JP5486897B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  In the present invention, the gaming state consisting of the operating state of the opening / closing means is controlled by either an opening time increasing state in which an opening time per unit time increases or an opening time non-increasing state in which the opening time per unit time does not increase. It relates to gaming machines.

  Conventionally, some pachinko machines, which are a type of gaming machine, give a variable time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “shortening”) state after the big hit game is over. The variable state is a state in which the opening time for opening the start winning opening per unit time is increased (so-called “opening time increasing state”). For this reason, when the variable state is given (while the variable state is being given), the game ball is placed at the start winning opening more than when the variable state is not given (while the non-variable state is being given). Is easier to enter. As a result, the number of times that the symbol variation game is executed per unit time, that is, the number of times from the start of symbol variation to the symbol variation stop is increased during granting of the variable state than during granting of the non-variable state. It will be. Therefore, during the granting of the variable state, the player becomes more advantageous than during the granting of the non-variable state. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a pachinko gaming machine that gives a variable state after the end of the big hit game.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 09-155031

  By the way, in the game, the player pays attention to the symbol change stop from the start of the symbol change, so it gets bored when the scene of continuous attention comes from the start of the symbol change to the stop of the symbol change. The game can be performed without Also, in pachinko gaming machines, the feeling of boredom of the player tends to be reduced as the appearance frequency of such a scene that the player pays attention to increases.

For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine capable of providing the variable state as disclosed in Patent Document 1, the game ball enters the starting winning opening during the provision of the variable state and during the provision of the non-variable state. Since the number of appearances of the symbol variation stop increases from the symbol variation start per unit time, it becomes difficult to give the player a bored feeling to the game. On the other hand, in the variable short state gaming ball to start winning opening than during application of the the ball entrance difficult nondenaturing short state in imparting, giving number of occurrences is variable short state of fluctuation stops from changes start of symbols per unit time Since it tends to decrease more than the inside, it becomes a game that makes it easier for the player to feel bored with the game than when the variable state is being given. Thus, for a game in a non-varying short state grant, the improvement of interest has been attempted was hard to say.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem existing in the prior art, and the purpose thereof is to play a game even when an open time increase state that is advantageous to the player is not given. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can alleviate the feeling of boredom and improve the interest.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a display means for performing a symbol variation game for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a varying manner, and the symbol variation game by detecting the entry of a game ball. And a starting means having an opening / closing means for changing the entrance of the game ball from a closed state where the game ball is difficult to enter to an open state where the game ball is easy to enter, and establishment of the start condition The big hit lottery means for executing the big hit lottery for drawing whether or not to win a big hit, and the open time increasing state for increasing the open time per unit time and the unit time per unit time State control means for controlling in any one of the open time non-increasing states in which the open time of the game is not increased, and when the big hit lottery is a big win, the big hit play is derived after the big hit display result is derived. In the gaming machine to which is given, variation content determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and the symbol variation game according to the variation content determined by the variation content determination means Display control means to be displayed on the display means, and lottery probability state control means for controlling the gaming state consisting of the lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery in either a high probability lottery state or a low probability lottery state, and The variation content of the variation game includes a variation cycle in which the variation from the start of symbol variation to the stop of variation of the symbol is performed once, and the variation content of the normal variation system composed of one variation cycle and the variation The contents are classified into the fluctuation contents of a special fluctuation system composed of a plurality of fluctuation cycles, and the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system are those in the case of a deviation in the jackpot lottery. It is selectable, and includes the normal fluctuation contents that are configured with a predetermined fluctuation time. The special fluctuation system fluctuation contents can be selected only in the case of the big hit lottery, and the normal deviation The variation content determination means includes a variation special content that includes a variation time in which a plurality of variation contents can be executed, and the variation content determination means is in the non-increasing state of the opening time and the high-probability lottery state. In the case of a gap in the big hit lottery, the special variation content can be selected, but only the normal variation content can be selected under the condition that the open time is not increased and the low probability lottery state. being, wherein the display control unit, the out special variations be based executing the symbol variation game content, the off said plurality of times to configure the special change contents out normal The gist is that the variation contents are continuously executed to form one symbol variation game.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the game machine according to the first aspect further includes a holding storage unit that enters the starting unit and stores the detected game ball as a starting holding ball up to an upper limit value. The content determining means is capable of selecting the normal variation content of the deviation when it is out of the big hit lottery and the stored value of the start holding ball is a predetermined value or more under the condition that the opening time is not increased. When the big hit lottery is a deviation and the stored value of the starting and holding ball is less than a predetermined value, the special variation content is configured to be selectable, and the special variation content is a condition in which the release time is not increased. In the gist of the present invention, it is constituted by a variation time that can be executed multiple times of the normal variation content that can be selected when the big hit lottery is deviated and the stored value of the start holding ball is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. That.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the gaming state comprising the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is controlled by either a high probability lottery state or a low probability lottery state. A lottery probability state control means, and the variation content determination means is configured to be able to select the special variation content that is out of the open time non-increasing state and the high probability lottery state. The gist.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the variation content of the special variation system includes a plurality of items that are not executed in the outlier special variation content. Including a suggested special variation that suggests to the player that a variation cycle is executed for each variation cycle, enters the starter, and uses the detected game ball as a start hold ball Hold storage means for storing up to an upper limit value, and storage of the start hold ball installed so as to have design integrity with a non-installed part of the effect device, which is installed in any of the plurality of effect devices The gist of the invention is that it further includes a hold display means for displaying a value.

  According to the present invention, even when an open time increasing state that is advantageous for the player is not given, the feeling of boredom with respect to the game can be eased and the interest can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. Explanatory drawing explaining production | presentation mode. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of each production mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the aspect in which the symbol change game with a suggestion pseudo-ream is performed. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the aspect in which the symbol change game with a suggestion pseudo-ream is performed. Explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern in another example.

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

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

  A lower tray (storage tray) 18 serving as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 15 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 12 and at the lower portion of the front frame 14. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 12 and to the right of the lower plate 18, a launch handle 19 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when the game ball is launched on the game board YB is mounted. ing. In the front frame 14, a lower speaker 17 c is arranged on the left side of the lower plate 18 as an effect execution means (effect device) that outputs various sounds and produces sound effects. The lower speaker 17 c is attached to the middle frame 12.

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

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

  Various display devices and a display frame body (center accessory) 21 with various decorations are mounted almost at the center (center) of the game area H1 of the game board YB. In the approximate center of the display frame 21, there is a set port 21a for setting (wearing) an effect display device (display means) 22 as an effect execution means (effect device) having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH. An opening is formed. The effect display device 22 includes a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects (game effects) executed in association with the game are images. It is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 23 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery (big hit or miss) from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is the symbol. A fixed stop is displayed at the end of the floating game. The plurality of types of special symbols are classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize jackpots, and one type of missing symbols that can recognize a jackpot. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game. The jackpot game of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 22 has [0], [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [7] for each column. Ten numbers of 8] and [9] are displayed as decorative symbols. In this embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 22 is formed to be much larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 23 so that the effect display device 22 stands out in front of the player. It is arranged. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display content of the effect display device 22 in which display effects are performed with various images in front of his / her eyes rather than the special symbol display device 23, and in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22. A big hit or a loss is recognized from the symbol combination that is derived and displayed in a fixed stop state. When the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 22 are the same symbol, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 22 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, in principle, the symbol combination ( [123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination which can recognize this deviation becomes a symbol combination (outlier display result) of the deviation by the decorative drawing. In addition, when a predetermined symbol combination (for example, [010]) is displayed among the symbol combinations of decorative symbols, it can be recognized that the winner has been won. A predetermined symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot game is a symbol combination that suggests the possibility of a probability variation state being given.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  At the back of each of the upper start winning opening 25 and the lower start winning opening 26, start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has entered are disposed. The upper start winning opening 25 and the lower start winning opening 26 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the opening / closing blade 27 is opened, the lower start winning opening 26 is made in a state where the entrance is expanded and the game ball can easily enter, while when the opening / closing blade 27 is closed, the entrance is not expanded and the game ball is not expanded. It is assumed that it is impossible to enter the ball.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game area H1 below the lower start winning opening 26 is a winning means provided with a large winning opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The special winning opening (special electric accessory) 29 is arranged. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 29. The big winning opening 29 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning door 28 and the game ball is allowed to enter, so that the player has a chance to win a large number of winning balls. Can be obtained. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game. 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 completed, a round game in which the grand prize opening 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 28 is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (for example, 15 times or 2 times). One round game is from the opening of the grand prize opening 29 by the opening operation of the grand prize opening door 28 to the closing of the big winning opening 29 by the closing operation of the big prize opening door 28. During the game, the special winning opening 29 is opened until a specified number of game balls (for example, 8 balls) enter or until a specified time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol operation gate 30 is disposed in the game area H <b> 1 on the left side of the display frame 21. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 30 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 30. The normal symbol operation gate 30 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes.

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

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is based on the condition that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. / 1471) to a high-probability lottery state (36/1471 in this embodiment). Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur.Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous to the player, and the player will become a probability variation big hit. Playing games while expecting.

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

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 22, the jackpot symbol combinations [111], [333], [555], [777] constituted by odd symbols. And [999] are set as a symbol combination (a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change) that can definitely recognize a probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 22, jackpot symbol combinations [000], [222], [444], [666] configured by even symbols. And [888] are set as a symbol combination (a probability variation non-determined jackpot symbol) that can definitely recognize a non-probable variation jackpot. That is, the symbol combination [111], [333], [555], [777], and [999] of the jackpot with the decorative symbols can be derived in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22 when the probability variation jackpot is determined. It is considered as a combination. Further, the combinations [000], [222], [444], [666], and [888] of the big hits with decorative symbols can be derived in the symbol change game of the effect display device 22 when the uncertain variable big hit is determined. It is considered as a combination.

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

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

Hereinafter, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one kind of big hit game is determined from the three types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. . Of the three types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols are classified into three types: symbol A, symbol B, and symbol C, as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, it is difficult for the player to recognize which of the symbols A, B, and C the special symbol is classified by classifying a plurality of special symbols for each of the symbols A, B, and C. doing.

  For example, 52 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol A, 25 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol B, and 23 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol C. When special symbols are distributed in this way, the jackpot game based on symbol A is 52% (52/100) of the entire jackpot, and the jackpot game based on symbol B is 25% (25/100) of the entire jackpot, The jackpot game based on the pattern C is 23% (23/100) of the entire jackpot. A predetermined number of jackpot symbols belong to these symbols A, B, and C, respectively. The ratio at which each jackpot game is awarded is determined by the ratio of the jackpot symbol belonging to each of the symbols A, B and C.

  In the jackpot game based on the pattern A, the specified number of rounds is set to “15”, and the jackpot 29 is opened “one time” during one round game, so that the jackpot 29 is set to “15” during the jackpot game. Times (1 round x 15 times) ". In addition, the jackpot game based on the design A has an opening effect time of “6 seconds (6000 (ms))” and a round game time of each round game of “25 seconds (25000 (ms))” as an ending effect time. “15 seconds (15000 (ms))” is set. In addition, the upper limit number of balls entered in one round game in the big hit game based on the pattern A is set to “8 balls”. And after the big hit game based on the symbol A, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a probable change state (no limit (until the next big hit)) and a variable state are given until the end of the probable change state It has come to be. In FIG. 3, the case where the variable state is given until the end of the certain variable state is described as “no limit”. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol A may be referred to as “15R probability variable jackpot game”.

  Also, in the big hit game based on the design B, the specified number of rounds is “2”, and the big prize opening 29 is opened “one time” during one round game, so that the big prize winning hole 29 is opened during the big hit game. “2 times (1 round × 2 times)” is opened. In addition, the jackpot game based on the design B has “0.02 seconds (20 (ms))” as the opening effect time, and “0.3 seconds (300 (ms))” as the round game time of each round game. “4.5 seconds (4500 (ms))” is set as the ending effect time. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the jackpot game based on the symbol B is set to “8 balls”. After the big hit game based on the symbol B, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable change state (no limit (until the next big hit)) and the end of the probable change state are changed after the big hit game ends. There are cases where a state is given and cases where only a probable change state is given after the big hit game ends. Specifically, if a variable state is being given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the variable state is given after the big hit game is finished and until the end of that positive state, and the non-changed state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery. If granting is in progress, only the probabilistic state is given after the big hit game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol B may be referred to as “2R probability variable jackpot game”.

  In addition, the jackpot game based on the symbol C is the same as the jackpot game based on the symbol A, with the specified number of rounds and the opening mode of the big prize opening 29, the opening effect time, the round game time of each round game, and the ending effect time. I have to. After the jackpot game based on the symbol C is finished, an uncertain change state is given regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, while the variable game is changed for 100 times (maximum value) of the symbol variation game. A state is given. That is, the jackpot game based on the symbol C is given a variable state until the symbol variation game is executed 100 times after the big hit game is finished, but the symbol variation game from the 101st game is given a variable state. Disappear. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol C may be referred to as “15R non-probable variable jackpot game”.

  The jackpot game based on the symbol A and the jackpot game based on the symbol C are different depending on whether or not a limit is imposed on the number of symbol variable games to which the shortage state is given. Are set to be the same. For this reason, comparing the jackpot game based on the symbol A and the jackpot game based on the symbol C, the bonus game based on the symbol A to which the variable state is given without limit (until the next jackpot) is changed to the symbol C. It is more advantageous for the player than the big hit game based on.

  In this embodiment, the big hit game based on the symbols A and C and the big hit game based on the symbol B are different in the upper limit number of round games (15 times and two times) constituting the big hit game and one round game. Due to the length of time, there may be a difference in the number of winning balls that a player can acquire in one big hit game. Specifically, in this embodiment, the jackpot game based on the symbols A and C is a jackpot game that can obtain a larger amount of prize balls than the jackpot game based on the symbol B.

  The award ball is a game ball that is given as a prize to the player for one ball entering the special winning opening 29. In the comparison with the jackpot game based on the above-described symbols A and C, the small number of winning balls is a small amount in the case of comparing the total number of winning balls obtained until the end of the jackpot game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, “13 balls” of game balls are set to be paid out as a prize ball for one ball entering the grand prize opening 29. If the upper limit number of balls is set to “8 balls” and “8 balls” of game balls enter the big prize opening, then “104 balls” of game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. Become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the lottery probability state (game state) of the big hit lottery is a high-probability lottery state (probability change state) as an effect performed on the effect display device 22. However, it is configured to be able to execute a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) effect modes for notifying the player whether the low probability lottery state (non-probability variation state). Specifically, a high-accuracy mode MK that informs the player that the high-probability lottery state (probability variation state) during the provision of the variable state (game state) is configured to be executable by the effect display device 22. . Further, the effect display device 22 is configured to execute a low-accuracy mode MS for notifying the player that the low-probability lottery state (non-probability variable state) is being imparted (game state). Further, the effect display device 22 is configured to be able to execute a high-accuracy special mode MT for notifying the player that the high-probability lottery state (probability variation state) during the granting of the non-variable state (game state). In addition, the effect display device 22 is configured to execute a normal mode MF that informs the player that the low probability lottery state (non-probability variation state) is being imparted (game state) in the non-variable state. In the present embodiment, any one of the high-accuracy mode MK, the low-accuracy mode MS, the high-accuracy special mode MT, and the normal mode MF is performed.

  In the high-accuracy mode MK, the effect display device 22 displays an image of the “high-accuracy mode” under the background image GK for the high-accuracy mode, as shown in FIG. In the low-accuracy mode MS, the effect display device 22 displays an image of the “low-accuracy mode” based on the background image GS for the low-accuracy mode, as shown in FIG. Further, in the effect display device 22 in the high-accuracy special mode MT, as shown in FIG. 4, the “high-accuracy special mode” is displayed as an image based on the background image GT. In the normal mode MF, the effect display device 22 displays “normal mode” as an image based on the background image GF, as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 22 displays an image of a background image displayed in association with the symbol variation game, and displays the decorative symbols in each column so as to overlap the background image. The symbol variation game is executed by displaying the ornament symbols variably. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, various effect modes are executed based on the background image displayed on the effect display device 22, and the type of effect mode currently staying at the player is determined based on the type of background image. It is supposed to let the person grasp. The background image in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is an image that can be configured excluding symbols displayed in the symbol variation game, and is displayed in association with each decorative symbol that is variably displayed in the symbol variation game. It is different from the thing.

  Next, a transition mode of the effect mode accompanying the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. The details of the control of the overall control CPU 36a during various rendering modes will be described later. Further, in FIG. 4, the 15R probability variation big hit game based on the symbol A is “15R probability variation”, the 2R probability variation big hit game based on the symbol B is “2R probability variation”, and the 15R non-probability large hit game based on the symbol C is “15R non-probability variation”. Show.

  When the 15R probability variation big hit game is won, the high-accuracy mode MK is entered regardless of which effect mode is staying. In addition, when a 15R non-probable big hit game is won, the mode is shifted to the low-predict mode MS regardless of which effect mode is staying. Further, the high-accuracy mode MK and the low-accuracy mode MS are started (given) with the end of each big hit game. In the present embodiment, after each jackpot game ends, execution of the effect mode is instructed before the next symbol variation game is started.

  In addition, when winning the 2R probability variable big hit game, if the high probability mode MK and the low probability mode MS are staying, the variable state and the probability changed state are given after the 2R probability variable big hit game is finished. The mode is shifted to the mode MK. In addition, if the 2R probability variable big hit game is won, the non-changeable state and the probability changed state are given after the 2R probability variable big hit game ends if the high probability special mode MT and the normal mode MF stay. The mode is shifted to the special mode MT. The high probability special mode MT is started (provided) with the end of the 2R probability variable big hit game. In the present embodiment, after the 2R probability variation big hit game is finished, the execution of the high probability special mode MT is instructed before the next symbol variation game is started.

  In addition, during the stay of the low-accuracy mode MS, the variable state does not continue in the 101st symbol variation game without shifting from the start of the low-accuracy mode MS to another production mode. The transition to the normal mode MF is triggered by the end of the grant and the transition from the variable state to the non-variable state. In the normal mode MF triggered by the end of the variable state, after the end of the variable state (after the end of the 100th symbol variation game), the next symbol variation game (the 101th symbol variation game) starts. It is started (granted).

Here, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 22 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C for each effect mode.
As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, symbol display positions Z1, Z2, and Z3 for displaying decorative symbols are arranged (formed) on the image display unit GH in each effect mode. The symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are arranged separately on the left and right sides of the image display portion GH, and the symbol display position Z2 is arranged between the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3. In each symbol display position Z1 to Z3, one decorative symbol is displayed in the symbol variation game. Thereby, in the image display part GH, one symbol row | line | column respond | corresponds to each symbol display position Z1-Z3, and the symbol combination which consists of three rows of decorative symbols is displayed. In the present embodiment, the symbol display position Z1 displays the left row of decorative symbols constituting the symbol combination, the symbol display position Z2 displays the middle row of decorative symbols constituting the symbol combination, and the symbol display position. In Z3, the decorative symbol in the right column constituting the symbol combination is displayed. The decorative symbols in each symbol row are displayed in sizes corresponding to the symbol display positions Z1 to Z3. Further, in the image display unit GH in each effect mode, a reserved memory number image display region Rc is formed as a hold display means for displaying an image of the reserved memory number for the special symbol so as to correspond to the special symbol hold memory display device Ra. Has been. In the present embodiment, the display mode of the reserved memory number image display area Rc changes in the reserved memory number image display area Rc so as to indicate the number of reserved memory numbers for special symbols. 5A to 5C show a case where the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “3”.

  And as shown to Fig.5 (a), the symbol display position Z1-Z3 is formed in the same magnitude | size in the image display part GH in high accuracy mode MK and low accuracy mode MS. As a result, in the high accuracy mode MK and the low accuracy mode MS, the decorative symbols of each column are displayed as images in the same size at the symbol display positions Z1 to Z3.

  Further, on the image display unit GH in the high-accuracy mode MK and the low-accuracy mode MS, the reserved memory number image display indicating the reserved memory number for the special symbol according to the number of the hold display characters Ca (“Δ” in the present embodiment). A region Rc is formed (installed) on the lower left side of the symbol display positions Z1 to Z3. As shown in FIG. 5A, the reserved memory number image display area Rc is a design that allows the player to recognize that it is the reserved memory number image display area Rc from the display image of the hold display character Ca. It has become. In the present embodiment, when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols increases by 1, the number of reserved memories appears from the lower side (arrow Ya) of the screen position on the left side of the reserved display character Ca that is already displayed in the image display area Rc. . In this way, in the reserved memory number image display area Rc, the number of the reserved display characters Ca is increased by 1 (displayed by the broken line) by being displayed on the leftmost side already displayed. It changes with the movement which makes it visible. Further, in the present embodiment, when the reserved memory number for the special symbol is decreased by 1, the reserved display character Ca that is already displayed in the reserved memory number image display area Rc is shifted to the right by one character, and is on the rightmost side. The displayed hold display character Ca is not visible on the lower side (arrow Yb) of the center of the screen. In this way, in the reserved memory number image display region Rc, the number of the hold display characters Ca changes with a movement that allows the user to visually recognize the change in the middle so that the number of the hold display characters Ca decreases by one. Thereby, in the high-accuracy mode MK and the low-accuracy mode MS, the player can recognize the change and the number of the reserved memory number for the special symbol from the movement and the number of the reserved display character Cb in the reserved memory number image display area Rc. .

  5B, the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are formed in the same size on the image display unit GH in the normal mode MF, and the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are the symbol display positions Z2. It is formed larger than. As a result, in the normal mode MF, the left and right decorative symbols are displayed in the same size at the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3, and at the symbol display position Z2, the middle row is smaller than the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3. The decorative pattern is displayed as an image. In comparison between the normal mode MF, the high accuracy mode MK, and the low accuracy mode MS, the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are larger and the symbol display position Z2 is smaller in the normal mode MF than in the high accuracy mode MK and the low accuracy mode MS. Is formed.

  Further, in the image display unit GH in the normal mode MF, the reserved memory number image display region Rc indicating the reserved memory number for the special symbol is indicated by the number of the reserved display characters Cb (in this embodiment, “◯”). It is formed at the lower right of Z1 to Z3. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the reserved memory number image display area Rc is a design that allows the player to recognize that it is the reserved memory number image display area Rc from the display image of the hold display character Cb. It has become. In the present embodiment, when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols increases by 1, the number of reserved memories appears from the lower side (arrow Ya) of the screen position on the right side of the reserved display character Cb already displayed in the image display area Rc. . In this way, in the reserved memory number image display area Rc, the number of the hold display characters Cb is increased by 1 by being displayed on the rightmost already displayed (the number of characters shown by the broken line is increasing). It changes with the movement which makes it visible. In the present embodiment, when the reserved memory number for the special symbol is decreased by 1, the reserved display character Cb that is already displayed in the reserved memory number image display area Rc is shifted to the left by one character and leftmost. The displayed hold display character Cb becomes invisible on the lower side (arrow Yb) of the center of the screen. In this way, in the reserved memory number image display region Rc, the number of the reserved display characters Cb changes with a movement that allows the user to visually recognize the change in the middle of the change so as to decrease by one. Thereby, in the normal mode MF, the player can recognize the change and number of the reserved memory number for the special symbol from the movement and the number of the reserved display character Cb in the reserved memory number image display region Rc.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are formed in the same size on the image display portion GH in the high-accuracy special mode MT, and the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are displayed as symbols. It is formed much larger than the position Z2. As a result, in the high-accuracy special mode MT, the left and right decorative symbols are displayed in the same size at the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3, and at the symbol display position Z2, the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are much easier than the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3. A small middle row of decorative symbols is displayed as an image. In comparison between the high-accuracy special mode MT and the other effect modes, the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are the largest and the symbol display position Z2 is the smallest in the high-accuracy special mode MT than the other effect modes. . For this reason, in the high-accuracy special mode MT, the left and right decorative symbols are most visually recognized at the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3, and the middle decorative symbol at the symbol display position Z2 is the most. Make it visible small. Further, in the present embodiment, in the high-accuracy special mode MT, the decorative symbols at the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are made larger so that the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped (in a fluctuation fluctuation state) than in the other effect modes. Even if it is done, the device which makes it difficult to recognize the state is made. It should be noted that the decorative symbol at the symbol display position Z2 is particularly smaller than the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 and the smallest compared with other effect modes, so it is difficult to recognize the temporary stop display (fluctuation fluctuation state) of the ornamental symbol. It has become. In the present embodiment, in the image display unit GH in the high-accuracy special mode MT, the background image is slowly scrolled from the right direction to the left direction so that the background image GT is moved. Therefore, the background image GT is devised to make it difficult to recognize the decorative pattern even if the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (vibrated fluctuation state) in comparison with the case where the background image GT does not move. .

  In addition, the image display unit GH in the high-accuracy special mode MT has a number of on-hold display characters Cc (in this embodiment, a shape imitating “sakura”, and indicated by “●” in FIG. 5C). The reserved memory number image display region Rc indicating the reserved memory number for the special symbol is formed at the lower right of the symbol display positions Z1 to Z3. Further, the on-hold storage number image display area Rc is displayed smaller than a decorative pattern or the like (another display image) on the image display unit GH so that the player can hardly recognize the on-hold display character Cc. Further, the reserved memory number image display area Rc is formed at a position shifted to the right from the center of the pachinko gaming machine 10 so that it is difficult for the player to recognize. In other words, in order to visually recognize the reserved memory number image display area Rc, the player has to temporarily remove the line of sight from the center of the screen and turn the line of sight toward the lower right (the corner) of the image display unit GH. Yes. As shown in FIG. 5 (c), the reserved memory number image display area Rc has a display image and a design on which the reserved display character Cc and the non-formation part (non-installation part) of the reserved memory number image display area Rc are formed. The design is designed with unity. Specifically, the design character Cd (display image) shaped like “cherry blossom” is displayed with movement (for example, shaking or rotation) around the reserved storage number image display area Rc (non-formed part). Thus, the design is configured such that it is difficult for the player to recognize from the display image of the on-hold display character Cc that it is the on-hold storage number image display region Rc. In other words, in the present embodiment, the hold display character Cc to be displayed in the hold storage number image display area Rc and the design character Cd (display image) arranged in the periphery (non-formed part) have a similar shape (both “cherry blossom”) The reserved memory number image display region Rc and its non-formed part have design integrity. In the present embodiment, the hold display character Cc and the design character Cd are actually different in size and display color and are not completely the same display image.

  In the present embodiment, when the reserved memory number for the special symbol is increased by 1, the reserved display character Cc that is not displayed in the reserved memory number image display area Rc is displayed and displayed in addition to those already displayed. As a result, the number of the hold display characters Cc is increased by 1 (the number of characters shown by broken lines is increased). Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is decreased by 1, a predetermined position (a position determined in advance for each number) is displayed in the reserved display number image display area Rc. The number of the hold display characters Cc changes so as to decrease by 1 when it is not displayed. The reserved display character Cc in the reserved memory number image display area Rc is only switched between display and non-display at a predetermined position (a predetermined position for each number), and the change in the number of reserved memories for the special symbol. There is no movement that makes it possible to see the middle of the change. Thus, in the high-accuracy special mode MT, it is difficult for the player to recognize the change and number of the reserved memory number for the special symbol from the display contents of the reserved display character Cc in the reserved memory number image display area Rc.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variation content of one symbol variation game performed on the effect display device 22 is 1 from the variation start of the symbol (decorative symbol) to the stop of variation of the symbol (decorative symbol). It is configured to include a variable cycle. Note that one symbol variation game starts when the symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts to be varied, and ends when the symbol is stopped after the symbol variation is stopped. Is executed against. And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, one symbol variation game performed on the effect display device 22 is based on the variation content of the normal variation system composed of one variation cycle or a plurality of variation cycles. It is executed with the contents of variation of the special variation system that is configured. Then, the one-time symbol variation game with the variation contents of the special variation system is simulated as if one symbol variation game is continuously performed in the internal control and a plurality of symbol variation games are continuously performed. It is made by directing expression. In the following description, the symbol variation game executed with the variation contents of the special variation system may be referred to as a “symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream”.

  In the present embodiment, the number of variable cycles constituting the pseudo-ream is set to any one of 2 times (minimum number), 3 times, 4 times, and 5 times (maximum number). The number of times is larger than the upper limit of the number of reserved memories for special symbols.

  In the symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream, there are a pseudo-ream with a suggestion that a special variation-suggesting effect is suggested that suggests a plurality of changes during the variation cycle of the pseudo-ream, and a non-suggested pseudo-ream without the special variation-suggesting effect. is there. This special variation suggestion effect is not executed during a symbol variation game (variation cycle) that does not involve a pseudo-ream, as well as a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream without a suggestion (variation cycle) This is a dedicated production performed during the cycle). For this reason, the player can determine whether the symbol variation game is played with a suggested pseudo-ream or without a suggested pseudo-ream based on the presence / absence of a special variation suggesting effect. . On the other hand, the player can recognize that the symbol variation game is played without a suggestive pseudo-ream without the special variation suggestion effect, but is it performed with a pseudo-ream without suggestion? Or, it cannot be determined whether it is performed without a pseudo-ream without suggestion. In the present embodiment, the special variation suggestion effect is performed by the effect display device 22, the various lamp units 16a to 16c, and the speakers 17a to 17c during each variation cycle in the suggested pseudo-series.

  Then, in a single symbol variation game with an implied pseudo-ream, the possibility (hit expectation degree) of whether or not a big hit symbol (big hit display result) is derived varies depending on the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the symbol fluctuation game is easily performed with the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system in which the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle is larger than when the big hit lottery is not won. It has become. For this reason, the player determines whether or not the symbol variation game is performed with a suggested pseudo-ream depending on whether or not the special variation suggesting effect is performed during the variation of the symbol (decorative symbol), or the suggested pseudo-ream is displayed. It can be discriminated whether it is performed without accompanying. And when a player is performing with a suggestion pseudo-ream, the player changes his sense of expectation for the big hit depending on how many fluctuation cycles with special fluctuation suggestion effects are continued. Further, in the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream, reach is formed in the last variation cycle among a plurality of variation cycles constituting the pseudo-ream, and a reach effect is performed. Yes. In other words, in the symbol variation game with the suggested pseudo-ream, reach is formed in the last variation cycle, and reach is not formed in the variation cycle before the last variation cycle. In the symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream, the symbol is temporarily displayed in the variation cycle other than the last time, and then the symbol is stopped and displayed, and the reach is formed after the symbol variation starts in the last variation cycle. , Reach production is performed. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game with a suggestion pseudo-ream for five variation cycles appears only when a big hit is determined in the big hit lottery.

  Also, in a single symbol variation game with no suggestion pseudo-ream, the number of executions of the variation cycle is set to only two, and all variation cycles to be executed (in the first and second (final) variation cycles) When the reach is not formed, and the symbol combination that does not form the reach is not displayed (stop display and fixed stop display). In other words, in the present embodiment, a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream without suggestion is executed in the case of a failure without a reach effect. Then, in the symbol variation game with no suggestion pseudo-ream, the symbol is temporarily displayed in the first variation cycle for the second variation cycle, and then the symbol is temporarily displayed, and then the second variation is performed. A cycle is performed. Also, in this embodiment, in each variation cycle of the symbol variation game with no suggestion pseudo-ream, a configuration with the same contents as the case of the symbol variation game without the pseudo-ream without the pseudo-ream that the outlier symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state. Is adopted. For this reason, depending on the symbol change game with no suggestion pseudo-ream, it is simulated as if a symbol change game that is not accompanied by a reach effect (a game that is not accompanied by a pseudo-ream) is continuously played. Production is expressed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect of the symbol variation game with the pseudo-ream without the suggestion is different from the effect of the symbol variation game with the pseudo-ream with the suggestion of changing the jackpot expectation.

  On the other hand, even if it is a symbol variation game with no suggestion pseudo-ream, a symbol with a suggestion pseudo-ream in that it is executed for a single symbol variation game, or a decorative symbol is temporarily displayed every variation cycle. A configuration similar to that of the floating game is adopted. However, the player may use the number of reserved memories for the special symbol and the change in the number, or the pseudo-ream without the suggestion under the condition that it is difficult for the player to recognize the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol for each variation cycle. It cannot be determined whether the game is accompanied by or is a symbol variation game not accompanied by a pseudo-ream. Under such conditions, the symbol variation game with the suggestion pseudo-ream, the pseudo-symbol variation game for the variation cycle (two times in this embodiment) constituting the suggestion pseudo-ream was played. Can give a sense.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the number of reserved memory numbers for special symbols and the symbol variation game with pseudo-continuations without suggestion in the high-accuracy special mode MT that makes it difficult for the player to recognize the change in the number. Is made to appear. As a result, in the high-accuracy special mode MT, it is possible to give the player a sense that a larger number of symbol variation games are being executed than actually played.

  And in this embodiment, by making a symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-reamation appear in a symbol variation game that is lost (no reach) in the big hit lottery, more symbol variation games than are actually played It becomes easy to make a scene that can give a sense of being executed visually. In the big hit lottery, the deviation (no reach) is more likely to be determined in the big hit lottery, and in the big hit lottery, the deviation (no reach) is more likely to be determined than the deviation reach in the case of a deviation. Is the highest. Further, in the present embodiment, a symbol variation game with a pseudo-recommendation without suggestion is made to appear in the high-accuracy special mode MT that is a scene in which it is difficult to recognize the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols at the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3. As a result, in the high-accuracy special mode MT, it is possible to give the player a sense that a larger number of symbol variation games are being executed than actually played. In the present embodiment, a design variation game with an unsuggested pseudo-ream appears in the high-accuracy special mode MT, which is a scene in which it is difficult to recognize the stop display of the decorative design due to the movement of the background image GT. . As a result, in the high-accuracy special mode MT, it is possible to give the player a sense that a larger number of symbol variation games are being executed than actually played.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even if the probability variation state is the non-variable state, it cannot be said that the start condition is likely to be satisfied as in the variation state, and only the probability variation state if the symbol variation game is not executed easily. A symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream without suggestion was made to appear for the high-accuracy special mode MT that could not be won easily. In the high probability special mode MT that causes the player to become bored if the symbol variation game is not executed even if it is in the probability variation state (because it cannot win the big hit), a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream without suggestion appears. By giving the player a feeling that more symbol variation games are actually being executed than actually played, it becomes difficult for the player to be bored.

  In addition, in the case where a symbol variation game with no suggestion pseudo-ream can be made to appear in the non-variable state as in the present embodiment, the symbol variation game is not easily executed and it is difficult to bore the player. . Furthermore, in the case of allowing the appearance of a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream with no suggestion in the non-variable state and the probability variation state as in this embodiment, the symbol variation game is not easily executed and the player is bored. This makes it difficult for the player to entertain the player in the unchanging state.

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

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

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

  A special symbol display device 23 and a special symbol hold storage display device Ra are connected to the main control CPU 35a via a symbol display board 39. Moreover, the normal symbol display device 24 and the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb are connected to the main control CPU 35a via the symbol display board 39. The symbol display board 39 is mounted at a position corresponding to the special symbol display device 23, the special symbol hold storage display device Ra, the normal symbol display device 24, and the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb.

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

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

  The jackpot effect is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. Further, the outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Also, the outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combinations that are out of place without being subjected to the reach effect. In the reach effect, in the symbol variation game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 22, after the reach symbol combination is formed, the symbol combination (the jackpot symbol combination or the off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is an effect performed in In the special symbol display device 23, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

  The main control ROM 35b stores a big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the big jackpot lottery (big hit judgment) whether or not the big hit, from among the numerical values (all 1471 kinds of integers from 0 to 1470) that can be taken by the random number for the big hit judgment for the special symbol It has been established. In addition, the big hit judgment value is a big hit judgment value for low probability used in the big hit lottery when the gaming state is non-probable change state (low probability lottery state), and a big hit when the gaming state is probable state (high probability lottery state) There is a jackpot judgment value for high probability used in the lottery. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (36 in this embodiment) is set larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state (four in this embodiment). For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state is 4/1471 (= 1367.75), and the big hit lottery in the promiscuous state is a big hit. The probability of winning is 36/1471 (= 40.86 / 1). The main control RAM 35c stores a big hit determination random number used in the big hit determination. In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is acquired when a game ball wins each start winning opening 25, 26. The main control RAM 35c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. Each special symbol is assigned a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of random numbers for special symbol distribution, and the main control CPU 35a determines when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the acquired random number for special map distribution. The special control distribution random number is predetermined by the main control CPU 35a so that it can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in the present embodiment, all 100 integers from “0” to “99”). Each time period (every 2 ms) is incremented by one and updated. Then, the main control CPU 35a stores the updated value in the main control RAM 35c as the special figure distribution random number value, and rewrites the already stored special figure distribution random number value. The random numbers for minutes are updated sequentially. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random numbers are acquired when a game ball is won at each of the start winning ports 25 and 26.

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

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

Next, the fluctuation pattern stored in the main control ROM 35b will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variation pattern that can be selected is determined according to the gaming state based on the type of symbol determined as a special symbol at the time of the last big hit game winning. Specifically, the variation pattern is a variation that can be selected when the symbol C is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous jackpot game and 100 symbol variation games have passed since the winning of the jackpot game. There is a pattern. According to FIG. 4, such a fluctuation pattern is a normal fluctuation pattern determined to be selectable for “low accuracy + no change” during the stay of the normal mode MF. Also, in the variation pattern, when symbol A is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous jackpot game, or when symbol C is determined and 100 symbol variation games have not elapsed since winning the jackpot game There are fluctuation patterns that can be selected. According to FIG. 4, such a variation pattern is determined so as to be selectable for “high accuracy + variation” and “low accuracy + variation” during the stay of the high accuracy mode MK and the low accuracy mode MS. The obtained variation pattern for variation is obtained. In addition, the variation pattern includes a variation pattern that can be selected when the symbol B is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the big hit game in the previous win in the non-variable short state. According to FIG. 4, such a variation pattern is a variation pattern for high-accuracy special that can be selected for “high-accuracy + no variation” during the stay in the high-accuracy special mode MT. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a can specify a special winning game based on a special symbol (hit symbol) when the big bonus game is given, and can specify a variation pattern that can be currently selected. Type information (such as a flag) is stored (set) in the main control RAM 35c. Based on the type information, the main control CPU 35a can specify the type of symbol determined as the special symbol when the previous jackpot game is won. Then, the main control CPU 35a specifies a selectable variation pattern based on the type information.

  First, a normal variation pattern will be described. Here, as the normal variation patterns shown in FIG. 7, variation patterns HPf1 to HPf3 for losing effects, variation patterns HRPf1 to HRPf4 for losing reach effects, and variation patterns APf1 to APf5 for jackpot effects are given as examples. Description of other variation patterns will be omitted. Note that the normal variation pattern does not include a variation pattern that identifies the variation content of the pseudo-ream without suggestion.

  The fluctuation patterns HPf1 to HPf3 specify “normal fluctuation” as an off-line effect without pseudo-continuation as fluctuation contents. The “normal fluctuation” is the fluctuation content specified by the fluctuation pattern without pseudo-continuation among the fluctuation patterns for the offending effect, and after the start of the symbol fluctuation game, the symbols in each column are predetermined fluctuations. The change content causes the change to be stopped in accordance with the stop order (for example, the left column → the right column → the middle column) and the symbol is derived in each column. The fluctuation pattern HPf1 is “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” in which the production time (fluctuation time) is “13000 ms”. Further, the fluctuation pattern HPf2 is “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” in which the effect time (fluctuation time) is “6100 ms”. Further, the fluctuation pattern HPf3 is “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” in which the effect time (fluctuation time) is “3000 ms”. For this reason, the “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is a “shortening fluctuation” that makes the effect time shorter than the “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)”. In addition, “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” is “super-shortening fluctuation” in which the production time is shorter than “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” and “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”. In this embodiment, “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” is selected when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “0 (zero)” and “1”, and “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is special. This is selected when the number of reserved memories for symbols is “2”, and “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” is selected when the number of reserved memories for special symbols is “3”. The number of reserved memories for special symbols shown here is the number after rewriting accompanying the start of the subject symbol variation game.

  Further, the fluctuation patterns HRPf1 to HRPf4 specify “out of reach reach effect” with pseudo-continuation (with suggestion) as fluctuation contents or without pseudo-continuation. The variation pattern HRPf1 specifies “out of reach reach effect” without a pseudo-ream. Further, the fluctuation pattern HRPf2 specifies the “out of reach reach effect” accompanied by a pseudo-continuation (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is two. Further, the variation pattern HRPf3 specifies “out of reach reach effect” accompanied by a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of variation cycles (number of executions) is three. Further, the fluctuation pattern HRPf4 specifies “out-of-bounds reach effect” accompanied by a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is four.

  Further, the variation patterns APf1 to APf5 specify “big hit effects” with pseudo-continuations (with suggestions) or without pseudo-continuations as the variation contents. The variation pattern APf1 specifies a “big hit effect” without a pseudo-ream. In addition, the fluctuation pattern APf2 specifies a “big hit effect” with a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is two. Further, the fluctuation pattern APf3 specifies a “big hit effect” with a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is three. Further, the fluctuation pattern APf4 specifies a “big hit effect” with a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is four. In addition, the variation pattern APf5 specifies a “hit effect” for deriving a symbol combination that suggests probability variation.

  Among the normal variation patterns, the variation patterns HRPf2 to HRPf4 and APf2 to APf4, which are variation contents with pseudo-continuations, specify variation contents with suggestion pseudo-continuations. In addition, the variation pattern that is not a quasi-continuous pattern and the variation pattern that is a quasi-continuous pattern include a variation pattern that has the same content as the effect of the reach effect. Speaking of cases involving reams (with suggestions), there is a variation pattern that identifies each variation cycle number (number of executions). It should be noted that the variation pattern for specifying the reach effect having the same content in the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect and the jackpot effect is a pattern in which the symbol combination by the decorative symbol derived as the final display result is different.

  The fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HRPf2 and APf2 in which the fluctuation cycle number (execution count) is “2 times” is one fluctuation pattern that specifies “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” and the fluctuation pattern that does not involve a pseudo-continuity. Are composed of the production time in which the production based on the variation pattern specifying the same production content can be executed. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HRPf2 and APf2, the variation content is such that “normal variation (13 seconds)” is performed in the first variation cycle, and the reach effect of the corresponding content is performed in the second variation cycle. ing. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HRPf3 and APf3 with the fluctuation cycle number (number of executions) of “3 times” is two fluctuation patterns for specifying “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)”, and the fluctuation pattern not accompanied by pseudo-continuations. Are composed of the production time in which the production based on the variation pattern specifying the same production content can be executed. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HRPf3 and APf3, “normal variation (13 seconds)” in the first and second variation cycles, and variation in which the reach effect of the corresponding effect contents is executed in the third variation cycle. It is a content. Further, in the fluctuation patterns HRPf4 and APf4 in which the fluctuation cycle number (number of executions) is “4 times”, the fluctuation patterns for specifying “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” for three fluctuation patterns are the same among the fluctuation patterns not accompanied by pseudo-continuations It consists of a production time in which a production based on a variation pattern that specifies the production content can be executed. Then, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HRPf4 and APf4, “normal variation (13 seconds)” in the first to third variation cycles, and variation in which the reach effect of the corresponding content is performed in the fourth variation cycle. It is a content. Further, when “normal variation (13 seconds)” is executed in a symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream, a symbol combination of deviation (no reach is formed) is temporarily displayed in units of variation cycles. In the “normal variation (13 seconds)” executed as a symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream and the “normal variation (13 seconds)” executed as a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream, special variation suggestion effects A different effect is executed on the appearance only whether or not.

  Next, a variation pattern for variation will be described. Here, as variation patterns for variation shown in FIG. 7, variation patterns HPk1 to HPk3 for outlier production, variation pattern HRPk1 for outlier reach production, and variation patterns APk1 and APk2 for jackpot production are given as examples. It will be described, and description of other variation patterns will be omitted. Note that the change pattern for change does not include a change pattern for specifying the change contents of the suggestion pseudo-ream.

  The fluctuation patterns HPk1 to HPk3 specify “normal fluctuation” as an off-line effect without pseudo-continuation as the fluctuation contents. The fluctuation pattern HPk1 is “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” where the production time (fluctuation time) is “13000 ms”. Further, the fluctuation pattern HPk2 is “normal fluctuation (6 seconds)” in which the effect time (fluctuation time) is “6000 ms”. Further, the fluctuation pattern HPk3 is “normal fluctuation (2.5 seconds)” in which the effect time (fluctuation time) is “2500 ms”. For this reason, the “normal fluctuation (6 seconds)” is a “shortening fluctuation” for changing the effect time to be shorter than the “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)”. The “normal fluctuation (2.5 seconds)” is an “ultra-short fluctuation” for changing the production time to be shorter than “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” and “normal fluctuation (6 seconds)”. In the present embodiment, “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)”, “normal fluctuation (6 seconds)”, and “normal fluctuation (2.5 seconds)” can appear in any of the reserved memory numbers for special symbols. It has become.

  Further, the variation pattern HRPk1 specifies “out-of-bounds reach effect” that does not involve pseudo-continuations as the variation content. Further, the fluctuation patterns APk1 and APk2 specify “big hit effect” without pseudo-continuations as the fluctuation contents. Further, the variation pattern APk2 specifies a “big hit effect” for deriving a symbol combination that suggests probability variation. Note that the variation pattern for specifying the reach effect having the same content in the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect and the jackpot effect is a pattern in which the combination of symbols by the decorative symbol derived as the final display result is different. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern for variation is configured not to include a variation pattern that specifies variation contents accompanied by pseudo-continuations.

  Next, a highly specific variation pattern will be described. Here, the variation patterns HPt1 to HPt3 for the offending effect, the variation patterns HRPt1 to HRPt4 for the outlier reach effect, and the variation patterns APt1 to APt6 for the big hit effect are shown as examples of the highly accurate variation patterns shown in FIG. Will be described.

  The fluctuation patterns HPt1 to HPt3 specify “normal fluctuation” as an off-line production accompanied by pseudo-continuations (no suggestion) as fluctuation contents or without pseudo-continuations. The variation pattern HPt1 specifies “normal variation (two times pseudo)” accompanied by a pseudo-continuation (no suggestion) in which the variation cycle number (number of executions) is set to “14560 ms” as the production time. In addition, the fluctuation pattern HPt2 is “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” not accompanied by a pseudo-continuation with an effect time of “6100 ms”. In addition, the fluctuation pattern HPt3 is “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” that does not involve a pseudo-continuation with an effect time (fluctuation time) of “3000 ms”. For this reason, “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is a “short fluctuation” for high-precision special that shortens the production time compared to “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)”. In addition, “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” is “ultra-short fluctuation” for high-precision special that makes the production time shorter than “normal fluctuation (pseudo 2 times)” and “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”. Become. Further, in the present embodiment, the high-accuracy special fluctuation pattern includes “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” instead of “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” of the normal and variable fluctuation patterns. Yes. In this embodiment, “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” is when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “0 (zero)” and “1” (predetermined value (less than “2” in this embodiment)). Selected. "Normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)" is selected when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is "2" (predetermined value ("2" or more in this embodiment)). ")" Is selected when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is "3" (predetermined value ("2" or more in the present embodiment)). The number of reserved memories for special symbols shown here is the number after rewriting accompanying the start of the subject symbol variation game.

  In the present embodiment, in the variation pattern for high-accuracy special, the variation pattern HPt1 that is the variation content with pseudo-continuations among the variation patterns for deviation effects specifies the variation content with no suggestion pseudo-continuations. Then, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HPt1 with the fluctuation cycle number (number of executions) being “2 times” is the effect time that can execute the effect based on the fluctuation pattern specifying “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” twice. (In this embodiment, “14560 ms (14.56 seconds)”). Note that “14560 ms” is a time sufficiently longer than the performance time (12.2 (seconds)) of two times of “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”. Further, “2360 ms (14560 (ms) -12200 (ms))” other than two times of “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” among “14560 ms” is assigned as an adjustment time, and an interval time between fluctuation cycles. Etc. are assigned. In the present embodiment, by sufficiently providing this adjustment time, the interval time between the fluctuation cycles can be sufficiently allocated. For this reason, in this embodiment, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize that the variation of the symbols actually continues between the variation cycles. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HPt1, the variation contents are such that “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is continuously executed in the first and second variation cycles. In addition, when “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is executed in a symbol variation game with no suggestion pseudo-ream, a deviation symbol combination (no reach is formed) is derived for each variation cycle. And, in “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” executed as a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream without suggestion and “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” executed as a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream, The same production is performed on appearance. In the present embodiment, the “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” based on the fluctuation pattern HPt1 is a deviation special fluctuation, and the “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is a deviation normal fluctuation.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in the high-accuracy special mode MT, when “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” appears in a scene where the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than “2”, “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” "Is expressed as if the song is being executed continuously. Actually, when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than “2”, “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” is executed, but “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is apparently 2 It is possible to give the player a feeling as if they were executed twice. That is, in the scene where the offending effect appears, the variation contents that can be selected are varied internally depending on the number of reserved memories for special symbols, but under the condition that the number of reserved memories for special symbols is other than “3”, The effect is expressed as if only the symbol variation game with “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” can appear when the number of reserved memories for special symbols is “0 (zero)” or “1”, and the number of reserved memories for special symbols is any number. Even in such a case, since “normal variation (pseudo two times)” is not executable, the difference between the actual number of symbol variation games and the apparent number of symbol variation games does not increase. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “2”, “3” (a predetermined value or more), the actual game can be digested by executing the symbol variation game from the next to the next. To improve gaming efficiency. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “0 (zero)” or “1” (less than a predetermined value), it seems that more symbol variation games are being executed than actually being executed. In the meantime, the game efficiency is improved by making it easy to store the reserved memory number for the special symbol.

  Further, the variation patterns HRPt1 to HRPt4 specify “out-of-bounds reach effect” with pseudo-continuations (with suggestions) or without pseudo-continuations as variation contents. The fluctuation pattern HRPt1 specifies “out of reach reach effect” without pseudo-continuity. Further, the fluctuation pattern HRPt2 specifies “out of reach reach effect” accompanied by a pseudo-continuation (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is two. Further, the fluctuation pattern HRPt3 specifies the “out-of-bounds reach effect” accompanied by a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is three. Further, the fluctuation pattern HRPt4 specifies the “out-of-bounds reach effect” accompanied by a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is four.

  Further, the variation patterns APt1 to APt6 specify “big hit effects” with pseudo-continuations (with suggestions) or without pseudo-continuations as the variation content. The variation pattern APt1 specifies a “big hit effect” without a pseudo-ream. Further, the fluctuation pattern APt2 specifies a “big hit effect” with a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is two. Further, the variation pattern APt3 specifies a “big hit effect” with a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of variation cycles (number of executions) is three. Further, the fluctuation pattern APt4 specifies a “big hit effect” accompanied by a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is four. Further, the fluctuation pattern APt5 specifies a “big hit effect” with a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is five. Further, the variation pattern APt6 specifies a “big hit effect” for deriving a symbol combination suggested by probability variation.

  In the variation patterns HRPt2 to HRPt4 and APt2 to APt5 for the outreach reach effect and the big hit effect for the variation contents with pseudo-continuations among the variation patterns for high-accuracy special, the variation contents with the pseudo-reams with suggestion are specified. It has become. In addition, the variation pattern that is not a quasi-continuous pattern and the variation pattern that is a quasi-continuous pattern include a variation pattern that has the same content as the effect of the reach effect. Speaking of cases involving reams (with suggestions), there is a variation pattern that identifies each variation cycle number (number of executions). Note that the variation cycle number (number of executions) is 5 only included in the variation pattern for the big hit effect, and the variation pattern for the outreach reach effect corresponding to this is not provided. Note that the variation pattern for specifying the reach effect having the same content in the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect and the jackpot effect is a pattern in which the combination of symbols by the decorative symbol derived as the final display result is different.

  The fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HRPt2 and APt2 in which the fluctuation cycle number (number of executions) is “twice” is equal to one fluctuation pattern specifying “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” and does not involve a pseudo-continuity. It is comprised from the production time which can perform the production | presentation based on the fluctuation pattern which specifies the same production content among the fluctuation patterns. Then, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HRPt2 and APt2, “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is performed in the first variation cycle, and the variation content in which the reach effect of the corresponding content is performed in the second variation cycle. It has become. Further, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HRPt3 and APt3 for specifying the fluctuation contents accompanied by the pseudo-continuous is specified as “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” with the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) being “3 times”. It is composed of two fluctuation patterns and an effect time in which an effect can be executed based on a change pattern that specifies the same effect content among the change patterns not accompanied by pseudo-continuations. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HRPt3 and APt3, “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is performed in the first and second variation cycles, and the reach effect of the corresponding reach effect is executed in the third variation cycle. It has become a fluctuation content. Further, in the fluctuation patterns HRPt4 and APt4 for specifying the fluctuation contents accompanied by the pseudo-continuous with the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) being “4 times”, the fluctuation pattern 3 for specifying “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” It consists of a production time that can execute an effect based on a variation pattern that specifies the same effect content among the variation patterns that do not involve pseudo-continuations. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HRPt4 and APt4, “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is executed in the first to third variation cycles, and the reach effect of the corresponding reach effect is executed in the fourth variation cycle. It has become a fluctuation content. In addition, when “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is executed in a symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream, a symbol combination of deviation (no reach is formed) is temporarily displayed in units of variation cycles. . In addition, in the variation pattern APt5 that specifies the variation content accompanied by the pseudo-continuous with the number of variation cycles (number of executions) being “5”, the variation pattern that identifies “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is four times. In the variation pattern that does not involve the pseudo-continuous, it is composed of the production time in which the production based on the variation pattern that specifies the same production content can be executed. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern APt5, “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is performed in the first to fourth variation cycles, and the reach effect of the corresponding reach effect is performed in the fifth variation cycle. The contents are variable. In addition, when “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is executed in a symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream, the symbol combination of deviation (no reach is formed) is temporarily displayed in units of variation cycles. . And in “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” executed as a symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream and “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” executed as a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream, An effect that is different in appearance is executed only depending on whether or not the special variation suggesting effect is developed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, while determining the effect time of the change pattern for specifying the pseudo-ream with the suggestion among the change patterns for normal use based on the effect time of “normal change (13 seconds)”, The effect time of the variation pattern for specifying the suggested pseudo-ream among the highly accurate special variation patterns is determined based on the effect time of “normal variation (6.1 seconds)”. For example, if the production time of the fluctuation pattern APt5 for high-precision special is determined based on “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)”, at least “52 seconds (four times of 13 seconds)” by the execution of the fifth fluctuation cycle. The production time will be too long. For this reason, with regard to the production time of the variation pattern that is suggested by the highly accurate variation pattern and becomes a pseudo-continuous, the variation cycle number is set to 5 times by setting it based on “normal variation (6.1 seconds)”. Even when doing so, the production time is made not to be too long. On the other hand, with respect to the normal fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation content is set to 5 fluctuation cycles, the production time is determined based on “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)”, so that The production is made to entertain the player.

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

Next, the effect display control board 37 will be described.
On the effect display control board 37, a display control CPU 37a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 37b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 37a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 37c is provided. An effect display device 22 is connected to the display control CPU 37a. Further, the display control CPU 37a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 37b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 35, the sub general control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
First, the main control board 35 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control board 35 (main control CPU 35a) that executes the following various processes based on the main control program includes a big hit lottery means, a state control means, a variation content determination means, and a lottery probability state control means. Function as. Further, the main control board 35 (main control RAM 35c) functions as a holding storage means.

First, processing related to the control of the symbol variation game will be described.
When the main control CPU 35a of the main control board 35 receives a game ball into the upper start winning port 25 or the lower start winning port 26 and inputs a detection signal output from the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the main control RAM 35c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). If the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the number of reserved memories for special symbols <4), the main control CPU 35a adds 1 to the number of reserved memories for special symbols (+1), and sets the number of reserved memories for special symbols. rewrite. At this time, the main control CPU 35a outputs a hold command for designating the number of reserved memories for the special symbol after adding 1. Note that the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol by the hold command, and instructs the control of the display contents of the reserved memory number image display area Rc. Further, the main control CPU 35a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten. For example, when the number of reserved memories for the special symbol after rewriting is “3”, the main control CPU 35a lights up three reserved lamps. When the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a obtains the jackpot determination random number value and the special figure distribution random value from the main control RAM 35c, and holds the values for the special symbol hold. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c in association with the number of memories. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main control CPU 35a does not rewrite the reserved memory count for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit number, and the value of the random number for jackpot determination Neither the special figure distribution random value is acquired.

  The main control CPU 35a reads the value of the big hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, and the big hit stored in the main control ROM 35b. The determination value is compared, and a big hit determination (big hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to give a big hit game. In the big hit determination, the main control CPU 35a compares the big hit determination value for the low probability with the value of the random number for the big hit determination when the gaming state is an uncertain change state (the probability of winning is low), and the gaming state Is a probability variation state (the probability of winning is high), the high probability jackpot determination value is compared with the value of the jackpot determination random number. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination and the big hit determination value match), the main control CPU 35a determines the big hit. The main control CPU 35a which has determined the big hit reads out the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c, and is a symbol variation game executed by the special symbol display device 23 based on the value. The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped. Since the special symbol jackpot symbol is set for each type of jackpot game as described above, the type of jackpot game to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 35a that has determined the big hit acquires the random value for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and selects and determines the fluctuation pattern for the big hit effect based on the acquired value. Then, when selecting the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the main control CPU 35a selects the variation pattern distribution random number obtained from the variation patterns for the big hit effect determined as the variation patterns that can be selected according to the type information. One variation pattern is selected based on the value of.

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

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (execution of an outlier reach effect is executed), the main control CPU 35a acquires a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value. In addition, the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is selected and determined. Then, the main control CPU 35a, when selecting the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, acquired from the variation patterns for the outlier reach effect determined as the selectable variation pattern according to the selection condition based on the type information. One variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern distribution random number.

  On the other hand, if the reach determination result is negative (does not execute the outlier reach effect), the main control CPU 35a acquires the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value, A variation pattern for off-line production is selected and determined. The main control CPU 35a, when selecting the variation pattern for the offending effect, selects the variation pattern obtained from the variation patterns for the offending effect determined as the variation pattern that can be selected according to the selection condition based on the type information. One variation pattern is selected based on the value of the random number for distribution.

  The main control CPU 35a having determined the special symbol and the variation pattern generates a predetermined control command, and outputs the generated control command to the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 35a generates a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game, and first outputs the variation pattern designation command at the start of the symbol variation game. . Further, the main control CPU 35a generates a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol that designates a special symbol, and outputs the stop symbol designation command next after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 35a generates a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, and the symbol stop command is changed to the variation symbol. Output as time passes.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a subtracts 1 (-1) from the reserved memory number for the special symbol at the start of the symbol variation game, and rewrites the reserved memory number for the special symbol. At this time, the main control CPU 35a outputs a hold command for designating the number of reserved memories for the special symbol after 1 subtraction. Note that the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol by the hold command, and instructs the control of the display contents of the reserved memory number image display area Rc. Then, the main control CPU 35a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten. Further, the main control CPU 35a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 23 with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 35a starts the variation of the special symbol by starting the symbol variation game, and confirms and stops the special symbol (big hit symbol or missing symbol) determined when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Display.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When determining the jackpot, the main control CPU 35a starts control of the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol after the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, and the sub general control board 36 (general control board 36) A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control CPU 36a).

  When executing the 15R probability variable big hit game or the 15R non-variable big hit game, the main control CPU 35a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (6000 (ms)) when the symbol variation game is completed. Next, when the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 35a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and the round game time (maximum 25000 (ms)). Starts measurement and outputs an open signal. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening 29 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main control CPU 35a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening 29 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main control CPU 35a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time (1000 ( ms)), a round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main control CPU 35a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main control CPU 35a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. Then, when the round game of the final round ends, the main control CPU 35a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the final release interval time (1000 (ms)) and starts measuring the ending time (15000 (ms)). . Then, the main control CPU 35a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  At that time, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted when the 15R probability variation big hit game is imparted, and sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variation state is imparted. 1 ”is set. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a probability changing command indicating that the probability changing state is to be provided, and also outputs a speed changing command indicating that the variable state is to be provided.

  In addition, when the 15R non-probability big hit game is given, the main control CPU 35a sets the probability change flag to “0”, sets the operation flag to “1”, and the remaining symbol change game to which the variable state is given. Set the number of actuations indicating the number to 100 times. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a non-probability change command indicating that the non-probability change state is to be given, and outputs a change command. Further, the main control CPU 35a decrements the number of times of operation by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed. When the number of times of operation becomes “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 35a ends the variable state and the non-variable state in the probability variable state. Is granted. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a non-variable command.

  When executing the 2R probability variable big hit game, the main control CPU 35a executes the big hit game by executing the predetermined control described above. The main control CPU 35a sets “1” in the probability variation flag when the 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded. Then, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” in the operation flag if the 2R probability variable big hit game in the variable state. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a probability change command and also outputs a change command. On the other hand, the main control CPU 35a sets “0” to the operation flag if the 2R probability variable big hit game is in the non-variable state. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a probability change command and also outputs a non-change command.

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

Next, processing related to the normal symbol variation game will be described.
The main control CPU 35a of the main control board 35 stores the game signal in the main control RAM 35c when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 30 and receives a detection signal output from the normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects the game ball. It is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation game being held is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). If the determination result of the general symbol hold determination is affirmative (the general symbol hold memory number <4), the main control CPU 35a adds 1 (+1) to the normal symbol variable game hold memory number, and holds the normal symbol variable game hold memory. Rewrite the number. In addition, when the main-control CPU 35a makes an affirmative determination of the normal map hold determination, the main control CPU 35a acquires a random value for determination of the normal map from the main control RAM 35c, and normally determines the acquired random value for determination of the normal map per normal value. It is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c in association with the number of reserved memory of the symbol variation game. The main control CPU 35a does not rewrite the number of stored general map holds exceeding the upper limit when the determination result of the general map hold determination is negative (the number of stored memories = 4) and Do not get value.

  Then, the main control CPU 35a reads the value of the random number for determining the common figure stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c immediately before the start of the normal symbol variation game, and the read random number for determining the normal figure per game is read. The value is compared with the base figure determination value stored in the main control ROM 35b, and the base map determination of whether or not the base map is made is performed. In the normal game hit determination, the main control CPU 35a compares the low-probability normal call hit determination value and the normal call hit determination random number when the variable state is not given as the gaming state, and sets the gaming state as the gaming state. When the variable state is given, the judgment value per common figure for high probability and the random number for judgment per common figure are compared.

  When the determination result of the normal map determination is affirmative (the random number value for normal map determination matches the determination value for the normal map), the main control CPU 35a determines the normal map hit. The main control CPU 35a, which has determined the normal symbol per game, determines the symbol for the normal symbol (ordinary symbol) to be confirmed and stopped in the normal symbol variation game performed by the normal symbol display device 24. On the other hand, if the determination result of the normal figure determination is negative (the random number value for normal figure determination and the universal figure determination value do not match), the main control CPU 35a determines a deviation from the normal figure. The main control CPU 35a which has determined the normal deviation determines the symbols for normal deviation (ordinary symbols) to be confirmed and stopped in the normal symbol variation game performed by the normal symbol display device 24.

  Then, the main control CPU 35a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 24 with the start of the normal symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 35a starts the normal symbol variation by starting the normal symbol variation game, and the normal symbol (the symbol for the normal symbol or the symbol for the normal symbol) determined at the elapse of a predetermined variation time. Is displayed with a fixed stop. The main control CPU 35a sets a different variation time as the variation time of the normal symbol variation game in accordance with the game state at the start of the normal symbol variation game, and displays the normal symbol in a fixed stop state. Specifically, the main control CPU 35a sets “10000 (ms)” as the variation time when the variable state is not assigned, and sets the variable time as the variable time when the variable state is assigned. “1000 (ms)”, which is a shorter time than when the variable state is not assigned, is set. Thereby, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game performed when the variable state is given is shortened than the variation time of the symbol variation game performed in the non-variable state.

  When the main control CPU 35a determines the base symbol per game, the main control CPU 35a executes a control relating to the base symbol per game after the normal symbol variation game based on the determined normal symbol variation pattern. The main control CPU 35a opens the opening and closing blades 27 three times when the variable symbol state is given when the normal symbol variation game is finished, and 1800 (ms) after opening each time is released. It controls to maintain an open state until it passes. On the other hand, the main control CPU 35a opens the open / close blade 27 once when the normal symbol variation game is finished, and when the variable state is not given, and opens until 300 (ms) has elapsed since the release. Control to maintain state.

  The main control CPU 35a controls to close the open / close blade 27 when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) has entered even before the specified time has elapsed since the opening. To do. Similarly, the main control CPU 35a performs control so that the opening / closing blade 27 is closed when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) has entered, even if it has not been opened a predetermined number of times.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36 based on the overall control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control board 36 (the integrated control CPU 36a) that executes the following various processes based on the integrated control program functions as a display control unit.

First, processing related to the symbol variation game will be described.
When the variation control designation command is input, the overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36 outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38. Further, when the overall control CPU 36a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped and displayed on the effect display device 22 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special symbol corresponding to the command. A stop symbol designating command for the decorative symbol designating the decorative symbol is output to the effect display control board 37. When the overall control CPU 36a receives a symbol stop command, it outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38. When the overall control CPU 36a inputs a hold command at the time of starting the symbol variation game, etc., the overall control CPU 36a sends an effect instruction command for instructing update of the display content of the hold memory number image display region Rc to the effect display control board 37 (for display control). CPU 37a). The overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing to update the display content of the reserved memory number image display area Rc regardless of whether the symbol variation game is being executed or not.

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

  When the overall control CPU 36a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the stop symbol designation command for special symbols, the overall control CPU 36a displays them on the effect display device 22 based on the variation pattern and the final stop symbol (special symbols) designated respectively. The symbol combination (liquid crystal symbol) by the decorative symbol is determined.

  When the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol (symbol A, B, C) corresponding to the jackpot game, the overall control CPU 36a uses a symbol symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is determined.

  More specifically, when the stop symbol corresponds to the 15R probability variable big hit game, the overall control CPU 36a determines a probability change confirmed big hit symbol (odd number symbol) as a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped. On the other hand, when the stop symbol corresponds to the 15R non-probability variable big hit game, the overall control CPU 36a determines a probable non-deterministic big hit symbol (even number symbol) as a decorative symbol to be confirmed and displayed. In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol (symbol B) corresponding to the 2R probability variation big hit game, the overall control CPU 36a, The symbol combination ([010]) suggesting the probability change is determined.

  In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination of a decorative symbol that can recognize the loss. At this time, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines the outlier symbol combination that forms the reach. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines the offending symbol combination that does not form the reach. Also, in the case of a symbol variation game with no suggestion, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that does not form a reach, as in the case without the pseudo-ream.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combination based on the decorative symbol designated by the overall control CPU 36a with the decorative symbol stop symbol designating command is the final stop symbol (determined stop display symbol) that allows the player to recognize either the big hit or the loss. And when it is accompanied by a pseudo-ream, it is a symbol combination in the last fluctuation cycle).

Further, the overall control CPU 36a executes control related to the symbol variation game with pseudo-ream.
More specifically, when the CPU 36a for overall control inputs a variation pattern designating command for designating a variation pattern for specifying execution of a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream, a stop display (pause display or fixed stop) is performed for each variation cycle. The combination of symbols to be displayed is determined. Further, the overall control CPU 36a instructs execution of each variable cycle at a predetermined timing. Then, the overall control CPU 36a, in a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream, a variation cycle that can specify the effect mode of the variation cycle to be started at the start of each variation cycle (such as a variation mode or a combination of symbols based on decorative symbols to be stopped). The designation command is output to each of the control boards 37 and 38, thereby instructing the execution of the effect of each variable cycle. Each control board 37 and 38 can recognize the start of each variable cycle by inputting a variable cycle designation command at the start of each variable cycle, and can execute processing according to each variable cycle.

  In the present embodiment, the “chance eye” is determined as a combination of decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed in a variation cycle other than the last time of the symbol variation game with a suggested pseudo-ream. The “chance” is a symbol combination that suggests to the player that the fluctuation cycle may continue the next time in a symbol variation game with a suggested pseudo-ream, and the middle row and the right row have the same symbol. It is assumed that the remaining left column of the decorative symbols stops changing with a decorative symbol different from the middle and right columns. In addition, the chance eyes are so-called “shift eyes”, which are different from the display mode that is the jackpot display result and the display mode that forms the reach state in the pattern of each column displayed on the image display unit GH. is there. In the present embodiment, reach is not formed in the same manner as in the case of the off-line effect as a combination of decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the variation cycle other than the last time (first time) of the symbol variation game with no suggestion pseudo-ream. Decide the combination of symbols that are off.

Further, the overall control CPU 36a executes control related to the transition of the effect mode.
More specifically, the overall control CPU 36a determines the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command for special symbols, each designation command related to activation / non-actuation of the variable state, Based on the setting value of the mode flag, the transition mode of the effect mode is controlled. The effect mode flag includes information that can identify the effect mode in which the user is currently staying, and is set in the overall control RAM 36c. When setting the effect mode flag, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the effect mode during the stay to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 36a determines the effect content of the opening effect, the effect content of the round effect, and the effect content of the ending effect according to these commands. Then, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the determined effect contents to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38, respectively.

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

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

  Further, the display control CPU 37a executes control related to the symbol variation game with pseudo-ream. Specifically, when the display control CPU 37a inputs a variation cycle designation command and is instructed to start a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream, the display control CPU 37a displays the variation cycle instructed with the input of the variation cycle designation command. The display content of the effect display device 22 is controlled so as to be executed with the effect content specified by the change cycle designation command. For example, when “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” based on the fluctuation pattern HPt1 is executed, whether or not the symbol fluctuation game of “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” has been executed twice in the effect display device 22. Such production is developed.

  Further, the display control CPU 37a executes control related to the transition of the effect mode. Specifically, when the display instruction CPU 37a inputs an effect instruction command for instructing the effect mode during the stay, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 in the indicated effect mode. For example, when the high-accuracy special mode MT is staying, the effect display device 22 displays a display image in the high-accuracy special mode MT.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
The display control CPU 37a, when the overall control CPU 36a gives an instruction such as an opening effect related to the big hit game, the contents of the effect corresponding to the effect instructed for the effect (effects such as the opening effect, the round game effect, and the ending effect) Is selected, and the display content of the effect display device 22 is controlled so that the effect during the big hit game is performed with the effect content. Further, the display control CPU 37a generates display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect content using the image data of the display control ROM 37b based on the effect content instructed to be effected. Then, the display control CPU 37a counts the elapsed time from the start of various effects, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device 22 based on the measured time and display data for every predetermined control period (for example, every 4 ms). ).

  The voice / lamp control board 38 controls the light emission modes of the various lamp units 16a to 16c and the voice output modes of the speakers 17a to 17c when various commands are input. That is, the voice / lamp control board 38 performs control so as to cause an effect according to the contents of the effect instructed by these commands, similarly to the effect display control board 37.

  Next, FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 show an example of an execution mode on the effect display device 22 (image display unit GH) by executing the control related to the symbol variation game with pseudo-ream in the high-accuracy special mode MT. This will be explained based on this. 8 and 9 are based on the premise that the symbol variation game based on the off-line effect is executed. In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “3” for “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)”, “2” for “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”, “1” for “ It is assumed that the symbol variation game based on “normal variation (pseudo two times)” is executed. Further, in FIGS. 8 and 9, “↓” indicates that the symbol is changing.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” is executed, the effect display device 22 displays three of the hold display characters Cc in the hold storage number image display region Rc. The display contents correspond to the special symbol hold storage display device Ra. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize a change in the number of reserved memories for the special symbol from the display content (the stored memory number image display area Rc) of the effect display device 22. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, the effect display device 22 displays the out-of-order symbol combination (decorative symbol) in a fixed stop display, and the “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” is terminated. In this case, the symbol (special symbol) is also confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 23 in accordance with the confirmation stop display on the effect display device 22. Thereby, the player recognizes that “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” has been executed. On the other hand, the player recognizes the change in the reserved memory number for the special symbol from the display content of the reserved memory number image display area Rc.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8C, when “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is executed, the effect display device 22 displays 2 of the on-hold display characters Cc in the on-hold storage number image display area Rc. Are displayed, and the display contents correspond to the special symbol hold storage display device Ra. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize a change in the number of reserved memories for the special symbol from the display content (the stored memory number image display area Rc) of the effect display device 22. Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, the effect display device 22 displays the out-of-order symbol combination (decorative symbol) in a fixed stop display, and the “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is terminated. In this case, the symbol (special symbol) is also confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 23 in accordance with the confirmation stop display on the effect display device 22. As a result, the player recognizes that the “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” has been executed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the first fluctuation cycle of “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” is executed, the effect display device 22 displays the hold display in the hold memory number image display area Rc. One of the characters Cc is displayed, and the display content corresponds to the special symbol reserved storage display device Ra. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize a change in the number of reserved memories for the special symbol from the display content (the stored memory number image display area Rc) of the effect display device 22. Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, the effect display device 22 temporarily stops and displays the shifted symbol combination (decorative symbol) at the timing corresponding to the variation of “normal variation (6.1 seconds)”. The first fluctuation cycle (one time of “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”) is completed. In this case, the special symbol is changed on the special symbol display device 23 even if the effect display device 22 stops the display once. However, the player has stopped displaying each decorative symbol from the display contents of the effect display device 22 (the decorative symbol is large and there is a sufficient interval between changing cycles in which the background image is slowly scrolling). It is possible to give the player a feeling as if a fixed stop is displayed. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)”, and the “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” seems to have been executed in spite of the appearance. obtain.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the second fluctuation cycle of “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” is executed, the effect display device 22 displays the hold display in the hold memory number image display area Rc. The display content of the character Cc is maintained without change. In this case, the display content of the special symbol hold storage display device Ra is also maintained. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize a change in the number of reserved memories for the special symbol from the display content (the stored memory number image display area Rc) of the effect display device 22. Then, as shown in FIG. 9D, the effect display device 22 displays the stop symbol combination (decorative symbol) at the timing corresponding to the variation of “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” and displays 2 The first fluctuation cycle (one time of “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”) is finished, and “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” is finished. In this case, the special symbol display device 23 displays the deferred symbol (special symbol) in a fixed stop display in accordance with the final stop display on the effect display device 22. Thereby, the player can have a sensation (appearance sensation) as if “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” seemed to be executed continuously (twice).

  In the execution mode shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the total of “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)”, “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” and “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” It is assumed that the symbol variation game for three times is executed. That is, internally, it is assumed that the symbol variation game for three times corresponding to the reserved memory numbers “4”, “3”, and “2” for special symbols is executed. On the other hand, in the execution modes shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the player can select “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)”, “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”, and “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”. It is possible to have a feeling as if the symbol variation game for four times in total (in fact, “normal variation (pseudo two times)”) was executed in an apparent manner.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) Outlier special variation content (in this embodiment, “normal variation (pseudo two times)” based on the variation pattern HPt1) constitutes the outlier special variation content (“normal variation (pseudo two times)”). A single symbol variation game in which a normal variation content (in this embodiment, “normal variation (6.1 seconds)”) based on the variation pattern HPt2 is continuously executed for a plurality of times (two in this embodiment). I tried to do it. For this reason, the symbol variation game based on the extraordinary variation content (“normal variation (pseudo two times)”) is different from the one symbol variation game in internal control, and the normal variation content (“normal” two or more times). The symbol variation game due to variation (6.1 seconds) ”) is simulated and expressed as if it were continuously played. As a result, the player gains a sense that more symbol variation games are being executed than actual by the symbol variation game based on the extraordinary variation content (“normal variation (pseudo two times)”). Then, by making it possible to select the special fluctuation content ("normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)") under the condition that the open time is not increased (non-changed state), the open time is not increased (not changed). The feeling of boredom given to the player in the state) can be eased. Therefore, even when the open time increasing state (shortening state) that is advantageous to the player is not given, the boring feeling with respect to the game can be eased and the interest can be improved.

  (2) Although the selectable variation contents are internally varied depending on the stored value of the starting reserved ball (the number of reserved memories for the special symbol), the stored value of the starting reserved ball (for the special symbol) Regardless of the number of reserved memories), the expression is expressed as if the symbol variation game with the same variation contents (here, “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” appears) is continuously executed. It is done. And, when the stored value (the number of reserved memory for the special symbol) of the start holding ball is any number, the symbol variation game with the special variation content (“normal variation (pseudo two times)”) can be executed. The difference between the actual number of games and the apparent number of games becomes large. As a result, there is a possibility that the player may feel bored because the big hit game is not given easily even though many games are executed visually. For this reason, when applying the extraordinary variation content (“normal variation (pseudo two times)”), it is necessary to consider the scene to be applied. And in a scene where the starting holding ball (the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol after rewriting at the start of the symbol variation game) is a predetermined value or more ("2" or more) and the game being held is close to the upper limit value By executing the symbol variation game from the next to the next, it is possible to alleviate the boring feeling given to the player while increasing the game efficiency by digesting the actual game. On the other hand, in a scene in which the start holding ball (the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol after rewriting at the start of the symbol variation game) is less than a predetermined value (less than “2”) and there is almost no pending game Makes it possible to ease the bored feeling given to the player while increasing the game efficiency by making many games run visually and making it easy to store the starting hold ball (the number of reserved memory for special symbols) during that time . Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the open time non-increasing state (non-changing short state).

  (3) The high-probability lottery state (probability variation state) is a gaming state in which a big hit lottery is easier to win than the low-probability lottery state (non-probability variation state), and is a gaming state advantageous to the player. However, if the symbol variation game is not easily executed in a scene such as a high probability lottery state (probability variation state), the player may feel bored with the game even in the high probability lottery state (probability variation state). turn into. For this reason, under the condition of a high probability lottery state (probability variation state) in the non-increasing state (non-variable short state), a symbol variation game with a special variation content (“normal variation (pseudo two times)”) appears. By making it possible, it is possible to moderate the feeling of boredom with respect to the game. Therefore, since the feeling of boredom during the non-increasing state (non-variable short state) is alleviated, it can be further enhanced synergistically without lowering the interest of the game in the high-probability lottery state (probable variation state).

  (4) Special variation content (symbol variation game with pseudo-ream) includes special variation content that suggests to the player that multiple variation cycles will be executed (variation that becomes a pseudo-ream with implication) Content). For this reason, in the symbol variation game with the special variation content ("normal variation (pseudo two times)"), the special suggestion effect is not executed, and the variation content of the special variation system (the symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream) Can be made difficult for the player to notice. Further, the hold display means (in this embodiment, the hold memory number image display region Rc in the high-accuracy special mode MT) is installed (formed) so as to have design integrity with the non-installed part (non-formed part). Therefore, it is difficult for the player to understand the change in the memory value (the number of reserved symbols for special symbols) of the starting hold ball. It can be difficult to notice. Therefore, even when the open time increasing state (shortening state) that is advantageous to the player is not given, the boring feeling with respect to the game can be eased and the interest can be improved.

  (5) In the open time non-increasing state (non-variable short state), in the low-probability lottery state (non-probable variable state), the lottery with higher probability than applying the special variation content ("normal variation (pseudo-twice)") By applying in the state (probability state), the contribution to the improvement of the interest of the whole game increases. In addition, by doing this, the advantage for the player in the high probability lottery state (probability variation state) is increased, and the interest of the game in the high probability lottery state (probability variation state) can be further enhanced. Therefore, the interest of the game in the high probability lottery state (probability variation state) can be improved and the interest of the entire game can be further enhanced synergistically.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-This embodiment can also be comprised so that the fluctuation content ("normal fluctuation | variation (pseudo 2 times)") with a pseudo | simulation without a suggestion also in a non-variable short state and a non-probable variation state can be selected. In this case, it is possible to relieve the boring feeling of the player in the non-variable state.

  The present embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which the effect display device 22 (image display unit GH) is not provided with the reserved storage number image display region Rc. Moreover, a hold display means can be provided on the display frame 21. Also in this case, it is preferable that the non-installation part of the holding display means of the display frame 21 and the holding display means have design integrity.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration of the reserved memory number image display area Rc in the high-accuracy special mode MT may be changed. For example, if the player is difficult to recognize, the non-formation part and the design are integrated. It does not have to be.

In this embodiment, it is not necessary to provide a symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream. For example, a special variation suggestion effect may not be executed in a symbol variation game with all pseudo-reams.
In the present embodiment, the number of reserved memories for special symbols that can select “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” in the high-accuracy special mode MT can be changed, for example, regardless of the number of reserved memories for special symbols. It is possible to select “normal variation (pseudo two times)” or select only when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “1”. In addition, when “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” is not selected when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “0 (zero)”, a plurality of fluctuations are executed in appearance from the state where no holding is present. Can eliminate unnaturalness.

  In the present embodiment, the “normal variation (pseudo two times)” production time is based on the variation content based on the variation pattern for the off-stage production that can be selected in the same scene (the same production mode in this embodiment). For example, it may be determined based on “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)”.

  In the present embodiment, a variation pattern that defines an effect time during which “normal variation (3 seconds)” can be executed twice can be added as “normal variation (pseudo two times)”. When these appear together, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the fluctuation on the effect display device 22 is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous.

  In the present embodiment, the number of change cycles of the symbol change game with no suggestion pseudo-ream may be changed to 3 times or more if it is a plurality of times. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the fluctuation pattern for expectation change expectation includes a fluctuation pattern for specifying “normal fluctuation (pseudo three times)” accompanied by a pseudo-run (no suggestion) with three fluctuation cycles. HPt4 can be further set. In this case, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HPt4 is sufficiently longer than the presentation time (18.3 seconds) for three times based on the fluctuation pattern specifying “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HPt4, the “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is continuously executed in the first, second, and third variation cycles. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, the fluctuation pattern HPt5 for specifying “normal fluctuation (pseudo 4 times)” accompanied by a pseudo-run (no suggestion) with a fluctuation cycle number of 4 is included in the fluctuation pattern for probability variation expectation. It can also be set. In this case, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HPt5 is sufficiently longer than the four presentation times (24.4 seconds) based on the fluctuation pattern specifying “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HPt5, the variation contents are such that “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is continuously executed in the first, second, third, and fourth variation cycles. . Note that it is preferable that such variation patterns HPt4 and HPt5 can appear in a scene where the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is small (such as “0 (example)” or “1”). Further, regarding such variation patterns HPt4 and HPt5, it is preferable that the variation patterns HPt1, HPt4, and HPt5 are easily selected when the gaming state is a non-probability variation state rather than the probability variation state.

  In the present embodiment, the variation content is specified by the variation pattern. However, the overall control CPU 36a or the display control CPU 37a determines the specific display effect content based on the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 35a. A specific configuration can also be adopted. In this case, the variation pattern is different from the big hit, and the content of the effect can be determined by the overall control CPU 36a or the display control CPU 37a.

  In the present embodiment, a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in each variation cycle in a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream may be determined at random for each variation cycle. In this case, it is also possible to cause the display control CPU 37a to perform part or all of the processing that the overall control CPU 36a executes for the symbol variation game with pseudo-ream.

-In this embodiment, in each variation cycle of a symbol variation game with an unsuggested pseudo-ream, the variation content to be made for each variation cycle can be made different.
-This embodiment should just be matched with the fluctuation | variation pattern (it contains for an outlier reach production) in the case of a shift | offset | difference in jackpot lottery with the content of fluctuation | variation with a suggestion pseudo-ream.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a may acquire all the various random numbers related to the determination of the symbol variation game from the main control RAM 35c when winning each of the start winning ports 25 and 26.

  A, B, C ... design (special design), GH ... image display, SW1, SW2 ... start-up switch, SW4 ... normal design variation switch, 10 ... pachinko machine, 22 ... production display device, 23 ... special design display Device: 24 ... Special symbol reserved memory number display device, 25 ... Upper start winning port, 26 ... Lower starting winning port, 25a, 26a ... Pitching port, 27 ... Opening / closing blades, 28 ... Large winning port door, 29 ... Large winning award Mouth, 30 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 35 ... Main control board, 35a ... Main control CPU, 35b ... Main control ROM, 35c ... Main control RAM, 36 ... Sub control board, 36a ... Control CPU, 36b: General control ROM, 36c: General control RAM, 37: Production display control board, 37a: Display control CPU, 37b: Display control ROM, 37c: Display control RAM

Claims (4)

A display means for performing a symbol variation game that displays a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and a starting condition for the symbol variation game is detected by detecting the entry of the game ball, and a game ball is provided at the entrance of the game ball. A starting means having an opening / closing means for changing from a closed state where it is difficult to enter a game ball to an open state where a game ball is easy to enter, and a big hit lottery for lottering whether or not a big hit is triggered when the start condition is satisfied The game state consisting of the big hit lottery means and the operating state of the opening / closing means is controlled by either an opening time increasing state in which the opening time per unit time increases or an opening time non-increasing state in which the opening time per unit time does not increase. State control means, and in the case where the big hit lottery is a big hit, in a gaming machine to which a big hit game is given after the big hit display result is derived,
Variation content determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the lottery lottery result,
Display control means for displaying the symbol variation game on the display means according to the variation content determined by the variation content determination means;
A lottery probability state control means for controlling a gaming state consisting of the lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery in either a high probability lottery state or a low probability lottery state ;
The variation content of the symbol variation game includes a variation cycle in which the variation from the symbol variation start to the symbol variation stop is performed once, and the variation content includes a variation content of a normal variation system composed of one variation cycle; The variation content is classified as a variation content of a special variation system composed of a plurality of variation cycles,
The variation content of the normal variation system can be selected only in the case of a deviation in the jackpot lottery, and includes a deviation normal variation content constituted by a predetermined variation time,
The variation content of the special variation system can be selected only in the case of a deviation in the jackpot lottery, and includes a special variation content that is composed of variation times that can be executed multiple times of the normal variation content of the loss,
The variation content determining means is capable of selecting the special variation content in the absence of the big hit lottery under the condition that the open time is not increasing and in the high probability lottery state, while the release time is selected. Under the condition of being in a non-increasing state and in the low-probability lottery state, it is configured so that only the outlier normal variation content can be selected
When the display control means executes the symbol variation game based on the outlier special variation content, the display control means continuously executes the outlier normal variation content for a plurality of times constituting the outbreak special variation content, A gaming machine characterized by that. A holding storage means for entering the starting means and storing the detected game ball as a starting holding ball up to an upper limit value,
The variation content determining means is capable of selecting the normal variation content that is out of the big hit lottery condition under the condition that the open time is not increased and the stored value of the start holding ball is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. When the big hit lottery is a deviation and the stored value of the start holding ball is less than a predetermined value, the special variation content is configured to be selectable.
The deviation special fluctuation content is a plurality of pieces of normal fluctuation contents that can be selected when the big hit lottery is out and the stored value of the start holding ball is equal to or greater than a predetermined value under the condition that the opening time is not increased. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured by a variable time during which batches can be executed. A lottery probability state control means for controlling the gaming state consisting of the lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery in either a high probability lottery state or a low probability lottery state;
The game according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the variation content determination means is configured to be able to select the special variation content that is out of the open time non-increasing state and the high probability lottery state. Machine. The variation content of the special variation system has a suggestion effect that suggests to the player that a plurality of variation cycles that are not executed in the outlier special variation content are executed. Including
Hold storage means for entering the start means and storing the detected game ball as a start hold ball up to an upper limit value;
A hold display means for displaying a stored value of the start holding ball that is installed in any one of the plurality of effect devices and has a design integrity with a non-installation site in the effect device. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is provided .

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