JP5113695B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which an advantageous symbol that can recognize that a big hit advantageous to a player is won is set among a plurality of types of display symbols.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed when a game ball enters a start winning opening arranged on the game board, and the result of the big hit lottery is derived in a symbol variation game The player is informed by a symbol. Thereby, the player can recognize a big hit when the symbol derived in the symbol variation game is a big hit symbol, and can recognize a loss when the symbol is a lost symbol.

And in the pachinko gaming machine, the interest of the game is improved by putting various tastes into the changing contents of the symbol changing game. Also, in the pachinko machines, the jackpot symbol is divided into “specific symbol” and “non-specific symbol”, and if the “special symbol” is displayed and the jackpot is generated, the player after the jackpot game ends (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP-A-9-135947

  By the way, in pachinko machines where the jackpot symbol is divided into “specific symbol” and “non-specific symbol”, a non-specific symbol is once derived in a symbol variation game, and then the symbol is re-varied and the specific symbol is derived. The player can be promoted from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state, so that the interest in the game can be improved. However, if a specific symbol is once derived in a symbol variation game, and then the symbol is re-variable and a non-specific symbol is derived, the player feels uncomfortable by demoting from an advantageous state to an unfavorable state, Interest in games will also decline. For this reason, it is desirable that the pachinko gaming machine in which the jackpot symbol is divided into the “specific symbol” and the “non-specific symbol” should not perform an effect of demoting from the advantageous state as described above to the disadvantaged state. .

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to visually recognize as if the player has transitioned from an advantageous state to a disadvantaged state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the appearance of an effect to be obtained and prevent a decrease in interest.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a display device for displaying a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of types of display symbols in accordance with a predetermined display order for every three symbol columns. In a game machine to which a big hit symbol is derived in the symbol variation game and is subsequently given a big hit game that opens the big winning opening, in the big hit lottery, The type of jackpot game to be given after the end of the symbol variation game is determined as a result of winning, and the jackpot game has a plurality of winning balls that can be obtained by a player in one jackpot game. And the plurality of types of jackpot games are the first jackpot game having the largest number of prize balls and the total number of prize balls than the first jackpot game. The display symbol that can be a reach formation symbol that can form a reach in the symbol variation game includes the second jackpot game that is reduced in number when the player forms the jackpot symbol by the display symbol. The symbol variation game is classified into an advantageous symbol that can be recognized as a winning game, a specific display symbol whose display order is one earlier than the advantageous symbol, and a normal display symbol excluding the specific display symbol. The reach is formed by displaying the same display symbols on two symbol rows arranged on both sides of the middle row arranged in the center after the start of fluctuation of each row. The variation contents of the symbol variation game that can be executed when winning is included in the above-mentioned 2 in which the reach is formed in the middle row in accordance with the stoppage of the variation in the middle row after the formation of the reach. The symbol is different from the display symbol as the reach forming symbol displayed in the symbol row of the display sequence, and the display symbol is displayed in the display order one earlier in the display order than the reach forming symbol. Then, the first re-variation mode in which the two symbol rows are re-variable to display the same symbol as the middle symbol in the two symbol rows and the middle symbol symbol row is re-variable. The middle row includes a variation content in which the jackpot symbol is derived by performing re-variation in any one of the second re-variation modes in which the same symbol as the display symbol of the two symbol sequences is displayed in the middle row, A jackpot symbol determining means for determining a display symbol for forming the jackpot symbol when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery performed on one reach formation line, and a reach is formed in the symbol variation game of the variation content To do A reach formation symbol determining means for determining a reach formation symbol, and in the case where it is determined to give the second jackpot game, the jackpot symbol determination means includes the display symbol excluding the advantageous symbol When the display symbol forming the jackpot symbol is determined from the inside, and it is determined to give the second jackpot game, the reach formation symbol determining means is configured to determine the display symbol determined by the jackpot symbol determining unit. When the symbol is the normal display symbol, the display symbol having the display order one later than the normal display symbol is determined as the reach formation symbol to execute the effect according to the first re-variation mode, while the jackpot symbol determination means When the determined display symbol is the specific display symbol, the specific display symbol is reached in order to execute the effect by the second re-variation mode. And gist determining the formed pattern.

  The invention according to claim 2 includes a display device that displays a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of types of display symbols in accordance with a predetermined display order for every three symbol columns, and In a game machine in which a big hit symbol is derived in the symbol variation game and then a big hit game that opens the big prize opening is given, the big hit lottery is triggered by the fact that the big win is won. The type of jackpot game to be given after the end of the variable game is determined, and the jackpot game is set with a plurality of jackpot games that can cause a difference in the total number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player in one jackpot game. The plurality of types of jackpot games include a first jackpot game in which the total number of winning balls is the largest and a second jackpot game in which the total number of prize balls is less than that in the first jackpot game. The display symbol that can be a reach formation symbol capable of forming a reach in the symbol variation game includes a fact that the player has won the first jackpot game when the jackpot symbol is formed by the display symbol. Recognized advantageous symbols, a specific display symbol whose display order is one later than the advantageous symbol, and a normal display symbol excluding the specific display symbol, and the reach in the symbol variation game, It is formed by displaying the same display symbol on two symbol rows arranged on both sides across the middle row arranged in the center after the start of fluctuation, and can be executed when winning a big hit in the big hit lottery The change contents of the symbol change game are displayed in the two symbol rows in which the reach is formed in the middle row in accordance with the stoppage of the change in the middle row after the reach is formed. The display design is different from the display design as the reach formation design, the display design is displayed one time later than the reach formation design, and the design is derived once, and then the two rows of design A first re-variation mode in which the same symbol as the middle symbol display symbol is displayed on the two symbol columns after the column is re-variable, and the middle symbol symbol column is re-variable to the two columns Including a variation content for deriving the jackpot symbol by performing re-variation in any one of the second re-variation modes for displaying the same symbol as the display symbol of the symbol sequence, and the variation content targets one reach forming line And a jackpot symbol determining means for determining a display symbol for forming the jackpot symbol when winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery, and a reach for determining a reach formation symbol for forming a reach in the symbol variation game of the variation content And when the second jackpot game is determined to be given, the jackpot symbol determination means forms the jackpot symbol from the display symbols excluding the advantageous symbols. When the display symbol to be determined is determined and the second jackpot game is determined to be given, the reach formation symbol determination unit is configured to display the display symbol determined by the jackpot symbol determination unit when the display symbol is the normal display symbol. The display symbol determined by the jackpot symbol determining means is determined as the reach formation symbol while the display symbol having the display order one earlier than the normal display symbol is determined as the reach formation symbol in order to execute the effect by the first re-variation mode. In the case of the specific display symbol, the specific display symbol is determined as a reach formation symbol in order to execute an effect by the second re-variation mode. The gist.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, after the temporary jackpot symbol is displayed once for the variation contents of the symbol variation game, the temporary jackpot symbol is displayed again. A jackpot symbol re-variation effect that displays a final jackpot symbol by changing the display, and the jackpot symbol determination means includes a display symbol that forms the temporary jackpot symbol, and a display symbol that forms the final jackpot symbol. The reach forming symbol determining means determines the reach forming symbol based on the temporary jackpot symbol determined by the jackpot symbol determining means.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, the display order of the display symbols in each symbol row is two displays before and after the advantageous symbols. The gist is that the display symbols that are not the advantageous symbols are displayed in order.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, appearance of the production | presentation which can be visually recognized as if it shifted from the state which a player feels advantageous to the state which feels disadvantageous can be prevented, and the fall of an interest can be prevented.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the machine front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is schematically shown, and on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body, a vertical rectangular inner frame 12 for setting various gaming components is provided. The front frame 13 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 12 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 12 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 13 and cannot be seen from the front side of the machine. The front frame 13 has a window 14 at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 15 as a first storage plate 15 that can store a game ball serving as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrated below the window 14. It is a molded configuration. On the back side of the front frame 13, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board 16 disposed inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window 14 is assembled so as to be attachable / detachable and tiltable. . The game board 16 is attached to the middle frame 12. In addition, the front frame 13 is provided with an electric display unit (decorative lamp) that produces a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light emitter (lamp, LED, etc.) not shown so as to surround almost the entire circumference of the window 14. The upper frame lamp unit 17, the left frame lamp unit 18, and the right frame lamp unit 19 are arranged. Each of the frame lamp portions 17 to 19 is configured by covering a plurality of light emitters mounted on the front surface of the front frame 13 with a lamp lens formed so as to transmit light emitted from each light emitter.

  In the front frame 13, a left speaker 20 and a right speaker 21 are arranged at the upper left and right sides of the window 14 to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The left speaker 20 and the right speaker 21 are mounted on the back surface of the front frame 13, and a sound emitting hole (not shown) is formed on the front surface of the front frame 13 and corresponding to the mounting site of the left speaker 20 and the right speaker 21. A plurality of are formed.

  A lower tray (storage tray) 22 as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 15 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 12 and at the lower portion of the front frame 13. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 12 and to the right of the lower plate 22, a launch handle 23 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when the game ball is fired on the game board 16 is mounted. ing. In addition, a lower speaker 24 that outputs various sounds and produces sound effects is disposed on the left side of the lower plate 22 in the front frame 13. The lower speaker 24 is attached to the middle frame 12. In the present embodiment, the left speaker 20, the right speaker 21, and the lower speaker 24 serve as sound production means provided in the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The upper plate 15 is provided with a payout opening 15a for a game ball to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side, and a concave storage passage 15b for storing a game ball held by the player. In addition, an upper tray intake (not shown) for taking the game ball in the storage passage 15b into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 15 are guided to the upper plate intake through the storage passage 15b and taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate intake, and are launched toward the game board 16. Is done. The game ball that is launched toward the game board 16 is set to have a strength of launch according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 23. The lower plate 22 is provided with a game ball outlet 22a overflowing from the upper plate 15, and a concave storage portion 22b for storing the game ball is connected to the game ball outlet 22a. Yes.

Next, the configuration of the game board 16 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board 16, a guide rail 25 that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 23 and forms a substantially circular game area 16 a that is the main body of a pachinko game is laid in a circular spiral shape. Yes. By this guide rail 25, a game ball guide path 25 a extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board 16 is formed on the game board 16, and a game area 16 a is formed inside the guide rail 25. . Further, the outside of the game area 16a which is the front surface of the game board 16 and outside the guide rail 25 is a non-game area 16b which is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  A display frame body (center accessory) 27 with various displays and various decorations is mounted almost at the center (center) of the game area 16a of the game board 16. A set port 27a that opens in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front is formed substantially at the center of the display frame 27. The display frame 27 has a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH in alignment with the set port 27a. An effect display device 28 is attached. The effect display device 28 includes a symbol variation game which is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects (game effects) executed in association with the game are images. It is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects.

  A special symbol display device 29 as a display device is disposed at the lower right of the display frame 27. The special symbol display device 29 of the present embodiment is a 7-segment LED type display device. On the special symbol display device 29, a symbol variation game executed by varying a plurality of types of symbols is displayed in a flashing manner. Note that the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 29 is performed using a special symbol serving as a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (big hit lottery) for whether or not it is a big hit.

  In the special symbol display device 29 and the effect display device 28, the variation of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game. Specifically, along with the start of the symbol change game, the special symbol display device 29 starts changing the special symbol, while the effect display device 28 starts changing the decorative symbols of each column. Then, on the special symbol display device 29 and the effect display device 28, based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the big hit symbol or the off symbol is simultaneously confirmed and stopped at the end of the symbol variation game. At this time, in the special symbol display device 29 and the effect display device 28, when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on any display device, and the lottery result of the big hit lottery is off. In some cases, the symbols are displayed on both display devices in a fixed and stopped manner. The jackpot symbol is a symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a big hit, and the off symbol is a symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is missing. It is what is done.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 29 displays one special symbol from a plurality of types of special symbols. The plurality of types of special symbols in this embodiment are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a missing symbol that can recognize a gap. In addition, the jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol that is selected when the winning of a 15-round jackpot game is determined in which a bonus game is won in the jackpot lottery and the prescribed round number constituting the jackpot game is set to 15 times, There is a jackpot symbol that is selected when it is decided to give a seven-round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is set to seven. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 28 displays a plurality of types (9 types in the present embodiment) of numerical symbols as decorative symbols for each column. In the present embodiment, the nine types of decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 28 are configured by numerical symbols imitating mahjong tiles ([1 萬] to [9 萬]) as game media used in mahjong games. Yes. In the following description, [1st], [2nd], [3rd],. , [9].

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 28 is formed larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 29, and the effect display device 28 is conspicuous in front of the player. Are arranged as follows. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display contents of the effect display device 28 in which the display effect is performed with various images in front of his / her own eyes rather than the special symbol display device 29, and in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28. A big hit or a loss is recognized from the symbol combination that is derived and displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In this embodiment, when the symbol combination of all the symbol rows (three rows in this embodiment) formed by the same type of ornament symbols is determined by internal lottery, the effect display device 28 is confirmed and stopped. The jackpot symbol combination (decoration symbol jackpot symbol) by the decorative symbol to be used. And in this embodiment, the symbol combination (hit symbol) which consists of the same numerical symbol by [1]-[6], [8] and [9] except [7] can recognize a 7 round jackpot game. It becomes a combination. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination (big hit symbol) composed of the same numeric symbols according to [7] is a combination that can recognize the 15 round big hit game. In this embodiment, the [7 (seventh base)] number symbol is an advantageous symbol that allows the player to recognize that he has won a big hit that will give 15 round big hit games.

  On the other hand, if the symbol combinations formed without making the decorative symbols of all the rows the same type are used, the symbol combination of the decorative symbols to be displayed on the effect display device 28 when the shift is determined in the internal lottery (the decorative symbols are out of symbol). ). If the decorative patterns in all rows are not the same type, the case where all the decorative symbols in all rows are different, or the case where the decorative symbols in multiple columns (two rows) are the same type and the types of decorative symbols in one row are different is included. It is. For example, the symbol combinations of the decorative symbols are [123], [115], [767], and the like.

  The effect display device 28 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 29. More specifically, the symbol combination by the special symbol of the special symbol display device 29 and the symbol combination by the ornament symbol of the effect display device 28 are associated, and when the symbol variation game is finished, the symbol combination by the ornament symbol corresponding to the special symbol is changed. The fixed stop is displayed.

Here, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 28 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.
In the image display portion GH, three symbol display positions H1, H2, and H3 for displaying decorative symbols are arranged (formed). The symbol display positions H1 and H2 are separately arranged on the left and right sides of the image display portion GH, and the symbol display position H3 is arranged between the symbol display positions H1 and H2. In each symbol display position H1 to H3, one decorative symbol is displayed in the symbol variation game. Thereby, in the image display part GH, one symbol row | line | column respond | corresponds to each symbol display position H1-H3, and the symbol combination which consists of three rows of decorative symbols is displayed. In the present embodiment, the symbol display position H1 displays the left row of decorative symbols composing the symbol combination, the symbol display position H2 displays the right column of decorative symbols composing the symbol combination, and the symbol display position. In H3, the middle row of decorative symbols constituting the symbol combination is displayed. In addition, the symbol display frames W1, W2, and W3 are displayed on the image display unit GH corresponding to the symbol display positions H1 to H3. Each of the symbol decorative frames W1 to W3 is formed in a size surrounding the decorative symbol displayed at each of the symbol display positions H1 to H3, and the decorative symbol of each symbol row is displayed in the symbol decorative frame W1 to W3. It is like that.

  Moreover, in the image display part GH, the change of the symbol of each symbol row starts with the start of the symbol change game. Each symbol row that has started to change is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with a predetermined display order at each symbol display position H1 to H3. “Variation display” is a variation form displayed while changing the type of symbol to be displayed. In the present embodiment, the display order of each symbol sequence is determined so that the numbers are in ascending order from [1] to [9], and when [9] is reached, the display returns to [1] and is variably displayed. It has been. Specifically, [1] → [2] → [3] → [4] → [5] → [6] → [7] → [8] → [9] → [1] → [2] →・ → [9] → [1] → ... And in this embodiment, since one decoration design [7] is set as an advantageous design among nine types of decoration design [1]-[9], it is other than the display order of decoration design [7]. All symbols ([1] to [6], [8], [9]) displayed in the display order are set as symbols that do not become advantageous symbols.

  In addition, each symbol sequence that has started to change in the image display unit GH stops the change (stops the change display) according to a predetermined change stop order, and displays one decorative design at each corresponding symbol display position H1 to H3. Stop display. In this embodiment, the change stop order of each symbol row is such that the change of the symbol row (left column) corresponding to the symbol display position H1 is first stopped, and then the symbol row (right column) corresponding to the symbol display position H2 is stopped. It is determined that the fluctuation is stopped and finally the fluctuation of the symbol row (middle row) corresponding to the symbol display position H3 is stopped. In the image display unit GH, when the variation of the left column and the right column is stopped, if the same decorative symbol (for example, [1 ↓ 1]) is stopped and displayed in both symbol columns, the reach is displayed. It is formed. When the reach is formed in the image display unit GH, the image display unit GH performs a reach effect for deriving the mid-row decorative symbols that are continuously displayed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, three symbol display positions H1 to H3 are arranged in the image display unit GH, and one symbol combination is formed when a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at each symbol display position H1 to H3. As a result, it becomes a one-line machine equipped with one effective line in which the symbol combination is effective. The symbol stop display includes “pause stop display” and “confirmed stop display”. The symbols displayed by the symbol sequence change stop until the symbol variation game is finished are in a state of “pause display” such as a shaking variation that fluctuates the symbols in small increments. The symbols in the symbol row are brought into a “definite stop display” state upon completion of the symbol variation game. In the special symbol display device 29, the special symbol variation display is continuously performed from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped at the end of the symbol variation game. Is displayed. On the other hand, in the effect display device 28, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of each symbol sequence is stopped every time a predetermined time elapses, and the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed. At the end of the symbol variation game, each symbol sequence is displayed. The decorative design is displayed with a fixed stop.

  1 and FIG. 2, below the display frame 27, on the left side of the special symbol display device 29 (in the decorative member imitating a 10,000-point bar) is a reserved memory for special symbols stored inside the machine. A special symbol hold storage display device 30 for informing the player of the number is arranged. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters a start winning port (upper start winning port 33 and lower start winning port 34) arranged below the display frame 27, the game that has entered the ball The number of spheres is stored, and stored as a reserved memory number for special symbols inside the machine (main control RAM 45c of the main control board 45). The number of reserved symbols for special symbols indicates the number of symbol variable games that are on hold (waiting for symbol variable games). The number of reserved memories for special symbols is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start winning opening, and is decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). Yes.

  The special symbol hold storage display device 30 is composed of two hold lamps. And the special symbol hold | maintain memory display apparatus 30 becomes a structure which alert | reports to the player the frequency | count of the symbol variation game on hold by the lighting mode of a hold lamp. In the special symbol hold storage display device 30 of the present embodiment, the two hold lamps are turned off when the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol is “0 (zero)”, and the first hold lamp when it is “1”. Flashes, and in the case of “2”, the first hold lamp is lit, in the case of “3”, the first hold lamp is lit and the second hold lamp flashes, and “4” In the case of, two hold lamps light up.

  Further, below the display frame 27 and on the left side of the special symbol display device 29 (in the decorative member simulating a ten thousand bar), above the special symbol holding storage display device 30 is a light emitting normal symbol display. A device 31 is arranged. The normal symbol display device 31 of the present embodiment is configured by arranging two lamps side by side. The normal symbol display device 31 displays a normal symbol variation game performed by changing the normal symbol. The normal symbol variation game is an internal lottery (winning lottery) of whether or not to win separately from the above-mentioned big hitting lottery (whether or not the lower start winning opening 34 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 35). The lottery result is displayed. In this embodiment, when the winning is determined by the winning lottery, the upper lamp is turned on as the winning symbol and the lower lamp is turned off as the winning symbol in the normal symbol changing game, and the deviation is determined in the winning lottery. In the normal symbol variation game, the upper lamp is turned off and the lower lamp is turned on. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 31 is configured with a normal symbol depending on the lighting state of the two lamps constituting the normal symbol display device 31.

  Also, below the normal symbol display device 31, a normal symbol hold storage display device 32 for notifying the player of the number of reserved symbols for normal symbols stored inside the machine is arranged. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the number of game balls that have entered the normal symbol operation gate 36 disposed on the left side of the display frame 27, and stores the number of the game balls that have been entered. Is stored in the apparatus (main control RAM 45c of the main control board 45). The number of reserved memories for normal symbols indicates the number of normal symbol variation games that are on hold (waiting for normal symbol variation games). The number of reserved memories for the normal symbol is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 36, and is decremented by 1 at the start of the normal symbol variation game. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 36 during the normal symbol variation game, the number of reserved memory for the normal symbol is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). It has become.

  The normal symbol hold storage display device 32 is composed of two hold lamps. And the normal symbol hold | maintenance memory | storage device 32 becomes a structure which alert | reports the frequency | count of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation game on hold by the lighting mode of a hold lamp. In the normal symbol hold storage display device 32 of the present embodiment, the two hold lamps are extinguished when the number of reserved symbols for the normal symbol is “0 (zero)”, and the first hold lamp when it is “1”. Flashes, and in the case of “2”, the first hold lamp is lit, in the case of “3”, the first hold lamp is lit and the second hold lamp flashes, and “4” In the case of, two hold lamps light up.

  In the display frame 27, an effect movable body K that operates during the symbol variation game and performs a movable effect is disposed above the image display portion GH. The effect movable body K of the present embodiment is formed to imitate a copper cup. In the present embodiment, the effect movable body K is positioned below the arrow Y shown in FIG. 2 so as to overlap the image (decorative pattern, background, etc.) displayed on the image display unit GH from the initial position. It is configured to be able to execute the operation of descending to The initial position is set to a position that does not overlap the image displayed on the image display unit GH. The effect movable body K is moved by the operation of an actuator (not shown) such as a motor.

  Further, in the game area 16a below the display frame 27, as an entry detection means having an upper start winning opening 33 as an entry detection means having an entrance 33a for a game ball and an entrance 34a for a game ball. The lower start winning holes 34 are arranged in the vertical direction. The upper start winning opening 33 is configured such that the entrance 33a is always open so as to allow the entrance of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 34 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 35 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 34a is configured to be open so as to allow entry of a sphere.

  At the back of each of the upper start winning opening 33 and the lower start winning opening 34, start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) are arranged as ball entry detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered. The upper start winning opening 33 and the lower start winning opening 34 can provide a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the opening / closing blade 35 is opened, the lower start winning opening 34 is made in a state in which the entrance is expanded and the game ball can easily enter. It is difficult to enter the ball.

  The game area 16a below the lower start winning opening 34 has a large winning winning means (variable winning apparatus) including a large winning opening door 37 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. A winning opening (special electric accessory) 38 is provided. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 38 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning door 37 and the game ball is allowed to enter, so that the player has a chance to win the winning ball. be able to. In other words, the big winning opening 38 is always in a closed state in which the big winning opening door 37 cannot allow a ball to be entered, and the game ball is allowed to enter from a disadvantageous closed state by giving a big hit game. To an advantageous open state. In the present embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a prize ball can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game.

  The big hit game is started after the big win symbol is determined by the internal lottery, the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening stage is finished, the round game in which the grand prize opening 38 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 37 is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as a predetermined upper limit (15 or 7 in the present embodiment). . One round game is from the opening of the grand prize opening 38 by the opening operation of the grand prize opening door 37 to the closing of the big winning opening 38 by the closing operation of the big prize opening door 37. During the game, the big winning opening 38 is opened until the upper limit number of balls (predetermined number of balls entered) or until the round game time (predetermined upper limit time) elapses. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

  Note that only a count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 38 is disposed in the back of the big prize opening 38 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. In other words, the special winning opening 38 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a specific winning opening (also referred to as a “V winning opening”) for giving a condition for continuing the big hit game (V winning). Absent. For this reason, one round game is terminated when the above-described termination condition is satisfied, and the big hit game is terminated when the predetermined number of round games are performed. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which the so-called puncture in which the big hit game ends before the round game of the specified number of rounds is performed because the condition for continuing the big hit game is not satisfied. It is said that.

  Further, a normal symbol operating gate 36 is disposed in the game area 16 a on the left side of the display frame 27. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 36 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 36. The normal symbol operation gate 36 can give the start condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes.

  Further, in the lowermost part of the game area 16a of the game board 16 (below the big prize opening 38), game balls that have been launched into the game area 16a and have not entered any of the prize openings are regarded as out balls. An out port 39 for discharging to the outside of the machine is formed. The game ball that has passed through the out port 39 is discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the installation facility (game island) of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

Hereinafter, the jackpot game (15 round jackpot game and 7 round jackpot game) defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a big win is won in the big hit lottery, one big hit is determined from two types of big hits, and a big hit game based on the determined big hit is given. ing. Which of the two types of jackpots is to be awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. There are multiple types of special symbols for each jackpot game, and the jackpot game distribution rate determined when winning the jackpot lottery is determined by the number of special symbols set for each jackpot game. Is done. For example, if the total number of special symbols that become jackpot symbols is "100" and 50 types of special symbols are allocated to two types of jackpot games, the allocation rate of jackpot games is 1/2 (50/100) It becomes. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the special symbol assigned to “15 round jackpot game” is designated as special symbol A (or special figure A), and the special symbol assigned to “7 round jackpot game” is designated as special symbol B (or special symbol B). FIG. B).

  In the 15 round jackpot game based on the special symbol A, the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. In addition, in the 15 round big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (count) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. In the 15 round big hit game, the round game time of one round game is set to “25 seconds”. Note that each round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls, so the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. And in 15 round games in 15 round big hit games, it is set so that the big prize opening 38 may be opened “once” in each round game.

  For the 7 round jackpot game based on the special symbol B, the specified number of rounds is set to “7”. In addition, in the 7 round big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (count number) of one round game is set to “9 balls”. In addition, in the 7 round big hit game, the round game time of one round game is set to “25 seconds”. In the seven round games in the seven round big hit game, the grand prize winning opening 38 is set to be opened “once” in each round game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the 15 round jackpot game and the 7 round jackpot game are different in the prescribed number of rounds, and the upper limit number of balls entered in one round game and the round game time are set to be the same. For this reason, when comparing 15 round jackpot games and 7 round jackpot games, the number of winning balls (for example, 15 balls) for entering one ball into the winning hole 38 is the same, A 15-round big hit game with a large number of times of changing 38 from the closed state to the open state is a big hit game that is advantageous to the player. Specifically, the 15-round jackpot game has a larger total number of award balls that a player can earn in a single jackpot game than the 7-round jackpot game, and the value given to the player (the winning prize) The number of balls increases. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot games that can cause a difference in the total number of prize balls that can be acquired by a player in one jackpot game are set, and the 15th round in which the total number of prize balls is the largest. The jackpot game is the “first jackpot game”, and the seven-round jackpot game in which the total number of prize balls is smaller than the 15-round jackpot game is the “second jackpot game”. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, and the game balls are fired under the same conditions according to the settings during any jackpot game. The Further, in this embodiment, the opening time and ending time of the 15 round jackpot game and the opening time and ending time of the 7 round jackpot game are both set to the same time.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a re-lottery effect (big hit symbol re-variation effect) and a big hit medium promotion effect (notification effect). The re-lottery effect and the jackpot promotion effect are effects that are made to allow the player to recognize the type of jackpot game that was determined when winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. is doing.

  The re-lottery effect is an effect performed during the effect execution time during the symbol variation game. This re-lottery effect is a temporary jackpot symbol (a combination of decorative symbols) that is a temporary jackpot symbol during the symbol variation game. This is performed in an effect mode for deriving a symbol combination). More specifically, after temporarily stopping [111] as the temporary jackpot symbol, each symbol row is changed again to derive [777] as the confirmed jackpot symbol. According to the re-drawing effect, even if the jackpot symbol derived in the symbol variation game is a jackpot symbol that can recognize “7 round jackpot game”, the jackpot that can recognize “15 round jackpot game” by the symbol change The player can have an expectation that the symbol is derived, that is, an expectation to be promoted to an advantageous jackpot game. In this embodiment, the re-lottery effect is positioned as a promotion effect because the player has a sense of expectation that the type of jackpot game to be given will be promoted from “7 round jackpot game” to “15 round jackpot game”. In addition, the re-lottery effect is not performed in a mode in which the types of recognizable jackpot games are demoted, for example, from the jackpot symbol [777] to the jackpot symbol [888], the mode in which the type of jackpot game described above is promoted, And it is performed in any of the modes in which the type of jackpot game does not change.

  On the other hand, the jackpot promotion effect is an effect that is performed during the jackpot game. This jackpot promotion effect is performed in an effect mode in which a predetermined effect is executed in a round game during the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the specific effect is performed in such a manner that the effect movable body K (copper) is lowered toward the image display unit GH. Further, in the present embodiment, the specific effect is performed in such a manner that a character image consisting of “super big hit” is displayed on the image display unit GH along with the lowering of the effect movable body K. Then, during the predetermined round game (for example, any one of rounds 1 to 5), the production movable body K is lowered, and the “super big hit” image is interrupted and displayed on the image display unit GH. The player is informed that “15 round jackpot game” has been won. According to the jackpot promotion effect, even if the big win symbol of the decoration symbol finally derived in the symbol change game is a big hit symbol that can recognize “7 round jackpot game”, the “15 round big hit game during the big hit game” The player can have an expectation that the player has been won, that is, an expectation to be promoted to an advantageous jackpot game. In this embodiment, the jackpot promotion effect is positioned as a promotion effect because the player has a sense of expectation that the type of jackpot game given will be promoted from “7 round jackpot game” to “15 round jackpot game”. .

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 45 as a main control device for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 45 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing of control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal (control command) is output. In addition, a sub-integrated control board 46, an effect display control board 47, and an audio / lamp control board 48 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The sub general control board 46, the effect display control board 47, and the sound / lamp control board 48 serve as a sub control device.

  The sub integrated control board 46 controls the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 in an integrated manner based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 45. The effect display control board 47 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 28 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. To do. Further, the sound / lamp control board 48 emits light from various lamps 17 to 19 (lighting (flashing) / lighting timing, etc.) based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub-control board 46. , And the audio output mode (timing of audio output, etc.) of the speakers 20, 21, and 24 is controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described.
The main control board 45 has a main control CPU 45a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 45b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 45a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A main control RAM 45c is provided. A main control ROM 45b and a main control RAM 45c are connected to the main control CPU 45a.

  The main control CPU 45a is connected to a start port switch SW1 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper start winning port 33 and a start port switch SW2 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower start winning port 34. ing. The main control CPU 45a is connected to a count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 38 and a normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 36. . Further, a special symbol display device 29, a normal symbol display device 31, a special symbol hold storage display device 30, and a normal symbol hold storage display device 32 are connected to the main control CPU 45a. Yes. Further, the main control CPU 45a updates the values of various random numbers such as a special jackpot determination random number, a big hit symbol random number, a normal symbol hit determination random number, and a random pattern distribution random number every predetermined cycle. Then, by storing (setting) the updated value in the setting area of the main control RAM 45c, the value before updating is rewritten, and random number update processing (random number generation processing) is executed. The jackpot determination random number for special symbols is a random number used in the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not to win. The jackpot symbol random number is a random number used when determining a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 29 when the jackpot is reached. The normal design random number for hit determination is a random number used in the normal symbol lottery (determination per normal symbol) for determining whether or not to hit the normal symbol. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. Further, the main control CPU 45a updates a timer for measuring time. The main control RAM 45c stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In addition to the main control program, the main control ROM 45b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns and various determination values (such as big hit determination values and normal symbol determination values). The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, from the time when the symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts to change (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is confirmed and stopped (the symbol variation game ends). A pattern serving as a base for a light emission effect and a sound effect) is shown. In the variation pattern, a variation time from the start to the end of the symbol variation game is determined for each variation pattern. In addition, the variation patterns are classified for each effect content including a jackpot effect, an outlier reach effect, and an outlier effect. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the symbol variation game is developed so that the jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed after reaching the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect in which the symbol variation game is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol after the reach effect. The outlier effect is an effect in which the symbol variation game is developed so that the final symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect. The reach effect is performed in a symbol variation game using a decorative symbol image displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 28. In the present embodiment, the main control ROM 45b that stores a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation content of the symbol variation game is the variation pattern storage means.

  The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from the values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number for special symbols. The probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery (a jackpot probability) is determined by the number of numerical values determined as the jackpot determination value. For example, when the big hit determination random numbers are set to 600 integers ranging from “0 to 599” and the big hit determination value is set to “2”, the big hit probability is 2/600 (= 1/300) ) Further, the determination value per ordinary symbol is a determination value used in the lottery per ordinary symbol, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the random number for determination per normal symbol. The probability (winning probability) of winning in the lottery per ordinary symbol is determined by the number of numerical values determined as the judgment value per ordinary symbol. For example, when the value of random numbers for hit determination is set to 100 integers ranging from “0 to 99” and the hit determination value is set to “2”, the hit probability is 2/100 (= 1/50 )

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 46, an overall control CPU 46a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 46b for storing a control program for the overall control CPU 46a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A general control RAM 46c is provided. A general control ROM 46b and a general control RAM 46c are connected to the general control CPU 46a. The overall control CPU 46a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing for starting the symbol variation game).

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
The effect display control board 47 has a display control CPU 47a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 47b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 47a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 47c is provided. An effect display device 28 is connected to the display control CPU 47a, and a drive circuit (not shown) for driving an actuator that operates the effect movable body K is connected. Further, the display control CPU 47a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 47b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described.
First, the main control board 45 will be described.

  When the main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 enters a game ball into the upper start winning port 33 or the lower start winning port 34 and inputs a detection signal output by the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the main control RAM 45c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the number of reserved memories for special symbols <4), the main control CPU 45a adds 1 to the number of reserved memories for special symbols (+1), and sets the number of reserved memories for special symbols. rewrite. Further, the main control CPU 45a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten. Further, when the main control CPU 45a determines that the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number for the special symbol from the main control RAM 45c, and associates the value with the reserved memory number for the special symbol. And stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c. Note that the main control CPU 45a does not rewrite the reserved memory number for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit number and determines the big hit for the special symbol when the determination result of the pending determination is negative (the number of stored memory = 4). Do not get random values.

  The main control CPU 45a reads the special symbol jackpot determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, and stores the value and the main control ROM 45b. It is compared with the jackpot determination value that has been made, and a jackpot determination is made as to whether or not the jackpot game is to be granted. When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the value of the special jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination value match), the main control CPU 45a determines the jackpot. The main control CPU 45a which has determined the big hit determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol changing game performed by the special symbol display device 29. Since the special symbol jackpot symbol is set for each type of jackpot game as described above, the type of jackpot game to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. Further, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the big hit acquires the random pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 45c, and based on the type of the big hit game specified from the acquired value and the special symbol, the big hit effect Select and determine the variation pattern for

  Specifically, when the special symbol is a big hit symbol corresponding to a 15 round big hit game, the main control CPU 45a selects one fluctuation pattern from among the big hit effect fluctuation patterns that can be selected when the 15 round big hit game is won. Select and confirm. Further, the main control CPU 45a selects one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the jackpot effect that can be selected at the time of winning the seven-round jackpot game when the special symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the seven-round jackpot game, decide.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the special jackpot determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match), the main control CPU 45a determines the deviation. Then, the main control CPU 45a determines a symbol which is not a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game performed by the special symbol display device 29. Further, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the detachment determines whether or not to execute the detachment reach effect. If this determination result is affirmative (execution of the outlier reach effect is executed), the main control CPU 45a acquires the random value for distribution pattern distribution from the main control RAM 45c, and based on the acquired value, the outlier reach is obtained. One variation pattern is selected from the variation patterns for the loss reach production that can be selected at the time of winning the production, and determined. On the other hand, if the determination result of whether or not to execute the outlier reach effect is negative (does not execute the outlier reach effect), the main control CPU 45a acquires the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 45c, Based on the acquired value, one variation pattern is selected from the variation patterns for the loss effect that can be selected at the time of winning the loss effect, and determined.

  The main control CPU 45a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern generates a predetermined control command, and outputs the generated control command to the sub overall control board 46 (overall control CPU 46a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 45a generates a variation pattern designation command for instructing a variation pattern and for starting the symbol variation game, and outputs the variation pattern designation command first when the symbol variation game is started. . Further, the main control CPU 45a generates a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol that designates a special symbol, and outputs the stop symbol designation command next after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 45a generates a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, and the symbol stop command is changed to the variation symbol. Output as time passes.

  In addition, the main control CPU 45a subtracts 1 (-1) from the reserved memory number for the special symbol at the start of the symbol variation game, and rewrites the reserved memory number for the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 45a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten. The main control CPU 45a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 29 with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 45a starts the variation of the special symbol by starting the symbol variation game, and confirms and stops the special symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) determined when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Display.

  The main control CPU 45a outputs an opening command at the start of each big hit game, outputs a round command at the start of each round game, and outputs an ending command at the end. The opening command instructs the start of the opening effect, the round command instructs the start of the round game (round effect), and the ending command instructs the start of the ending effect. Further, the main control CPU 45a outputs an opening signal for opening the big winning opening 38 at the start of each round game in each jackpot game. The opening signal is output to the actuator of the special winning opening door 37, the actuator is actuated by the opening signal, and the special winning opening door 37 is opened. Further, the main control CPU 45a measures the round game time determined in advance for each round game in each jackpot game, and inputs a detection signal from the count switch SW3 disposed in the big prize opening 38 to play the round game. Count the number of game balls that have entered inside. Then, the main control CPU 45a opens the big winning opening 38 by satisfying one of the end conditions that the round game time has passed and the upper limit number of game balls have entered in each jackpot game. A closing signal for closing is output. The closing signal is output to the actuator of the special winning opening door 37, the actuator is actuated by the closing signal, and the special winning opening door 37 is closed.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a that ended the big hit game, when the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol at the end of the big hit game is "1" or more, based on the start holding ball, the next symbol variation game Let it begin. On the other hand, when the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol at the end of the big hit game is “0”, the main control CPU 45a plays the symbol variation game until the game ball enters the start winning opening and the start condition is satisfied. Wait without running.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit determination is performed and the big hit determination is positively determined when the game ball enters the start area (upper start winning opening 33 and lower start winning opening 34) disposed on the game board 16. In this case, the main control CPU 45a that determines the type of jackpot game to be given after the end of the symbol variation game becomes the jackpot lottery means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a that selects the variation pattern based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery serves as the variation pattern selection means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a that performs opening / closing control of the special winning opening 38 serves as variable control means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a can also be a symbol determination means for determining a special symbol and a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game.

Next, the control contents executed by the sub integrated control board 46 will be described.
When the central control CPU 46 a of the sub general control board 46 receives the change pattern designation command, it outputs the command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. When the overall control CPU 46a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 46a determines the ornament symbol to be derived to the effect display device 28 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special symbol corresponding to the command. A stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol designating a symbol is output to the effect display control board 47. When the overall control CPU 46a inputs a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 46a outputs the command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. In addition, when the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 46a determines the effect content of the opening effect, the effect content of the round effect, and the effect content of the ending effect according to these commands. Then, the overall control CPU 46 a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the determined effect content to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  When the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a big hit symbol, the overall control CPU 46a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the big hit as a symbol symbol combination. Further, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a loss symbol, the overall control CPU 46a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the loss. At this time, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 46a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outbreak including the reach formation symbol. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 46a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outbreak that does not include the reach formation symbol.

Next, the control contents executed by the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 inputs the variation pattern designation command, the effect content (display pattern for the game) corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command is selected, and the symbol variation is performed based on the effect content. The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled so that a game is played. At this time, the display control CPU 47a generates display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect content using the image data of the display control ROM 47b based on the selected effect content. Then, the display control CPU 47a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and display data. Switch every control cycle. Then, the display control CPU 47a derives the decorative symbol designated by the decorative symbol stop symbol designation command in the symbol variation game, and displays an image so that the symbol combination by the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed by the input of the symbol stop command. The display content of the part GH is controlled to end the symbol variation game.

  Further, the display control CPU 47a causes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect to be performed in accordance with the effect instruction command for the opening effect, the effect instruction command for the round effect, and the effect instruction command for the ending effect during the big hit game. The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled. That is, the display control CPU 47a uses the image data in the display control ROM 47b to generate display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect contents, and displays the display contents on the image display unit GH, as in the symbol variation game. To control.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to perform a promotion effect in a predetermined round game during the big hit game. Therefore, the display control CPU 47a controls the display content of the image display unit GH so as to cause the promotion effect when the effect content instructed by the effect instruction command for the round effect is the promotion effect. Further, when the promotion effect is performed, the display control CPU 47a executes the control for operating the effect movable body K together with the control of the image display unit GH. That is, the display control CPU 47a outputs an operation signal to the drive circuit that drives the effect movable body K, and operates the effect movable body K. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 47a that executes the control during the big hit game as described above functions as the round effect execution control means.

Hereinafter, the reach effect (long reach) that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
In the long reach, a plurality of types of variation contents (three types shown in FIGS. 6 and 7A to 7C in this embodiment) are defined. The variation pattern P1 (shown in FIG. 7 (c)) is a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the out symbol in the long reach. The fluctuation patterns P2 and P3 (shown in FIGS. 6 and 7A and 7B) are the big hit effect fluctuation patterns developed so that the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the long reach. . Since the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a single line machine, the reach formed in the image display unit GH is a single reach, and the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 are targeted for one reach formation line. Based on reach production.

  The variation patterns P2 and P3 are different in the manner of deriving the jackpot symbol. Specifically, the variation pattern P2 is performed in such a manner that the same symbol as the reach formation symbol is derived in the process of deriving the middle row symbol, and the jackpot symbol is derived. On the other hand, the variation pattern P3 derives a symbol different from the reach formation symbol in the process of deriving the middle row, and after deriving the symbol once deviating, the specific row is varied again to derive the same symbol for all rows, This is done in such a way that the jackpot symbol is derived. That is, the variation pattern P2 and the variation pattern P3 differ in terms of variation in whether or not a deviating symbol is once derived, and the effect of the varying pattern P3 is assumed to be misaligned by the player, and then the big hit symbol is derived. It is considered to be a production that incorporates reviving elements. In the variation pattern P3 in the present embodiment, a plurality of revariation patterns (two types in the present embodiment) having different specific columns to be varied again are prepared after once deviating symbols are derived. In the re-variation pattern Y1 as the first re-variation mode, the left and right two columns from which the reach formation symbols are derived are re-variable, the same symbols as the middle row symbols are derived as these two left and right columns, and the big hit symbol is derived. It is a mode to make it. On the other hand, the re-variation pattern Y2 as the second re-variation aspect is an aspect in which the middle row is re-variable, the same symbol as the two left and right columns from which the reach formation symbol is derived is derived, and the jackpot symbol is derived. It has become.

FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram that embodies the effect of “long reach loss (−1)” based on the fluctuation pattern P1.
Long reach is developed from the effect of the normal reach through the reach of the normal reach performed when the reach is formed in the symbol variation game and the reach is formed. The effect of normal reach is an effect of changing the middle row in accordance with the symbol display order for a predetermined time after the reach formation by the left and right rows of the reach formation symbols, and deriving the middle row symbols by stopping the change. In the long reach performed via the normal reach described above, even if the predetermined time elapses, the change in the middle row is continued without stopping, and the change is further changed for a time longer than the predetermined time. After that, the fluctuation of the middle row is stopped and the symbol of the middle row is derived.

  In the “long reach deviation (−1)” based on the fluctuation pattern P1 shown in FIG. 4A, the middle row of fluctuations continues (<screen 1>) when the long reach is reached. At this time, in the middle row, the symbols are changed according to the display order as in the normal reach. Then, in the image display unit GH, after the development to the long reach, the change in the middle row stops when a predetermined time elapses, and one symbol is derived (<screen 2>). In the case of “long reach miss (−1)” based on the variation pattern P1, the display order is one earlier than the reach formation symbol ([5] in this example) (−1 symbol: [4] in this example). Is derived, and the loss symbol ([545]) is confirmed and stopped and the loss is determined.

FIG. 4B is a schematic diagram that embodies the effect of “per long reach” based on the fluctuation pattern P2.
In the “per long reach” based on the fluctuation pattern P2, as in the fluctuation pattern P1, when the development progresses to the long reach, the middle row continues to change, and the symbols change in accordance with the display order (<screen 1>). Then, in the image display unit GH, after the development to the long reach, the change in the middle row stops when a predetermined time elapses, and one symbol is derived (<screen 2>). In “per long reach” based on the fluctuation pattern P2, the same symbol ([5]) as the reach formation symbol ([5] in this example) is derived, and the big hit symbol ([555]) is displayed in a fixed stop state. The jackpot is finalized. In the “per long reach” based on the fluctuation pattern P2, the content of fluctuation per “bita” is derived in which the same symbol as the reach formation symbol is derived as the middle row stops changing.

FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram that embodies an effect of “per long reach (revariation)” based on the variation pattern P3 and in which the middle row revariates in the revariation pattern Y1.
In the “per long reach” based on the fluctuation pattern P3, as in the fluctuation patterns P1 and P2, when the development reaches the long reach, the middle row continues to change, and the symbols are changed according to the display order. Then, in the image display unit GH, after the development to the long reach, the change in the middle row stops when a predetermined time elapses, and one symbol is derived (<screen 1>). In “per long reach (revariation)” based on the fluctuation pattern P3, the display order is one earlier than the reach formation symbol ([5] in this example) (−1 symbol: [4] in this example). Is derived, and the off symbol ([545]) is temporarily stopped and displayed. Thereafter, in the image display unit GH, the left and right two columns from which the reach formation symbols are derived change again (<screen 2>). When the re-variation starts, in the image display unit GH, the design decorative frames W1, W2 corresponding to the left and right two rows are changed from the opened state to the closed state, and the left and right two rows are hidden. Then, in the image display unit GH, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of re-variation, the design decorative frames W1, W2 corresponding to the left and right columns are changed from the closed state to the opened state, and the left and right rows of symbols are displayed in the middle. The same symbol ([4]) as the symbol of the row ([4] in this example) is derived, and the big hit symbol ([444]) is confirmed and stopped to be confirmed.

FIG. 5B is a schematic diagram that embodies an effect of “per long reach (revariation)” based on the variation pattern P3 and in which the middle row revariates in the revariation pattern Y2.
In the “per long reach” based on the fluctuation pattern P3, as in the fluctuation patterns P1 and P2, when the development reaches the long reach, the middle row continues to change, and the symbols are changed according to the display order. Then, in the image display unit GH, after the development to the long reach, the change in the middle row stops when a predetermined time elapses, and one symbol is derived (<screen 1>). In “per long reach (revariation)” based on the fluctuation pattern P3, the display order is one earlier than the reach formation symbol ([6] in this example) (−1 symbol: [5] in this example). Is derived, and the off symbol ([656]) is temporarily stopped and displayed. Thereafter, in the image display unit GH, the middle row is changed again (<screen 2>). When the re-variation starts, the image display unit GH changes from the opened state to the closed pattern decoration frame W3 corresponding to the middle row, and hides the middle row. Then, in the image display unit GH, when a predetermined time elapses after the start of re-variation, the symbol decoration frame W3 corresponding to the middle row is changed from the closed state to the opened state, and the left and right rows of symbols as the middle row symbols. The same symbol ([6]) as ([6] in this example) is derived, and the big hit symbol ([666]) is confirmed and stopped to be confirmed.

  Next, with respect to a method for determining a symbol (display symbol) to be derived by the symbol variation game of the image display unit GH by the overall control CPU 46a that has input a special symbol stop symbol designation command from the main control CPU 45a. Description will be given with reference to FIG.

  In the overall control ROM 46b, a re-lottery / litter shown in FIG. 6 is used to determine which of the re-lottery effect and the jackpot promotion effect is notified to the player that the 15-round jackpot game has been won. A jackpot promotion lottery table T1 is stored. In the re-lottery / big hit mid-promotion lottery table T1, a predetermined number of random numbers for production selection are assigned so that either “re-lottery effect” or “big hit mid-promotion effect” can be selected for each variation pattern. It has been. In the present embodiment, the value of the random number for effect selection is set to 251 integers from “0” to “250”. The value of the random number for effect selection is updated at predetermined intervals by the overall control CPU 46a and stored in a predetermined storage area of the overall control RAM 46c. In the re-lottery / big hit mid-promotion lottery table T1 in FIG. 6, only the variation patterns P2 and P3 necessary for the description of the present embodiment are shown for the sake of simplicity. In the present embodiment, in the case of the fluctuation patterns P2 and P3, the value of the random number for effect selection is distributed so that the re-lottery effect is more easily selected than the promotion effect during the big hit.

  In addition, in the overall control ROM 46b, a decorative symbol (display symbol) that forms a jackpot symbol to be derived in the symbol variation game is selected when it is a big hit and either a re-lottery effect or a big hit medium promotion effect is selected. The jackpot symbol selection tables T2 and T3 (FIGS. 7A and 7B) are stored. In each of the jackpot symbol selection tables T2 and T3, a predetermined number of symbol selection random numbers are distributed for each variation pattern so that a decorative symbol forming the jackpot symbol can be selected. In the present embodiment, the value of the random number for symbol selection is 251 kinds of integers from “0” to “250”. The value of the random number for symbol selection is updated at predetermined intervals by the overall control CPU 46a and stored in a predetermined storage area of the overall control RAM 46c. In the jackpot symbol selection tables T2 and T3 of FIGS. 7A and 7B, only the variation patterns P2 and P3 necessary for the description of the present embodiment are illustrated for the sake of simplicity.

  The jackpot symbol selection table T2 in FIG. 7A and the jackpot symbol selection table T3 in FIG. 7B are different in the types of decorative symbols that form the jackpot symbol that can be selected from these tables. That is, the jackpot symbol selection table T2 in FIG. 7A is a table for selecting all nine types of decorative symbols from [1] to [9], and the symbol selection is performed for the nine types of decorative symbols. Random numbers are assigned. In the big hit symbol selection table T2 of this embodiment, the random number value for symbol selection is distributed so that [7] is most easily selected regardless of the variation patterns P2 and P3. On the other hand, the jackpot symbol selection table T3 in FIG. 7B is a table for selecting eight types of decorative symbols ([1] to [6], [8] and [9]) excluding [7]. Thus, the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to eight types of decorative symbols.

  Further, in the overall control ROM 46b, in the case of a loss, a loss symbol selection table T4 (FIG. 7 (c)) for selecting a decoration symbol (display symbol) for forming a loss symbol derived in the symbol variation game. Is remembered. It should be noted that the missed symbol selected from the missed symbol selection table T4 is a reach formation symbol that forms a reach in the symbol variation game. Then, a predetermined number of random numbers for symbol selection are assigned to the variation symbol selection table T4 so that a decorative symbol that forms a symbol for loss (reach formation symbol in case of loss) can be selected for each variation pattern. ing. The random numbers for symbol selection are the same as the random numbers assigned to the jackpot symbol selection tables T2 and T3 in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b). In the off symbol selection table T4 in FIG. 7C, only the variation pattern P1 necessary for the description of the present embodiment is illustrated for the sake of simplicity.

  FIG. 8 shows a symbol determination process executed by the overall control CPU 46a to determine a decorative symbol that forms a jackpot symbol and a decorative symbol that forms an off symbol when starting the symbol variation game.

  In the symbol determination process, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the symbol variation game to be started is a big hit (step S10). In step S10, the overall control CPU 46a makes an affirmative determination in step S10 if the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern for a big hit effect, and if the variation pattern is a variation pattern for a loss effect. A negative determination is made in step S10.

  Next, the overall control CPU 46a that has affirmed the determination in step S10 determines whether or not a 15-round big hit game has been won (step S11). In step S11, if the special symbol instructed by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is the special symbol A (15 round big hit game), the overall control CPU 46a makes an affirmative decision in step S11, and the special symbol B ( In the case of 7 round big hit game), negative determination is made in step S11.

  Next, the overall control CPU 46a that has affirmed the determination in step S11 indicates that the 15-round big hit game is won according to the re-lottery / big hit middle promotion lottery table T1 of FIG. It is determined which notification is to be notified, and it is determined whether or not the re-lottery effect is won (step S12). In step S12, the overall control CPU 46a acquires the value of the effect selection random number from the overall control RAM 46c, and redraws the lottery based on the obtained random number value and the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Decide either production or promotion promotion during jackpot. For example, when the variation pattern P2 (per long reach) is instructed and the acquired random number for effect selection is assigned to the re-lottery effect, the overall control CPU 46a determines “re-lottery effect”. Then, if the result of the lottery based on the re-lottery / big hit mid-promotion lottery table T1 is won, the overall control CPU 46a makes an affirmative decision in step S12. Negative decision.

  Next, if the determination in step S12 is affirmative (winning for the redrawing effect), the overall control CPU 46a selects the jackpot symbol selection table T3 in FIG. 7B, and the provisional jackpot symbol according to the jackpot symbol selection table T3. Is selected and determined (step S13). In step S13, the overall control CPU 46a obtains the symbol selection random number value from the overall control RAM 46c, and selects a decorative symbol corresponding to the obtained random number value from the jackpot symbol selection table T3. The re-lottery effect is a jackpot symbol that can recognize a seven-round jackpot game (in this embodiment, [1] to [6], [8], and [9]), but a jackpot symbol that can recognize a 15-round jackpot game (this implementation) In the form, it is more preferable that the performance is performed in a variation mode that is promoted to [7]) as an effect of encouraging the player's expectation. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the re-lottery effect is won in step S12, the decorative symbol that forms the temporary jackpot symbol from the jackpot symbol selection table T3 that cannot select [7] as the decorative symbol that forms the jackpot symbol is selected. Choose and decide.

  Next, the overall control CPU 46a, which has determined the jackpot symbol (any one of [1] to [6], [8], and [9]) in step S13, confirms that the symbol is derived after re-variation of the symbol by the re-lottery effect. [7] is determined as a decorative symbol (display symbol) forming the big hit symbol (step S14). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 46a proceeds to step S15, and sets a stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol for designating the determined decorative symbol in the overall control RAM 46c. The stop symbol designation command set in the overall control RAM 46c is output to the effect display control board 47 (display control CPU 47a) in the control period after the next period.

  In step S15, if the overall control CPU 46a has determined both of the decorative symbols forming the temporary jackpot symbol and the determined bonus game symbol, the overall control CPU 46a sets a stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol designating each decorative symbol. On the other hand, in step S15, if the overall control CPU 46a determines that only the decorative symbol that forms the off symbol has been determined in the case of a loss, only the stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol that designates the decorative symbol is set. To do. When the process of step S15 is completed, the overall control CPU 46a ends the symbol determination process.

  Also, if the determination in step 12 is negative (winning for the promotion effect during jackpot), the overall control CPU 46a selects the jackpot symbol selection table T2 in FIG. A decorative symbol (display symbol) forming the symbol is selected and determined (step S16). In step S16, the overall control CPU 46a obtains the symbol selection random number value from the overall control RAM 46c, and selects a decorative symbol corresponding to the obtained random number value from the jackpot symbol selection table T2. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to perform a re-lottery effect in a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern when the variation pattern of the big hit effect is selected. Therefore, if you win the jackpot promotion promotion with the lottery in the re-lottery / bonus promotion promotion lottery table in FIG. 6, the jackpot promotion promotion will win the “15-round jackpot game” in the redraw lottery during the symbol variation game. This is executed when it is not notified that the user is doing.

  Then, the CPU 46a for overall control that has determined the decorative symbol that forms the determined jackpot symbol in step S16 also determines the decorative symbol that forms the determined jackpot symbol as the decorative symbol that forms the temporary jackpot symbol (step S17). In the re-lottery effect during the symbol variation game performed when the jackpot promotion effect is won by the processing of steps S16 and S17, after the temporary jackpot symbol is temporarily displayed, the same symbol as the temporary jackpot symbol is confirmed. Will be derived as That is, the re-lottery effect in this case is performed in such a manner that the type of jackpot game that can be grasped from the jackpot symbol does not change. Then, after the processing of step S17, the overall control CPU 46a proceeds to step S15, and sets a stop symbol designation command for decorative symbols in the overall control RAM 46c as described above.

  By the way, the jackpot symbol selection table T2 (FIG. 7A) used in step S16 is different from the jackpot symbol selection table T3 (FIG. 7B) used in step S13. The jackpot symbol can be selected for the symbol. For this reason, the overall control CPU 46a may select [7] from the jackpot symbol selection table T2 by the processing of step S16. When [7] is determined in step S16, the overall control CPU 46a determines [7] as the decorative symbol for forming the temporary jackpot symbol in step S17. In this case, in the symbol variation game, after temporarily displaying the temporary jackpot symbol consisting of [7], the final bonus symbol consisting of [7] is derived in the re-lottery effect. Therefore, when [7] is selected in the processing of steps S16 and S17, the overall control CPU 46a notifies that the 15-round big hit game is won during the symbol variation game, so the big hit in step S12. Even if the promotion effect is won, the promotion effect during the jackpot is not executed. That is, the execution of the jackpot promotion effect in a state where the result is known is restricted.

  On the other hand, if the overall control CPU 46a selects and determines a decorative symbol other than [7] from the jackpot symbol selection table T2 by the process of step S16, in the symbol variation game, even if a re-lottery effect is executed, [ 7] is not derived. For this reason, the overall control CPU 46a is not informed that the 15-round big hit game has been won during the symbol variation game, so in response to having won the big hit middle promotion effect in step S12, the big hit middle promotion result during the big hit game Is executed.

  Further, if the determination in step S11 is negative (winning the 7-round jackpot game), the overall control CPU 46a selects the jackpot symbol selection table T3 of FIG. 7B, and confirms the jackpot symbol according to the jackpot symbol selection table T3. A decorative symbol (display symbol) forming a symbol is selected and determined (step S18). In step S18, the overall control CPU 46a acquires the value of the random number for symbol selection from the overall control RAM 46c, and selects the decorative symbol corresponding to the acquired random number value from the jackpot symbol selection table T3. Then, the overall control CPU 46a that has determined the decorative symbol that forms the confirmed jackpot symbol in step S18 also determines the decorative symbol that forms the determined jackpot symbol as the decorative symbol that forms the temporary jackpot symbol (step S19). Through the processing of steps S18 and S19, in the re-lottery effect during the symbol variation game, after temporarily displaying the temporary jackpot symbol, the same symbol as the temporary jackpot symbol is derived as the confirmed jackpot symbol. That is, the re-lottery effect in this case is performed in such a manner that the type of jackpot game that can be grasped from the jackpot symbol does not change. The jackpot symbol selection table T3 used in step S18 is configured such that the jackpot symbol can be selected for all eight types of decorative symbols other than [7]. For this reason, in the symbol variation game in the case of winning the 7-round jackpot game, the jackpot symbol including the decorative symbols other than [7] is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Then, after the processing of step S19, the overall control CPU 46a proceeds to step S15 and sets a stop symbol designation command for decorative symbols in the overall control RAM 46c as described above.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a determines a decorative symbol (display symbol) that forms a temporary jackpot symbol at steps S13, S17, and S19, and a decorative symbol that forms a confirmed jackpot symbol at steps S14, S16, and S18. (Display design) is determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a that executes the symbol determination process functions as a jackpot symbol determination means.

  If the determination in step S10 is negative (out), the overall control CPU 46a selects the off symbol selection table T4 in FIG. 7C, and finally follows the off symbol selection table T4 in the symbol variation game. A decorative symbol (display symbol) that forms a symbol to be confirmed and stopped is selected and determined (step S20). In step S20, the overall control CPU 46a acquires the symbol selection random number value from the overall control RAM 46c, and selects the decorative symbol corresponding to the acquired random number value from the symbol selection table T4. The decorative design selected in step S20 is a reach formation design. Next, the overall control CPU 46a determines the symbol to be displayed in the middle row, which is the previous display order with respect to the display order of the decorative symbol selected in step S20 (step S21). For example, when [3] is selected in step S20, the overall control CPU 46a determines [2] as the decorative symbol to be derived in the middle row in step S21. As a result, the outlier symbol derived in the symbol variation game is [323]. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern P1 for deviation effect has a variation content of “long reach deviation (−1)”. For this reason, in step S21, the overall control CPU 46a determines the decorative symbol in the middle row as the decorative symbol that is the previous display order with respect to the display order of the decorative symbol determined in step S20. Then, after the processing of step S21, the overall control CPU 46a proceeds to step S15, and sets a stop symbol designation command for decorative symbols in the overall control RAM 46c as described above.

  Next, the display process (FIG. 9) executed by the display control CPU 47a that has input the variation pattern designation command and the stop symbol designation command for decorative symbols will be described. In the following description, only the contents of control executed by the display control CPU 47a when a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation patterns P1 to P3 is input will be described.

  In the display process, the display control CPU 47a determines whether or not the variation pattern instructed by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P3 (step S30). If the determination in step S30 is affirmative, the display control CPU 47a determines whether the decorative symbol forming the temporary jackpot symbol designated by the decorative symbol stop symbol designation command is a decorative symbol other than [6]. (Step S31). If the determination in step S31 is affirmative, the CPU 47a for display control displays the decorative symbol forming the temporary jackpot symbol instructed by the stop symbol designating command for decorative symbol +1 symbol, that is, the display order is one slower than the decorative symbol. A decorative symbol is set as a reach formation symbol (step S32). For example, the display control CPU 47a sets the reach formation symbol to [2] when the decorative symbol forming the temporary jackpot symbol is [1]. Further, the display control CPU 47a sets the reach formation symbol to [8] when the decoration symbol forming the temporary jackpot symbol is [7]. Then, the display control CPU 47a, which has set the reach formation symbol in step S32, executes display control using the variation content based on the variation pattern P3 (per long reach (revariation)) as the revariation pattern Y1 (step S33).

  If the determination in step S31 is negative, that is, if the decorative symbol forming the temporary jackpot symbol is [6], the display control CPU 47a wins the 15-round jackpot game, and the lottery effect consists of [7]. It is determined whether or not a big hit symbol is derived (step S34). Whether or not to derive the jackpot symbol consisting of [7] in the re-lottery effect is equivalent to whether or not to notify that the 15-round jackpot game is won. If the determination in step S34 is affirmative, the display control CPU 47a proceeds to step S32 and executes the processes of steps S32 and S33.

  Under the control of step S33, in the image display unit GH, a reach effect (long reach) is performed in the symbol variation game as shown in FIG. Specifically, for example, when the decorative symbol forming the temporary jackpot symbol is [4], the reach based on the reach formation symbol [5] set by the process of step S32 is displayed on the image display unit GH ([[ 5 ↓ 5]: ↓ indicates a changing symbol sequence). Then, in the image display unit GH, due to the reach effect, [4] is derived in the middle row, and the off symbol [545] is temporarily stopped and displayed. At this time, the symbol [4] derived in the middle row corresponds to the symbol [4] forming the temporary jackpot symbol.

  Subsequently, in the image display unit GH, the left and right two columns are changed again ([↓ 4 ↓]: ↓ indicates the changing symbol row), and a temporary jackpot symbol [444] is derived. Thereafter, in the image display unit GH, the final winning symbol is derived through a re-lottery effect. In the present embodiment, when the display control in step S33 is executed, it is notified that the 15-round jackpot game is won and the 15-round jackpot game is won in either the re-lottery effect or the jackpot promotion effect. There are cases where you have won a 7-round jackpot game. For this reason, the determined jackpot symbol derived when the reach effect is performed as described above is one of [111] to [999]. Specifically, when the symbol is determined in step S14 of the symbol determination process of FIG. 8, the determined big hit symbol is [777], and when the symbol is determined in steps S16 and S18, the determined big hit The symbol is any of [111] to [666], [888], and [999].

  On the other hand, the display control CPU 47a having made a negative determination in step S34 directly sets the decorative symbol forming the temporary jackpot symbol designated by the decorative symbol stop symbol designation command as the reach forming symbol (step S35). That is, the display control CPU 47a sets the reach formation symbol to [6] when the decoration symbol forming the temporary jackpot symbol is [6]. Then, the display control CPU 47a, which has set the reach formation symbol in step S35, executes display control using the variation content based on the variation pattern P3 (per long reach (revariation)) as the revariation pattern Y2 (step S36).

  Under the control of step S36, in the image display unit GH, a reach effect (long reach) is performed in the symbol variation game as shown in FIG. Specifically, the reach based on the reach formation symbol [6] set by the process of step S35 is displayed on the image display unit GH ([6 ↓ 6]: ↓ indicates the symbol sequence being changed). Then, in the image display unit GH, due to the reach effect, [5] is derived in the middle row, and the off symbol [656] is temporarily stopped and displayed. At this time, the symbol [5] derived in the middle row is −1 symbol, that is, the symbol whose display order is one before the reach formation symbol [6].

  Subsequently, in the image display unit GH, the middle row is changed again ([6 ↓ 6]: ↓ indicates the changing symbol row), and the temporary jackpot symbol [666] is derived. Thereafter, in the image display unit GH, a re-lottery effect is performed, and a confirmed big hit symbol [666] is derived. In the present embodiment, when the display control of step S36 is executed, a case where a 15-round jackpot game is won and a notification that the 15-round jackpot game is won in the promotion effect during the jackpot is announced, You may have won a game. Then, the determined jackpot symbol derived when the reach effect is performed as described above is the same as the temporary jackpot symbol as determined in steps S17 and S19 of the symbol determination process of FIG. Then, the reach effect is performed when a negative determination is made in step S31 of the display process of FIG. 9, so the determined jackpot symbol derived is [666].

  In this embodiment, the display control CPU 47a determines reach formation symbols to be derived by the image display unit GH before the re-variation patterns Y1 and Y2 are performed based on the provisional big hit symbols in steps S32 and S35. For this reason, in this embodiment, the display control CPU 47a that executes the display process functions as reach formation symbol determination means.

  Further, the display control CPU 47a, which has made a negative determination in step S30 by designating the variation patterns P1 and P2, sets a reach formation symbol in accordance with the stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol (step S37). Specifically, in the case of a big hit, the decorative symbol forming the temporary big hit symbol is a reach forming symbol, and in the case of a loss, the decorative symbol forming the off symbol is a reach forming symbol. Then, the display control CPU 47a that has set the reach formation symbol in step S37 executes normal display control (step S38). That is, when the variation pattern P1 is instructed, the display control CPU 47a controls the variation and stoppage of each symbol sequence in the symbol variation game as shown in FIG. Display the confirmed stop. In addition, when the variation pattern P2 is instructed, the display control CPU 47a controls the variation and stoppage of each symbol sequence in the symbol variation game as shown in FIG. Display the confirmed stop. In the present embodiment, a re-lottery effect is performed even when the variation pattern P2 is determined.

  Such display processing by the display control CPU 47a is performed in order to suppress the appearance of the variation modes shown in FIGS. That is, the variation modes shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (c) are based on the premise that [7] is determined as a decorative symbol that forms a bonus game and wins a 7-round jackpot game. This may occur when the symbol sequence is changed again with the change pattern Y1 (FIG. 5A). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the decorative symbol (advantageous symbol) that can recognize 15 rounds of big hit is set as [7], and [6] is one earlier in display order than [7]. It becomes a specific display symbol (-1 symbol). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, other decorative patterns ([1] to [5], [8], [9]) except [6] usually have a display order two or more earlier or later than [7]. It becomes a display symbol. The variation mode described below can be generated by selecting the specific display symbol as a decorative symbol forming the temporary jackpot symbol and re-variing the symbol row with the re-variation pattern Y1.

This will be specifically described below.
The display control CPU 47a executes the display control with the re-variation pattern Y1 when the processes of steps S32 and S33 are performed in the display process of FIG. For this reason, when it is assumed that the display control CPU 47a does not perform the process of step S31 of the display process, the reach formation symbol is set to [7] in step S32. Thereby, in the image display part GH, after reach by the reach formation symbol [7] is formed, [6] is derived to the middle row by stopping the fluctuation of the middle row (FIG. 10A). In other words, at this stage, the off symbol [767] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH. [6] derived in the middle row is a decorative symbol that forms a temporary jackpot symbol. Then, the display control CPU 47a causes the symbol sequence to re-variate with the re-variation pattern Y1 by the process of step S33.

  When the symbol sequence re-varies based on the re-variation pattern Y1, in the image display unit GH, as shown in FIG. 10B, the left and right columns from which the reach formation symbol [7] is derived re-variable. Then, in the image display unit GH, [6] is derived in the two left and right columns that have been re-varied when a predetermined time has elapsed after re-variation (FIG. 10C). As a result, the temporary jackpot symbol [666] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH.

  In the variation mode up to this point, the jackpot symbol [666] is derived in the state of FIG. 10 (c), so that the player is informed that the jackpot has been won, and the player has the pleasure of obtaining the jackpot. This is where you can feel. However, in the above variation mode, the jackpot symbol changes to [666] in the state of FIG. 10 (c), despite the reach of [7] being formed in the state of FIG. 10 (a). In other words, in this variation mode, if [7] is derived in the middle row in the state of FIG. 10 (a), the player finally recognizes it even though it can recognize “15 round big hit game”. The jackpot results in a “seven-round jackpot game”, and it feels as if the profit gained has been lowered (downgraded).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the 7-round jackpot game is won, the process of step S31 of the display process is performed so as not to cause the above-described variation modes of FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (c). . According to this process, when the determination in step S31 is affirmative, that is, when the decorative symbol forming the temporary jackpot symbol is other than [6], the process proceeds to steps S32 and S33, and the effect of re-variation based on the re-variation pattern Y1 is performed. It is supposed to be executed. Therefore, by the process of step S31, the appearance of the above-described variation mode (Fig. 10 (a) to (c)) (the variation that makes you feel downgrade) when the decorative symbol forming the temporary jackpot symbol is [6]. Can be regulated.

  On the other hand, even if the decorative symbol forming the temporary jackpot symbol is [6], if the 15-round jackpot game is won and the fact that the 15-round jackpot game is won in the re-lottery effect is notified, It is considered that the production may be performed in a variation manner such as 10 (a) to (c). In this case, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), after the temporary jackpot symbol [666] is temporarily stopped and displayed, each symbol row fluctuates again (FIG. 10 (d)), and when the predetermined time elapses, the confirmed jackpot symbol [777] is derived (FIG. 10E). 10 (a) to 10 (e), the player once feels downgraded in the state of FIG. 10 (c), but immediately, the big win symbol [777] is derived by the re-lottery effect. Therefore, it can be felt that the jackpot symbol [666] has been promoted to the jackpot symbol [777]. Therefore, if you win the 15-round jackpot game and notify that you have won the 15-round jackpot game in the redraw lottery effect, even if you select [6] as the decorative symbol that forms the temporary jackpot game, It is considered that the symbol row may be changed again with the pattern Y1. For this reason, in the display process (FIG. 9) of the present embodiment, step S34 is provided as a process after the negative determination is made in step S31, the 15 round big hit game is won, and the 15th round big hit is achieved by the re-lottery effect. When notifying that the game has been won, the process proceeds to steps S32 and S33.

  In the display process (FIG. 9) of the present embodiment, when negative determination is made in step S34, that is, when a 7-round jackpot game is won and when a 15-round jackpot game is won, a 15-round jackpot game is won. The process of steps S35 and S36 is executed in the case of notifying that the player has been won by the promotion effect during the big hit. In the process of step S35, the decorative symbol forming the temporary jackpot symbol is set as the reach forming symbol as it is, so that when the decorative symbol forming the temporary jackpot symbol is [6], the reach forming symbol is [6]. As a result, the reach according to [6] is formed in the image display unit GH as shown in <Screen 1> of FIG. 5B, and the player wins 15 rounds in the process of deriving the middle row of symbols. I can't imagine becoming a game. In other words, the player first expects that the same symbol as the reach formation symbol will be derived in the middle row, and whether or not it is a 15-round jackpot game will be notified in the subsequent re-lottery effect or jackpot promotion effect I expect it.

  Then, in the image display unit GH, [5] different from the reach formation symbol [6] is derived in the middle row due to the reach effect, and as shown in <Screen 1> in FIG. Is derived once. Thereafter, in the image display unit GH, the middle symbol row re-variates based on the re-variation pattern Y2 (<screen 2>), and the same symbol [6] as the reach formation symbol [6] is derived in the middle row, and the jackpot The symbol [666] is derived. For this reason, in the fluctuation | variation aspect of FIG.5 (b), it does not make a player feel downgrade.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In a symbol variation game where a 7-round jackpot game is won (a bonus game that is disadvantageous to the player compared to a 15-round jackpot game), whether the 15-round jackpot game has been demoted to a 7-round jackpot game The appearance of the production that feels like this is regulated. In other words, the reach is formed by the advantageous symbol ([7]), and the reach formation symbol ([7]) is re-varied as the outlier symbol is derived to change to the middle row display symbol (other than [7]). When the (revariation pattern Y1) is performed, the effect itself can be visually recognized as if the 15 round big hit game was demoted to a 7 round big hit game. For this reason, even if a player gets a big hit, the joy will fade. Therefore, after deriving the symbol once off, it is possible to prevent the appearance of an effect that can be visually recognized as if the player has shifted from a state of being advantageous to a state of being disadvantaged in an effect of re-changing the symbol sequence. It is possible not to cause a decrease.

(2) With the re-lottery effect, even if the jackpot symbol derived from the reach effect is a symbol indicating a seven-round jackpot game, it is possible to expect the 15-round jackpot game.
(3) And when determining the 15 round jackpot game and notifying that the 15 round jackpot game has been won in the re-lottery effect, even if the reach formation symbol is [6], it is based on the re-variation pattern Y1. Produce. In this case, although the demotion is felt at the stage where the temporary jackpot symbol is derived, the jackpot symbol [777] is immediately derived, so that the change of the symbol can be enjoyed by the player. In addition, the joy that the big hit symbol [777] is derived in the re-lottery effect can be further enhanced.

  (4) One symbol ([7]) was set as an advantageous symbol among symbols to be varied in each symbol row. That is, there are no other advantageous symbols before and after [7]. By adopting such a symbol arrangement (display order), it is possible to reliably prevent the appearance of an effect that feels demoted.

(5) Since there are two types of re-variation patterns Y1 and Y2, it can be noted which column re-varies after the outlier symbol is derived.
(6) When the off-line symbol [767] is derived, it can be grasped that “15 rounds big hit game” is won at the stage where the left and right two columns have changed again. For this reason, when an outlier symbol [767] appears, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not to change again and to have a sense of expectation for a big hit.

  (7) Since the re-lottery effect and the jackpot promotion effect are used in combination, it is possible to give the player twice an opportunity to execute the promotion effect, such as a promotion chance during the symbol variation game and a promotion chance during the jackpot game. it can. For this reason, even if the player is not promoted during the symbol variation game, the player can have a sense of expectation that the player may be promoted during the big hit game.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the embodiment, the effect of long reach (revariation) may be performed as follows. For example, a reach is formed by [5 ↓ 5], a symbol (+1 symbol) whose display order is one order slower than the reach formation symbol is displayed in the middle row, and the off symbol [565] is once derived, and then left and right 2 The row is changed again ([↓ 6 ↓]), and the same symbol as the middle row is derived in the two left and right columns to form the big hit symbol ([666]). The re-variation mode at this time is the first re-variation mode (re-variation pattern Y1). Also, for example, a reach is formed at [8 ↓ 8], a symbol whose display order is one order slower than the reach formation symbol is displayed in the middle row, and an off symbol [898] is derived once, and then the middle row is re-established. It is varied ([8 ↓ 8]), and the same symbol as the left and right two columns is derived in the middle row to form the big hit symbol ([888]). The mode of re-variation at this time is the second re-variation mode (re-variation pattern Y2). In the case of such a variation mode, when the symbol [8] (specific display symbol) whose display order is one slower than the advantageous symbol [7] is the big hit symbol, the effect is executed in the first re-variation mode. If this happens, the symbol [787] will be derived after reaching [7 ↓ 7], and the big change symbol [888] will be derived by the re-variation ([↓ 8 ↓]) of the two left and right columns. I feel it. Therefore, the first re-variation mode and the second re-variation mode are provided in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and the reach formation symbol is determined in accordance with the big hit symbol. Specifically, in the case where it is determined that a 7-round jackpot game is to be awarded, when the jackpot symbol is a normal display symbol, the display is performed rather than the normal display symbol in order to execute an effect by the first re-variation mode. The display symbol whose order is one earlier is determined as the reach formation symbol. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is the specific display symbol, the specific display symbol is determined as the reach formation symbol in order to execute the effect by the second re-variation mode. This another example can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine having a probability variation function described below.

  The embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function for providing a probability variation state (a high probability state of the jackpot lottery) in which the lottery probability (winning probability) of the jackpot varies from a normal probability having a low probability to a high probability after the jackpot game ends. The probability change state is given until a predetermined number of times (10,000 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before reaching the number of times. The probability change state is given after the jackpot game is over when a lottery of whether or not to give a probability change state is awarded when the big win is won in the big win lottery, and when the probability change state is won in the lottery. The big hit that gives the probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes the positive probability big hit (first big hit), and the big hit that does not give the probability change state after the big hit game ends becomes the non-probable big hit (second big hit). The symbols of each symbol row include a symbol (advantageous symbol) that can form a probable variation jackpot symbol that can recognize a probable variation jackpot, and a symbol that can form a non-probable variation jackpot symbol that can recognize a non-probable variation jackpot. And when winning a promising big hit, after the big hit game is over, the lottery probability of the big win fluctuates with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur, so the probabilistic state is advantageous for the player, and the player becomes a promising big hit Playing games while expecting. Note that the number of round games constituting the jackpot game may be set differently (for example, the probability round 15 round jackpot game and the non-probability 7 round jackpot game) in the probability variation big hit and the non-probability big hit, or the same number ( For example, a probability variation 15 round jackpot game and a non-probability variation 15 round jackpot game) may be set. Probability big hit and non-probability big hit will have a big profit difference in terms of whether or not the promiscuous state is given after the big hit game, regardless of whether the number of big hit games is different or the same. Therefore, the probabilistic jackpot and the non-probable jackpot are jackpots having different values to be given to the player. Thus, in a pachinko gaming machine having a probability variation function, it is not desirable to produce an effect that demotes from a state where a probability variation big hit can be expected to a non-probability big hit. For this reason, as in the previous embodiment, in the effect of long reach, the reach formation symbol is determined according to the type of jackpot symbol to be displayed on the image display unit GH, and the symbol is re-reproduced with one of the re-variation patterns Y1, Y2. A big hit symbol is derived by fluctuating.

  In the embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a may perform the processes of steps S31, S32, S34, and S35 of the display process (FIG. 9) performed by the display control CPU 47a. That is, the overall control CPU 46a may function as reach formation symbol determination means.

  In the embodiment, the display control CPU 47a may perform the processes of steps S10 to S14 and S16 to S21 of the symbol determination process (FIG. 8) performed by the overall control CPU 46a. That is, the display control CPU 47a may function as a jackpot symbol determination means.

  In the embodiment, a plurality of advantageous symbols (symbols that can recognize 15 round big hit games) may be set in the symbols of each symbol row. For example, two symbols [3] and [7] are set as advantageous symbols for nine symbols [1] to [9]. When a plurality of symbols are set as advantageous symbols, symbols that do not become advantageous symbols are set in the two display orders before and after the advantageous symbols. For example, in the above example, [1] and [2] are set in the two display orders before [3], and [4] and [5] are set in the two display orders after [3]. . In the above example, [5] and [6] are set in the two display orders before [7], and [8] and [9] are set in the two display orders after [7]. .

  In the embodiment, the types of jackpot games may be increased. Specifically, in addition to 15 round jackpot games and 7 round jackpot games, if you set a 5-round jackpot game and win a jackpot in the jackpot lottery, one jackpot game to be granted from among the three types of jackpot games May be determined. In this case, the 15th round jackpot game is the “first jackpot game” with the largest number of prize balls, and the 7th round jackpot game and the 5th round jackpot game have a smaller number of prize balls than the 15th round jackpot game. "Big hit game" ".

  In the embodiment, when a re-lottery effect is won in the re-lottery / hit-promotion mid-promotion lottery table T1 in FIG. 6, a temporary big-hit symbol is formed using the big-hit symbol selection table T2 in step S13 of the symbol determination process in FIG. A decorative pattern may be determined.

  ○ In the embodiment, when winning the jackpot promotion promotion in the re-lottery / jackpot promotion promotion lottery table T1 of FIG. 6, a temporary jackpot symbol is formed using the jackpot symbol selection table T3 in step S16 of the symbol determination process of FIG. You may decide the decoration pattern to be performed.

In the embodiment, the process of step S34 of the display process of FIG. 9 may be omitted, and if a negative determination is made in step S31, the process may proceed to step S35.
In the embodiment, the probability of winning the re-lottery effect and the probability of winning the jackpot promotion effect may be changed in the re-lottery / hit-promoting lottery table T1 of FIG.

In the embodiment, the effect of notifying whether or not the 15-round big hit game is won may be the re-drawing effect only.
In the embodiment, the jackpot symbol derived by re-variation by the long reach of the variation pattern P3 may be a jackpot symbol that is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. That is, the re-lottery effect may be removed from the variation content of the variation pattern P3.

  The embodiment is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having a light emitting display type (7 segment type, dot matrix type) effect display device 28 instead of the effect display device 28 having the liquid crystal display type image display unit GH. Also good. Further, the embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine provided with a mechanical (drum type, belt type) effect display device 28.

  In the embodiment, the sub integrated control board 46 may be omitted, and the processing of the sub integrated control board 46 may be performed by the effect display control board 47. Alternatively, a control board in which the sub integrated control board 46 and the sound / lamp control board 48 are integrated may be mounted so that the sub integrated control board 46 is processed by the control board.

  The embodiment is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 that uses a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol. Further, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine using a plurality of special symbols.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) a display device for displaying a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of types of display symbols in accordance with a predetermined display order for each of the three symbol columns, and the symbol is displayed when winning a big hit lottery In a game machine in which a big hit symbol is derived in a variable game and thereafter a big hit game for opening a big winning opening is given, the first big lottery and the first lottery in the big hit lottery Whether or not to give a probability variation state that changes the winning probability of winning the big hit in the first lottery from the low probability state to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, when the big win is won? Is selected, the first jackpot is determined in the first lottery and the first lottery is determined in the second lottery, and the first jackpot is determined. Before the lottery When winning the jackpot and not winning the probability variation state in the second lottery, a second jackpot is determined, and when the first jackpot is determined and the second Each jackpot game that is awarded after the end of the symbol variation game is configured by a round game in which the jackpot is opened with a predetermined opening time as an upper limit, and each jackpot game is The number of round games to be configured is set to the same number, and in the display symbol that can be a reach formation symbol capable of forming a reach in the symbol variation game, the player when the jackpot symbol is formed by the display symbol An advantageous symbol that can be recognized as winning the first jackpot, a specific display symbol that is one earlier in display order than the advantageous symbol, and the specific display symbol The reach in the symbol variation game is the same as the two symbol columns arranged on both sides of the middle column arranged in the center after the start of variation in each column. The variation contents of the symbol variation game, which is formed by displaying a display symbol and can be executed when winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery, includes the middle row in accordance with the suspension of the middle row after the formation of reach. A display symbol that is different from the display symbol as the reach formation symbol displayed in the two symbol columns in which the reach is formed, and the display symbol is one earlier in display order than the reach formation symbol. A first re-variation mode for deriving and displaying a deviated symbol, and then re-variing the two symbol sequences to display the same symbol as the middle symbol in the two symbol sequences; and Re-middle pattern row The variation includes a variation content for deriving the jackpot symbol by performing re-variation in any one of the second re-variation modes for displaying the same symbol as the display symbol of the two symbol columns in the middle column. The content is performed for one reach formation line, and when the big win is won in the big hit lottery, the big hit symbol determining means for determining the display symbol forming the big hit symbol, and the reach in the variable symbol game of the variable content Reach formation symbol determination means for determining a reach formation symbol for forming the symbol, and when the second jackpot is won, the jackpot symbol determination means selects the jackpot symbol from among the display symbols excluding the advantageous symbol When the second jackpot is won and the reach formation symbol determining means determines the table determined by the jackpot symbol determining means. When the symbol is the normal display symbol, the display symbol whose display order is one slower than the normal display symbol is determined as the reach formation symbol to execute the effect according to the first re-variation mode, while the jackpot symbol determination A gaming machine, wherein when the display symbol determined by the means is the specific display symbol, the specific display symbol is determined as a reach formation symbol in order to execute an effect according to the second re-variation mode.

  (B) a display device for displaying a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of types of display symbols in accordance with a predetermined display order for each of the three symbol columns, and the symbol is displayed when winning a big hit lottery In a game machine in which a big hit symbol is derived in a variable game and thereafter a big hit game for opening a big winning opening is given, the first big lottery and the first lottery in the big hit lottery Whether or not to give a probability variation state that changes the winning probability of winning the big hit in the first lottery from the low probability state to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, when the big win is won? Is selected, the first jackpot is determined in the first lottery and the first lottery is determined in the second lottery, and the first jackpot is determined. Before the lottery When winning the jackpot and not winning the probability variation state in the second lottery, a second jackpot is determined, and when the first jackpot is determined and the second Each jackpot game that is awarded after the end of the symbol variation game is configured by a round game in which the jackpot is opened with a predetermined opening time as an upper limit, and each jackpot game is The number of round games to be configured is set to the same number, and in the display symbol that can be a reach formation symbol capable of forming a reach in the symbol variation game, the player when the jackpot symbol is formed by the display symbol An advantageous symbol that can be recognized as winning the first jackpot, a specific display symbol that is one earlier in display order than the advantageous symbol, and the specific display symbol The reach in the symbol variation game is the same as the two symbol columns arranged on both sides of the middle column arranged in the center after the start of variation in each column. The variation contents of the symbol variation game, which is formed by displaying a display symbol and can be executed when winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery, includes the middle row in accordance with the suspension of the middle row after the formation of reach. A display symbol that is different from the display symbol as the reach formation symbol displayed in the two symbol columns in which the reach is formed, and the display symbol is delayed by one with respect to the reach formation symbol. A first re-variation mode for deriving and displaying a deviated symbol, and then re-variing the two symbol sequences to display the same symbol as the middle symbol in the two symbol sequences; and Re-middle pattern row The variation includes a variation content for deriving the jackpot symbol by performing re-variation in any one of the second re-variation modes for displaying the same symbol as the display symbol of the two symbol columns in the middle column. The content is performed for one reach formation line, and when the big win is won in the big hit lottery, the big hit symbol determining means for determining the display symbol forming the big hit symbol, and the reach in the variable symbol game of the variable content Reach formation symbol determination means for determining a reach formation symbol for forming the symbol, and when the second jackpot is won, the jackpot symbol determination means selects the jackpot symbol from among the display symbols excluding the advantageous symbol When the second jackpot is won and the reach formation symbol determining means determines the table determined by the jackpot symbol determining means. When the symbol is the normal display symbol, the display symbol having the display order one earlier than the normal display symbol is determined as the reach formation symbol to execute the effect according to the first re-variation mode, while the jackpot symbol determination A gaming machine, wherein when the display symbol determined by the means is the specific display symbol, the specific display symbol is determined as a reach formation symbol in order to execute an effect according to the second re-variation mode.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. An enlarged view of the game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the fluctuation | variation content of long reach deviation (-1), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the fluctuation | variation content per long reach. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the fluctuation | variation content per long reach (re-fluctuation). A re-lottery / big hit mid-promotion lottery table for deciding whether to perform a re-lottery effect or a jackpot mid-promotion effect. (A), (b) is a jackpot symbol selection table for selecting a jackpot symbol, and (c) is a losing symbol selection table for selecting a symbol for losing. The flowchart of a symbol determination process. The flowchart of a display process. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the fluctuation | variation content per long reach (re-fluctuation).

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 28 ... Production display device, 29 ... Special symbol display device, 38 ... Big prize opening, 46 ... Sub control board, 46a ... CPU for control, 46b ... ROM for control, 46c ... Control RAM 47. Production display control board 47a CPU for display control 47b ROM for display control 47c RAM for display control.

Claims (4)

A display device for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of display symbols in accordance with a predetermined display order for each of the three symbol columns, and the symbol variation when winning a big hit in the big hit lottery In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game is given in which a jackpot symbol is derived in the game and then a jackpot is opened,
In the jackpot lottery, the type of jackpot game to be awarded after the end of the symbol variation game is determined by winning the jackpot, and the jackpot game includes the total number of winning balls that a player can acquire in one jackpot game. A plurality of jackpot games are set, and the plurality of types of jackpot games are the first jackpot game having the largest number of prize balls and the total number of prize balls than the first jackpot game. Including a second big hit game with less
The display symbol that can be a reach formation symbol capable of forming a reach in the symbol variation game is advantageous in that the player can recognize that the player has won the first jackpot game when the jackpot symbol is formed by the display symbol. The display is classified into a design, a specific display design whose display order is one earlier than the advantageous design, and a normal display design excluding the specific display design,
The reach in the symbol variation game is formed by displaying the same display symbols on two symbol columns arranged on both sides of the middle column arranged in the center after the start of variation of each column,
The variation contents of the symbol variation game that can be executed when the big win is won in the big hit lottery include the two rows in which the reach is formed in the middle row in accordance with the stoppage of the change in the middle row after the formation of the reach. A display symbol that is different from the display symbol as the reach formation symbol displayed in the symbol row, and that displays a display symbol that is one earlier in display order than the reach formation symbol, and temporarily derives the symbol. Thereafter, the second symbol row is re-variable, and the second symbol row is re-variable with the first re-variation mode for displaying the same symbol as the middle symbol display symbol on the two symbol rows. The middle row includes a variation content for deriving the jackpot symbol by performing re-variation in any of the second re-variation modes for displaying the same symbol as the display symbol of the two symbol sequences, and the variation content is 1 For one reach formation line ,
A jackpot symbol determining means for determining a display symbol for forming the jackpot symbol when the jackpot lottery is won,
Reach formation symbol determination means for determining a reach formation symbol for forming a reach in the symbol variation game of the variation content,
When it is determined to give the second jackpot game, the jackpot symbol determining means determines a display symbol for forming the jackpot symbol from the display symbols excluding the advantageous symbol,
When it is determined to give the second jackpot game, the reach formation symbol determination unit is configured to perform the first re-variation mode when the display symbol determined by the jackpot symbol determination unit is the normal display symbol. When the display symbol determined by the jackpot symbol determination means is the specific display symbol, the display symbol whose display order is one later than the normal display symbol is determined as the reach formation symbol to execute the effect by A gaming machine, wherein the specific display symbol is determined as a reach formation symbol in order to execute an effect according to the second re-variation mode. A display device for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of display symbols in accordance with a predetermined display order for each of the three symbol columns, and the symbol variation when winning a big hit in the big hit lottery In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game is given in which a jackpot symbol is derived in the game and then a jackpot is opened,
In the jackpot lottery, the type of jackpot game to be awarded after the end of the symbol variation game is determined by winning the jackpot, and the jackpot game includes the total number of winning balls that a player can acquire in one jackpot game. A plurality of jackpot games are set, and the plurality of types of jackpot games are the first jackpot game having the largest number of prize balls and the total number of prize balls than the first jackpot game. Including a second big hit game with less
The display symbol that can be a reach formation symbol capable of forming a reach in the symbol variation game can recognize that the player has won the first jackpot game when the jackpot symbol is formed by the display symbol. Classified into an advantageous symbol, a specific display symbol whose display order is one slower than the advantageous symbol, and a normal display symbol excluding the specific display symbol,
The reach in the symbol variation game is formed by displaying the same display symbols on two symbol columns arranged on both sides of the middle column arranged in the center after the start of variation of each column,
The variation contents of the symbol variation game that can be executed when the big win is won in the big hit lottery include the two rows in which the reach is formed in the middle row in accordance with the stoppage of the change in the middle row after the formation of the reach. A display symbol that is different from the display symbol as the reach formation symbol displayed in the symbol row, and that displays a display symbol that is one display order later than the reach formation symbol, and temporarily derives the symbol. Thereafter, the second symbol row is re-variable, and the second symbol row is re-variable with the first re-variation mode for displaying the same symbol as the middle symbol display symbol on the two symbol rows. The middle row includes a variation content for deriving the jackpot symbol by performing re-variation in any of the second re-variation modes for displaying the same symbol as the display symbol of the two symbol sequences, and the variation content is 1 For one reach formation line ,
A jackpot symbol determining means for determining a display symbol for forming the jackpot symbol when the jackpot lottery is won,
Reach formation symbol determination means for determining a reach formation symbol for forming a reach in the symbol variation game of the variation content,
When it is determined to give the second jackpot game, the jackpot symbol determining means determines a display symbol for forming the jackpot symbol from the display symbols excluding the advantageous symbol,
When it is determined to give the second jackpot game, the reach formation symbol determination unit is configured to perform the first re-variation mode when the display symbol determined by the jackpot symbol determination unit is the normal display symbol. When the display symbol determined by the jackpot symbol determining means is the specific display symbol, the display symbol whose display order is one earlier than the normal display symbol is determined as a reach formation symbol to execute the effect by A gaming machine, wherein the specific display symbol is determined as a reach formation symbol in order to execute an effect according to the second re-variation mode. The variation contents of the symbol variation game include a jackpot symbol re-variation effect in which a temporary jackpot symbol is displayed once and then the temporary jackpot symbol is changed again to display a final jackpot symbol.
The jackpot symbol determining means determines a display symbol for forming the temporary jackpot symbol and a display symbol for forming the final jackpot symbol;
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the reach formation symbol determination unit determines the reach formation symbol based on the temporary jackpot symbol determined by the jackpot symbol determination unit.   The display order of the display symbols in each of the symbol columns is set so that display symbols that are not the advantageous symbols are displayed in two display orders before and after the advantageous symbols. The gaming machine according to claim 3.

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