JP5560052B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a notification effect for notifying that a symbol variation game based on a start holding ball stored during a big hit gaming state is a big hit.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a kind of gaming machine, after the big hit gaming state, one that shifts to the normal state as it is, one that shifts to the probability variation state without shifting to the normal state, one that shifts to the time reduction state, etc. There are things that change the game state. Note that the probability variation state refers to a state in which the lottery probability per jackpot varies from a normal probability with a low probability to a high probability. The time shortened state refers to a state in which the time for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not it is easy for a game ball to win a start winning opening (normal symbol variation time) is shortened.

  By the way, in recent years, there is one that performs an effect during the big hit gaming state in response to the gaming state that shifts after the big hit gaming state ends. For example, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a case where the end screen (ending screen) of the big hit gaming state is changed between a case of shifting to a normal state and a case of shifting to a probability variation state. In this way, by performing the effect in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the gaming state that shifts after the big hit gaming state ends, the pachinko machine allows the player to change the gaming state to be changed after the big hit gaming state ends in advance in the big hit gaming state. It informs and improves the interest of the player in the big hit gaming state.

  However, the game state to be shifted to after the jackpot game state is ended is determined at the end of the symbol combination game that has been a big hit, and the player can usually determine from the symbol combination at the end of the symbol combination game. In addition, the player has a greater interest in what time the next jackpot will be than the gaming state that shifts after the jackpot gaming state ends. In particular, since the player wants a big hit at an early stage (for example, in the start holding ball at the end of the big hit gaming state) without consuming the winning prize ball (held ball) after the big hit gaming state ends, I was very interested in what time the big hit was. However, Patent Document 1 merely associates the effect in the big hit gaming state with the gaming state after the big hit gaming state, and does not suggest what time the next big hit will be. It was not intended to produce a direct response to the fact that they had a strong desire to know in advance. Therefore, in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, not only the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended, but also the effect of notifying the time of the next big hit during the big hit gaming state, It is possible to further enhance interest during the gaming state. Therefore, in order to perform such an effect, it is determined in advance whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired when winning the game ball is a value indicating a jackpot, and the determination result is a jackpot. It is conceivable that notification is performed during the big hit gaming state when the value indicates.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 14-45528 (paragraph number [0103], FIG. 6)

  However, the number of jackpot determination values changes depending on the presence or absence of the probability variation state (that is, when the probability variation state is given, the number of jackpot determination values increases). If it was not possible to determine whether or not to execute in the state, it was not possible to determine whether or not there was a big hit.

  In other words, in the symbol variation game from the end of the big hit game until the next big hit game is awarded, the presence or absence of the probability variation state can be determined in advance, so the symbol variation game that is the first big hit in the pending symbol variation game Can be grasped accurately. On the other hand, since it is impossible to determine the presence or absence of a probable variation state in the symbol variation game from the end of the first jackpot game until the next jackpot game is awarded, It was not possible to accurately grasp the symbol variation game that was a big hit. That is, depending on the presence / absence of the probability variation state, the value of the jackpot determination random number (the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in association with the number of reserved storage) used in the reserved symbol variation game is the jackpot determination value. There were cases where they matched and did not match, and could not be judged accurately. As described above, it has not been possible to report how many symbol variation games among the symbol variation games on hold will be a big hit.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose of the present invention is to determine how many of the symbol variation games held in a game machine to which a probability variation state is given. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying whether a symbol variation game is a big hit.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that an execution of an effect of displaying a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols when a winning ball is detected by a winning detection means. Means for detecting the winning of a game ball by the winning detection means in a gaming machine to which a big winning game is opened and closed by a special winning means when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. Triggered by the winning means of the game ball by the acquisition means for acquiring the jackpot determination information used for the jackpot determination and the type determination information used for the jackpot type determination, and the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means Execution control means for suspending execution and starting execution of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended when the execution start condition is satisfied, and the symbol variation game for which execution has been suspended And storable information storage means game information relating, at the beginning of the symbol variation game, using the jackpot determining information, jackpot which the symbol variation game executes determining jackpot determination whether a jackpot Performs notification effect based on the number of jackpots indicating the number of symbol variation games among the symbol variation games whose execution is suspended during the determination means and the symbol variation game that is being awarded or a jackpot If the determination result of the notification effect executing means and the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the determination of the jackpot determination after the jackpot game is completed based on the type determination information acquired together with the jackpot determination information used for the jackpot determination Normal jackpot to which a normal probability determination state in which the probability that the result is affirmative becomes a normal probability is given, and the determination result of the jackpot determination means Hit type determination means for determining a big hit type to determine which of the special big hits is given a high probability determination state in which the probability of affirmation is higher than the normal probability, and the special big hit in the big hit type determination Is determined to be a special big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game, while the normal big hit game is determined after the end of the symbol variation game when it is determined in the big hit type determination To the game information, a state granting unit for giving the high probability determination state after the end of the special jackpot game, and a state for determining the normal probability determination state after the end of the normal jackpot game, Are the hit determination information related to the jackpot determination information, the type determination information related to the type determination information, and the symbol variation game opening corresponding to the game information. State information indicating that the start time is the high probability determination state or the normal probability determination state, and state information is determined when the game information is stored, and the state information is stored State determination means for causing the information storage means to store the game information so that the storage order of the game information can be specified, and when the normal probability determination state is given The jackpot determination information for affirming the determination result of the jackpot determination is the jackpot determination information for affirming the determination result of the jackpot determination even when the high probability determination state is given, said state determining means, corresponding to said time of said game information in the information storage means is stored, the game information is the storage based on the game information that is the previous storage order of the game information When it is determined that the state before the symbol variation game starts is the high probability determination state, high probability state information indicating the high probability determination state is stored as state information corresponding to the stored game information, and the information storage is performed. When the game information is stored in the means, the normal probability determination state is before the start of the symbol variation game corresponding to the stored game information based on the game information which is the previous storage order of the game information. When determining this, the normal probability state information indicating the normal probability determination state is stored as the state information corresponding to the stored game information, and the notification effect executing means is determined to be the special jackpot. Game information including type determination information indicating that, from the state information and the hit determination information included in the game information When identifying that a positive determination result of the serial jackpot determination indicates whether said one adds to the jackpot number, number of symbol variation game of symbol variation game execution is suspended is big hit jackpot The gist is to calculate the number and execute the notification effect based on the number of jackpots .

The invention according to claim 2 is provided with effect execution means for displaying a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols when a winning ball is detected by the winning detection unit, and the symbol variation game is provided. In the case where a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the game machine, in a game machine to which a jackpot game in which the special winning means is opened and closed is used, the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means is used for the jackpot determination. The acquisition means for acquiring the jackpot determination information and the type determination information used for the jackpot type determination, and the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended upon the detection of the winning of the game ball by the winning detection means. Can store game control information related to a symbol variation game for which execution has been suspended and execution control means for starting execution of the symbol variation game for which execution has been suspended And a jackpot determination means for executing a jackpot determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit using the jackpot determination information at the start of the symbol variation game. Notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect based on the number of jackpots indicating how many of the symbol variation games among the symbol variation games whose execution is suspended during a symbol variation game that is being awarded or a jackpot If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative after the jackpot game ends based on the type determination information acquired together with the jackpot determination information used for the jackpot determination The normal probability that the normal probability judgment state in which the normal probability is given is given, and the probability that the judgment result of the jackpot judgment means is affirmative is the normal probability In addition, it is determined which of the special jackpots is given a high probability determination state with a high probability, and the opening / closing operation mode of the special winning means during the granting of the jackpot game is selected from a plurality of types. A hit type determining means for determining whether or not to make an opening / closing operation mode, and a special jackpot game after the end of the symbol variation game when the jackpot type determination determines that the special jackpot is determined. When the special winning means is opened / closed in the opening / closing operation mode determined in the type determination, and is determined to be the normal big hit in the jackpot type determination, the normal big hit is made after the symbol variation game is over. A jackpot granting means for granting a game by opening and closing the special winning means by the opening / closing operation determined in the jackpot type determination, and an end of the special jackpot game. After the completion, the high probability determination state is granted, the state giving means for giving the normal probability determination state after the end of the normal jackpot game, the game information includes hit determination information related to the jackpot determination information, Type determination information related to the type determination information, and state information indicating that the symbol variation game start time corresponding to the game information is the high probability determination state or the normal probability determination state, State determination means for determining the state information when the game information is stored and storing the state information, and the information storage means stores the game information so that the storage order of the game information can be specified. The jackpot determination information that is configured to store and determines a positive result of the jackpot determination when the normal probability determination state is given, When even when the rate determination condition is applied is said jackpot determining information that affirmative determination result of the jackpot determination, said state determining means, said game information is stored in the information storage means, When it is determined that the state before the symbol variation game corresponding to the stored game information is in the high probability determination state based on the game information in the storage order immediately preceding the game information, the stored game When the high probability state information indicating the high probability determination state is stored as the state information corresponding to the information, and the game information is stored in the information storage means, the game information that becomes the storage order immediately before the game information When determining that the normal probability determination state is before the start of the symbol variation game corresponding to the stored game information, the game information corresponding to the stored game information is stored. Normal probability state information indicating the normal probability determination state is stored as state information, and the notification effect executing means is determined to be the special jackpot and the player is advantageous as an opening / closing operation mode of the special winning means. Game information including type determination information indicating that it is determined to be a specific opening / closing operation mode is stored, and the big hit is determined from the state information and the hit determination information included in the game information. When it is specified that the determination result of the determination is affirmative, 1 is added to the jackpot number, and a jackpot number indicating how many of the symbol variation games of which the execution is suspended is shown as a jackpot number. The gist is to calculate and execute the notification effect based on the number of jackpots .

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine to which a probability variation state is given, it is possible to notify how many symbol variation games among the symbol variation games that are put on hold are big hits.

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. Explanatory drawing of a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing of the random number for reach determination. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a probability change setting process. The flowchart which shows a probability change setting process. The flowchart which shows a big hit count process. The flowchart which shows the big hit count process of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the big hit count process of 2nd Embodiment.

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

  In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 and a card unit device 11 as a gaming medium lending unit arranged in parallel when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed in a gaming machine installation facility (amusement island) of a game hall are schematically shown. It is shown. The card unit device 11 is provided with an insertion slot 11a for inserting a prepaid card as an exchange medium exchangeable with a game ball (rental ball) as a rental game medium lent to a player. The card unit device 11 is configured to read and write the value of the inserted prepaid card. Specifically, the card unit device 11 reads the balance (value) of the prepaid card at the time of insertion, and rewrites the balance (value) of the prepaid card as the lending ball is paid out.

  On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a vertical rectangular inner frame 13 for setting various game components is assembled openably and detachably. A front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the frame so as to be openable and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 13 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 13 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 14 and cannot be seen from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 15 at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 16 serving as a first storage plate that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrated below the window 15. It is a molded configuration. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB disposed inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window 15 is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. . The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame 13. In addition, the front frame 14 includes an upper frame that constitutes an illumination display unit that produces a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light-emitting body (lamp, LED, etc.) (not shown) so as to surround almost the entire circumference of the window 15. A lamp part 17 for left side, a lamp part 18 for left side frame, and a lamp part 19 for right side frame are arranged. The lamp units 17, 18, 19 for the frames cover a plurality of light emitters mounted on the front surface of the front frame 14 with lamp lenses 17 a, 18 a, 19 a formed so as to be able to transmit light emitted from the light emitters. It is configured.

  In the front frame 14, a left speaker 20 and a right speaker 21 are arranged on the upper left and right sides of the window 15 to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The left speaker 20 and the right speaker 21 are mounted on the back surface of the front frame 14, and a sound emitting hole (not shown) is formed on the front surface of the front frame 14 and corresponding to the mounting site of the left speaker 20 and the right speaker 21. A plurality of are formed.

  A lower tray (storage tray) 23 serving as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 16 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 13 and at the lower portion of the front frame 14. Also, on the front side of the middle frame 13 and to the right of the lower plate 23, a launch handle 24 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when launching the game ball onto the game board YB is mounted. ing. In addition, a lower speaker 25 that outputs various sounds and produces sound effects is arranged on the left side of the lower plate 23 in the front frame 14. The lower speaker 25 is attached to the middle frame 13.

  The upper plate 16 is provided with a payout opening 16a for a game ball to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side, and a concave storage passage 16b for storing a game ball held by the player. In addition, an upper tray inlet (not shown) for taking the game ball in the storage passage 16b into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 16 are guided to the upper plate taking-in port by the storage passage 16b and taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate taking-in port, and are emitted toward the game board YB. Is done. The game ball that is launched toward the game board YB is set to have a strength of launch according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 24. The lower plate 23 is provided with an outlet 23a for a game ball that overflows and flows down from the upper plate 16, and a concave storage portion 23b that stores the game ball is connected to the outlet 23a of the game ball. Yes.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board YB, a guide rail 26 that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 24 and forms a substantially circular game area H1 that is the main body of a pachinko game is laid in a circular spiral shape. Yes. With this guide rail 26, a game ball guide path 26a extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB is formed on the game board YB, and a game area H1 is formed inside the guide rail 26. . Further, the outside of the game area H1 that is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail 26 is a non-game area H2 that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  At almost the center (center) of the game area H1 of the game board YB, a display frame body (center accessory) 27 with various displays and various decorations is mounted. A set port 27a that opens in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front is formed substantially at the center of the display frame 27. The display frame 27 has a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH in alignment with the set port 27a. An effect display device 28 is mounted as a display device and effect executing means. The effect display device 28 includes a symbol variation game which is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects (game effects) executed in association with the game are images. It is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. The display frame 27 is equipped with a panel lamp portion 27b that produces a light emission effect by light emission.

  A special symbol display device 30 is provided at the lower left of the display frame 27. The special symbol display device 30 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED type light emitting device. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit. In the present embodiment, 100 types of jackpot symbols shown in FIG. 3 and one type of lost symbol are prepared as special symbols.

  In the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30, the variation of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game. Specifically, along with the start of the symbol variation game, the special symbol display device 30 starts the variation of the special symbol, while the effect display device 28 starts the variation of the decorative symbol of each column. Then, on the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) or the off symbol (missing display result) is finally stopped at the same time by the end of the symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. Is displayed. At this time, in the special symbol display device 30 and the effect display device 28, when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the big hit symbol is definitely stopped and displayed on any display device (definite stop display), and the big hit lottery If the lottery result is out of place, the out-of-place symbol is displayed on any of the display devices. The jackpot symbol is a symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a big hit, and the off symbol is a symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is missing. It is what is done.

  In this embodiment, the symbol that is different from the jackpot symbol derived in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28 is constituted by a combination of ornament symbols derived in each column. On the other hand, the missing symbols are composed of combinations in which all rows do not become the same decorative symbols. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 28 displays numbers from “1” to “8” as decorative symbols for each column.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 28 is formed larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 30, and the effect display device 28 is conspicuous in front of the player. Are arranged as follows. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display contents of the effect display device 28 in which a display effect (for example, reach effect or notice effect) is performed with various images in front of his / her eyes than the special symbol display device 30. A big hit or loss is recognized from the symbol combination derived and displayed in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28.

  A normal symbol display device 31 is provided at the lower right of the display frame 27. The normal symbol display device 31 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED type light emitting device. In the normal symbol display device 31, an internal lottery (winning lottery) of whether or not to make a hit separately from the big hitting lottery of whether or not the big hit (whether or not the lower start winning opening 34 is opened by the opening operation of the opening and closing blade 35). The lottery result is displayed. In the normal symbol display device 31 of this embodiment, when the winning is determined by the winning lottery, the winning symbol is determined and stopped in the normal symbol changing game, while the shift is determined in the winning lottery. In such a case, in the normal symbol variation game, the shift symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  Further, in the game area H1 below the display frame 27, an upper start winning port 33 having a game ball entrance 33a and a lower start winning port 34 having a game ball entrance 34a are arranged vertically. Is arranged. The upper start winning opening 33 is configured such that the entrance 33a is always open so as to allow the entry of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 34 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 35 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 34a is configured to be open so as to allow entry of a sphere. In other words, the lower start winning opening 34 is configured to make it impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 35 is opened to open the entrance 34a.

  The upper start winning opening 33 is provided with an upper start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered, and the lower start winning opening 34 detects a game ball that has entered. A lower start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) is provided. The upper start winning opening 33 and the lower start winning opening 34 can provide a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. Accordingly, the upper start winning opening 33 and the lower starting winning opening 34 serve as winning detection means. In addition, when the opening / closing blade 35 is opened, the lower start winning opening 34 is made in a state where the entrance is expanded and the game ball can easily enter, while when the opening / closing blade 35 is closed, the entrance is not expanded and the game is performed. The ball cannot enter the ball.

  Further, the display frame body 27 is provided with an upper prize opening door 38 that opens and closes by an operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown above the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH). An upper prize winning port (special electric accessory) 39 as a special winning means is provided. The upper prize winning port 39 is provided with a count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered. The upper large winning opening 39 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. Further, in the game area H1 below the lower start winning opening 34, a lower large winning opening as a special winning means including a lower large winning opening door 40 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. A (special electric accessory) 41 is provided. The lower major winning opening 41 is provided with a count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered. The lower major winning opening 41 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has two large winning holes, and one large winning hole is provided on each of the upper and lower sides of the game board YB.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door (the upper big prize opening door 38 or the lower big prize opening door 40) is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, and the big winning opening (upper size) The winning opening 39 or the lower large winning opening 41) is opened, and the opening of the game ball is permitted. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game.

  The big hit game is started after the big win symbol is determined by the internal lottery, and the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the grand prize opening is opened by the opening operation of the grand prize opening door is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds (the upper limit number of round games) as an upper limit. One round game is based on the condition that either a predetermined round game time elapses after the round game starts or a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter. finish. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games. In the present embodiment, on the lower left side of the display frame 27 and on the left side of the special symbol display device 30, the specified number of rounds of the big hit game to be awarded this time, that is, the upper limit of the round game played in the current big hit game A round game number notifying device RH for notifying the number of times is provided. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2” or “16” is awarded. For this reason, in the round game number notification device RH, it is notified that the big hit game with the specified round number set to “2” or “16” is given. Note that the round game number notification device RH notifies the specified number of rounds of the big hit game given this time by light emission of the lamp.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate 42 is disposed in the game area H1 on the left side of the display frame 27. A normal symbol variation switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 42 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 42. The normal symbol operation gate 42 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a holding indicator Ra is disposed below the effect display device 28. The hold indicator Ra displays a start hold ball that is stored when the game ball is detected in the upper start payout port 33 or the lower start payout port 34 and indicates the number of symbol variable games that are put on hold. It is a display device, and the number of symbol variation games held by the display content of the hold display device Ra is notified. In addition, the image display unit GH can indicate a start holding ball indicating the number of symbol variation games whose execution is being held, by the display content.

  More specifically, the start holding ball is incremented by one and stored in the machine (main control RAM 45c) when a game ball is detected in the upper start winning opening 33 or the lower starting winning opening 34. It is like that. Further, the start holding ball is decremented by 1 (-1) when the symbol variation game is started. The hold indicator Ra is composed of a plurality of (four) light emitting means, and the number of emitted lights is indicated as the number of stored start balls (hereinafter referred to as “holding stored number” or “special drawing start holding stored number”). ). For example, when one light-emitting means is lit, it is informed that one symbol variation game is pending. In addition, the image display unit GH executes the symbol variation game based on the stored start holding ball when the game ball is detected in the upper start winning port 33 or the lower start winning port 34. The number of stored storages indicating this is informed by a stored display image Ga.

  The hold display image Ga is associated with each hold storage number depending on the display position, and the hold storage number can be recognized depending on which display position the hold display image Ga is displayed. For example, in FIG. 2, the hold display image Ga1 displayed at the left end corresponds to the hold storage number “1”, and the hold display image Ga2 displayed second from the left corresponds to the hold storage number “2”. The hold display image Ga3 displayed third from the left corresponds to the hold storage number “3”, and the hold display image Ga4 displayed fourth from the left (right end) corresponds to the hold storage number “4”. To do. When the hold display images Ga1 and Ga2 (two hold display images Ga) are displayed, it is informed that two symbol variation games are on hold. Accordingly, when the symbol variation game is executed, the player can recognize that the number of symbol variation games held is reduced. In addition, when the player has detected a winning game ball in the upper starting winning port 33 or the lower starting winning port 34, the player can determine the order in which the symbol variation game based on the stored start holding ball is executed. It can be recognized by the position and the number of the hold display images Ga to be displayed (that is, the hold storage number). Note that the reserved storage number is accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). That is, there is a predetermined upper limit number (4) for the number of symbol variable games whose execution is suspended. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the hold display image Ga is displayed in the lower part of the display area of the image display unit GH.

  In addition, in the lowermost part of the game area H1 of the game board YB (below the lower large winning opening 41), the game balls that have been launched into the gaming area H1 and have not entered any of the winning openings are out balls. As a result, an out-bulb opening 43 is formed for discharging outside the machine. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 43 are discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the installation facility (game island) of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that provides a probability variation state in which the probability of winning a lottery (winning probability) varies from a normal probability having a low probability (normal state) to a high probability after the jackpot game ends. In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened, and the normal symbol variation game lottery probability (winning probability) based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 42 is low. The entrance rate improvement state that fluctuates from probability to high probability is given as a privilege. The open / close blades 35 of the lower start winning opening 34 are awarded in the normal symbol variation game in the case where the entrance rate improvement state is given and in the normal state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given, It opens and closes with different operation patterns. When the normal symbol variation game is won when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the opening / closing blade 35 is opened once and the opening state is maintained until 100 ms elapses after the opening. . In addition, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the number of times the opening / closing blade 35 is opened increases (for example, 3 times) and is released in one opening. The open state is maintained until 1400 ms (longer time compared to the normal state) elapses. That is, the opening / closing blade 35 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the entrance rate improvement state is given than when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. If a probable change state is given, the probability of winning a lottery fluctuates with a high probability, and it is easy for a big win to occur. It is carried out. Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. In other words, the probability variation state is given until the end of the symbol variation game in which the next big hit occurs.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “time reduction”). The time-shortening function is a function for giving a winning rate improvement state as a privilege with a low winning probability (winning probability) after winning the big hit game as a bonus (normal state). In addition, when the short-time state is given, the probability of winning a jackpot is low, but the improved entrance rate state is given as a privilege. In other words, the opening / closing blade 35 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the short-time state is applied than when the normal state is applied. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. That is, the time-short state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached.

  In this embodiment, a promiscuous state is given after the jackpot game is finished (a state with a high probability of lottery is given) is a big jackpot, and a promiscuous state is not given after the jackpot game is finished (the lottery probability is low probability). A big hit (given a certain non-probable state) becomes a non-probable big hit. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the type of jackpot cannot be recognized from the type of jackpot symbol based on the decorative symbol.

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

  The special symbol A has 70 types of jackpot symbols, the special symbol B has 10 types of jackpot symbols, and the special symbol C has 20 types of jackpot symbols. When special symbols are distributed in this way, the jackpot game based on the special symbol A is 70% (70/100) of the entire jackpot, and the jackpot game based on the special symbol B is 10% (10/100) of the entire jackpot. Thus, the jackpot game based on the special symbol C is 20% (20/100) of the entire jackpot.

  The big hit game based on the special symbol A is a big hit by setting the number of rounds to “16” and opening the big prize opening (in this embodiment, the lower big prize opening 41) “one time” during one round game. It is a big hit game that opens the grand prize opening “16 times (16 rounds × 1 time)” during the game. The jackpot game is performed by opening the lower jackpot 41, and after the jackpot game is finished, a promiscuous state (until the next jackpot game) and an improved entry rate (until the next jackpot game) are given. ing. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol A is referred to as “16R probability variable jackpot game”. In the 16R probability variation big hit game, “8000 (ms)” is set as the opening effect time, “25000 (ms)” is set as the round game time of each round game, and “11000 (ms)” is set as the ending effect time. Yes. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the 16R probability variable big hit game is set to “8 balls”.

  In the big hit game based on the special symbol B, the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”, and a single winning game (in this embodiment, the top prize winning port 39) is opened “once” during one round game. It is a big hit game in which the top prize winning opening 39 is opened “twice” during the big hit game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol B is referred to as “2R probability variable jackpot game”. 2R probability variation jackpot game is performed by opening the top prize winning port 39, and after the jackpot game is finished, a probability variation state (until the next jackpot game) and an improved entrance rate (up to 100 times) are given. ing. In the 2R probability variation big hit game, “40 (ms)” is set as the opening effect time, “600 (ms)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and “2902 (ms)” is set as the ending effect time. Has been. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the 2R probability variable big hit game is set to “9 balls”.

  In the big hit game based on the special symbol C, the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”, and a single winning game (in this embodiment, the top prize winning port 39) is opened “once” during one round game. It is a big hit game in which the top prize winning opening 39 is opened “twice” during the big hit game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol C is referred to as a “2R non-probable variable jackpot game”. The 2R non-probable big hit game is performed by opening the top big winning opening 39, and after the big hit game is finished, a short time state (100 times at the maximum) is given. In the 2R non-probable big hit game, the opening stage time is “40 (ms)”, the round game time of one round game is “600 (ms)”, and the ending stage time is “2902 (ms)”. Is set. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the 2R non-probability big hit game is set to “9 balls”. In this way, the opening mode of the top prize winning port 39 in the 2R non-probable big hit game is the same as the opening mode of the top big winning port 39 in the 2R probability varying big hit game, so the big hit game end from the opening mode of the top big winning port 39 Thereafter, it is impossible to determine whether or not a certain change state is given.

Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 45 as a main control device for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 45 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing of control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal (control command) is output. In addition, a sub-integrated control board 46, an effect display control board 47, and an audio / lamp control board 48 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. In the present embodiment, a sub-control device is configured by the sub-integrated control board 46, the effect display control board 47, and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  The sub integrated control board 46 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 45. The effect display control board 47 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 28 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. To do. Further, the sound / lamp control board 48 emits light (lights (flashes) / lights off) of the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. And the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speakers 20, 21, 25 are controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described.
On the main control board 45, a main control CPU 45a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 45b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 45a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 45c is provided. A main control ROM 45b and a main control RAM 45c are connected to the main control CPU 45a. Further, the main control CPU 45a has an upper start switch SW1 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper start prize opening 33 and a lower start port SW2 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower start prize opening 34. It is connected. Further, the main control CPU 45a has a count switch SW3 for detecting a game ball that has entered the upper large winning opening 39, a count switch SW4 for detecting a game ball that has entered the lower large winning opening 41, and a normal symbol operation. A normal symbol variation switch SW5 for detecting a game ball that has passed through the gate 42 is connected. Also, a special symbol display device 30 and a normal symbol display device 31 are connected to the main control CPU 45a via a symbol display board 49. The symbol display board 49 is mounted at a position corresponding to the special symbol display device 30 and the normal symbol display device 31, respectively. The control signal output from the main control board 45 is input, and the special symbol display device 30 and the normal symbol display are displayed. The display content of the device 31 is controlled. The main control CPU 45a is connected to the hold indicator Ra and can change the display content of the hold indicator Ra.

  The main control CPU 45a updates the values of various random numbers such as the big hit determination random number, the big hit design random number, the fluctuation pattern distribution random number, and the reach determination random number every predetermined cycle, and the updated values are used for the main control. The value before update is rewritten by storing (setting) in the setting area of the RAM 45c, and random number update processing is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) whether or not to make a big hit. The jackpot symbol random number is a random number used when determining a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 30 when the jackpot is determined. Then, depending on the type of special symbol, the type of jackpot game and whether or not the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is finished, the jackpot symbol random number becomes the probability variation determination random number. Also, the jackpot symbol random number that designates the special symbols A and B as the final stop symbols is the probability variation determination value. The random number for distribution pattern distribution is a random number used when determining a variation pattern that specifies the variation time and the contents of the effect (such as a big hit effect or a loss effect) of the symbol variation game. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach determination as to whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 45a of this embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started).

  In addition to the control program, the main control ROM 45b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns and various determination values (such as jackpot determination values). The variation pattern is displayed in the symbol display game 28 and the special symbol display device 30, after the symbol variation game is started by the symbol variation start, and then the symbol display game 28 and the special symbol display device 30 are fixedly stopped and displayed. This is a pattern for specifying the fluctuation time until the end of the production and the contents of the production. In the special symbol display device 30 based on this variation pattern, the variation is stopped when the variation time specified in the variation pattern has elapsed after the variation of the special symbol has started, and the jackpot symbol or the off-symbol symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is executed. On the other hand, in the effect display device 28 based on the variation pattern, after the variation of the decorative design starts, various game effects are performed with the effect content specified by the variation pattern, and the variation stops when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Then, the symbol variation game is executed in which the big hit symbol or the off symbol is confirmed and stopped. Then, the variation patterns are classified for each effect content composed of a jackpot effect, a miss reach effect, and a miss effect. Each variation pattern is assigned one or a plurality of variation pattern distribution random numbers. Note that the random number distribution for the variation pattern distribution is different for the big hit effect, the outlier reach effect, and the outage effect.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the variation patterns are variation patterns P1 to P4 for the jackpot effect that are selected when winning the jackpot lottery, and the outlier effect that is selected in the case of a miss that has not won the jackpot lottery. It consists of fluctuation patterns P5 to P8.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns for the jackpot effect include the variation patterns P1 to P3 for the jackpot effect that are selected when the 16R probability variation jackpot game is determined. Further, the variation pattern for the big hit effect includes a variation pattern P4 that is selected when the 2R probability variable big hit game or the 2R non-probable big hit game is determined. In addition, in the variation pattern for the outlier effect, a reach symbol combination is formed, and after the reach effect is performed, the eventual reach effect variation patterns P5 to P7 and the reach are not formed. There is a fluctuation pattern P8 for an out-of-reach effect (hereinafter simply referred to as an out-of-order effect) that is a loss. Therefore, it is impossible to determine which of the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game is awarded based on the effect contents of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P4.

  In the big hit effect, the symbol change game is developed in the effect display device 28 so as to finally stop display of the big hit symbol (decorative symbol) after reaching the reach effect, and the symbol change game is executed in the special symbol display device 30. The jackpot symbol (special symbol) is expanded so as to be confirmed and stopped. The outlier reach effect is developed in the effect display device 28 so that the symbol change game is finally stopped after the reach effect, and the symbol change game is released in the special symbol display device 30. The symbol (special symbol) is expanded so as to be confirmed and stopped. The outlier effect is developed so that the symbol change game is finally displayed on the effect display device 28 without stopping the reach effect, and the symbol change game is finally displayed on the special symbol display device 30. The off-line symbol (special symbol) is expanded and displayed so as to be confirmed and stopped. In the special symbol display device 30, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the big hit effect and the variation patterns P5 to P7 for the outlier reach effect, any one of the reach effects R1 to R3 is performed. It is like that. The reach effect is an effect performed in a symbol change game with decorative symbols, from the time when a reach symbol combination is formed until a bonus symbol combination or an outlier symbol combination is derived.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of jackpot game (hit reliability or jackpot expectation) is varied according to the type of reach effect. More specifically, the ratio of the big hit game is set to increase in the order of reach effect R1 → reach effect R2 → reach effect R3 (the reach effect R3 is the highest). This indicates that the degree of expectation (possibility) that a big hit game is given increases in the order of reach effect R1 → reach effect R2 → reach effect R3 (the reach effect R3 is the highest). The ratio at which the jackpot game is given is determined in accordance with the distribution mode when the variation pattern in which each reach effect is performed is distributed to the reach effect instead of the jackpot effect.

  In other words, in order to increase the ratio that the hit effect of the reach effect is given, the ratio of the reach effect to appear (the overall ratio) is increased and the ratio of the reach effect to appear in the case of a big hit is not included. What is necessary is just to distribute a fluctuation pattern so that the ratio that the reach production may appear in the case of reach may be reduced (or either one is performed). In this way, by changing the ratio of winning jackpot games, the reach symbol combination is displayed, and when a reach effect is performed, the player's expectation for the jackpot according to the type of reach effect The feeling can be changed. Further, when the reach effect R3 is executed, the reach effect is executed to fill the display area of the image display unit GH, and the decorative symbols and the hold display image Ga are not displayed once until the end of the reach effect. Yes.

  The jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 45b is a determination value used in the jackpot determination, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. For example, the numbers that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number are set to 600 integers from “0 (zero)” to “599”, so two values are set as the jackpot determination value from these values. In such a case, the rate at which the jackpot determination is positively determined, that is, the winning probability of the jackpot is 2/600 (1/300). Note that the number of jackpot determination values differs between the normal state and the probability variation state, and the number of jackpot determination values is larger in the probability variation state. For example, in the present embodiment, in the normal state (non-probability variation state), two values (7, 307) can be taken as jackpot determination values, and in the probability variation state, ten jackpot determination values are set. The values (7, 29, 108, 155, 245, 307, 376, 412, 489, and 557) are set. As a result, in the probability variation state, the winning probability in the big hit determination becomes high. In the jackpot determination value of the present embodiment, a common jackpot determination value (7, 307) that is a jackpot determination value is set regardless of whether the state is a probability variation state or a normal state. Further, in the jackpot determination value of the present embodiment, a probability change jackpot determination value (29, 108, 155, 245, 376, 412, 489, 557) that is a jackpot determination value in the probability variation state is set. Yes. As a result, when a big hit determination random number that matches the common big hit determination value is obtained, regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state, the big hit is determined. Only when the state is granted, it is a big hit.

  In addition, the reach determination value is stored in the main control ROM 45b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be executed when the symbol variation game is out of place, and a reach determination random number (from 0 to 240). 241 types of integers). As shown in FIG. 6, the number of reach determination values differs depending on the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state and the number of reserved memories. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the reach determination value is “0 to 31” when the number of reserved memories is “0” or “1”. Yes. When the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the number of reserved memories is “2”, the reach determination value is “0 to 15”. When the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the number of reserved memories is “3” or more, the reach determination value is “0 to 2”. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the reach determination value is “0 to 2”.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are distributed for each variation pattern. Further, the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution have different numbers of distribution for each content of the 16R big hit effect, the 2R big hit effect, the outreach reach effect, and the outage effect.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 46, an overall control CPU 46a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 46b for storing a control program for the overall control CPU 46a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A general control RAM 46c is provided. A general control ROM 46b and a general control RAM 46c are connected to the general control CPU 46a. The overall control CPU 46a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing for starting the symbol variation game).

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
The effect display control board 47 has a display control CPU 47a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 47b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 47a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 47c is provided. An effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) is connected to the display control CPU 47a. Further, the display control CPU 47a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 47b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

  Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described. First, as control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub control board 46, and the effect display control board 47, control contents related to the execution of the symbol variation game will be described. First, a special symbol input process when a winning game ball is detected will be described. The special symbol input process is executed every predetermined period (4 ms in the present embodiment).

  When the main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 enters a game ball into the upper start winning port 33 or the lower start winning port 34 and inputs a detection signal output by the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball. Then, a hold determination is made as to whether or not the hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 45c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). If the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (holding memory count <4), the main control CPU 45a adds 1 (+1) to the holding memory count and rewrites the holding memory count. When the main control CPU 45a makes an affirmative determination of the hold determination, the big hit determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the fluctuation pattern distribution random number value Is acquired from the main control RAM 45c, and the acquired random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c in association with the reserved storage number after addition. The main control CPU 45a changes the display content of the hold indicator Ra so as to represent the hold memory number after the addition when the hold memory number is incremented by one. The main control CPU 45a designates the reserved memory number after 1 addition to change the display content of the image display unit GH so as to represent the reserved memory number after 1 addition when the reserved memory number is incremented by 1. The pending command to be output. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main control CPU 45a does not rewrite the holding memory count exceeding the upper limit and does not acquire various random number values.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 45a is configured to execute a special symbol start process every predetermined cycle.
First, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) are being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not a big hit game is being played (step S11). If the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main control CPU 45a reads the number of reserved memories (step S12), and determines whether the number of reserved memories is greater than “0” (step S13). If the determination result in step S13 is negative (if the number of stored memories = 0), the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S13 is affirmative (if the number of stored storages> 0), the main control CPU 45a subtracts “1” (−1) from the number of stored storages (step S14). Then, the main control CPU 45a correlates with the reserved storage number and stores the big hit determination random number, the reach determination random number, the big hit symbol random number and the variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c. Each value of the random number for use is acquired (step S15).

  More specifically, the main control CPU 45a reads the random number stored in the storage area associated with the earliest (first) stored storage number “1”. Further, after reading the random number, the main control CPU 45a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “1”. . Similarly, the main control CPU 45a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2”. Similarly, the main control CPU 45a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3”. The main control CPU 45a designates the reserved memory number after 1 subtraction to change the display content of the image display unit GH so as to represent the reserved memory number after 1 subtraction when the reserved memory number is decremented by 1. The pending command to be output. Further, the main control CPU 45a changes the display content of the hold indicator Ra so as to indicate the hold memory number after 1 subtraction.

  Next, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 45b, and performs a jackpot determination (hit lottery) (step). S16). More specifically, in step S16, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the common jackpot determination value (7,307) when the gaming state is the normal state (non-probability variation state). Determine whether. On the other hand, in step S16, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the main control CPU 45a determines that the value of the random number for jackpot determination is the common jackpot determination value (7,307) or the probability variation jackpot determination value (29,108,155). , 245, 376, 412, 489, 557).

  When the determination result in step S16 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 45a sets [1] to a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit variation (step S17). Then, the main control CPU 45a determines a final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 30 from among the big hit symbols by the special symbol based on the acquired value of the random number for jackpot symbol distribution (step S18). ). Thereafter, the main control CPU 45a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the jackpot effect (step S19). More specifically, when the main control CPU 45a determines the special symbol A (when the 16R probability variable big hit game is determined), the main control CPU 45a uses the variation pattern associated with the reserved memory number from among the variation patterns P1 to P3. A variation pattern corresponding to a random value is determined. The main control CPU 45a determines the variation pattern P4 as the variation pattern when the special symbols B and C are determined (when 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability variation big hit game is decided).

  The main control CPU 45a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, relates to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing in an output process to the sub overall control board 46 (overall control CPU 46a). Various processes are executed (step S20). Specifically, the main control CPU 45a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main control CPU 45a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 30 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 45a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. The main control CPU 45a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 45a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 45a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 45a gives an instruction to stop changing the decoration based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying the combination of symbols to be confirmed and stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step S16 is negative (not the big hit), the main control CPU 45a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S21). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a uses the reach determination random number acquired together with the jackpot determination random number used at the time of the jackpot determination in step S16 (both stored in association with the same reserved storage number) as the reach determination. The winning decision is made based on whether or not the values match. As shown in FIG. 6 described above, the reach determination value is changed depending on the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state at the time of reach determination and the number of reserved memories.

  When the determination result in step S21 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 45a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 30 (step S22). . Next, the main control CPU 45a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P5 to P7 for outlier reach production (step S23). More specifically, the main control CPU 45a determines a variation pattern corresponding to the value of the variation pattern distribution random number associated with the reserved storage number from among the variation patterns P5 to P7 for the outlier reach effect.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, proceeds to the processing of step S20, and outputs a predetermined control command to the sub overall control board 46 (overall control CPU 46a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the symbol variation game are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 45a ends the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 45a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the special symbol display device 30 displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 45a gives an instruction to stop changing the decoration based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying the combination of symbols to be confirmed and stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S21 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 45a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 30 (step S24). ). Next, the main control CPU 45a determines the variation pattern P8 for the offending effect (step S25).

  Then, the main control CPU 45a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, proceeds to the processing of step S20, and outputs a predetermined control command to the sub overall control board 46 (overall control CPU 46a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the symbol variation game are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 45a ends the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 45a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the special symbol display device 30 displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 45a gives an instruction to stop changing the decoration based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for displaying the combination of symbols to be confirmed and stopped.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
When receiving the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 46a of the sub overall control board 46 stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the overall control RAM 46c until the end of the symbol variation game. The overall control CPU 46 a outputs the change pattern designation command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. Further, when a special symbol designation command is input and the jackpot symbol is designated by the special symbol designation command, the overall control CPU 46a stores the big hit symbol of the designated special symbol in the central control RAM 46c. To do. Further, when the overall control CPU 46a inputs the all symbols stop command, it outputs the command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a executes the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 28 based on the variation pattern type designated by the variation pattern designation command and the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination of the decorative symbols derived in is determined. More specifically, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated and the designated special symbol is the big hit symbol, the overall control CPU 46a finally determines the symbol combination of the decorative symbols that are to be confirmed and stopped. Determine the jackpot symbol. At that time, when the special symbols B and C are designated (when 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit game is designated), the overall control CPU 46a uses the symbol combination indicating the probability variation as a big hit symbol with a decorative symbol. It comes to decide. The symbol combination suggesting the probability variation of this embodiment is [222] [444]. As a result, it is impossible to determine whether or not the probability variation state is given after the end of the two round jackpot game from the symbol combination of probability variation suggestion. On the other hand, when the special symbol A is designated (when 16R probability variation big hit game is designated), the overall control CPU 46a notifies the probability variation big hit symbol combination that the probability variation state is given as the big hit symbol by the decorative symbol. Is to decide. The symbol combinations for the probability variation jackpot of this embodiment are [111] [333] [555] [666] [777] [888].

  In addition, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is designated and the stop symbol of the special symbol is the off symbol, the overall control CPU 46a finally determines the off symbol as the symbol combination of the decorative symbols to be finally stopped and displayed. . At this time, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the symbol combination of the decorative symbols is not included (so that the symbols in the left and right columns are not the same symbol). On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is designated and the stop symbol of the special symbol is the off symbol, the overall control CPU 46a determines the off symbol as the symbol combination of the decorative symbols to be finally stopped and displayed. To do. At this time, the overall control CPU 46a determines to include the reach symbols as the decorative symbol combinations (so that the symbols in the left and right columns are the same symbol). Then, the overall control CPU 46 a that has determined the decorative design outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the decorative design to the effect display control board 47.

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When a variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 selects an effect content corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command, and displays an image so that a symbol variation game is played with the effect content. The display content of the display unit GH is controlled. At this time, the display control CPU 47a generates display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect content using the image data of the display control ROM 47b based on the selected effect content.

  Then, the display control CPU 47a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and display data. Switch every control cycle (for example, every 4 ms). When the display control CPU 47a inputs an all symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display content of the image display unit GH is displayed so that the symbol designated by the decoration symbol designation command is displayed on the image display unit GH. Control and finish the symbol variation game.

Next, as control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47, control contents related to the execution of the big hit game will be described.
The main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 grants a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game as a big hit effect. At this time, the main control CPU 45a identifies the type of jackpot game to be given from the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) determined immediately before the start of the symbol variation game that will be the jackpot effect, and according to the identified jackpot game Execute control. When the special symbol A corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit game is determined as the special symbol immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, the main control CPU 45a executes the 16R probability variation big hit game process. On the other hand, the main control CPU 45a determines, as a special symbol immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, either the special symbol B corresponding to the 2R probability variable big hit game or the special symbol C corresponding to the 2R non-probable big hit game. 2R jackpot game processing is executed.

First, the 16R probability variable big hit game process executed when the special symbol A corresponding to the 16R probability variable big hit game is determined will be described.
When the special symbol A corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot game is determined, the main control CPU 45a outputs an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect to the overall control CPU 46a at the start of the jackpot game. Is executed. Then, after the opening effect ends, the main control CPU 45a causes 16 round games to be executed. In these jackpot games, the single winning opening (in this embodiment, the lower winning opening 41) is opened once in one round game. Then, the round game time of one round game, that is, the opening time of the lower prize winning opening 41 is set to “25000 (ms)” as shown in FIG. For this reason, when the main control CPU 45a opens the lower large winning opening 41 to start the round game, it determines whether or not the round game time has elapsed and the prescribed number of balls (8 balls in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered. Further, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round opening designation command indicating the number of started round games to the sub general control board 46 at the start of the round game. If the main control CPU 45a makes an affirmative decision on either one, the lower game winning opening 41 is closed and the round game is ended because the round game end condition is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round closing designation command. The main control CPU 45a outputs an electrical signal (ON signal) to the actuating actuator so as to open the lower large prize opening door 40 when the lower big prize opening 41 is opened, and the lower large prize opening. When 41 is closed, an electrical signal (OFF signal) is output to the actuating actuator so that the lower large prize opening door 40 is closed.

  The main control CPU 45a that has finished one round game, after the interval time between rounds (2100 (ms) in this embodiment) elapses, opens the lower prize winning opening 41 to start the next round game. When the 16 round games are finished, the main control CPU 45a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the overall control CPU 46a when the big hit game is finished.

  Further, when the big hit game based on the special symbol A is given, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” to the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is given during the big hit game, and the entrance rate “1” is set to the operation flag indicating that the improved state is to be given. 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. Each flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c. Each flag is cleared (“0” is set) when a big hit game is awarded. Further, when the big hit game based on the special symbol A is given, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” in the operation flag during the big hit game.

Next, the 2R jackpot game process executed when the special symbol B corresponding to the 2R probability variable jackpot game or the special symbol C corresponding to the 2R non-probability variable jackpot game is determined will be described.
When the special symbols B and C are determined, the main control CPU 45a outputs an opening command for instructing the execution of the opening effect to the overall control CPU 46a in response to the start of the big hit game, and executes the opening effect. Then, after the opening effect ends, the main control CPU 45a executes two round games. In the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game, the single winning opening (in this embodiment, the top large winning opening 39) is opened once in one round game. The round game time of one round game, that is, the opening time of the upper prize winning port 39 is set to “600 (ms)” as shown in FIG. For this reason, when the main control CPU 45a opens the upper prize opening 39 to start the round game, it determines whether or not the round game time has elapsed and the prescribed number of balls (9 balls in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered. Further, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round opening designation command indicating the number of started round games to the sub general control board 46 at the start of the round game. If the main control CPU 45a makes an affirmative decision, the main game winning port 39 is closed and the round game is ended because the round game end condition is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round closing designation command. The main control CPU 45a outputs an electrical signal (ON signal) to the actuating actuator so as to open the upper large prize opening door 38 when the upper big prize opening 39 is opened, and the upper large prize opening. When closing 39, an electrical signal (OFF signal) is output to the actuator for operation so as to close the upper prize winning door 38.

  The main control CPU 45a that has finished one round game, after the interval time between rounds (1000 (ms) in the present embodiment) has elapsed, opens the top prize winning port 39 so as to start the next round game. When the two round games are completed, the main control CPU 45a outputs an ending command for instructing the execution of the ending effect to the overall control CPU 46a when the big hit game is ended, thereby executing the ending effect. . When the ending effect ends, the main control CPU 45a ends the 2R big hit game process.

  Then, when a big hit game based on the special symbol B is given, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” to a probability change flag indicating that a probability change state is given during the big hit game, and improves the entrance rate. “1” is set to the operation flag indicating that the state is to be given. On the other hand, when the big hit game based on the special symbol C is given, the main control CPU 45a sets “0” to the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is given during the big hit game, and improves the entrance rate. “1” is set to the operation flag indicating that the state is to be given.

  Further, when the big hit game based on the special symbol B is given, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” in the operation flag during the big hit game and the remaining symbols to which the improved entrance rate is given. 100 times is set as the number of operations indicating the number of variable games. The number of operations is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed, and when the value becomes 0, the operation flag is cleared ("0" is set). On the other hand, when the big hit game based on the special symbol C is given, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” in the operation flag during the big hit game, and the remaining symbols to which the improved entrance rate is given. 100 times is set as the number of operations indicating the number of variable games.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a that has finished the big hit game executes the process related to the symbol change game based on the start hold ball when the number of reserved memory at the time of the big hit is “1” or more, and the symbol change Let the game play. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories at the time of the big hit is “0”, the main control CPU 45a executes the symbol variation game until the game ball enters the upper start winning port 33 or the lower start winning port 34. Without waiting.

As described above, the main control CPU 45a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit determination unit, a random number acquisition unit, a probability variation determination unit, a big hit grant unit, a probability variation setting unit, and a reach determination unit.
Next, the contents of control related to the execution of the big hit game of the sub integrated control board 46 will be described.

  When the opening control command is input, the overall control CPU 46a of the sub-overall control board 46 determines the contents of the opening effect according to the type of the big hit game, and sends the opening effect command for instructing the effect of the opening effect to the effect display control board. 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. When the round control designation command 46a is input, the overall control CPU 46a outputs the round effect command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 in order to instruct the effect during the round game according to the type of jackpot game. Output to. When the round control designation command is input, the overall control CPU 46 a outputs the round close specification command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. When the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 46a determines the content of the ending effect according to the type of the big hit game, and sends the ending effect command that instructs the content of the ending effect to the effect display control board 47 and the voice / It outputs to the lamp control board 48, and the control concerning execution of the big hit game is finished. It should be noted that the content of the game effect in the 2R probability variation big hit game is the same as the content of the game effect in the 2R non-probability big hit game, and it is not possible to determine whether or not the probability variation state is given from the effect content. ing.

Next, the control content related to the execution of the big hit game on the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 receives the opening effect command output from the overall control CPU 46a, the effect display device 28 (image) is configured to execute the opening effect with the effect content instructed by the opening effect command. The display content of the display unit GH) is controlled. In addition, when the round control command output by the overall control CPU 46a is input to the display control CPU 47a, the display device 28 (image display unit GH) is configured to execute the round effect with the content of the effect specified by the round effect command. Controls the display content of. Specifically, the display content of the image display unit GH is controlled so that a round effect in the big hit game is executed. In the present embodiment, an effect of notifying the number of rounds is performed as the round effect.

  In addition, when the ending effect command output from the overall control CPU 46a is input, the display control CPU 47a causes the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) to execute the ending effect with the effect content specified by the ending effect command. Controls the display content of. When the opening effect command, the ending effect command, and the round effect command are input, the sound / lamp control board 48 controls the light emission mode of the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b and the sound output mode of the speakers 20, 21, and 25. . That is, the voice / lamp control board 48 performs control so as to cause an effect corresponding to the contents of the effect instructed by these commands, like the effect display control board 47. In this embodiment, the sub integrated control board 46, the effect display control board 47, and the sound / lamp control board 48 determine the contents of the effect of the round effect as the effect during the big hit game based on the round effect command. Then, the effect execution means (effect display device 28, various lamp units 17-19, 27b, speakers 20, 21, 25) is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, a notification effect is provided for notifying the number of jackpots indicating how many of the symbol variation games among the symbol variation games whose execution is suspended will be a jackpot. . Hereinafter, the configuration for executing the notification effect will be described in detail.

  The overall control CPU 46a determines the presence / absence of a certain change state when the symbol variation game is executed based on the start holding ball stored every time a game ball is detected for winning, and the determination result is used as a symbol variation game based on the start reservation ball. Is stored in association with the number of reserved storages indicating what order is executed. Specifically, a method for setting the presence or absence of a probability variation state (probability variation setting processing) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the description of the setting process for the presence or absence of the probability variation state based on FIGS. 8 and 9, the number of reserved memories to be set may be simply indicated as “the number of reserved memories to be set”. Further, in the description of the setting method based on FIGS. 8 and 9, the number of reserved memories that is one previous (less one) than the number of reserved memories to be set is simply “the number of reserved memories immediately before”. May be indicated.

  The main control CPU 45a determines whether or not a game ball is detected in the upper start winning opening 33 or the lower starting winning opening 34 at every predetermined cycle. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a, the special jackpot determination random number stored in the main control RAM 45c in the special symbol input processing executed upon detection of the winning of the game ball, the big hit symbol random number, Outputs a hold specification command that indicates the number of reserved memories.

  When the general control CPU 46a receives a hold designation command, the general control CPU 46a stores the input hold designation command in the storage area of the general control RAM 46c that is associated with the number of reserved memories designated by the input hold designation command.

  The overall control CPU 46a reads a hold designation command stored in the storage area associated with the stored storage number “1” that is stored earliest (first) at the start of the symbol variation game. The overall control CPU 46a stores the read hold designation command in a predetermined storage area of the overall control RAM 46c in association with the hold storage number “0” corresponding to the symbol variation game being executed. . Further, the overall control CPU 46a stores the hold designation command stored in the storage area associated with the hold storage number “2” in the storage area associated with the hold storage number “1”. Yes. Similarly, the overall control CPU 46a stores the hold designation command stored in the storage area associated with the hold storage number “3” in the storage area associated with the hold storage number “2”. ing. Similarly, the overall control CPU 46a stores the hold designation command stored in the storage area associated with the hold storage number “4” in the storage area associated with the hold storage number “3”. ing.

  Then, when the overall control CPU 46a inputs a hold designation command, whether or not the hold storage number exists immediately before the hold storage number (the hold storage number to be set) specified by the input hold designation command. Is determined (step S101). Specifically, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the number of reserved memories specified by the input reservation specifying command is “1”. If the determination result of step S101 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the value of the probability variation type flag associated with the immediately previous pending storage number is a value “1” indicating that the probability variation state is present. Is determined (step S102). The probability variation type flag is stored in association with each number of reserved memories, and indicates whether or not there is a probability variation state when the symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories is executed. When the number of reserved memories is subtracted with the execution of the symbol variation game, the probability variation type flag is rewritten as in the case of the reservation designation command.

  If the determination result in step S102 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the jackpot determination random number associated with the previous reserved storage number matches the common jackpot determination value or the probability variation jackpot determination value. Is determined (step S103). If the determination result in step S103 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S104). That is, the overall control CPU 46a, when the game state at the time of the symbol variation game executed before the symbol variation game indicated by the input hold designation command is in a certain variation state, and is out of place, Associate a probability change state with the number of pending storage.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S103 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a indicates that the jackpot symbol random number indicated by the hold designation command associated with the previous hold storage number indicates the special symbols A and B. It is determined whether or not it matches the determination value (step S105). If the determination result in step S105 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S104). In other words, the overall control CPU 46a, in the symbol variation game executed one time before the symbol variation game indicated by the input hold designation command, if the 16R probability variable big hit game or the 2R probability variable big hit game is awarded, holds the pending memory. Associate a probabilistic state with a number.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S105 is negative, that is, if the determination result matches the symbol determination value indicating the special symbol C, the overall control CPU 46a displays “ “0” is set (step S106). In other words, the overall control CPU 46a sets the number of reserved memory to be set when the 2R normal big hit game is awarded in the symbol variation game executed one time before the symbol variation game indicated by the input hold designation command. Associate the normal state.

  When the determination result in step S102 is negative, that is, when the normal state is associated with the previous number of reserved memories, the overall control CPU 46a designates the reservation with respect to the previous number of reserved memories. It is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number indicated by the command matches the common jackpot determination value (step S107). If the determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “0” in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S106). That is, the overall control CPU 46a is in a normal state (non-probable change state) when the game state at the start of the symbol variation game that is executed one time before the symbol variation game indicated by the input hold designation command. When the big hit game is not given in the symbol variation game, the normal state is associated with the reserved memory number.

  If the determination result in step S107 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the jackpot symbol random number indicated by the hold designation command associated with the previous hold storage number indicates the special symbols A and B. Is determined (step S108). If the determination result of step S108 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” to the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S104). That is, the overall control CPU 46a is in a normal state (non-probable change state) when the game state at the start of the symbol variation game that is executed one time before the symbol variation game indicated by the input hold designation command. When the 16R probability variable big hit game or 2R probability variable big hit game is awarded in the symbol variation game, the probability changed state is associated with the number of reserved memory to be set.

  If the determination result of step S108 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “0” to the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S106). That is, the overall control CPU 46a is in a normal state (non-probable change state) when the game state at the start of the symbol variation game that is executed one time before the symbol variation game indicated by the input hold designation command. When the 2R normal big hit game is awarded in the symbol variation game, the normal state is associated with the number of reserved memory to be set.

  If the determination result in step 101 is negative, that is, if there is no previous reserved memory number (when the reserved memory number specified by the hold designation command is “1”), the overall control CPU 46a Then, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game or the big hit game is being played (step S109). If this determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the probability variation state is set based on the value of the probability variation flag (step S110). If the determination result of step S110 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S104). If the determination result in step S110 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “0” in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S106). In other words, since the presence / absence of the probability variation state is not changed when the symbol variation game or the big hit game is not being played, the overall control CPU 46a associates the game state being set.

  If the determination result in step S109 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not a 16R probability variable big hit game or a 2R probability variable big hit game is being played (step S111). If the determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” to the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S104).

  When the overall control CPU 46a outputs the variation pattern designation command to execute the symbol variation game, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is used until the symbol variation game ends (when all symbol stop commands are output). , The number is stored in association with the reserved storage number “0” in the overall control RAM 46c. Therefore, the overall control CPU 46a can determine whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed and the effect contents of the symbol variation game being executed based on the stored variation pattern. ing. The overall control CPU 46a can determine whether or not the big hit game is executed based on the big hit flag. Furthermore, since the final stop symbol of the symbol variation game is stored during the symbol variation game and the big hit game, the overall control CPU 46a can determine the type of the big hit game based on the final stop symbol.

  If the determination result of step S111 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the 2R normal big hit game is being played (step S112). If the determination result in step S112 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “0” in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S106).

  If the determination result of step S112 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the final stop symbols of the symbol variation game being executed are the special symbols A and B (step S113). That is, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the symbol variation game being executed is a big hit and a 16R probability variable big hit game or a 2R probability variable big hit game is awarded. If the determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” to the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S104).

  When the determination result of step S113 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the final stop symbol of the symbol variation game being executed is the special symbol C (step S114). That is, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the symbol variation game being executed is a big hit and a 2R normal big hit game is awarded. If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “0” to the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S106). If the determination result of step S114 is negative, that is, if the symbol variation game being executed is out of play, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S110. That is, when the symbol variation game being executed is out of date, the presence or absence of the probability variation state is not changed, and therefore the overall control CPU 46a associates the game state being set.

  Next, the jackpot counting process executed by the overall control CPU 46a to count the jackpot number will be described with reference to FIG. The overall control CPU 46a starts a big hit game, executes a predetermined round game (after the end of the first round game in the present embodiment), and a big hit count process.

  The overall control CPU 46a first determines whether or not there is a reserved storage number “1” (step S201). If this determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a ends the big hit counting process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S201 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets the reserved storage number “1” as the determination target reserved memory number (step S202).

  The overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the probability variation type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined is “1” (step S203). When the determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a matches the jackpot determination random number indicated by the hold designation command associated with the determination target hold memory number with the common jackpot determination value or the probability change jackpot determination value. Is determined (step S204). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the jackpot symbol random number indicated by the hold designation command matches the symbol determination value indicating the special symbol A (step S205). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the big hit number and stores it in the overall control RAM 46c (step S206).

  When the determination result in step S203 is negative (in the normal state), the overall control CPU 46a determines that the big hit determination random number indicated by the hold designation command associated with the hold storage number to be determined is the common jackpot determination value. It is determined whether or not they match (step S207). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a proceeds to the process of step S205.

  If the determination result in step S204, step S205, or step S207 is negative, or after the processing in step S206 is completed, the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the determination target storage count (step S208), and the post-addition hold It is determined whether or not there is a stored number (step S209). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a proceeds to the process of step S203 and executes the process described above. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S209 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a ends the big hit counting process. Therefore, for example, if there are two reserved storage numbers at the start of execution of the big hit count process (when the reserved storage number is “2”), the processing of steps S203 to S209 is executed twice.

  As a result, the number of jackpots indicating how many of the symbol variable games among the symbol variable games whose execution is suspended during the jackpot game can be counted. Also, only the number of 16R probability variation big hit games can be counted. Furthermore, since the presence / absence of the probability variation state when the held symbol variation game is executed is determined in advance based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number, even if the probability variation state is changed The number of big hits can be counted accurately. As described above, the overall control CPU 46a of the present embodiment serves as notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect. Further, the overall control CPU 46a serves as state determination means for determining the presence or absence of a probability change state when a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is executed. Further, the overall control RAM 46c and the main control RAM 45c serve as a holding ball storage means.

  Next, when the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 46a outputs a background color specifying command for specifying the color of the background screen during the ending effect according to the number of jackpots counted in the jackpot counting process. Yes. Specifically, when the number of jackpots is “1”, the overall control CPU 46a sets the background image color to “white” with a probability of 40% and sets the background image color to “blue” with a probability of 30%. And the color of the background image is determined as “green” with a probability of 30%. When the number of jackpots is “2”, the overall control CPU 46a sets the background image color to “white” with a probability of 15%, and sets the background image color to “blue” with a probability of 15%. The background image color is determined to be “green” with a probability of 30%, and the color of the background image is determined to be “red” with a probability of 40%. Similarly, when the number of jackpots is “3”, the overall control CPU 46a sets the color of the background image to “white” with a probability of 10% and sets the color of the background image to “blue” with a probability of 10%. The color of the background image is determined as “green” with a probability of 20%, and the color of the background image is determined as “red” with a probability of 60%. Further, when the number of jackpots is “4”, the overall control CPU 46a sets the background image color to “white” with a probability of 5%, and sets the background image color to “blue” with a probability of 5%. The background image color is determined to be “green” with a probability of 10%, and the background image color is determined to be “red” with a probability of 80%. When determining the color of the background image, the overall control CPU 46a outputs a background color specifying command for specifying the determined color. When the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 inputs the background color designation command together with the ending effect command, the color of the background image during the ending effect is changed to the color designated by the background color designation command and displayed. It has become.

  Thereby, the player can estimate the number of jackpots based on the color of the background image during the ending effect. Further, when the color of the background image is red, it can be recognized that the number of big hits is two or more.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The overall control CPU 46a determines the presence or absence of a probability change state when the held symbol variation game is executed based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number (probability variation determination random number) (that is, each The presence or absence of a probable change state in the number of reserved memories was determined). The general control CPU 46a then matches the jackpot determination random number associated with each reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value based on the presence / absence of the probability variation state associated with each reserved storage number (value of the probability variation type flag). It was determined whether or not to do. Specifically, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether the common jackpot determination value or the probability variation jackpot determination value matches the jackpot determination random number when the probability variation state is associated. On the other hand, when the uncertain change state is associated, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether the common jackpot determination value matches the jackpot determination random number. As a result, when the symbol variation game on hold is executed, even if the presence or absence of the probability variation state changes due to the execution of the jackpot game, how many symbol variation games among the symbol variation games that are held It is possible to accurately notify whether or not

  (2) The overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the 16R probability variable jackpot game is awarded based on the jackpot symbol random number associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (whether or not the final stop symbol is the special symbol A). Was determined. Thereby, the 16R probability variable big hit game, that is, the number of big hit games that can be expected to obtain a predetermined number or more of the winning balls is notified by the notification effect. Thereby, attention can be paid to the big hit number notified by the notification effect.

  (3) Since the number of jackpots is notified during the ending effect, it is easy to increase the number of symbol variation games to be held (that is, the number of reserved memories). Thereby, the probability that the number of big hits can be increased, and the interest of the player can be further improved.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted or simplified.

The jackpot counting process in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
When executing the jackpot counting process, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the running jackpot game is a probability variation jackpot game (16R probability variation jackpot game or 2R probability variation jackpot game). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the final stop symbols are special symbols A and B (step S301).

  If the determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” indicating that the probability variation state is given to the probability variation setting flag indicating the transition of the probability variation state (step S302). On the other hand, in the case of negative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “0” in the probability variation setting flag (step S303).

  Next, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the reserved storage number “1” exists (step S304). If it does not exist, the big hit counting process is terminated. If it exists, the overall control CPU 46a sets the reserved storage number “1” as the determination target reserved memory number.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the jackpot determination random number designated by the hold designation command associated with the number of hold memories to be determined matches the common jackpot determination value (step S305). If this determination result is affirmative (when the jackpot determination random number matches the common jackpot determination value), the overall control CPU 46a is for the jackpot symbol specified by the hold designation command associated with the number of hold memories to be determined. It is determined whether or not the random number matches a symbol determination value that designates the special symbol A (step S306). If the determination result of step S306 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the number of big hits (step S307).

  If the determination result in step S305 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a matches the jackpot determination random number specified by the hold designation command associated with the determination target hold memory number with the probability variation jackpot determination value, and Then, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the probability variation setting flag (step S308). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a proceeds to the process of step S306.

  When the determination result of step S306 or step S308 is negative, or when the process of step S307 ends, the overall control CPU 46a determines the jackpot determination specified by the hold designation command associated with the number of hold memories to be determined. It is determined whether or not the random number matches the common jackpot determination value (step S309). When this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the jackpot symbol random number specified by the hold designation command associated with the hold memory number to be determined is the symbol determination value for designating the special symbols A and B. It is determined whether or not they match (step S310). If the determination result of step S310 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” in the probability variation setting flag (step S311). If the determination result of step S310 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “0” in the probability variation setting flag (step S312).

  If the determination result in step S309 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a matches the jackpot determination random number specified by the hold designation command associated with the determination target hold storage number with the probability variation jackpot determination value, and Then, it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the probability variation setting flag (step S313). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a proceeds to the process of step S310.

  When the determination result of step S313 is negative, or when the processes of steps S311 and S312 are completed, the overall control CPU 46a adds 1 to the number of pending storages to be determined (step S314). Then, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not there is a reserved memory number after addition (that is, a new reserved memory number to be determined) (step S315). If it does not exist, the big hit counting process is terminated. If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a proceeds to the process of step S305. Therefore, for example, when there are two reserved memory numbers at the start of execution of the big hit count process (when the reserved memory number is “2”), the processes of steps S305 to S315 are executed twice. Thereby, it is respectively determined whether or not the symbol variation game corresponding to each number of reserved storage stored at the time of starting the execution of the big hit counting process is a big hit, and when the big hit is reached, one can be added to the big hit number. .

As described above in detail, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the same effects as those of the first embodiment.
(4) Since the probability variation setting flag is set during the big hit game by the big hit count processing of the second embodiment, it is possible to eliminate the need to set the probability variation type flag every time a winning of a game ball is detected. That is, the probability variation setting process shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 may not be executed. For this reason, a processing burden can be reduced.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, during the jackpot game, the number of reach effects indicating how many of the symbol variation games are executed among the symbol variation games that are suspended is notified by the notification effect. Also good. Specifically, a reach determination random number can be specified by a hold designation command. When the game being held is a big hit or when the game being held is not a big win and the reach determination random number matches the reach determination value, 1 is added to the number of reach effects. You just have to do it. If it does in this way, the frequency | count of reach production can be alert | reported by alerting | reporting effect.

  -In the said embodiment, you may increase / decrease the kind of jackpot game. Specifically, the number of round games may be changed, the presence / absence of the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state, and the number of times of grant may be changed. For example, a 7-round jackpot game with a short-time state may be provided. Further, the number of opening / closing operations of the special winning openings 39 and 41 may be changed. For example, the large winning openings 39 and 41 may be opened and closed four times during one round game.

In the above embodiment, the specified number of round games, the time required for one opening / closing operation of the special winning openings 39 and 41, and the round game time may be changed.
In the above embodiment, the effect display device 28 is a liquid crystal display, but it may be a dot matrix display or an 8-segment LED display display or a mechanical display display device such as a drum.

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

In the above embodiment, the number and value of common jackpot determination values may be arbitrarily changed. Similarly, the number and value of probability variation jackpot determination values may be arbitrarily changed.
In the above embodiment, the distribution of random numbers for variable pattern distribution may be changed. Further, the number and type of variation patterns may be arbitrarily changed.

In the above-described embodiment, when the big hit determination random number that matches the common big hit determination value is acquired, the notice effect is executed.
In the above embodiment, the notification effect may be executed during the symbol variation game that is a big hit.

  In the above embodiment, the number of times the 16R probability variable big hit game is executed is the big hit number, but the number of 2R probability variable big hit games and 2R non-variable big hit games may also be counted. In this case, the processes of steps S205 and S306 need not be executed.

In the above-described embodiment, the two large winning ports, the upper winning port 39 and the lower winning port 41 are provided, but either one may be used.
In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of 16 round big hit games in which the opening manner of the lower big prize opening 41 is the same up to a predetermined round game determined in advance may be provided. For example, up to the eighth round, a maximum of 25 seconds may be released, and after the ninth round, a maximum of 16 seconds of a big hit game may be provided. And when there are a plurality of types of 16 round big hit games with the same opening mode of the lower prize winning opening 41 until such a predetermined round game determined in advance, a notification effect is made after the time when the opening mode is different. May be executed. Thereby, since the notification effect is not executed before the opening mode is different, the type of the big hit game cannot be determined by the execution time of the notification effect. Therefore, attention can be paid to the type of jackpot game, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not there is a probability change state when the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended is executed, and executes a notification effect. As another example, the main control CPU 45a may determine whether or not there is a probability change state when the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is executed, and may execute a notification effect. That is, the main control CPU 45a may be a notification effect executing unit and a state determining unit. Thereby, the input / output process and the storage process of the hold designation command can be omitted.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) the notification effect execution means Ru is changed the effect mode of notification effect according to the jackpot number.
(B) The jackpot game includes a plurality of types of jackpot games in which the mode of opening the special winning means in the jackpot game is different, and the mode of opening the special prize means in the plurality of types of jackpot game is determined in advance. The release mode is set to be the same until the specified time point, and the notification effect executing means executes the notification effect after the time point when the release mode is different.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 28 ... Production display device, 39 ... Upper large prize opening, 41 ... Lower big prize opening, 45 ... Main control board, 45a ... Main control CPU, 45b ... Main control ROM, 45c ... Main control RAM, 46 ... sub control board, 46a ... CPU for control, 46b ... ROM for control, 46c ... RAM for control, 47 ... production display control board, 47a ... CPU for display control, 47b ... for display control ROM, 47c: RAM for display control.

Claims (2)

When the winning ball is detected by the winning detection means, it is provided with effect execution means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by changing a plurality of types of symbols, and a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In the case of a gaming machine to which a jackpot game in which the special winning means is opened and closed is given ,
An acquisition means for acquiring the jackpot determination information used for the jackpot determination and the type determination information used for the jackpot type determination triggered by the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means;
Execution control means for suspending execution of the symbol variation game triggered by detection of a game ball winning by the winning detection means, and starting execution of the symbol variation game that is suspended when the execution start condition is satisfied;
Information storage means capable of storing game information related to the symbol variation game whose execution has been suspended;
Jackpot determination means for executing a jackpot determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit using the jackpot determination information at the start of the symbol fluctuation game;
Notification effect execution for executing a notification effect based on the number of jackpots indicating how many of the symbol variation games among the symbol variation games that are suspended during the bonus game or the symbol variation game that is a big hit Means,
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, there is a probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination will be positive after the jackpot game ends based on the type determination information acquired together with the jackpot determination information used for the jackpot determination. A normal jackpot that is given a normal probability judgment state that is a normal probability and a special jackpot that is given a high probability judgment state in which the probability that the judgment result of the jackpot judgment means is affirmative is higher than the normal probability Hit type determining means for determining whether or not to hit
When it is determined in the big hit type determination that the special big hit is given, a special big hit game is given after the symbol variation game is ended, and when the normal big hit is determined in the big hit type determination Is a jackpot granting means for granting a normal jackpot game after the end of the symbol variation game ,
State giving means for giving the high probability determination state after the end of the special jackpot game, and for giving the normal probability determination state after the end of the normal jackpot game;
In the game information, the hit determination information related to the jackpot determination information, the type determination information related to the type determination information, and the symbol variation game start time corresponding to the game information is in the high probability determination state or State information indicating a normal probability determination state, and state determination means for determining the state information when the game information is stored, and storing the state information ,
The information storage means is configured to store the game information so that the storage order of the game information can be specified,
The jackpot determination information that affirms the determination result of the jackpot determination when the normal probability determination state is given is the determination result of the jackpot determination even when the high probability determination state is given. The jackpot determination information to be affirmative,
The state determination means includes
When the game information is stored in the information storage means, the high probability determination is made before starting the symbol variation game corresponding to the stored game information based on the game information which is the previous storage order of the game information. When determining that the state is a state, high probability state information indicating the high probability determination state is stored as state information corresponding to the stored game information,
When the game information is stored in the information storage means, the normal probability determination is performed before the start of the symbol variation game corresponding to the stored game information based on the game information which is the previous storage order of the game information. When determining the state, the normal probability state information indicating the normal probability determination state is stored as the state information corresponding to the stored game information,
The notification effect executing means includes
The game information including type determination information indicating that it is determined to be the special jackpot is stored, and the determination of the jackpot determination from the state information and the hit determination information included in the game information When specifying that the result is affirmative, add 1 to the number of jackpots,
A gaming machine, characterized in that a jackpot number indicating how many of the symbol variation games among the symbol variation games whose execution is suspended is calculated as a jackpot, and the notification effect based on the jackpot number is executed . When the winning ball is detected by the winning detection means, it is provided with effect execution means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by changing a plurality of types of symbols, and a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In the case of a gaming machine to which a jackpot game in which the special winning means is opened and closed is given,
An acquisition means for acquiring the jackpot determination information used for the jackpot determination and the type determination information used for the jackpot type determination triggered by the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means;
Execution control means for suspending execution of the symbol variation game triggered by detection of a game ball winning by the winning detection means, and starting execution of the symbol variation game that is suspended when the execution start condition is satisfied;
Information storage means capable of storing game information related to the symbol variation game whose execution has been suspended;
Jackpot determination means for executing a jackpot determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit using the jackpot determination information at the start of the symbol fluctuation game;
Notification effect execution for executing a notification effect based on the number of jackpots indicating how many of the symbol variation games among the symbol variation games that are suspended during the bonus game or the symbol variation game that is a big hit Means,
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, there is a probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination will be positive after the jackpot game ends based on the type determination information acquired together with the jackpot determination information used for the jackpot determination. A normal jackpot that is given a normal probability judgment state that is a normal probability and a special jackpot that is given a high probability judgment state in which the probability that the judgment result of the jackpot judgment means is affirmative is higher than the normal probability A hit type determination means for performing a big hit type determination for determining which open / close operation mode from among a plurality of types as the open / close operation mode of the special winning means during the granting of the big hit game;
When it is determined in the jackpot type determination that the special jackpot is made, the special winning means is opened / closed in the opening / closing operation mode determined in the jackpot type determination after the symbol variation game is over. On the other hand, if it is determined in the jackpot type determination that the normal jackpot is determined, the special winning means is opened / closed by the opening / closing operation determined in the jackpot type determination after the symbol variation game is over. A jackpot granting means for operating and granting;
State giving means for giving the high probability determination state after the end of the special jackpot game, and for giving the normal probability determination state after the end of the normal jackpot game;
In the game information, the hit determination information related to the jackpot determination information, the type determination information related to the type determination information, and the symbol variation game start time corresponding to the game information is in the high probability determination state or State information indicating a normal probability determination state, and state determination means for determining the state information when the game information is stored, and storing the state information,
The information storage means is configured to store the game information so that the storage order of the game information can be specified,
The jackpot determination information that affirms the determination result of the jackpot determination when the normal probability determination state is given is the determination result of the jackpot determination even when the high probability determination state is given. The jackpot determination information to be affirmative,
The state determination means includes
When the game information is stored in the information storage means, the high probability determination is made before starting the symbol variation game corresponding to the stored game information based on the game information which is the previous storage order of the game information. When determining that the state is a state, high probability state information indicating the high probability determination state is stored as state information corresponding to the stored game information,
When the game information is stored in the information storage means, the normal probability determination is performed before the start of the symbol variation game corresponding to the stored game information based on the game information which is the previous storage order of the game information. When determining the state, the normal probability state information indicating the normal probability determination state is stored as the state information corresponding to the stored game information,
The notification effect executing means includes
Game information including type determination information indicating that it is determined to be the special jackpot and that it is determined to be a specific opening / closing operation mode advantageous to the player as the opening / closing operation mode of the special winning means is stored. If it is specified that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative from the state information and the hit determination information included in the game information, 1 is added to the jackpot number,
A number of symbol variable game of symbol variation game execution is pending calculates the jackpot number indicating whether a jackpot, Yu Technical machine you characterized in that to execute the notification effect based on the jackpot number.

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