JP4751869B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a winning display result suggesting the occurrence of winning is displayed as a display result of a symbol variation game, and then a winning game is performed in which a winning means is released.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, is given a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) state or a variation time reduction (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”) state after the big hit game is completed. There is something. The probability variation state is a state in which the probability of winning the jackpot varies from a normal probability with a low probability to a high probability. The short-time state is a state in which the variation time of a lottery game (a symbol variation game by a normal symbol) for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not to open a start winning opening which becomes a big win lottery opportunity is shortened. In addition, the probability variation state is a more advantageous gaming state than the short-time state because the winning probability of jackpot is high for the player. For this reason, in such a pachinko machine, when the short-time state is given after the big hit game, if the player recognizes that the short-time state is given, there is a possibility that the interest of the player is lowered. Therefore, there is a technique that prevents a player from deteriorating the interest of the game by notifying the player (hidden) so that the player does not know whether the probabilistic state is given or the short-time state is given (for example, Patent Document 1). ). In Patent Document 1, after the big hit game is finished, the game state of the same appearance is given, so that the player cannot recognize whether the state is the probability variation state or the short time state.

By the way, recently, pachinko machines having different jackpot round distributions have been provided. In this type of pachinko machine, there are provided two round big hits with two rounds of the big hit game and 15 round big hits with 15 rounds of the big hit game. Further, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, after the big hit game is over, there is a game that has improved the interest of the game by preventing the player from visually recognizing whether it is in a probable change state or a short-time state. In such a pachinko machine, whether or not the two round big hit is a probable big hit after the two round big hit ends by not giving a short-time state regardless of whether or not it is a probable big hit after the second round big hit. Is being concealed. When the 2 round big hit is a probable big hit, only the big win lottery probability is set to a high probability after the 2 round big hit. In addition, after the 15th round big hit, if the 15 round big hit is a probable variation big hit, the probability variation state is entered, and if the non-probable variation big hit is entered, the time reduction state is entered.
JP 2004-167111 A

  In pachinko machines such as the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, in order to increase the player's expectation and willingness to continue the game, the player's expectation and willingness to continue to be further increased by increasing the chance of concealing the gaming state. It is thought that you can. For this reason, in order to increase the chances of concealing the gaming state, it is necessary to increase the appearance rate of 2 round jackpots that trigger the concealing of the gaming state. However, in a configuration that increases the appearance rate of 2 round jackpots without changing the winning probability of the jackpot itself, the distribution for the 15 rounds jackpot at the time of winning the jackpot is reduced by the amount that the 2 round jackpot allocation is increased, and the player This reduces the chance of winning a lot of prize balls (15 rounds big hit). For this reason, instead of the two round non-probable big hit, a small hit is provided as a hidden entry trigger. Therefore, the entry trigger for the concealment state is a two-round probability variation big hit and a small hit.

  However, the winning of the small hit is only a rush opportunity of the concealment state, not a transition moment of the gaming state. In other words, it is not possible to give a certain change state or a short time state in response to the winning of the small hit. Therefore, in order to conceal the player from recognizing the two rounds probable big hit and the small hits, neither of the two round probable big hits and the small wins will be given a short state as the gaming state after winning. There was a need. In other words, after 2 rounds probable big hit, even if it is in the probable state, no time is given, and by winning continuously for 2 rounds probable big hit or small hits, the number of game balls is reduced despite being probable There is a risk that the player will be disappointed, and there is a possibility that the player will be dissatisfied in the game in the concealed state.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and the purpose of the present invention is to improve the interest in the special mode in the gaming machine having the special mode in which the gaming state can be concealed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can alleviate dissatisfaction given to a player.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 includes a display unit that displays a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, a start winning unit that gives a start condition for the symbol variation game, a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the winning the jackpot in response to winning the game balls to start winning unit, and Koatari determining means for determining whether or not won Koatari, the jackpot-size constant wherein a per seed determining means Koatari determination determines the Koatari If yes, per game with but to determine the type of per among types per including a first per second per If yes The winning means based on the determination result of the winning type determining means after the display result of the symbol variation game is displayed when the big hit determination or the small hit determination is affirmative Per opening If the technique is performed, the type of per including the second per imparting probability change state to improve the odds that the jackpot determining is affirmative the jackpot determination in a positive low probability high probability is determined While the probability variation state is given after the winning game is released when the winning means is released, when the small hit determination is affirmative, the gaming state at the time of the affirmative determination indicates that the winning game is released per winning game. In the gaming machine that is continued even after the end, the upper limit total opening time of the winning means and the gaming state after the end of the winning game are specified from the winning type, and the winning game is determined by the winning type determining means. a first per game that is provided when determining the pre-Symbol first per granted if the per seed determining unit has determined before Symbol second per the first per game the prize means than When the upper limit of total is opened A second per game set short, the per seed determining unit is applied when determining the Koatari, said second per game and differences player the prize means indistinguishable manner the consists of a small per game to open a second per and per after game end based on either the small per special mode game state after the per game end is concealed whether the probability change state set, and the special mode concealing effect execution means for executing the confidential effect based on, the advent of the second per and mode setting timing of setting the special mode in response to winning to any one of the small per wherein a second per and determines setting timing determining means for determining the winning in any of the small per upon arrival of said mode setting timing, the second per and one game state probability at winning the small per In a fluctuating state A plurality of special modes are prepared, and the plurality of special modes are ordered according to the probability that a probability variation state is given. The plurality of types of special modes include a specific mode for determining that the gaming state is a probability variation state, and the concealment effect executing means is configured to perform the mode during the gaming state in which the special mode is set. When a setting opportunity has arrived, it is possible to select a special mode that is more likely to be given the probability variation state than the special mode that is set when the mode setting opportunity arrives, and the setting opportunity determination possibly the probability change state is given than when won per the small if the effect that the player wins the second per is determined by means It is easier to select a special mode that becomes more crisp, and when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the probability variation state is present, the probability variation state than when the probability variation state is not given. in it likely it has become easy to select a special mode that increases, at the time of the special mode selection, in case that you have won the small per is determined by the setting timing determining means, and the game The gist is to restrict the selection of the specific mode when the state determination means determines that the probability variation state is not given.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the concealment effect execution means is in a normal gaming state in which the gaming state is not a probability variation state and the special mode is not set. The gist of the invention is that when the mode setting opportunity arrives, it is easy to select a special mode that is least likely to be in the probability variation state from among the special modes.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the start winning means includes a first state where the game ball is easy to win and a second state where the game ball is difficult to win. And a control means for executing an operation control for providing an operating rate improvement state for improving an operating rate at which the start winning means operates in the first state, the control means comprising: The gist is that the operation control is not executed during the special mode.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine having a special mode in which the gaming state can be concealed, dissatisfaction given to the player during the special mode can be alleviated by improving the interest in the special mode.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in one type of pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is mounted and an upper ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled as possible. On the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that is turned on (flashing) or turned off and performs a game effect (light emission effect) based on the light emission decoration is provided. A speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect (sound effect) based on the sound output is disposed below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19 to drive the launching device 19, the game ball in the upper ball tray 15 is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13.

  In the approximate center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, a center accessory 20 having a variable display H as a liquid crystal display type display means is disposed. In the variable display H, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. The variable display H is provided with a special symbol display area H1 and a decorative symbol display area H2 as shown in FIG. In the special symbol display area H1, a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol game”) for deriving a symbol by varying a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter “special symbol”) is performed. It has become. In the decorative symbol display area H2, a decorative symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbol game”) in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) are varied in a plurality of columns to derive symbol combinations. ) Is to be performed. The special drawing game and the decorative drawing game are started at the same time, and a symbol combination based on the special drawing and a symbol combination based on the decorative drawing are respectively derived and ended simultaneously. FIG. 2 shows a case where the symbol based on the special drawing is [3] and the symbol combination based on the decoration is [111]. In the special symbol game and the decorative symbol game, the symbol variation starts in the special symbol display area H1 and the decorative symbol display region H2, respectively, and the symbol combination by the special symbol and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol are respectively determined and displayed. The special figure is a notification symbol used to display the result of the internal lottery. The decorative drawing is a design for production used to diversify the display production.

  Also, in the special symbol display area H1, four types of numbers [0], [1], [2], and [3] and a symbol [-] can be displayed as special symbols. When the symbols finally displayed (determined display) in the special symbol display area H1 are numbers from [0] to [3], the winning (big hit and small hit) can be recognized from the symbols. The symbol that can recognize this hit is the symbol that hits the special symbol. On the other hand, when the symbol confirmed and displayed in the special symbol display area H1 is [−], it is possible to recognize a deviation from the symbol. The symbol that can recognize this deviation is a symbol that is out of focus by a special figure. In FIG. 2, the special symbol display area H1 and the special figure are enlarged for the sake of explanation, but the actual special symbol display area H1 has a size (display area) larger than that of the decorative symbol display area H2. The variable display H is provided so that the special figure is displayed much smaller than the decorative drawing. For this reason, it is rare for a player to recognize a big hit or miss by the design of the special figure.

  In the decorative symbol display area H2, a plurality of types of decorative drawings are displayed in a plurality of columns. In the decorative symbol display area H2, a decorative symbol game for deriving a symbol combination of three rows of symbols with symbols imitating eight types of numbers “1” to “8” is performed. Hereinafter, the “special game” and the “decorative game” are collectively referred to as a “design variation game”. Then, the player can recognize a hit (big hit and small hit) or deviation from the symbol combination (display result) finally displayed (determined display) in the decorative symbol display area H2. When the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and displayed in the decorative symbol display area H2 are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination by a decorative drawing. When the jackpot symbol combination is confirmed and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game after the symbol variation game ends. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and displayed in the decorative symbol display area H2 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols forming the reach, the symbol combination ([123] [ 122] [767], etc.). The symbol combination that can recognize this deviation is a symbol combination that is out of sync with the decorative drawing. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the symbol variation game starts (when the symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → right column (right symbol) → middle as viewed from the player side The symbols are displayed (temporarily stopped) in the order of the columns (middle symbols). If the left symbol and the right symbol (designated in the left column and the right column) that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1], etc.) changes. Reach can be recognized.

  In the decorative symbol display area H2, a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display area H1 is displayed. More specifically, a symbol combination by a special symbol in the special symbol display area H1 and a symbol combination by a decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display area H2 are associated. Is displayed in a corresponding manner. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the variable display H (special symbol display area H1 and decorative symbol display region H2) includes a jackpot symbol combination according to a decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol [3] according to the special symbol, A jackpot symbol combination (for example, [111]) by one decoration diagram is fixedly displayed. Further, when a symbol out of the special symbol is displayed in the special symbol display area H1, the symbol combination out of the decorative symbol is also displayed in the decorative symbol display region H2. It should be noted that the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, so that the symbol combination by one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations by a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. It has become.

  A start winning opening (start winning means) 22 including an opening / closing blade 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed below the center accessory 20. Behind the start winning opening 22 is provided a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a winning game ball. The start winning opening 22 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game in response to detection of a winning game ball. Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening (winning means) 24 provided with a large winning opening door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 and the game ball can be won, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. be able to.

  The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol combination are confirmed and displayed in the symbol variation game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds or 2 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is from the opening of the big prize opening 24 until it is closed. During one round game, the big winning opening 24 has a predetermined number of game balls (10 balls in this embodiment). Will be released until a prize is received or until a specified time (25 seconds for a specified number of rounds of 25 or 0.3 seconds for a specified number of rounds of 2) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  An operation gate 25 is disposed on the left side of the start winning opening 22. A gate sensor SE <b> 2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is provided behind the operation gate 25. The operation gate 25 can give a starting condition for a normal symbol variation game (lottery game) when the game ball passes. The normal symbol variation game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result of whether or not the opening / closing blade 21 of the start winning opening 22 is opened (whether it is easy to win a game ball in the starting winning opening 22). is there. When the opening / closing blade 21 is opened, the start winning opening 22 is in a state where the entrance is enlarged and the game ball is easily won. On the other hand, when the opening / closing blade 21 is closed, the start winning opening 22 is in a state where it is difficult to win a game ball whose entrance is not enlarged. The opening / closing blade 21 repeats an opening operation and a closing operation, thereby making it possible to change between a state in which a game ball is likely to win the start winning opening 22 and a state in which the game ball is difficult to win. The normal symbol variation game is performed by displaying a symbol different from the symbol used in the symbol variation game on the variable display H, or by causing the light emitting display to emit light.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is based on a normal probability (1/300 in this embodiment) that the probability of winning a lottery (winning probability) is low (normal state) after the jackpot game is over (1/30 in this embodiment). This is a function to give a probability variation state that fluctuates. That is, the probability variation state changes from a low probability state where the lottery probability is low to a high probability state where the lottery probability is high. The probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of times (10,000 times) of the symbol variation game is performed or until the next big hit game is started. A jackpot that grants a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a non-probability big hit. If a probable change state is given, the probability of winning a lottery fluctuates with a high probability, and it is easy for a big hit to occur, so the probabilistic state is advantageous to the player, and the player expects that the probable change will be a promising big hit. It is carried out.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”). The time-shortening function (operation control) shortens the variation time of the normal symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not the opening / closing blade 21 is opened (whether or not it is easy to win the game ball in the start winning opening 22). This is a function for giving the player a short time state. That is, when the time-short state is given, the time of one normal symbol variation game (the time from when the normal symbol starts to change until it is fixedly displayed) is, for example, 30 seconds (time-short state is given. The time is shortened to 5 seconds (when the time saving state is applied). That is, the time-short state is an operating rate improvement state in which the operating rate of the opening / closing blade 21 per unit time is improved. In addition, the time reduction function performs operation control that provides an operating rate improvement state. The short state at this time is given until the predetermined number of symbol variation games are completed, or until the big hit is generated before the predetermined number of times is reached.

  The opening / closing blade 21 of the start winning opening 22 opens and closes with different operation patterns when winning in the normal symbol variation game when the time-short state is given and when the time-short state is not given. It has become. That is, the opening / closing blade 21 operates more favorably for the player when the time-short state is given compared to the state where the time-short state is not given. In the time reduction function, the time reduction state may be given with 100 symbol variation games as an upper limit, or with 10,000 symbol variation games as an upper limit.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot 15R (first hit) that defines the number of round games in the jackpot game as 15 jackpots as the jackpot, and the jackpot 2R (second hit) that defines the specified number of rounds as 2 times. And are provided. When a jackpot 15R is awarded to a player, a jackpot game (first hit game) with a prescribed number of rounds of 15 is awarded, and when a jackpot 2R is awarded to a player, the prescribed number of rounds Is a big hit game (second big hit game). In the present embodiment, a small hit (third hit) determined separately from the big hit (big hit 15R and big hit 2R) by internal lottery (hit determination) is provided. Then, when the small winning is determined by the internal lottery and the small winning is given to the player, the small winning game (third winning game) in which the big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 is performed. Game).

  The big hit 15R includes a probability change big hit in which a probability change state is given after the big hit game ends and a non-probability big hit in which a probability change state is not given after the big hit game ends. In the probable big hit of 15R, the probable change state and the short time state are given to the symbol variation game until the next big hit (10000 times at the maximum) after the big hit game ends. In addition, in the non-probable big hit of big hit 15R, after the big hit game is finished, a short time state is given up to 100 times, and a probable change state is not given. That is, after the big hit 15R is completed, at least a time reduction state is given. On the other hand, the big hit 2R has only a probable big hit that is given a probable change state after the big hit game ends. In other words, after the big hit 2R big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is always given. On the other hand, after the end of the small hit game by the small hit, the game state continues the game state at the time of winning the small hit. That is, after the small hit game is over, the gaming state is not changed. For this reason, after the end of the small-hit game, the game state at the time of winning the small-hit does not shift to a probable state when the winning condition of the big-hit is a low probability, but the probability of winning the big-hit is high. When the probability variation state is, the probability variation state is continued.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a start port sensor SE1 that detects a game ball won in the start winning port 22. The main CPU 30a is connected to a gate sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has passed through the operating gate 25. Further, the main CPU 30a updates various random number values such as hit determination random numbers and special figure distribution random numbers every predetermined cycle, and stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 30c before the update. The value of is rewritten.

  The ROM 30b stores a main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is that the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) start to change (the symbol variation game (special illustrations game and decorations game) starts), then the symbols in all rows are confirmed (the symbol variation game (specials and decorations) It shows a pattern that is a base of a game effect (display effect, light emission effect, sound effect) until the decoration game is finished). The ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value for determining a big hit and a small hit determination value for determining a small hit. The ROM 30b stores a special figure determination value for determining a special figure at the time of big hit. In the special figure determination value, a special figure distribution random number is assigned to each special figure. Then, the main CPU 30a refers to the special figure distribution random number and the special figure determination value when the big hit is determined (when the positive is determined in the big hit determination), and determines the jackpot symbol ([1], [ 2], [3]). On the other hand, when determining the small hit (when negative in the big hit determination, and affirmative by the small hit determination), the small hit symbol ([0]) by the special figure is determined. On the other hand, at the time of determination of the loss (when negative in the big hit determination and the small hit determination), the symbol of the loss ([-]) by the special figure is determined. The RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random numbers) that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the variation pattern, for each variation pattern, the symbol variation game (special drawing game and decoration drawing game) is started (special drawing and decoration drawing starts changing) and finished (the special drawing and decoration drawing are confirmed and displayed. Fluctuating time is determined. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation patterns having different variation times are provided. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the variation time and effect contents of the symbol variation game. In addition, the production time of the game effect based on the special drawing and the decoration drawing is the same. The special figure game is fluctuated until the special time is displayed in the special symbol display area H1 when the production time elapses and the production time elapses. Further, the decorative game is fluctuating until the production time elapses. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as the variation patterns, a variation pattern P1 selected when the big hit 15R is determined and a variation pattern P2 selected when the big hit 2R is determined are prepared. In addition, a variation pattern P3 selected when the small hit is determined and a variation pattern for a loss effect selected when the loss is determined are prepared.

Next, the fluctuation pattern P1, the fluctuation pattern P2, the fluctuation pattern P3, and the fluctuation pattern for the off-stage effect according to the present embodiment will be described.
The variation pattern P1 is a pattern in which a jackpot symbol and a jackpot symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot respectively in the special drawing game and the decoration drawing game are finally displayed. Also, in the variation pattern P2, a jackpot symbol that can be recognized in the special game is finally displayed, and the jackpot cannot be recognized in the decoration game, and is different from the symbol combination of the jackpot The combination is a pattern that is finally displayed. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination by a decorative drawing that is finally displayed in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1, and is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are of the same type. Also, in the variation pattern P3, a small hit symbol that can recognize a small hit in a special game is finally displayed, and a big hit cannot be recognized in a decorative game, and is different from a big hit symbol combination. A pattern combination is finally displayed. In addition, the variation pattern for the offending effect is a pattern in which a symbol pattern and a symbol combination that are out of place are finally displayed in the special game and the decorative game, respectively.

  Further, the variation pattern P2 is a pattern in which the variation time and the content of the effect of the symbol variation game are the same as the variation pattern for the deviating effect, and the variation pattern for the deviating effect is different from the variation pattern P2. Display contents and the final display contents of the decoration game are different. Further, the variation pattern P3 is a pattern in which the variation time and the content of the effect of the symbol variation game are the same as the variation pattern for the deviating effect, and the variation pattern for the deviating effect is different from the variation pattern P3. Display contents and the final display contents of the decoration game are different. For this reason, in the variation pattern P2, the big win symbol in the special game is finally displayed in the special pattern game, and in the variation pattern P3, the small bonus symbol in the special game is finally displayed. It is difficult to recognize whether or not this symbol variation game is a big hit or a small hit. That is, in the variation pattern P2 and the variation pattern P3, the big hit or the small hit is determined internally (the symbol of the big hit or the small hit according to the special figure is fixedly displayed), but it appears to the player (decorative drawing). It is a pattern for confirming and displaying a symbol combination that makes it easy to recognize deviations (in a game).

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the big hit of the main CPU 30a is determined (when the big hit is determined internally), the fluctuation pattern P1 and the fluctuation are changed according to the type of special figure distributed by the special figure distribution random number. Any one of the patterns P2 is selected, and when the small hit is determined (when the small hit is determined internally), the variation pattern P3 is selected. In addition, when the main CPU 30a determines the deviation (when the deviation is determined internally), the variation pattern for the deviation effect is selected.

Next, in the present embodiment, the special chart determined by the main CPU 30a when determining the big hit and the big hit game performed for each type of the special figure will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 4, in the special figure ([1] to [3]) determined at the time of the big hit, the number of round games performed in the big hit game for each special figure, and the big winning opening 24 in one round game is opened. Opening time (time from opening of the grand prize opening door 23 to closing operation), whether to give a probability variation state, selection ratio by random numbers for special figure distribution, and whether to give a short time state Whether or not is shown.

  The special figure of [1] defines a jackpot 2R in which the prescribed number of round games in a jackpot game is two rounds (two times). Is set to open for 0.3 seconds. In addition, after the jackpot game according to the special drawing [1] is finished, the probability change jackpot to which the probability change state is given is set. At the time of a big hit, the special figure distribution random numbers are distributed so that the special figure [1] is selected at a ratio of 50% of the whole random numbers (1/2 of the special figure distribution random numbers). . In addition, after the big hit game according to the special figure of [1], if the short-time state is not given at the time of big hit, the short-time state is not given, and if the short-time state is given at the big hit, it is granted It is stipulated that the short state is continuously granted.

  Also, in the special illustrations of [2] and [3], a jackpot 15R is defined in which the prescribed number of round games in the jackpot game is 15 rounds (15 times), and in that round game, It is defined that the special winning opening 24 is opened for a maximum of 25 seconds. In addition, after the jackpot game according to the special drawing [2] is completed, a non-probability variable big hit is made in which a probability change state is not given. On the other hand, the jackpot associated with the special drawing of [3] is a probability change jackpot in which a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. And, at the time of big hit, the special maps of [2] and [3] are selected at the ratio of 25% of the whole random numbers (1/4 of the random numbers for special map distribution). It is distributed. Also, after the big hit game accompanying the special drawings [2] and [3], the time-short state is given in both cases. In the special figure [2], the short-time state is given over a maximum of 100 symbol variation games because it is a non-probable big hit, and in the special figure [3], the probable state and the short-time state are the next big hits. Until now (up to 10,000 times), it is given in the symbol variation game.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, whether the big hit is the big hit 15R or the big hit 2R is distributed according to the special figures ([1] to [3]) determined at the big hit. Also, at the big hit 15R, the big prize opening 24 is opened once in one round game, and the big prize opening 24 is opened only 15 times at the maximum number of rounds (15 prizes at the big hit 15R) (big prize) The door 23 is controlled to be opened). In the big hit 2R, the big prize opening 24 is opened once in one round game, and the big prize opening 24 is opened only twice at the maximum number of rounds (the big prize is 2 in the big hit 2R). The door 23 is controlled to be opened).

  In the present embodiment, in the big hit 15R, the opening time for opening the grand prize winning opening 24 in one round game (the time until the big winning opening door 23 is opened and closed) is It is set to be equal to or longer than the time until at least the specified number of game balls (10 in this embodiment) to be launched after being released. In the launching device 19 of this embodiment, 100 game balls can be launched per minute. For this reason, the launching device 19 launches game balls at intervals of 0.6 seconds. Further, in the launching device 19, the time required from the opening of the special winning opening 24 to the launching of 10 game balls, which is the prescribed number of winnings, is 6.0 seconds. That is, at the big hit 15R, the opening time of the big winning opening 24 is set to 25 seconds, which is sufficiently longer than 6.0 seconds, so that the specified number of game balls can be won into the big winning opening 24. Therefore, at the big hit 15R, in the round game of the specified number of rounds, the player is given a chance to win the specified number of game balls and win the winning ball.

  On the other hand, in the big hit 2R, the opening time for opening the grand prize opening 24 in one round game (the time from the opening of the big prize opening door 23 to the closing operation) is opened. It is determined to be less than the time until one game ball to be fired after reaching the grand prize opening 24 (winning). In the present embodiment, a game ball launched into the game area 13a from the upper left of the game board 13 is a game member (a plurality of nails, a center accessory 20, various winning devices, etc.) arranged on the game area 13a. It flows down below (outro) the game area 13a. For this reason, the game ball fired from the launching device 19 is not fired to the big winning opening 24 provided below the game area 13a and arrives immediately, but collides with a game member arranged in the game area 13a. Thus, it takes time (for example, 1.0 second) to reach the special winning opening 24. That is, in the big hit 2R, the opening time of the big winning opening 24 is set to a time shorter than the arrival time (0.3 seconds in the present embodiment), so that at least the gaming ball launched after the big winning opening 24 is opened. With respect to the game ball, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being won (to make it difficult to win the game ball). Note that game balls that have already been launched at the time the grand prize opening 24 is opened may be awarded to the big prize opening 24, and there may be cases where the game ball wins even with a big win 2R.

  Further, in the big hit 2R, the big prize opening 24 is opened only for 0.3 seconds, so it is difficult for the player to notice whether or not the big prize opening 24 has been opened. In the present embodiment, when the special drawings [2] and [3] are selected, the player is given a chance to win a lot of winning balls in the jackpot game, and the jackpot game is enjoyed while [1] ] Is selected, it is difficult for the player to notice that the player has hit a big hit.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a, a ROM 31b, and a RAM 31c. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. The RAM 31c stores (sets) various information (random number values and the like) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a, a ROM 32b, and a RAM 32c. The ROM 32b stores an effect control program for controlling the display content of the variable display H. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 32c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Hereinafter, control contents executed by the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a), the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), and the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a) will be described.
First, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a) according to the main control program will be described.

  When a game ball wins the start winning opening 22 and receives a detection signal from the start opening sensor SE1, the main CPU 30a reads the random number for hit determination and the random number for special figure distribution from the RAM 30c, and stores the predetermined value in the RAM 30c. Is stored (stored) in the storage area. Then, immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, the main CPU 30a compares the value of the hit determination random number stored in the RAM 30c with the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b to determine whether or not the winning is won. A big hit determination (first hit determination) is performed. When this determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines a big hit. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative, the main CPU 30a compares the value of the hit determination random number with the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b to determine whether or not the small hit is determined ( Second hit determination) is performed. When this determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines a small hit. On the other hand, if the result of the determination is negative, the main CPU 30a does not win the big hit and the small hit, and thus determines a loss. The main CPU 30a determines whether or not it is a big win by setting the winning probability that the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative in the normal state where the probability variation state is not given to the normal probability (1/300), In the probable change state, the jackpot determination is performed by setting the probability of winning the jackpot to a high probability (1/30). In addition, the main CPU 30a determines the winning probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is positive regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, from the normal probability (1/300) that the determination result of the big hit determination is positive. Is set to a high winning probability (in this embodiment, 1/200) and the small hit determination is performed. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit (big hit 15R and big hit 2R) rises to 10 times the normal probability in a probable state, so the possibility of winning a small hit is lower than the big hit. Become. For this reason, in the probability variation state, it is easy to win a big hit rather than a small win (the winning probability is set high). On the other hand, in the normal state, it is easier to win a small hit than a big win (the winning probability is set high).

  Next, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the winning probabilities determined for the big hit and the small hit in the normal state and the winning probabilities determined for the big hit in the probability variation state, which are drawn by the hit determination (the big hit determination and the small hit determination). Will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5 shows the winning probabilities for the big hit and the small hit in the normal state. Further, FIG. 5 shows the winning probability of jackpot in the probability variation state in parentheses at the bottom of the winning probability column in the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the normal state, the big hit and the small hit are determined to be big hits with a 1/300 winning probability by the big hit determination (the random number for hit determination and the big hit determination value match), and the small hit determination Is determined to be a small hit with a winning probability of 1/200 (the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value). Further, when the big hit is determined to be a big hit, the big hit is 15R or the big hit 2R with a half (half) of the distribution ratio. Therefore, the winning probability for the jackpot 15R is 1/600 ((1/300) × (1/2)), and the winning probability for the jackpot 2R is also 1/600 ((1/300) × ( 1/2)). In addition, when the big hit is the big hit 15R, it is further divided into a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit with a half (half) distribution ratio. For this reason, the winning probability for the big hit 15R per probability variation big hit is 1/1200 ((1/600) × (1/2)), and the winning probability for the big hit 15R per non-probable big hit is 1/1200 ((( 1/600) × (1/2)). In addition, the winning probability of winning the big hit 2R and the small hit is 1/150 ((1/600) + (1/200)).

  In the probability variation state, the big hit is determined to be a big hit with a 1/30 winning probability by the big hit determination (the random number for winning determination and the big hit determination value match), and the winning probability of 1/200 by the small hit determination Is determined to be a small hit (the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value). Further, when the big hit is determined to be a big hit, the big hit is 15R or the big hit 2R with a half (half) of the distribution ratio. Therefore, the winning probability for the jackpot 15R is 1/60 ((1/30) × (1/2)), and the winning probability for the jackpot 2R is also 1/60 ((1/30) × ( 1/2)). In addition, when the big hit is the big hit 15R, it is further divided into a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit with a half (half) distribution ratio. For this reason, the winning probability for the big hit 15R per probability variation jackpot is 1/120 ((1/60) × (1/2)), and the winning probability for 15R for the non-probable big hit jackpot is also 120 times ((1 / 60) × (1/2)). Note that the winning probability for the small hit is 1/200, regardless of whether or not the probability change state.

  The main CPU 30a determines the big hit or the small hit when the determination result of the hit determination (the big hit determination or the small hit determination) is affirmative (the value of the random number for hit determination matches the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value). To do. When the big hit is determined in the big hit determination, the main CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value stored in the RAM 30c together with the random number for the hit determination, and uses the special figure previously associated with the value as the big hit by the special figure. Determine as a symbol. Further, the main CPU 30a which has determined the small hit in the small hit determination determines a special figure associated with the small hit in advance as a small hit symbol based on the special figure. Then, the main CPU 30a determines the small hit symbol [0] based on the special drawing. The jackpot symbol is a symbol that forms a jackpot symbol (final jackpot display result) according to a special symbol that is finally confirmed and displayed. It is a symbol which forms a symbol (final small hit display result). Further, when the special CPU is determined, the main CPU 30a determines one of the fluctuation patterns P1 or P2 when the big hit is based on the special figure, and determines the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern P3 when the small hit. To do.

  In addition, when the main CPU 30a determines the big hit, it determines the big hit symbol according to the determined special figure, determines whether the big hit is 2R or the big hit 15R, and ends the big hit game at this time. It is decided later whether or not to give the probability variation state. The main CPU 30a determines whether or not to give a probability change state as the gaming state after the big hit game by determining a special figure when the big hit is decided. In addition, when the jackpot symbol according to the determined special figure is [1], the main CPU 30a continues to display the time-short state when the short-time state is given at the time of the big-hit win as the gaming state after the big-hit game ends. Give. For this reason, the main CPU 30a maintains information (such as a flag) relating to the short time state stored in the RAM 30c as it is. The information about the time-short state is whether or not the time-short state is given, how many times the symbol variation game has been performed since the time-short state has been given (how many times the symbol time-saving state is given to the remaining symbol variation games) ). In other words, the main CPU 30a continuously gives the time reduction state as the gaming state based on the information in the RAM 30c when the time reduction state is given. In addition, the main CPU 30a stores (sets) the above information in the RAM 30c in order to give a short time state after the big hit game is ended, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit determination, when the big hit symbol by the special drawing is [2] and [3]. )

  In addition, when the main CPU 30a determines the small hit, the main CPU 30a keeps the gaming state after the small hit game is continued from the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit. For this reason, the main CPU 30a maintains information (flags, etc.) stored in the RAM 30c as it is. In the present embodiment, information (such as a flag) indicating the current gaming state is stored in the RAM 30c, and the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state and a time-shortening state based on the information. We know whether or not.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot (big jackpot 2R or jackpot 15R), whether to give a probability variation state, and whether to give a short-time state, stores information (such as a flag) based on the decision in the RAM 30c. (Set). Further, the main CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot game to be started based on the information stored in the RAM 30c, whether the jackpot determination is performed with a low probability or a high probability after the jackpot game is over (whether or not it is a probable big hit). ) And whether or not to give a short-time state after the jackpot game ends.

  On the other hand, when the determination results of the big hit determination and the small hit determination are both negative (the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value are inconsistent), the main CPU 30a determines a deviation. The main CPU 30a that has determined the detachment determines the detachment symbol [-] according to the special drawing. The missing symbol is a symbol that forms a symbol that is finally displayed. Further, the main CPU 30a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect.

  The main CPU 30a having determined the special figure and the variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 30a first instructs a variation pattern and outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of a symbol variation game (special game or decoration game). Next, the main CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command indicating the determined special figure. After that, the main CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing to stop (determine display) the symbol variation game (special game and decoration diagram game) when the variation time determined in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed.

  Further, when the main CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1 and the variation pattern P2 is finished, the main CPU 30a performs control related to the big hit game (instruction instructions such as an opening effect and the opening / closing operation of the big prize door 23) Control). When starting the big hit 15R, the main CPU 30a outputs a control command for instructing an opening effect, a round effect or an ending effect to be performed in each round game. Further, after the opening effect is completed, the main CPU 30a opens the grand prize opening door 23 (opens the first big prize opening 24). Then, the main CPU 30a opens the grand prize opening door 23 again until the specified number of game balls have won the big prize opening 24 or until 25.0 seconds are counted by the timer (second big prize winning). Open mouth 24). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a starts the ending effect after the end of the 15 round games defined in the prescribed number of rounds (after the opening of the 15th big winning opening 24), and ends the ending effect with 15R of big hit End the jackpot game.

  Further, when starting the big hit 2R, the main CPU 30a does not output a control command for instructing the start of the opening effect after the output of all the symbol stop commands after the symbols (special symbols and decorations) are displayed in the symbol variation game. (Does not perform the opening effect)) Soon, the grand prize opening door 23 is opened (the first big prize opening 24 is opened). Then, the main CPU 30a counts 0.3 seconds with a timer and closes the special winning opening door 23. Subsequently, the main CPU 30a measures an interval of 1.2 seconds, and soon opens the grand prize opening door 23 again (opens the second big prize opening 24). Further, the main CPU 30a counts 0.3 seconds with a timer and closes the special winning opening door 23. Then, the big hit game of 2R is finished with the end of the two opening / closing operations of the big prize opening door 23 (the opening of the two big winning openings 24). In the big hit 2R, the main CPU 30a does not output a control command for instructing the start of the ending effect (without performing the ending effect), and plays the big hit game with the second closing operation of the grand prize winning door 23. Terminate.

  Further, when determining the small hit, the main CPU 30a executes the control related to the small hit game after the end of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3. When starting the small hit game, the main CPU 30a immediately opens the grand prize opening door 23 after the final display of the symbols (special symbols and decorations) in the symbol variation game (after the output of all symbol stop commands) (first time). Open the grand prize opening 24). Then, the main CPU 30a counts 0.4 seconds with a timer and closes the special winning opening door 23. Subsequently, the main CPU 30a measures an interval of 1.0 second, and soon opens the grand prize opening door 23 again (opens the second big prize opening 24). Further, the main CPU 30a counts 0.4 seconds with a timer, and closes the special prize opening door 23. Then, the small hit game is finished by the end of the two opening / closing operations of the special winning opening door 23 (the opening of the two special winning openings 24).

  The main CPU 30a determines the gaming state after the big hit and the small hit game end based on the information stored in the RAM 30c after the big hit and the small hit game end (after the big hit 2R, the big hit 15R, and the small hit game end). To do. The main CPU 30a shifts the gaming state to the probability changing state when it is indicated that the RAM 30c is to be given a probability change state, and the main CPU 30a reduces the gaming state when it is indicated that the RAM 30c is assigned a time reduction state. Transition to the state.

  Further, when starting the probability variation state, the main CPU 30a outputs a probability variation start command indicating that the probability variation state has been started to the overall CPU 31a, so that the main CPU 30a is a big hit during the probability variation state or a predetermined number of times (10,000 times). The probability variation state is terminated when the variable game has elapsed. When the main CPU 30a ends the probability change state, the main CPU 30a outputs a probability change end command indicating that the probability change state ends to the overall CPU 31a. Further, when starting the time reduction state, the main CPU 30a outputs a time reduction start command indicating that the time reduction state has started, to the central CPU 31a, and the main CPU 30a is a big hit during the time reduction state or a predetermined number of times (100 times or 10,000 times). ) The time-short state is terminated when the symbol variation game elapses. Then, when ending the time reduction state, the main CPU 30a outputs a time reduction end command indicating that the time reduction state ends to the overall CPU 31a.

  Further, the main CPU 30a does not assign the probability variation state as the gaming state when it is not indicated that the RAM 30c is imparted with the probability variation state. Further, the main CPU 30a does not provide the time reduction state as the gaming state when it is not indicated that the RAM 30c is provided with the time reduction state. Then, at the end of the big hit game, the main CPU 30a clears the information stored (set) in the RAM 30c and executes the process of the symbol variation game.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game mode of the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game will be described based on FIG.
FIG. 6 shows one opening time of the big winning opening 24, an interval time from the closing of the big winning opening 24 to the opening of the next big winning opening 24, each game (big hit 2R big hit game and small win) The maximum number of times that the big winning opening 24 is opened in the winning game) and the time required for each game (the time taken from the opening of the first big winning opening 24 to the closing of the second big winning opening 24) are shown.

  In jackpot 2R jackpot game, the opening time (maximum opening time) of one big winning opening 24 is 0.3 seconds, the interval time is 1.2 seconds, and the number of opening of the big winning opening 24 in the big hit game is two times. It is said. The time required for one big hit game is 1.8 seconds. In addition, in the small hit game, the opening time (maximum open time) of one big winning opening 24 is 0.4 seconds, the interval time is 1.0 second, and the number of opening of the large winning opening 24 in the small hit game is 2. I'm trying. The time required for one small hit game is 1.8 seconds.

  In the big hit 2R and the small hit of the present embodiment, the opening time of the single big winning opening 24 is set to 0.3 seconds or 0.4 seconds, and the small hit game is larger than the big hit 2R big hit game. The grand prize opening 24 is opened for 0.1 seconds. The difference of 0.1 second is a time that is difficult for the player to perceive. For this reason, when the big prize opening 24 is opened in accordance with the big hit 2R or the small hit, the player notices which opening time (0.3 seconds or 0.4 seconds) the big prize opening 24 is opened. It is supposed not to let you. That is, it is not determined by the player whether the jackpot 2R or the jackpot is from the opening of the big winning opening 24. In addition, the interval time from the closing of the big winning opening 24 in each game to the opening is set to 1.2 seconds or 1.0 seconds, and the big hit game with 2R big hit is more than the small hit game. And 0.2 seconds longer. As described above, the difference of 0.2 seconds is a time that is difficult for the player to perceive with sense. Therefore, whether the current game is a big hit 2R or a small hit is also determined from the difference in the interval time. It is not judged by the person. Further, the maximum number of times the big winning opening 24 is opened in each game and the total time required for the big hit game or the small hit game are determined to be the same. In other words, in the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game, the difference in time that the player can not perceive in the opening time and interval time of the big prize opening 24 (0.1 seconds and 0.2 seconds) And the time required for each game is made the same so that each player can see the same game. And since it seems to be the same mode, the difference between the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game cannot be judged by the player.

  In addition, as in the big hit game of the big hit 2R, in the big hit game, the big winning opening 24 is opened shortly after the end of the symbol variation game, making it difficult for the player to recognize that the small hit game itself has started. In addition, since the opening time of the big prize opening 24 during the small hit game is a moment (0.3 seconds or 0.4 seconds, which is less than the time when the game ball is launched and reaches the big prize opening 24), the gaming ball The award of the player is almost impossible to expect, and the award balls that the player acquires are not allowed to exist.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit 2R and the small hit are won during the short-time state, the given short-time state is continuously given. In other words, the short-time state being granted is not terminated by winning the big hit 2R and the small hit. In addition, when the big hit 2R is won, the winning change state is entered by the winning. For this reason, the big hit 2R and the small hit are different in whether or not the game state is shifted to the probable change state after the end of the game of each game (big hit game and small hit). In other words, the gaming state shifts to the probable state when the big win 2R is won, but the gaming state is not changed when the small win is won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is no big probability 2R non-probable change big hit that becomes a non-probable change state after the big hit 2R big hit game ends. For this reason, once the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state continues until it is won for the non-probability variation big hit of 15R (except for the case where it is not won for 10,000 consecutive times in the symbol variation game in the probability variation state). It will be. In other words, there is a possibility that the probability variation state is demoted only when the jackpot 15R is a non-probability variation big hit (the gaming state shifts from a high probability state to a low probability state). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that determines whether or not to win a winning lottery is the lottery means, and the main CPU 30a that determines the gaming state after the big hit game and the small hit game is the gaming state determining means. Become. Further, the main CPU 30a that determines whether or not to provide the time-saving state and controls the time-saving state serves as a control means.

Next, the control contents executed by the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a) according to the overall control program will be described.
When the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the general CPU 31a outputs the command to the control boards 32-34. When the general CPU 31a inputs the special symbol designation command and the all symbol stop command, the general CPU 31a outputs the symbol designation command and the all symbol halt command for designating the special symbol and the decorative symbol to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a inputs a probability change start command, the general CPU 31a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state is given to the RAM 31c. Further, the general CPU 31a continuously sets the information in the RAM 31c until the probability variation end command is input, and grasps that it is in the probability variation state. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a inputs a time reduction start command, the general CPU 31a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the time reduction state is given to the RAM 31c. Further, the general CPU 31a continuously sets the information in the RAM 31c until the input of the time reduction end command, and grasps that it is in the time reduction state.

  When the general CPU 31a inputs a special figure designation command, it determines the type of special figure designated in the special figure designation command. Then, the overall CPU 31a stores (sets) the determined special figure information (special figure designated by the special figure designation command) in the RAM 31c. Further, the overall CPU 31a determines a decoration drawing corresponding to the special drawing, and outputs a decoration drawing designation command indicating the determined decoration drawing to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). Specifically, the central CPU 31a, when the special figure designated in the special figure designation command is [2] and [3], can recognize the big hit as a symbol combination by the decorative figure To decide. In the case of the special drawing [2], the general CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the big hit with the same three numbers from “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” by lottery. . That is, the symbol combination of jackpots with three decorative figures having the same numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” becomes the symbol combination of non-probable big hits with decorative figures. Further, in the case of the special drawing [3], the general CPU 31a draws a symbol combination of big hits with three decorative figures from among “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” by lottery. decide. That is, the symbol combination of jackpots based on the three decorative figures having the same number “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” becomes the symbol combination of the probability variation jackpots based on the decorative figures.

  In addition, when the special figure specified in the special figure designation command is [0] and [1], the general CPU 31a cannot recognize the big hit as the symbol combination by the decorative drawing, and is different from the big hit symbol combination. Determine the symbol combination. Further, the overall CPU 31a does not determine a symbol combination that forms a reach as the symbol combination determined at [0] and [1], but determines a completely out of symbol combination that does not form a reach. Completely off is a combination of symbols that cannot reach a big hit and cannot reach from the display result of the symbol variation game. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines one symbol combination from among a plurality of types of symbol combinations as symbol combinations based on the decorations for the special symbols [0] and [1]. In this embodiment, the symbol combination by the decorative drawing for the special drawings of [0] and [1] is [123], [234], [345] (hereinafter, “chance eyes”) in which three numbers are arranged in numerical order. A plurality of types of symbol combinations.

  In addition, when the special figure designated in the special figure designation command is [−], the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that is out of the decorative drawing as a symbol combination of the decorative drawing. In addition, the symbol combination by the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing of [-] includes the symbol combination of the chance.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a symbol combination by a decorative drawing, the special combinations [0] and [1] can be recognized as a symbol combination (chance) when viewed from the player side. Was made to correspond. For this reason, even if the big hit 2R or the small hit is determined internally by the hit determination, the symbol combination that can recognize the deviation when viewed from the player side is determined as the symbol combination by the decorative drawing. As a result, in the decorative symbol display area H2 of the variable display H, a symbol combination for recognizing that the player is out of place is confirmed and displayed. That is, when winning the small hit or big hit 2R according to the special illustrations of [0] and [1], the variable display H (decorative symbol display area H2) indicates that the player has won the small hit or big hit 2R. It is difficult to recognize. In addition, the chance item may be determined as a symbol combination by a decorative drawing even in the case of a special symbol [-], and even if the chance item is displayed on the variable display H (decorative symbol display area H2), From the display result (display result of the decorative symbol display area H2), it is impossible for the player to recognize whether the result of the hit determination is a big hit 2R, a small hit or a miss.

  Subsequently, the central CPU 31a that has determined the symbol combination by the decorative drawing, after the end of the small hit game or the big hit 2R big hit game according to the special illustrations of [0] and [1], takes the small hit or the big hit 2R as an opportunity. A special mode for notifying (suggesting) to the player that the player has entered a concealment state that conceals that the game state is a probabilistic state is started.

  Subsequently, when starting the special mode, the overall CPU 31a can select any one of the special modes to be started from the special modes having a plurality of types (in the present embodiment, three types of medium accuracy mode, high accuracy mode, and ultra high accuracy mode). Decide whether to start the special mode. Based on the RAM 31c, the general CPU 31a confirms the type (special figure) of the current hit (big hit 2R or small hit) and the gaming state (whether or not the probability change state), and determines the transition state of the special mode (FIG. 7). reference). Transition states include transition states A, B, C, and D, and a transition ratio to each special mode is defined for each transition state. The general CPU 31a stores (sets) in the RAM 31c whether or not the user is currently in the special mode and the type of the special mode in which the user is staying. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a stores (sets) information (such as a flag) that can identify a special mode to be started at the start of the special mode in the RAM 31c. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines the type of the special mode to be started based on the transition ratio determined in each transition state and the special mode currently staying. Note that when the special mode is not being performed and the transition to the special mode is not performed, the overall CPU 31a performs control so that the current special mode is continuously performed. Further, the general CPU 31a prevents the special mode from being started when the time saving state is given as the gaming state (when the time saving state is set in the RAM 31c). That is, the time reduction state and the special mode are not performed simultaneously.

  The overall CPU 31a that has determined whether to start the special mode or to shift to the special mode, when starting the special mode, issues a mode start command for instructing the start of the special mode to be started to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). ). In the present embodiment, the mode start command is provided for each of the three types of special modes, and the type of special mode to be started for each mode start command can be specified. When starting the special modes, the overall CPU 31a continues the special modes until the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) the symbol variation game has elapsed.

  The overall CPU 31a counts the number of symbol variation games that have passed since the special mode was started in the RAM 31c, and when the count result is 100, the special CPU 31a ends the special mode. Then, when the general CPU 31a ends the special mode, it outputs a mode end command to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a instructs the start of the special mode (sets the special mode), and the overall CPU 31a that executes the secret effect serves as the secret effect execution means. In addition, when the big win 2R or small win is won (when the mode setting opportunity arrives), the general CPU 31a that determines the gaming state and the winning type at the time of the winning becomes the gaming state determining means and the setting opportunity determining means.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the display mode of the variable display H in the symbol variation game after the end of the big hit 2R and after the end of the small hit is set to be the same display mode for the big hit 2R and the small hit. That is, when the big win 2R or the small win is won, it is concealed to the player as to which win has been won and whether or not the probability variation state is given as the gaming state. Thus, the state where the current game state is concealed from the player is the concealment state, and the player is expected to be surely changed by making the game state unrecognizable by the concealment state. In the present embodiment, the mode for notifying the player that the gaming state is in a concealed state (the probability variation state may be given) is the special mode, and the player is informed that the state is in a concealed state. The mode that is not performed is the normal mode.

  In this embodiment, at the same time as the big hit 2R or the small hit, the player enters the concealment state where the game state is concealed, and at the same time, the variable display H informs the player that the concealment state has been entered. It is like that. In the special mode, it is informed that the current gaming state may be a probable change state (the fact that the probable change state is concealed), and a probable change state may be given by winning the jackpot 2R By entering the special mode, it is concealed that the probability variation state is given. Also, in the special mode, it is informed that the current gaming state may be a probable change state, so it is the entry of the special mode triggered by the winning of the small hit, and the probabilistic state is given internally. Even if not, the possibility of assigning a probable change state is given. In the present embodiment, the winning of the big hit 2R or the small hit is a mode setting opportunity for starting (setting) the special mode.

  In addition, the special mode is provided with three types (plural types) of medium accuracy mode, high accuracy mode, and ultra-high accuracy mode with different production modes (secret production). In each special mode, the gaming state is a concealment state (whether or not the probability variation state is concealed), and the degree of expectation that the gaming state is the certain variation state is different. The medium probability mode is a concealed state, and has the lowest expectation that the gaming state is a probable change state. Further, the high-accuracy mode is a concealed state, and the degree of expectation that the gaming state is a probable change state is higher than that of the medium-accuracy mode. In addition, the ultra-high accuracy mode is a specific mode in which it is determined that the gaming state is a probability-changing state although it is a secret state. That is, in the medium-accuracy mode, the player is informed that the concealment state has been started, and is also informed to the player that the player may have entered the probability variation state. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy mode, the player is informed that it is in a concealed state, and is also informed that the possibility that the player has entered the probability variation state is higher than that in the intermediate-accuracy mode. On the other hand, in the ultra-high accuracy mode, the player is in a secret state, but is informed that the player has entered a probability change state.

  In addition, when the big win 2R or the small win is won, in the normal mode at the time of the win (when the special mode is not performed), the medium probability mode is first entered. That is, the start of the concealment state is the start of the medium-accuracy mode, so that it enters the medium-accuracy mode regardless of whether it is a big hit 2R or a small hit internally (regardless of whether or not it has entered an odd-change state internally). It has become. And by winning the big hit 2R or small hit during the special mode (by winning the big hit 2R or small hit continuously during the special mode), the medium accuracy mode → high accuracy mode → ultra high accuracy mode You can move on to.

  In the present embodiment, when winning the big hit 2R and the small win, the short-time state is not given in response to the winning. Then, when the big win 2R and the small win are continuously won, the game balls are reduced even though the win is won or the probability variation state is internally made. On the other hand, by continuously winning the big hit 2R or the small hit, the special mode is shifted, and the expectation that the gaming state is a probable change state is increased. In other words, the big hit 2R and the small hit are continuous, so that the player is not given a chance to obtain a large number of prize balls, but is given a chance to give a probable change state.

Next, the transition states A to D and the transition ratio (the ratio at which the special mode is transitioned based on the transition states A to D) will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the big win 2R is won and the gaming state at the time of winning is a high probability state (probability change state), the transition state A is selected by the central CPU 31a, and the game state at the time of winning is a high probability state (probability change state). ), The transition state B is selected by the overall CPU 31a. In addition, when the big hit 2R is won and the gaming state at the time of winning is a low probability state (non-probability change state), the transition state C is selected by the general CPU 31a, and the winning state is won and the gaming state at the time of winning is the low probability state. In the case of (non-probability change state), the transition state D is selected by the overall CPU 31a.

  Next, the ratio at which the special mode shifts for each transition state with respect to the staying special mode will be described. In the transition state A, the mode shifts to the medium accuracy mode at the rate of 100% when staying in the normal mode, the mode shifts to the high accuracy mode at the rate of 100% when staying in the medium accuracy mode, and is extremely high at the rate of 100% when staying in the high accuracy mode. It shifts to the certain mode. In the transition state B, the mode shifts to the medium accuracy mode at a rate of 100% when staying in the normal mode, the mode shifts to the high accuracy mode at a rate of 50% when staying in the medium accuracy mode, and at a rate of 50% when staying in the high accuracy mode. Transition to super high accuracy mode. In the transition state C, the mode shifts to the medium accuracy mode at a rate of 100% when staying in the normal mode, the mode shifts to the high accuracy mode at a rate of 30% when staying in the medium accuracy mode, and at a rate of 30% when staying in the high accuracy mode. Transition to super high accuracy mode. In the transition state D, the mode shifts to the medium accuracy mode at a rate of 100% when staying in the normal mode, shifts to the high accuracy mode at a rate of 10% when staying in the medium accuracy mode, and enters the ultra high accuracy mode when staying in the high accuracy mode. Is not supposed to migrate.

  That is, in the transition state A, the transition state B, and the transition state C, the game state is already in the probability change state because the player has already entered the probability change state or has entered the probability change state by winning the jackpot 2R. It is easy to shift to a special mode with a high degree of expectation, and the player is expected to be in a probabilistic state. Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the special mode is easily shifted compared to the case where the gaming state is the non-probability variation state. Also, in the case of winning the big hit 2R, the special mode is easier to shift than in the case of winning the big hit. That is, in this embodiment, the ease of transition to the special mode is set in the order of transition state A> transition state B> transition state C> transition state D.

  Further, in the medium accuracy mode, when the state is in the state of probability variation, it is easier to shift to the high accuracy mode than in the case of the state of non-probability variation internally. For this reason, when staying in the medium probability mode, the possibility of being in the non-probable change state is increased by winning the big hit 2R or the small hit twice in succession. Further, when staying in the medium probability mode, the possibility of being in the non-probable variation state is increased by winning the big hit 2R or the small hit three times in succession.

  That is, the longer the medium mode is staying, the higher the possibility of being in the non-probability change state internally, and the lowest possibility that the gaming state is in the probability change state compared to other special modes. In the high-accuracy mode, the rate at which the medium-accuracy mode shifts to the high-accuracy mode is lower than that in the case where the internal state is the accuracy variation state. For this reason, when staying in the high-accuracy mode, the possibility of being in the probability variation state is higher than the possibility of being in the non-probability variation state internally. There is a high possibility of being in a probabilistic state. In the ultra-high accuracy mode, it is determined that the gaming state is a probability variation state. For this reason, the possibility that the gaming state is a probable change state is the highest among the three types of special modes.

  The special mode is continuously executed until a big hit is made during the special mode or until a predetermined number of symbol variation games have elapsed. For this reason, the special mode may end even though the probability variation state is concealed in the concealed state. In this case, the notification that it is in the concealment state is terminated, but the concealment state that conceals the probability variation state is continued. That is, the end of the special mode and the end of the concealment state are not the same, and there is also a normal mode that conceals the probability change state when it is in the state of probability change internally. Therefore, the player continues to have an expectation for the probable change state even after the special mode ends.

  Also, in this embodiment, the special mode entry trigger is the big hit 2R and small win wins, and the special mode entry probability in the normal state is 1/300, which is the win probability of the big hit 2R, and the small hit win probability It is 1/150 ((1/300) + (1/200)) which added 1/200. For this reason, compared to the case where the opportunity to enter the special mode is determined only for winning the jackpot 2R (1/600), the winning probability of the jackpot itself, the probability of entering the probability variation state, the jackpot 2R and the jackpot 15R allocation The probability of entering the special mode is increased to 1/150 without changing the rate. On the other hand, if the special mode entry probability is maintained at 1/150 and no small hit is provided, it is necessary to increase the big hit 2R winning probability. In such a case, if the winning probability of the jackpot 2R is increased, the winning ratio of the jackpot 15R with respect to the jackpot will be lowered, so that the winning probability of the jackpot 15R needs to be increased. As a result, it is necessary to increase the probability of winning the jackpot itself, which may impair the balance of the game.

Next, the contents of control executed by the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a) according to the effect control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the variable display H (special symbol display area H1 and decoration symbol) is displayed so that the symbol variation game is played with the effect content corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The display contents of the display area H2) are controlled. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbols stop command, the symbol (special drawing and decorative drawing) instructed by the symbol designation command is fixedly displayed and the symbol variation game is terminated.

  At this time, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P1, the sub CPU 32a wins a big hit by the special drawing and the decorative drawing in the special drawing display region H1 of the variable display H and the decorative symbol display region H2. The symbol combination is confirmed and displayed. On the other hand, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P2 and the variation pattern P3, the sub CPU 32a displays the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol according to the special drawing in the special drawing display area H1 of the variable display H. The symbol combination is displayed, and a symbol combination (chance) different from the jackpot symbol combination by the decorative symbol is determined and displayed in the decorative symbol display area H2. When the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern for an outlier effect, the sub CPU 32a causes the special symbol display area H1 of the variable display H to display and display the symbol of the deviation according to the special diagram. A display symbol combination based on a decorative drawing is fixedly displayed in the display area H2.

  Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the mode start command, the sub CPU 32a controls the variable display H in the display mode (secret display) for the special mode specified in the mode start command. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variable display H other than in the special mode (in the normal mode) plays a symbol variation game with a background representing daytime (see FIG. 9A), and the display result of the symbol variation game When the chance is stopped (determined display) (see FIG. 9B), the special mode (medium accuracy mode, high accuracy mode, and ultra high accuracy mode) is entered. In the variable display H in the special mode, a symbol variation game is played with a background representing midnight (see FIGS. 9C to 9H).

  Then, the display mode of the variable display H changes from the daytime to the background in the middle of the night so that the player is informed of the entry into the special mode. When the sub CPU 32a inputs a mode end command, the sub CPU 32a changes the display mode of the variable display H from midnight to the daytime background in order to end the special mode. Then, the display mode of the variable display H changes to a daytime background, thereby informing the player of the end of the special mode.

Hereinafter, in this embodiment, the display mode of the variable display H when the big hit 2R or the small hit is given and the special mode is given will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 9, “↓” in the special symbol display area H1 and the decorative symbol display area H2 indicates a state where the symbols are fluctuating. “Sun” indicates the background of the daytime, and “Crescent Moon”, “Halfmoon”, and “Full Moon” indicate the background of the night. Also, in FIG. 9, the special figure at the time of the chance eye stop is set to [1], and a transition is made to a special mode that is highly likely to be in a certain probability state, and the gaming state in FIG. Assumption.

  As shown in FIG. 9, on the variable display H, when the chance chance is confirmed and displayed as the display result of the symbol variation game (FIG. 9A) in the normal mode (FIG. 9B), the non-probability change state. When the big hit 2R (special figure [1]) is won during the normal mode of the hour, the transition state C is determined, and based on the transition state C, transition to the medium accuracy mode is made. In the variable display H, the medium probability mode is started from the next symbol variation game (FIG. 9C), and the display mode changes from the sun to the crescent moon (daytime to nighttime). Note that the gaming state shifts to a probability change state.

  Subsequently, when the chance chance is confirmed and displayed as a display result of the symbol variation game in the medium accuracy mode (FIG. 9D), the big hit 2R (special image [ 1]), the transition state A is determined, and the high-accuracy mode is shifted based on the transition state A. In the variable display H, the high-accuracy mode is started from the next symbol variation game (FIG. 9E), and the display mode changes from the crescent moon to the half moon. Note that the gaming state continues to be a probable change state.

  Subsequently, when the chance chance is confirmed and displayed as a display result of the symbol variation game in the high accuracy mode (FIG. 9F), the big hit 2R (the special diagram [ 1]), the transition state A is determined, and the transition to the ultra-high accuracy mode (specific mode) is performed based on the transition state A. Then, in the variable display H, the super-high accuracy mode is started from the next symbol variation game (FIG. 9G), and the display mode changes from half a month to the full moon. The gaming state is still a probable change state. Subsequently, when the big hit 15R (special chart [3]) is won in the ultra-high accuracy mode, the jackpot symbol combination is fixedly displayed on the variable display H (FIG. 9 (h)).

  In the present embodiment, when the transition states B, C, and D are determined in the medium accuracy mode and the high accuracy mode, the special mode may not shift to a mode in which there is a high possibility of being in the probability variation state. For example, in FIG. 9D, when the chance displayed on the variable display H is a win (special figure [0]), the transition state C is determined, and 70% based on the transition state C is determined. Do not switch to high accuracy mode at a rate. For this reason, the variable display H produces an effect in the display mode (FIG. 9C) in the medium accuracy mode.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The special mode with the big win 2R or the small win as the mode setting opportunity is a special mode of a plurality of types (three types in the present embodiment) that are ordered according to the probability that the probability variation state is given. Prepared. And when the mode setting opportunity in the special mode arrives (at the time of winning the big hit 2R or the small hit), it is possible to select a mode that is more likely to have a certain change state than the current special mode. . That is, every time a mode setting opportunity arrives (winning 2R for big hits or winning a big hit), there is a possibility that a mode that is likely to have a probability variation state is selected many times (continuously). When the mode setting opportunity arrives, the player's expectation to the probable change state can be increased. For this reason, when the big hit 2R or the small hit continues, while the hit is continuous (while the special mode is being performed), the gaming state does not change (the probability change state or the short time state is not given) Can be alleviated by the player's dissatisfaction. Even if the small hits are continuous and the probability variation state is not given internally, the player can have an expectation for the probability variation state by the change of the special mode. Therefore, in a gaming machine having a special mode in which the game state can be concealed, dissatisfaction given to the player during the special mode can be reduced by improving the interest in the special mode.

  (2) In addition, the gaming state after the big hit 2R end of the big hit game is changed to a certain change state, and the gaming state after the end of the small hit small hit game is continued the game state at the time of winning the small hit. For this reason, if the jackpot 2R is won once and the probability variation state is internally given, the probability variation state is continuously granted until the jackpot 15R is won. Therefore, although the turning point and the probability variation state are given, the big hit 15R is won, and the occurrence of the situation where the probability variation state ends without obtaining a chance to win many prize balls is prevented. That is, the probability variation state leads to a big hit 15R, which leads to the player's acquisition of a prize ball.

  (3) In addition to the big hit (big hit 15R and big hit 2R), a small hit is provided, and there are two types of special mode start triggers (intrusion triggers for concealment): big hit 2R and small hits. For this reason, by providing further small hits on the big hit (big hit 15R and big hit 2R), it is possible to increase the trigger for starting the special mode (increased the appearance rate of the secret state) by the winning amount of the big hit. In addition, when winning a small hit, the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is determined as the gaming state after the end of the small hit game for the small hit. For this reason, since the gaming state is not changed after the small hitting game by the small hitting (the gaming state at the time of winning is continued), the gaming state is also changed (from the low probability state) even when the small hitting is newly provided. The ratio (changed to the high probability state) does not vary (same as compared with the case where the small hit is not provided). Further, even if a small hit is provided, it is possible to reduce control change points related to the big hit 15R and the big hit 2R, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the control burden related to the main CPU 30a. Therefore, the appearance rate of the concealment state that conceals the game state can be effectively increased without changing the winning ratio of the big hit 2R and the small hit.

  (4) An ultra-high accuracy mode (specific mode) for determining that the gaming state is a probability variation state is provided. For this reason, the player can have an expectation for the appearance of the ultra-high accuracy mode, and can be interested in the arrival of the mode setting opportunity. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the big hit 2R or the small hit, and to improve the interest for entering the special mode.

  (5) In addition, when the hit that triggered the mode setting is a small hit and the gaming state of the setting trigger is not a probability change state, the ultra-high accuracy mode is not selected. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the ultra-high accuracy mode although it is not in the probability variation state.

  (6) When a mode setting opportunity arrives, by making it easy to select a medium probability mode (special mode) that is least likely to be in a probabilistic state, the player's expectation of the probable state is expected each time the setting opportunity comes It can be raised in order. That is, it is possible to relate that the mode setting opportunity is continuously visited and the possibility that the state of probability change is increasing. For this reason, even when a mode setting opportunity comes continuously, the interest of the special mode visited continuously can be improved. Even when winning big hits 2R or small hits continuously, the dissatisfaction felt by the player can be alleviated.

  (7) The display result of the symbol variation game when the big hit 15R is awarded (decorative symbol display region H2) and the display result of the symbol variation game when the big hit 2R and small bonus are awarded (decorative symbol display region H2) Was made different. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize which of the big hit 15R, the big hit 2R, and the small hit is won. That is, the player can recognize that there are multiple types (two types) of hits of different types (in this embodiment, there is a chance of acquiring a game ball and there is almost no chance of acquiring a game ball). it can.

  (8) Further, the display result when the big hit 2R is given and the display result when the big hit is given are set as a common display result (in this embodiment, a chance). For this reason, when entering the special mode (secret state), it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether the entry trigger is a big hit 2R or a small hit. Therefore, when the special mode (secret state) is entered in the low probability state, the gaming state is changed from the low probability state to the high probability state (provided that the probability variation state is given). Expectations can be given to the player.

  (9) In the big hit 2R game and the small hit game, the big winning opening 24 is opened in a time when it is difficult to win a game ball with a short opening time of the big winning opening 24 as compared to the opening mode in the big hit 15R. For this reason, in the big hit 15R big hit game, the player is awarded a prize ball by winning a game ball to the big prize opening 24, while in the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game, the player wins a big prize. It is possible to make it difficult to obtain a prize ball by winning a game ball to 24. Therefore, the roles of the big hit 15R big hit game and the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game can be differentiated, and the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game can be positioned as a trigger for entering the special mode (secret state). .

  (10) In the special mode, when the mode is changed, the mode in which the gaming state is more likely to be in the probabilistic state than the mode is changed based on the currently staying mode. For this reason, every time the special mode shifts, the possibility of the probability change state increases, and the player's expectation for the probability change state can be increased.

  (11) The display result of the symbol variation game (decision display of the decoration game) when the big hit 2R and the small hit are awarded is a symbol combination (chance) different from the symbol combination of the big hit by the decoration diagram did. For this reason, when a symbol combination (chance) different from the symbol combination based on the decorative drawing is finalized as a final display result of the symbol variation game (decision display of the decorative game), the concealment state (special mode) Can rush into. That is, it is possible to make the player have expectations that the gaming state may be in a probabilistic state from the display result of deviation. In addition, when the big win 2R and the small win are won, the display result of the shift is displayed, so that it is difficult for the player to notice that the big hit 2R and the small win are won. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a suddenness of entering the concealed state (special mode entry) and to emphasize the game characteristic of suddenly entering the concealed state (special mode).

  (12) The effect contents in the case where the final display result of the symbol variation game is out of place and the case where the big hit 2R and the small hit are made the same (the variation pattern for the outlier effect, the variation pattern P2 and the variation pattern P3) And the same). For this reason, it is possible to provide a chance to enter a concealed state (special mode) after the end of the symbol variation game of the content of the effect that does not lead to the big hit 15R (it appears to be out of sight). In other words, in the case of entering the concealment state (special mode) from the content of the production that is out of sight, it is possible to perform the production with the player's intention. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game through the production with the intention.

  (13) In addition, the player can always be given a chance (a jackpot 15R and a special mode (expectation to a probable change state)) regardless of the contents of the design variation game. Therefore, in the symbol variation game, a plurality of chances can be given for each game, and a plurality of scenes that give the player expectations can be created.

  (14) The special mode for informing that the information is in a concealed state is continued until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) of the symbol variation game has elapsed, and the game is continued for a predetermined number of times. It can be expected that the state is a probabilistic state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to continue playing in the concealed state (in the special mode).

  (15) In the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game, the time that the big prize opening 24 is opened is extremely short compared to the big hit 15R, so the player notices that the big prize opening 24 is opened Can be difficult. Therefore, at the time of winning the big hit 2R and the small hit, it is difficult for the player to notice that the big hit 2R and the small hit are being performed, and the suddenness of the start of the special mode can be emphasized.

  (16) Also, in the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game, the player opens and closes the big prize opening door 23 in such a manner that the player cannot recognize whether the big hit 2R or the small hit is won (large The winning opening 24 is opened). For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize which of the big hit 2R and the small hit is triggered when the special mode is entered. Therefore, at the time of entering the special mode, the special mode can be executed without lowering the expectation that the player has in giving the probability change state.

  (17) If the big win 15R is won during the special mode, even if the probability change state is not given and the selection is accidental, the player may think that the probability change state may have been given. it can. In other words, it is possible to associate the entry into the special mode with the consecutive success of the jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the player's willingness to continue the game in the special mode by adding a new game characteristic that the entry into the special mode leads to a big hit regardless of whether the short-time state is given or not. it can.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the embodiment, whether or not to shift to the special mode may be determined depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state when the big hit 2R or the small hit is won. In addition, when winning the big hit 2R or the small hit, it may be determined whether or not to shift the special mode according to the type of the winning hit (the big hit 2R or the small hit).

  In the embodiment, two or more types of special modes may be provided. In this case, the degree of expectation for the probability variation state is determined step by step according to the type. A plurality of specific modes in which the probability variation state is determined may be provided.

  -In the embodiment, the opening mode of the big winning opening 24 is that for the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game, the opening time of the big winning opening 24, the interval time, and the number of opening of the big winning opening 24 are completely different. In the same manner, the special winning opening 24 may be opened in the same opening mode. In this case, at the time of winning the big hit 2R or the small hit, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the entry trigger of the special mode.

  -In the embodiment, the opening mode of the big winning opening 24 of the big hit 2R and the small hit game is, for example, the opening time of the single big winning opening 24 is set to 0.2 seconds and the interval time is set to 0.6 seconds. The number of times may be three. That is, the opening time, the interval time, and the number of opening times of the one big winning opening 24 may be arbitrarily changed. When changing the mode, the time required for the small hit game (the time from the opening of the first big winning opening 24 to the closing of the third big winning opening) is the same as the time required for the big hit 2R big hit game. It should have become. The time required for the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game may be changed as long as it is difficult for the player to distinguish the difference. In addition, in the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game, the number of times the big winning opening 24 is opened is made the same.

  In the embodiment, when the big hit 2R or the small hit is won and the big hit 2R or the small hit is given, the symbol combination of the big hit may be displayed as a display result of the decorative game in the symbol variation game. . Further, when the big hit 15R, the big hit 2R, and the small hit are given, the same big hit symbol combination may be obtained as a display result of the decorative game in the symbol variation game. According to this configuration, when the jackpot symbol combination is confirmed and displayed, it is possible to attract the player's interest to which win (big hit 15R, big hit 2R and small hit) is given, and the interest of the game Can be improved.

  -In embodiment, you may make it conceal whether or not to give a probability variation state even after the end of the big hit 15R. And even if the big hit 15R is won, the special mode may be entered. In this case, in the symbol combination based on the decorative drawing, the player is prevented from recognizing whether the jackpot 15R per probability variation jackpot or the jackpot 15R per non-probability variation jackpot. That is, a symbol combination by a decorative drawing is provided for the probability variation big hit and the non-probability big hit.

  -In embodiment, you may make it comprise a chance eye with the symbol combination which forms reach. In this case, when the reach is formed, the player can have an expectation for the big hit, and even if it is eventually lost, the player can have an expectation for entering the special mode. Further, for example, the chance is different from the jackpot symbol combination as shown in [112], and may be a symbol combination that can recognize a deviation from the player side.

  In the embodiment, the overall control board 31 may not be provided. The main CPU 30a of the main control board 30 or the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 may determine the symbol combination by the decorative drawing as well as the symbol combination by the special drawing. In this case, the main CPU 30a serves as a concealment effect executing means for instructing the start of the special mode (setting the special mode) and executing the concealment effect.

  In the embodiment, the specified number of rounds of jackpot 15R may be changed to, for example, 7 times or 8 times. Further, for example, the prescribed round number of 15R of big hit may be 7 times and the prescribed round number of 2R of big hit may be 2 times. Further, the specified number of rounds of jackpot 2R may be changed to, for example, once or three times or more.

  In the embodiment, the special mode that starts the concealment state may enter the high-accuracy mode or the ultra-high accuracy mode without going through the medium-accuracy mode. That is, the high accuracy mode may be entered by winning the big hit 2R or the small hit in the normal mode.

In the embodiment, the transition ratio between the transition state B and the transition state C in the special mode (ease of transition to the special mode that is highly likely to be a probability change state) may be the same.
In the embodiment, as a display result of the variation pattern P3, a symbol combination for small hits different from the big hit symbol combination (display result of the variation pattern P1) is determined in advance, and the small hit is displayed as the display result of the variation pattern P2. A symbol combination for use may be derived. For this reason, even if the big hit 2R (variation pattern P2) is determined, the symbol combination that can recognize the small hit when viewed from the player side is determined. As a result, in the decorative symbol display area H2 of the variable display H, a symbol combination for recognizing that the player is a small hit is determined and displayed. Therefore, when the symbol combination for small hits is displayed, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize with the variable display H whether the big hit 2R or the small hit is won.

-In embodiment, even if it is during the time-short state is provided, you may make it rush into special mode with winning of 2R of big hits or small hits.
In the embodiment, the special mode may not include the specific mode in which the probability variation state is fixed.

Next, the technical idea grasped from the embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the symbol variation game, the winning display result is different between the case where the first winning is awarded and the case where the second winning and the third winning are given, and the second When winning and third winning are given, the winning display result is the common winning display result.

  (B) The winning means is such that, in the opening control in the second winning game and the third winning game, the opening time for one time is shorter than in the opening control in the first winning game. The opening control is set to a time when it is difficult to win a game ball.

  (C) The start winning means can be changed between a first state in which a game ball is easy to win and a second state in which the game ball is hard to win, and the start win means is in the first state. The apparatus further includes control means for executing an operation control for imparting an operation rate improvement state for improving an operation rate for operation, and the control means does not execute the operation control during the special mode.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view of a center actor provided with a variable indicator. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. A table showing the distribution of each special figure and its contents. A table showing the winning probability per hit. The table | surface which shows the mode of the big hit game of 2R, and a small hit game. The table | surface which shows the game state and the transition state based on the hit type. The table | surface which shows the transition aspect of a transition state and special mode. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the variable indicator at the time of normal mode and special mode.

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  H: Variable display, H1: Special display area, H2: Ornamental symbol display area, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 20 ... Center accessory, 21 ... Opening / closing blade, 22 ... Start winning opening, 23 ... Large winning opening door, 24 ... Big prize opening, 25 ... Operating gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main CPU, 30b ... ROM, 30c ... RAM, 31 ... Overall control board, 31a ... Overall CPU, 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM.

Claims (3)

Winning a big win with a display means for displaying a design-changing game performed by changing a plurality of types of design, a start-up winning means for giving a start-up condition for the design-changing game, and a winning game ball to the start-up winning means a jackpot determining means determines dolphin not a Koatari determining means for determining whether or not won Koatari, the big hit determination Priority determination is per including a first per second per If yes A hit type determining means for determining a hit type from among the types and determining a small hit when the small hit determination is affirmative, and a winning means that is opened during a winning game, wherein the big hit determination or the small hit determination If the determination is affirmative, a winning game for releasing the winning means is performed based on the determination result of the winning seed determining means after the display result of the symbol variation game is displayed, and the big hit determination is positive and the big hit is determined Judgment The probability change after the end of the per game to open the winning unit when the type of per including the second per imparting probability change state to enhance the winning probability of a positive from the low probability high probability is determined In the gaming machine in which the state is given, and when the small hit determination is affirmative, the gaming state at the time of the positive determination is continued even after the end of the winning game when the winning means is released.
From the winning type, the upper limit total opening time of the winning means and the gaming state after the winning game is specified,
The per game includes a first per game that the per seed determining means is applied to the case of determining the pre-Symbol first per granted if the per seed determining unit has determined before Symbol second per A second winning game in which the upper limit total opening time of the winning means is set shorter than the first winning game, and when the hitting type determining means determines the small hit, and the second winning game is given. player the difference between the gaming consists small per game to open the prize means indistinguishable manner,
It said second per and per After game end based on either the small per sets a special mode in which the game state after the per game end is concealed whether the probability change state, concealment based on the special mode A concealment effect execution means for executing the effect;
With the advent of the second per and said mode setting a special mode setting timing elected as a trigger to any one of the small per determines setting timing determining whether winning in any of the second per and the small per Means,
When the arrival of said mode setting timing, the second per and one game state during winning of the small per is a determining gaming state determining means for determining whether a probability change state,
A plurality of types of special modes are prepared, and the plurality of types of special modes are ordered according to the possibility that a probability variation state is given. In the plurality of types of special modes, a gaming state is a probability. Includes a specific mode to confirm that it is in a fluctuating state,
When the mode setting opportunity arrives during the gaming state in which the special mode is set, the concealment effect executing means is given the probability variation state more than the special mode set at the time of the mode setting opportunity. special mode potential is larger be selectable, the probability change than when won per the small if the effect that the player wins the second per by the setting timing determining means is determined It is easy to select a special mode in which there is a high possibility that a state is given, and the probability variation state is given when it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the probability variation state is present. It is easier to select a special mode that is more likely to be in the probability fluctuation state than when the special mode is not selected. If that you are elected to the small per the judgment means judges, and if the probability change state is determined that you have not been granted by the gaming state determination means restricting the selection of the specific mode A gaming machine characterized by multiplying.   The concealment effect executing means, when the mode setting opportunity has arrived during the normal gaming state where the gaming state is not the probability variation state and the special mode is not set, among the special modes, the probability variation state 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is easy to select a special mode that is least likely to be. The start winning means can be changed between a first state in which a game ball is easy to win and a second state in which the game ball is hard to win, and the start winning means is operated to operate in the first state. Control means for executing an operation control for providing an operating rate improvement state for improving the rate,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control unit does not execute the operation control during the special mode.

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