JP5695106B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is provided with a plurality of starting means for providing a starting condition for a symbol variation game and that executes a symbol variation game based on a ball entering the starting means.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a start winning opening (starting means) is provided on the surface of the game board, and a game ball that has entered the start winning opening is stored as a start holding ball. Means are provided. In this type of pachinko machine, a symbol variation game is executed that is performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols based on the start-up holding ball stored in the holding ball storage means (for example, patents). Reference 1).

JP 2002-000851 A

  By the way, it is general that an upper limit number (for example, 4) is set in advance for the number of stored start balls. Therefore, until the number of starting reserved balls reaches the upper limit number, the game balls that won the starting winning opening during the symbol variation game are added as starting reserved balls, but when the upper limit number is reached The accumulation exceeding the upper limit is not performed, and the right to execute the symbol variation game is discarded.

  In addition, it is preferable for the player that a lot of symbol variation games are performed even once based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, and the chance of winning a big game is increased. In other words, even if a game ball wins the start winning opening, the symbol change game is consumed more quickly than the right to execute the symbol change game is abandoned because the number of stored start balls has reached the upper limit. It is more preferable that the game ball won during the game is stored as the number of start-holding balls and the execution right is obtained. For this reason, conventionally, in the case of losing, the more the number of starting reserved balls stored, the easier it is to execute the symbol variation game with a shorter presentation time, The game execution right is acquired.

  In such a case, if the symbol variation game with a long production time (for example, 60 seconds) is executed rather than the symbol variation game with a short performance time (for example, 3 seconds), It is easy to reach the upper limit number of balls for start-up during the game. When the upper limit is reached, there is no point in launching the game ball aiming at the start winning opening, so the player stops firing the game ball. This leads to a decrease in the operating efficiency of the amusement store, and thus lowers the profit of the amusement store. Therefore, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the number of starting and holding balls is larger than a predetermined number, the variation time shortening setting for shortening the variation time is performed.

  Further, in recent years, a plurality of start winning holes are provided on the game board surface, and a holding ball storage means for storing a game ball that has entered the start winning hole as a start holding ball is provided for each start winning port. There is a pachinko machine that has been. This type of pachinko machine is in a state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter during a normal state, but the entrance rate improvement state in which the entrance rate of the game ball to the start winning opening is improved (operation rate improvement state) ) Shows a specific start winning opening where the game ball is difficult to enter and a state where the game ball is easy to enter, and a normal start where the game ball is easy to enter even in the normal state and in the improved entrance rate Some have a prize opening. And in this kind of pachinko machine, the start holding ball is managed for each start winning opening. In recent years, a variety of reach productions have been set in order to enhance the interest of the player, and the production time required to execute the reach production tends to be prolonged.

  When this type of pachinko machine is given an improved entry rate, players tend to launch game balls aiming for a specific starting prize opening, and the pattern changes based on the start holding ball of the specific starting prize opening. A game (hereinafter referred to as a specific symbol variation game) is executed. During the improved entrance rate, game balls can easily enter any of the start winning openings, and the start-up reserved balls can easily reach the upper limit number. However, since it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the specific start winning opening when the winning rate improvement state is completed, the player usually fires the game ball aiming at the starting start winning opening. However, the completion of the winning rate improvement state does not immediately execute the symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the normal symbol variation game) based on the starting reserved ball of the normal starting prize opening. If the start hold ball remains, the specific symbol variation game is executed based on the start hold ball. In addition, when there is a small number of starting reserved balls in the specific start winning opening (for example, one), there is a high possibility that a symbol variation game with a long variation time (for example, an outlier reach effect) will be executed. In addition, even if a game ball is inserted into the normal start winning opening, it is easy to reach the upper limit, so that the player tends to stop firing the game ball.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of promoting the launch of a game ball even when a plurality of starting means are provided. It is in.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is directed to a first design variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of predetermined first designs and a plurality of types defined separately from the first design. Display means for displaying a second symbol variation game performed by varying the second symbol is provided, and a jackpot game is performed when a jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game. In the gaming machine, by detecting a game ball that has entered, a start condition for the first symbol variation game is given, a first start means that allows the game ball to always enter, and a game ball that has entered The second starting means is capable of giving a starting condition for the second symbol variation game by detecting the game and changing between a first state where the game ball is easy to enter and a second state where the game ball is difficult to win. And enter each starting means , When the game ball is detected by the first starting means, the storing storage means for storing the detected game ball up to a preset upper limit number as the starting reservation ball for each starting means, the first symbol variation At the start of the game, a jackpot determination is made as to whether or not the first symbol variation game is a big hit, and the second symbol variation game is started when a game ball is detected by the second starting means. A jackpot determining means for executing a jackpot determination as to whether or not the second symbol variation game is a big hit sometimes, and when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation reach and reach judging means directing to the execution executes whether reach determination Luke, operating rate improves condition of improving the operating rate of the second start means is operated in the first state when the game is executed The A control means for performing the operation control to be applied, an operation rate determination means for determining whether or not the operation rate improvement state is given, and a determination result of the operation rate determination means is negative, at least the In the case of executing the second symbol variation game, the extraction means for adding up the start hold balls for each start means detected by the first start means and the second start means and extracting the sum as a start start hold ball, And the big hit determination means is based on the start hold ball of the second start means when the hold storage means stores the start hold ball of the first start means and the start hold ball of the second start means. A jackpot type that preferentially executes jackpot determination and determines the type of jackpot that occurs when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative from a plurality of types of jackpots with different profits that a player can obtain Decision The jackpot setting mode referred to when the jackpot type determining means determines the type of jackpot is based on the execution of the second symbol variation game as compared to the jackpot due to the execution of the first symbol variation game. The big hit is set so that the big win that the player can obtain the largest profit can be easily determined, so that the profit that the player can obtain becomes larger, and the determination result of the big hit determination means And a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying at least a variation time of the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game based on the determination result of the reach determination unit, the variation pattern determining unit determining The variation pattern to be selected is a first variation selected when a negative determination is made in the reach determination when a negative determination is made in the jackpot determination. A pattern, while being selected when a negative determination is made in the reach judgment in the case where a negative determination is made in big hit determination, the long time-varying than the variation time specified by the first fluctuation pattern is set 2 is included, and the variation pattern determination means is negative in the determination result of the operating rate determination means, negative in the jackpot determination, and negative in the reach determination When at least the second symbol variation game is executed, a variation pattern is determined based on the number of the combined starting reserved balls, and the larger the number of the combined starting reserved balls, the more the second variation pattern than the second variation pattern. The variation pattern of 1 is easily determined, the determination result of the operating rate determination means is affirmative, and a negative determination is made in the jackpot determination. When a negative determination is made in the reach determination, a variation pattern is determined based on a start hold ball for each start unit stored in the hold storage unit, and the second symbol variation game is executed, The larger the number of starting and holding balls of the second starting means stored in the holding storage means, the easier it is to determine the first fluctuation pattern than the second fluctuation pattern, which is stored in the holding storage means. as it is the number of start-up pending ball second start means is less than said first change pattern is configured to be easily determining the second variation pattern, the determination result of the operating rate determination means If it is affirmative, a negative determination is made in the jackpot determination, and a negative determination is made in the reach determination, the number of start holding balls of the second starting means when the second symbol variation game is executed Than when the first symbol variation game is executed, the first variation pattern is more effective when the number of the reserved starting balls of the first starting means is the upper limit than when the first variation pattern is executed. Also , the gist is that the second variation pattern is easily determined .

  According to the present invention, even when a plurality of starting means are provided, it is possible to promote the launch of a game ball.

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 which can be provided by the jackpot lottery of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2. FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining the reach probability at the time of no change, (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the reach probability at the time of change. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an offset value corresponding to the total number of reserved balls, (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a reach determination value corresponding to the offset value, and (c) is a high probability reach determination value and a low value. Explanatory drawing explaining the reliable reach determination value. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern at the time of no change in special symbols 1 and 2, (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern at the time of changing in special symbol 1; (C) is explanatory drawing explaining the selection rate of the variation pattern at the time of the variation in the special symbol 2. FIG. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a comparative example when the control content of the present embodiment is not applied, and (b) is a case where the control content of the present embodiment is applied and the special symbols 1 and 2 are added up. The schematic diagram which shows the change of reach probability. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a comparative example when the control content of the present embodiment is not applied, and (b) is a game when the control content of the present embodiment is applied and the special symbols 1 and 2 are added together. FIG.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in one type of pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 schematically shows a pachinko gaming machine 10, and a vertical rectangular middle frame for setting various gaming components on the front side of the opening of an outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 12 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 12 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 14 and cannot be visually recognized from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 14a at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 15 as a first storage plate that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrated below the window 14a. It is a molded configuration. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board 13 disposed inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window 14a is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. . The game board 13 is attached to the middle frame 12.

  In addition, the front frame 14 includes a lamp unit that constitutes an electric display unit that produces a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light-emitting body (lamp, LED, etc.) (not shown) so as to surround almost the entire circumference of the window 14a. 16a is arranged. In the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a lamp unit 16 b that constitutes an electric decoration display unit that performs a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light emitter (lamp, LED, etc.) (not shown) is arranged. Each of the lamp portions 16a and 16b is configured to be covered with a lamp lens formed so as to be able to transmit light emitted from each light emitter. In addition, a speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect based on the sound output is disposed below the outer frame 11. The speaker 17 is mounted on the back surface of the outer frame 11, and a plurality of sound emission holes are formed in a portion corresponding to the mounting portion of the speaker 17 on the front surface of the outer frame 11.

  A lower tray (storage tray) 18 serving as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 15 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 12 and at the lower portion of the front frame 14. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 12 and to the right of the lower plate 18, a launch handle for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when the game ball is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13. 19 is installed.

  The upper plate 15 is provided with a payout opening 15a for a game ball to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side, and a concave storage passage 15b for storing a game ball held by the player. In addition, an upper tray intake (not shown) for taking the game ball in the storage passage 15b into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 15 are guided to the upper plate take-in port by the storage passage 15b and are taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate take-in port, and launched toward the game board 13. Is done. The game ball that is launched toward the game board 13 is set to have a strength of launch according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 19. The lower plate 18 is provided with an outlet 18a for a game ball overflowing from the upper plate 15, and a concave storage portion 18b for storing the game ball is connected to the outlet 18a for the game ball. Yes.

Next, the configuration of the game board 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board 13, a guide rail 20 that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 19 and forms a substantially circular game area 13 a that is the main body of a pachinko game is laid in a circular spiral shape. Yes. With this guide rail 20, a game ball guide path 20 a extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board 13 is formed on the game board 13, and a game area 13 a is formed inside the guide rail 20. . Further, the outside of the game area 13a, which is the front surface of the game board 13 and outside the guide rail 20, is a non-game area 13b that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  A display frame body (center accessory) 21 to which various displays and various decorations are applied is mounted at substantially the center (center) of the game area 13a of the game board 13. A set port 21a that opens in a horizontally long rectangle when viewed from the front is formed in the approximate center of the display frame 21. The display frame 21 has a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH in alignment with the set port 21a. An effect display device 22 as a display means is attached. The effect display device 22 includes a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects (game effects) executed in association with the game are images. It is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects.

  In FIG. 2, a first special symbol display device (display device for special symbol 1) 23 as a display means is provided in the lower right (rightward region) of the game area 13 a of the game board 13 (as viewed from the player). A second special symbol display device (display device for special symbol 2) 24 is provided as a display means. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 23 and the second special symbol display device 24 are both 8-segment light-emitting display devices, and are arranged side by side. In the 1st special symbol display device 23 and the 2nd special symbol display device 24, the symbol change game which changes and displays a plurality of kinds of symbols is performed. Then, in the symbol variation game, the first special symbol display device 23 and the second special symbol display device 24 display a special symbol by varying a plurality of types of special symbols in one row. This special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. Hereinafter, a case where the symbol variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 23 is referred to as a “first variation game”, and a symbol variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 24 is referred to as a “second variation game”. There is. In the present embodiment, the first variation game is a first symbol variation game, and the second variation game is a second symbol variation game.

  Then, on the first special symbol display device 23, the symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop simultaneously with the end of the game. Hereinafter, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 23 may be indicated as “special symbol 1”. Similarly, in the second special symbol display device 24, the symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop simultaneously with the end of the game. Hereinafter, the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 24 may be indicated as “special symbol 2”. In the present embodiment, the special symbol 1 becomes the first symbol and the special symbol 2 becomes the second symbol. In addition, the effect display device 22 starts the display of the decorative symbols at the same time as the start of the symbol variation game. Before the game ends, the ornament symbols are temporarily displayed in a swinging variation state. The decorative design is displayed with a fixed stop. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of symbols displayed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbols is changing. “Temporary stop display” means that the symbols are shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area.

  In the first special symbol display device 23 and the effect display device 22, a display effect relating to the symbol variation game (first variation game) and the symbol variation game is started at the same time, and is simultaneously ended (that is, the special symbol 1 and The decorative design is displayed with a fixed stop). Similarly, in the second special symbol display device 24 and the effect display device 22, a display effect relating to the symbol variation game (second variation game) and the symbol variation game is started at the same time, and simultaneously ended (that is, the special symbol 2 is simultaneously displayed). And the decorative design is displayed in a fixed stop). On the other hand, in the first special symbol display device 23 and the second special symbol display device 24, the symbol variation game is not performed in parallel. That is, only one of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 23 selects one special symbol 1 corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from among a plurality of types (in this embodiment, 80 types) of special symbols 1. The selected special symbol 1 is displayed as a fixed stop when the first variable game is completed. The 80 types of special symbols 1 are classified into 79 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize jackpots, and one type of outlier symbols that can recognize a hit. When a big win is won in the big win lottery, the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop in the first variable game, and then the big win game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol display device 24 selects one special symbol 2 corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from among a plurality of types (80 in this embodiment) of the special symbols 2. The selected special symbol 2 is displayed as a fixed stop when the second variable game is over. The 80 types of special symbols 2 are classified into 79 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize jackpots, and one type of losing symbols that can recognize slippage. When a big win is won in the big win lottery, the big win symbol is displayed in a fixed stop in the second variable game, and then the big win game is given to the player. Note that the type of jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol of the special symbol 1, the type of jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol of the special symbol 2, and the specific contents of the jackpot game given by these jackpots will be described later.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 22 has [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [ 9] is displayed as a decorative design imitating nine types of numbers. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 22 is configured with a display area larger than the first special symbol display device 23 and the second special symbol display device 24, and the decorative symbol is far more than the special symbol. Is displayed larger. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination displayed on the effect display device 22 in a fixed stop display. When the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 22 are the same symbol, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the winning combination of symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is awarded with a bonus game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 22 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, in principle, the symbol combination ( [123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

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

  In addition, the effect display device 22 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the special symbol that is confirmed and stopped by the first special symbol display device 23 and the second special symbol display device 24. More specifically, the special symbol 1 displayed on the first special symbol display device 23 and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device 22, and the special symbol 2 displayed on the second special symbol display device 24 and the effect. The symbol combinations by the decorative symbols displayed on the display device 22 correspond to each other. When the symbol variation game ends, the symbol combination of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state correspondingly. For example, when a big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 23 (or the second special symbol display device 24) as a fixed stop display, as a rule, the effect display device 22 is also a big hit such as [222] or [444]. The symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop. Further, when the deviated symbols are displayed on the first special symbol display device 23 (or the second special symbol display device 24), the deferred symbols such as [121] and [345] are also displayed on the effect display device 22. The combination is displayed with a fixed stop. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and a symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from among symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols with respect to one special symbol. Yes. As described above, in the effect display device 22 of the present embodiment, the display effects related to the first and second variable games (the symbol variable game that displays the symbol combinations by variably displaying the three rows of symbols). To be done.

  Further, a normal symbol display device 25 composed of two LEDs is located at the upper right of the second special symbol display device 24 at the lower right of the game board 13 (as viewed from the player, that is, when viewed from the front). Is arranged. In the normal symbol display device 25, a symbol variation game (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a “general symbol game”) for deriving one normal symbol by changing a plurality of types of normal symbols is performed. In this embodiment, two types of normal symbols are shown in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, in the normal symbol display device 25 shown in FIG. 2, the left LED is turned on and the right LED is turned off. The normal symbol hit pattern, which is assumed to be the light emission mode, and the normal symbol, which is the light emission mode where the left LED is turned off and the right LED is turned on, are separated.

  Then, the player can recognize the normal symbol per unit or the normal symbol deviation from the normal symbol finally displayed in the ordinary game (the display result derived in the ordinary game). When the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 25 is a winning symbol, the normal symbol per unit can be recognized. The normal symbol which can recognize this normal symbol hit becomes the hit display result. When the display result per normal symbol is displayed, the player is given a game per normal symbol. In addition, when the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 25 is a missing symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. The normal symbol that can recognize the deviation of the normal symbol is the display result of the deviation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the first starting means (for the special symbol 1) having a entrance for allowing a game ball to enter at any time is provided below the display frame 21 (as viewed from the player) in front view. A first start winning opening 26 is provided as a starting means). A first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided behind the first start winning port 26. The first start winning opening 26 can give a start condition for the first variable game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of award balls when the game ball enters. Also, a second start as a second starting means (starting means for the special symbol 2) having a entrance for allowing a game ball to enter is below the display frame 21 (as viewed from the player) in front view. A winning opening 27 is provided. The second start winning opening 27 is a normal electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 28 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). In FIG. 2, the open / close blade 28 in the open state (first state) is indicated by a solid line. Further, a second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided behind the second start winning port 27. The second start winning port 27 can give a start condition for the second variable game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of award balls when the game ball enters. In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 26 and the second starting winning opening 27 are arranged on the game board 13 so as to be aligned in the vertical direction.

  The entrance opening of the second start winning opening 27 is always closed with the opening / closing blade 28 in a closed state (second state). In a state where the ball entrance of the second start winning port 27 is closed, the second start winning port 27 is in a state where it is impossible to enter a ball (a state in which the ball is restricted). When the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the opening / closing blade 28 operates from the closed state to the open state when the predetermined opening condition is satisfied. It is released for a while. In a state where the second start winning opening 27 is open, the second start winning opening 27 is in a state in which it is possible to enter (a state in which the entry is permitted).

  Also, in the game area 13a below the second start winning opening 27, a large winning opening (special electric accessory) provided with a large winning opening door 29 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. 30 is disposed. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is provided in the back of the big winning opening 30. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 30 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning door 29 and the game ball is allowed to enter, so that the player has a chance to win the prize ball. be able to. In other words, the big winning opening 30 is always in a closed state in which it is not allowed to enter a ball by the big winning opening door 29, and the game ball is allowed to enter from a disadvantageous closed state by giving a big hit game. To an advantageous open state. In this embodiment, the player can have a chance to win a prize ball during the big hit game. This jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by an internal lottery and the jackpot symbol is determined and stopped in the symbol variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a first reserved storage display device 31 for the special symbol 1 is disposed on the lower right side of the game board 13 (when viewed from the player, that is, when viewed from the front). The first hold storage display device 31 enters the first start winning opening 26 and holds the special symbol 1 as the first start hold ball stored as the start hold ball in the machine (main control RAM 40c). It is a display that displays the number of memories (hereinafter referred to as “first special figure start reserved memory number”), and the number of times of the first variable game being held is notified by the display content. The first special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 26, and decremented by 1 (-1) when the first variable game is started. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 26 during the first variable game (or the second variable game), the first special figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) to a predetermined upper limit number. (4 in the present embodiment) is accumulated.

  The first hold storage display device 31 is composed of a plurality (two) of light emitting means (hold lamps). In the first hold memory display device 31 of the present embodiment, the two hold lamps are turned off when the first special figure start hold memory number is “0 (zero)”, and the first hold when it is “1”. The lamp blinks, and when it is “2”, the first hold lamp is lit, when it is “3”, the first hold lamp is lit, and the second hold lamp blinks. ", The two holding lamps light up.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the lower right side of the game board 13 (viewed from the player, that is, in front view) and on the right side of the first reserved storage display device 31, the second for the special symbol 2 is displayed. A hold storage display device 32 is provided. The second hold storage display device 32 enters the second start winning opening 27 and holds the special symbol 2 as the second start hold ball stored as the start hold ball inside the machine (main control RAM 40c). It is a display that displays the number of memories (hereinafter referred to as “second special figure start reserved memory number”), and the number of times of the second variable game being held is informed by the display content. The second special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the second start prize opening 27, and decremented by 1 (-1) when the second variable game is started. When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 27 during the second variable game (or the first variable game), the second special figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) to a predetermined upper limit number. (4 in the present embodiment) is accumulated.

  The second reserved storage display device 32 is composed of a plurality (two) of light emitting means (hold lamps). In the second hold memory display device 32 of the present embodiment, the two hold lamps are turned off when the second special figure start hold memory number is “0 (zero)”, and the first hold when it is “1”. The lamp blinks, and when it is “2”, the first hold lamp is lit, when it is “3”, the first hold lamp is lit, and the second hold lamp blinks. ", The two holding lamps light up.

  A normal symbol operation gate 33 is disposed in the game area 13a on the left side of the display frame 21. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 33 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 33. The normal symbol actuating gate 33 can give the start condition for the ordinary game when the game ball passes (detects).

  The ordinary game is an effect performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the second start winning opening 27 is in an open state (whether or not a game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 27). It is. The second start winning opening 27 is always in a closed state in which the entrance is closed by the opening and closing blades 28, and in this closed state, a game ball cannot be entered. On the other hand, when the second start winning opening 27 is won per normal symbol and a game per normal symbol is awarded, the second start winning opening 27 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 28, and the game You can win a ball. That is, when a game is given per normal symbol, the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 27 by opening the opening / closing blade 28, so that the player can determine the start condition and the prize of the second variable game. You can get a chance to win the ball. It should be noted that a game ball can always enter the first start winning opening 26 under the same conditions.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol holding storage display device 34 is located on the lower right side of the game board 13 (when viewed from the player, that is, in front view) and on the left side of the normal symbol display device 25. It is arranged. The normal symbol hold memory display device 34 passes the normal symbol actuating gate 33 and passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 33. The normal symbol hold memory display device 34 becomes a start hold ball and is stored in the machine (main control RAM 40c) and stored in the machine (main control RAM 40c). The number of times of the general game that is held is notified by the display content. The number of ordinary-pending reserved memory is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 33, and is decremented by 1 (-1) when the usual-game is started. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 33 during the normal game, the general-purpose reserved memory number is further added (+1) and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in this embodiment).

  The normal symbol hold storage display device 34 is composed of a plurality (two) of light emitting means (hold lamps). In the normal symbol hold storage display device 34 of the present embodiment, the two hold lamps are extinguished when the number of common figure hold memories is “0 (zero)”, and the first hold lamp blinks when the number is “1”. In case of “2”, the first hold lamp lights up, in case of “3” the first hold lamp lights up and the second hold lamp blinks, and in case of “4” Two hold lamps are lit.

  Further, in the lowermost part of the game area 13a of the game board 13 (below the big prize opening 30), game balls that have been launched into the game area 13a and have not entered any of the prize openings are regarded as out balls. An out-bulb opening 36 is formed for discharging outside the machine. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 36 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 change function is a function that gives a probability change state in which the lottery probability state (winning probability state) of the big hit lottery changes from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state after the big hit game ends. The probability variation state is given until the next jackpot is generated. When the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the lottery is changed to a high probability lottery state, and it is easy for the jackpot to be generated, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player expects to become the probability variation big hit. While playing games.

  In the present embodiment, a jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game is a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state (that is, a non-probability variation state is given) after the big hit game is a non-probability big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the 79 types of special symbol 1 jackpot symbols, 59 types of special symbols are set as special symbols that are probable large jackpots, and 20 types of special symbols are non-probable large jackpots. It is set as a special symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the 79 types of special symbol 2 jackpot symbols, 59 types of special symbols are set as special symbols that are probable big hits, and 20 types of special symbols are not. It is set to a special symbol that will be a promising big hit.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 22, the jackpot symbol combinations [111], [333], [555], [777] constituted by odd symbols. , And [999] are set as symbol combinations (probability-determined jackpot symbols) that can definitely recognize the probability variation jackpot (16R probability variation jackpot in this embodiment). On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 22, jackpot symbol combinations [222], [444], [666], and [888] configured by even symbols. ] Is set as a symbol combination that can be recognized as either a probability variation big hit (7R probability variation big hit in this embodiment) or a non-probability variation big hit (7R non-probability big hit in this embodiment). Has been. In other words, the symbol combinations [111], [333], [555], [777], and [999] of the jackpot with the decorative symbols are derived in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22 when the probability variation jackpot is determined. It is considered a possible combination. In addition, in the case of the jackpot combination [222], [444], [666], and [888] based on the decorative symbols, regardless of whether the probability variation big hit or the non-probable variation big hit is determined, the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22 is performed. It is a combination that can be derived by.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “variable reduction”). The variable function shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game, and the lottery probability state (winning probability per win) based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 33 changes from the low probability lottery state to the high probability lottery state. This is a function that gives a variable state that fluctuates as a privilege. In addition, the opening / closing blades 28 of the second start winning opening 27 open and close with different operation patterns when winning in the normal game, depending on whether the variable state is given or not. It is like that. In other words, when the normal game is won when the variable state is not given, the opening / closing blade 28 opens for the first number of times (for example, once), and after the opening, the first opening time (for example, 0. 0). The open state is maintained until 3 seconds). On the other hand, when the normal game is won when the variable state is given, the number of times the opening and closing blades 28 are opened (for example, three times) is increased to a second number greater than the first number. The opening state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1.4 seconds) longer than the first opening time elapses after the opening in the first opening. In other words, the opening / closing blade 28 is set to operate more advantageously for the player when the variable state is applied, compared to the state where the variable state is not applied. During the variable speed state, the opening / closing blade 28 operates favorably for the player, and the rate at which game balls enter the second start winning opening 27 per unit time is improved. In the variable state, a big hit is generated until the predetermined number of symbol variation games (the total number of the first variation game and the second variation game) is performed or before the number of variations is reached. Until then. That is, the variable state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. It should be noted that the number of times that the short / short state is given varies depending on the type of winning in the winning lottery and the gaming state at the time of winning. In the present embodiment, the variable state becomes the operating rate improvement state.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described in detail based on FIG.
In the big hit game, the big hit lottery is won and the big win symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first variable game of the first special symbol display device 23 or the second variable game of the second special symbol display device 24. It starts after the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the big prize opening door 29 of the big prize opening 30 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (16 rounds or 7 rounds in this embodiment). One round game is performed until the grand prize opening door 29 of the big prize opening 30 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and is defined in the big prize opening 30 during one round game. It is released until the number of game balls (the maximum number of balls entered) enters or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit type is determined from among the three types of big hits, and the big hit game is given based on the determined big hit type. It has become. Which of the three types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special symbol (jacket symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. For determining the special symbol (big hit symbol), a special symbol distribution random number, which will be described later, is used, and the special symbol is selected based on the extracted value of the special symbol distribution random number. In the present embodiment, the selection rate of the jackpot symbol that can be selected is different when the jackpot lottery of the special symbol 1 is won and when the jackpot lottery of the special symbol 2 is won.

  The jackpot symbols that can be selected in the special symbol 1 are symbols belonging to three groups consisting of symbol A, symbol B, and symbol C. In the special symbol 1, the symbol A includes 35 types of jackpot symbols, the symbol B includes 24 types of jackpot symbols, and the symbol C includes 20 types of jackpot symbols. And, for each special symbol 1 belonging to the group consisting of these symbols A to C, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for special symbol distribution (in this embodiment, all 79 integer values from 0 to 78), A predetermined number is assigned.

  More specifically, 35 random jackpot symbols belonging to symbol A have 35 random numbers, 24 random jackpot symbols belonging to symbol B have 24 random numbers, and twenty jackpot symbols belonging to symbol C. Twenty random values are assigned to the symbol. According to this distribution, in the special symbol 1, the ratio of the jackpots of the symbols A to C is 44% (35/79) for the jackpot of the symbol A and 31% (24/79) for the jackpot of the symbol B. The big hit of the pattern C is 25% (20/79). As a result, in the big hit of the special symbol 1, 75% (44% + 31%) of the entire big hit is a probable big hit, and 25% of the big hit is a non-probable big hit.

  On the other hand, the jackpot symbols that can be selected in the special symbol 2 are symbols belonging to three groups consisting of symbol a, symbol b, and symbol c. In the special symbol 2, the symbol a has 56 types of jackpot symbols, the symbol b has 3 types of jackpot symbols, and the symbol c has 20 types of jackpot symbols. And for each special symbol 2 belonging to the group consisting of these symbols a to c, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for special symbol distribution (in this embodiment, all 79 kinds of integer values from 0 to 78) A predetermined number is assigned.

  Specifically, 56 types of jackpot symbols belonging to symbol a have 56 random numbers, 3 types of jackpot symbols belonging to symbol b have 3 random numbers, and 20 types of jackpots belong to symbol c. Twenty random values are assigned to the symbol. According to this distribution, in the special symbol 2, the ratio of the big hit of each symbol a to c is 71% (56/79) for the big hit of the symbol a, and 4% (3/79) for the big hit of the symbol b. The big hit of the pattern c is 25% (20/79). As a result, in the big hit of the special symbol 2, 75% (71% + 4%) of the entire big hit is a probable big hit, and 25% of the big hit is a non-probable big hit.

  According to the above configuration, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the ratio of the probability variation jackpot is set to the same ratio at the jackpot of the special symbol 1 and the jackpot of the special symbol 2, both of which are 75%. In either case, the ratio of the uncertain variation is 25% and is set to the same ratio. And in the probability variation big hit of special symbol 1 and the probability variation big hit of special symbol 2, the proportion of symbol A in special symbol 1 is set to 44%, whereas the proportion of symbol a in special symbol 2 is set to 71%. Thus, the special symbol 2 is easier to select the 16R probability variation big hit described later. This is because, when the big win is won in the big win lottery, the big hit symbol of the symbol a is better when the big win symbol is derived in the second floating game (special symbol 2) than in the first floating game (special symbol 1). It shows that the big hit game based on is easily given.

  Each jackpot game given by symbol A and symbol a has a specified number of rounds of “16”, and the big prize opening 30 is opened “once” during one round game. The winning opening 30 is opened “16 times (16 rounds × 1 time)”. Each jackpot game is set with “10000 (ms)” as the opening effect time, “25000 (ms)” as the round game time of each round game, and “8000 (ms)” as the ending effect time. . In each big hit game, the upper limit number of balls for one round game is set to “8 balls”. In the following description, the jackpots based on symbol A and symbol a are collectively referred to as “16R probability variation jackpot”, and the jackpot game awarded by winning the 16R probability variation jackpot is denoted as “16R probability variation jackpot game”. There is.

  After the jackpot game based on the symbol A and the symbol a is finished, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the probability change state (until the next jackpot) and the variable state are given until the end of the probability change state. It has become so.

  Each jackpot game given by symbol B and symbol b is set to “seven times” as the specified number of rounds, and the big prize opening 30 is opened “one time” during one round game. The winning opening 30 is opened “7 times (7 rounds × 1 time)”. Each jackpot game is set with “10000 (ms)” as the opening effect time, “25000 ms” as the round game time of each round game, and “8000 ms” as the ending effect time. In each big hit game, the upper limit number of balls for one round game is set to “8 balls”. In the following description, the jackpots based on the symbols B and b are collectively referred to as “7R probability variable jackpot”, and the jackpot game awarded by winning the 7R probability variable jackpot may be referred to as “7R probability variable jackpot game”. is there.

  In addition, after the big hit game based on the symbols B and b is finished, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a certain change state (until the next big hit occurs) After the game is over, a variable state is given to a symbol variation game of 100 times (maximum value). That is, the big hits of symbols B and b are given a probable change state and a variable state until 100 symbol change games are performed after the big hit game ends, but in the symbol change game from the 101st time, the variable change state Is not given, and only the probability variation state is given.

  Awards that a player can win in a single jackpot game, because the maximum number of round games (16 and 7) that make up the jackpot game is different for the jackpots of symbols A and a and B and b There may be differences in the number of balls acquired. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the big hit of the symbols A and a is a big hit that can obtain a larger amount of prize balls than the big hit of the symbols B and b.

  Each jackpot game given by symbol C and symbol c has a specified number of rounds of “7”, and the big prize opening 30 is opened “once” during one round game. The winning opening 30 is opened “7 times (7 rounds × 1 time)”. Each jackpot game is set with “10000 (ms)” as the opening effect time, “25000 ms” as the round game time of each round game, and “8000 ms” as the ending effect time. In each big hit game, the upper limit number of balls for one round game is set to “8 balls”. In the following description, the jackpots based on the symbols C and c are collectively shown as “7R non-probable variable jackpots”, and the jackpot game awarded by winning the 7R non-probable variable jackpots is referred to as “7R non-probable variable jackpot game”. May show.

  In addition, after the jackpot game based on the symbols C and c is finished, an uncertain change state is given regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, while 100 times (maximum value) after the jackpot game ends. A variable state is given to the symbol variation game. In other words, the jackpot of symbol C and symbol c is given a variable state until the symbol variation game is executed 100 times after the big hit game is finished, but the symbol variation game from the 101st time is given a variable state. It will not be done.

  The jackpot of symbols B and b and the jackpot of symbols C and c are set to have the same mode (such as an open mode of the big prize opening 30) during the jackpot game. Therefore, when comparing the big hits of symbols B and b with the big hits of symbols C and c, the big hit of symbols B and b to which the probability variation state is given until the next big hit is more than the big hit of symbols C and c. It is advantageous for. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot of the symbols B and b and the jackpot of the symbols C and c, in which the end condition of the variable state is set to the same condition, is provided. Is created so that the player can guess whether or not is given (whether or not it is in a high probability lottery state).

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 40 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 40 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing on control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal (control command) is output. Further, a sub-integrated control board 41, an effect display control board 42, and a sound / lamp control board 43 are mounted on the rear side of the machine.

  The sub integrated control board 41 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 42 and the sound / lamp control board 43 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 40. The effect display control board 42 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 22 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41. To do. Further, the sound / lamp control board 43 is based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 40 and the sub integrated control board 41, and the light emission modes (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the lamp units 16a and 16b. ) And the sound output mode of the speaker 17 (sound output timing, etc.).

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 40, the sub general control board 41, and the effect display control board 42 will be described.
The main control board 40 has a main control CPU 40a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 40b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 40a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A main control RAM 40c is provided. A main control ROM 40b and a main control RAM 40c are connected to the main control CPU 40a.

  The main control CPU 40a has a first start switch SW1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 26 and a second start that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 27. The mouth switch SW2 is connected. The main control CPU 40a is connected to a count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 30 and a normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 33. . Further, the main control CPU 40a includes a first special symbol display device 23, a second special symbol display device 24, a normal symbol display device 25, a first reserved storage display device 31, and a second reserved storage display device 32. The symbol display board 44 on which the normal symbol hold storage display device 34 is mounted is connected. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs the values of various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, and a normal pattern hit determination random number for a predetermined period. Update every time. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for rewriting the pre-update value by storing (setting) the updated value in the setting area of the main control RAM 40c. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates a timer for measuring time. The main control RAM 40c stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  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. Further, the random number for special symbol allocation is a random number used when determining the big hit symbol as the special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 23 and the second special symbol display device 24 when the big hit is reached. is there. The reach determination random number is a random number used in reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be formed when a big win is not won in the big win lottery, that is, in the case of a loss. Further, the fluctuation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when selecting and determining a fluctuation pattern. The normal design random number for hit determination is a random number used in the normal symbol lottery (determination per normal symbol) for determining whether or not to hit the normal symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number are acquired at the same time (same timing), and the fluctuation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 Are commonly used (shared) in the processing related to. That is, the random numbers are acquired when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 26 and when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 27, respectively. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 26 and when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 27, a value is acquired from a common random number.

  In addition to the main control program, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value, a reach determination value, and a normal symbol determination value). The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, from the time when the symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts to change (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is confirmed and stopped (the symbol variation game ends). A pattern serving as a base for a light emission effect and a sound effect) is shown. In the variation pattern, a variation time (effect time) from the start to the end of the symbol variation game is defined for each variation pattern. In addition, the variation patterns are classified for each effect content including a jackpot effect, an outlier reach effect, and an outlier effect.

  In the big hit effect, the symbol variation game is developed to be a big hit. Specifically, the jackpot symbol combination is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 23 or the second special symbol display device 24.

  In the outlier reach effect, the symbol variation game is finally displayed on the effect display device 22 after the reach effect, and the symbol combination that is out of place is confirmed and stopped, and in the first special symbol display device 23 or the second special symbol display device 24. The off symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. In the outlier effect, the symbol change game is finally displayed on the effect display device 22 without any reach effect, and the combination of symbols that are out of place is confirmed and stopped, and the first special symbol display device 23 or the second special symbol display device 24 is displayed. In, the symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. In the first special symbol display device 23 and the second special symbol display device 24, when the symbol variation game is started, the symbol variation is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect. That is, the reach effect is performed in a symbol variation game using a decorative symbol displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 22.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of variation pattern distribution tables. In each variation pattern distribution table, random values for variation pattern distribution are distributed so that a variation pattern that can be selected for each jackpot effect, outlier reach effect, and outlier effect can be specified.

  In the present embodiment, three types of variation patterns P1 to P3 are prepared as variation patterns for the offending effect (see FIG. 12). In these fluctuation patterns P1 to P3, the fluctuation contents are “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation”. “Normal variation” means that after a symbol variation game is started, variation is stopped in accordance with a predetermined variation stop order (for example, left column → right column → middle column) and symbols are derived in each column. It is off-line production. “Abbreviated fluctuation” is an off-stage effect in which the fluctuation time is set shorter than “normal fluctuation”, and the fluctuation of each column is stopped at substantially the same timing and the symbol is derived in each column. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern P1 to P3 has a fluctuation time that is shorter in the fluctuation pattern P2 (time T2) than in the fluctuation pattern P1 (time T1), and that in the fluctuation pattern P3 (time T3). Is shorter. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns P1 to P3 are selected according to the number of start-pending memories (0 to 3) at the start of the symbol variation game. In this embodiment, the smaller the number of start pending memories, the easier it is to select a variation pattern with a longer variation time. On the other hand, the larger the number of each start pending memory, the shorter the variation time is set. The pattern is easy to select. Although not shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern distribution table is also set with a fluctuation pattern for an outlier reach effect and a fluctuation pattern for a jackpot effect. The variation time set in the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is set to be much longer than the time T1 set in the variation pattern P1 for the outlier effect. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern P1 is the second variation pattern, while the variation patterns P2 and P3 are the first variation pattern.

  The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (all 1549 integers from 0 to 1548). The big hit judgment value is a big hit lotion value for low probability used in the big hit lottery when the gaming state is non-probable change state (low probability lottery state) and a big hit lottery when the gaming state is probable state (high probability lottery state) There are high-probability jackpot determination values to be used, and the number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state is set to be larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state. In the present embodiment, “4” numerical values are defined as low probability jackpot determination values, and “40” numerical values are defined as high probability jackpot determination values. For this reason, the probability of winning a big hit in the big win lottery is “4/1549 (= 387.3 / 1)” in the non-probable change state, and “40/4049 (= 38.7 minutes) in the probable change state”. 1) ”. In this embodiment, the jackpot determination value is commonly used (shared) in the processing related to the variation of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in reach determination, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 241 integers from 0 to 240) that can be taken by random numbers for reach determination. Reach determination values are set to different values depending on the type of special symbol, the gaming state (whether it is a probable change state, whether it is a change state), and the remaining number of reserved memories obtained by subtracting the change amount. .

  The judgment value per ordinary symbol is a judgment value used in the lottery per ordinary symbol, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250) that can be taken by random numbers for hit judgment for a normal symbol. The judgment value per normal symbol is a low probability per standard symbol judgment value used in the normal symbol lottery when the gaming state is in the non-variable short state and the high value used in the normal symbol lottery when the gaming state is in the variable state. There is a determination value per normal symbol for probability, and the number of determination values per normal symbol in the variable state is set to be larger than the number of determination values per normal symbol in the non-variable state. In the present embodiment, “15” numerical values are determined as normal symbol determination values for the non-variable state and “250” numerical values are determined as normal symbol determination values for the variable state. Therefore, the probability of winning per normal symbol in the lottery per normal symbol is “15/251” in the non-variable state and “250/251” in the variable state.

Next, the sub integrated control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG.
On the sub-general control board 41, an overall control CPU 41a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 41b for storing a control program for the overall control CPU 41a, and writing and reading of necessary data are performed. A general control RAM 41c is provided. The overall control CPU 41a is connected to the overall control ROM 41b and the overall control RAM 41c. The overall control CPU 41a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the overall control RAM 41c, and rewrites the values before the update. The overall control RAM 41c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

Next, the effect display control board 42 will be described with reference to FIG.
On the effect display control board 42, a display control CPU 42a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 42b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 42a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 42c is provided. A display control ROM 42b and a display control RAM 42c are connected to the display control CPU 42a. The display control ROM 42b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the effect display device 22. The display control ROM 42b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 42c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Next, various processes such as a winning process and a variation pattern determination process executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 26 (step S1). In step S1, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a first detection signal output when the first start port switch SW1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S5. If the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special figure start hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S2). ). When the determination result of step S2 is negative (first special figure start hold storage number = 4), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S5.

  If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (first special figure start reserved memory number <4), the main control CPU 40a increments the first special figure start reserved memory number by +1 (adds 1), and the main memory as the reserved memory means is added. The first special figure start hold storage number stored in the control RAM 40c is rewritten (step S3). Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads and obtains various random number values from the main control RAM 40c, and stores the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 40c associated with the first special figure start pending storage number. Set (step S4). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number in step S4. It is set in the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27 (step S5). In step S5, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a second detection signal output when the second start port switch SW2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S5 is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of step S5 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special figure start hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number of four (step S6). ). If the determination result in step S6 is negative (second special figure start hold storage number = 4), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result in step S6 is affirmative (second special figure start reserved memory number <4), the main control CPU 40a increments the second special figure start reserved memory number by 1 (one addition), and the main memory as the hold memory means The second special figure start hold storage number stored in the control RAM 40c is rewritten (step S7). Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads and acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 40c, and stores the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 40c associated with the second special figure start pending storage number. Set (step S8). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a obtains the big hit determination random number value, the special figure distribution random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern distribution random number value in step S8. It is set in the control RAM 40c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIGS. The main control CPU 40a executes a special symbol start process every predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 ms). In addition, the main control CPU 40a performs reach determination based on a value obtained by adding up the number of start-pending memories of each special figure in the special symbol start process when no variable state is given, and shifts to reach determination. Even in this case, the variation pattern for the off-line production is selected based on the sum of the number of reserved start-up memories of each special figure. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that executes a special symbol start process described below is a big hit determination means, a reach determination means, a variation pattern determination means, a control means, an operation rate determination means, an extraction means, a big hit seed determination means. Function as.

  First, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) are being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the jackpot game is being played (step S11). When the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S11 is negative, the main control CPU 40a reads the second special figure start reserved memory number (step S12), and determines whether the second special figure start reserved memory number is greater than "0". (Step S13).

  When the determination result of step S13 is negative (when the second special figure start hold memory number = 0), the main control CPU 40a reads the first special figure start hold memory number (step S14) and starts the first special figure start. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is greater than “0” (step S15). When the determination result of step S15 is negative (when the first special figure start pending storage number = 0), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect has already been output. (Step S16). If this determination result is negative (when no demonstration designation command is output), the main control CPU 40a outputs a demonstration designation command (step S17). Then, the special symbol start process ends. Further, when the determination result of step S16 is affirmative (when the demonstration designation command is output), the main control CPU 40a directly ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S15 is affirmative (when the first special figure start hold storage number> 0), the main control CPU 40a stores a special symbol variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 40c. Is set to a value [0] indicating that the first variable game is to be executed (step S18). Next, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 (-1) from the number of the first special figure start reserved memory number (-1) (step S19), and is associated with the first special figure start reserved memory number. The predetermined random number value stored in the predetermined storage area is acquired (step S20). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number in step S20.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S13 is affirmative (when the second special figure start hold storage number> 0), the main control CPU 40a stores a special symbol variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 40c. Is set to a value [1] indicating that the second variable game is executed (step S21). Next, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of the second special figure start reserved memory number (-1) (step S22), and the main control RAM 40c is associated with the second special figure start reserved memory number. A predetermined random number value stored in the predetermined storage area is acquired (step S23). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number in step S23.

  The main control CPU 40a, which has acquired the value of the big hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number in step S20 or step S23, sets the probability change to be set in the main control RAM 40c in step S24, as shown in FIG. By checking the setting value of the flag, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a certain change state. The probability variation flag is a flag indicating whether or not a certain probability variation state is to be imparted. When the probability variation flag is imparted, “1” is set, and when it is not imparted, “0” is set.

  If the determination result in step S24 is affirmative (highly accurate), the main control CPU 40a selects a high-probability jackpot determination value as the jackpot determination value (step S25). On the other hand, if the determination result of step S24 is negative (low probability), the main control CPU 40a selects a low probability jackpot determination value as the jackpot determination value (step S26).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery) (step). S27). In step S27, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot determination using the high probability jackpot determination value when the gaming state is in a probable change state, and uses the low probability jackpot determination value when the gaming state is in a non-probability variation state. And hit the jackpot.

  When the determination result of step S27 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 40a sets [1] to a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit variation (step S28). Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the acquired special figure distribution random number value (step S29). In step S29, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 23 if it is the special symbol 1, while if it is the special symbol 2, the second special symbol display device. The jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed at 24 is determined. In this embodiment, the type of jackpot is determined by determining the jackpot symbol.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a selects a variation pattern distribution table based on the current gaming state (presence / absence of probability variation state, presence / absence of variation state), and the type of jackpot symbol determined in step S29 and the obtained variation A variation pattern for the big hit effect is selected and determined from the value of the random number for pattern distribution (step S30).

  The main control CPU 40a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol (big hit symbol) causes the sub control board 41 (general control CPU 41a) to execute a predetermined control command such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing. Various processes relating to the game are executed (step S31). Specifically, the main control CPU 40a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main control CPU 40a controls the display content of the first special symbol display device 23 or the second special symbol display device 24 so that the special symbols start to fluctuate. At the same time, the main control CPU 40a starts measuring the variation time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs a special symbol designation command for instructing a special symbol to be the final stop symbol. At this time, the main control CPU 40a outputs a special symbol 1 designating command for designating the special symbol 1 to be the final stop symbol in the case of the special symbol 1, while it becomes the final stop symbol in the case of the special symbol 2. A special symbol 2 designation command for designating the special symbol 2 is output. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time specified by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The display contents of the first special symbol display device 23 or the second special symbol display device 24 are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs all symbols stop command for instructing to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the variation time set in the variation pattern instructed by the variation pattern designation command, and to display the symbol combination in a fixed stop manner Is output.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination in step S27 is negative (not a jackpot), the main control CPU 40a checks whether or not the current gaming state is a variable state (step S32). In step S32, the main control CPU 40a confirms the set value of the operation flag set in the main control RAM 40c. The operation flag is a flag indicating whether or not to give a variable state, and is set to “1” when it is given, and is set to “0” when it is not given.

  When the determination result of step S32 is negative (no change state is given), the main control CPU 40a reads the first special figure start hold read from the main control RAM 40c as a process for acquiring the reach determination value. The stored number and the second special figure start reserved memory number are added together, and the added value is extracted as the added start reserved memory number (added start hold ball) (step S33). For example, when the value of the first special figure start hold memory number is “1” and the second special figure start hold memory number is “2”, the combined start hold memory number is “3”. Further, when each special figure start holding ball is “3”, the combined start holding memory number is “6”. In addition, when the first special figure start hold memory number is “0” and the second special figure start hold memory number is “2”, the combined start hold memory number becomes “2”. Incidentally, when each special figure start reserved memory number is “0”, the combined start hold ball becomes “0”, which is the lower limit value of the combined start hold memory number. On the other hand, when the second variable game is executed when each special figure start hold memory number is “4”, the start hold memory number is subtracted by 1 by the execution of the game, so the combined start hold The sphere becomes “7”, which is the upper limit value of the combined start reserved memory number.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a that has extracted the combined start reserved memory number determines an offset value based on the combined start reserved memory number. As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the total start pending storage number is associated with an offset value that identifies each value. Specifically, when the combined start pending storage number is “0”, “00H” is associated with the value as an offset value. Further, when the total number of start pending storage is “1”, “01H” is associated with the value as an offset value. Further, when the total number of start pending storage is “2”, “02H” is associated with the value as an offset value. In addition, when the total number of start pending storages is “3”, “03H” is associated with the value as an offset value. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the number of start pending memories is divided into four stages of “0”, “1”, “2”, and “3”. In addition, four stages of “0”, “1”, “2”, and “3” are set so that the number of stages is the same as the number of start pending storages. In other words, since the upper limit number of the remaining start pending storage numbers after subtracting the variation is “3”, when the total start pending storage number is “4” or more, these values are offset values. When the combined start pending storage number is “3”, that is, “03H”, which is the same as the upper limit number of the remaining start pending storage numbers after subtracting the variation, is associated. Then, the main control CPU 40a calculates an offset value based on the combined start reserved memory number, and sets the calculated offset value in a predetermined determination area of the main control RAM 40c (step S34).

  The main control CPU 40a that has calculated the offset value based on the summed start pending storage number subsequently determines whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state by the same method as step S24 in order to obtain the reach determination value. Determination is made (step S35). Then, the main control CPU 40a determines a reach determination value according to the determination result of step S35 (see FIGS. 10A and 11B). As shown in FIG. 11B, reach determination values R1 to R4 in different ranges are set for the offset values “00H” to “03H”, respectively. Specifically, the reach determination value R1 is associated with the offset value “00H”, while the reach determination value R2 is associated with the offset value “01H”. Further, the reach determination value R3 is associated with the offset value “02H”, while the reach determination value R4 is associated with the offset value “03H”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, the reach determination values R1 to R4 specified from the offset value are determined whether or not the probability variation state is given, and the remaining reserved storage number obtained by subtracting the variation. Accordingly, different hit ranges correspond to each other.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is “low probability + no change” and the total start pending storage number is “0”, “0 to 35” is set as the reach determination value R1. The hit range is “0 to 35”, and the outlier range is “36 to 240”. Therefore, the probability of affirmative determination of reach determination is 36/241. In addition, when the gaming state is “low probability + no change” and the total number of start-pending memories is “1”, “0-35” is set as the reach determination value R2, and the hit range Becomes “0-35”, and the outlier range becomes “36-240”. Therefore, the probability of affirmative determination of reach determination is 36/241. On the other hand, when the gaming state is “low probability + no change” and the total number of start-pending memories is “2”, “0-17” is set as the reach determination value R3, and the hit range Becomes “0-17” and the outlier range becomes “18-240”. Therefore, the probability of affirmatively determining reach determination is 18/241. In addition, when the game state is “low probability + no change” and the total number of start pending storage is “3” or more, “0-3” is set as the reach determination value R4, The range is “0 to 3”, and the outlier range is “4 to 240”. Therefore, the probability of affirmatively determining reach determination is 4/241.

  As described above, when the gaming state is “low probability + no change”, the smaller the total number of reserved start storages, the higher the probability that the reach determination will be affirmed. It is set so that the probability that the reach determination is affirmed becomes lower as the number increases. Therefore, if the reach determination based on the combined start reserved memory number is not affirmatively determined, an outlier effect having a shorter variation time than the outlier reach effect will be executed, which may increase the digestion efficiency of the symbol variation game. it can.

  In addition, when the gaming state is “high probability + no change” and the total number of start-pending memories is “0”, “0-35” is set as the reach determination value R1, and the hit range Becomes “0-35”, and the outlier range becomes “36-240”. Therefore, the probability of affirmative determination of reach determination is 36/241. Further, when the gaming state is “high probability + no change” and the combined start hold memory is “1”, “0-35” is set as the reach determination value R2, and the hit range is While “0-35”, the outlier range is “36-240”. Therefore, the probability of affirmative determination of reach determination is 36/241. On the other hand, when the gaming state is “high probability + no change” and the combined start pending storage number is “2”, “0-19” is set as the reach determination value R3, and the hit range Becomes “0-19” and the outlier range becomes “20-240”. Therefore, the probability of affirmative determination of reach determination is 20/241. In addition, when the gaming state is “high accuracy + no change” and the total number of start-pending memories is “3” or more, “0-4” is set as the reach determination value R4. The range is “0-4” and the outlier range is “5-240”. Therefore, the probability of affirmatively determining reach determination is 5/241. As described above, even when the gaming state is “high accuracy + no change”, the probability that the reach determination is affirmed becomes higher as the total number of the stored start pending storage is smaller. The probability that the reach determination is affirmatively determined decreases as the number of memories increases. In addition, when “high accuracy + no change” is set, the probability that the reach determination is affirmed is higher when the total number of start-pending memories is “2” or more than when “low accuracy + no change” is set. Is set. By setting in this way, when the reach effect is frequently executed, expectation can be given to the fact that the probability variation state is given internally.

  If the determination result in step S35 is affirmative (highly accurate), the main control CPU 40a determines to set a reach determination value for high probability (step S36). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S35 is negative (low probability), the main control CPU 40a determines to set a reach determination value for low probability (step S37). Then, the main control CPU 40a that has decided to set the reach determination value for high probability or the reach determination value for low probability reads the offset value calculated in step S34 (step S38) and associates it with the offset value. Determined reach determination value. As a result, the main control CPU 40a has determined the reach determination value in accordance with the total number of start-pending memories. Then, the main control CPU 40a that has determined the reach determination value determines whether or not to perform the reach effect by determining whether or not the acquired reach determination random number value is included in the reach range of the reach determination value. A reach determination is made (step S39).

  When the determination result in step S39 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 40a uses the first special symbol display device 23 or the second special symbol display device 24 as a final stop symbol to be displayed in a definite stop state. A missing symbol (special symbol) is determined (step S40). Next, the main control CPU 40a selects a variation pattern distribution table based on the current gaming state (presence / absence of probability variation state, presence / absence of variation state), and uses the determination result of step S39 and the obtained variation pattern distribution From the random number value, the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is selected and determined (step S41). In step S39, since the main control CPU 40a has determined to perform the outlier reach effect, the main control CPU 40a selects and determines the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect. In this embodiment, since the rate at which step S39 is positively determined is lower as the combined start pending storage number is larger, the probability of proceeding to step S40 is lower.

  The main control CPU 40a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol (outlier symbol), proceeds to the processing of step S31, and in the same manner as described above, gives a predetermined control command to the sub overall control board 41 (overall control CPU 41a) Various processes relating to each symbol variation game, such as output at the timing of, are executed, and the special symbol start process is terminated. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The display contents of the first special symbol display device 23 or the second special symbol display device 24 are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs all symbols stop command for instructing to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the variation time set in the variation pattern instructed by the variation pattern designation command, and to display the symbol combination in a fixed stop manner Is output.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S32 is affirmative (the variable state is given), the main control CPU 40a does not add the second special figure start reserved memory number and the first special figure start reserved memory number. In order to acquire the reach determination value based only on the number of special figure start pending storage, it is determined in step S42 whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines a reach determination value in accordance with the determination result in step S42 (see FIGS. 10B and 11C). As shown in FIG. 11C, two types of reach determination values R5 for low probability and reach determination values R6 for high probability are set as reach determination values when the variable state is given. ing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, reach determination values R5 and R6 are configured to correspond to different hit ranges depending on whether or not a probability variation state is given. Specifically, when the gaming state is “low probability + variable”, “0 to 11” is set as the reach determination value R5, the hit range is “0 to 11”, and the outlier range is “12 to 240”. Therefore, the probability of affirmative determination of reach determination is 12/241. Further, when the gaming state is “high accuracy + changeable”, “0-5” is set as the reach determination value R6, the hit range is “0-5”, and the outlier range is “6— 240 ". Therefore, the probability of affirmatively determining reach determination is 6/241. In this way, when the gaming state is “variable”, each start hold memory number is not summed, and any start hold memory number is “0-3”. It is set so that reach determination is performed with probability. Thereby, the process concerning reach determination can be simplified. In addition, the probability that the reach determination is affirmatively determined is lower when the gaming state is higher than the low probability.

  When the determination result in step S42 is affirmative (high probability), the main control CPU 40a selects the reach determination value R6 for high probability regardless of the number of reserved memories (step S43), while in step S42. If the determination result is negative (low probability), the reach determination value R5 for low probability is selected regardless of the number of reserved memories (step S44). Then, the main control CPU 40a that has selected the reach determination value proceeds to step S45 and performs reach determination. If the determination in step S45 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a executes the processing from step S40.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S39 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 40a makes a final stop symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 23 or the second special symbol display device 24. Is determined as a special symbol (step S46). Next, the main control CPU 40a selects the variation pattern distribution table TA (FIG. 12A) based on the current gaming state (presence / absence of probability variation state, presence / absence of variation state) (step S47). Then, the main control CPU 40a refers to the offset value based on the summed start pending storage number calculated in step S34 (step S48), and determines the offset value, the determination result in step S39, and the obtained random number for variation pattern distribution. Therefore, the variation pattern for the off-line production is selected and determined (step S49).

  In step S49 of the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment determines the variation pattern of the offending effect according to the selection rate and the offset value shown in FIG. The selection rate of the variation pattern for the offending effect depends on the game state, the remaining number of reserved memories after subtracting the variation, and the value of the special symbol variation processing flag (variation of special symbol 1 or variation of special symbol 2) Is set. The main control CPU 40a, when the gaming state is "low probability + no change" and "high probability + no change", when the value of the special symbol variation processing flag indicates the variation of the special symbol 1, and the special symbol Regardless of whether the variation of 2 is shown, the variation pattern for the shift effect is selected according to the variation pattern selection rate when there is no variation shown in FIG. When there is no change, the main control CPU 40a selects and determines the change pattern P1 at a selection rate of 239/239 when the total number of pending storage is “0 to 1”. Further, when there is no change, the main control CPU 40a selects and determines the variation pattern P2 with a selection rate of 239/239 when the total number of pending storage is “2”. Further, when there is no change, the main control CPU 40a displays the fluctuation pattern P2 at the selection rate of 13/239 and the fluctuation pattern P3 at the selection rate of 226/239 when the total number of pending storages is “3” or more. Select and decide each. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S31 and, as described above, outputs a predetermined control command to the sub overall control board 41 (overall control CPU 41a) at a predetermined timing. The process is executed, and the special symbol start process is terminated.

  By setting the selection rate in this way, the main control CPU 40a has a higher probability of selecting a variation pattern having a longer variation time as the total number of accumulated start pending storages is smaller when there is no variation, while the total start pending As the number of memories increases, the probability of selecting a variation pattern with a short variation time increases. As a result, even if the remaining special figure hold memory number after subtracting the fluctuation is reduced, if the total start hold memory number is increased by adding together with the other special figure start hold memory number, The probability that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected increases, and the digestion efficiency of the symbol variation game can be increased.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S45 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 40a determines a symbol (special symbol) as a final stop symbol (step S50). Next, the value indicating that the main control CPU 40a executes the first variation game in the special symbol variation processing flag without adding up the second special figure start reserved memory number and the first special figure start reserved memory number. It is determined whether [0] is set (step S51). If the determination result of step S51 is affirmative (during the first variation game), the main control CPU 40a selects the variation pattern distribution table TB (FIG. 12B) (step S52).

  As shown in FIG. 12B, in the fluctuation of the special symbol 1 when there is a change, the main control CPU 40a changes the change pattern P1 at a selection rate of 237/239 regardless of the number of reserved storage (0-3). The change pattern P2 is selected with a selection ratio of 1/239, and the change pattern P3 is selected with a selection ratio of 1/239.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S51 is negative (during the second variation game), the main control CPU 40a selects the variation pattern distribution table TC (FIG. 12C) (step S53).

  As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the main control CPU 40a changes the variation pattern P1 at a selection rate of 237/239 when the number of reserved storage is “0” in the variation of the special symbol 2 when there is a variation. The variation pattern P2 is selected with a selection ratio of 1/239 and the variation pattern P3 is selected with a selection ratio of 1/239. In addition, in the variation of the special symbol 2 when there is a variation, the main control CPU 40a selects the variation pattern P1 at a selection rate of 10/239 and 10/239 when the number of reserved storage is “1-2”. The variation pattern P2 is selected by the rate, and the variation pattern P3 is selected and determined by the selection rate of 219/239. Further, in the variation of the special symbol 2 when there is a variation, the main control CPU 40a sets the variation pattern P1 at the selection rate of 5/239 and the selection rate of 5/239 when the reserved storage number is “3”. The variation pattern P2 is selected by selecting the variation pattern P3 with a selection rate of 229/239, respectively.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a that has selected the variation pattern distribution tables TB and TC checks the number of reserved memories corresponding to the symbol variation game to be executed from now on (step S54), and produces a shift effect at the selection rate corresponding to the number of reserved memories. Is determined (step S49). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S31 and, as described above, outputs a predetermined control command to the sub overall control board 41 (overall control CPU 41a) at a predetermined timing. The process is executed, and the special symbol start process is terminated.

  In the special symbol start process, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment first determines the second special figure start reserved memory number (step S13), and if the determination result is affirmative, the pachinko gaming machine 10 relates to the second variable game. The process is executed, and if the determination result is negative, the first special figure start reserved memory number is determined (step S15). That is, by executing the special symbol start processing of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure start hold memory number and the second special figure start hold memory number are stored (both are 0 (zero)) Main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second variable game based on special symbol 2.

  Since the second start winning opening 27 is easy to win in a lottery with a normal symbol in the variable state, the open / close blade 28 is easy to take an open state, and a game ball is easy to enter. As a result, in the variable state, the second variable game is preferentially executed as described above, so that the second variable game is easily executed continuously. Then, in the process related to the second variation game based on the special symbol 2, when the big hit lottery is won, the ratio of whether or not the probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends is the first variation based on the special symbol 1 Although the ratio is the same as that of the game, the ratio of the 16R probability variation jackpot is different. That is, when the distribution of the random numbers for special figure distribution is different and the big win is achieved in the second variable game, the 16R probability variable big win is won at a ratio of 56/79 and a 16R probability variable big hit game is awarded. (See FIG. 3). On the other hand, in the case of a big hit in the first variable game, a 16R probability variable big win is won at a rate of 35/79 and a 16R probability variable big hit game is awarded (see FIG. 3). In this way, in the variable state, when the big win is won in the second variable game, the ratio of the 16R probability variable big hit game is higher than in the case where the big win is in the first variable game. . Therefore, in the variable state, the game ball is placed in the second start winning opening 27 and received the big hit lottery rather than the game ball is inserted in the first starting winning opening 26 and received the big hit lottery. It is advantageous for the person.

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the selection rate of the variation pattern for the loss effect when the loss occurs in the variable state is the case of the special symbol 1 (FIG. 12B). It differs from the case of special symbol 2 (FIG. 12C). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the first variation game based on the special symbol 1 is performed in the variable state, the variation pattern for the offending effect is used regardless of the number of reserved memories. The selection rate of the fluctuation pattern P1 having the longest fluctuation time is set high. When the first variable game based on the special symbol 1 is performed in the variable state, as shown in the special symbol start process, a negative determination is made in step S13, that is, the second special figure start reserved memory number is 0 ( (Zero). For this reason, receiving a jackpot lottery based on the special symbol 1 in the variable state is disadvantageous for the player as judged from the ratio of the 16R probability variable jackpot as described above. Therefore, the chance (time) of entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 27 by setting the selection rate of the variation pattern P1 high when the first variation game based on the special symbol 1 is performed in the variation state. Is given to the player. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when one of the first variation game and the second variation game is being performed, the other variation game is not performed. For this reason, when the first variation game is played with the variation pattern P1, the second start during the first variation game is performed as compared with the case where the first variation game is performed with the variation patterns P2 and P3. The probability of entering a game ball into the winning opening 27 increases.

  On the other hand, during the variable state, the opening / closing blade 28 is likely to be in the open state, so that the chance of executing the second variable game increases. During the variable state, there is a high possibility that the second special figure start reserved memory number is “4”. Therefore, when a symbol variable game with a long variable time is played with the maximum number stored. Even if a game ball enters the second start winning opening 27 during the game, the game ball is not added as the second special figure start reserved memory number, and the right to execute the game is discarded. . Therefore, the symbol variation game is quickly digested by setting the selection rate of the variation pattern P3 high when the number of second special diagram start pending storage numbers is large while in the variable state, and the second start winning opening 27 The player is given a chance to enter the game ball.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the symbol variation game is executed when there is no variable state, the reach determination is performed based on the combined start reserved memory number. The probability of affirmative determination of reach determination is set higher as the number of combined start pending storage numbers is smaller, while the probability of affirmative determination of reach determination is lower as the number of combined start pending storage numbers is larger. It is set to be. As a result, the probability that the reach determination is affirmatively decreased as the number of combined start reserved memories increases, so that when the reach effect is not executed, the variation time of the symbol variation game is shortened. Further, even when the reach determination is negative, the variation pattern for the offending effect is selected on the basis of the combined start reserved memory number. And it is set so that the probability that a variation pattern with a short variation time will be selected increases as the total number of start-pending storages increases.

  In addition, when the reach determination is executed based on the combined start reserved memory number and the variation pattern for the offending effect is selected in this way, the situation that is most advantageous to the player is the second immediately after the end of the variable state. It's time to run a variable game. During the variable speed state, the game balls are more likely to enter the second start winning opening 27 than the first starting winning opening 26, so each special figure start reserved memory is stored up to the upper limit number (4). The second variation game is preferentially executed when there is a high possibility that it has been played, and when the second special figure start hold storage number is “1” or more. Even when the variable state is finished, if the second special figure start hold memory number is “1” or more, the second variable game is preferentially based on the second special figure start hold memory number. To be executed. However, in practice, when the variable state ends, the game ball enters the first start winning port 26 more easily than the second start winning port 27, and the first variable game is easily executed. However, immediately after the end of the variable state, there is a high possibility that the first special figure starting reserved memory number has reached the upper limit number, and even if a game ball is fired, it is not possible to store the reserved ball exceeding the upper limit value. Therefore, the player cannot wait for the game to be digested without firing the game ball because the player cannot store the hold ball, but when the game is executed, the second special figure start reserved memory number decreases. The probability of affirmative determination in reach determination increases. If the reach determination is affirmative, the second variation game having a long variation time is executed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect that is set longer than the variation pattern P1 for the outlier effect. Therefore, the first variable game is not easily executed. Even if the reach determination is negative, there is a high probability that the variation pattern P1 for the off-stage effect with the long variation time is selected. If the variation pattern P1 is selected, the variation time Since the long second variable game is executed, the first variable game is not easily executed.

  However, when the first special figure start reserved memory number and the second special figure start reserved memory number are added together and the reach determination is made based on the total value, for example, when the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1”, If so, the probability that the reach determination is affirmed is increased. On the other hand, when the second special figure start hold memory number “1” and the first special figure start hold memory number “4” are added together, the total start hold memory number becomes “5”. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the total number of reserved start storages is “3” or more, the rate at which reach determination is affirmatively determined becomes low, and the variation pattern P3 for the shortest variation effect has the shortest variation time. Is set to increase the probability of being selected. Therefore, by setting so that the variation time of the second variation game immediately after the completion of the variation state is shortened, the digestion efficiency of the symbol variation game is increased, and after the second variation game is finished, the first variation game is started as soon as possible. Will be executed.

  Then, when the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit (when [1] is set in the big hit flag), after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 40a of the type specified based on the final stop symbol The control of the big hit game is started, and a predetermined control command is output to the sub overall control board 41 (overall control CPU 41a) at a predetermined timing.

  When the symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 40a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (10000 ms). Next, when the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round to start the first round game, starts measuring the round game time, and further releases the release signal. Is output. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big prize opening door 29 of the big prize opening 30 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main control CPU 40a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big prize opening door 29 of the big prize opening 30 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main control CPU 40a that ended the round game of the first round, after the elapse of the interval time of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round, to start the round game of the second round A round command corresponding to the second round is output. When the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the second round game is similarly ended.

  Thereafter, the round games of the third to seventh rounds are controlled in the same manner. However, when the main control CPU 40a has determined 7R big hit (7R probable big hit or 7R non-probable big hit), it will end after the elapse of the interval time. A command is output and measurement of the ending time (8000 ms) is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  On the other hand, when the 16R probability variation jackpot is determined, the main control CPU 40a controls the round games of the 8th to 16th rounds. When the round game of the 16th round ends, an ending command is issued after the interval time has elapsed. At the same time, the measurement of the ending time (8000 ms) is started. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  The main control CPU 40a that ended each jackpot game gives a probability change state if the determination result is affirmative based on the determination result of the probability change grant determination whether or not to give a probability change state after the jackpot game ends, When the determination result is negative, the probability variation state is not given. In the present embodiment, when the 16R probability variation big hit and the 7R probability variation big hit are won, the affirmative change grant determination is affirmed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the 7R non-probability big hit is won, the probability change grant determination is negative. The main control CPU 40a having affirmatively determined the probability change imparting determination sets “1” for the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is to be imparted, and sets “1” for the operation flag indicating that the variation state is to be imparted. . On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a that has determined negatively the probability change assignment determination sets “0” for the probability change flag and also sets “1” for the operation flag indicating that the change 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 variable state is provided. When “0” is set, the variable state is not provided. It is shown that.

  When the probability variation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 40a outputs a probability variation command indicating the probability variation state to the sub integrated control board 41, and sets the probability variation flag to “0”. At this time, a non-probability change command indicating the non-probability change state is output to the sub integrated control board 41. Thereby, the sub-overall control board 41 (overall control CPU 41a) can grasp whether or not the certainty change state is currently given. Similarly, when the operation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 40a outputs an operation command indicating that the variable state is in effect to the sub control board 41, and sets the operation flag to “0”. When set, a non-operation command indicating that the variable state is not given to the sub integrated control board 41 is output. As a result, the overall control CPU 41a can grasp whether or not the current variable state is assigned.

  In addition, when the 7R jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a sets the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the variable state is given to 100 times. This operation count is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed. Then, when the 7R big hit is won, the operation flag is cleared (“0” is set) when the operation count becomes “(zero)”. The probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 40c. In addition, the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations are cleared (“0” is set) even when a big hit game is awarded.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that determines whether or not to assign a probability variation state serves as a probability variation determination means. Further, the main control CPU 40a that assigns the probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes the probability variation imparting means.

Next, the contents of control executed by the sub integrated control board 41 will be described.
When the control pattern control CPU 41 a of the sub integrated control board 41 receives the change pattern designation command, it outputs the command to the effect display control board 42 and the sound / lamp control board 43. When the overall control CPU 41a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 41a determines a decoration symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 22 according to the stop symbol designation of the special symbol corresponding to the command. A stop symbol designating command for the decorative symbol designating the decorative symbol is output to the effect display control board 42. Further, when the overall control CPU 41 a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 41 a outputs the command to the effect display control board 42 and the sound / lamp control board 43.

Hereinafter, the control content related to the determination of the decorative symbol executed by the overall control CPU 41a will be described.
When the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol (symbol A and symbol a) corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit, the overall control CPU 41a uses the symbol combination as a decorative symbol. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is determined. At this time, the CPU 41a for overall control determines a jackpot symbol (odd symbol) with a certain probability change as a decorative symbol constituting the confirmed jackpot symbol. On the other hand, when the 7R jackpot is won, the overall control CPU 41a determines that the confirmed jackpot symbol is a jackpot symbol (even number symbol) that is not definitely changed. In this way, when the confirmed jackpot symbol is determined, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22, a jackpot symbol (even number symbol) that is not surely changed is finally derived.

  In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a loss symbol, the overall control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the loss. At this time, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outlier including the reach formation symbol. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outbreak that does not include the reach formation symbol.

Next, the control content related to the big hit game executed by the overall control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the opening effect, the effect content of the round effect, and the effect content of the ending effect according to these commands. Then, the overall control CPU 41a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the determined effect content to the effect display control board 42 and the sound / lamp control board 43, respectively. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 41a serves as an effect control means.

Next, the effect display control board 42 will be described.
When the display control CPU 42a of the effect display control board 42 inputs a variation pattern designation command, the effect content is selected according to the instruction content of these commands, and the symbol variation game (the first variation game, the second variation game) is selected according to the effect content. The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled so as to play the game. At this time, the display control CPU 42a generates display data for displaying an image according to the effect contents using the image data of the display control ROM 42b based on the selected effect contents. The display control CPU 42a 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. Then, the display control CPU 42a derives the decorative symbol instructed by the stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol in the symbol variation game, and displays the image so that the symbol combination by the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed by the input of the symbol stop command. The display content of the part GH is controlled to end the symbol variation game.

  Further, the display control CPU 42a causes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect to be performed in accordance with the effect instruction command for the opening effect, the effect instruction command for the round effect, and the effect instruction command for the ending effect during the big hit game. The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled. That is, the display control CPU 42a generates display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect contents using the image data of the display control ROM 42b, as in the case of the symbol variation game, and the display contents of the image display unit GH. To control. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 42a serves as an effect control means.

Hereinafter, the change in reach probability in the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end of the variation state will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b).
FIG. 13A shows a comparative example when the control content of the present embodiment is not applied, while FIG. 13B applies the control content of the present embodiment and is given a variable state. The change in reach probability when the special symbols 1 and 2 are added together is shown. 13 and 14, the special symbol 1 is indicated as “special 1” and the special symbol 2 is indicated as “special 2”. In addition, a state where the start pending storage number is stored is indicated by “● (close)”, while a state where the start hold storage number is not stored is indicated by “◯ (close)”. Further, in FIGS. 13A and 13B, it is assumed that 7R uncertain variable big hit is won.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when the 7R non-probable big hit is won, the short state is given until 100 symbol variation games are executed after the big hit game is finished. When the variable state is given, it is assumed that the number of start pending storage numbers of each special figure is stored up to “4”. After that, if the jackpot is not won at least once between the time when the variable state is given and the 100th symbol variation game is executed, the short state will not be given from the 101th symbol variation game ( Time point a1). After the non-variable state, each special figure start reserved memory number is “4”, and the second fluctuation is based on the second special figure start reserved memory number being “1” or more. The game is preferentially executed (time point a1).

  When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol start process based on the first reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “3”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). When the big hit determination based on the first reserved ball is not positively determined, reach determination is executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), the main control CPU 40a has a 4/241 value based on the fact that the second special figure start reserved memory number is “3” and the low probability lottery state. Reach determination is performed with probability. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the first reserved ball, a new symbol variation game is executed.

  In this case, since the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1” or more (“3”), the second variable game is preferentially executed based on the second reserved ball ( Time point a2). When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol start process based on the second reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “2”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). In the reach determination based on the second holding ball, as shown in FIG. 10A, the second special figure start holding memory number is “2” and the low probability lottery state is set. The reach determination is executed with a probability of 18/241. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the second reserved ball, a new symbol variation game is executed.

  In this case, since the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1” or more (“2”), the second variable game is preferentially executed based on the third reserved ball ( Time point a3). When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol starting process based on the third reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “1”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). In the reach determination based on the third holding ball, as shown in FIG. 10A, the second special figure start holding memory number is “1” and the low probability lottery state is set. The reach determination is executed with a probability of 36/241. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the third reserved ball, a new symbol variation game is executed.

  In this case, since the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1” or more (“1”), the second variable game is preferentially executed based on the fourth reserved ball ( Time point a4). Then, in the second variable game based on the fourth reserved ball, the reach determination is executed with the same probability (36/241) as in the case where the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1”. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the fourth held ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number is “0”, while the first special figure start reserved memory number is “4”. Therefore, the first variable game is executed (time point a5).

  As described above, when the reach determination is executed based only on the second special figure start reserved memory number, the probability that the reach determination is affirmed increases as the start reserved memory number decreases. When the reach determination is affirmative, the variation pattern for the leaching reach effect with a long variation time is selected, so that the second variation game becomes longer as the number of start pending storages decreases. Therefore, the first variation game is not easily executed. In addition, although not shown here, if the winner is won for 7R probability change, and if the winning state is given and the symbol variation game is executed 100 times until the symbol variation game is executed, it will be the 101st symbol. From the variation game, the probability variation state is provided, but the variation state is not provided. Even in such a case, reach determination is performed based on the reach determination value for high probability shown in FIG. 10A by the same method as described above.

  Also, in FIG. 13B, it is assumed that the start pending storage number of each special figure is stored up to “4” when the variable state is given by winning the 7R uncertain big hit. If the winning combination is not won once during the time when the symbol variation game is executed until 100 symbol variation games are executed, the variation state is not imparted from the 101th symbol variation game ( Time point b1). Similarly to FIG. 13 (a), when the non-changed state is entered, the number of special figure start hold memories is “1” or more (“4”), so the second variable game has priority. (Time b1).

  When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol start process based on the first reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “3”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). At this time, when executing the reach determination, the main control CPU 40a adds the first special figure start reserved memory number and the second special figure start reserved memory number. In this case, the total number of reserved start storages is “7”. As shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the total number of start-pending memories is “3” or more, reach determination is executed with a probability of 4/241. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the first start-pending ball on hold, a new symbol variation game is executed.

  In this case, since the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1” or more (“3”), the second variable game is preferentially executed based on the second reserved ball ( Time point b2). When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol start process based on the second reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “2”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). Then, in the reach determination based on the second held ball, the total start reserved memory number becomes “6”, and the reach determination is executed with the same probability of 4/241 as the first ball as shown in FIG. The In this way, even in the second variation game based on the same second held ball, as compared with the case where the reach determination is executed based only on the second starting reserved memory number (FIG. 13A). The probability that the reach determination is positive is low. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the second reserved ball, a new symbol variation game is executed.

  In this case, since the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1” or more (“2”), the second variable game is preferentially executed based on the third reserved ball ( Time point b3). When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol starting process based on the third reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “1”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). In the reach determination based on the third held ball, the combined start storage number is “5”, and the reach determination is performed with the same probability of 4/241 as the first and second balls as shown in FIG. Executed. In this way, even in the second variation game based on the same third held ball, as compared to the case where the reach determination is executed based only on the second start reserved memory number (FIG. 13A). The probability that the reach determination is positive is low. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the third reserved ball, a new symbol variation game is executed.

  In this case, since the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1” or more (“1”), the second variable game is preferentially executed based on the fourth reserved ball ( Time point b4). When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol start process based on the fourth reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “0”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). In the reach determination based on the fourth held ball, the combined start storage number is “4”, and the reach determination is performed with the same probability of 4/241 as the first to third balls as shown in FIG. Executed. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the fourth reserved ball, a new symbol variation game is executed. In this case, since the second special figure start reserved memory number is “0”, the first variable game is executed (time point b5). Thus, even in the second variation game based on the same fourth reserved ball, compared to the case where the reach determination is executed based only on the second start reserved memory number (FIG. 13A). The probability that the reach determination is positive is low.

  As described above, when the reach determination is executed based on the combined start reserved memory number, the first special figure start reserved memory number is always added even if the second special figure start reserved memory number is decreased. The probability that the determination is affirmative is reduced. Then, when the reach determination is negative, the second variation game is immediately ended because the second variation game is executed based on the variation pattern for the outlier effect that is shorter than the reach effect. The first variable game is executed as soon as possible. Although not shown here, even in the state of “high accuracy + no change”, the same method as the above-mentioned state of “low accuracy + no change” is used, based on the total number of start pending storages. Reach determination is executed.

Next, the flow of the symbol variation game executed immediately after the end of the variable state will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b).
FIG. 14A shows a comparative example when the control content of the present embodiment is not applied, while FIG. 14B applies the control content of the present embodiment and is given a variable state. If not, the game flow when the special symbols 1 and 2 are added together is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), if no big win is won between the time when the variable state is given and the 100th symbol variation game is executed, the variation from the 101th symbol variation game will occur. The state is not given (time point a1). When the non-changed state is entered, the number of special figure start hold memories is “1” or more (“4”), so the second variable game is preferentially executed (time point a1).

  When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol start process based on the first reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “3”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). When the big hit determination and reach determination based on the first reserved ball are negative, the main control CPU 40a selects the variation pattern for the offending effect. In this case, as shown in FIG. 12A, the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern P2 or the fluctuation pattern P3 based on the fact that the second special figure start reserved memory number is “3”. In this case, the variation pattern P3 for the offending effect set to the time T3 having the shortest variation time is most easily selected. Therefore, when the variation pattern P3 is selected, the main control CPU 40a executes the second variation game based on the first held ball for the time T3. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the first reserved ball, a new symbol variation game is executed.

  In this case, since the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1” or more (“3”), the second variable game is preferentially executed based on the second reserved ball ( Time point a2). When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol start process based on the second reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “2”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). In the second variation game based on the second held ball, the main control CPU 40a, as shown in FIG. 12A, is based on the fact that the second special figure start reserved memory number is “2”. Thus, the variation pattern P2 is determined, and the second variation game based on the second reserved ball is executed for the time T2. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the second reserved ball, a new symbol variation game is executed.

  In this case, since the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1” or more (“2”), the second variable game is preferentially executed based on the third reserved ball ( Time point a3). When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol starting process based on the third reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “1”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). Then, in the second variation game based on the third reserved ball, the main control CPU 40a, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), is based on the second special figure start reserved memory number being “1”. Thus, the variation pattern P1 is determined, and the second variation game based on the third reserved ball is executed for the time T1. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the third reserved ball, a new symbol variation game is executed.

  In this case, since the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1” or more (“1”), the second variable game is preferentially executed based on the fourth reserved ball ( Time point a4). When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol start process based on the fourth reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “0”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). In the second variation game based on the fourth reserved ball, the main control CPU 40a has the same selection probability (239/239) as the case where the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1”, and the variation pattern P1. To decide. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the fourth held ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number is “0”, while the first special figure start reserved memory number is “4”. Therefore, the first variable game is executed (time point a5).

  As described above, when the symbol variation game is executed based only on the second special figure starting reserved memory number, the probability that the variation pattern P1 having the longer variation time is selected becomes lower as the starting reserved memory number decreases. Thus, when the variation pattern P1 is selected, the variation time of the second variation game becomes long and the first variation game is not easily executed.

  Also, in FIG. 14B, it is assumed that when the variable state is given, the number of start pending storage numbers of each special figure is stored up to “4”. If the winning combination is not won once during the time when the symbol variation game is executed until 100 symbol variation games are executed, the variation state is not imparted from the 101th symbol variation game ( Time point b1). Similarly to FIG. 14 (a), when the non-changed state is entered, the number of special figure start hold memories is “1” or more (“4”), so the second variable game has priority. (Time b1).

  When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol start process based on the first reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “3”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). At this time, the main control CPU 40a refers to the combined start reserved memory number when selecting the variation pattern for the offending effect. In this case, the total number of reserved start storages is “7”. As shown in FIG. 12 (a), when the combined start reserved memory number is “3” or more, the probability that the variation pattern P3 for the off-stage effect with the shortest variation time is selected is set to be the highest. Has been. Therefore, when the variation pattern P3 is selected, the main control CPU 40a executes the second variation game based on the first held ball for the time T3. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the first reserved ball, a new symbol variation game is executed.

  In this case, since the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1” or more (“3”), the second variable game is preferentially executed based on the second reserved ball ( Time point b2). When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol start process based on the second reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “2”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). At this time, the main control CPU 40a refers to the combined start reserved memory number when selecting the variation pattern for the offending effect. In this case, the combined start reserved memory number is set to “6”, and the variation pattern P3 is set to have the highest probability of being selected (FIG. 12A). Is selected, the second variation game based on the second holding ball is executed for the time T3, and then the second variation game based on the second starting holding ball is held. After the end, a new symbol variation game is executed.

  In this case, since the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1” or more (“2”), the second variable game is preferentially executed based on the third reserved ball ( Time point b3). When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol starting process based on the third reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “1”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). At this time, the main control CPU 40a refers to the combined start reserved memory number when selecting the variation pattern for the offending effect. In this case, the combined start pending storage number is set to “5”, and the probability that the variation pattern P3 is selected is set to be the highest (FIG. 12a). Therefore, when the variation pattern P3 is selected, the main control CPU 40a causes the second variation game based on the third reserved ball to be executed for the time T3. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the third on-hold ball for the suspension, a new symbol variation game is executed.

  In this case, since the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1” or more (“1”), the second variable game is preferentially executed based on the fourth reserved ball (time point b4). . When the second variable game is started with the start of the special symbol start process based on the fourth reserved ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number becomes “0”, while the first The special figure start reserved memory number does not change ("4"). In this case, the combined start reserved memory number is “4”, and the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern with the same selection probability as when the second special figure start reserved memory number is “1”. Thereafter, after the end of the second variation game based on the fourth held ball, the second special figure start reserved memory number is “0”, while the first special figure start reserved memory number is “4”. Therefore, the first variable game is executed (time point b5).

  As described above, when the variation pattern for off-stage production is selected based on the combined starting reserved ball, even if it is the second variable game based on the same number of reserved balls, it is based only on the second starting reserved memory number. The probability that the variation pattern P3 is selected is higher than that in the case where the variation pattern for the offending effect is selected (FIG. 14A). Accordingly, when the variation pattern P3 set with a short variation time is selected, the second variation game is immediately ended, and the first variation game is quickly executed. Further, comparing FIG. 14 (a) and FIG. 14 (b), the variation time of the second variation game for four times is equal to the time X in FIG. 14 (b) than in FIG. 14 (a). Will be shortened only.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When the shortened state is given, each start holding ball can easily reach the upper limit number, but when the shortened state ends, it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 27, The player launches a game ball aiming at the first start winning opening 26. In such a case, by adding the start hold balls and setting the reach determination affirmatively lower than the case where the reach determination is based on only the second start hold ball, the end of the variable state The first variable game can be immediately executed by increasing the digestion efficiency of the second variable game, and the launch of the game ball can be promoted in order to store the first start holding ball.

  (2) When the symbol variation game is executed preferentially from the second start holding ball, when the second start holding ball is reduced, even if the first start holding ball is stored up to the upper limit number, The rate at which the reach determination relating to the change game is positively determined becomes high. Even in such a case, by performing the reach determination based on the combined start reserved memory number, the variation time of the second variation game is shortened, and immediately after the second variation game, the first variation game is immediately played. In addition to being able to execute, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball in order to store the first start holding ball.

  (3) By positioning the probability of winning the 16R probability variable big hit in the second variable game higher than in the first variable game, the position of preferentially executing the big hit determination based on the second starting hold ball is clear. Can be.

  (4) The main control CPU 40a is more likely to determine the variation patterns P2 and P3 than the variation pattern P1 as the combined start pending storage number increases. As a result, as the total number of start-pending memories increases, it becomes easier to execute a symbol variation game with a short variation time according to the variation patterns P2 and P3. Thus, the chance that the right to execute the symbol variation game is cut off can be reduced.

  (5) The ratio by which the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination of reach determination to be executed based on the total number of start pending storages when “high accuracy + no change” is compared to when “low accuracy + no change” Is high. As a result, the probability of winning the reach determination is high during the probability variation state, so when the reach effect is executed, the variation time of the symbol variation game becomes longer and the digestion efficiency of the symbol variation game decreases, but the probability variation state is internally Can be expected to be given.

  (6) When the probability variation state is given, the player executes the second variation game based on the ball entering the second start winning opening 27 having a high probability of winning the 16R probability variation big hit, and the big hit is achieved. I hope that. In such a case, if the reach determination is executed based on the combined start reserved memory number because the number of the second start hold balls is reduced, the probability that the reach determination is negative is increased, and the first change with a short fluctuation time is performed. The probability that two fluctuation games will be executed increases. In such a case, before the second start holding ball is newly accumulated, the game moves to the first variation game, and the chance of winning the 16R probability variation big hit decreases. In addition, when the variable speed state is given, the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening 27, so the rate at which the start holding ball becomes zero is extremely low. Therefore, when the reach determination is executed when the variable state is given, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the certain change state is given, so that the process related to reach determination can be simplified.

  (7) If the variable state is not given, the reach determination is performed based on the combined start reserved memory number even when the first variable game is executed, and the change pattern for the offending effect is determined. . As a result, it is not necessary to newly set a control that does not add up only when the first variable game is executed, so that it is possible to suppress an increase in the control burden on the main control CPU 40a.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the embodiment, even when the reach determination is affirmatively determined, the variation pattern for the reach reach effect may be selected based on the combined start reserved memory number. In this case, different fluctuation times are set as the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect such as a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is set long (for example, 120 seconds) and a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is set short (for example, one second). A plurality of variation patterns may be prepared, and a variation pattern set with a short variation time may be more easily selected as the total number of start-up reservations increases. By setting in this way, even when the reach effect is executed, the variation time can be shortened.

  In the embodiment, in the reach determination that is executed based on the combined start reserved memory number, the value of the hit range may be changed as appropriate. However, it is a premise that it is more difficult to win a reach determination in the case of “3” or more than in the case where the total number of reserved start suspensions is “0 to 2”. In addition, when the total number of start-pending memories is 3 or more, no reach determination value may be set so that the probability that the reach determination is positive is 0%.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the combined start reserved memory number is “2” or more, the state of “low accuracy + no change” or the state of “high accuracy + no change” Even so, there was not much difference in the reach range of reach determination values. As an example of the change, for example, the probability of affirmative determination of reach determination in the state of “low accuracy + no change” is 10/241, while the reach determination is positive in the state of “high accuracy + no change”. The probability of making an affirmative determination of reach determination may be made significantly different depending on whether or not a probability variation state is given, such as 75/241. In this case, it is desirable to set the probability of affirmatively determining reach determination in the state of “high accuracy + no change” in the state of “low accuracy + no change”.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the same variation pattern distribution table is referred to regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given. The variation pattern distribution table to be referred to may be different depending on whether it is assigned or not.

  In the embodiment, the main control CPU 40a sums up the first special figure start reserved memory number and the second special figure start reserved memory number one by one when selecting the variation pattern for the run-off effect before the reach determination is performed. Thus, the combined start reserved memory number may be extracted, and the reach determination or the variation pattern for the offending effect may be selected based on the extracted combined start reserved memory number.

  ○ In the embodiment, the type of jackpot game may be changed, or the selection ratio of jackpot awarded may be changed. In the embodiment, in the second variation game, the probability of winning the 16R probability variation big hit is set to be higher than that in the first variation game, but the type of big hit game to be given is, for example, 2R The probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, and 16R probability variation big hit may be used. The ratio of the 16R probability variable big hit is not changed between the first and second variable games, the ratio of the 2R probability variable big hit and the 8R probability variable big hit is changed, and the 8R probability variable big hit is changed in the second variable game rather than the first variable game. The selection probability per 2R probability variation jackpot may be lowered while the selection probability of the second variation game may be set so as to create an advantageous situation for the player.

  In the embodiment, when the combined start reserved memory number is 4 to 7, the reach determination value and the selection rate of the variation pattern for the offending effect different from those when the combined start reserved memory number is 3 may be set. . Specifically, the probability that the reach determination is affirmatively determined decreases as the combined start reserved memory number increases, and the selection rate of the variation pattern P3 for the offending effect is increased.

  In the embodiment, the second variation game is executed preferentially, but each symbol variation game may be executed alternately, or is executed based on the winning order to the start winning opening. Alternatively, the first variation game and the second variation game may be executed simultaneously.

In the embodiment, each of the first start winning opening 26 and the second starting winning opening 27 may be configured to have a ball opening that is always open.
In the embodiment, even when the variable state is given, the reach determination may be performed based on the combined start reserved memory number, and the variation pattern for the offending effect may be selected. . Furthermore, the probability that the reach determination is affirmatively determined according to the number of combined start pending storage numbers and the selection probability when the variation patterns P1 to P3 for the offending effects are selected may be varied. In this case, the probability that the reach determination is affirmatively determined becomes lower as the number of combined start reserved memories increases, and the probability that the variation pattern P3 for the offending effect is selected is set higher. Is desirable.

  ○ In the embodiment, only when the second variation game is executed when the variable state is not given, reach determination is performed based on the combined start reserved memory number, and the variation pattern for the offending effect is selected. You may be made to do.

  In the embodiment, only when the reach determination is executed, the reach determination is executed based on the combined start reserved memory number, and when selecting the variation pattern for the offending effect, based on each special figure start reserved memory number. A variation pattern may be selected.

  In the embodiment, the end condition of the probability variation state may be defined by “the number of symbol variation games” instead of “until next big hit”. In this case, it is set to the number of games that can obtain the next big hit in the probability variation state, for example, “10000 times”.

In the embodiment, the timing for acquiring the reach determination random number value or the variation pattern distribution random number value may be set at the start of the symbol variation game.
The embodiment is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 that uses a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol.

  In the embodiment, the effect display device 22 is a liquid crystal display, but it may be a dot matrix display or a 7-segment LED display display or a mechanical display display device such as a drum. Further, the first special symbol display device 23 and the second special symbol display device 24 may be changed to a liquid crystal type or a lamp type display device instead of the 8-segment type light emitting display device.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the determination result of the operating rate determination means is affirmative, the reach determination means performs reach determination with a constant determination probability regardless of the number of start holding balls for each start means. The gaming machine according to claim 3.

  (B) The second variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means is a variation pattern for a loss effect selected when a negative determination is made in the jackpot determination and a negative determination is made in the reach determination. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein there is a gaming machine.

  (C) Displaying a first symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of predetermined first symbols and a second symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of second symbols defined separately from the first symbol Display means for detecting the game ball that has entered the game, and providing the first symbol variation game start condition by detecting the game ball that has entered the game, and the first start means for allowing the game ball to always enter, and the game that has entered the game Detecting a ball gives a start condition for the second symbol variation game, and is capable of changing between a first state in which a game ball is easy to enter and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to win. Each of the starting means before starting the change, comprising: a starting means; and a holding storage means for entering the starting means and storing the detected game balls as a starting holding ball for each starting means up to a preset upper limit number. One or more starting hold balls are stored, In a gaming machine capable of executing a symbol variation game in a specific variation mode in which the first symbol variation game is executed after at least one second symbol variation game is executed, a game ball is detected by the first starting means. As a result, at the start of the first symbol variation game, a big hit determination is made as to whether or not the first symbol variation game is a big hit, and the game ball is detected by the second starting means. As a trigger, if the determination result of the jackpot determination means for executing the jackpot determination whether or not the second symbol variation game is a big hit at the start of the second symbol variation game, and the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, Reach determination means for executing a reach determination as to whether or not to execute a reach effect in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game; and causing the symbol variation game to be executed in the specific variation mode. An extraction means for summing up the start hold balls for each start means detected by the first start means and the second start means when the condition is satisfied, and extracting the sum as a start start hold ball, the reach determination The means is configured such that the smaller the number of start-holding balls for each starter means, the higher the percentage of affirmative determination of the reach determination, and when the extraction means extracts the combined start-up balls The reach determination in at least the second symbol variation game is performed based on the number of the combined start holding balls, and the higher the number of the combined start reservation balls, the higher the ratio of negative determination of the reach determination. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  (D) Displaying a first symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of predetermined first symbols and a second symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of second symbols defined separately from the first symbol In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is played when a jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, the detected game ball is detected by detecting the entered game ball. A starting condition for the first symbol variation game is given, and a first starting means for allowing a game ball to always enter and a start condition for the second symbol variation game by detecting the entered game ball. And a second starting means capable of changing between a first state in which the game ball is easy to enter and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to win, and a game ball detected by entering the respective start means The starting hold ball for each starting means The first symbol variation game is a big hit at the start of the first symbol variation game when the game ball is detected by the first storage unit and the holding storage unit that memorizes up to the preset upper limit number. Whether or not the second symbol variation game is a big hit at the start of the second symbol variation game, when a game ball is detected by the second starting means. A jackpot determination means for executing a jackpot determination of the game, and a reach determination as to whether or not to execute a reach effect in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative The reach determination means to be executed, the control means for executing the operation control for giving the operating rate improvement state for improving the operating rate at which the second starting means operates to the first state, and the operating rate improvement state are given. If the determination result of the operating rate determining means and the operating rate determining means is negative and at least the second symbol variation game is to be executed, the first starting means and the Extraction start means for adding the start hold balls for each start means detected by the second start means and extracting them as combined start hold balls, and the reach determination means has a number of start hold balls for each start means. The smaller the number is, the higher the proportion of the reach determination is that of affirmative determination. When the determination result of the operating rate determination means is affirmative, the start-up for each start-up means stored in the holding storage means While the reach determination is performed based on the holding ball, the determination result of the operation rate determination means is negative, and at least when the second symbol variation game is executed, the extraction means extracts the The reach determination is performed based on the combined start holding balls, and the ratio of negative determination of the reach determination increases as the number of the combined start reserved balls increases. In the case where the start hold ball of the first start means and the start hold ball of the second start means are stored, the big hit determination based on the start hold ball of the second start means is preferentially executed, and the big hit determination means The jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot to be generated when the determination result of the above is affirmative from a plurality of types of jackpots having different profits that the player can obtain, wherein the jackpot type determining means is a jackpot type determining means. The jackpot setting mode referred to when determining the type is that the player is more likely to hit the jackpot by executing the second symbol variation game than the jackpot by executing the first symbol variation game. The profit that can be obtained is set to be large, and at least the performance time of the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game is specified based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means and the determination result of the reach determination means A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern, and the display contents of the display means are controlled so as to execute the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, respectively. The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit is a first variation pattern selected when a negative determination is made in the reach determination when a negative determination is made in the jackpot determination. Selected when the negative determination is made in the reach determination and the negative determination is made in the reach determination. And a second variation pattern in which a production time longer than the production time specified by the first variation pattern is included, and the variation pattern determination means has the determination result of the operating rate determination means as If negative, negative in the jackpot determination, and negative in the reach determination, at least when the second symbol variation game is executed, the variation pattern is based on the number of the combined start holding balls And the greater the number of the combined start holding balls, the easier it is to determine the first variation pattern than the second variation pattern, and the determination result of the operating rate determination means is positive. If there is a negative determination in the jackpot determination and a negative determination in the reach determination, the start hold ball for each start means stored in the hold storage means On the basis of this, when the variation pattern is determined and the second symbol variation game is executed, the second variation pattern is increased as the number of the retained starting balls of the second starting device stored in the holding storage device increases. It is easier to determine the first variation pattern than the first variation pattern, and the smaller the number of the start variation balls stored in the retention storage device, the smaller the second variation pattern than the first variation pattern. A gaming machine that is configured so as to facilitate determination of a variation pattern.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 23 ... 1st special symbol display device, 24 ... 2nd special symbol display device, 26 ... 1st start winning port, 27 ... 2nd starting winning port, 28 ... Opening / closing blade, 40 ... Main control board 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub-control board, 41a ... control CPU, 41b ... control ROM, 41c ... control RAM, 42 ... Production display control board, 42a ... Display control CPU, 42b ... Display control ROM, 42c ... Display control RAM.

Claims (1)

Display means for displaying a first symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of predetermined first symbols and a second symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of second symbols defined separately from the first symbol In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is performed when a jackpot display result is displayed in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game,
A first starting means for providing a starting condition for the first symbol variation game by detecting a game ball that has entered, and for allowing a game ball to always enter;
By detecting the game ball that has entered, the start condition of the second symbol variation game is given, and it is possible to change between the first state in which the game ball is easy to enter and the second state in which the game ball is difficult to win. Second starting means,
Hold storage means for entering each starting means and storing the detected game balls up to a preset upper limit number as start holding balls for each starting means,
When a game ball is detected by the first starting means, a jackpot determination is performed as to whether or not the first symbol variation game is a big hit at the start of the first symbol variation game, and the second A jackpot determination means for executing a jackpot determination as to whether or not the second symbol variation game is a big hit at the start of the second symbol variation game, when the game ball is detected by the starting means;
The jackpot if the determination means a determination result is negative, it reaches judging means for performing the reach determines whether Luke not to execute the reach demonstration when the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is executed When,
Control means for performing an operation control for providing an operating rate improvement state for improving an operating rate at which the second starting unit operates in the first state;
Operating rate determination means for determining whether or not the operating rate improvement state is given;
When the determination result of the operating rate determination means is negative and at least when the second symbol variation game is executed, the start for each start means detected by the first start means and the second start means An extraction means for adding up the holding balls and extracting them as a combined starting holding ball,
The big hit determination means, when the hold storage means stores the start hold ball of the first start means and the start hold ball of the second start means, the big hit determination based on the start hold ball of the second start means Is given priority and
The jackpot type determination means for determining the type of jackpot to be generated when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, from a plurality of types of jackpots having different profits that the player can obtain,
The big hit setting mode referred to when the big hit type determining means determines the type of big hit is that the big hit by the execution of the second symbol variation game is more game than the big hit by the execution of the first symbol variation game. It is set so that the profit that the player can earn is increased by setting so that the jackpot with the largest profit that the player can earn is easily determined,
Based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means and the determination result of the reach determination means, a variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern that specifies at least the variation time of the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game,
The fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determining means is negatively determined by the first fluctuation pattern selected when the negative determination is made by the reach determination and the big hit determination by the negative determination by the jackpot determination. while being selected when a negative determination is made in the reach determined when the long time-varying than the variation time specified by the first fluctuation pattern includes a second variation pattern set,
The variation pattern determining means includes
When the determination result of the operating rate determination means is negative, negative determination is made in the jackpot determination, and negative determination is made in the reach determination, at least when the second symbol variation game is executed, the combined start suspension A variation pattern is determined based on the number of spheres, and the larger the number of the combined starting and holding balls, the easier it is to determine the first variation pattern than the second variation pattern,
When the determination result of the operating rate determination means is affirmative, negative determination is made in the jackpot determination, and negative determination is made in the reach determination, the start for each start means stored in the hold storage means When the variation pattern is determined on the basis of the retained ball and the second symbol variation game is executed, the larger the number of the retained suspension balls of the second starting means stored in the reserved storage means, the more the second It is easier to determine the first variation pattern than the variation pattern of the first variation pattern, and the smaller the number of the starting suspension balls of the second starter stored in the suspension storage unit, the more the first variation pattern than the first variation pattern. Configured to facilitate determination of the second variation pattern ;
When the determination result of the operating rate determination means is affirmative, a negative determination is made in the jackpot determination, and a negative determination is made in the reach determination, the second symbol variation game is executed when the second symbol variation game is executed. Rather than when the number of the start holding balls of the starting means is the upper limit number, the number of the start holding balls of the first starting means is the upper limit number when the first symbol variation game is executed. The gaming machine is configured to make it easier to determine the second variation pattern than the first variation pattern .