JP5544235B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that suggests whether or not a probability variation state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than usual.

  Conventionally, some pachinko machines that are a type of gaming machine have a probability variation function that shifts the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery to the high probability lottery state after the big hit game that opens the big prize opening. . If the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is a high probability lottery state (probability variation state), it is easy to win a big hit in the big hit lottery, which is advantageous to the player. Usually, if a player wins a big hit in the big hit lottery and obtains the big hit game, the player wants to be given a high probability lottery state as the gaming state after the big hit game ends. For this reason, when it turns out that it will not be in a high-probability lottery state after the jackpot game ends, but may be in a low-probability lottery state, there is a possibility that the player's interest will be reduced. Therefore, by making it difficult for the player to recognize whether the high-probability lottery state is given or the low-probability lottery state is given, it is possible to guess whether the lottery probability state is a high-probability lottery state. There was something that improved interest (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In patent document 1, after the end of the big hit game, whether or not the lottery probability state is the high-probability lottery state when the high-probability notification effect for notifying that the lottery probability state is the high-probability lottery state is not performed. Regardless, the same first production mode is entered. For this reason, since the player shifts to the same first production mode, it is difficult to determine whether or not the player is in the high probability lottery state. Therefore, the player can continue the game in the expectation that the lottery state is high.

JP 2007-307173 A

  On the other hand, in Patent Document 1, during the first production mode, it has been determined to shift to the second production mode based on whether or not the lottery probability state is the high probability lottery state. For this reason, the player can infer whether or not the lottery probability state is a high-probability lottery state based on the ease of transition to the second performance mode (or difficulty of transition). . That is, attention is paid to whether or not to shift to the second performance mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

  However, there is a problem that the transition rate from the first rendering mode to the second rendering mode is difficult to understand unless a plurality of transitions are experienced. In addition, since the transition from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode is not made unless a plurality of jackpot games are passed, the transition from the first presentation mode to the second presentation mode is experienced a plurality of times. Had the problem of being difficult. Therefore, general players and beginners who have not experienced a large number of jackpot games cannot pay attention to whether or not to shift to the second production mode, and can improve the interest of the game. could not.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that focuses attention on the transition to different production modes and improves the fun of the game.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is configured such that a winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball and a plurality of kinds of symbols are changed when the gaming ball is detected by the winning detection means. Effect execution means for displaying the symbol variation game to be performed, and when the jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the jackpot game is performed after the symbol variation game is finished, and the jackpot game is a game ball In a gaming machine constituted by a round game that opens a special winning means that allows the winning of a game, a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit at the start of the symbol variation game; If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a probability variation judgment that determines whether or not to give a probability variation state in which the probability of the affirmative judgment by the jackpot determination means is changed from a low probability to a high probability If the determination result of the means and the probability change determination means is affirmative, there is a possibility that the probability change state is given by a probability change giving means for giving the probability change state after completion of the jackpot game and a predetermined game effect. A mode in which the first probability change suggestion effect mode suggesting or the second probability change suggestion effect mode suggesting the possibility that the probability change state is given in a game effect different from the first probability change suggestion effect mode is possible. Setting means, wherein the mode setting means sets a normal mode different from the first probability variation suggestion effect mode and the second probability variation suggestion effect mode when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative If the first probability variation suggestion effect mode or the second probability variation suggestion effect mode is set with a predetermined probability, and the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, the probability variation When the state is not given, the normal mode is set with higher probability when the first probability change suggestion effect mode is set than when the second probability change suggestion effect mode is set. If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative and the probability variation state is given, the second probability variation suggestion effect mode is set in the first case. The normal mode is set with a higher probability than when the probability variation suggestion effect mode is set, and the mode setting means executes the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times after the normal mode is set. Until the first time, when the probability variation state is given , the gist is to set the first probability variation suggestion effect mode with higher probability than when the probability variation state is not given .

  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the type of jackpot game determined from a plurality of types of jackpot games is determined after the end of the symbol variation game. A jackpot game granting means for granting, wherein the probability change determination means determines that a probability change state is to be given when the jackpot game granting means grants a first jackpot game in a predetermined performance mode, and the jackpot game granting When the means gives the second jackpot game in the same effect mode as the first jackpot game, it is determined that the probability variation state is not given, and the mode setting means is configured to execute the second jackpot game after the end of the first jackpot game and the second After the end of the big hit game, a third probability change suggestion effect mode that suggests the possibility that the probability change state is given is set, and a predetermined end condition is set during the third probability change suggestion effect mode. When standing is summarized in that to set the normal mode.

  According to the present invention, attention can be paid to the transition to different performance modes, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The block diagram which shows the transfer aspect of effect mode. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the winning probability in the transfer lottery from the normal mode to the 1st probability change suggestion effect mode or the 2nd probability change suggestion effect mode. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the winning probability in the transfer lottery from 1st probability change suggestion effect mode or 2nd probability change suggestion effect mode to normal mode.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is schematically shown. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body, a vertical rectangular inner frame 12 for setting various gaming components is provided. It is assembled to be openable and detachable. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is mounted and an upper ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled as possible. The front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13a of the game board 13 are provided with a decoration lamp 16 as an effect execution means for executing a light emission effect by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.). It has been. Below the outer frame 11, a speaker 17 is arranged as an effect executing means for outputting various sounds and performing a game effect based on the sound output. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19 to drive the launching device 19, the game ball in the upper ball tray 15 is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13.

  In FIG. 2, a special-purpose display H <b> 1 serving as a 7-segment display unit is provided at the lower right of the game area 13 a of the game board 13. In the game area 13a of the game board 13, a liquid crystal display type display device or a variable display H2 as an effect execution means is disposed. The game area 13a of the game board 13 is provided with a center accessory 20 as a decorative member. The special symbol display H1 executes a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the variable display H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the special figure display H1 is performed. Specifically, the variable display H2 performs a display effect based on a fluctuating image (or image display), and changes a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol). May be shown as a combination game).

  Then, in the symbol variation game, the special symbol display H1 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 other hand, in the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, the variable display H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). A decorative drawing is displayed for each column. This decorative drawing is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  On the special symbol display H1, 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, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed as a fixed stop. “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. In the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop).

  In this embodiment, one special figure corresponding to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery is selected from a plurality of special figures (61 kinds in this embodiment) for the special figure display H1. The selected special figure is individually displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the symbol variation game. The 61 types of special charts are 50 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize the jackpot, and 10 types of jackpot symbols (small hit display result) that can be used to recognize the jackpot. )) And is classified into one type of off-symbol that can be recognized as a symbol. The small hit lottery is performed when the big hit lottery is not won. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is given a jackpot game. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed, the player is given a small hit game. The big hit game and the small hit game of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes 8 [0], [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], and [7] for each column. Numbers of types are displayed as decorative drawings. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 has a larger display area than the special figure display H1, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special figure. . For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, 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, in the case where the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, in principle, the symbol combination ( [123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination which can recognize this deviation becomes a symbol combination (outlier display result) of the deviation by the decorative drawing. When a predetermined symbol combination ([010] [121] [232] [343] [454] [565] [676] [707] in this embodiment) is displayed among the symbol combinations that are out of place. It can be recognized that a big hit game or a small hit game may be awarded. A symbol combination that suggests the possibility that a probability variation state in which the probability of jackpot determination is from low probability to high probability is given to the symbol combination that can recognize that this jackpot game or small hit game may be awarded It becomes.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the variable display H2 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 is started (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 in the variable display H2. The decorative drawings are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, 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 decorative drawings of the specific columns (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column) are stopped in the same type, and columns other than the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative drawing in the column) 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.

  The variable display H2 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special figure display H1. More specifically, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display H1 and the symbol combination by the decorative graphic displayed on the variable display H2 correspond to each other. The combination is displayed in a fixed stop correspondingly. For example, when a predetermined jackpot symbol is displayed on the special symbol display H1 in a fixed stop display, the jackpot symbol combination (for example, [333] [666]) is also displayed on the variable display H2 in a fixed stop display. It has come to be. Further, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H1, the off symbol combination (for example, [234] [557] [545]) is displayed on the variable indicator H2 in a fixed stop display. It has become. In addition, when a predetermined big hit symbol or small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H1, a symbol combination (for example, [343] [454]) that suggests certain change is also displayed on the variable display H2. It has come to be. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing for the special drawing is not limited to one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations by a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes.

  In addition, a normal symbol display H10 composed of two LEDs is disposed at the lower right of the game board 13 so as to sandwich the special display H1. In this normal symbol display H10, a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) that derives one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “common symbol”). Is sometimes displayed). In this embodiment, there are three types of ordinary diagrams in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the two LEDs are lit together, only the right LED is lit, only the left LED is lit. Shows multiple types of common maps. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the general map shown when both LEDs are turned on is called “0”, and the general map shown when only the right LED is turned on is called “1”. The usual figure shown by turning on only the LED is the ordinary figure “2”.

  The player can recognize a normal hit or deviation from a symbol combination (display result derived in the general game) finally displayed in the general game. When the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “1” or “2”, the normal hit can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this normal hit becomes the display result of the normal hit. When the normal hit display result is displayed, the normal hit game is given to the player. In addition, when the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “0”, a deviation from the usual figure can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this detachment becomes a display result of detachment.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a first start winning opening 25 serving as a winning detection means having a first starting entrance into which a game ball can always enter is disposed below the center accessory 20. ing. A first start port sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is provided behind the first start winning port 25. The first start winning opening 25 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game when the game ball enters. Further, below the first start winning opening 25, an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of a second starting entrance through which a game ball can enter and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 4). A second start winning opening 27 is provided as a winning detection means provided with an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 26 as a win. In FIG. 2, the open / close blade 26 opened is indicated by a solid line.

  Behind the second start winning port 27, a second start port sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided. The second start winning opening 27 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game when the game ball enters. The second starting entrance opening of the second starting winning opening 27 is always closed with the opening / closing blade 26 closed. In a state where the second starting entrance is closed, the second starting winning opening 27 is in a state where entering is not possible (a state in which entering is restricted). Then, when the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the second starting entrance is opened for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times by operating the opening / closing blade 26 from the closed state to the open state. Is done. In a state where the second starting entrance is open, the second starting winning opening 27 is in a state where it is possible to enter (a state where entry is permitted). The first start winning opening 25 and the second start winning opening 27 are juxtaposed along the flow-down direction (vertical direction) of the game balls launched into the game area 13a of the game board 13, and the game board according to this embodiment. 13 is provided with a plurality of start winning means that can give start conditions. In addition, the first start winning opening 25 and the second starting winning opening 27 of the present embodiment are configured to pay out three winning balls when a game ball enters.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, as a special winning means having a large winning opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 4) below the second start winning opening 27. The big prize opening device 29 is arranged. Behind the big prize opening device 29 is provided a count switch SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered. When a big hit game or a small 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 a game ball can be entered. Can get a chance to win. It should be noted that the big prize opening device 29 of the present embodiment is configured to pay out 12 prize balls when a game ball is entered.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a holding indicator R is disposed at the lower left side of the center accessory 20. The hold indicator R enters the first start winning opening 25 or the second start winning opening 27 and becomes the start holding ball and stores the number of start holding balls stored in the machine (RAM 30c) (hereinafter referred to as “special”). The number of symbol variation games being held is notified by the display content of the hold indicator R.

  The special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the first start prize opening 25 or the second start prize opening 27, and is subtracted by 1 when the symbol variation game is started (-1). Is done. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25 or the second start winning opening 27 during the symbol variation game, the special figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) to a predetermined upper limit number (in this embodiment, , “4”). The hold indicator R is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. For example, when one light-emitting means is lit, it is informed that one symbol variation game is pending.

  An operation gate 23 is disposed on the left side of the center accessory 20. Behind the operation gate 23, a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a winning (passed) game ball is provided. The operation gate 23 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 for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the second start winning opening 27 is in an open state (whether a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 27). The second start winning opening 27 is always in a closed state in which the entrance is closed by the opening and closing blades 26, and in this closed state, a game ball cannot be won. On the other hand, in the second start winning opening 27, when a game is given per usual figure, the opening and closing blades 26 are opened to open the second starting winning opening 27 so that a game ball can be won. . That is, when a game is given per game, a game ball can be awarded to the second start prize opening 27 by opening the opening / closing blade 26, so that it becomes easier to win a game ball at the second start prize slot 27, The player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the starting condition of the symbol variation game and the prize ball. It should be noted that game balls can always be awarded to the first start winning opening 25 under the same conditions.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a certain normal probability (4/1439 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (33/1439 in the present embodiment). 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 after the big hit game is finished until the next big hit is generated. 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. Playing games while expecting.

  In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 26 is shortened, and the normal hit probability of the ordinary game is the normal probability (this In the embodiment, there is a case in which the entrance rate improvement state that varies from 2/107) to a high probability (in this embodiment, 106/107) is given as a privilege. In this improved entrance rate state, the open / close blade 26 opens and closes with an operation pattern different from that when the improved entrance rate state is not given when the winning game is won. In other words, when the game is won when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened once and the opening state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the opening. . On the other hand, when winning the normal game when the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened three times, and the opened state is maintained until 1800 ms elapses after opening in one opening. It has become. That is, the opening / closing blade 26 has a longer total opening time when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and operates more advantageously for the player than when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. Is set.

  Even before the specified time elapses after the opening, when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is entered, the opening / closing blade 26 is closed. Similarly, the opening / closing blade 26 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls enter even if the ball has not been opened a predetermined number of times. In addition, the entrance rate improvement state of this embodiment is determined depending on the type of jackpot game and whether or not it is given depending on the game state in which the symbol variation game that is a jackpot was played. A period (such as the number of symbol variation games) in which the ball percentage improvement state is given is determined.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a time-saving function that provides a reduced variation time (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”) state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game that becomes an uncertain change state. ing. When the short-time state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 26 is shortened, and the hit probability of the ordinary game is changed from the normal probability to the high probability The improved entrance rate is given as a privilege. That is, the opening / closing blade 26 is set so that when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the total opening time is longer than the state where the normal state is given, and the player operates advantageously. Yes. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In the present embodiment, when a non-probable big hit is made, a time-short state is given after the big hit game ends.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol (and the jackpot symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the respective displays H1 to H2 in the symbol variation game and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening stage is finished, the round game in which the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as a predetermined upper limit (15 rounds or two rounds in this embodiment). Is called. One round game is performed until the grand prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. During one round game, the grand prize opening device 29 has a predetermined number (the maximum number of balls to be 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.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the three types of big hit games shown in FIG. 3, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become. Of the three types of big hit games, which of the big hit games is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won. In this embodiment, the 50 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1 are classified for each special symbol as shown in FIG.

  In the symbol A, 25 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1 are distributed. Similarly, 20 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol B. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1, five types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol C. Further, 10 types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned to the symbol D.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the special chart display H1, and the specified number of rounds is set to “15”, and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. It is a 15 round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol A is displayed on the special chart display H1 is referred to as “15R probability variable jackpot game”. In the 15R probability variable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “8 balls”. Further, in the 15 round games in the 15R probability variation big hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the 15R probable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable state and the increase in the entrance rate are maintained after the big hit game is finished until the next big hit game is started. It is to be granted.

  In FIG. 3, when the entrance rate improvement state is given until the next big hit game is generated, “until next time” is shown, and a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times). ) Is the upper limit number of times, and the number of times of entry is indicated when it is given. In FIG. 3, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, “0 times” is indicated.

  In addition, in the 15R probable big hit game, “7.0 (seconds)” as the opening time, “25 (seconds)” as the round game time (specified time) of one round game, and “14.6 as the ending time” (Seconds) "is set. Each round game may be terminated when a maximum number of game balls are entered. For this reason, in the 15R probability variation big hit game, “25 (seconds)” which is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 15R probability variation jackpot game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds other than the final round, and “1. 996 (seconds) ".

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol that is classified as symbol B is displayed on the special chart display H1, the specified number of rounds is set to "15", and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game is over No (giving a non-probability change state) 15 rounds jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol B is displayed on the special chart display H1 will be referred to as “15R non-probable big hit game”. Further, in the 15R non-probability big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) of one round game is set to “8 balls”. Further, in 15 round games in the 15R non-probability big hit game, the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is set to be opened “once” in each round game. Also, in the 15R non-probable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable state is not given after the big hit game ends, while 50 symbol variation games are finished after the big hit game ends The time-short state (entrance rate improvement state) is given up to the upper limit.

  In the 15R non-probable big hit game, “7.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “14.6 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In addition, the opening state of the big prize opening door 28 of the big winning opening device 29 of each round game in the 15R non-probable big hit game is the opening of the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening device 29 of each round game in the 15R probable big hit game. It is the same as the embodiment.

  Note that the round game time (25 (seconds)) of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 15R non-probable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds excluding the final round, and “1” in the final round. .996 (seconds) ".

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol that is classified as symbol C is displayed on the special chart display H1, the specified number of rounds is set to “2”, and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends It is a 2 round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the special chart display H1 is referred to as “2R probability variable jackpot game”. In the 2R probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “8 balls”. In addition, in the two round games in the 2R probability variable big hit game, each of the round games is set such that the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened “once”. In the 2R probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changed state is given after the big hit game ends.

  In addition, in 2R probability variable big hit games, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a case where the improved winning rate is given after the big hit game is finished, and a case where the higher entrance rate is not given after the big hit game is finished There is. Specifically, if neither the probability variation state nor the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the entrance rate improvement state is not assigned after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, if either of the probability change state or the improved entrance rate is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the improved entrance rate is maintained until the next big hit occurs after the end of the big hit game. Is granted. In other words, if at least the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the improved winning rate state is given until the next big hit occurs after the end of the big hit game. It has become.

  In the 2R probability variable big hit game, the opening time is “0.02 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.06 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “0.05 (seconds). ) ”Is set. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the 2R probability variation big hit game is set to “1.5 (seconds)”.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, the round game time (0.06 (seconds)) of the 2R probability variable big hit game is that the number of game balls entering the big prize opening device 29 in one round game satisfies the maximum number of balls entered. There is no set time. That is, in each round game of 2R probability variable big hit game, it is practical to launch and enter “8 balls” game balls, which is the upper limit number of balls entered, within the round game time (0.06 (seconds)). It is impossible.

  In the small hit game given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the special symbol display H1, the prescribed round number is set to “1”, and one round game is The upper limit number of balls (count) is set to “8 balls”. Further, in one round game of the small hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened “twice”. In the small hit game, the gaming state after the small hit game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit game, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously given even after the small hit game is finished, while if the probability variation state is not granted, after the small hit game is finished. Does not give a probable state. In addition, in the small hit game, if the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the entrance rate improvement state is continuously given after the end of the small hit game, while the entrance rate improvement state is given. If it is not done, the entrance rate improvement state is not given even after the end of the small hit game.

  In the small hit game, “0 (second)” is set as the opening time, and “0.05 (second)” is set as the ending time. The opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.06 (seconds)” as an opening mode of the big winning opening device 29 (big winning opening door 28) of the round game in the small hit game. At the same time, “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening. Thereby, the round game time of one round game in the small hit game is set to “1.62 (seconds)” composed of “0.06 (seconds) +1.5 (seconds) +0.06 (seconds)”. Will be. For this reason, the round game time of the small hit game is closed in the second round after the grand prize opening device 29 (the big winning entrance door 28) is opened in the first round of the 2R probability variation big hit game. It is the same time as before.

  Note that the round game time of the round game in the small hit game is the maximum time because the round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls. However, the opening time (0.12 (seconds)) of the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 during the round game of the small hit game enters the big prize opening device 29 in one round game. The number of game balls entered is set to a time that does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered. That is, in the round game of the small hit game, within the open time (0.12 (seconds)) of the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 during the round game, “8 balls”, which is the upper limit number of entries. It is virtually impossible to launch and enter a game ball.

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. (Control command) 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 (control command) 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 variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from 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. A first start port sensor SE1, a second start port sensor SE2, a count switch SE3, and the like are connected to the main CPU 30a. Further, the special CPU H1 and the hold indicator R are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2. The main CPU 30a is connected to a normal symbol display H10 and a gate sensor SE4. Further, the main CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number every predetermined period, 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. That is, it is possible to specify the effect content and effect time (change time) of the symbol change game from when the special figure starts to change to when the special figure is confirmed and stopped.

  The variation from the start of the symbol variation game by the variation start of the symbol on the variable display H2 and the special symbol display H1 until the symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 and the special symbol display H1 by the variation pattern. It is possible to specify the time and the production contents. That is, by determining the variation pattern, the effect mode of the symbol variation game performed on the variable display H2 and the special figure display H1 is determined.

  Then, in the special symbol display H1 based on the variation pattern, the variation of the symbol is stopped when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed after the variation of the special symbol is started, and the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the out of symbol symbol is displayed. The symbol variation game that is confirmed and stopped is executed. On the other hand, various game effects are performed with the effect content specified by the variation pattern, and the variation of the symbol stops when the variation time specified in the variation pattern elapses, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol is fixed and displayed. A variation game is executed.

  Among the plurality of types of variation patterns in the present embodiment, there is a variation pattern for a big hit effect selected when a 15R probability variation big hit game or a 15R non-probability big hit game is determined. Among the plurality of types of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern for concealment effect that is selected when a 2R probability variation big hit game or a small hit game is determined. Further, among the plurality of types of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern for a loss effect selected when the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are not won. In addition, the variation pattern for the offending effect includes a variation pattern for the outreach reach effect including the reach effect and a variation pattern for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect as the effect contents of the symbol variation game. Note that there are a plurality of types of variation patterns for the jackpot effect, the concealment effect, the outlier reach effect, and the outlier normal effect. For example, when a 15R special probability variable hit game is determined, a plurality of types of the jackpot effect are determined. A variation pattern for a big hit effect is determined from among the variation patterns for use. In this embodiment, when the 2R probability variation big hit game and the small hit game are decided, the same variation pattern for the secret effect is decided. Therefore, it is impossible to recognize which of the 2R probability variation big hit game and the small hit game is given from the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game.

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination (all 1439 different integers from 0 to 1438). Note that 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 (33 in this embodiment) is the jackpot determination in the normal state. More than the number of values (4 in this embodiment) is set. The RAM 30c stores a hit determination random number used when determining the big hit. In the present embodiment, the random number for winning determination is acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27. The hit determination random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 25 is the same as the hit determination random number acquired when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 27. It is supposed to be.

  In addition, the small hit determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the small hit is, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination (all 1439 integers from 0 to 1438). The small hit determination value is referred to only in the first variation game, and is set to a predetermined number (9 in this embodiment). Note that the random number for hit determination is used as it is in the big hit determination.

  The RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. Each special figure is assigned a predetermined number (one in this embodiment) of this special figure distribution random number, and the main CPU 30a obtains the big hit when it is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the special figure distribution random number. This special figure distribution random number is set so that the main CPU 30a can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in the present embodiment, all 50 integers from “0” to “49”) at predetermined intervals. The value is updated by adding 1 to the value (every 4 ms). Then, the main CPU 30a stores the updated value in the RAM 30c as a special figure distribution random number value, and sequentially updates the special figure distribution random number value by rewriting the already stored special figure distribution random value value. It is supposed to be. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random number is acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27. The special distribution random number acquired when the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 25 is the special distribution random number acquired when the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 27. Are the same.

  When the symbol variation game is executed, it is classified into any one of symbols A, B, and C. For this reason, in the case of a big hit in the symbol change game, the symbol classified as the symbol A as a big hit symbol is displayed with a probability of 25/50. In the case of a big win in the symbol variation game, symbols classified as symbol B are displayed with a probability of 20/50, and symbols classified as symbol C are displayed with a probability of 5/50. On the other hand, at the time of determining the small hit (when the big hit determination is negative and the small hit determination is affirmative), a symbol is determined from among the ten types of small hit symbols, and when the loss is determined (at the big hit determination and small hit determination When the hit determination is negative), a symbol is determined from one type of missing symbol.

  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. For example, the RAM 30c stores a small hit design random number used when determining the type of the special figure that becomes the small hit symbol when determining the small hit. 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 the internal lottery to determine whether or not the normal hit is made, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for determining the normal hit (all 107 different integers from 0 to 106). Note that the number of normal hit determination values varies depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given, and the number of normal hit determination values when the entrance rate improvement state is assigned (this embodiment) , 106) is set to be larger than the number of normal hit determination values in the normal state (two 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 operating gate 23.

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 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. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the variable display H2. 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 special symbol input process executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27 (step S1). That is, in step S1, the main CPU 30a outputs a first detection signal output when the first start port sensor SE1 detects a game ball, or a second detection signal output when the second start port sensor SE2 detects a game ball. It is determined whether it has been input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S5. When the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure start pending storage number stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S2). If the determination result of step S2 is negative (number of special figure start hold memory = 4), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S5.

  If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (special drawing start hold memory number <4), the main CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the special figure start hold memory number and rewrites the special figure start hold memory number (step S3). . Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads out and acquires the hit determination random number value, the special figure distribution random number value, and the small hit design distribution random number value from the RAM 30c, and stores the random number value in the special figure start pending storage. A predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the number is set (step S4). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIGS. The main CPU 30a executes a special symbol start process every predetermined cycle.
First, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol (special drawing and decoration drawing) is being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the big hit game (or the small hit game) is being executed (step S11). When the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main CPU 30a reads the special figure start reserved memory number (step S12), and determines whether or not the special figure start reserved memory number is larger than "0" (step S12). S13). When the determination result of step S13 is negative (when the special figure start hold storage number = 0), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process as it is.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S13 is affirmative (when the number of special symbol reserved memories> 0), the main CPU 30a subtracts 1 (-1) from the number of special symbol reserved memory numbers (step S14). Then, the main CPU 30a determines the value of the hit determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, and the small hit symbol distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the special figure start reserved memory number. Is acquired (step S15).

  Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery) (step S16). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (when the probability is low), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 4/1439. When the probability change state (when the probability is high), the determination of the jackpot determination The probability that the result is affirmative (hit probability) is 33/1439.

  When the determination result in step S16 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the big hit flag indicating that the big hit is changed (step S17). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1 from the jackpot symbol based on the special symbol based on the acquired special symbol distribution random value (step S18).

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the identified jackpot game (step S19). Specifically, when the determined final stop symbol is classified into symbols A and B, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for the big hit effect. On the other hand, when the determined final stop symbol is classified as symbol C, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the secret effect.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 at a predetermined timing (step S20). Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the special symbol display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S16 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b. Determination is made and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed (step S21).

  When the determination result of step S21 is affirmative (in the case of small hit), the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the small hit flag indicating that the fluctuation is a small hit (step S22). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H1 from the small symbol symbols (design D) based on the special symbol based on the acquired small symbol symbol random number (step S23). ). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for concealment effect corresponding to the small hit game (step S24). The main CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, proceeds to the process of step S20, and similarly to the above, the symbol variation game such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 at a predetermined timing. The special symbol starting process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern. The display content of H1 is controlled. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination in step S21 is negative (not a small hit), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination that determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S25). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the RAM 30c during the process of step S30 matches the reach determination value. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery to determine whether or not to perform reach production, and is determined from the possible values for reach determination random numbers (a total of 241 types of integers from 0 to 240). Yes. Further, the reach determination value is different depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given (the value of the operation flag).

  More specifically, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the special figure holding storage number is “0” or “1”, the main CPU 30a affirms the reach determination with a probability of 34/241. . Similarly, the main CPU 30a affirmatively determines the reach determination with a probability of 17/241 when the special rate reservation storage number is “2” when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. Similarly, the main CPU 30a affirmatively determines the reach determination with a probability of 4/241 when the number of special figure reservation storage is “3” when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. Thus, as the number of special figure holding memories increases, that is, as the number of symbol variation games held is larger, the reserved symbol variation game can be digested more quickly. On the other hand, the smaller the number of special figure holding memories, that is, the smaller the number of symbol variation games held, the higher the winning probability of reach determination. For this reason, when the number of special figure holding memories is small, it is possible to increase the probability of executing the reach effect and lengthen the fluctuation time so that the symbol fluctuation game is not interrupted. On the other hand, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the main CPU 30a affirmatively determines the reach determination with a probability of 20/241 regardless of the winning probability of the jackpot determination and the number of special figure holding storage numbers.

  If the determination result in step S25 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display H1 (step S26). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect (step S27). Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S20, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 at a predetermined timing. Perform various processes. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the special symbol display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S25 is negative (when reach is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display H1 (step S28). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for the off-normal effect (step S29).

  Then, the main CPU 30a having determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S20, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 at a predetermined timing. Perform various processes related to the game. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Note that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the display content of the special display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the production time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the big hit (when [1] is set in the big hit flag), after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol And a predetermined control command is output to the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 at a predetermined timing. Hereinafter, the control contents of the 15R probability variable big hit game, the 15R non-variable big hit game, and the 2R probability variable big hit game executed by the main CPU 30a will be described for each big hit game.

First, control when a 15R probability variable big hit game and a 15R non-probable big hit game are given will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (7 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Output an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main CPU 30a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main CPU 30a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round ), A round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main CPU 30a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the lapse of the interval time (1.996 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time (14.6 seconds). Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a sets (clears) the jackpot flag to “0” and ends the jackpot game.

  When the 15R probability variation big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted, and sets “1” as the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is imparted. 1 ”is set. When “1” is set in the probability variation flag, it indicates that the probability variation state is assigned, and when “0” is set, it indicates that the probability variation state is not imparted. ing. Similarly, when the operation flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the entrance rate improvement state is given, and when “0” is set, the entrance rate improvement state is set. Indicates that it has not been granted.

  Further, the main CPU 30a sets a value indicating “until next time” (10000 times in the present embodiment) to the number of times of probability variation state giving the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the probability variation state is imparted. Further, the main CPU 30a sets a value indicating “until next time” (10000 times in the present embodiment) to the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is given. The number of times of entering the entrance rate improvement state and the number of times the probability variation state is imparted are decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed, and when the value becomes 0, the probability variation flag and the operation flag are cleared ("0" is set). ) In addition, each flag, the probability variation state giving number of times, and the number of times of operation are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Further, each flag, the probability variation state grant count and the actuation count are cleared ("0" is set) even when a big hit game is awarded. In the present embodiment, when 10000 is set as the probability variation state grant count, this is equivalent to the probability variation state being substantially imparted until the next big hit. Further, even when the number of actuations is set to 10,000 times, this is equivalent to providing the improved entrance rate until the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, when the 15R non-probability change big hit game is given, the main CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is given, and the action indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given. Set “1” in the flag. Further, the main CPU 30a sets 0 as the number of times the probability variation state is given. Further, the main CPU 30a sets 50 as the number of operations.

Next, control when a 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.02 seconds). Next, when the opening time elapses, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 0.06 seconds). . The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (first opening), and if the round game time (0.06 seconds) has elapsed, the main round of the first round game is played. To end, a close signal is output.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the first round game. At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time (1.5 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round game and the second round game. Next, when the interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the second round in order to start the second round game, and measures the round game time (max 0.06 seconds). Start. The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (second opening), and if the round game time (0.06 seconds) has elapsed, the main game 30a starts the round game in the second round. To end, a close signal is output.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the second round game. When the round game of the second round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time (1.5 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time (0.05 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, “0” is set (cleared) in the jackpot flag, and the main CPU 30a ends the jackpot game.

  At this time, the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability variation flag when the 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded. Then, a value indicating “until next time” is set as the probability variation state grant count. In addition, when the main CPU 30a grants a 2R probability variable big hit game, it is given when either the entry rate improvement state or the probability change state is awarded at the start of the symbol variation game won for the 2R probability variable big hit game. Sets a value indicating “until next time” to the probability variation state application count and the operation count, and sets the operation flag to “1”. On the other hand, if neither the entry rate improvement state nor the probability variation state is given at the start of the symbol variation game won in the 2R probability variation big hit game, the main CPU 30a sets a value indicating “until next time” as the probability variation state provision number. On the other hand, the operation count is set to 0 and the operation flag is set to “0”.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the small hit (when [1] is set in the small hit flag), the main CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control board 31 (the general CPU 31a). Hereinafter, the control when the small hit game is awarded will be described in detail.

  When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round to start the first round game and starts measuring the round game time (max 1.62 seconds). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a opens the grand prize opening door 28 at most twice on condition that the upper limit number of game balls are not entered. The main CPU 30a that starts the first round game first outputs an opening signal as opening of the first grand prize winning door 28. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (first opening), and when the opening time (0.06 seconds) has elapsed, the first big winning prize door 28 is opened. A closing signal is output in order to end the opening of.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (first closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time (1.5 seconds) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal as opening the second big prize opening door 28. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time (0.06 seconds) has elapsed, the second big winning prize door 28 is opened. A closing signal is output in order to end the opening of. Thereby, the round game in the small hit game is completed.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the round game. Then, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after elapse of the interval time (1.5 seconds), and starts measuring the ending time (0.05 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a sets (clears) the small hit flag to [0] and ends the small hit game. In the case of a small hit game, since the game state at the time of winning a small hit is maintained, the main CPU 30a maintains the current state of both the probability variation flag and the operation flag (no new value is set).

  By executing the big hit game and the small hit game in this way, in this embodiment, a state is created in which the 2R probability variable big hit game, the small hit game, and the open state of the big winning door 28 are the same. Specifically, in the 2R probability variable big hit game, the first round game time (0.06 seconds) + interval time (1.5 seconds) + second round game time (0.06 seconds) = 1. The prize winning door 28 is opened twice over 62 (seconds). Furthermore, in the small hit game, the first opening time (0.06 seconds) + interval time (2.0 seconds) + second opening time (0.06 seconds) = round game time (1.62 seconds) Thus, the special winning opening door 28 is opened twice. That is, the time from the first opening of the big prize opening door 28 to the end of the second opening in the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game is set to “1.62 (seconds)”. ing. That is, in the 2R probability variation big hit game and the small hit game, the big winning opening door 28 is opened in the same opening manner for “1.62 (seconds)”.

  From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the open state of the big prize opening door 28 is visually recognized, it is not possible to distinguish between 2R probability variation big hit games and small hit games. In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are not given, the entrance rate improvement state is not given even after the 2R probability change big hit game. Similarly, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the situation where the entrance rate improvement state is not given continues even after the end of the small hit game. Further, when the entry rate improvement state is given, the entry rate improvement state is given after the 2R probability variation big hit game. Similarly, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the state where the entrance rate improvement state is given continues even after the small hit game ends.

  In this way, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, or when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are not given, in the small hit game and the 2R probability change big hit game, the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game, The combination of the jackpot symbol by the decorative symbol, the opening mode of the jackpot door 28, the effect during the jackpot, and the presence / absence of the state in which the winning rate is improved after the winning game ends are the same. Therefore, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, or when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are not given, after the small hit game or the 2R probability change big hit game is finished, the player receives the big winning entrance door 28. It is impossible to determine whether the game is a small hit game or a 2R probability variation big hit game from the open mode of the game. That is, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, or when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are not given, after the small hit game or the 2R probability change big hit game is finished, the player is given the probability change state. It cannot be distinguished whether or not. That is, it can be expected that a certain probability change state has been given, and the game can be continued.

  From the above, the main CPU 30a of this embodiment serves as a big hit determination unit. The main CPU 30a serves as a big hit game determining means. The main CPU 30a serves as a big hit game granting means. The main CPU 30a serves as a probability variation determination unit. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a probability change giving unit. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as an entrance rate improvement state determination unit, an entrance rate improvement state provision unit, a small hit determination unit, and a small hit game provision unit.

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 outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing accordingly. More specifically, when the general 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. Similarly, when the opening CPU, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall CPU 31a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the control boards 32 to 34, respectively.

  Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 31a displays the variable display H2 based on 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 symbol to be displayed is determined.

  More specifically, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 15R probability variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a determines from among the jackpot symbol combinations indicating the 15R probability variable big hit game as a combination of the decorative symbols. . In the present embodiment, it is determined from [111] [333] [555] [777] as the jackpot symbol combination indicating the 15R probability variation jackpot game. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 15R non-probable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a determines from among jackpot symbol combinations indicating the 15R non-probable big hit game as a decorative symbol combination. . In the present embodiment, it is determined from [000] [222] [444] [666] as the jackpot symbol combination indicating the 15R probability variation jackpot game.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot game, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of the decorative symbols from the symbol combinations suggested by the probability variation. In this embodiment, it is determined from among [010] [121] [232] [343] [454] [565] [676] [707] as a symbol combination of probability variation suggestion. When the designated final stop symbol is the small hit symbol, the overall CPU 31a determines the symbol symbol combination of the ornament symbol from the symbol combinations suggested by the probability change as in the case of the 2R probability variable big hit game. That is, when the symbol combination of the decorative symbol is a symbol combination that suggests the probability variation, it is not possible to specify which winning game of the 2R probability variable big hit game or the small hit game is given from the symbol combination of the decorative symbol. .

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination for the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and the variation pattern for the off-normal effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination. Then, the overall CPU 31 a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design of each column to the display control board 32. 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.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a inputs a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the display of the variable display H2 is displayed so that the decorative symbols are variably displayed with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the symbol combination game. Control the content. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the symbol combination designated by the inputted decoration design designation command is displayed on the variable display H2. By this control, the symbol change game is performed on the variable display H2.

  Further, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the opening effect. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute each round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the ending effect.

  In the present embodiment, an effect mode in which a predetermined game effect is executed over a plurality of symbol variation games is set. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of effect modes. Specifically, there is a normal mode that suggests that there is a low possibility that the probability variation state is imparted when the entrance rate improvement state is not imparted. In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the first probability change suggesting effect mode that suggests the possibility that the probability change state is assigned, and when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the probability change state is There is a second probability change suggestion effect mode that suggests the possibility of being given in an effect mode different from the first probability change suggestion effect mode. Also, when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are assigned, the probability variation confirmed effect mode for notifying that the probability variation state is imparted, and the probability variation state is imparted after the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game ends. There is a third probability change suggestion production mode that suggests the possibility of being performed. In addition, there is a short-time effect mode for notifying that the probability variation state is not provided when the entrance rate improvement state is imparted and the probability variation state is not imparted. In the present embodiment, when the effect modes are different, the background image displayed on the variable display H2 is different.

Hereinafter, control related to the setting of the production mode will be described.
First, control related to the setting of the probability variation effect mode will be described.
The overall CPU 31a is configured to set the probability variation confirmed effect mode when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when the special figure A is designated by the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 31a performs the certainty change fixed effect mode after the 15R certainty big hit game is finished until the next big hit game is given. It is supposed to be set. Also, as shown in FIG. 8, the general CPU 31a determines that the 2R when the special symbol designation command is designated by the special symbol designation command when the symbol variation game when the entrance rate improvement state or the probability variation state is given is a big hit. The probability variation effect production mode is set until the next jackpot game is awarded after the probability variation jackpot game ends.

  The overall CPU 31a sets a mode flag in the RAM 31c indicating that the certain change confirmation effect mode has been set when setting the certain change confirmation effect mode. The overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode designation command indicating that the probability change confirmed effect mode has been set when setting the probability change confirmed effect mode. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs this effect mode specification command, the effect mode specified by the input effect mode specification command is set in the RAM 32c, and a background image corresponding to the specified effect mode is displayed. It has become.

Next, the control regarding the setting of the time reduction effect mode will be described.
The overall CPU 31a is configured to set the short-time effect mode when the entrance rate improvement state is given and when the probability variation state is not given. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when the special figure B is designated by the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 31a waits after the 15R non-probable big hit game is finished until the entrance rate improvement state is finished (that is, The short-time effect mode is set until the next jackpot game is given before the 50th symbol variation game is completed) or before the entrance rate improvement state is completed.

  When the special symbol B is designated by the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 31a does not receive the next big hit game after the 15R non-probable big hit game is finished, and finishes the entrance rate improvement state. Is to set the normal mode. Further, when setting the time reduction effect mode, the overall CPU 31a sets a mode flag indicating that the time reduction effect mode is set in the RAM 31c. Further, when setting the normal mode, the general CPU 31a sets a mode flag indicating that the normal mode is set in the RAM 31c.

  In addition, when setting the time reduction effect mode, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode designation command indicating that the time reduction effect mode has been set. Further, when setting the normal mode, the general CPU 31a outputs an effect mode designation command indicating that the normal mode is set. Then, when the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect mode designation command, the effect mode designated by the input effect mode designation command is set in the RAM 32c, and a background image corresponding to the designated effect mode is displayed. It is supposed to let you.

Next, the control regarding the setting of the 3rd probability change suggestion effect mode is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 8, the overall CPU 31a has a symbol change game that is a big hit when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are not given, the special symbol C is specified by a special symbol specification command, and the 2R probability variable big hit game is If granted, the third probability change suggestion effect mode is set after the 2R probability variation big hit game ends. Also, as shown in FIG. 8, the overall CPU 31a has a symbol change game with a small hit when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are not given, and when the small hit game is given, after the small hit game ends. To the third probability change suggestion effect mode. Then, after setting the third probability variation suggestion effect mode, the overall CPU 31a has a predetermined probability of shifting to the normal mode every time the symbol variation game is executed (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is given). Sometimes it is 1/30, and when the probability variation state is not given, it is 1/15). When this lottery is won, the normal mode is set.

  As described above, when the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game is given when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability change state are not given, the effect mode (the game state at the time of hit, the effect mode of the hit game, the hit Since the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state after the end of the game and the set production mode) are the same, it can be expected that the player may have been given a probable change state. Further, since the transfer lottery is executed regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state, the probability variation state may be internally given even when the normal mode is set. For this reason, even if the normal mode is set, it can be expected that the player may be given a probable change state.

  Note that, when setting the third probability change suggestion effect mode, the overall CPU 31a sets a mode flag indicating that the third probability change suggestion effect mode is set in the RAM 31c. Further, when setting the third probability change suggestion effect mode, the general CPU 31a sets a mode flag indicating that the third probability change suggestion effect mode is set in the RAM 31c.

  Further, when setting the third probability change suggestion effect mode, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode designation command indicating that the third probability change suggestion effect mode has been set. Then, when the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect mode designation command, the effect mode designated by the input effect mode designation command is set in the RAM 32c, and a background image corresponding to the designated effect mode is displayed. It is supposed to let you.

Next, setting of the first probability change suggestion effect mode and the second probability change suggestion effect mode will be described.
When the normal mode is set, the general CPU 31a sets the first probability change suggestion effect mode or the second probability change suggestion effect mode with the transition probability shown in FIG. 9 for each symbol variation game during the normal mode. Determine whether or not. Note that the transition probability from the normal mode to the first probability change suggestion effect mode and the transition probability from the normal mode to the second probability change suggestion effect mode are the number of times the symbol variation game is executed and the probability change after the normal mode is set. It is changed according to the presence or absence of the state. Further, the general CPU 31a can win only one of the first probability change suggestion effect mode or the second probability change suggestion effect mode, and the first probability change suggestion effect mode and the second Probability suggestion production mode is not won at the same time.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), when the normal mode is set and the first to twelfth symbol variation game, the probability variation state is not given (when the probability variation state is not achieved). ), The probability of shifting from the normal mode to the first probability change suggestion effect mode or the second probability change suggestion effect mode is 0/5113, respectively. When the normal mode is set and the symbol variation game is in the 13th to 50th times and the probability variation state is not given, the normal mode is changed to the first probability variation suggestion effect mode or the second probability variation suggestion effect mode. The probability of shifting is 10/5113, respectively. In addition, when the normal mode is set and the probability variation state is not given to the 51st to 100th symbol variation games, the normal mode is changed to the first probability variation suggestion effect mode or the second probability variation suggestion effect mode. The probability of shifting is 32/5113, respectively. In addition, when the normal mode is set and the symbol variation game is the 101st to 110th, and the probability variation state is not given, the normal mode is changed to the first probability variation suggestion effect mode or the second probability variation suggestion effect mode. The probability of transition is 0/5113, respectively. When the normal mode is set and the probability variation state is not given to the 111th and subsequent symbol variation games, the normal mode shifts to the first probability variation suggestion effect mode or the second probability variation suggestion effect mode. The probabilities are 32/5113 respectively.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the normal mode is set, the first to fifth symbol variation game, and when the probability variation state is given, the first mode change suggestion effect from the normal mode. The probability of shifting to the mode is 100/5113, and the probability of shifting from the normal mode to the second probability change suggestion effect mode is 0/5113. When the normal mode is set and the symbol variation game is the sixth to twelfth symbol variation game and the probability variation state is not given, the normal mode is changed to the first probability variation suggestion effect mode or the second probability variation suggestion effect mode. The probability of shifting is 0/5023, respectively.

  When the normal mode is set and the probability variation state is given in the 13th to 50th symbol variation games, the normal mode is changed to the first probability variation suggestion effect mode or the second probability variation suggestion effect mode. The probability of shifting is 10/5113, respectively. Also, in the 51st to 100th symbol variation games after the normal mode is set, when the probability variation state is given, the normal mode is changed to the first probability variation suggestion effect mode or the second probability variation suggestion effect mode. The probability of shifting is 32/5113, respectively. In addition, when the normal mode is set and the probability variation state is given in the 101st to 110th symbol variation games, the normal mode is changed to the first probability variation suggestion effect mode or the second probability variation suggestion effect mode. The probability of transition is 0/5113, respectively. And, in the symbol variation game after the 111th time after the normal mode is set, when the probability variation state is given, the normal mode shifts to the first probability variation suggestion effect mode or the second probability variation suggestion effect mode. The probabilities are 32/5113 respectively.

  Further, when the first probability change suggestion effect mode is set, the overall CPU 31a executes a transition lottery for determining whether or not to set the normal mode for each symbol variation game. As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), the winning probability of the transition lottery is changed depending on the number of symbol variation games and the presence / absence of the probability variation state from the first probability variation suggestion effect mode setting. It has become.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B, the presence or absence of a probability change state until the 10th symbol variation game is executed after the first probability change suggestion effect mode is set. Regardless of, the probability of transition from the first probability suggestion effect mode to the normal mode is 0/179. Thereby, the first probability change suggestion effect mode is set over at least 10 symbol variation games, and the player can be expected.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the first probability variation suggestion effect mode is set and the eleventh and subsequent symbol variation games, the probability variation state is not given (when it is a non-probability variation state). ), The probability of shifting from the first probability change suggestion effect mode to the normal mode is 60/179. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the probability variation state is given in the eleventh to fifteenth symbol variation games after the first probability variation suggestion effect mode is set, the first probability variation is given. The probability of shifting from the suggestion effect mode to the normal mode is 25/179. In addition, when the probability variation state is given in the 16th and subsequent symbol variation games after the first probability variation suggestion effect mode is set, the probability of transition from the first probability variation suggestion effect mode to the normal mode is: 60/179.

  In addition, when the second probability change suggestion effect mode is set, the overall CPU 31a executes a transfer lottery for determining whether or not to set the normal mode for each symbol variation game. As shown in FIGS. 10C and 10D, the winning probability of the transition lottery is changed depending on the number of symbol variation games since the second probability variation suggestion effect mode is set and the presence or absence of the probability variation state. It has come to be.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10C and FIG. 10D, whether or not there is a probability variation state until the second symbol variation suggestion effect mode is set and ten symbol variation games are executed. Regardless of, the probability of transition from the second probability change suggestion mode to the normal mode is 0/179. Thereby, the second probability change suggestion effect mode is set over at least 10 symbol variation games, and the player can be expected.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), when the second probability variation suggestion effect mode is set and the eleventh to fifteenth symbol variation game, the probability variation state is not given (in the non-probability variation state). The probability of shifting from the second probability change suggestion effect mode to the normal mode is 15/179. Also, when the second probability variation suggestion effect mode is set and the symbol variation game is in the 16th to 30th times and the probability variation state is not given (when it is a non-probability variation state), the second probability variation suggestion effect is achieved. The probability of shifting from the mode to the normal mode is 30/179. In addition, when the second probability variation suggestion effect mode is set and the probability variation state is not given (when the probability variation state is not given) in the 31st and subsequent symbol variation games, the second probability variation suggestion effect mode is started. The probability of shifting to the normal mode is 50/179.

  On the other hand, in the 11th to 30th symbol variation game after the second probability variation suggestion effect mode is set, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of shifting from the second probability variation suggestion effect mode to the normal mode Is 30/179. In addition, when the probability variation state is given in the 31st and subsequent symbol variation games after the second probability variation suggestion effect mode is set, the probability of shifting from the second probability variation suggestion effect mode to the normal mode is: 50/179.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when 2R probability variation big hit game or small hit game is awarded, the third probability variation suggestion effect mode is set, and when the transition lottery is won, the third probability change suggestion effect mode is normally set. Transition to mode. For this reason, there is a case where the probability variation state is given even in the normal mode, and the player can expect that the probability variation state is imparted even in the normal mode.

  Then, when the probability variation state is given until the normal mode is set and five symbol variation games are executed, the normal mode is changed to the first probability variation suggestion effect mode as compared to the case of the non-probability variation state. It ’s easier to migrate. For this reason, the player pays attention to whether or not the first probability change suggestion effect mode is set until the five symbol variation games are executed after the normal mode is set. The interest of will improve. Further, when the first probability change suggestion effect mode is set, it can be expected that a probability change state is given.

  In addition, when the first probability change suggestion mode is set and the game is the 11th to 15th symbol variation game, the probability variation state is less likely to shift to the normal mode than the non-probability variation state (in the probability variation state: 25/179, uncertain change state: 60/179). When the first probability change suggestion mode continues for a long time, it can be expected that the player is given a probability variation state.

  On the other hand, when the second probability variation suggestion effect mode is set and the game is the 11th to 15th symbol variation game, the probability variation state is easier to shift to the normal mode than the non-probability variation state (in the probability variation state: 30/179, uncertain change state: 15/179). When the second probability change suggestion effect mode immediately shifts to the normal mode, the player can be expected to be given a probability change state.

  If the game is the 11th to 15th game after the first probability change suggestion effect mode or the second probability change suggestion effect mode is set, the first probability change suggestion effect mode is better. It is easier to shift to the normal mode than the second probability change suggestion effect mode (first probability change suggestion effect mode: 60/179, second probability change suggestion effect mode: 15/179). On the other hand, if the game is the 11th to 15th game after the first probability change suggestion effect mode or the second probability change suggestion effect mode is set, the second probability change suggestion effect mode is better. It is easier to shift to the normal mode than the first probability change suggestion effect mode (first probability change suggestion effect mode: 25/179, second probability change suggestion effect mode: 30/179). For this reason, after the first probability variation suggestion effect mode or the second probability variation suggestion effect mode is set and before the fifteenth symbol variation game is executed, the first probability variation suggestion effect mode becomes the second probability variation suggestion effect mode. If the player has continued for longer than the mode, the player can expect that the probability variation state has been given. Similarly, the second probability change suggestion effect mode is the first probability change before the fifteenth symbol variation game is executed after the first probability change suggestion effect mode or the second probability change suggestion effect mode is set. When the normal mode is set earlier than the suggestion effect mode, the player can expect that the probability variation state is given.

  In the 16th and subsequent symbol variation games, the winning probability of the lottery for shifting to the normal mode is set regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state. For this reason, in the 11th to 15th symbol variation game from the start of the first probability variation suggestion effect mode or the second probability variation suggestion effect mode, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not to shift to the normal mode.

  In addition, the first probability change suggestion effect mode and the second probability change suggestion effect mode shift from the normal mode when the transition lottery is won even if the symbol variation game is not a big hit or a small hit. . For this reason, the player can estimate whether or not the probability variation state is highly likely by comparing the lengths of the first probability variation suggestion effect mode and the second probability variation suggestion effect mode. . As described above, the player can be focused on the setting period of the first probability variation suggestion effect mode and the second probability variation suggestion effect mode, and the interest of the game can be improved. For this reason, the overall CPU 31a of this embodiment serves as a mode setting unit.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Until the fifteenth symbol variation game is executed after the effect mode is set, the first probability change suggestion effect mode is set to the second probability change suggestion effect mode when the probability change state is not given. The normal mode is set with a higher probability than when That is, when not in the probability variation state, the normal mode is easier to set in the first probability variation suggestion effect mode than in the second probability variation suggestion effect mode. On the other hand, the first probability change suggestion effect mode is set to the second probability change suggestion effect mode when the probability change state is given until the fifteenth symbol variation game is executed after the effect mode is set. The normal mode is set with a lower probability than when That is, in the probability variation state, the first probability variation suggestion effect mode is less likely to be set to the normal mode than the second probability variation suggestion effect mode. From the above, the frequency at which the normal mode is set during the first probability change suggestion effect mode is compared with the frequency at which the normal mode is set during the second probability change suggestion effect mode. By comparing the stay period and the stay period of the second probability change suggestion effect mode, it can be estimated whether or not the probability change state is given. In addition, when the symbol variation game is lost (ie, even if it is not a big hit or a small hit), two types of effect modes different from the normal mode are set, so a game that has not experienced a lot of big hit games It can also be guessed by the person.

  (2) When the probability variation state is given until the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times (5 times in the present embodiment) after the normal mode is set, the probability variation state is given. The first probability change suggestion effect mode is set with a higher probability than when there is not. Thereby, even if it transfers to normal mode, when probability change state is provided, it will be easy to transfer to 1st probability change suggestion production mode, and a player's expectation can be maintained. Moreover, since it becomes easy to stay in 1st probability change suggestion production mode when it is in a probability variation state, it can be impressed that a stay period is long and can expect that the probability variation state is provided.

  (3) The overall CPU 31a sets the normal mode with a higher probability when the probability variation state is not given when the probability variation state is not given during the first probability change suggestion mode. For this reason, when the 1st probability change suggestion production mode is set continuously, it can be made to expect that the probability change state is provided to the player.

  (4) The overall CPU 31a sets the normal mode with a higher probability when the probability variation state is assigned during the second probability variation suggestion effect mode than when the probability variation state is not imparted. For this reason, when the normal mode is set immediately after the second probability change suggestion effect mode is set, the player can expect that the probability change state is given.

  (5) The overall CPU 31a sets the first probability change suggestion effect mode or the second probability change suggestion effect mode, and then executes a predetermined variation regulation number of times (in this embodiment, 10 times) the symbol variation game. Until normal mode is not set. For this reason, the first probability variation suggestion effect mode or the second probability variation suggestion effect mode can be enjoyed until the symbol variation game with the number of transition restrictions is executed.

  (6) The overall CPU 31a sets the third probability change suggestion effect mode that suggests the possibility that the probability variation state is given after the 2R probability variation big hit game ends and after the small hit game ends. Then, the general CPU 31a, when the predetermined end condition is established during the third probability change suggestion effect mode (in this embodiment, the transition lottery from the third probability change suggestion effect mode to the normal mode is won). Set normal mode. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given from the effect mode of the big hit game or the game effect during the third probability variation suggestion effect mode. Even when the predetermined end condition is satisfied and the normal mode is set, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given. Therefore, it can be expected that the probability variation state is given even during the normal mode.

  (7) In the symbol variation game after the 16th time after the first probability variation suggestion effect mode and the second probability variation suggestion effect mode are set, the mode changes to the normal mode from the previous (1 to 15th) symbol variation game. It has become easier. For this reason, it does not stay for a long time in the first probability change suggestion effect mode or the second probability change suggestion effect mode. Accordingly, it becomes possible to compare the ease of transition from the first probability change suggestion effect mode or the second probability change suggestion effect mode to the normal mode many times in the same gaming state, and the player is in the probability changing state. It becomes easy to guess whether or not it is given.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, the variable display H2 is a liquid crystal display. However, a dot matrix display or an 8-segment LED display may be used, or a mechanical display such as a drum display may be used.

In the above embodiment, the number and type of variation patterns may be arbitrarily changed.
In the above embodiment, the reach determination value and the reach probability may be changed according to the gaming state (presence / absence of probability variation state, number of reserved memories, etc.).

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be a pachinko machine to which only 15R probable big hit games and 15R non-probable big hit games are given. Further, the number of rounds of the big hit game and the number of symbol variation games to which the improved entrance rate is given may be changed. For example, a 10-round jackpot game may be given, or after the big hit game, a state in which the entering rate is improved may be given until 50 symbol variation games are completed. Further, even if the number of rounds is the same, a plurality of types of big hit games with different opening modes (opening time and number of times of opening) of the big prize opening device may be received. Further, the opening time, round game time, and ending time may be arbitrarily changed.

In the above-described embodiment, the first start winning opening 25 and the second starting winning opening 27 are provided and the symbol variation game is executed, but only one of them may be executed.
In the above embodiment, unlike the 2R probability variation big hit game, a 2R non-probability big hit game in which a probability variation state is not given may be given. Then, after the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability variable big hit game, the third probability variation suggestion effect mode may be set. Even in this case, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize the probability variation state. In this case, the small hit game may be eliminated. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given from the effect mode of the big hit game or the game effect during the third probability variation suggestion effect mode. Even when the predetermined end condition is satisfied and the normal mode is set, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given. Thereby, it can be expected that the probability variation state is given even in the normal mode.

  -In the above embodiment, when the 2R probability variable big hit game is given when the probability of entering the ball is improved and the probability variation state is given, the ball enters after the end of the 2R probability variable big hit game. Although the rate improvement state is given, it is not necessary to give it. Thereby, when the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game is given when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, it can be made impossible to recognize whether or not the probability change state is given after the hit game is finished. . Therefore, when the 2R probability change big hit game or the small hit game is given when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the third probability change suggestion effect mode can be set after the hit game ends.

  In the above embodiment, when the first probability change suggestion effect mode is set, whether or not the probability change state is given to the winning probability in the lottery for shifting to the normal mode in the 11th to 15th symbol variation games. Although changed, the winning probability may be changed in games other than the 11th to 15th symbol variation games. For example, when the first probability change suggestion mode is set, in all the symbol variation games, the lottery for shifting to the normal mode is when the probability variation state is given than when the probability variation state is not granted. The winning probability at may be lowered.

  In the above embodiment, when the second probability change suggestion effect mode is set, in the 11th to 15th symbol variation games, the winning probability in the lottery for shifting to the normal mode depends on whether or not the probability variation state is given. Although changed, the winning probability may be changed in games other than the 11th to 15th symbol variation games. For example, when the second probability change suggestion mode is set, in all the symbol variation games, the lottery for shifting to the normal mode is more likely when the probability variation state is given than when the probability variation state is not granted. You may increase the winning probability.

  In the above embodiment, the normal mode is set until the predetermined variation regulation number of times (10 times) is executed after the first probability change suggestion effect mode or the second probability change suggestion effect mode is set. The number of transition restrictions may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be 4 times or 15 times. Moreover, you may make it transfer to normal mode at any time after the 1st probability change suggestion effect mode or the 2nd probability change suggestion effect mode is set, without setting the frequency | count of transfer control.

  -In the said embodiment, although the winning probability in the transition lottery of production | presentation mode was changed for every symbol variation game, you may change with time. For example, the winning probability may be changed when a predetermined time (10 minutes) has elapsed since the transition to the normal mode. In this case, even if the number of times of execution of the symbol variation game is not large, it can be estimated whether or not the probability variation state is given.

  In the above embodiment, when the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game is awarded, the mode shifts to the third probability change suggestion effect mode, but shifts to the first probability change suggestion effect mode or the second probability change suggestion effect mode. May be. Moreover, you may make it transfer to 1st probability change suggestion effect mode or 2nd probability change suggestion effect mode, without passing through normal mode from 3rd probability change suggestion effect mode.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The mode setting means sets the normal mode with a higher probability when the probability variation state is not imparted when the probability variation state is not imparted during the first probability variation suggestion effect mode. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

  (B) The mode setting means sets the normal mode at a higher probability when the probability variation state is given during the second probability variation suggestion effect mode than when the probability variation state is not given. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

  (C) After the mode setting means sets the first probability variation suggestion mode or the second probability variation suggestion mode, the normal mode is maintained until a predetermined variation regulation number of symbol variation game is executed. It does not set, The gaming machine as described in any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned.

  (D) If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the jackpot game granting means for granting the type of jackpot game determined from a plurality of types of jackpot games after the end of the symbol variation game, and the determination result of the jackpot determination means Is negative, the small hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a small hit, and, if the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, the small hit game that opens the special winning means is symbol variation A small hit game granting means for giving a game after the game ends, and the probability variation determining means determines that a probability variation state is to be imparted when the big hit game granting means grants a third big hit game in a predetermined performance mode. The small hit game granting means is configured to give a small hit game having the same effect mode as the third big hit game, and the mode setting means is provided after the third big hit game ends. After the small hit game ends, a third probability change suggestion effect mode that suggests the possibility that a probability change state is given is set, and a predetermined end condition is satisfied during the third probability change suggestion effect mode. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a normal mode is set.

  H1 ... Special figure display, H2 ... Variable display, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main CPU, 30b ... ROM, 30c ... RAM, 31 ... Overall control board, 31a ... Overall CPU, 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM, 32 ... display control board, 32a ... sub CPU, 32b ... ROM, 32c ... RAM.

Claims (2)

A winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball; and an effect execution means for displaying a symbol variation game executed by changing a plurality of types of symbols triggered by the detection of a gaming ball by the winning detection means. When a jackpot display result is displayed in a floating game, a jackpot game is played after the end of the symbol variable game, and the jackpot game is constituted by a round game that opens a special winning means that allows a game ball to enter. In the gaming machine
Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit at the start of the symbol variation game;
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a probability change determination means for determining whether or not to give a probability change state for changing the probability of the positive determination by the jackpot determination means from a low probability to a high probability;
If the determination result of the probability change determination means is affirmative, a probability change giving means for giving the probability change state after the jackpot game ends
The probability change state is given in the first probability change suggestion effect mode suggesting the possibility that the probability change state is given in a predetermined game effect, or a game effect different from the first probability change suggestion effect mode. Mode setting means capable of setting the second probability change suggestion effect mode that suggests the possibility of being,
The mode setting means includes
When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, and when a normal mode different from the first probability variation suggestion effect mode and the second probability variation suggestion effect mode is set, the first probability is set with a predetermined probability. Set the probability change suggestion mode or the second probability change suggestion mode,
When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative and the probability variation state is not given, the second probability variation suggestion effect mode is more when the first probability variation suggestion effect mode is set. It is configured to set the normal mode with a higher probability than when it is set,
When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative and the probability variation state is given, the first probability variation suggestion effect mode is more when the second probability variation suggestion effect mode is set. Set the normal mode with a higher probability than when it is set ,
The mode setting means is configured such that when the probability variation state is given until the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times after the normal mode is set, than when the probability variation state is not imparted. A gaming machine configured to set the first probability suggestion effect mode with high probability . If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, it comprises a jackpot game granting means for granting a type of jackpot game determined from a plurality of types of jackpot games after the end of the symbol variation game,
The probability variation determining means determines that a probability variation state is imparted when the jackpot game granting means grants a first jackpot game in a predetermined performance mode, and the jackpot game granting means is the same as the first jackpot game. When the second big hit game of the production mode is given, it is determined that the probability variation state is not given,
The mode setting means sets a third probability change suggestion effect mode that suggests the possibility that a probability change state is given after the end of the first jackpot game and after the end of the second jackpot game, 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a normal mode is set when a predetermined end condition is satisfied during the third probability change suggestion effect mode .

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