JP5819238B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game after the symbol variation game ends when the symbol variation game is a big hit.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, when a symbol variation game is a big hit, a big hit game is performed by opening and closing the big prize opening after the symbol variation game that has been a big hit ends. There is also a gaming machine that suspends execution of one or more symbol variation games. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, symbol variation that becomes a big hit in a symbol variation game that is suspended during a big hit game. When a game exists, an effect (hereinafter referred to as “specific effect”) for notifying that effect is performed.

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in the tenth round game among a plurality of round games in a winning game, there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that are pending execution In this case, it is possible to recognize that a specific effect is executed and the execution of the symbol variation game that is a big hit is suspended. For this reason, when the big hit game is awarded, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not a specific effect is performed in the tenth round game in the big hit game.

JP 2006-15007 A (in particular, paragraph [0050])

  By the way, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, even if there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit in the symbol variation game that is suspended during the big hit game, other than the tenth round game in the big hit game In the round game, a specific performance is not performed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the opportunity to be focused on whether or not a specific performance is performed is limited to the 10th round game, and attention is paid to whether or not a specific performance is performed in other round games. I couldn't.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can keep a focus on whether or not a specific performance is performed during a big hit game.

In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 is that the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended based on the fact that the game ball is won at the start winning opening provided on the game board. A storage unit for storing, a game control unit for causing the game execution unit to execute a symbol variation game that is suspended when the retention storage unit stores that the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended; And the execution of the symbol variation game up to a predetermined maximum number of times is put on hold, and if the jackpot display result is derived in the symbol variation game, after the symbol variation game is over, One of the jackpot games of the probability variation big hit that is given a probability variation probability that is higher than normal and the non-probability big hit that is not given the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends is awarded, Whether or not there is a symbol variation game that will be a big hit among the symbol variation games that are suspended for execution on the gaming machine that the special winning means arranged on the game board is released during the jackpot game grant If the determination result of the prior determination means is negative, the big hit type determination means for determining whether or not the big hit game being granted is the probability variable big hit, and the big hit game being granted Even when the number of symbol variation games whose execution has been suspended reaches the upper limit when the game ball is won at the start winning opening, the prior determination means and wherein a specific presentation control means for executing the demonstration execution means specific effect determination based on a result of the contents of the jackpot type determination unit comprises, in jackpot gaming, so that only the special pay means a predetermined number of times is opened And, at least as an end condition for each opening of the special winning means, the number of game balls won in the special winning means after the special winning means is released reaches a predetermined number. In the game board, the game ball can be won in the special winning means even when the game ball is launched in either the first direction or the second direction, while the game ball is placed in the second direction. When the game ball is launched, it is difficult to win the game ball at the start winning opening as compared with the case where the game ball is launched in the first direction, and when the game ball is launched in the second direction, An obstacle member that changes the rolling direction of the game ball so that the average time for the game ball to roll to the special winning means after the game ball is launched is shorter than when the game ball is launched in the direction, The starting prize opening and The gist is that the special winning means is provided.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage device for storing that the execution of the symbol variation game has been suspended based on the fact that a game ball has been won at a start winning opening provided on the game board ; Game storage means for causing the game execution means to execute the symbol variation game that is suspended when the storage means stores that the execution of the symbol variation game has been suspended; It is configured so that it is possible to memorize that the execution of the symbol variation game has been suspended up to the specified upper limit number of times, and when the jackpot display result is derived in the symbol variation game, after the symbol variation game ends, A jackpot game is awarded which is either a probability change jackpot where a probability variation state with a higher probability than usual is given or a non-probability bonus game where the probability variation state is not granted after the jackpot game ends. In the gaming machine in which the special winning means arranged on the game board is released during the grant of the jackpot game, the execution is performed on the condition that the game ball has won the starting prize opening during the grant of the jackpot game. Pre-determining means for determining whether or not there is a symbol variation game that will be a big hit among the symbol variation games that are on hold, start determination means for determining whether or not to start execution of a specific effect, If the determination result of the pre-determination means is negative, the big hit type determination means for determining whether or not the big hit game being granted is the probability variable big hit, and the upper limit number of symbol variation games set in the holding storage means Even if it is stored that the information is held, the content based on the determination results of the prior determination means and the big hit seed determination means according to the determination result of the start determination means being affirmative Identification Specific start control means for causing the effect execution means to execute, and when the determination result of the prior determination means is affirmative, the start determination means executes the specific effect until the big hit game ends. Whether or not to start is determined when a game ball is won at the start winning opening, and if the determination result of the prior determination means is negative, until the big hit game ends, the big hit type determination means The gist is to determine whether or not to start the execution of the specific effect based on the determination result when the game ball is won at the start winning opening .

  According to the present invention, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can keep a focus on whether or not a specific performance is performed during a big hit game.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a big hit effect production process. The flowchart which shows an advantageous expectation degree production content determination process. (A) is a schematic diagram showing a jackpot notification table, (b) is a schematic diagram showing a probability variation notification table, (c) is a schematic diagram showing a non-advantage notification table. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the light emission aspect of the main light-emitting device and sublight-emitting device at the time of performing a prize number alerting | reporting effect and an advantageous expectation degree effect. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of the hold display image in another example.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 schematically shows a pachinko gaming machine 10 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “gaming machine 10”), and the front side of the opening of the outer frame Y1 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is illustrated. A vertical rectangular middle frame Y2 for setting various game components is assembled so as to be open and detachable, and a front frame Y3 is assembled on the front side of the middle frame Y2 so as to be opened and closed and detachable. The front frame Y3 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame Y2 when viewed from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG.

  In addition, the front frame Y3 has a window Y3a at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) Y4 that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrally formed below the window Y3a. Has been. On the back side of the front frame Y3, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB disposed inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window Y3a is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame Y2.

  In addition, a lower plate (storage plate) Y5 for storing game balls overflowing from the upper plate Y4 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame Y2 and below the front frame Y3. Further, on the front side of the middle frame Y2 and to the right of the lower plate Y5, a launching device Y6 that is turned (launched) by the player when launching the game ball onto the game board YB is mounted. Yes. When the player holds the launch handle Y6a of the launcher Y6 and rotates it, the game balls stored in the upper plate Y4 are taken into the machine one by one and launched toward the game board YB. In addition, the strength for launching the game ball toward the game board YB (the direction in which the game ball is launched) changes in accordance with the amount of rotation of the launch handle Y6a of the launch device Y6. For this reason, the player can adjust the direction in which the game ball is launched on the game board YB by adjusting the amount by which the launch handle Y6a is rotated.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board YB, a guide rail YR that guides a game ball launched by the turning operation of the launch handle Y6a and forms a substantially circular game area YBa that is the main body of the game is laid in a circular spiral shape. ing. The guide rail YR forms a guide path YRa as a launch ball for a game ball extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB on the game board YB, and has a substantially circular shape inside the guide rail YR. A game area YBa is formed. Further, the outside of the game area YBa that is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail YR is a non-game area YBb that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  In addition, on the most downstream side of the guide path YRa, a reversing prevention valve YRb that prevents a game ball launched from the guide path YRa to the game area YBa from returning to the guide path YRa is provided. The reverse return prevention valve YRb is fixed to the leading end of the guide rail YR located on the most downstream side of the guide path YRa.

  In addition, an effect display device 11 having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of the game area YBa of the game board YB. In the effect display device 11, a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) and various display effects that are executed in association with the game are executed. In the symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a 7-segment special-purpose display device 12 is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery).

  In the present embodiment, on the special figure display device 12, one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is selected from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is confirmed and stopped. The multiple types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol that is a symbol that can recognize a jackpot, and a missing symbol that is a symbol that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative designs in each column. And the display result according to the display result of the special figure display apparatus 12 is displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. In addition, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the stop symbol in a fixed stop, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the stop symbol (combination symbol combination) in the final stop display. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which all the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([122] [767). ]).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols of each column in the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. When the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the types of symbols displayed in the display areas defined in the effect display device 11 and the special figure display device 12 are changed. On the other hand, the “temporary stop display” is a state in which the symbols are displayed in the fluctuation state in the display area. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. Then, the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol variation game on the effect display device 11 start simultaneously with the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, and end simultaneously (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol simultaneously). Is confirmed and stopped).

  A start winning opening 19 having a game ball entrance 18 is disposed below the effect display device 11. A start opening switch SW1 for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the start winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, the start-up switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) detects the game ball that has won the start-up winning port 19 to thereby detect the start condition of the symbol variation game and the predetermined number (in this embodiment, 3 Game balls as payout balls can be given.

  It should be noted that when a game ball is launched (launched) in the first launch direction UH1 on the game board YB, it is started more than when a game ball is launched in the second launch direction UH2 on the game board YB. The game board YB is provided with obstacle members SB such as obstacle nails that change the rolling direction of the game ball, the start winning port 19, the big winning port 24, and the like so that the game ball can easily win the winning port 19. Yes. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the obstacle member SB prevents the game ball from winning the start winning opening 19 when the game ball is launched in the second launch direction UH2 on the game board YB. The start winning opening 19 and the big winning opening 24 are arranged on the game board YB.

  Specifically, when a game ball is launched in the first launch direction UH1, the game ball that rolls in the game area YBa rolls upward from the position where the start winning opening 19 is arranged. Thus, the obstacle member SB, the start winning port 19 and the big winning port 24 are arranged on the game board YB. On the other hand, when a game ball is launched in the second launch direction UH2, the game ball rolling in the game area YBa does not roll upward from the position where the start winning opening 19 is arranged. In addition, the obstacle member SB, the start winning port 19 and the big winning port 24 are arranged on the game board YB (so as to roll downward from the position where the start winning port 19 is arranged).

  Also, below the special figure display device 12, a special figure reservation storage display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special figure reservation light emitting units is disposed. The special figure hold storage display device 13 notifies the player of the number of special reserved starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding memory number”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) a start winning port 19 disposed on the game board YB, while it is decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 19 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). And the two special figure reservation light emission parts in this embodiment light up, blink, or turn off according to the number of reservation storage. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “0”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are turned off, and when the number of reserved memories is “1”, the left special figure holding light emitting unit is turned on, The special figure holding light emission part on the right is turned off. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is “2”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are lit, and when the number of holding memories is “3”, the left special figure holding light emitting unit blinks and the right side The special figure holding light-emitting unit is turned on. Further, when the number of reserved memories is “4”, the two special figure holding light emitting units blink. The number of reserved memories indicates the number of symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  Also, below the start winning opening 19, a large winning opening 24 is provided as a special winning means provided with a large winning opening door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. . A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 24. The big winning opening 24 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 13) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. In addition, an out port 29 for discharging the game ball as an out ball to the outside of the machine is disposed at the lowermost center in the game area YBa of the game board YB.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the launch handle Y6a is rotated, and a game ball is launched in any one of the first launch direction UH1 and the second launch direction UH2 on the game board YB ( Even when the game board is hit, the obstacle member SB, the start winning port 19, the big winning port 24, and the like are arranged on the game board YB so that the game ball wins the big winning port 24. On the other hand, when a game ball is launched in the first launch direction UH1 on the game board YB, the game ball is launched more than in the case where the game ball is launched in the second launch direction UH2 on the game board YB. The obstacle member SB, the start winning port 19 and the big winning port 24 are arranged in the game board YB so that the average time until the game region YBa rolls to reach the big winning port 24 becomes longer.

  In order for the game ball to roll in the first launch direction UH1 after the game ball is launched into the game area YBa, the fired game ball has to collide with the obstacle member SB once. On the other hand, in order for the game ball to roll in the second launch direction UH2 after the game ball is launched into the game area YBa, it is not necessary for the launched game ball to collide with the obstacle member SB. For this reason, the speed at which the game ball rolls at the time when the game ball starts rolling in the first launch direction UH1 after the game ball is launched into the game region YBa is launched into the game region YBa. It is often slower than the speed at which the game ball rolls when the game ball starts rolling in the second launch direction UH2. Furthermore, when the game ball is fired in the second launch direction UH2, the game ball is often launched into the game area YBa stronger (faster) than when the game ball is fired in the first launch direction UH1. As a result of these configurations, when a game ball is launched in the first launch direction UH1, the game ball is launched after reaching the grand prize opening 24, compared to when a game ball is launched in the second launch direction UH2. Time to do is likely to be late.

  In addition, when the game ball is fired in the first launch direction UH1, the game ball is obstructed by the obstacle member SB or the like before reaching the big winning opening 24, compared to when the game ball is fired in the second launch direction UH2. The obstacle member SB, the start winning port 19 and the big winning port 24 are arranged on the game board YB so that the number of times of collision with the game board YB increases. When the game ball collides with the obstacle member SB, the speed at which the game ball rolls and falls in the game area YBa is slow (not fast), so when the game ball is launched in the first launch direction UH1, Compared with the case where a game ball is launched in the two launch direction UH2, the time from when the game ball is launched until it reaches the special winning opening 24 tends to be delayed. It should be noted that the average time from when the game ball is fired until it rolls in the game area YBa and reaches the big prize opening 24 is determined when each predetermined number of game balls are actually fired into the game area YBa. This is the average time taken from the time when the ball is launched to the game area YBa until it reaches the big prize opening 24 (or until it reaches the height at which the big prize opening 24 is arranged).

  In addition, a main light emitting device 25 that performs a light emission effect by light emission is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 11. A first sub light emitting device 26 a is disposed above the main light emitting device 25, and a second sub light emitting device 26 b is disposed on the right side of the main light emitting device 25. In addition, a third sub light emitting device 26 c is disposed below the main light emitting device 25, and a fourth sub light emitting device 26 d is disposed on the left side of the main light emitting device 25. In the following description, the first sub-light-emitting device 26a, the second sub-light-emitting device 26b, the third sub-light-emitting device 26c, and the fourth sub-light-emitting device 26d are collectively referred to as the sub-light-emitting device 26.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) that is advantageous to the player may be provided. When the probability variation state is given, the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big win lottery is changed (improved) from a low probability (220/65536 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (2200/65536 in the present embodiment). Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is given. When the probability variation state is given in this way, the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit game is likely to occur, which is advantageous for the player.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game, and the symbol 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 effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (16 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is performed until the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 24 is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). It is released until a game ball enters or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When the final round game is finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is finished.

  As described above, when a game ball is launched in the first launch direction UH1 on the game board YB, the game ball is fired more than in the case where the game ball is launched in the second launch direction UH2 on the game board YB. The obstacle member SB, the start winning port 19 and the big winning port 24 are arranged in the game board YB so that the average time from the launch to the big winning port 24 becomes longer. For this reason, when a game ball is launched in the first launch direction UH1, the upper limit number of game balls is placed in the big winning opening as compared to the case where the game ball is launched in the second launch direction UH2. Since the average time required until winning 24 is likely to increase, the game time required from the start of the big hit game to the end tends to increase. In other words, when the game ball is launched in the second launch direction UH2, the big hit game can be completed in a shorter time than when the game ball is launched in the first launch direction UH1. It has become.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, every time one game ball wins the start winning opening 19, “3” game balls are paid out as a prize ball. Each time one game ball wins the grand prize opening 24, “13” game balls are paid out as a prize ball. If the same big hit game is awarded, the big hit game starts regardless of the direction in which the game ball is launched (launched) in the first launch direction UH1 or the second launch direction UH2. The obstacle member SB, the start winning port 19 and the big winning port 24 are arranged in the game board YB so that the increased number of game balls possessed by the player from time to time is equal.

  Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball is launched in the first launch direction UH1 during the big hit game, the game ball wins at the start winning opening 19 and the big winning opening 24. The number obtained by subtracting the average number of game balls fired in the first launch direction UH1 during the big hit game from the average number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls is referred to as “first prize ball number”. On the other hand, when game balls are fired in the second launch direction UH2 during the big hit game, the average number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls by winning the game balls at the start winning opening 19 and the big winning opening 24 The number obtained by subtracting the average number of game balls fired in the second launch direction UH2 during the big hit game is referred to as “second prize ball number”. In this case, if the type of jackpot game given is the same, the number of the first prize balls and the number of the second prize balls are equal to each other (the number of the first prize balls ≒ the number of the second prize balls). The member SB, the start winning opening 19 and the big winning opening 24 are arranged on the game board YB.

  For this reason, when a big hit game is awarded, the player does not worry about the number of game balls to be acquired before the end of the big hit game, and the first hit direction UH1 and the second hit direction UH2 Either one can be selected as the direction in which the game ball is launched. Incidentally, the “equivalent number” in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment refers to a range in which the number of first prize balls is from 10% more than the number of second prize balls to 10% less.

  Further, in the game board YB, when the game ball is launched in the first launch direction UH1, the game ball rolling in the game area YBa is compared with the case where the game ball is launched in the second launch direction UH2. The obstacle member SB and the like are arranged so that it is difficult to reach (roll) the position where the special winning opening 24 is arranged. In other words, when a predetermined number of game balls are fired in the first launch direction UH1, the winning award 24 is won as compared to the case where the same predetermined number of game balls are fired in the second launch direction UH2. The obstacle member SB, the start winning port 19 and the big winning port 24 are arranged in the game board YB so that the number of game balls is reduced. However, when a game ball is fired in the first launch direction UH1, the game ball can win the start winning opening 19, so the number of game balls to be paid out to the player as a prize ball by the win is also the second. More than when the game ball is launched in the launch direction UH2. For this reason, when a game ball is launched in the first launch direction UH1, the game is won in the out slot 29 without winning in the grand prize opening 24, compared to when the game ball is launched in the second launch direction UH2. While the number of game balls increases, the number of game balls paid out as prize balls increases when the game balls win the start winning opening 19.

  When the game balls are fired in the first launch direction UH1 (or the second launch direction UH2) during the big hit game, the number of game balls winning in the start winning opening 19 is measured, and the average of the measured values is measured. The number obtained by multiplying the number of game balls to be paid out by winning at the start winning opening 19 becomes “the average number of game balls to be paid out by winning at the start winning opening 19 during the big hit game”. In addition, when a game ball is fired in the first launch direction UH1 (or the second launch direction UH2) during the big hit game, the number of game balls winning in the big winning opening 24 is measured, and the average of the measured values is measured. The number obtained by multiplying the number of game balls to be paid out by winning in the big winning opening 24 becomes “the average number of game balls paid out by winning in the big winning opening 24 during the big hit game”. Then, the total number of “average number of game balls paid out by winning at the start winning port 19 during the big hit game” and “average number of game balls paid out by winning at the big winning port 24 during the big hit game” “The average number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls by winning game balls at the start winning opening 19 and the big prize opening 24 during the big hit game”. Also, the number of game balls that are fired when the ball is continuously fired in the first launch direction UH1 (or the second launch direction UH2) from the start to the end of the big hit game is measured, and the average of the measured values is This is “the average number of game balls launched into the game area YBa during the big hit game”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. And which jackpot game is awarded among a plurality of types of jackpot games is determined according to the type of special figure (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, depending on the type of special figure, either a probabilistic big hit that is given a probable change state after the big hit game or a non-probable big hit that is not given a probable change state after the big hit game ends One jackpot game is given.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main light emitting device 25 executes the advantageous expectation degree effect during the granting of the big hit game. In this advantageous expectation degree production, along with the expectation that there is a symbol variation game that will be a big hit in the symbol variation game that is suspended (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “holding jackpot expectation”), The degree of expectation that the jackpot game being granted is a probable jackpot (hereinafter, also referred to as “probability expectation” in some cases) is suggested. There are a plurality of types of advantageous expectation effects, and the on-hold big hit expectation degree and the probable change expectation degree are suggested by the color (light emission color) that the main light emitting device 25 is turned on. It should be noted that there are three types of effect contents of the advantageous expectation effect in the present embodiment, that is, the emission colors of the main light emitting device 25: “blue”, “yellow”, and “red”. Then, when the advantage expectation effect is executed with the effect content of “red”, that is, when the main light emitting device 25 is lit in red, the advantage expectation effect effect with other effect contents (“blue” or “yellow”). It is possible to recognize that the degree of expectation of the on-hold big hit is higher than that executed. Further, when the advantageous expectation degree effect is executed with the effect content of “yellow”, that is, when the main light emitting device 25 lights in yellow, the advantageous expectation degree effect is produced with other effect contents (“blue” or “red”). It can be recognized that the expected probability of change is higher than that executed.

  By the way, “There is a symbol variation game that will be a big hit among the symbol variation games that are suspended regardless of the type of the big hit game being granted” means that the big hit game being granted is a promising big hit. It can be said that the advantage for the player is higher than "."

  Because, after the probable jackpot is awarded, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is high, but it is not possible to recognize how many symbol variation games need to be executed before the jackpot game is awarded. It is also conceivable that many symbol variation games must be executed after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, if there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that are suspended, the symbol variation game that has been suspended during the jackpot game after the bonus game that is being granted ends It can be recognized that a big hit game is given at. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution of up to four symbol variation games can be suspended, so if the symbol variation game is executed up to four times after the big hit game ends, the big hit A game will be awarded. Furthermore, if there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that are pending execution, even if the big hit game being granted is a non-probable variable big hit, the advantage for the player does not change . Rather, since the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is low after the end of the non-probable big hit, the symbol change game that will be a big win even after the end of the non-probable big hit is immediately (among the pending symbol change games) If executed, the player's joy will increase. For this reason, it is better for the player that there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that are pending execution than the jackpot game that is being awarded is a probable big hit. It can be said that the advantage is high.

  For this reason, in the advantageous expectation degree production in the present embodiment, the degree of advantage for the player suggested by the production contents increases in the order of “blue” <“yellow” <“red” ( When the main light emitting device 25 emits light in “red”, the advantage for the player is the highest).

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the gaming machine 10. The effect control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) and various effect devices based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. Further, on the back side of the gaming machine 10, a ball payout device 50 as a prize ball payout means for paying out a game ball as a prize ball is arranged.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, the main control board 30 will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 and SW2 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. Further, a special figure display device 12 and a special figure hold storage display device 13 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A ball payout device 50 is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a updates a random number update process (random number) for updating values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number every predetermined cycle. Generation process). The random number for winning determination 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 the type of jackpot game to be given when the jackpot lottery is won. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation game when the big hit lottery is not won. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. 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 10.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, various determination values (such as jackpot determination values), and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. The time (variation time) can be specified. The variation patterns include a variation pattern for a jackpot effect determined at the time of a big hit and a variation pattern for a loss effect determined at the time of a loss. In addition, the variation pattern for the offending effect includes a variation pattern for the outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content and a variation pattern for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content.

  In addition, in the reach effect, in the symbol variation game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 11, after the reach symbol combination is displayed, the symbol combination (the jackpot or off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is a production to be performed. It should be noted that in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the off-normal effect, it is developed so that the final symbol combination is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect. In addition, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the reach symbol effect is developed, and finally, the symbol combination of the disparity is developed so as to be confirmed and stopped. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the game is developed so that the symbol combination of the big hit is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect.

  The big control determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. Also, when the jackpot judgment value is given a common jackpot judgment value that is compared with whether or not it matches the value of the random number for hit judgment regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, and the probability variation state There is a high-accuracy large hit determination value that is compared as to whether or not it matches the value of the hit determination random number. That is, when the probability variation state is given, if the value of the random number for hit determination matches the value of either the common jackpot determination value or the high probability jackpot determination value, it is determined that the jackpot. On the other hand, when the probability variation state is not given, if the value of the random number for hit determination matches the common jackpot determination value, it is determined as a big hit. In the present embodiment, the value determined as the common jackpot determination value and the value determined as the high probability jackpot determination value are determined such that no common value exists.

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number.

Next, the effect control board 31 shown in FIG. 3 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The main light emitting device 25 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, the sub-light emitting device 26 (first sub light emitting device 26a, second sub light emitting device 26b, third sub light emitting device 26c, and fourth sub light emitting device 26d) is connected to the CPU 31a for effect control. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

  The special symbol input process is a process for acquiring the value of each random number acquired when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 19, and various determination (preliminary determination) results based on the value of the random number are obtained. This is also a process for generating and outputting various prefetch commands for causing the effect control board 31 to grasp before the execution start time of the symbol variation game based on the winning detection.

Here, the prefetch command will be described.
The prefetch command is composed of a plurality of areas for storing various information. The prefetch command in the present embodiment is composed of a special figure information area, a reserved number information area, and a hit random number area. Information indicating special symbols (special symbol information) is stored in the special figure information area, and information indicating the number of reserved memories (holding number information) is stored in the reserved number information area. Further, in the hit random number area, information indicating the value of the hit determination random number (hit random number information) is stored.

  In this embodiment, the types of prefetch commands include a common big hit prefetch command, a high-precision big hit prefetch command, and an outlier prefetch command. The common jackpot look-ahead command is a look-ahead command that stores information indicating that it is a jackpot regardless of the manner in which the probability variation state is applied (even when the probability variation state is not imparted). Further, the high-accuracy big hit look-ahead command is a look-ahead command in which information indicating that a big hit is given only when the probability variation state is given. The out-of-order prefetch command is a pre-read command in which information indicating that it is out of place is stored.

  As described above, the common jackpot look-ahead command is a control command indicating that the execution of the symbol variation game that is a jackpot is suspended regardless of the manner of giving the probability variation state. In addition, the prefetch command for the high probability big hit is that the execution of the symbol variation game that is a big hit only when the probability variation state is given, that is, the symbol variation game that becomes a deviation when the probability variation state is not granted is suspended. Is a control command indicating Also, the missed prefetch command is a control command indicating that the execution of the symbol variation game that becomes missed is suspended regardless of the manner of giving the probability variation state.

Hereinafter, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 19 (step S11). That is, in step S11, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start port switch SW1 detects a game ball is input. If the determination result in step S11 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S12). If the determination result in step S12 is affirmative (the number of reserved memories <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of reserved memories, and rewrites the number of reserved memories (step S13). Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the special figure hold storage display device 13 so as to indicate the number of hold storages after the addition of 1. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires the hit determination random number value, the special figure distribution random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern distribution random value from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number (step S14).

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the random number for hit determination acquired in step S14 matches the common big hit determination value (step S15). If the determination result in step S15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a generates a common jackpot prefetch command (step S16), and sets the output buffer to output to the effect control CPU 31a in the output process (step S16). S17). The main control CPU 30a then ends the special symbol input process when the process of step S17 is performed.

  In step S16, the main control CPU 30a stores hit random number information indicating that the value of the hit determination random number acquired in step S14 matches the common big hit determination value in the hit random number area of the prefetch command. Further, in step S16, the main control CPU 30a specifies the big hit symbol (probable big hit or non-probable big big hit) determined based on the value of the special figure distribution random number acquired in step S14, and specifies the specified big hit symbol Is stored in the special drawing information area of the prefetch command. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the same process as that for determining the big hit symbol using the special symbol distribution random number in the special symbol start process described later, and the types of jackpot games that can be given Is identified. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the reserved memory number and stores the reserved number information indicating the specified reserved memory number in the reserved number information area of the prefetch command.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S15 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the random number for hit determination acquired in step S14 is a value that matches the highly probable hit determination value (step S14). S18). If the determination result in step S18 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a generates a highly probable prefetch command (step S19) and sets the output buffer to output to the effect control CPU 31a in the output process (step S19). Step S17). The main control CPU 30a then ends the special symbol input process when the process of step S17 is performed.

  In step S19, the main control CPU 30a stores hit random number information indicating that the value of the hit determination random number acquired in step S14 coincides with the high probability hit determination value in the hit random number area of the prefetch command. In step S19, the main control CPU 30a stores the special symbol information indicating the big hit symbol in the special symbol information area of the prefetch command by the same processing as in step S16. In step S19, the main control CPU 30a stores the number-of-holds information in the number-of-holds information area of the prefetch command in the same process as in step S16.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S18 is negative, that is, if the value of the random number for hit determination is a value that does not match any of the common big hit determination value and the high probability big hit determination value, the main control CPU 30a is disconnected. Is set in the output buffer so as to be output to the effect control CPU 31a in the output process (step S17). The main control CPU 30a then ends the special symbol input process when the process of step S17 is performed.

  In step S20, the main control CPU 30a determines the hit random number information indicating that the value of the random number for hit determination acquired in step S14 is a value (displacement) that does not match any of the common big hit determination value and the high probability big hit determination value. Is stored in the random number area per prefetch command. In step S20, the main control CPU 30a stores the special figure information indicating the off symbol in the special figure information area of the prefetch command. In step S20, the main control CPU 30a stores the number-of-holds information in the number-of-holds information area of the prefetch command by the same process as in step S16.

  If the determination result in step S12 is negative, the main control CPU 30a generates an over-winning command (step S21), and sets the output buffer to output to the effect control CPU 31a in the output process (step S17). . The main control CPU 30a then ends the special symbol input process when the process of step S17 is performed. As described above, the over-winning command is a control command that indicates that the game ball has won the start winning port 19 by exceeding the upper limit number “4” that can hold the execution of the symbol variation game.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
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. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, that is, when the symbol variation game is being executed or the big hit game is being played, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the reserved memory number is read and whether or not the reserved memory number is larger than “0 (zero)”. Determine the number of holds. When the determination result of the hold number determination is negative (holding memory number = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the hold number determination is affirmative (holding storage number> 0), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the holding storage number and stores it in the storage area corresponding to the holding storage number “1”. The values of various random numbers (random numbers for hit determination, random numbers for special figure distribution, random numbers for reach determination, and random numbers for fluctuation pattern distribution) are acquired. At this time, the main control CPU 30a that has acquired the various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1” uses the acquired various random number values for the various symbol variation games currently being executed. The random number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “2” in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1”. Next, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “2”. Next, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “3”. The values of various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to “4” are deleted. Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the special figure hold storage display device 13 so as to indicate the number of hold storages after 1 subtraction.

  As described above, the main control RAM 30c that stores the fact that the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended by storing the values of various random numbers in the storage area associated with the retained storage number is suspended in the present embodiment. It functions as a storage means. When the number of held memories is “1” or more, that is, when the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended, the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as the game execution means. The main control CPU 30a to be executed functions as game control means.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has acquired various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1” stores the acquired hit determination random number values in the main control ROM 30b. It is determined whether or not it matches the big hit determination value, and a big hit determination (big hit lottery) is performed. At this time, when the probability variation state is given, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the hit determination random number matches the common jackpot determination value or the high probability hit determination value. On the other hand, when the probability variation state is not given, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the common jackpot determination value. In the following description of the special symbol start process, “acquired random number” means “random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c that stores various random numbers related to the currently executing symbol variation game”. Point to.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, that is, in the case of a big hit, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for executing a symbol fluctuation game that is a big hit. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit symbol (probability big hit or non-probable big hit) as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop based on the value of the special figure distribution random number. Further, in the big hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the big hit effect based on the acquired random number for variation pattern distribution. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the big hit variation process, the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a big hit value. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the acquired reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs reach determination (reach lottery).

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes reach variation processing for executing a symbol variation game in which a reach effect is performed and lost because the reach lottery is won. . In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the outlier design determines one variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier reach production based on the acquired random number for variation pattern distribution. And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a variation pattern is determined in reach variation processing.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a shift variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is shifted when the reach effect is not performed. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. In addition, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the off symbol determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for the off-normal effect based on the acquired random value for variation pattern distribution. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the fluctuation pattern is determined in the deviation fluctuation process.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and for instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game, and also variably displays the special symbol. The display contents of the special symbol display device 12 are controlled. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a then issues an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (decoration stop display of the decorative symbol) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. And the display content of the special symbol display device 12 is controlled so that the determined special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

Next, a winning game process executed by the main control CPU 30a after the symbol variation game won in the big hit lottery will be described.
In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening effect ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game to the effect control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 24. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game when the ending effect ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a indicates that the probability variation state is given to the main control probability variation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c after completion of the probability variation big hit (in this embodiment, “1”). Set. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the main control probability variation flag after the end of the non-probability variation big hit. Since the main control CPU 30a is configured as described above, it is possible to specify the presently given state of the probability variation state (game state) by referring to the value set in the main control probability variation flag.

Next, control for paying out a game ball as a prize ball will be described.
When the detection signal from the start port switch SW1 is input, the main control CPU 30a controls the ball payout device 50 so as to pay out “three” game balls as prize balls. Further, when the detection signal from the count switch SW2 is input, the main control CPU 30a controls the ball payout device 50 so as to pay out “13” game balls as prize balls.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
In addition, when the variation control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decoration symbol to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a definite stop according to the instruction content of the command. Hereinafter, the determination of the decorative symbols to be displayed on the effect display device 11 to be confirmed and stopped will be described.

  When the jackpot symbol is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop from a plurality of types of jackpot symbol combinations ([222], [777], etc.). In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines from among outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbol combination (for example, [323]). Decide the decorative pattern to be stopped. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier normal production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not include the reach design combination (for example, [426] and [211]). ) To determine the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped.

  When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative symbols in each column in a variable manner and start the symbol variable game. Then, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to confirm and stop the symbol combination of the decorative symbols determined to be confirmed and stopped.

  When the pre-read command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the effect control CPU 31a is a predetermined control in the effect control RAM 31c associated with the reserved memory number that can be specified from the hold number information stored in the hold number information area of the pre-read command. The input prefetch command is stored in the storage area. For example, when the prefetch command in which the hold number information indicating the hold memory number “3” is stored in the hold number information area of the prefetch command is input, the effect control CPU 31a performs the effect control for the hold memory number “3”. The prefetch command input is stored in the storage area of the RAM 31c.

  When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a erases the prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1” in the effect control RAM 31c. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “2” in the effect control RAM 31c in the storage area corresponding to the hold memory number “1”. Next, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage count “3” in the effect control RAM 31c in the storage area corresponding to the hold storage count “2”. Next, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “4” in the effect control RAM 31c in the storage area corresponding to the hold memory number “3”. The prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “4” is deleted.

Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when a big hit game is awarded will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute an opening effect of a predetermined effect content when a jackpot symbol is designated and an opening command is input. Further, when the first round game start command is input, the effect control CPU 31a performs a round effect with a predetermined effect content until the last round game ends (until an ending command is input). The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to be executed. Then, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the ending effect of the effect content determined in advance is executed.

  When the designated jackpot symbol is a symbol indicating a probable variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 31a executes each effect (opening effect, round effect, and so on) when the designated jackpot symbol is a symbol indicating a non-probable variation jackpot. Each effect is executed with the same effect content as the ending effect). For this reason, it is difficult to specify which jackpot game is given from among the probable big hit and the non-probable big hit from the contents of the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect in the jackpot game. That is, it is difficult to specify whether or not a probable change state is given after the end of the big hit game being granted, from the contents of the opening effect, round effect, and ending effect in the big hit game.

  In addition, when the special control designating command for designating the jackpot symbol is input, the effect control CPU 31a can determine the type of jackpot game that can be identified from the jackpot symbol designated by the command (in this embodiment, the probability variation big hit or the non-probability variation big hit). Is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The winning information stored in the effect control RAM 31c is updated each time a special symbol designation command for designating a big bonus symbol is input.

  The effect control CPU 31a indicates that the probability variation state is assigned to the effect control probability variation flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c when the jackpot symbol for the probability variation big hit is specified (in the present embodiment). , “1”). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the effect control probability variation flag when the big hit symbol for the non-probability variation big hit is designated. .

  When the opening control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value (in this embodiment, “1”) indicating that a big hit game is being played in the big hit flag. Then, when the big hit game ends (when the ending effect in the big hit game ends), the effect control CPU 31a sets a value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that the big hit flag is not being played. For this reason, the CPU 31a for effect control can specify whether or not the big hit game is in progress by referring to the value set in the big hit flag.

  As described above, the CPU 31a for effect control can specify the present aspect of the probability variation state by referring to the value set in the effect control probability variation flag. In addition, since the value of the effect control probability variation flag is set when the jackpot symbol is specified, the probability variation state granting mode that can be specified from the value set in the effect control probability variation flag during the jackpot game is given, The state of giving the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game will be shown.

Next, an explanation will be given of the advantageous expectation effect executed during the big hit game.
In this embodiment, the advantage expectation degree effect is that the game balls of the upper limit number of symbol variation games (in this embodiment, “4”) that can be suspended during the jackpot game are given to the start winning opening 19 Every time you win a prize, it will be executed. Further, the advantageous expectation degree effect is executed in accordance with the winning of the fourth game ball (at the timing corresponding to the winning).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number-of-wins notification effect for indicating how many game balls have won the start winning opening 19 after the big hit game is started or the previous advantage expectation degree effect is executed. Is supposed to do. This winning number notification effect is performed by the secondary light emitting device 26, and the number of game balls that must be awarded to the start winning port 19 before the advantageous expectation effect is executed is indicated by the secondary light emitting device 26. It can be specified from the light emission mode. Specifically, when the number of game balls won at the start winning opening 19 after the jackpot game is started (or after the previous advantageous expectation effect is executed), the first sub light-emitting device All of the light emitting devices 26a to 26d do not light (emit light). In addition, when the number of game balls won at the start winning opening 19 is “1” after the big hit game is started (or since the previous advantageous expectation degree effect is executed), the first auxiliary light emitting device 26a is turned on. On the other hand, the second sub light-emitting device 26b to the fourth sub light-emitting device 26d are not turned on. Further, when the number of game balls won at the start winning opening 19 after the jackpot game is started (or after the previous advantageous expectation effect is executed), the first sub light-emitting device 26a and the second While the second sub light emitting device 26b is turned on, the third sub light emitting device 26c and the fourth sub light emitting device 26d are not turned on. In addition, when the number of game balls won at the start winning opening 19 after the big hit game is started (or after the previous advantageous expectation degree effect is executed), the first auxiliary light emitting devices 26a to 26a While the third sub light-emitting device 26c is lit, the fourth sub light-emitting device 26d is not lit. In addition, when the number of game balls won at the start winning opening 19 has reached “4” after the big hit game has started (or since the previous advantageous expectation effect is executed), the advantageous expectation effect is produced. All of the first sub-light-emitting device 26a to the fourth sub-light-emitting device 26d are lit until the execution of is started (2 seconds in this embodiment). When the execution of the advantageous expectation degree effect is started, the first auxiliary light emission is performed so as to indicate that the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 19 since the previous advantageous expectation effect effect was executed is “0”. All of the device 26a to the fourth sub light emitting device 26d are turned off.

  In addition, when four game balls have won the start winning opening 19 after the big hit game has been started or the previous advantageous expectation effect has been executed, from the winning (after winning is detected) ) After 2 seconds, the main light emitting device 25 is lit (emitted) for 3 seconds, and the advantageous expectation effect is executed. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, the winning number notification effect is executed, and the advantageous expectation effect is performed every time four game balls win the start winning opening 19. It has become.

Hereinafter, a process for executing the advantage expectation degree effect and the winning number notification effect will be described.
When the jackpot flag is set to “1”, that is, when the jackpot game is being granted, the performance control CPU 31a performs the jackpot effect process shown in FIG. This is done every cycle. When the effect control CPU 31a determines the execution of the advantageous expectation degree effect in the big hit effect process, the effect content of the advantageous expectation degree effect to be executed is also determined in the big hit effect process. Hereinafter, the big hit effect processing will be described.

  In the big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a pre-read command or an over-winning command is input (step S31). In step S31, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the game ball has won the start winning opening 19 during the big hit game. If the determination result in step S31 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect process during the big hit. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S31 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the effect winning number stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and the value after the addition is added to the effect control RAM 31c as the effect winning number. Store (step S32). In this way, the effect control CPU 31a and the effect control RAM 31c that store the number of effect winning prizes and count the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 19 during the big hit game function as the prize counting means in this embodiment. To do.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a reads the effect winning number from the effect control RAM 31c, and determines whether or not the read effect winning number is “4” (step S33). If the determination result in step S33 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect process during the big hit. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S33 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a starts four game balls after the big hit game is started on the achievement flag (or after the previous advantageous expectation effect is executed). A value (“1” in the present embodiment) indicating that a prize has been won in the winning opening 19 is set (step S34), and the number of effect winnings is reset (step S35). In step S35, the effect control CPU 31a stores “0 (zero)” in the effect control RAM 31c as the effect winning number, and resets the effect winning number.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a that has finished the process of step S35 performs an advantageous expectation effect content determination process for determining the effect content of the advantageous expectation effect to be executed (light emission color of the main light emitting device 25) (step S36). ), The big hit effect production process is terminated.

Here, the advantageous expectation effect content determination process performed in step S36 in the big hit effect process will be described with reference to FIG.
In the advantageous expectation effect content determination process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1” in the effect control RAM 31c is a big hit prefetch command. (Step S41). Specifically, in step S41, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the prefetch command is a common jackpot prefetch command during non-probability big hit (when the probability change state is not given after the big hit game ends). On the other hand, in step S41, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the prefetch command is a common jackpot prefetch command or a high probability jackpot prefetch command during the probability big hit (when the probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished). Determine. The effect control CPU 31a refers to the value set in the effect control probability variation flag at the time of determination, thereby identifying the type of jackpot game being granted, that is, the manner in which the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. doing. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the stored prefetch command is a big hit prefetch command, so that there is a big hit symbol variation game among the symbol variation games whose execution is suspended. It is determined whether or not. In addition, in step S41, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the symbol variation game that is executed first (first time) after the end of the big hit game is a big hit. If the determination result of step S41 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S45.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S41 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a performs the same processing as step S41, and the look-ahead stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages “2” in the effect control RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not the command is a jackpot prefetch command (step S42). That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines in step S42 whether or not the symbol variation game executed for the second time after the end of the big hit game is a big hit. If the determination result of step S42 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S45.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S42 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a performs the same process as step S41, and the look-ahead stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “3” in the effect control RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not the command is a jackpot prefetch command (step S43). That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines in step S43 whether or not the symbol variation game executed for the third time after the end of the big hit game is a big hit. If the determination result of step S43 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S45.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S43 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a performs the same processing as step S41, and the look-ahead stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “4” in the effect control RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not the command is a jackpot prefetch command (step S44). That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines in step S44 whether or not the symbol variation game executed for the fourth time after the end of the big hit game is a big hit. If the determination result of step S44 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S45.

  The effect control CPU 31a is advantageous with reference to the jackpot notification table (shown in FIG. 7A) to be referred to when the execution of the symbol variation game that is a big hit is suspended in the process of step S45. The content of the expectation effect is determined.

  In the effect control RAM 31c, when the advantageous expectation degree effect is already executed, the effect content information indicating that the advantageous expectation degree effect has already been executed and the effect content of the advantageous expectation degree effect can be specified. It is remembered. Then, in step S45, when the production content information is stored in the production control RAM 31c, the production control CPU 31a refers to the jackpot notification table based on the type of the production content information and displays the advantageous expectation degree production. Determine the contents of the production. On the other hand, when the production content information is not stored in the production control RAM 31c, the production control CPU 31a refers to the jackpot notification table based on the fact that the production content information is not stored. Determine the contents of the production. Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, in the jackpot notification table, when the production content information is stored, the player's advantage is not lowered than the production content that can be specified from the production content information. In addition, the determination probability of each production content is defined. Further, in the jackpot notification table, the effect content (the light emission color of the main light-emitting device 25) of the advantageous expectation effect is easily determined in the order of “blue” <“yellow” <“red” (“red” is the most significant). The determination probability of each production content is determined so that it can be easily determined.

  When the effect content of the advantageous expectation degree effect is determined in step S45, the effect control CPU 31a stores the effect content information corresponding to the determined effect content in the effect control RAM 31c (step S46), and the advantage expectation effect effect. The content determination process ends. The effect control CPU 31a erases the effect content information stored in the effect control RAM 31c when the big hit game is finished.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S44 is negative, that is, if there is no symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that have been put on hold, the effect control CPU 31a will definitely change the bonus game that is being granted. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S47). In step S47, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the hit information stored in the effect control RAM 31c is hit information indicating a probable big hit.

  If the determination result in step S47 is affirmative, that is, if the probability variation jackpot is being awarded, the effect control CPU 31a is awarded when the probability variation jackpot is granted when execution of the symbol variation game that is a jackpot is not suspended. With reference to a probability change notification table (shown in FIG. 7B) to be referred to when the medium is in the middle, the content of the effect of the advantageous expectation degree effect is determined (step S48).

  In step S48, when the production content information is stored in the production control RAM 31c, the production control CPU 31a refers to the probability change notification table based on the type of the production content information and displays the production content of the advantageous expectation degree production. decide. On the other hand, when the production content information is not stored in the production control RAM 31c, the production control CPU 31a refers to the probability change notification table based on the fact that the production content information is not stored. Determine the contents of the production. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the probability variation notification table, in the same way as the jackpot notification table, when the effect content information is stored, the player is more interested in the effect content that can be specified from the effect content information. The determination probability of each production content is determined so that the degree of advantage does not decrease. Also, in the probability change notification table, each effect is produced so that it can be easily determined in the order of “blue” <“red” <“yellow” (so that “yellow” is most easily determined) as the effect contents of the advantageous expectation effect. The content decision probability is defined.

  When the effect content of the advantageous expectation effect is determined in step S48, the effect control CPU 31a stores the effect content information corresponding to the determined effect content in the effect control RAM 31c (step S46), and the advantage expectation effect effect. The content determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S47 is negative, that is, when the non-probability variable big hit is being awarded, the effect control CPU 31a is in the case where the execution of the symbol variation game that becomes the big win is not suspended and the non-probable big hit Referring to the non-advantage notification table (shown in FIG. 7 (c)) that is referred to when the process is being applied, the effect content of the advantageous expectation degree effect is determined (step S49).

  In step S49, when the production content information is stored in the production control RAM 31c, the production control CPU 31a refers to the non-advantage notification table based on the type of the production content information, and produces the production content of the advantageous expectation degree production. To decide. On the other hand, when the production content information is not stored in the production control RAM 31c, the production control CPU 31a refers to the non-advantage notification table based on the fact that the production content information is not stored. Determine the content of the production. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7C, in the non-advantage notification table, similar to the big hit notification table and the probability variation notification table, when the production content information is stored, the production that can be specified from the production content information. The determination probability of each production content is determined so that the player's advantage over the content does not decrease. Further, in the non-advantage notification table, each effect is produced so that it can be easily determined in the order of “red” <“yellow” <“blue” (so that “blue” is most easily determined). The content decision probability is defined.

  When the effect content of the advantageous expectation effect is determined in step S49, the effect control CPU 31a stores the effect content information corresponding to the determined effect content in the effect control RAM 31c (step S46), and the advantage expectation effect The content determination process ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that determines whether or not there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that are suspended with reference to the prefetch command in the present embodiment. It functions as a determination means. In addition, by determining whether or not the hit information stored in the effect control RAM 31c is hit information indicating a probable big hit, the effect control CPU 31a that determines whether or not the big hit game being granted is a probable big hit. In the present embodiment, it functions as a big hit type determination means.

Next, a control for causing the main light emitting device 25 to execute the advantage expectation degree effect and a control for causing the sub light emitting device 26 to execute the winning number notification effect will be described.
When the achievement flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a turns on all of the first sub-light-emitting device 26a to the fourth sub-light-emitting device 26d until a predetermined time (2 seconds) elapses. Thus, the light emission mode of the sub light emitting device 26 is controlled. After that, the effect control CPU 31a confirms that four game balls have not won the start winning opening 19 after the big hit game is started with the achievement flag (or after the previous advantageous expectation effect is executed). A value (in this embodiment, “0”) is set. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a controls the light emission mode of the main light emitting device 25 so as to execute the effect expectation degree effect of the effect contents that can be specified from the effect content information stored in the effect control RAM 31c. For example, when the effect control information that can specify “yellow” is stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a emits light from the main light emitting device 25 so that the main light emitting device 25 emits yellow light for 3 seconds. Control aspects.

  Further, when the execution of the advantage expectation degree effect is started, the effect control CPU 31a turns off all of the first sub-light emitting device 26a to the fourth sub-light emitting device 26d. In addition, during the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a executes the sub light emitting device 26 (first sub light emitting device 26a to first sub light emitting device 26a to the first sub light emitting device 26a to the first sub light emitting device 26a to the first sub light emitting device 26a). The light emission mode of the four sub light emitting devices 26d) is controlled. For example, when the number of effect winnings stored in the effect control RAM 31c is “2”, the effect control CPU 31a turns on the first sub light emitting device 26a and the second sub light emitting device 26b, while The light emission mode of the sub light emitting device 26 is controlled so that the third sub light emitting device 26c and the fourth sub light emitting device 26d are not turned on.

  Then, when the big hit game is finished, the production control CPU 31a erases the production content information stored in the production control RAM 31c, resets the production winning number, and sets “0” to the achievement flag. As described above, the effect control CPU 31a that causes the main light emitting device 25 as the effect executing means to execute the advantageous expectation effect functions as the specific effect control means in the present embodiment.

  Here, based on FIGS. 8A to 8F together with the operation of the light emission modes of the main light-emitting device 25 and the sub-light-emitting device 26 when the winning number notification effect and the advantageous expectation effect are executed during the big hit game. explain. 8A to 8F, the lighting (light emission) of the main light emitting device 25 is indicated by a horizontal stripe pattern, and the lighting (light emission) of the sub light emitting device 26 is indicated by a vertical stripe pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the big hit game is started, the number of effect winnings is “0” no matter how much the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended. All of the fourth sub light emitting devices 26d are turned off. When one game ball wins the start winning opening 19, the number of effect winnings is “1”, and the first auxiliary light emitting device 26a is turned on as shown in FIG. 8B. At this time, the second sub light emitting device 26b to the fourth sub light emitting device 26d are turned off.

  Further, when one more game ball wins the start winning opening 19, the number of stage winnings becomes “2”, and as shown in FIG. 8C, the first sub light emitting device 26a and the second sub light emitting device 26b are turned on. To do. At this time, the third sub light emitting device 26c and the fourth sub light emitting device 26d are turned off. Further, when one game ball wins the start winning opening 19, the number of effect winnings is “3”, and the first sub-light emitting device 26a to the third sub-light emitting device 26c are turned on as shown in FIG. 8D. . At this time, the fourth sub light emitting device 26d is turned off. For this reason, from the light emission mode of the secondary light emitting device 26 of FIG. 8D, the player can recognize that the advantageous expectation degree effect is executed when another game ball wins the start winning opening 19. .

  Then, when the fourth game ball, which is the number necessary to execute the advantageous expectation effect, wins the start winning opening 19, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), the first sub-light emitting devices 26a to 4th. All of the sub light emitting devices 26d are turned on. Two seconds later, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), the first sub-light emitting device 26a to the fourth sub-light emitting device 26d are turned off, and the main light emitting device 25 is turned on to perform the advantageous expectation degree effect.

  At this time, when the main light emitting device 25 emits red light, the expectation degree (the on-hold big hit expectation degree) that there is a big hit symbol variation game among the symbol variation games whose execution is suspended is determined. You can recognize that it is expensive. In addition, when the main light emitting device 25 emits yellow light, it is recognized that the degree of expectation (probability change expectation) that the big hit game being granted is a probable big hit that is highly advantageous to the player is high. it can.

  If the game ball continues to be fired in the second launch direction UH2 while the jackpot game is being granted, the game ball is configured so that the game ball cannot be won at the start winning opening 19, so the jackpot game ends. Until it is done, the number of production winnings remains “0”. As a result, when the game ball is continuously fired in the second launch direction UH2 during the grant of the big hit game, as shown in FIG. 8A, the main light emitting device 25 and the first sub light emitting devices 26a to 4th. The advantageous expectation effect is not executed without turning on all the sub-light emitting devices 26d, and the big hit game is ended.

  In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball is launched in the first launch direction UH1 while the big hit game is being given, the advantageous expectation degree effect can be executed (the advantageous expectation degree effect is executed). Can be expected). On the other hand, when a game ball is fired in the second launch direction UH2 while the big hit game is being given, the advantageous expectation effect cannot be executed (the expected expectation effect cannot be executed). ing.

Next, when an advantageous expectation effect is executed during the grant of a big hit game, the player psychology after the end of the big hit game will be described together with its action.
When a game ball is fired in the first launch direction UH1 and an advantageous expectation effect of “red” effect content is executed during the big hit game grant, that is, when the main light emitting device 25 is lit in red, The person expects that there is a symbol variation game that will be a big hit among the symbol variation games that are suspended from execution (increase the expected degree of big hit in the hold). That is, it is expected that there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit in four symbol variation games that are executed after the end of the big hit game (the symbol variation game that has been suspended during the big hit game). When the big hit game ends, attention is paid to whether or not there is a symbol change game that actually becomes a big hit for the four symbol change games.

  In addition, if there is a symbol variation game that will be a big hit in the four symbol variation games after the end of the big hit game, the player will feel joy for the big hit and I feel the joy of being a big hit at the early stage after the game is over.

  On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game, if there is no symbol change game that is a big hit among the four symbol change games, the big hit game in which the main light-emitting device 25 is lit in red indicates that the probability change big hit. Expect (increase the probable expectation). In other words, after the end of the big hit game, if there is no big win symbol variation game among the four symbol variation games, the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the subsequent symbol variation game is high. Expecting (provided that a probable change state has been granted) and increasing the willingness to continue the game.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) During a big hit game, there is a possibility that a game ball will win the start winning opening 19 in addition to the big winning opening 24 (special winning means). Then, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 19, if there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that have been suspended, the symbol variation game that has been suspended. An advantageous expectation effect (specific effect) is executed with content corresponding to the fact that there is a symbol variation game that will be a big hit (effect content determined with reference to the jackpot notification table). In addition, if there is no symbol variation game that is a big hit in the symbol variation games that are pending execution, the content according to the big hit game being granted (probability change notification table, During the provision of the non-probable big hit, the advantageous expectation effect (specific effect) is executed with the effect content determined with reference to the non-advantage notification table. Further, the advantage expectation degree effect is executed according to the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 19 during the grant of the big hit game. Incidentally, because the game ball launched on the game board YB collides with the obstacle member SB etc., the rolling direction before the collision and the rolling direction after the collision change, or the rolling speed changes. The player cannot predict the timing at which the game ball wins the start winning opening 19. For this reason, since the player cannot predict the timing at which the advantage expectation effect is executed before the game ball wins the start winning opening 19, the game ball wins the start winning opening 19 during the big hit game. In addition to whether or not to perform, it is possible to keep an eye on what kind of advantageous expectation degree effect is executed by the winning.

  In addition, when the advantageous expectation effect is executed during the big hit game, when the symbol variation game that has been suspended since the end of the big hit game is actually executed, there is no big hit symbol variation game Even then, the game can be continued with the expectation that the probability variation state has been given.

  (2) When the launch handle Y6a is rotated and a game ball is launched (launched) in the first launch direction UH1 (first direction), the game ball is launched in the second launch direction UH2 (second direction). The game board YB is provided with the obstacle member SB, the start winning port 19 and the big winning port 24 (special winning means) so that the game ball can be easily won at the starting winning port 19 than when the game is launched. ing. Even if the launch handle Y6a is rotated and a game ball is launched (launched) in any one of the first launch direction UH1 and the second launch direction UH2, the big winning opening 24 The game board YB is provided with the obstacle member SB, the start winning port 19, the big winning port 24, and the like so that the game ball can be won. On the other hand, when the launching handle Y6a is rotated and the game ball is launched in the first launch direction UH1, the game ball is launched rather than the game ball is launched in the second launch direction UH2. The obstacle member SB, the start winning port 19 and the big winning port 24 are arranged in the game board YB so that the average time until the game region YBa rolls to reach the big winning port 24 becomes longer.

  As described above, since the obstacle member SB, the start winning port 19 and the big winning port 24 are arranged on the game board YB, when the game ball is shot in the first hitting direction UH1, the game ball is won in the big winning port 24. It takes time to make the game, and the time required to finish the big hit game tends to be long. On the other hand, since the game ball is likely to win the start winning opening 19, there is a high possibility that the advantageous expectation effect will be executed. In addition, when a game ball is launched in the second launch direction UH2, it does not take time until the game ball is awarded to the big winning opening 24, so the time required to finish the big hit game tends to be shortened. Since it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize opening 19, there is a low possibility that an advantageous expectation effect will be executed. That is, if a player who gives priority to experiencing the execution of the advantageous expectation effect rather than ending the big hit game in a short time, launches a game ball in the first launch direction UH1, the player can experience the execution of the advantageous expectation effect. It becomes easy to do. On the other hand, if a player who prioritizes ending the big hit game in a short time rather than experiencing the execution of the advantage expectation degree effect, if the player hits a game ball in the second launch direction UH2, the big hit game is finished in a short time. be able to. Therefore, by changing the direction in which the game ball is launched (first launch direction UH1 or second launch direction UH2) according to the player's own preference, it is possible to enjoy the big hit game that suits his / her preference. .

  (3) During the big hit game, every time four game balls win the start winning opening 19, an advantageous expectation degree effect is executed. For this reason, even if the effect content of the advantageous expectation effect once executed is an effect content with a low advantage for the player, the advantage expectation effect executed when four more game balls are won. It can be expected that the content of the production will be content that is highly advantageous for the player. That is, even if the advantageous expectation degree effect is executed, it can be expected that the advantageous expectation degree effect is continuously executed.

  (4) When determining the content of the effect of the advantageous expectation level effect, the content of the effect more than the advantage level for the player suggested by the effect content of the effect level of the expected effect performed last time is determined. For this reason, the next time the expected expectation effect is executed, whether or not the game ball wins at the start winning opening 19 with the expectation that the advantage expectation effect will be executed with a more advantageous effect content. The degree of attention to whether or not can be further increased.

  (5) When the game ball is fired in the first launch direction UH1 (first direction), the big hit is calculated based on the total number of game balls that are won and paid out at the start winning opening 19 and the big winning opening 24. The number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls to be fired when the game balls are continuously fired in the first launch direction UH1 during the game is referred to as “first prize ball number”. Further, when a game ball is fired in the second launch direction UH2 (second direction), the big hit game is calculated based on the total number of game balls that are won and paid out at the start winning opening 19 and the big winning opening 24. The number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls that are fired when the game balls are continuously fired in the second launch direction UH2 is defined as “second prize ball number”. At this time, the obstacle member SB, the start winning port 19 and the big winning port 24 are played so that the number of the first prize balls and the number of the second prize balls are equal (first prize ball number≈second prize ball number). Arranged on the board YB. Therefore, the player can select the direction in which the game ball is launched without considering the number of game balls that can be acquired as a prize ball (profit). For this reason, it is possible to prevent a situation in which one of the first launch direction UH1 and the second launch direction UH2 must be selected.

  (6) When there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that are suspended, the “red” effect content (first content) is expected to be advantageous (specific effect) It was easy to be done. In addition, when there is no symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that are suspended, and the probability variation big hit is being awarded, the production content of “yellow” (second content) Favorable expectation direction was made easier to execute. Furthermore, if there is no symbol variation game that will be a big hit among the symbol variation games that are pending execution, and a non-probable variable big hit is being awarded, the production content of “blue” (third content) It was made easier for the advantageous expectation production to be executed. In this way, the event that the player can most expect according to the contents of the effect of the advantageous expectation effect (the probability variation jackpot is given, or the symbol variation game that is suspended is a big hit) Since the design variation game is expected to exist, the player can be entertained. In addition, the production contents of “red”, “yellow”, and “blue” indicate whether there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that have been suspended, and whether the bonus game being granted is Regardless of whether or not it is a probable big hit, the contents can be executed. For this reason, no matter what kind of effect is executed, the probability variation jackpot is awarded, and there is a symbol variation game that will be a big hit among the symbol variation games that are suspended. You can also entertain the player by expecting.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above-described embodiment, the contents of the effect of the advantageous expectation effect are determined in advance, and the advantageous expectation effect is executed when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 19 after the determination until the big hit game is finished. You may comprise so that it may do. Further, at this time, a lottery for determining whether or not to actually execute the advantageous expectation effect may be performed. In the case of such a configuration, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a start determination unit. At this time, the advantageous expectation effect may be configured to be executed only when there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit in the symbol variation games that are suspended, or the execution is suspended. It may be configured to be executed only when there is no symbol variation game that is a big hit in the symbol variation game. In the case of such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether or not the advantageous expectation effect is executed every time the game ball wins the start winning opening 19.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, the hold display image K (holding information) indicating the number (number of times) of the symbol variation game that has been put on the display on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. ) May be displayed. Further, among the symbol variation games whose execution is suspended, the hold display image K corresponding to the symbol variation game executed for the first time corresponds to the first variation display game K1 and the symbol variation game executed for the second time. The hold display image K may be the second hold display image K2. Further, among the symbol variation games that are suspended, the hold display image K corresponding to the symbol variation game executed for the third time corresponds to the third variation display image K3 and the symbol variation game executed for the fourth time. The hold display image K may be the fourth hold display image K4. Then, when the advantageous expectation degree effect is executed in response to the existence of the symbol variation game that is suspended, as shown in FIG. 9B, the hold display corresponding to the symbol variation game that is a big hit The display mode of the image K may be switched from the normal display mode (“◯” in FIG. 9) to the specific display mode (“☆” in FIG. 9). In other words, the display mode of the hold display image K may be switched and displayed so as to indicate how many times the symbol variation game (special variation symbol game) having a big hit is executed. Incidentally, FIG. 9B shows a display mode when the held display image K is displayed in a mode indicating that the symbol variation game executed for the third time is a symbol variation game that is a big hit. In such a configuration, it becomes possible to recognize how many times the symbol variation game executed among the symbol variation games whose execution is suspended is the symbol variation game that will be a big hit. It is possible to make sure that attention is paid to the power symbol variation game.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a prize number alerting | reporting effect may not be performed. In such a configuration, if the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 19 during the big hit game is not counted, it is expected that the remaining number of game balls have won in the start winning opening 19 as an opportunity. It is not possible to specify whether the degree effect can be executed. For this reason, if the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 19 during the big hit game is not counted, the player will perform an advantageous expectation degree effect each time the game ball wins in the start winning opening 19. As expected, during the big hit game, it is possible to pay more attention to whether or not the game ball wins at the start winning opening 19.

  In the above embodiment, the obstacle member so that the game ball wins the big winning opening 24 with the same probability regardless of which of the first launch direction UH1 and the second launch direction UH2 is hit. The SB, the start winning port 19 and the big winning port 24 may be arranged on the game board YB. Specifically, when a predetermined number of game balls are fired in the first launch direction UH1, the same number of game balls are fired in the second launch direction as the average number of the winning prize openings 24 wins. The obstruction member SB, the start winning port 19 and the large winning port 24 may be arranged on the game board YB so that the average number of the winning prizes 24 is equal to the average number. The “equivalent number” refers to a range in which the error ranges from 10% more to 10% less than the average number on the basis of the average number on one side. . In such a configuration, the player launches a game ball without considering the number of game balls (profit) that can be acquired as a prize ball by winning the game ball in the big prize opening 24. Can be selected. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a situation in which one of the first launch direction UH1 (first direction) and the second launch direction UH2 (second direction) must be selected. it can. In addition, the game ball is launched in any one of the first launch direction UH1 and the second launch direction UH2 without changing the positions where the obstacle member SB, the start winning opening 19 and the big winning opening 24 are arranged. However, for example, the size of the big prize opening 24 may be changed so that the game ball wins the big prize opening 24 with an equal probability.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that control for performing an advantageous expectation degree production may not be performed, after an advantageous expectation degree production is performed once. In such a configuration, after the advantageous expectation degree effect is executed, the winning number notification effect may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the obstacle member SB, the start winning opening 19 and the big winning opening 24 so that the game ball can be launched (launched) only in the first launch direction UH1 (or the second launch direction UH2). May be arranged on the game board YB.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the kind of effect content of an advantageous expectation degree effect. For example, there may be two types of content of the first-class effect content and the second-type effect content as the effect content of the advantageous expectation effect. In addition, when there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that are suspended, the first type effect content is determined with higher probability than the second type effect content. May be. In addition, even if there is no symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that are suspended, if the big hit game being granted is a probable big hit, the big hit game being granted is not You may comprise so that 1st kind production | presentation content may be determined more easily than the case where it is a probable big hit. Furthermore, when there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that are suspended, the first-type effect contents are more easily determined than when the awarded big hit is a probable big hit. It may be configured.

  In the above embodiment, the “timing according to winning” of the game ball at the start winning opening 19 when the advantageous expectation effect is executed is a predetermined time after the game ball wins the start winning opening 19 In addition to the time point that has passed, it may be the timing of winning or the timing after a predetermined number of control cycles have been executed since the winning.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot notification tables may be provided. Then, the type of the jackpot notification table to be referred to may be changed according to the type of jackpot game given after the end of the jackpot symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.

  In the above embodiment, even if there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that are pending execution, it is determined whether or not the big hit game being granted is a probability variation big hit. You may comprise as follows. And even if there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that are pending execution, in order to determine the contents of the effect of the advantageous expectation effect according to the type of jackpot game being granted The type of the jackpot notification table referred to may be changed.

  In the big hit notification table, the probability variation notification table, and the non-advantage notification table in the above embodiment, when the advantage expectation degree effect is already executed, the advantage suggested by the effect contents of the previous advantage expectation effect effect is reduced. It is not necessary to configure so as to determine the content of the production so as not to.

  In the above embodiment, it may be configured to execute the advantageous expectation effect by counting the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 19 during a predetermined period even during the big hit game. . For example, the advantageous expectation effect is executed when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 19 between the start of the first round game in the jackpot game and the end of the seventh round game. You may comprise.

  In the above embodiment, even if the execution of the symbol variation game that is a big hit is suspended (exists), a big hit game (non-probability variable big hit) that has a low advantage for the player after the symbol variation game ends. In the case of being given, the contents of the effect of the advantageous expectation degree effect may be determined with reference to a table (for example, a probability change notification table) different from the jackpot notification table. In addition, even if there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit in the symbol variation game that is pending execution, a jackpot game that is less advantageous to the player after the symbol variation game ends (non-probable variation big hit) May be configured not to execute the advantageous expectation degree effect.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of jackpot games having different opening times of the jackpot 24 during the jackpot game may be provided. For example, in one round game, the opening time of the big winning opening 24 is the same, but as a big hit game in which the number of round games in the big hit game is different, the number of round games in the big hit game is 5R big hit with five round games. The number of round games during the jackpot game may include 15R jackpots of 15 times. If there is no symbol variation game that is a big hit among the symbol variation games that are suspended, the non-advantage notification table is referred to during the 5R jackpot grant to determine the contents of the effect of the advantageous expectation degree effect. On the other hand, during the granting of 15R jackpot, the probable change notification table may be referred to determine the production contents of the advantageous expectation degree effect.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that a player may be alert | reported that the probability variation state is provided when the probability variation state is provided after completion | finish of a big hit game. Further, even after the end of the jackpot game, after the symbol variation game that has been suspended during the jackpot game is executed, it may be configured to notify that the probability change state is given. . In such a configuration, after the big hit game ends, if there is no symbol change game that is a big hit among the symbol change games that have been suspended during the grant of the big hit game, the probability change It can be noted whether or not it is notified that the state is given.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) On the effect execution means, hold information indicating the number of symbol variation games whose execution has been held is displayed, and the specific effect control means determines the result of the prior determination means. If is positive, Ru to execute the specific effect by displaying is switched to a specific display mode from the normal display mode the hold information to indicate whether symbol variation games the jackpot is executed many times.

(B) The specific effect control means is configured such that, even when the determination result of the pre-determination means is negative and the determination result of the jackpot type determination means is negative, the start winning opening is given during the grant of the jackpot game regardless of whether the execution of the symbol variation game is held by the game ball is winning to, in response to the winning, Ru to execute the specific effect.

(C) The obstacle is arranged so that the game ball wins the special winning means on the game board with the same probability even when the game ball is launched in any one of the first direction and the second direction. members, wherein the start winning hole and the special pay means that have been arranged.

(D) When a game ball wins the special winning means, a predetermined first number of prize balls are paid out, and when a game ball wins the start winning opening, a predetermined second A prize ball payout means for paying out a number of prize balls is provided, and when the same big hit game is given to the game board, when the game ball is launched in the first direction, the start winning opening and the special prize are given. A first winning ball number obtained by subtracting the number of gaming balls hit in the first direction during the big hit game from the total number of winning balls paid out by the winning ball paying means by winning the game balls in the means; When game balls are launched in two directions, the game balls are awarded to the starting winning opening and the special winning means, so that the total number of winning balls paid out by the winning ball paying means is changed to the second direction during the big hit game. Difference in number of game balls launched A second prize counts minus, so they become equal number, the baffle member, the starting winning opening and said special pay means that have been arranged.

(E) If the determination result of the prior determination means is affirmative, the specific effect control means indicates the type of jackpot game to be awarded after the end of the symbol variation game that is a big hit that is suspended for execution. the Ru to execute the specific effect.

(F) A winning counting means for counting the number of winnings that the game ball has won at the start winning opening during the jackpot game is provided, and the holding storage means holds the execution of the symbol variation game up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. The pre-determining means is configured to store the same number as the upper limit number when the game ball is won at the start winning opening while the jackpot game is awarded. for each count, it determines whether symbol variation games the jackpot in the symbol variation game execution is suspended is present.

(G) The content of the specific effect includes at least three types of content, the first content, the second content, and the third content, and the specific effect control means includes the prior determination means and the jackpot type determination means. While the specific content of the first content, the second content, and the third content can be executed regardless of the determination result, the determination result of the prior determination means is affirmative. It is easy to execute the specific effect of the first content among the types of contents, and when the determination result of the big hit type determination means is affirmative, the specific effect of the second content is easily executed among the plural types of contents, and the big hit type result of the determination by the determining means is not easy to execute the specific effect of the third contents among a plurality of types of content in the case of negative.

  (H) a holding storage means for storing that the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening provided on the game board; And a game control means for causing the game execution means to execute the symbol variation game that is suspended when the execution of the game is stored, and the jackpot display result is derived in the symbol variation game In some cases, after the end of the symbol variation game, either a probability variation jackpot in which a probability variation state in which the probability of being a jackpot is higher than usual is given, or a non-probability variation jackpot in which the probability variation state is not granted after the jackpot game is terminated. The bonus game is given, and during the granting of the jackpot game, in the gaming machine that the special winning means arranged on the game board is released, Whether or not a pre-determining means for determining whether or not there is a symbol variation game that will be a big hit, and if the determination result of the pre-determining means is negative, whether or not the big hit game being granted is the probability variable big hit Regardless of whether or not the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended due to the winning of the game ball at the start winning port during the grant of the jackpot game, When the determination result of the pre-article determination means is affirmative, the effect execution means is caused to execute a specific effect based on the determination result. When the determination result of the prior determination means is negative, the jackpot type determination means A game machine comprising: a specific effect control means for executing a specific effect of content based on a determination result.

  GH ... Image display unit, SB ... Obstacle member, UH1 ... First launch direction, UH2 ... Second launch direction, Y6 ... Launching device, Y6a ... Launch handle, YB ... Game board, YBa ... Game area, 10 ... Pachinko machine , 11 ... Production display device, 12 ... Special figure display device, 13 ... Special figure holding storage display device, 19 ... Start winning port, 24 ... Large winning port, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... CPU for main control, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production control RAM, 50 ... Ball payout device.

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A holding storage means for storing that the execution of the symbol variation game has been suspended based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening provided on the game board, and the symbol storage game means executing the symbol variation game. Game control means for causing the game execution means to execute a symbol variation game that is suspended when it is stored, and the retention storage device has a symbol variation game up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. If the display of the jackpot display result is derived in the symbol variation game, the probability of winning the jackpot after the symbol variation game is over is higher than usual. A jackpot game is awarded and a jackpot game is being granted, either of a probability jackpot or a jackpot game in which the probability change status is not granted after the end of the jackpot game. In the gaming machine is special pay means arranged on the game board is opened,
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit in the symbol variation games that are pending execution;
If the determination result of the prior determination means is negative, the jackpot seed determination means for determining whether the jackpot game being granted is the probability variation jackpot,
Even when the execution of the symbol variation games of a predetermined upper limit number in the hold memory means is suspended is stored, when the jackpot game balls into the startup win hole during application of the game is won In addition, according to the winning, a specific effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a specific effect based on the determination result of the pre-determination means and the jackpot type determination means ,
In the big hit game, the special winning means is opened a predetermined number of times, and the number of game balls won in the special winning means after the special winning means is opened is a predetermined number. Reaching at least is included as an end condition for each opening of the special winning means,
In the game board, the game ball can be won in the special winning means regardless of whether the game ball is shot in the first direction or the second direction, while the game ball is shot in the second direction. When the game ball is launched in the first direction, it is difficult to win the game ball in the start winning opening, and when the game ball is launched in the second direction, the first direction An obstacle member that changes a rolling direction of the game ball so that an average time for the game ball to roll to the special winning means is shortened compared to a case where the game ball is launched to A gaming machine comprising a start winning opening and the special winning means . A holding storage means for storing that the execution of the symbol variation game has been suspended based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening provided on the game board, and the symbol storage game means executing the symbol variation game. Game control means for causing the game execution means to execute a symbol variation game that is suspended when it is stored, and the retention storage device has a symbol variation game up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. If the display of the jackpot display result is derived in the symbol variation game, the probability of winning the jackpot after the symbol variation game is over is higher than usual. A jackpot game is awarded and a jackpot game is being granted, either of a probability jackpot or a jackpot game in which the probability change status is not granted after the end of the jackpot game. In the gaming machine is special pay means arranged on the game board is opened,
Pre-judgment to determine whether or not there is a symbol variation game that will be a big hit among the symbol variation games that have been suspended for execution on condition that a game ball has been won at the starting winning opening during the grant of a big hit game Means,
Start determination means for determining whether or not to start execution of the specific effect;
If the determination result of the prior determination means is negative, the jackpot seed determination means for determining whether the jackpot game being granted is the probability variation jackpot,
Even if it is stored in the holding storage means that the execution of the predetermined number of symbol variation games has been put on hold, in response to the determination result of the start determining means being affirmed, A specific effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a specific effect based on the determination result of the article pre-determination means and the big hit type determination means,
The start determination means includes
If the determination result of the pre-determining means is affirmative, it is determined whether or not to start execution of the specific effect until the end of the jackpot game, triggered by the game ball winning at the start winning opening. ,
If the determination result of the prior determination means is negative, it is determined whether or not to start execution of a specific effect based on the determination result of the jackpot type determination means until the jackpot game ends. Yu Technical machine you characterized in that it is carried out in response to that game ball has been won in.