Rz is not performed, so that the player is not bothered. it can.

  In the short-time final variation of the short-time mode Jm, when winning the probable big hit, it was decided to perform a special effect using the 15-second variation pattern Q2, but the variation patterns B, C, D (see Fig. 5-4) It is also possible to make selections possible and to perform variation effects according to each variation pattern. Specifically, in the short-time final variation of the short-time mode Jm, when winning a promising big hit, without performing the result effect Rz, for example, as shown in FIGS. 5-6 and 5-7, the variation start → Ordinary fluctuation → reach establishment → reach production → bounce production → bonus change production may be performed.

(An example of variation production when winning a promising jackpot in the short-term final variation)
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a variation effect (Embodiment 3) when a winning jackpot is won in the short time final variation. In the case of short-term final fluctuation, when winning the probability variation jackpot, a fluctuation pattern Q2 of 15 seconds is used.

  In FIG. 24, (24a) shows an effect screen at the start of fluctuation in the short-time final fluctuation. Specifically, the main liquid crystal 104 displays a background screen 801 indicating the time reduction mode, the number of changes 802 that have elapsed in the time reduction mode, and the decorative design Sz. Then, as shown in (24b), for the time being, an effect similar to (24a) is performed. In (24b), a notice effect that suggests the possibility of the special effect 1600 being performed may be performed.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) elapses from the start of fluctuation, the process proceeds to (24c). In (24 c), the movable accessory 130 advances to the front surface of the main liquid crystal 104, and a special effect 1600 (probability change jackpot determined effect) synchronized with the operation of the movable accessory 130 is displayed on the main liquid crystal 104. Further, as shown in (24c), the decorative design Sz is displayed in a reduced size in the lower right of the main liquid crystal 104. As shown in (24c), when the probable big hit is won in the short time final change, the result effect Rz is not performed.

  Thereafter, as shown in (24d), a decorative symbol Sz indicating a probability variation jackpot (an odd-numbered pattern) is stopped at the center of the main liquid crystal 104, and it is determined that the probability variation jackpot.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, when a promising big hit is won in the short time final variation, the result effect Rz is not performed in the short time final variation. Thereby, in the short time final variation, for example, a special effect 1600 (see FIG. 24) indicating the confirmation of the probability variation jackpot can be performed, and the player can be surprised.

  Further, even if the result effect Rz is not performed at the time of winning the probability variation jackpot, the gaming state can be notified by the display icon Iz or the like in the probability variation mode set after the probability variation jackpot. For this reason, it is not necessary to perform the result effect Rz in the short time final variation, and it is possible to prevent the player from being bothered.

  Further, in the third embodiment, when the normal jackpot is won in the short time final variation, the result effect Rz is performed in the short time final variation. Thereby, it is possible to present the player with game information before the start of the normal jackpot jackpot game, and to effectively utilize the result effect Rz. Also, by performing the result production Rz, it is possible to determine the jackpot after pretending that it is a change of loss, so that the player can be lifted after being discouraged once, and when the jackpot is confirmed, Can make them more pleased.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot type can only be a jackpot with a lot of balls, but it is also possible to take a sudden jackpot or a sudden jackpot. If the winning combination is won in the short-term final variation, the result effect Rz may not be performed in the short-term final variation. As a result, it is not necessary to perform the result effect Rz at the time of fluctuation of the winning hit, and it is possible to avoid bothering the player.

  In the case of winning a sudden jackpot in the short time final change, the result effect Rz may be performed in the short time final change. As a result, the result production Rz can be used effectively, and the game information in the continuous chain can be presented to the player in the short-term final fluctuation, and the player can grasp the latest game information.

(Embodiment 4)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. In the above-described third embodiment, the case has been described where the result presentation Rz is performed in the short-time final variation when the normal jackpot is won in the short-term final variation, but in the fourth embodiment, the result presentation Rz is performed during the normal jackpot game. The case where it performs is demonstrated. In the fourth embodiment, parts different from the first to third embodiments will be described.

(Example of transition of production mode when winning a normal jackpot in short-term final variation)
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example (Embodiment 4) of the transition of the effect mode when the normal jackpot is won in the short time final variation.

  As shown in FIG. 25, assuming that a normal jackpot is won as the fourth jackpot in the probability variation mode Km, the time reduction mode Jm1 is set until 100 symbol variations have elapsed after the normal jackpot. Then, it is assumed that a normal jackpot is won in the short-time final variation of the short-time mode Jm1. In this case, in the short-time final variation, a variation pattern Q2 of 15 seconds (see FIG. 5-4) is used, and in this variation pattern, a special effect for determining a normal jackpot is performed without performing a result effect Rz.

  In addition, in the short-time final fluctuation of the short-time mode Jm1, when winning the probable big hit, in addition to the fluctuation pattern Q2 of 15 seconds, the fluctuation patterns B, C and D (see FIG. 5-4) can be selected and each fluctuation is selected. It is good also as performing the variation production according to a pattern. Specifically, in the short-time final variation of the short-time mode Jm1, when winning a promising big hit, without performing the result effect Rz, for example, as shown in FIGS. 5-6 and 5-7, the variation start → Ordinary fluctuation → reach establishment → reach production → bounce production → bonus change production may be performed.

  Then, when the symbol variation according to the variation pattern Q2 is completed, a normal jackpot jackpot game is performed. In the normal jackpot won in the short-term final variation, the result presentation Rz is executed in the jackpot game. In the case of a normal jackpot, the result presentation Rz may always be executed in the jackpot game even when winning other than the short-term final fluctuation, or the result presentation Rz is executed in the jackpot game only when winning in the short-time final fluctuation. May be.

  Usually, after the big hit, the time reduction mode Jm2 is set until 100 symbol variations have elapsed. If the 100 symbol variations in the short-time mode Jm2 after the end of the normal jackpot are all lost, the 8-second variation pattern q (see FIG. 5-3) is used in the short-time final variation, resulting in a result production. Rz is performed. The normal mode Tm is set for the symbol variation after the 101st time after the end of the normal jackpot.

  Thus, by performing the result effect Rz in the normal jackpot game, the player can be presented with the number of prize balls and the number of consecutive balls including the normal jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, in the case of a loss in the short-time final variation in the short-time mode Jm2, the result effect Rz is performed using the variation pattern q of 8 seconds. However, the variation patterns b, c, and d are also selected. It is also possible to perform reach production according to each variation pattern. In this case, for example, the result effect Rz may be performed in the normal variation before the reach effect is developed. Thereby, in the short time final variation, it is possible to perform an effect that expects a big hit while performing the result effect Rz.

(Example of ending effect when winning a normal jackpot in the short-term final fluctuation)
FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of an ending effect when a normal jackpot is won in the short-term final variation.

  In FIG. 26, (26a) shows a screen of an ending effect Ed in the jackpot game. In the ending effect Ed, it is displayed that the jackpot game ends, and is included in the result effect Rz. The result effect Rz is a part of the ending effect Ed. As shown in (26a), the main liquid crystal 104 displays a display icon Iz indicating the number of consecutive channels and the type of jackpot in the consecutive channels. The display icon Iz indicates that four consecutive channels are being performed. When a predetermined time elapses in the ending effect Ed, the process proceeds to (26b).

  In (26b), on the main liquid crystal 104, a display icon Iz, a “◯” mark indicating that the current jackpot is a normal jackpot, and the number of prize balls are displayed. Then, as shown in (26c), a mark “◯” indicating the current jackpot is added to the display icon Iz. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, the ending effect Ed is ended, and as shown in (26d), the changing effect in the time reduction mode is started.

(Example of transition of production mode by jackpot of “retraction” in short-term final fluctuation)
FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example (Embodiment 4) of the transition of the effect mode due to the jackpot of “retraction” in the short-time final variation.

  As shown in FIG. 27, if the normal jackpot is won as the fourth jackpot in the probability variation mode Km1, the time reduction mode Jm is set until 100 symbol variations have passed after the normal jackpot. Then, in the short-time final fluctuation in the short-time mode Jm, it is assumed that the “retraction” jackpot (probability jackpot) is won. In this case, in the short-time final variation, a variation pattern Q2 of 15 seconds (see FIG. 5-4) is used, and in the variation pattern, the result effect Rz is not performed, and the effect that determines the probability variation jackpot (the special effect in FIG. 24). 1600).

  In addition, in the short-time final variation of the short-time mode Jm, when winning a promising big hit, in addition to the variation pattern Q2 of 15 seconds, the variation patterns B, C and D (see FIG. 5-4) can be selected, and each variation It is good also as performing the variation production according to a pattern. Specifically, in the short-time final variation of the short-time mode Jm, when winning a promising big hit, without performing the result effect Rz, for example, as shown in FIGS. 5-6 and 5-7, the variation start → Ordinary fluctuation → reach establishment → reach production → bounce production → bonus change production may be performed.

  Then, a jackpot game with a promising jackpot is performed. In the probability variation jackpot won in the short-term final variation, the result presentation Rz is not executed in the jackpot game. In the case of a promising big hit, even if it is won other than the short-term final change, the result presentation Rz may not always be executed in the big hit game. It is good also as not performing.

  After the probability variation jackpot is finished, the probability variation mode Km2 is set. By setting the probability variation mode Km2, it is determined that at least the sixth jackpot will be performed (six consecutive chunks).

(An example of an ending effect when winning a promising jackpot in the short-term final fluctuation)
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example (Embodiment 4) of an ending effect when winning a promising jackpot in the short-time final variation.

  In FIG. 28, (28a) shows a screen of an ending effect Ed in the jackpot game. As shown in (28b) and (28c), the ending effect Ed is continued until the predetermined time has elapsed. Then, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the ending effect Ed is finished, and as shown in (28d), the variation effect in the probability variation mode is started. In the probability change mode, game information is notified by a display icon Iz or the like.

  As described above, the result effect Rz is not executed in the ending effect Ed in the probability variation jackpot won in the short time final variation.

  As described above, in the fourth embodiment, when the probability variation jackpot is won in the short time final variation, the result effect Rz is not performed in the jackpot game of the probability variation jackpot. This is because the game information can be notified by a display icon or the like in the probability change mode set after the probability change big hit, even if the result presentation Rz is not performed during the jackpot game of the probability change big hit, that is, it corresponds to the result effect Rz. This is because the production is performed. Therefore, according to the fourth embodiment, it is not necessary to perform the result effect Rz at the time of the big hit game with the probability variation jackpot, and the player can be prevented from being bothered.

  In addition, when the normal jackpot is won in the short-term final fluctuation, the result presentation Rz is performed in the normal jackpot jackpot game. As a result, the result production Rz can be used effectively, and game information in a continuous chain including a normal jackpot can be presented to the player, and the player can grasp the latest game information.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot type can only be a jackpot with a lot of balls, but it is also possible to take a sudden jackpot or a sudden jackpot. When winning the winning jackpot game in the short-term final variation, the result effect Rz may not be performed during the winning jackpot game. Thereby, it is not necessary to perform the result production Rz at the time of the big hit game of the promising big hit, and it is possible to avoid bothering the player.

  In addition, when winning a sudden jackpot in the short-term final variation, the result production Rz may be performed during the jackpot game of the sudden jackpot. As a result, the result production Rz can be used effectively, and the game information in the continuous chain can be presented to the player in the jackpot game of the emergency jackpot, and the player must grasp the latest game information. Can do.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko game machine 104 Main liquid crystal 210 Main control part 230 Production control part 240 Image | video sound control part 250 Lamp control part 1201 Special game determination part 1202 Symbol display control part 1203 Special game execution part 1204 Game state control part 1205 Production execution part

Claims (1)

Special game determination means for determining whether to perform any special game among a plurality of types of special games by establishing a start condition;
Based on the result of the determination, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner showing the result of the determination after the symbol is variably displayed on the predetermined symbol display means;
A special game execution means for executing a special game of the type indicated by the stopped and displayed symbol when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode indicating that it is determined that the special display is performed by the symbol display control means;
A game state control means capable of controlling a game in a normal game state or a specific game state advantageous over the normal game state;
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production;
Have
The gaming state control means includes
When a specific special game is executed among a plurality of types of special games, the game is controlled in the specific game state after the specific special game is executed. When done, the game is controlled in the normal gaming state from the variation display of the symbol next to the predetermined variation display of the symbol,
The production execution means
In the case where the predetermined number of symbol variation display is a symbol variation display determined not to perform a special game, it is determined that a special game is performed in the normal game state, and the special game is executed after the special game is executed. A notification effect for notifying game information related to one or a plurality of special games executed during a period from when the game is controlled in a specific game state to when the predetermined number of times of symbol change display is performed,
Limiting the execution of the notification effect, when the predetermined number of symbol variation display is a symbol variation display determined to perform a special game;
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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