JP5981687B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that has a plurality of types of jackpots having different profits and that notifies that the jackpot game has a large profit during the jackpot game.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) that changes the winning probability of the big hit lottery from a low probability to a high probability is given as a gaming state after the end of the big hit game. And in such a pachinko gaming machine, in order to improve the interest in the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is notified during the big hit game (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, if the current big hit is a non-probable big hit that does not give a probable change state after the big hit game, an image indicating that it is in a short-time state as the ending effect of the big hit game (for example, “Let's do our best again” ”Character image). On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the big hit this time is a probable big hit that gives a probable change state after the big hit game ends, an image (for example, “Lucky Time” indicating that the probable state is an ending effect. "Start" text image) is displayed.

JP 2002-45528 A

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is possible to recognize whether the current big hit is a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit from the big win symbol combination derived in the big hit symbol variation game. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is difficult to say that the jackpot game is a game effect only for acquiring a winning ball, and the player's interest is sufficiently improved. On the other hand, in the recent pachinko machines, the game state after the big hit game is not notified in the big hit symbol variation game, and the game state after the big hit game is notified during the big hit game is promoted There is one that performs the production and improves the interest of the player in the big hit game. In such a promotion effect, there is a case where a notification is made that a certain change state is given as a privilege after the jackpot game is finished, and a case where the notification is not made. However, in the promotion effect, when not informing that the privilege (probability change state) is granted or when it is determined that the promotion effect itself is not executed, it is expected that the privilege will be granted after the end of the big hit game. This may reduce the interest of the player who plays.

The present invention has been made paying attention to the problems existing in the above-described conventional technology, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in interest of a player who is playing a big hit game. .

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that there are a plurality of types of jackpots having different profits in the case of winning the jackpot lottery, and if the jackpot lottery is won, the pattern changes game jackpot gaming is performed after the big hit symbol is derived by, in the gaming machine capable of executing a first effect you notifying the big hit is a big hit is greater benefit during the game, the kind of the big hit, the first There is a jackpot of 1 and a second jackpot that is more profitable than the first jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is derived for any of the jackpots of the first jackpot and the second jackpot. A first jackpot symbol including a first jackpot symbol and a second jackpot symbol derived in the case of the second jackpot, and execution of the symbol variation game is suspended. Start pending A jackpot determination means for determining whether or not a start-holding ball that is a big hit is included, and a jackpot type determination for determining the type of jackpot if the determination result of the hold hitting determination means is affirmative And a second effect for informing that the start hold ball that is a big hit is included in the start hold ball when the type of the big hit determined by the big hit type determination means is the second big hit A second effect executing means for executing the first effect executing means and an execution control means for controlling the second effect executing means , wherein the execution control means derives the first jackpot symbol. a case, the jackpot to execute the first effect by stagecraft operating means is operated during the game, after which the first effect is executed, it is possible to execute the second effect, the The first jackpot symbol is led The first effect and the second effect are not executed when the effect operating means is not operated during the jackpot game, and the second jackpot symbol is derived when the second jackpot symbol is derived. without causing execute one effect, and summarized in that it is possible to execute the second effect.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can suppress that the interest of the player in jackpot game falls.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows a promotion effect. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows production | presentation setting processing. An explanatory view showing a notice timing distribution table. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of a promotion effect and a notice effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
An effect display device 11 having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a game execution means. A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right 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 are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when a big hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special symbol display device 12 is also displayed in a fixed stop manner.

  The jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 is composed of symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol. In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a decorative symbol in which the decorative symbols in one row are different from the decorative symbols in the other two rows. It is comprised by the following symbol combination.

  On the lower left side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold storage display device 13 having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol on-hold storage display device 13 notifies the player of the number of storages of the starting reserved ball for special symbols stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of on-hold storage”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a later-described starting prize opening provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 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). The number of reserved memories is the number of executions of the symbol variation game that is pending execution.

  A normal symbol display device 14 is disposed at the upper right of the special symbol display device 12. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are changed to derive one normal symbol. The normal symbol display device 14 of the present embodiment is composed of a plurality (two in this embodiment) of normal symbol display units configured by covering a light-emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.) (not shown) with a lens cover. The normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (lottery per later drawing) to determine whether or not to hit a general symbol separately from the big hit lottery to determine whether or not to win.

  Below the effect display device 11, a start winning port 15 having a game ball entrance 15a is disposed. The start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The start winning port 15 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 16 so that the game ball can be easily entered (winning). On the other hand, the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 16 does not expand the entrance. The ball is in a closed state where it is difficult to enter (win). A start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the start winning port 15. The start winning opening 15 can provide a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game ball that has entered. In the present embodiment, the start winning port 15 and the start port switch SW1 constitute a starting unit.

  Also, below the start winning opening 15, a special winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is disposed. Yes. A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. This jackpot game will be described later.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A normal symbol variation switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is disposed behind the gate 19. The gate 19 can give only the start condition for the usual game (the lottery opportunity for lottery per usual figure) when the game ball passes.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with an effect button BT as an effect operating means (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine, the effect button BT is disposed at a position where the player can operate while playing a game, such as an upper surface of a ball tray unit for storing game balls. Further, above the effect display device 11, a light-emitting device L configured by covering a light-emitting body (such as an LED) (not shown) with a lamp lens is disposed.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability change function is a function that gives a probability change state as a privilege to change (improve) the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is generated. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur.

  In the probability variation state, a variation time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) state is also given. In the variable state, the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per normal map based on the passage of the gate 19 is high from the low probability (normal probability, for example, 13/251). It is changed (improved) to (for example, 250/251). Further, in the variable state, the open / close blade 16 of the start winning opening 15 opens and closes in an operation pattern different from the non-variable state in which the variable state is not assigned when winning by lottery per ordinary drawing. Specifically, in the non-variable short state, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened for a predetermined first number of times (for example, one time) when winning by lottery per normal drawing, and then opened for a first opening time ( For example, the open state is maintained until 0.3 seconds). On the other hand, in the variable state, the open / close blade 16 is opened by a second number (for example, three times) larger than the first number when the lottery is won by a lottery per ordinary drawing, and is opened after one opening. The open state is maintained until a second open time (for example, 1.58 seconds) longer than one time elapses. In this manner, the variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the opening / closing blade 16 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entry into the start winning opening 15 per unit time is improved. Note that the variable speed state is a state in which the opening time is increased along with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 16 and is also a state in which the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening time (hereinafter referred to as “time saving”). The time-saving function is a function that gives a variable state without giving a certain change state after the big hit game. The time-short state is given from the end of the big hit game until the end of the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) the symbol variation game. In this embodiment, the jackpot that grants a promising state after the big hit game ends becomes a probable big jackpot as a specific jackpot, and the jackpot that gives a short-time state (non-probable change state) after the big hit game ends becomes a non-probable big jackpot as a non-specific big hit .

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, out of 100 special symbol jackpot symbols, 60 special symbols are set as special symbols ZA that are probable big jackpots, and 40 special symbols are non-probable variable jackpots. The special symbol ZB is set. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, among the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 11, the jackpot symbol combination constituted by a predetermined decorative symbol can surely recognize the probability variable jackpot. Is set as a symbol combination (a big hit symbol with a certain probability change). On the other hand, among the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 11, the big winning symbol combination constituted by the decorative symbols other than the decorative symbols that can constitute the symbol combination capable of recognizing the probable variation big hit is the probability varying big hit and the non-probable big hit. It is set as a symbol combination of probability variation non-deterministic (a jackpot symbol of probability variation non-deterministic) that can be recognized as either.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a promotion effect for notifying the player that a probable change state will be given after the jackpot game ends during the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 2A, in the promotion effect according to the present embodiment, first, an explanation effect (for example, “PUSH”) that informs that an operation valid period during which the operation of the effect button BT is activated is set. Is displayed on the effect display device 11. Then, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), a result notification effect (for example, "" that the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is triggered when the effect button BT is operated within the operation effective period. The character image “congratulations on congratulations” may be displayed on the effect display device 11 (hereinafter referred to as “success effect”). Further, as shown in FIG. 2 (d), when the effect button BT is operated within the operation effective period, either the probability change state or the time-short state (non-probability change state) is given after the big hit game ends. A result notification effect (for example, a character image of “Don't give up”) may be displayed on the effect display device 11 (hereinafter referred to as “failure effect”). Further, in the promotion effect of the present embodiment, when the effect button BT is not operated within the operation effective period, a non-notification effect that does not indicate the game state after the end of the big hit game triggered by the elapse of the operation effective period (for example, A character image “?” Is displayed on the effect display device 11 as an image. In the present embodiment, the promotion effect is the specific effect, and the result notification effect (promotion effect) by the success effect is the first notification effect. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 that executes the promotion effect serves as the first effect execution unit, the specific effect execution unit, and the state notification unit.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, during the big hit game, the start hold ball that is a probable big hit is included in the start hold ball for which the execution of the symbol variation game is put on hold. It is configured to be able to execute an on-hold notice effect (hereinafter simply referred to as “notice effect”) to be notified. The notice effect of the present embodiment is executed in such a manner that the light emitting device L that is always in the off state is blinked over a predetermined time (1.5 seconds in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the notice effect becomes the second notification effect, and the light-emitting device L becomes the second effect execution means and the per-hold notification means.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of various effect devices based on the control command output by the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
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 so that various switches SW1 to SW3 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. Also, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold storage display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating values of various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number and a special symbol distribution random number at predetermined intervals. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining the big hit symbol of the special symbol when winning in the big hit lottery. In the present embodiment, one special symbol distribution random number value is associated with each of the 100 types of special jackpot special symbols described above. 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.

  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 jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (all 600 integers from 0 to 599). The big hit judgment value is a non-probability change judgment value (low probability big hit judgment value) used in the big hit lottery in the non-probability change state and a probabilistic change judgment value (high probability big hit judgment value) used in the big hit lottery in the probability change state. ) The set number of determination values for probability variation (20 in this embodiment) is set larger than the number of determination values for non-probability variation (two in this embodiment). According to such a setting, the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery in the non-probable change state is 2/600, while the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery in the probability change state is 20/600.

  The non-probability change determination values of the present embodiment are set to two values “17, 125”. On the other hand, the determination value for probability variation of the present embodiment is a total of 20 values obtained by adding 18 values such as “37, 83, 185... (Hereinafter omitted)” to the above two values “17, 125”. Is set. The non-probability variation determination value and the probability variation determination value have different total numbers, but some of the setting values (“17, 125” in the present embodiment) are common values. This common value (“17, 125”) is a value that matches the value of the random number for jackpot determination in both the non-probability change state and the probability change state. On the other hand, in the determination values for probability variation, the other values (18) excluding the common values (“17, 125”) are non-common values different from the non-probability variation determination values (common values). This non-common value may or may not match the jackpot determination value depending on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, the non-common value does not match the value of the big hit determination random number in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state. On the other hand, the non-common value coincides with the value of the jackpot determination random number in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state.

Next, the effect control board 31 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 a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating values of various random numbers such as an effect distribution random number, a promotion distribution random number, and a notice distribution random number at predetermined intervals. The effect distribution random number is a random number used when determining whether or not to execute the promotion effect during the big hit game. Further, the promotion distribution random number is a random number used when determining the execution timing of the promotion effect during the big hit game. The random number for notice distribution is a random number used when determining the execution timing of the notice effect during the big hit game. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. 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 is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a is connected to the effect button BT, and it is possible to recognize that the effect button BT has been operated by inputting an operation signal output when the effect button BT is operated. In addition, the light emitting device L is connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

  In addition, the effect determination value is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. The effect determination value is a determination value used when determining whether or not to execute the promotion effect, and is determined from numerical values (all 100 integers from 0 to 99) that the effect determination random number can take. In the present embodiment, 50 values are set as effect determination values.

  Hereinafter, 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).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start opening switch SW1. When this determination result 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 of four. When the number of reserved memories is not less than 4, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is less than 4, the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by +1 (1 is added), and stores the game balls won in the start winning opening 15 as start reserved balls. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c functions as a holding storage unit. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number and the special symbol distribution random number) from the main control RAM 30c, and holds the values. A predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the number of memories is set.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c in the special symbol input process (control cycle) of this time is a value for winning the big hit lottery. Execute the judgment process. In the pre-determination process, the main control CPU 30a first compares the acquired jackpot determination random number value with a common value (= non-probability determination value) and makes a common pre-determination as to whether or not both values match. . When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines that the symbol variation game based on the start-pending ball that is the target of winning detection is regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery (whether in the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state) Recognize in advance that it will be a big hit. In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines which of the special symbols ZA and ZB is the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol) corresponding to the special symbol distribution random number value read together with the big hit determination random number value. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the number of reserved storages stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a generates a prior determination command based on the determined special symbol type and the number of reserved memories, and sets it in a transmission buffer for output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). More specifically, the main control CPU 30a transmits a prior determination command “A1HxxH” when the special symbol type is the special symbol ZA, and a prior determination command “A2HxxH” when the special symbol type is the special symbol ZB. Set to. It should be noted that any one of values “01H” to “04H” indicating the number of reserved memories 1 to 4 is set in the lower byte “xxH” in each prior determination command. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process (preliminary determination process).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the common prior determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the acquired jackpot determination random number value with a non-common value, and performs a non-common prior determination as to whether or not both values match. . If this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball that is the target of winning detection will be a big hit when the probability variation state is given at the big hit lottery. To do. Note that the jackpot determination random numbers used for the common prior determination and the non-common prior determination are the same value. The main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol type and the number of reserved memories and generates a pre-determination command, as well as the case where an affirmative determination is made in the common pre-determination, and the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Set to send buffer for output to. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a transmits a pre-determination command “B1HxxH” when the special symbol type is the special symbol ZA, and a pre-determination command “B2HxxH” when the special symbol type is the special symbol ZB. Set to. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process (preliminary determination process). Further, when the determination result of the non-common pre-determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process (pre-determination process) without generating a pre-determination command. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a prior determination command corresponding to a loss is not set.

  With such a configuration, according to the prior determination commands “A1HxxH” and “A2HxxH”, it is a big hit regardless of the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol), and the number of reserved storage Can be recognized. On the other hand, according to the pre-determination commands “B1HxxH” and “B2HxxH”, it is possible to recognize that a big hit is obtained only in the case of the probability variation state, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol), and the number of reserved memories.

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, 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 main control CPU 30a has a reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c of “0 ( It is determined whether it is larger than “zero”. When the reserved memory number is “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process because there is no symbol variation game being held. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a decrements the number of reserved memories by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a symbol variation game that is on hold. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current gaming state is an uncertain change state. The determination as to whether or not the non-probability change state is made is based on a set value of a game state flag (probability change flag described later) stored in the main control RAM 30c. When the current gaming state is a non-probability change state, the main control CPU 30a compares the read jackpot determination random number value with the non-probability change determination value, and determines whether or not it matches the non-probability change determination value. do. If the result of the determination as to whether or not the non-probability variation state is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the read jackpot determination random number value with the probability variation determination value and matches the probability variation determination value. Whether or not to hit the jackpot. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for causing the symbol fluctuation game to be a big hit fluctuation. Note that the big hit variation is an effect developed so that the symbol change game finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop state.

  In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special symbol distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol jackpot symbol corresponding to the special symbol distribution random number value as a special symbol that causes the special symbol display device 12 to display a fixed stop. In the present embodiment, when a big win is won in the big win lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to give a promising change state after the big hit game by determining a special big hit symbol. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a state determination unit. Further, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the special symbol jackpot symbol selects and determines the variation pattern for the big hit variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  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 big hit determination random number is not a big hit value. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a executes a deviation variation process for causing the symbol variation game to be a variation variation. Note that the deviation variation is an effect developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbols to be confirmed and stopped. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, and selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs the control command generated according to the determination items to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designating command for designating the special symbol, and then outputs the variation pattern designating command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time determined in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. .

Next, the jackpot game process performed by the main control CPU 30a regarding the execution of the jackpot game will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the jackpot game is won in the jackpot lottery, and in the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 12, the special symbol jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped and started after the game ends. Is done. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the big prize opening door 17 of the big prize opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds (seven times in the present embodiment). One round game is performed until the grand prize opening door 17 of the big prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and is defined in the big prize opening 18 during one round game. It is released until the number of game balls (the maximum number of balls entered, 8 in this embodiment) enters or until the specified time (round game time, 25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. . In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the two types of big hits A and B, and the big hit game is given based on the determined big hit type. Which of the two types of jackpots A and B is determined is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. More specifically, the big hit A is determined when the special symbol ZA is determined, and the big hit B is determined when the special symbol ZB is determined.

  Then, in the big hit game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Next, each time the round game is started after the elapse time (for example, 6 seconds) of the opening effect has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sends a round command instructing the start of each round game to the effect control board 31 (for effect control). CPU 31a). 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 board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), and the ending effect effect time (for example, 15). The jackpot game is ended by ending the ending effect at the elapse of seconds.

Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 30a regarding the gaming state after the big hit game is finished will be described.
After the big hit game based on the big hit A is completed, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability change flag and the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and the probability control CPU 31a shows the probability change state. The command and the operation command indicating the variable state are output. When the probability change flag is set to “1” as its value, it indicates that the current gaming state is the probability variation state, while when “0” is set, the current gaming state is the non-probability variation state. Indicates that In addition, when the operation flag is set to “1” as a value thereof, it indicates that the current gaming state is a variable state, whereas when “0” is set, the current gaming state is Indicates that the state is not changed.

  On the other hand, after the big hit game based on the big hit B ends, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability variation flag and sets “1” to the operation flag. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs an uncertain change command and an operation command to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, when the operation command is output, the main control CPU 30a is stored in the main control RAM 30c, and the operation count indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the variable state is given is set to a predetermined number of times (this embodiment) Then, 100 times) is set. The number of operations is decremented by −1 (1 subtraction) every time the symbol variation game is executed. Then, when the number of operations reaches “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag after the end of the symbol variation game, and indicates that the effect control CPU 31a is in the non-variable state. Output inactive command.

  According to such setting, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, after the big hit game based on the big hit A is completed, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, after the big hit game based on the big hit B is completed, the time saving state is given until the end of the 100 symbol variation games. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, whether or not the probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends depends on the type of the big hit symbol of the special symbol determined when winning in the big hit lottery. In the present embodiment, the big hit A is a probabilistic big hit, while the big hit B is a non-probable big hit.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the sub-control program will be described.
Each time the production control CPU 31a inputs a prior determination command from the main control CPU 30a, the value of the input prior determination command is associated with the number of reserved memories (1 to 4) specified by the prior determination command. Store in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, each time the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a, the value of the prior determination command is newly associated with the number of reserved memories obtained by subtracting -1 (one subtraction) from the current number of reserved memories. Is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In other words, the CPU 31a for effect control uses the advance determination command stored in association with the reserved memory number n (n = 2 to 4) as the trigger of the input of the variation pattern designation command. -3) are newly associated with each other and stored. In this case, the prior determination command stored in association with the hold storage number 1 is overwritten with the prior determination command stored in association with the hold storage number 2. For this reason, the prior determination command stored in association with the number of reserved memories is erased from the effect control RAM 31c with the start of the symbol variation game based on the number of reserved memories (starting holding balls).

  For example, when the advance determination command “A1H04H” is stored in association with the reserved storage number 4, the presentation control CPU 31a sets the advance determination command “A1H04H” to the reserved storage number 3 when the change pattern designation command is input. A new association is made and stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Then, when the prior determination command “A1H04H” is stored in association with the hold storage number 1, the presentation control CPU 31a deletes the prior determination command “A1H04H” when the change pattern designation command is input. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control RAM 31c stores the start hold ball corresponding to the winning detection that triggered the output of the advance determination command until the symbol variation game based on the start hold ball is started. Retained.

  In addition, when the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data based on the effect content (variation content) corresponding to the change pattern instructed by the command. In addition, when the stop control designation command for special symbols is input, the effect control CPU 31a generates a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the command. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol of the special symbol ZA is instructed as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a uses any of the symbol combination of the probability variation fixed and the symbol combination of the probability variation uncertain as the jackpot symbol of the decorative symbol. The symbol combination is generated. In addition, when the big hit symbol of the special symbol ZB is instructed as the special symbol, the CPU 31a for effect control generates a symbol combination that is not surely determined as the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a generates a symbol as a decorative symbol when a symbol as a special symbol is designated. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image display data, and generates a symbol stop command when a symbol stop command is input during the symbol variation game. The decorated symbol is displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop state, and the symbol variation game is terminated.

Next, the effect setting process executed by the effect control CPU 31a to set the promotion effect and the notice effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not an opening command is input from the main control CPU 30a (step S1). When the determination result in step S1 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S1 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a wins the decorative symbol that is derived (determined stop display) in the symbol variation game of the big hit variation immediately before the present big hit game is given. It is determined whether or not the symbol is a symbol combination whose probability variation is not determined (step S2). If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the special symbol jackpot symbol designated by the main control CPU 30a at the start of the big bonus symbol variation game is the special symbol ZA. (Step S3). When the determination result in step S3 is affirmative (when the current jackpot is a jackpot A), the effect control CPU 31a selects any one of the “success effect” and “failure effect” as the effect details of the promotion effect. The execution of the promotion effect of the determined effect content is determined (step S4). Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the effect distribution random number value from the effect control RAM 31c, compares the acquired effect distribution random number value with the effect determination value, and both values are obtained. If they match, the success effect is determined, while if they do not match, the failure effect is determined. Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines and sets one round game from the first to seventh round games as the execution timing (hereinafter referred to as "execution round") for executing the promotion effect (step S5). ). Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a obtains the values of the promotion distribution random numbers (all seven integer values from 0 to 6) from the effect control RAM 31c, and also obtains the values of the promotion distribution random numbers acquired. The number of round games corresponding to is determined.

  Next, in the effect control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a associates with one or two or more reserved memory numbers among the reserved memory numbers 1 to 4, prior determination commands “A1HxxH”, “A2HxxH”, “B1HxxH”. "," B2HxxH "is determined (step S6). That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the big hit start hold ball is included in the start hold balls in which the execution of the symbol variation game is put on hold by the determination process in step S6. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a pending hit determination unit. Next, when the determination result of step S6 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the earliest start hold ball among the big hit start hold balls is a probable big hit (step S7). Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether the prior determination command associated with the smallest retained storage number is “A1HxxH” among the retained storage numbers stored in association with the prior determination command. Determine whether or not. For example, in the case where the number of reserved memories is 4, and when the prior determination command is stored in association with the reserved storage number 2 and the reserved storage number 4, the prior determination command associated with the reserved storage number 2 is “ It is determined whether or not “A1HxxH”. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a big hit type determining means.

  When the determination result of step S7 is affirmative (when the first big hit start holding ball is a probable big hit), the effect control CPU 31a executes a notice effect from the round game of the first to seventh rounds and the ending effect. The notice timing to be selected is selected and set (step S8). Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the random number for notice distribution from the effect control RAM 31c, the value of the obtained random number for notice distribution, the presence / absence of setting of execution of the promotion effect, and Based on the execution round of the promotion effect, the notice timing is selected with reference to the notice timing distribution table TA shown in FIG. Note that “R” shown in FIG. 5 indicates the number of round games.

  The notice timing distribution table TA is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. In the notice timing allocation table TA, as shown in the column of “No promotion effect”, when the non-execution of the promotion effect is set, the round game of the first to seventh rounds and the ending effect are shown as the notice timing. A predetermined number of random numbers for distributing the notice effect are distributed so that either can be selected with equal probability. Further, in the notice timing distribution table TA, as shown in the column “With promotion effect”, when the execution effect of the promotion effect and the execution round of the promotion effect are set, the notice of the execution round is set as the notice timing. A predetermined number of random numbers for distribution of the notice effect are distributed so that either the round game or the ending effect that is started after the end can be selected with a substantially equal probability. For example, when the third round game is set as the execution round of the promotion effect in the process of step S5, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the notice timing from the round game of the fourth to seventh rounds and the ending effect. select. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S6 is negative (when the advance determination command is not stored), or when the determination result of step S7 is negative (when the first big hit start holding ball is a non-probable change big hit), The effect control CPU 31a ends the effect setting process without setting the notice timing. In other words, in this case, the effect control CPU 31a has decided not to execute the notice effect for the on-hold status.

  When the determination result of step S3 is negative (in the case of special symbol ZB), the effect control CPU 31a uniquely determines “failed effect” as the effect content of the promotion effect, and the promotion effect of the determined effect content. Is set (step S9). Subsequently, the CPU 31a for effect control determines and sets one round game among the round games of the first to seventh rounds as the execution round of the promotion effect, as in the process of step S5. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a executes the processes of steps S6 to S8 described above. When the determination result in step S2 is negative (in the case where the jackpot symbol of the decorative symbol is a symbol combination whose probability variation is confirmed), the effect control CPU 31a sets non-execution of the promotion effect (step S11). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a executes the processes of steps S6 to S8.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the promotion effect is set on the condition that the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (a symbol combination that is not likely to change is determined). Therefore, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the effect control CPU 31a that determines the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 in the big hit variation symbol variation game does not notify the provision of the probability variation state. It functions as a notification determination means.

  When execution of the promotion effect is set, the effect control CPU 31a inputs the round command corresponding to the execution round of the promotion effect so that the promotion effect based on the effect content set as the round effect is displayed as an image. The apparatus 11 is controlled. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the explanation effect is displayed as an image triggered by the input of the round command, and a predetermined period (for example, 15 seconds) from the input of the round command. It is set as the operation valid period of the effect button BT. When the operation control CPU 31a receives an operation signal from the effect button BT during the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that a result notification effect (promotion effect) of the set effect contents is displayed. The operation valid period is terminated. In addition, when the result control CPU 31a executes the result notification effect (promotion effect) by the success effect or the failure effect based on the operation of the effect button BT, the execution flag indicating that the result notification effect is executed is “1”. Set. This execution flag is stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and when “1” is set as the value thereof, it indicates that the result notification effect (promotion effect) has been executed, and “0” is set as the value thereof. When set, it indicates that the result notification effect is not being executed. The effect control CPU 31a sets the execution flag to “0” and clears the execution flag when the ending command is input from the main control CPU 30a. On the other hand, when the operation signal is not input from the effect button BT within the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the non-notification effect is displayed as an image. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a period setting unit.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a round command corresponding to the number of rounds other than the execution round of the promotion effect, the effect display device 11 displays the round effect for the round game corresponding to the input round command as an image. To control. On the other hand, when the non-execution of the promotion effect is set, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a round command corresponding to each round game, the round effect for the round game corresponding to the input round command is displayed as an image. The effect display device 11 is controlled.

  Further, when round game is set as the notice timing of the notice effect within the hold, the effect control CPU 31a inputs the round command corresponding to the number of rounds set as the notice timing, and whether or not the execution flag is set. (Execution flag = 1 or not). When the execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the notice effect can be executed, and controls the light emission mode of the light emitting device L so that the notice effect is executed during the current round game. Similarly, when the ending effect is set as the notice timing of the notice effect, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the execution flag is set when an ending command for designating the ending effect is input. When the execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the notice effect can be executed, and controls the light emission mode of the light emitting device L so that the notice effect is executed during the ending effect. On the other hand, when the execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the notice effect cannot be executed, and does not cause the light emitting device L to execute the notice effect, and the round effect or the ending effect corresponding to the input command is generated. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that an image is displayed.

  Next, the execution aspect of the promotion effect and the notice effect in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, the start holding ball including the big hit starting hold ball is included in the start holding balls for which the execution of the symbol variation game is put on hold at the start of the big hit game, and the earliest start holding ball among the big hit starting hold balls This shows a situation where the sphere has a probable big hit (big hit A).

  FIG. 6A shows a case in which the symbol combination of the certainty change confirmation is displayed on the effect display device 11 in a definite stop state in the symbol variation game of the big hit variation executed immediately before the current big hit game. In this case, in the effect display device, the promotion effect is not displayed as an image in the first to seventh round games. Further, in the effect display device 11, the notice effect for holding the reservation is executed by flashing the light emitting device L in any of the first to seventh round games and the ending effect.

  Next, in FIGS. 6B to 6D, in the symbol variation game of the big hit variation executed immediately before the current big hit game, when the symbol combination of the probability variation non-deterministic is confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11. Is shown. As shown in FIG. 6B, when the promotion effect of the success effect is set, the effect display device 11 displays the explanation effect as an image at the start of the set execution round, and the operation valid period. By operating the production button BT, the result production of the successful production is performed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6C, in the case where the promotion effect of the failure effect is set, the effect display device 11 operates the effect button BT during the operation effective period, thereby causing the result of the failure effect. A notification effect is performed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, in the effect display device 11, when the result notification effect is executed in the round game, the round started after the next round game in which the promotion effect is executed. In either the game or the ending effect, the light-emitting device L is blinked, whereby the notice effect for the reservation is executed. As shown in FIG. 6D, in the effect display device 11, when the effect button BT is not operated during the explanatory effect (operation effective period), the non-operation is accompanied with the lapse (end) of the operation effective period. The notification effect is displayed as an image. In this case, the advance notice effect is not executed for all round games and ending effects that are started after the next round game in which the promotion effect is executed.

Therefore, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) Whether or not a probable change state is informed if a start-holding ball with a probable big hit (big hit A) is included in the start-holding ball for which the execution of the symbol variation game is put on hold during the big hit game Regardless, the notice effect per on-hold is executed. In particular, in the present embodiment, the advance notice effect is executed even when the fact that the certainty change state is to be given after the end of the big hit game is not notified with the execution of the promotion effect. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player even when the fact that the certainty change state is to be given after the end of the jackpot game is not clearly notified in accordance with the execution of the promotion effect.

  (2) In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 in the symbol variation game with the big hit variation is the symbol combination that is not surely changed, the promotion effect based on the failure effect can be executed. When the promotion effect by the failure effect is executed, it is not notified whether or not the probable change state is given to the player after the big hit game is finished through the big hit symbol change game and the big hit game. . For this reason, in this embodiment, it can make a player have a sense of expectation with respect to being given a probable change state. In addition, it is possible to give pleasure to guess whether the current big hit is a probable big hit (big hit A) or a non-probable big hit (big hit B) from the situation where the notice effect is executed.

  (3) However, depending on the player, there is a possibility that the interest may be lowered by executing the promotion effect due to the failure effect, too much expecting that the probability variation state is given. In the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of such a player by executing a notice effect during the big hit game.

  (4) In addition, the notice effect is executed in the round game or the ending effect after the next round game in which the promotion effect is executed. Therefore, even if it is a case where provision of a certain probability change state is not alert | reported definitely with execution of a promotion effect, it can suppress suitably that a player's interest falls.

  (5) Like the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, when both the promotion effect and the notice effect are configured to be executable during the big hit game, the notice effect is executed without considering the execution timing of both effects. In some cases, the effects of both effects cannot be fully exhibited. For example, after executing a notice effect and informing the start hold ball that the start hold ball of the probability change big hit is included, if executing the promotion effect by the failure effect, grasp that the probability change big hit already in the hold It is not possible to give interest to the promotion effect itself to the player who is playing. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the notice effect is executed after the promotion effect is executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the notification effect can be executed at an appropriate timing to improve the interest of the player.

  (6) The notice effect is executed on condition that the earliest start hold ball among the big hit start hold balls is a probable big hit. In other words, the notice effect is not executed in the case of the starting hold ball for the non-probable big hit. Therefore, even if the notice effect is not executed, it can be expected that a big hit start hold ball is included in the start hold ball.

  (7) The notice effect is executed on the condition that the result notification effect by the success effect or the failure effect is executed in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT during the operation effective period in the promotion effect. For this reason, the privilege that the notice effect is executed can be given only to the player who operates the effect button BT.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, a predetermined notice effect may be executed for each of a plurality of symbol variation games that are continuously executed, and a continuous effect that straddles a plurality of symbol variation games may be executed. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a may be configured to execute a predetermined notice effect for the symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories indicated in the prior determination command when each prior determination command is input. .

  In the above embodiment, the notice timing allocation table TA shown in FIG. 5 differs in the notice timing selection mode when the promotion effect by the failure effect is set and when the promotion effect by the success effect is set. You may comprise as follows. For example, when the promotion effect by the failure effect is set, the ending effect may be always selected as the notice timing regardless of the execution round of the promotion effect. By configuring in this way, since the advance notice effect is executed after a time when the promotion effect by the failure effect is executed, the player's expectation can be dramatically increased in the ending effect.

  -In the said embodiment, you may provide the production mode for performing a symbol variation game. In this case, there is provided a probability change confirmation mode that definitely indicates that the current game state is a probability change state, and a chance mode that indicates that the current game state is either a probability change state or a short-time state. And, when the symbol combination of the probability change is displayed in the symbol change game with the big hit fluctuation, and when the result notification effect (promotion effect) by the success effect is executed, the mode shifts to the probability change confirmation mode after the big hit game is finished. Let On the other hand, in the case of the big hit symbol variation game, when the symbol combination of the probability variation non-deterministic is confirmed and stopped and the result notification effect (promotion effect) by the success effect is not executed, the game mode is shifted to the chance mode after the big hit game ends. By configuring in this way, even if the chance mode is shifted to after the big hit game is finished, there is a possibility of either a probability change state or a short time state, and the player can maintain a sense of expectation for the probability change state. In particular, even if the mode is shifted to the chance mode, if the notice effect is executed during the big hit game, the player knows that the player will be on hold. It is possible to give pleasure to make a guess about whether or not it is done (hereinafter referred to as “another example (a)”).

  In the above example (a), in addition to the special symbols ZA and ZB, a special symbol ZAa for probability variation jackpot that defines the transition to the chance mode after the jackpot game ends may be provided. In this case, when the special symbol ZAa is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that is not surely determined as a big hit symbol of the decorative symbol, and executes the promotion effect by the failure effect or does not execute the promotion effect. In addition, after the big hit game ends, the mode is shifted to the chance mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to reliably set the probability variation state to be non-notified with a simple control configuration. In this case, the main control CPU 30a that determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol functions as a notification determination unit.

In the above-described embodiment, in the big hit variation symbol variation game, the symbol combination of the probability variation non-deterministic may always be displayed in a fixed stop manner as the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol.
-In the said embodiment, you may change suitably the effect aspect of a promotion effect and a notice effect. For example, the promotion effect may be executed in an effect mode that does not use the effect button BT. In this case, the result notification effect may be performed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the promotion effect. Further, the promotion effect and the notice effect may be executed across a plurality of round games, or may be executed a plurality of times during the big hit game. When the promotion effect is executed across a plurality of round games, or when the promotion effect is executed a plurality of times during the big hit game, the notice effect is executed after all the promotion effects are completed. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a may determine the round game for starting the promotion effect and the number of executions in the processes of steps S5 and S10 of the effect setting process shown in FIG. Then, the effect control CPU 31a may select the notice timing from the round game and the ending effect that are started after the completion of all promotion effects in the process of step S8. Further, the promotion effect and the notice effect may be executed as an ending effect.

  In the above embodiment, the notice effect may be executed after the start of the result notification effect by the success effect in the round game with the promotion effect, or may be executed simultaneously (substantially simultaneously) with the result notification effect by the success effect. . When the notice effect is executed simultaneously with the result notification effect, the notice effect may be executed by changing the contents of the effect of the successful effect. For example, if the determination result in step S7 of the effect setting process shown in FIG. 4 is negative, the success effect is executed in such a manner that the character image “success” is displayed on the effect display device 11, while step S7 is executed. If the result of the determination is affirmative, the success effect may be executed in such a manner that the character image “Great success” is displayed on the effect display device 11. By configuring in this way, it is possible to further increase the player's willingness to operate the effect button BT.

  In the above embodiment, the promotion effect and the notice effect may be executed by any one of the display effect by the effect display device 11, the light emission effect by the light emitting device L, and the sound effect by the speaker, or a combination thereof.

In the above embodiment, the notice effect may be executed even when the earliest start hold ball among the big hit start hold balls is an uncertain change big hit.
-In the said embodiment, you may perform the process of step S6-S8 shown in FIG. 4 at a different timing. For example, it may be executed in response to an input of a round command that designates the next round game of the round game in which the promotion effect is executed. By configuring in this way, it is possible to execute the notice effect for a larger number of start-up balls. Also, the effect setting process shown in FIG. 4 is performed at the start of a symbol variation game with a big hit variation (when a variation pattern designation command and a stop symbol designation command are input) or at the end of a symbol variation game (when a symbol stop command is input). It may be executed.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change suitably the kind of jackpot (the kind of jackpot symbol of a special symbol). For example, a two-round probability variation big hit in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to two and a two-round non-variable big hit may be provided. In this case, after the big hit game, a big hit that gives only the probability change state without giving the short change state may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, a sub-control board such as a display control board for controlling the effect display device 11 and a sound control board for controlling the speaker is provided, and a sub-control board that controls each sub-control board is provided. The present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine provided with a single control board that integrally has the functions of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31.

  -In the above embodiment, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine using only a special symbol, or may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine using two special symbols consisting of a first special symbol and a second special symbol. good.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.
(B) the second demonstration execution unit, when the type of the jackpot that the jackpot species determination means determines that a non-specific jackpot that is different from the particular jackpot, do not want to run the second notification effect.

(B) a production operation means operable by a player; and a period setting means for setting an operation effective period during which the operation of the production operation means is effective during the specific production, and the first production execution The means is a specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect, and when the effect operation means is operated during the operation effective period, the probability variation state is given along with the execution of the specific effect. On the other hand, when the operation means for production is not operated during the operation effective period, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is completed with the execution of the specific production. or being adapted not to notify whether the second demonstration execution means is configured to be able to execute the second notification effect on condition the that for effect operation means is operated during the operation lifetime Yes.

  (C) a holding storage unit that stores a game ball that has entered the starting unit as a starting holding ball, and a game execution unit that executes a symbol variation game according to a lottery result of a big hit lottery based on the starting holding ball. In a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game after the jackpot display result is derived in the symbol variation game, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is a low probability as a gaming state after the jackpot game ends when winning in the jackpot lottery game A state determination unit that determines whether or not a probability variation state for changing from a high probability to a high probability is provided, and a determination result of the state determination unit is notified during the execution of at least one of the symbol variation game and the jackpot game Notification determination means for determining whether or not the determination result of the notification determination means is at least one of the symbol variation game and the big hit game State notification means for notifying the determination result of the state determination means during execution of the direction, and a big hit start winning in the big hit lottery to the start holding ball stored in the hold storage means when winning in the big hit lottery A holding hit determination unit that determines whether or not a holding ball is included, a big hit type determination unit that determines a type of big hit when the determination result of the holding hit determination unit is affirmative, and the big hit type determination When the type of jackpot determined by the means is a predetermined jackpot determined in advance, the fact that the start hold ball that is a big hit is included in the start hold ball is notified regardless of the determination result of the notification determination means A gaming machine comprising: a holding per notification means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production display device (1st production execution means, specific production execution means, state notification means, game execution means), 15 ... Start winning opening (starting means), 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (state Determination means, notification determination means), 30c ... main control RAM (holding storage means), 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU (holding hit determination means, jackpot type determination means, notification determination means, period setting) Means), BT ... buttons for effects (operation means for effects), L ... light emitting device (second effect executing means, notification means for holding), SW1 ... start port switch (starting means).

Claims (1)

There are multiple types of jackpots with different profits when winning the jackpot lottery, and when winning the jackpot lottery, the jackpot game is played after the jackpot symbol is derived in the symbol variation game, and the jackpot in the first effect capable of executing gaming machine you notifying benefits are great big hit during the game,
The types of jackpots include a first jackpot and a second jackpot that is more profitable than the first jackpot,
The jackpot symbol includes a first jackpot symbol derived for both the first jackpot and the second jackpot and a second jackpot derived for the second jackpot. Including design,
First effect executing means for executing the first effect;
A pending hit determination means for determining whether or not a start holding ball that is a big hit is included in the starting holding balls for which the execution of the symbol variation game is held;
A big hit type determining means for determining a type of big hit if the determination result of the pending hit determination means is affirmative;
When the big hit type determined by the big hit type determining means is the second big hit type, a second effect is provided for notifying that the start hold ball that is a big hit is included in the start hold ball. Second production execution means;
Execution control means for controlling the first effect execution means and the second effect execution means ,
The execution control means is a case where the first jackpot symbol is derived, and causes the first effect to be executed by operating the effect operating means during the jackpot game, and the first effect is executed. after being, the second effect can be run, in a case where the first jackpot symbol is derived, the first effect and when the effect for the operating means in the jackpot gaming is not operated the second without running the effect, the case where the second jackpot symbol is derived without causing executes the first effect, the gaming machine, characterized in that it is possible to execute the second effect.

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