JP5801710B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a symbol variation game based on a determined variation pattern.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a variation pattern that defines a variation time of a symbol variation game is selected and determined by lottery immediately before the start of the symbol variation game. And since the variation time is defined in the variation pattern, the symbol variation game ends with the passage of the defined variation time (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-089716 A (paragraph number [0044])

  By the way, in such a pachinko gaming machine, a variation pattern is selected according to a gaming state (such as the number of start-up balls) immediately before the start of the symbol variation game. Since the gaming state is not always constant, the gaming state immediately before the start of the symbol variation game cannot be grasped in advance. Therefore, since the variation pattern is selected at random according to the game state immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, the variation pattern to be selected varies depending on the difference in the game state.

  As a result, even if it is desired to execute an effect associated with a plurality of symbol variation games during a specified period using a plurality of symbol variation games as an execution unit, the change in the gaming state cannot be grasped in advance. Since the variation pattern is selected at random according to the game state immediately before the start of the game, it is impossible to reliably execute the effect to be executed.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of reliably executing an effect desired to be executed.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1, in the case of winning the big hit lottery whether or not the big hit, the big hit game is played after the end of the symbol variation game, and after the big hit game ends, Is provided with an advantageous gaming state consisting of at least one of a probability variation state in which the lottery probability of the game is varied from a low probability to a high probability and a state in which the entrance rate of the game ball to the start winning opening is improved. in that gaming machine, just before the start of the symbol variation games, with the variation time determining means for determining a variable time of figure pattern change games, by which won the jackpot lottery if the previous SL advantageous gaming state is not given this later jackpot gaming initiated termination has first predetermined period composed of a plurality of symbol variation game, which won the jackpot lottery if the beneficial gaming state is granted After the completion of the jackpot gaming initiated by there is a second specified period composed of a plurality of times of symbol variation game, each of the first specified period and the second predetermined period is the advantageous gaming state, the variation The time determination unit selects a variation time associated in advance according to the execution order of the symbol variation game during each of the first defined period and the second defined period, and the variation determined by the variation time determination unit The gist of the symbol variation game executed on the basis of time is that the production contents and the variation time differ between the first prescribed period and the second prescribed period.

The invention described in 請 Motomeko 2, the gaming machine according to claim 1, in the respective periods, time-varying said variable time determining means for determining if the off is different for each symbol variation game, or the The gist is that the last symbol variation game during the specified period is different from the last symbol variation game .

According to a third aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein during each period, time-varying said variable time determining means for determining if the jackpot, for each drawing pattern variation game Ru different name or different and Turkey and the spirit in the last round symbol variation game and the last round previous symbol variable game in the specified period.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine and the control signal output by the main control means. Sub-control means capable of executing various control related to game effects based on the main control means, the main control means includes the fluctuation time determination means, the fluctuation time is defined by a main fluctuation pattern, During the specified period, the change pattern selected according to the execution order of the symbol change game is associated in advance, and the change time determining means selects the change pattern for the specified period during the specified period. The gist is to grasp in advance the variation time of the symbol variation game .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reliably execute an effect desired to be executed.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the mode of transition of production | presentation mode, (b) is a flowchart which shows the flow of a timer interruption process. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern distribution table for deviation deviation referred in the normal mode, (b) explains the fluctuation pattern distribution table for deviation deviation fluctuation referred in the normal mode. Explanatory drawing, (c) is explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern distribution table for jackpot fluctuations referred in normal mode, (d) is the fluctuation pattern distribution table for outlier fluctuations referred in variable speed mode. FIG. 6E is an explanatory diagram for explaining a fluctuation pattern distribution table for losing reach fluctuation referred to in the variable speed mode, and FIG. 5F is a chart for jackpot fluctuation referred to in the variable speed mode. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern distribution table. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern distribution table referred in preparation mode, (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern distribution table referred in fixed mode. The schematic diagram which shows the transition of the gaming state after the end of the big hit game. Explanatory drawing explaining the big hit pattern determination table referred when determining a big hit pattern. The timing chart which shows development of explanation production and the subsequent symbol change game. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows development of an explanatory effect and a subsequent symbol fluctuation game. The flowchart which shows the flow of a prior determination process. Explanatory drawing explaining a prior determination command. The flowchart explaining the flow of an effect setting process. Explanatory drawing explaining the enemy character determination table referred when determining an enemy character. (A)-(k) is a mimetic diagram showing development of a jackpot notification effect on hold and the subsequent symbol variation game. Explanatory drawing explaining the music pattern determination table referred when determining a music pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining the music pattern determination table only for variable speed mode. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of a lyrics, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the visual information as a modification. (A)-(d) is a timing chart which shows transition of a music.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, a display frame body (center accessory) HW with various display devices and various decorations is mounted at a substantially center (center) of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. A set opening HW that opens in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front is formed substantially at the center of the display frame HW, and the display frame HW has a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH aligned with the set opening HWa. An effect display device 11 as a display device is attached.

  A 7-segment type first special symbol display device 12a as a symbol display device is disposed at the lower left of the display frame HW. A 7-segment type second special symbol display device 12b as the symbol display device is disposed at the lower right of the display frame HW. In the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b, a symbol variation game (symbol combination game) is displayed in which the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. Hereinafter, the symbol variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a is referred to as “first special symbol variation game”, and the special symbol used in the first special symbol variation game is denoted as “special diagram 1”. In addition, the symbol variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second special symbol variation game”, and the special symbol used in the second special symbol variation game is denoted as “special diagram 2”. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation game and the second special figure fluctuation game are collectively shown, they are referred to as “special figure fluctuation game”. In the following description, when “special drawing” is simply indicated, both the special drawing 1 and the special drawing 2 are shown.

  In the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b, a special symbol selected according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery from among a plurality of special symbols (101 types in the present embodiment) is displayed by the end of the special symbol variable game. The fixed stop is displayed. The 101 types of special symbols are classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize jackpots, and one type of outlier symbol that can recognize a jackpot. When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the big hit game is given to the player.

  The effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of decorative symbols (decorative drawings) for each symbol row. In each symbol row, when the symbol variation game is started, symbol variation (vertical scroll variation) is started in a predetermined variation direction. The symbol variation (variable display) indicates a state in which the symbol or symbol string is operating while changing the type of the symbol displayed in the effect display device 11 and the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b.

  The effect display device 11 is configured with a larger display area than the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the decorative drawing displayed on the effect display device 11 with a fixed stop. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special figure variation game. More specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration is a symbol combination ([222], [777], etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, in the special-figure variation game, when the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is confirmed and stopped, the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is also confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the out-of-decoration symbol is a symbol combination ([135], [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or the symbol in one column is different from the symbols in the other two columns. Symbol combinations ([151], [767], etc.).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed for each symbol column by the variation stop. In this embodiment, a symbol combination in which a plurality of specific columns (two left and right columns) have the same symbol is a reach symbol combination. The stoppage of the symbol indicates a state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The stop display includes a temporary stop display in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state and a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped. In this embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column form a reach. It becomes a reach formation line.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the decorative drawing, the effect display device 11 includes a fourth symbol X indicating the display result of the first special figure variation game, and a second special figure variation game, as shown in FIG. The fifth symbol Y indicating the display result is displayed. Further, the fourth symbol X and the fifth symbol Y are displayed much smaller than the decorative drawing. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the decorative drawing displayed on the effect display device 11 with a fixed stop. In the present embodiment, the special figure corresponds to the main symbol for notifying the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and the decorative drawing, the fourth symbol X, and the fifth symbol Y correspond to the effect symbol. Moreover, the 4th symbol X and the 5th symbol Y are symbols different from the decorative drawing and the special symbol, and correspond to an auxiliary symbol for notifying the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Below the first special symbol display device 12a, a first special symbol hold display device 13a having a plurality (two in the present embodiment) of first special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for the first special figure variation game stored inside the machine. Hereinafter, the number of stored start balls for the first special figure variation game (special figure 1) is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 16 disposed on the game board 10, while “1” is accumulated by the start of the first special figure variation game. Subtracted. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 16 during the first special figure variation game, the first reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated. The first reserved memory number indicates the number of executions of the first special figure variation game that is pending execution.

  Below the second special symbol display device 12b, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality (two in the present embodiment) of second special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for the second special figure variation game (special figure 2) stored inside the machine. Hereinafter, the stored number of the starting reserved balls for the second special figure variation game is indicated as “second reserved stored number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 17 arranged on the game board 10, while “1” is obtained by the start of the second special figure variation game. Subtracted. Therefore, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 17 during the second special figure variation game, the second reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated. The second reserved memory number indicates the number of executions of the second special figure variation game that is pending execution.

  Also, a normal symbol display device 14 is disposed on the left side of the first special symbol display device 12a. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a "normal game") is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as a "normal diagram") are displayed in a variable manner. The usual figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) as to whether or not per ordinary figure.

  Below the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol hold display device 15 having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) general symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The normal symbol hold display device 15 informs the player of the stored number of start hold balls for general use stored inside the machine. Hereinafter, the memory number of the starting reserved ball for the usual game is referred to as “usually reserved memory number”. The number of stored general-purpose drawings is incremented by “1” when a game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by “1” when the general-game is started. . Therefore, when the game ball passes to the operation gate 19 during the ordinary game, the ordinary figure storage number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The number-of-usual-pending memory indicates the number of times that the usual-pending game is pending.

  The pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is configured so that the first special figure variation game and the second special figure variation game are not executed simultaneously. When the special figure variation game is started, if both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the second special figure variable game is preferentially executed. On the other hand, when the start condition of the special figure variation game is satisfied, the first reserved memory number at that time is “1” or more and the second reserved memory number is “0 (zero)”. A special figure variation game is executed. That is, when the start condition described later is satisfied, the second special figure variation game is executed before the start hold ball even when the start hold ball of FIG. 1 exists at that time. (Interrupt is executed). In the present embodiment, the special figure variation game and the ordinary figure game can be executed simultaneously.

  The game board 10 is provided with a first start winning opening 16 as a starting means having a first winning opening 16a (first entry opening) as a entrance for a game ball below the effect display device 11. It is installed. A first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) is disposed in the back of the first start winning port 16 as a starting means for detecting a game ball that has entered. The first start winning opening 16 detects the entered game ball by the first start opening switch SW1, and thereby the start condition for the first special figure variable game and the payout condition for the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls. Can be granted.

  Further, the game board 10 has a second start prize port 17 as a start means having a second prize port 17a (second ball entrance) as a game ball entrance immediately below the first start prize port 16. Is arranged. The second start winning opening 17 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 18 that opens and closes by an operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 4). The opening of the second start winning port 17 is expanded by opening the opening / closing blade 18 so that the game ball can easily enter the game ball (first state), while the opening is expanded by closing the opening / closing blade 18. Instead, the closed state (second state) in which the game ball is difficult to enter is set. In other words, the opening / closing blade 18 changes the second winning opening 17a of the second starting winning opening 17 from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) is provided in the back of the second start winning port 17 as a starting means for detecting a game ball that has entered. The second start winning port 17 detects the game ball that has entered the ball by using the second start port switch SW2, thereby starting the second special figure variable game and paying out the game ball as a predetermined number of award balls. Can be granted.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The operation gate 19 can give the start condition of the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW5. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 18 of the second start winning opening 17 is opened (whether a game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 17). It is a production that is Then, when the lottery per lot is won, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 17 by opening the opening / closing blade 18, and the player can easily start the second special figure variation game and the winning ball. You can get an opportunity to win.

  In addition, the game board 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a left large winning opening 20 as a winning means and a lower large winning opening 21 as a winning means. The left big prize opening 20 is disposed closer to the effect display device 11 than the operation gate 19. The left big prize opening 20 includes a big prize opening door 20a that opens and closes by the operation of a big prize solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 4). Then, as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 1, when the big prize opening door 20a opens, the left big prize opening 20 opens the game ball entrance 20b, and the game ball is allowed to enter.

  On the other hand, the lower prize winning opening 21 is disposed below the second start winning prize opening 17. The lower major prize opening 21 is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and includes a big prize opening door 21a that opens and closes by the operation of the big prize opening solenoid SOL3 (shown in FIG. 4). When the grand prize winning door 21a opens, the lower big prize winning opening 21 opens a gaming ball entrance (not shown) and allows game balls to enter.

  Count switches SW3 and SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting the game balls that have entered the ball are disposed behind the left major winning port 20 and the lower major winning port 21, respectively. The left major winning opening 20 and the lower major winning opening 21 detect the game balls that have been entered by the count switches SW3 and SW4, thereby determining the predetermined number (for example, nine) of the game balls as payout conditions. Can be granted. The left major winning opening 20 and the lower major winning opening 21 are opened by opening the large winning opening doors 20a and 21a during the big hit game, thereby allowing game balls to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. In addition, an out-out port 22 is disposed in the lowermost center of the game board 10 to discharge the game ball as an out-ball to the outside of the machine.

Hereinafter, the arrangement of the left major winning opening 20 and the lower major winning opening 21 will be described in more detail.
As shown in FIG. 1, the left major winning opening 20 is arranged at the upper left, and a game ball flowing down the left region of the game board 10 as viewed from the player can enter. On the other hand, the lower university winning opening 21 is arranged at the lower right side of the left major winning opening 20, and a game ball flowing down the left area of the game board 10 as viewed from the player can enter.

  In addition, the game area of the game board 10 can be divided into two areas on the left and right in the front view (not shown) with the left and right sorting member 25 arranged at the top of the display frame HW as the center. The left / right sorting member 25 is configured by a protrusion on the upper part (the top of the head) of the display frame body HW or a game nail planted on the upper part of the display frame body HW. In the game board 10 of the present embodiment, the game balls are distributed only to the left region by contacting the upper part of the left / right distribution member 25. For this reason, a game ball flowing down the left region enters the lower large winning opening 21.

  In the game board 10 of this embodiment, the game time of the game ball is earlier in the left major winning opening 20 than in the lower major winning opening 21. The difference in arrival time is the time required for the big hit game by the opening / closing operation of the left big prize opening 20 (the time from the start to the end) and the time required for the big hit game by the opening / closing operation of the lower big prize opening 21. Will appear in the difference. That is, in this embodiment, when the big hit game is the same condition (the number of round games and the end condition of the round game), the big hit game by the opening / closing operation of the left big prize opening 20 is more open / closed. The digestion time is shorter (or more likely to be shorter) than the big hit game by action. In addition, since the left major winning opening 20 has a shorter flow path and shorter arrival time than the lower major winning opening 21, there is less occurrence of a useless ball in which the launched game ball does not enter the big winning opening. As a result, the number of winning balls can be easily increased. On the other hand, the number of winning balls that can be obtained in the lower major winning opening 21 is likely to be smaller than that in the left major winning opening 20. The number of winning balls that can be acquired is a number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls to be fired from the total number of payouts obtained by multiplying the number of balls entered into the big winning opening by the number of payouts.

  Further, in the game board 10 of the present embodiment, both the left large winning opening 20 and the lower large winning opening 21 are arranged at positions where game balls flowing down to the left can enter. For this reason, in this embodiment, any big winning opening is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down to the left can enter, thereby opening and closing during a big hit game and a non-big hit game. Even if the big prize opening is different, there is no need to significantly change the operation amount of the launching handle (the launching intensity of the game ball). Further, with such a configuration, during the non-hit game, the operation amount of the launch handle for launching the game ball aiming at the first start winning port 16 and the second start winning port 17, and during the big hit game It is not necessary to significantly change the operation amount of the launch handle for launching the game ball aiming at the left major winning opening 20 or the lower major winning opening 21.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is equipped with a production operation button BT as an operation selection means that can be operated by the player (shown in FIG. 4). The effect operation button BT is disposed at a position where the player can operate while playing the game, such as the upper surface or the front surface of the ball tray member for storing the game ball.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that provides a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is a big hit before the probability variation upper limit number of times (5 in this embodiment) as a predetermined number of grants ends or before the probability variation upper limit number is reached. Until then. The probability variation state can be advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur. In the present embodiment, the fact that the number of symbol variation games executed with the probability variation state exceeds “5 times” corresponds to the establishment of the end condition.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, a state of improving the entrance rate that is advantageous to the player is given. In the entrance rate improvement state, the lottery probability of the lottery per normal map varies from a low probability to a high probability. In addition, in the entrance rate improvement state, when winning a lottery per base drawing, the opening time of the opening and closing blades 18 based on winning a lottery per base drawing is longer than in the non-variable state. . In the improved entrance rate, the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time of the opening / closing blade 18. In addition, in the increased entrance rate state, the variation time of the special figure variation game (and the decorative pattern design variation game) may be shortened compared to when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. Further, in the entrance rate improvement state, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result of the normal game lottery is shortened as compared with the non-variable short state. In this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is a period until a predetermined upper limit number of times (in this embodiment, 30 times or 70 times) the special figure variation game (and the decorative pattern design variation game) ends, or Granted until jackpot is raised before the upper limit is reached. In the improved entrance rate, the open / close blade 18 operates favorably for the player, and the entrance rate to the second start winning opening 17 per unit time is improved, which can be advantageous for the player. The entrance rate improvement state is a state in which the opening time increases with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing blades 18, and is a special drawing variation game (and a decorative pattern design variation game) or a normal game. It is also a variation time shortened state (hereinafter referred to as a shortened state) in which the variation time is shortened. In the following description, the entrance rate improvement state is indicated as a variable state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times (change upper limit number of times) to which the entrance rate improvement state is given is set larger than the probability change upper limit number.

Hereinafter, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, and the special figure variation game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening stage is over, the predetermined number of rounds for the round game in which the big prize opening (the left big prize opening 20, the lower university prize opening 21) is opened is the upper limit (in this embodiment, 15 rounds or 5 rounds). As multiple times. One round game is performed until the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening (the left big prize opening 20, the lower university prize opening 21) is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). The big winning opening is opened until a specified number (game play upper limit number) of game balls enter or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When the final round game ends, the big hit game ends after the execution time of the ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game has elapsed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the three types of big wins shown in FIG. 2, and the big hit game based on the determined big hit is given. Which of the three types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jackpot symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols of 100 types of special figures are classified for each special figure as shown in FIG.

  10 types are assigned to symbol A and symbol a as jackpot symbols of special figure 1 or special figure 2, respectively. The symbols B and b are each assigned 60 types as the jackpot symbols of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Thirty types of symbols C and c are distributed as jackpot symbols of special figure 1 or special figure 2, respectively.

  The jackpots of symbols A and a are given 15 rounds of jackpot game, and after the jackpot game ends, the probability change state of the probability change upper limit number (5 times) and the change upper limit number of times (70 times), regardless of the game state at the time of winning. ). In the following description, the big hit of the symbols A and a may be indicated as “big hit A”.

  The jackpots of symbols B and b and symbols C and c are awarded a 5-round jackpot game, and after the jackpot game is finished, a probability change state of the maximum probability change number (5 times) is given regardless of the game state at the time of winning. On the other hand, these jackpots are given a variable state under different conditions after the jackpot game ends, depending on the game state at the time of winning. Specifically, the jackpot of the symbols B and b does not give a change state when the game state at the time of winning is “low probability + no change”. On the other hand, if the winning state of the symbols B and b is the game state at the time of winning is either “low accuracy + variable”, “high accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + variable” , The change state of the change upper limit number (70 times) is given. In the following description, the big hit of the symbols B and b may be indicated as “big hit B”.

  On the other hand, if the game state at the time of winning is “low probability + no change”, the jackpot of the symbols C and c is not given a change state. On the other hand, if the gaming state at the time of winning is “low probability + variation” or “high probability + no variation”, the big hit of symbols C and c will be the maximum number of variations (30) Give state. Further, when the game state at the time of winning is “high probability + changed”, a change state of the upper limit of change (70 times) is given. In the following description, the big hit of the symbols C and c may be indicated as “big hit C”. In the present embodiment, when the big hits A to C are determined, the probability variation state is given, so these big hits correspond to “high hits”.

  In the big hits A, B, and C, the interval time between rounds and the big winning opening that is opened and closed during the big hit game are different. More specifically, for jackpot A, the interval time is set to “2 seconds”, while for jackpots B and C, the interval time is set to “1 second”. In the big hit A, the lower big prize opening 21 is opened and closed during the big hit game, while in the big hit B and C, the left big prize opening 20 is opened and closed during the big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the big hits A, B, and C, the opening time for executing the opening effect (8 seconds), the ending time for executing the ending effect (1 second), the opening time of the big winning opening in one round game (25 seconds) are set to be the same. Note that the ending time in this embodiment is set to be the same as the interval time in the big hits B and C, and is set shorter than the interval time in the big hit A. Further, the ending effect of the present embodiment is performed in such a manner that the effect that was performed in the last round game is continuously executed during the ending time.

Next, the transition mode of effect mode is demonstrated according to Fig.3 (a).
In the effect mode, the background image displayed on the back of the symbol on the effect display device 11 varies depending on the effect mode. In the present embodiment, the normal mode M1 and the preparation mode M2 are set as the production modes in the non-variable state, and the confirmed mode M3 and the variable mode M4 are set as the production modes in the variable state.

  The normal mode M1 is an effect mode in which the user stays when “low probability + no change”. The preparation mode M2 is an effect mode for staying when “high accuracy + no change”. In the present embodiment, the transition to the preparation mode M2 is made by winning the big hit B or the big hit C during the stay in the normal mode M1 of “low accuracy + no change”. If the big hit B or big hit C is won during the stay in the normal mode M1, the preparation mode M2 of “high accuracy + no change” is set from the first symbol variation game after the big hit game ends. In the embodiment, the probability variation upper limit number is set to “5 times”. As a result, if the jackpot lottery is not won during the period when the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state ends at the start of the sixth symbol variation game after the jackpot game ends, Since the game state is “no shortness”, the normal mode M1 of “low probability + no shortage” is set at the start of the sixth symbol variation game after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery (big hit A, B, C) is won during the period in which the probability change state is given, the mode shifts to the fixed mode M3 after the big hit game is over.

  The confirmation mode M3 is an effect mode in which the user stays when “high accuracy + variable” is present, while the variable mode M4 is an effect mode in which the user stays when “low accuracy + variable”. In this embodiment, the mode is shifted to the confirmation mode M3 by winning one of the big hits A, B, and C during the stay in the preparation mode M2 of “high accuracy + no change”. Furthermore, the confirmation mode M3 is entered when the big hit A is won regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big win lottery. As described above, since the probability variation upper limit number is set to “5”, the probability variation state ends at the start of the sixth symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game. For this reason, if the big hit lottery is not won during the decision mode M3, after the big hit game ends, the variable mode M4 of “low probability + variable” is set at the start of the sixth symbol variation game. . On the other hand, if the big hit lottery (big hit A, B, C) is won during the period in which the probability change state is given, after the big hit game is over, the mode again shifts to the fixed mode M3.

  The change mode M4 is an effect mode in which the player stays when “low probability + change” is present, so the number of symbols that can be changed depends on the type of jackpot and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery. Is different. Then, if the big hit lottery (big hit A, B, C) is won during the period in which the shortage state is given, after the big hit game is over, the mode again shifts to the determination mode M3. On the other hand, if the big hit lottery is not won during the period in which the variable state is given, the process shifts to the normal mode M1 of “low accuracy + no variable” after the variable state ends.

  In the present embodiment, the direct transition from the normal mode M1 to the confirmed mode M3 is limited to winning the big hit A. On the other hand, even if the big hit B or big hit C is won during the normal mode M1, the normal mode M1 does not shift to the fixed mode M3 but can shift to the fixed mode M3 via the preparation mode M2. By adopting such a transition mode, the player can be notified of the fact that the big win lottery is continuously won (the number of consecutive wins) by the confirmation mode M3. In the present embodiment, winning the big hit lottery in the state of “low probability + no change” is referred to as “first big hit”. In addition, the number of consecutive wins is the number of wins in the lottery lottery during the period in which the variable state is given, with no non-changeable state in between (except during the big hit game). Therefore, when the variable state ends and becomes a non-variable state, the number of consecutive winnings is reset.

  In the present embodiment, the state of “high probability + change” is equivalent to “advantageous game state”. Further, a period in which a plurality of times (in this embodiment, five times) the symbol variation game in which the advantageous gaming state is generated corresponds to a “specific period”. On the other hand, the states of “low accuracy + no change”, “low accuracy + no change”, and “high accuracy + no change” correspond to “a game state excluding the advantageous game state”. In addition, a period in which a gaming state excluding the advantageous gaming state occurs corresponds to a “period excluding a specific period”.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the big hit game is not started at the end of the symbol variation game, and there is no start holding ball, the symbol variation game is not performed (variation is stopped). In other words, the standby state waits for the start of the next symbol variation game where the symbol variation game is interrupted. The stand-by state is continued until the end condition is satisfied with the start condition of the symbol variation game being satisfied during the stand-by state once the start-up state occurs.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as “demo effect”) is executed during the standby state. The demonstration effect is an effect for informing the effect display device 11 that the pachinko gaming machine is in a standby state, and obtaining a customer crowding effect.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine, a main control board 30 is disposed as a main control means for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. Further, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, and an audio control board 33 are disposed on the back side of the machine. In the present embodiment, the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the sound control board 33 function as sub-control means. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32 and the audio control board 33 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 is based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31, and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) ) To control. Further, the audio control board 33 is based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 and the speaker SP as the audio output means disposed in each frame of the pachinko gaming machine. Control the audio output mode (timing of audio output, etc.).

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the sound control board 33 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW5 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. Further, various display devices 12a, 12b, 13a, 13b, 14, 15 and various solenoids SOL1 to SOL3 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a random number value 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, a universal pattern determination random number, etc. at predetermined intervals. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. The random number for judgment per common figure is a random number used in lottery per common figure. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. Note that the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a backup function, and when the power is cut off, the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are backed up.

  When the main control CPU 30a receives a power-off signal (a signal indicating that the voltage value has dropped to a predetermined voltage value) from a power monitoring circuit (not shown), the main control CPU 30a executes a backup process and stores the main control RAM 30c. Retain information even after power is turned off. The information stored and retained in the main control RAM 30c even after the power is shut off is information relating to the gaming state (presence / absence of probability variation state and shortage state, variation pattern type, etc.) when the power is shut off.

  When power is restored (power-on), the main control CPU 30a returns the pachinko gaming machine to the gaming state when the power is shut off based on the information stored in the main control RAM 30c, and performs control. Start. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a outputs a return command for returning to the gaming state at the time of power-off to the overall control board 31 after power recovery. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a probability variation command or a non-probability variation command, which will be described later, to the overall control board 31 in accordance with the probability variation state imparted state. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a outputs an operation command or a non-operation command, which will be described later, to the overall control board 31 in accordance with the application state of the variable state. Thereby, the overall control CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 can grasp again the gaming state when the power is shut off. Further, in the present embodiment, since the gaming state and the production mode are associated one-to-one, the production mode set at the time of power shut-off can be grasped only by confirming the probability variation state or the variation state. You can also

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (a big hit determination value, a reach determination value, a normal hit determination value, etc.). 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 (a total of 1583 different integers from 0 to 1582). In the present embodiment, four values are set as the jackpot determination values for the uncertain change state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 4/1583. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state is set to a total of 40 values obtained by adding 36 values to the four values, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 1583 minutes. 40.

  The jackpot determination value for the non-probability change state and the jackpot determination value for the probability change state are different in total number, but some values (four values) are set as common values for the set values. That is, the four values that are common values are values that coincide with the value of the random number for jackpot determination in both the non-probability change state and the probability change state. On the other hand, in the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state, the other values (36) excluding the common value are non-common values different from the jackpot determination value (common value) for the non-probability variation state. The 36 non-common values may or may not match the jackpot determination value depending on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, the non-common value does not match the value of the big hit determination random number in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state. On the other hand, the non-common value coincides with the value of the jackpot determination random number in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) on whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 239 from 0 to 238). It is determined from the (integer of the street). In the present embodiment, a reach determination value is determined for each gaming state regardless of the type of special figure variation game and the number of reserved memories. Specifically, 35 values are set as the reach determination value for the gaming state of “low probability + no change”, and the probability of winning in the reach lottery is 35/239. On the other hand, 239 values are set as reach determination values for the gaming state of “high accuracy + no change” and “high accuracy + change”, and the probability of winning in the reach lottery is 239 minutes each. 239. As a result, the reach lottery is always won during the probability change state. In addition, 15 values are set as reach determination values for the gaming state of “low probability + variable”, and the probability of winning in the reach lottery is 15/239.

  The determination value per common map is a determination value used in a lottery per general map, and is determined from numerical values that can be determined by a random number for determination per general map (a total of 233 integers from 0 to 232). In the present embodiment, 15 values are set as the per-normal map determination values for the non-variable short state, and the probability of winning in the lottery per general map is 15/233. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, 232 values are set as the per-normal figure determination values for the variable state, and the probability of winning in the lottery per common figure is 232/233.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is the base of effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the change of the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) until the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are confirmed and stopped. The variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the symbol variation game can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The big hit variation is a change performed when the big hit lottery is won. Then, in the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop in the special figure variation game. On the other hand, in the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing. In the symbol variation game using decorative drawings, the jackpot symbol is derived through reach production.

  The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the big hit lottery, and finally the loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special figure variation game. On the other hand, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decoration, the reach symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. The loss variation is performed when neither the big winning lottery nor the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the special figure variation game, the loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of deviation variation, in the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing, the deviation symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without reaching reach. In the special figure fluctuation game, when the fluctuation of the special figure is started, the fluctuation of the special figure is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect. There are a plurality of types of variation patterns for big hit variation, outlier reach variation and outlier variation, and one of them is selected.

Hereinafter, the variation pattern set in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
In this embodiment, selectable variation for each gaming state of “low accuracy + no change”, “low accuracy + change”, “high accuracy + no change”, and “high accuracy + no change”. A variation pattern distribution table in which patterns are associated with each other is set. This variation pattern distribution table is stored in the main control ROM 30b. In the following description, the variation pattern distribution table (FIG. 5 (a)) for the gaming state of “low probability + no variation” and for deviation variation is shown as “table TA1”. A variation pattern distribution table (FIG. 5B) for the gaming state of “low probability + no change” and for the change in outlier reach is shown as “table TA2”. A variation pattern distribution table (FIG. 5C) for the gaming state “low probability + no variation” and for the big hit variation is shown as “table TA3”. In addition, a variation pattern distribution table (FIG. 5D) for the gaming state of “low probability + variation” and for deviation variation is shown as “table TB1”. A variation pattern distribution table (FIG. 5 (e)) for the gaming state of “low probability + variable” and for fluctuation of outlier reach is shown as “table TB2”. A variation pattern distribution table (FIG. 5 (f)) for the gaming state of “low probability + variation” and for the big hit variation is shown as “table TB3”. Similarly, the variation pattern distribution table (FIG. 6A) for the gaming state of “high accuracy + no change” is shown as “table TC”, while for the gaming state of “high accuracy + change”. The fluctuation pattern distribution table (FIG. 6B) is indicated as “table TD”.

First, a variation pattern that can be selected when the normal mode M1 that is a gaming state of “low probability + no change” is set will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 5A, three types of variation patterns P1 to P3 are set as variation patterns for deviation variation. The variation pattern P1 specifies “normal variation” as the variation content, the variation pattern P2 identifies “short variation” as the variation content, and the variation pattern P3 identifies “super-short variation” as the variation content. In “normal variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of symbols (decorative diagrams) in each symbol sequence is stopped according to a predetermined variation stop order (in this embodiment, left column → right column → middle column). A symbol is derived. In the “shortening variation” and “super-shortening variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of each symbol sequence is stopped at almost the same timing, and the symbol is derived to each symbol sequence. Note that, in “shortening fluctuation” and “supershortening fluctuation”, the “supershortening fluctuation” is set to have a short fluctuation time.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), two types of fluctuation patterns P4 and P5 are set as fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuations, while on the other hand, for big hit fluctuations as shown in FIG. 5 (c). Two types of variation patterns P6 and P7 are set as variation patterns. The variation patterns P4 and P6 define the same reach production content (reach R1), while the variation patterns P5 and P7 define the same reach production content (reach R2).

Next, variation patterns that can be selected when the variable mode M4, which is the gaming state of “low probability + variable”, is set according to FIGS. 5D to 5F.
As shown in FIG. 5D, three types of variation patterns P1 to P3 are set as variation patterns for deviation variation. As shown in FIG. 5 (e), two types of variation patterns P8 and P9 are set as variation patterns for losing reach variation. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. Two types of variation patterns P10 and P11 are set as variation patterns. The variation patterns P8 and P10 define the same reach production content (reach R3), while the variation patterns P9 and P11 define the same reach production content (reach R4).

Next, variation patterns that can be selected when the preparation mode M2 that is a gaming state of “high accuracy + no change” is set will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6 (a), in the game state of “high accuracy + no change”, a change pattern is referred to as a change pattern (hereinafter, referred to as an off-change pattern) that is referred to when the big win lottery is not won. Five types of P12 to P16 are set. Further, six types of variation patterns P17 to P22 are set as variation patterns for big hit variation. In the present embodiment, the variation patterns P12 and P17 are set as the variation pattern for the first time after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, the variation patterns P13 and P18 are for the second time, the variation patterns P14 and P19 are for the third time, the variation patterns P15 and P20 are for the fourth time, and the variation patterns P16, P21, and P22 are the variation patterns for the fifth time. Each is set. In the variation pattern for the big hit variation and the deviation variation pattern determined according to the number of symbol variation games after the end of the big hit game, the same contents are defined for the variation patterns having the same number of times.

  In addition, in the game state of “high accuracy + no change”, when the change times determined for each change pattern are compared, the change time for the big hit change is longer than the change pattern for the big hit change. . Further, the variation time becomes longer as the number of times the symbol variation game is executed after the big hit game is closer to the probability variation upper limit number.

Next, a variation pattern that can be selected when the fixed mode M3 that is a gaming state of “high probability + change” is set will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6B, in the gaming state of “high probability + change”, five types of variation patterns P23 to P27 are set as the deviation variation patterns. Further, six types of variation patterns P28 to P33 are set as variation patterns for the big hit variation. In the present embodiment, the variation patterns P23 and P28 are set as the variation pattern for the first time after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, the variation patterns P24 and P29 are for the second time, the variation patterns P25 and P30 are for the third time, the variation patterns P26 and P31 are for the fourth time, and the variation patterns P27, P32, and P33 are the fifth variation patterns. Is set.

  In addition, in the game state of “high accuracy + shortage variation”, when the variation time determined for each variation pattern is compared, the variation time for the big hit variation is longer than the loss variation pattern. . On the other hand, the same variation time (14.9 seconds) is set in the first to fourth variation patterns P23 to P26 after the big hit game is finished, while the fifth variation for the fifth time after the big hit game is finished. The fluctuation pattern P27 defines a fluctuation time (28.3 seconds) longer than the fluctuation patterns P23 to P26.

  Similarly, in the game state of “high probability + shortage”, the same variation time (27.9 seconds) is defined in the variation patterns P28 to P32 for the first to fifth times after the big hit game ends. . Further, after the big hit game ends, the fifth variation pattern P33 has a variation time (38.2 seconds) longer than the variation patterns P28 to P32.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern to be selected is associated in advance according to the execution order of the symbol variation game during the period when the probability variation state is given. Specifically, in order to secure the minimum performance time required for the performance performed during the period in which the probability variation state is imparted, the period during which the probability variation state is imparted so as not to be affected by the number of reserved memories. It is determined according to the execution order of the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the preparation mode M2 and the confirmation mode M3 in which a variation pattern dedicated to the number of times is set correspond to the specified period. More specifically, the preparation mode M2 corresponds to the first specified period, while the confirmation mode M3 corresponds to the second specified period.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 has an overall control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b that stores an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and overall control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The general control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. The overall control CPU 31a is connected to a production operation button BT, and receives an operation signal that is output every time the production operation button BT is operated (pressed). Further, a display control board 32 and a sound control board 33 are connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When receiving various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 has a display control CPU 32a for executing a display control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 32a, and a display capable of writing and reading necessary data. A control RAM 32c is provided. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters and characters). The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the display operation of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. When various control commands are input, the display control CPU 32a executes various controls based on the display control program.

Next, the voice control board 33 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The voice control board 33 has a voice control CPU 33a that executes voice control operations in a predetermined procedure, a voice control ROM 33b that stores a voice control program of the voice control CPU 33a, and a voice that can write and read necessary data. A control RAM 33c is provided. Various kinds of sound data are stored in the sound control ROM 33b. The voice control RAM 33c stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. A speaker SP is connected to the audio control CPU 33a. When the voice control CPU 33a receives various control commands, the voice control CPU 33a executes various controls based on the voice control program.

First, the contents of control executed by the main control board 30 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes timer interrupt processing at every predetermined control cycle (in this embodiment, every 4 ms). The timer interrupt process is a process that is repeatedly executed every predetermined control period (every 4 ms) after the pachinko gaming machine is activated, and processes related to various games are executed by the timer interrupt process.

  In the timer interruption process, as shown in FIG. 3B, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a control signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1, the big prize opening solenoids SOL2, SOL3, etc., or the overall control CPU 31a, etc. An output process for outputting a control command is executed (step MC1). Next, the main control CPU 30a executes input processing (step MC2) according to various control signals (control commands) input from the various switches SW1 to SW5. Next, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number (step MC3). Next, the main control CPU 30a executes a special symbol process (step MC4) related to the special figure changing game (the first special figure changing game or the second special figure changing game). Next, the main control CPU 30a executes a special electric accessory process (step MC5) for controlling the opening and closing of the special winning openings 20, 21 and the like.

Hereinafter, a special symbol input process as an input process executed in the timer interrupt process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 16 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start opening switch SW1. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c, and sets the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the first reserved storage number. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a acquires each 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. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if no game ball has entered the first start winning opening 16, or if a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 16 but the first reserved memory number is not less than "4", the main control The CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning port 17 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port switch SW2. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number ("1" added) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c, and sets the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the second reserved storage number. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a acquires each 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. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process as the special symbol process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the big hit game is being executed. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a manages a system flag indicating whether or not the big hit game is being executed. While the big hit game is being executed, the main control CPU 30a sets “01H” while the big hit game is being executed. When “00” is not executed, “00H” is set. Thus, the main control CPU 30a can determine whether or not the big hit game is in progress by checking the value of the system flag.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a manages a special figure processing flag for managing the processing contents related to the special figure variation game. The special symbol processing flag manages which special symbol start processing, special symbol variation processing, or special symbol display processing is executed for each special symbol 1 and 2. Then, “00H” is set when the special symbol start process is executed, “01H” is set when the special symbol change process is executed, and “02H” is set when the special symbol display process is executed. Set. Thus, the main control CPU 30a can determine whether it is the execution time of the special symbol start process by checking the value of the special symbol process flag. The special symbol variation process is a process of varying the special symbol in the special symbol display devices 12a and 12b during the variation time determined by the selected variation pattern. On the other hand, the special symbol display processing is performed after the special symbol variation processing is completed, and is performed to execute processing according to the selected special symbol (granting a probability variation state, processing for starting a big hit game, etc.). is there.

  As a result of checking the value of the special symbol processing flag, if the symbol variation game or the big hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start processing. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is not being played and the big hit game is not being played, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is greater than "0". A second hold determination process for determining is executed. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a has the second special figure variable game being held, so the special symbol change process assigned to the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. A value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation game is to be executed is set in the flag. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the second reserved memory number, and controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated (after subtraction) second reserved memory number. To do.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not the two values match (hit lottery). At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation state from a setting value of a probability variation flag described later. Then, in the case of the probability variation state, the main control CPU 30a uses the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state to perform a jackpot determination with a lottery probability as a high probability. On the other hand, in the case of the non-probability change state, the main control CPU 30a uses the jackpot determination value for the non-probability change state to make a big hit determination with a low lottery probability. In the present embodiment, a common value is used as the jackpot determination value for the first special figure variation game and the second special figure variation game.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit variation process for executing a symbol variation game that becomes a big hit variation. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, 2 The big hit symbol is determined as the special symbol 2 (final stop symbol) to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12b. In the present embodiment, since the type of jackpot is associated with the special figure, the type of jackpot is determined by determining the special figure. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines the variation pattern for the big hit variation based on the type of the big hit symbol (special type of jackpot) in the special figure 2 and the current gaming state.

  More specifically, in the gaming state of “low probability + no change” or “low probability + change”, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the table TA3 (FIG. 5C) or the table TB3 (FIG. 5 ( From f)), the variation pattern for the big hit variation specified by the obtained random value for variation pattern distribution is selected. On the other hand, when the game state is “high probability + no change” or “high accuracy + change”, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of symbol variation games executed after the big hit game is finished. Then, the variation pattern for the big hit variation corresponding to the number of times is selected from the table TC (FIG. 6A) or the table TD (FIG. 6B). The variation pattern distribution table during the period in which the probability variation state is given is not affected by the number of pending storages (a common variation pattern distribution table is set in all pending states of 0 to 4). is there.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the variation pattern is uniquely determined according to the execution sequence of the symbol variation game, when the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a is affected by the number of reserved memories. The change pattern can be selected and the change time can be set without receiving the change. In addition, it can be said that a dedicated variation pattern distribution table corresponding to the number of games is set during the period when the probability variation state is given. Therefore, even if there is an effect that you want to be executed in the specific number of symbol variation games after the big hit game, it is not affected by the number of reserved memories, so that the effect is completed during the symbol variation game. The variation pattern that defines the variation time (minimum production time) that can be performed can be selected without fail.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of times that the big hit lottery is won during the variable speed state, using a counter in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. This number is incremented by one every time a variation pattern designation command for big hit variation is output, and is maintained until the variable state is switched to the non-variable state. When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern, the special symbol start process ends.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a big hit value. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and performs reach determination (reach lottery) as to whether or not both values match. . When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a reach variation process for causing the symbol variation game to be out of reach variation. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not a special symbol 2 to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines the variation pattern of the outlier reach variation based on the current gaming state.

  More specifically, in the gaming state of “low probability + no change” or “low probability + change”, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the table TA2 (FIG. 5B) or the table TB2 (FIG. 5 ( From e)), a fluctuation pattern for fluctuation reach fluctuation specified by the obtained random value for fluctuation pattern distribution is selected. On the other hand, in the case of the gaming state of “high accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + change”, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the table TC (FIG. 6 (a)) or the table TD (FIG. 6 ( From b)), according to the number of symbol variation games executed after the big hit game is finished, the deviation variation pattern corresponding to the number is selected. When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern, the special symbol start process ends.

  As mentioned above, in the game state of “high accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + change”, if the big win lottery is not won, only the presence of the change state and the execution order of the symbol change game Accordingly, the deviation variation pattern is determined. As a result, when the main control CPU 30a recognizes that the determination result of the big hit determination is negative while recognizing that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, the fluctuation pattern deviating from the tables TC and TD is immediately displayed. It can be said that they are choosing.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a deviation variation process for executing a symbol variation game that causes a deviation variation. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b to be confirmed and stopped. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation based on the current gaming state.

  More specifically, when the gaming state is “low probability + no change” or “low probability + change”, the main control CPU 30a adds the values of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. With reference to the total pending storage number, the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation specified by the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution obtained from the table TA1 (FIG. 5 (a)) or the table TB1 (FIG. 5 (d)). Select. When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern, the special symbol start process ends.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination process described above is negative (the second hold storage number is not “1” or more), the main control CPU 30a stores the first hold stored in the main control RAM 30c. A first hold determination process is performed to determine whether or not the stored number is greater than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “0”, there is no first special figure variation game being held. In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect has already been output. When this determination result is negative (when no demonstration designation command is output), the main control CPU 30a outputs a demonstration designation command in accordance with the end of the symbol variation game immediately before the suspension, and then a special symbol start process. Exit. If the demonstration designation command has already been output, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process as it is.

  On the other hand, when the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a has the first special figure variation game being held, so the special symbol assigned to the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation game is to be executed is set in the variation processing flag. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the first reserved memory number, and controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated (after subtraction) first reserved memory number. To do.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the big hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value according to the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery, and determines whether the two values match. Make a judgment (Large lottery).

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the first reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, One special symbol display device 12a determines a big hit symbol as a special symbol 1 (final stop symbol) to be confirmed and stopped. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines the variation pattern for the big hit variation based on the type of the big hit symbol (special type of jackpot) in the special figure 1 and the current gaming state. When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern, the special symbol start process ends. Note that the method for determining the variation pattern in the first special figure variation game is the same as the method for determining the variation pattern in the second special diagram variation game, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a big hit value. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the first reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. The reach determination (reach lottery) is performed. When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes reach variation processing. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not the special symbol 1 to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a fluctuation pattern for deviation reach fluctuation. When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern, the special symbol start process ends.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a deviation variation process. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation. When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern, the special symbol start process ends.

  In this way, during the game state of “low probability + no change” or “low probability + change”, by selecting the variation pattern according to the number of reserved memory immediately before the start of variation, according to the number of reserved memory The symbol variation game can be executed with the varying time. That is, when the number of reserved memories is small, it is easy to select a variation pattern that defines a long variation time, so that it is possible to earn time for storing the start-up suspended ball. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is large, a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected, so that the digestion efficiency of the symbol variation game can be improved.

  On the other hand, during the game state of “high accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + change”, the symbol variation game is executed after the big hit game is finished, regardless of the value of the stored memory number. A variation pattern that is uniquely determined according to the order is selected. This makes it possible to determine a unique variation time based on the execution order of the symbol variation game after the big hit game, regardless of the value of the number of stored memories. By adopting such an aspect, the main control CPU 30a can influence the number of reserved memories even when there is an effect that is always desired to be executed in a specific number of symbol variation games after the end of the big hit game. Since it is not received, it is possible to select a variation pattern that defines a variation time during which the effect can be completed during the symbol variation game.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern, in a process different from the special symbol start process, generates a control command generated according to the determination items of the special symbol start process at a predetermined timing. To the overall control CPU 31a). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure and then outputs the fluctuation pattern designation command. The main control CPU 30a then outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (the symbol fixed stop display) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 30a starts the variation of the special figure by the start of the symbol variation game, and displays the special diagram determined when the variation time determined in the determined variation pattern has elapsed.

  In the present embodiment, based on the main control program, the main control CPU 30a that performs a hit determination (big hit determination) as to whether or not it is a hit in the special symbol start process functions as a hit determination means. In the special symbol input process, the main control RAM 30c that stores the game balls that have entered the first start winning opening 16 and the second start winning opening 17 as start holding balls (the number of stored memories) functions as storage means. . In the present embodiment, the type of jackpot is determined by determining the special figure. For this reason, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a hit determination means. In addition, by uniquely associating a variation pattern that defines a specific variation time according to the execution order of the symbol variation game, the variation time of the symbol variation game can be determined simply by determining the variation pattern. The control CPU 30a functions as a variation time determination unit.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a manages a special electric accessory processing flag for managing the processing contents related to the big hit game. In the special electric accessory processing flag, the jackpot setting process related to the jackpot game, the big prize port closing process related to the closing of the big prize ports 20 and 21, the big prize port opening process related to the opening of the big prize ports 20 and 21, the jackpot game It is managed which one of the jackpot ending processes related to ending is executed. Then, “00H” is set when the jackpot setting process is executed, “01H” is set when the big prize closing process is executed, and “02H” is executed when the big prize opening process is executed. Is set, and “03H” is set when the jackpot end process is executed. The main control CPU 30a sets a flag indicating a process to be executed next in the special electric accessory process flag in each process, and executes a process corresponding to the flag every time the special electric accessory process arrives.

  When the symbol change game of big hit variation ends, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the overall control CPU 31a as the big hit setting process. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies a big winning opening (left big winning opening 20, lower big winning opening 21) that opens and closes according to the type of jackpot, and sends a control signal to the big winning opening solenoids SOL2 and SOL3. Output. The control signal includes a special winning opening opening designation command and a special winning opening closing designation command.

  When the opening designation command is output, in the big winning opening opening process, the big winning opening doors 20a and 21a are opened by the large winning opening solenoids SOL2 and SOL3, while the closing designation command is output. In the special prize opening closing process, the special prize opening solenoids SOL2 and SOL3 close the special prize opening doors 20a and 21a. The main control CPU 30a, for each big hit game, performs the big opening game opening process and the big winning hole based on the opening operation time, the interval time, and the end condition of the round game (a specified number of balls or a specified time elapses). By performing the closing process, the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening is controlled. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game after the ending time (1 second in this embodiment) has elapsed. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a does not output an ending command for instructing execution of an ending effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes processing related to the big hit game functions as a hit game control means.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “00H” to the system flag when the big hit game is ended. Then, if the start hold ball is stored in the next control cycle, the main control CPU 30a performs timer interrupt based on the start hold ball when the ending time and the predetermined interval time have elapsed. A special symbol process is executed from the process. In the present embodiment, the ending time is set to “1 second”, while the interval time after the ending time has elapsed is set to a time shorter than the ending time (for example, 10 ms). The ending time is the same as the interval time between rounds in jackpots B and C, and the main control CPU 30a changes from the gaming state for playing the jackpot game to the gaming state for starting the symbol variation game. It is set as a time that takes into account the minimum time required to perform the change control. The change control will be described in detail later.

  The main control CPU 30a sets a probability change flag to “1” and outputs a probability change command instructing the probability change state when the probability change state is given after the big hit game ends as the big hit end process. Further, when assigning a probability change state, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability change upper limit number of times “5” in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c regardless of the type of jackpot or the gaming state at the time of winning the lottery. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” every time the special figure variation game is executed, and when the value becomes “0”, sets the probability variation flag to “0” and outputs a non-probability variation command. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a that ends the probability change state by the game state processing functions as a probability change end means.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag and outputs an operation command for instructing the variable state when the variable state is given after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag and outputs a non-operation command for instructing the non-variable state when the variable state is not given after the big hit game ends. Further, when providing the variable state, the main control CPU 30a stores the predetermined upper limit number of times for each type of big hit or each gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery as a predetermined number of operations in the main control RAM 30c. Set to area. The main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the special figure variation game is executed, and when the value becomes “0”, sets the operation flag to “0” and outputs a non-operation command. To do. Various commands set in the current control cycle are output in the output processing (MC1) of the timer interrupt processing in the control cycle after the next cycle.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the gaming state when the big hit determination is affirmed according to the values of the probability variation flag and the operation flag functions as the gaming state determination means. In addition, when the combination of the presence / absence of the probable change state and the change state and the change state are given, the change upper limit number of times corresponds to the difference in the degree of advantage of the privilege given to the player. Further, the main control CPU 30a that controls the provision state of the probability change state and the change state by the game state process functions as a game state control means. The main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations at the start of the big hit game. As a result, the gaming state during the big hit game is “low probability + no change”.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the number of executions of the round game when the big hit game is executed, and thus resets the measured value when the big hit game is finished. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “00H” in the special electric accessory processing flag in order to start the big hit game when the next big hit lottery is won.

  In the present embodiment, the following control corresponds to change control for changing from a gaming state for performing a big hit game to a gaming state for starting a symbol variation game. In other words, after the final round game is finished, the value according to the probability change state is set to the probability change flag, while the value according to the change state is set to the operation flag. Further, the control is to set the operation command or the non-probability change command according to the provision state of the variable state while setting the probability change command or the non-probability change command according to the provision state of the probability change state. In addition, when the variable state is provided, the variable upper limit number of times is set to a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c as the number of times of operation. Further, there is a control for resetting the measurement value of the number of executions of the round game and a process for setting “00H” to the system flag while setting “00H” to the special electric accessory processing flag. Further, as described above, various commands set in the current control cycle are output in the output processing (MC1) of the timer interrupt processing in the control cycle after the next cycle, and thus are necessary for performing the change control. Within “1 second” including the minimum time, the setting process of various commands → the output process of various commands can be completed. In the present embodiment, the period during which the change control is performed corresponds to the “change period”. Further, the main control CPU 30a for setting the time for performing the change control functions as a change period setting means. Further, the main control CPU 30a that executes change control functions as change control execution means.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the gaming state as a privilege given after the end of the big hit game changes according to the gaming state when the big hit lottery is won. More specifically, the number of times of change upper and lower in the change state provided after the end of the big hit game changes. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment gives a probability change state under a predetermined condition (the probability change upper limit number is the same) regardless of the game state when the big hit lottery is won.

In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment configured as described above, the gaming state after the big hit game is changed as shown in FIG.
First, the flow when winning the jackpot A will be described.

  When winning the big hit A, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, the gaming state after the big hit game is always “high accuracy + variable”, and the upper limit of the number of variations is the pachinko machine “70 times” which is the most frequent number is determined.

Next, the flow when winning big hit B or big hit C will be described.
If the big hit B or big hit C is won with “low probability + no change” (first big hit), the gaming state after the big hit game is “high accuracy + no change”, and no change state is given. And if you win the big hits B and C when the game state after the big hit game end with the first big hit is “high accuracy + no change” (second big hit), the game state after the big hit game ends, It is said that there is “high accuracy + variable”. However, just because you win the jackpot lottery, the most frequent number (70 times) in the pachinko machine is not always determined as the maximum number of times of change, depending on the type of jackpot that is determined (this example Then, the number of times (30 times) smaller than the number of times (70 times) is determined as the upper limit number of times C).

  In addition, when winning the big hits B and C at the time of “high accuracy + variable”, which is the gaming state after the big hit game with the second big hit, the game state after the big hit game is “ It is said that there is “high accuracy + variable”. In this state, regardless of whether the big hit B or the big hit C is won, the largest number of times (70 times) in the pachinko gaming machine is always determined as the upper limit number of times of change. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, an advantageous variable state (70 times) can be given whenever a big hit game is generated under the state of “high accuracy + variable”.

  On the other hand, after winning the big hit game with the third big hit, if you win big hits B and C during the “low probability + shortage” state that is the game state from the sixth symbol variation game (fourth big hit), the big hit The gaming state after the game is finished is “high accuracy + variable”. However, just because you win the jackpot lottery, the most frequent number (70 times) in the pachinko machine is not always determined as the maximum number of times of change, depending on the type of jackpot that is determined (this example Then, the number of times (30 times) smaller than the number of times (70 times) is determined as the upper limit number of times C).

  After that, if you win the jackpot lottery during “High Accuracy + Variation”, regardless of the type of jackpot, the game state after the big hit game will be “High Accuracy + Variation” and the change As the short upper limit number of times, the most frequent number “70 times” in the pachinko gaming machine is always determined. On the other hand, when winning big hits B and C during “high accuracy + no change” and “low accuracy + change”, the largest number of times in the pachinko machine (70 Times) is not always determined as the upper limit number of times of change. Depending on the determined type of jackpot (in this example, jackpot C), the number of times of change may be determined to be less than 70 times.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the big hit at the time of “low probability + no change” is the first (first) big hit, and thereafter, at least one of the probability change state and the change state is given. If a big hit lottery is won in a game state, a variable state is always given regardless of the type of big hit. However, when the probability variation state and the variation state are given, the most frequent number (70 times) in the pachinko gaming machine is always determined as the variation upper limit number of times. In other words, when the big hit lottery is won in the advantageous gaming state, the maximum advantageous gaming privilege (variation 70 times) can always be given after the big hit game regardless of the type of the big hit. On the other hand, when only the probability variation state or the variation state is granted, if the big hit B or the big hit C is won, the most number of times in the pachinko gaming machine may be determined as the variation upper limit number of times. (Big hit B win), there may be a case where the number of times less than the number of times is determined as the upper limit number of times of change (big hit C win). On the other hand, when winning the big hit A, regardless of the game state at the time of winning, the change state of the change upper limit number of times “70 times” is always given.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot that determines the largest number of times in the pachinko gaming machine as the upper limit number of times of change corresponds to a higher bonus. In this case, the big hit A corresponds to “high per bonus” regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery win, but the big hit B has the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery “low probability + variable”, “high When it is either “accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + change”, it corresponds to “high per privilege”. Similarly, the big hit C corresponds to “high bonus hit” when the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “high probability + variable”. The big hit C is determined to be “30 times” as the upper limit of the change when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + variation” or “high probability + no variation”. Therefore, the big hit C is equivalent to “low per bonus”. In addition, “high accuracy + 70 times of change” corresponds to the most advantageous game privilege.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described.
When determining that the game ball has passed the operation gate 19, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. . When the number of stored customary drawings is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of stored customary drawings. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added “1”) the number of stored general symbols holds controls the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 15 so as to display the updated number of stored general symbols (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining the normal map from the main control RAM 30c, and sets the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the number of the general-purpose reserved memory. Then, the normal symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol start process related to the ordinary game will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal drawing execution condition as to whether or not the opening / closing blade 18 is in operation based on the winning of the normal drawing game or the lottery per common drawing. When this determination result is affirmative (during a normal game or during operation), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in the normal game and is not in operation), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal map storage number is greater than “0”. Make a decision. If this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the general map hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a decrements the number of the general map hold memory number by “1” and displays the post-update pending memory number (after subtraction). The display content of the normal symbol hold display device is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the random number for determination per common map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved common maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the read random number for normal drawing determination with the normal determination value, and determines whether the two values match each other. At this time, the main control CPU 30a confirms the operation flag, and in the case of the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a uses the non-variable state normal value per figure. The judgment value per figure is used. With the selection of the determination value per ordinary figure according to the gaming state, the lottery probability of the determination per ordinary figure (lottery per ordinary figure) fluctuates with high probability during the variable state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern for a usual drawing that defines a variation time of the usual game. At this time, when the gaming state is the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a selects the usual variation pattern that defines the first variation time (for example, 5 seconds), while the gaming state is the variation state. In the case of (2), a variation pattern for a normal map is selected that defines a second variation time (for example, 1 second) shorter than the first variation time. By selecting a variation pattern having different variation times according to the gaming state, the variation time of the normal game is shortened during the variation state.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a, which has selected the fluctuation pattern for the usual figure, causes the normal symbol display device 14 to execute the usual figure game according to the fluctuation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 14 to make a fixed stop display on the normal symbol display device 14 when affirmative determination is made when the variation time determined in the variation pattern for ordinary symbols has elapsed. When the negative determination is made for the normal symbol, the off symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 14 in a fixed stop state.

  In addition, when the common symbol hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a opens / closes the open / close blade 18 in accordance with a predetermined operation pattern after the end of the universal game (after the winning symbol fixed stop display). More specifically, the main control CPU 30a, when in the non-variable state, opens and closes the opening / closing blade 18 for the first number of times (in this embodiment, once in the second embodiment). ) Move open for minutes. On the other hand, in the variable speed state, the main control CPU 30a sets the opening / closing blade 18 to the second opening time longer than the first opening time (1.5 seconds in the present embodiment) and more than the first number. The opening operation is performed twice (three times in this embodiment). By controlling the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 18 according to different operation patterns according to the gaming state, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 18 becomes longer during the variable state.

  Further, as described above, since the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a backup function, the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are saved. The selected variation pattern is also stored in the main control RAM 30c. For this reason, when power is restored after the backup process is executed, the main control CPU 30a changes the state of the pachinko gaming machine based on the information stored in the main control RAM 30c when the power is turned off. Since the state can be restored, the fluctuation pattern can be restored. More specifically, after returning the gaming state, the main control CPU 30a returns the counted number of times the symbol variation game has been executed since the end of the big hit game. For this reason, at the start of the symbol variation game after the return, it is possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to the number obtained by adding 1 to the number of returned executions.

  Therefore, the overall control CPU 31a that has input the variation pattern designation command does not count the number of times the symbol variation game is executed, but only confirms the contents of the variation pattern that has been input, and the symbol variation game that is about to be executed from now on. After the big hit game, it becomes possible to grasp the number of symbol variation games.

Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described.
When the CPU 31a for overall control receives a change pattern designation command from the CPU 30a for main control, it outputs the command to the CPU 32a for display control and the CPU 33a for voice control. Further, when the general control CPU 31a inputs a special figure designation command, the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) based on the special figure instructed by the command and the gaming state when the big hit lottery is won. To generate a decoration figure that is temporarily stopped or confirmed.

  More specifically, when a special figure corresponding to the jackpot A is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a generates “777” as a jackpot symbol combination regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot lottery is won. . On the other hand, when a special figure corresponding to the big hit B is instructed, the gaming state when winning the big hit lottery is “low accuracy + variable”, “high accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + variable” If “Yes”, the overall control CPU 31a generates “111”, “333”, or “555” as the jackpot symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when a special figure corresponding to the big hit B is instructed, if the gaming state when the big hit lottery is won is “low probability + no change”, the overall control CPU 31a displays “ Any one of “222”, “444”, and “666” is generated. Also, if a special figure corresponding to jackpot C is instructed, if the gaming state when winning the jackpot lottery is “high accuracy + variable”, the overall control CPU 31a will display “ One of “111”, “333”, and “555” is generated.

  On the other hand, if a special figure corresponding to the big hit C is instructed, the gaming state when winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + no change”, “low probability + change” or “high probability + change” If “None”, the overall control CPU 31a generates “222”, “444”, or “666” as the jackpot symbol combination.

  As a result, when the symbol combination of “777” is derived, it is notified that the jackpot A is won, while any symbol of “111”, “333” or “555” is notified. When the combination is derived, after the big hit game is finished, it is notified that the variable state is given in the “70 times” symbol variation game. On the other hand, when one of the symbol combinations “222”, “444”, or “666” is derived, the variable state is not given after the big hit game ends, or it is variable in the “30 times” symbol variation game. It will be notified that the state is given.

  On the other hand, when the off symbol is designated, the overall control CPU 31a determines the off symbol as a decorative drawing. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a determines an outlier design including a reach design when a variation pattern for outlier reach variation is designated. Further, when the variation pattern for deviation variation is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a determines a combination of symbols that does not include a reach symbol as a decoration.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a decoration drawing designation command for instructing the generated decoration drawing to the display control CPU 32a together with the variation pattern designation command at the start of the symbol variation game.

  When the central control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a produces an effect based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special figure designation command. The fourth symbol X and the fifth symbol Y to be displayed on the display device 11 are determined. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the determined 4th symbol X and 5th symbol Y to the display control board 32. When the overall control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control CPU 32a.

  Further, when the demonstration control command is input, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs a standby demonstration command for instructing the effect display device 11 to execute the standby demonstration effect to the display control board 32.

  Further, when the general control CPU 31a inputs an opening command, an opening designation command, and a closing designation command, an effect designation command for instructing an effect during the jackpot game corresponding to these commands is taken into consideration. The data is output to the display control CPU 32a. Further, the overall control CPU 31a specifies a gaming state from the input probability change command, non-probability change command, operation command, and non-operation command, sets an effect mode for notifying the player of the current game state, A mode designation command for instructing the set production mode is output to the display control CPU 32a. The overall control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the production mode in the overall control RAM 31c in order to store the set production mode. The overall control CPU 31a controls the transition of the effect mode, as described with reference to FIG. 3A, based on the gaming state specified from each command and the type of jackpot.

  Incidentally, in the mode designation command for instructing the preparation mode M2 or the confirmation mode M3, the same background image as the background image displayed on the image display unit GH during the big hit game that triggers the preparation mode M2 or the confirmation mode M3 is set. The contents to be displayed are associated. Therefore, the jackpot game and the game after the jackpot game are related in the “background image”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the “preparation mode M2” or the “confirmation mode M3” is set for the five symbol variation games to which the probability variation state is given. The overall control CPU 31a functions as a specific period setting unit. In the present embodiment, since the probability variation upper limit number is set, it can be said that the main control CPU 30a that controls the manner in which the probability variation state is imparted also functions as the specific period setting means.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a based on the display control program will be described.
When the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command at the start of the symbol variation game, the display control CPU 32a selects image data based on the variation content instructed by the command. Then, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) so that the symbol variation game is displayed based on the image data. When the display control CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the effect display is performed so that the variation game designated by the variation pattern designation command is varied in the fourth symbol X and the fifth symbol Y to start the variation game. The display content of the device 11 is controlled.

  Note that the display control CPU 32a changes the decorative drawing together with the fourth symbol X when a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special diagram variation game is input. On the other hand, when the CPU 32a for display control inputs a change pattern designation command corresponding to the second special figure change game, the display control CPU 32a changes the decorative drawing together with the fifth symbol Y. When the display control CPU 32a inputs an all symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display symbol 11 (image display unit) displays the fourth symbol X or the fifth symbol Y corresponding to the decoration diagram and each variation pattern designation command. GH) is displayed with a fixed stop, and the symbol variation game is terminated.

Further, when the standby control command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 11 to start the standby demonstration effect using the image data for standby demonstration effect.
Further, when the display control CPU 32a receives a jackpot game effect designation command, the display control CPU 32a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) during the jackpot game based on the command. Further, when the mode control command is input, the display control CPU 32a displays the effect display device 11 so as to display a mode notification image for notifying the player of the effect mode currently staying based on the command. Control the content. The mode notification image of the present embodiment is a background image that is displayed on the back of the decorative drawing in the effect display device 11.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment configured in this way, after the big hit game is finished, during the five symbol variation games to which the probability variation state is given, the game effect is different from the symbol variation game of other execution periods Is supposed to run. More specifically, when shifting to the preparation mode M2 by winning the first jackpot lottery, after the jackpot game is over, the teammate character projecting the player performs an effect of searching for a friend of the teammate character. . On the other hand, when the mode is shifted to the confirmation mode M3, after the big hit game is finished, an effect of the content that the teammate character or the friend confronts the enemy character is executed.

Hereinafter, the flow of effects performed during the preparation mode M2 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10 (a), during the jackpot game, an instruction to find a friend KYa is received from the master S of the teammate character KY, and the teammate character KY seems to have understood the instruction. An explanatory effect is displayed in a manner. In addition, the explanation effect will explain during the jackpot game how the game effect performed in the preparation mode M2 can be expected when the first jackpot lottery is won. Production. Then, by executing such an explanation effect, if the teammate character KY finds a friend KYa in the symbol variation game after the big hit game, the player is advantageous even before the symbol (decoration) stops. I guess it will be a development. In addition, the explanation effect is not a content that is completed in one round game, but is performed in a form that forms a series of stories across five round games, so that the same effect is performed in each round game There is no.

  In addition, when the fellow KYa cannot be found in each of the first to fourth symbol variation games, the small fish character has fallen as an intermediate result indicating that neither the enemy character T nor the fellow KYa has been encountered. The effect display device 11 performs an intermediate result derivation effect for displaying an image indicating this. Thereby, it is shown that the probability variation state is continuously given even during the next symbol variation game by displaying the image in which the small fish character has fallen. The midway result derivation effect is executed so as to be completed in each symbol variation game.

  Then, when the big hit game is ended, during the period in which the preparation mode M2 is set, as shown in FIG. 10B, an image of a mode in which the teammate character KY is searching for the friend KYa is displayed. Further, in the symbol variation game in the preparation mode M2, the same background image as the background image during the jackpot game executed with an explanatory effect is displayed. On the other hand, when the fellow KYa cannot be found in each of the first to fourth symbol variation games, an image indicating that the small fish character has fallen is displayed (not shown).

  Furthermore, during the preparation mode M2, the symbol variation game is played in a manner different from the situation in which other effect modes are set. More specifically, in other production modes, variable display is performed in a line at the approximate center of the image display unit GH, but in the preparation mode M2, as shown in FIG. ) Is smaller than the symbols (decorative drawings) in the other effect modes, and the variable display is performed at the right corner of the image display unit GH. However, regarding the 4th symbol X and the 5th symbol Y, regardless of which effect mode is set, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), it is always variably displayed at the left corner of the image display unit GH. . Therefore, when the visibility of the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing is lowered, the lottery result of the big hit lottery can be grasped by the fourth symbol X and the fifth symbol Y.

  When the last (fifth) symbol variation game in which the preparation mode M2 is set is “out of”, the teammate character KY cannot find the friend KYa as shown in FIG. 10C. An image showing that the enemy character T has been encountered is displayed. As a result, the preparation mode M2 ends without performing an effect (finding a friend KYa) corresponding to the content described in the explanatory effect during the big hit game, so the player recognizes in advance that the big hit will not be a big hit. To do.

  On the other hand, when the symbol variation game played during the period in which the preparation mode M2 is set becomes “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 10D, regardless of the number of executions since the preparation mode M2 is set. An image indicating that the friend character KY has encountered the friend KYa is displayed. As a result, an effect corresponding to the contents described in the explanation effect during the big hit game (finding a companion KYa) is performed, so that the player recognizes the big hit in advance.

  The game effect is executed with the contents as described above. However, since the explanation effect is executed during the big hit game, the game performance of the symbol variation game performed after the big hit game is executed before the big hit game. It is different from the gameability that has been known, and what kind of result can be expected in the big hit will be notified in advance. Then, in a time series, during the preparation mode M2 after receiving the explanation, the symbol variation game is executed with the contents explained in advance by the pre-production.

Hereinafter, the control content for executing the explanation effect will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 8 is a jackpot pattern determination table that associates jackpot patterns that define the contents of the effects of the round effect.

  The jackpot pattern shown in FIG. 8 is determined for each jackpot type and whether or not it is the first jackpot. The jackpot pattern A1 is a pattern that is selected when the jackpot A is determined in the first jackpot lottery, and specifies “explanatory effect” as the effect content. On the other hand, the big hit pattern A2 is a pattern that is selected when the big hit B or the big hit C is determined in the first big hit lottery, and specifies “explaining effects” as the contents of the effects. In addition, in the “explanation effect” performed at the big hit A, the execution timing and the content of the effect are determined so as to be executed over the 10th to 15th round games. On the other hand, in the “explanatory effect” performed at the big hits B and C, the execution timing and the content of the effect are determined so as to be executed over the first to fifth round games.

  The jackpot pattern A3 is a pattern that is selected when the jackpot A is determined in the jackpot lottery in which the number of consecutive wins is two or more, and specifies “character introduction effect” as the effect content. On the other hand, the jackpot pattern A4 is a pattern that is selected when the jackpots B and C are determined in the jackpot lottery in which the number of consecutive wins is two or more, and specifies “character introduction effect” as the effect content. . “Character introduction effect” is an effect of introducing characters appearing in the pachinko gaming machine. The jackpot pattern A5 is a pattern that is selected in principle when winning the second or subsequent jackpot lottery regardless of the type of jackpot, and displays the enemy characters that fight after the jackpot game as the stage contents. Has been identified. When winning the big hit A, the big hit pattern A5 can be selected even if the first big hit lottery is won. Also, in the big hit pattern A5, it is determined that “enemy characters” are displayed only during the big hit game, and which enemy character is displayed is determined by the on-hold internal big hit notification effect described later.

  When starting the jackpot game, the overall control CPU 31a first confirms the type of jackpot from the designated special figure designation command and grasps the number of consecutive winnings. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a manages the number of consecutive winnings separately from the main control CPU 30a. More specifically, the overall control CPU 31a uses a counter in a predetermined storage area of the overall control RAM 31c each time a change pattern designation command for a big hit change is input during a period in which the variable state is given. By adding 1, the number of consecutive wins is determined. This number is held until switching from the variable state to the non-variable state.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a confirms the stored contents of the overall control RAM 31c, and recognizes that it is the first big hit if the counter value is “0”. As a result, the overall control CPU 31a selects one of the big hit patterns A1, A2, and A5 in accordance with the type of special figure designated by the special figure designation command. On the other hand, if the value of the counter stored in the overall control RAM 31c is “1” or more, the big win lottery is won continuously, so the overall control CPU 31a is instructed by a special figure designation command. One of the big hit patterns A3 to A5 is selected according to the type of special figure. Then, the overall control CPU 31a that has selected the jackpot pattern outputs an effect designation command for designating the pattern to the display control board 32 and the voice control board 33, respectively.

  In addition, when there is no start holding ball after the end of the big hit game in which the explanation effect is executed, the overall control CPU 31a displays the background image displayed when the explanation effect is executed and the first symbol variation game in the preparation mode M2. A special standby demonstration command for instructing to start a standby demonstration effect with the same background image as the displayed background image is output to the display control board 32. As a result, the display control CPU 32a that has input the special standby demonstration command has the same background as the background image displayed when the explanation effect is executed and the background image displayed in the first symbol variation game in the preparation mode M2. Since the standby demonstration effect is started with the image, the background image displayed since the start of the big hit game is continuously displayed even during the standby demonstration effect.

  Then, if a game ball has entered the start prize opening 16 or 17 during the standby demonstration performance, the symbol variation game in the preparation mode M2 with the background image displayed at the start of the big hit game and during the standby demonstration performance. Will be started. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a for executing the demonstration effect during the standby state functions as the demonstration effect control means. The background image displayed according to the special standby demonstration command corresponds to the related demonstration effect.

  In addition, when the start holding ball does not exist after the end of the jackpot game where the explanation effect is not executed, the overall control CPU 31a starts the standby demonstration effect with the background image corresponding to the effect mode that can be shifted to after the end of the jackpot game. The instructing standby demonstration command is output to the display control board 32.

  On the other hand, when there is a start holding ball after the end of the big hit game in which the explanation effect is executed, the overall control CPU 31a executes the following control. That is, the overall control CPU 31a is a symbol variation game in the preparation mode M2, and based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery and the execution order of the symbol variation game in the preparation mode M2, the small fish character, the enemy character T, or the friend KYa Decide which one to derive. Then, the overall control CPU 31a that has determined the character outputs a character designation command for designating the determined character to the display control board 32.

  In this way, since the symbol derived in the symbol variation game and the effect corresponding to the contents described in the explanation effect are determined according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the game for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery by the symbol, A game in which the character KY encounters the lottery result of the big hit lottery is equivalent to the determination result derivation game. In addition, the effect display device 11 that displays the determination result derivation game functions as a result display device.

Next, the display control contents during the explanation effect and the preparation mode M2 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9 is based on the premise that the big hit B is determined in the first big hit lottery.

  In this case, the display control CPU 32a receives the instruction of the big hit pattern A2 when the big hit B is determined and the first big hit. Then, when the big hit pattern A2 is instructed, the display control CPU 32a selects the image data corresponding to the explanatory effect based on the pattern, and from the start of the first round game, the display control CPU 32a is configured as shown in FIG. The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the explanation effect in a manner as shown in FIG.

  At this time, the display control CPU 32a repeatedly executes the display control of the explanation effect using the image data (effect data) corresponding to the explanation effect until the change pattern designation command is input. Therefore, even during the ending time, the explanation effect is displayed. The image corresponding to is displayed. More specifically, during the ending time, the image displayed at the end of the fifth round game is displayed as a still image without being overwritten. Further, as described above, the ending time in this embodiment is as short as “1 second”, and the time is set to the same time as the interval time between rounds in the big hits B and C. In addition, the ending time is a time at which the explanation effect does not end with the ending time alone.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the ending command for executing the ending effect is not output to the overall control CPU 31a. However, the overall control CPU 31a can recognize that the jackpot game is ended when a closing designation command corresponding to the final round game is input. Similarly, the display control CPU 32a recognizes that the jackpot game is ended when the closing designation command corresponding to the final round game is input, and displays the image displayed at the end of the final round game as the ending. It can be displayed continuously during the time. Therefore, the closing designation command corresponding to the final round game functions as a change instruction command for instructing to change from the gaming state for playing the big hit game to the gaming state for starting the symbol variation game.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input after the big hit game is over, the display control CPU 32a switches the image of the explanation effect that has been stopped to the image corresponding to the inputted variation pattern designation command. In addition, in the variation patterns P12 to P22 for the preparation mode M2, an effect corresponding to the contents described in the explanatory effect during the big hit game (the friend character KY finds the friend KYa) is defined. For this reason, the display control CPU 32a only performs display control using the image data corresponding to the instructed variation pattern, and the effect display device 11 performs the display effect with the content described in the explanation effect. It will be.

  If the symbol change game of the last time (fifth) in which the preparation mode M2 is set becomes “big hit”, and if the symbol change game before the last time becomes “out of game”, the first to fourth times In each of the symbol variation games, as shown in FIG. 10B, an image of a mode in which the teammate character KY is looking for the friend KYa is displayed according to the instructed variation pattern. However, since it is assumed that each symbol variation game from the 1st to the 4th time will be “out of”, at the end of each symbol variation game from the 1st to the 4th time, the small fish character has fallen as a result on the way An image showing is displayed. In parallel with this, in the effect display device 11, a symbol variation game is performed at the right corner of the image display unit GH using a decorative drawing smaller than when other effect modes are set. At the end of each symbol variation game up to the fourth time, out of symbol combinations are confirmed and stopped at the same time in three columns.

  On the other hand, since it is assumed that the last (fifth) symbol variation game in which the preparation mode M2 is set is “big hit”, the last symbol variation game is as shown in FIG. 10 (d). An image indicating that the friend character KY has encountered the friend KYa is displayed as the final result. As a result, the content described in the explanation effect during the big hit game is performed (finding a friend KYa), and the player recognizes the big hit in advance. In parallel with this, in the effect display device 11, the symbol variation game is performed at the right corner of the image display unit GH using a smaller decoration than when other effect modes are set, and reach is performed. Without the formation, at the end of the symbol variation game, the jackpot symbol combination (in this example, “222”) is displayed in a fixed and stopped manner simultaneously in three columns.

  In the present embodiment, an effect corresponding to the content described in the explanation effect (content that the character KY encounters the friend KYa or content that the character KY encounters the enemy T) corresponds to the special effect. Also, in the special effect, when the big hit lottery is won, the result (character KY encounters the fellow KYa) that matches the contents explained in the explanatory effect is derived, but the big hit lottery is not won The result (character KY encounters the enemy T) that does not match the content described in the explanation effect is derived. These results correspond to the final result of the special performance that suggests whether or not you can expect big hits. In addition, in the symbol variation game in the preparation mode M2, the decorative drawing is displayed smaller than when the other production modes are set, and even if it is a big hit, the symbols are in the order of left column → right column. Is not stopped and reach is formed, but the symbol combinations are derived simultaneously for all rows. Therefore, during the preparation mode M2, it is difficult to recognize the variation state of the symbols as compared with other production modes, so it is difficult to determine the lottery result of the big hit lottery from the symbols. That is, the progress of the game can be recognized by the development of the special effect (whether or not the character KY encounters the friend KYa) performed during the symbol variation game, rather than the combination of decorative drawings. Incidentally, the “game progress state” described here means whether or not a reach is formed, and whether or not the symbol variation game is finished and the next symbol variation game is started.

  Further, in the other effect modes other than the preparation mode M2, the progress of the game can be recognized by the symbol that is fluctuated and stopped in the symbol variation game, while the special effect is not executed. Therefore, the special effect as the auxiliary game for recognizing the progress of the game functions as the main game for recognizing the progress of the game during the preparation mode M2.

  In the present embodiment, since the special effect can be executed when the preparation mode M2 is set, the overall control CPU 31a that determines whether or not the preparation mode M2 is set functions as a period determination unit. . Further, the overall control CPU 31a that determines the content of the special effect (the character that the character KY encounters) according to the lottery lottery result functions as the special effect determination means. Further, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a for executing the special effects function as special effect control means. The general control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a that execute the explanation effect function as explanation effect control means. Further, the display control CPU 32a for displaying the determination result derivation game (design variation and special effect) on the effect display device 11 functions as a display control means. In addition, special effects are not executed, and the period (normal mode M1, finalized mode M3, variable speed mode M4) for notifying the lottery result of the big hit lottery due to the change of symbols corresponds to the first game effect period, while special The preparation mode M2 in which the lottery result of the big hit lottery is notified by the effect corresponds to the second game effect period. The overall control CPU 31a for setting the normal mode M1, the confirmation mode M3, and the variable speed mode M4 functions as the first period setting means, while the overall control CPU 31a for setting the preparation mode M2 sets the second period. Functions as a means. In the present embodiment, since the effect modes can be associated with each gaming state, the main control CPU 30a can indirectly set the effect mode by setting the game state. It can also be said that it functions as the first period setting means and the second period setting means.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the fact that the second special figure fluctuation game that is a big hit is included in the second special figure fluctuation game that is suspended (so-called on-hold big hit), The on-hold jackpot notification effect that is notified during the jackpot game is configured to be executable. The on-hold jackpot notification effect of the present embodiment is performed in such a manner that the enemy character T (T1 to T4) appears during the final round game constituting the jackpot game. Then, during the decision mode M3 after the big hit game, up to five times, the symbol variation game is played with the content that the enemy character T and the ally group (friend characters KY or friends KY1 to KY4) that appeared during the big hit game confront each other. Is called. If the ally group wins the enemy character T within 5 times, the winning symbol variation game is a big hit.

  However, the on-hold jackpot notification effect in the present embodiment is executed when a gaming state of “high probability + variation” occurs after the jackpot game ends, and in principle, the first jackpot lottery It is not performed at the time of winning, but is performed during a big hit game in which the number of consecutive winnings is 2 or more. More specifically, even if the big hit B or big hit C is won in the game state of “low probability + no change”, the game state after the big hit game will be “high probability + no change” It does not satisfy the notification production execution conditions. Therefore, in order to generate a game state of “high probability + shortage” that is also the execution condition of the on-hold big hit notification effect, the big hit A is won regardless of the game state at the time of winning, You must win the big hits B and C in the gaming state except "No short". By the way, as mentioned above, if you win a big hit A, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, there will always be a "high accuracy + short and short" gaming state, so at the time of the first big win lottery win However, when the big hit A is won, the on-hold big hit notification effect can be executed. Note that the advantageous gaming state at the time of execution of the on-hold big hit notification effect corresponds to a state in which the probability variation state is given.

  First, the prior determination process executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the pre-determination process is a value of various random numbers acquired when a game ball is detected at the start winning opening (especially the second start winning opening 17) in the special symbol input process (in this example, for jackpot determination). This is a process for generating a predetermination command for instructing the result of the predetermination and outputting the predetermination command.

  As part of the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a performs a pre-determination process when a game ball is detected at the second start winning port 17. When a game ball is detected at the first start winning opening 16, the main control CPU 30a sets various random numbers in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the first reserved memory number. Thereafter, the special symbol input process is terminated without executing the pre-determination process.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 11, when a game ball is detected at the second start winning port 17, the main control CPU 30 a compares the acquired jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value for the uncertain change state. Then, it is determined in advance whether or not both values match (step S10). That is, in step S10, the main control CPU 30a performs the second special figure variation game based on the second start holding ball stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special symbol input process in the current control cycle at the time of execution of the big hit determination. Whether or not the game state is a probable change state or a non-probability change state, it is determined whether or not the game is a big hit.

  If the determination result in step S10 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a confirms the type of jackpot specified from the presence / absence of the variable state, the second reserved memory number, and the special figure distribution random number (step S11). ). The second reserved memory number confirmed in step S10 is the updated reserved memory number added by 1 in the special symbol input process in the current control cycle. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a generates a prior determination command reflecting the determination result of step S11, sets the command in the output buffer (step S12), and ends the preliminary determination process. Details of the prior determination command will be described later.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S10 is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the acquired jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state, and determines in advance whether or not both values match. (Step S13). That is, in step S13, the main control CPU 30a performs the second special figure variation game based on the second start holding ball stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special symbol input process in the current control cycle at the time of execution of the big hit determination. Only when the gaming state is a probable change state, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made.

  If the determination result in step S13 is negative, the determination result is out of order, and thus the preliminary determination process ends without generating a preliminary determination command. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S13 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a confirms the type of jackpot specified from the presence / absence of the variable state, the second reserved storage number, and the special figure distribution random number value ( Step S14). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a generates a preliminary determination command, sets the command in the output buffer (step S15), and ends the preliminary determination process. The prior determination commands set in the output buffer are sequentially output to the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a) in command output processing executed in the next and subsequent control cycles.

  Next, details of the prior determination command will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 12, a jackpot that matches the jackpot determination value for the non-probable change state is indicated as “low probability jackpot”, while a jackpot that matches the jackpot determination value for the probability change state is indicated as “high probability jackpot”. .

  In FIG. 12, when the obtained jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value for the non-probable change state, the presence / absence of a variable state at the time of entry detection at the second start winning prize port 17, the second reserved memory number , And special determination commands [D1H00H] to [D1H17H] are associated with each other according to the type of jackpot specified from the value of the random number for distribution. Similarly, if the acquired value of the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state, the presence / absence of a variation state at the time of entering detection at the second start winning port 17, the second reserved memory number, and Prior determination commands [D2H00H] to [D2H17H] are associated with each other according to the type of jackpot identified from the value of the special figure distribution random number.

Next, an effect setting process executed by the overall control CPU 31a in order to set an on-hold jackpot notification effect will be described with reference to FIG.
When executing the effect setting process, the overall control CPU 31a checks the counter value in the overall control RAM 31c to determine whether or not the winning big hit this time is the first big hit. If it is confirmed that it is not the first big hit, the overall control CPU 31a starts the effect setting process of FIG. 13 and determines whether or not the opening command is input from the main control CPU 30a (step S20). If the determination result of step S20 is negative, the big hit game set as the execution timing of the on-hold big hit notification effect has not been started, so the overall control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S20 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a sets the second reserved memory number “1” stored first among the second reserved memory numbers in advance regardless of the type of jackpot. It is determined whether or not a determination command is stored, that is, whether or not it is a big hit (step S21). As described above, the pre-determination command is generated only when the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value. Therefore, the second special figure change based on the second pending storage number in which the pre-determination command is stored. If the game is played in the same game state as the game state at the time of execution of the pre-determination, the game is a “hit”. If the determination result of step S21 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S26. In other words, if there is a big hit in the second reserved memory number “1”, the overall control CPU 31a regardless of whether there is a big hit after the second reserved memory number “2” or not. Determine the execution.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S21 is negative, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number “2” is a big hit (step S22). If the determination result of step S22 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S26. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S22 is negative, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number “3” is a big hit (step S23). If the determination result of step S23 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S26.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S23 is negative, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number “4” is a big hit (step S24). If the determination result of step S24 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S26. The overall control CPU 31a, which has shifted to step S26, determines the enemy characters to be displayed in the final round game by lottery with reference to the enemy character determination table L1 shown in FIG. 14 (hereinafter referred to as “table L1”). To do. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S24 is negative, the overall control CPU 31a shows the enemy character to be displayed in the final round game as the enemy character determination table L2 (hereinafter, "table L2") shown in FIG. ) And decide by lottery. That is, the enemy character is determined from the table L2 even when there is no start hold ball that is a big hit in the second start hold ball.

  In the tables L1 and L2 shown in FIG. 14, the following settings are made so that any one of the enemy characters T1, T2, T3, and T4 can be selected. That is, the enemy character selection random number for selecting the enemy character can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (all 51 integers from “0” to “50”). A predetermined number is allocated to T1 to T4. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the enemy characters T1 <enemy character T2 <enemy character T3 <enemy character T4 are set as enemy characters that are difficult for the teammate character KY to win.

  In the table L1, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated with each other so that the enemy character T1 can be selected, while in the table L2, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are not associated with the enemy characters T1. Further, regarding the enemy characters T2 and T3, random numbers are collected so that the probability of selection is higher in the table L1 than in the table L2, that is, when there is a reserved big hit than when there is no reserved big hit. Each numerical value to be obtained is associated. On the other hand, regarding the enemy character T4, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated with each other so that the probability of selection is higher in the table L2 than in the table L1.

  Thereby, in this embodiment, the weaker enemy character is more easily selected when there is a reserved big hit, and the stronger enemy character is more easily selected when there is no reserved big hit. Since the weakest enemy character T1 is associated with a random value so that it can be selected only when there is a reserved big hit, when the enemy character T1 appears, the second special character that becomes a big hit is displayed. It is notified in advance that the figure variation game exists.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 13, the overall control CPU 31a that has determined the enemy character to appear according to the presence or absence of the on-hold big hit sets an enemy character designation command for designating the enemy character in the output buffer of the overall control RAM 31c ( Step S27), the effect setting process ends.

  In addition, the timing for determining whether or not the pre-determination command is stored is during the jackpot game of “low probability + no change”, but in principle, the on-hold jackpot notification effect has two consecutive wins. It is possible to execute during the big hit game as described above. In the present embodiment, when the number of consecutive winnings is two or more, the lottery probability at the time of executing the preliminary determination and the big hit lottery is always high, and the probability variation state is always given after the big hit game is finished. For this reason, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 17, it is previously determined as “big hit”. However, when the symbol variation game is actually executed after the big hit game ends, the lottery probability of the big win lottery is low. It becomes a probability, and the value of the random number for jackpot determination does not match the jackpot determination value, so that it is not determined to be out of place. That is, if a pre-determination command is stored, the symbol variation game based on the start-pending ball associated with the command is always a “hit”.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the prior determination command is stored in order from the second reserved storage number “1” stored first among the second reserved storage numbers. In the case where the command is stored, it is possible to execute the on-hold jackpot notification effect regardless of whether or not a prior determination command is stored in the second second stored memory number. That is, even if a plurality of pre-determination commands are stored, the overall control CPU 31a executes the on-hold big hit notification effect for the pre-determination command stored first, The on-hold jackpot notification effect based is not executed. That is, the number of target symbol variation games notified by one on-hold jackpot notification effect is “one time”.

  In addition, after executing the effect setting process, the overall control CPU 31a resets the stored contents (such as a prior determination command) stored in association with each second reserved storage number. Thereby, even if it is a case where multiple prior determination commands are memorize | stored, the on-hold big hit notification effect based on a subsequent prior determination command is not performed.

  In the present embodiment, since the effect setting process can proceed with the input of the opening command, the timing at which the opening effect is started corresponds to a specific determination timing. Further, the overall control CPU 31a that determines whether or not there is a start-holding ball that is a big hit by confirming the presence / absence of a prior determination command functions as a prior determination means.

  Further, a big hit that can cause a “high probability + changeable” gaming state after completion of the big hit game corresponds to a “hit for giving an advantageous gaming state”. Further, by confirming the special figure designation command, it is possible to determine whether or not the winning game state has been won, so that the overall control CPU 31a functions as a hit type determining means. Note that the main control CPU 30a can also determine whether or not the winning control state has been won. In addition, since whether or not to execute the on-hold jackpot notification effect is determined according to the number of consecutive wins, the overall control CPU 31a also serves as an initial jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the winning this time is the first hit. Function. The big hit A corresponds to the first hit, while the big hits B and C correspond to the second hit. Further, the upper limit number of times of change “70 times” corresponds to the first number, while the upper limit number of times of change “30 times” corresponds to the second number of times less than the first number as the maximum number of times of grant. To do. Further, a big hit that can cause a game state of “high probability + shortage” after the big hit game ends corresponds to a “hit for giving an advantageous game state”.

  Next, the control contents executed by the display control CPU 32a to execute the on-hold big hit notification effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the second starting reserved ball is stored up to the upper limit number before the big hit game is started, and the second reserved storage numbers “1” to “3” are out of place. It is assumed that the reserved storage number “4” is a big hit.

  When the big hit game is started, the display control CPU 32a displays an effect display so as to display an image in which the friend character KY and the friends KY1 to KY4 face each other and a plurality of enemy characters as shown in FIG. The apparatus 11 is controlled. Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), in accordance with the instructed big hit pattern (big hit pattern A5), a silhouette image suggesting that one of a plurality of enemy characters has been selected. SL is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 15C, the display control CPU 32a displays the enemy character (enemy character T2 in this example) designated by the input enemy designation command at the start of the final round game. Let At this time, the display control CPU 32a continues to display the enemy character designated by the input enemy designation command until the variation pattern designation command is inputted. Similarly, the display control CPU 32a continues to display the background image displayed during the big hit game until the variation pattern designation command is input.

  Then, after the big hit game ends, the confirmation mode M3 is set and the first symbol variation game is executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15 (d), the teammate character KY is displayed, and an image in which the teammate character KY and the enemy character T2 never face each other is displayed. However, according to the premise, since the symbol variation game corresponding to the second reserved memory number “1” is “out of”, the display control CPU 32a displays an image indicating that the game cannot be settled. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 15 (e), in the second symbol variation game, the friend KY1 is displayed, and an image in which the friend KY1 and the enemy character T2 never face each other is displayed. Since the symbol variation game corresponding to the second reserved memory number “2” is also “missed” on the premise, the display control CPU 32a displays an image indicating that the game cannot be settled.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15F, in the third symbol variation game, the fellow KY2 is displayed, and an image in which the fellow KY2 and the enemy character T2 never face each other is displayed. Since the symbol variation game corresponding to the second reserved memory number “3” is also “missed” based on the premise, the display control CPU 32a displays an image indicating that the game cannot be settled. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 15 (g), in the fourth symbol variation game, the fellow KY3 is displayed, and an image in which the fellow KY3 and the enemy character T2 never face each other is displayed. Since the symbol variation game corresponding to the second reserved memory number “4” is “hit” on the premise, the display control CPU 32a displays the friend KY3 in the fourth symbol variation game as shown in FIG. Display an image showing that the player wins the enemy character T2. Then, after the big hit game based on the fourth symbol variation game, the determination mode M3 is set again.

  Next, the symbol variation game corresponding to the second reserved memory number “4” becomes “out of”, while the symbol variation based on the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 17 after the confirmation mode M3 is set. The flow of the game when the game is a “hit” will be described.

  Based on the premise, as shown in FIG. 15 (g), in the fourth symbol variation game, the fellow KY3 is displayed, and an image in which the fellow KY3 and the enemy character T2 are never facing each other is displayed. Even in the second symbol variation game, an image representing a situation where the game cannot be settled is displayed. If the player enters the second start winning opening 17 after the confirmation mode M3 is set, as shown in FIG. 15 (i), in the fifth symbol variation game, the friend KY4 is displayed. An image in which the enemy character T2 never faces is displayed.

  Based on the premise, the symbol variation game based on the game ball that has entered the second start winning port 17 after the confirmation mode M3 is set becomes “big hit”, so in the fifth symbol variation game, FIG. As shown in the figure, the display control CPU 32a displays an image indicating that the fellow KY4 has won the enemy character T2 in the fifth symbol variation game. As a result, it is possible to give the player the impression of having won the game in reverse. Then, after the big hit game based on the fifth symbol variation game is completed, the confirmation mode M3 is set again.

  Next, the symbol variation game having the second reserved memory numbers “1” to “4” at the time of starting the big hit game becomes “out of”, but after the confirmation mode M3 is set, The flow of the game when the symbol variation game based on the entered game ball is also “out of game” will be described.

  In this case, based on the premise, the display control CPU 32a displays an image indicating that the fellow KY4 is defeated by the enemy character T2 in the fifth symbol variation game, as shown in FIG. 15 (k). Further, because the big hit lottery is not won within 5 times, the variable speed mode M4 is set after the confirmation mode M3 ends.

  As described above, the maximum number of symbol variation games that are the target of the on-hold big hit notification effect is “4 times”, which is the same as the upper limit number of retention, whereas the upper limit number of symbol variation games performed in the fixed mode M3 is It is “5 times”, which is larger than the number of symbol variation games to be subjected to the on-hold jackpot notification effect. For this reason, game balls that have entered the start winning holes 16 and 17 after the start of the big hit game are not subject to the on-hold big hit notification effect. However, the display control CPU 32a stores the enemy character specified by the enemy character designation command in the display control RAM 32c during the confirmation mode M3. Thereby, the display control CPU 32a refers to the stored contents of the display control RAM 32c, so that the symbol variation game that is the target of the on-hold big hit notification effect even in the symbol variation game that is not the target of the on-hold big hit notification effect. The same enemy character can be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to feel as if the symbol variation game that is the target of the on-hold big hit notification effect is executed more than the upper limit number.

  Furthermore, even if the strongest enemy character T4 is displayed in the on-hold big hit notification effect, the symbol variation game based on the game ball that has entered the start winning holes 16 and 17 after the big hit game has started is still on hold. It is not the target of the big hit notification effect. As a result, even if an effect of defeating the enemy character T4 is performed, if the symbol variation game based on the game ball that has entered since the start of the big hit game becomes “hit”, the enemy character T4 is won. It will be. If an effect is executed in such a flow, the effect is executed in a manner as if the player had won a reverse rotation, so that the player can be given a sense of superiority.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, if the big hit lottery is won during “high probability + variable”, the gaming state after the big hit game is “high positive + variable” regardless of the type of big hit. At the same time, as the upper limit number of times of change, the most frequent number “70 times” in the pachinko gaming machine is always determined. In the present embodiment, the on-hold big hit notification effect is executed during the big hit game in which the number of consecutive wins is two or more. Thus, when the on-hold big hit notification effect is executed, it can be expected that “70 times” is determined as the number of times of change upper and lower. That is, it is easy to draw attention to the effect during the big hit game because it is an effect that is performed for the five-time limited confirmation mode M3 that wins continuously in the big hit lottery and stays in the probable state.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that determines the execution of the on-hold hit notification effect by the effect setting process shown in FIG. 13 functions as an execution control unit. On the other hand, the display control CPU 32a that causes the effect display device 11 to execute the on-hold big hit notification effect functions as an effect executing means.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, the image used in the explanation effect during the big hit game or the image used in the effect of displaying the enemy character is continued until the change pattern designation command is input. It is displayed. Then, in the symbol variation game after the demonstration effect and the symbol variation game after the demonstration in which the enemy character is displayed, the game in the state of probability change proceeds with the contents corresponding to these effects. In other words, in the specific effect mode (preparation mode M2 and finalized mode M3) in the probability changing state set after the start of the big hit game and after the end of the big hit game, the display effect is executed as if it is a series of connected effects. Will be. In order to match such an effect form, the music is also output as if it were a series of effects from the start of the jackpot game until the end of the specific effect mode after the end of the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, in each symbol variation game in the probability variation state, the same music as the music that was output during the big hit game is output until the reach is formed. As described above, during the preparation mode M2 and the confirmation mode M3, the change in the symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state at the same time for the three columns. Therefore, even if it is a big hit or out of reach reach, the symbols are not derived through reach production, so in each symbol variation game in the preparation mode M2 and the fixed mode M3, it was output during the big hit game The music is output from the continuation of the music and becomes a series of music.

  On the other hand, the music selected in the variable mode M4 is from the start of the variation of the symbol variation game until the reach symbol combination is displayed or until the reach symbol combination is displayed without displaying the reach symbol combination. , Is supposed to be output. Therefore, when the reach effect is executed, the music output during the reach effect is a music unique to the variation pattern corresponding to the selected variation pattern.

Hereinafter, the contents of control performed by the overall control CPU 31a for controlling music will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the opening control command is input at the start of the jackpot game, the overall control CPU 31a selects a music pattern (music data) that specifies the music to be output during the jackpot game according to the type of jackpot designated by the special figure designation command.

  FIG. 16 is a music pattern determination table referred to during the big hit game. FIG. 17 is a music pattern determination table referred to during the variable speed mode M4. In the present embodiment, the overall control ROM 31b that stores the music pattern determination table functions as music data storage means.

  In the music pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16, music pattern GA is associated with jackpot A, and music pattern GB is associated with jackpots B and C. That is, a music pattern is associated with each jackpot group (jackpot type) classified by a difference in privilege (in this example, a difference in the number of rounds) given to the player in a one-to-one relationship. The music pattern GA is associated with the music Aa to be output during the big hit game and the lyrics Aa (see FIG. 18A) as words to sing with a clause on the music Aa. On the other hand, the music pattern GB is associated with the music Bb to be output during the big hit game and the lyrics Bb of the music. In the present embodiment, the lyrics Aa to Dd for recognizing the music correspond to the recognition information and the character information. In addition, the effect display device 11 on which the lyrics are displayed functions as a notification unit.

  On the other hand, in the music pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17, all the music patterns GA to GD are selected, and any one of them can be selected. Incidentally, the music pattern GC is associated with the music Cc to be output during the big hit game and the lyrics Cc of the music Cc. On the other hand, the music pattern GD is associated with the music Dd to be output during the big hit game and the lyrics Dd of the music.

  When the big hit lottery is won, the overall control CPU 31a specifies the music pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16, and selects and determines the music pattern according to the determined type of the big hit. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a music pattern designation command for designating the determined music pattern to the display control board 32 and the voice control board 33, respectively. The overall control CPU 31a stores the determined jackpot type and music pattern in the overall control RAM 31c until the preparation mode M2 ends or the variable speed state ends. In this embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that selects and determines a music pattern according to the type of jackpot functions as music data selection means.

  On the other hand, when the value for specifying the “variable mode M4” is stored in the overall control RAM 31c, the overall control CPU 31a specifies the music pattern determination table shown in FIG. When the variable speed mode M4 is set, the overall control CPU 31a operates the effect operation button after the setting of the variable speed mode M4 until the predetermined time elapses after the first symbol variable game is started. An operation valid period for validating the BT operation is set. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a for setting the operation effective period functions as an operation effective period setting unit.

  In the music pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17, “music pattern GA” is set as a default value, and when the production operation button BT is operated and an operation signal is input within the operation effective period, the overall control CPU 31a. Selects and determines the music pattern GB. After that, every time an operation signal is input within the operation valid period, the overall control CPU 31a selects “music pattern GA” → “music pattern GB” → “music pattern GC” → “music pattern GD” → “music pattern GA”. → Select the music pattern in the order of. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that determines the music determined by the button operation functions as a music determination means.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the display control board 32 and the audio control board 33 a music pattern designation command that designates the music pattern that designates the music pattern that has been selected when the operation effective period has elapsed. By the way, in the effect display device 11, a panel indicating each music and a selection bar for panel selection are displayed, and each time a button operation is performed, the music Aa → the music Bb → the music Cc → the music Dd → the music Aa. The selection bar moves, and finally the music pattern corresponding to the panel on which the selection bar is displayed is selected (not shown).

  Further, when a new opening command is input until the preparation mode M2 ends or the variable speed state ends, the overall control CPU 31a checks the jackpot type specified by the special figure designation command. Then, the overall control CPU 31a compares the jackpot type (corresponding to the latest jackpot) stored in the overall control RAM 31c with the jackpot type specified by the newly input special figure designation command. When the jackpot type is the same, the overall control CPU 31a does not change the music to be output. Thus, if the big hit is won during the preparation mode M2 or the confirmation mode M3, the music is output in a sequence with the music that was flowing during the preparation mode M2 or the confirmation mode M3 at the start of the big hit game. . Further, if the big hit is won during the variable speed mode M4, the same music as the music that was playing in the finalized mode M3 is output at the start of the big hit game.

  On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is different, more specifically, when the jackpot group is different, the overall control CPU 31a displays a music pattern designation command corresponding to the jackpot specified by the newly input special figure designation command as a display control board. 32 and the sound control board 33, respectively. In other words, when the big hit B and the big hit C are determined in succession, the overall control CPU 31a recognizes that the big hit belonging to the same big hit group has been determined, and therefore outputs the same music. On the other hand, when jackpot A and jackpot C are determined continuously, the jackpot group is different, so at the start of the jackpot game, a song that is different from the song that was playing in the preparation mode M2 or the confirmed mode M3 is output. Is done. In addition, if the big hit is won during the variable speed mode M4, a music different from the music that was playing during the fixed mode M3 is output at the start of the big hit game.

  Then, the voice control CPU 33a that has input the music pattern designation command is set in the storage area of the voice control RAM 33c until the preparation mode M2 ends, until the confirmation mode M3 ends, or until the variable state ends. Is set to a value for identifying the music pattern specified by the music pattern designation command. During the period when the value is set in the management flag, the sound control CPU 33a repeatedly executes the sound output of the music using the sound data corresponding to the value. The voice control CPU 33a does not reset the value set in the management flag when the big hit game ends, but resets the value set in the management flag when each effect mode ends.

  Thereby, even in the symbol variation game in the ending time or the preparation mode M2 or the confirmation mode M3, the music and a series of music that were output during the big hit game are output. Therefore, a series of music is continuously output from the start of the big hit game until the specific effect mode after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, during the speed change mode M4, the voice control CPU 33a until the reach symbol combination is displayed from the start of the change of the symbol change game or until the reach symbol combination is displayed without being displayed. During this time, the selected music continues to be output. In the present embodiment, the voice control CPU 33a continues the same music during the inter-game interval period set between the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game when a plurality of starting and holding balls are stored. Output.

  In this embodiment, if the big hit lottery is won during “high probability + variation”, the gaming state after the big hit game is “high accuracy + variation” regardless of the type of big hit. That is, if the big hit lottery is won during the confirmation mode M3, the confirmation mode M3 is continuously set. By performing music control in accordance with this, the longer the period during which the same music (especially, music Aa) is output, the more “high accuracy + variable” is advantageous for the player. However, the player is also notified from the sound production.

  On the other hand, if the type of jackpot is different, a new song pattern designation command is output from the overall control CPU 31a, so that the voice control CPU 33a plays a song corresponding to the newly entered song pattern designation command at the start of the jackpot game. The speaker SP is controlled to output music based on the data. As a result, even if the same effect mode as before the jackpot lottery win is set, if the type of jackpot that triggered the setting of the effect mode is different, the effect display device 11 displays the same background image. However, different music is output from the speaker SP.

  Similarly, when the music pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a sets the management flag set in the storage area of the display control RAM 32c until the preparation mode M2 ends or the variable state ends. A value for identifying a music pattern specified by the music pattern designation command is set. The display control CPU 32a repeatedly displays lyrics using image data corresponding to the value during the period when the value is set in the management flag. Note that the display control CPU 32a does not reset the value set in the management flag when the jackpot game ends, as does the voice control CPU 33a, but resets the value set in the management flag when each effect mode ends.

  Thereby, in the effect display device 11, the lyrics according to the music to be output are continuously displayed until the specific effect mode after the end of the jackpot game is ended. When the music changes, the lyrics displayed in accordance with the music are also changed. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a that displays the lyrics on the effect display device 11 functions as a notification control unit.

Next, a specific example of music change will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 19A, if the big hit B is won in the first big hit lottery, “Song Bb” is continuously output from the start of the big hit game until the ending time elapses. In addition, by winning the big hit B in the first big hit lottery, the preparation mode M2 is set after the big hit game ends, but during the preparation mode M2, a series of songs and a series of songs output during the big hit game are also set. The music Bb is output.

  In the fifth symbol variation game after the preparation mode M2 is set, it is assumed that the big hit B is won again (second time). In this case, the music and the series of music Bb that were output in the most recent symbol variation game are continuously output from the start of the big hit game until the ending time elapses. In addition, the winning mode M3 is set after the big hit game is ended by winning the big hit B during the preparation mode M2, but before winning the big hit lottery by winning the same big hit B as the previous time. The music that was output in the production mode (in this example, the preparation mode M2) and a series of music Bb are output. During output of “music Bb”, “lyrics Bb” corresponding to the music is continuously displayed on the effect display device 11. At this time, in the effect display device 11, as shown in FIG. 18A, the lyrics corresponding to the music being output are underlined.

Next, a specific example of the music change when the jackpot A is determined will be described with reference to FIG.
Also in this case, the music of FIG. 19 (a) was changed from the music Bb to the music Aa, and the big hit lottery was won, and the same big hit (in this example, the big hit A) was determined. If so, a series of music Aa is output from the start of the big hit game, and the lyrics Aa corresponding to the music Aa are continuously displayed.

Next, a specific example of a music change when a different jackpot is determined will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 19C, if the big hit B is won in the big hit lottery in the preparation mode M2 (second time), “Song Bb” is output from the start of the big hit game. In this case, the confirmation mode M3 is set after the end of the big hit game, but the music and the series of music Bb output during the big hit game are also output during the final determination mode M3.

  It is assumed that the big hit A is won in the fifth symbol variation game after the confirmation mode M3 is set. In this case, at the start of the big hit game, the music Aa different from the music that was output in the most recent symbol variation game is output. In addition, since the big hit A is won during the decision mode M3, the decision mode M3 is set again after the big hit game ends. However, at the start of the second confirmation mode M3, a different piece of music Aa is output even though the same production mode as that before winning the big hit lottery is set. During the confirmation mode M3, a series of music pieces Aa are output, and on the effect display device 11, “lyrics Aa” corresponding to the music pieces are continuously displayed.

  Next, a specific example of the music change when the variable speed mode M4 is set will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 19 (d), the flow until the second determination mode M3 is set is the same as that in FIG. 19 (c).

  If the big win lottery is not won in the symbol variation game in the second confirmation mode M3, the variable mode M4 is set from the start of the sixth symbol variation game after the big hit game ends. When the variable mode M4 is set, any one of the music Aa to the music Dd can be selected by the player's button operation. At this time, if the player selects the music piece Dd, the music piece Dd is output from the speaker SP during the variable speed mode M4, and “lyrics Dd” corresponding to the music piece is output during the output of the “music piece Dd”. Is continuously displayed on the effect display device 11.

  If the big hit lottery is not won during the variable speed mode M4, the shift mode M4 shifts to the normal mode M1 with the end of the variable speed state. In this case, since the big hit lottery is not won, at the start of the normal mode M1, the output of the music Dd is stopped and the lyrics are not displayed.

  By performing such audio output control, during the period when the probability variation state is given, when the same big hit as the trigger that gives the probability variation state is determined, Regardless, the same music is output. For example, if the same jackpot as the jackpot that triggered the setting of the confirmed mode M3 is determined during the confirmed mode M3, the same music is output during the jackpot game and the confirmed mode M3 set thereafter. Will be. And if the same production mode is continuously set by winning the same big hit as the previous big hit, the same music is also output accordingly, so the same music continues, The fact that a state advantageous to the player is continuing is also notified by sound production.

  However, when the music Bb changes to the music Aa corresponding to the jackpot A that gives the most advantageous privilege, the music does not continue, but it is notified that the jackpot A that is most advantageous for the player is won from the music change. Will be. For this reason, the change from the music Bb to the music Aa is more advantageous than the continuation of the music Bb.

  Further, during the speed change mode M4, a music different from the music output in the confirmation mode M3 set until immediately before can be output, but during the speed change mode M4, the player's intention is reflected, It can be changed to any song by operation. Thereby, during the speed change mode M4, the continuity of the advantageous gaming state cannot be notified by the continuity of the music, but a privilege that the player can change to the favorite music is given. In the present embodiment, the audio control CPU 33a that outputs the music specified by the music pattern from the speaker SP functions as a sound control means.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When winning the big hit lottery in the advantageous gaming state (high accuracy + variable), the game excluding the advantageous gaming state while determining the high bonus per (big hit granting the variable state “70 times”) When winning the big hit lottery in the state, when determining the high bonus per case, and determining the low privilege per unit (low hit C giving the variable state "30 times") less advantageous than the high bonus per case is there. According to this, since the privilege reflecting the game state when winning the big hit lottery can be given, the game can be improved without making the game rut.

  (2) The probability variation state is terminated when a predetermined termination condition (five symbol variation games are performed) is satisfied. However, if the big win lottery is won before the probable change state ends, the high bonus per win (the big win that gives the variable state “70 times”) may be determined, so the gaming status at the time of the big hit lottery is reflected. When the bonus amount is determined while changing the privilege amount, it is possible to give a sense of superiority by successfully pulling back the probability change.

  (3) If the big win lottery is won before the probable change state ends in the advantageous gaming state, the high bonus hit is surely determined. Even if the advantageous gaming state is ended, if either the probability variation state or the variation state is given, there is a possibility that the high privilege per unit will be determined again. Therefore, while changing the amount of privilege reflecting the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, when either the probability variation state or the variable state is given, leaving the possibility of determining the high privilege per unit, Even after the advantageous gaming state is over, the player can be motivated to continue the game.

  (4) When a low bonus per bonus (big hit B or big hit C) is determined in the state of “low probability + no change”, only the positive change state is given after the big hit game is finished. On the other hand, when the low bonus per is determined in the state of “high accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + change”, the probability change state and the change state are given after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the low privilege per unit is determined in the state of “low probability + shortage”, a probable state and a shortage state are given after the big hit game ends. In this way, since various gaming states can be created with one big hit species (from either big hit B or big hit C), it is possible to generate a variety of gaming characteristics.

  (5) Even if you win for the same low award (big hit B or big hit C), depending on the gaming status at the time of the big hit lottery win, the winning symbol combination that shows that you are won per low bonus Since they are different, the jackpot symbol combination is also changed by the change of the gaming state, and a variety of gaming characteristics can be generated. Even if the same symbol combination is derived, different types of jackpots are shown depending on the game state at that time, so that it is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing the type of jackpot.

  (6) The game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is an advantageous gaming state (high accuracy + variable), and the big hit determined by the big hit lottery causes an advantageous gaming state after the end of the big hit game If it is a big hit that can be played, the on-hold big hit notification effect is executed during the big hit game. With such a configuration, it is expected that a big hit will be generated again after the big hit game is finished and an advantageous gaming state will be given after the big hit game based on the decided big hit by the on-hold big hit notification effect. Can be made. Therefore, the notification effect corresponding to the fact that the player has a strong desire to know in advance can be provided, and the player's interest can be sufficiently enhanced.

  (7) The reason for not executing the on-hold jackpot notification effect even if the first jackpot lottery is won is as follows. The first big hit win will be a state where the big hit is won in the state of “low accuracy + no change” which is difficult to win the big win lottery. By the way, the on-hold jackpot notification effect is targeted for a maximum of four symbol variation games out of five. That is, the larger the number of reserved balls that are held at the start of the big hit game, the greater the number of symbol variation games that are the target of the on-hold big hit notification effect. For this reason, if the starting hold ball is memorized up to the upper limit number and the on-hold big hit notification effect is performed with low expectations, the symbol variation game is actually performed during the big hit game due to the low expectation. Although it is not in the state, it becomes difficult to have an expectation for the symbol variation game after the big hit game. Therefore, when the first big hit lottery is won, the on-hold big hit notification effect is not executed, thereby making it possible to entertain the big hit game that the player has allocated by himself. In this way, by varying the content of the effect during the big hit game according to the number of wins in the big win lottery, the player can experience the effect according to the number of wins. In addition, when winning the lottery in succession, even if the winning big hit notification effect is performed with contents that are difficult to expect for the big hit, even if the big hit is not actually hit, even after the confirmation mode M3 ends The variable speed mode M4 is set instead of immediately ending the variable speed state. It is easy to enter the starting gate during the changing state, and it is easy to acquire the right to win a big hit, so even if the on-hold big hit notification effect is executed with low expectations, the player's disappointment Can be reduced.

  (8) If you win a big hit lottery during a specific period (with a change), the upper limit of the number of changes will be greater than if you win a big hit lottery during a period other than the specific period (no change is granted) It is easy to determine a large number of times. According to this, in addition to notifying that the big hit is caused again by the on-hold big hit notification effect, it is also notified that the short state is given in a larger number of symbol variation games, A more advantageous impression can be given and the interest of the player can be improved.

  (9) During the specific period, both the probability variation state and the variation state are provided. Even if only the probable state is given, the lottery efficiency will be reduced if the short state is not given, and even if only the short state is given, if the probable state is not given, the big hit lottery The probability of winning is still low. However, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the number of consecutive wins in the big hit lottery is “2 times” or more, after the big hit game is finished, a state of “highly accurate + variable” is always generated. When the start holding ball that is a big hit is stored, the on-hold big hit notification effect is executable. As a result, when the on-hold big hit notification effect is executed, it can be expected that an “advantageous game state” in which both the probable change state and the shortage state are given will be generated from the content of the effect.

  (10) When giving an advantageous gaming state, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the first hit (big hit A) that gives “high accuracy + 70 variations” and the big hit lottery Depending on the game state at the time of winning, “high accuracy + 70 variations” and “high accuracy + 30 variations” may be awarded (big hit B, C) Are classified. When winning for the first win, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit lottery execution, while executing the on-hold big hit notification effect, when winning for the second win, an advantageous gaming state (probability change state) is given. The on-hold jackpot notification effect is executed only when there is. According to this, since it is possible to notify that “high accuracy + 70 fluctuations” will always occur by the on-hold jackpot notification effect, the player's sense of expectation that the on-hold jackpot notification effect has been executed Can be increased.

  (11) A game ball that has entered the start winning holes 16 and 17 after the start of the big hit game is not subject to the on-hold big hit notification effect. However, the display control CPU 32a displays the same enemy character as the symbol variation game that is the target of the on-hold big hit notification effect even in the symbol variation game that is not the target of the on-hold big hit notification effect. Accordingly, for example, it is assumed that four start-up balls are held by the time the big hit game is started, and that a new game ball is won during the execution of the first symbol variation game after the big hit game ends. Then, after the jackpot game is over, the first to fourth symbol variation games are subject to the on-hold jackpot notification effect, whereas after the big hit game is finished, the fifth symbol variation game is subject to the on-hold jackpot notification effect. It will not be. However, since the same enemy character is displayed in the fifth symbol variation game after the big hit game, the symbol variation game that is the target of the on-hold jackpot notification effect is more than the upper limit number. You can feel as if it were executed.

  (12) Even if the strongest enemy character T4 is displayed in the on-hold big hit notification effect, the symbol variation game based on the game ball entered after the big hit game starts is not subject to the on-hold big hit notification effect. Absent. As a result, even if an effect of defeating the enemy character T4 is performed, if the symbol variation game based on the game ball that has entered since the start of the big hit game becomes “hit”, the enemy character T4 is won. It will be. If an effect is executed in such a flow, the effect is executed in a manner as if the player had won a reverse rotation, so that the player can be given a sense of superiority.

  (13) If you win the jackpot lottery during “High Accuracy + Variation”, regardless of the type of jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot game will be “High Accuracy + Variation” As the maximum number of times of change, the most frequent number “70” in the pachinko gaming machine is always determined. In the present embodiment, the on-hold big hit notification effect is executed during the big hit game in which the number of consecutive wins is two or more. Thus, when the on-hold big hit notification effect is executed, it can be expected that “70 times” is determined as the number of times of change upper and lower. And since these effects are directed to the limited mode M3 limited to 5 times that is won in the big hit lottery and stays in the probabilistic state, let the attention to the effects during the big hit game easy.

  (14) A first game effect period (normal mode M1, fixed mode M3, variable mode M4) in which the display contents of the determination result derivation game for deriving the determination result of the big hit determination are different, and a second game effect period (preparation) Mode M2). Then, in the first game effect period, the symbols are variably displayed as the determination result derivation game, so that the game progress state (whether reach is formed or not, the symbol variation game is finished and the next symbol variation game is started) Or not). On the other hand, in the second game production period, while making it difficult to recognize the variation state of the symbol (decoration diagram), the special game (the teammate character KY goes looking for a friend KYa) to execute the game progress state. Can be recognized. In executing this special effect, an explanatory effect that explains what the final result of the special effect can be expected to be a big hit is executed during the big hit game. According to this, since the presentation during the specific period is executed in response to the contents explained during the big hit game, the production during the big hit game and the production after the big hit game are related to each other. , You can continue to entertain both productions.

  (15) During the second game effect period, the effect display device 11 notifies the lottery result of the big hit lottery by performing the effect display device 11, while during the first game effect period, the effect display device does not perform the special effect. 11, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is notified by performing the change display of the symbol. According to this, during the second game production period, it is possible to focus on special productions (ally characters KY look for friends KY2), so that the impression is as if the gameability has changed before and after the big hit game. Giving and improving the interest of the player.

  (16) Even if the symbol (decorative diagram) used in the symbol variation game is not displayed or cannot be visually recognized by the player (for example, the movable body after the operation is located in front of the symbol) Etc.), and the auxiliary symbol (the fourth symbol X and the fifth symbol Y) can inform the player of the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  (17) The second game effect period is also a period in which the probability variation state is given. According to this, depending on the content of the special performance, there is a possibility that it may be a big hit during the second game production period, and that there is a possibility that the probability variation state may be given again. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the game development during the second game effect period.

  (18) Since the execution time of the ending effect is short (1 second), after the explanatory effect is performed during the big hit game, the special effect is started immediately. It can be visually recognized as if it was done in. As a result, it is possible to provide relevance to the effect during the big hit game and the effect after the big hit game, and to continuously enjoy both the effects.

  (19) Even if it is not possible to expect the symbol variation game from which the intermediate result is derived, the probability variation state may be continuously given even in the next symbol variation game by deriving the intermediate result. You will be notified. Thereby, expectation can be given that it will be a big hit in the remaining symbol variation games.

  (20) During the specified period (preparation mode M2 and confirmation mode M3), the variable times are associated in advance according to the execution order. According to this, regardless of the value (such as the number of stored memory) other than the execution order of the symbol variation game every time the specified period is set, the variation time of the symbol variation game executed during the regulation period However, the fluctuation time does not vary in each specified period due to the influence of other conditions, and the fluctuation time according to the execution order is always determined. Therefore, it is possible to reliably execute the effect desired to be executed.

  (21) During the specified period, the variation patterns selected according to the execution order of the symbol variation game are associated in advance. According to this, it is possible to perform an effect that matches the progress of the symbol variation game only by determining the variation pattern.

  (22) Depending on whether or not the probable change state has been continuously generated by varying the production contents and the variation time in the first specified period (preparation mode M2) and the second specified period (confirmation mode M3). An effect can be executed with the contents (variation time). Thereby, the effect reflecting the player's psychological state can be executed.

  (23) That is, during the first specified period, it is a state generated based on the first jackpot lottery, so if the symbol variation game is efficiently digested, the probability change state obtained immediately ends. Will end up. For this reason, it is possible to sufficiently enjoy the effects during the first prescribed period by increasing the variation time of the symbol variation game during the first prescribed period. On the other hand, during the second specified period, since the probabilistic state is continuously generated, rather than entertaining the period of staying in the first specified period as in the first specified period. It is more suitable for the player's psychological state to quickly digest the symbol variation game and to expect the next jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect reflecting the player's psychological state by varying the effect content and the variation time between the first specified period and the second specified period.

  (24) During the period excluding the specified period, by determining the variation time based on the number of starting reserved balls immediately before the start of the variation, when the digestion efficiency of the symbol variation game is improved or when the number of starting reserved balls is small , The starting hold ball can be secured.

  (25) When a different variation time is determined for each symbol variation game during the specified period, the symbol variation game can be executed with a variation time that matches the execution order. Also, if the variation time of the last symbol variation game during the specified period is different, the last symbol variation game is the final stage where it can be notified whether or not it will be a big hit. The symbol variation game gives an impression different from the other symbol variation games, and the last symbol variation game can be noted.

  (26) The final symbol variation game that constitutes the specified period is the final stage in which it is possible to notify whether or not a big hit has occurred. For this reason, by making the variation time of the last symbol variation game longer, it is always possible to make the player visually recognize the production to the end without being affected by the number of reserved balls, and to improve the player's interest it can.

  (27) When the probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a simply selects the change pattern because the change pattern is uniquely determined according to the execution order of the symbol change game. It is possible to grasp the number of times the symbol variation game is executed after the game ends. As a result, it is possible to select a variation pattern and thus set a variation time without being affected by the number of reserved memories. In addition, with such a design, only by identifying a certain variation pattern, the number of symbol variation games based on the variation pattern is the number of symbol variation games after the end of the big hit game, and every number of executions. The variation time can be grasped in advance even when the main control program is designed.

  (28) When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine is interrupted, the main control board 30 is provided with a backup function, so the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are saved. For this reason, when power is restored after the backup process is executed, the main control CPU 30a changes the state of the pachinko gaming machine based on the information stored in the main control RAM 30c when the power is turned off. Since the state can be restored, the fluctuation pattern can also be restored. As a result, the overall control CPU 31a to which the variation pattern designation command is input does not count the number of times the symbol variation game is executed, but only confirms the contents of the variation pattern that is input, and the symbol variation game to be executed from now on. However, it is possible to grasp the number of symbol variation games after the end of the big hit game.

  (29) Change to change the period from the end of the last round game to the start of the symbol variation game from the game state for playing the big hit game to the game state for starting the symbol variation game The time was set taking into account the minimum time required for control. According to this, since the execution time of the ending effect is set to a time that takes into account the minimum time and becomes shorter, after the explanation effect is performed during the big hit game, the special effect is started immediately. It can be visually recognized as if the explanation and special effects were performed in a series of flows. As a result, it is possible to provide relevance to the effect during the big hit game and the effect after the big hit game, and to continuously enjoy both the effects.

  (30) The period from the end of the last round game to the start of the symbol variation game is the same as the interval time between rounds set after the end of each round game before the last round or between rounds The time was set shorter than the interval time. According to this, since the ending time elapses at the same interval as the interval time between rounds, it is possible to smoothly switch from the big hit game to the symbol variation game.

  (31) During the period from the end of the final round game to the start of the symbol change game, the effect data used to execute the explanation effect during the big hit game is continuously used, The explanation production was continuously executed until the game started. Even during the period from the end of the last round game to the start of the symbol variation game, there is not an effect that informs the player that the jackpot game will end in an easy-to-understand manner. Since the production with the effect is executed, the explanation production and the special production can be visually recognized as if they were performed in a series of flows. As a result, it is possible to provide relevance to the effect during the big hit game and the effect after the big hit game, and to continuously enjoy both the effects.

  (32) When there is no symbol variation game on standby after the big hit game ends, a related demonstration effect having a relation with the explanation effect is executed. Even if there is no symbol variation game to be executed after the end of the big hit game, the related demonstration effect having the relevance with the explanation effect is executed. Thereby, even if the symbol variation game is not executed after the big hit game is finished, it can be continuously notified that there is a relationship.

  (33) The same music as the music based on the music data specified during the jackpot game is output from the running jackpot game for a specific period (preparation mode M2 or confirmed mode M3) set after the jackpot game ends. . In this way, by outputting the same music during the jackpot game and during the specific period, the impression is as if there is a relationship between the jackpot game and the symbol variation game after the jackpot game from the sound production. You can continue to entertain both productions.

(34) Further, according to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the capacity load of the music data storage means (overall control RAM 31c) for storing music data.
(35) When the same jackpot as the latest jackpot type is determined, the same music as the music output from the jackpot game based on the latest jackpot is set during this jackpot game and after the end of this jackpot game. Output continuously for a specific period. On the other hand, when a jackpot different from the latest jackpot type is determined, a song different from the song that was output from the jackpot game based on the latest jackpot is output from the current jackpot game. According to this, it is possible to associate that the music does not change and the continuation of the advantageous gaming state. Thereby, as the same music continues to flow, it is possible to give an impression that a gaming state advantageous to the player continues.

  (36) The recognition information (lyrics) is displayed in accordance with the change of the music type. According to this, when the music is switched, the recognition information is also switched accordingly, and the player can be recognized from the recognition information that the same music is being output. As a result, as the same music continues to flow, it is possible to give an impression that a gaming state advantageous to the player continues.

  (37) When a state in which only the variable state is given after the specific period (determined mode M3) ends, a music different from the music that was output until the specific period ends is output. On the other hand, when the same jackpot as the latest jackpot type is determined during the variable state, the same song as the song that was output during the specific period is output from the current jackpot game. According to this, by outputting the same music piece, it is possible to easily notify that the probability change has been successfully pulled back.

  (38) When the specific period (confirmation mode M3) ends and a state in which only the variable state is given is generated, the operation effective period is set, and the operation selection means ( The music can be selected when the production operation button BT) is operated. According to this, in the situation where only the variable state is given, the music is not continued, but the player is not bored by making it possible to select the music according to the player's preference.

  (39) Until the reach effect is executed, the same music is continuously output during the big hit game and during the specific period. According to this, since the same music as that during the big hit game is output during the fluctuation that cannot be expected for the big hit, a sense of unity can be given.

  (40) During reach, the music that was output before the reach formation is not output, but the music that is determined as the reach effect is output, so that the sharpness can be given by switching the music.

  (41) The types of jackpots given when winning the jackpot lottery and the probabilities of determining specific jackpots are the same in the first special figure variation game and the second special figure variation game. As a result, even when the first special figure variation game is performed after the end of the variable state, a privilege that is the same as that of the second special figure variation game is given, so that no adverse impression is given to the player.

  (42) The left major winning opening 20 is arranged closer to the entrance for the game ball to move from the non-gaming area to the gaming area as compared to the lower major winning opening 21. For this reason, the game ball that has moved to the game area reaches the left major winning opening 20 more quickly than the lower major winning opening 21. Therefore, the time required for the big hit game for opening and closing the left big winning opening 20 can be shortened.

  (43) The path length for the game ball to reach the left major winning opening 20 is shorter than the path length for the game ball to reach the lower major winning opening 21. For this reason, there is a difference in the time required to finish the big hit game between the big hit game that opens and closes the left big prize opening 20 and the big hit game that opens and closes the lower big prize opening 21 as before, and the left big prize winning The time required for the big hit game for opening and closing the mouth 20 is shorter. That is, by providing the left big winning opening 20, it is possible to shorten the time of the big hit game.

  (44) In particular, in the case of this embodiment, since the ratio of the big hit game using the left big prize opening 20 is set larger than the ratio of the big hit game using the lower big prize opening 21, The time required for the game can be reduced as a whole. In this way, the number of wins per unit time can be increased by improving the time efficiency. In addition, during the probabilistic state, the player expects that the big hit game will be continuously played (ie, consecutive play), so the expectation for the next big hit is greater than the enjoyment of the big hit game. Therefore, interest in the game can be improved by achieving time efficiency with the above configuration. That is, the player is not invited to feel frustrated by the big hit game.

In addition, you may change this embodiment as follows.
The superiority or inferiority of the game state in the embodiment may be different in the effect mode displayed on the effect display device 11. That is, the superiority or inferiority of the gaming state may be managed on the overall control board 31 side without being managed by the main control board 30. For example, there is a “high-accuracy confirmed mode” that is set only when the gaming state is “high-accuracy + variable”, and “high-accuracy + variable” or “low-accuracy + variable” gaming state It is assumed that the “highly accurate suggestion mode” set in the case is set. In this case, in the case of the gaming state of “high probability + variable”, the “high probability confirmation mode” or “high probability suggestion mode” is set. Therefore, while the “high probability determination mode” is an advantageous gaming state, the “high probability suggestion mode” is a disadvantageous gaming state than the “high probability determination mode”. When the advantageous gaming state is defined as the effect mode, the overall control CPU 31a functions as a gaming state determination unit and a gaming state control unit.

In the embodiment, the big hit A and the big hit C may be set without setting the big hit B.
In the embodiment, when 70 or 30 is set as the upper limit of change, the number of times is counted from the start of the probability change state. As an example of the change, there may be a specification in which a short state is given in 70 or 30 symbol variation games after the probability variation state ends.

  In the embodiment, the second number as the number of times of changing state may be any number as long as it is less than the first number as the maximum number of times of giving. Further, “0 times” that does not give the variable state may be defined as “third number” different from the first number and the second number as the number of times of the variable state. It may be included in a small second number.

  -The hit type in the embodiment may be changed. For example, a small hit may be set. The small hit is a hit in which the gaming state after the end of the small hitting game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hitting lottery. In addition, a big hit that gives a certain variation state may be set in the same number of symbol variation games as the variation state. In addition, although the probability variation state is not given, a non-probability variation big hit may be set in which the upper limit number of times of change is set to the same number of times as some probability variation big hits. Also, a jackpot that can be given the probability variation state until after the next jackpot game ends may be set. In such a configuration, the period in which the probability variation state and the variation state are given may be referred to as an “advantageous gaming state”, and a part of the period in which the probability variation state and the variation state are granted is selected. The “advantageous game state” may be set.

In the embodiment, a state in which one of the probability variation state or the variation state is given may be defined as an “advantageous game state”.
-The size of the privilege in the embodiment may be defined by the total number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. The total number of paid-out balls depends on the number of round games played, the opening time of one round game, and the number of prize-balls paid out each time one ball is entered into the big winning ports 20, 21.

In the embodiment, since the entrance rate improvement state is given during the period when the probability change state is assigned, the entrance rate improvement state may be read as “probability change state”.
In the embodiment, the probability variation ending means may be equipped with a limiter function. The limiter function indicates a probability variation upper limit number of times that the probability variation state is continuously given. If the big hit lottery is won until this number is reached, the probability variation state is always imparted after the big hit game ends. In other words, when the probability variation upper limit number is reached, a non-probability variation state is always given after the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery that has been reached.

  In the embodiment, from the number of consecutive wins “2”, the on-hold big hit notification effect is set as the execution target, but the third and subsequent times may be set as the execution target. That is, as long as the big hit lottery is continuously won, the on-hold big hit notification effect may be executed from any number of times.

  -In the on-hold jackpot notification effect of the embodiment, it is not determined whether or not a pre-determination command is set from the earliest starting hold ball, but it is pre-determined in the symbol variation game that is on-hold regardless of the number of stored memory It may be a mode in which it is simply determined whether or not a command is set. Moreover, when the prior determination command is set with respect to the plurality of starting and holding balls, the contents of the effect of the in-holding jackpot notification effect may be varied according to the number of the commands.

  In the embodiment, “preparation mode M2” is set as the second game effect period, but “fixed mode M3” may be set instead of “preparation mode M2”, and “preparation mode M2” and “fixed mode” “M3” may be set as the second game effect period. That is, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, a variation pattern distribution table in which a variation pattern to be selected is associated in advance is set according to the execution sequence of the symbol variation game, regardless of the number of reserved memories. The game state that is present may be set as the second game effect period. In this case, in the confirmation mode M3, the symbol variation display may be performed at the right corner of the image display unit GH, or the symbol variation display may be performed at the center of the image display unit GH.

  In the embodiment, the background image may be different for each symbol variation game for deriving the “intermediate result”. Moreover, although the small fish character was displayed as a result on the way, the aspect which does not display a character etc. may be sufficient.

  -In embodiment, you may make it perform description production only in the last round game. According to this, even when the explanation effect is not executed in all round games, even when the explanation effect is executed in the last round game whose execution timing is closest to the symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game, Since it is possible to recognize that there is a relationship between the two, it is possible to continuously entertain both productions.

  In the embodiment, the size of the decoration drawing in the preparation mode M2 does not have to be changed from the normal mode M1, and the character image is displayed on the layer before the decoration drawing on the image display unit GH. The decorative figure may be made inconspicuous, for example, by moving the movable body so as to move the front of the figure.

In the embodiment, during the preparation mode M2, the symbol variation game may be performed using the fourth symbol X or the fifth symbol Y without using the symbol variation game.
-In embodiment, you may make it alert | report a winning type by the stop aspect of the 4th symbol X or the 5th symbol Y. FIG. For example, when the big hit A is determined, the fourth symbol X may be stopped in red, while when the big hit B is determined, the fourth symbol X may be stopped in yellow.

  -The explanatory effect in the embodiment may be any combination of any two of the opening effect, the round game, the ending effect, and the interval time until the symbol variation game after the jackpot game is started (round game) For multiple rounds), the start timing does not matter.

  ・ The explanation variation in the embodiment and the symbol variation game after the completion of the jackpot game with the contents corresponding to the explanation presentation are related to each other and have different contents from the game nature for deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot. Any content is acceptable. For example, the content may be such that the game nature of defeating an enemy character is explained in advance during the jackpot game by explanation production.

  In the embodiment, the overall control board 31 may also be equipped with a backup function. According to this, since the fluctuation pattern designation command input by the overall control CPU 31a can be restored, it is not necessary to retransmit the command from the main control CPU 30a.

  In the embodiment, the setting is made such that the variation time becomes longer as the number of times of execution of the symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game approaches the probability variation upper limit number. As an example of the change, as long as the variation pattern is determined according to the execution order of the symbol variation game, the location where the variation pattern specifying the long variation time is associated is not limited to the last time. For example, if the variation pattern is associated so that the variation time becomes shorter as the probability variation upper limit number is approached, the first symbol variation game after the certain variation state is given can be most excited. In addition, if a variation pattern that specifies a long variation time is associated with the third symbol variation game after the probability variation state is given, the middle symbol variation game in which the player has become accustomed to the certain variation state Can be the most exciting.

  In the embodiment, a uniquely defined variation pattern may be set without referring to the number of reserved memories only in a specific period when a specific condition is satisfied. Specific conditions include winning a lottery to determine whether or not to select a specific variation pattern, and executing a predetermined number of symbol variation games. In addition, the specific period includes a plurality of symbol variation games (for example, 20 times) and a symbol variation game for a predetermined number of times (20th time after the big hit game is finished).

In the embodiment, if the number of executions after the end of the jackpot game is the same, a variation pattern that defines the same variation time may be set regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery.
In the embodiment, in the preparation mode M2 and the confirmation mode M3, in at least one of the symbol variation games 1 to 5, it is not affected by the number of reserved memories, and the execution sequence of the symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game It is good also as an aspect which defines a fluctuation time uniquely according to.

  In the embodiment, the variation pattern according to the execution order of the symbol variation game is uniquely set in the preparation mode M2 and the confirmation mode M3. Instead of this, a variation pattern corresponding to the execution order of the symbol variation game may be uniquely set in the fixed mode M3 and the variation mode M4 to which the variation state is given.

In the embodiment, the variation patterns are associated on a one-to-one basis according to the execution order of the symbol variation game. However, the number of variation patterns to be associated may be plural.
In the embodiment, an ending command may be output. However, the effect displayed on the effect display device 11 in accordance with the ending command is not a content that clearly notifies the end of the big hit game, but a content that does not block the flow of the big hit game and the symbol variation game after the big hit game. It is preferable.

  In the embodiment, after the end of the final round game, the symbol variation game may be started after the interval time between rounds has elapsed and after the ending time for executing the ending effect has elapsed. .

  In the embodiment, if the interval time set after the ending time elapses is set to a short time such as “several ms”, the player cannot experience the interval time after the ending time elapses. The time obtained by adding the time and the ending time may be regarded as substantially the same as the “ending time”. In this case, change control is performed at the ending time and the interval time. Further, the change control may be performed at an interval time after the ending time has elapsed.

  -In the embodiment, while winning big hits continuously, the ending effect is executed with contents that do not block the flow of the big hit game and the symbol variation game after the big hit game, while the big hit such as the first big hit The ending effect may be executed with the content of definite notification of the end of the big hit game while the player is not continuously won.

  The visual information in the embodiment may be a musical score. Also, as shown in FIG. 18B, notes (symbols) are displayed as if the ally character KY is singing a song, and the type of note, the color of the note, and the character being sung are changed according to the switching of music. It is good also as a mode to change. Moreover, it is good also as an aspect which blinks the lamp incorporated in operation button BT for production according to the time signature of the music output from speaker SP.

  -In embodiment, when alert | reporting that the same music is output, the alerting | reporting aspect is good also as olfactory information or tactile information. For example, as olfactory information, the scent of “Momo” may be released from the pachinko gaming machine for the music Aa, while the scent of “strawberry” may be released from the pachinko gaming machine for the music Bb. In addition, as the tactile information, a motor may be controlled so that the vibration mode is changed in accordance with the switching of music by installing a vibrator on the operation button BT for production.

  In the embodiment, the music that was output during the jackpot game is the same as the music that is output in the effect mode after the jackpot game ends, but in the effect mode after the jackpot game ends, the music is output again from the beginning. May be.

  In the embodiment, the time set as the ending time may be changed. For example, it may be set to the same time as the minimum time required for performing change control for changing from a gaming state for playing a big hit game to a gaming state for starting a symbol variation game. Also, the same time as the interval time (2 seconds) between rounds of jackpot A may be used.

  In the embodiment, an ending command indicating that the ending effect start timing has been reached may be output from the main control CPU 30a to the overall control board 31. According to this, the overall control board 31 that has input the ending command can grasp in advance that the jackpot game is completed before the change pattern designation command is input and then the symbol change game starts. . Then, the overall control CPU 31a that has input the ending command may output an effect designation command for instructing the content of the ending effect to each of the control boards 32 and 33 in accordance with the command. On the other hand, even if an ending command is input, an effect designation command based on the command is not output to each of the control boards 32 and 33, and the display control CPU 32a and the audio control CPU 33a do not use image data or audio used during the big hit game It is good also as an aspect which controls the effect display apparatus 11 or the speaker SP repeatedly using data. When the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 31a produces an effect on a light emitter different from the effect display device 11 on which the symbol variation game is played, such as a lamp control board (not shown) that controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp. A designated command may be transmitted. In other words, the display effect based on the ending command is not performed by the effect display device 11, and the game effect based on the ending command may be performed by other effect execution devices (lamp, speaker, movable body, etc.) excluding the effect display device 11. . According to this, even if the effect time of the ending effect is set short, the effect corresponding to the ending command can be executed.

  -In the embodiment, even when the explanation effect and the special effect are not executed, the change control for changing the ending time from the game state for performing the big hit game to the game state for starting the symbol variation game is performed. You may set to the time which considered the minimum time required for performing.

  In the embodiment, when the same music is output during the big hit game and during the specific period, the music is output from the beginning of the music that was output during the big hit game for each symbol variation game during the specific period. May be.

In the embodiment, music may be associated with each type of jackpot.
In the embodiment, as the music selection in the speed change mode M4, the general control CPU 31a may randomly select the music by lottery when the player operates the effect operation button BT.

In the embodiment, the music that can be selected in the variable speed mode M4 may be a music that does not include the music that is output at the time of winning the big hit lottery.
In the embodiment, the music that can be selected during the variable speed mode M4 may have a specification that increases the types of music that can be selected as the number of consecutive wins increases. Further, although the number of music pieces to be selected does not change, the type of music to be selected may be changed as the number of consecutive winnings increases. Each time the number of consecutive wins increases, one song may be increased, or every time the number of consecutive wins exceeds a specified number (for example, five times), one song may be increased.

In the embodiment, the music may not be output during the interval between the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game.
-In embodiment, if the production mode set is the same, even if it is a case where the kind of jackpot differs, the aspect which outputs the same music may be sufficient.

-Embodiment is good also as an aspect which outputs continuously the music which was output during the symbol change game used as the opportunity which caused the big hit also during the big hit game.
In the embodiment, in principle, when the same jackpot as the latest jackpot is determined, the same music is output, but the jackpot that is disadvantageous to the player may be excluded from “same”. Also, when a big hit different from the most recent big hit is determined, a different piece of music is output. However, if a win that is disadvantageous to the player is won, the music may not be output. For example, it is assumed that a big hit A is won first time, a big hit with a small total number of winning balls is won (for example, two round non-probable big hit), and the big hit A is won third. In this case, the music may not be output during the big hit game based on the two-round non-probable big hit and after the big hit game ends until the next big hit lottery is won. In addition, if the round game time is shortened in the two round non-probable big hit and the game is made to appear as if the big hit game is not played, during the two round non-probable big hit game and after the big hit game ends, Until the next jackpot lottery is won, the same music as in the jackpot game based on the jackpot A may be output in order to make it appear that the gaming state has not changed.

  In the embodiment, the “specific period in which the winning probability of the symbol variation game has a high probability” may be a state in which the winning probability of the normal game has a high probability. The embodiment may be mounted on a first-type and second-type mixed pachinko gaming machine. The first type pachinko game machine is a pachinko game that will be a big hit when a change in the symbol starts when the game ball enters the start prize opening and the symbol combination of the predetermined symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. Point to the machine. In addition, the second type pachinko gaming machine is, for example, that a special electric accessory is released when a game ball enters a start winning opening, and a game is played in a special area (so-called V zone) in the electric accessory. This refers to a pachinko machine that wins when the ball wins. Therefore, when the technique of the embodiment is mounted on the first-type and second-type mixed pachinko gaming machines, the state in which the special electric accessory is open corresponds to the specific period and the advantageous gaming state.

  In the embodiment, the winning probability of the reach lottery does not have to be 100% during the period when the probability variation state is given. In this case, when the winning lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern for deviation variation that is associated in advance according to the execution order of the symbol variation game.

  In the embodiment, in the state where the probability variation state is given, the reach determination value is set so that if the big hit lottery is not won, the reach lottery is always won. Thereby, the deviation fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B are classified as fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation. However, during the period when the probability variation state is given, it is sufficient that the variation pattern is determined according to the execution sequence of the symbol variation game, so the effect content that is executed when the big hit lottery is not won is accompanied by the reach effect It does not matter whether it is accompanied or not.

  In the embodiment, the second special figure variation game is preferentially executed. However, regardless of the special figures 1 and 2, the symbol variation game may be executed in the order in which the winning winning openings 16 and 17 are won. In this case, since the maximum value of the start-holding ball that is the execution target of the pre-reading effect is “8”, the probability variation upper limit number may be greater than or equal to the maximum value of the start-holding ball (for example, nine times).

  In the embodiment, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command (a command set for each special figure), and the overall control CPU 31a grasps the type of winning based on the special figure designation command. . Alternatively, the main control CPU 30a may output a control command indicating the type of jackpot instead of the special figure designation command. This control command is a command set for each type of jackpot, and the type of special figure cannot be specified. When a variation pattern is set for each type of jackpot, the general control CPU 31a may grasp the type of jackpot based on the variation pattern designation command.

  In the embodiment, the special display variable display area may be a part of the display area of the effect display device 11. In this case, it is desirable to set the special display variable display area, the decorative display variable display area, and the fourth and fifth design variable display areas independently of each other.

  The embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses one special figure (configuration of special figure 1 only).

  BT: Operation buttons for production, X ... 4th symbol, Y ... 5th symbol, 10 ... Game board, 11 ... Production display device, 12a, 12b ... Special symbol display device, 16, 17 ... Start prize opening, 18 ... Opening / closing Blades 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... overall control board, 31a ... overall control CPU, 31b ... overall control ROM, 31c Reference control RAM 32 Display control board 32a Display control CPU 33 Voice control board 33a Voice control CPU

Claims (4)

If you win the jackpot whether jackpot lottery is performed jackpot gaming after the end of the symbol variation game, after the jackpot game end, the probability variation state of varying the probability of lottery jackpot lottery from a low probability high probability, and the starting In a gaming machine to which an advantageous gaming state consisting of at least one of a winning rate improvement state for improving a winning rate of a gaming ball into a winning opening is given ,
Immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, a variation time determining means for determining the variation time of the symbol variation game is provided ,
After the end of the jackpot game that is started by winning the jackpot lottery when the advantageous game state is not granted , there is a first prescribed period composed of a plurality of symbol variation games, and the advantageous game state is After the jackpot game started by winning the jackpot lottery when it is granted, there is a second prescribed period composed of a plurality of symbol variation games, the first prescribed period and the second prescribed period Each of the periods is the advantageous gaming state,
The variation time determining means selects a variation time associated in advance according to the execution order of the symbol variation game during each of the first prescribed period and the second prescribed period,
The game with a symbol variation that is executed based on the variation time determined by the variation time determination means has different contents and variation times between the first prescribed period and the second prescribed period. Machine. During each period, the variation time determined when the variation time determining means is different is different for each symbol variation game, or is different between the last symbol variation game during the specified period and the symbol variation game before the last game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which is different . Wherein during each period, time-varying said variable time determining means for determining if the jackpot is Ru different name for each FIG pattern change games, or final times of symbol variation games and the last round previous symbol variable in the prescribed period the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the benzalkonium different in the game. Main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine, and sub-control means capable of executing various controls relating to game effects based on control signals output from the main control means, wherein the main control means determines the variation time Having means,
The variation time is defined by a main variation pattern, and a variation pattern selected according to an execution order of the symbol variation game is associated in advance during the defined period,
The variation time determining means, by selecting a variation pattern for the defined period during the defined period, grasps in advance the variation time of the symbol variation game during the defined period. Item 4. The gaming machine according to any one of items 3 to 3 .