JP5041746B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine in which a special effect mode in which a special effect continues in a plurality of symbol variation games is executed.

  In general, a pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, performs various processes when starting a symbol variation game. As various types of processing, for example, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game is successful, and when the determination result is a specific result (big hit) for opening the variable winning device, a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player is obtained. There is a process to migrate.

  In addition, in pachinko machines, in order to improve the interest of the player, various game effects such as reach effects and notice effects are performed. The reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach is formed until it is stopped or temporarily stopped by a combination of big hits or combinations of losers. The notice effect is an effect suggesting the development of the game effect by causing a specific character or the like to appear. In the pachinko machine, a plurality of types of reach effects and notice effects are prepared, and the expectation to the big hit is changed according to the types of reach effects and notice effects.

However, even if a plurality of types of game effects as described above are prepared, the player can usually enjoy only a part of the game effects. As a result, the player can grasp the characteristics of each game performance (probability of winning a big hit, etc.) as the game continues, so the expectation for the big hit may be reduced depending on the type of game performance. End up. Therefore, in recent years, for example, a pachinko machine has been proposed that executes a special effect mode (for example, a chance zone) in which a special effect continues in a plurality of symbol variation games triggered by a random lottery (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ). When such a special performance mode is executed, the player can have a high sense of expectation for the big hit.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-8485 (FIGS. 6, 7, etc.)

  By the way, in the conventional special effect mode, the expectation to the big hit reaches the peak when entering the special effect mode. However, once the special effect mode is entered, the game only ends after the number of times the symbol variation game has been executed has reached a specific number of times, so the expectation of the big hit does not continue. In particular, it is known that players with abundant gaming experience are prohibited by rule from making a decision on whether or not a symbol variation game is held before the game starts. There is also a recognition that if the symbol variation game being played is not a big hit, no matter how long the special performance mode continues, it will not be a big hit. For this reason, when the special performance mode is continued, the expectation for the big hit is rather lowered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of continuing to give a player a sense of expectation for a specific result when the special performance mode is being executed. There is to do.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in claim 1, it is determined whether or not the result of the symbol variation game performed based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening becomes a specific result of opening the variation prize winning device. Main control means for outputting, as a control command, a variation pattern serving as a base for a symbol combination game related to the symbol variation game based on the determination result, a symbol display device for displaying the symbol combination game, and the main control. Sub-control means for performing control to execute a symbol combination game corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the control command when a control command is input from the means, and a plurality of change patterns having different probabilities of the specific result Is stored in advance, and a game effect is executed based on one of a plurality of stored variation patterns The sub-control means stores an end variation pattern storage means for storing a variation pattern having a relatively high probability of the specific result as an end variation pattern, and the special effect is continued in a plurality of symbol variation games. Special effect mode execution means for executing the special effect mode, special effect mode execution determination means for determining whether the special effect mode is executed by the special effect mode execution means, and special effect mode execution determination means for the special effect mode execution determination means When it is determined that the effect mode is being executed, the special effect mode end determination unit that determines whether or not the basic end condition for ending the special effect mode is satisfied, and the special effect mode end determination unit The first special effect mode is terminated when it is determined that the mode satisfies the basic termination condition. End variation pattern for determining whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the control command input from the special effect mode end means and the main control means matches the end variation pattern stored in the end variation pattern storage means. If it is determined by the determining means and the end variation pattern determining means that the variation pattern indicated by the control command matches the end variation pattern, the end variation pattern is determined based on the end variation pattern even if the basic termination condition is not satisfied. In the symbol combination game performed , the second special effect mode ending means for ending the special effect mode and the symbol effect game in which the second special effect mode ending means ends the special effect mode are ended. Mode end effect display control for causing the symbol display device to display an effect, and End effect control means for performing end variation pattern effect display control for causing the symbol display device to display an effect corresponding to the end change pattern based on the control command input from the main control means after the mode end effect display control ends; The special effect mode executed by the special effect mode execution means can be determined when the change pattern indicated by the control command is a specific change pattern, and does not result in a specific result. Is switched when the number of executions reaches a predetermined number, and the variation pattern indicated by the control command includes a variation pattern that does not shift to the special effect mode, and the end effect control means includes the symbol The symbols that make up the reach are the same when the symbol variation display is started in the combination game. Until Showing the reach demonstration the remaining symbols is varied in a state of stopping in symbol, the gaming machine which is characterized in that the mode end effect display control is set to its gist.

  Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the variation pattern matches the end variation pattern, the special effect mode ends and the symbol variation game based on the end variation pattern is performed. Even at the end of, you can have a sense of expectation for specific results. Therefore, the player can continue to have a sense of expectation for the specific result when the special performance mode is being executed. In addition, because there is a possibility that the special performance mode will end even if the basic end condition is not met, it is not known when the symbol variation game will be performed when the special performance mode ends, and there is a greater sense of expectation for specific results More lasting.

  Here, the specific result may be that the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit. When the specific result is a big hit, the variable winning device is a big winning opening that is released after the symbol variable game that is a big hit.

  The special effect mode includes a mode in which an effect in which a special character is displayed on the symbol display device is continued in a plurality of symbol variation games, and an effect in which a special sound (music) is output from the speaker a plurality of times. A mode that continues in a symbol variation game, a mode in which a light emitting means such as a lamp emits light in a special light emission mode continues in a plurality of symbol variation games, and an effect in which a movable body operates is a symbol variation game that occurs multiple times For example, a continuous mode. In addition, as a special effect mode, after temporarily stopping a predetermined effect symbol (so-called “chance eyes”) indicating a sign of development to a big hit, etc., the symbol forming the effect symbol is re-variable to There is a mode in which the effect of displaying the effect symbol to be formed on the symbol display device is continued in a plurality of symbol variation games.

  In addition, special effect modes in which special effects continue in multiple symbol variation games include special symbol probability variation (so-called probability variation) in which the probability of winning a lottery varies with high probability, and normal symbols stop at the combination of winning symbols. Normal symbol probability fluctuation with high probability, mini digital (ordinary symbol) variation time shortening, normal symbol variation time shortening to increase the frequency of electric tulip (electric Chu) opening, main digital (special symbol) A special symbol variation time reduction in which the variation time is shortened.

  The probability that the effect specified by the variation pattern serving as the end variation pattern is a specific result can be set as appropriate, but is preferably 60% or more and 90% or less, for example. If the probability is less than 60%, even if the symbol variation game is performed at the end of the special effect mode, the result of the symbol variation game is less likely to be a specific result. It is impossible to have a sense of expectation for a specific result.

  On the other hand, if the probability is greater than 90% and the basic end condition is to end the special performance mode for a certain period, the player expects a specific result at the end of the special performance mode. I can no longer feel. The reason will be described below. For example, when the specific result is a big hit, the probability of a specific result in the symbol variation game, that is, the probability of selecting a variation pattern as the specific result is generally about 1/320, which is extremely low. Therefore, if the probability that the effect specified by the variation pattern serving as the end variation pattern is a specific result is greater than 90%, the ratio of the variation pattern serving as the specific result in the variation pattern group serving as the end variation pattern is extremely high. Therefore, the probability that the variation pattern to be the end variation pattern is selected becomes low. As a result, when the special effect mode ends, the symbol variation game based on the end variation pattern is less likely to be played, so that the player cannot have a sense of expectation for the specific result at the end of the special effect mode.

  If the basic end condition is to end the special performance mode irregularly, even if the probability is greater than 90%, for example, 100%, a specific result is given to the player at the end of the special performance mode. You can have a sense of expectation. For example, when the basic end condition of the special effect mode is “a specific random number value has been extracted by random lottery”, it is difficult for the player to know when the special effect mode ends. As a result, it is difficult to grasp whether the end of the special effect mode is based on the basic end condition or whether the change pattern indicated by the control command matches the end change pattern (forced end condition). Therefore, even if the probability that the variation pattern to be the end variation pattern is selected because the probability of the specific result is extremely high, the end of the special effect mode based on the basic end condition is based on the forced end condition. Since it is performed in a manner similar to the case, the player can have a sense of expectation for the specific result at the end of the special effect mode. Note that the basic end condition for irregularly ending the special effect mode is not limited to the random lottery as described above. (For example, the special effect mode in which the number of executions of the symbol variation game is 30 or 50 times is determined, or the special effect mode in which the effect time is 5 minutes or 10 minutes is determined). Etc.) ”. In this case, it is essential that the determined length of the special effect mode is not notified to the player.

The invention according to claim 2 determines whether or not the result of the symbol variation game performed based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening becomes a specific result of opening the variation winning device, and the determination Main control means for outputting, as a control command, a variation pattern as a base of a symbol combination game related to the symbol variation game based on the result, a symbol display device for displaying the symbol combination game, and a control command from the main control means And a sub-control means for performing control to execute a symbol combination game corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the control command, and a plurality of variation patterns having different probabilities of the specific results are stored in advance. A gaming machine in which a game effect is executed based on any of a plurality of stored variation patterns, The control means executes an end variation pattern storage means for storing a variation pattern having a relatively high probability of the specific result as an end variation pattern, and a special effect mode in which the special effect is continued in a plurality of symbol variation games. The special effect mode is executed by the special effect mode executing means, the special effect mode executing determining means for determining whether or not the special effect mode is being executed by the special effect mode executing means, and the special effect mode executing determining means. When it is determined that the special effect mode is terminated, the special effect mode is terminated by the special effect mode end determining means for determining whether or not the basic end condition for ending the special effect mode is satisfied. The first special effect mode that ends the special effect mode when it is determined that the condition is satisfied And end variation pattern determining means for determining whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the control command input from the main control unit matches the end variation pattern stored in the end variation pattern storage unit. If the variation pattern indicated by the control command is determined to match the end variation pattern by the end variation pattern determination means, the end variation pattern is determined based on the end variation pattern even if the basic end condition is not satisfied. In the symbol combination game, the second special effect mode ending means for ending the special effect mode and the effect for ending the special effect mode in the symbol variation game in which the second special effect mode ending means ends the special effect mode. Mode end effect display control to be displayed on the symbol display device and the main control means And a termination effect control means for performing a termination fluctuation pattern effect display control said display in the symbol display an effect corresponding to the ends fluctuation pattern based on et inputted control command after completion of the mode end effect display control, the The special effect mode executed by the special effect mode execution means can be determined when the change pattern indicated by the control command is a specific change pattern, and the number of times the symbol change game is executed is not determined as a specific result. The variation pattern indicated by the control command includes a variation pattern that does not shift to the special effect mode, and the end effect control means is a symbol in the symbol combination game. The symbols that make up the reach have stopped at the same symbol since the start of the fluctuation display of In the state, the mode end effect display control is performed during the display of the reach effect in which the remaining symbols fluctuate, and the change pattern determined to match the end change pattern by the end change pattern determining means is the end The pattern is distributed to the same variation pattern distribution table as the variation pattern that is not determined to be coincident with the end variation pattern by the variation pattern determination means, and is a pattern in which a reach effect having a relatively high reliability as the specific result is performed. It is a summary.

Therefore, according to the second aspect of the present invention, since only one variation pattern distribution table is required, an increase in the data capacity of the storage means storing the variation pattern distribution table can be suppressed. The burden on the control means can be reduced.
The invention according to claim 3 determines whether or not the result of the symbol variation game performed based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening is a specific result of opening the variable prize winning device, and the determination Main control means for outputting, as a control command, a variation pattern as a base of a symbol combination game related to the symbol variation game based on the result, a symbol display device for displaying the symbol combination game, and a control command from the main control means And a sub-control means for performing control to execute a symbol combination game corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the control command, and a plurality of variation patterns having different probabilities of the specific results are stored in advance. A gaming machine in which a game effect is executed based on any of a plurality of stored variation patterns, The control means includes an end variation pattern storage means for storing a variation pattern having a relatively high probability of being the specific result as an end variation pattern, and a task giving effect for displaying the task on the symbol display device is a plurality of symbol variations. Special effect mode execution means for executing a special effect mode continued in the game, special effect mode execution determination means for determining whether or not the special effect mode is executed by the special effect mode execution means, and the special effect mode When the execution determining means determines that the special effect mode is being executed, the special effect mode end determining means for determining whether or not the basic end condition for ending the special effect mode is satisfied, and the special effect mode end When it is determined by the judging means that the special effect mode satisfies the basic end condition, the special effect Whether the variation pattern indicated by the first special effect mode ending means for ending the mode and the control command input from the main control means matches the ending variation pattern stored in the ending variation pattern storage means. When the end variation pattern determining means for determining whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the control command matches the end variation pattern by the end variation pattern determining means, the basic end condition is not satisfied. The second special effect mode ending means for ending the special effect mode in the symbol combination game performed based on the end change pattern, and the symbol change game in which the second special effect mode ending means ends the special effect mode. Mode end effect display control for erasing the display of the task, and the main control An end effect control means for performing end change pattern effect display control for displaying an effect corresponding to the end change pattern based on the control command input from the stage on the symbol display device after the end of the mode end effect display control, The special effect mode executed by the special effect mode execution means can be determined when the change pattern indicated by the control command is a specific change pattern, and the number of times the symbol change game is executed is not a specific result. Is changed when the predetermined number of times is reached, and the variation pattern indicated by the control command includes a variation pattern that does not shift to the special effect mode . The symbols that make up the reach are stopped at the same symbol from when the symbol variation display starts. Until the display in the reach demonstration the remaining symbols varies state, the gaming machine and performs the mode end effect display control as its gist.
The invention according to claim 4 is the effect according to claim 3, wherein the assignment giving effect is an effect that gives a player a task to be achieved, and a specific result is derived if the task is achieved. In the task assignment effect, the content of the task is continuously displayed on the symbol display device over a plurality of symbol variation games, and is displayed on the symbol display device together with symbols that vary in the symbol combination game. The gist is to be done.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, there are a plurality of special effect modes, a mode in which the end variation pattern can be selected, and the end variation pattern selected. The gist is that it is classified as a mode that is not performed.
In addition , the special performance mode is a mode that becomes a special symbol probability variation in which the lottery probability of a big hit fluctuates with a high probability, a mode in which a normal symbol probability variation in which the probability that a normal symbol stops with a winning symbol combination fluctuates, It is not a mode that shortens the variation time of the normal symbol and increases the opening frequency of the start winning opening, and a mode that shortens the variation time of the normal symbol and a mode that shortens the variation time of the special symbol It is preferable .

In addition, the first special effect mode ending means is for the symbol variable game after the specific game state in which the variable winning device is released after the specific result is derived, or after the special effect mode is started. At least one of the following: the number of executions has reached a specific number, the elapsed time since the start of the special performance mode has reached a specific time, and a specific random number value has been extracted by random number lottery Based on this, it is preferable to end the special performance mode.

In this case, when the special effect mode is terminated based on the fact that the number of times of execution of the symbol variation game has reached the specific number of times, or the elapsed time since the start of the special effect mode has reached the specific time. Since the special effect mode is always executed for a certain period, the player can fully enjoy the special effect mode. On the other hand, when the special effect mode is ended based on the fact that a specific random number value is extracted by random lottery, the special effect is obtained even if the variation pattern indicated by the control command input from the main control means does not match the end variation pattern. The mode may end early. For this reason, it is not known when the symbol variation game at the end of the special effect mode is performed, and the expectation for the specific result is maintained.

As described above in detail, according to the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of continuing to give a player a sense of expectation for a specific result when the special performance mode is being executed. Can be provided.

  In particular, according to the second aspect of the invention, the burden on the main control means can be reduced.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
(1) Schematic configuration of the entire pachinko machine 10

  FIG. 1 schematically shows the surface side of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a vertical rectangular outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the machine body. The outer frame 11 includes a synthetic resin waist plate unit 11 a that forms a lower portion of the outer frame 11. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 provided with a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine and a top ball tray 15 can be opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled to. On the upper front surface of the front frame 14, a top lamp 16 that performs lighting decoration such as lighting (flashing) and extinguishing according to the play mode (big hit, reach, etc.) of the pachinko machine 10 protrudes toward the front side. Yes. The top lamp 16 includes a light emitter (such as a light emitting diode) (not shown), and is configured by covering the light emitter with a lens member. In addition, speakers 17 for outputting various sounds (sound effects, speech sounds, etc.) according to the performance state of the game are formed spaced apart from each other on the left and right sides of the front side of the waist plate unit 11a. A lower ball tray 19, an operation handle 20, an ashtray 23, and the like are mounted below the upper ball tray 15 on the front side of the middle frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a frame-shaped center accessory 21 having a rectangular opening is attached to a substantially central portion of the game area 13 a of the game board 13. A symbol display device 18 is disposed on the back side of the center accessory 21. The symbol display device 18 includes a visible display portion H (display screen), and the visible display portion H is exposed through a rectangular opening and is visible. In the symbol display device 18, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. In addition, the symbol display device 18 displays a symbol combination game in which a plurality of types of effect symbols E1 (see FIG. 2) are changed in three columns in relation to the display effects. The production symbol E1 is a symbol indicating ten numbers “0” to “9”. Further, the symbol display device 18 displays a special effect simultaneously with the symbol combination game. As an example of the special effect, there is an effect in which, for example, a sentence 61 “Please reach with 7” is displayed at the top of the visible display portion H (see FIGS. 7A and 7B). Note that the special effect in this case is a problem giving effect in a form in which a predetermined task (mission) is given to the player. In addition, the symbol display device 18 of the present embodiment is a liquid crystal type, but may be a dot matrix type, an electroluminescence element type, or a seven segment type symbol display device.

  As shown in FIG. 1, below the symbol display device 18, a start winning opening 22 in which an ordinary electric accessory 22a is integrally formed is disposed. The ordinary electric accessory 22a is composed of a pair of blade members, and is opened and closed by an excitation action of a solenoid (not shown). Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 24 is arranged as a “variable winning apparatus” that opens and closes by a solenoid (not shown). When a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 22, a symbol variation game is performed by the special symbol display device 51 described later, and a symbol combination game by the symbol display device 18 is associated with the symbol variation game. The award ball is paid out.

Further, gates 25 having a function of detecting the passage of a game ball are provided on both the left and right sides of the symbol display device 18. When a game ball is detected at the gate 25, a random number is acquired, and the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 22a is driven based on whether or not the acquired random value is a predetermined random value. Since the pair of blade members are opened by such an opening determination of the ordinary electric accessory 22a, it is easy to win a game ball in the start winning opening 22.
(2) Configuration of center accessory 21

  As shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol display device 51 having a visible display unit is disposed in the lower center portion of the center accessory 21. In this special symbol display device 51, when a winning of a game ball in the start winning opening 22 (see FIG. 1) is detected, a symbol variation game with the special symbol B1 is executed, and as a result of the symbol variation game, A big hit (specific result) for opening the big winning opening 24 and a loss that does not open the big winning opening 24 are displayed. For example, when the result of the symbol variation game is a big hit, at the end of the symbol variation game, symbols indicating ten different numbers “0” to “9” are displayed as the special symbol B1. On the other hand, when the result of the symbol variation game is lost, at the end of the symbol variation game, a symbol “-” indicating a loss is displayed as the special symbol B1. In the present embodiment, among the special symbols B1, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” are designated as specific symbols (designated games), and “0”, “ “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are non-specific symbols (designs that are in a normal gaming state). Note that the special gaming state is a special symbol probability variation in which the jackpot lottery probability in the symbol variation game varies with a high probability, and the normal gaming state is a normal state in which the special symbol probability variation does not occur. In the present embodiment, a symbol combination game by the symbol display device 18 is performed in accordance with the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 51. Specifically, the symbol combination game is started almost simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the result of the symbol combination game is displayed almost simultaneously with the end of the symbol variation game (the display result of jackpot or lose) is displayed. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of (four in this embodiment) special symbol reserved ball number display portions C <b> 1 are provided on the left side of the special symbol display device 51 in the center accessory 21. The special symbol reserved ball number display section C1 is turned on when there is a game ball (special symbol reserved ball) stored in response to winning at the start winning opening 22, and is turned off when there is no special symbol reserved ball. . Each special symbol reserved ball number display section C1 is for indicating the number of special symbol reserved balls. For example, when there are three special symbol reserved balls, the three special symbol reserved ball number display sections C1 are lit (see FIG. 2).

  Here, the “number of special symbol reserved balls” is a value stored in the range of a predetermined maximum value (4 in the present embodiment), the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 22 during the variation of the production symbol E1. It is. The number of special symbol reserved balls is “+1” by winning a game ball in the start winning opening 22 and is “−1” by starting the symbol variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol display device 52 having a visible display portion is disposed on the right side of the special symbol display device 51 in the lower central portion of the center accessory 21. In the normal symbol display device 52, when a game ball is detected by the gate 25 (see FIG. 1), the normal symbol D1 indicating the result of the random number lottery is displayed. Note that the normal symbol D1 of the present embodiment is of two types: a winning symbol “◯” or a lost symbol “X”. When the winning symbol is derived, the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 22a is driven for a predetermined time, and the pair of blade members are opened. Note that the normal symbol D1 of the present embodiment is a symbol to which a normal symbol probability variation is always given in which the probability that the winning symbol is derived varies with a high probability.

  Further, on the right side of the normal symbol display device 52 in the center accessory 21, a plurality (four in this embodiment) of normal symbol reserved ball number display portions F <b> 1 are provided. The normal symbol reserved ball number display portion F1 is turned on when there is a game ball (ordinary symbol reserved ball) stored in response to winning at the gate 25, and is turned off when there is no normal symbol reserved ball. Each normal symbol reserved ball number display portion F1 is for indicating the number of normal symbol reserved balls. For example, when there are two normal symbol reserved balls, two normal symbol reserved balls number display section F1 is lit (see FIG. 2).

Here, the “ordinary symbol reserved ball count” is a value stored in the range of a predetermined maximum value (4 in the present embodiment) the number of game balls won in the gate 25. The number of normal symbol reserved balls is “+1” by winning a game ball to the gate 25, and is “−1” by the release determination of the ordinary electric accessory 22a.
(3) Electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 31, an overall control board 37, a display control board 33, and an audio / lamp control board 34. An overall control board 37 is electrically connected to the main control board 31, and a display control board 33 and an audio / lamp control board 34 are electrically connected to the overall control board 37. The special symbol display device 51 is electrically connected to the main control board 31.
(3-1) Electrical configuration of main control board 31

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the main control board 31 includes a main CPU 31 a as “main control means” for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10. A main ROM 31b and a main RAM 31c are electrically connected to the main CPU 31a. The main CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach determination random numbers, variation pattern distribution random numbers, and the like used for various lotteries relating to the symbol combination game at predetermined intervals. Then, the main CPU 31a sets the updated value in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c and rewrites the value before the update. Various flags that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the flag storage area of the main RAM 31c. In the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c, various timers that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set).

  The main ROM 31b shown in FIG. 4 stores a variation pattern distribution table (see FIG. 5) in which variation patterns P1 to P11 for symbol combination games are distributed. The variation pattern distribution table of this embodiment includes variation patterns P1 and P2 for loss effects, variation patterns P3, P4 and P8 for loss reach effects, and variation patterns P5, P6, P7, P9 and P10 for jackpot effects. , P11 are distributed. In addition, each variation pattern P1 to P11 has symbols in all columns stopped after the symbols in each column (the effect symbol E1) displayed on the symbol display device 18 start changing (the symbol combination game is started). This is for specifying the time and contents of the game effect (display effect, light emission effect, sound effect) until the symbol combination game is finished). Here, the fluctuation patterns P3 to P7 indicate patterns in the case of normal reach, and the fluctuation patterns P8 to P11 indicate patterns in the case of super reach. Note that the normal reach is an effect in which after the middle symbol is changed in a state where the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same symbol, the symbol combination is stopped and the symbol combination is derived. Superreach refers to an effect in which, for example, a special effect is performed in a state where the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same symbol, and after the middle symbol is changed, the symbol combination is stopped and the symbol combination is derived. Further, the variation pattern distribution random number values (100 integers from 0 to 99 in this embodiment) are distributed to the variation patterns P1 to P11. Note that the variation patterns P1 and P2 indicate patterns that serve as a base for a lost effect that derives a lost symbol combination (a symbol combination from which a symbol combination that is a big hit or a reach is not derived). The variation pattern P1 is a pattern serving as a base for an effect in which normal variation is performed, and the variation pattern P2 is a pattern serving as a base for an effect in which a shortened variation in which the symbol variation time is shorter than the normal variation. Fluctuation patterns P3 and P4 indicate patterns that serve as a base for the lost reach effect in which the middle symbol stops at a symbol different from the left symbol and the right symbol in the case of normal reach. Fluctuation patterns P5 to P7 indicate patterns that serve as a base for a jackpot effect in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol in the case of normal reach. The effects performed based on the variation patterns P3 and P5 are the common effects 1 that look identical to each other. The variation pattern P8 indicates a pattern that becomes the base of the lost reach effect in which the middle symbol stops at a symbol different from the left symbol and the right symbol after developing to super reach. Fluctuation patterns P9 to P11 indicate patterns that serve as a base for the jackpot effect in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol after developing to super reach. The effects performed based on the variation patterns P8 and P9 are the common effects 2 that look identical to each other. Note that the appearance rate of super reach (probability of selecting variation patterns P8 to P11) is lower than the appearance rate of normal reach (probability of selecting change patterns P3 to P7), and super reach is normal reach. The reliability (probability) that is a big hit is higher than that. The variation patterns P4, P6, P7, P10, and P11 are patterns for designating the common effect 3 of the same system (in this embodiment, an effect in which the state of the battle is displayed on the symbol display device 18).

  Next, various processes related to the symbol combination game executed by the main CPU 31a (such as jackpot determination, reach determination, jackpot symbol, lost symbol, variation pattern determination, etc.) will be described.

  The main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 receives the value of the jackpot determination random number updated every predetermined cycle and the value of the jackpot determination random number when the start winning condition is established (game ball winning in the start winning port 22). The values of the jackpot symbol random numbers are read from the main RAM 31c, and these values are stored (stored) in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. The main CPU 31a compares the jackpot determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c with the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 31b immediately before the start of the symbol combination game to compare the symbol variation game. A big hit determination (win lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the player is successful. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number are 0 to 946 (total of 947 different integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses the three jackpot determination values determined in advance from the numbers that can be taken as the jackpot determination random numbers, and sets the jackpot lottery probability to 3/947 (= 315.7 / 1) to the jackpot. Make a decision.

  When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the value of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination value match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines the jackpot. When the big hit is determined, the main CPU 31a determines the special symbol B1, which is a symbol related to the stop symbol (the effect symbol E1) derived in the symbol combination game. Specifically, the special symbol B1 indicating any one of “0” to “9” is determined based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. In this embodiment, numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot symbol random number are 10 integers from 0 to 9, and one numerical value is associated with each type of special symbol B1. Then, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined special symbol B1 in the main RAM 31c until the process related to the next symbol variation game is performed. Further, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and determines any one of the big hit fluctuation patterns P5 to P7 and P9 to P11 based on the value.

  Further, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines whether or not the special symbol B1 is the specific symbol based on the value of the big hit symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. In this embodiment, if the value of the random number for jackpot symbol is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, it is determined that the special symbol B1 is a specific symbol, and for the jackpot symbol If the value of the random number is “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, it is determined that the special symbol B1 is not the specific symbol but the non-specific symbol.

  When it is determined that the special symbol B1 is a specific symbol, the main CPU 31a starts giving a specific gaming state (probability variation state) after the end of the big hit gaming effect. Then, when the probability variation is started, the main CPU 31a performs a big hit determination by using 15 big hit determination values from among the values that can be taken by the big hit determination random number and setting the lottery probability of the big hit as 15/947. . That is, the number of jackpot determination values at the time of probability change is five times that before the probability change. The probability variation may be continued until the next jackpot game effect is started, or until the symbol variation display is executed a plurality of times (for example, 10,000 times). It may be continued for a while.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines the loss. Then, the main CPU 31a determines that the special symbol B1 is a symbol “−” indicating a loss. Further, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined special symbol B1 in the main RAM 31c until the processing related to the next symbol variation game is performed. Further, the main CPU 31a compares the reach determination random number value read from the main RAM 31c with the reach determination value stored in the main ROM 31b, and determines whether or not to execute the lose reach. When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (the value of the reach determination random number and the reach determination value match), the main CPU 31a determines the loss reach. Further, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and determines one of the variation patterns P3, P4, and P8 for the lose reach effect based on the value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is negative (the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 determines a loss (a loss without a reach). . The main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and determines one of the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the loss effect based on the value.

  The main CPU 31a having determined the special symbol B1 and the variation pattern sets the variation time associated with each variation pattern in the main RAM 31c as a variation timer (stored in the timer storage area of the main RAM 31c), and displays the special symbol display. The apparatus 51 is caused to start changing the special symbol B1. When the main CPU 31a instructs the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 to perform control, a control command or the like is used as a control signal (8-bit signal), and the signal is output via the output port 41 and the output buffer 42. Output at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 31a first generates a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation, and sets it as a control command (stored in the main RAM 31c). Next, the main CPU 31a sets (stores in the main RAM 31c) a special symbol designation command that designates the special symbol B1 as a control command. The control commands set here are output in the order of the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command in the subsequent output processing (not shown). Further, the main CPU 31a subtracts the variation timer set at the beginning of the variation every interrupt (4 ms). When the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed (when the variation timer reaches 0 ms), the main CPU 31a causes the special symbol display device 51 to display the special symbol B1 determined at the start of variation. Further, the main CPU 31a sets (outputs) a symbol stop command that instructs to stop symbols in each column as a control command in accordance with the passage of the variation time.

Further, the main CPU 31a outputs a read signal (INT signal or strobe signal) for instructing the overall control board 37 to read a control command constituting the control signal in accordance with the output timing of the control signal. And output via the output buffer 42.
(3-2) Electrical configuration of overall control board 37

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the overall control board 37 includes an overall control CPU 37 a as “sub-control means”. The general control CPU 37a is electrically connected to an input buffer 43 for inputting control signals and read signals output from the main CPU 31a. Further, an input port 44 is electrically connected to the input buffer 43, and a control signal is input to the overall control CPU 37a via the input port 44.

  In addition, an overall ROM 37b and an overall RAM 37c are connected to the overall control CPU 37a. The overall control CPU 37a updates the values of various random numbers used for determining the game effect at predetermined intervals. The overall control CPU 37a sets the updated value in the setting area of the overall RAM 37c and rewrites the value before the update. For example, the random number storage area of the general RAM 37c stores a random number for lost left symbol, a random number for lost symbol, a random number for lost right symbol, a random number for special effect mode distribution, and the like.

  The general ROM 37b shown in FIG. 4 stores a special effect mode distribution table (see FIG. 6) in which special effect modes 1, 2, and 3 indicating execution modes of special effects are distributed. The special effect modes are classified into special effect modes 2 and 3 in which special effects different from normal times continue over a plurality of symbol variation games, and special effect mode 1 in which the above-described special effects are not executed. Each special effect mode is assigned a random value for special effect mode distribution (in this embodiment, 1001 integers from 0 to 1000). The special effect mode is determined based on the value of the special effect mode distribution random number when the variation pattern designation command is input from the main CPU 31a. The special effect mode 1 can be determined regardless of the type of variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command. Special effect mode 2 is a mode in which special effects are performed. Specifically, a princess character is displayed on the symbol display device 18 and a sentence 61 “Please reach with 7” is displayed on the symbol. In this mode, a task giving effect displayed on the device 18 is performed, and a specific result such as a big hit is derived if the task is achieved (see FIGS. 7A and 7B). The special effect mode 2 can be determined when the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command is one of the variation patterns P1, P3, P5, P8, and P9. 7A and 7B, the illustration of the princess character is omitted and the effect symbol E1 is enlarged for convenience of explanation. On the other hand, the special effect mode 3 is a mode in which a special effect different from the special effect based on the special effect mode 2 is performed, and a cannon is displayed on the symbol display device 18 and a big hit if a cannonball is fired from the cannon. This is a mode in which a cannon effect is derived from which a specific result is derived. The special effect mode 3 can be determined when the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command is one of the variation patterns P3, P8, and P9. Note that the special effect mode 3 may be a mode in which a movable body imitating a cannon is driven. Further, the effects based on the special effect modes are executed at the same time as the symbol combination game is started.

  In the present embodiment, the special effect mode 4 is forcibly determined when the number of executions of the symbol variation game that causes a loss reaches a predetermined number (300 in the present embodiment). The special effect mode 4 is a mode in which a special effect different from the special effects based on the special effect modes 2 and 3 is performed, and the own army and the enemy army are displayed on the symbol display device 18, and between the own army and the enemy army. This is a mode in which a battle effect is performed in which a battle is held between them, and if a result of victory of the enemy army is won, a specific result such as a big hit is derived. The special effect mode 4 may be determined based on special symbol variation time reduction, special symbol probability variation, end of jackpot game effect, or the like. In the special effect mode 4, when the predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on, or when the number of times the symbol variation game to be lost has been executed 1000 times or more (so-called “hamari”), it was a big hit with probability variation. It may be determined based on the above. Further, the special effect mode 4 may be determined by random lottery in the same manner as the special effect modes 1 to 3. In addition, the special effect mode 4 may be determined when at least two conditions among the plurality of conditions are satisfied. Note that the special performance modes 2 and 3 may be determined based on the plurality of conditions described above.

  Further, in the general ROM 37b shown in FIG. 4, a variation pattern designating an effect with a relatively high probability of winning a big hit is stored as an end variation pattern. The end variation pattern is a pattern that triggers the special effect mode to be forcibly ended. Specifically, the variation patterns P4, P6, P7, P10, and P11 that specify the common effect 3 (the effect that the state of the battle is displayed on the symbol display device 18) are present in the end variation pattern designation table. It is stored as a variation pattern (see also the “forced termination” column in FIG. 5). That is, the overall ROM 37b has a function as “end variation pattern storage means”. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern that is lost in the common performance 3 is only the variation pattern P4, and the other variation patterns P6, P7, P10, and P11 are big hits. For this reason, the probability that the common performance 3 is a big hit is 75%. On the other hand, the variation pattern that is lost in the common effect 1 is one of the variation patterns P3, and the variation pattern that is a big hit is one of the variation patterns P5, so the probability that the common effect 1 is a big hit is 50%. It is. Similarly, the variation pattern that is lost in the common effect 2 is one of the variation patterns P8, and the variation pattern that is a big hit is one of the variation patterns P9. Therefore, the probability that the common effect 2 is a big hit is also 50. %. Therefore, it can be said that the common effect 3 is an effect with a higher probability of being a big hit than the common effects 1 and 2. Therefore, the fluctuation patterns P4, P6, P7, P10, and P11 are patterns in which a high-reliability (high probability) reach effect is performed.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the overall RAM 37c. . When the special symbol designation command is input, the overall control CPU 37a stores the special symbol B1 designated by the special symbol designation command in the overall RAM 37c.

  Furthermore, the overall control CPU 37a generates the effect symbol E1 that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18 at the end of the symbol combination game, based on the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c. Yes. For example, when the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c is any one of “0” to “9”, the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern P5 to P7, P9 for the big hit effect. It becomes any one of -P11. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a generates an effect symbol E1 (effect symbol left, middle, and right) that is finally stopped by the symbol display device 18 so that all columns have the same type of symbol. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a generates the effect symbol left, the effect symbol in the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right (each effect symbol is the same type) based on the special symbol B1. For example, if the special symbol B1 is “0”, the effect symbol E1 is “0”, and if the special symbol B1 is “1”, the effect symbol E1 is “1”. The generated effect symbol left, effect symbol, and effect symbol right are derived to the symbol display device 18 as a final symbol combination. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the produced effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  The special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is “−”, and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is any of the variation patterns P3, P4, and P8 for losing reach production. If there is one, the overall control CPU 37a determines the loss reach. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a determines the effect symbols left, middle, and right so that the left column and the right column are the same type of symbols, and the middle column is a different type of symbols from the left and right columns. Specifically, the effect symbol left and the effect symbol right (both effect symbols are the same type) are generated based on the value of the random number for the lost left symbol. Then, based on the value of the random symbol for the losing symbol, the effect symbol is generated. If the value of the random symbol for losing pattern and the random number value for the losing left symbol (or the value of the random number for the losing right symbol) match, the overall control CPU 37 a The production pattern is generated so that (right) does not match. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the produced effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the overall RAM 37c. In the present embodiment, the numbers that can be taken by random numbers for the left symbol for lost, the random number for right for lost, and the random number for middle for lost are 10 integers from 0 to 9, and one numerical value corresponds to each type of symbol. It is attached.

  The special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is “−”, and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is one of the variation patterns P1 and P2 for losing effects. If it is, the overall control CPU 37a determines the loss. In this case, the overall control CPU 37a generates effect symbols left, middle, and right so that all columns do not become the same type of symbols. Specifically, the production symbol left is generated based on the value of the random symbol for the loss left symbol, the production symbol is generated based on the value of the random number for the middle symbol of the loss, and the production is produced based on the value of the random number for the loss right symbol. Generate the symbol right. When the value of the random number for the lost symbol and the value of the random number for the lost symbol match, the overall control CPU 37a generates the effect symbol right so that the effect symbol left does not match the effect symbol right. Then, the overall control CPU 37a stores data corresponding to the produced effect symbol left, the effect symbol, and the effect symbol right in the overall RAM 37c.

  4 includes a special effect mode execution program, a special effect mode execution determination program, a special effect mode end determination program, a first special effect mode end program, an end variation pattern determination program, The special effect mode end program, the end effect instruction program (end effect control program), and the like are stored.

  The special effect mode execution program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “special effect mode execution means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a is configured to execute any one of the special effect modes 1 to 4. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a acquires the value of the special effect mode distribution random number from the overall RAM 37c. Next, the overall control CPU 37a, from the special effect mode distribution table (see FIG. 6), based on the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c and the value of the special effect mode distribution random number acquired from the overall RAM 37c. One of the special effects modes 1, 2, and 3 is selected. The overall control CPU 37a stores the selected special effect mode in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c as the special effect mode flags 1, 2, and 3. When the number of executions of the symbol variation game that is lost reaches 300, the overall control CPU 37a stores the special effect mode 4 as the special effect mode flag 4 in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c. .

  The special effect mode execution determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “special effect mode execution determination means”. The overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the special effect mode is being executed, that is, the special effect mode flag 2 indicating the special effect mode 2 in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c, the special effect mode flag 3 indicating the special effect mode 3, and Then, it is determined whether any one of the special effect mode flags 4 indicating the special effect mode 4 is stored.

  The special effect mode end determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a to function as “special effect mode end determination means”. If the special effect mode flag stored in the overall RAM 37c is one of the special effect mode flags 2, 3, and 4, the overall control CPU 37a satisfies the basic end condition for ending the special effect mode. It is to judge whether. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the number of times the symbol variation game has been executed since the start of the special effect mode has reached a specific number, that is, the mode continuation remaining counter stored in the overall RAM 37c. It is determined whether or not the value is “1”. The mode continuation remaining counter is set in the overall RAM 37c when the special effect mode flag is stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c. At this time, the value of the mode continuation remaining counter is set to the same value as the prescribed number of executions of the symbol variation game in each special effect mode 2 to 4 (30 or 50 in the present embodiment). The value of the mode continuation remaining counter is decremented by “1” every time the overall control CPU 37a outputs a symbol stop command (that is, every time the symbol variation game ends).

  The first special effect mode end program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “first special effect mode end means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a ends the special effect mode when it is determined that the special effect mode satisfies the basic end condition. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a determines that the value of the mode continuation remaining counter stored in the overall RAM 37c is “1”, and the special effect stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c. The mode flag is changed to the special performance mode flag 1 (see steps S330 and S350 in FIG. 9).

  The end variation pattern determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a to function as “end variation pattern determination means”. That is, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c matches the end variation pattern stored in the overall ROM 37b. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is one of the variation patterns P4, P6, P7, P10, and P11 stored as the end variation pattern. It is supposed to be. The overall ROM 37b stores an end variation pattern determination table for determining whether or not the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c corresponds to the end variation pattern.

  The second special effect mode end program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 to function as “second special effect mode end means”. That is, when it is determined that the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c matches the end variation pattern, the overall control CPU 37a ends the special effect mode even if the basic end condition is not satisfied. . Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a stores the change pattern P4, P6, P7, P10, P11 in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c when it is determined that any of the variation patterns P4, P6, P7, P10, P11 is stored in the overall RAM 37c. The special effect mode flag is changed to the special effect mode flag 1 (see steps S340 and S350 in FIG. 9). The variation patterns P4, P6, P7, P10, and P11 determined to match the end variation pattern are the same variation pattern distribution table as the variation patterns P1 to P3, P5, P8, and P9 that are not determined to match the end variation pattern. (See FIG. 5).

  In the present embodiment, if the variation pattern stored in the overall control CPU 37a is any one of the variation patterns P5 to P7 and P9 to P11 for the big hit effect, the overall control CPU 37a does not satisfy the basic end condition. The special production mode is always ended. In this case, the special effect mode ends after the jackpot game effect ends. That is, the special effect mode ends when the special effect mode flag stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 37c is changed to the special effect mode flag 1 in the big hit end process (not shown).

  The central control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 uses, as control commands, the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33, and the voice as a control command for specifying a change pattern stored in the control RAM 37c. The sound of the lamp control board 34 is output to the lamp control CPU 34a. As a result, the specific contents of the game effects executed by the display control board 33 and the sound / lamp control board 34 are comprehensively controlled by the overall control board 37.

  Further, the overall control CPU 37a outputs an effect symbol left designation command for designating the effect symbol left of the effect symbol E1 to the display control CPU 33a as a control command. Similarly, the overall control CPU 37a sends, to the display control CPU 33a, an effect symbol right designation command that designates the effect symbol right of the effect symbol E1 and an effect symbol middle designation command that designates the effect symbol within the effect symbol E1 as control commands. Output.

  Thereafter, when the symbol stop command is input from the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the overall control CPU 37a sends the input symbol stop command as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. Output.

  The overall control CPU 37a outputs a mode designation command corresponding to the special effect mode flag stored in the overall RAM 37c as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a. The mode designation command corresponding to the special performance mode flag 1 is a command for designating a normal low-accuracy display in which the special performance or the special symbol probability variation is not started. Further, the mode designation command corresponding to the special performance mode flag 2 is a command for designating the assignment giving effect. Furthermore, the mode designation command corresponding to the special performance mode flag 3 is a command for designating the cannon production. The mode designation command corresponding to the special performance mode flag 4 is a command for designating the battle effect. The mode designation commands corresponding to the special effect mode flags 2 to 4 are commands for designating various effects in the special effects (special effect mode entry effect, special effect mode effect, special effect mode end effect, etc.).

  When it is determined that the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c matches the end variation pattern, and the special effect mode flag stored in the overall RAM 37c is changed to the special effect mode flag 1, FIG. The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIG. 4 performs control based on the end effect instruction program. More specifically, the overall control CPU 37a outputs a mode end effect detailed command created based on a predetermined program stored in the overall ROM 37b as a control command to the display control CPU 33a and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a. It has become. That is, the overall control CPU 37a has functions as “end effect control means” and “end effect instruction means”. The mode end effect detail command is a control for causing the symbol display device 18 to display an effect corresponding to the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c after causing the symbol display device 18 to display an effect for ending the special effect mode. It is for instructing. For example, when the special effect mode 2 is ended, the display of the sentence 61 “Please reach with 7” is ended (see FIG. 7D), and the effect symbol E1 is changed to display the symbol combination game. (See FIGS. 7C to 7G).

The overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 uses the above control commands and the like as control signals (8-bit signals), and outputs the signals via the output port 45 and the output buffer 46 at a predetermined timing. Further, the overall control CPU 37a, in accordance with the output timing of the control signal, instructs the display control board 33 and the voice / lamp control board 34 to read a control command constituting the control signal (INT signal or , The strobe signal) is output via the output port 45 and the output buffer 46.
(3-3) Electrical configuration of display control board 33

  As shown in FIG. 3, the display control board 33 includes the display control CPU 33a as “sub-control means”, and a display ROM (not shown) and a display RAM (not shown) are connected to the display control CPU 33a. Has been. The display RAM temporarily stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The display ROM stores a plurality of types of display effect data used when the symbol combination game is performed. The display effect data is information for the display control CPU 33a to control the display content (symbol fluctuation or the like) of the symbol display device 18, that is, information for instructing the symbol display device 18 to execute the display effect. .

  Further, the display ROM has a plurality of types of mode end used when the basic end condition is satisfied during the special effect mode and when a variation pattern designation command indicating an end variation pattern is input from the overall control CPU 37a. Display effect data for effects is stored. The display effect data for mode end effect is information for the display control CPU 33a to instruct the symbol display device 18 to end the special effect mode. The display ROM stores an end effect execution program (end effect control program) and the like.

  When the change pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the display control CPU 33a stores the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command in the display RAM. It has become.

  Further, when the effect symbol left designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the effect symbol left designated by the command in the display RAM. Similarly, when the presentation design right designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the display control CPU 33a stores the production design right designated by the command in the display RAM, and when the production design middle designation command is inputted. The effect symbols designated by the command are stored in the display RAM.

  Thereafter, when the symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the display control CPU 33a is based on the effect symbols left, right, and center stored in the display RAM input at the start of variation. Thus, the symbol display device 18 is instructed to stop the effect symbol E1. As a result, the designated effect symbol E1 is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 33a sets (generates) one of the plurality of types of display effect data stored in the display ROM, and sets the display effect. Data is stored in a storage area of the display RAM. Thereby, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the variation pattern designation command and the display effect data. More specifically, the display control CPU 33a converts display effect data stored in the display RAM into a symbol signal and outputs the symbol signal to the symbol display device 18. As a result, the symbol display device 18 can perform a predetermined display based on the symbol signal.

Further, when the mode designation command and the mode end effect detail command corresponding to the special effect mode flag 1 are input, the display control CPU 33a performs control based on the end effect execution program. Specifically, the display control CPU 33a sets (generates) display effect data for mode end effect stored in the display ROM. The display control CPU 33a stores the set mode end effect display effect data in the storage area of the display RAM. As a result, the display control CPU 33a performs display control based on the display effect data for mode end effect. More specifically, the display control CPU 33a performs mode end effect display control for causing the symbol display device 18 to display an effect for ending the special effect mode in the symbol variation game for ending the special effect mode. For example, when the special effect mode 2 is ended, the display of the sentence 61 “Please reach with 7” is ended (see FIG. 7D). Furthermore, after the end of the mode end effect display control, the display control CPU 33a performs end variation pattern effect display control for causing the symbol display device 18 to execute an effect corresponding to the variation pattern stored in the display RAM. . For example, when the special effect mode 2 is ended, the effect symbol E1 is changed and the symbol combination game is displayed (see FIGS. 7C to 7G). Here, the display control CPU 33a has functions as “end effect control means” and “end effect execution means”. In other words, when the display control CPU 33a functions as each of these means, an end effect for ending the special effect mode at a required timing in order to embody the command instruction of the overall control CPU 37a functioning as an “end effect instruction means”. Executed. In the mode end effect display control and the end variation pattern effect display control described above, the display control CPU 33a converts the display effect data for mode end effect stored in the display RAM into a symbol signal and outputs it to the symbol display device 18. To do. As a result, the symbol display device 18 can perform a predetermined display based on the symbol signal.
(3-4) Electrical configuration of voice / lamp control board 34

  As shown in FIG. 3, the voice / lamp control board 34 includes the voice / lamp control CPU 34a. The voice / lamp control CPU 34a includes a voice / lamp ROM (not shown) and a voice / lamp RAM (not shown). Is connected. In the sound / lamp RAM, various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are temporarily stored (set).

  The voice / lamp ROM stores a plurality of types of light effect data and a plurality of types of sound effect data used when the symbol combination game is performed. The light effect data is information for the sound / lamp control CPU 34a to control the light output mode of the top lamp 16. The voice effect data is information for the voice / lamp control CPU 34a to control the voice output mode (sound effect type, language voice type, voice output time, etc.) of the speaker 17.

  Further, the voice / lamp ROM has a plurality of types used when the basic end condition is satisfied during the special effect mode and when a change pattern designation command indicating an end change pattern is input from the overall control CPU 37a. Light emission effect data for mode end effects and light emission effect data for a plurality of types of mode end effects are stored. The light emission effect data for mode end effect is information for the voice / lamp control CPU 34a to instruct the top lamp 16 to end the special effect mode. The light emission effect data for mode end effect is information for the voice / lamp control CPU 34a to instruct the speaker 17 to end the special effect mode.

  When the change pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 37a shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a displays the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command in the voice / lamp RAM. To come to remember.

  Thereafter, when the symbol stop command is input from the overall control CPU 37a, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a instructs the top lamp 16 to stop the light emission and also instructs the speaker 17 to stop the voice output. .

  When a variation pattern designation command is input, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 3 sets (generates) any one of a plurality of types of light-emitting effect data stored in the sound / lamp ROM. The set light emission effect data is stored in the storage area of the voice / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs the light emission control based on the light emission effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a converts the light emission effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a light emission control signal and outputs it to the top lamp 16. As a result, the top lamp 16 can perform a predetermined light emission operation (lighting, blinking, etc.) based on the light emission control signal.

  When a change pattern designation command is input, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 3 sets (generates) one of the plurality of types of voice effect data stored in the voice / lamp ROM. Thus, the set audio production data is stored in the storage area of the audio / lamp RAM. Thereby, the voice / lamp control CPU 34a performs voice control based on the voice effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34 a converts sound effect data stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a sound signal and outputs the sound signal to the speaker 17. As a result, the speaker 17 can perform a predetermined output operation (sound output) based on the audio signal.

  Further, when the mode designation command and the mode end effect detail command corresponding to the special effect mode flag 1 are input, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 3 performs the mode end effect stored in the sound / lamp ROM. Light emission effect data is set (generated). The sound / lamp control CPU 34a stores the set mode end effect light-emitting effect data in the storage area of the sound / lamp RAM. Thereby, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a performs light emission control based on the light emission effect data for mode end effect. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34 a converts the light emission effect data for mode end effect stored in the sound / lamp RAM into a light emission control signal and outputs it to the top lamp 16. As a result, the top lamp 16 can perform a predetermined light emission operation (lighting, blinking, etc.) based on the light emission control signal.

  When the mode designation command and the mode end effect detail command corresponding to the special effect mode flag 1 are input, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 3 stores the mode end effect stored in the sound / lamp ROM. Light emission effect data is set (generated). The sound / lamp control CPU 34a stores the set mode end effect light-emitting effect data in the storage area of the sound / lamp RAM. Thereby, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a performs light emission control based on the light emission effect data for mode end effect. More specifically, the sound / lamp control CPU 34a converts the light emission effect data for mode end effect stored in the sound / lamp RAM into an audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 17. As a result, the speaker 17 can perform a predetermined output operation (sound output) based on the audio signal.

  Next, processing (timer interrupt processing) performed by the overall control CPU 37a of the overall control board 37 will be described. Note that a program for performing this process is executed at predetermined interrupt cycles (every 2 ms) in the overall control CPU 37a.

  In step S110 shown in FIG. 8, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not any one of commands related to the symbol combination game (a variation pattern designation command, a special symbol designation command, and a symbol stop command) is input from the main CPU 31a. . When no command is input from the main CPU 31a or when a command not related to the symbol combination game is input (step S110: N), the overall control CPU 37a does not perform the processing of steps S120 to S220. End the process. On the other hand, when a command related to the symbol combination game is input (step S110: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S120. Note that commands relating to these symbol combination games are input to the overall control CPU 37a at different interrupt cycles. Specifically, one command is input per interrupt.

  In step S120, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the input command is a variation pattern designation command. If the input command is a variation pattern designation command (step S120: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S130. In step S130, the overall control CPU 37a stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the processing in step S140.

  In step S140, the overall control CPU 37a sets the variation pattern designation command stored in the overall RAM 37c in step S130 in the output buffer 46, and proceeds to the processing in step S150. The change pattern designation command is output to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33 and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a of the voice / lamp control board 34.

  In step S150, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether both the variation pattern and the special symbol B1 are stored in the overall RAM 37c, that is, whether both the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command are input from the main CPU 31a. Determine. At this point, since only the variation pattern is stored in the overall RAM 37c, the overall control CPU 37a sets the process in step S150 to “N” and ends the process here without performing the process in step S160. .

  Next, when a special symbol designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a shifts the determination of step S110 to "Y" and proceeds to the process of step S120, and sets the determination of step S120 to "N". The process proceeds to S170. In step S170, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the input command is the special symbol designation command. If the input command is a special symbol designation command (step S170: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S180. In step S180, the overall control CPU 37a stores the special symbol B1 designated by the special symbol designation command in the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the processing in step S190. In step S190, the overall control CPU 37a sets a special symbol designation command in the output buffer 46, and proceeds to the processing in step S150. The special symbol designation command is output to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33.

  Then, the overall control CPU 37a performs step S150 again. At this time, since both the variation pattern and the special symbol B1 are stored in the overall RAM 37c, the overall control CPU 37a sets the process of step S150 to “Y” and proceeds to the process of step S160 (process at the start of change). .

  The variation start process is a process that is executed when both the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command are input from the main CPU 31a. In step S160, the overall control CPU 37a executes a subroutine shown in FIG. The subroutine of FIG. 9 includes the processes of steps S310 to S360. In step S310, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the special effect mode flag 2, 3, and 4 indicating that the special effect mode flag stored in the overall RAM 37c is “in mode”. . If it is one of the special effect mode flags 2, 3 and 4 (step S310: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S330. On the other hand, if the special effect mode flag 1 is not one of the special effect mode flags 2, 3 and 4 (step S310: N), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S320 (process related to mode entry determination and setting). Then, the subroutine shown in FIG. 10 is executed.

  The subroutine in FIG. 10 includes the processes of steps S410 to S440. In step S410, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not to enter the special effect mode. Specifically, the overall control CPU 37a, based on the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c and the special effect mode distribution random number acquired from the overall RAM 37c, the special effect mode distribution table (FIG. 6). The special effect mode is selected from (see), and it is determined whether or not the selected special effect mode is one of the special effect modes 2 and 3. Further, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the special effect mode 4 has been determined when the number of executions of the symbol variation game that is lost reaches a predetermined number (300 times in the present embodiment). . When it is determined to enter the special mode, that is, when it is determined that any one of the special performance modes 2, 3, and 4 is selected (determined) (step S410: Y), the overall control CPU 37a performs the process of step S420. Migrate to On the other hand, if it is not determined to enter the special mode (step S410: N), the overall control CPU 37a ends this subroutine without performing the processing of steps S420 to S440.

  In step S420, the overall control CPU 37a sets one of the special effect mode flags 2, 3 and 4 indicating that the special effect mode flag is “in mode” (that is, the special effect mode set in the process of step S410). The designated special effect mode flag) is changed, and the process proceeds to step S430. In step S430, the overall control CPU 37a sets the mode continuation remaining counter stored in the overall RAM 37c to the specified number of executions (30 or 50 in the present embodiment), and proceeds to the processing in step S440. In step S440, the overall control CPU 37a sets other related data (for example, the time of the special effect mode, the content of the special effect mode, the type of mission, etc.). Then, the overall control CPU 37a ends this subroutine, and proceeds to the process of step S360 shown in FIG.

  In step S330, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the mode continuation remaining counter is “1” or less, that is, “1” or “0”. When the mode continuation remaining counter is equal to or less than “1” (step S330: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S350, assuming that the basic end condition for ending the special effect mode is satisfied. On the other hand, if the mode continuation remaining counter is not “1” or less but 2 or more (step S330: N), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S340, assuming that the above basic end condition is not satisfied. Note that the overall control CPU 37a may change the process of step S330 to a process of determining whether or not the mode continuation remaining counter is “1”. However, if it is determined whether or not it is “1” or less as in this embodiment, even if the mode continuation remaining counter becomes “0” due to the influence of noise or the like, the special effect mode is set. It can be surely terminated.

  In step S340, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c matches the end variation pattern included in the end variation pattern designation table stored in the overall ROM 37b. That is, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is one of the variation patterns P4, P6, P7, P10, and P11. When the variation pattern matches the end variation pattern (step S340: Y), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the processing of step S350, assuming that the forced termination condition for forcibly terminating the special effect mode is satisfied. On the other hand, if the variation pattern does not coincide with the end variation pattern (step S340: N), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the processing of step S360, assuming that the above-mentioned forced termination condition is not satisfied.

  In step S350, the overall control CPU 37a changes the special effect mode flag stored in the overall RAM 37c to the special effect mode flag 1 indicating “normal display”, and the process proceeds to step S360.

  In step S360, the overall control CPU 37a sets a mode designation command corresponding to the special effect mode flag in the output buffer 46, and ends this subroutine. This mode designation command is output to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33 and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a of the voice / lamp control board 34. Then, when the subroutine shown in FIG. 9 ends, the overall control CPU 37a ends the process (timer interrupt process) shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, when the symbol stop command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 37a shifts the determination of step S110 to “Y” and proceeds to the process of step S120, and sets the determination of step S120 to “N” and step S170. The process proceeds to step S200, and the determination in step S170 is “N”, and the process proceeds to step S200. In step S200, the overall control CPU 37a clears (deletes) the variation pattern and the special symbol B1 stored in the overall RAM 37c, and proceeds to the processing in step S210. In step S210, the overall control CPU 37a sets a symbol stop command in the output buffer 46. The symbol stop command is output to the display control CPU 33a of the display control board 33 and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a of the voice / lamp control board 34. Then, the overall control CPU 37a shifts to the processing of step S220 (variation stop processing) and executes the subroutine shown in FIG.

  The subroutine of FIG. 11 includes the processes of steps S510 and S520. In step S510, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether or not the mode continuation counter is “0”. When the mode continuation counter is “0” (step S510: Y), the overall control CPU 37a ends this subroutine without performing the process of step S520. On the other hand, if the mode continuation counter is not “0” (step S510: N), the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S520. In step S520, the overall control CPU 37a subtracts “1” from the mode continuation remaining counter stored in the overall RAM 37c, and ends this subroutine.

  When the subroutine shown in FIG. 11 ends, the overall control CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S150 shown in FIG. In step S150, the overall control CPU 37a determines whether both the variation pattern and the special symbol B1 are stored in the overall RAM 37c. At this point, since both the variation pattern and the special symbol B1 are cleared in step S200, the overall control CPU 37a sets the process in step S150 to “N” and does not perform the process in step S160. The process in is terminated.

  Next, a specific example of effects performed in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 2 and the like, an effect symbol E1 (effect symbol left, middle, right) is basically displayed on the visible display portion H of the symbol display device 18. For example, when the special effect mode 2 is executed, when the change display of the effect symbol E1 is started, for example, a sentence 61 notifying the content of the mission “Please reach at 7” is displayed. (See FIG. 7 (a)), and becomes a mode notification background for notifying that the background is in the special effect mode (see the hatched portion in FIG. 7 (a)). Note that a downward arrow in the figure indicates that a variable display is in progress.

  At this time, the value of the mode continuation remaining counter stored in the overall RAM 37c is “2” or more, and the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c is the variation pattern P1, P2, P3 for the lost effect and the lost reach effect. , P8, the effect symbol E1 is stopped and displayed in a combination of lost symbols (see FIG. 7B), and the special effect mode 2 continues. If the value of the mode continuation remaining counter is equal to or less than “1”, the effect design E1 is stopped and displayed in a combination of lost symbols regardless of the type of variation pattern, and the special effect mode 2 ends. Furthermore, if the variation pattern is one of the variation patterns P5 and P9 for the big hit effect, the effect symbol E1 is stopped and displayed in the combination of the big hit symbols regardless of the value of the mode continuation remaining counter, and the special effect mode 2 Ends.

  Further, the value of the mode continuation remaining counter is “2” or more, and the variation pattern P4, P6, P7, P10, P11 in which the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c matches the end variation pattern stored in the overall ROM 37b. In any case, the effect design E1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a combination of lost symbols (see FIG. 7B), and the special effect mode 2 ends. Then, the fluctuation display based on any one of the fluctuation patterns P4, P6, P7, P10, and P11 is started (see FIG. 7C). Further, the display of the content of the special effect mode (sentence 61 “Please reach with 7”) ends, and the background is switched from the mode notification background to the normal background (see FIG. 7D). Thereafter, the reach effect by the effect symbol E1 (effect symbol left, right) of, for example, “5” is displayed on the visible display portion H (see FIG. 7E). Since the reach effect displayed here is performed based on the variation patterns P4, P6, P7, P10, and P11 that specify the common effect 3 that has a relatively high probability of being a big hit, it is highly reliable (high probability) ) Reach production. If the variation pattern is one of the variation patterns P6, P7, P10, and P11 for the jackpot effect, the symbol display device 18 stops and displays the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol E1 of “5” (FIG. 7). (See (f)), if the variation pattern is the variation pattern P4 for the loss effect, for example, the symbol combination of the effect symbol E1 of “5, 4, 5” is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 18 (FIG. 5). 7 (g)). 7A to 7G are performed in the same symbol variation game.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when any of the special performance modes 2 to 4 is executed, the player has a sense of expectation for a big hit. In the present embodiment, the special effect modes 2 to 4 are forcibly terminated when the variation pattern is any one of the variation patterns P4, P6, P7, P10, and P11 that matches the end variation pattern, and the pattern based on the end variation pattern. A floating game is played. For this reason, the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit even at the end of the special performance modes 2 to 4 where there is no idea of giving the sense of expectation for the big hit in the first place. Therefore, the player can continue to have a sense of expectation for the big hit when the special performance modes 2 to 4 are being executed.

  In addition, by setting the end condition as described above, the special effect mode may end even if the basic end condition (the mode continuation remaining counter is “1” or less: see step S330 in FIG. 9) is not satisfied. Arise. In this case, since the timing at which the variation pattern matches the end variation pattern is irregular, it is not known at which timing the special effect mode ends and the symbol variation game based on the end variation pattern is started. Therefore, the player can always have a sense of expectation for the big hit.

  (2) The variation patterns P4, P6, P7, P10, and P11, which are the conditions for ending the special effect mode in the present embodiment, are patterns in which a highly reliable reach effect is performed. For this reason, since the player can see the hot production (reach production) at the end of the special production mode, the expectation to the big hit is further increased.

  (3) In this embodiment, the variation patterns P4, P6, P7, P10, and P11 determined to match the end variation pattern are the variation patterns P1 to P3, P5, P8, and P9 that are not determined to match the end variation pattern. They are distributed to the same variation pattern distribution table (see FIG. 5). Accordingly, since only one variation pattern distribution table is required, an increase in the capacity of data stored in the main ROM 31b can be suppressed, and the burden on the main CPU 31a can be reduced. Further, it becomes easy to secure the data area of the main ROM 31b, and it becomes easy to add a new program to the main ROM 31b, so that the development burden can be reduced.

  (4) In this embodiment, “special effect mode execution determination means”, “special effect mode execution determination means”, “special effect mode end determination means”, “first special effect mode end means”, “end variation pattern” The functions of “determination means”, “second special effect mode end means”, “end effect control means”, “end effect instruction means” and “end effect execution means” are the main CPU 31a, display control CPU 33a, and sound / lamp. The overall control CPU 37a is not the control CPU 34a. For this reason, the burden on the main CPU 31a, the display control CPU 33a, and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a can be reduced despite the special effect mode being ended in a complicated manner. Moreover, the production design E1 is created not by the main CPU 31a, the display control CPU 33a and the voice / lamp control CPU 34a but by the overall control CPU 37a. For this reason, the burden of the main CPU 31a, the display control CPU 33a, and the sound / lamp control CPU 34a can be further reduced. Further, since there is no need to change the control program stored in the ROM 31b, the processing by the main CPU 31a is the same as that in the conventional model.

  In addition, you may change embodiment of this invention as follows.

  In the special effect mode of the above embodiment, the number of times the symbol variation game has been executed since the start of the special effect mode has reached a specific number (30 times or 50 times), that is, the value of the mode continuation remaining counter is “ 1 ”was set as a condition (basic end condition). However, the special performance mode indicates that the big hit game production in which the big prize opening 24 is opened after the big hit is derived, that the elapsed time since the start of the special production mode has reached a specific time, etc. It may be configured to end as a basic end condition. In such a case, since the special effect mode is always executed for a certain period, the player can fully enjoy the special effect mode. In addition, when the basic end condition is to end the special effect mode in a certain period as in the above embodiment or the above modification, the probability that the effect specified by the end variation pattern stored in the overall ROM 37b is a big hit Is preferably 90% or less, for example. If the probability is greater than 90%, the player cannot have a sense of expectation for a big hit at the end of the special performance mode. For example, in the symbol variation game, the probability of being a big hit, that is, the probability of selecting the variation patterns P5 to P7 and P9 to P11 that are a big hit is 1 / 31.5 in the above embodiment, which is extremely low. Therefore, if the probability is larger than 90%, the ratio of the variation pattern that is a big hit in the variation pattern group that is the end variation pattern becomes extremely high, and therefore the probability that the variation pattern that is the end variation pattern is selected (mandatory) The probability of satisfying the termination condition is low. As a result, when the special effect mode ends, the symbol variation game based on the end variation pattern is less likely to be played, so that the player cannot have a sense of expectation for the big hit at the end of the special effect mode. In other words, in the embodiment and the modified example described above, the special effect mode is randomly ended based on the forced end condition, and the special effect mode is ended in a certain period based on the basic end condition.

  In addition, the special effect mode may be ended with a basic end condition that a specific random number value is extracted by random number lottery. In this case, even if the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 37c does not match the end variation pattern, the special effect mode may end at an early stage based on the basic end condition. Therefore, it is not known when the symbol variation game at the end of the special performance mode is started, and the expectation for the big hit is sustained. If the basic end condition is that the special effect mode is ended irregularly as in the above modified example, even if the probability is 100%, for example, the player is hit with a big hit at the end of the special effect mode. You can have a sense of expectation. That is, even if the probability that the variation pattern to be the end variation pattern is selected because the probability is extremely high, the end of the special performance mode based on the basic end condition is similar to the case based on the forced end condition. Since it is performed in a manner, the player can have a sense of expectation for a big hit at the end of the special performance mode. That is, in the above modification example, the special effect mode is not only randomly ended only when based on the forced end condition, but is also randomly ended when based on the basic end condition.

  In the above embodiment, the special effect mode displayed on the symbol display device 18 has three types of special effect modes 2, 3, and 4. However, the special effect mode may be one type or two types, There may be four or more types.

  In the variation start process (see FIG. 9) of the above embodiment, the process in step S330 is performed after the process in step S330. However, the process in step S330 is performed after the process in step S340 is performed first. May be performed. Further, in the process related to the mode entry determination and setting in the above embodiment (see FIG. 10), the process of step S420 is performed after the process of step S420. However, after the process of step S430 is performed first, You may perform the process of step S420.

  Next, in addition to the technical ideas described in the claims, the technical ideas grasped by the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In any one of claims 1 to 3, the end effect control means includes an end effect instruction means for outputting a mode end effect detail command created based on a predetermined program, and the end effect instruction means. A gaming machine comprising: an end effect executing means for executing the mode end effect display control and the end variation pattern effect display control based on the input mode end effect detail command.

  (2) The reach effect according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the variation pattern determined by the end variation pattern determination means to match the end variation pattern has a relatively high reliability as the specific result. A gaming machine characterized by a pattern in which a game is performed.

  (3) In any one of claims 1 to 3, the special performance mode is a mode in which the special symbol probability variation in which the lottery probability of the big hit fluctuates with a high probability, and the probability that the normal symbol stops at the combination of the winning symbols. A mode of normal symbol probability fluctuation that fluctuates with high probability, a mode of normal symbol fluctuation time that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and increases the opening frequency of the start winning opening, and a special symbol fluctuation time A gaming machine that is not in a mode that shortens the special symbol variation time to be shortened.

  (4) It is determined whether or not the result of the symbol variation game performed based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening becomes a specific result of opening the variable prize winning device, and the symbol variation based on the determination result Triggered by the main control means for outputting, as a control command, a variation pattern that is a base of the symbol combination game related to the game, the symbol display device for displaying the symbol combination game, and the input of the control command from the main control means. Sub-control means for performing control to execute a symbol combination game corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the control command, and a plurality of variation patterns for designating effects with different probabilities of the specific results are stored in advance. A gaming machine in which a game effect is executed based on any one of a plurality of stored variation patterns, The means includes an end variation pattern storage unit that stores a variation pattern that designates an effect with a relatively high probability of being the specific result as an end variation pattern, and a special effect in which the special effect continues in a plurality of symbol variation games. The special effect mode is executed by checking the special effect mode flag setting means for setting the special effect mode flag for specifying the mode and the type of the special mode flag set in the special effect mode flag setting means. When the special effect mode execution determining means for determining whether or not the special effect mode execution determining means determines that the special effect mode is being executed, the number of executions of the symbol variation game in the special effect mode is 1. A remaining execution count determining means for determining whether or not there is, and the remaining execution count by the remaining execution count determining means. When it is determined that the remaining number of executions is not 1 by the first special effect mode ending unit for ending the special effect mode and the remaining execution number determining unit An end variation pattern determining unit that determines whether or not a variation pattern indicated by a control command input from the main control unit matches the end variation pattern stored in the end variation pattern storage unit; and the end variation A second special effect mode ending means for ending the special effect mode when the pattern determination means determines that the variation pattern indicated by the control command matches the end variation pattern; and the second special effect mode ending means. In the symbol variation game in which the special effect mode is ended, the symbol display device gives an effect to end the special effect mode. Mode end effect display control to be displayed, and an end variation pattern that causes the symbol display device to display an effect corresponding to the end variation pattern based on the control command input from the main control means after the mode end effect display control ends. A gaming machine comprising: an end effect control means for effect display control.

  (5) It is determined whether or not the result of the symbol variation game performed based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening becomes a specific result of opening the variable prize winning device, and the symbol variation based on the determination result Triggered by the main control means for outputting, as a control command, a variation pattern that is a base of the symbol combination game related to the game, the symbol display device for displaying the symbol combination game, and the input of the control command from the main control means. Sub-control means for performing control to execute a symbol combination game corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the control command, and a plurality of variation patterns for designating effects with different probabilities of the specific results are stored in advance. A gaming machine in which a game effect is executed based on any one of a plurality of stored variation patterns, The means includes an end variation pattern storage unit that stores several variation patterns among the plurality of variation patterns from which the specific result is derived as an end variation pattern, and a special effect in which the special effect continues in a plurality of symbol variation games. Special effect mode execution means for executing the mode, special effect mode execution determination means for determining whether or not the special effect mode is executed by the special effect mode execution means, and the special effect mode execution determination means by the special effect mode execution determination means When it is determined that the special effect mode is executed, the special effect mode end determination means for determining whether or not the basic end condition for ending the special effect mode is satisfied, and the special effect mode end determination means determines the special effect mode. The first special effect mode is terminated when it is determined that the basic termination condition is satisfied. End variation pattern for determining whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the control command input from the special effect mode end means and the main control means matches the end variation pattern stored in the end variation pattern storage means. When the determining means and the end variation pattern determining means determine that the variation pattern indicated by the control command matches the end variation pattern, the special effect mode is terminated even if the basic termination condition is not satisfied. Mode end effect display control for causing the symbol display device to display an effect for ending the special effect mode in the symbol variation game in which the second special effect mode ending means and the second special effect mode ending means end the special effect mode. And the end variation pattern based on the control command input from the main control means An end effect control means for performing end variation pattern effect display control for displaying on the symbol display device after the end of the mode end effect display control.

The front view which shows the pachinko machine in this invention. The front view which shows a center character. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main control board, a general control board, a display control board, an audio / lamp control board, etc. in a pachinko machine. The block diagram for demonstrating the electrical structure of a main control board and a general control board. Fluctuation pattern distribution table. Special production mode distribution table. Explanatory drawing which shows the flow which ends special production mode. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in the comprehensive control CPU of a general control board. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the fluctuation | variation start performed by the comprehensive control CPU of a comprehensive control board. The flowchart which shows the process regarding the mode entry determination and setting which are performed in the integrated control CPU of the integrated control board. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of a fluctuation | variation stop performed with the comprehensive control CPU of a general control board.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 18 as a gaming machine ... Symbol display device 22 ... Start winning port 24 ... Large winning port 31a as a variable winning device ... Main CPU as main control means
33a ... Display control CPU as sub-control means and end effect control means
37a ... sub control means, special effect mode execution means, special effect mode execution determination means, special effect mode end determination means, first special effect mode end means, end variation pattern determination means, second special effect mode end means, Overall control CPU as end effect control means
37b: General ROM as end variation pattern storage means
P1 to P11 ... Fluctuation pattern

Claims (5)

It is determined whether or not the result of the symbol variation game performed based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening becomes a specific result of opening the variable prize winning device, and related to the symbol variation game based on the determination result Main control means for outputting a variation pattern as a base of the symbol combination game to be performed as a control command;
A symbol display device for displaying the symbol combination game;
Sub-control means for performing control to execute a symbol combination game corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the control command, triggered by the input of the control command from the main control means,
A plurality of variation patterns with different probabilities resulting in the specific result are stored in advance, and a gaming machine in which a game effect is executed based on any of the stored plurality of variation patterns,
The sub-control means includes
An end variation pattern storage means for storing, as an end variation pattern, a variation pattern having a relatively high probability of being the specific result;
Special effect mode execution means for executing a special effect mode in which the special effect continues in a plurality of symbol variation games;
Special effect mode execution determining means for determining whether or not the special effect mode is being executed by the special effect mode executing means;
A special effect mode end determination means for determining whether or not a basic end condition for ending the special effect mode is satisfied when the special effect mode execution determination means determines that the special effect mode is being executed;
First special effect mode end means for ending the special effect mode when the special effect mode end determination means determines that the special effect mode satisfies the basic end condition;
An end variation pattern determining unit that determines whether or not a variation pattern indicated by a control command input from the main control unit matches the end variation pattern stored in the end variation pattern storage unit;
If it is determined by the end variation pattern determination means that the variation pattern indicated by the control command matches the end variation pattern, even if the basic termination condition is not satisfied, the symbol is performed based on the end variation pattern. A second special effect mode ending means for ending the special effect mode in the combination game ;
In the symbol variation game in which the second special effect mode ending means ends the special effect mode, a mode end effect display control for causing the symbol display device to display an effect for ending the special effect mode, and input from the main control means An end effect control means for performing end change pattern effect display control for causing the symbol display device to display an effect corresponding to the end change pattern based on the controlled control command after the end of the mode end effect display control,
The special effect mode executed by the special effect mode execution means can be determined when the change pattern indicated by the control command is a specific change pattern, and the number of times the symbol change game is executed is not a specific result. Is switched when the number of times reaches the predetermined number,
The variation pattern indicated by the control command has a variation pattern that does not shift to the special performance mode,
The end effect control means starts from the time when the symbol variation display is started in the symbol combination game until the reach effect is displayed while the symbols forming the reach are stopped at the same symbol and the remaining symbols are varied. In the meantime, the mode end effect display control is performed. It is determined whether or not the result of the symbol variation game performed based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening becomes a specific result of opening the variable prize winning device, and related to the symbol variation game based on the determination result Main control means for outputting a variation pattern as a base of the symbol combination game to be performed as a control command;
A symbol display device for displaying the symbol combination game;
Sub-control means for performing control to execute a symbol combination game corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the control command, triggered by the input of the control command from the main control means,
A plurality of variation patterns with different probabilities resulting in the specific result are stored in advance, and a gaming machine in which a game effect is executed based on any of the stored plurality of variation patterns,
The sub-control means includes
An end variation pattern storage means for storing, as an end variation pattern, a variation pattern having a relatively high probability of being the specific result;
Special effect mode execution means for executing a special effect mode in which the special effect continues in a plurality of symbol variation games;
Special effect mode execution determining means for determining whether or not the special effect mode is being executed by the special effect mode executing means;
A special effect mode end determination means for determining whether or not a basic end condition for ending the special effect mode is satisfied when the special effect mode execution determination means determines that the special effect mode is being executed;
First special effect mode end means for ending the special effect mode when the special effect mode end determination means determines that the special effect mode satisfies the basic end condition;
An end variation pattern determining unit that determines whether or not a variation pattern indicated by a control command input from the main control unit matches the end variation pattern stored in the end variation pattern storage unit;
If it is determined by the end variation pattern determination means that the variation pattern indicated by the control command matches the end variation pattern, even if the basic termination condition is not satisfied, the symbol is performed based on the end variation pattern. A second special effect mode ending means for ending the special effect mode in the combination game ;
In the symbol variation game in which the second special effect mode ending means ends the special effect mode, a mode end effect display control for causing the symbol display device to display an effect for ending the special effect mode, and input from the main control means An end effect control means for performing end change pattern effect display control for causing the symbol display device to display an effect corresponding to the end change pattern based on the controlled control command after the end of the mode end effect display control,
The special effect mode executed by the special effect mode execution means can be determined when the change pattern indicated by the control command is a specific change pattern, and the number of times the symbol change game is executed is not a specific result. Is switched when the number of times reaches the predetermined number,
The variation pattern indicated by the control command has a variation pattern that does not shift to the special performance mode,
The end effect control means starts from the time when the symbol variation display is started in the symbol combination game until the reach effect is displayed while the symbols forming the reach are stopped at the same symbol and the remaining symbols are varied. In the meantime, the mode end effect display control is performed,
The variation pattern determined to match the end variation pattern by the end variation pattern determination unit is distributed to the same variation pattern distribution table as the variation pattern not determined to match the end variation pattern by the end variation pattern determination unit, A gaming machine characterized in that it is a pattern in which a reach effect with a relatively high reliability as the specific result is performed. It is determined whether or not the result of the symbol variation game performed based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening becomes a specific result of opening the variable prize winning device, and related to the symbol variation game based on the determination result Main control means for outputting a variation pattern as a base of the symbol combination game to be performed as a control command;
A symbol display device for displaying the symbol combination game;
Sub-control means for performing control to execute a symbol combination game corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the control command, triggered by the input of the control command from the main control means,
A plurality of variation patterns with different probabilities resulting in the specific result are stored in advance, and a gaming machine in which a game effect is executed based on any of the stored plurality of variation patterns,
The sub-control means includes
An end variation pattern storage means for storing, as an end variation pattern, a variation pattern having a relatively high probability of being the specific result;
Special effect mode execution means for executing a special effect mode in which a task giving effect for displaying a task on the symbol display device is continued in a plurality of symbol variation games;
Special effect mode execution determining means for determining whether or not the special effect mode is being executed by the special effect mode executing means;
A special effect mode end determination means for determining whether or not a basic end condition for ending the special effect mode is satisfied when the special effect mode execution determination means determines that the special effect mode is being executed;
First special effect mode end means for ending the special effect mode when the special effect mode end determination means determines that the special effect mode satisfies the basic end condition;
An end variation pattern determining unit that determines whether or not a variation pattern indicated by a control command input from the main control unit matches the end variation pattern stored in the end variation pattern storage unit;
If it is determined by the end variation pattern determination means that the variation pattern indicated by the control command matches the end variation pattern, even if the basic termination condition is not satisfied, the symbol is performed based on the end variation pattern. A second special effect mode ending means for ending the special effect mode in the combination game ;
In the symbol variation game in which the second special effect mode end means ends the special effect mode, the mode end effect display control for erasing the display of the task, and the end based on the control command input from the main control means An end effect control means for performing end change pattern effect display control for displaying the effect corresponding to the change pattern on the symbol display device after the end of the mode end effect display control,
The special effect mode executed by the special effect mode execution means can be determined when the change pattern indicated by the control command is a specific change pattern, and the number of times the symbol change game is executed is not a specific result. Is switched when the number of times reaches the predetermined number,
The variation pattern indicated by the control command has a variation pattern that does not shift to the special performance mode,
The end effect control means starts from the time when the symbol variation display is started in the symbol combination game until the reach effect is displayed while the symbols forming the reach are stopped at the same symbol and the remaining symbols are varied. In the meantime, the mode end effect display control is performed. The task assignment effect is an effect that gives a player a task to be achieved, and a specific result is derived if the task is achieved,
In the task assignment effect, the content of the task is continuously displayed on the symbol display device over a plurality of symbol variation games, and is displayed on the symbol display device together with symbols that vary in the symbol combination game. Ru
The gaming machine according to claim 3. Special effect mode is a plurality of types exist, a mode in which the termination fluctuation pattern can be selected, any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said termination variation pattern is classified into a non-selected mode The gaming machine according to item 1.

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