JP5337670B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To inhibit player's misrecognition to a subject granted rendition. <P>SOLUTION: When deciding a ready-to-win figure pattern before an increase, a general control CPU reads and checks the kind of subject figure pattern stored beforehand. Then, when ready-to-win lines are increased, the general control CPU checks the pattern including the same figure pattern as the subject figure pattern. As the figure pattern is variably displayed in the left row in descending order, the general control CPU can inevitably grasp whether the ready-to-win figure pattern after the increase includes the same figure pattern as the subject figure pattern when which figure pattern is decided as the ready-to-win figure pattern before the increase. Accordingly, when the ready-to-win figure pattern before the increase is decided, the general control CPU decides the ready-to-win figure pattern before the increase from the figure patterns other than the same figure pattern as the subject figure pattern, the figure pattern one before the subject figure pattern in display order, and the figure pattern two before the subject figure pattern in display order based on the kind of the subject figure pattern. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention presents a player with the task of causing a predetermined effect to appear during a symbol variation game, and a game capable of executing a task-giving effect for deriving a jackpot symbol that can recognize the jackpot by the appearance of the presented effect Related to the machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, various game effects have been performed in order to improve the interest of the player. For example, a pachinko machine that performs a task assignment effect that gives a task such as “○ Reach with the design!” (Hereinafter referred to as “mission”) and controls it to be a big hit when the mission is apparently proposed (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-228891 A

  Further, in recent years, in order to improve the interest of the player, after the reach formation, an increase production is further performed in which the number of reach lines that can recognize the reach state is further increased. In such a case, it can be visually recognized as an increase in the reach line, as if the chance of winning the jackpot is increased. However, if the pachinko gaming machine like Patent Document 1 tries to execute the increased production as described above, it gives the illusion that the task has been achieved even though the jackpot lottery is not actually won. May end up. For example, in a symbol variation game executed based on a variation pattern for outlier reach production, after a task such as “Let's reach with three symbols!” Is presented, the reach symbol formed in [2] is derived. And In this case, the mission symbol and reach formation symbol are different, so the mission is not achieved. However, if the reach design formed in [2], [3], and [4] is derived based on the reach design formed in [2] due to the execution of the increase effect, after the reach line increases The reach design includes the same design as the task design. This causes a misunderstanding as if the task has been achieved.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, The objective is to provide the gaming machine which can suppress the misrecognition of the player with respect to a task provision effect. is there.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 displays a game effect including a symbol variation game in which a symbol combination is displayed by varying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns, and recognizes a reach state. Display means having a plurality of reach lines that can be displayed to a player as a task to display a predetermined reach formation symbol to form a reach, and to the symbol variation game in which the presented task is performed Reach content determination means capable of determining a specific reach effect performed in a manner to further increase the number of reach lines after the formation of reach, in a game machine that executes a task granting effect that derives a jackpot symbol combination, A task determining means for determining a reach formation symbol to be presented as a task when the task giving effect is executed; An effect control means for controlling the game, and if the big hit lottery for winning or not winning is not won and the execution of the specific reach effect is determined by the reach content determining means, the specific reach effect is determined by the reach Restriction means for restricting execution in a form in which the same reach formation symbol as the reach formation symbol presented as the task is included in the reach formation symbol derived when the line increases The gist is that

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the specific reach production is determined by the reach content determining means, the pre-increase reach formation symbol derived before the reach line is increased. A reach formation symbol determining means for determining the reach, the symbols are variably displayed in a preset display order, and the effect control means determines the reach before the reach line is increased when execution of the specific reach effect is determined. The reach line is increased by displaying symbols whose display order is continuous along a reference direction set in advance with reference to the formation symbol, and the reach formation symbol determination means wins the big hit lottery. If the execution of the specific reach production is determined, the reach line is increased in the reach formation pattern derived when the reach line is increased. And gist that up to determine the increase before reaching formed pattern such that presented Reach formed pattern and the same reach forming symbols is not included as the challenge to.

  The invention according to claim 3 is a high-suggestion suggesting that in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery may be a high probability lottery state due to the arrival of a predetermined transition opportunity There is an effect mode determining means that can determine the transition to the mode, and the assignment giving effect is executed during the high-accuracy suggestion mode, and the restricting means does not win the jackpot lottery, When the execution of the specific reach production is determined, the reach formation symbol that is the same as the reach formation symbol presented as the task before the reach line increases in the reach formation symbol derived when the reach line increases. When the reach effect is executed in such a manner that the symbol is included, the high suggestion mode is ended until the change of the symbol of the first stop row stops, and the assignment in the symbol change game is given. And it is required to disable the output.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the specific reach production is determined by the reach content determining means, the pre-increase reach formation symbol derived before the reach line is increased. A reach forming symbol determining means for determining the display, the restricting means is the effect control means, the symbols are variably displayed in a preset display order, and the effect control means executes the specific reach effect Is determined, the reach line is increased by displaying a symbol in which the display order continues along a reference direction set in advance based on the reach formation symbol before the reach line increase, Among the reach formation symbols derived when the reach line is increased, the same reach formation as the reach formation symbol presented as the problem until the reach line is increased. If the formation symbols are included, and summarized in that to increase the reach line by displaying the symbol continuous in a direction different from the reference direction.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects of the invention, when the restricting unit wins the jackpot lottery, the reach line increases, The gist of the invention is that it is possible to form a reach with the same design as the reach formation design presented as the subject.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a player's misrecognition of an assignment giving effect.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing which shows the content of the big hit game or the small hit game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect which a reach line increases. The flowchart which shows the flow of a symbol determination process. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect performed so that the same symbol as the subject symbol shown before the reach line increase may not be included in the increased reach symbol. The flowchart which shows the flow of the symbol determination process in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect performed so that the same design as the subject design shown before the reach line increase may not be included in the reach design after increase in 2nd Embodiment. . The flowchart which shows the flow of the symbol determination process in 3rd Embodiment. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect performed so that the same design as the subject design presented before the reach line increase may not be included in the increased reach design in the third embodiment. . The schematic diagram which shows the identification symbol in 4th Embodiment. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect performed so that the same design as the subject design presented before the reach line increase may not be included in the increased reach design in the fourth embodiment. . (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode before and after a change in 5th Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 schematically shows a pachinko gaming machine 10, and a vertical rectangular middle frame for setting various gaming components on the front side of the opening of an outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 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 14 and cannot be visually recognized from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 14a at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 15 as a first storage plate that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrated below the window 14a. It is a molded configuration. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB disposed inside the machine and supports the glass of a size that covers the window 14 a is assembled in a detachable and tiltable manner. . The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame 12. In addition, the front frame 14 includes an upper lamp that constitutes an illumination display unit that produces a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light-emitting body (lamp, LED, etc.) (not shown) so as to surround almost the entire circumference of the window 14a. The part 16a, the left lamp part 16b, and the right lamp part 16c are arranged. Each lamp part 16a-16c is comprised by covering the several light-emitting body with which the front surface of the front frame 14 is mounted | worn with the lamp lens shape | molded so that the light which this light-emitting body emits can be permeate | transmitted.

  In the front frame 14, a left speaker 17 a and a right speaker 17 b are arranged at the upper left and right sides of the window 14 a to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b are attached to the back surface of the front frame 14, and a sound emitting hole (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the front frame 14 and corresponding to the attachment portions of the left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b. A plurality of are formed.

  A lower tray (storage tray) 18 serving 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 14. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 12 and to the right of the lower plate 18, a launch handle 19 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when the game ball is fired on the game board YB is mounted. ing. In addition, a lower speaker 17 c that outputs various sounds and produces sound effects is disposed on the left side of the lower plate 18 in the front frame 14. The lower speaker 17 c is attached to the middle frame 12.

  The upper plate 15 is provided with a not-shown payout opening for game balls to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side, and a concave storage passage 15a for storing game balls held by the player is provided continuously. Furthermore, an upper plate intake port (not shown) for taking game balls in the storage passage 15a into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 15 are guided to the upper plate take-in port by the storage passage 15a, and are taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate take-in port, and launched toward the game board YB. Is done. The game ball that is launched toward the game board YB is set in terms of launch intensity according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 19. The lower plate 18 is provided with an outlet 18a for a game ball overflowing from the upper plate 15, and a concave storage portion 18b for storing the game ball is connected to the outlet 18a for the game ball. Yes.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board YB, a guide rail 20 that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 19 and forms a substantially circular game area H1 that is the main body of a pachinko game is laid in a circular spiral shape. Yes. With this guide rail 20, a game ball guide path 20 a extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB is formed on the game board YB, and a game area H 1 is formed inside the guide rail 20. . Further, the outside of the game area H1, which is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail 20, is a non-game area H2 that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  Various display devices and a display frame body (center accessory) 21 with various decorations are mounted almost at the center (center) of the game area H1 of the game board YB. In the approximate center of the display frame 21, an opening 21a for setting (mounting) an effect display device 22 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is formed. The effect display device 22 includes a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this 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 22, 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 22 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a 7-segment special symbol display device 23 is provided in the lower left game area H <b> 1 of the display frame 21. In the special symbol display device 23, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  Then, in the special symbol display device 23, the variation display of the special symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the effect display device 22 starts displaying the decorative symbols at the same time when the symbol variation game is started. The decorative symbols are temporarily stopped before the game is ended, and the decorative symbols in each column are confirmed at the end of the game. Stopped display. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of symbols displayed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbols is changing. “Temporary stop display” means that the symbols are shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display device 23 and the effect display device 22, a display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed at a fixed stop).

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 23 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery from among a plurality of types (in this embodiment, 106 types) of special symbols. The selected special symbol is confirmed and stopped when the symbol variation game ends. Multiple types of special symbols are 100 types of big hit symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize big hits, and 5 types of small hit symbols (results of small hits display) that can recognize small hits )) And is classified into one type of off-symbol that can be recognized as a symbol. The small hit lottery is performed when the big hit lottery is not won. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is given a jackpot game. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed, the player is given a small hit game. The big hit game and the small hit game of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 22 has [0], [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [7] for each column. Ten numbers of 8] and [9] are displayed as decorative symbols. In this embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 22 is formed to be much larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 23 so that the effect display device 22 stands out in front of the player. It is arranged. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display content of the effect display device 22 in which display effects are performed with various images in front of his / her eyes rather than the special symbol display device 23, and in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22. A big hit or a loss is recognized from the symbol combination that is derived and displayed in a fixed stop state. When the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 22 are the same symbol, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the decorative symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 22, [111], [333], [555], [777], and [999] are included. The jackpot symbol combination is set as a symbol combination (a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change) that can definitely recognize the probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 22 are displayed with [000], [222], [444], [666], and [888]. The jackpot symbol combination is set as a symbol combination (a jackpot symbol with a non-probability variation fixed) that can definitely recognize the non-probable variation jackpot. In this way, the expectation that the probability variation state is given is different between the jackpot symbol with a certain probability change and the jackpot symbol with a non-probable variation decision. It is set as a symbol that is advantageous to the player. In the following description, the symbols indicated by [1] [3] [5] [7] [9] are indicated as probability variation fixed symbols and indicated by [0] [2] [4] [6] [8]. The symbol may be indicated as a non-probable change fixed symbol.

  On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 22 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, in principle, the symbol combination ( [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display). It should be noted that a predetermined symbol combination ([090] [101] [212] [323] [434] [545] [656] [767] [878] [989] in the present embodiment) is also among the symbol combinations out of place. When displayed, it can be recognized that either the big hit or the small win is won. Probability suggestion that the combination of symbols that can recognize that either the big win or the small win is won, the probability variation state (probability variation state) that the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery becomes a high probability lottery state may be given. It becomes the symbol combination.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are variably displayed along the predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) in each column of the effect display device 22 when the symbol variation game is started. Then, when the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 22 The decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same symbol, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (left column and right column in the present embodiment) among the plurality of columns are temporarily displayed as the same symbols, and columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) ) Is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first displays the decorative symbols is the first stop display column, and the right column that displays the decorative symbols is then stopped. The second stop display row is the third stop display row, and finally the middle row where the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is the third stop display row.

  In this embodiment, in the left column, the numbers become smaller in the order of 9 → 8 → 7 → 6 → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 0 (zero) → 9. When it becomes (zero), it changes in the order of returning to 9. On the other hand, the numbers in the middle column and the right column increase in order of 0 (zero) → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 0 (zero) → 1. When it reaches 9, it fluctuates in the order of returning to 0 (zero). In the present embodiment, the order in which symbols are displayed in the order as described above in each column is defined as the display order.

  The effect display device 22 is configured to display a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 23. The special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 23 and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device 22 correspond to each other. When the symbol variation game ends, the special symbol and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol correspond to each other. The fixed stop is displayed. For example, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 23, as a rule, the big hit symbol combination such as [222] or [444] is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22. It has become. Further, when the small symbol design is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 23, the symbol combination such as [101] [212] is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22. In addition, when the special symbol display device 23 is confirmed and stopped, the symbol combination such as [121] or [345] is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22. . In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and a symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from among symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols with respect to one special symbol. Yes. As described above, in the effect display device 22 of the present embodiment, a display effect related to the symbol variation game (a symbol variation game in which symbols in three columns are variably displayed to display a combination of symbols) is performed. .

  Returning to the description of FIG. 2, in the lower left game area H <b> 1 of the display frame body 21, a plurality (four in this embodiment) of special symbol holding light emitting units are provided at the lower left of the special symbol display device 23. A special symbol hold storage display device Ra is provided. Then, the special symbol hold storage display device Ra notifies the player of the number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved storage”). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters a start winning opening (upper start winning opening 25 and lower start winning opening 26) arranged below the display frame 21, the game that has entered the game The ball is stored as a start-holding ball, and the number of the start-holding balls is stored inside the machine (main control RAM 35c of the main control board 35) as a reserved memory number for a special symbol. 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 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 on-hold storage display device Ra is configured to notify the player of the number of symbol-changing games on hold (the number of on-hold balls) based on the number of lighting of the special symbol on-hold light emitting unit.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 24 is disposed in the lower left game area H1 of the display frame 21 and on the left side of the special symbol display device 23. In the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol variation game in which one normal symbol is derived by changing a plurality of types of normal symbols is performed. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 24 covers a light-emitting body (not shown) such as an LED or a lamp with a lens cover (in FIG. 2, the surface is decorated with “◯ (circle)” and “× (batsu)”). And a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary symbol display units. In the normal symbol display device 24, an internal lottery (ordinary drawing) of whether or not to hit a universal symbol (whether or not to open the lower start winning opening 26 by the opening operation of the opening and closing blades 27) is performed separately from the big hit lottery of whether or not the big hit The lottery result of (win lottery) is displayed. Then, in the normal symbol display device 24 of the present embodiment, when the normal symbol per lot is determined by the lottery per universal symbol, the symbol for the normal symbol consisting of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation game is displayed in a fixed stop display (this In the embodiment, the normal symbol display portion on the “◯ (circle)” side is lit). On the other hand, in the normal symbol display device 24 of the present embodiment, when the normal symbol deviation is determined by lottery per common symbol, the symbol for the normal symbol consisting of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation game is displayed in a fixed stop display (this book In the embodiment, the normal symbol display section on the “× (Dragon)” side is turned on.

  In addition, in the game area H1 in the lower left of the display frame 21, a plurality of (four in this embodiment) normal symbol holding light emitting units are provided between the special symbol display device 23 and the normal symbol display device 24. A normal symbol hold storage display device Rb is provided. Then, the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for the normal symbol stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of hold storage”). The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment stores a game ball that has entered the game as a start holding ball when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 30 arranged on the left side of the display frame 21. The number of starting and holding balls is stored in the machine (main control RAM 35c of the main control board 35) as a reserved memory number for normal symbols. 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 30 and is decremented by 1 at the start of the normal symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 30 during the normal symbol variation game, the number of reserved memories for the normal symbol is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). It has become. Then, the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb is configured to notify the player of the number of normal symbol variation games being held (the number of start holding balls) by the number of lighting of the normal symbol hold light emitting units.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the game area H1 below the display frame 21, an upper start winning opening 25 having a game ball entrance 25a and a lower start winning opening having a game ball entrance 26a is provided. 26 are arranged in the vertical direction. The upper start winning opening 25 is configured such that the entrance 25a is always open so as to allow entry of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 26 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 27 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 26a is configured to open so as to allow entry of the ball. In other words, the lower start winning opening 26 is configured to make it impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 27 is opened to open the entrance 26a.

  At the back of each of the upper start winning opening 25 and the lower start winning opening 26, start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered are disposed. The upper start winning opening 25 and the lower start winning opening 26 can give 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 27 is opened, the lower start winning opening 26 is made in a state where the entrance is expanded and the game ball can easily enter, while when the opening / closing blade 27 is closed, the entrance is not expanded and the game ball is not expanded. It is assumed that it is impossible to enter the ball.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game area H1 below the lower start winning opening 26 has a large winning opening provided with a large winning opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. A (special electric accessory) 29 is provided. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 29. The big winning opening 29 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. Then, when a big hit game or a small hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 28 and the game ball is allowed to enter, so that the player wins the winning ball You can get a chance. The winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is determined by internal lottery, and the winning symbol (including the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol) is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game. Is granted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol operation gate 30 is disposed in the game area H <b> 1 on the left side of the display frame 21. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 30 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 30. The normal symbol operation gate 30 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes.

  In addition, in the lowermost part of the game area H1 of the game board YB (below the big winning opening 29), game balls that have been launched into the gaming area H1 and have not entered any winning opening are regarded as out balls. An out bulb port 31 is formed for discharging to the outside of the machine. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 31 are discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the installation facility (game island) of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is based on the fact that the probability variation jackpot is won, and the jackpot lottery probability state is changed from the low probability lottery state (4/1471 in the present embodiment) to the high probability lottery state (in this embodiment, 36/1471) after the jackpot game ends. ) Is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state). Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur.Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous to the player, and the player will become a probability variation big hit. Playing games while expecting.

  In the present embodiment, a jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game is a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state (that is, a non-probability variation state is given) after the big hit game is a non-probability big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among 100 types of special symbol jackpot designs, 77 types of special symbols are set as special symbols (specific symbols) that are probable big hits, and 23 types of special symbols It is set to a special symbol (non-specific symbol) that becomes a non-probable big hit.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “variable reduction”). The variable speed function shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game, and the lottery probability state of the normal symbol variation game based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 30 (winning probability per normal) is higher than the low probability lottery state. This is a function for giving a variable state changing to a lottery state as a privilege. In addition, the open / close blades 27 of the lower start winning opening 26 are opened and closed with different operation patterns when winning in the normal symbol variation game when the variable state is given and when the variable state is not given. It is like that. That is, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the variable state is not given, the first and second opening times (for example, 300 ms) after the opening and closing blades 27 are opened for the first number of times (for example, one time). ) It keeps open until it passes. On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the variable state is given, the number of times the opening and closing blades 27 are opened (for example, three times) is increased to a second number greater than the first number, The opening state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1800 ms) longer than the first opening time elapses after the opening in one opening. In other words, the open / close blade 27 is set to operate more advantageously for the player when the variable state is applied, compared to the state where the variable state is not applied. During the variable speed state, the opening / closing blade 27 operates favorably for the player, and the rate of entry of game balls into the lower start winning opening 26 per unit time is improved. Become. The variable state is given until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played, or until a big hit occurs before the number of games is reached. That is, the variable state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state that increases the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing blades 27 after the end of the big hit game is the opening time increasing state. On the other hand, the non-changeable state in which the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 27 after the end of the big hit game is the opening time non-increasing state. It should be noted that during the variable speed state (open time increasing state), the total time for which the opening / closing blades 27 are opened by one ordinary figure increases compared to the non-short time state.

Hereinafter, the jackpot game (15 round jackpot game and two round jackpot game) and the jackpot game specified in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one kind of big hit game is determined from the three types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. . Of the three types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols are classified into three types: symbol a, symbol b, and symbol c, as shown in FIG. In addition, five types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hits are assigned to the symbol d shown in FIG. The symbol a has 60 types of jackpot symbols, the symbol b has 17 types of jackpot symbols, and the symbol c has 23 types of jackpot symbols.

  The jackpot game based on the symbols a and c is a 15-round jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. Note that the big hit game based on the symbol a gives a probability variation state after the big hit game ends, while the big hit game based on the symbol c differs in that a non-probable variation state is given after the big hit game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol a is referred to as “probability 15R jackpot game”. The jackpot game based on the symbol c is indicated as “non-probability variable 15R jackpot game”. In the probability variation 15R jackpot game and the non-probability variation 15R jackpot game, the upper limit number of balls (count) for one round game and the number of times the big winning opening 29 is opened in each round game are set as shown in FIG. . Further, in the probability variation 15 round jackpot game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is finished and the variation state is given until the end of the probability variation state. In FIG. 3, the case where the variable state is given until the end of the certain variable state is described as “no limit”. On the other hand, in the non-probabilistic 15 round jackpot game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) is set to the upper limit number without giving a probable state after the big hit game ends. It is designed to give a variable state.

  The jackpot game based on the symbol b is a two-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “2” and a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol b will be referred to as “probability 2R jackpot game”. In the probability variation 2R jackpot game, the upper limit number (count number) of balls entered in one round game and the number of times the big winning opening 29 is opened in each round game are set as shown in FIG. Also, in the probability variation 2R big hit game, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state is given after the big hit game and the variable state is given until the end of the probability change state, and only the probability change state after the big hit game ends. May be granted.

  In the small hit game based on the symbol d, the specified number of rounds is set to “1”, and the upper limit number of balls (count) for one round game is set to “9”. Further, in the single round game of the small hit game, it is set so that the big winning opening 29 is opened “twice”. In the small hit game, the gaming state after the small hit game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit lottery, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is a probable change state, the gaming state after the end of the small hit game is continued to be a probabilistic state, and the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is changed. If it is in the state, the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued to the variable state. In addition, in the small hit lottery game, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is an uncertain change state, the gaming state after the end of the small hit game is continued to the non-probable change state, and the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is If it is in the non-variable state, the game state after the small hit game is continued in the non-variable state.

  In each of the big hit games and the small hit games, the opening time, the round game time and the ending time of one round game are respectively set as shown in FIG. Since each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter the ball, the round game time of one round game shown in FIG. 3 is the maximum time.

  In the present embodiment, the time from the stop of the fluctuation of the symbol variation game that gives the probability variation 2R jackpot game to the start of the next symbol variation game through the probability variation 2R jackpot game, and the variation suspension of the symbol variation game that gives the small hit game The time until the next symbol variation game starts from the small hit game is set to the same time. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player cannot discriminate the difference between the probability variation 2R big hit game and the small hit game based on the opening / closing operation mode and time of the big winning opening 29. That is, the player cannot determine whether the probability variation 2R big hit game or the small hit game has been awarded from the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 29 or the time.

  It should be noted that “low accuracy + no change”, “low accuracy + no change”, “high accuracy + no change”, “high accuracy + no change” shown in the “state when hit” in FIG. These four states indicate the following states, respectively. “Low accuracy + no change” indicates a non-change change state and a non-change change state, and is “normal state” in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. The state of “low probability + no change” is a state of winning 100 non-probability change 15R big hit game, 100 symbol variation games are finished after the big hit game, and “low probability + no change” Created by winning a small hit game. “Low probability + variable” indicates a non-probable variable state and a variable state, and in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the “low probability + variable” state is won for a non-probable variable 15R big hit game. And by winning a small hit game in the state of “low probability + variable”. “High accuracy + no change” indicates a state of probability change and a non-change state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the state of “high accuracy + no change” is “low accuracy + no change”. It is created by winning the probability variation 2R jackpot game in the state of "high accuracy + no change". The state of “high accuracy + no change” is also created by winning a small hit game in the state of “high accuracy + no change”. “Highly accurate + variable” indicates a probable state and a variable state, and in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the state of “highly accurate + variable” is won for the probability 15R big hit game. Produced by. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the state of “high accuracy + variation” is a state of “low accuracy + variation” or a state of “high accuracy + variation” or a probability variation 2R big hit game. Also created by winning. In addition, the state of “high accuracy + variation” is also created by winning a small hit game in the state of “high accuracy + variation”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the production mode is set based on the final stop symbol and the gaming state. The effect mode is an effect that suggests the game state to the player. In the present embodiment, there are three effect modes, and at least the background image is changed for each effect mode. The effect mode of the present embodiment includes a normal mode that allows the player to recognize that the probability that the probability variation state is not given is high. In the normal mode of the present embodiment, the character string “in normal mode” is displayed on the effect display device 22.

  In addition, the production mode includes a reduction mode that definitely indicates that the reduction state is given. In the variable speed mode of the present embodiment, the character string “in the variable speed mode” is displayed on the effect display device 22. Note that the change mode includes a change mode of probability change confirmation that can be shifted only when the probability change state is given, and a change mode of non-change probability determination that can be transferred only when the probability change state is not given. In addition, the rendering mode includes a high-accuracy suggestion mode that can be shifted in either a high-probability lottery state or a low-probability lottery state on the premise that no variable state is given. In the high accuracy suggestion mode of the present embodiment, a character string “in the high accuracy suggestion mode” is displayed on the effect display device 22.

  In the present embodiment, when the probability change 2R big hit game or the small hit game is won while staying in the normal mode in the state of “low accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”. , It is supposed to shift to the high accuracy suggestion mode. As a result, when shifting to the high probability suggestion mode, whether the lottery probability (winning probability) of the big hit lottery is a low probability state or a high probability state (whether or not the probability variation state is given) ) Will be hidden from the player.

  Then, during the high accuracy suggestion mode, the player is presented as a task (mission) to make a predetermined effect appear in the symbol variation game, and a task granting effect (mission effect) for deriving a big hit symbol by the appearance of the presented effect ) Is configured to be executable. The mission effect is usually performed by determining the effect contents of the symbol variation game so that an effect matching the mission presented to the player appears when the big hit lottery is won. For this reason, the mission effect is an effect expression as if a big hit was obtained by accomplishing the mission because an effect that matches the presented mission appears in the symbol variation game. It should be noted that specific control contents related to the mission effect, such as the mission effect start and end conditions and the mission content presented to the player, will be described later.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the end condition of the high probability suggestion mode is selected as one of probability variation 15R big hit game, non-probability variable 15R big hit game, probability variation 2R big hit game, and small hit game. Yes. In addition, when winning the probability variation 15R big hit game or the non-probability variation 15R big hit game, it shifts to the variable mode. Further, when a winning game of 2R big hit game or small hit game is won, it shifts (continues) to the high probability suggestion mode via the win game. In addition to winning the above-mentioned four types of winning games, the high probability suggestion mode is terminated in a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “10 times”) after the high probability suggestion mode is started. After the end, every time the symbol variation game is started thereafter (after the tenth time), the end lottery for determining whether or not the end timing comes will be won. The end lottery is executed under the condition of a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the offending effect. And when the said end lottery is won, it shifts from the high suggestion mode to the normal mode. On the other hand, when the end lottery is not won, the high suggestion mode is continued. In the end lottery, random numbers are assigned by assigning random numbers so that the probability of determining “falling” and “continuation” is a predetermined probability. Furthermore, in the end lottery, random numbers are distributed so that the “lottery” is more likely to be won in the low-probability lottery state than in the high-probability lottery state when the end-lottery is performed.

  In addition, if you win a winning 15R big hit game while staying in the variable mode, which is in the state of “low accuracy + variable” or “high accuracy + variable”, the probability change is confirmed through the big hit game. It is designed to shift to variable mode. On the other hand, if you win a non-probable change 15R big hit game while staying in the variable mode that is in the state of “low accuracy + variable” or “high accuracy + variable”, it will not change through the big hit game It shifts to the fixed variable mode. In addition, if you win a 2R jackpot game with a chance of being in a low-speed + short-lived state or in a variable-speed mode that is in a state of "high accuracy + short-lived", you will be confirmed through a big hit game. It is designed to shift to variable mode. In addition, if you win a small hit game while staying in the variable mode that is in the state of “low accuracy + variable” or “high accuracy + variable”, Transition (continue) to the variable mode.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 35 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 35 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing on control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal (control command) is output. Further, a sub-integrated control board 36, an effect display control board 37, and a sound / lamp control board 38 are mounted on the rear side of the machine.

  The sub integrated control board 36 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 35. The effect display control board 37 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 22 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 35 and the sub integrated control board 36. To do. Also, the sound / lamp control board 38 is based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 35 and the sub control board 36, and the light emission modes (lighting (flashing) / lighting timings) of the various lamp units 16a to 16c. And the audio output mode (timing of audio output, etc.) of the speakers 17a to 17c.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 35, the sub-integrated control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
On the main control board 35, a main control CPU 35a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 35b for storing a control program of the main control CPU 35a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 35c is provided. A main control ROM 35b and a main control RAM 35c are connected to the main control CPU 35a. The main control CPU 35a has an upper start switch SW1 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper start prize opening 25, and a lower start port SW2 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower start prize opening 26. It is connected. The main control CPU 35a is connected to a count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29 and a normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 30. .

  Further, a special symbol display device 23, a normal symbol display device 24, a special symbol hold storage display device Ra, and a normal symbol hold storage display device Rb are connected to the main control CPU 35a via a symbol display board 39. . The symbol display board 39 is mounted at a position corresponding to the special symbol display device 23, the normal symbol display device 24, the special symbol hold storage display device Ra, and the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb. 24, Ra, and Rb constituting the light emitter (in this embodiment, LED) are mounted.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a updates various random number values such as special design hit determination random numbers at predetermined intervals, and stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the main control RAM 35c. The value before update is rewritten. Further, the main control CPU 35a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The main control CPU 35a stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored in the main control ROM 35b. In addition to the main control program, a plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 35b. The variation pattern is displayed in the symbol display game 22 and the special symbol display device 23 after the symbol variation game is started by the symbol variation start, and then the symbol display game 22 and the special symbol display device 23 are determined and stopped. The pattern used as the base of the game effect (display effect, light emission effect, audio | voice effect) until is complete | finished is shown. That is, the variation pattern can specify the effect contents and the effect time (variation time) of the symbol variation game from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The variation patterns are classified for each variation content including a hit effect, a miss reach effect, and a miss effect.

  In the winning effect based on the variation pattern for the winning effect, the symbol changing game finally reaches and displays the winning symbol combination (including the jackpot symbol combination and the probability variation suggesting symbol combination) through the reach effect. It is a hit production developed like this. Further, the outlier reach effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is an effect developed so that the symbol change game finally reaches the final symbol combination after the reach effect. Further, the outlier effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for the outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combination of the outage without being subjected to the reach effect. In the reach production, in the symbol variation game with the decorative design of the production display device 22, after the reach symbol combination is formed, the symbol combination (the winning symbol combination or the off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is an effect performed in In the special symbol display device 23, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect. Further, the off-line effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for out-of-line effect changes after the start of the symbol variation game in accordance with a predetermined variation stop order (for example, left column → right column → middle column). This is an off-line effect that stops and draws symbols to each column.

  A plurality of variation patterns are set in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 5 shows an example thereof. The fluctuation pattern P1 is a fluctuation pattern for a loss effect, and a time T1 is set as the fluctuation time. The variation pattern P2 is a variation pattern for a hit effect, and the number of reach lines (the number of reach formations) that can recognize the reach state is not changed. In FIG. 5, “no increase” indicates that the number of reach lines does not change. In the variation pattern P2, a time T2 is set as the variation time. Further, the fluctuation pattern P3 is a fluctuation pattern for an outlier reach effect, and the number of reach lines does not change. In the variation pattern P3, a time T3 is set as the variation time.

  Further, the variation patterns P4 to P6 are variation patterns for winning effects, and the number of reach lines is increased. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern P7 is a fluctuation pattern for an outlier reach effect, and the number of reach lines is increased. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P4 to P7, as shown in FIG. 6, after the same symbol is derived in the left column and the right column and one reach line is formed on the effect display device 22 (this example) Then, [4 ↓ 4]), the process shifts to a reach effect using a predetermined character as a subject. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the number of reach lines increases from one reach line to three reach lines (reach lines LA to LC). The symbols forming the plurality of reach lines are different for each reach line, and the symbols are displayed in a display sequence that continues with reference to the reach formation symbols before the reach line is increased. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the reach formation symbols of each reach line are [4], [5], and [6].

  Then, from the variation pattern P4 for winning effect, after the number of reach lines is increased, the contents of the effect for deriving the jackpot symbol combination on the reach line LA are specified. In FIG. 5, the reach line for deriving the winning symbol combination is shown in parentheses. In addition, from the variation pattern P5 for winning effects, after the number of reach lines increases, the contents of effects for deriving a winning symbol combination on the reach line LB are specified. Further, from the variation pattern P6 for winning effect, after the number of reach lines is increased, the effect content for deriving the big hit symbol combination on the reach line LC is specified. Further, the variation pattern P4 for winning effect has a time T4 as a variation time, the variation pattern P5 for winning effect has a time T5 as a variation time, and the variation pattern P6 for winning effect has a time as a variation time. T6 is set for each.

  In these variation patterns P4 to P6, since the variation time is set to be longer as the number of variations in the middle row is larger, the variation time is longer in the order of time T4 <time T5 <time T6.

  Similarly, from the variation pattern P7 for the outlier reach effect, after the number of reach lines increases, the outlier combination of symbols (hereinafter referred to as outliers) that can recognize the reach state based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery on the reach line LC. The contents of the effect for deriving (reach symbol combinations) are specified. In FIG. 6, the reach line for deriving the symbol combination of outlier reach is shown in parentheses. In addition, in the variation pattern P7 for off-site reach production, a time T7 is set as the variation time. In the variation pattern P7, the variation time is set to be longer in the order of time T6 <time T7.

  Hereinafter, in order to explain the relationship between the position of the reach line for deriving the symbol combination and the variation time, an effect mode in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P4 to P6 will be described. As described above, in the middle row, the numbers increase in order of 0 (zero) → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 0 (zero) → 1. When it reaches 9, it fluctuates in the order of returning to 0 (zero).

  Therefore, in FIG. 6, when the symbol combination of the big hit is derived on the reach line LA, after performing the scooping effect such that [3] is stopped and displayed on the reach line LA in the middle row of the middle row, 4] is derived, the jackpot symbol combination ([444]) derived on the reach line LA is displayed in a fixed stop state. On the other hand, when deriving a jackpot symbol combination on the reach line LB, after [4] is derived in the middle row of the middle row, the saddle effect is also given such that [4] is stopped and displayed on the reach line LA. After that, [4] is scrolled to the lower stage of the middle row, and instead [5] is derived to the middle stage of the middle row. Then, in the middle row of the middle row, after performing a turning effect such that [6] is stopped and displayed on the reach line LB, when [5] is derived, the big hit derived on the reach line LB The symbol combination ([555]) is confirmed and stopped. In addition, when deriving a jackpot symbol combination on the reach line LC, after [4] is derived in the middle row of the middle row, the heel effect is performed so that [4] is stopped and displayed on the reach line LA. After that, [4] is scrolled to the lower stage of the middle row, and instead [5] is derived to the middle stage of the middle row. Next, after performing a turning effect such that [5] is stopped and displayed on the reach line LB, [5] is scrolled to the lower row of the middle row, and [6] is derived to the middle row of the middle row instead. To do. Then, in the middle row of the middle row, after performing the turning effect such that [7] is stopped and displayed on the reach line LC, when [6] is derived, the jackpot derived on the reach line LC is obtained. The symbol combination ([666]) is displayed in a fixed stop state. By such an effect mode, the variation time becomes longer in the order of time T4 <time T5 <time T6. Also, in the variation pattern P7 for the outlier reach effect, the effect is executed in the same procedure as the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P6 for the hit effect, and finally the symbol combination of the outlier reach (for example, [676]). Is derived on the reach line LC. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game executed based on the variation patterns P4 to P7 is the specific reach effect.

  The main control ROM 35b stores a big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the big hit lottery (big hit judgment) of whether or not the big hit, from among the numerical values (all 1471 kinds of integers from 0 to 1470) that can be taken by the random numbers for the special symbol hit judgment It has been established. In addition, the big hit judgment value is a big hit judgment value for low probability used in the big hit lottery when the gaming state is non-probable change state (low probability lottery state), and a big hit when the gaming state is probable change state (high probability lottery state) There is a jackpot judgment value for high probability used in the lottery. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (36 in this embodiment) is set larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state (four in this embodiment). For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state is 4/1471 (= 1367.75), and the big hit lottery in the promiscuous state is a big hit. The probability of winning is 36/1471 (= 40.86 / 1).

  Further, the small hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 35b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery (small hit determination), and is determined from numerical values (all 1471 integers from 0 to 1470) that can be taken by the random numbers for the special symbol hit determination. ing.

  The main control RAM 35c is used for a big hit lottery (big hit determination) for determining whether or not a big hit is made, and for a small hit lottery (small hit determination) for whether or not a small hit is made when the big hit lottery is not won. A hit determination random number for a special symbol is stored. In the present embodiment, the random number for determining the hit for the special symbol is acquired when the game ball is won in each of the start winning ports 25 and 26. The main control RAM 35c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. Each special symbol is assigned a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of random numbers for special symbol distribution, and the main control CPU 35a determines when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the acquired random number for special map distribution. The special control distribution random number is predetermined by the main control CPU 35a so that it can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in the present embodiment, all 100 integers from “0” to “99”). Each time period (every 2 ms) is incremented by one and updated. Then, the main control CPU 35a stores the updated value in the main control RAM 35c as the special figure distribution random number value, and rewrites the already stored special figure distribution random number value. The random numbers for minutes are updated sequentially. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random numbers are acquired when a game ball is won at each of the start winning ports 25 and 26.

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 35b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to execute the shift reach effect when determining the shift, and is a numerical value that can be taken by the random numbers for reach determination (all 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the integers on the street. The main control RAM 35c stores reach determination random numbers used for reach determination. In the present embodiment, the reach determination random number is acquired at the time of reach determination.

  Further, the main control ROM 35b stores a standard hit value. The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the internal lottery (lottery per common figure) whether or not per common figure, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for determination per general figure (all 107 different integers from 0 to 106). ). It should be noted that the number of determination values per common map varies depending on whether or not the variable state is given, and the number of standard figure judgment values when the variable state is assigned (in this embodiment, 106 Is set to be larger than the number of determination values per common figure when the variable state is not given (two in this embodiment). In addition, the main control RAM 35c stores a random number for determining the universal symbol used when determining the universal symbol. In the present embodiment, the random number for determining per common figure is acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 30.

Next, the sub integrated control board 36 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 36, an overall control CPU 36a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 36b for storing an overall control program of the overall control CPU 36a, and writing and reading of necessary data An overall control RAM 36c is provided. The overall control CPU 36a is connected to the overall control ROM 36b and the overall control RAM 36c. The overall control CPU 36a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started).

Next, the effect display control board 37 will be described.
On the effect display control board 37, a display control CPU 37a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 37b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 37a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 37c is provided. An effect display device 22 is connected to the display control CPU 37a. Further, the display control CPU 37a 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 37b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 35, the sub general control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
First, the main control board 35 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a that executes the following various processes based on the main control program functions as reach content determination means.

First, processing related to the control of the symbol variation game will be described.
When the main control CPU 35a of the main control board 35 receives a game ball into the upper start winning port 25 or the lower start winning port 26 and inputs a detection signal output from the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball. Then, a hold determination is made as to whether or not the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the main control RAM 35c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). If the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the number of reserved memories for special symbols <4), the main control CPU 35a 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 35a 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. For example, when the number of reserved memories for the special symbol after rewriting is “3”, the main control CPU 35a lights up three reserved lamps. Further, when the main control CPU 35a determines that the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a acquires the value of the special design hit determination random number and the value of the special design distribution random number from the main control RAM 35c, and obtains the values as special The number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c in association with the number of reserved memory for symbols. Note that the main control CPU 35a does not rewrite the number of reserved symbols for special symbols exceeding the upper limit when the determination result of the determination for holding is negative (number of stored memories = 4), and for hit determination for special symbols. Neither random value nor special figure distribution random value is acquired.

  Then, the main control CPU 35a determines whether or not the number of reserved memory for the special symbol is larger than “0” when the symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) is not being displayed in a variable manner and is not in the big hit game. . When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a subtracts 1 (-1) from the number of reserved symbols for special symbols, and rewrites the number of reserved symbols for special symbols. Then, the main control CPU 35a reads the value of the special symbol hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c in association with the reserved number of special symbols and stores the value and the main control. The jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 35b is compared to determine whether or not the jackpot is big (lottery lottery). In the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 35a compares the jackpot determination value for the low probability with the random number for the bonus determination for the special symbol when the gaming state is an uncertain change state (the probability of winning is low). When the gaming state is a probable change state (the probability of winning is high), the big probability determination value for high probability is compared with the value of a random number for hit determination for special symbols. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for hit determination for the special symbol and the big hit determination value match), the main control CPU 35a determines the big hit. The main control CPU 35a which has determined the big hit reads out the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c, and is a symbol variation game executed by the special symbol display device 23 based on the value. The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped. 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 35a that has determined the big hit acquires the random value for variation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and selects and determines the variation pattern based on the acquired value.

  Further, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the special hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match), the main control CPU 35a determines the value of the special symbol hit determination random number and the main control. The small hit determination values stored in the ROM 35b are compared, and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not a small hit is made. When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for special determination hit determination and the small hit determination value match), the main control CPU 35a determines the small hit. The CPU 35a for main control which has determined the small hit determines the small hit symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol changing game performed by the special symbol display device 23. Further, the main control CPU 35a that has determined the small hit acquires the random value for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value, the variation pattern that can be selected at the time of winning the small hit. Select and determine one variation pattern from the list.

  In addition, the main control CPU 35a determines a loss when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative (the value of the special symbol hit determination random number and the small hit determination value do not match). Then, the main control CPU 35a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game performed by the special symbol display device 23. In addition, the main control CPU 35a that has determined the deviation acquires the random value for reach determination from the main control RAM 35c, compares the acquired value with the reach determination value stored in the main control ROM 35b, and determines the error. Reach determination is performed to determine whether or not to execute reach production.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (execution of an outlier reach effect is executed), the main control CPU 35a acquires a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value. In addition, the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is selected and determined. On the other hand, if the reach determination result is negative (does not execute the outlier reach effect), the main control CPU 35a acquires the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value, A variation pattern for off-line production is selected and determined.

  The main control CPU 35a having 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 36 (overall control CPU 36a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 35a generates a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game, and first outputs the variation pattern designation command at the start of the symbol variation game. . Further, the main control CPU 35a 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 35a 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.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 23 with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 35a starts the variation of the special symbol by starting the symbol variation game, and confirms and stops the special symbol (the winning symbol or the off symbol) determined when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Display.

  Also, the main control CPU 35a that ended each jackpot game gives a probability change state if the determination result is affirmative based on the determination result of the state transition determination whether or not to give a probability change state after the jackpot game ends. However, when the determination result is negative, the probability variation state is not given. In the present embodiment, when the probability variation 15R jackpot game and the probability variation 2R jackpot game are won, the state transition determination is affirmed. Then, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is to be imparted and assigns the probability variation state when the gaming state is to be the probability variation state after the big hit game ends. Probability change command is output. Further, the main control CPU 35a sets “0” in the probability variation flag when the non-probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a non-probability change command indicating that a non-probability change state is to be given. Similarly, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is provided when the variable state is provided after the big hit game is over. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a change command indicating that the change state is to be given. When the non-probability variable 15R big hit game is won, the main control CPU 35a sets the number of operations to 100 times, and subtracts the number of operations by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed. When it reaches (zero), the variable state is terminated. Further, the main control CPU 35a sets “0” in the operation flag when giving the non-changeable state after the end of the big hit game. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a non-variable command indicating that the non-variable state is to be provided.

  On the other hand, in the case of a small hit game, since the gaming state at the time of the small hit game is maintained, the main control CPU 35a controls in the gaming state at the time of the small hit game and after the small hit game ends. Does not output a command to specify the game state. That is, when the small control game is won, the main control CPU 35a does not perform the state transition determination as to whether or not to give the probability variation state.

  The probability variation flag and the operation flag are cleared ("0" is set) when a big hit game is awarded. In this case, when the big hit is generated, the main control CPU 35a ends the probability change state with the start of the big hit game. Further, the probability variation flag and the operation flag are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c. With these probability change command, non-accuracy change command, change-short command, and non-change-short command, the overall control CPU 36a is currently in a sure-change state or a non-change-change state, or is in a change-state or non-change-state. You can see if there is.

Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36 based on the overall control program will be described.
First, processing related to the symbol variation game will be described.

  When the variation control designation command is input, the overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36 outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38. When the overall control CPU 36a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22 according to the stop symbol designation of the special symbol corresponding to the command. A stop symbol designating command for the decorative symbol designating the decorative symbol is output to the effect display control board 37. When the overall control CPU 36a receives a symbol stop command, it outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38.

  Further, when the CPU 36a for overall control inputs a probability change command or a change command, the overall control RAM 36c sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state or the change state has been given. Then, the overall control CPU 36a sets in the overall control RAM 36c that the probability variation state is given when the probability variation command is input, and sets in the overall control RAM 36c that the non-probability variation state is imparted when the non-probability variation command is input. To do. Further, the overall control CPU 36a sets that the variable state is given to the general control RAM 36c when the variable command is input, and that the non-variable state is assigned when the non-variable command is input. It is set in the overall control RAM 36c. The overall control CPU 36a stores and maintains the current setting contents in the overall control RAM 36c until a probability change command, a non-change probability command, a change command, and a non-change command are input. The overall control CPU 36a grasps whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a probable change state or a change state based on the setting contents of the overall control RAM 36c. Further, when the overall control CPU 36a inputs these commands of the probability change command, the non-change probability command, the change command, and the non-change command, the respective commands are output to the control boards 37 and 38, respectively.

  When the control CPU 36a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop symbol designation command, the final stop designated by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop symbol designation command. Based on the symbol (special symbol), the symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be displayed on the effect display device 22 is determined.

  When the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a big hit symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the big hit as a symbol symbol combination.

  More specifically, if the stop symbol (special symbol) is a symbol for which the probability change 15R jackpot game is set, the overall control CPU 36a determines a jackpot symbol for the probability change confirmation as a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped. In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) is a non-probability variable 15R big hit game, the overall control CPU 36a determines a non-probable-change confirmed big hit symbol as a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped.

  In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) is a symbol for which the probability variation 2R jackpot game is used, the overall control CPU 36a determines the symbol combination for suggesting probability variation as a symbol symbol combination. In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) is a small hit symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that suggests a probability variation, similar to the probability variation 2R big hit game.

  In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) is a loss symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the loss. At this time, when the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outlier including the reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol). On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outbreak that does not include the reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol).

  The overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination of decorative symbols to be derived on the reach line specified by the input command when a variation pattern designation command for designating any one of the variation patterns P4 to P7 is input. . In this embodiment, since the display order of the symbols is preset in each column, if the symbol combination to be derived on one reach line is determined, the symbols displayed on the other reach lines are also displayed in each column. This is inevitably determined according to the display order of symbols. Then, the overall control CPU 36a determines the reach formation pattern before the reach line increase based on the symbol combination of the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped on the reach line designated by the change pattern designation command. In the following description, when the determined symbol combination is visualized, an apparent symbol combination pattern in the entire display area may be referred to as a display pattern. Note that the display pattern in the present embodiment does not indicate the number of reach lines, the position of the reach line that stops displaying the symbol combination, and the pattern that stores the decorative symbols in a pattern.

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a stores a decorative symbol stop designating command for designating the determined decorative symbol in a predetermined work area of the overall control RAM 36c. Further, the overall control CPU 36 a generates a stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol for designating a decorative symbol so that the symbol combination based on the determined decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped, and outputs the command to the effect display control board 37. To do.

Next, the contents of control related to the effect mode will be described.
The overall control CPU 36a relates to the type of jackpot symbol designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command output from the main control CPU 35a, the presence / absence of a probable variation state, and the activation / inactivation (termination) of the variation state. The transition mode of the production mode is controlled based on each designation command and the set value of the production mode flag. The effect mode flag includes information that can identify the effect mode in which the user is currently staying, and is set in the overall control RAM 36c. When the production mode flag is set, the overall control CPU 36a outputs a mode designation command for designating the production mode during the stay to the production display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38.

  The overall control CPU 36a issues a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol indicating the symbol a (probability variation 15R big hit game) while staying in any of the “normal mode”, “high accuracy suggestion mode”, and “variable reduction mode”. When input, the effect mode after the big hit game is set to “shortening mode” and is shifted. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 36a stops the special symbol indicating the symbol b (non-probable variation 15R big hit game) while staying in any of the “normal mode”, “high accuracy suggestion mode”, and “variable reduction mode”. When the designated command is input, the effect mode after the big hit game is set to the “shortening mode” and shifted. The overall control CPU 36a stops for a special symbol indicating the symbol c (probability 2R big hit game) or the symbol d (small hit game) while staying in either the “normal mode” or the “high probability suggestion mode”. When the symbol designating command is input, the effect mode after the big hit game is set to the “highly suggestive mode” and shifted. Further, when the overall control CPU 36a inputs the stop symbol designation command for the special symbol designating the symbol c (probability 2R big hit game) or the symbol d (small hit game) while staying in the “shortening mode”, the big hit game The production mode after the end is set to the “shortening mode”, and a transition is made. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a functions as an effect mode determination unit.

  Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 based on the display control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 37a that executes the following various processes based on the display control program functions as an effect control means.

First, processing related to the symbol variation game will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 selects the effect content (variation content) corresponding to the change pattern instructed by the command, and plays the symbol change game with the effect content. The display content of the effect display device 22 is controlled so that When the display control CPU 37a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display control CPU 37a controls the display contents so that the decoration display instructed by the stop display designating command for the decorative symbol is displayed on the effect display device 22. Then, the symbol variation game is terminated. Then, the display control CPU 37a measures the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device 22 based on the measured time and display data for each predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms). Every).

Next, the control content related to the mission effect executed by the overall control CPU 36a will be described.
In the present embodiment, the mission effect is executed during the high suggestion mode. In the present embodiment, reach with ““ ○ (0-9 symbols) ”! ! A plurality of types of mission effects such as “reach formation effects” are prepared. In this embodiment, ten types of decorative symbols from [0 (zero)] to [9] are used as decorative symbols. For this reason, as the contents to be presented in the reach formation effect (hereinafter, may be referred to as a task pattern), “1” is formed in accordance with the formation of the reach with one of the 10 types of decorative symbols. Let's reach! ! 10 types are prepared. The task symbol presented in the mission effect is developed for multiple symbol variation games, and in principle, the mission (issue) of the same content is presented until the end of the mission effect arrives. It has become.

  Then, when starting the mission effect accompanying the start of the highly accurate suggestion mode, the overall control CPU 36a determines a subject symbol from among ten types by lottery. Then, the overall control CPU 36a sends an effect instruction command for instructing the start of the mission effect by the determined mission (task) to the work in the overall control RAM 36c in accordance with the end of the symbol variation game that triggers the start of the highly accurate suggestion mode. Remember in the area. Further, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the start of the mission effect by the determined mission to each of the control boards 37 and 38. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a functions as a task determination unit.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 36a, when winning the big win lottery, sets the symbol combination so that the ratio of deriving reach formation symbols that match the subject symbol is higher than when the big win lottery is not won. It comes to decide. However, when the big hit lottery is won, the overall control CPU 36a determines the reach formation symbol according to the type of the big hit game. For example, even if the overall control CPU 36a wins the non-probable 15R jackpot game when [3] is presented as the task symbol, the probability variation definite symbol cannot be determined as the reach formation symbol. The symbols are determined so that the reach formation symbols do not match. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 36a determines the symbol so that the probability that the task symbol and the reach symbol coincide with each other when the probability variation 15R big hit game is won when [3] is presented as the task symbol. The overall control CPU 36a determines any one of [1], [5], [7], and [9] as the reach symbol when the task symbol and the reach symbol are not the same symbol. Thus, when the mission is achieved, the player is notified that the probability variation 15R jackpot game or the non-probability variation 15R jackpot game is won.

  Further, the overall control CPU 36a counts the number of symbol variation games executed after shifting to the high accuracy suggestion mode, and when the number reaches a predetermined number (10 times in the present embodiment), The end lottery is executed every time the symbol variation game is started for the tenth time and thereafter. The overall control CPU 36a determines the transition to the normal mode when “end” is determined in the end lottery, and determines the continuation of the high suggestion mode when “continuation” is determined in the end lottery. To do.

  Further, when the probability variation 2R big hit game or the small hit game is won while staying in the high probability suggestion mode, the overall control CPU 36a resets the number of counts and again determines to shift to the high probability suggestion mode.

  Next, in the present embodiment, the control contents so as not to include the same symbol as the subject symbol presented before the reach line increase in the reach formation symbol after the reach line increase will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the reach formation symbol after increasing the reach line is indicated as “reach after increase”, and the reach formation symbol before increasing the reach line is indicated as “pre-increase reach”. In the present embodiment, the “reach pattern after increase” becomes the “reach formation pattern derived when the reach line increases”. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a that executes the symbol determination process shown in FIG. 7 functions as an effect control unit and a regulation unit.

  The overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36, when executing a mission effect, when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern P7 for increasing the number of reach lines is input, a combination of decorative symbols to be displayed in a fixed stop state Based on, the pre-increase reach design is determined. When determining the pre-increase reach symbol, the overall control CPU 36a reads out the type of task symbol stored in a predetermined work area of the overall control RAM 36c and confirms the type (step S10). Then, when the reach line is increased, the overall control CPU 36a confirms a pattern including the same symbol as the task symbol. For example, when [1] is presented as the assignment symbol and [1] is selected as the pre-increase reach symbol, the post-increase reach symbol is [1] [2] [3]. In this case, the same symbol ([1]) as the task symbol is included in the increased reach symbol. Similarly, when [1] is presented as the task symbol and [0] is selected as the pre-increase reach symbol, the post-increase reach symbol is [0] [1] [2]. In this case, the same symbol ([1]) as the task symbol is included in the increased reach symbol. Similarly, when [1] is presented as the task symbol and [9] is selected as the pre-increase reach symbol, the post-increase reach symbol is [9] [0] [1]. In this case, the same symbol ([1]) as the task symbol is included in the increased reach symbol.

  As described above, in the left column, the numbers decrease in order of 9 → 8 → 7 → 6 → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 0 (zero) → 9. ) Is changed in the order of returning to 9. As a result, the pre-increase reach symbol that expands the aspect including the same symbol as the task symbol in the increased reach symbol is the same symbol as the task symbol, the symbol whose display order is one before the task symbol, and the task symbol The display order is the previous two symbols.

  In the left column, since the symbols are variably displayed in the arrangement as described above, the overall control CPU 36a determines which symbol is the pre-increase reach symbol, and the same symbol as the problem symbol in the post-increase reach symbol. It is inevitably possible to grasp whether or not it is included. Thereby, when determining the pre-increase reach symbol, the overall control CPU 36a is based on the type of the subject symbol, the same symbol as the subject symbol, the symbol whose display order is one before the subject symbol, and the subject symbol. The pre-increase reach symbol is determined from symbols excluding the symbol with the second display order (step S11). For example, if the assignment symbol is [1], the symbol in the left column whose display order is one before the assignment symbol is [0], while the symbol whose display order is two prior to the assignment symbol is [9] Further, in step S11, the symbol with the previous display order is indicated by -1, and the symbol with the second display order indicated by -2. Then, the overall control CPU 36a sets the determined stop design designation command for the decorative design in a predetermined work area in the overall control RAM 36c, and then ends the design determination process.

  On the other hand, when the central control CPU 36a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating any one of the variation patterns P4 to P6 for increasing the number of reach lines during execution of the mission effect, the reach before increase is as follows. Determine the design. For example, the overall control CPU 36a wins the probability variation 15R big hit game in the symbol variation game with mission effect, and when the variation pattern P5 is selected, the type of the task symbol stored in the predetermined work area in the overall control RAM 36c is selected. Read and check. At this time, assuming that [3] is presented as the problem symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines with high probability that the jackpot symbol combination indicated by [333] is to be confirmed and stopped on the reach line LB. Therefore, when the overall control CPU 36a determines to stop and display the jackpot symbol combination indicated by [333] on the reach line LB, the overall control CPU 36a determines [2] as the reach symbol before increase. In addition, when [111] [555] [777] [999] is determined as a jackpot symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped on the reach line LB when [3] is presented as the task symbol, reach before increase As a symbol, a non-probable change definite symbol whose display order is set one before the determined symbol combination is determined.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 36a wins the probability variation 15R big hit game in the symbol variation game with the mission effect (the task symbol is the probability variation confirmed symbol) and displays a fixed stop display on the reach line LA when the variation pattern P4 is selected. As a symbol combination, a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change is determined. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a determines the same symbol as the probability variation fixed symbol to be confirmed and stopped as the pre-increase reach symbol. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 36a wins the probability variation 15R big hit game in the symbol variation game with the mission effect (the task symbol is the probability variation confirmed symbol) and displays the final stop on the reach line LC when the variation pattern P6 is selected. As a symbol combination, a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change is determined. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a determines the probability variation confirmed symbol set in the display order two before the probability variation confirmed symbol to be confirmed and stopped as the pre-increase reach symbol.

  On the other hand, it is assumed that, in a symbol variation game accompanied by a mission effect, an uncertain variation 15R jackpot game is won, a variation pattern P5 is selected, and [3] is presented as a task symbol. In this case, since [3] cannot be determined as the reach formation symbol, the symbol combination [444] cannot necessarily be displayed on the reach line LB. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a determines to display any one symbol combination among [000] [222] [666] [888] on the reach line LB. Then, the overall control CPU 36a determines the pre-increase reach symbol according to the jackpot symbol combination (for example, [222]) derived on the reach line LB. At this time, the overall control CPU 36a inevitably determines [1] as the pre-increase reach symbol, so the post-increase reach symbols are [1], [2], and [3]. In this case, the increased reach symbol includes the same symbol ([3]) as the task symbol, but there is no difference in that the big hit game is given. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a also determines a combination that includes the same symbol as the task symbol in the increased reach symbol when the non-probability variable 15R jackpot game is won when the probability variation certain symbol is presented as the task symbol. obtain.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 36a wins a non-probable 15R big hit game in a symbol variation game with a mission effect (problem symbol is a probable variation confirmed symbol) and displays a fixed stop on the reach line LA when the variation pattern P4 is selected. As a symbol combination to be determined, a jackpot symbol with a non-probable change is determined. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a determines the same symbol as the non-probable variation fixed symbol to be confirmed and stopped as the pre-increase reach symbol. On the other hand, the CPU 36a for overall control displays a fixed stop display on the reach line LC when a non-probable 15R big hit game is won and a variation pattern P6 is selected in a symbol variation game with a mission effect (problem symbol is a certain variation confirmed symbol). As a symbol combination to be determined, a jackpot symbol with a non-probable change is determined. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a determines a non-probability change fixed symbol whose display order is set two prior to the non-probable change fixed symbol to be confirmed and stopped as the reach symbol before increase.

  Further, it is assumed that in the symbol variation game accompanied by a mission effect, the probability variation 15R jackpot game is won, the variation pattern P5 is selected, and [4] is presented as the task symbol. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a determines to display any one symbol combination among [111] [333] [555] [777] [999] on the reach line LB. Then, the overall control CPU 36a determines the pre-increase reach symbol in accordance with the jackpot symbol combination (eg, [555]) derived on the reach line LB. At this time, the overall control CPU 36a inevitably determines [4] as the pre-increase reach symbol, so the post-increase reach symbols are [4], [5], and [6]. In this case, the increased reach symbol includes the same symbol ([4]) as the task symbol, but there is no difference in that the big hit game is given. Therefore, when the non-probability variation fixed symbol is presented as the task symbol, the overall control CPU 36a also determines a combination including the same symbol as the task symbol in the increased reach symbol when winning the probability variation 15R jackpot game. obtain.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 36a wins the probability variation 15R jackpot game in the symbol variation game with the mission effect (the task symbol is a non-probability variation fixed symbol), and displays the fixed stop on the reach line LA when the variation pattern P4 is selected. As a symbol combination to be performed, a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change is determined. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a determines the same symbol as the probability variation fixed symbol to be confirmed and stopped as the pre-increase reach symbol. On the other hand, the CPU 36a for overall control displays a fixed stop display on the reach line LC when the winning pattern 15R is won in a symbol variation game with a mission effect (the task symbol is a non-probable variation fixed symbol) and the variation pattern P6 is selected. As a symbol combination to be performed, a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change is determined. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a determines the probability variation confirmed symbol set in the display order two before the probability variation confirmed symbol to be confirmed and stopped as the pre-increase reach symbol.

  In addition, it is assumed that, in a symbol variation game accompanied by a mission effect, an uncertain variation 15R jackpot game is won, a variation pattern P5 is selected, and [4] is presented as a task symbol. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a determines with high probability that the jackpot symbol combination indicated by [444] is to be confirmed and stopped on the reach line LB. Therefore, when the overall control CPU 36a determines to stop and display the jackpot symbol combination indicated by [444] on the reach line LB, the overall control CPU 36a determines [3] as the reach symbol before increase. Further, when [000] [222] [666] [888] is determined as the jackpot symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped on the reach line LB when [4] is presented as the task symbol, reach before increase As the symbol, the probability variation fixed symbol whose display order is set one before the determined symbol combination is determined.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 36a wins a non-probable 15R jackpot game in a symbol variation game with a mission effect (the task symbol is a non-probable variation confirmed symbol), and when the variation pattern P4 is selected, it is confirmed and stopped on the reach line LA. As a symbol combination to be displayed, a jackpot symbol with uncertain change is determined. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a determines the same symbol as the non-probable variation fixed symbol to be confirmed and stopped as the pre-increase reach symbol. On the other hand, the CPU 36a for overall control wins a non-probable 15R jackpot game in a symbol variation game with a mission effect (the task symbol is a non-probable variation confirmed symbol), and when the variation pattern P6 is selected, the CPU 36a is confirmed and stopped on the reach line LC. As a symbol combination to be displayed, a jackpot symbol with uncertain change is determined. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a determines a non-probability change fixed symbol whose display order is set two prior to the non-probable change fixed symbol to be confirmed and stopped as the reach symbol before increase.

  Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, an effect mode that is executed so as not to include the same symbol as the task symbol presented before the reach line increase in the increased reach symbol according to FIG. explain. In FIG. 8, the arrow shown in the effect display device 22 indicates “design variation”, and the alternate long and short dash line indicates “reach line that has become a reach line”. Further, in FIG. 8, it is assumed that [3] is presented as the problem symbol. Further, in FIG. 8, it is assumed that the variation pattern P7 for the outlier reach effect is selected.

  As described above, when the variation pattern P7 is selected when [3] is presented as the problem symbol, the overall control CPU 36a uses the same symbol and problem symbol as the problem symbol as the reach symbol before increase. Any one of the symbols excluding the symbol whose display order is the previous one and the symbol whose display order is two prior to the task symbol is determined. In this example, any one of the symbols [0], [4] to [9] is selected. Then, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 36a determines [4] as the reach formation symbol. In this case, the effect display device 22 derives a reach symbol combination indicated by [4 ↓ 4] after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of symbol variation (FIG. 8A). Thereby, the same symbol ([3]) as the task symbol presented before the increase in reach line is not included in the increased reach symbol.

  Thereafter, the effect display device 22 shifts to a reach effect using a predetermined character as a subject, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the number of reach lines is changed from one reach line to three reach lines (reach lines LA to LC). ) To increase. Incidentally, since the reach symbol before increase was [4], the reach symbols after increase are [4], [5] and [6] (FIG. 8B). Thereafter, in the effect display device 22, after the turn effect is performed in the reach line LA to the reach line LC based on the effect content defined in the variation pattern P7, in the middle row of the middle row located on the reach line LC [ 7] is derived, and the symbol combination of outlier reach indicated by [474] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the reach line LC. Thereafter, after the elapse of the variation time set in the variation pattern P7, the symbol combination that is temporarily stopped is confirmed and stopped, and the deviation is confirmed (FIG. 8C).

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The overall control CPU 36a regulates that the reach effect is executed with the content that includes the same symbol as the reach formation symbol presented as an issue before the reach line increases in the increased reach symbol. To do. Thereby, when the reach line is increased, the reach formation symbol is not formed with the symbol presented as the task before the reach line is increased, and the player's misrecognition with respect to the task giving effect can be suppressed.

  (2) When the big hit lottery is won, when the reach line is increased, the reach formation symbol can be formed with the symbol presented as an issue before the reach line is increased. Thereby, it can be made to recognize that the big hit lottery is won by achievement of a subject.

  (3) In this case, there is a case where a jackpot symbol combination is formed with a symbol different from the task symbol even though the increased reach symbol includes the same symbol as the task symbol. Even in such a case, there is no difference in the fact that a big hit game is given, so that the interest of the player is not impaired.

  (4) In a symbol variation game with a mission effect (when the task symbol is a non-probable variation fixed symbol), when the probability variation 15R jackpot game is won and the variation pattern P5 is selected, the symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the reach line LB Depending on the type, the same symbol as the task symbol may be determined as the reach symbol before increase. In such a case, it seems that the mission has been achieved with a non-probable fixed symbol, but as the reach line increases, a jackpot symbol combination is formed with a probabilistic fixed symbol, so the impression that the type of jackpot game has been promoted Can be given.

  (5) The overall control CPU 36a determines the fixed stop design so that the reach design after the increase does not include the same reach formation symbol as the reach formation presented as an issue until the reach line increases. Therefore, the reach pattern before the increase is inevitably determined. As a result, when the reach line is increased, the reach formation symbol is not composed of the symbols presented as the problem before the reach line is increased, and the user is not mistaken for having achieved the problem.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a kind of pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiments described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those in the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the present embodiment, as a technique for not including the same symbol as the task symbol presented before the reach line increase in the increased reach symbol, the effect mode in which the mission effect is executed is terminated, The mission effect in the symbol variation game is invalidated.

  Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the control contents so as not to include the same symbol as the task symbol presented before the reach line increase in the increased reach symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 9. In addition, in the symbol determination process shown in FIG. 9, the same code | symbol was attached | subjected to the process content same as the symbol determination process of FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination of outlier reach to be derived on a reach line designated by the input variation pattern designation command before executing the symbol decision processing. Then, the overall control CPU 36a determines the pre-increase reach symbol based on the determined symbol combination of outlier reach.

  Then, in the symbol determination process, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not the same symbol as the task symbol is included in the increased reach symbol after confirming the type of the task symbol in step S10 (step S10). S21). For example, when [1] is presented as the task symbol, [3] is determined as the reach formation symbol derived on the reach line LC based on the input of the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P7. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a determines [1] as the reach pattern before increase. In this case, the reach formation symbol indicated by [1] on the reach line LA, the reach formation symbol indicated by [2] on the reach line LB, and the reach indication indicated by [3] on the reach line LC as the increased reach symbols. The formation symbol will be derived. Accordingly, since the increased reach symbol includes the same symbol ([1]) as the task symbol, the overall control CPU 36a makes a positive determination in step S21. In addition, step S21 is affirmed when the same symbol as the task symbol, the symbol whose display order is one before the task symbol, and the symbol whose display order is two before the task symbol are determined as the reach symbol before increase. It is to be judged.

  If the determination result in step S21 is affirmative (the increased reach symbol includes the same symbol as the task symbol), the overall control CPU 36a determines the end of the mission effect (step S22). Specifically, the overall control CPU 36a determines the transition to the normal mode, and outputs a mode designation command for designating the normal mode to the control boards 37 and 38 until the symbol variation game is started.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the mission effect only in the high suggestion mode. Therefore, by shifting from the high suggestion mode to the normal mode in this way, it is possible to restrict the execution of the mission effect during the normal mode. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 36a does not execute the mission effect, and therefore outputs it to the effect display control board 37 without changing the stop symbol designating command for the ornament symbol designating the determined ornament symbol.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S21 is negative (the increased reach symbol does not include the same symbol as the task symbol), the overall control CPU 36a determines the symbol without determining the end of the mission effect. The process ends. In step S21, for example, when [1] is presented as the task symbol, the reach formation symbol derived on the reach line LC based on the input of the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P7. When [5] is determined, the overall control CPU 36a determines [3] as the pre-increase reach symbol. In this case, the reach formation symbol indicated by [3] on the reach line LA, the reach formation symbol indicated by [4] on the reach line LB, and the reach indication indicated by [5] on the reach line LC as the increased reach symbols. The formation symbol will be derived. In this case, since the increased reach symbol does not include the same symbol as the task symbol, the overall control CPU 36a makes a negative determination in step S21. In addition, step S21 determined the symbols other than the symbol which is the same symbol as the subject symbol, the symbol one order earlier than the subject symbol, and the symbol two orders earlier than the subject symbol as the pre-increase reach symbol. In this case, a negative determination is made.

  If the CPU 36a for overall control wins the probability variation 15R jackpot game or the non-probability variation 15R jackpot game, it also determines the combination including the same symbol as the task symbol in the increased reach symbol as in the first embodiment. To get.

  Next, in the present embodiment, an effect aspect that is executed so as not to include the same symbol as the task symbol presented before the reach line increase in the increased reach symbol will be described with reference to FIG. Further, in FIG. 10, it is assumed that [4] is presented as the task symbol. Further, in FIG. 10, it is assumed that the variation pattern P7 for the outlier reach effect is selected.

  As described above, when the variation pattern P7 is selected when [4] is presented as the task symbol, the overall control CPU 36a selects [565] as the symbol combination of the outlier reach derived on the reach line LC. Suppose you decide. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a determines [3] as the pre-increase reach symbol. When [3] is determined as the pre-increase reach symbol, the post-increase reach symbols are [3], [4], and [5]. In this case, since the increased reach symbol includes the same symbol ([4]) as the task symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines the end of the mission effect and shifts to the normal mode. As a result, in the most recent symbol variation game in the high accuracy suggestion mode, the task symbol is displayed on the mission display unit MH (FIG. 10A), but with the start of the symbol variation game, the effect mode is changed. The high-accuracy suggestion mode shifts to the normal mode (FIG. 10B). Then, based on the variation pattern P7, after the transition to the normal mode, the first symbol variation game is executed. At this time, in the effect display device 22, the task symbol is not displayed on the mission display unit MH due to the transition to the normal mode (FIG. 10B).

  Thereafter, in the effect display device 22, after the reach symbol combination indicated by [3 ↓ 3] is derived (FIG. 10C), the effect display device 22 shifts to a reach effect with a predetermined character as a subject, and after a predetermined time has elapsed. The number of reach lines increases from one reach line to three reach lines (reach lines LA to LC). Incidentally, since the reach symbol before increase was [3], the reach symbols after increase are [3], [4] and [5] (FIG. 10 (d)). And even if the reach formation symbols shown in [3], [4], and [5] are derived, the mission effect is invalidated, so the increased reach symbol includes the same symbol as the task symbol It will never be.

  Thereafter, in the effect display device 22, after the turn effect is performed in the reach line LA to the reach line LC based on the effect content defined in the variation pattern P7, in the middle row of the middle row located on the reach line LC [ 6] is derived, and the symbol combination of outlier reach indicated by [565] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the reach line LC. Thereafter, after the elapse of the variation time set in the variation pattern P7, the symbol combination that is temporarily stopped and displayed is confirmed and stopped and the deviation is confirmed (FIG. 10 (e)).

According to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (4) described in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(6) When the pre-increase reach symbol is determined, if the reach formation symbol presented as an issue is included in the post-increase reach symbol, the effect mode itself for executing the mission effect is forcibly terminated. I did it. As a result, when the reach line is increased, the reach formation symbol is not composed of the symbols presented as the problem before the reach line is increased, and the user is not mistaken for having achieved the problem.

  (7) When the reach formation symbol presented as an issue is included in the increased reach symbol, the high probability suggestion mode is shifted to the normal mode at the start of the symbol variation game. Since the transition from the high-accuracy suggestion mode to the normal mode can be made even by winning the falling lottery, there is no sense of incongruity at the end of the mission effect accompanying the mode transition.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a kind of pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiments described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those in the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the present embodiment, as a method for preventing the increased reach pattern from including the same pattern as the problem pattern presented before the reach line increase, the reach direction of the reach pattern is different from the reference direction. To do. The reference direction refers to the same direction as the variable display direction of each column.

  Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the control contents so as not to include the same symbol as the task symbol presented before the reach line increase in the increased reach symbol will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, in the symbol determination process shown in FIG. 11, the same code | symbol was attached | subjected to the process content same as the symbol determination process of FIG.7 and FIG.9. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a functions as reach formation symbol determination means.

  In this embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination of outlier reach derived on the reach line designated by the input variation pattern designation command before executing the symbol decision processing. To do. Then, the overall control CPU 36a determines the pre-increase reach symbol based on the determined symbol combination of outlier reach.

  Then, in the symbol determination process, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not the same symbol as the task symbol is included in the increased reach symbol after confirming the type of the task symbol in step S10 (step S10). S21). If the determination result in step S21 is affirmative (the increased reach symbol includes the same symbol as the task symbol), the overall control CPU 36a sets the reach forming symbol in the reverse direction. Development is determined (step S32).

  Specifically, the overall control CPU 36a derives the reach on the reach line LC based on the input of the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P7 when [5] is presented as the subject symbol. When [5] is determined as the reach formation symbol, [3] is determined as the reach symbol before increase. In this case, the reach formation symbol indicated by [3] on the reach line LA, the reach formation symbol indicated by [4] on the reach line LB, and the reach indication indicated by [5] on the reach line LC as the increased reach symbols. The formation symbol will be derived. Therefore, the same symbol as the task symbol is included in the increased reach symbol.

  Therefore, in step S32, the overall control CPU 36a determines to derive, on the reach line, a continuous symbol in a direction different from the display direction of each column with reference to the reach formation symbol indicated by [3]. That is, the overall control CPU 36a uses the reach formation symbol indicated by [3] on the reach line LC, the reach formation symbol indicated by [2] on the reach line LB as the reach symbol after increase on the reach line LA [ The reach formation symbol shown in 1] is derived. Then, the overall control CPU 36a sets an effect instruction command for instructing development in the reverse direction in the output buffer in the overall control RAM 36c, and ends the symbol determination process. At the same time, the overall control CPU 36a rewrites the stop symbol designation command for decorative symbols stored in the work area of the overall control RAM 36c into a command for designating the reach formation symbol indicated by [3] on the reach line LC. Then, the overall control CPU 36a sets the rewritten command in the output buffer in the overall control RAM 36c, and ends the symbol determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S21 is negative (the increased reach symbol does not include the same symbol as the task symbol), the overall control CPU 36a does not determine the development in the reverse direction. The decision process is terminated. In this case, the development direction of the increased reach symbol is a direction along the display direction of each column. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a does not rewrite the stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol that indicates the determined decorative symbol. When the overall control CPU 36a wins the probability variation 15R jackpot game or the non-probability variation 15R jackpot game, as in the first and second embodiments, the same symbol as the task symbol in the increased reach symbol The combination including can be determined.

  Next, in the present embodiment, an effect mode that is executed so as not to include the same symbol as the task symbol presented before the reach line increase in the increased reach symbol will be described with reference to FIG. Further, in FIG. 12, it is assumed that [3] is presented as the problem symbol. Further, in FIG. 12, it is assumed that the variation pattern P7 for the outlier reach effect is selected.

  As described above, when the variation pattern P7 is selected when [3] is presented as the task symbol, the overall control CPU 36a selects [343] as the symbol combination of the outlier reach derived on the reach line LC. Suppose you decide. As a result, the overall control CPU 36a generates a stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol that designates the symbol combination and stores it in a work area in the overall control RAM 36c. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a determines [1] as the reach pattern before increase. When [1] is determined as the pre-increase reach symbol, the post-increase reach symbols are [1], [2], and [3], and include the same symbol ([3]) as the task symbol. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a determines the development in the reverse direction and changes the development direction of the reach formation symbol.

  Thereby, in the effect display device 22, after the reach symbol combination indicated by [1 ↓ 1] is derived (FIG. 12A), the effect display device 22 shifts to a reach effect with a predetermined character as a subject, and the elapse of a predetermined time. Later, the number of reach lines increases from one reach line to three reach lines (reach lines LA to LC). Since the reach pattern before the increase is [1] and the reach direction of the reach formation pattern is reversed, the reach formation pattern indicated by [9] on the reach line LA is the reach line as the reach pattern after increase. The reach formation symbol indicated by [0] is derived on LB, and the reach formation symbol indicated by [1] is derived on the reach line LC (FIG. 12B). And since the development direction of the reach formation symbol is the reverse direction, the same symbol as the task symbol is not included in the increased reach symbol.

  Thereafter, in the effect display device 22, after the turn effect is performed in the reach line LA to the reach line LC based on the effect content defined in the variation pattern P7, in the middle row of the middle row located on the reach line LC [ 2] is derived, and the symbol combination of outlier reach indicated by [121] is temporarily displayed on the reach line LC. Thereafter, after the elapse of the variation time set in the variation pattern P7, the symbol combination that is temporarily stopped is confirmed and stopped, and the deviation is confirmed (FIG. 12C).

According to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (4) described in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(8) Reach formation symbols are composed of symbols presented as challenges before reach line increase when reach line is increased by changing the direction of symbol development when the reach line is increased in the opposite direction to the reference direction. It wo n’t be misunderstood that it ’s accomplished.

(9) Unexpectedness can be imparted by changing the direction of symbol development when the reach line is increased.
(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a kind of pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiments described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those in the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the present embodiment, as a technique for not including the same symbol as the task symbol presented before the increase in reach line in the increased reach symbol, the task is presented in the sub symbol D while the reach line is presented. At the time of increase, a reach formation symbol composed only of the main symbol N is derived. The main symbol N and the sub symbol D will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, the 10 types of symbols displayed on the effect display device 22 are a combination of a main symbol N imitating Arabic numerals “0” to “9” and a sub-symbol D accompanying the main symbol N. It is configured (see FIG. 13). Specifically, a symbol that can recognize “1” is a symbol that is a design that is a combination of a main symbol N imitating Arabic numeral “1” and a sub-design D imitating “chicken”. . The symbol capable of recognizing “2” is a symbol composed of a design in which a main symbol N imitating Arabic numeral “2” is combined with a sub symbol D imitating “chick”. In the same manner, as the symbols that can recognize “3” to “9” and “0”, different “birds” from the main symbol N imitating Arabic numerals “3” to “9” and “0”. For example, a design composed of a combination of sub-designs D imitating “Sparrow”, “Washi”, etc.) is set. In the following description, a symbol composed of a main symbol N and a sub symbol D is referred to as an “identification symbol”.

  The sub-symbol D is added so as to overlap the front side of the main symbol N, and covers a part of the numbers indicated by the main symbol N. Further, the size and position of the sub-symbol D are determined so that the type of the number indicated by the main symbol N can be identified. Specifically, the sub-symbol D has a smaller display area (display area for the image display unit GH) than the display area (display area for the image display unit GH) of the number indicated by the main symbol N. Is formed. The sub-symbol D is added to the lower side of the number indicated by the main symbol N. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game that does not involve the mission effect, the effect display device 22 derives a combination of symbols based on the identification symbols, and recognizes whether or not the game is a big hit by the combination of the main symbols N. It is possible. The sub-design has a role of decorating each main design N.

  On the other hand, in the symbol variation game accompanied by a mission effect, the type of the sub symbol D is presented as a task. Then, in the symbol variation game with mission effect, after the symbol combination of one reach constituted by the identification symbol is derived as the pre-increase reach symbol, the sub symbol D is removed from the identification symbol (only the main symbol N) ), The reach symbol after increase is derived.

  Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, an effect aspect that is executed so as not to include the same symbol as the task symbol presented before the reach line increase in the increased reach symbol will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 14, it is assumed that “chick” is presented as the task symbol. In FIG. 14, it is assumed that the variation pattern P7 for the outlier reach effect is selected.

  As described above, when the variation pattern P7 is selected when [chick] is presented as the task symbol, the overall control CPU 36a selects [343] as the symbol combination of the outlier reach derived on the reach line LC. Suppose you decide. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a determines an identification symbol that can recognize [1] as the reach symbol before increase. Then, when an identification symbol that can recognize [1] is determined as the reach symbol before increase, the reach symbol after increase is [1 (only main symbol N)], [2 (only main symbol N)], and [3 (Main symbol N only)]. In this case, the post-increase reach symbol includes the same symbol ([2]) as the main symbol N constituting the identification symbol capable of recognizing [2]. However, since the symbol presented as an assignment is only the sub symbol D that imitates “chick”, it is the same as the sub symbol D that constitutes the identifying symbol that can recognize [2] in the increased reach symbol No sub-pattern D ([chick]) is included.

  Thereby, in the effect display apparatus 22, the change of the symbol is started in a state in which the task of “reach with a chick !!” is presented (FIG. 14A), and after a predetermined time has passed, [1] After the reach symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1]) composed of the identification symbols capable of recognizing the character is derived (FIG. 14B), the flow shifts to a reach effect using a predetermined character as a subject. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the number of reach lines increases from one reach line to three reach lines (reach lines LA to LC). Incidentally, since the reach symbol before increase is [1 (identification symbol)], the reach formation symbol indicated by [1 (only main symbol N)] is reached on the reach line LB as the reach symbol after increase. The reach formation symbol indicated by [2 (only main symbol N)] is derived on the reach line LC, and the reach formation symbol indicated by [3 (only main symbol N)] is derived (FIG. 14C). In this case, the increased reach symbol includes the same symbol ([2 (only main symbol N)]) as the main symbol N constituting the identification symbol that can recognize [2]. The presented symbol is only the sub-design D imitating “chick”. That is, the increased reach symbol does not include the same sub-symbol D ([chick]) as the sub-symbol D constituting the identification symbol capable of recognizing [2]. Therefore, the mission is not achieved.

  Thereafter, in the effect display device 22, after the turn effect is performed in the reach line LA to the reach line LC based on the effect content defined in the variation pattern P7, in the middle row of the middle row located on the reach line LC [ 4] is derived, and the symbol combination of outlier reach indicated by [343] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the reach line LC. Thereafter, after the elapse of the variation time set in the variation pattern P7, the symbol combination that is temporarily stopped is confirmed and stopped and the deviation is confirmed (FIG. 14 (d)).

According to this embodiment, in addition to the effect (1) described in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(10) Even if the reach formation symbol designated as the task is included in the increased reach symbol, the symbol designated as the task is “sub-design D” to the last, so that the reach formation symbol after development ( The main symbol N only) is not a symbol presented as an issue, and cannot be said to be an achievement of the issue. Therefore, there is no misunderstanding that the task has been achieved.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a kind of pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. In the embodiments described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those in the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the above first to third embodiments, when winning a probability 15R jackpot game or non-probability 15R jackpot game, even if the same symbol as the task symbol is included in the increased reach symbol, Since there is no difference in the game being given, the determined symbol combination was derived.

  In this embodiment, the probability variation fixed symbol and the non-probability variation fixed symbol are alternately displayed in a variable manner. Accordingly, the post-increase reach symbol is formed with both the probability variation definite symbol and the non-probability variation definite symbol. Then, when the probability variation confirmed symbol is presented as the task symbol, and the increased reach symbol includes the same symbol as the task symbol, the appearance is performed as if a big hit was achieved by accomplishing the mission. become. However, depending on the type of jackpot game to be awarded, the type of task symbol, and the type of reach formation symbol, even if the stage is executed as if the jackpot has been achieved, this stage will reduce the interest of the player. It will be a stunning production.

  For example, when the overall control CPU 36a wins the non-probable 15R jackpot game with [1] being presented as the task symbol and the variation pattern P6 is selected, the overall control CPU 36a forms [222] on the reach line LC. Suppose that it is decided to derive the winning jackpot symbol combination. In this case, the reach symbol before increase is [0], and the reach symbols after increase are [0], [1], and [2], and the symbol that is presented as the task symbol ([1] in this example) Because the same design is included, the appearance is as if the jackpot was won by the achievement of the mission. However, if the type of jackpot game to be awarded is a non-probable 15R jackpot game, the jackpot symbol for the probability change is not determined as the confirmed jackpot symbol, so only the non-probable variable symbols are determined as the jackpot symbol combination. Can't be done. Even in such a case, the player expects that the probability change 15R big hit game is won because the reach state is formed with the same symbol as the probability variation fixed symbol presented as the task. However, although the reach symbol formed in [1] is temporarily stopped, the non-probable change confirmed jackpot symbol shown in [222] is stopped and displayed, and the non-probability variable 15R jackpot game is won. Will be informed that it will be demoted.

  Hereinafter, an example of a display mode that gives the impression of being demoted when winning the big hit lottery will be described. In the following description, a display mode that gives the impression of being demoted only during execution of a mission effect is referred to as an “inappropriate display mode”. In other words, when the mission effect is not executed, no problem symbol is presented, so that the impression of being demoted is not given. Even if the reach line does not increase during execution of the mission effect, since the symbol to be demoted is not derived, there is no impression as if it was demoted.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), when [1] is presented as the task symbol, when [0] is determined as the pre-increase reach symbol, [0] is indicated on the reach line LA. There is a display mode in which a reach formation symbol is indicated by [1] on the reach line LB and a reach formation symbol is indicated by [2] on the reach line LC. Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, when [1] is presented as the task symbol, when [1] is determined as the pre-increase reach symbol, [1] is indicated on the reach line LA. There is a display mode in which the reach formation symbol is indicated by [2] on the reach line LB and the reach formation symbol indicated by [3] on the reach line LC. Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, when [1] is presented as the task symbol, when [9] is determined as the reach symbol before increase, it is indicated by [9] on the reach line LA. There is a display mode in which the reach formation symbol is indicated by [0] on the reach line LB and the reach formation symbol is indicated by [1] on the reach line LC. In such a case, although the reach state is formed with the same symbol as the probability variation confirmed symbol presented as the task, the jackpot symbol with the non-probability variation certain is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, the increased reach symbol in the present embodiment is formed by both the probability variation definite symbol and the non-probability variation definite symbol. Therefore, such a situation may occur if a non-probable variation 15R jackpot game is won while a probable variation confirmed symbol is presented as a task symbol. In the present embodiment, the probability variation fixed symbols selected as the task symbols are set to five types indicated by [1] [3] [5] [7] [9]. At the same time, when the pre-increase reach formation symbol is the same symbol as the task symbol, the symbol whose display order is one before the task symbol, and the symbol whose display order is two times earlier than the task symbol. Therefore, there are 5 × 3 = 15 types of inappropriate display modes. In the overall control ROM 36b, patterns that can be in an inappropriate display mode when the determined symbol combination is visualized are stored as an inappropriate display mode list.

  Hereinafter, the control contents that prevent the overall control CPU 36a from giving an impression of being demoted during a symbol variation game accompanied by a mission effect will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a functions as a display pattern determination unit.

  FIGS. 15A to 15C show the correspondence with the display mode for change when the symbol combination designated by the stop symbol designating command for decorative symbols is visualized. ing.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15A, when [1] is presented as the task symbol, the reach formation symbol indicated by [0] on the reach line LA is indicated by [1] on the reach line LB. Assume that the reach formation symbol shown by [2] is derived on the reach line LC. In such a case, without changing the task symbol, the reach formation symbol indicated by [2] on the reach line LA and the reach symbol indicated by [3] on the reach line LB as the display mode after the change, The display form from which the reach formation symbol indicated by [4] is derived on the reach line LC is associated with one to one. The changed display mode is a display mode that is an inappropriate display mode when [3] is presented as the assignment pattern.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, when [1] is presented as the task symbol, the reach formation symbol indicated by [1] on the reach line LA is indicated by [2] on the reach line LB. Assume that the reach formation symbol shown in [3] is derived on the reach line LC. In such a case, without changing the task symbol, the reach formation symbol indicated by [3] on the reach line LA and the reach symbol indicated by [4] on the reach line LB as the display mode after the change, The display form from which the reach formation symbol shown by [5] is derived on the reach line LC is associated with one to one. The changed display mode is a display mode that is an inappropriate display mode when [3] or [5] is presented as the task symbol.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, when [1] is presented as the task symbol, the reach formation symbol indicated by [9] on the reach line LA is indicated by [0] on the reach line LB. Assume that the reach formation symbol shown in [1] is derived on the reach line LC. In such a case, without changing the task symbol, the reach formation symbol indicated by [5] on the reach line LA and the reach symbol indicated by [6] on the reach line LB as the display mode after the change, The display form from which the reach formation symbol indicated by [7] is derived on the reach line LC is associated with one to one. The changed display mode is a display mode that is an inappropriate display mode when [5] or [7] is presented as the task symbol.

  In addition, although not shown here, [3] [5] [7] [9] as the subject symbols are displayed in the same manner as in the case where [1] is presented as the subject symbol. Are associated on a one-to-one basis.

  In this way, in the display mode after the change, although the jackpot symbol of uncertain change is stopped and displayed, since the reach is not formed with the symbol presented as an issue, it gives the player the impression of being demoted There is nothing.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a combination of symbols designated by the stop symbol designation command for decorative symbols is visualized, an inappropriate display mode is displayed depending on the type of the subject symbol from among a plurality of display modes. It is made to change with another unsuitable display mode used as a mode. Moreover, although the display mode after the change is an inappropriate display mode depending on the type of task symbol, the display format is not an inappropriate display mode. Further, in the display mode before and after the change, the jackpot symbol combination is changed between symbols having the same degree of expectation as before the change, and is derived on the same reach line as before the change.

  In the following, the control contents for starting the symbol variation game accompanied by the mission effect will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 15 (a), it is assumed that the mission (issue) of “Let's reach with one symbol!” Is presented and that a non-probable 15R jackpot game is won.

  The overall control CPU 36a relates to a symbol variation game accompanied by a mission effect, based on a special symbol stop symbol designation command and a variation pattern designation command, a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the reach line designated by the variation pattern designation command. Determine the symbol combination. Then, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 36a determines to stop and display the non-probable change determined big hit symbol indicated by [000] on the reach line LA based on the variation pattern P4 for the hit effect. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a generates a stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol that designates the symbol combination. Then, the overall control CPU 36a sets the generated stop symbol designation command for decorative symbols in the work area in the overall control RAM 36c.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a compares the type of the problem symbol stored in the work area of the overall control RAM 36c with the content designated by the stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol. Specifically, the overall control CPU 36a displays the display pattern based on the stop symbol designation command for decoration symbols (in the form as shown in FIG. 15A) in the inappropriate display mode list stored in the overall control ROM 36b. It is determined whether it is applicable. In this case, since [1] is presented as the problem symbol, the overall control CPU 36a makes an affirmative determination on the inappropriate display determination.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 15A, the overall control CPU 36a newly determines a display pattern for stopping and displaying the uncertain change confirmed jackpot symbol indicated by [222] on the reach line LA ( FIG. 15 (a)). In this case, the overall control CPU 36a generates a stop symbol designation command for decorative symbols for instructing the symbol combination.

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a overwrites the generated stop symbol designation command for the ornament symbol on the stop symbol designation command for the ornament symbol stored in the work area in the overall control RAM 36c. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a sets the overwritten stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol in the output buffer in the overall control RAM 36c, and then outputs it to the effect display control board 37.

  On the other hand, the overall control CPU 36a makes a negative determination on the inappropriate display determination when the task symbol and the confirmed jackpot symbol have the same expected level, or when the determined jackpot symbol has a higher expectation than the task symbol It will be. Thus, the overall control CPU 36a does not change the determined symbol combination.

  In the actual symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 22, after the reach symbol combination indicated by [2 ↓ 2] is derived, the reach formation symbol indicated by [2] is reached on the reach line LA. The reach formation symbol indicated by [3] is derived on the line LB, and the reach formation symbol indicated by [4] is derived on the reach line LC. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, [2] is derived in the middle stage of the middle row, and the jackpot symbol of the non-probable change confirmation is temporarily stopped and displayed on the reach line LA at [222]. Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In this way, by rewriting the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped, the jackpot symbol ([222]) of non-probable change confirmation is derived, but in the increased reach symbol, the symbol ([[ 1]) is not included. Furthermore, since the symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination is a disadvantageous symbol than the task symbol, it does not give the player the impression of being demoted.

  In addition, the symbol combination before the change is a mode in which the symbol combination of the big hit is confirmed and stopped on the reach line LA. Thereby, in the symbol change game before and after the change, the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed on the same reach line can be changed based on the same change pattern.

According to this embodiment, in addition to the effect (1) described in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(11) Despite having reached the mission symbol, the winning of the big hit with low expectation is not suggested, and the decline of interest can be suppressed.

  (12) Further, in a mission effect that is executed across a plurality of symbol variation games, the same content is continued without changing the type of task symbol in principle during the execution of the mission effect. Therefore, if it is a pachinko gaming machine in which the task symbol is changed for each game, the task symbol may be changed if it becomes an inappropriate display mode when the determined symbol combination is visualized. When the same task symbol is presented a plurality of times as in the form, the task symbol cannot be rewritten simply because it becomes an inappropriate display mode. Even in such a case, it is possible to control so as not to be in an inappropriate display mode without rewriting the subject symbol.

  (13) When changing the determined symbol combination, the overall control CPU 36a changes between symbol combinations that are in an inappropriate display mode depending on the type of task symbol. By doing in this way, the symbol combination before a change will be matched as a symbol combination after a change in the other unsuitable display mode. As a result, in the current symbol variation game, the game is not executed with the symbol combination before the change, but in other symbol variation games, the reach is formed with the reach symbol depending on the symbol combination before the change, and the player reaches the reach. Can be visually recognized.

  (14) Moreover, if the distribution value at the time of determining the symbol combination before the change is equal, it is possible to prevent the bias to one symbol and to keep the reach symbol selection probability constant.

  (15) The symbol combination before the change and the symbol combination after the change are associated one to one. As a result, there are countless symbol combinations that do not become unsuitable display modes, and it is possible to save time and effort to determine the symbol combination in consideration of the comprehensive reach symbol selection rate, or to perform inappropriate display determination again. Control related to the determination of the symbol combination can be simplified.

  (16) By changing the display modes set as the inappropriate display modes, the stored inappropriate display modes can be used. Therefore, since it is possible to change the symbol combination with only 15 types of inappropriate display modes without associating many display patterns as the symbol combination of the change destination, this leads to a reduction in the amount of memory.

  (17) Further, the display mode associated as the changed symbol combination is a symbol combination that can be selected regardless of which symbol variation game is being executed. Thus, even if the symbol combination is changed by becoming an inappropriate display mode when the determined symbol combination is visualized, the change is before the symbol change game is actually executed on the effect display device 22. At the same time, the symbol variation game that is actually executed is not special contents. Therefore, the player does not feel uncomfortable with the change of the symbol combination.

Each embodiment may be changed as follows.
-In each embodiment, the period during which the same assignment is presented is not limited to 10 times, and the content of the assignment may be changed every time, or the content of the assignment may be changed every 2 to less than 10 times. It may be changed. In such a case, each time the task design is changed, the overall control CPU 36a stores the determined type of the task design in the work area of the overall control RAM 36c. Then, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped based on the special symbol stop symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command. Then, the overall control CPU 36a compares the determined symbol combination with the task symbol to determine whether or not the display mode is inappropriate. Then, in the case of an inappropriate display mode, a symbol combination that does not become an inappropriate display mode is determined, and a stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol that indicates the newly determined symbol combination is overwritten. And in 5th Embodiment, as long as the determined symbol combination becomes an unsuitable display mode, you may make it change the subject symbol which is shown instead of changing a symbol combination.

-In each embodiment, the minimum number of executions of mission effects is not limited to ten.
-In each embodiment, you may make it perform the mission change effect which changes a subject symbol during execution of a mission effect.

  Each embodiment may be adopted in a pachinko gaming machine that can execute a re-lottery effect and a jackpot promotion effect. The re-lottery effect is an effect of deriving a jackpot symbol for temporarily stopping and displaying the symbol combination in the symbol combination game and then changing the symbol combination again and finally displaying the symbol combination. This re-lottery effect is performed as an effect that causes the player to expect whether or not the jackpot symbol that can recognize the non-probability 15R jackpot game is promoted to the jackpot symbol that can recognize the probability variable 15R jackpot game. On the other hand, the jackpot promotion effect is an effect that is performed during the jackpot game as a performance execution time, and is performed in an effect mode in which a predetermined specific effect is executed in a round game during the jackpot game. Then, if the promotion effect during the big hit is executed in the case of winning the probability variation 15R big hit game, even if the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol finally derived in the symbol variation game is a big hit symbol of the non-probable change fixed, During the jackpot game, it is notified that the probability variation 15R jackpot game is won. Then, in the symbol variation game with a mission effect, it is assumed that the probability variation 15R jackpot game is won, the variation pattern P5 is selected, and that the jackpot game is won by executing the re-lottery effect. In this case, assuming that [3] is presented as the task symbol, the overall control CPU 36a does not consider the type of the task symbol, and any one symbol from [0] to [9] is reach-lined. It can be determined as a temporary jackpot symbol combination derived on the LB. On the other hand, if you win a non-probable 15R jackpot game under the same conditions, you cannot determine [3] as the reach formation symbol, so inevitably the temporary jackpot symbol combination indicated by [444] on the reach line LB Cannot be displayed once stopped. Accordingly, the overall control CPU 36a determines to temporarily stop and display any one symbol combination of [000] [222] [666] [888] on the reach line LB. The overall control CPU 36a inevitably determines [1] as the pre-increase reach symbol according to the jackpot symbol combination (eg, [222]) derived on the reach line LB. , [1], [2], and [3]. Further, it is assumed that in the symbol variation game accompanied by the mission effect, the probability variation 15R jackpot game is won, the variation pattern P5 is selected, and it is notified that the jackpot game is won by executing the jackpot promotion effect. In this case, if [3] is presented as the problem symbol, [3] cannot be determined as the pre-increase reach symbol, and therefore the jackpot symbol combination indicated by [444] on the reach line LB inevitably. Cannot be confirmed and stopped. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a determines to display any one symbol combination among [000] [222] [666] [888] on the reach line LB. The overall control CPU 36a inevitably determines [1] as the pre-increase reach symbol according to the jackpot symbol combination (eg, [222]) derived on the reach line LB. , [1], [2], and [3]. On the other hand, when a non-probability 15R jackpot game is won under the same conditions, the symbol combination is determined based on the same rules as the probability change 15R jackpot game.

  In the fifth embodiment, the symbol combinations before and after the change are associated one-to-one. However, such association is not performed, and the symbol combinations after the change are selected by lottery for all inappropriate display modes. It may be determined.

  In each embodiment, the types of decorative symbols are determined as jackpot symbols ([1] [3] [5] [7] [9]) with confirmed probability change and jackpot symbols ([0] [2] [4] with uncertain variation determined). ] [6] [8]). The symbol classification is not limited to the two types of division described above, the jackpot symbol for the probability variation fixed may be only [7], and the jackpot symbol for the non-probable variation fixed may be other than [7]. In addition, the expectation level for the player based on the combination of jackpot symbols based on decorative symbols can be set in three or more stages. For example, the first group ([0] [4] [6]), the second group ([1] [2] [5] [8] [9]), and the third group ([3] [7]) It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the degree of expectation increases in the order of first group <second group <third group. When such symbol grouping is performed, it is assumed that in the symbol variation game when [7] is determined as the task symbol, the big hit lottery is won and the probability variation 15R big hit game is determined to be given. Then, when [3] is determined as the confirmed jackpot symbol and [8] is determined to be derived on the reach line LC as the temporary jackpot symbol, the reach formation symbol after the reach line is increased is [ 7] [8] [9] Therefore, the display mode when the symbol combination is visualized is an inappropriate display mode. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a may change the symbol combination after the change to a symbol combination that temporarily stops and displays the temporary jackpot symbol indicated by [666] on the reach line LC. When such a change is made, the expected value is set lower for the jackpot symbol after the change ([666]) than the jackpot symbol before the change ([888]). In addition, since the jackpot symbol ([333]) for confirming the probability variation is derived through the re-lottery effect, there is no disadvantage for the player.

  -In each embodiment, the content which shows the expectation degree for a player can be changed if it is a structure based on the jackpot symbol combination. For example, a function (so-called latent probability function) that makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is present is provided, and the expectation degree to the probability variation state is set for each jackpot symbol combination, thereby indicating the expectation degree It can also be content. In addition, for example, a difference is made in the total number of prize balls that can be obtained for each symbol combination of big hits (the number of rounds is different, or the number of rounds is the same and the opening mode (opening time) of the big winning opening 29 is different). ), And the content indicating the degree of expectation according to the total number of winning balls that can be obtained.

In the fourth embodiment, the sub-pattern D is not limited to the theme of birds, but may be the theme of vehicles and fish.
In the fourth embodiment, the main symbol N may be presented as the subject symbol, while the sub symbol D may be derived as the increased reach symbol. Further, while the identification symbol is presented as the task symbol, either the main symbol N or the sub symbol D may be derived as the increased reach symbol.

  In each embodiment, the display order of symbols in each column may be changed. For example, the display order of the symbols in the left column may be set in ascending order, while the display order in the right column may be set in descending order.

  In each embodiment, the post-increase reach symbol may be a mode in which the pre-increase reach symbol is displayed on the reach line LB and the reach line is increased in the vertical direction around the line.

  -In the third embodiment, when a specific variation pattern is selected regardless of the current gaming state, “reach“ 3 ”within 30 times! ! May be set as a mission effect. And you may perform control which does not include the same symbol as the subject symbol shown before the reach line increase in the increased reach symbol during the mission effect.

  -In 3rd Embodiment, when the same design as a subject design was included in the increased reach design, it was made to transfer to the normal mode from the high probability suggestion mode with the start of the said design variation game. As an example of the change, the high probability suggestion mode may be shifted to the normal mode from the start of the symbol variation game to the stop of the symbols in the left column. Further, during the period from the start of the symbol variation game to the stop of the symbols in the left column, the transition from the high-accuracy suggestion mode to the normal mode is executed with a whiteout in the image display unit GH. Also good.

  In the second embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a determines the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped on the reach line designated by the variation pattern designation command, and then the same symbol as the task symbol in the increased reach symbol A symbol combination that does not include may be determined again.

  In the first embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a executes the symbol determination process shown in FIG. 7 and includes the increased reach symbols even when the variation pattern for the winning effect is selected. You may make it determine a symbol combination so that the combination containing the symbol same as a subject symbol is not included.

  In the second embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a executes the symbol determination process shown in FIG. 9 and includes the increased reach symbols even when the variation pattern for winning effects is selected. When the same symbol as the task symbol is included, the end of the high accuracy suggestion mode may be determined.

  In the third embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a executes the symbol determination process shown in FIG. 11 and includes the increased reach symbol even when the variation pattern for winning effect is selected. When the same symbol as the task symbol is included, the reverse direction may be determined as the direction of the reach symbol.

  In the fourth embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a presents the problem with the sub-design D even when the variation pattern for the winning effect is selected, while the main design N is increased when the reach line is increased. Reach formation symbols composed only of the above may be derived.

  In each embodiment, an increase in reach line may be an aspect that increases from one reach line to two reach lines. Moreover, the aspect which increases from two reach lines to three reach lines may be sufficient. In other words, as long as the number of reach lines is greater after the change than before the change, any number may be used.

-In each embodiment, if all the fluctuation | variation time set to the fluctuation | variation patterns P4-P6 is unified, it is good also as the same symbol as the symbol which carries out fixed stop display of the reach symbol before increase.
In the embodiment, the sub control board 36 may be omitted, and the processing executed by the sub control board 36 may be executed by the effect display control board 37. Further, the sub integrated control board 36 and the sound / lamp control board 38 may be constituted by a single board.

The embodiment is embodied in the 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.
The embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of special symbols that are targets of different symbol variation games are set.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and other examples are added below.
(A) The symbol can be displayed on the display means in a display form in which a main symbol and a sub symbol accompanying the main symbol are combined, and the main symbol and the sub symbol are one for one main symbol. Correspondence is determined so that the sub-designs are combined individually, and the task determining means presents a reach formation symbol constituted by the sub-design as a task, and the restricting means increases the reach line 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a reach formation symbol composed of only the main symbol is derived at times.

  (B) A display means having a plurality of reach lines capable of recognizing a reach state, displaying a game effect including a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied in a plurality of columns and displaying a symbol combination; A game that presents a player with the task of displaying reach formation symbols to form a reach, and executes a task granting effect for deriving a combination of symbols in the symbol variation game in which the presented task is performed In the machine, when winning a big hit lottery to determine whether or not a big hit, a combination of symbols for allowing the player to recognize the big hit, a display pattern determining means for determining a big hit display pattern including a reach formation symbol, and the assignment of the problem The task determining means for determining the reach formation symbol to be presented as a task when the presentation is executed, and the symbol variation game Presenting the task, and providing an effect control means for controlling the display content of the display means, and the symbol is given an advantageous state for a player when winning the jackpot lottery. Classified according to the difference in expectation, the display pattern determining means, based on the display pattern determined by winning the jackpot lottery, when the symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is displayed on the display means, The display mode based on the display pattern is the same as the symbol determined as the task for the reach formation symbol displayed on the specific reach line, and is displayed on the reach line excluding the specific reach line. For symbol combinations that can recognize jackpots, if the symbol has a lower expectation than the symbol determined as the task The display mode is determined to be an inappropriate display mode, and the determined display pattern can be changed to a display pattern that does not become the inappropriate display mode, and the task determining means is determined by winning the jackpot lottery. When the display mode based on the displayed display pattern is the inappropriate display mode, the task can be changed.

  GH: Image display unit, SW1, SW2: Start port switch, 10: Pachinko machine, 22: Production display device, 23: Special symbol display device, 25: Upper start winning port, 26 ... Lower start winning port, 25a, 26a ... Entrance hole, 27. Opening and closing blades, 28... Grand prize opening door, 29 .. Large prize opening, 35... Main control board, 35 a... Main control CPU, 35 b ... main control ROM, 35 c. 36... Sub control board, 36 a. CPU for control, 36 b. ROM for control, 36 c. RAM for control, 37.

Claims (5)

A predetermined reach forming pattern comprising display means having a plurality of reach lines for displaying a game effect including a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied in a plurality of columns and displaying a symbol combination. In the gaming machine that presents the player as a task to form a reach and display a task, and performs a task granting effect to derive a jackpot symbol combination in the symbol variation game in which the presented task is performed,
Reach content determination means capable of determining a specific reach production performed in a manner to further increase the number of reach lines after the formation of reach, as production content;
A task determining means for determining a reach formation symbol to be presented as a task when the task giving effect is executed;
Production control means for controlling the display content of the display means,
If the specific reach production is determined to be performed when the reach line is increased when the specific reach production is determined by the reach content determination means without winning the big win lottery of whether or not the big hit And a restricting means for restricting execution in a manner in which the reach formation symbol identical to the reach formation symbol presented as the task is included before the reach line is increased. . When the specific reach production is determined by the reach content determination means, the system includes a reach formation symbol determination unit that determines a pre-increase reach formation symbol derived before the reach line increases,
The symbols are variably displayed in a preset display order,
When the execution of the specific reach effect is determined, the effect control means displays a symbol whose display order is continuous along a reference direction set in advance based on the reach formation symbol before the reach line increase. Increase the reach line,
If the reach formation symbol determining means does not win the jackpot lottery and the execution of the specific reach effect is determined, until the reach line increases in the reach formation symbol derived when the reach line increases 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the pre-increase reach formation symbol is determined so that a reach formation symbol identical to the reach formation symbol presented as the task is not included in the game. With the arrival of a predetermined transition opportunity, it is provided with a production mode determination means capable of determining a transition to a high probability suggestion mode that suggests that the lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery may be a high probability lottery state,
During the high accuracy suggestion mode, the assignment assignment effect is executed,
When the control means does not win the jackpot lottery and the execution of the specific reach production is determined, the problem is increased until the reach line is increased in the reach formation symbol derived when the reach line is increased. When the reach effect is executed in a manner that includes the same reach formation symbol as the reach formation symbol presented as, the high suggestion mode is terminated until the change of the symbol of the first stop row stops, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a task assignment effect in the symbol variation game is invalidated. When the specific reach production is determined by the reach content determination means, the system includes a reach formation symbol determination unit that determines a pre-increase reach formation symbol derived before the reach line increases,
The restriction means is the effect control means,
The symbols are variably displayed in a preset display order,
The production control means includes
When the execution of the specific reach production is determined, the reach line is increased by displaying a symbol whose display order is continuous along a preset reference direction based on the reach formation symbol before the reach line increase. When the reach formation symbol derived as the problem is included in the reach formation symbol derived when the reach line increases, the reach formation symbol presented as the task until the reach line is increased, 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the reach line is increased by displaying a continuous symbol in a direction different from the reference direction.   The said restricting means, when winning the lottery lottery, when the reach line is increased, the reach can be formed with the same symbol as the reach forming symbol presented as the task. The gaming machine according to claim 4.

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