JP5113511B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having different rendering modes.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, pachinko machines that are a type of gaming machine are provided with an effect mode in which a predetermined game effect is performed over a plurality of symbol variation games in order to improve the interest of the player. For example, it has a mission mode that gives a task giving effect such as “Let's reach with 3 symbols!” (Hereinafter referred to as “mission”), and apparently has a mission mode that controls to be a big hit when the mission is achieved. Pachinko machines have been proposed. The mission given to the player in this type of pachinko machine is not limited to the mission that designates the reach symbol forming the reach as described above, but in the mission mode (until the symbol variation game is executed A times). In addition, there is a mission to execute a reach effect B times (however, A> B) (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-20963 A (see paragraph numbers [0013], [0102] to [0105], [0127], [FIG. 23] to [FIG. 25])

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, since the reach effect that is executed in the normal mode is used as it is, there is not much change in the effect itself even in the mission mode, and the entertainment of the game can be improved. could not.

  Therefore, it is conceivable to provide a reach effect dedicated to the mission mode that differs in the content and time of the effect from those in the normal mode, and execute an effect that looks different to improve the fun of the game. However, the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern that specifies the contents and the duration of the effect. For this reason, as described above, when preparing a reach production dedicated to the mission mode, it becomes impossible to use the variation pattern in common in different production modes, and a variation pattern dedicated to the mission mode must be prepared. was there.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to improve the interest of the game by executing different game effects in different effect modes. Another object is to provide a gaming machine that can use a common variation pattern.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball, and a pattern for changing a plurality of kinds of symbols triggered by detection of a winning of a game ball by the winning detection means. A game ball winning detection by the winning detection means in a gaming machine to which a jackpot game is given when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game is provided with an effect execution means for executing a variable game Random number acquisition means for acquiring the value of the random number for hit determination at the opportunity, and the value of the random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquisition means at the start of the symbol variation game and a predetermined jackpot determination value, Based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means for determining whether or not it is a big hit, and a variation pattern capable of specifying the effect time of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the big hit determination means Possibility of big hit depending on whether or not to move to a predetermined big hit position indicating that the notice means moving in stages is big hit, unlike the normal mode and the fluctuation mode determining means determined from A mode setting means for setting any one of the special modes in which the notice effect that suggests the effect is executed as the effect mode, a mode determining means for determining the set effect mode, and the notice means before the start of the notice effect. When determining that the special mode is set as the production mode, the notice content determining means for determining the position at the time of starting and determining how to move the notice means, and the mode determining means, The notice number determination means for determining the number of executions of the notice effect during one symbol change game based on the change pattern, and the change pattern determination means determine And an effect control means for executing a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern, and the notice content determination means moves the notice means to a predetermined jackpot position when the result of the big hit judgment means is affirmative. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination means is negative, the notice means is restricted from moving to a predetermined big hit position, and the effect control means is the mode determination If the means is determined to be in the normal mode, based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, a game effect of the effect content completed in one symbol variation game is executed for each symbol variation game, When the mode determination means determines that the special mode is selected, one symbol change is performed based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means. The gist is that the notice effect is executed with the effect content determined by the notice content determination means for the number of execution times determined by the notice number determination means in the moving game.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the variation pattern determining means is more effective than the variation pattern in which the number of effects of the notice effect is small when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative. On the other hand, while it becomes easier to determine a variation pattern with a large number of presentation effects of the announcement effect, if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, the variation pattern of the announcement effect is more than a variation pattern with a large number of presentation effects of the announcement effect. The gist is that it becomes easy to determine a variation pattern with a small number of performances.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the invention, the measuring means for measuring the number of executions of the notice effect and the movement of the notice means when the notice effect is executed. Display control means for causing the display means to execute a display effect is provided, and the display control means is configured to execute a display effect of one continuous effect content over a plurality of notice effects. The gist is to switch the content of the display effect every time the measured number of executions reaches a predetermined value.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to use a common variation pattern while improving the interest of the game by executing a visually different game effect in different effect modes.

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

  In the approximate center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, there is a center accessory 20 having a special display H1 as a 7 segment type effect execution means and a variable display H2 as a liquid crystal display type effect execution means. It is arranged. As shown in FIG. 2, the special figure indicator H <b> 1 is provided at the lower part of the center accessory 20, and the variable indicator H <b> 2 is provided at the center of the center accessory 20. The special symbol display H1 executes a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the variable display H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the special figure display H1 is performed. Specifically, the variable display H2 performs a display effect based on a fluctuating image (or image display), and changes a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol). May be shown as a combination game).

  Then, in the symbol variation game, the special symbol display H1 displays a special symbol by varying a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special symbols”) in one row. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. On the other hand, in the display effects related to the symbol variation game, the variable display H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). Display decorations for each column. This decorative drawing is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  On the special symbol display H1, the symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop).

  In the present embodiment, numbers from [0] to [9] are displayed as special figures on the special figure display H1. When the symbol finally displayed (determined stop display) on the special symbol display H1 is a number [1] [2] [3], the big hit can be recognized from the symbol. The symbol that can recognize this jackpot is the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) in the special figure. Further, when the symbol finally displayed (definite stop display) on the special symbol display H1 is a number [0], it is possible to recognize a small hit different from the big hit from the symbol. The symbol which can recognize this small hit becomes the small hit symbol (small hit display result) in the special drawing. On the other hand, when the symbols fixedly displayed on the special symbol display H1 are [4] to [9], a deviation from the symbols can be recognized. The symbol that can recognize this deviation is a missing symbol (outlier display result) in the special diagram.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes 8 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Numbers of types are displayed as decorative drawings. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 has a larger display area than the special figure display H1, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special figure. . Therefore, in principle, the player can recognize a big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all columns stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by a decorative drawing. When the winning combination of symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is awarded with a bonus game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized in principle. This symbol combination becomes an outlier symbol combination (outlier display result) by the decorative drawing.

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

  The variable display H2 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special figure display H1. More specifically, the symbol combination of the special symbol display H1 and the symbol combination of the variable display H2 correspond to each other. When the symbol variation game ends, the symbol combination of the special symbol and the symbol combination of the decorative symbol are combined. Correspondingly, a fixed stop is displayed. For example, when the big hit symbol [2] is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1, the big hit symbol combinations such as [222] and [444] are also confirmed and stopped on the variable indicator H2. It has become. Further, when the symbol [4] is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H1, the combination of symbols such as [121] and [345] is fixedly stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. It has become. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes.

  As described above, in the variable display H2 of the present embodiment, the display effect related to the symbol variation game (the symbol variation game in which one column of symbols is variably displayed) performed on the special symbol display H1 is changed (three columns of symbols are varied). A symbol variation game that displays a combination of symbols is displayed.

  A start winning opening 22 having an opening / closing blade 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed below the center accessory 20. Behind the start winning opening 22 is provided a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a winning game ball. The start winning opening 22 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game in response to detection of a winning game ball. Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 23 provided with a large winning opening door 24 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 23 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 24 so that the game ball can be won. There is a case. Note that the special prize opening door 24 and the special prize opening 23 of the present embodiment constitute a special prize winning device (large winning mouth device). The start opening sensor SE1 and the start winning opening 22 constitute a winning detection means.

  The pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment stores the number of winning game balls when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 22 and stores the number of the reserved game balls in the machine (main storage number) It is stored in the RAM 30c) of the control board 30. The number of reserved memories accumulated when the symbol variation game is being performed indicates the number of symbol variation games being held (waiting for symbol variation game). The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball wins the start winning opening 22 and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 22 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). As shown in FIG. 2, a reserved memory number display portion R for notifying the player of the number of symbol variation games being held based on the number of reserved memories is arranged in the lower right part of the center accessory 20. ing.

  The reserved memory number display portion R is configured by a light emitting means including a plurality of (four in this embodiment) LEDs including a hold lamp R1, a hold lamp R2, a hold lamp R3, and a hold lamp R4. A player is notified of the number of symbol variation games on hold by the number of lighting of the respective holding lamps R1 to R4. For example, when only the holding lamp R1 is lit, it indicates that one symbol variation game is being held, and when all the retention lamps R1 to R4 are lit, four symbol variation games are displayed. Indicates that it is pending.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a certain normal probability (2/631 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (10/631 in the present embodiment). In this embodiment, the probability variation pattern is defined as two types of special figures [1] and [3]. On the other hand, if the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop is a predetermined non-probable variable symbol, after the jackpot game ends, the probability of winning the jackpot will not change and the normal probability will be maintained. Yes. In the present embodiment, the uncertain variable pattern is defined as one type of special figure [2].

  Further, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of games is reached. That is, the probability variation state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In this embodiment, since the probability variation state is set to 10000 as a predetermined number of times, it is substantially equivalent to being given until the next big hit occurs.

  A jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a non-probability big hit. If a probable change state is given, the probability of winning a lottery fluctuates with a high probability, and it is easy for a big win to occur. It is carried out.

  The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1 in the symbol variable game, and the symbol variable game ends. When the big hit game is started, the opening effect of the big hit game is first performed for a predetermined production time (in this embodiment, the specified round number is 15 seconds, 10 seconds, and the specified round number is 2 times, 0.4 seconds). After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 23 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds or 2 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is from when the big prize opening 23 is opened until it is closed, and during one round game, the big prize opening 23 has a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls. Until a prize is received, or until a specified time (in this embodiment, 25 seconds when the number of specified rounds is 15 or 0.3 seconds when the number of specified rounds is 2) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, the ending effect of the jackpot game is performed for a predetermined performance time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds when the prescribed round number is 15 and 0.4 seconds when the prescribed round number is 2), and the jackpot game is ended.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a 15R jackpot game (15 round jackpot game) that defines the round number of round games during the jackpot game as 15 jackpots as a jackpot, and a 2R jackpot game (2 round jackpot game) and is provided. In the present embodiment, when the type of the jackpot symbol (special chart) that is confirmed and stopped is special chart [1] [2], the specified number of rounds during the jackpot game is 15 and the fixed stop is displayed. When the type of jackpot symbol is the special chart [3], the prescribed number of rounds in the jackpot game is two. When a 15-round jackpot game is awarded to a player, a jackpot game with a prescribed number of rounds of 15 is given, and when a 2-round jackpot game is awarded to a player, the prescribed number of rounds is 2 big hit game that defines and is given.

  The 15-round big hit game includes a probable big hit that is given a probable change state after the big hit game is completed, and a non-probable big hit that is not given a probable state after the big hit game is finished. On the other hand, the 2-round jackpot game has only a probability change jackpot to which a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. In other words, the probability variation state is always given after the end of the two round big hit game. Note that the 2 round jackpot game is much shorter in the opening, round and ending productions than the 15 round jackpot game. It has become difficult to recognize that has been done. Further, in the case of winning two rounds (when the special figure [3] is displayed), a specific symbol combination ([135]) is displayed among the out-of-order symbol combinations.

  In the present embodiment, a small hit determined separately from the big hit (15 round big hit and 2 round big hit) is provided by internal lottery. The small hit is determined by the internal lottery. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a small hit lottery is won, [0] is displayed as a special symbol, and a small hit game is given. The small hit game based on the special symbol [0] has a specified number of rounds of “1”, and the big prize opening door 24 is opened “twice” during a single round game. It is a small hit game that opens the door 24 "twice". In addition, in the small hit game, “0.4 seconds” as the opening effect time, “0.3 seconds” as the opening time of the grand prize winning door 24 once, “0.4 seconds” as the ending effect time Is set. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the small hit game is set to “10”.

  As described above, the time for the opening effect in the big hit game for two rounds, the opening time for the big winning door 24 and the time for the ending effect are the time for the opening effect for the small winning game and the big winning door 24, respectively. Is the same as the opening time and the ending production time. Further, the effect content in the big hit game of 2 rounds is the same as the effect content in the small hit game. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to distinguish the small hit game from the appearance of the variable display H2.

  And after the end of the small hit game, the game state continues the game state at the time of winning the small hit. That is, after the small hit game is over, the gaming state is not changed. Therefore, after the small hit game is over, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is a normal state in which the winning probability of the big hit is a low probability, the game does not shift to the probability variation state. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a probability variation state in which the winning probability of winning the jackpot is high, the probability variation state is continued.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is made, a specific symbol combination (for example, [135]) is displayed among the symbol combinations that are out of place. This specific symbol combination is also displayed when a big hit of two rounds (when special symbol [3] is displayed). For this reason, when a specific symbol combination is displayed in the normal state, the player cannot recognize whether or not the probability change state has been established. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to conceal whether or not a certain variation state is to be given.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the display area of the variable display H2 of the center accessory 20, there is an effect movable body 26 as a notice means for executing a game effect (movable effect) by a mechanical operation. Is provided. The effect movable body 26 is formed to imitate a “star”. A drive motor MT (shown in FIG. 3) is connected to the effect movable body 26 via a power transmission mechanism (not shown), and moves in stages in response to power from the drive motor MT. It is like that. In the present embodiment, the stop positions of the effect movable body 26 are arranged at five locations along the vertical direction of the variable display H2, and the effect movable body 26 moves in five stages along the vertical direction. Be able to.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. In the present embodiment, the main control board 30 is the main control means. The overall control board 31, the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 serve as sub-control means.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a start port sensor SE1 that detects a game ball won in the start winning port 22. Further, the special CPU H1 is connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected with a reserved storage number display section R. Further, the main CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers every predetermined cycle, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 30c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is stored in the ROM 30b. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light emission) from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to fluctuate (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern serving as a base for production and voice production. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the effect content and the effect time (the change time) of the symbol change game from when the special figure starts to change until the special figure is confirmed and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns are roughly divided into variation patterns P1, P2, and P3 for big hit effects, variation pattern P4 for small hit effects, and variation patterns P5 and P6 for outlier reach effects. And can be classified into variation patterns P7 and P8 for off-line effects. Further, the variation patterns P1, P2, P3 for the big hit effect can be classified into the fluctuation patterns P1, P2 for the 15 round big hit effect and the fluctuation pattern P3 for the two round big hit effect.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of jackpot gaming state (hit reliability or jackpot expectation) is varied according to the variation time (effect time) of the symbol variation game. More specifically, the symbol variation game having a longer variation time is set to have a higher ratio of winning the big hit gaming state than the symbol variation game. This indicates that the longer the variation time is, the higher the expectation (possibility) that the big hit gaming state is given. The ratio at which the big hit game state is given is determined according to the distribution mode when the change pattern is assigned to the reach effect instead of the big hit effect. In other words, in order to increase the rate at which the big hit game state of the symbol change game with a long variation time is given, the rate at which the symbol change game with a long variation time appears in the case of a big win is increased and the change time in the case of a big hit What is necessary is just to distribute a variation pattern so that the ratio that a short symbol variation game appears may be reduced (or one is performed). Similarly, in order to increase the rate at which the big hit game state of the symbol variation game having a long variation time is given, the proportion of the symbol variation game having a long variation time is reduced in the case of a loss and in the case of a loss What is necessary is just to distribute a variation pattern so that the rate at which the symbol variation game with a short variation time appears (or one of them) is increased. In this way, by changing the ratio at which the big hit gaming state is given, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be changed according to the length of the fluctuation time.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the variation time is in the order of variation pattern P8 <variation pattern P7 <variation pattern P3, P4 <variation pattern P5 <variation pattern P1 <variation pattern P6 <variation pattern P2. The longer it is, the higher the reliability of the jackpot.

  When the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the 15 round jackpot presentation is performed, the reach presentation is performed by the variable display H2, and the special figure display H1 and the variable display H2 respectively recognize the big hit. The jackpot symbols that can be recognized ([1] [2]) and the jackpot symbol combinations that can be recognized as 15 rounds of jackpots are displayed in a fixed stop state. The reach effect is an effect performed in the symbol variation game by the decorative symbol of the center actor 20 after the reach symbol combination is formed, until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. .

  Further, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3 for the two round jackpot effect is performed, the big hit symbol [3] is displayed on the special symbol display H1 in a fixed stop display. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3 for the two-round jackpot effect is performed, the variable display H2 cannot recognize that it is the 15th round jackpot, and what is the jackpot symbol combination in the 15th round jackpot? Different specific off-set symbol combinations ([135]) are displayed in a fixed stop display.

  Further, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P4 for the small hit effect is performed, the small symbol [0] is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H1. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P4 for the small hit effect is performed, the specific indicator combination ([135]) is confirmed and stopped on the variable display H2, as in the case of the big hit for two rounds. It is displayed. The variation pattern P4 for the small hit effect has the same variation content as the variation time of the symbol variation game specified by the variation pattern P3 for the two round big hit effect.

  For this reason, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3 for the two round jackpot effect is performed, the special symbol display H1 displays the big hit symbol, but the variable display H2 displays a specific symbol combination. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the current symbol variation game is a big hit from the display result of the variable display H2. That is, in the variation pattern P3 for the two-round jackpot effect, the two-round jackpot is determined internally (the jackpot symbol based on the special figure is confirmed and stopped), but it appears to the player (variable display H2 In this pattern, a specific symbol combination that is displayed even in the case of a small hit is determined and displayed. And since the effect content of the symbol variation game is the same as the effect content of the symbol variation game which is a small hit, it is concealed whether or not the probability variation state is given. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting that the probability variation state is given.

  Further, when the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P5 and P6 for the outlier reach effect is performed, the reach effect is performed in the variable display H2, and the deviation is respectively detected in the special diagram display H1 and the variable display H2. Recognizable missing symbols ([4] to [9]) and missing symbol combinations are displayed in a fixed stop display. Further, when the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P7 and P8 for the offending effect is performed, the off symbol (in which the misalignment can be recognized on the special display H1 and the variable display H2 respectively without the reach effect) ( [4] to [9]) and out-of-order symbol combinations are displayed to be confirmed and stopped.

  In addition, the ROM 30b stores the effect patterns in the 15 round jackpot game, classified into an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect. The round effect is an effect indicating how many rounds are being executed. In addition, the ROM 30b stores effect patterns in the 2-round big hit game, classified into an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect. Further, the effect patterns in the small hit game are classified and stored for the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect.

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The number of jackpot judgment values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The number of jackpot judgment values in the probability variation state is greater than the number of jackpot judgment values in the normal state (non-probability variation state). There are also many settings. Similarly, the small hit determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery for determining whether or not a small hit is made, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by a random number for hit determination.

  The RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random values) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. For example, the RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure ([1] to [3] in the present embodiment) that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. This special figure distribution random number is a random number that is sequentially updated at predetermined intervals by the main CPU 30a, and the main CPU 30a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 30c to rewrite the value before the update. . Further, a predetermined number of special figure distribution random numbers are distributed to each jackpot symbol.

  Next, various processes such as a winning process and a variation pattern determination process executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the winning process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 30a determines whether or not winning of a game ball is detected at predetermined time intervals (step S11). That is, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output from the start winning device constituted by the start winning port 22 and the start port sensor SE1 is input. When the determination result is negative (when no winning is detected), the main CPU 30a ends the winning process. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when winning detection is present), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment) (step). S12). If this determination result is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the winning process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (if the number of stored storages <4), the main CPU 30a adds (+1) to the stored storage number stored in the RAM 30c (+1), and rewrites the stored storage number (step S13). ). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the hit determination random number from the RAM 30c, and sets the read value of the hit determination random number in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number (step). S14). Further, the main CPU 30a acquires the value of the special figure distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and sets the read value of the special figure distribution random number in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number ( Step S14). The hit determination random number and the special figure allocation random number are random numbers that are sequentially updated by the main CPU 30a at predetermined intervals, and the main CPU 30a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 30c before the update. The value of is rewritten. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the winning process.

Next, the variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are being variably displayed and whether or not a special game (big hit game) is in progress (step S21). If the determination result of step S21 is affirmative (when the symbol variation game is being played or special game is being performed), the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S21 is negative (when the symbol variation game is not being played and the special game is not being played), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is greater than “0” at a predetermined time interval ( Step S22). If the determination result of step S22 is negative (when the number of stored memories = 0), there is no pending symbol variation game, so the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S22 is affirmative (when the number of stored storages> 0), the main CPU 30a stores the value of the random number for hit determination stored in the RAM 30c in association with the number of stored storages in the ROM 30b. It is determined whether or not the jackpot determination value coincides with the jackpot determination value (step S23). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (low probability), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (hit probability) is 2/631, and in the probability variation state (high probability), the determination of the jackpot determination The probability that the result is affirmative (hit probability) is 10/631. Further, the main CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the reserved storage number (−1), and then acquires the value of the hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number stored in association with the reserved storage number. It has become.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1 from among the big hit symbols according to the special symbol, based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution (step S24). In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the special figure is any one of [1] to [3], and the main CPU 30a determines the special figure from these. At that time, the jackpot symbol (special figure [2]) to which the 15-round non-probable big hit game is awarded is determined with a probability of 4/10, and the jackpot symbol (special chart [ 1]) is determined with a probability of 5/10, and the jackpot symbol (special chart [3]) to which the probabilistic jackpot of two rounds is given is determined with a probability of 1/10.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P1, P2, and P3 for the jackpot effect based on the determined jackpot symbol (step S25). Specifically, when the special chart [1] [2] to which a 15-round jackpot game is given as the final stop symbol is determined, the main CPU 30a determines from the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the 15-round jackpot effect. Determine the variation pattern. On the other hand, when the special figure [3] to which the 2-round jackpot game is given is determined as the final stop symbol, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P3 for the 2-round jackpot effect.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes relating to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (sub CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step S26). . Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. The main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the fluctuation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the display content of the special-figure display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the fluctuation time determined in the designated fluctuation pattern. To control. The main CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative drawing based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S23 is negative (not a big hit), the main CPU 30a stores the value of the random number for hit determination stored in the RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number in the ROM 30b. It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value matches, and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed (step S27). In this embodiment, the probability of winning the small lottery is 5/631.

  If the determination result of the small hit determination in step S27 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines the special figure [0] indicating the small hit as the final stop symbol (step S28). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern P4 for a small hit effect as a variation pattern (step S29). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a executes the process of step S26 and ends the variation pattern determination process. Thereafter, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the special figure display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. The main CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative drawing based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination in step S27 is negative (not a small hit), a reach determination is performed to determine whether or not a reach effect is performed (step S30). In the present embodiment, the probability that the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (the probability of performing the reach effect) is when the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game is equal to or less than a predetermined value (2 in the present embodiment) If it is larger than the predetermined value, it is 1/30. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories is large (when there are many symbol variation games on hold), the probability that a reach effect that causes the symbol variation game to be out of play will be low, and the jackpot reliability of the reach effect will be relatively low. The degree becomes higher.

  When the determination result of the reach determination in step S30 is affirmative (when the reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines any one of the special drawings [4] to [9] indicating the detachment as the final stop symbol (step S31). ). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P5 and P6 for shift reach production as the variation pattern (step S32). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a executes the process of step S26 and ends the variation pattern determination process. Thereafter, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the special figure display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. The main CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative drawing based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination in step S30 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines any one of the special drawings [4] to [9] indicating the detachment as the final stop symbol. (Step S33). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern as a variation pattern from the variation patterns P7 and P8 for off-stage effects (step S34). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a executes the process of step S26 and ends the variation pattern determination process. Thereafter, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the special figure display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. The main CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative drawing based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the end of the symbol variation game based on the decided variation pattern, the main CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game when the big hit is reached, and the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a) A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for designating an effect pattern in the opening effect according to the displayed jackpot symbol. Next, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command for designating an effect pattern in each round effect at the start of each round game. At that time, the main CPU 30a opens and closes the grand prize winning door 24 for each round game. The main CPU 30a repeatedly executes this round game for the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot symbol. In other words, the main CPU 30a repeatedly executes a round game of 15 rounds when the jackpot symbol is a special figure “1” or “2”, and repeats a round game of two rounds when the jackpot symbol is a special figure “3”. Let it run. Then, at the end of the final round, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command for designating an effect pattern in the ending effect according to the displayed jackpot symbol, and ends the jackpot game.

  At that time, the main CPU 30a sets various flags based on the special figure (final stop symbol) displayed at the end of the symbol variation game. Specifically, the main CPU 30a sets a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state when the special figure [1] [3] is displayed as the final stop symbol. Further, when displaying the special figure [2] as the final stop symbol, the main CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag to indicate that the gaming state is the normal state. Each flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c.

  In addition, when the main CPU 30a determines the small hit, after the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game when the small hit is reached, and the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a) On the other hand, a predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for designating an effect pattern in the opening effect for the small hit game. Next, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command for designating an effect pattern in one round effect at the start of one round game. At that time, the main CPU 30a opens and closes the special prize opening door 24 twice during the round game. Then, at the end of the final round, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command for designating an effect pattern in the ending effect for the small hit game, and ends the small hit game. The main CPU 30a maintains various flags even when the small hit game is executed (a new value is not set). As a result, the gaming state before the small hit game is maintained even after the small hit game ends.

  As described above, the main CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a random number acquisition means for extracting (acquiring) a hit determination random number. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a variation pattern determination unit that selects a variation pattern. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a probability change giving means for giving a probability variation state. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a probability variation determining unit that determines whether or not to apply a probability variation state.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure. Connected to the overall CPU 31a are a ROM 31b for storing an overall control program of the overall CPU 31a and a RAM 31c capable of writing and reading necessary data. The overall CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. Further, the production movable body 26 is connected to the general CPU 31a via the drive motor MT, and the production movable body 26 can be moved in the vertical direction by outputting a control signal. Yes.

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

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

  More specifically, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol [1] corresponding to a 15-round probability variable jackpot game, the overall CPU 31a can recognize the probability bonus jackpot as a combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and displayed. A symbol combination (a jackpot symbol combination consisting of odd symbols in this embodiment) is determined. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol [2] corresponding to the 15-round non-probable variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a can recognize the non-probable big hit as a combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and displayed. A symbol combination (in this embodiment, a jackpot symbol combination consisting of an even number of symbols) is determined. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is the big hit symbol [3] corresponding to the two-round probability variation big hit game or the small hit symbol [0] corresponding to the small hit game, the general CPU 31a displays the decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped. As a symbol combination, a specific outlier symbol combination [135] is determined. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and the variation patterns P5 and P6 for the outlier reach effect are designated, the overall CPU 31a determines the outlier reach as a symbol combination of the ornament symbols to be confirmed and displayed. Determine the symbol combination. Further, the overall CPU 31a, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and when the variation pattern P7, P8 for the offending effect is designated, the symbol symbol combination as the ornament symbol symbol to be confirmed and stopped is displayed. To decide. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design of each column to the display control board 32. Further, when the main CPU 30a inputs an all symbols stop command, the main CPU 30a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure. The sub CPU 32a is connected to a ROM 32b that stores a display control program of the sub CPU 32a and a RAM 32c that can write and read necessary data. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the variable display H2. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.).

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the general CPU 31a shifts to a special mode different from the normal mode, triggered by the execution of a big hit game or a small hit game for two rounds. When the mode is shifted to the special mode, a big hit notice is executed during the special mode, which suggests whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit. When the symbol variation game is performed during the normal mode, the decorative symbols in all the rows are displayed in a variable manner on the variable display H2 at the start of the symbol variation game, and is completed from the start to the end of one symbol variation game. The game effect of the content is performed, and the decorative symbols of all the rows are displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the symbol variation game.

  On the other hand, for each symbol variation game in the special mode, the notice effect is executed for the number of executions determined based on the variation pattern. Each time this notice effect is executed, the effect movable body 26 moves upward or downward by the number of steps determined by the overall CPU 31a, or stops as it is at the stop position at the start of the notice effect (maintaining the current state). It is suggested that when the effect movable body 26 stops at the uppermost stop position (uppermost stage), the symbol variation game is a big hit. In addition, every time the notice effect is started, the variable display H2 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed every time the notice effect is finished.

  Furthermore, in the variable display H2, a display effect that is one continuous effect content is performed over a predetermined number of notice effects, and a new effect content is displayed every time the notice effect is performed a predetermined number of times. Production is to be executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, each time the announcement effect is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 6 times), there is a problem as a display effect indicating that one continuous effect content starts. A presentation (display) is performed. The problem of this embodiment is a problem in which there are a plurality of correct answers such as “What is the name of a prefecture in Kyushu?”. Then, every time a notice effect is executed after the question is given, an effect that displays an answer to the question that has been given is executed by the variable display H2 in accordance with the operation of the effect movable body 26. It has become. Further, the variable display H2 displays the decorative symbols of all the rows in a reduced manner in the upper left of the display area during the special mode, and stops displaying the decorative symbols of all the rows once every time the notice effect is executed. Yes. Further, in the special mode, it is kept secret whether or not the probability variation state is given, and the player enjoys the game while expecting that the probability variation state is given. Further, in this embodiment, the special mode is set by the overall CPU 31a until a big hit or until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed.

  Hereinafter, the notice execution process for executing the notice effect during the special mode will be described with reference to FIG. This advance notice execution process is executed every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

  When executing the advance notice execution process, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” indicating that the special mode is being set is set in the mode flag indicating the set effect mode (step S101). The mode flag is stored in the RAM 31c. When “1” is set, it indicates that the special mode is in effect, and when “0” is set, the normal mode is indicated. Indicates that there is.

  If the determination result of step S101 is negative (in the normal mode), the overall CPU 31a ends the notice execution process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S101 is affirmative (when the special mode is in effect), the overall CPU 31a determines whether the remaining execution number indicating the remaining number of executions of the notice effect in one symbol variation game is “0”. Is determined (step S102). If the determination result in step S102 is affirmative (if the remaining execution number is “0”), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been input (step S103). When the determination result of step S103 is negative (when the variation pattern designation command is not input), the overall CPU 31a ends the notice execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S103 is affirmative (when a variation pattern designation command is input), the overall CPU 31a determines the number of executions of the notice effect based on the designated variation pattern, It is set as a number (step S104). As shown in FIG. 4, the number of executions of the notice effect is predetermined for each variation pattern, and the overall CPU 31a determines the number of times of execution of the notice effect according to the designated variation pattern.

  In addition, as for the production time (fluctuation time) of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P8, the possibility that the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 for the big hit effect are longer than the fluctuation patterns P4 to P8 other than those for the big hit effect is higher. There is a high possibility that the variation patterns P4 to P8 other than those for the big hit effect are shorter than the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 for the big hit effect. More specifically, the fluctuation patterns P1 to P8 can be recognized as big hits by the combination of symbols displayed on the variable display H2, and the fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 for the 15 round big hit presentations are otherwise. The possibility of being longer than the fluctuation patterns P3 to P8 is high. On the other hand, the effect times of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P8 are more likely to be shorter than the fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 for the 15-round big hit effect.

  The effect time of each notice effect is 6 seconds, and the number of times obtained by dividing the effect time of the symbol change game specified by the change patterns P1 to P8 by 6 seconds is the notice effect specified by each change pattern. Is the number of executions. By the way, the remaining number of seconds divided by 6 seconds is added to the last notice effect time in each symbol variation game. As described above, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the announcement effect is larger than a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the announcement effect is small. On the contrary, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the notice effect is smaller than a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the notice effect is large.

  Then, when the determination result in step S102 is negative (when the remaining number of notice effects is not “0”) or after the process in step S104 is completed, the overall CPU 31a specifies the stop position of the effect movable body 26. (Step S105). In addition, in order to specify the stop position of the production movable body 26, a sensor may be provided at each stop position, or the production movable body 26 is moved by a stepping motor or the like to rotate the rotation position of the axis of the stepping motor. Alternatively, the stop position may be stored in the RAM 31c each time it is moved, and may be specified by reading the stop position. Further, in the present embodiment, the lowest stop position is indicated as 0 stage (zero stage), and every time it is raised, it is indicated as 1 stage, 2 stages, 3 stages, 4 stages (top stage). In the present embodiment, the stop position at the fourth stage becomes a big hit position when the effect movable body 26 is stopped in the symbol variation game, and is therefore a big hit position.

  Next, based on the specified variation pattern, the overall CPU 31a moves the production movable body 26, that is, the production movable body 26 from the stop position at the start of the announcement production in any direction up and down, and The number of movement stages is determined (step S106).

  More specifically, when the specified variation pattern is the variation pattern P1 to P3 for the jackpot effect, the overall CPU 31a refers to the movement table T1 for the jackpot effect, and based on the movement random number value read from the RAM 31c, Determine the stop position of the destination. Further, the general CPU 31a uses the variation pattern P4 to P8 for the outlier effect, the outreach reach effect, or the small hit effect (in the case of a variation pattern other than the big hit effect) for the outage effect. With reference to the movement table T2, the stop position of the movement destination is determined based on the movement random number value read from the RAM 31c.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the big hit effect moving table T1 is associated with the stop position of the destination for each stop position of the effect movable body 26 at the start of the notice effect. A moving random number value is assigned to the stop position of the movement destination. For example, when the current stop position is the first stage, the movement destination is the 0 (zero) stage (indicating that the first level is lowered downward), the first stage (indicating that the current state is maintained), and the second stage Eyes (indicating a step up in the upward direction) are related. Then, 1666 moving random numbers are assigned to the 0th stage as the movement destination, and 3333 moving random numbers are assigned to the 1st stage as the movement destination, and the 0th stage as the movement destination. , 5008 moving random numbers are assigned. The moving random number value is a total of 10007 integers ranging from “0 to 10006”, and is a random number that is sequentially updated by the overall CPU 31a at predetermined intervals. The updated value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 31c. It is remembered.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the movement table T2 for the offending effect is similar to the movement table T1 for the big hit effect, as shown in FIG. 9B. Stop positions are associated with each other, and moving random numbers are assigned to the stop positions of the respective movement destinations. In the movement table T2 for the offending effect, unlike the movement table T1 for the big hit effect, when the stop position at the start of the notice effect is the third stage, there is no fourth stage as the destination. That is, in the movement table T2 for the offending effect, the moving random number value is not assigned to the fourth stage, and the fourth stage is restricted. Thereby, only when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated, the effect movable body 26 moves to the stop position of the fourth stage.

  When comparing the movement tables T1 and T2, when the stop position is at the second stage or the third stage and the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a The stop position is moved in a direction approaching the fourth stage (upward) with a higher probability than moving in the direction away from the fourth stage (downward). On the other hand, when the stop position is the second stage or the third stage and the variation pattern other than for the big hit effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a approaches the fourth stage as the stop position of the movement destination. Rather than moving in the direction (upward), it is moved in the direction away from the fourth stage (downward) with high probability. Further, when the stop position of the effect movable body 26 at the start of the notice effect is in the fourth stage, the moving random number value is not assigned, and the effect movable body 26 does not move to another stop position. ing.

  When the process of step S106 ends, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of executions of the notice effect after the special mode is started is a predetermined number (step S107). That is, in this embodiment, since the display effect of the new effect content is executed by the variable display H2 every time the notice effect is executed 6 times, the general CPU 31a displays the effect content of the display effect in step S107. It is determined whether or not to switch to new production contents. Specifically, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of executions of the notice effect has become 0 or a multiple of 6 since the start of the special mode.

  If the determination result of step S107 is negative, the overall CPU 31a controls to move the effect movable body 26 to the destination determined in step S106 (step S108). Further, the overall CPU 31a outputs a control command for designating the content of the display effect based on the stop position at the start of executing the notice effect and the destination determined in step S106 (step S109). Specifically, when the movement direction determined in step S106 is upward, the overall CPU 31a outputs a correct answer designation command instructing execution of an effect for displaying the correct answer, and when it is downward. Then, an incorrect answer designation command for instructing execution of an effect for displaying an incorrect answer is output. If the overall CPU 31a determines in step S106 that the production movable body 26 is not to be moved, the overall CPU 31a outputs a no answer designation command for instructing the production not to be answered. At the same time, the overall CPU 31a rewrites the value of the remaining execution number by subtracting 1 from the remaining execution number, and rewrites the execution number by adding 1 to the number of executions of the notice effect in the special mode. Then, the overall CPU 31a ends the notice execution process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S107 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a stops the effect movable body 26 at the stop position at the start of the notice effect, regardless of the process of step S106 (step S110). Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs a question designation command for instructing an effect for giving a question (step S111). At the same time, the overall CPU 31a rewrites the value of the remaining execution number by subtracting 1 from the remaining execution number, and rewrites the execution number by adding 1 to the number of executions of the notice effect in the special mode. Then, the overall CPU 31a ends the notice execution process.

  Then, when the sub-CPU 32a of the display control board inputs the question designation command from the overall control board 31, it determines one effect from the effects for displaying the problem stored in advance, and the determined effect is displayed on the variable display. Control to display on H2. The effect for displaying the problem is an effect in which the problem is displayed at the top as shown in FIG. And sub CPU32a memorize | stores the production content of the production which displays the determined problem in RAM32c until the production which displays the next problem is determined.

  Then, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a correct answer designation command from the overall control board 31, the sub CPU 32a determines an effect that becomes a correct answer related to the effect contents of the effect for displaying the stored problem, and displays the determined correct answer. Control is performed so that the effect is displayed on the variable display H2. The sub CPU 32a stores the effect contents of the effect for displaying the determined correct answer in the RAM 32c, and does not determine the effect with the same correct answer until the effect for displaying the problem is executed next time. That is, when the sub CPU 32a determines the effect to be correct, if the effect content of the effect for displaying the correct answer is already stored in the RAM 32c, the effect is determined again.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an incorrect answer designation command, the sub CPU 32a determines an effect that becomes an incorrect answer related to the stored problem effect, and displays the incorrect answer. Note that the sub CPU 32a stores the effect contents of the determined incorrect answer, and does not determine the same incorrect answer until the effect for displaying the next problem is executed. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a no answer designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes a predetermined no answer effect.

  In addition, during the special mode, the sub CPU 32a displays the decorative symbols of all the rows on the upper left of the display area, and each time the notice effect is executed (question specifying command, correct answer specifying command, incorrect answer specifying command and no answer specifying command). ), The decorative drawings in all rows are displayed in a variable manner. Then, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorations of all the rows at every execution period (every 6 seconds) of the notice effect, and displays the decorations of all the rows when the all symbols stop command is input. If the remaining number of executions is “1”, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops the decorative symbols designated by the decorative symbol designation command input from the overall control board 31 and then responds to the input of all symbol stop commands. The decoration pattern is displayed in a fixed stop state. In addition, when the remaining execution number is other than “1”, the sub CPU 32a temporarily displays the out-of-order symbol combination.

  As described above, during the normal mode, a game effect with the effect content that is completed in one symbol variation game is performed. On the other hand, even if the same variation pattern is specified as in the normal mode, the special mode suggests the possibility of a big hit by moving the production movable body 26 in one symbol variation game. The notice effect to be performed is executed one or more times. In addition, in the variable display H2, the decorative symbols of all rows are temporarily stopped for each notice effect, and one continuous effect content (problem is presented) over the six notice effects. The display effect of the content to which the answer is made is performed.

  As a result, even if a symbol variation game is played based on a common variation pattern, the content of the production effect and the performance time of a single game effect are apparently different due to the difference in the effect mode. It can be seen as if it has another game characteristic. For this reason, even when a common variation pattern is used, it is possible to show the player a game effect that looks different, and to improve the interest of the game for the special mode. Further, it is possible to reduce the control burden at the time of determining the variation pattern and the storage amount of the variation pattern.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a serves as a mode setting unit that sets the effect mode. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as a mode determination unit that determines the effect mode. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as a notice count determining means for determining the number of executions of the notice effect based on the variation pattern. Further, the overall CPU 31a and the sub CPU 32a serve as effect control means for executing a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit. Further, the general CPU 31a serves as a notice content determination means for determining how to move the effect movable body 26. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as a measuring unit that measures the number of executions of the notice effect. Further, the sub CPU 32a serves as display control means for causing the display means to execute a display effect linked to the movement of the effect movable body 26. Moreover, the variable display H2 becomes a display means for executing a display effect.

  Next, an effect aspect of the notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a time chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect. In FIG. 10, first, a variation pattern P5 for shift reach production (variation pattern with four executions of the notice effect) is determined, and then a variation pattern P1 for jackpot presentation (the number of executions of the notice effect is 5). It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern is determined. Also, it is assumed that the special mode is being executed and that the remaining number of executions is “0” at the start. In addition, when the variation pattern P5 for the shift reach effect is initially specified, it is assumed that the stop position of the effect movable body 26 is in the third stage, and the number of executions of the notice effect after the special mode is started is a predetermined number of times. It will be described as being “6” (that is, the changeover effect of the display effect).

  The main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern P5 for reach production that deviates from the premise, outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P5, and starts variation of the special figure (time point A). When the general CPU 31a inputs this variation pattern designation command, “4” is determined as the number of executions of the notice effect based on the variation pattern P5 designated by the variation pattern designation command, and is set as the remaining number of executions. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of executions of the notice effect after the special mode is started is a multiple of six. Since this determination is affirmative from the premise, the general CPU 31a does not move the effect movable body 26 when executing the notice effect, that is, keeps the third stage (time point A). At the same time, the overall CPU 31a outputs a problem designation command. Further, when the general CPU 31a executes the notice effect, the overall CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the remaining execution number and rewrites the value of the remaining execution number to “3”. Add “1” and rewrite the execution count value to “7”. The sub CPU 32a that has input the problem designation command executes the effect of displaying the problem, and displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point A). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time A (time B), the overall CPU 31a reads the remaining execution number from the RAM 31c, confirms that the remaining execution number is not “0”, and then determines the number of executions of the notice effect from the start of the special mode. Confirm that it is not the predetermined number of times (multiple of 6). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a determines a destination based on the movement table T2 for the offending effect. Here, it is assumed that two stages are selected as the movement destination. Thereby, the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 to the second stage and outputs an incorrect answer designation command (time point B). Further, when the general CPU 31a executes the notice effect, it subtracts “1” from the execution remaining number and rewrites the value of the execution remaining number to “2”, and sets the number of notice effect executions from the start of the special mode. Add “1” and rewrite the execution count value to “8”. And sub CPU32a which input the incorrect answer designation | designated command performs the production | presentation which displays an incorrect answer, and also variably displays the decoration drawing of all the lines (time B). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time B (time C), the overall CPU 31a similarly reads the remaining execution number from the RAM 31c, confirms that the remaining execution number is not “0”, and executes the notice effect from the start of the special mode. Confirm that the number of times is not a predetermined number (multiple of 6). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a determines a destination based on the movement table T2 for the offending effect. Here, it is assumed that one stage is selected as the movement destination. Thereby, the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 to the first stage and outputs an incorrect answer designation command (time point C). Further, when executing the notice effect, the overall CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the remaining execution number and rewrites the value of the remaining execution number to “1”, and sets the execution number of the notice effect from the start of the special mode. Add “1” and rewrite the execution count value to “9”. And sub CPU32a which input the incorrect answer designation | designated command performs the production | presentation which displays an incorrect answer, and also variably displays the decoration drawing of all the lines (time C). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time C (time D), the overall CPU 31a reads the remaining execution number from the RAM 31c, confirms that the remaining execution number is not “0”, and the number of executions of the notice effect from the start of the special mode is predetermined. Confirm that it is not the number of times (multiple of 6). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a determines a movement destination based on the movement table T2 for the offending effect. Here, it is assumed that two stages are selected as the movement destination. Thereby, the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 to the second stage and outputs a correct answer designation command (time point D). Further, when the general CPU 31a executes the notice effect, the overall CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the remaining execution number and rewrites the value of the remaining execution number to “0”. Add “1” and rewrite the execution count value to “10”. And sub CPU32a which input the correct designation | designated command performs the production | presentation which displays a correct answer, and variably displays the decoration drawing of all the lines (time D). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a displays a special symbol (outlier symbol) on the basis of the effect time specified by the variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command (time point E). Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an all symbols stop command, the sub CPU 32a displays a fixed stop display (decision symbol combination) of all rows (time E).

Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a waits until the next variation pattern designation command is input in order to determine that the remaining execution number is “0” every time the advance notice execution process is executed.
Based on the premise, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P1 for the big hit effect, outputs the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P1, and starts the variation of the special figure (time point F). When the general CPU 31a inputs this variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a determines “5” as the number of executions of the announcement effect based on the variation pattern P1 for the big hit effect designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as the remaining execution number. To do.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of executions of the notice effect after the special mode is started is a multiple of six. Since this determination is negative, the overall CPU 31a determines the movement destination based on the movement table T1 for jackpot presentation. Here, it is assumed that three stages are selected as the movement destination. Thereby, the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 to the third stage and outputs a correct answer designation command (time point F). Further, when the general CPU 31a executes the notice effect, it subtracts “1” from the execution remaining number and rewrites the value of the execution remaining number to “4”, and also sets the number of notice effect executions from the start of the special mode. Add “1” and rewrite the execution count value to “11”. Then, the sub CPU 32a that has input the correct designation command executes an effect of displaying the correct answer, and variably displays decorative drawings in all rows (time point F). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time F (time G), the overall CPU 31a reads the remaining execution number from the RAM 31c, confirms that the remaining execution number is not “0”, and the number of executions of the notice effect from the start of the special mode is predetermined. Confirm that it is not the number of times (multiple of 6). The overall CPU 31a determines the destination based on the movement table T1 for the big hit effect. Here, it is assumed that two stages are selected as the movement destination. Thereby, the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 to the second stage and outputs an incorrect answer designation command (time point G). Further, when the general CPU 31a executes the notice effect, the overall CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the remaining execution number and rewrites the value of the remaining execution number to “3”. Add “1” and rewrite the execution count value to “12”. And sub CPU32a which input the incorrect answer designation | designated command performs the production | presentation showing an incorrect answer, and variably displays the decoration drawing of all the lines (time G). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  Six seconds after time G (time H), the overall CPU 31a reads the remaining execution number from the RAM 31c and determines whether or not the remaining execution number is “0”. Since this determination result is negative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the execution number of the notice effect from the start of the special mode is a predetermined number (multiple of 6). Since this determination result is negative, the overall CPU 31a does not move the effect movable body 26 at the time of executing the notice effect (time point H). At the same time, the overall CPU 31a outputs a problem designation command. Further, when the general CPU 31a executes the notice effect, it subtracts “1” from the execution remaining number and rewrites the value of the execution remaining number to “2”, and sets the number of notice effect executions from the start of the special mode. Add “1” and rewrite the execution count value to “13”. The sub CPU 32a, which has input this problem designation command, newly executes an effect for displaying the problem, and variably displays the decorations in all rows (time point H). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time H (time I), the overall CPU 31a reads the remaining execution number from the RAM 31c, confirms that the remaining execution number is not “0”, and the number of executions of the notice effect from the start of the special mode is predetermined. Confirm that it is not the number of times (multiple of 6). The overall CPU 31a determines the destination based on the movement table T1 for the big hit effect. Here, it is assumed that three stages are selected as the movement destination. Thereby, the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 to the third stage and outputs a correct answer designation command (time point I). Further, when executing the notice effect, the overall CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the remaining execution number and rewrites the value of the remaining execution number to “1”, and sets the execution number of the notice effect from the start of the special mode. Add “1” and rewrite the execution count value to “14”. And sub CPU32a which input the correct designation | designated command performs the production | presentation showing a correct answer, and displays the decorative drawing of all the rows variably (time I). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time point I (time point J), the central CPU 31a reads the remaining execution number from the RAM 31c, confirms that the remaining execution number is not “0”, and the number of executions of the notice effect from the start of the special mode is predetermined. Confirm that it is not the number of times (multiple of 6). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a determines a destination based on the movement table T1 for the big hit effect. Here, it is assumed that four stages are selected as the movement destination. Thereby, the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 to the fourth stage and outputs a correct answer designation command (time point J). The sub CPU 32a that has input the correct designation command executes an effect of displaying the correct answer, and variably displays the decorative drawings in all rows (time point J). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a displays a special symbol (big hit symbol) on the basis of the effect time specified by the variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command (time point K). In addition, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an all symbols stop command, the sub CPU 32a displays a fixed stop display of all the decorative symbols (hit symbol combinations) (time point K). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a causes a big hit game to be executed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the normal mode, one game effect that is completed in one symbol variation game is performed. In the special mode, one or more notice effects are executed in one symbol variation game, and the effect movable body 26 is moved stepwise. Further, the stop position of the effect movable body 26 is maintained until the next notice effect is executed. Thereby, as a result of the notice effect performed in the previous symbol variation game, the effect movable body 26 may be moved from the stopped position to the effect effect performed during the current symbol variation game. That is, the notice effect is continuous separately from the symbol variation game. On the other hand, fluctuation patterns are commonly used. For this reason, for the player, since the change pattern is commonly used even if the notice effect different from the symbol change game is performed a plurality of times, the main CPU 30a uses the change pattern to be determined for each effect mode. It is not necessary to change the range, and the control burden on the main CPU 30a can be reduced. Further, the storage amount of the ROM 30b of the main control board 30 can be reduced. In addition, since the stop position of the effect movable body 26 is carried over over a plurality of symbol variation games, the game is continued without recognizing that the notice effect is performed over a plurality of symbol variation games. Can do.

  (2) When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern having a larger number of presentation effects than a variation pattern having a smaller number of presentation effects. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern with a smaller number of presentation effects than a variation pattern with a larger number of presentation effects. For this reason, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the number of executions of the notice effect is increased. Therefore, when the determination result of the big hit determination is positive, the probability that the effect movable body 26 moves to the big hit position is increased. be able to.

  (3) The sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 causes the variable display H2 to execute a display effect of one continuous effect content over a plurality of times (six times in the present embodiment) of the notice effect. . That is, in this embodiment, the effect which questions a question and displays the answer with respect to it is performed over six notice effects. For this reason, when the effect of the display effect is halfway at the end of the symbol variation game, that is, when the answer to the question is in the middle, the player can be motivated to execute the next symbol variation game.

  (4) During the special mode, it is concealed whether or not the probability variation state is given. For this reason, during the special mode, there is a possibility that the probability variation state is given, so that the game can be continued with expectation of the probability variation state. In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the possibility that the production movable body 26 will reach the big hit position and make a big hit becomes high, so that the player has a sense of expectation for the big hit during the special mode. Can be made.

  (5) The sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the decorative symbols in all rows are variably displayed for each notice effect, and then temporarily stopped. In this way, every time the announcement effect is executed, the symbol combination of the decorative symbols is displayed, so that it is possible to make the player think that the symbol variation game is being executed for each announcement effect. Therefore, in the symbol variation game executed based on one variation pattern, it is possible to make the player think as if a plurality of symbol variation games are being executed.

  (6) When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is specified), the overall CPU 31a moves the movable movable body 26 in the direction away from the big hit position (downward). The probability of moving the effect movable body 26 in the direction approaching the big hit position (upward) is increased. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the variation pattern for the offending effect is designated), the overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 in the direction approaching the big hit position (upward). The probability of moving the effect movable body 26 in the direction away from the big hit position (downward) is increased. For this reason, when it is a big hit, it is easy to approach the big hit position, and when it is off, it is easy to leave, and for each notice effect, the player is made to pay attention to whether or not the production movable body 26 approaches. It is possible to predict whether or not the symbol variation game will be a big hit. In addition, when the big hit determination is affirmative as in the present embodiment, if the variation pattern with a large number of executions of the notice effect is easily determined, the effect movable body 26 can be moved to the big hit position with higher probability. .

  (7) The overall CPU 31a moves the effect movable body 26 when the number of executions of the notice effect from the start of the special mode is a predetermined number of times, that is, when outputting a problem specifying command for specifying the effect for displaying the problem. Decide not to let it. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a causes the variable display H2 to execute an effect for displaying the problem. In addition, when the general CPU 31a determines that the effect movable body 26 is moved in the direction approaching the big hit position (upward) when the number of executions of the notice effect from the start of the special mode is not a predetermined number. Then, it is determined to execute an effect of displaying a correct answer to the question that has been presented. As a result, the sub CPU 32a causes the variable display H2 to execute an effect of displaying a correct answer to the question that has been presented. Further, when the general CPU 31a determines that the advancement effector 26 is moved in a direction (downward) away from the big hit position when the number of executions of the notice effect from the start of the special mode is not a predetermined number. In this case, it is determined to execute an effect of displaying an incorrect answer to the question that has been presented. As a result, the sub CPU 32a causes the variable display H2 to execute an effect of displaying an incorrect answer to the question that has been presented. In this way, the overall CPU 31a determines the content of the display effect in accordance with the operation of the effect movable body 26, so that the operation of the effect movable body 26 and the effect content in the display effect can be linked. , The interest of the player can be improved.

  (8) As a general rule, the performance time of each notice effect is the same (except for the notice effect performed at the end of the symbol variation game), and the general CPU 31a performs the announcement effect according to the effect time of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern. The execution count was set. For this reason, even if the symbol variation game executed during the special mode is based on a variation pattern that specifies what kind of effect content in the normal mode, the notice effect has the same effect time and the variation pattern. Regardless of the effect, the notice effect is executed with the same effect contents, so that the player does not feel that the variation pattern is commonly used. That is, it is possible to make the player think that a different game effect is executed for each effect mode without a sense of incongruity.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the embodiment described above, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, it is easier for the main CPU 30a to determine a variation pattern having a larger number of presentation effects than a variation pattern having a smaller number of presentation effects. However, it may be changed arbitrarily. That is, the main CPU 30a may be able to easily determine a variation pattern in which the number of effects of the notice effect is small when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative. Similarly, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main CPU 30a may easily determine a variation pattern in which the number of presentation effects of the notice effect is large.

  In the above embodiment, the display effect of one continuous effect content is performed over six notice effects. However, the number of notice effects may be arbitrarily changed. For example, a display effect of one continuous effect content may be performed over four notice effects, or a display effect of one effect content may be performed over seven notice effects. . Further, the contents of the display effect need not be continuous over a plurality of notice effects.

In the above embodiment, during the special mode, it is concealed whether or not it is a probable change state, but it is not necessary to conceal it.
In the above embodiment, the decorative symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped for each notice effect, but they may be left variably displayed without being temporarily stopped.

  In the above embodiment, when the effect movable body 26 is stopped at the second stage or the third stage, the general CPU 31a moves away from the big hit position (downward) when the big hit determination result is affirmative. ), The probability of moving the effect movable body 26 in the direction approaching the big hit position (upward) is increased. As another example, when the effect movable body 26 is stopped in any of the 0th stage to the 3rd stage, if the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the general CPU 31a moves away from the big hit position ( Rather than moving the production movable body 26 in the downward direction, the probability of moving the production movable body 26 in the direction approaching the big hit position (upward) may be increased. Similarly, the general CPU 31a determines the direction of approaching the big hit position (upward) if the determination result of the big hit determination is negative even when the production movable body 26 is stopped in any of the 0th stage to the 3rd stage. Rather than moving the effect movable body 26 in the direction), the probability of moving the effect movable body 26 in the direction away from the big hit position (downward) may be increased.

In the above embodiment, the effect movable body 26 is moved step by step, but may be moved in a plurality of steps.
In the above embodiment, the notice effect is executed by the effect movable body 26 that performs mechanical operation. However, the notice effect may be executed in the same manner by displaying symbols such as characters on the variable display H2. good.

  In the above embodiment, the number of stages in which the production movable body 26 moves may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the effect movable body 26 may be moved in three steps, or may be moved in ten steps.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the probability change determination means for determining whether or not to give a probability change state for changing the probability that the jackpot determination means determines affirmation from a low probability to a high probability; If the determination result of the probability change determination means is affirmative, the method includes a probability change giving means for giving the probability change state after the jackpot game is over, and whether or not the probability change state is given is concealed during the special mode. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

  (B) Display a special symbol that displays the special symbol for notifying the determination result of the jackpot determining means for each symbol variation game, and display the effect symbol for the effect determined based on the special symbol and the variation pattern. 4. An effect symbol display device is provided, and the effect symbol display device displays an effect symbol for the effect every time a notice effect is executed. Game machines.

  (C) If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the notice content determination means moves the notice means in a direction approaching the big hit position rather than moving the notice means in a direction away from the big hit position. While increasing the probability of moving, if the determination result of the big hit determining means is negative, the notice means is moved in a direction away from the big hit position rather than moving in the direction approaching the big hit position. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the probability is increased.

  (D) The notice content determination means is configured to decide not to move the notice means when the number of executions measured by the measurement means is a predetermined measurement value, and the display control means When the number of executions measured by the means is a predetermined measurement value, as an effect informing the start of a continuous display effect, an effect that presents a problem is executed, and the number of executions measured by the measurement means is not a predetermined measurement value If the notice content determination means decides to move the notice means in the direction approaching the big hit position, as a display effect continuous from the start effect, the problem presented in the start effect When the effect of displaying the correct answer is executed, and the number of executions measured by the measuring means is not a predetermined measured value, the notice content determining means takes advantage of the notice means. When it is decided to move in the direction away from the position, the display effect is configured to execute an effect that displays an incorrect answer to the problem presented in the start effect as a display effect that continues from the start effect. The gaming machine according to claim 3.

  (E) The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the notice means is an effect movable body for performing a mechanical effect.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Enlarged view of the center character. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a winning process. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern determination process. The schematic diagram of a variable indicator which shows the execution mode of notice production. The flowchart which shows a notice execution process. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a movement table. (A)-(d) is a time chart which shows the execution aspect of a notice effect.

Explanation of symbols

  H1 ... Special figure display (production execution means), H2 ... Variable display (production execution means, display means), SE1 ... Start-up sensor (winning detection means), 10 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20 ... Center role , 22 ... start winning opening (winning detection means), 26 ... movable body for production (notification means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main CPU (random number acquisition means, jackpot determination means, variation pattern determination means), 30c ... RAM, 31 ... overall control board, 31a ... overall CPU (mode setting means, mode determination means, notice content determination means, notice count determination means, effect control means, measurement means), 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM, 32 ... Display control board, 32a... Sub CPU (production control means, display control means).

Claims (3)

A winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball; and an effect execution means for executing a symbol change game for changing a plurality of types of symbols triggered by detection of a winning of a game ball by the winning detection means; In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game is given when the determined jackpot display result is displayed,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of a random number for determination on the occasion of winning detection of a game ball by the winning detection means,
A jackpot determining means for comparing the value of the random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquiring means with a predetermined jackpot determination value at the start of the symbol variation game, and determining whether or not the jackpot is determined;
Based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying the effect time of the symbol variation game from a plurality of types of variation patterns;
Unlike the normal mode and the normal mode, a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit is executed depending on whether or not the notice means that moves in stages moves to a predetermined big hit position indicating that it is a big hit. Mode setting means for setting one of the special modes as a production mode;
Mode determining means for determining the set production mode;
Prior to the start of the notice effect, the position at the start of the notice means is specified, the notice content determination means for determining how to move the notice means,
If the mode determining means determines that the special mode is set as the effect mode, the number-of-notice determination means for determining the number of executions of the notice effect based on the variation pattern during one symbol variation game;
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit, it includes an effect control unit that executes a symbol variation game,
The notice content determination means permits the notice means to move to a predetermined jackpot position when the judgment result of the jackpot judgment means is affirmative while the judgment result of the jackpot judgment means is negative. Is to restrict the advance notice means from moving to a predetermined big hit position,
The production control means includes
When the mode determining means determines that the normal mode is selected, a game effect of the effect content completed in one symbol variable game is generated for each symbol variable game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. Let it run
When the mode determination means determines that the special mode is selected, the number of executions determined by the notice number determination means in one symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, A gaming machine that causes a notice effect to be executed with the effect content determined by the notice content determining means.   When the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is affirmative, the variation pattern determining means makes it easier to determine a variation pattern having a greater number of presentation effects than a variation pattern having a smaller number of presentation effects. When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, it is easier to determine a variation pattern with a small number of presentation effects than a variation pattern with a large number of presentation effects. The gaming machine according to 1. Measuring means for measuring the number of executions of the notice effect;
A display control means for causing the display means to execute a display effect linked to the movement of the notice means when the notice effect is executed;
The display control means executes a display effect of one continuous effect content over a plurality of notice effects, and each time the number of executions measured by the measuring means reaches a predetermined value, the display control means The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the contents of the effect are switched.

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