JP4897723B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that outputs game information to the outside.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, has, for example, a liquid crystal display type variable display, and when a game ball is received at the start winning opening, multiple types of symbols are changed on the variable display. A symbol combination game (design variation game) for deriving a symbol combination is performed. Then, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination derived in the symbol variation game and finally stopped and displayed. As a general rule, a big hit game in which a big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times is awarded, and a chance to pay out a large number of prize balls can be obtained. In addition, in the jackpot, as the gaming state after the jackpot game ends, a probability variation jackpot that gives a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) that increases the probability of winning the jackpot from a low probability to a high probability, and a probability variation state There is a non-probable big hit that does not give. In addition, after the big hit game ends, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blades of the start winning opening is shortened, and the normal symbol variation game based on the passage of the operation gate There is a case in which a winning rate improvement state in which a lottery probability (winning winning probability) is changed from a normal probability having a low probability to a high probability is given.

The pachinko machines as described above have the number of award balls paid out, the number of symbol combination games executed, the number of jackpots, the presence / absence of a probable change state, and an improved entrance rate for the game store side to manage sales data. Various game information such as presence / absence is output to an external hall computer (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2). In addition, some pachinko machines are configured to output game information related to the number of symbol combination games executed after the end of the big hit game and the number of big hits to a notification lamp to be viewed by the player.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-165861 JP-A-11-267287

  By the way, in recent years, there is a pachinko machine having a latent probability changing function for concealing whether or not a probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game. In such a pachinko machine, the number of times that the big prize opening is opened is small and a large number of winning ball payouts cannot be expected, but the same manner as when the two-round probability variation big hit is given and the two-round probability variation big hit is given. A small hit to open the big prize opening is given. Then, it cannot be judged from the appearance of the production mode or the like whether the two-round probability variation big hit or the small hit is given. In addition, in the pachinko machine that conceals (not recognize) the probability variation state in this way, it is recognized that the probability variation state is concealed and different from the normal state, and in order to improve the interest of the player An effect mode in which a symbol combination game is performed with different effect contents may be set.

  However, even when an effect that conceals whether or not the probability variation state is internally given by the variable display or an effect that suggests that the probability variation state is internally given is performed, the hall computer There are cases where the information regarding the number of hits (including the number of big hits and the number of small hits) output and the number of hits of the notification lamp seen by the player are not accurate. In this case, there is a possibility that the meaning of providing the latent probability changing function and the production mode is lost or the player is dissatisfied.

  In other words, in order to improve the fun of the game with the latent probability change function and mode production, as a gaming machine manufacturer, to inform the outside whether the two round probability change big hit or small hit is given, Even if you try to keep it secret, you don't want to do it because it will be known whether or not the probable state is given. Similarly, the information regarding 2 round probability variation big hits and small hits that the game store side cannot expect to pay out a lot of prize balls is the base for performing nail adjustment (return rate of how many prize balls are paid out per 100 balls) ) Is information that does not make sense in the calculation. Furthermore, even if the number of wins per two rounds and the number of small hits is counted as the number of hits and notified by a notification lamp, a large number of prize balls are not paid out, so there is no meaning for the player. However, the prize ball is not paid out, so there is a risk of feeling lost.

  Therefore, a method is conceivable in which information is output only for a big hit (that is, a big hit of 15 rounds) for which a large number of prize balls can be paid out except for two rounds probable big hit and small hit, and the number of hits is notified to the notification lamp. However, even in the case of two rounds probable big hits, there are cases where it is given from the state where the state of improving the rate of entry in which the opening / closing blades of the starting winning opening is increased is not given and is advantageous for the player. is there. In this case, since the player can recognize that it has become advantageous, there is no need to conceal it, and if it is uniformly removed to that extent, the number of jackpots that are notified decreases, and it is quite easy for the player to hit the jackpot There is a possibility that it will not be played because it gives the impression that it will not be.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can provide accurate game information for a player and a game store.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a start winning opening for detecting a winning of a game ball, and a pattern for changing a plurality of kinds of symbols triggered by detection of a winning of a game ball by the starting winning opening. In a gaming machine provided with effect execution means for executing a variable game and displaying a jackpot display result predetermined in the symbol variable game, a winning detection of a game ball by the start winning opening is provided Random number acquisition means for acquiring the value of the random number for hit determination at the opportunity, and the value of the random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquisition means at the start of the symbol variation game and a predetermined jackpot determination value, If the determination result of the big hit determination means for determining whether or not the big hit, and the determination result of the big hit determination means is negative, the value of the random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquisition means and a predetermined small hit determination value, If the determination result of the small hit determination means and the big hit determination means for determining whether or not the winning is positive, the variation pattern capable of specifying the effect time of the symbol variation game is a variation pattern for a plurality of types of big hit effects If the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns for the small hit effect, and the determination of the big hit determination means and the small hit determination means If the result is negative, if the determination result of the variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for variation effect and the jackpot determination means is affirmative, Either the first jackpot game where the special prize opening is opened or the second jackpot game where the opening time of the special prize opening is shorter than the first jackpot game is attached. A jackpot game determining means for determining whether or not, if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game after the end of the symbol variation game with the content determined by the jackpot game determination means And, if the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, a small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game that opens the special prize opening in the same manner as the second big hit game after the symbol variation game ends If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the probability that the jackpot determining means makes an affirmative determination after the jackpot game is finished until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played or until the next jackpot game is generated The probability variation determining means for determining whether or not to provide a probability variation state for changing the probability from low probability to high probability, and when the determination result of the probability variation determination means is affirmative, the end of the jackpot game Probability change granting means for giving the probability change state later, and an improvement in the entrance rate for determining whether or not to give a winning rate improvement state for improving the winning probability of the game ball to the start winning opening after the jackpot game ends State determination means, and when the entrance rate improvement state determination means determines to give the entrance rate improvement state, the entrance rate improvement state provision means for providing the entrance rate improvement state, and the variation pattern determination means Based on the variation pattern determined by the player, the symbol variation game is executed, and if the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is affirmative, an effect control unit that causes the effect execution unit to execute a game effect related to the jackpot game, and a jackpot Game information output means for outputting jackpot game information indicating that a game is in progress to an external device, and the probability variation determination means includes a second jackpot game determination means as a content of the jackpot game. When the winning game is determined, it is determined that the probability variation state is to be given, and the entrance rate improvement state determining unit is configured such that the big hit game determining unit determines the first big hit game as the content of the big hit game the, decided to grant the entering-sphere-enhancing conditions, the performance control unit, when the entering-sphere-enhancing state has not been granted, the jackpot gaming determining means applying a second jackpot gaming And when the entry rate improvement state determination means decides to give the entry rate improvement state, the symbol variation game that gives the second jackpot game or the second jackpot game While the second jackpot game and the effect of recognizing that the state of improvement in the entrance rate is given are executed, while the state of improvement in the entrance rate is not given, the jackpot game determining means 2 big bonus When it is determined that a game is to be granted, and the entrance rate improvement state determination means determines that the entrance rate improvement state is not to be provided, the symbol variation game that provides the second jackpot game and the second of at jackpot gaming, the Koatari determining means determination result by executing the same effect as the effect that takes place when the affirmative, is configured such that the second large per game of concealing be granted cage, wherein the game information output means, the first jackpot when a player is executed, and the second large per the entering-sphere ratio improved condition is given when it is not granted entering-ball-enhancing conditions When the game is executed, the jackpot game information is output, while the second jackpot game in which the entrance rate improvement state is not given when the entrance rate improvement state is not assigned and the case is executed When the hit game is executed In this case, the gist is not to output jackpot game information.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide accurate game information for a player and a game store.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming 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 performs a light emission effect by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.) is provided. A speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect based on the sound output is arranged 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 first special figure display H0 as a 7 segment type display means, a second special figure display H1 as a 7 segment type display means, and a liquid crystal display type A center accessory 20 having a variable display H2 as a display means is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the first special figure indicator H <b> 0 is provided in the lower right part of the center accessory 20, and the second special figure indicator H <b> 1 is provided in the lower left part of the center accessory 20. The variable display H2 is provided at the center of the center accessory 20. In the first special symbol display device H0 and the second special graphic display device H1, a symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the variable display H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the first special figure display H0 or the second special figure display H1 is performed. Specifically, the variable display H2 performs a display effect based on a fluctuating image (or image display), and changes a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol). May be shown as a combination game).

  In the symbol variation game, the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display H1 changes a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, may be referred to as “special symbols”) in a single column. Is displayed. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. Hereinafter, the symbol variation game performed on the first special symbol display device H0 is referred to as “first variation game”, and the symbol variation game performed on the second special symbol display device H1 is referred to as “second variation game”. There is. On the other hand, in the display effect related to the symbol variation game, the variable display H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). Display a decorative drawing for each column. This decorative drawing is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  Then, on the first special figure display H0 or the second special figure display H1, the variation display of the symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special diagram is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed as a fixed stop. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the first special figure display H0 and the variable display H2, display effects relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game are started at the same time, and are simultaneously ended (that is, the special diagram and the decoration drawing are confirmed and stopped at the same time. ). Similarly, in the second special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the display effects relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game are started at the same time, and are simultaneously ended (that is, the special symbol and the decoration drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop state. ) On the other hand, the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1 do not play the symbol variation game in parallel. That is, only one of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1 have one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery from a plurality of special figures (60 kinds in the present embodiment). A figure is selected, and the selected special figure is individually displayed in a fixed stop state when the symbol variation game ends. The 60 types of special symbols are classified into 50 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize jackpots, and 10 types of losing symbols that can recognize a jackpot. Furthermore, the 10 types of lost symbols are won in the small hit lottery performed when the big hit lottery is not won, the nine types of small hit symbols selected when the small hit game is performed, and the small hit lottery are selected. If it is not won, it will be classified into one type of outlier symbol. Note that the big hit game and the small hit game of the present embodiment will be described in detail later. Further, in the following description, when simply indicated as a missing symbol, it means a missing symbol excluding the small hit symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes 8 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Numbers of types are displayed as decorative drawings. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 has a larger display area than the first special figure display H0 and the special figure display H1, and the decorative drawing is much larger than the special figure. It is displayed. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given 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 (big hit display result) by a decorative drawing. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination which can recognize this deviation becomes a symbol combination (outlier display result) of the deviation by the decorative drawing. When a predetermined symbol combination ([456] in the present embodiment) is displayed among the off symbol combinations, it can be recognized that either a small hit game or a big hit game is given. A symbol combination that can recognize the small hit game or the big hit game becomes a chance symbol combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the variable display H2 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game is started (when the decorations in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the variable display H2. The decorative drawings are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are the same type and are stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first stops the decorative drawing becomes the first stop display column, and the right column that stops the decorative drawing next is the first column. The second stop display column is the third stop display column.

  The variable display H2 displays symbol combinations according to the display results of the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1. More specifically, a special combination displayed on the first special graphic display H0 or the second special graphic display H1 and a combination of symbols displayed on the variable display H2 are associated with each other. When the process is completed, the symbol combination of the special figure and the decorative drawing is displayed correspondingly in a fixed stop state. For example, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display H1 in a definite stop display, the variable big indicator H2 also has a big hit symbol such as [222] or [444] in principle. The combination is displayed with a fixed stop. In addition, when a shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display area H1, a combination of symbols such as [121] and [345] is determined also on the variable display H2. The stop is displayed. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display area H1, the symbol combination of [456] chance is confirmed and stopped on the variable display H2. It is like that. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes. As described above, in the variable display H2 of the present embodiment, the display effects related to the first and second variable games (the symbol variable game in which the three symbol combinations are displayed in a variable manner to display a combination of symbols). Is to be done.

  A 7-segment type normal symbol display H10 is disposed at the left end of the game board 13 (left side of the center accessory 20). The normal symbol display H10 has a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter, “ The symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as “general-purpose game”) using ordinary symbols for deriving general-purpose figures by changing the “standard-character” is performed. In the present embodiment, one common figure is derived in the common figure game, and the types of the common figure are “0” and “1”.

  The player can recognize winning or losing from the symbol combination (display result derived in the general game) finally displayed in the general game. When the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “1”, the winning can be recognized. An ordinary map that can recognize this hit becomes a hit display result. When the winning display result is displayed, the player is given a gaming state per usual figure. In addition, when the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “0”, a deviation from the usual figure can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this detachment becomes a display result of detachment.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a first start winning opening 25 as a first winning detecting means having a first starting entrance 25a through which a game ball can always enter is provided below the center accessory 20 as shown in FIG. It is arranged. A first start port sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered is provided behind the first start winning port 25. The first start winning opening 25 can give a start condition for the first variable game when a game ball enters. Also, below the first start winning opening 25 is an opening / closing operation that opens and closes by the operation of a second starting entrance 27a through which a game ball can enter and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3). A second start winning opening 27 is provided as a second winning detecting means provided with an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 26 as a member. In FIG. 2, the open / close blade 26 opened is indicated by a solid line, and the open / close blade 26 closed is indicated by a two-dot broken line. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the opening / closing blade 26 is an opening / closing member.

  A second start port sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is provided behind the second start winning port 27. The second start winning opening 27 can give a start condition for the second variable game when the game ball enters. The second starting entrance 27a of the second starting winning opening 27 is always closed with the opening / closing blade 26 closed. In a state in which the second starting entrance 27a is closed, the second starting winning opening 27 is in a state in which entering is not possible (a state in which entering is restricted). Then, when the predetermined opening condition is established, the second starting entrance 27a is operated from the closed state to the open state by opening and closing the blades 26, so that the opening time is predetermined once or a plurality of times. Opened. In a state where the second starting entrance 27a is open, the second starting winning opening 27 is in a state where it is possible to enter (a state where entry is permitted). The first start winning opening 25 and the second start winning opening 27 are juxtaposed along the flow direction (vertical direction) of the game ball launched into the game area 13a of the game board 13, and the game board of this embodiment. 13 is provided with a plurality of start condition devices (winning detection means) that can give start conditions.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, below the second start winning opening 27, a large winning opening 29 provided with a large winning opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). (Special prize opening) is arranged. Behind the big winning opening 29, a count switch SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided. When a big hit game or a small hit game is generated, the big winning opening 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 28 so that a game ball can be entered. You can get a chance to win.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a first holding indicator R is disposed on the right side of the first special figure indicator H0 in the center accessory 20. The first hold indicator R enters the first start winning opening 25 and becomes the start hold ball and is stored as the start hold ball (RAM 30c) and stored in the start hold ball (hereinafter referred to as “first start hold memory number”). The number of times of the first variable game being held is informed by the display content of the first hold indicator R.

  The first start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25, and is decremented by 1 (-1) when the first variable game is started. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25 during the first variable game (or the second variable game), the first start reserved memory number is further added (+1) to a predetermined upper limit number (book In the embodiment, it is accumulated up to 4). The first hold indicator R is composed of a plurality of (four) light emitting means including a hold 1 lamp R1, a hold 2 lamp R2, a hold 3 lamp R3, and a hold 4 lamp R4. For example, when only the hold 1 lamp R1 is lit, it is notified that one first variable game is on hold.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a second holding indicator L is disposed on the left side of the second special figure indicator H1 in the center accessory 20. The second hold indicator L enters the second start winning award 27 and becomes the start hold ball and is stored as the start hold ball (RAM 30c) and stored in the start hold ball (hereinafter referred to as “second start hold memory number”). The number of times of the second variable game being held is notified by the display content of the second hold display L. The second start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 27, and is decremented by 1 (-1) when the second variable game is started. When a game ball enters the second start winning opening 27 during the second variable game (or the first variable game), the second start reserved memory number is further added (+1) to a predetermined upper limit number (book In the embodiment, it is accumulated up to 4). The second hold indicator L is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means including a hold 1 lamp L1, a hold 2 lamp L2, a hold 3 lamp L3, and a hold 4 lamp L4. For example, when the hold 1 lamp L1 and the hold 2 lamp L2 are lit, it is informed that two second variation games are on hold.

  An operation gate 23 is disposed on the left side of the center accessory 20. Behind the operation gate 23, a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning (passing) game ball is provided. The operation gate 23 can give the start condition for the usual game when the winning of the game ball is detected (pass detection). In the present embodiment, a game ball detecting means is constituted by the operation gate 23 and the gate sensor SE4. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the second start winning opening 27 is in an open state (whether a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 27). The second start winning opening 27 is always in a closed state in which the entrance is closed by the opening and closing blades 26, and in this closed state, a game ball cannot be won. On the other hand, when the second start winning opening 27 is given a game state per normal figure, the second start winning opening 27 is opened by opening the opening / closing blade 26, and the game ball can be won. it can. That is, when a game state is given per game, a game ball can be won at the second start winning port 27 by opening the opening and closing blades 26, so that it becomes easier to win a game ball at the second start winning port 27. The player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the starting condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. It should be noted that game balls can always be awarded to the first start winning opening 25 under the same conditions.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function for giving a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a certain normal probability (2/631 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (20/631 in the present embodiment). In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  Further, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of games is reached. In the present embodiment, since the predetermined number of times is set to 10,000, the probability variation state is substantially equivalent to being given until the next big hit occurs. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur. Playing games while expecting.

  In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the variation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 26 is shortened, and the probability of hitting the ordinary game is higher than the normal probability There is a case where the improved entrance rate changing state is given as a privilege. In this improved entrance rate, the open / close blade 26 opens and closes in an operation pattern different from that in the normal state (non-probability change state) when winning in the normal game. In other words, when the normal game is won in the normal state, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the opening. On the other hand, in the case of winning the usual game when the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened three times, and 1400 ms (long time compared to the normal state) is released after opening in one opening. The open state is maintained until the time has elapsed. In other words, the opening / closing blade 26 is set to operate more advantageously for the player than when the normal state is applied when the entrance rate improvement state is applied.

  Even before a specified time elapses after opening, when a specified number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) enter, the opening / closing blade 26 is closed. Similarly, the opening and closing blades 26 are closed when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) enter even if they are not opened a predetermined number of times. Also, whether or not the entrance rate improvement state of the present embodiment is awarded is determined depending on the type of probability variation symbol and the game state in which the symbol variation game serving as the probability variation big hit is played.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a time-shortening function that gives a state of varying time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “short-time”) as a special game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game. When the short-time state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 26 is shortened, and the hit probability of the ordinary game is changed from the normal probability to the high probability The improved entrance rate is given as a privilege. In the entrance rate improvement state, the open / close blade 26 opens and closes with an operation pattern different from that in the normal state when winning in the normal game, as described above.

  In other words, when the normal game is won in the normal state, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the opening. On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation game is won in the improved entrance rate, the opening and closing blades 26 are opened three times and 1400 ms after opening in one opening (a longer time compared to the normal state). ) Is kept open until the time elapses. In other words, the opening / closing blade 26 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the short-time state is applied than when the normal state is applied. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. In the present embodiment, when a non-probable big hit is made, a time-short state is given after the big hit game ends.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment will be described in detail based on FIG. 4 and FIG.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol (and the big hit symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the respective displays H0 to H2 in the symbol variation game, and the game ends. 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 grand prize opening 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment). One round game is from the opening of the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening 29 until it is closed, and during the single round game, there are a predetermined number of the big winning openings 29 (upper limit number of balls entered). Until the game ball is won or until a specified time (round game time) 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.

  And in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become so. Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won.

  In the present embodiment, 50 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are five groups of symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D and symbol E as shown in FIG. are categorized. Also, nine types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned to the symbol F (not shown). In the present embodiment, the 50 special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are four groups of symbol a, symbol b, symbol c, and symbol e as shown in FIG. are categorized. Further, nine types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned to the symbol f (not shown).

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol a is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a 15 round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “15” and a certain probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol a is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “normally probable jackpot game”. In the normal probability big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”.

  Further, in the 15 round games in the normal probability variation big hit game, it is set so that the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening 29 is opened “once” in each round game. Further, in the normal probability variation big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished and the entrance rate improvement state is given until the end of the probability change state. In FIGS. 4 and 5, the case where the entrance rate improvement state is given from the time when the probability variation state is given until the end of the 10,000 symbol variation games is indicated as “no limit”.

  In addition, in the normal probability big hit game, the opening time is “10 (seconds)”, the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “10 (seconds)”. Are set respectively. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. For this reason, in the normal probability variation big hit game, the round game time of one round game “25 (seconds)” is the maximum time. Although not shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the normal probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol b is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a 15-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “15” and a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol b is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. No matter the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished. At the same time, after the big hit game is finished, the entrance rate improvement state is given until 100 symbol variation games are finished. Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol b is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “probability jackpot game with 100 times reduction”. In a probable big hit game with 100 time reductions, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”.

  Further, in the 15 round games in the probability variation big hit game with 100 time savings, it is set so that the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening 29 is opened “once” in each round game.

  In addition, in the probable big hit game with 100 times shortening, the opening time is “10 (seconds)”, the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “10 ( Sec) ”is set. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. For this reason, in the probable big hit game with 100 time savings, “25 (seconds)” that is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Although not shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the probability variation big hit game with 100 time reduction is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  When the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol C is displayed on the second special symbol display H1, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol c is displayed on the second special symbol display H1 The jackpot game given to is a two-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “2” and a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol c is displayed on the second special symbol display H1 is referred to as “special probability variation two round jackpot game”. In the special probability variation 2-round jackpot game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. In addition, in the two round games in the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game, each of the round games is set to open the grand prize opening 29 (the big prize opening door 28) one by one. In addition, in the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, a probability variation state and an improved entry rate state are given after the jackpot game is over.

  Also, in the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game, the opening time is “0.004 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.6 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “0.9” (Seconds) "is set. Although not shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the interval time between each round in the special probability variable 2-round jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, the round game time (0.6 (seconds)) of the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 29 in one round game is the maximum number of balls entered. The time is set so as not to satisfy. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to fire one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. In other words, in each round game of the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game, within the round game time (0.6 (seconds)), the game ball of “9 balls” that will be the upper limit of the number of balls will be launched and entered. Is practically impossible.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 has the specified number of rounds set to “2” and the probability change state after the jackpot game ends. Is a 2-round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 will be referred to as “normal probability variation two round jackpot game”. In a normal probability variation 2-round jackpot game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Also, in the two round games in the normal probability variation two round big hit game, the big winning opening 29 (the big winning opening door 28) is set to be opened “one time” in each round game. In addition, in the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game, depending on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given after the jackpot game ends, and only the probability change state is granted after the jackpot game ends. May be. Specifically, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability variation state and the increased entry rate state are given after the big hit game is finished. In addition, if the winning rate improvement state is given even if the probability change state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changing state and the entering rate improvement state are given after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, if the probability change state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state is provided after the end of the big hit game, but the entrance rate improvement state is not provided.

  Further, in the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game, the opening time is “0.004 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.6 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “0.9”. (Seconds) "is set. Although not shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the interval time between each round in the normal probability variation 2-round jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, the round game time (0.6 (seconds)) of the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game is that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 29 in one round game is the maximum number of balls entered. The time is set so as not to satisfy. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to fire one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. In other words, in each round game of the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game, within the round game time (0.6 (seconds)), the game ball of “9 balls” that will be the upper limit of the number of balls will be launched and entered. Is practically impossible.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol E is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol e is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a 15-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “15” and a probability change state is not given after the jackpot game ends (a non-probability change state is given). Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol E is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol e is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “ordinary non-probable big hit game”. Also, in the normal non-probability big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the 15 round games in the normal non-probability big hit game, it is set so that the big winning opening 29 (the big winning opening door 28) is opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the normal non-probability big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable state is not given after the big hit game ends, and a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is set as the upper limit number. A short-time state is given.

  In addition, in the normal non-probability big hit game, “10 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, “25 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and “10 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Has been. In other words, the probability variation big hit game with 100 times shortening and the normal non-probability big hit game are different in whether or not the probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends, The ending time is set in the same manner. Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the interval time between rounds in the normal non-probability big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  It is given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol f is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. In the small hit game, the prescribed number of rounds is set to “1”, and the upper limit number (count number) of balls for one round game is set to “9”. Further, in the single round game of the small hit game, it is set so that the big winning opening 29 (the big winning opening door 28) is opened “twice”. In the small hit game, the gaming state after the small hit game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit game, if the probability change state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability change state is continuously given even after the end of the small hit game, and the short time state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery. For example, even after the small hit game ends, the time-short state is continuously given. In addition, in the small hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the improved winning rate is continuously given after the small hit game ends. In addition, in the small hit game, if the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is a normal state, the normal state is continued even after the small hit game ends.

  In addition, in the small hit game, “0 (second)” is set as the opening time, and “0.9 (second)” is set as the ending time. The opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.6 (seconds)” as an opening mode of the big winning opening 29 (big winning opening door 28) of the round game in the small hit game. Between the first opening and the second opening, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the interval time. Thereby, the round game time of one round game in the small hit game is set to “3.2 (seconds)” composed of “0.6 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.6 (seconds)”. Will be. For this reason, the round game time of the small hit game is the second round after the big winning entrance 29 (the big winning entrance door 28) is opened in the first round of the normal probability variation 2 round big hit game and the special probability variation 2 round big hit game. And the time until the grand prize winning opening 29 is closed.

  Note that the round game time of the round game in the small hit game is the maximum time because the round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls. However, the round game time (3.2 (seconds)) of the small hit game is such that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 29 does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered in one round game. The time is set. In other words, in a round game of small hit games, it is substantially possible to launch and enter “9 balls”, which is the maximum number of balls entered, within the round game time (3.2 (seconds)). It is impossible.

  In the following, the normal probability variable jackpot game, the probability variable jackpot game with 100 time savings, and the normal non-probability variable jackpot game may be collectively referred to as a 15-round jackpot game. In some cases, the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game and the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game are collectively referred to as a two round jackpot game. In this embodiment, the 15-round jackpot game is the first jackpot game, and the 2-round jackpot game is the second jackpot game in which the opening time of the big winning opening 28 is shorter than the 15-round jackpot game. Note that the short opening time means that the opening time of the total winning opening 28 during the big hit game is short. In other words, a two-round jackpot game in which the expected number of payout balls is less than a 15-round jackpot game (first jackpot game) is the second jackpot game.

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 H2 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. In the present embodiment, the main control board 30 is the main control means. The overall control board 31, the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 serve as sub-control means. Further, the overall control board 31 serves as an overall control means.

  In addition, an external terminal plate 53 as an external output device is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The external terminal board 53 includes a hall computer HC (shown in FIG. 3) as an external device installed in a game room management room and the number of jackpots for managing the operating state of each pachinko machine installed in the game hall. It is a board | substrate connected to the alerting | reporting apparatus KH.

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. A first start port sensor SE1, a second start port sensor SE2, a count switch SE3, and the like are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a first special figure display H0, a second special figure display H1, a first hold indicator R, and a second hold indicator L. The main CPU 30a is connected to a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2. Further, the main CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number every predetermined period, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 30c, and rewrites the values before the update. The main CPU 30a is connected to a gate sensor SE4 and a normal symbol display H10. Further, an external terminal board 53 is connected to the main control board 30, and a hall computer HC is connected to the external terminal board 53. The main control board 30 is connected to a payout control board (not shown) that controls the payout device to pay out the prize balls.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is stored in the ROM 30b. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns P1 to P10 as shown in FIG. The variation patterns P1 to P10 are game effects (displays) from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to vary (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is stopped and displayed (the symbol variation game ends). A pattern serving as a base for production, light production, and audio production) is shown. That is, the variation patterns P1 to P10 can specify the effect contents and the effect time (the change time) of the symbol change game from when the special figure starts to change until the special figure is confirmed and stopped.

  Fluctuation patterns P1 to P10 were not won in the variation patterns P5, P7, P10 for the big hit effect, the variation patterns (specific variation patterns) P3, P8 for the common effect, and the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery. It consists of fluctuation patterns P1, P2, P4, P6, P9 for off-stage effects selected in the case of out-of-line.

  The variation patterns P5, P7, and P10 for the big hit effect are selected when a big hit lottery is won and a normal probability variable big hit game, a probability variable big hit game with 100 time reduction, or a normal non-probable big hit game is awarded. ing. The variation patterns P3 and P8 for the common performance are won in the small hit lottery and when the small hit game is awarded, and in the big hit lottery, the normal probability variable two round big hit game or the special probability variable two round big hit game is granted. It is supposed to be selected when it is done. In the variation pattern for the offending effect, a reach is formed, and after reaching the reach effect, the variation pattern P4, P6, P9 for the outlier reach effect is finally set as a deviation without forming the reach. There are fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 for off-line effects.

  The jackpot effect performed based on the variation patterns P5, P7, and P10 for the jackpot effect is an effect developed so that the symbol variation game finally reaches the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. It is. The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game undergoes the reach effect, and finally displays the combination of symbols that are out of place. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combination of the outage without being subjected to the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach symbol combination is formed in the symbol change game with the decorative symbol of the variable display H2 until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. . Some of the variation patterns cannot be selected depending on the gaming state. For example, the variation patterns P1, P6, P7, and P8 can be determined only in the normal state (when the entrance rate improvement state is not given).

Hereinafter, each variation pattern will be described in detail.
When the first variation game is played based on the variation pattern P5, P7, P10 for the big hit effect, the big special symbol display and the big hit symbol which can recognize the big hit respectively on the first special figure display H0 and the variable display H2. The combination is finally displayed. In addition, when the second variation game is played based on the variation patterns P5, P7, and P10 for the big hit effect, the second special figure display H1 and the variable display H2 recognize the big hits based on the probable variation symbols, respectively. The possible jackpot symbols and jackpot symbol combinations are finally displayed.

  In addition, when a normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded, if the first variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P3 and P8 for common effects, in the first special figure display H0 and the variable display H2, Each jackpot symbol and chance symbol combination is finally displayed for each. Similarly, when a special variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded and the second variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P3 and P8 for common effects, the second special figure display H1 and the variable display H2 The symbol combination of the big hit symbol and the chance is finally displayed for each. For example, when the first probability game is performed based on the variation patterns P3 and P8 for the common performance when the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game is given, after the reach performance is performed on the variable display H2, At the same time that the symbol combination of the chance by the decorative drawing is displayed, the big hit symbol by the special drawing is displayed on the first special drawing display H0.

  In addition, when a small hit game is awarded, if the first variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P3 and P8 for common effects, the first special figure display H0 and the variable display H2 are small. The symbol combination of the winning symbol and the chance is finally displayed. Similarly, when the small hit game is determined and the second variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P3 and P8 for common effects, the second special figure display H1 and the variable display H2 respectively. The symbol combination of the small hit symbol and the chance is finally displayed. For example, when the small hit game is determined and the first variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P3 for common effects, after the normal variation is performed on the variable display H2, the chance of the chance by the decoration diagram is displayed. At the same time that the symbol combination is displayed, a small hit symbol according to the special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display H0. Also, when the small hit game is determined and the first variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P8 for common effects, the reach effect is performed on the variable display H2, and the out-of-pattern combination is displayed. The Thereafter, a predetermined screen display (for example, white-out) is displayed on the variable display H2, and a symbol combination of chances by the decorative drawing is displayed. Is displayed.

  In addition, when the first variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P4, P6, and P9 for the outlier reach effect, the first special figure display H0 and the variable display H2 each have a combination of a deviation symbol and a deviation symbol. It is finally displayed. Similarly, when the second variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P4, P6, and P9 for the outlier reach effect, the second symbol display unit H1 and the variable display unit H2 each have a combination of out symbol and out symbol. Is finally displayed. For example, when the first variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P4, P6, P9 for the outlier reach effect, after the reach effect is performed with the variable display H2, the symbol combination of outliers by the decorative drawing is displayed. At the same time, the first special figure display device H0 displays the off symbol according to the special figure.

  Then, when the first variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the offending effect, after the normal variation on the first special symbol display H0 and the variable display H2, respectively, a combination of a deviating symbol and a deviating symbol respectively. Is finally displayed. When the second variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the offending effect, the second special symbol display device H1 and the variable display device H2 each have the final symbol combination and the symbol combination of the disparity after the normal variation. The pattern is displayed automatically. For example, when the first variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the offending effect, the normal variation is performed after the symbol variation game is started, and the symbol combination of the deviation based on the decoration is displayed on the variable display H2. At the same time, the first special figure display H0 is configured to display an off symbol according to the special figure.

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for the hit determination (631 kinds of integers from 0 to 630). Note that the number of jackpot determination values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (20 in this embodiment) is the jackpot determination value in the normal state. Is set to be larger than the number (two in the present embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a hit determination random number used when determining the big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the random number for winning determination is acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27, and the first variation game and the second It is commonly used in fluctuating games. That is, the hit determination random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 25 is the same as the hit determination random number acquired when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 27 belongs to. The jackpot determination value is also commonly used in the first and second variable games. That is, the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot determination value based on the first special figure start reserved memory number is the same as the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start hold memory number.

  In addition, the small hit determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the small hit is made, and is determined from numerical values (all 631 integers from 0 to 630) that the random number for hit determination can take. Note that the small hit determination value is commonly used when the first variation game is performed and when the second variation game is performed. In this embodiment, the number of small hit determination values is four. It is said. Further, the random number for hit determination uses the random number used in the big hit determination as it is.

  The RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. Each special figure is assigned a predetermined number of special figure distribution random numbers, and the main CPU 30a, when determining the big hit (when the big hit determination is affirmative), the big hit based on the acquired special figure distribution random number Determine the design. The special CPU distribution random number is set so that the main CPU 30a can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (in the present embodiment, all 100 kinds of integers from “0” to “99”) at predetermined intervals. The value is updated by adding 1 to the value (every 4 ms). Then, the main CPU 30a stores the updated values in the RAM 30c as special figure distribution random number values, and sequentially updates the special figure distribution random number values by rewriting the already stored special figure distribution random number values. It is supposed to be. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random number is acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27. Commonly used in two fluctuation games. That is, the special distribution random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 25 is the special distribution random number acquired when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 27. Is the same.

  Note that the jackpot symbol determined according to which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed is one of the symbols A to E (in the case of the second variation game, the symbols a to c, It is different in which group (e). Specifically, [0] indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag indicating that either the first variation game or the second variation game is to be executed. If it is, it is classified into any group of symbols A to E. By the way, in the case of a big hit in the first variation game, a symbol classified as symbol A as a big hit symbol is displayed with a probability of 32/100, and a symbol classified as symbol B is displayed with a probability of 4/100. It will be. In addition, a symbol classified as symbol C is displayed with a probability of 13/100, a symbol classified as symbol D is displayed with a probability of 10/100, and a symbol classified as symbol E is displayed with a probability of 41/100. Will be displayed.

  Further, when [1] indicating that the second variation game is performed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the special symbol variation processing flag is classified into any one of the symbols a to c and e. . For this reason, in the case of a big hit in the second variable game, symbols classified as symbol a as a jackpot symbol are displayed with a probability of 45/100, and symbols classified as symbol b are displayed with a probability of 4/100. The symbol classified as symbol c is displayed with a probability of 10/100, and the symbol classified as symbol e is displayed with a probability of 41/100. On the other hand, at the time of determining the small hit (when the big hit determination is negative and the small hit determination is affirmative), a symbol is determined from among the nine types of small hit symbols, and when the loss is determined (at the big hit determination and When the small hit determination is negative), a symbol is determined from one type of missing symbol. The RAM 30c stores a small hit symbol distribution random number used when determining the type of the special figure that becomes the small hit symbol when the small hit is determined. The RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random values) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

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 are connected to the overall CPU 31a. The overall CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. 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. When the general CPU 31a inputs various control commands, the general CPU 31a executes various controls based on the general control program.

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 are connected to the sub CPU 32a. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the variable display H2. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 32c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, various processes such as a winning process and a variation pattern determination process executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 30a executes various processes at predetermined intervals (in this embodiment, every 4 ms).

  First, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 25 (step S1). That is, in step S1, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a first detection signal output when the first start port sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S5. When the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the first special figure start pending storage number stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step S2). If the determination result of step S2 is negative (first special figure start hold storage number = 4), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step 5.

  If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (first special figure start reserved memory number <4), the main CPU 30a increments the first special figure start reserved memory number by 1 (1), and the first special figure start reserved memory number. Is rewritten (step S3). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads out and acquires the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the special figure distribution random number, and the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and obtains the values as the first special figure start pending storage number. Is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with (step S4).

  Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27 (step S5). That is, in step S5, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a second detection signal output when the second start port sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S5 is negative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. When the determination result of step S5 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the second special figure start pending storage number stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step S6). If the determination result of step S6 is negative (second special figure start hold storage number = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result of step S6 is affirmative (second special figure start reserved memory number <4), the main CPU 30a increments the second special figure start reserved memory number by 1 (one addition), and the second special figure start reserved memory number. Is rewritten (step S7). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the special figure distribution random number, and the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and stores the values in the second special figure start pending storage. A predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the number is set (step S8). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIGS. The main CPU 30a executes a special symbol start process every predetermined cycle.
First, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbols (special drawings and decorative drawings) are being displayed in a variable manner, whether or not a big hit game is being played, and whether or not a small hit game is being played (step S11). ). If the determination result in step S11 is affirmative (if the symbol variation game is being played, if the big hit game is being played, or if the small hit game is being played), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S11 is negative (in the case of no symbol variation game, neither a small hit game nor a big hit game), the main CPU 30a reads the second special figure start reserved memory number (step S12). Then, it is determined whether or not the second special figure start hold storage number is larger than “0” (step S13).

  When the determination result of step S13 is negative (when the second special figure start hold memory number = 0), the main CPU 30a reads the first special figure start hold memory number (step S14), and the first special figure start hold memory is stored. It is determined whether or not the number is larger than “0” (step S15). When the determination result of step S15 is negative (when the first special figure start pending storage number = 0), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect has already been output (step S15). S16). If this determination result is negative (when no demonstration designation command is output), the main CPU 30a outputs a demonstration designation command (step S17). Then, the special symbol start process ends. If the determination result in step S16 is affirmative (if a demonstration designation command is output), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S15 is affirmative (if the first special figure start hold storage number> 0), the main CPU 30a sets the first symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c to the first variation. A value [0] indicating that the game is to be executed is set (step S18). Next, the main CPU 30a subtracts "-1" from the number of the first special figure start hold memory number (-1) (step S19), and is associated with the first special figure start hold memory number for a predetermined amount in the RAM 30c. The value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the special figure distribution random number, and the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number stored in the storage area are acquired (step S20).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). (Step S21). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (low probability), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (hit probability) is 2/631, and in the probability variation state (high probability), the determination of the jackpot determination The probability that the result is affirmative (big hit probability) is 20/631.

  If the determination result in step S21 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to a big hit flag indicating that the change is a big hit (step S22). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 from the big hit symbols based on the special diagram based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number value (step S23). .

  Specifically, since [0] is set to the special symbol variation processing flag, the main CPU 30a determines the first stop symbol for determining the final stop symbol displayed on the first special symbol display H0. Referring to the big hit symbol table (FIG. 11A), the final stop symbol is determined based on the special symbol distribution random number. For example, when the main CPU 30a acquires [56] as the special figure distribution random number, the main CPU 30a refers to the first jackpot symbol table and acquires [7] as the final stop symbol.

  In the first jackpot symbol table, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), special symbol distribution random numbers are assigned to symbols [17] to [20] one by one, and symbols [1] to [16]. , [24] to [30], and [32] to [50] are assigned two special figure distribution random numbers, and three are assigned to symbols [21] to [23] and [31]. A random number is distributed. In this embodiment, symbols [1] to [16] are classified as symbol A, symbols [17] to [20] are classified as symbol B, and symbols [21] to [25] are classified as symbol C. Symbols [26] to [30] are classified as symbol D, and symbols [31] to [50] are classified as symbol E. For this reason, in step S23, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as symbol A as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 32/100. Similarly, in step S23, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol B with a probability of 4/100, determines the symbol classified as symbol C with a probability of 13/100, and is classified as symbol D. The symbol to be classified as symbol E is determined with a probability of 41/100.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the identified jackpot game (step S24). Specifically, the main CPU 30a determines that the determined final stop symbol is classified as symbol A, symbol B or symbol E (that is, normal probability variable big hit game, probability variable big hit game with 100 time reduction or normal non-probable big hit game) Is determined), and if the entrance rate improvement state is not given, it is determined from among the variation patterns P5, P7, and P10 for the big hit effect. When the determined final stop symbol is classified as symbol A, symbol B, or symbol E, and the improved entry rate state is given, the main CPU 30a changes the big hit effect variation pattern P5. , P10.

  On the other hand, when the determined final stop symbol is classified as symbol C or symbol D (that is, when the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game or the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is determined), the main CPU 30a When the rate improvement state is not given, the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns P3 and P8 for common effects. Further, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P3 for common effects when the determined final stop symbol is classified as the symbol C or the symbol D and the entry rate improvement state is given. .

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes relating to the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step). S25). Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special figure display H0 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the first special symbol display H0 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S21 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b. Determination is made and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed (step S26). In addition, the probability (small hit probability) that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative is 4/631.

  When the determination result of step S26 is affirmative (in the case of small hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to the small hit flag indicating that the fluctuation is in the small hit (step S27). Then, the main CPU 30a displays a fixed stop display on the first special figure display H0 from the small bonus symbols (symbol F) according to the special figure in the first variable game based on the acquired value of the small bonus symbol distribution random number. The final stop symbol to be executed is determined (step S28). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P3 and P8 for common effects corresponding to the small hit game (step S29). Specifically, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P3 and P8 for common effects when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. Further, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P3 for common effects when the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  After determining the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S25 and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing as described above. The various processes related to the changing game are executed, and the special symbol start process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of the display device H0 are controlled. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination in step S26 is negative (not a small hit), the main CPU 30a displays a fixed stop display on the first special figure display H0 from among the symbols that are not the small hit symbols. A final stop symbol is determined (step S30). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P4, P6, P9 for the outlier reach effect and the variation patterns P1, P2 for the outlier effect (step S31). Specifically, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the main CPU 30a changes the fluctuation pattern P4, P6, P9 for the outlier reach effect and the change patterns P1, P2 for the outlier effect. To decide. On the other hand, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P4 and P9 for the loss reach effect and the variation pattern P2 for the loss effect.

  Then, the main CPU 30a having determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S25, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the specified variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S13 is affirmative (when the second special figure start hold storage number> 0), the main CPU 30a changes the special symbol variation stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c as shown in FIG. A value [1] indicating that the second variation game is to be executed is set in the processing flag (step S32). Next, the main CPU 30a subtracts "-1" from the number of the second special figure start hold memory number (-1) (step S33), and is associated with the second special figure start hold memory number for a predetermined amount in the RAM 30c. The values of the hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number stored in the storage area are acquired (step S34).

  Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery) (step S35). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (low probability), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (hit probability) is 2/631, and in the probability variation state (high probability), the determination of the jackpot determination The probability that the result is affirmative (big hit probability) is 20/631.

  When the determination result of step S35 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit variation (step S36). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display H1 from among the big hit symbols based on the special symbol based on the acquired special symbol distribution random value (step S37). . Specifically, since [1] is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the main CPU 30a determines the second stop symbol for determining the final stop symbol to be displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Referring to the big hit symbol table (Fig. 12 (a)), the final stop symbol is determined based on the special symbol distribution random number. For example, when the main CPU 30a acquires [56] as the special figure distribution random number, the main CPU 30a refers to the first jackpot symbol table and acquires [14] as the final symbol.

  In the second jackpot symbol table, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), one special symbol distribution random number is assigned to each symbol [17] to [30], and symbols [14] to [16]. , [32] to [50] are assigned two special figure assigned random numbers, and three [3] special figure assigned random numbers are assigned to symbols [1] to [13] and [31]. In this embodiment, symbols [1] to [16] are classified as symbol a, symbols [17] to [20] are classified as symbol b, and symbols [21] to [30] are classified as symbol c. Then, symbols [31] to [50] are classified as symbol e. For this reason, in step S37, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as the symbol a as a big hit symbol with a probability of 45/100. Similarly, in step S37, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol b with a probability of 4/100, determines the symbol classified as symbol c with a probability of 10/100, and is classified as symbol e. Will be determined with a probability of 41/100.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines a variation pattern for jackpot effect corresponding to the specified jackpot game (step S38). Specifically, the main CPU 30a determines that the winning rate improvement state is not given, and if the determined final stop symbol is classified as symbol a, symbol b, or symbol e, the jackpot effect is generated. The variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns P5, P7, and P10. That is, when the normal probability variation big hit game, the probability variation big hit game with 100 time reduction or the normal non-probability variable big hit game is determined, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern from among the variation patterns P5, P7, P10 for the big hit effect. To do. Further, the main CPU 30a, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and when the determined final stop symbol is classified into symbol a, symbol b or symbol e, the variation pattern P5 for jackpot effect , P10, the variation pattern is determined.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 30a is in the case where the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the determined final stop symbol is classified as the symbol c (that is, when the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is determined). Determines a variation pattern from among the specific variation patterns P3 and P8 for common effects. Further, the main CPU 30a is in a case where the entrance rate improvement state is given and the determined final stop symbol is classified as the symbol c (that is, when the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is determined). Determines a specific variation pattern P3 for common effects.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the second variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step). S39). Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the second special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the second special symbol display H1 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S35 is negative (not a big hit), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b. Determination is made and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed (step S40). In addition, the probability (small hit probability) that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative is 4/631.

  When the determination result of step S40 is affirmative (in the case of small hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to the small hit flag indicating that the fluctuation is in the small hit (step S41). Then, the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol displayed on the second special symbol display H1 from the small bonus symbol (symbol f) based on the acquired small hit symbol distribution random number. Determine (step S42). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the specific variation patterns P3 and P8 for common effects corresponding to the small hit game (step S43). Specifically, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the specific variation patterns P3 and P8 for common effects when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. On the other hand, the main CPU 30a determines the specific variation pattern P3 for common effects when the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  After determining the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S39, and outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), as described above. The various processes related to the fluctuating game are executed, and the special symbol start process is terminated. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays a second final symbol display so as to display the final stop symbol determined based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. The display content of H1 is controlled. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S40 is negative (not the small hit), the main CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol that is confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display H1 from the off symbols other than the small hit symbol. Determine (step S44). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P4, P6, P9 for the loss reach effect and the variation patterns P1, P2 for the loss effect (step S45). Specifically, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the main CPU 30a changes the fluctuation pattern P4, P6, P9 for the outlier reach effect and the change patterns P1, P2 for the outlier effect. To decide. On the other hand, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P4 and P9 for the loss reach effect and the variation pattern P2 for the loss effect.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S39, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the second special symbol display H1 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  By executing such a special symbol start process, when both the first special figure start reserved memory number and the second special figure start reserved memory number are stored, the main CPU 30a performs the second variable game. Is executed preferentially. The second start winning opening 27 has the open / close blade 26 open to facilitate the winning of the game ball when the improved winning rate is given, and as a result, the improved winning rate is given. In the probability variation state or the short time state, the second variation game is easily executed continuously. And if the second variation game is a big hit, the ratio of whether or not the probability variation state is given is not different from that of the first variation game, but when the probability variation state is given, the 15 round big hit game is The ratio of whether or not it is granted is different. In other words, the distribution of special figure distribution random numbers is different.

  For this reason, when it is a probable big hit in the second variable game, the probability that the prescribed round number of games is 15 rounds is higher than that in the first variable game. In other words, a 15-round jackpot game that can be expected to win more game balls than a 2-round jackpot game is a jackpot game with game content advantageous to the player, and the second variable game is a promising jackpot game. In this case, the probability that the 15-round jackpot game is awarded is higher than that of the first variable game. As described above, in the probability variation state where the entrance rate improvement state is given, the second variation game is likely to be continuously executed, and when the probability variation is a big hit in the second variation game, the first variation game There is a higher probability that a 15-round jackpot game will be awarded. From this, when the probability variation big hit continues in the probability variation state or the short time state where the entrance rate improvement state is given, the probability that the prescribed round number of games becomes 15 rounds is high.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the big hit (when [1] is set in the big hit flag), after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol And a predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a). In the following, the control contents executed by the main CPU 30a will be described for each of the jackpot games of the normal probability variation jackpot game, the probability variation jackpot game with time reduction of 100 times, the normal probability variation two round jackpot game, the special probability variation two round jackpot game, and the normal non-probability variation jackpot game. .

  First, control related to a normal probability variable big hit game, a probability variable big hit game with 100 time reduction and a normal non-probable big hit game, that is, when [01H], [02H], [00H] are set in the special symbol type flag Control performed by the main CPU 30a will be described. When the special symbol type flag (hit type flag) is the type of jackpot game and the jackpot game of the two jackpot games, the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded (whether or not the probability variation state is given) This is a flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given (details will be described later). When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (10 seconds). Further, the main CPU 30a sets [01H] to the system flag indicating the gaming state during the big hit game, indicating that the big hit game is being played. When [00H] is set in the system flag, it indicates that a variable game is being played, and when [02H] is set, it indicates that a small hit game is being played.

  Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Output an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening 29 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main CPU 30a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening 29 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main CPU 30a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round ), A round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main CPU 30a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time (2.0 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time (10 seconds). Then, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed. At that time, the main CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag to [0].

  Next, control related to the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game and the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game, that is, the control performed by the main CPU 30a when [03H] to [07H] are set in the special symbol type flag will be described.

  When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.004 seconds). Further, the main CPU 30a sets [01H] to the system flag during the big hit game. Next, when the opening time elapses, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game and starts measuring the round game time (max 0.6 seconds). . The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (first opening), and when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game, that is, the round game time (0. 6 seconds), a closing signal is output to end the first round game.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the first round game. At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round game and the second round game. Next, when the interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the second round in order to start the second round game, and measures the round game time (max 0.6 seconds). Start. The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (second opening), and when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, that is, the round game time (0. 6 seconds), a closing signal is output in order to end the second round game.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the second round game. Then, when the round game of the second round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time (2.0 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time (0.9 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game. At that time, the main CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag to [0].

  When the main CPU 30a determines the small hit (when [1] is set in the small hit flag), the main CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control board 31 (the general CPU 31a). Hereinafter, the small hit game will be described in detail.

  When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 3.2 seconds). Further, the main CPU 30a sets [02H] in the system flag during the small hit game to indicate that the small hit game is in progress.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a opens the grand prize opening door 28 at most twice on condition that the upper limit number of game balls are not entered. The main CPU 30a that starts the first round game first outputs an opening signal as opening of the first grand prize winning door 28. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after opening the first prize opening door 28 (first opening), and when the opening time (0.6 seconds) elapses, the first big prize opening door 28. A closing signal is output in order to end the opening of.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (first closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time (2.0 (seconds)) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal as opening the second big prize opening door 28. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time (0.6 (seconds)) has elapsed, the second big prize winning opening. To close the door 28, a closing signal is output. Thereby, the round game in the small hit game is completed.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the round game. Then, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after elapse of the interval time (2.0 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time (0.9 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the small hit game. At that time, the main CPU 30a sets (clears) the small hit flag to [0]. In the case of a small hit game, the game state at the time of winning the small hit is maintained.

  By executing the big hit game and the small hit game in this way, in this embodiment, the opening mode of the big winning door 28 is the same in the normal probability variation 2 round big hit game, the special probability variation 2 round big hit game, and the small hit game. A state is created. Specifically, in the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game and the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game, the first round game time (0.6 seconds) + interval time (2.0 seconds) + second round game time Multiplying (0.6 seconds) = 3.2 (seconds), the grand prize opening door 28 is opened twice. Also, in the small hit game, multiply the first opening time (0.6 seconds) + interval time (2.0 seconds) + second opening time (0.6 seconds) = round game time (3.2 seconds) Thus, the special winning opening door 28 is opened twice. That is, the time from the first opening of the big winning door 28 to the end of the second opening in the normal probability changing 2 round big hit game, the special probability changing 2 round big hit game, and the small hit game is all “3”. .2 (seconds) ".

  From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even if the open state of the big prize opening door 28 is visually confirmed, the normal probability variation 2 round big hit game, the special probability variation 2 round big hit game, and the small hit game are attached. No. As a result, even if the grand prize winning door 28 is opened twice in a short time (0.6 seconds), the player is likely to be a two-round jackpot game or a special two-round jackpot game. It is not possible to distinguish whether there is a game or a small hit game.

Next, processing for setting various flags for determining the gaming state after the big hit game is finished will be described.
First, the main CPU 30a wins the big hit lottery, and determines the address value by referring to the special symbol type flag table T1 or the special symbol type 2 flag table T2 based on the final stop symbol determined thereafter. At this time, the main CPU 30a, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0] (when the first variation game is executed), the special symbol type flag table T1 shown in FIG. To determine the address value. In the special symbol type flag table T1, different address values are defined for each special symbol classification. Specifically, the address [01H] is set to the special figure (1-16) classified as the symbol A, and the address [02H] is assigned to the special figure (17-20) classified as the symbol B. ] Is set. In addition, the address [03H] is set for the special figure (21-25) classified as the symbol C, and the address [05H] is set for the special figure (26-30) classified as the symbol D. The address [00H] is set in the special figures (31 to 50) classified as the symbol E.

  When the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [1] (when the second variation game is executed), the main CPU 30a uses the special symbol type flag table T2 shown in FIG. Refer to to determine the address value. In the special symbol type flag table T2, different address values are defined for each special symbol classification. Specifically, the address [01H] is set for the special figure (1-16) classified as the symbol a, and the address [02H] is set for the special figure (17-20) classified as the symbol b. ] Is set. In addition, the address [03H] is set for the special figure (21-30) classified as the symbol c, and the address [00H] is set for the special figure (31-50) classified as the symbol e. Has been.

  Next, the main CPU 30a refers to the special symbol type flag determination table T3 shown in FIG. 14 and determines the value of the special symbol type flag. In the special symbol type flag determination table T3, one or more values of the special symbol type flag are associated with each address. When a plurality of special symbol type flags are associated with one address, a variation time reduction flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is assigned, and whether or not a probability change state is assigned. The value of the special symbol type flag is determined by the value of the special symbol probability variation flag shown.

  For example, when the address is [03H] and [00H] is set in the variation time reduction flag (when the entrance rate improvement state is not given), the value obtained by adding 0 to [03H] [03H ] Is the value of the special symbol type flag. Further, when the address is [03H] and [01H] is set in the variation time reduction flag (when the entrance rate improvement state is given), the value obtained by adding 1 to the address [04H] Is the value of the special symbol type flag.

  Also, when the address is [05H], [00H] is set in the variation time reduction flag and [00H] is set in the special symbol probability variation flag (when the probability variation state is not given), The value [05H] obtained by adding 0 to [05H] becomes the value of the special symbol type flag. Also, when the address is [05H], [00H] is set in the variation time reduction flag and [01H] is set in the special symbol probability variation flag (when the probability variation state is given), A value [07H] obtained by adding 2 to [05H] is the value of the special symbol type flag. Further, when the address is [05H] and [01H] is set in the variation time reduction flag (regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given), the value [06H] obtained by adding 1 to [05H] is a special symbol. This is the value of the type flag.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15, the main CPU 30a refers to the special symbol probability variation preliminary flag table T4 and determines the value of the special symbol probability variation preliminary flag indicating the value of the special symbol probability variation flag after the big hit. To do. In the special symbol probability variation preliminary flag table T4, the value of the special symbol probability variation preliminary flag is determined for each special symbol type flag. When [00H] is set in the special symbol probability variation reserve flag, it indicates that the special symbol probability variation reserve flag is set to the non-probability variation state after the big hit game ends, and [01H] is set in the special symbol probability variation reserve flag. Indicates that a probabilistic state is reached after the end of the big hit game. Further, when [00H] is set in the special symbol probability variation reserve flag, the main CPU 30a sets [00H] in the special symbol probability variation flag at the end of the big hit game, and [01H] in the special symbol probability variation reserve flag. When set, [01H] is set to the special symbol probability variation flag at the end of the big hit game. Therefore, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol E or symbol e is determined, [00H] is set in the special symbol probability variation reserve flag, and when any other jackpot symbol is determined, the special symbol probability variation [01H] is set in the reserve flag.

  Next, the main CPU 30a refers to the fluctuation time reduction preliminary flag table T5 shown in FIG. 16 and determines the value of the fluctuation time reduction preliminary flag indicating the value of the fluctuation time reduction flag after the end of the big hit. In the variable time shortening preliminary flag table T5, the value of the variable time shortening preliminary flag is determined for each special symbol type flag. In addition, when [00H] is set in the variable time shortening preliminary flag, it indicates that the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the big hit game ends, and [01H] is set in the variable time shortening preliminary flag. When the big hit game is over, it indicates that the improved entrance rate is given. Further, when [00H] is set in the variable time reduction preliminary flag, the main CPU 30a sets [00H] in the variable time reduction flag at the end of the big hit game and [01H] in the variable time reduction preliminary flag. In this case, [01H] is set to the variable time reduction flag at the end of the big hit game. Therefore, when the big hit symbol classified as symbol D is determined when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are not given, [00H] is set in the variable time shortening reserve flag, otherwise [01H] is set in the variable time reduction reserve flag.

  Next, the main CPU 30a refers to the normal symbol probability variation preliminary flag table T6 shown in FIG. The normal symbol probability variation flag indicates whether or not the winning probability of the regular game is changed from a low probability to a high probability. That is, in the present embodiment, it indicates whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given, and is substantially the same as the fluctuation time shortening preliminary flag. In the normal symbol probability fluctuation preliminary flag table T6, the value of the normal symbol probability fluctuation preliminary flag is determined for each special symbol type flag. In addition, when [00H] is set in the normal symbol probability fluctuation reserve flag, it indicates that the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the big hit game ends, and [01H] is set in the normal symbol probability fluctuation reserve flag. When set, it indicates that after the big hit game is finished, a state of improving the entrance rate is given. Further, when [00H] is set in the normal symbol probability fluctuation reserve flag, the main CPU 30a sets [00H] in the normal symbol probability fluctuation flag at the end of the big hit game, and [01H] in the normal symbol probability fluctuation reserve flag. Is set, [01H] is set to the normal symbol probability variation flag at the end of the big hit game.

  Next, the main CPU 30a refers to the special symbol variation time reduction count table T7 shown in FIG. 18, and determines a shortened variation count preliminary value indicating the value of the shortening variation count after the end of the big hit. In addition, the number of times of shortening variation is the number of variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is given. In the special symbol variation time reduction number table T7, a preliminary value of the shortening variation number is set for each special symbol type flag. If [00H] is set for the shortened variation number reserve, when the entry rate improvement state is given after the big hit game ends, the entry rate improvement state is set in the symbol variation game with 10,000 times. It is shown that. On the other hand, when [64H] is set in the shortened variation number reserve, it indicates that the winning rate improvement state is set in 100 symbol variation games after the big hit game ends.

  Further, when [00H] is set in the shortened variation count reserve, the main CPU 30a sets the shortened variation count indicating the set number of times of the entrance rate improvement state at the end of the big hit game to 10,000 times, and sets the shortened variation count reserve as [ 64H] is set to 100 as the number of shortening fluctuations. Therefore, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol E or symbol e is determined, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol B or symbol b is determined, [64H] is set as the reserve for the number of times of variation. In other cases, [00H] is set as the shortened variation count reserve. Even when [00H] is set for the number of times of shortening variation, if [01H] is not set for the variation time shortening flag and the normal symbol probability variation flag, the entrance rate improvement state is not given. It is like that. For example, when [05H] is set in the special symbol type flag (when the probability of entry improvement and the probability variation state are not granted, the normal probability variation 2 round big hit game is granted), the variation time reduction flag and the normal Since [01H] is not set in the symbol probability variation flag, the entrance rate improvement state is not given. As described above, by setting various flags, the main CPU 30a can control the gaming state based on the various flags.

  Next, a process for the main CPU 30a to pay out a prize ball will be described. When the main CPU 30a inputs various detection signals from the first start port sensor SE1, the second start port sensor SE2, and the count switch SE3, the main CPU 30a issues a prize ball payout command for instructing the payout of the prize ball according to each detection signal. To output. For example, when the first detection signal is input from the first start port sensor SE1, the main CPU 30a outputs a prize ball payout command instructing the payout of three balls according to the first detection signal. Yes. The payout control board controls the payout device so as to pay out the prize ball based on the input payout command. The payout device outputs a payout completion command to the main control board 30 via the payout control board every time one winning ball is paid out. The main CPU 30a manages the number of paid-out prize balls by measuring the number of times a payout completion command is input. The main CPU 30a sets “1” to a prize ball flag indicating that 10 prize balls are paid out every time 10 prize balls are paid out.

Next, a process for the main CPU 30a to output game information related to a game to an external device (hall computer HC, jackpot number notification device KH) will be described.
The main CPU 30a sets the value of the information output flag based on various flags. The information output flag is a flag for indicating game information to be output, and has an 8-bit information amount in this embodiment. In the 1st bit of the information output flag, first game information indicating whether or not a big hit game in which a winning rate improvement state is given after completion of the big hit or whether or not the winning rate improvement state is set is set. Therefore, when “1” is set in the 1st bit of the information output flag, it indicates that the game is in a big hit game in which a higher entry rate is given after the end of the big hit, or is in a higher entry rate state. ing.

  In the second bit of the information output flag, second game information indicating whether or not a big hit game is being set is set. Therefore, when “1” is set in the second bit of the information output flag, it indicates that a big hit game is being played. The third bit of the information output flag indicates whether or not a 15-round jackpot game is being played, or whether or not a 2-round jackpot game is awarded when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. Third game information is set. Accordingly, when “1” is set in the 3rd bit of the information output flag, the entrance rate improvement state is given during the 15-round big hit game or when the entrance rate improvement state is not given 2 It shows that you are playing a big hit game in the round.

  In the fourth bit of the information output flag, fourth game information indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is in progress is set. Therefore, when “1” is set in the 4th bit of the information output flag, it indicates that the entrance rate improvement state is given. In the fifth bit of the information output flag, fifth game information indicating whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27 is set. Therefore, when “1” is set in the 5th bit of the information output flag, it indicates that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27.

  In the 6th bit of the information output flag, sixth game information indicating whether or not the special figure has been confirmed and stopped is set. Therefore, when “1” is set in the 6th bit of the information output flag, it indicates that the special figure has been confirmed and stopped. In the 7th bit of the information output flag, seventh game information indicating whether the big hit game or the small hit game is being set is set. Accordingly, when “1” is set in the 7th bit of the information output flag, it indicates that the big hit game or the small hit game is being played. In the 8th bit of the information output flag, 8th game information indicating whether or not 10 prize balls have been paid out is set. Therefore, when “1” is set in the 8th bit of the information output flag, it indicates that 10 prize balls have been paid out.

  Then, when setting a value in the information output flag, the main CPU 30a first executes a first information signal creation process. At that time, as shown in FIG. 19, the main CPU 30a acquires the setting data based on the values of the prize ball flag, the system flag, and the variation time reduction flag, and adds the acquired setting data to the value of the information output flag. Set as. The value of the prize ball flag is set every time 10 prize balls are paid out. Specifically, the main CPU 30a acquires [00H] as setting data when [00H] is set in the prize ball flag, and as setting data when [01H] is set. [80H] is acquired. Accordingly, when the setting data [80H] is converted to a binary number, it becomes [10000000], and every time 10 winning balls are paid out, [1] is set in the 8th bit of the information output flag.

  Further, when [01H] is set in the system flag (when a big hit game is being played), the main CPU 30a acquires [42H] as setting data and [02H] is set in the system flag. In the case (during a small hit game), [40H] is acquired as setting data. When a value other than [01H] [02H] is set (for example, during a variable game), the main CPU 30a acquires [00H] as setting data. Accordingly, when the setting data [42H] is converted to a binary number, [01000010] is obtained. Therefore, when the big hit game is being played, [1] is set to the second bit and the seventh bit of the information output flag. Further, when the setting data [40H] is converted to a binary number, it becomes [01000000]. Therefore, when the small hit game is being played, [1] is set in the 7th bit of the information output flag.

  Further, when a value other than [01H] is set in the variation time reduction flag (when the entrance rate improvement state is not given), the main CPU 30a acquires [00H] as the setting data, and the variation When [01H] is set in the time reduction flag (when the entrance rate improvement state is given), [09H] is acquired as setting data. Accordingly, when the setting data [09H] is converted to a binary number, [00001001] is obtained. Therefore, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, [1] is set to the first bit and the fourth bit of the information output flag. The Rukoto.

  Next, the main CPU 30a executes a second information signal creation process. At that time, as shown in FIG. 20, the main CPU 30a sets values in the information output flag based on the values of the system flag, the special symbol type flag, and the variable time shortening reserve flag. Specifically, the main CPU 30a outputs information when the system flag is set to [01H] and the value of the special symbol type flag is [00H] to [03H] or [07H]. [1] is set in the first bit and the third bit of the flag. Therefore, the main CPU 30a is in the normal probability change big hit game, in the normal probability change big hit game, in the probability change big hit game with 100 time reduction, in the special probability change two round big hit game that occurs when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, [1] is set to the 1st and 3rd bits of the information output flag when the game is in the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game that occurs when the entrance rate improvement state is not granted and the probability variation state is granted To do.

  Further, the main CPU 30a sets the special symbol type flag to a value other than [00H] to [03H], [07H] when [01H] is set in the system flag, and the variable time shortening reserve flag When the value is [01H], [1] is set to 1 bit of the information output flag. Therefore, the main CPU 30a has a special probability variable 2 round that occurs when the winning rate improvement state and the probability change state are not given during the special probability variable 2 round big hit game that is given when the ball entering rate improvement state is granted. [1] is set to the 1st bit of the information output flag during the normal probability variation 2 round big hit game that occurs when the winning rate improvement state is given during the big hit game.

  Based on the information output flag set in this way, the main CPU 30a sends game information to the hall computer HC or the like via the external terminal board 53 in an output process executed at predetermined intervals (in this embodiment, every 4 ms). Output to an external device. That is, the main CPU 30a outputs the values set in the first to eighth game information of the information output flag to the external device. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs the third game information to the jackpot number notifying device KH for notifying the player of the number of jackpot games. The big hit number notification device KH displays the number of times that “1” is set in the third game information as the big hit number.

  As described above, the main CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a variation pattern determination unit that determines a variation pattern. The main CPU 30a serves as a random number acquisition unit that acquires a random number for determination upon detection of winning of a game ball. The main CPU 30a serves as a variation pattern determining unit that determines a variation pattern. The main CPU 30a serves as a jackpot game determining means for determining which jackpot game to be given. The main CPU 30a serves as a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as an entrance rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not to give an entrance rate improvement state. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as an entrance rate improvement state giving unit for giving an entrance rate improvement state. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as game information output means for outputting third game information (big hit game information) to an external device. The main CPU 30a serves as a small hit determination means for determining whether or not the small hit is made. The main CPU 30a serves as a small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a probability change determination means for determining whether or not the probability change state is given after the big hit game ends. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a probability change giving means for giving a probability change state.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing accordingly. More specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. Similarly, when the opening CPU, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall CPU 31a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the control boards 32 to 34, respectively.

  Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 31a displays the variable display H2 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be displayed is determined.

  More specifically, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol (symbol classified as symbol A or symbol a) corresponding to the normal probability variable jackpot game, the overall CPU 31a determines the probability variation jackpot as a combination of ornament symbols. Determine the symbol combinations that can be recognized. In the present embodiment, as a symbol combination capable of recognizing a probability variation jackpot, a jackpot symbol combination consisting of odd symbols is determined. In addition, the general CPU 31a determines that the designated final stop symbol is a symbol corresponding to a probability variation big hit with 100 times shortening (a symbol classified as symbol B or symbol b), or a big hit symbol corresponding to a normal non-probability variable big hit game. In the case of (a symbol classified as symbol E or symbol e), a symbol combination indicating that there is a possibility of a probable big hit is determined as a symbol combination of decorative symbols. In the present embodiment, as a symbol combination indicating that there is a possibility of a probable variation big hit, a big hit symbol combination consisting of an even number of symbols is determined.

  Further, the general CPU 31a determines that the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game and the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game (symbol classified as symbol C, symbol D or symbol c), The symbol combination of chance is determined as the symbol combination of the decorative symbols. Further, when the designated final stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of chances as in the case of the special probability variable two round big hit game and the normal probability variable two round big hit game. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missed symbol excluding the small hit symbol, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of the missed symbols. In addition, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a determines the outlier reach symbol combination among the outlier symbol combinations.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design of each column to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  Further, the overall CPU 31a sets the production mode based on the variation pattern, the final stop symbol, and the gaming state. The effect mode is an effect that suggests the game state to the player. In the present embodiment, there are four effect modes, and at least the background image is changed for each effect mode. In the effect mode of the present embodiment, there is a normal mode that allows the player to recognize that the entrance rate improvement state or the probability variation state is not given. In the normal mode of the present embodiment, a background image simulating winter scenery is displayed on the variable display H2, and a character string “in normal mode” is displayed.

  Further, the effect mode includes a probability variation latent mode that suggests that there is a possibility that a probability variation state may be internally imparted although the player has not been imparted with an improved entrance rate. In the probability variation latency mode of the present embodiment, a background image simulating autumn scenery is displayed on the variable display H2, and a character string “in the probability variation latency mode” is displayed. Further, the effect mode includes a probability change mode indicating that the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are given. In the probability variation mode of the present embodiment, a background image simulating summer scenery is displayed on the variable display H2, and a character string “in the probability variation mode” is displayed. In addition, in the effect mode, there is an entrance rate improvement state mode that indicates that the entrance rate improvement state is given and suggests that the probability variation state may be given internally. In the entrance rate improvement state mode of the present embodiment, the variable display H2 displays a background image that imitates the spring scenery, and the character string “in the entrance rate improvement state mode” is displayed. ing.

  Next, how to set the production mode will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 21, the general CPU 31a, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol A or symbol a is designated as the final stop symbol (that is, when a normal probability variable jackpot game is given), after the jackpot game ends, The probability variation mode is set as the production mode. In addition, when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B or symbol b is designated as the final stop symbol (that is, when a probabilistic jackpot game with a time reduction of 100 times is given), the general CPU 31a performs an effect mode after the jackpot game ends. Set the entrance rate improvement state mode. Note that the main CPU 30a sets the normal mode if the next big hit game is not given until the 100th symbol variation game is completed after the entrance rate improvement state mode is set. For this reason, even if the normal mode is set, the probability variation state may be given internally, and the player expects the probability variation state to remain hidden even after the entrance rate improvement state mode ends. Can do.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 22, the general CPU 31a has a case where a jackpot symbol classified as symbol C or symbol c is designated as a final stop symbol (that is, when a special probability variable 2 round jackpot game is given). Thus, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the probability variation mode is set as the effect mode after the big hit game regardless of the effect mode. In this case, the general CPU 31a causes the display control board 32 to execute a display effect indicating that the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is generated and the transition to the probability variation mode is performed between the end of the symbol variation game and the end of the jackpot game. A control command for instructing is output. As a result, the player can recognize that the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game has occurred, and the player has entered the probability variation mode.

  Further, the general CPU 31a is in a case where a winning rate improvement state is given when a jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C or the symbol c is designated as the final stop symbol, and the entrance rate improving state mode is set. If it is set, after the big hit game ends, the entrance rate improvement state mode or the probability variation mode is set as the effect mode. In other words, when the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and when the entrance rate improvement state mode is set, the general CPU 31a terminates the jackpot game. Later, the entrance rate improvement state mode or the probability variation mode is set as the effect mode. At this time, the general CPU 31a does not particularly display that the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game has occurred. For this reason, the player has difficulty in recognizing that the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game has occurred because only the symbol combination of one kind of chance of the off symbol combination is displayed on the variable display H2. .

  In addition, the central CPU 31a sets the probability change mode when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol C or symbol c is designated as the final stop symbol (that is, when a special probability variable two round jackpot game is given). In this case, the probability variation mode is set as the effect mode after the big hit game ends. At this time, the general CPU 31a does not particularly display that the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game has occurred. In this case, since the variable display H2 only displays a symbol combination of a kind of chance of the shifted symbol combination, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize that the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game has occurred. ing.

  Further, the general CPU 31a specifies that the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol D is designated as the final stop symbol (that is, when the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game is given), and the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state. Is not assigned, after the jackpot game is over, the probability variation latent mode is set as the effect mode. At this time, the general CPU 31a does not particularly display that the normal probability variation 2 round big hit game has occurred. For this reason, since the player only displays a symbol combination of a kind of chance of the off symbol combination on the variable display H2, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game has occurred. It is possible to conceal that the probability variation state has been given.

  In addition, the general CPU 31a is assigned a jackpot symbol that is classified as symbol D as the final stop symbol (that is, when a normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded), and is given an improved entry rate state. If the probability variation state is not given, the probability variation mode is set as the effect mode after the big hit game ends. In this case, the overall CPU 31a causes the display control board 32 to execute a display effect indicating that the normal probability change 2 round big hit game has occurred and the transition to the probability change mode is performed after the end of the variable game until the end of the big hit game. The control command to instruct is output. As a result, the player can recognize that a normal probability change 2-round jackpot game has occurred and the player enters the probability change mode.

  In addition, the general CPU 31a is in the case where the winning rate improvement state is given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol D is designated as the final stop symbol, and the entrance rate improving state mode is set. In such a case, after the big hit game ends, the entrance rate improvement state mode or the probability change mode is set as the effect mode. At this time, the general CPU 31a does not particularly display that the normal probability variation 2 round big hit game has occurred. For this reason, since the player only displays a symbol combination of one kind of chance of the off symbol combination on the variable display H2, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the normal probability variation 2 round big hit game has occurred. .

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol D is designated as the final stop symbol (that is, when the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded), the general CPU 31a is given the improved entry rate state. If the probability variation mode is set, the probability variation mode is set as the effect mode after the big hit game ends. At this time, the general CPU 31a does not particularly display that the normal probability variation 2 round big hit game has occurred. For this reason, since the player only displays a symbol combination of one kind of chance of the off symbol combination on the variable display H2, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the normal probability variation 2 round big hit game has occurred. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the general CPU 31a, when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol E or symbol e is designated as the final stop symbol (that is, when a normal non-probability variable jackpot game is given), the jackpot game After the completion, the entrance rate improvement state mode is set as the effect mode. Note that the overall CPU 31a sets the normal mode if the big hit game is not given by the time the symbol variation game is executed 100 times after the entry rate improvement state mode is set. Since this is the same effect as when the probability variation big hit game with a time reduction of 100 times is given, the player expects the probability variation state to be hidden during the entrance rate improvement state mode and the normal mode. Can do. Further, the overall CPU 31a sets the entrance rate improvement state mode when the normal probability change 2 round big hit game or the special probability change 2 round big hit game is given during the entrance rate improvement state mode and the probability change mode is not set. The probability variation mode is set after the end of 100 symbol variation games. For this reason, it is possible to make the player expect that the probability variation state is hidden during the entrance rate improvement state mode.

  In addition, the overall CPU 31a, when the small hit symbol F, f is designated as the final stop symbol (that is, when the small hit game is awarded), and when the entrance rate improvement state is not granted After the small hit game, the probability variation latent mode is set as the effect mode. Even when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol D is designated as the final stop symbol, the probability variation latency mode is set as the effect mode when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. The small hit game and the normal probability variation two round big hit game have the same appearance, and the symbol variation game is also executed using the variation pattern for the common performance. Not stick. For this reason, it can be made to expect a player that the probability variation | change state was provided.

  In addition, the overall CPU 31a is in a case where the small hit symbol F, f is designated as the final stop symbol (that is, in the case where the small hit game is given), the ball entering rate improvement state is given, When the rate improvement state mode is set, the entrance rate improvement state mode is set as the effect mode after the end of the small hit game. Similarly, in this case, the player cannot distinguish whether or not the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game or the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game has been awarded from the contents of the game effect. For this reason, it can be made to expect a player that the probability variation | change state was provided.

  Further, the overall CPU 31a is in the case where the small hit symbol F, f is designated as the final stop symbol (that is, in the case where the small hit game is given), the ball entering rate improvement state is given, and the probability change mode Is set, the probability variation mode is set as the effect mode after the small hit game ends. In this case as well, the player cannot distinguish whether or not a small hit game has been awarded from the contents of the game effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the general CPU 31a is set to the normal mode when the ball entering rate improvement state and the probability variation state are not given and the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the offending effect are designated. If there is, the probability variation latency mode is set after the end of the variable game with a probability of 1/100. Further, the overall CPU 31a does not have the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state, and when the probability variation latent mode is set when the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the offending effect are designated, The normal mode is set after the end of the variable game with a probability of / 5.

  Further, the overall CPU 31a does not set the entrance rate improvement state, but when the probability variation state is given, it is a case where the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the offending effect are designated, and the normal mode is set. If it is, the probability variation latent mode is set after the end of the variation game with a probability of 1/30. In addition, the overall CPU 31a does not set the entrance rate improvement state, but when the probability variation state is given, when the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the offending effect are designated, the probability variation latent mode is set. If set, the probability variation latent mode is set after the end of the variation game with a probability of 1/10. For this reason, it is possible to make the player expect that the probability variation state is given in the normal mode and the probability variation latent mode. Further, when the probability variation state is internally given, it is easier to shift to the probability variation latent mode than when the probability variation state is not imparted, and it is difficult to shift to the normal mode. That is, it is easier to stay in the probability variation latent mode when the probability variation state is internally given. For this reason, when the probability variation latent mode is easily set, the player can expect that there is a high possibility that the probability variation state is given.

  Further, the overall CPU 31a has a case where the variation pattern P2 for the offending effect is specified when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are given, and the entrance rate improvement state mode is set. The probability variation mode is set after the end of the variation game with a probability of 1/50. For this reason, even if the variation pattern P2 for the offending effect is determined, it is possible to make the player feel as if a two-round big hit game or a small hit game has been performed, and the interest of the game is improved. .

  The overall CPU 31a outputs a mode designation command for designating the effect mode set in the output process executed every predetermined cycle to each of the control boards 32 to 34. Thereby, the production mode is shifted.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a inputs a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the display of the variable display H2 is displayed so that the decorative symbols are variably displayed with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the symbol combination game. Control the content. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the symbol combination designated by the inputted decoration design designation command is displayed on the variable display H2. By this control, the symbol change game is performed on the variable display H2.

  Further, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the opening effect. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the ending effect. Thereby, in the variable display H2, an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect are each performed.

  When the sub CPU 32a inputs a mode designation command for designating the production mode, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to change the background image in accordance with the production mode designated by the mode designation command. Further, when the sub CPU 32a receives a control command instructing a display effect indicating that the probability variation 2 round big hit game is generated from the overall CPU 31a and shifts to the probability variation mode, the sub CPU 32a executes the display effect.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 32a and the overall CPU 31a serve as effect control means for causing the variable display H2 to execute the game effect. Further, the variable display H2 serves as an effect execution means.

  Next, the relationship between the output state of the third game information and the game state will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 24, a normal probability variable big hit game is given at time points A1 to A2, a special probability variable two round big hit game is given at time points A3 to A4, and a normal non-probable variable big hit game is given at time points A5 to A6. Will be described. In FIG. 24, a special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded at time points A7 to A8, a normal non-probability variation jackpot game is awarded at time points A9 to A10, the time-short state is terminated at time point A11, and time points A12 to A13. It will be assumed that the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded and the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded at time points A14 to A15. Further, description will be made assuming that a small hit game is given between the time points A4 to A5, between the time points A6 to A7, between the time points A11 to A12, and between the time points A13 to A14.

  At the time point A1, a normal probability variation big hit game is awarded from the premise. Thereby, “1” is set in the third game information. At the time point A2, when the normal probability variation big hit game is completed based on the premise, “0” is set in the third game information, and the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given. At time point A3, a special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded from the premise. At time A3, since the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is given in the state where the entrance rate improvement state is given, “0” remains set in the third game information. In addition, even if the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded at this time point A3 to A4, it is not clearly shown that the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded in the game effect. In addition, the effect mode of the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game and the symbol variation game to which the jackpot game is given are performed in the same manner as when the jackpot game is given. For this reason, even if the player recognizes that the special winning opening door 28 has been opened, it is difficult to recognize that the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game has been awarded. Even if a small hit game is given between the time points A4 and A5 from the premise, “0” remains set in the third game information.

  At time A5, when a normal non-probability big hit game is awarded from the premise, “1” is set in the third game information. At time A6, when the normal non-probability big hit game is completed based on the premise, “0” is set in the third game information, and the improved entrance rate is given. Moreover, even if a small hit game is given between the time points A6 and A7 from the premise, “0” remains set in the third game information.

  At time A7, a special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded based on the premise. At time A7, since the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is given in the state where the entrance rate improvement state is given, “0” remains set in the third game information. At the time A8, the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is ended, and the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given. Even if the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded at this time A7 to A8, it is not clearly shown that the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded in the display effect. In addition, the effect mode of the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game and the symbol variation game to which the jackpot game is given are performed in the same manner as when the jackpot game is given. For this reason, even if the player recognizes that the special winning opening door 28 has been opened, it is difficult to recognize that the special probability variation 2 round jackpot game has been awarded.

  Then, at time A9, when the normal non-probability big hit game is awarded from the premise, “1” is set in the third game information. At the time A10, when the normal non-probability big hit game is completed based on the premise, “0” is set in the third game information, and the improved entrance rate is given. After that, at the time point A11, even if the short time state (entrance rate improvement state) ends and a small hit game is given between the time points A11 to A12, “0” is still set in the third game information It becomes.

  At time A12, a normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded from the premise. At this time point A12, since the normal probability variation 2 round big hit game in which the entrance rate improvement state is not given in the state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given is given, “0” is set in the third game information. Will remain. At time A13, when the normal probability variation 2 round big hit game is finished, the entrance rate improvement state is not provided, but the probability variation state is provided. Note that “0” remains set in the third game information. Further, even if the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded at the time points A12 to A13, it is not clearly indicated that the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded in the display effect. In addition, the game effect is performed in the same manner as in the case where the small hit game is given as the effect mode of the normal variation 2 round big hit game and the symbol variation game to which the big hit game is given. For this reason, even if the player recognizes that the big prize opening door 28 has been opened, it is difficult to recognize that the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game has been awarded. Therefore, it is possible to effectively conceal that the probability variation state has been given. Even if the small hit game is given between the time points A13 to A14, “0” remains set in the third game information.

  At time A14, a normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded based on the premise. At time point A14, since the normal probability variation 2 round big hit game in which the entrance rate improvement state is given in a state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given, “1” is set in the third game information. The Then, when the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game ends at time A15, “0” is set in the third game information. In addition, when the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded at the time points A14 to A15, it is clearly indicated that the normal probability variation 2 round jackpot game is awarded in the game effect. For this reason, the player can clearly recognize that the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given.

  As described above, the third game information is a two-round jackpot in which a 15-round jackpot game is awarded, or when an entrance rate improvement state is not granted, When a game is awarded, “1” is set. On the other hand, when a two-round big hit game is given when the entry rate improvement state is given, or when a small hit game is given, “1” is not set in the third game information . In other words, “1” is set in the third game information only when it is clearly understood that the player is in an advantageous state. For this reason, it is understood that the jackpot number notification device is in an advantageous state for the player by measuring and notifying the number of jackpot games every time “1” is set in the third game information. The number of jackpot games can be notified.

  In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is granted, when the two round jackpot game where the entrance rate improvement state is granted or when the entrance rate improvement state is not granted, When a two-round big hit game that is not given a baseball improvement state is given, or when a small hit game is given, “1” is not set in the third game information. That is, from a state where it is difficult to acquire a winning ball (normal state) to a state where it is easy to acquire a winning ball (in this embodiment, a 15-round big hit game where the winning hole is opened for a long time, or a state where the winning rate is improved) Only when the game state changes in such a manner, “1” is set in the third game information. For this reason, the game store side that calculates the base can easily acquire the change in the game state that changes the payout of the prize ball by inputting the third game information. That is, the game store does not need to assume a change in the game state that changes the payout of the winning ball from the number of round games of the big hit game, the state of giving the entrance rate improvement state, or the like. In addition, when the big hit game of 2 rounds is given when the entrance rate improvement state is given, it is concealed so that it is not known from the production. For this reason, even if the number of jackpots does not increase, there is no sense of incongruity.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the main CPU 30a is awarded a 15-round jackpot game, or when a 2-round jackpot game is awarded when the entrance rate improvement state is not granted. The third game information is output. On the other hand, the main CPU 30a does not output the third game information when a two-round big hit game in which the entrance rate improvement state is not given when the entrance rate improvement state is not given is given. For this reason, the player is advantageous to the player because the number of 15-hit jackpot games that can be expected to pay out a large number of prize balls and the state in which the entrance rate improvement state is not given are given. It is possible to know the number of jackpot games in two rounds that are in a state via the jackpot number notification device that outputs the third game information. That is, the player can know how many times the player is in an advantageous state. In addition, since the number of jackpots is larger than when only the number of jackpot games of 15 rounds is displayed, the player can be motivated to play the game.

  (2) On the other hand, when a two-round jackpot game with no entrance rate improvement state is granted when the entrance rate improvement state is not granted, the symbol variation that gives the two round jackpot game In the game and the two-round big hit game, the same effect as the effect performed in the symbol variation game and the small hit game is executed when the small hit. As a result, it is concealed that a two-round jackpot game is awarded. In other words, when a two-round jackpot game is played when the entry rate improvement state is not given, it can be determined from the appearance whether or not the two-round jackpot game has been played. Whether or not the state is given can be concealed. Then, when a two-round jackpot game that is not given the entrance rate improvement state is given when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the fact that the two-round jackpot game is given as jackpot game information Do not output. For this reason, the player cannot recognize whether or not the 2-round jackpot game to which the probability variation state is given is given from the information of the jackpot number notification device, and can effectively conceal it. In this embodiment, since the probability variation state is given when a two-round jackpot game is granted, it is possible to give the player the expectation that the probability variation state is hidden, and the interest of the game. Will improve. In addition, even if it is informed that a two-round jackpot game has been given in which a state where the winning rate is not given and the opening of the grand prize winning door 28 cannot be expected, the player can directly obtain a game ball. Because you can't, you generally feel like you've lost. For this reason, the main CPU 30a, when the two-round jackpot game that is not given the entrance rate improvement state is granted when the entrance rate improvement state is not granted, the two-round jackpot game has occurred Is not output as the third game information, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  (3) If the sub CPU 32a decides to give a probability variation big hit game with a time reduction of 100 times or a normal non-probability big hit game that is given during the symbol variation game of 100 times, the probability variation state is given. Regardless of whether the game is played or not, the game effect of the same content is executed in the symbol variation game to which the jackpot game is given and the jackpot game. That is, it is made impossible to determine which one of the probability variation big hit game with time reduction and the normal non-probability big hit game is given from the effect contents of the symbol variation game and the big hit game. Then, after the jackpot game ends, the general CPU 31a causes the symbol variation game to be executed with an effect content different from the normal mode (in the present embodiment, with a background image different from the normal state), and informs that the probability variation state is concealed. Set the entrance rate improvement state mode. Thereby, expectation can be given to the player when the probability variation state is given.

  (4) In addition, when the two-round big hit game is executed when the entry rate improvement state is given, the two-round big hit game ends as in the case where the small hit game is executed. A state of improved entrance rate is also given later. In addition, the symbol variation game to which the 2-round jackpot game is given and the game effect related to the two-round jackpot game are the same as the symbol variation game to which the small hit game is given and the game effect related to the jackpot game. That is, the production is performed based on the variation patterns P3 and P8 for the common performance, and the opening mode of the special winning opening door 28 is the same. Then, the main CPU 30a does not output the third game information when a 2-round big hit game or a small hit game is awarded during the entrance rate improvement state mode. For this reason, it is possible to effectively conceal that the two-round jackpot game is executed in which the winning opening door 28 cannot be expected to be opened and the game state is not changed during the entrance rate improvement state mode. . For this reason, it is possible to eliminate the count of the number of jackpots unnecessary for the game store, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  (5) In addition, the game store side, when the hall computer HC inputs the third game information, a big hit game in which a large number of prize balls are paid out and a big hit game in which the game state changes due to an improved entry rate state. The number of times can be acquired. Therefore, the game store side manages the winning rate and the number of winning ball payouts generated during this period by adjusting the gaming state according to whether the winning rate improvement state is given or not, and performs nail adjustment. be able to. That is, the game store side directly hits a lot of prize balls from the gaming machine, the number of big hits where the prize balls are not paid out, the number of jackpots where the game state changes due to the improved entrance rate, etc. This can save the trouble of assuming the gaming state.

  (6) The main CPU 30a manages a big hit game and a gaming state using a common special symbol type flag in the first and second variation games. In this way, even if there are a plurality of start winning awards, since the common special symbol type flag is used for management, the main CPU 30a can easily determine what kind of jackpot game it is. Can do.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the small hit game need not be executed. In this case, the game effects executed in the probability variation 2 round jackpot game and the symbol variation game to which the probability variation 2 rounds jackpot game is given are made to be the same as the game performance executed in the off symbol variation game. It is necessary to be able to conceal the execution of the probabilistic 2 round jackpot game. When a two-round jackpot game that is not given the entry rate improvement state is given when the entry rate improvement state is not given, if the third game information is not set to “1”, the player It is not possible to recognize from the information of the jackpot number notification device that two rounds of jackpot game have been executed. That is, it is possible to effectively conceal the two-round big hit game. Therefore, the probability variation state can be internally given without the player noticing. In addition, it is possible to conceal the occurrence of a two-round jackpot game in which a winning rate improvement state in which a prize ball cannot be paid out is not given, so as to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  ○ In the above embodiment, when the normal probability variation big hit game is awarded, the probability variation mode indicating that the probability variation state is imparted is set as the production mode, but even if the entrance rate improvement state mode is set good. In this case, in the big hit game and the symbol variation game, it is when the normal non-probability big hit game is given by concealing that the probability change state is given (the same as the game effect in the normal non-probability big hit game). However, it can be expected that the probability variation state is given. At this time, a probability variation notification effect indicating that the probability variation state has been given may be executed after the end of the 100 symbol variation game, and the probability variation mode may be shifted from the entrance rate improvement state mode. Thereby, even after the 100 symbol variation games to which the short-time state has been given have ended, the player's willingness to continue the game can be maintained. Similarly to the above-described embodiment, after 100 symbol variation games are completed, the entrance rate improvement state mode may be shifted to the normal mode or the probability variation latent mode. As a result, even in the normal mode or the probability variation latent mode, it can be expected that the probability variation state is given.

  In addition, in the case of two rounds of big hit game or small hit game during 100 symbol variation games in which the entrance rate improvement state mode is set and the entrance rate improvement state is given, the probability change notification effect is given. May be executed. In this way, it is possible to make it seem that the small hit game won in the symbol variation game in the improved entrance rate wins the two round big hit game to which the probability change state is given.

In the above embodiment, only the third game information may be output as the game information.
In the above embodiment, door opening information indicating that the special winning opening door 28 has been opened may be output as game information.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The game information output means includes a plurality of winning holes including at least a winning rate improvement state game information indicating whether or not the increased winning rate state is given, and the start winning opening and the special winning opening. a prize balls information indicating the prize number balls to be paid out in response that the game ball is winning detected, you and outputting a start count information indicating the number of winning to the start winning opening to an external device.
(B) When the second jackpot game is executed when the ball entering rate improvement state is given, the ball entering rate improvement state determination means enters the ball even after the second jackpot game ends. Whether to give a rate improvement state, and when the effect control means determines that the jackpot game determination means gives the first jackpot game, whether or not the probability change grant means gives a probability change state Regardless of whether the first jackpot game is given and the first jackpot game is executed with the same content game effect, and after the first jackpot game ends, the game is different from the normal state. When the second jackpot game is executed when the concealment effect is executed by executing the concealment effect informing that the probabilistic state is concealed by performing the symbol combination game with the contents, the second jackpot game is executed. Secret performance even after the game ends If a small hit game is determined while continuing to appear and performing a concealment effect, a small hit game is granted with the same effect as the symbol variation game in which the second big hit game during the concealment effect is given The game effect related to the small hit game is executed with the same content as the game effect related to the second jackpot game during the secret effect, and the concealment effect is continued even after the end of the small hit game. The game information output means outputs the jackpot game information when the first jackpot game is given during execution of the concealment effect, while the second jackpot game or the small hit game plays during the concealment effect execution. When it is given, the jackpot game information is not output.
(C) When the probability change determining means determines that the probability variation determination means gives a probability variation state after the first jackpot game is finished, the entrance rate improvement state determination means determines the entrance rate improvement state after the first jackpot game ends. While determining to give a predetermined first period or a second period shorter than the first period, it is determined that the probability change determination means does not give a probability change state after the end of the first jackpot game. In this case, after the first jackpot game is finished, it is decided to give the second period, and when the second jackpot game is executed when the entry rate improvement state is given, After the second jackpot game is finished, it is decided to give the entrance rate improvement state, and the effect control means is given a probability change state after the first jackpot game is finished, and the entrance rate is increased during the first period. If an improved state is granted, a probable state is given. When the probability change notification effect for notifying the player is executed and the entry rate improvement state is given during the second period after the end of the first jackpot game, regardless of whether the probability change state is given or not The symbol combination game to which the first jackpot game is given and the game effect of the same content are executed in the first jackpot game, and after the first jackpot game is finished, the symbol combination game with the effect content different from the normal state When the second jackpot game is awarded when the secret effect is executed, and the secret effect is informed that the probability variation state is concealed, the concealment is performed even after the second jackpot game ends. If a small hit game is given when the production is continued and the concealment effect is executed, the small hit game is given with the same content as the symbol variation game in which the second big hit game during the concealment effect is given. Symbol variation game The game information output means executes the first jackpot game by executing the small hit game with the same contents as the second jackpot game during the secret presentation and continuing the secret presentation after the small hit game ends. When the game is given, the jackpot game information is output. On the other hand, when the second jackpot game or the jackpot game is given during execution of the concealment effect, the jackpot game information is not output.
(D) When the probability control state is given after the first jackpot game is finished and the entrance rate improvement state is given during the first period, the production control means It is configured to execute any one of the concealment effects, and when the entrance rate improvement state is given during the first period, and when the concealment effect is being executed, When the second big hit game or the small hit game is awarded during the second period, or when the first big hit game is not given during the second period, the probability change notification effect is executed. And

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Enlarged view of the center character. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game in a 1st fluctuation game. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game in a 2nd fluctuation game. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st jackpot symbol table. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd jackpot symbol table. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a special symbol classification flag table. Explanatory drawing which shows the special symbol classification flag determination table. Explanatory drawing which shows a special symbol probability fluctuation | variation preliminary flag table. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation time shortening reserve flag table. Explanatory drawing which shows a normal symbol probability fluctuation | variation preliminary flag table. Explanatory drawing which shows the special symbol fluctuation time reduction frequency table. Explanatory drawing which shows a 1st information signal preparation process. Explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd information signal preparation process. Explanatory drawing about the setting of production mode. Explanatory drawing about the setting of production mode. Explanatory drawing about the setting of production mode. The time chart which shows the relationship between a game state and 3rd game information.

Explanation of symbols

  H0 ... first special figure display, H1 ... second special figure display, H2 ... variable display, SE1 ... first start port sensor, SE2 ... second start port sensor, 10 ... pachinko machine, 20 ... center accessory 25 ... 1st start winning opening, 27 ... 2nd starting winning opening, 28 ... Large winning opening door, 29 ... Large winning opening device, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main CPU, 30c ... RAM, 31 ... Overall control Substrate, 31a ... overall CPU, 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM, 32 ... display control board, 32a ... sub CPU, 53 ... external terminal board.

Claims (1)

A start winning opening for detecting a winning of a game ball, and an effect executing means for executing a symbol changing game for changing a plurality of kinds of symbols triggered by detection of winning of the game ball by the starting winning opening, In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game is given when the determined jackpot display result is displayed,
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a value of a random number for determination on the occasion of winning detection of a game ball by the start winning opening,
A jackpot determining means for comparing the value of the random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquiring means with a predetermined jackpot determination value at the start of the symbol variation game, and determining whether or not the jackpot is determined;
When the determination result of the big hit determination means is negative, the small hit determination means for comparing the value of the random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquisition means with a predetermined small hit determination value to determine whether or not the big hit is determined When,
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a variation pattern capable of specifying the effect time of the symbol variation game is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the jackpot effect, and the determination of the small hit determination means If the result is affirmative, the variation pattern is determined from among variation patterns for the small hit effect, and if the determination results of the big hit determination means and the small hit determination means are negative, a plurality of the variation patterns are determined. A variation pattern determining means for determining from among the variation patterns for the outliers of the type,
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the first jackpot game in which the special winning opening is opened after the symbol variation game is ended, and the opening time of the special winning opening is shorter than that in the first jackpot game. Of the two jackpot games, the jackpot game determining means for determining which jackpot game is to be granted;
If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, with the contents determined by the jackpot game determining means, a jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game after the end of the symbol variation game;
If the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, a small hit game granting means for giving a small hit game that opens the special winning opening in the same manner as the second big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game;
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the probability that the jackpot determination means makes an affirmative determination after the jackpot game ends until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played or until the next jackpot game is generated is determined. A probability variation determining means for determining whether or not to provide a probability variation state that varies from a low probability to a high probability;
If the determination result of the probability change determination means is affirmative, a probability change giving means for giving the probability change state after the jackpot game ends;
After completing the jackpot game, a winning rate improvement state determination means for determining whether or not to give a winning rate improvement state for improving the winning probability of the gaming ball to the start winning opening,
When the entrance rate improvement state determination unit determines to provide the entrance rate improvement state, the entrance rate improvement state provision unit that provides the entrance rate improvement state,
An effect that causes the symbol variation game to be executed based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, and that the effect execution means to execute a game effect related to the jackpot game when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative Control means;
Game information output means for outputting jackpot game information indicating that a jackpot game is in progress to an external device, and
The probability change determination means determines to give the probability change state when the jackpot game determination means determines the second jackpot game as the contents of the jackpot game,
The entrance rate improvement state determination means determines to give the entrance rate improvement state when the jackpot game determination means determines the first jackpot game as the content of the jackpot game,
The production control means includes
When the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the jackpot game determination means determines to give the second jackpot game, and the entrance rate improvement state determination means sets the entrance rate improvement state. When it is decided to give, it is made to recognize that the second jackpot game and the increased entry rate state are given during the symbol variation game that gives the second jackpot game or the second jackpot game. While performing the production,
When the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the jackpot game determination means determines to give the second jackpot game, and the entrance rate improvement state determination means sets the entrance rate improvement state. If it is determined not to be given, the same effect as the effect performed when the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative in the symbol variation game for granting the second jackpot game and the second jackpot game. by running, it is configured to conceal that the second large per game in is applied,
The game information output means includes
When the case where the first jackpot gaming is performed, and that the second large per game that entering-sphere-enhancing state when not being granted before filling ball-enhancing state is applied is executed, jackpot When game information is output, and when the second big hit game is executed and the small hit game is executed when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the entrance rate improvement state is not given A gaming machine characterized by not outputting jackpot gaming information.

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