JP5452423B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes fluctuation contents with different time until a jackpot symbol combination is derived based on the same fluctuation pattern.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery for whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board is performed, and the lottery results of the big hit lottery are multiple It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the big hit if the symbol that is finally stopped is a big hit symbol. And in recent pachinko machines, in order to improve the fun of the game, a plurality of types of effect contents (for example, effect contents of reach effect) of the symbol variation game are prepared.

  By the way, in recent pachinko machines, a variation pattern is set for each variation time and variation content (for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, two reach lines are displayed regardless of the display order of symbols, and the variation time is determined depending on whether or not a big hit has occurred.

JP 2007-167329 A

  By the way, it is assumed that a plurality of reach lines are formed in a pachinko gaming machine such as Patent Document 1 in accordance with a display order predetermined in each symbol row. In such a case, since the number of fluctuations in the middle row differs depending on the position of the reach line from which the big hit symbol combination is derived, the symbol and middle row derived to the reach line from which the big hit symbol combination was decided to be derived The farther the symbols are, the greater the number of fluctuations in the middle row, and accordingly the fluctuation time becomes longer. In such a case, if the variation pattern is set based only on the difference in variation time, the variation pattern type increases according to the variation time and the difference in production content, so the data capacity increases, while the production content The variation of will be limited.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of realizing an increase in content while suppressing an increase in data capacity. There is to do.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 includes display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbols, and the symbol variation game is started by the variation of the symbol. Among the variation patterns that can specify the variation time until the end of the symbol by the symbol fixed stop display, a plurality of effects with different times until the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped based on the same variation pattern in executable constructed gaming machine the symbol variation game content, the specific change pattern in which a plurality of effect contents are associated time differs with up symbol combination of the jackpot is stopped once displayed is determined In this case, effect content determining means for determining one effect content from the effect contents associated with the specific variation pattern, and the effect content determining means. The execution is performed in the display unit control after symbol combination jackpot in the symbol variation game different game effects from the symbol variation game with executing the symbol variation game on said display means is stopped once displayed in accordance with the determined contents Means for occupying the total variation time defined in the specific variation pattern according to the time until the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily displayed when the specific variation pattern is determined. The gist is to make the time variable, and to suggest the development of a big hit after the end of the symbol variation game by the game effect.

The invention described in claim 2 recognizes the type of privilege granted based on the type of jackpot determined when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won in the gaming machine described in claim 1 The bonus notification means for executing the notification effect to be executed when the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily displayed , the jackpot type can be classified into a plurality of types according to the difference of the bonus, the execution control means, The gist is to execute the game effect so as to suggest the determined type of jackpot from a different viewpoint from the notification content notified by the notification effect.

The invention according to claim 3 is determined as jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2 when winning the jackpot lottery whether or not the jackpot and a privilege notifying means to be executed when the symbol combination of the jackpot the notification effect to recognize the type of benefits to be granted based on the type of the jackpot is temporarily stopped and displayed, the type of the jackpot after jackpot game end Can be classified into a plurality of types depending on whether the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is a high probability or the difference in the total number of winning balls that can be obtained at the end of the jackpot game, the execution control means is the privilege notification means When a decisive notification effect for definitely recognizing that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is high is executed, a game effect indicating the total number of winning balls that can be obtained at the end of the jackpot game is displayed. On the other hand, if a non-deterministic notification effect that does not definitely recognize that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is a high probability is executed by the bonus notification means, a game effect that suggests at least the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery The gist is to execute.

The invention according to claim 4 is the game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a notification effect for recognizing the type of privilege granted based on the determined type of jackpot. A bonus notification means that is executed when the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed , a plurality of types of effect contents are set in the game effect, and the execution control means is controlled by the privilege notification means. A non-deterministic notification effect that does not definitely recognize that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery whether or not the big hit is a high probability is executed, and the lottery probability of the big hit lottery among the big hits that are the execution targets of the non-determined notification effect is When the first jackpot with a high probability is determined, the bonus notification means executes the non-deterministic notification effect, and among the big hits to be executed for the non-deterministic notification effect, Compared to the case where the second jackpot with the low probability of the lottery is determined, the specific game effect defining the specific effect content is executed with a high probability, and the bonus notification means performs the bonus game lottery. A definite notification effect for deterministically recognizing that the lottery probability is high is executed, and a large number of total winning balls that can be obtained at the end of the big hit game among the big hits that are the execution targets of the definite notification effect are set. When the third big hit is determined, the final notification effect is executed by the privilege notification means, and the total number of winning balls is smaller than the third big hit among the big hits to be executed for the final notification effect. The gist is to execute the specific game effect with a high probability as compared with the case where the set fourth jackpot is determined.

The invention according to claim 5 is the game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a notification effect for recognizing the type of privilege granted based on the determined type of jackpot. A bonus notification means that is executed when the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed , and a plurality of types of effect times are set in the game effect, and the execution control means is controlled by the privilege notification means. A non-deterministic notification effect that does not definitely recognize that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery whether or not the big hit is a high probability is executed, and the lottery probability of the big hit lottery among the big hits that are the execution targets of the non-determined notification effect is When the first jackpot with a high probability is determined, the bonus notification means executes the non-deterministic notification effect, and among the big hits to be executed for the non-deterministic notification effect, Compared to the case where the second big hit with a low lottery probability of the lottery has been determined, a special game production with a specific production time is executed with a high probability, and the bonus notification means allows the big win lottery to be executed. A definite notification effect for deterministically recognizing that the lottery probability is high is executed, and a large number of total winning balls that can be obtained at the end of the big hit game among the big hits that are the execution targets of the definite notification effect are set. When the third big hit is determined, the final notification effect is executed by the privilege notification means, and the total number of winning balls is smaller than the third big hit among the big hits to be executed for the final notification effect. The gist is that the special game effect is executed with high probability as compared with the case where the set fourth jackpot is determined.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth or fifth aspect, the execution control means is configured such that the change determined in the specific variation pattern after the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. The gist is to execute a plurality of game effects until the time ends.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, in the symbol variation game, a display order in which the symbols are preset for every three symbol columns In the symbol variation game based on the specific variation pattern, when a plurality of symbol display positions for displaying one symbol are set for each symbol row, an effective line is formed by connecting specific symbol display positions in each symbol row. The reach in the symbol variation game is the same on the specific active lines in the two symbol columns arranged on both sides of the middle column arranged in the center after the variation of each column starts. The two symbol rows are formed by displaying symbols, the display order of the two symbol rows is reversed, and a symbol set of jackpot before and after each symbol in the two symbol rows While the same symbols that can be combined are displayed, the middle row has the same display order as one of the two symbol rows, and a plurality of symbols are displayed. The gist is that the time until the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily displayed is different according to the position of the effective line where the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily displayed and the display order of the middle row. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize an increase in content while suppressing an increase in data capacity.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a triple reach. The timing chart which shows the detail of demonstration production and standby demonstration production. The flowchart which shows the flow of a moving image selection process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a selection process. 8 is a flowchart showing the continuation of FIG. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing explaining the moving image selection table referred when the jackpot symbol combination is formed with a chance symbol. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing explaining the moving image selection table referred when a big hit symbol combination is formed by a definite symbol. (A) is a timing chart showing a later execution mode, (b) is a timing chart showing an effect execution mode when a middle hit is determined and a jackpot symbol combination is formed with a confirmed symbol, (c) ) Is a timing chart showing an effect execution mode when a winning combination is determined and a jackpot symbol combination is formed with a chance symbol.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
An effect display device 11 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, 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 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. Then, in the effect display device 11, when the symbol variation game is started, the decorative symbols are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction in the embodiment) in a predetermined display order in each symbol row. It is like that.

  Specifically, in the left column, the numbers become smaller in order of 8 → 7 → 6 → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 8... Fluctuate in order of return. On the other hand, in the right column and the middle column, the numbers increase in order of 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 1. It is designed to fluctuate in this order.

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, 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.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when a big hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special symbol display device 12 is also displayed in a fixed stop manner.

  The jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 is composed of symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol. In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a decorative symbol in which the decorative symbols in one row are different from the decorative symbols in the other two rows. It is comprised by the following symbol combination. Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), When the same decorative design is temporarily displayed (fluctuation fluctuation display), reach is formed.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 13 is disposed on the right side of the special symbol display device 12 in the game board 10. In the normal symbol display device 13, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter simply referred to as a “general symbol game”) is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied to derive one normal symbol. In the normal symbol display device 13 of this embodiment, a light-emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.) not shown is covered with a lens cover (in FIG. 1, the surface is decorated with “◯ (circle)” and “× (batsu)”). And a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary symbol display units. The normal symbol display device 13 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (whether to be described later, lottery to be described later), which is performed separately from the winning lottery to determine whether or not to win.

  Also, on the lower left side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold storage display device Ra having a plurality of (four in this embodiment) special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold storage display device Ra informs the player of the number of stored special design starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “special figure start holding memory number”). The special figure start reserved memory count is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a start winning port (upper start winning port 14 or lower start winning port 15) arranged on the game board 10, while a symbol variation game is added. 1 is subtracted at the start of. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the special figure start reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment).

  Further, below the effect display device 11, an upper start winning port 14 having a game ball entrance 14a and a lower start winning port 15 having a game ball entrance 15a are arranged in the vertical direction. Yes. The upper start winning opening 14 is configured to always open the entrance 14a so as to allow the entry of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 15a is opened to allow entry of a ball.

  At the back of each of the upper start winning opening 14 and the lower start winning opening 15, start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the game balls that have entered are arranged. The upper start winning opening 14 and the lower start winning opening 15 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.

  Below the lower start winning opening 15, a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. . A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  The big hit game is given when the big hit is determined by the internal lottery and the big hit symbol is determined and stopped in the symbol variation game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is finished, a round game in which the big prize opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 17 is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. In one round game, a predetermined round game time (25 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the round game, or a predetermined upper limit number of balls (9 balls in this embodiment). ) Is completed by satisfying the condition of the game ball that has been established earlier. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

  Further, a normal symbol operating gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 19 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 19. The normal symbol actuating gate 19 can give only the start condition for the ordinary game when the game ball passes. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the lottery condition is that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 19 (the normal symbol variation switch SW4 detects the game ball). A lottery per drawing is internally performed as an open lottery to determine whether or not the open / close blade 16 that opens and closes the mouth 15 is operated from the closed state to the open state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function for giving a probability variation state in which the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is set to a high probability state (high probability lottery state) after the big hit game is completed on the condition that the probability variation big hit is won. Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. The probability variation state can be an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur. 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. Which jackpot is to be determined is determined according to the type of special symbol (jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. For determining the special symbol (big hit symbol), a special symbol distribution random number, which will be described later, is used, and the special symbol is selected based on the extracted value of the special symbol distribution random number. The special figure distribution random numbers are distributed by a predetermined number (for example, one each) to each special symbol corresponding to each type of jackpot.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation shortening”). The speed change function shortens the change time of the normal game, and also changes the change state that changes the winning probability (lottery probability) of the normal lottery based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 19 from a low probability to a high probability. It is a function to be granted. Further, during the variable speed state, the total opening time of the open / close blades 16 based on the fact that one lottery per lottery has been won becomes longer than that during the non-changeable state. 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. When the variable state is given, the winning probability of determining whether to hit the normal map (lottery per normal map) is higher than in the non-variable state. In addition, the variation time of the usual game that is performed in the variable state is shorter than the variation time of the common game that is performed in the non-variable state. In addition, after the usual game is completed, the opening / closing state of the opening / closing blade 16 varies depending on the game state at the time of the usual game. Specifically, in the non-changing short state, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened for the first number of times (for example, 1 (times)) in the first opening time (for example, 0.3 (seconds)), while the variable time is changed. In the short state, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened for a second number of times (for example, 3 (times)) in a second opening time (for example, 1.4 (seconds)).

Hereinafter, the types of jackpots set in the present embodiment will be described.
The types of jackpots in this embodiment include 16R probability variation jackpots as types of jackpots that grant 16R (round) probability variation jackpot games, 7R probability variation jackpots as jackpot types that grant 7R probability variation jackpot games, and 7R non-probability variations. 7R non-probable big hit is set as a big hit type for giving big hit games.

  After the jackpot game based on the 16R probability variation jackpot and the 7R probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot occurs regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery. On the other hand, after the big hit game based on the 7R non-probable big hit, the non-probable change state is given regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big win lottery. In addition, if you win 16R probability variation big hit or 7R probability variation big hit, you will be given a variable state until the end of the probability variation state, while if you win 7R non-probable variation big hit, after the big hit game ends, The variable state is given until the end of the 100 symbol variation game. Further, in the 16R probability variable big hit game, the prescribed round number is “16”, while in the 7R probability variable big hit game and the 7R non-probable big hit game, the prescribed round number is “7”.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the prescribed number of rounds, the upper limit number of balls entered in one round game is set to “9 balls” and the round game time for one round is set to “25 seconds”. As a result, the greater the number of prescribed rounds, the greater the number of winning balls that can be obtained. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls that can be acquired and the presence / absence of a probable change state are “privileges”. Further, the 7R probability variation big hit corresponds to the first big hit and the fourth big hit. The 7R uncertain variable big hit corresponds to the second big hit. Further, the 16th uncertain variable big hit corresponds to the third big hit. These jackpots can be classified according to the specified number of rounds and the presence or absence of a probability variation state. Specifically, when classified by the specified number of rounds, it is classified into “16R probability variation big hit” and “7R probability variation big hit and 7R non-probable big hit”, while when classified by the presence or absence of a probability variation state, “16R probability variation big hit and 7R probability variation big hit "and" 7R non-probable big hit ".

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a jackpot promotion effect. The jackpot promotion effect is an effect that is performed during the jackpot game as an effect execution time, and is performed in an effect mode in which a predetermined effect is executed in a round game during the jackpot game. Note that the specific effect may be a mode in which a teammate character projecting the player himself wins a battle with an enemy character or a mode in which a message consisting of “promotion” is displayed.

  In this embodiment, two types of jackpot promotion effects are set. The first is a jackpot / medium probability change promotion effect that is executed when a 7R probability change jackpot or a 7R non-probability jackpot is won. In the big hit mid-probable change promotion effect, when the 7R probable big hit is won, it is informed that the specific effect will be promoted to a probable change. On the other hand, when the 7R non-probable big hit is won, it is informed that it will not be promoted to probable due to the specific performance. According to the jackpot probabilistic promotion promotion effect, even if the jackpot symbol of the decoration symbol that was finally derived in the symbol variation game is a jackpot symbol that cannot recognize "probability jackpot", it will become "probability jackpot" during the jackpot game It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the player has been elected, that is, a sense of expectation for promotion to an advantageous jackpot.

  The second is a jackpot mid-round promotion effect that is executed when winning 16R probability variation jackpot or 7R probability variation jackpot. In the jackpot mid-round promotion effect, when the 16R probability variable jackpot is won, it is notified that the player will be promoted to 16R by the specific effect in any of the first to sixth rounds. On the other hand, when the 7R probability big hit is won, it is notified that it is not promoted to 16R by a specific effect in any of the first to sixth rounds. According to the jackpot mid-round promotion effect, even if the big hit symbol of the decoration symbol finally derived in the symbol change game is a big hit symbol that cannot recognize the “16R probability variable big hit”, the “16R probability variable big hit” The player can have an expectation that the player has been won, that is, an expectation to be promoted to an advantageous jackpot.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the symbol variation game is not ended, the big hit game is not started and the special symbol start reserved memory number does not exist (0 (zero)), the symbol variation game is not performed. It becomes a state (during variable stop). In other words, the standby state waits for the start of the next symbol variation game where the symbol variation game is interrupted. The stand-by state is continued until the end condition is satisfied with the start condition of the symbol variation game being satisfied during the stand-by state once the start-up state occurs.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as “demo effect”) indicating the standby state is executed during the standby state (see FIG. 5). The demonstration effect is an effect for informing the effect display device 11 that the pachinko gaming machine is in a standby state, and obtaining a customer crowding effect. The demonstration effect of the present embodiment is composed of a standby demonstration effect and a title demonstration effect that starts when the standby demonstration effect ends, and once from a standby demonstration effect and a single title demonstration effect. This is a demonstration production. In the standby demonstration production and the title demonstration production, the production time for executing each production (in this embodiment, 50 seconds for the standby demonstration production and 25 seconds for the title demonstration production) is predetermined. For this reason, the production time (75 seconds in this embodiment) which performs one demonstration production is specified by these production times. When the standby state occurs, the demonstration production is repeatedly executed in the order of standby demonstration production → title demonstration production → standby demonstration production → title demonstration production until the start condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied during the standby state. The

  The standby demonstration effect is an effect content that causes the demonstration display device 11 to display a demo image (standby image). Then, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, with the occurrence of the standby state, the decorative symbol (the symbol combination) that is finally stopped and displayed in the immediately preceding symbol variation game is rotated once in the horizontal direction as a standby image. The standby demonstration effect is executed in the effect mode. The title demonstration effect is an effect content that displays an image (moving image) of an advertisement image of a pachinko gaming machine using characters or the like appearing in the effect set in the pachinko gaming machine.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of various effect devices based on the control command output by the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4, a special symbol display device 12, a normal symbol display device 13, and a special symbol hold storage display device Ra.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a obtains the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, special figure distribution random numbers, universal pattern determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers at predetermined intervals. Execute random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach when the big hit lottery is not won. The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the jackpot symbol. The random number for determining per common figure is a random number used in a lottery per common figure for whether or not per common figure. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. Time (direction time) can be specified. Then, the variation patterns are classified for each variation content composed of a jackpot effect, an outlier reach effect, and an outlier effect.

  The jackpot effect is an effect in which the symbol variation game is developed so that the jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed after reaching the reach effect. Further, the outlier reach effect is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the final symbol is finally stopped after the reach effect. Further, the off-stage effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the out-of-place symbol without stopping and reaching the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect performed in the symbol variation game with the decorative symbols of the effect display device 11 after the reach is formed until the symbol combination (big hit symbol or off symbol) is finally derived. In the special symbol display device 12, when the symbol variation game is started, the symbol variation is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

Here, the variation pattern set in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The variation pattern P1 for the offending effect is a variation pattern including “normal variation” in the variation content and defining “6 seconds” as the variation time. The normal variation is a situation in which, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation is stopped in accordance with the predetermined sequence variation variation stop order (left column → right column → middle column) and the symbol is derived in each column. Production.

  The variation pattern P2 for the outlier reach production is the production content “single reach (“ SR ”in the figure) in which the middle row is derived without changing the number of reach lines forming the reach after the reach is formed in the variation content. It is a fluctuation pattern including “ On the other hand, the variation pattern P4 for the big hit effect is a variation pattern including “SR” in the variation content. In the fluctuation patterns P2 and P4, “25 seconds” is defined as the fluctuation time.

  The variation pattern P3 for the outlier reach effect and the variation pattern P5 for the jackpot effect are variation patterns including “triple reach (indicated by“ TR ”” in the figure) in the variation content. In the variation pattern P3, “36 seconds” is defined as the variation time, while “34 seconds” is defined as the variation time in the variation pattern P5. As shown in FIG. 4 (a), triple reach refers to the reach line after the same symbol is derived in the left and right columns to form one reach line (in this example, [5 ↓ 5]). The number of lines is increased from 1 to 3 (reach lines LA, LB, LC), and the contents of the effect of deriving the middle row of symbols. In the effect display device 11, a symbol display position for displaying one symbol in each symbol row is defined, and by connecting a specific symbol display position in each symbol row, there is an effective line in which the symbol combination is effective. It is formed. And a reach line is formed by the effective line in which the reach state (reach symbol) is displayed. 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 FIGS. 4B to 4F, the reach formation symbols of each reach line are [3], [4], and [5].

  In the triple reach, after the three reach lines are formed, the symbols in the middle row are variably displayed so as to derive the jackpot symbol combinations in the order of reach line LA → reach line LB → reach line LC. It has become. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P5, the big hit symbol combination is derived depending on which of the reach line LA, the reach line LB, and the reach line LC the big hit symbol combination is derived. The time to complete is different. As a result, the larger the number of changes in the middle row, the longer it takes for the symbols that can form the jackpot symbol combination to move to the stop position of the middle row located on the reach line. The time required for the operation is increased in the order of reach line LA <reach line LB <reach line LC. However, regardless of the reach line among the reach line LA, the reach line LB, and the reach line LC, the symbol variation game is based on one type of variation pattern P5. Therefore, the variation time is a fixed time (34 seconds) regardless of the timing at which the jackpot symbol combination is derived. That is, after the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, the jackpot symbol combination that has been temporarily stopped and displayed is confirmed and stopped as the variation time set in the variation pattern P5 elapses.

On the other hand, in the variation pattern P3 for the outlier reach effect, it is determined to derive outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbols on the reach lines LA to LC.
Hereinafter, in order to explain the relationship between the position of the reach line for deriving the symbol combination and the variation time, the effect mode of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3 and the variation pattern P5 is shown in FIGS. 4 (a) to (f). explain.

  First, after the same symbol ([5 ↓ 5] in this example) is derived in the left column and the right column to form one reach line (FIG. 4A), the number of reach lines is one. Increases from 3 to 3 (FIG. 4B). As described above, in the middle row, the numbers increase in order of 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 1... It is designed to fluctuate in this order. Therefore, in the case of deriving the big hit symbol combination on the reach line LA, when [3] is derived in the middle stage of the middle row as the stop position located on the reach lines LA to LC, The jackpot symbol combination ([333]) derived in is temporarily displayed. Then, as the variation time set in the variation pattern P5 elapses, a fixed stop is displayed (FIG. 4C). Note that “temporarily stop display” in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P5 refers to a state in which it is possible to visually recognize that a big hit symbol combination is formed.

  On the other hand, in the middle hit in which the big hit symbol combination is derived on the reach line LB, the production is performed according to the flow of FIGS. 4A to 4C, but in FIG. 4C, [3] on the reach line LA. Is scrolled to the lower part of the middle row without being temporarily stopped. Thereafter, when [4] is derived in the middle row of the middle row, the jackpot symbol combination ([444]) derived on the reach line LB is temporarily stopped and displayed for the variation time set in the variation pattern P5. Along with progress, a fixed stop is displayed (FIG. 4D).

  Further, in the rear hit for deriving the big hit symbol combination on the reach line LC, the production is performed in the flow of FIGS. 4A to 4C, but as in the case of the middle hit, the reach line LA is shown in FIG. [3] is scrolled to the lower part of the middle row without being temporarily stopped. Thereafter, an effect is performed in the flow of FIG. 4D. In FIG. 4D, [4] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the reach line LB without scrolling. Thereafter, when [5] is derived in the middle row of the middle row, the jackpot symbol combination ([555]) derived on the reach line LC is temporarily stopped and displayed for the variation time set in the variation pattern P5. Along with progress, a fixed stop is displayed (FIG. 4 (e)).

  Due to such a production mode, the time until the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on these reach lines in the order of the reach line LA, the reach line LB, and the reach line LC becomes longer. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern P5 is a specific fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, the time taken until the jackpot symbol combination is derived (stopped display) on the reach line LA is set to “12 seconds”, and the jackpot symbol combination is derived on the reach line LB. The time required for (pause display) is set to “25 seconds”. Furthermore, the time taken for the big hit symbol combination to be derived (stopped display) on the reach line LC is set to “33.5 seconds”.

  In the variation pattern P3 for outlier reach production, as in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P5 for jackpot presentation, the production is executed according to the flow of FIGS. 4A to 4E. In e), [5] is scrolled to the lower stage of the middle row without being temporarily displayed on the reach line LC. After that, when [6] is derived in the middle row of the middle row, the out-of-order symbol combination ([565]) derived on the reach line LC is temporarily stopped and the variation time set in the variation pattern P3 is displayed. Along with progress, a fixed stop is displayed (FIG. 4 (f)).

  The main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values (all 1423 integers from 0 to 1422) that the jackpot determination random number can take. The jackpot determination value includes a low-probability jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery in the non-probability varying state and a high probability jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery in the probability-changing state. The set number of high-probability jackpot determination values (40 in this embodiment) is set to be larger than the set number of low-probability jackpot determination values (four in this embodiment). According to such a setting, the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery in the non-probable change state is 4/1423, while the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery in the probability change state is 40/1423.

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 241 kinds of integers from 0 to 240) that the reach determination random number can take. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a standard hit value. The judgment value per common figure is a judgment value used in the internal lottery (lottery per common figure) whether or not per common figure, and can be a random number for judgment per common figure (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250). ). Furthermore, the per-standard figure judgment value includes a low-probability common figure judgment value (13 in this embodiment) used in the per-normal figure lottery in the non-variable short state and the per-normal figure lottery in the variable state. There is a high-probability common figure determination value (250 in this embodiment) used in FIG.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. In addition, various information (timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). Further, the image data stores effect data for standby demonstration effects and image data for title demonstration effects.

  Hereinafter, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
When the game ball enters the upper start winning opening 14 or the lower start winning opening 15, and the detection signal output from the start opening switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball is input, the main control CPU 30a receives a big hit determination random number. The values of reach determination random number, special figure distribution random number, and variation pattern distribution random number are acquired from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a temporarily stores these values in the main control RAM 30c in association with the special figure start pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a rewrites the special figure start hold memory number by adding 1 to the special figure start hold memory number when the special figure start hold memory number does not reach the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the special figure start reserved memory number reaches the upper limit number, the special figure start reserved memory number exceeding the upper limit number is not rewritten, and the above-described various random number values are not acquired. The main control CPU 30a changes the display content (lighting mode) of the special symbol hold storage display device Ra when the special figure start hold storage number is rewritten.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the special figure starting reserved memory number is larger than “0 (zero)” when the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) are not being displayed in a variable manner and not being a big hit game. (Whether or not there is a pending symbol variation game) is determined. If this determination is negative, there is no pending symbol variation game. In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect has already been output. When this determination result is negative (when no demonstration designation command is output), the main control CPU 30a outputs a demonstration designation command in accordance with the end of the symbol variation game immediately before the suspension, and then a special symbol start process. Exit. If the demonstration designation command has already been output, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process as it is.

  On the other hand, when the special figure start reserved memory number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the special figure start hold memory number. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in the main control RAM 30c in association with the special figure start reserved memory number (the first special figure start hold memory number stored first), And the big hit determination value are compared, and a big hit determination (big hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit. In the big hit determination, when the gaming state is an uncertain change state, the main control CPU 30a compares the low probability big hit determination value with the value of the big hit determination random number, while the gaming state is the positive change state. In this case, the jackpot determination value for high probability is compared with the value of the random number for jackpot determination. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a definite stop based on the acquired value of the special figure distribution random number. Note that since the special symbol jackpot symbol is set for each type of jackpot as described above, the jackpot symbol to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the type of the big hit functions as the big hit type determining means. When the big hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines the variation pattern for the big hit effect based on the random number for variation pattern distribution.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the disengagement when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Further, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the detachment compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and performs a reach determination as to whether or not to execute the detachment change.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution. On the other hand, if the reach determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines the variation pattern for the off-line effect based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern outputs the control command generated according to the determined items to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designating command for designating the special symbol, and then outputs the variation pattern designating command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time determined in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. .

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol change game based on the determined change pattern.

  The main control CPU 30a that ended each jackpot game sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted and imparts the probability variation state when the probability variation state is imparted after the jackpot game ends. The probability change command is output. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability variation flag when the non-probability variation state is given after the big hit game is over. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs a non-probability change command indicating that a non-probability change state is to be given. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is provided when the variable state is applied after the big hit game is over. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs a change command indicating that the change state is to be given. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a sets “100 times” as the number of times of operation when the 7R non-probable big hit is won, and subtracts the number of times of operation every time the symbol variation game is executed, When the number of actuations becomes “0 (zero)”, the variable speed state is terminated and “0” is set in the actuation flag. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs a non-variable command indicating that the non-variable state is to be given.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data based on the effect contents (variation contents) corresponding to the change pattern designated by the command. In addition, when the stop control designating command for special design is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative design to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a definite stop according to the command. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot is designated as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that can definitely recognize the probability variation jackpot as the decorative symbol. In this embodiment, there are four types of symbol combinations indicated by [111], [333], [555], and [777] that can definitely recognize the probability variation big hit.

  On the other hand, when a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 7R probability variation jackpot is designated, a symbol combination that can definitely recognize the probability variation jackpot as a decoration symbol, or a symbol combination that cannot definitely recognize the probability variation jackpot is determined. It should be noted that there are four types of symbol combinations indicated by [222], [444], [666], and [888] in which the probability variation jackpot cannot be definitely recognized in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, when the 7R probability variation jackpot is won, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that can definitely recognize the probability variation jackpot if the execution of the mid-hit round round promotion effect is determined. On the other hand, if the 7R probability variation jackpot is won, the performance control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that cannot reliably recognize the probability variation jackpot if the execution of the jackpot medium probability variation promotion effect is determined.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol corresponding to the 7R non-probable variation jackpot is instructed as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that cannot definitely recognize the probability variation jackpot as the decorative symbol. Therefore, when any symbol combination among [222], [444], [666], and [888] is derived, it is possible to determine whether or not a probability variation state is given from this symbol combination. Can not. Also, in the following description, a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination that can definitely recognize a probable big hit is indicated as `` deterministic symbol '', while a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination that cannot definitely recognize a probable big jackpot is `` "Chance pattern".

  On the other hand, when the off symbol is designated as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination as the decorative symbol. At this time, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the outlier combination including the reach symbol as the decorative symbol. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination not including the reach symbol as the decorative symbol.

  When the variation pattern P5 is instructed, the production control CPU 31a first positions the effective lines (reach lines) for finalizing and displaying the big hit symbol combinations, that is, the front hit, the middle hit and the rear hit. Which of these is to be determined. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of the front hit, middle hit, and rear hit at substantially the same rate. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped on the determined effective line based on the type of jackpot and the presence / absence of the jackpot promotion effect. The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the jackpot mid-round promotion effect by lottery when the 16R probability variation jackpot is won, but determines whether or not to execute the jackpot mid-round promotion effect. The probability is set to be high. In addition, when the winning control win 31R wins the 7R probability variation jackpot, it is determined by lottery which of the jackpot mid-round promotion effect and the jackpot mid-variable promotion effect is executed. It is set so that the probability of determining the medium probability change promotion effect is high.

  The CPU 31a for effect control that has determined the jackpot symbol combination determines the reach formation symbol before reaching the reach line (pre-increase reach formation symbol) based on the determined jackpot symbol combination. More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol to be derived on the reach line LC as the pre-increase reach formation symbol, so the symbol on the reach line for deriving the determined jackpot symbol combination And a pre-increase reach formation symbol in accordance with the difference between the symbol derived on the reach line LC. In the present embodiment, the reach formation symbols before increase are derived on the reach line LC, and when the display order in the left column is used as a reference, the symbols after the 2 symbols in the display order before the reach formation symbols before increase are respectively displayed. Three reach lines are formed by being led out on the reach lines LA and LB (see FIGS. 4A and 4B). Therefore, when the front hit is determined, the big hit symbol combination and the reach formation symbol before increase are separated by two symbols. When the middle hit is determined, the symbol combination of the big hit and the reach formation symbol before increase are separated by one symbol. Furthermore, when the late hit is determined, the big hit symbol combination and the pre-increase reach formation symbol are the same symbol.

  For example, when the front hit (reach line LA) is determined and [333] is determined as the jackpot symbol combination, the effect control CPU 31a determines [5] as the pre-increase reach formation symbol. Further, when determining the middle hit (reach line LB) and [444] as the jackpot symbol combination, the effect control CPU 31a determines [5] as the reach formation symbol before increase. In addition, when the last hit (reach line LC) is determined and [555] is determined as the jackpot symbol combination, the effect control CPU 31a determines [5] as the pre-increase reach formation symbol.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern P3 is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the reach line LC as the position of the reach line for definitely displaying the symbol combination including the reach symbol. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that includes a reach symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the reach line LC. Incidentally, the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the middle symbol is displayed one order later than the reach formation symbol as an outlier symbol combination including the reach symbol to be derived on the reach line LC (for example, 232). . Then, the CPU 31a for effect control that has determined the out-of-order symbol combination including the reach symbol determines the reach formation symbol identical to the symbol combination as the pre-increase reach symbol. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as effect content determining means and game effect determining means.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game on the basis of the image display data, and determines when the symbol stop command is input during the symbol variation game. The decorated symbol is displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop state, and the symbol variation game is terminated.

  When the demonstration control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a first controls the effect display device 11 to start the standby demonstration effect using the image data for the standby demonstration effect. When the demonstration control command is input, the production control CPU 31a receives a demonstration production time set in the timer of the production control RAM 31c (in this embodiment, 75 seconds) for each control cycle (for example, every 4 ms). ), The execution time of the moving image reproduction effect is managed. Then, when the production time (50 seconds in the present embodiment) determined for the standby demonstration production elapses, the production control CPU 31a activates the production display device 11 to start the title demonstration production using the image data for the title demonstration production. Control. In the title demonstration effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, 10 types indicated by a moving image K1, a moving image K2, a moving image K3, a moving image K4, a moving image K5, a moving image K6, a moving image K7, a moving image K8, a moving image K9, and a moving image K10. Image data is set. In addition, the production time of the videos K1 to K3 is set to “1 second”, and the production time of the videos K4 to K6 is set to “2 seconds”. In addition, the production time of the videos K7 and K8 is set to “3 seconds”, the production time of the video K9 is set to “4 seconds”, and the production time of the video K10 is set to “6 seconds”. . Then, the title demonstration effect is executed by selecting the image data specifying these videos in the order of the movie K1 to the movie K10 and executing the effect.

  If the change pattern designation command is not input when the value set in the timer becomes 0 (zero), the effect control CPU 31a sets the value indicating the demonstration effect effect time in the timer again. These processes are repeatedly executed until a variation pattern designation command is input.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the variation pattern P5 is selected, the effect time of the game effect occupying the variation time determined in the variation pattern P5 is matched with the timing at which the symbol combination of the big hit is derived. The ratio is configured to be variable. In addition, it is configured to suggest a big hit after the end of the symbol variation game by a game effect.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, the content of the effect that constitutes the video executed as the title demonstration effect after the jackpot symbol combination is derived and until the change time set in the change pattern P5 elapses. A moving image reproduction effect that reproduces the video in pieces is executed as a game effect. As shown in FIG. 5, ten types of moving images to be subjected to the moving image reproduction effect are set as moving images K1 to K10, and image data to be used is shared with the title demo effect. However, as described above, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P5, the timing of deriving the jackpot symbol combination is different, and accordingly, the motion picture reproduction effect occupies the variation time set in the variation pattern P5. The proportion of production time will also vary. In the moving image reproduction effect in the present embodiment, a plurality of moving images are randomly and fragmentally connected until the variation time set in the variation pattern P5 elapses after the jackpot symbol combination is derived. The moving image reproduction effect is executed until the time reaches “0 seconds”. That is, like the title demonstration effect, the moving images are not always played back in the order of the moving images K1 to K10. For this reason, depending on the type of the selected video, the presentation is not executed in the flow that the title demonstration presentation is completely reproduced, but the presentation is performed in such a manner that the title demonstration presentation is reproduced in pieces. May be executed. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as an execution control means.

  Hereinafter, the moving image selection process performed by the effect control CPU 31a to select a moving image will be described with reference to FIG. The moving image selection process is executed at the start of the symbol variation game.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the big hit effect variation pattern P5 associated with the triple reach is instructed (step S11). If this determination result is negative (the change pattern P5 is not instructed), there is no need to execute the moving image reproduction effect, and the effect control CPU 31a ends the moving image selection process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S11 is affirmative (the variation pattern P5 is instructed), the effect control CPU 31a forms the determined jackpot symbol combination and the pre-increase reach formation determined based on the jackpot symbol combination. The symbol is compared (step S12). Then, as a result of the comparison, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the jackpot symbol combination is two symbols before the pre-increase reach formation symbol (step S13). That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the front hit has been determined. When this determination result is affirmative (before 2 symbols), the effect control CPU 31a sets the following values in a predetermined calculation area in the effect control RAM 31c that is referred to when performing an operation process for selecting a moving image. . That is, the production control CPU 31a subtracts the value “22 seconds” obtained by subtracting the time “12 seconds” required until the symbol combination of the jackpot is temporarily stopped from the variation time “34 seconds” set in the variation pattern P5. It is set as an effect time for the moving image reproduction process (step S14). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S17.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S13 is negative (not two symbols before), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the jackpot symbol combination is one symbol before the pre-increase reach formation symbol (step). S15). That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the middle hit has been determined. When the determination result is affirmative (one symbol before), the effect control CPU 31a until the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the predetermined calculation area from the variation time “34 seconds” determined in the variation pattern P5. A value “9 seconds” obtained by subtracting “25 seconds” is set as an effect time of the moving image reproduction process (step S16). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S17.

  Incidentally, if the determination result in step S15 is negative (not one symbol before), the effect control CPU 31a has determined the last hit. Further, in the present embodiment, the time taken until the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily displayed on the reach line LC at a later time is set to “33.5 seconds”, which is set in the fluctuation pattern P5. The stop display is temporarily displayed 0.5 seconds earlier than the fluctuation time “34 seconds”. However, the moving image K1 to the moving image K10 in the present embodiment are associated only with an effect time longer than 0.5 seconds, exceeding 0.5 seconds, and the moving image reproduction effect cannot be executed. Therefore, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the moving image selection process as it is.

  Then, the CPU 31a for effect control that has shifted to step S17 executes a selection process that is performed to actually select a moving image. In the selection process, a process of selecting a moving image from a moving image selection table (FIGS. 9 and 10), which will be described in detail later, is performed according to the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control which has selected one moving image in step S17 subtracts the effect time determined for the selected moving image from the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect set in the predetermined calculation area (step S18).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value calculated in step S18 is “0”, that is, whether or not the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect set in the predetermined calculation area is “0”. (Step S19). When this determination result is affirmative (remaining time = 0), the effect control CPU 31a recognizes that the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect is “0 seconds”, and ends the moving image selection process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S19 is negative (remaining time> 0), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S17 again, and selects a moving image according to the remaining time. Since the CPU 31a for effect control selects a video until the variation time set in the variation pattern P5 elapses after the jackpot symbol combination is derived, that is, until the remaining time of the video reproduction effect becomes zero. A plurality of moving images are reproduced in the moving image reproduction effect.

Next, the selection process executed in step S17 in the moving image selection process will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the symbol constituting the determined jackpot symbol combination is a chance symbol (any one of “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8”) (step S21). ). When this determination result is affirmative (chance symbol), it is not possible to determine whether or not the probability variation state is given only by visually recognizing the jackpot symbol combination. Then, when the determination result in step S21 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect set in the predetermined calculation area is “6 seconds” or more (step S22). When the determination result is affirmative (6 seconds or more), the effect control CPU 31a selects a video from the video selection tables T1 to T5 that can be selected when the symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination is a chance symbol. The table T1 is selected (step S23).

  As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9E, moving image selection tables T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 are selected as moving image selection tables that can be selected when the symbols constituting the jackpot symbol combination are chance symbols. These five types of tables are set. These moving image selection tables T1 to T5 are tables associated with the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect. Specifically, the video selection table T1 is a table that is referred to when the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect is 6 seconds or more, while the moving image selection table T2 is the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect less than 6 seconds 4 It is a table that is referenced when it is more than a second. The video selection table T3 is a table that is referred to when the remaining time of the video playback effect is less than 4 seconds and 3 seconds or more, while the video selection table T4 is the time remaining of the video playback effect less than 3 seconds 2 It is a table that is referenced when it is more than a second. The moving image selection table T5 is a table that is referred to when the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect is less than 2 seconds and 1 second or more. Furthermore, in these moving image selection tables T1 to T5, the selection probabilities of the moving images K1 to K10 are different depending on the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect and the presence / absence of the jackpot medium probability change promotion effect (shown as a promotion effect in the figure). Is set.

  In these moving image selection tables T1 to T5, distribution values for moving image selection are set as follows. In other words, when it is informed that it will be promoted to a certainty in the jackpot mid-probation promotion effect (winning for 7R probability variation big hit), it is informed that it will not be promoted to a decisive measure in the jackpot medium-variable promotion effect (winning for 7R non-probable variation big win) Compared to the above, the distribution value for selecting a moving image is set so that the probability that a moving image with a long production time is selected is increased. On the other hand, in the moving image selection tables T1 to T5, distribution values for moving image selection are set as follows. In other words, when it is notified that it will not be promoted to a certainty in the jackpot mid-progressive promotion effect (winning for 7R non-probable variation big win), it is reported that it will be promoted to a decisive change in the jackpot medium-probability promotion effect (winning for 7R probable variation big win) Compared to the above, the distribution value for moving image selection is set so that the probability that a moving image with a short presentation time is selected is increased. As a result, the longer the production time per movie played in the movie reproduction production, the higher the probability that the probability big win is won. Note that the “suggestion” in the present embodiment indicates a definitive suggestion that indicates that only one item is specified, and that it can take either two or more items, and that one item cannot be specified. There are non-deterministic suggestions.

  In the moving image selection table T1 (shown as table T1 in the figure) shown in FIG. 9A, the effect time is set to be longest only when it is informed that the jackpot mid-probability promotion effect is promoted to the probability change. A moving image selection value is set so that the moving image K10 (6 seconds) can be selected. Since the video K10 can be selected only when the 7R probability variable big hit is won, even when the video K10 appears, the probability change after the big hit game ends even before the execution of the jackpot mid-probation promotion effect. It becomes possible to recognize that the state is given. In the present embodiment, the moving image K10 is a specific game effect (special game effect).

  On the other hand, in the moving image selection table (shown as table T2 in the figure) shown in FIG. 9B, a moving image selection allocation value is not set for the moving image K10. However, when it is informed that it will be promoted to a certainty in the jackpot probable change promotion effect, “4 seconds” is defined as the effect time compared to the case where it is informed that it will not be promoted to a certainty in the jackpot medium probability change promotion effect. A moving image selection value is set so that the selection probability of the moving image K9 increases.

  Further, in the moving image selection table (shown as table T3 in the figure) shown in FIG. 9C, no moving image selection value is set for the moving images K9 and K10. However, when it is informed that it will be promoted to a certainty in the jackpot probable change promotion effect, “3 seconds” is set as the effect time compared to the case where it is informed that it will not be promoted to a certainty in the jackpot medium probability change promotion effect. The moving image selection distribution values are set so that the selection probabilities of the moving images K7 and K8 are high.

  Furthermore, in the moving image selection table (shown as table T4 in the figure) shown in FIG. 9D, no moving image selection value is set for the moving images K7 to K10. However, when it is informed that it will be promoted to a certainty in the jackpot probable change promotion effect, “2 seconds” is set as the effect time compared to the case where it is informed that it will not be promoted to a certainty in the jackpot medium probability change promotion effect. The moving image selection allocation values are set so that the selection probabilities of the moving images K4 to K6 are high.

  In the moving image selection table (shown as table T5 in the figure) shown in FIG. 9E, no distribution value for selecting a moving image is set for the moving images K4 to K10, and “1 second” is set as the effect time. The distribution value for selecting a moving image is set so that one of the determined moving images K1 to K3 is selected.

With such a table configuration, a moving image in which the effect time is set longer than the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect is not selected.
Returning to the description of FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 31 a that has selected the moving image selection table T <b> 1 in step S <b> 23 proceeds to the process of step S <b> 24. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S22 is negative (less than 6 seconds), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the remaining time of the moving image playback effect set in the predetermined calculation area is less than 6 seconds and “4 seconds” or more. Is determined (step S25). When the determination result is affirmative (less than 6 seconds and 4 seconds or more), the effect control CPU 31a, as described above, is selected when the remaining time of the movie playback effect is less than 6 seconds and 4 seconds or more. After selecting T2 (step S26), the process proceeds to step S24.

  If the determination result in step S25 is negative (less than 4 seconds), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether the remaining time of the moving image playback effect set in the predetermined calculation area is less than 4 seconds and “3 seconds” or more. Is determined (step S27). When this determination result is affirmative (less than 4 seconds and 3 seconds or more), the effect control CPU 31a, as described above, is selected when the remaining time of the movie playback effect is less than 4 seconds and 3 seconds or more. After selecting T3 (step S28), the process proceeds to step S24.

  Similarly, when the determination result of step S27 is negative (less than 3 seconds), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the remaining time of the moving image playback effect set in the predetermined calculation area is less than 3 seconds and “2 seconds” or more. Is determined (step S29). When the determination result is affirmative (less than 3 seconds and 2 seconds or more), the effect control CPU 31a, as described above, is selected when the remaining time of the movie playback effect is less than 3 seconds and 2 seconds or more. After selecting T4 (step S30), the process proceeds to step S24. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S29 is negative (less than 2 seconds), the effect control CPU 31a selects the moving image selection table T5 that is selected when the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect is 1 second (step S31). ), The process proceeds to step S24.

  The effect control CPU 31a that has shifted to step S24 selects one movie from the movie selection table that is selected based on the presence or absence of the big hit mid-probability change promotion effect. Then, the effect control CPU 31a that has selected the moving image in step S24 ends the selection process, and proceeds to step S18.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S21 is negative (the symbol is a definite symbol), 16R probability variation big hit or 7R probability variation big hit is determined. If the determination result in step S21 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect set in the predetermined calculation area is “6 seconds” or more, as in step S22. (Step S32). When this determination result is affirmative (6 seconds or longer), the effect control CPU 31a selects a video from the video selection tables T6 to T10 that can be selected when the symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination is a confirmed symbol. The table T6 is selected (step S33).

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (e), moving image selection tables T6, T7, T8, T9, and T10 are selected as moving image selection tables that can be selected when the symbols constituting the jackpot symbol combination are fixed symbols. These five types of tables are set. In these moving image selection tables T6 to T10, the selection probability of the moving images K1 to K10 is set to be different depending on the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect and the specified number of rounds. In addition, in the video selection tables T6 to T10, in the video selection tables T1 to T5, the distribution value for video selection is set according to the presence / absence of the jackpot / medium probability change promotion effect, whereas according to the prescribed number of rounds The only difference is that a distribution value for selecting a movie is set. The moving image selection table T6 has the same distribution value as the moving image selection table T1, while the moving image selection table T7 has the same distribution value as the moving image selection table T2. Similarly, in the video selection table T8, the same allocation value as that of the video selection table T3 is set, while in the video selection table T9, the same allocation value as that of the video selection table T4 is set. Yes. In the moving image selection table T10, the same distribution value as that of the moving image selection table T5 is set.

And production control CPU31a performs the process of step S32-S41 in the procedure similar to step S22-S31.
Then, the presentation control CPU 31a that has selected the type of moving image to be executed until the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern P5 elapses executes the following processing. That is, after the big hit symbol combination is derived, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts the time corresponding to the control period for each control period (for example, every 4 ms) with the start of the moving image reproduction effect from the timer value. Thus, the execution time of the moving image reproduction effect is managed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts the time corresponding to the control cycle from the timer value for each control cycle so that the selected moving images are executed in the selected order, and image data for specifying each moving image. The video is played during the production time specified in. If the production time set for each video has elapsed, the production control CPU 31a reproduces the video for the production time set for the next selected video. Such control is repeatedly executed, and thereafter, when the value set in the timer becomes “0”, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to end the moving image reproduction effect.

  When the moving image selection process is executed in such a procedure, a plurality of effect contents with different time until a jackpot symbol combination is derived are associated with one variation pattern. In addition, the total effect time of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P5 is unified by executing the video reproduction effect until the variation time set in the variation pattern P5 elapses after the big hit symbol combination is derived. can do. Moreover, in addition to being able to unify the total performance time by executing the video playback effect, it also guesses the privilege granted based on the determined jackpot according to the length of the performance time per video (Suggest). Even when the same moving image is reproduced, the suggested content indicated by the moving image varies depending on the symbol combination of the jackpot displayed in the fixed stop state.

  For example, when the video K10 is played, there is no difference that the most advantageous privilege is given among the benefits that can be assumed from the jackpot symbol combination, but the symbol that constitutes the jackpot symbol combination that is confirmed and displayed Is a definite symbol, it is definitely suggested that the 16K probability variation big hit game is given by the moving image K10. On the other hand, if the symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped is a chance symbol, the moving image K10 definitely suggests that a probable change state is given after the jackpot game ends.

  Even if the same jackpot is determined, the selection probability of a moving image differs depending on the jackpot symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. For example, it is assumed that when a 7R probability variation jackpot is determined, a symbol combination that can definitely recognize the probability variation jackpot is determined. In this case, it is set so that the selection probability of a moving image (including moving image K10) with a long production time is set low. In addition, it is assumed that when a 7R probability variation jackpot is determined, a symbol combination that cannot reliably recognize the probability variation jackpot is determined. In this case, it is set so that the selection probability of a moving image (including moving image K10) with a long production time is set.

  That is, in the video reproduction effect, the determined jackpot type is suggested from a viewpoint different from the jackpot type that can be assumed from the jackpot symbol combination. That is, it is possible to definitely recognize that a probability variation state is given from a symbol combination that can definitely recognize a probability variation jackpot, although a specified number of rounds cannot be assumed. Then, in the moving image reproduction effect that is executed when the symbol combination that can surely recognize the probable big hit is stopped and displayed, the specified number of rounds can be assumed from the content of the effect. That is, it is suggested that the longer the presentation time per movie is, the higher the possibility that a 16R probability variation big hit game will be given. On the other hand, from a symbol combination in which the probable big hit cannot be definitely recognized, it can be definitely recognized that the specified number of rounds is “7”, but it cannot be assumed whether or not the probable variation state is given. Then, in the video playback effect that is executed when the symbol combination that cannot reliably recognize the probability variation big hit is displayed in a definite stop state, the probability that the probability variation state is given from the effect content can be assumed. That is, it is suggested that the longer the presentation time per movie is, the higher the probability that the probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, if the remaining time of the video playback effect is less than 6 seconds, the video K10 indicating that the most advantageous privilege among the benefits that can be assumed from the jackpot symbol combination is given. Is not selected. In addition, when the front hit is determined rather than when the middle hit is determined, the movie playback production time is longer, but there are more opportunities to select a video with a longer production time set. However, it is not always easy to select a movie with a long production time.

  In the present embodiment, since it is possible to definitely recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given by the jackpot symbol combination displayed to be confirmed and stopped, the fact that the jackpot symbol combination is to be confirmed and stopped is displayed as a notification effect. Become. In addition, the symbol combination that can definitely recognize the probability variation jackpot is displayed in a definite stop display, while the symbol notification effect is produced, the symbol combination that cannot reliably recognize the probability variation jackpot may be displayed in a definite stop display. This is a non-confirmed notification effect. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 31a that causes the effect display device 11 to confirm and stop the jackpot symbol combination functions as a privilege notification unit.

  Hereinafter, the execution mode of the moving image reproduction effect based on the moving image selected in the moving image selection process will be described with reference to FIGS. Incidentally, FIG. 11A shows an example in which the back hit is determined. Further, in FIG. 11B, it is premised that a medium hit is determined and a symbol combination that cannot reliably recognize a probable big hit is derived. Further, in FIG. 11C, it is assumed that the front hit is determined, and that a symbol combination that can recognize the probability variation big hit definitely is derived. Further, in FIGS. 11A and 11C, it is assumed that the 16R probability variation jackpot is determined, while in FIG. 11B, it is assumed that the 7R probability variation jackpot is determined.

  In FIG. 11 (a), the hitting is determined based on the premise. As described above, although the time taken until the big hit symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the reach line LC is set to “33.5 seconds”, the moving images K1 to K10 include Only production times longer than 0.5 seconds are associated. Therefore, when 34 seconds have elapsed since the start of the change of the symbol, the big hit symbol combination is confirmed and stopped on the reach line LC, and the symbol change game is ended without executing the moving image reproduction effect. In such a case, at the stage before the start of the jackpot game, although it can be recognized that the jackpot symbol combination that can recognize the probability variation jackpot becomes “probability variation jackpot”, the number of rounds specified cannot be grasped. Then, after the big hit game is started, when a specific effect is executed in the first to sixth round games, it can be recognized from the contents of the effect that the 16R probability change big hit game has been won.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 11B, the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the reach line LB 25 seconds after the variation of the symbol starts. Note that the symbols constituting the jackpot symbol combination displayed at this time are “chance symbols” based on the premise. In this case, in step S16 of the moving image selection process (FIG. 6), the effect control CPU 31a takes the time “from the variation time“ 34 seconds ”determined in the variation pattern P5 until the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily displayed. A value “9 seconds” obtained by subtracting “25 seconds” is set as a production time of a moving image reproduction effect in a predetermined calculation area. Then, in the selection process (FIGS. 7 and 8), the effect control CPU 31a has determined “chance symbol” as the symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination, and the remaining time of the video playback effect is “9 seconds”. On the basis of something, the moving image selection table T1 (FIG. 9A) is selected. At this time, if the movie K10 is selected, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts the effect time “6 seconds” determined for the movie K10 from “9 seconds” set in the predetermined calculation area.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a checks the remaining time set in the predetermined calculation area, and selects the moving image selection table T3 (FIG. 9C) based on the remaining time being “3 seconds”. If the moving image K1 is selected at this time, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts the effect time “1 second” determined for the moving image K1 from “3 seconds” set in the predetermined calculation area. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a checks the remaining time set in the predetermined calculation area, and selects the moving image selection table T4 (FIG. 9D) based on the remaining time being “2 seconds”. At this time, if the moving image K4 is selected, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts the effect time “2 seconds” determined for the image K4 from “2 seconds” set in the predetermined calculation area. Then, since the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect set in the predetermined calculation area is “0 seconds” because the effect time set for the moving image K4 is “2 seconds”, the effect control CPU 31a selects the moving image selection. The process ends.

  Thus, the moving image reproduction effect is executed in the order of moving image K10 (6 seconds) → moving image K1 (1 second) → moving image K4 (2 seconds). Then, by executing the video K10, even before the start of the big hit game, it is made to definitely recognize that the probable change promotion effect during the big hit is executed, that is, that the probable change state is given after the big hit game ends. be able to. Then, after the video playback effect is executed, the jackpot mid-probability promotion effect is executed during the jackpot game, and it is informed that the promotion will be probable by executing the specific effect. Then, after the jackpot game is over, the probability variation state is given, as notified by the moving image K10 and the jackpot medium probability variation promotion effect.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 11C, the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the reach line LA 12 seconds after the symbol variation starts. Note that the symbols constituting the jackpot symbol combination displayed at this time are “determined symbols” on the premise. In this case, the CPU 31a for effect control takes the time “from the variation time“ 34 seconds ”determined in the variation pattern P5 until the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in step S14 of the moving image selection process (FIG. 6). A value “22 seconds” obtained by subtracting “12 seconds” is set as an effect time of the moving image reproduction effect in a predetermined calculation area. Then, in the selection process (FIGS. 7 and 8), the effect control CPU 31a has determined “determined symbol” as the symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination, and the remaining time of the video playback effect is “22 seconds”. On the basis of something, the moving image selection table T6 (FIG. 10A) is selected. If the moving image K9 is selected at this time, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts the effect time “4 seconds” determined for the moving image K9 from “22 seconds” set in the predetermined calculation area.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a checks the remaining time set in the predetermined calculation area, and selects the moving image selection table T6 (FIG. 10A) based on the remaining time being “18 seconds”. Hereinafter, until the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect set in the effect control RAM 31c reaches “0 seconds”, the effect control CPU 31a determines and reproduces the moving image in the same procedure as in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 11 (c), even if the video K10 is not executed, the video K9 having a longer presentation time set after the video K10 is executed before the start of the big hit game. However, it is easy to give expectation that the specified number of rounds is “16 rounds”. Then, after the video playback effect is executed, the big hit mid-round promotion effect is executed during the big hit game, and it is notified that the specified number of rounds is promoted to “16 rounds” by executing the specific effect. And the jackpot game will be awarded up to 16 rounds as notified by the video K9 and the jackpot mid-round promotion effect.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) A game that occupies the total variation time set in the specific variation pattern according to the time until the jackpot symbol combination is derived when the specific variation pattern (in the embodiment, variation pattern P5) is determined The time of the production (in the embodiment, the moving image reproduction production) is variable. In addition, the game effect suggests a big hit after the end of the symbol variation game. As a result, it is possible to execute a plurality of effect contents with different times until the big winning symbol combination is derived based on the same variation pattern. At the same time, regardless of which effect content is selected depending on the length of the game effect, the effect time (time until the winning combination of symbols is derived + game effect time) can be unified, so the data capacity It is possible to increase the contents of the production while suppressing the increase. Furthermore, it is possible to suggest to the player that the jackpot is being developed by playing the game.

  (2) A game effect (in the embodiment, video playback) to suggest the determined jackpot type from a different point of view from the notification content (in the embodiment, the symbol combination displayed in a fixed stop) notified in the notification effect. Production). As a result, even if the same game effect is executed, the meaning differs depending on how far the type of privilege is notified by the notification effect until the game effect is executed. It can be expected to be an advantageous development.

  (3) When a combination of symbols that can definitely recognize a promising jackpot is displayed in a definite stop display, the total number of winning balls (the number of specified rounds in the embodiment) that can be obtained at the end of the jackpot game is determined or not A game effect (in the embodiment, a moving image play effect) that is definitely suggested is executed. On the other hand, when a combination of symbols that cannot definitely recognize a promising big hit is displayed in a fixed stop state, a game effect that at least suggests a lottery probability of the big win lottery is executed deterministically or non-deterministically. . As a result, even if the same game effect is executed, the meaning differs depending on whether or not a symbol combination that can definitely recognize the probable big hit is displayed in a definite stop until the game effect is executed. come. And, even if any jackpot symbol combination is derived, it can be expected that it will be advantageous development for the player depending on the type of game effect.

  (4) The time until the jackpot symbol combination is derived depends on the position of the reach line from which the jackpot symbol combination is derived and the display order of the middle row among the plurality of reach lines (effective lines). Depending on the time, the length of the effect time of the game effect (in the embodiment, the moving image reproduction effect) also changes. Therefore, if the jackpot symbol combination is derived early, the game effect is executed until the variation time set in the specific variation pattern (the variation pattern P5 in the embodiment) elapses. It can be easily adjusted so that the same time as the effect content from which the jackpot symbol combination is derived.

  (5) When a jackpot that is advantageous for the player has been determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines specific effect content that suggests that the player will be in an advantageous state among a plurality of types of game effects. The specific game effect (moving image K10 in the embodiment) is executed with high probability. As a result, the specific game effect is not necessarily selected even if the ratio of the game effect in the total variation time increases due to the fact that the symbol combination of the big hit is derived at an early timing. And if a specific game production | presentation is performed, it can have an expectation that it will become a development still more advantageous for a player.

  (6) When a jackpot that is advantageous for the player has been determined, the effect control CPU 31a has a specific effect time (implementation) that suggests that the player will be in an advantageous state among a plurality of types of game effects. In the embodiment, a special game effect (moving image K10 in the embodiment) that defines 6 seconds) is executed with high probability. As a result, even if it is said that the ratio of the game effect in the total variation time is increased because the symbol combination of the big hit is derived at an early timing, the special game effect is not necessarily selected. And if a special game effect is performed, it can have an expectation that it will become further advantageous development for a player.

  (7) The CPU 31a for effect control has a plurality of game effects (embodiments) from the time when the winning combination is derived until the end of the variation time set in the specific variation pattern (in the embodiment, the variation pattern P5). Then, the moving image reproduction effect) is executed. In this case, even if the specific game effect (in the embodiment, the moving image K10) is not executed in the first stage, the specific game effect (or special game effect) until the variation time set in the specific variation pattern ends. ) Can be expected to be executed.

  (8) As a moving image to be reproduced in the moving image reproduction effect, a moving image to be executed as a title demonstration effect is made common. As a result, it is not necessary to newly set an effect dedicated to the moving image reproduction effect, so the data capacity is not reduced.

  (9) A video with a longer production time is selected as a big win that is advantageous to the player is won. Thereby, the expectation which a player has can be made different with the length of the production time per animation rather than performing multiple animations.

  (10) Even when the same jackpot is determined, the selection probability of the moving image is varied depending on the jackpot symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. For example, it is assumed that when a 7R probability variation jackpot is determined, a symbol combination that can definitely recognize the probability variation jackpot is determined. In this case, it is set so that the selection probability of a moving image (including moving image K10) with a long production time is set low. In addition, it is assumed that when a 7R probability variation jackpot is determined, a symbol combination that cannot reliably recognize the probability variation jackpot is determined. In this case, it is set so that the selection probability of a moving image (including moving image K10) with a long production time is set. As a result, even if the same jackpot is won, different effects will be developed according to the combination of symbols of the jackpot that has been confirmed and stopped, and the development of the effects can be varied. .

  (11) If the remaining time of the moving image reproduction effect is less than 6 seconds, it is set not to select the moving image K10 indicating that the most advantageous privilege is given among the benefits that can be assumed from the jackpot symbol combination. In addition, when the front hit is determined rather than when the middle hit is determined, the movie playback production time is longer, but there are more opportunities to select a video with a longer production time set. However, it is not always easy to select a movie with a long production time. Thereby, regardless of the reach line in which the symbol combination of the big hit is confirmed and displayed, it is possible to have an expectation for winning the big hit that is advantageous to the player.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-The number of reach lines in the embodiment may be two.
-The multiple reach aspect in embodiment may be an aspect in which a plurality of reach lines are formed simultaneously after the change of the symbol is started. In other words, after one reach line is displayed, the reach line is not increased from one to three, but three reach lines are simultaneously displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change of the symbol. You may do it.

  In the embodiment, the position of the reach line from which the pre-increase reach formation symbol is derived may be any one of the front hit, the middle hit, and the rear hit, and may be changed at any time according to the jackpot symbol combination. . For example, if [444] is determined as the winning combination and the winning combination is determined as [444], the pre-increase reach formation symbol is set to [4] and the reach formation symbol may be derived on the reach line LA. good. In addition, when [444] is determined as a combination of symbols and a big hit, the pre-increase reach formation symbol is set to [4] and the reach formation symbol may be derived on the reach line LB. good. In such a case, the final jackpot symbol combination is not formed with a chance symbol even though the pre-increase reach formation symbol is a confirmed symbol.

  As a game effect in the embodiment, a dedicated effect (for example, a character introduction image) may be newly set instead of diverting a moving image executed as a title demonstration effect.

-In embodiment, when winning the jackpot which gives the privilege advantageous to a player, you may raise the selection probability of the moving image by which presentation time was set short.
-As specific game production in the embodiment, the production time may be the same, but the production content may be different. In this case, the probability of being selected when the specific game effect in which a certain content of the specific game effect is determined wins a jackpot that gives a privilege advantageous to the player is set higher. .

  -As special game effects in the embodiment, the contents of the effects are the same (for example, a character), but those with different effect times may be set. In this case, the probability of being selected when the special game effect in which a certain effect time is determined among the special game effects is won when the jackpot that gives a privilege advantageous to the player is won. .

  In the embodiment, when the variation pattern P5 is selected, it may be set such that the last hit is most easily selected in accordance with the effect content of the variation pattern P3, while the first hit is hardly selected. In such a case, it is unlikely that the front hit will be selected, but if a big hit symbol combination is derived at this timing, it can give a sense of superiority to the front hit with a low appearance rate. . In addition, since the video playback effect is executed for a longer time than when the jackpot symbol combination is derived at other timings, there will be more opportunities to make the video playback effect visible, which is advantageous for the player. Can be expected.

  In the embodiment, as a big hit that does not give a probability variation state, a big hit that grants a 16R non-probability big hit game may be set in addition to the big hit that gives a 7R non-probability big hit game. In such a case, when a symbol combination that cannot recognize the probability variation jackpot is displayed in a fixed stop state, it may also indicate a specified number of rounds in addition to whether or not a certain variation state is given depending on the type of game effect. it can.

  -In embodiment, even if it is a case where 16R probability variation jackpot is won, you may make it determine the symbol combination of the jackpot which cannot recognize probability variation jackpot definitely. In such a case, even if a jackpot symbol combination that cannot recognize the probability variation jackpot is deterministically stopped and displayed, the player is expected to win the most advantageous 16R probability variation jackpot for the player. be able to.

  -In the embodiment, if the winning combination of 7R probability variation is won, after the symbol combination that cannot recognize the probability variation big hit is confirmed stop display, the probability variation promotion effect during the big hit is not executed, and the probability variation state is still It is good also as an aspect which does not notify a player that it is provided.

  -In the embodiment, when winning 7R probability variable jackpot, even if it is determined to execute the promotion effect during the big hit round, determine the symbol combination that cannot recognize the probability bonus jackpot as a combination of decorative symbols You may make it do.

-The moving image reproduction effect in the embodiment may be ended by one moving image reproduction.
In the embodiment, the moving image reproduction effect may be executed only when the big hit symbol combination capable of definitely recognizing the probable big hit is displayed in a definite stop display.

In the embodiment, the moving image reproduction effect may be executed only when the symbol combination of big hits that cannot definitely recognize the probable big hit is displayed in a definite stop display.
In the embodiment, the moving image K10 may be selected even when winning the jackpot having a low degree of advantage for the player. For example, in FIG. 9A, when a big hit symbol combination that can definitely recognize a probable big hit is displayed in a definite stop state, the moving image K10 may be selected even when the 7R probable big hit is won. good. However, it is preferable to set the selection probability of the moving image K10 to be lower than that at the time of winning the 16R probability variation big hit. Similarly, in FIG. 10 (a), when a big hit symbol combination for which the probable big hit cannot be definitely recognized is displayed in a definite stop state, the moving image K10 is selected even when the 7R non-probable big win is won. Anyway. However, it is preferable to set the selection probability of the moving image K10 to be lower than that at the time of winning the 7R probability variation big win.

-As a notification effect in embodiment, it is good also as a game effect notified using the light emission mode etc. of the lamp part which performs a light emission effect, before making a big hit symbol combination display.
-In embodiment, you may match | combine the production | presentation content from which the time until the big win symbol combination is derived | led-out differing with respect to one variation | change_quantity content. For example, with respect to the variation pattern P4, the time until the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed (for example, 25 seconds and 20 seconds) and the production contents are different (for example, “SR” and “SR1”). May be associated with each other. Note that which is determined as the content of the effect is determined by the effect control CPU 31a (so-called sub-distribution).

In the embodiment, the effect control board 31 may be divided into an effect display control board that controls the effect display device 11 and a sub-general control board that controls the effect display control board.
The embodiment is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine using one special symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine using two special symbols composed of a first special symbol and a second special symbol.

In the embodiment, the invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

  (A) Display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and the same variation among variation patterns capable of specifying the variation time from the start to the end of the symbol variation game In a gaming machine configured to be able to execute the symbol variation game with a plurality of production contents having different times until the symbol combination is derived based on the pattern, the time until the symbol combination is derived is different and plural When the specific variation pattern associated with the production content is determined, the production content determination means for determining one production content from the production content associated with the specific variation pattern, and the production content determination means In accordance with the determined contents, the display means is caused to execute the symbol variation game and a game effect different from the symbol variation game is provided. Execution control means for causing the display means to execute after the symbol combination is derived in the system, and the specific combination according to a time until the symbol combination is derived when the specific variation pattern is determined A gaming machine characterized in that the time of the game effect occupying the total variation time defined in the variation pattern is variable, and the game effect suggests the development after the end of the symbol variation game.

(B) comprising game effect determining means for determining the effect content of the game effect, wherein the game effect determining means executes a plurality of game effects when the game effect is executed after the jackpot symbol combination is derived; One game effect is determined from among the above, and the one game effect determined from the time from when the jackpot symbol combination is derived until the variation time set in the specific variation pattern ends is determined. game effects to end the presentation time within subtracting time newly determined from among a plurality of types of game effects, select the game effects until the remaining time is zero.

(C) A jackpot type determination means for determining the type of jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won, and a notification effect for recognizing the type of privilege granted based on the determined jackpot type Bonus notification means to be executed until the symbol combination is derived, and the type of jackpot is whether the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game ends is high or the jackpot game ends It is possible to classify into a plurality of types according to the difference in the total number of winning balls that can be acquired at the time, and the execution control means confirms that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is high probability by the privilege notification means If the notification effect has been executed, Ru to execute the suggestive game effects the total prize the number of balls that can be acquired in the jackpot game at the end.

(D) A big hitting type determining means for determining the type of big hit when winning the big hit lottery to determine whether or not the big hit and a notification effect for recognizing the type of privilege granted based on the determined type of the big hit Bonus notification means to be executed until the symbol combination is derived, and the type of jackpot is whether the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game ends is high or the jackpot game ends It is possible to classify into a plurality of types according to the difference in the total number of winning balls that can be obtained at the time, and the execution control means does not allow the bonus notification means to definitely recognize that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is high. If you confirm notification effect it has been executed, Ru to execute the suggestive game effects the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery.

(E) a bonus notification means for executing a notification effect for recognizing the type of privilege granted based on the determined type of jackpot until the jackpot symbol combination is derived; Is a non-deterministic notification effect in which a plurality of types of effect times are set, and the execution control means does not definitely recognize that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery whether or not the big hit is high probability by the privilege notification means Is executed and the non-deterministic notification effect is executed by the privilege notification means when the first big hit having a high probability of the lottery of the big hit lottery is determined among the big hits to be executed of the non-definite notification effect. And the effect time compared to the case where the second jackpot with a low probability of the lottery lottery of the jackpot lottery is determined among the jackpots subject to execution of the non-deterministic notification effect. A long-determined game effect is executed with a high probability, and a confirmation notification effect is executed by the privilege notification means for definitely recognizing that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is a high probability, and execution of the confirmation notification effect When the third big hit with a large number of total winning balls that can be obtained at the end of the big hit game is determined among the target big hits, the final notification effect is executed by the privilege notification means, and the final notification Compared to the case where the total number of winning balls is set to be smaller than that of the third big hit among the big hits to be executed, the game effect having a longer production time is set higher. Ru is executed with probability.

  GH: Image display unit, SW1, SW2: Start port switch, 10: Game board, 11: Production display device, 12: Special symbol display device, 13: Normal symbol display device, 14, 15 ... Start winning port, 16 ... Opening / closing Blades, 17 ... Grand prize opening door, 18 ... Grand prize opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31c ... Production control RAM.

Claims (7)

A display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols is provided, and it is possible to specify a variation time from when the symbol variation game starts due to the variation of the symbol until it ends with the symbol fixed stop display. In the gaming machine configured to be able to execute the symbol variation game with a plurality of effect contents different in time until the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed based on the same variation pattern,
When the specific variation pattern in which the time until the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily displayed is different and a plurality of production contents are associated with each other is determined, from the production contents associated with the specific variation pattern Production content determination means for determining production content of 1;
The display means is caused to execute the symbol variation game according to the determination content of the effect content determination means, and the game effect different from the symbol variation game is displayed after the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped in the symbol variation game. Execution control means for causing the means to execute,
According to the time until the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily displayed when the specific variation pattern is determined, the game effect time occupying the total variation time set in the specific variation pattern is made variable. The gaming machine is characterized by suggesting a big hit after the end of the symbol variation game by the game effect. Bonus to be executed when the symbol combination of the big hit is stopped and displayed once, the notification effect for recognizing the type of the bonus given based on the type of the big hit determined when the big hit is won in the big hit lottery whether or not the big hit Providing a notification means,
The jackpot type can be classified into a plurality of types according to the difference in the benefits,
The said execution control means is a viewpoint different from the alerting | reporting content alert | reported by the alerting | reporting effect, The said game effect is performed so that the said kind of jackpot determined may be suggested. Gaming machine. A jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery of whether or not the jackpot,
And a privilege notifying means to be executed when the symbol combination of the jackpot the notification effect to recognize the type of benefits to be granted based on the type of the determined jackpot is stopped once displayed,
The types of jackpots can be classified into a plurality of types depending on whether or not the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery after the end of the jackpot game is high, or the difference in the total number of winning balls that can be obtained at the end of the jackpot game,
The execution control means is configured such that when the bonus notification means performs a definite notification effect for definitely recognizing that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is high, the total number of winning balls that can be obtained at the end of the jackpot game When a non-deterministic notification effect that does not definitely recognize that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is a high probability is executed by the bonus notification means, at least the lottery of lottery lottery The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a game effect that suggests a probability is executed. And a privilege notifying means to be executed when the symbol combination of the jackpot the notification effect to recognize the type of benefits to be granted based on the type of the determined jackpot is stopped once displayed,
A plurality of types of production contents are set in the game production,
The execution control means executes a non-deterministic notification effect that does not definitely recognize that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery whether or not the big hit is a high probability by the privilege notification means, and the execution target of the non-deterministic notification effect If the first jackpot with a high probability of lottery of the jackpot lottery is determined, the bonus notification means performs the non-determined notification effect and the jackpot that is the execution target of the non-determined notification effect In comparison with the case where the second jackpot having a low probability of lottery in the jackpot lottery is determined, the specific game effect defining the specific effect content is executed with a high probability, and the bonus notification means A decisive notification effect for definitely recognizing that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is a high probability is executed, and among the big hits to be executed for the definite notification effect, When the third big hit that has been set with a large number of total prize balls that can be obtained at the end of the game has been determined, the final notice effect is executed by the privilege notification means, and the big hit that is the execution target of the final notification effect The specific game effect is executed with high probability as compared with a case where a fourth jackpot in which the total number of winning balls is set to be smaller than the third jackpot is determined. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 4. And a privilege notifying means to be executed when the symbol combination of the jackpot the notification effect to recognize the type of benefits to be granted based on the type of the determined jackpot is stopped once displayed,
In the game production, a plurality of types of production times are set,
The execution control means executes a non-deterministic notification effect that does not definitely recognize that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery whether or not the big hit is a high probability by the privilege notification means, and the execution target of the non-deterministic notification effect If the first jackpot with a high probability of lottery of the jackpot lottery is determined, the bonus notification means performs the non-determined notification effect and the jackpot that is the execution target of the non-determined notification effect Compared to the case where the second jackpot with a low probability of lottery of the jackpot lottery is determined, the special game effect defining a specific performance time is executed with a high probability, and the bonus notification means A decisive notification effect for definitely recognizing that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is a high probability is executed, and among the big hits to be executed for the definite notification effect, When the third big hit that has been set with a large number of total prize balls that can be obtained at the end of the game has been determined, the final notice effect is executed by the privilege notification means, and the big hit that is the execution target of the final notification effect The special game effect is executed with high probability as compared to a case where a fourth big hit in which the total number of winning balls is set to be smaller than the third big hit is determined. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 4. 5. The execution control means causes a plurality of game effects to be executed after the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed until the variation time set in the specific variation pattern ends. Or the gaming machine according to claim 5. In the symbol variation game, the symbols are varied according to a preset display order for every three symbol columns,
In the symbol variation game based on the specific variation pattern, when a plurality of symbol display positions for displaying one symbol are set for each symbol row, an effective line is formed by connecting specific symbol display positions in each symbol row, The reach in the symbol variation game causes the same symbol to be displayed on a specific active line in two symbol columns arranged on both sides of the middle column arranged in the center after the start of variation of each column. The two symbol columns are displayed in reverse order, and the same symbol that can constitute a jackpot symbol combination is displayed before and after each symbol in the two symbol columns. On the other hand, the middle row has the same display order as one of the two symbol rows,
Of the plurality of active lines, the time until the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily displayed is different according to the position of the effective line where the jackpot symbol combination is temporarily displayed and the display order of the middle row. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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