JP5502426B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing a notice effect.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery for whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board is performed, and the lottery results of the big hit lottery are multiple It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the big hit if the symbol that is finally stopped is a big hit symbol.

  In this type of symbol variation game, in order to improve the interest of the player, various effects are suggested that suggest the possibility of a “big hit” for the player. Such effects include a continuous notice effect that continuously executes a notice effect across multiple symbol variation games, and as if multiple symbol variation games are executed in one symbol variation game. There is a pseudo-continuous notice effect that performs the effect.

  In general, the continuous notice effect is set such that the greater the number of times the notice effect is executed, the more likely it will be a “hit” as the number of executions increases, that is, the big hit reliability. On the other hand, the pseudo-continuous notice effect is set such that the larger the number of symbol variation games executed in a single symbol variation game, the higher the jackpot expectation. Accordingly, the player expects to win a “hit” that can win a large number of prize balls by continuously executing many notice effects even once. And in patent document 1 and patent document 2, the number of symbols decreases by decreasing the number of symbols as the number of executions of the notice effect continuously executed across a plurality of symbol variation games increases. Thus, a gaming machine is disclosed that suggests that there is a high possibility that the last symbol variation game in which the notice effect is continuously executed is a big hit.

JP 2004-180948 A JP 2004-344402 A

  However, in the gaming machines described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, the number of symbols decreases as the number of consecutive executions of the notice effect increases, so that the big hit expectation degree of the game only increases. And no more effect can be expected. For this reason, the content of the continuous notice effect becomes monotonous, which may cause the player to get bored.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and the purpose thereof is to change the type of symbol as the number of continuous executions of the notice effect is increased, and a big hit is caused by the change in the type of symbol. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suggesting the types of jackpots that can be awarded in some cases.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is derived by displaying a symbol variation game in which a symbol variation start from a symbol variation start to a symbol definitive stop is performed once on the display device. In the gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect suggesting whether or not the winning symbol is derived in the symbol variation game, the winning game is generated when the symbol is a winning symbol. Is a continuous notice effect capable of continuously executing a change cycle of one time from the start of the change of the symbol to the stop of the change of the symbol in a single symbol change game, and the continuous notice effect is executed. In this case, a symbol determining means for determining a symbol to be derived in each variation cycle is provided, and a plurality of types of symbols determined by the symbol determining means are set, and the plurality of types of symbols are divided into a plurality of groups. Each symbol has a probability change expectation that indicates the possibility that a probability variation state that causes the probability of lottery to be changed with a high probability when the symbol becomes a winning symbol is set. The symbols belonging to the group have the same probability of change expectation, and when the continuous notice effect is executed, the symbol determination means is executed first from the variation cycle that is executed last among the variation cycles that are executed a plurality of times. The symbols to be derived for each variation cycle unit are determined retrospectively in order toward the variation cycle, and when determining the symbols of each variation cycle excluding the last variation cycle to be executed, determine the symbols following probability variation expectation symbols derived by variation cycle is set, when determining the symbol of the fluctuation cycle, except the variation cycle in which the executed last is its For symbols that belong to a group of symbols that are derived in a variation cycle that is one cycle after the variation cycle and symbols that belong to a group of symbols that are set with a lower probability of expected variation than the symbol of the group. The gist is to determine the symbol to be derived from the inside in a variable cycle .

According to a third aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the change contents of the symbol variation game, after once displaying the person Ri symbols recognizable provisionally a person is, the tentative those Ri comprises again be allowed to final equivalent Ri symbol re fluctuation effect that those Ri to display the symbol variation the symbol, the symbol determination unit, if the previous Kito Ri symbols re variation effect is executed, the temporary equivalent and symbols to form a symbol Ri, the symbol forming the final person Ri symbol, and determines the final person Rino following expectation symbol constructing the symbol combination is constituted by a set pattern and gist determining the rie Chi symbols based on those Ri symbol tentative that.

  According to the present invention, the type of symbol can be changed as the number of continuous executions of the notice effect is increased, and the type of jackpot that can be given when the jackpot is achieved by the change in the type of symbol can be suggested.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between a fluctuation pattern and a definite symbol. Explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between the fluctuation pattern for a loss production, and a temporary stop symbol in each fluctuation cycle. Explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between the variation pattern for jackpot presentation, and a temporary stop symbol in each variation cycle. Explanatory drawing explaining the selection ratio of the temporary stop symbol corresponding to the fluctuation pattern for outlier production. Explanatory drawing explaining the selection ratio of the temporary stop symbol corresponding to the variation pattern for jackpot presentation. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a pseudo | simulation continuous SU effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which is one type thereof will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 schematically shows a pachinko gaming machine 10, and a vertical rectangular middle frame for setting various gaming components on the front side of the opening of an outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 12 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 12 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 14 and cannot be visually recognized from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 14a at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 15 as a first storage plate that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrated below the window 14a. It is a molded configuration. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB disposed inside the machine and supports the glass of a size that covers the window 14 a is assembled in a detachable and tiltable manner. . The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame 12. In addition, the front frame 14 includes an upper frame that constitutes an electrical display unit that produces a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light-emitting body (lamp, LED, etc.) (not shown) so as to surround almost the entire circumference of the window 14a. A lamp portion 16a, a left frame lamp portion 16b, and a right frame lamp portion 16c are arranged. Each of the frame lamp portions 16a to 16c is configured by covering a plurality of light emitters mounted on the front surface of the front frame 14 with a lamp lens formed so as to be able to transmit light emitted from each light emitter.

  In the front frame 14, a left speaker 17 a and a right speaker 17 b are arranged at the upper left and right sides of the window 14 a to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b are mounted on the back surface of the front frame 14, and a plurality of sound emission holes are provided on the front surface of the front frame 14 and corresponding to the mounting portions of the left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b. Is 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 addition, a lower speaker 17 c that outputs various sounds and produces sound effects is disposed on the left side of the lower plate 18 in the front frame 14. The lower speaker 17 c is attached to the middle frame 12.

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

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

  A display frame body (center accessory) 21 with various displays and various decorations is mounted almost at the center (center) of the game area H1 of the game board YB. A set port 21a that opens in a horizontally long rectangle when viewed from the front is formed in the approximate center of the display frame 21. The display frame 21 has a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH in alignment with the set port 21a. An effect display 22 as a display device is attached. The effect display 22 includes a symbol variation game that is 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 22, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game on the effect display 22 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a 7-segment special-purpose display 23 is provided in the display frame 21 at the upper right of the image display unit GH. The special symbol display 23 performs a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. Then, in the symbol variation game, the special symbol display 23 displays a special symbol by varying a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special symbols”) in one row. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit.

  On the special symbol display 23, the symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, on the effect display 22, the variation display of the decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed before the game ends. At the same time as ending, the decorations in each column are displayed in a fixed stop state. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. Note that the special effect indicator 23 and the effect indicator 22 start the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game at the same time, and end at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decoration diagram are confirmed and stopped at the same time).

  In this embodiment, the special figure display 23 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery (whether the big hit or not) from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is displayed. When the symbol variation game is over, the final confirmation is displayed individually. The plurality of types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol (corresponding to a jackpot display result) that can recognize a jackpot and one type of missing symbol that can recognize a miss. 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.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display 22 has [0], [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [7] for each column. 8] is displayed as a decorative drawing. And in this embodiment, it is comprised with a large display area compared with the special figure indicator 23, and a decorative drawing is displayed much larger compared with a special figure. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display 22. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the effect display 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 this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by a decorative drawing. 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, when the symbols of all the columns displayed on the effect display 22 are stopped and displayed are of different types, or when the symbols of one row are different from the symbols of the other two columns, 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.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the effect display 22 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game starts (when the decorations 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 on the effect display 22 The decorative illustrations 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, among the plurality of columns, the decorations of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are temporarily displayed as the same design, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) ) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is variably displayed. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first stops the decorative drawing becomes the first stop display column, and the right column that stops and displays the decorative drawing next. It becomes a 2nd stop display row | line | column, and also the middle row | line | column which stops and displays a decoration drawing finally becomes a 3rd stop display row | line | column.

  Further, the effect display 22 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special figure display 23. More specifically, the special graphic displayed on the special graphic display 23 corresponds to the graphic combination by the decorative graphic displayed on the effect display 22, and when the graphic variation game ends, the special graphic and decorative graphic are displayed. The combination is displayed in a fixed stop correspondingly. For example, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 23 in a fixed stop display, the big hit symbol combinations such as [222] and [444] are also displayed on the special effect display 23 in a fixed stop display. . In addition, when the shift symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 23 in a fixed stop state, the symbol combination such as [121] or [345] is also displayed on the effect display 22 in a fixed stop display. . In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes. As described above, in the 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. .

  Further, a general-purpose display 24 is disposed in the display frame 21 at the upper right of the image display unit GH and to the left of the special-purpose display 23. In the general symbol display 24, a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol game”) that derives one ordinary symbol by changing a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “general symbol”). Is sometimes displayed). In the present embodiment, the general-purpose display 24 covers a light-emitting body (such as an LED or a lamp) (not shown) with a lens cover (in FIG. 2, the surface is decorated with “circle” and “x”). And a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary symbol display units. In the general-purpose indicator 24, an internal lottery (winning lottery) of whether or not to make a hit separately from the big win lottery or not (whether or not the lower start winning opening 26 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 27). The lottery result is displayed. Then, in the common figure display 24 of the present embodiment, when the winning is determined by the winning lottery, the winning symbol consisting of the usual figure in the ordinary drawing game is confirmed and stopped (in this embodiment, “○ (circle)”). The normal symbol display section on the side is turned on). On the other hand, when the shift is determined in the winning lottery, the symbol display 24 according to the present embodiment displays the stop symbol that is a regular symbol in the general diagram game as a fixed stop display (in this embodiment, “× (Batsu)”). The normal symbol display section on the side is turned on).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the game area H <b> 1 below the front view of the display frame 21, a lower start having an upper start winning opening 25 having a game ball entrance 25 a and a game ball entrance 26 a. The winning openings 26 are arranged in the vertical direction. The upper start winning opening 25 is configured such that the entrance 25a is always open so as to allow entry of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 26 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 27 that opens and closes by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3), and the opening / closing blade 27 opens. Thus, the entrance 26a is opened so as to allow entry of game balls.

  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. 3) 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 ball is not expanded and It is difficult to enter the ball.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a large winning opening device having a large winning opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of a special electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3) below the lower start winning opening 26. 29 is arranged. Behind the big prize opening device 29 is provided a count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered. When the big hit game is generated, the big prize opening device 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 28 so that the game ball can be entered, so that the player has a chance to obtain 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.

  Further, in the display frame 21, on the upper right side of the image display unit GH, and on the left side of the special-purpose display 23, the number of stored reserved balls (hereinafter referred to as the symbol change game) stored in the machine (RAM 30c). The special figure hold display device Ra is provided for informing the number of symbol variation games that are on hold based on “special figure hold memory number”. The special figure holding memory number indicates the number of symbol variation games that are on hold (waiting for symbol variation games). Then, the special figure hold memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start winning opening (upper start winning opening 25 and lower start winning opening 26), and is subtracted by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. It has become. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the special figure holding memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). The special figure hold indicator Ra is composed of a plurality of (four in this embodiment) lamps, and notifies the player of the special figure hold memory number by lighting a number of lamps corresponding to the special figure hold memory number. .

  An operation gate 35 is disposed on the left side of the display frame 21. Further, in the back of the operation gate 35, there is provided a universal diagram change switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning (passing) game ball. The operation gate 35 can give the start condition for the usual game when the winning of the game ball is detected (passage detection). The usual game is an effect performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the lower start winning opening 26 is opened (whether a game ball can be won in the lower starting winning opening 26). The lower start winning opening 26 is always in a closed state in which the entrance is closed by the opening and closing blades 27. In this closed state, the game ball cannot be won. On the other hand, in the lower start winning opening 26, when a game is given per usual figure, the lower starting winning opening 26 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 27, and a game ball can be won. In other words, when a game per game is awarded, a game ball can be awarded to the lower start prize opening 26 by opening the opening / closing blade 27, so that the player can acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the symbol variation game. You can get a chance. Note that a game ball can always be awarded to the upper start winning opening 25 under the same conditions.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the display frame body 21, a general map holding display Rb is disposed on the upper right side of the image display unit GH and on the left side of the general map display 24. The normal symbol hold indicator Rb is a number of stored start balls stored in the machine (RAM 30c) (hereinafter referred to as “normal figure start hold memory number”). ), And the number of times of the normal game being held is notified by the display content of the normal symbol hold indicator Rb. The usual figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when the game ball passes through the operation gate 35, and is decremented by 1 (-1) when the usual figure game is started. Then, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 35 during the usual game, the usual figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in this embodiment).

  In the present embodiment, the universal map hold indicator Rb is composed of a plurality (two) of light emitting means. In the present embodiment, when the usual figure start hold storage number is “1”, one light-emitting means is turned on and the other one light-emitting means is turned off. Moreover, in this embodiment, when the number of usual start-up reservations is “2”, both of the two light emitting means are lit. Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of usual start-up reservations is “3”, one light-emitting means blinks and the other one light-emitting means is lit. Further, in the present embodiment, when the normal-use start storage number is “4”, one light emitting unit blinks, and the other one light emitting unit blinks. With the general figure hold indicator Rb configured as described above, the player looks at the display contents of the general figure hold indicator Rb, and when the number of held normal figure games is reduced, the current normal figure is executed. I can recognize that.

  In addition, in the lowermost part of the game area H1 of the game board YB (below the big prize opening device 29), game balls that have been launched into the game area H1 and have not entered any of the prize openings are out balls. As shown in FIG. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 13 are discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the installation facility (game island) of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is based on the fact that the probability variation jackpot game has been determined. After the jackpot game, the jackpot lottery probability state is changed from the normal probability (4/1597 in this embodiment) to the high probability lottery state (this book). In the embodiment, this is a function of giving a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies to 36/1597). In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  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.

  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 game, and the lottery probability state (winning probability) of the normal game based on the passage of the operation gate 35 changes from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state. This is a function that grants a variable state as a privilege. Also, the open / close blades 27 of the lower start winning opening 26 are opened and closed with different operation patterns when winning in the usual game, depending on whether the variable state is given or not. It has become. In other words, when the normal game is won when the variable state is not given, the first and second opening times (for example, 300 ms) after the opening / closing blade 27 is opened for the first number of times (for example, one time) and opened. The open state is maintained until the time has elapsed. On the other hand, when the normal 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 the first 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 this embodiment, if a winning game is a winning game with a promiscuous big hit, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable state is changed after the end of the big winning game and until the end of the probable changing state (no limit). A short state is given. On the other hand, when a non-probable big hit game is won, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a probable state is not given after the big hit game ends, and a predetermined number of times (100 in this embodiment) As a maximum number of times, a variable state is provided. Which jackpot game is awarded is determined in accordance with the type of special figure (big jackpot symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won.

  The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display 23 in the symbol variation game and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening device 29 (the special winning entry door 28) is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit (15 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is performed until the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened and closed once, and during the one round game, the special prize opening device 29 has a predetermined number (the maximum number of balls entered). ) Until the game ball wins or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment configured as described above continuously performs a variation cycle of one symbol variation game from a symbol variation start to a symbol variation stop multiple times in one symbol variation game. A continuous notice effect to be executed (pseudo continuous notice effect (pseudo sequence)) is configured to be executable. Note that the continuous notice effect is expressed as an effect only by the effect display 22 in one symbol variation game performed by the effect display 22 and the special figure display 23. One symbol variation game is started by the start of variation of symbols (special symbols and decorations), and is terminated when the symbol is confirmed and stopped after the variation of symbols is stopped. This one-time symbol variation game is executed in correspondence with one starting and holding ball. In other words, a single symbol variation game with a continuous notice effect is expressed in a pseudo manner as if a symbol variation game is being performed multiple times continuously in internal control. It is done. And the possibility of whether or not the jackpot display result (hit jackpot symbol) is displayed in the one symbol changing game accompanied by the continuous notice effect according to the present embodiment depends on the number of executions of the changing cycle constituting the game. It is configured as follows. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the symbol fluctuation game is played with a continuous notice effect with a larger number of executions of the variable cycle than when the big hit lottery is not won. It is easy to break.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a re-lottery effect (a jackpot symbol re-changing effect) and a jackpot promotion effect. The re-lottery effect and the jackpot promotion effect are both effects that are made to allow the player to recognize the type of jackpot determined when winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. ing.

  The re-lottery effect is an effect performed during the effect execution time during the symbol variation game performed on the effect display 22. In this re-drawing effect, a temporary jackpot symbol (a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed in a symbol variation game, and then a big hit symbol (a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol) that is finally confirmed and stopped is derived. Performed in a production manner. Specifically, after temporarily displaying [222] as a temporary jackpot symbol, each symbol row is changed again, and finally [777] is derived as a jackpot symbol that is finally stopped and displayed. According to the re-lottery effect, even if the jackpot symbol derived in the symbol variation game performed on the effect display 22 is a jackpot symbol that cannot recognize the “probable variation jackpot”, the jackpot symbol that can recognize the “probable variation jackpot” The player can have a sense of expectation that is derived, that is, a sense of expectation to be promoted to an advantageous jackpot. In the present embodiment, the re-lottery effect is positioned as a promotion effect because the player has a sense of expectation that the type of jackpot will be promoted to “probable jackpot”. In addition, the re-lottery effect is not performed in a mode in which the recognized jackpot type is demoted, such as the jackpot symbol [777] to the jackpot symbol [666], and the above-described mode in which the jackpot type is promoted and the jackpot This is done in any of the ways in which the type does not change.

  On the other hand, the jackpot promotion effect is an effect that is performed during the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the promotion effect during the big hit is a symbol that can be positively recognized that the probability variable big hit game is won and the probability variable big hit game is won in the symbol variation game of the effect display 22 (in this embodiment, [333] or [777]) is executed when the fixed stop is not displayed. On the other hand, in the case of winning the non-probable big hit game, the symbol that can definitely recognize that the probable big hit game has been won in the symbol change game of the effect display 22 (in this embodiment, [333] or [777]). It is always executed when the big hit symbol other than is displayed as a fixed stop.

  And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, 10 types of decorations can be classified into three symbol groups according to the degree of expectation to the big hit game given when the big hit lottery is won. . Specifically, a first group in which [0] [4] [6] is classified, a second group in which [1] [2] [5] [8] [9] are classified, and [3] [7] are three of the third group to be classified. In the present embodiment, [333] [777] is set as a symbol combination (a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change) that can be definitely recognized as a jackpot symbol. [000] [111] [222] [444] [555] [666] [888] [999] is a symbol combination (probability variation undetermined) that can be recognized as either a probability variation big hit or a non-probability big hit. Big jackpot symbol). In addition, in the probability variation undetermined jackpot symbol, [111] [222] [555] [888] [999] is more likely to be derived when the probability variation jackpot than [000] [444] [666]. It is set to increase the performance. That is, the first group ([0] [4] [6]) <the second group ([1] [2] [5] [8] [9]) <the third group ([3] [7]). In turn, the expectation for the probable big hit is high. Thereby, it is suggested depending on the type of the symbol whether or not the probability variation big hit game is highly likely to be awarded in the case of big hit. In the following description, a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change may be referred to as a probability variation symbol, and a jackpot symbol with a certain probability non-deterministic may be denoted as a chance symbol.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. Is output. In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display 22 based on the control signals output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission modes (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the various lamp units 16a to 16c based on the control signals output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The audio control board 34 controls the audio output modes (such as audio output timing) of the various speakers 17a to 17c based on the control signals output by the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. Connected to the main CPU 30a are an upper start port switch SW1, a lower start port switch SW2, a count switch SW3, and a common map change switch SW4. The main CPU 30a is connected with a special figure indicator 23, a general figure indicator 24, a special figure reservation indicator Ra, and a universal figure reservation indicator Rb. The main CPU 30a is connected to a special electric accessory solenoid SOL1 and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2. Further, the main CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers every predetermined cycle, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 30c, and rewrites the values before the update.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, the variation patterns include variation patterns P2b to P6b and P7 for a big hit effect that are selected when a big hit game is determined. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4A, the variation patterns include variation patterns P1, P2a to P6a for a loss effect selected in the case of a loss that is not won in the big hit lottery. The variation pattern for the offending effect is formed as a reach, and after reaching the reach effect, the change pattern P2a to P6a for the outlier reach effect and the outlier effect as a dislocation without forming the reach. There is a variation pattern P1 for use.

  The jackpot effect performed based on the variation patterns P2b to P6b, P7 is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. Further, the outlier reach effect performed based on the variation patterns P2a to P6a is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. Also, the outlier effect performed based on the variation pattern P1 is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally stopped and displayed without the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect performed in the symbol variation game by the decorative display on the effect display 22 after the reach symbol combination is formed until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. .

Hereinafter, each variation pattern P1, P2a to P6a, P2b to P6b, and P7 will be described in detail.
The variation pattern P1 is a pattern in which a symbol variation is derived without forming a reach state in a symbol variation game consisting of one variation cycle, and the symbol variation game is terminated. The variation patterns P2a, P2b, P3a, and P3b are patterns that perform a reach effect by forming a reach state in a symbol variation game composed of one variation cycle.

  Fluctuation patterns P4a and P4b are executed in two consecutive notice effects (designated as “pseudo 2” in FIG. 4) in a symbol variation game consisting of two variation cycles, and a reach state is formed in the second variation cycle. It is a pattern that performs reach production. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P4a and P4b, the symbol is deviated in the first variation cycle.

  The variation patterns P5a, P5b, P6a, and P6b are executed in the symbol variation game consisting of three variation cycles, and three continuous notice effects (shown as “pseudo 3” in FIG. 4) are performed in the third variation cycle. It is a pattern that forms a reach state and performs reach production. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P5a, P5b, P6a, and P6b, a symbol is derived in each of the first and second variation cycles. In the variation pattern P7, four continuous notice effects (indicated as “pseudo 4” in FIG. 4) are executed in a symbol variation game composed of four variation cycles, and a reach state is formed in the fourth variation cycle. It is a pattern that performs reach production. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P7, the symbol is derived in each variation cycle of the first time, the second time, and the third time. The variation pattern P7 is a variation pattern for the big hit effect that finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop state. In the present embodiment, the continuous notice effect (four times) is always executed when the variation pattern P7 is selected. In the following description, there are cases where the fluctuation patterns P2a and P2b are collectively indicated as a fluctuation pattern P2, the fluctuation patterns P3a and P3b are collectively indicated as a fluctuation pattern P3, and the fluctuation patterns P4a and P4b are collectively indicated as a fluctuation pattern P4. is there. Similarly, the variation patterns P5a and P5b may be collectively referred to as a variation pattern P5, and the variation patterns P6a and P6b may be collectively denoted as a variation pattern P6.

  In the present embodiment, the expectation of big hit is set higher in the order of no reach (1 time) <with reach (1 time) <pseudo sequence 2 times <pseudo sequence 3 times <pseudo sequence 4 times. The big hit expectation degree indicates the magnitude of the possibility that the symbol variation game will be a big hit. The jackpot expectation can be increased by increasing the rate of appearance in the case of a big hit with respect to the total appearance rate that is the sum of the rate of occurrence in the case of a loss and the rate of occurrence in the case of a big win.

  In the present embodiment, the effect (four consecutive notice effects) based on the variation pattern P7 appears only in the case of a big hit. That is, the effect based on the variation pattern P7 is a confirmed effect in which the big hit is fixed. On the other hand, the effects based on the fluctuation patterns P2 to P6 can appear in both cases of a loss and a big hit. And in this embodiment, the setting which raises a jackpot expectation degree is performed in order with the large number of times of execution of a continuous notice effect (it increases the appearance rate in the case of a big hit, or decreases the appearance rate in the case of a loss). In addition, the variation pattern to which the same number is attached | subjected in this embodiment makes the theme the same effect content. Further, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is selected, the fixed stop symbol is derived with the re-lottery effect or the big hit middle promotion effect.

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is reached, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 1,597 integers from 0 to 1596) that the jackpot determination random number can take. The number of jackpot determination values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (36 in this embodiment) is the jackpot determination value in the normal state. Is set to be larger than the number (four in this embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a big hit determination random number used when determining the big hit. In the present embodiment, the big hit determination random number is acquired when a game ball has won the upper start winning opening 25 or the lower starting winning opening 26.

  The RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. Each special figure is assigned a predetermined number of special figure distribution random numbers, and the main CPU 30a, when determining the big hit (when the big hit determination is affirmative), the big hit based on the acquired special figure distribution random number Determine the design. The special CPU distribution random number is set so that the main CPU 30a can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (in the present embodiment, all 100 kinds of integers from “0” to “99”) at predetermined intervals. The value is updated by adding 1 to the value (every 4 ms). Then, the main CPU 30a stores the updated values in the RAM 30c as special figure distribution random number values, and sequentially updates the special figure distribution random number values by rewriting the already stored special figure distribution random number values. It is supposed to be. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random numbers are acquired when the game ball has won the upper start winning opening 25 or the lower starting winning opening 26. And the jackpot symbol determined based on the special figure distribution random number is classified into a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol. Also, at the time of determination of the loss (when the big hit determination is negative), the symbol is determined from one type of loss symbol.

  In addition, the reach determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to execute the shift reach effect when determining the shift, and is a numerical value that can be taken by the random numbers for reach determination (all 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the integers on the street. The RAM 30c stores a reach determination random number used for reach determination. In the present embodiment, the reach determination random number is acquired at the time of reach determination.

  The RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random number values) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In addition, the RAM 30c stores a random number for assigning a common figure used for determining a type of a common figure that will be a winning symbol when the ordinary game is won.

  The ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery to determine whether or not to win, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the normal hit determination random number (a total of 241 integers from 0 to 240). Note that the number of normal hit judgment values varies depending on whether or not the variable state is given, and the number of normal hit judgment values when the variable state is given (240 in this embodiment). Is set to be larger than the number of normal hit determination values in the normal state (50 in this embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a random number for normal hit determination used at the time of normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination random number is acquired when the game ball passes through the operation gate 35.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a. A ROM 31b and a RAM 31c are connected to the overall CPU 31a. The overall CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The general CPU 31a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which the symbol variation game is started). The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. When the general CPU 31a inputs various control commands, the general CPU 31a executes various controls based on the general control program.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a. A ROM 32b and a RAM 32c are connected to the sub CPU 32a. An effect display 22 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). Further, the sub CPU 32a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a symbol variation game is started). In the ROM 32b, a display control program for controlling the display contents of the effect display 22 is stored. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 32c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

Next, various processes such as a winning process and a variation pattern determination process executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described.
When the main CPU 30a of the main control board 30 enters a game ball into the upper start winning opening 25 or the lower start winning opening 26 and inputs a detection signal output from the start opening switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball, the RAM 30c is input. It is determined whether or not the stored storage number is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment).

  If the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (holding memory count <4), the main CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the holding memory count and rewrites the holding memory count. Further, when the main CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination of the hold determination, the main CPU 30a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number and the value of the special figure distribution random number from the RAM 30c, associates the value with the hold storage number, and stores the predetermined value in the RAM 30c. Store in the storage area. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (holding memory number = 4), the main CPU 30a does not rewrite the holding memory number exceeding the upper limit number, and also determines the value of the big hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number. Do not get value.

  Then, immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, the main CPU 30a reads the jackpot determination random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number, and the read jackpot determination random number value and the ROM 30b. Is compared with the jackpot determination value stored in the table, and whether or not the jackpot is hit is determined (hit lottery). In the jackpot determination, the main CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination value for low probability with the value of the random number for jackpot determination when the gaming state is the normal state, and when the gaming state is the probability change state, The jackpot determination value for probability is compared with the value of the random number for jackpot determination.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination matches the big hit determination value), the main CPU 30a determines the big hit. Specifically, the main CPU 30a determines a jackpot symbol (special symbol) to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number. Since a predetermined number of special figure distribution random numbers are assigned to each of the probability variation symbols and the non-probability variation symbols, the main CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol (special illustration) based on the value of the special figure distribution random numbers. . Further, the main CPU 30a that has determined the big hit identifies the type of the big hit game from the determined final stop symbol, selects one fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns for the big hit effect corresponding to the specified big hit game, and decides To do.

  Further, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match), the main CPU 30a determines the deviation. Then, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game performed by the special symbol display 23. In addition, the main CPU 30a that has determined the detachment acquires the value of the reach determination random number from the RAM 30c, compares the acquired value with the reach determination value stored in the ROM 30b, and determines whether or not to execute the detachment reach effect. Reach determination is performed to determine

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (executes the outlier reach effect), the main CPU 30a obtains the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution from the RAM 30c, and based on the obtained value, the outlier reach effect is obtained. Select and determine the variation pattern for On the other hand, if the reach determination result is negative (does not execute the outlier reach effect), the main CPU 30a acquires the random pattern distribution random number value from the RAM 30c, and based on the acquired value, the fluctuation for the outlier effect. Select and determine the pattern.

  The main CPU 30a having determined the special figure and the variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Next, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for instructing a special symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a outputs an all 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. Further, the main CPU 30a subtracts 1 (-1) from the reserved memory number at the start of the symbol variation game, and rewrites the reserved memory number. And main CPU30a controls the display content of the special figure display device 23 with the start of a symbol fluctuation game. That is, the main CPU 30a starts the variation of the special figure by the start of the symbol variation game, and confirms and stops the special symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) determined when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Let

Next, as control contents executed by the main CPU 30a, control contents during a big hit game will be described.
The main CPU 30a outputs an opening command at the start of the big hit game, outputs a round command at the start of each round game, and further outputs an ending command at the end. The opening command instructs the start of the opening, the round command instructs the start of the round game, and the ending command instructs the start of the ending. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal for opening the special winning opening door 28 at the start of each round game. The opening signal is output to the special electric accessory solenoid SOL1 of the special winning opening door 28, the special electric combination solenoid SOL1 is activated by the opening signal, and the special winning combination door 28 is opened. Further, the main CPU 30a measures a predetermined round game time for each round game, and inputs a detection signal from the count switch SW3 to count the number of game balls entered during the round game. The main CPU 30a then closes the grand prize winning door 28 by satisfying any end condition that the round game time has elapsed and the upper limit number of game balls have entered. Is output. The closing signal is output to the special electric accessory solenoid SOL1 of the special winning opening door 28, and the special electric accessory solenoid SOL1 is activated by the closing signal, and the special winning combination door 28 is closed.

  In addition, after the big hit game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs various commands indicating the game state after the big hit game ends. Specifically, the main CPU 30a outputs a high-probability designation command when the lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game ends is set to a high-probability lottery state (probability variation state), and the jackpot lottery after the jackpot game ends. When the lottery probability state is set to the low probability lottery state (non-probable variation state), a low probability designation command is output. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a variable speed operation designation command when changing to the variable state after the big hit game ends, and outputs a variable length non-operation specifying command when entering the non-changeable state after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the main CPU 30a has won the uncertain variable big hit, the main CPU 30a sets “100 times” as the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the variable state is given. This operation count is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed. Then, when the number of times of operation becomes “0 (zero)”, the main CPU 30a outputs a change end designation command after the end of the 100th symbol change game.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a executes various processes according to the input and outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a that executes the following processing functions as a symbol determination unit.

  Specifically, when the overall CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. In addition, when the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the overall CPU 31a displays the effect display 22 on the basis of the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative drawing to be confirmed and stopped is determined. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs to the display control board 32 a decorative symbol designation command that designates a symbol combination as the determined symbol. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32. Further, when the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the general CPU 31a determines the specific contents of the big hit game based on the type of the big hit game corresponding to the big hit symbol, and assigns each control board 32-34 to each control board 32-34. The specific contents of the determined jackpot game are instructed.

Hereinafter, the control content related to the determination of the decoration drawing executed by the overall CPU 31a will be described.
When the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot as a symbol combination (decided jackpot symbol) of the decorative symbol. At this time, the overall CPU 31a selects one of the fixed symbol determination tables shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C according to whether or not the stop symbol (special symbol) is a probability variation symbol, and determines the big hit Determine the design. Specifically, the overall CPU 31a selects the table shown in FIG. 4B when the confirmed symbol (special symbol) is a probability variation symbol. On the other hand, the overall CPU 31a selects the table shown in FIG. 4C when the confirmed symbol (special symbol) is a non-probable variable symbol.

  In the table shown in FIG. 4B, the first group ([0] [4] [6]) <second group ([1] [2] [5] [8] [9]) <third group ( In the order of [3] [7]), the ratio determined as the fixed stop symbol is set to be higher. On the other hand, in the table shown in FIG. 4C, the selection ratio of the first group ([0] [4] [6]) or the second group ([1] [2] [5] [8] [9]). Are substantially the same, and the third group ([3] [7]) is set not to be selected.

  Then, when the confirmed stop symbol (special symbol) is a big hit symbol that becomes a probable big hit game, the general CPU 31a notifies that the probable big hit game is won by a re-lottery effect or a promotion effect during the big hit The combination of decorative symbols is determined depending on whether the notification is made.

  Specifically, when performing the redrawing effect, the overall CPU 31a determines one decorative symbol from among all decorative symbols ([0] to [9]) as decorative symbols constituting the temporary jackpot symbol. . When the overall CPU 31a determines [3] [7] as the decorative symbol constituting the temporary jackpot symbol, the overall symbol as the decorative symbol composing the final jackpot symbol is the same as the decorative symbol composing the temporary jackpot symbol. ([3] [7]) is determined. As described above, when both the temporary jackpot symbol and the confirmed jackpot symbol are determined as [3] [7], the reach symbol derived in the last variation cycle among the variation cycles constituting the symbol variation game is [3] [7] determined as a temporary jackpot symbol. At the same time, the confirmed big hit symbol is also [3] [7], and it is informed that the probability variable big hit game is won during the symbol variation game.

  Further, when the general CPU 31a determines a symbol other than [3] and [7] as a decorative symbol constituting the temporary jackpot symbol, and notifies the fact that the promiscuous jackpot game is won in the re-lottery effect, the confirmed jackpot symbol [3] and [7] are determined as the decorative symbols constituting the. In this way, when the temporary jackpot symbol is determined to be a symbol other than [3] [7] and the confirmed jackpot symbol is determined to be [3] [7], the last of the variation cycles constituting the symbol variation game. After the temporary jackpot symbol is derived in the fluctuating cycle, [3] [7] (definite jackpot symbol) is derived through the re-lottery effect. Then, it is notified that the probability variation big hit game is won during the symbol variation game.

  In addition, when executing the jackpot promotion effect, the general CPU 31a uses one of the symbols other than [3] and [7] as a decorative symbol constituting the temporary jackpot symbol and a decorative symbol constituting the confirmed jackpot symbol. Determine the design. However, as the symbols constituting the confirmed jackpot symbol, the ratio of selecting symbols classified into the same symbol group as the temporary jackpot symbol is set to be high. As described above, when the temporary jackpot symbol and the confirmed jackpot symbol are determined to be symbols other than [3] and [7], the temporary jackpot symbol is not changed in the last variation cycle among the variation cycles constituting the symbol variation game. After the derivation, the symbols other than [3] and [7] (determined jackpot symbols) are derived through the re-lottery effect, and the jackpot promotion effect is executed. And if you win a promising big hit game, you will be informed that you have won a promising big hit game in the jackpot promotion promotion, while if you win a non-probable big hit game, Although the middle promotion effect is executed, it is not notified that the winning game has been won.

  However, in the present embodiment, the types of decorative symbols constituting the temporary jackpot symbol that can be selected and the types of decorative symbols constituting the definitive jackpot symbol are determined depending on the type of the variation pattern that is instructed. Specifically, when the variation pattern P3b is selected, [4] and [6] are not selected as the temporary jackpot symbol and the confirmed jackpot symbol regardless of the type of jackpot game. Further, when the variation pattern P6b is selected, [0] is not selected as the temporary jackpot symbol and the confirmed jackpot symbol regardless of the type of jackpot game.

  In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol designation command is a loss symbol, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the loss. At this time, the general CPU 31a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a detachment including a reach formation symbol when the variation pattern for the detachment reach effect is instructed (FIG. 4A). In FIG. 4A, the left symbol is determined. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines the right symbol as the same symbol as the left symbol, and determines the middle symbol as one symbol larger than the left symbol. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a loss that does not include the reach formation symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a, as described above, determines the decoration figure derived in the last fluctuation cycle among the fluctuation cycles constituting the symbol fluctuation game (when executing the re-lottery effect, the temporary bonus game symbol is determined). Determine the jackpot symbol). When the temporary big hit symbol is determined, a temporary decorative symbol designation command for designating the symbol is output to the sub CPU 32a. In the present embodiment, when the symbol variation game is composed of a plurality of variation cycles, a combination of decorations derived in the variation cycle of the previous round of the last variation cycle is a display control board 32 described later. To decide.

  Since the overall CPU 31a determines the fixed stop symbol in this manner, as described above, the first group ([0] [4] [6]) <the second group ([1] [2] [5] [8] [9]) It can be seen that the degree of expectation for the probability variation big hit game is higher in the order of the third group ([3] [7]).

Next, the display control board 32 will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the variation pattern designation command, the effect display 22 selects the effect content corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command and causes the symbol variation game to be executed with the effect content. Controls the display content of. At this time, the sub CPU 32a generates display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect content using the image data in the ROM 32b based on the selected effect content.

  Then, the sub CPU 32a measures an elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the effect display 22 based on the measured time and display data for a predetermined control cycle. Switch every (for example, every 4 ms). Then, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display 22 so that when the all symbols stop command is input during the symbol change game, the effect instructed display is performed on the effect display 22 with the symbols instructed by the decorative symbol designation command. End the symbol variation game. When a variation pattern specifying execution of the continuous notice effect is instructed, the sub CPU 32a causes the image display unit to be triggered by the end of the variation cycle in the variation cycle performed before the last variation cycle. A symbol combination (temporary symbol by variation cycle) to be temporarily stopped and displayed on the GH is determined. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 32a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a deviation.

  By the way, the continuous notice effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is a specific symbol sequence (left column in this embodiment) among symbol combinations derived in each variation cycle as the number of executions of the variation cycle increases. ) Is displayed on the effect display 22 so as to transition to a symbol classified into a group advantageous to the player. Hereinafter, an effect executed in this manner may be referred to as a “pseudo-continuous step-up (SU) effect”. And, in the pseudo-ream SU production of this embodiment, when the left symbol changes with the continuation of the continuous notice effect, in the next variation cycle, the symbol classified into the symbol group positioned lower than the symbol group once shifted is It is not changed. The type of jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot lottery is won is a jackpot game that is greater than or equal to the symbol defined in the reach symbol derived in the last fluctuation cycle. “Large hit games exceeding the symbols specified in the reach symbol derived in the last fluctuation cycle” means “Large hit games awarded by winning the big hit lottery and derived in the last fluctuation cycle” The jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game classified into the displayed symbols is shown. By such a transition of the left symbols, when the reach effect is executed in the last variation cycle, the type of the jackpot game that is guaranteed in the case of the big hit is suggested by the type of the reach symbol.

Hereinafter, specific control contents of the pseudo-continuous SU effect will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 32a derives each variable cycle in order from the last variable cycle to the first variable cycle based on the reach symbol derived in the last variable cycle. The combination is determined retrospectively. Furthermore, when the sub CPU 32a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the fluctuation cycle before the last round, the sub-CPU 32a selects a symbol below the group to which the symbols to be derived in the fluctuation cycle executed immediately after the fluctuation cycle are classified. It comes to decide. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 32a functions as a symbol determining unit.

  FIG. 5 is a temporary symbol determination table for each variation cycle for the offending effect, and FIG. 6 is a temporary symbol determination table for each variation cycle for the big hit effect. These tables are stored in the ROM 32b. And in these temporary symbol determination tables for each variation cycle, depending on the symbol group into which the symbol derived in the variation cycle executed one after is classified, the temporary symbol for each variation cycle derived from the variation cycle (left symbol) ) Are associated with each other. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, six types of patterns indicated by A0 to A5 are set in the lottery pattern. In each of the lottery patterns A0 to A5, a predetermined number (in this embodiment, all 251 integers of “0” to “250”) of temporary symbol determination random numbers are [0] to A predetermined number of symbols are assigned to the symbols up to [9].

  In the lottery pattern A0, random numbers are distributed so that [4] or [6] can be selected as a temporary symbol for each variation cycle. In the lottery pattern A1, random values are assigned so that any one of [0], [4], and [6] (first group) can be selected as a temporary symbol for each variation cycle. Furthermore, in the lottery pattern A2, random values are assigned so that any one of [1] [2] [4] to [6] [8] [9] can be selected as a temporary cycle-specific symbol. ing. In the lottery pattern A3, any one of [0] to [2] [4] to [6] [8] [9] (first group and second group) is selected as a temporary symbol for each variable cycle. Random values are assigned as possible. In the lottery pattern A4, random numbers are distributed so that any one of [1] to [9] can be selected. Furthermore, in the lottery pattern A5, random numbers are distributed so that any one of [0] to [9] (first group to third group) can be selected.

  In each of the lottery patterns A0 to A5, the symbol determination ratio differs depending on the result of the big hit lottery. For example, in the lottery patterns A1 to A3, the random values are distributed so that the ratio of [4] [6] (first group) selected at the time of losing time (FIG. 7) is higher than that at the time of big hit (FIG. 8). It has been. On the other hand, in the lottery patterns A2 and A3, the random values are set such that [1] [2] [5] [8] [9] (second group) is selected at the big hit time rather than the loss time. Is set. In the lottery patterns A4 and A5, the random values are distributed so that the ratio of [4] [6] (first group) selected at the time of losing is higher than that at the time of big hit. On the other hand, in the lottery patterns A4 and A5, the ratio of [1] to [3] [5] [7] to [9] (second group and third group) is selected at the time of big hit rather than at the time of loss. A random value is set to be higher.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, in the temporary symbol determination tables for each variation cycle, lottery patterns are associated in accordance with the types of symbols derived in the variation cycle executed one after. For example, when the symbols derived in the next variation cycle are [0] [4] [6], the lottery pattern A0 or the lottery pattern A1 is associated as the lottery pattern. As described above, in the lottery pattern A0, [4] or [6] is selected, while in the lottery pattern A1, any one of [0] [4] [6] is selected. It has come to be. As a result, when the left symbol changes due to the continuation of the continuous notice effect, in the next variation cycle, the symbol classified into the same group as the group (first group) into which the symbol derived in the previous variation cycle is classified. Will be derived. In other words, in the next fluctuation cycle, a symbol classified into a symbol group having a lower probability of expected variation than a group into which the symbol derived in the previous variation cycle is classified is not derived.

  Similarly, when the symbols derived in the next fluctuation cycle are [1] [2] [5] [8] [9], the lottery pattern A2 or the lottery pattern A3 is associated as the lottery pattern. ing. As described above, in the lottery pattern A2, any one of [1] [2] [4] to [6] [8] [9] is selected. On the other hand, in the lottery pattern A3, any one of [0] to [2] [4] to [6] [8] [9] is selected. As a result, when the left symbol changes with the continuation of the continuous notice effect, the expected variation degree of the group (first group or second group) or higher in which the symbol derived in the previous variation cycle is classified in the next variation cycle. Symbols that are classified into a group in which is set (except for the third group) are derived.

  When the symbols derived in the next fluctuation cycle are [3] and [7], the lottery pattern A4 or the lottery pattern A5 is associated as the lottery pattern. As described above, in the lottery pattern A4, any one of [1] to [9] is selected, while in the lottery pattern A5, any one of [0] to [9] is selected. One is selected. As a result, when the left symbol changes with the continuation of the continuous notice effect, the expected variation degree of the group (first group to third group) or higher in which the symbols derived in the previous variation cycle are classified in the next variation cycle. The symbol classified into the group in which is set is derived. However, when it is determined that the non-probable variable jackpot game is given, [3] [7] is not selected as the confirmed jackpot symbol, so in the temporary symbol determination table by variation cycle shown in FIG. 7] is not associated with the lottery pattern.

  And in this embodiment, if it is a variation pattern which specifies execution of a continuous notice effect, even if which variation pattern is chosen, if it is a variation cycle before the last round, how many times Even if it is a variation cycle, these variation cycle tentative symbol determination tables (FIG. 5 or FIG. 6) are commonly used. That is, when the variation pattern P4 in which the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is set to 2 is selected, the sub CPU 32a determines the symbol combination derived in the first variation cycle, Based on the symbol derived in the second (final) variation cycle, the lottery pattern is selected once from the table shown in FIG. 5 or 6 to determine the symbol. In addition, when the variation patterns P5 and P6 in which the number of times of execution of the continuous notice effect is set to 3 are selected, the sub CPU 32a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the first and second variation cycles. Based on the lottery result and the symbols derived in the second and third fluctuation cycles, the lottery pattern is selected twice from the table shown in FIG. 5 or 6 to determine the symbol. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a determines a symbol derived in the second variation cycle based on the symbol derived in the third (final) variation cycle, and based on the symbol derived in the second variation cycle. The symbol to be derived in the first fluctuation cycle is determined. Similarly, when the variation pattern P7 in which the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is set to four is selected, the sub CPU 32a performs the big hit lottery in order to determine the symbol combination derived in the first to third variation cycles. Based on the lottery result and the symbols derived in the second to fourth fluctuation cycles, the lottery pattern is selected three times from the table shown in FIG. 5 or 6 to determine the symbol. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a determines a symbol derived in the third variation cycle based on the symbol derived in the fourth (final) variation cycle, and based on the symbol derived in the third variation cycle. The symbol derived in the second fluctuation cycle is determined. Based on the symbol derived in the second variation cycle, the symbol derived in the first variation cycle is determined. Incidentally, the sub CPU 32a that has determined the left symbol derived in the fluctuation cycle before the last round determines the middle symbol and the right symbol as one symbol larger than the left symbol (for example, [344]).

  By adopting such a table configuration, as the number of executions of the variable cycle increases, the left symbols constituting the outlier symbol combinations derived in each variable cycle are classified into groups advantageous to the player. It is set so that it can be changed to a symbol. Further, when the left symbol changes as the continuous notice effect continues, the next change cycle is set so as not to be changed to a symbol classified into a symbol group positioned lower than the symbol group once shifted. For example, if a decoration that is classified into the third group ([3] [7]) is selected in the first variation cycle, it is classified into the third group ([3] [7]) even in the second variation cycle. The decoration drawing to be selected is selected. In other words, in the second fluctuation cycle, the decorations classified into the first group ([0] [4] [6]) and the second group ([1] [2] [5] [8] [9]). Is never selected. Then, according to the association between such an effect and the jackpot game, the left symbol that constitutes the out-of-order symbol combination derived in each fluctuation cycle with the increase in the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is advantageous to the player. It is suggested that the type of jackpot game that may be generated becomes a hit game that has a large profit for the player, as the game is changed to the symbol that is classified into the symbol group.

  Hereinafter, a specific control procedure executed by the sub CPU 32a will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, it is assumed that the probability variation jackpot game is determined to be given and the variation pattern P5b for the jackpot effect in which the number of executions of the continuous notice effect is set to 3 is selected. Further, it is assumed that after temporarily displaying [555] as a temporary jackpot symbol, the symbol combination is re-varied to produce an effect in a manner of deriving the confirmed jackpot symbol indicated by [777].

  First, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the execution of the continuous notice effect from the overall CPU 31a (in this example, the variation pattern P5b), the sub CPU 32a performs the third (final) variation cycle. Based on the symbols to be derived, the symbol combination to be derived in the second variation cycle is determined. More specifically, the sub CPU 32a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the second variation cycle based on the symbol designated by the temporary ornament symbol designation command because the execution of the re-lottery effect has been decided. The sub CPU 32a has won the big hit lottery, but when the execution of the re-lottering effect is not decided or when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect specifying the execution of the continuous notice effect is selected, Based on the symbol specified by the decorative symbol designating command, the symbol combination to be derived in the fluctuation cycle one before the last round is determined.

  Then, the sub CPU 32a having input the temporary decoration designating command selects the temporary design determining table for each variation cycle shown in FIG. 6 based on the command, and determines a lottery pattern from the selected table. . As described above, since it is assumed that [555] is temporarily stopped and displayed as a temporary jackpot symbol in the third (final) variation cycle, the sub CPU 32a designates the symbol designated by the temporary ornament symbol designation command. Based on ([5]), the lottery pattern A3 is specified. Then, the sub CPU 32a determines the left symbol derived in the second variation cycle according to the selection ratio specified by the lottery pattern A3. As described above, in the lottery pattern A3, random values are assigned so that any one of [0] to [2] [4] to [6] [8] [9] can be selected. Random numbers are assigned to symbols ([3] [7]) that are classified into groups with higher probability of expected variation than symbols ([5] in this example) derived in the first (final) fluctuation cycle. It is not done. As a result, in the second variation cycle, a symbol set with a probability of expected variation equal to or less than the symbol (“5”) derived in the third (final) variation cycle is selected. At this time, it is assumed that the sub CPU 32a determines [4] as the left symbol derived in the second variation cycle. In this case, the sub CPU 32a determines [455] as the symbol combination derived in the second variation cycle.

  Then, the sub CPU 32a stores the symbol ([4]) derived in the second fluctuation cycle in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c. Subsequently, the sub CPU 32a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the first variation cycle based on the symbol ([4]) derived in the second variation cycle. Specifically, since the symbol derived in the second fluctuation cycle is [4], the sub CPU 32a specifies the lottery pattern A1 from the table shown in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 32a determines the left symbol derived in the first variation cycle according to the selection ratio specified by the lottery pattern A1. As described above, in the lottery pattern A1, random values are distributed so that any one of [0], [4], and [6] can be selected, and derivation is determined in the second fluctuation cycle. Random values are assigned to symbols ([1] to [3] [5] [7] to [9]) that are classified into groups with higher probability of expectation than symbols ([4] in this example). Not. As a result, in the first variation cycle, a symbol classified into the same group as the symbol (“4”) derived in the second variation cycle is selected. At this time, it is assumed that the sub CPU 32a determines [0] as the left symbol derived in the first variation cycle. In this case, the sub CPU 32a determines [011] as the symbol combination derived in the second variation cycle.

And sub CPU32a controls the display content of the production | presentation display device 22 in each fluctuation | variation cycle so that the symbol combination determined for every fluctuation | variation cycle may be stopped and displayed once.
Thereby, in the effect display 22, after the change of the symbol is started in the first fluctuation cycle (FIG. 9A), the symbol combination indicated by “011” is temporarily stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. (FIG. 9B). Thereafter, when the start time of the second fluctuation cycle is reached, the symbol is changed again (FIG. 9C), and the second fluctuation cycle is started. In the second variation cycle, the symbol combination indicated by “455” is temporarily stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the variation of the symbol was started (FIG. 9D). Thus, the left symbol derived in the second variation cycle is a symbol classified into the same group as the left symbol derived in the first variation cycle. Thereby, the player has a sense of security because the degree of expectation of the symbols is not demoted as the continuous notice effect continues.

  After that, the effect indicator 22 changes again when the start time of the third fluctuation cycle is reached (FIG. 9E), and the third fluctuation cycle is started. In the third fluctuation cycle, the reach symbol combination indicated by “5 ↓ 5” is derived in accordance with the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the symbol variation (FIG. 9F), and then the reach. After the production, the temporary jackpot symbol indicated by [555] is temporarily stopped and displayed (FIG. 9 (g)). In this way, the left symbol derived in the third variation cycle has a higher probability of expected variation than the left symbol derived in the first and second variation cycles, and the player has a big hit In addition, there is an expectation that a probable big hit game may be awarded. Thereafter, on the effect display 22, the symbol combination indicated by [777] is confirmed and stopped and displayed through the re-lottery effect (symbol (h)). Thus, the player can recognize that the probability variation big hit game is won during the symbol variation game. If it is informed that a promising big hit game is won in the jackpot promotion effect, the reach symbol combination shown in “5 ↓ 5” is derived (FIG. 9F), and the reach effect is given. After that, the confirmed jackpot symbol indicated by [555] is displayed in a fixed stop state (FIG. 9 (h)). After that, the big hit game is started, and during the big hit game, the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, and it is informed that the probable big hit game is won. Note that the sub CPU 32a executes control related to the pseudo-continuous SU effect in the same procedure even when another variation pattern is selected.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In addition to setting a plurality of types of symbols, it was set so as to indicate which jackpot game is highly likely to be awarded in the event of a big hit depending on the type of symbol. Then, when the continuous notice effect is executed, the sub CPU 32a retrospectively determines symbols derived in units of each variation cycle in order from the last variation cycle to the first variation cycle. The sub CPU 32a determines a symbol set with an expectation level equal to or lower than the symbol derived in the next variation cycle when determining the symbol of each variation cycle executed before the last round. As a result, the type of symbol can be changed as the number of continuous executions of the fluctuating cycle increases, and the type of jackpot that can be given when the jackpot is achieved by the change in the type of symbol can be suggested.

  (2) Moreover, since the change mode is executed in such a manner that the degree of expectation to the type of jackpot game given when the jackpot is won is improved, the expectation to the jackpot is improved by the change of the design And give a sense of security not to be demoted.

  (3) The sub CPU 32a simplifies the process of determining the symbol to be derived in each variation cycle by determining the symbol to be derived in each variation cycle executed before the final round according to the type of reach symbol. can do. That is, by determining the symbols to be derived in each variation cycle retroactively from the last variation cycle, the types of symbols derived in each variation cycle executed before the last cycle can be narrowed to some extent. . Thereby, processing can be simplified compared with the case where a symbol is determined from the fluctuation cycle executed first among the fluctuation cycles executed a plurality of times.

  (4) The overall CPU 31a determines the reach formation symbol based on the symbol combination of the temporary jackpot symbol constituted by the symbol set with the expectation level equal to or lower than the symbol constituting the final symbol combination. As a result, even if a reach is formed with a symbol that suggests a jackpot that is less advantageous to the player in the last cycle that is executed more than once, a jackpot that is more advantageous to the player You can have a sense of expectation that it may change to a design that suggests.

  (5) In a single symbol variation game, a variation cycle in which the variation from symbol variation to symbol variation stop once is continuously executed a plurality of times. As a result, the continuous notice effect can be performed without being influenced by the number of start-up reserved balls stored as a trigger for starting the symbol variation game.

  (6) A plurality of symbols were classified into symbol groups. Thereby, even if the same symbol group continues in each variation cycle, the probability that the same symbol is continuously derived in each variation cycle becomes low. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player's tiredness and to raise the expectation of having a big hit advantageous to the player by the change of the design.

  (7) The symbol group in which the symbol derived in the variation cycle executed this time is classified includes the symbol group in which the symbol derived in the previous variation cycle is classified. Thereby, in the next fluctuation cycle, it is possible to give a sense of security by maintaining the previous state, rather than deriving a symbol having a lower expectation than the symbol derived in the previous fluctuation cycle. In addition, when symbols classified into the same symbol group are derived over a plurality of fluctuation cycles, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the game may be advantageous due to its continuity.

  (8) The sub CPU 32a determines a temporary symbol for each variable cycle to be temporarily displayed for each variable cycle. As a result, it is not necessary to store the symbol combinations derived in all variation cycles executed in one symbol variation game as pattern data, and corresponds to symbols [0] to [9]. If there is a total of 10 data, any symbol combination can be expressed. Further, compared to storing pattern combinations derived in all variation cycles executed in one symbol variation game as data, it can contribute to compression of the storage capacity in the ROM 32b.

  (9) As the symbols determined by the overall CPU 31a, the probability variation symbol that can be definitely recognized that the winning game is a winning game, and that the winning game is a winning game when the winning game is won Chance symbols that could not be recognized were set. And the expectation degree to the probable big hit game is made different depending on the kinds of symbols classified into the symbol groups. As a result, the sense of expectation of the probable big hit game differs depending on which symbol group is selected, and the interest of the player during the execution of the pseudo-series SU effect can be improved.

  (10) Among the symbols categorized as “chance symbols”, the degree of expectation for a probable big hit game is set differently. As a result, even if the same “chance symbol” is derived, the player can form a reach symbol with a symbol set with a high probability that a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player will be given. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who is producing the pseudo-reamed SU.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
The embodiment may be adopted in a gaming machine that performs a notice effect for each symbol variation game that is continuously executed and can execute a continuous effect across a plurality of symbol variation games. In addition, in a gaming machine capable of executing a continuous notice effect, whether or not a big hit is made when the game ball enters the start winning opening is determined in advance, and whether or not the continuous effect can be executed is determined according to the result of the determination. . Then, a notice effect is performed for each of a plurality of symbol variation games executed until the symbol variation game that is pre-determined as a big hit or the symbol variation game for which the execution of the outlier reach effect is predetermined, and the continuous effect is performed. It has become. In such a gaming machine, when the notice effect accompanying the change of the symbol in this embodiment is executed, the central CPU 31a performs a symbol change game in which execution of the symbol change game or the outlier reach effect determined in advance as the big hit is predetermined. Based on the symbol combination derived in the game, the outlier symbol combination derived in the symbol variation game immediately before the symbol variation game is determined. At this time, the overall CPU 31a determines, as a left symbol, a symbol set with an expectation level equal to or less than a symbol derived in a symbol variation game that has been previously determined to be a big hit or a symbol variation game in which execution of the outlier reach effect is predetermined. . Then, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination retrospectively for each symbol variation game in such a procedure. Note that the continuous notice may be executed only when the jackpot is determined in advance.

  In the embodiment, the jackpot promotion effect and the re-lottery effect are set. However, only one of the jackpot promotion effect and the re-lottery effect may be set, or neither effect is set. May be. Further, in the embodiment, when the non-probable big hit game is won, the jackpot promotion effect is performed after the re-lottery effect is executed, but whether or not the jackpot promotion effect is executed is determined by lottery. You may do it. Then, when only the re-lottery effect is set, when the confirmed jackpot symbol composed of [3] or [7] is derived through the re-lottery effect, it is notified that the probability variable jackpot game is won. Will be. On the other hand, when only the jackpot promotion effect is set, the temporary jackpot symbol and the determined jackpot symbol are determined as the same symbol.

  -In embodiment, you may increase the kind of jackpot game to prescribe. For example, in addition to the two types of jackpot games in the embodiment, the specified number of rounds is set to “10 times”, and the probability variation 10R jackpot game in which the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends, or the number of specified rounds is “10 times”. It is also possible to increase the non-probability 10R big hit game that does not give the probability change state after the big hit game ends. In addition, the number of prescribed rounds may be the same, and the presence / absence of a probable change state may be unified, while a jackpot game with a different number of symbol change games to which a change state is given may be set. In such a case, you may set the ratio of the symbol selected according to the kind of jackpot game provided. By making such a setting, the expected jackpot game is complicated, and it is possible to make the player more interested in the transition of the symbols accompanying the increase in the fluctuation cycle. In addition, the specified number of rounds is set to “twice”, the two-round big hit game that grants a probable change state after the end of the big hit game, and the specified round number is set to “1”, and the game state after the end of the hit game is set. A small hit game that is continued in the game state at the time of winning the winning lottery may be set. It should be noted that, in the two round probability variation big hit game and the small hit game, the difference is set so that the player cannot discriminate from the opening / closing operation mode and the production mode of the big prize opening door 28.

In the above embodiment, the prescribed number of round games, the time required for one opening / closing operation of the special prize opening device 29, and the round game time may be changed.
-In embodiment, you may include the pattern which complete | finishes pseudo | simulation continuous SU effect at once.

-In embodiment, the combination of the decorations classified into a symbol group, the number, the advantageous order of each symbol group, etc. are not restricted to the aspect shown in the said embodiment, You may change suitably.
In the embodiment, when the same symbol group is continuously selected when determining the symbol combination derived in each variation cycle, the same symbol is selected from the same symbol group in each variation cycle a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). If the same symbol group is selected in the next variation cycle, a symbol different from the symbol selected in the previous variation cycle may be determined. In the next variation cycle, a symbol that is classified into a symbol group that is surely positioned higher than the symbol group selected last time may be selected. When the same symbol group is selected over a plurality of fluctuation cycles, the type of symbol selected from the symbol group and the cumulative number of times the symbol is selected are stored in the RAM 32c, and the cumulative number stored in the RAM 32c is stored. When the number of times exceeds a predetermined value, the other symbol may be selected.

  In the embodiment, the overall CPU 31a may determine the symbols in the variation cycle executed before the last variation cycle. In this case, only the overall CPU 31a functions as a symbol determining means.

In the embodiment, the pseudo-series SU effect is executed in the left column, but may be executed in the right column or may be executed in two of the three columns.
In the above embodiment, the effect display 22 is a liquid crystal display, but it may be a dot matrix display, a 7 segment LED display, or a mechanical display such as a drum display.

-Although the said embodiment was actualized in the pachinko gaming machine 10 using a special figure and a decoration drawing, you may materialize in the pachinko gaming machine using only a special figure.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(A) The variation content of the symbol variation game includes the variation content of the normal variation that stops the variation of the missing symbol without forming a reach state, and is executed a plurality of times when the continuous notice effect is performed. to form a reach state in the last variation cycles performed of the change cycle, another variation cycles except the variation cycle in which the executed last is Ru are performed in the same variation content and change the contents of the normal variation .

  10 ... Pachinko machines, 22 ... Production display, 23 ... Special display, 24 ... General purpose display, 25 ... Upper start winning opening, 26 ... Lower starting winning opening, 27 ... Opening / closing blade, 28 ... Large winning opening Door, 29 ... Grand prize opening device, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main CPU, 30c ... RAM, 31 ... Overall control board, 31a ... Overall CPU, 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM, 32 ... Display control board, 32a ... sub CPU, YB ... game board.

Claims (3)

A symbol variation game is displayed on the display device from a symbol variation start to a symbol final stop once. When the symbol derived from the symbol variation game is a winning symbol, a winning game is generated, and the symbol is generated. In a gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect suggesting the possibility of whether or not the winning symbol is derived in a variable game,
The notice effect is a continuous notice effect capable of continuously executing a change cycle of one time from the start of the change of the symbol to the stop of the change of the symbol in one symbol change game .
When the continuous notice effect is executed, it comprises a symbol determining means for determining a symbol to be derived in each fluctuation cycle,
A plurality of types of symbols determined by the symbol determining means are set, and a plurality of types of symbols are classified into a plurality of groups, and each symbol has a lottery probability when the symbol is a winning symbol. Probability expectation that indicates the possibility of giving a probability fluctuation state that fluctuates with high probability is set, and symbols belonging to the same group have the same probability change expectation,
The symbol determining means
When the continuous notice effect is executed, symbols derived in units of each variable cycle in order from the variable cycle executed last among the variable cycles executed a plurality of times toward the variable cycle executed first. Determined retroactively, and when determining the symbol of each variable cycle excluding the last executed cycle, determine the symbol with the probability of expected variation below the symbol derived in the first variable cycle previously determined And
When determining the symbols of each variation cycle except the variation cycle that is executed last, the symbol belonging to the group of symbols derived in the variation cycle one after the variation cycle and the expected probability of change than the symbol of the group A game machine characterized in that a symbol belonging to a symbol group set at a low value is a target, and a symbol derived in a variable cycle is determined from the target symbols . When determining the symbol of each variation cycle, the symbol determination means determines the symbol from the same target when determining the symbol of the next variation cycle if the same symbol is determined a predetermined number of times from the same target. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a different symbol is determined when the game is performed. Wherein the variation contents of symbol variation game, after once displaying the person Ri symbols recognizable provisionally a person is, those Ri that that the person Ri symbols of provisional varied again to display the final person Ri symbol Includes design re-variation production,
The symbol determining means
If the previous Kito Ri symbols re variation effect is performed, the symbol forming the equivalent Ri symbol of the temporary, the symbol forming the final person Ri symbol, and determines the final person Rino the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the determining the rie Chi symbols based on those Ri symbol provisional constituted by symbols following probability variation expectation symbol constructing the symbol combination has been set.

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