JP5982697B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  A pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine performs a big win lottery when a game ball launched into the gaming area wins a start winning opening, and is controlled to a big hit gaming state by winning the lottery. In addition, there are two types of jackpots: normal jackpots and more favorable probability variation jackpots. When the probability variation jackpot is reached, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is over, the next jackpot lottery probability is higher than normal. It is controlled to the probability fluctuation state which becomes high.

  The occurrence of such a jackpot gaming state or a probability variation state is displayed by variably displaying a symbol on a variation display device such as a special display game such as a liquid crystal display, and a predetermined appearance symbol (generally, the same type) The player is informed by deriving the symbol. In addition, while being controlled to the jackpot gaming state due to the occurrence of the jackpot, a jackpot round effect is performed by displaying a predetermined image or the like on a variable display device that is usually used to display the symbols in a variable manner. When the jackpot round effect ends, the symbols are displayed again.

  In such a variation display of the symbol after the jackpot, a character on the player side and a pair of characters that are hostile to it are displayed, and the result of the battle is reported, and the result of the battle is determined by the player. If it is the victory of the character on the side, it indicates that the player has won the jackpot, and if the player's character is defeated, there is a case where a chance mode performed in a short time state is executed (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

JP 2009-219603 A (paragraphs 0234 to 0236)

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, in the battle performance between the player-side character and the enemy character that is executed after the jackpot is ended, only that result is won or the time is controlled. Is shown. Therefore, the player is only interested in the result of winning or losing the battle effect, and there is a risk of a decrease in interest.

An object of the present invention is to give interest to the execution of the second advantageous effect different from the first advantageous effect as well as the effect result of the first advantageous effect related to the provision of the first advantageous value.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine for playing games,
It is possible to determine whether or not to give the first advantage value (for example, probable big hit), and to be able to decide that the second advantage value (for example, the short time big hit) is given when the first advantage value is not given A value determination means;
First advantageous effect execution means for executing a first advantageous effect (for example, a battle effect) that suggests whether or not to give the first advantageous value according to the effect result;
A means for executing a second advantageous effect (for example, cherry pattern effect) different from the first advantageous effect, and when it is determined to give the first advantageous value, the first advantageous value is given. The second advantageous effect is executed based on the determination to perform (for example, the display control CPU of the display control board 80: executed based on the determination according to the effect determination table (FIG. 4)) and the first advantageous effect. When it is not determined that value is to be given, the decision is made based on whether a decision with a high advantage is made with respect to the provision of the second advantage value or a decision with a low advantage with respect to the assignment of the second advantage value. A second advantageous effect executing means for executing a second advantageous effect (for example, a display control CPU of the display control board 80: executed based on a determination according to the effect determination table (FIG. 4)),
The second advantageous effect executing means has a high advantage with respect to the provision of the second advantageous value when the effect result of the first advantageous effect is not an effect result suggesting that the first advantageous value is provided. When the determination has been made, the second advantageous effect is executed at a higher rate than when the determination has been made that the advantage is low with respect to the provision of the second advantageous value (for example, display control of the display control board 80). CPU: after-defeat gaming state determination probability (executed based on determination according to FIG. 7B),
The second advantageous effect executing means executes the second advantageous effect during a period in which the first advantageous effect is being executed by the first advantageous effect executing means (for example, during a battle effect execution period). And
The gaming machine of means 1 according to the present invention is the above gaming machine,
The second advantageous value (for example, short-term win) is
The player has less advantage than the first advantage value (for example, probable big hit),
The first advantageous performance executing means includes
A means for executing a first advantageous effect (battle effect) in a predetermined effect period (during a battle effect execution period) based on the determination of whether or not to give the first advantageous value, wherein the first advantageous value is As a result presentation (battle result) indicating a presentation result indicating that it is given, an advantageous result presentation (a player's character win) suggesting that the first beneficial value is given, and the first beneficial value As a result effect (battle result) indicating an effect result suggesting that the player is not given, either a non-advantageous result effect (defeat of the player's character) can be executed (display control CPU of display control board 80: effect) A decision table (executable based on a decision according to FIG. 4)),
The second advantageous performance executing means is
Is the means for executing a second advantageous effect (sakura pattern effect) different from the first advantageous effect, and if it has not been determined to give the first advantageous value, is the second advantageous value given? The second advantageous effect can be executed based on the determination of whether or not (CPU for display control of the display control board 80: executable based on the determination according to the effect determination table (FIG. 4)),
The second advantageous effect executing means, when the result effect of the first advantageous effect is the non-advantageous result effect, the second advantageous effect execution means, when the high advantage is determined regarding the provision of the second advantageous value, Compared to the case where the advantage is determined to be low with respect to the provision of the advantage value (the display control CPU of the display control board 80: determination according to the game state determination probability after defeat (FIG. 7B)) The second advantageous effect is executed.

  In the gaming machine of the above means 1, it is determined whether or not the first advantage value with a different advantage or the second advantage value with a lower advantage is given, and based on the determination, in a predetermined performance period A first advantageous effect is executed, and a second advantageous effect different from the first advantageous effect is executed. Here, it is suggested that the first advantageous value is given by executing the advantageous result effect as the result effect of the first advantageous effect (when the confirmation is shown, the possibility is high but not the confirmation) However, it is suggested that the first advantageous value is not given by executing the non-advantageous result effect as the result effect of the first advantageous effect.

  Further, the second advantageous effect executing means executes the second advantageous effect separately from the first advantageous effect. However, when the non-advantageous effect effect is executed, the second advantageous value is given a high degree of advantage. The execution ratio differs depending on whether or not a decision has been made. When a decision with a high degree of advantage is made, the second advantageous effect is executed at a higher percentage than when a decision with a low degree is made. It is supposed to be. Thereby, even if the result effect of the first advantageous effect is a non-advantageous result effect suggesting that the first advantageous value is not given, the second advantageous effect depends on whether or not the second advantageous effect is executed. Since the player can be interested in giving value, not only the result of the first advantageous effect but also whether or not the second advantageous effect executed by means different from the first advantageous effect is executed. However, they can be interested and can enhance their interest in games.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine of means 1,
The second advantageous effect executing means determines that the second advantageous value is to be given when the result effect of the first advantageous effect is the non-advantageous effect effect (7R time short hit (100) or 7R time short hit) (50)) is higher than the case where it is determined that the second advantage value is not given (7R normal jackpot) (display control CPU of display control board 80: determination of gaming state after defeat) The second advantageous effect is executed with a probability (determination according to FIG. 7B).

  In this case, the second advantageous effect is different in proportion depending on whether or not the second advantageous value is given, and is not given when it is determined that the second advantageous value is given. The second advantageous effect is executed at a higher rate than when the effect is determined. Thus, the player is interested not only in the result effect of the first advantageous effect but also in whether or not the second advantageous effect executed by means different from the first advantageous effect is executed. Can increase the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine of means 1 or 2,
The advantage value addition determining means determines a plurality of types (differences in the number of short-time states) having different values of the value of the second advantage value as a determination to give the second advantage value,
The second advantageous effect executing means determines that the second advantageous value of a kind having a high value is to be given when the result effect of the first advantageous effect is the non-advantageous effect effect (7R time shortage (100 ))), A higher ratio (the CPU for display control of the display control board 80) than when it is determined that the second advantageous value of a kind with a small value is to be given (7R time shortage hit (50)). : The second advantageous effect is executed with a game state decision probability after defeat (determination according to FIG. 7B).

  In this case, the second advantageous effect is different in proportion according to the magnitude of the second advantageous value to be granted, and when a type having a large value as the second advantageous value to be given is determined, The second advantageous effect is executed at a higher rate as compared with the case where a type having a small value is determined. Thereby, the player is interested not only in the result effect of the first advantageous effect but also whether or not the second advantageous effect executed by means different from the first advantageous effect is executed. Can increase the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine of any one of means 1 to 3,
The second advantageous effect execution means executes the second advantageous effect in a period (before the battle effect execution period or during the battle effect execution period) before the result effect in the first advantageous effect is executed. It is characterized by.

  In this case, the second advantageous effect can be executed in a period before the predetermined effect period. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the second advantageous effect is executed in a period before the predetermined effect period in which the first advantageous effect is executed, that is, the first advantageous effect. Regardless of how the performance is executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the second advantageous performance is executed, and to enhance the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine of means 4,
The second advantageous effect executing means has a higher ratio (display control board 80) when it is determined that the first advantageous value is to be given, than when it is not determined that the first advantageous value is given. CPU for display control: The second advantageous effect is executed at a pre-battle 15R probability change determination probability (determination according to FIG. 7A).

  In this case, the execution ratio of the second advantageous effect executed before the first advantageous effect differs depending on whether or not the first advantageous value is given. Here, when it is determined that the first advantageous value is to be given, the second advantageous effect is executed at a higher rate than when the first advantageous value is not decided. Thereby, by executing the second advantageous effect, the player can be interested not only in the provision of the second advantageous value but also in the provision of the first advantageous value, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game. it can.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine of any of means 1 to 5,
The advantage value addition determining means determines a plurality of types (differences in the number of short-time states) having different values of the value of the second advantage value as a determination to give the second advantage value,
The second advantageous effect executing means includes a first type of second advantageous effect (a cherry pattern effect before the battle effect execution period) and a second type of second advantageous effect (a battle effect execution period) as the second advantageous effect. Cherry blossom pattern production), and when it has been determined that the second advantageous value of the kind with a small value is to be given (7R time junior college hit (50)), Compared with the case where it is determined that the second advantageous value is to be given (7R time junior college hit (100)), a higher ratio than the first type of second advantageous effect (the display control CPU of the display control board 80) The second type of second advantageous effect is executed with a cherry pattern effect execution timing selection probability (determined according to FIG. 7C).

  In this case, whether the second advantageous effect is executed in the first type or the second type is different depending on the magnitude of the second advantageous value to be provided, and the second advantageous effect is given. When the type having a small value as the advantageous value is determined, the second type effect is produced as a second advantageous effect at a higher rate than the first type effect compared to the case where the type having a large value is determined. Will be executed. Thereby, since the player can be interested in the type of the second advantageous effect, the interest in the game can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine of any one of means 1 to 6,
As the determination to give the first advantageous value, the advantageous value giving determination means determines a plurality of types of determinations with different magnitudes of the value of the first advantageous value (whether or not the battle effect produces a probability variation state). 15R probability variation jackpot or 7R probability variation jackpot in the suggested modification)
When it is determined that the first advantageous value of the type having a large value is to be imparted (15R probability variation big hit), the second advantageous effect executing means is to impart the first advantageous value of a type having a small value. Compared to when it is determined (7R probability variation big hit) (display control CPU of display control board 80: 15R probability variation big hit is a modified example in which the execution frequency of the cherry pattern effect is higher than 7R probability variation big hit), A second advantageous effect is executed.

  In this case, whether or not the second advantageous effect is executed has a different ratio depending on the magnitude of the first advantageous value to be given, and a type having a large value as the first advantageous value to be given is determined. In the case where the second advantageous effect is performed, the second advantageous effect is executed at a higher rate as compared with the case where the type having a small value is determined. As a result, the player can be interested not only in the provision of the second advantageous value but also in the provision of the first advantageous value for the execution of the second advantageous effect. It can raise interest.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the table for jackpot determination, (b), (c) is a figure which shows the table for jackpot classification determination. It is a figure which shows an effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the 2ms timer interruption process performed by the control part of a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by the display control CPU of a display control board. It is a figure which shows the probability that each event appears as a result of performing a cherry pattern production and / or a battle production.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 applied to this embodiment as seen from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 6).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. A chance button 16 is provided on the front surface of the hit ball supply tray 3. The chance button 16 is produced depending on whether or not the player operates a predetermined type of effect on the effect means such as the variable display device 9 and the operation satisfies a predetermined operation condition. It is a button that can change the result.

  Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there is an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball in the game area 7 by rotating. Is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a variable display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. In a circular frame surrounding the periphery of the variable display device 9, decoration lamps 25 a to 25 c serving as production means and an accessory 26 are provided. Below the variable display device 9 in the game area 7, two start winning ports 14a and 14b are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. A variable winning device 15 that facilitates winning of a game ball by being in an open state is provided at the start winning opening 14b on the lower side. When the variable winning device 15 is in the closed state, it is difficult to win a game ball to the start winning port 14b, but it is not completely impossible.

  A special variable winning device 20 is provided below the start winning ports 14a and 14b so that the large winning port 21 is opened. When the special variable prize-winning device 20 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot win at all in the big prize opening 21. The position at which the special variable winning device 20 is provided is that if the player is proceeding with the game while looking at the variable display device 9, the player is almost sure whether or not the big winning opening 21 is open. The position is unknown. On both sides of the special variable prize-winning device 20, special symbol indicators 10a and 10b constituted by 7-segment LEDs are provided. In the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the special symbol displayed by the 7-segment LED is displayed in a variable manner.

  The special symbol display 10a displays a variation of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning port 14a, and the special symbol display 10b displays the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the starting winning port 14b. Display the fluctuation of. Both the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b do not display the variation of the special symbol at the same time. After the special symbol variation display is completed on the special symbol indicator 10a or 10b, both of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b are displayed. When the condition for starting the variable display is satisfied, the special symbol display is performed preferentially on the special symbol display 10b to which so-called electric chew support is performed.

  There are 2 ^ 7-1 = 127 combinations of the display results of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b depending on the combination of lighting / non-lighting of the seven segments (^ represents a power and all of the seven segments are not lighted) This is excluded as a display result of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, so that 1 is subtracted). The first specific display result, the second specific display result, the third specific display result, the fourth specific display result, and the fifth specific display result are relatively easy to understand for the player such as the numbers “0” to “9”. A combination of lighting / non-lighting of seven segments that may contain symbols but cannot be recognized as meaningful characters is also adopted, and the type of jackpot is specified only from the display results of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b It has become very difficult to do.

  After displaying the first specific display result (15R probability variation jackpot symbol) on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to the jackpot gaming state described later. After the jackpot gaming state ends, until the next jackpot (regardless of type) occurs, the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state (a state in which the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened) The gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the normal gaming state (or the short time state in which the probability variation state does not occur).

  After the second specific display result (7R probability variation big hit symbol) is displayed on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state described later. After the jackpot gaming state ends, until the next jackpot (regardless of type) occurs, the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state (a state in which the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened) The gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state described above.

  After displaying the third specific display result (7R (100) short and big jackpot symbol) on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to the jackpot gaming state described later. After the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state until the variable symbol display is performed 100 times on the special symbol indicators 10a, 10b, but the probability of jackpot until the next jackpot occurrence is normal. It is controlled to the normal gaming state (lower than the jackpot probability of the probability variation state).

  After displaying the fourth specific display result (7R (50) short-time big hit symbol) on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state described later. After the jackpot game state is over, the game state is controlled in a short time state until the special symbol display 10a, 10b is displayed 50 times, but the game state is controlled to the normal game state until the next jackpot occurrence. The gaming state is controlled.

  After the fifth specific display result (7R normal jackpot symbol) is displayed on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to the jackpot gaming state described later. After the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state is controlled to the above-described normal gaming state until the next jackpot occurrence. The occurrence of any type of jackpot in the normal gaming state is referred to as first hit.

  Further, the variable display device 9 performs variable display in which decorative symbols (for example, 10 types “0” to “9”) are scrolled vertically in three decorative symbol display areas 9 a to 9 c arranged in the horizontal direction. Is going. The variable display device 9 is a variable display device for displaying the contents of the variable display performed by the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b to the player with enhanced effects by the variable symbol display. As long as the variation display of the special symbol is continued on the special symbol display 10a, 10b, even if the variation display of the decoration symbol is temporarily stopped (temporary stop), the definite display result for the big hit lottery and the big hit type lottery is obtained. It has never been shown.

  Furthermore, in the variable display device 9, effects (various effects such as a jackpot notice and a jackpot round effect) are performed in accordance with the display of the characters as the decorative symbols are variably displayed. The variable display device 9 is used for displaying an image in a jackpot round effect, which will be described later, in addition to displaying the decorative symbol in accordance with the special symbol variable display.

  Note that the number of rounds of the jackpot gaming state differs depending on whether the first specific display result (15R probability variation jackpot symbol) or the second specific display result (7R probability variation jackpot symbol) is different from the first jackpot state. There is no change in the control of the gaming state, that is, the control to the probability variation state (+ short time). In these cases, it is notified that the decorative symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 at this time are aligned with the same type of symbols and controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, in any display of the third specific display result (7R hour jackpot (100) symbol), the fourth specific display result (7R hour jackpot (50) symbol), and the fifth specific display result (7R normal jackpot symbol), The number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state is the same, although it is different in whether it is controlled from the one jackpot state to the short-time state or the number of variable displays in which the short-time state is continued. Also in these cases, it is notified that the decorative symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 at this time are aligned with the same type of symbols and controlled to the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, from the decorative symbols displayed in alignment with the variable display device 9, the jackpot game is based on any of 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, 7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourly jackpot (50), or 7R normal jackpot. The player does not know whether or not the state has been controlled, and can be determined by the result of a battle effect described later.

  Further, when the special symbol display is performed by the special symbol display device 10a or 10b and the variable display device 9 is performing the variable symbol display, the decorative lamps 25a to 25c are turned on or the accessory 26 is displayed. There is a case where an effect by driving is performed. The effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are roughly divided into a notice and a notice. The notice is a notice that the contents indicated by the notice may occur, and is indicated by the notice. It is distinguished from notifications that are notifications that definitely indicate that content will occur. However, it only shows the possibility until the end of a series of productions, but if a final announcement is made at the final part of the series of productions, the final part will be announced and the part before it will be announced It will be a production with meaning.

  A game ball enters the start winning opening 14a, 14b in the lower display area of the display area of the variable display device 9, but the start condition is still satisfied, but the start condition of the special symbol indicators 10a, 10b (for example, the previous special display) The number of reserved memories stored in the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) of the main board 31 to be described later as the number of times that the starting condition is not established (end of symbol change display, end of jackpot gaming state) is established. Special symbol hold storage display sections 11a and 11b are set as display means.

  The special symbol hold storage display unit 11a includes a display unit of four icons, and every time there is an effective start win (start win when the hold storage number is less than 4 in the present embodiment) to the start winning port 14a, Each time an icon to be displayed is added to the right side of the currently displayed icon and the special symbol display on the special symbol display device 10a is started, the icon displayed on the leftmost side (started this time) (The one corresponding to the variable display) is deleted, and the other displayed icons are shifted to the left one by one and displayed. That is, the number of icons to be displayed is reduced by one. Similarly, for the special symbol hold storage display unit 11b, every time there is an effective start winning in the start winning opening 14b, the number of icons is increased by one, and the special symbol display unit 10b starts the variable symbol variable display. Reduce the icon by one.

  In the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2), the jackpot extracted by the CPU 56 (see FIG. 2) of the main board 31 when the special symbol start condition in the special symbol display device 10a is established (the hit ball wins the start winning opening 14a). Four pending storage buffers are provided for storing the extraction order of various random numbers such as random numbers for determination in an identifiable manner. The special symbol hold storage display unit 11a displays the number of hold storage buffers (holding storage number) in which various random numbers are stored among the hold storage buffers so as to be specified. In the reserved storage buffer, numerical data for which the start condition (for example, the end of the previous special symbol variation display, the end of the jackpot gaming state) is not established among the extracted random numbers is set as a predetermined upper limit number. Up to 4 are stored. A similar reserved memory buffer is provided for the special symbol reserved memory display unit 11b.

  The winning balls that have entered the starting winning ports 14a and 14b are respectively guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by starting port switches 62a and 62b (see FIG. 2). The variable winning device 15 is opened by a solenoid 71 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid 71 in accordance with the result of the normal symbol variation display described later, thereby making it easier for the game ball to win the start winning opening 14b (easier to start winning) and for the player. This is an advantageous state.

  Further, the special variable winning device 20 is movable by a solenoid 72 (see FIG. 2) and is in an acceptable state in which a game ball can be won in the grand prize winning port 21, and in an unacceptable state in which a game ball cannot be won in the grand prize winning port 21. The large winning opening 21 is opened in the acceptable state. Also, the winning ball guided from the special variable winning device 20 to the back of the game board 6 is detected by the count switch 63 (see FIG. 2). A solenoid 73 (see FIG. 2) for switching the route in the special winning opening 21 is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  The special variable prize-winning device 20 keeps the big prize opening 21 in an open state until a predetermined time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening 21 or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the jackpot gaming state. . One round is from the opening / closing of the big winning opening 21 until a certain period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls enter the big winning opening 21. The jackpot gaming state is a gaming state in which the opening of the big winning opening 21 is repeatedly provided for a predetermined number of times (15 times or 7 times).

  Further, on the left side of the game area 7, a round number display 19 including a pair of LEDs labeled “15” and “2” is provided. This round number display 19 displays the number of rounds (15 rounds or 7 rounds) of the jackpot gaming state to be generated. On the other hand, on the right side of the game area 7, a normal symbol display 12 comprising a pair of left and right LEDs labeled “◯” and “x” is provided. The normal symbol display 12 can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the gate switch 61 (see FIG. 2) detects that the game ball has passed through the gates 28a and 28b, a random number for determination per normal symbol is extracted and the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) mounted on the main board 31 (see FIG. 2). In the normal symbol buffer of FIG. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol that can be stored in the normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) is four. If the normal symbol display 12 can start the variable display in which the normal symbol display state changes ("○" and "x" are alternately turned on) (the end of the previous variable display in the normal symbol display 12). Then, the normal symbol display unit 12 starts to display the variation of the normal symbol.

  Above the normal symbol display 12, a normal symbol holding storage indicator having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the normal symbol buffer. 13 is provided. When the gate switch 61 detects that the game ball has passed through the gates 28a and 28b and a new random number for determining the normal symbol is stored, the normal symbol storage memory display 13 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. . The number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by 1 every time the normal symbol display 12 starts to display fluctuations of normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  In the normal symbol display 12, the left and right lamps marked with ○ and X (the symbols become visible when lit) are alternately lit, so that the fluctuation of the normal symbol is performed. For example, if the time-short state is 2.9 seconds, otherwise it is 29.2 seconds). If the left lamp with a circle is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. When the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 12 is a win, the variable winning device 15 is only for a predetermined time (for example, 2.9 seconds in the short time state, 1.4 seconds in the short time state). It becomes an open state.

  Whether or not to win the result of the normal symbol variation display is determined by the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol extracted when the game ball passes through the gates 28a and 28b and is detected by the gate switch 61. Is determined according to whether or not the value matches a predetermined judgment value per ordinary symbol. The hit probability is very high (for example, 35/36) in the short time state, but is low (for example, 1/36) in the short time state. In the short-time state, since the percentage of the variable winning device 15 being in the open state is very high in this way, the number of game balls held by the player is not reduced (or even if it is reduced, the reduction amount is very small). The game is ready to proceed.

  Winning holes 29a to 29d are provided on the left and lower sides of the gate 28a and on the lower and right sides of the gate 28b, respectively. When it is detected by the winning port switch 64 (see FIG. 2) that a game ball has won the winning ports 29a to 29d, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out. The payout of the game ball is also performed by winning the game ball to the start winning ports 14a and 14b and the big winning port 21, but is not performed even if the game ball passes through the gates 28a and 28b.

  In the lower part of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there is provided an out port 30 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 40, a left frame lamp 41, and a right frame lamp 42 provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 drives a driving motor by operating a hitting ball operating handle 5, and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. A ball hitting device 45 (see FIG. 2) is provided. The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 45 enter the game area 7 through a hit ball rail mounted in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7 on the game board 6, and then descend the game area 7. . The game balls that have not won any of the start winning ports 14a and 14b, the big winning port 21, and the winning ports 29a to 29d are discharged from the out port 30.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. On the main board 31, a basic circuit 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The basic circuit 53 transmits a control signal to a ROM 54 that stores a game control program, a RAM 55 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that controls a game signal according to the program, a display control board 80, and the like. An I / O port unit 57 is included.

  In this embodiment, the basic circuit 53 including the ROM 54, the RAM 55, the CPU 56, and the I / O port unit 57 is configured as a one-chip microcomputer, but the one-chip microcomputer configuring the basic circuit 53 includes Electric power is supplied from the backup battery while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off. That is, the data stored in the RAM 55 is retained while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shut off as long as power is supplied from the backup battery.

  Since the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) hereinafter, specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to CPUs mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control microcomputer used in this embodiment is a peripheral circuit such as the CPU 56, ROM 54, RAM 55, I / O port 57, etc. mounted on the main board 31.

  Further, the gate switch 61, the start port switches 62a and 62b, the count switch 63, the winning port switch 64, the clear switch 65, the full switch (not shown) that is detected when the surplus ball receiving tray 4 is full, and the count switch short-circuited. A switch circuit 32 for supplying a signal (not shown) to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 71 for opening and closing the variable winning device 15, a solenoid 72 for opening and closing the special variable winning device 20, and a seesaw provided in the big winning port 21 A solenoid circuit 33 for driving the solenoid 73, etc., which is movable in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on, and a jackpot according to data given from the basic circuit 53 Information output such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of gaming state Information output circuit 34, for outputting to an external device such as a Hall computer No. is also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  Further, a reset switch 93 that resets the internal state (RAM 55) at the time of power activation and a main switch 94 that performs ON / OFF switching of the power are also connected to the main board 31, and detection signals of these switches are used as basic circuits. Send to 53. These switches 93 and 94 are provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31 performs display control of the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, display control of the normal symbol display 12, and the round number display 19. Further, the light emission control of the normal symbol hold storage display 13 is performed.

  A game control microcomputer (peripheral circuits such as a CPU 56 and a ROM 54 and a RAM 55) provided on the main board 31 is provided on the card unit 50 and the game board 6 that enable ball lending by inserting a prepaid card or the like. A payout control signal is transmitted to a payout control board 36 that controls a ball payout device 44 that pays out a winning ball when a winning of a game ball is detected at a plurality of winning holes. Further, the game control microcomputer operates the hitting operation handle 5 to drive and control the hitting ball launching device 45 to transmit a launch control signal to the launch control board 37 that controls the launching of the game ball toward the game area 7. .

  Further, the game control microcomputer transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) to the display control board 80. A display control microcomputer (display control CPU (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port (shown)) provided on the display control board 80 by receiving the effect control command. No)) and the like) perform display control of the variable display device 9. The display control microcomputer is not supplied with power from the backup battery while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off, and the data stored in the RAM is cut off when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off. Erased.

  The display control CPU operates according to a program stored in the ROM, and when receiving an effect control command from the main board 31, performs display control of the variable display device 9 according to the received effect control command. Specifically, display control of the variable display device 9 is performed by a VDP (not shown) having a display control function for performing image display and a high-speed drawing function. The display control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data frequently used among images displayed on the variable display device 9, specifically, a person, a monster, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like.

  Then, the display control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP operates based on data input from the display control CPU. In this embodiment, a VDP (not shown) that performs display control of the variable display device 9 is mounted on the display control board 80. The VDP has a two-dimensional address space independent of the display control CPU, and a VRAM (not shown) is mapped there. The VDP generates image data to be displayed on the variable display device 9 in accordance with the character image data, and develops it in the VRAM. VRAM is a frame buffer memory for developing image data generated by VDP. Then, it is output to the variable display device 9. Note that the display control of the variable display device 9 includes special symbol variation display, jackpot round effect, hold memory icon display, and the like.

  Further, the chance button 16 is connected to the display control board 80 via a switch circuit (not shown), and when the effect that the contents are changed by the operation of the chance button 16 is executed in the variable display device 9. The display of the image on the variable display device 9 is controlled based on the detection signal that detects the operation of the chance button 16.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display control microcomputer provided on the display control board 80 controls the sound output of the speaker 27 by outputting the drive signal of the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver. By outputting a driving signal of the accessory, lamp / LED to the substrate 35, light emission control of the accessory, lamp / LED provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. In other words, the display control microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 receives the command information related to the display control of the variable display device 9, the lamp / LED lighting control, and the control of effects such as the generation of game sounds transmitted from the main board 31. Is a microcomputer for effect control that controls light emitting bodies such as lamps and LEDs provided in the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the effect control command (control signal).

  The sound reproduction process itself output from the speaker 27 is performed by a sound control microcomputer (including a CPU, RAM, and ROM) mounted on the sound output board 70, and the lamp / LED lighting control process itself is performed as follows. This is performed by a lamp control microcomputer (including a CPU, RAM, and ROM) mounted on the lamp driver board 35. However, these microcomputers simply perform sound reproduction output and lamp / LED lighting as instructed by the display control CPU of the display control board 80, and what kind of sound is reproduced and output. It can be said that the display control CPU of the display control board 80 controls how the lamp / LED is lit.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variation display on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment and the decorative symbol variation display on the variable display device 9 will be described. Whether or not the result of the change display of the special symbol is a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, which type of jackpot is to be selected, and which of the special pattern change pattern is to be extracted at the start winning prize Based on various random numbers, it is determined when the start condition of the special symbol variation display in the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b is satisfied.

  First, the determination of jackpot will be described. FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 54. Whether or not the result of the special symbol variation display is a jackpot is determined based on the jackpot determination table of FIG. 3 (a) and the jackpot determination random number among the random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning (random R: 0 to 65535). And is determined based on the value of. In normal time (non-probability fluctuation), if the value of the jackpot determination random number is 1000 to 1059 or 13320 to 13477, it is determined to be a jackpot, otherwise it is determined to be lost. decide. On the other hand, at the time of probability variation, if the value of the jackpot determination random number is 1020-1519 or 13320-15004, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is any other value, it is determined to be lost.

  Next, determination of the jackpot type will be described. FIG. 3B and FIG. 3C are diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Here, FIG. 3 (b) is a jackpot type determination table for determining the jackpot type when the special symbol display 10b performs variable symbol display, and FIG. 3 (c) is a special symbol display. 12 is a jackpot type determination table for determining a jackpot type when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the device 10a.

  When the special symbol display 10b is used to display the variation of the special symbol, if it is determined that the result of the variation display of the special symbol based on the random number for jackpot determination and the table for jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot, the start prize is further awarded. If the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random Q: 0 to 9) among the random numbers extracted from time to time is 0, 3, 5 or 7, it is determined as 15R probability variation jackpot, and if it is 1, it is determined as 7R probability variation jackpot. If it is 9, 7R hourly jackpot (100) is determined, if 2 or 4, 7R hourly jackpot (50) is determined, and if 6 or 8, 7R normal jackpot is determined.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol display is performed by the special symbol display device 10a, if it is determined that the result of the special symbol variation display is based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination table, If the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random Q: 0 to 9) among the random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning is 3, 5 or 7, it is determined as 15R probability variation jackpot, and if it is 1, it is determined as 7R probability variation jackpot. If it is 0 or 9, 7R hour jackpot (100) is determined. If it is 2 or 4, 7R hour jackpot (50) is determined. If it is 6 or 8, 7R ordinary jackpot is determined.

  By the way, in the probability variation state, a big hit is made with a probability of 1/30. However, until the new jackpot is generated, the special symbol variation display is executed without restriction on the number of times of execution. In the short time state, the percentage that the variable winning device 15 is in the open state is very high, and the start winning opening 14b for causing the special symbol display 10b to be given priority over the special symbol display 10a to display the variation of the special symbol. Reservation memory due to winning a prize is rarely interrupted. Also, since the time during which the jackpot gaming state is controlled is very long, there is almost no exception, and the hold storage by winning of the start winning port 14a is also held by winning of the starting winning port 14b until the jackpot gaming state is finished. My memory is full.

  Next, determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol will be described. When the start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variation pattern is determined according to the result of the special symbol variation display (whether or not the jackpot is set, or the jackpot type when the jackpot is set). Further, when determining the variation pattern, first, the variation pattern type is determined based on the variation type determination random number value among the random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning, and further the variation pattern determining random number extracted at the time of starting winning The variation pattern is determined based on the value of.

  There are three types of variation patterns: non-reach loss, normal reach, and super reach when it is determined to lose. When it is determined that 15R probability variable jackpot, 7R probability variable jackpot, 7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourly jackpot (50), or 7R normal jackpot, there are two types: normal reach and super reach.

  Here, both the normal reach and the super reach are patterns in which a reach display mode in which the left and right decorative symbols that are stopped first and second in the process of the variable display are aligned with the same type of symbols appears. Normal reach is a variation pattern in which the variation display mode of the decorative pattern in the inside is not different from the case of loss (the pattern that is finally stopped is different), and the time required from the start to the end of the variation display is non-reach loss Compared to normal cases, there is no change. On the other hand, Super Reach is a variation pattern in which the effect display is performed in which the variation display of the decorative pattern that is stopped last after the reach display mode appears is different from the normal display. Time is considerably longer than non-reach losers and normal reach.

  However, when the number of reserved memories becomes 3 or more, the time for executing the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened from the original variation display time of the selected variation pattern (when it becomes 4). 3). In non-reach losers and normal reach, the time when variable display is executed in the normal case will not change, but in normal reach, the reach display mode will appear once and the display result will be derived, so it will be shortened. With regard to the fluctuation time, the normal reach loss is longer than the non-reach loss that does not require such a process. In addition, in the variation pattern of super reach, the effect display on the decorative pattern in the inside (all or a part) may be omitted and the result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be displayed.

  When the type of variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern is determined more finely. Here, when the variation pattern type is non-reach loss, 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, 7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourjackpot (50), or 7R normal jackpot, the variation pattern selected is 1 each. Only type. The variation patterns selected in the case of normal reach lose include a plurality of variation patterns (one frame before, one frame after, two frames after) with different numbers of decorative symbols.

  The special symbol display start condition for the special symbol displays 10a and 10b is satisfied when all the variable displays based on the start winnings prior to the start winning that causes the variable display to be performed are completed. (However, when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state, it is established by the end). Therefore, when a start winning is made in a state where there is no reserved memory, the start condition for the special symbol variation display is immediately established by the start winning.

  On the other hand, in the case where the hold is stored due to the start winning when the variable display based on the previous start winning has not been finished (the specific starting winning is assumed), only one is ahead of the specific starting winning. When the special symbol variation display based on the start prize (pre-start prize) is completed, the start condition for the special symbol variation display based on the specific start prize is established. At this time, after the end of the special symbol variation display based on the pre-start prize, the special symbol variation display based on the specific start prize is started without delay.

  As described above, when the special symbols are variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the variable display device 9. The special symbol variation display on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b is started immediately when the start condition is satisfied, but the decorative symbol variation display on the variable display device 9 is started immediately upon the start condition being satisfied. Instead, the operation is started after a certain delay time (interval period) has passed since the start condition was satisfied. The special symbol variation display is executed until the variation display time determined in accordance with the variation pattern selected after the start condition is satisfied.

  As described above, when the first to fifth specific display results are derived on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, that is, 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, 7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourly jackpot (50) or 7R When a normal jackpot occurs, the game is controlled to a jackpot gaming state. However, even if this 15R probability variable jackpot, 7R probability variable jackpot, 7R short jackpot (100), 7R short jackpot (50), or 7R regular jackpot occurs, at that time Depending on the starting prize, a special symbol (including a decorative symbol) may be displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the right to perform variable display based on the start winning (various random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning) is stored on hold, but the fact that it is stored is displayed on the special symbol hold storage display units 11a and 11b. Thus, the player is notified.

  A special symbol (also a decorative symbol) is displayed in a variable manner based on the starting prize that will generate a 15R probability variable jackpot, 7R probability variable jackpot, 7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourly jackpot (50), or 7R normal jackpot. However, the player may indicate whether the change display is being executed based on a start prize that generates a 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, 7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourly jackpot (50), or 7R normal jackpot. Can not know.

  In addition, even if the display of fluctuations such as 15R probability variable jackpot, 7R probability variable jackpot, 7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourly jackpot (50), or 7R normal jackpot is started and the subsequent gaming state is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, Based on the decorative symbols arranged on the variable display device 9 in the variable display, the jackpot gaming state is based on any of 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, 7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourjackpot (50), or 7R normal jackpot The player cannot know if it is a thing. Therefore, while the jackpot gaming state is controlled, the jackpot gaming state is continued after the eighth round of the jackpot round, or even if it is not continued, the subsequent gaming state is a probability variation state, a short time. The player cannot know whether the state is normal or normal.

  However, while the decorative symbols are being displayed in a variable manner based on the starting prize that generates either the 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, 7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourly jackpot (50), or 7R normal jackpot It is said that it is not known whether the jackpot gaming state that has not actually started is based on 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, 7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourly jackpot (50) or 7R normal jackpot This is not to say that players do not expect this. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the background image displayed on the variable display device 9 is made a cherry blossom pattern during the variable display of the decorative pattern in order to increase the player's expectation. As a result, there is a case where a cherry blossom pattern effect is notified to notify that there is a high possibility that a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 7R probability variation jackpot will be achieved.

  In addition, while being controlled to the jackpot gaming state, that is, while the jackpot round effect is being performed, the player expects this because the gaming state that is started after this is ended is not known. Not that. Therefore, in the jackpot round effect, in order to raise the player's expectation, as will be described later, the player character and the enemy character battle, and the battle showing the victory or defeat of the battle in the seventh round of the jackpot round. Performed by production. If the enemy character wins in the battle performance (the player's character is defeated), it is indicated that the gaming state after the seventh round of the jackpot round is changed from the jackpot gaming state to a probability variation state, a short time state, or a normal state. . If the player's character wins in the battle effect, it is indicated that the gaming state is continued in the jackpot gaming state, and the eighth and subsequent rounds (up to the fifteenth round) of the jackpot round are also continued.

  In addition, while the battle effect is being executed, the cherry blossoms in the same manner as the cherry pattern effect that can be executed before entering the jackpot game state, especially before the seventh win of the jackpot round is shown. There is a case where a pattern effect is executed. Even if the player's character is defeated in the battle effect, the game state after the jackpot game state is ended by executing the cherry pattern effect. Is likely not to be in a normal state. That is, it is indicated that there is a higher possibility of being controlled to the probability variation state or the short time state than the normal state.

  It is determined by the display control CPU of the display control board 80 whether or not to execute the cherry blossom pattern effect and how to win or lose the battle effect in the jackpot round effect. In addition, with respect to the variation display of decorative symbols, the types of decorative symbols that are specifically displayed are subject to the determination of jackpot determination, determination of jackpot type, and determination of variation patterns performed by the CPU 56 of the main board 31. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 is determined.

  In order for the display control CPU of the display control board 80 to be able to make these decisions, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 14a or 14b, whether or not the big hit is determined by the jackpot determination random number extracted at this time (It may also include a jackpot type determined by the jackpot type random number), the type of variation pattern selected by the value of the random number for determining the variation type, and the start winning opening where the game ball has won A start winning command associated with the type and the number of reserved storage after the start winning is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  In addition, when the special symbol display 10a or 10b is started to display the variation display of the special symbol, the starting winning prize which has been started, whether to be a big hit in this variation display and the type of jackpot, and the determined variation A start time command indicating a pattern is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80. Further, when the game state changes, a game state command indicating the changed game state is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  In addition, when the first specific display result to the sixth specific display result are derived to the special symbol display 10a or 10b and controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot round indicating the number of rounds when each round is started A command is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80. At the end of each round, a round end command indicating the end of the round is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  Furthermore, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, if the data at the time of the previous power-off is not cleared and stored in the RAM 55, the state at the time of the power-off (the reserved storage of the start winning ports 14a and 14b is stored) If the RAM 55 has been cleared from the initial state (the number of the reserved winning openings 14a and 14b is 0), the game progress is started. A startup command including information that can specify the number of reserved memories and the gaming state of the start winning ports 14a and 14b is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80. Yes.

  Next, execution of the cherry blossom pattern effect and the jackpot round effect will be described. As described above, the cherry blossom pattern directing is performed during the fluctuation display immediately before the gaming state is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, or from the start of the battle rendering, the winning or losing battle of the seventh round of the jackpot round (hereinafter referred to as the battle result). This is an effect that is executed any time until it is displayed (hereinafter referred to as a battle effect execution period). However, if the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed before the gaming state is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, then the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed during the battle effect execution period in the controlled jackpot gaming state. Absent.

  The cherry blossom pattern effect is obtained by changing the background image of the variable display device 9 to the cherry blossom pattern either during the variable display immediately before the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state (before the battle effect execution period) or during the battle effect execution period. To be executed. If the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed before the battle effect execution period, the battle effect executed after that indicates that there is a high possibility that the player's character win will be shown as the battle result. .

  On the other hand, even if the player's character is defeated as a result of the battle, if the cherry pattern effect is executed either before the battle effect execution period or during the battle effect execution period, the battle described later This indicates that there is a high possibility that the game state after the performance execution period is controlled to either the probability variation state or the short-time state.

  The jackpot round effect is executed during the battle effect execution period by the battle effect between the player-side character and the enemy character, and after the battle effect execution period (the seventh round of the jackpot round) according to the battle result. This is an effect indicating whether or not the jackpot round is continued until 15 rounds, that is, whether or not the gaming state is continued in the jackpot gaming state. If the variable display device 9 indicates that the battle result is a victory for the character on the player side, it indicates that the jackpot gaming state will continue even after the battle effect execution period, depending on the battle effect. There is no jackpot round production until the 15th round of the jackpot round.

  On the other hand, in the variable display device 9, if the battle result indicates that the player's character is defeated, the control to the jackpot gaming state ends at the seventh round of the jackpot round in which the battle result is indicated. Will be shown. Thereafter, in the variable display device 9, when the decorative symbol variation display is started, the gaming state started from the variation display is a probability variation state in which the next big hit is based on the 7R probability variation big hit, and the 7R short time In either the short time state that continues up to 100 fluctuation display based on jackpot (100), the short time state that continues to 50 fluctuation display based on 7R hour jackpot (50), or the normal gaming state based on 7R normal jackpot It will be notified if there is any.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a table related to determination of cherry blossom pattern effects and battle effects. The cherry pattern effect and the battle effect are determined by the display control CPU of the display control board 80 at the same time, and the 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, 7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourly jackpot (50) or 7R normal jackpot Depending on which one will be used, for cherry blossom pattern production, the presence or absence of its execution, and when executed, the timing of its execution (either before the battle production execution period or during the battle production execution period) is determined, As for the battle performance, the battle outcome will be decided.

  As shown in the figure, when the battle wins or loses, the battle effect in which the player's character wins is always selected when the 15R probability variation is won, and in other cases, the player's character always loses. The production is to be selected. And in the case of 15R probability variation jackpot, the cherry pattern production is executed before the battle production execution period ("Battle before" in FIG. 4), during the battle production execution period ("Battle" in FIG. 4), The proportions for which the cherry blossom pattern effect is not executed are a1, a2, and a3, respectively. In addition, the relationship is a1 >> a2> a3. Therefore, in the case of 15R probability variation big hit, when the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed, most of it is executed before the battle effect execution period.

  On the other hand, in the case of 7R probable big hit, the ratios of the cherry pattern effect being executed before the battle effect execution period, during the battle effect execution period, and the cherry pattern effect not being executed are respectively selected as b4, b5, b6. Also, in the case of 7R time junior big hit (100), the ratio that the cherry pattern production is executed before the battle production execution period, during the battle production execution period, and the cherry pattern production is not executed is c4. , C5, c6. In addition, in the case where the 7R time junior bonus is (50), the ratio that the cherry pattern production is executed before the battle production execution period, during the battle production execution period, and the cherry pattern production is not executed is d4. , D5, d6. In addition, in the case where 7R is a normal jackpot, the ratios at which the cherry pattern production is executed before the battle production execution period, during the battle production execution period, and the cherry pattern production is not executed are e4, e5, e6.

  Here, the relationship among these selection ratios is b4> b5 >> b6, c5> c4> c6, d6> d5 >> d4, e6 >> e5> e4. In this way, when the player character is defeated in the battle production and the 7R probability variation is a big hit, the selection ratio of the cherry pattern production that is not executed is the smallest, and the cherry pattern production is the battle production. It is easy to be executed either before the execution period or during the battle effect execution period. Also, in the case of 7R time junior large hit (100), the selection ratio of those that do not execute the cherry blossom pattern effect is the smallest, and when the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed, the selection that is executed especially during the battle effect execution period The ratio is larger than the selection ratio of those executed before the battle effect execution period.

  In addition, in the case of 7R time junior large hit (50), the selection ratio of the cherry blossom pattern effect not being executed is the largest, but when the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed, it is executed especially before the battle effect execution period. The selection ratio is considerably smaller than the other selection ratios, and when the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed, it is executed almost during the battle effect execution period. In addition, in the case of 7R normal jackpot, the selection ratio of the cherry blossom pattern effect that is not executed is considerably larger than the other selection ratios, and the cherry blossom pattern effect is hardly executed.

  Hereinafter, the process performed for the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. First, processing at the time of power activation will be described. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with the main switch 94 turned on with the reset switch 93 turned on, all the storage areas of the RAM 55 except for the in-use stack area are initialized. And the process for advancing a game can be started.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the reset switch 93 in the OFF state and the main switch 94 in the ON state, it is diagnosed whether or not the data in the RAM 55 is corrupted. If the data when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off remains normal, the data stored in the RAM 55 is left as it is, and the state when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off last time. From this, it is possible to start processing for advancing the game. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the gaming state of the data remaining in the RAM 55 and the number of reserved memories for the start winning ports 14a and 14b are referred to, and a startup command is generated based on this, and display control is performed. This is transmitted to the display control CPU of the substrate 80.

  Processing for advancing a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed according to a timer interrupt executed every 2 ms. Note that only the release of the game ball to the game area 7 based on the operation of the hitting operation handle 5 is performed independently of the timer interruption process every 2 ms.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed every 2 ms in the main process executed by the CPU 56. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs the register saving process (step S21), and then executes the game control process of steps S22 to S36.
In the game control process, the CPU 56 first inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 61, the start port switches 62a and 62b, the count switch 63, and the clear switch 65 via the switch circuit 32, and determines their state. A switch process is performed (step S22).

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a jackpot determination random number and a jackpot type determination random number used for game control is performed (step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (step S24) and a process for updating the counter value for generating the display random number (step S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, the corresponding symbol is selected according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the variable display device 9, the special variable winning device 20 and the like in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. It is issued and executed. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 12 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. By executing the normal symbol process, the display control of the normal symbol display 12 and the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 15 are executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 in the special symbol process, takes out one command for performing various effects in the variable display device 9 and the like, and sends it to the display control board 80. Command control processing is performed (step S28). Further, a normal symbol command control process for sending a command related to a normal symbol set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 in the normal symbol process is performed (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the start port switches 62a and 62b, the count switch 63, and the like (step S31). Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control board 36 in response to winning detection based on the fact that any of the start port switches 62a, 62b, the count switch 63, etc. is turned on. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 36 drives the ball payout device 44 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S32). In the storing process, various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers are extracted based on the detection signals of the start port switches 62a and 62b, and the extracted random number values are stored separately in the start port switches 62a and 62b.

  In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 33 (step S34). In order to set the variable winning device 15 and the special variable winning device 20 to the open state or the closed state, or to switch the game ball passage in the special winning opening 21, the solenoid circuit 33 switches the solenoids 71 to 73 in accordance with a drive command. To drive. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S35), and the interrupt enabled state is set (step S36).

  Next, the special symbol process in step S26 will be described. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the start opening switches 62a and 62b for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 14a and 14b provided in the game board 6 are turned on. In other words, it is determined whether or not a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning ports 14a and 14b has occurred, and if a start winning has occurred, a start port switch passing process is performed.

  In the start port switch passing process, the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot type determination random number, the variation type determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number are extracted and stored in the holding storage buffer corresponding to each of the start winning ports 14a and 14b. (However, when the reserved storage buffer is full, the extracted random number is discarded), and the extracted random number value and the type of the start winning opening where the game ball is won are associated with the identification information for each starting win Is transmitted to the display control board 80.

  After that, depending on the state of the special symbol process flag, special symbol normal processing, variation pattern setting processing, special symbol variation processing, special symbol suspension processing, pre-winning opening pre-processing, large winning opening open processing, which will be described below, One of the jackpot end processing is performed.

  Special symbol normal processing: Wait until the special symbol variable display can be started. When the CPU 56 enters a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the CPU 56 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (the number of reserved memories). If the count value of the pending storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination as a result of the special symbol variation display. In this case, the jackpot type is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number.

  Fluctuation pattern setting processing: The variation pattern type of the special symbol in the special symbol displays 10a and 10b is selected according to the value of the random number for variation type determination extracted at the time of starting winning and the number of reserved memories. Then, it is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance according to the type of variation pattern selected and the value of the variation pattern determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning. The special symbol process timer is started after setting the variation time of the special symbol to a special symbol process timer (configured by a down timer) based on the determined variation pattern and whether or not the time-short state is controlled. At this time, the special symbol display 10a or 10b outputs a signal for instructing the start of variation display of the special symbol, and whether or not to make a big hit, indicates a big hit type and a start command indicating the selected variation pattern, The state is set to be transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after that.

  Special symbol variation processing: Monitor the time of the special symbol process timer with the variation time set according to the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting processing, and when the variation time has passed and the special symbol process timer times out, Next, control is performed to shift to the special symbol stop process.

  Special symbol stop process: The special symbol display that is variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b is stopped, and a signal indicating that the special symbol is stopped is set in a state of being output to the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b. At the same time, the symbol stop command indicating the symbol stop is set to a state to be transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after.

  Pre-opening process for the big winning opening: When this process is performed for the first time after the big hit, after setting the number of rounds of the big winning opening 21, the control for opening the big winning opening 21 is started. Specifically, the solenoid 72 is driven, the special winning opening 21 is opened, and the special variable winning device 20 is opened. In addition, the number of rounds in which the special winning opening 21 is opened is counted, and the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the release timer.

  Opening process for winning a prize opening: A process for setting a round command and a round end command for displaying a round in the jackpot gaming state to a state to be transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after. Or a process for confirming that the closing condition of the special winning opening 21 is satisfied.

  Big hit end process: A game state command indicating that the big hit game state has ended and the game state has changed is set to a state transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after.

  On the other hand, in the various sub-side boards such as the display control board 80, the variable display device 9 displays the variation of the decorative symbols in accordance with the variation display of the special symbols based on the command transmitted from the basic circuit 53 of the main substrate 31. , Executing various effects such as pre-reading notice, or executing a jackpot round effect when controlled to the jackpot gaming state. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  In this main process, first, an initialization process for initializing a necessary area in the RAM included in the display control microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 is performed (step S701). Next, it is determined whether or not the state of the timer interrupt flag set by the timer interrupt process executed every predetermined time (for example, 33 ms (one frame period of the variable display device 9)) is 1 (step S702). The process of step S702 is repeated until the timer interrupt flag state becomes 1.

  After the timer interrupt flag status is 1, first, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to 0 (step S703), and it is checked whether a command transmitted from the basic circuit 53 of the main board 31 is received, If a command has been received, command analysis processing for analyzing the content is executed (step S704).

  Next, based on the analysis result of the command in the command analysis process, an effect control process process is executed in which the decorative display is variably displayed on the variable display device 9 or a jackpot round effect is executed (step S705). Further, based on the analysis result of the command, a notice control process for executing various effects such as a prefetch notice is executed (step S706). Furthermore, a random number update process for updating various random numbers necessary for the performance is executed (step S707), and the process returns to step S702.

  Then, the result of execution of the battle effect and the cherry blossom pattern effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. The battle effect and the cherry blossom pattern effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment are performed in various execution modes (including a mode in which the cherry blossom pattern effect is not executed). FIG. 7 shows the probability of a specific event appearing as a result of executing the battle effect and the cherry blossom pattern effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (including the result that the cherry blossom pattern effect is not executed). 4 is determined based on the probability of occurrence of each event shown in FIG. 7 and the relationship established between them. .

  In FIG. 7A, the fluctuation display results before the battle effect execution period in which the result of the fluctuation display is any one of 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, 7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourjackpot (50), or 7R normal jackpot. Regarding the execution of the cherry blossom pattern effect on the display, the probability that the jackpot gaming state after the change display is based on the 15R probability variable jackpot, and the jackpot other than the 15R probability variable jackpot in each case where it is executed and not executed The pre-battle 15R probability variation decision probability indicating the probability of being based on the above is shown.

  As shown in the figure, the probability that the jackpot gaming state when the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed before the battle effect execution period is based on a jackpot other than the 15R probability variable jackpot, α1 and α2. In addition, the probability that the jackpot gaming state when the cherry blossom pattern effect is not executed before the battle effect execution period is based on a jackpot other than the 15R probability variation jackpot, and the probability that the jackpot game state other than the 15R probability variation jackpot is β1, β2.

  About these, each event appears so that the relationship of α1> α2 and β1 <β2 is established, respectively, and when the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed before the battle effect execution period, It is easy to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state based on. On the other hand, when the cherry blossom pattern effect is not executed before the battle effect execution period, it is easily controlled to the jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot other than the 15R probability variation jackpot.

  In FIG.7 (b), it is a case where the result of a battle effect becomes a defeat of the character by the side of a player, Comprising: About the case where it is executed about the execution of the cherry tree pattern effect during a battle effect execution period In each case, the game state determination probability after defeat indicating the probability that the gaming state after being defeated becomes a probability variation state, the probability that it becomes a short-time state, and the probability that it becomes a normal gaming state is shown.

  As shown in the figure, the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed during the battle effect execution period, and the game state after the battle effect result is defeated (after the jackpot round ends in 7 rounds) becomes the probability fluctuation state. The probability that the variation display is continued up to 100 times in the short-time state, the probability that the variation display is continued up to 50 times in the short-time state, and the probability that the normal display is in the normal state are γ1, γ2, γ3, and γ4, respectively. In addition, the cherry blossom pattern effect is not executed during the battle effect execution period, and the probability that the subsequent game state becomes a probability change state when the result of the battle effect is defeated, the change display is continued up to 100 times in the short time state. The probability that the variable display is continued up to 50 times in the short time state and the probability that the normal state is reached are δ1, δ2, δ3, and δ4, respectively.

  In these cases, each event appears so that the relationships of γ1> γ2> γ3 >> γ4 and δ1 << δ2 <δ3 <δ4 are established, and when the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed during the battle effect execution period However, the probability that the normal gaming state is determined as the gaming state after the battle effect in which the player's character has been defeated is quite low, while the cherry pattern effect is executed during the battle effect execution period. If not, the probability that a gaming state other than the normal gaming state is determined is quite low. Therefore, even if the result of the battle effect is a loss of the player's character, if the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed during the battle effect execution period, the subsequent game state is changed to the normal state. In comparison with this, it is easy to control the time-short state or the probability variation state, which is advantageous for the player.

  In addition, when the game state after the battle result is defeated is a short-time state, if the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed during the battle effect execution period, the short-time state is displayed as a variable of 100 times. From the probability that it is determined that the 7R hour junior hit (100) will be continued until the 7R hour junior hit (50) in which the short state is continued until 50 times of change display. Is also high. On the other hand, if the cherry blossom pattern effect is not executed during the battle effect execution period, the probability that the 7R hour junior hit (50) is determined may be the 7R hour joke (100). It is higher than the determined probability.

  In FIG. 7C, after the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed before the battle effect execution period or during the battle effect execution period, the result of the battle effect is due to the defeat of the character on the player side, and the subsequent game state is in a shortened state. And when the short state is controlled based on 7R hour / long jackpot (100), which is controlled until 100 variations are displayed, 7R is controlled until 50 variations are displayed. In each of the cases where the control is based on the time saving jackpot (50), the cherry pattern production execution timing selection probability indicating the respective probabilities of the timing at which the cherry pattern production is executed is shown.

  As shown in the figure, when the result of the battle effect is the defeat of the character on the player side, and the subsequent game state is controlled based on the 7R hour / long jackpot (100), the cherry pattern effect is executed before the battle effect execution period. The probability of being executed and the probability of being executed during the battle effect execution period are T1 and T2, respectively. In addition, when the result of the battle effect is the defeat of the character on the player side, and the subsequent game state is controlled based on the 7R hourly big hit (50), the probability that the cherry blossom pattern effect was executed before the battle effect execution period The probabilities executed during the battle effect execution period are U1 and U2, respectively.

  These events appear so that the relationships of T1> T2 and U1 <U2 are established, respectively. Thus, when the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed, if it becomes 7R hourly jackpot (100), it is likely to be executed before the battle effect execution period, whereas it becomes 7R hourly jackpot (50). It is easy to be executed during the battle production execution period.

  In FIG. 7D, the probability variation type determination that indicates the probability that the cherry pattern effect will be executed either before the battle effect execution period or during the battle effect execution period in the case of 15R probability change jackpot or 7R probability change jackpot. Shows the probability. As shown in the figure, the probability that the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed is V1 and V2 for 15R probability variation jackpot and 7R probability variation jackpot, respectively. These events appear so that the relationship of V1> V2 is established. Thus, the probability that the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed is higher in the case of 15R probability variation jackpot than in the case of 7R probability variation jackpot. Therefore, the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed either before the battle effect execution period or during the battle effect execution period, so that the player side character wins in the subsequent battle effect result, that is, the jackpot round It can be expected that the control of the big hit gaming state will be continued after the eighth round.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the types of jackpots to be controlled in the jackpot gaming state are 15R probability variation jackpots, 7R probability variation jackpots, 7R hourly jackpots (100), 7R hourly bonuses. Either jackpot (50) or 7R normal jackpot will be determined. In the game state controlled to the jackpot game state, a battle effect as a jackpot round effect is executed on the variable display device 9, and the battle result between the player side character and the enemy character in the battle effect is displayed in the seventh round of the jackpot round. This is indicated by the victory or defeat of the character on the player side.

  If the player's character wins as a result of the battle, it is understood that the jackpot round continues until the 15th round of the jackpot round, that is, the jackpot game state is controlled based on the 15R probability variable jackpot. . On the other hand, if the player's character is defeated, the jackpot round ends with seven rounds, and the subsequent gaming state is based on a probability variation state based on the 7R probability variable jackpot, based on the 7R hourly jackpot (100). It is controlled to either the short-time state that continues until the variable display for the first time, the short-time state that continues until 50-time variable display, or the normal state that is based on the 7R normal jackpot.

Therefore, even when the battle result is a loss of the player's character, when the game state is a probability variation state, when there are a plurality of short-time states with different continuation times, or when it is a normal state , The difference in the advantage for the player occurs.
On the other hand, in the battle effect execution period, the cherry blossom pattern effect can be executed in a manner different from the battle effect. The game state after the player's character is defeated is the normal state when the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed during the battle effect period, the time-short state in which the variable display is continued up to 50 times, 100 It is easy to control in the order of the short time state and the probability fluctuation state that continue until the fluctuation display is repeated (that is, the probability of being determined is high), and when the cherry blossom pattern effect is not executed, this order is reversed. It is easy to be controlled (that is, the probability of being determined is high).

  Thereby, even if the battle result of the battle effect indicates the defeat of the player-side character who finishes the jackpot round in 7 rounds, the player can determine whether the cherry pattern effect has been executed or not. Is interested in the subsequent gaming state (whether it is controlled in the probability variation state or the short-time state, or how many times the short-time state is reached), so during the battle effect execution period, the battle effect battle You can be interested not only in the results, but also in the execution of the cherry blossom pattern production, and you can increase the interest in the game.

  In addition, the cherry blossom pattern effect can be executed not only during the battle effect execution period but also before the battle effect execution period, and when executed before the battle effect execution period, the probability of being a 15R probability variation jackpot is It is higher than the probability of other big hits. Thereby, not only during the battle production execution period but also before the battle production execution period, the player can be noticed for the execution of the cherry pattern production, and the interest in the game can be continued.

In addition, after the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed during the battle effect execution period, even if the player's character is defeated in the subsequent battle effect, the player is given high value in the game (the game state is It is possible to recognize that the execution of the cherry blossom pattern effect before the battle effect execution period shows the addition of a high value in the game, similarly to the game state with a high advantage.
As a result, even before the jackpot gaming state reaches 7 rounds, it is possible to make the player pay attention to what gaming state is controlled after the jackpot gaming state ends, and further improve the interest of the game be able to.

  In addition, when the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed before the battle effect execution period or during the battle effect execution period, the battle result is the defeat of the character on the player side, and the game state to be controlled thereafter becomes the short-time state, If the 7R hour junior big hit (100), in which the short state is continued up to 100 times of change display at that time, is determined, the cherry blossom pattern effect is likely to be executed before the battle effect execution period, and is continued until 50 times of change display. When the 7R hourly jackpot (50) is determined, the cherry blossom pattern effect is easily executed during the battle effect execution period. Thereby, the player can be interested in the type (timing) of the cherry blossom pattern production, and thus the interest in the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, when the cherry pattern effect is executed (regardless of whether the battle effect execution period is before or during the battle effect execution period), the probability that the 15R probability variation jackpot is determined is the probability that the 7R probability variation jackpot is determined. It is bigger than that. As a result, the player can execute the cherry blossom pattern effect, and the battle result of the battle effect is the victory of the character on the player side regardless of the timing, and the jackpot round is 15 Since it can be expected to continue until the round, it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, when the probability variation state is controlled based on the occurrence of 15R probability variation jackpot or 7R probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state is continued without limitation until the next jackpot occurs. (However, if the next jackpot is a 15R probability variation jackpot or a 7R probability variation jackpot, it is again controlled to the probability fluctuation state). However, the number of special symbol variations displayed in the probability variation state is not limited, and may be up to a certain number.

  The maximum number of special symbol variations displayed in one probability variation state can be set to a number greater than the reciprocal of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state (for example, 100 times). Alternatively, it may be about the number of reserved memories (for example, 4 is the number of reserved memories for the start winning opening 14b, or 8 is the total number of reserved memories for the start winning openings 14a, 14b). When the number of special symbol variations displayed in the probability variation state is limited to a certain number of times, the number of times of control in the short-time state can be adjusted accordingly.

  At this time, in the above embodiment, in the case of providing a different type of special symbol variation display executed in the probability variation state as a jackpot type, depending on whether or not the cherry pattern production is performed in the battle production , The probability that the number of special symbol variations displayed in the probability variation state after defeat of the player's character is finite and the probability that it is infinite (continues until the transition to the next jackpot gaming state) And may be different.

  At this time, if the type of jackpot that is 7R probability variation jackpot and the number of special symbol variation displays executed in the probability variation state is infinite, before the battle performance execution period, during the battle performance execution period , The ratio at which the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed is set to be high, and the jackpot type is determined that has a 7R probability variation jackpot and the number of times of the special symbol variation display executed in the probability variation state is finite. The ratio that the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed before the battle effect execution period and during the battle effect execution period is set to be lower than the case where the number of times of the special symbol variation display is infinite.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot gaming state is 15 rounds when the round with the big winning opening 21 opened is 15R probability variation jackpot, or 7R probability variation jackpot, 7R hour bonus jackpot (100), 7R hour bonus jackpot (50 ) Or 7R is usually a big hit, it was provided over 7 rounds. However, the number of rounds in which the special winning opening 21 is opened is not limited to this, and a plurality of arbitrary rounds (however, those corresponding to 15 rounds in the above embodiment are equivalent to 7 rounds). Larger round number).

  In the above embodiment, when the player side character wins in the battle effect, it is informed that the jackpot gaming state will continue after the 8th round (the 15R probability variation jackpot), and the player side character By defeating, it was announced that the jackpot gaming state ended in 7 rounds (it was not a 15R probable big hit). However, the result of the battle performance is not a definitive notification of whether or not the jackpot gaming state will continue after the eighth round, but merely suggests this (that is, even if the player character wins) The jackpot gaming state may end in seven rounds, or the jackpot gaming state may continue after the eighth round even if defeated).

  In this case, for example, when the 15R probability variation jackpot is determined, the player side character that wins the battle performance is selected at a higher rate than the player side character loses, and the 15R probability variation jackpot is determined. If not, the player's character winning in the battle effect may be selected at a lower rate than the player's character defeating.

  In the above embodiment, the pseudo-ream is not selected as the variation pattern regardless of the results of the jackpot lottery and the jackpot type lottery. On the other hand, you may enable it to select a pseudo | simulation series with a fixed ratio as a fluctuation pattern. Here, the pseudo-ream means that the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the variable display device 9 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, but for one special symbol variation display (that is, one start winning). In all of the decorative symbol display areas 9a to 9c, the decorative symbol variation display is temporarily stopped (the updating of the symbol is stopped but not confirmed, and may be in a state of shaking). Later, it refers to a decorative pattern variation pattern in which a re-variable display for variably displaying all the decorative symbols is executed once or a plurality of times.

  In the above embodiment, the battle effect is executed as a jackpot round effect. However, the battle effect may be executed as a reach effect (in this case, the player side). It is also possible to notify that the character wins a big hit (regardless of type) and to notify the loser by defeating). At this time, the result of the battle may be displayed simultaneously with the display result of the variable display in the reach effect. And the cherry blossom pattern effect may be executed at any timing up to the seventh round of the reach effect, the reach effect before the reach effect, or the jackpot round.

  In the above embodiment, the cherry blossom pattern effect when the player character is defeated in the battle effect is the game state after the jackpot game state is finished (the probability variation state until the next jackpot + short-time state, 100 times The player is expected to have a short state, 50 short hours, and no short state). Here, when the battle effect is executed as the reach effect and the player's character is defeated, the cherry pattern effect is the expectation effect that the big hit is included in the reserved memory be able to. That is, it is possible to vary the execution ratio of the cherry blossom pattern effect depending on whether or not the big hit is included in the hold memory.

In the above embodiment, the battle effect is a jackpot round effect, but it is a so-called period after it is once shown that it will be a jackpot on the decorative design of the variable display device 9 until it is determined. A battle effect may be executed like a re-lottery effect.
Here, the player character is notified (or implied) that the player character wins to control the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state ends (15R probability variation jackpot or 7R probability variation jackpot), and the player side The player loses (or suggests) that the character is not controlled in the probability fluctuation state after the jackpot game state is ended (7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourly jackpot (50) or 7R normal jackpot) It is good.

  Here, when the player's character is defeated, the execution ratio of the cherry blossom pattern production is higher at 7R junior college bonus (100) than at 7R junior college jackpot (50) and at 7R junior college jackpot (50). 7R may be higher than the normal jackpot (that is, the execution frequency increases as the number of time reductions increases). In addition, when the player character wins (wins), the execution ratio of the cherry blossom pattern effect is higher for the 15R probability variation jackpot than the 7R probability variation jackpot (that is, the jackpot gaming state continues after the eighth round) The execution frequency may be higher if

  In this case, if the player side character wins in the battle effect, whether or not the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed depends on whether the big hit gaming state ends in 7 rounds or continues after 8 rounds. Depending on the situation, the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed at a higher rate than when the game ends in the seventh round when the eighth and subsequent rounds are continued. As a result, the player is not limited to whether or not the execution of the cherry blossom pattern effect is controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot gaming state and how many times the short-time state is controlled. Since it becomes possible to be interested in the number of rounds, it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

  Note that even if the battle effect is executed in the jackpot round effect, the player side informs (or suggests) that the player side character will be controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot game state ends, and the player side It is good also as a thing which alert | reports (or suggests) that it is not controlled to a probability fluctuation state after the jackpot game state is ended by defeating. In this case as well, the cherry blossom pattern effect can be executed in the same manner as the battle effect is executed after it is once shown that it is a big hit with the decorative design.

  In the above embodiment, the cherry pattern effect can be executed either before the battle effect execution period or during the battle effect execution period, and the background image of the variable display device 9 at any timing It was supposed to be done by making a cherry blossom pattern. But if it is the aspect similar to this cherry blossom pattern effect, you may perform an effect in the same aspect as a cherry blossom pattern effect using images other than a cherry blossom pattern. At this time, you may make it vary the background image of the variable display apparatus 9 according to the timing which performs an effect. For example, the cherry blossom pattern may be used as the background image at the timing before the battle effect execution period, and the tiger pattern may be used as the background image at the timing during the battle effect execution period.

  Also, whether to display a cherry pattern image or a tiger pattern image is not selected according to the display timing difference, but whether or not it is controlled to the short-time state and the number of times of the short-time state. It may be selected according to the difference. In other words, even when the images are displayed at the same timing, when the image of the tiger pattern is displayed rather than when the image of the cherry pattern is displayed, the ratio of being controlled to the time-saving state is higher, If it is controlled to the time-short state, the ratio controlled to 100 times may be increased. Depending on the combination of the type of image to be displayed and the timing at which it is displayed (for example, before performing a battle effect with a cherry blossom pattern, while performing a battle effect with a cherry blossom pattern, before executing a battle effect with a tiger pattern, or while performing a battle effect with a tiger pattern) Thus, the reliability may be different depending on which of 7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourly jackpot (50), and 7R normal jackpot.

  In the above embodiment, the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed at any timing before the battle effect execution period or during the battle effect execution period. However, the cherry blossom pattern effect may be executed both before the battle effect execution period and during the battle effect execution period. At this time, the timing at which the cherry blossom pattern effect is likely to be executed may differ depending on the type of jackpot. For example, when the 15R probability variation jackpot is reached, the cherry blossoms before the battle effect execution period and during the battle effect execution period When the probability that the pattern effect is executed is high and the 7R probability variation is a big hit, the probability that the cherry pattern effect is executed before the battle effect execution period may be high.

  In the above embodiment, the types of jackpots are 15R probability variation jackpot, 7R probability variation jackpot, 7R hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourjackpot (50), 7R normal jackpot, and the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state ends. The gaming state when it is not controlled is distinguished by whether or not it is controlled to the short-time state and the number of controlled short-time states. On the other hand, as a time-short state, a high base (time-short state similar to the above-described embodiment) and a medium base (ordinary symbol winning probability is lower than the above-described embodiment) And / or a short opening time of the variable prize-winning device 15 (however, it is longer than when not in the short-time state) (the base that is not in the short-time state is low) 7R in the above embodiment Instead of the hourly jackpot (100), 7R hourly jackpot (50), and 7R regular jackpot, a high base, medium base, and low base jackpot can be applied, respectively.

  In the above embodiment, in the battle effect, the result that the player side character wins is shown, so that after the battle effect execution period, the continuation of the jackpot round is shown up to 15 rounds, and the player side character is displayed. As a result of losing, it is shown that the jackpot gaming state ends in the seventh round in which the battle result is indicated. However, the result that the player's character wins is to show that there is a high possibility that the jackpot round will continue to 15 rounds after the battle performance execution period. Also, the big hit gaming state may end in the seventh round. As a result, the player can be more interested in the battle performance, so that the interest in the game can be enhanced. On the other hand, even if the result that the player's character is defeated is shown, the jackpot round may continue for another 15 rounds after the battle effect execution period.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking as an example the case where a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a gaming machine. However, a slot machine that can shift to a gaming state advantageous to a player such as a big bonus, regular bonus, challenge bonus (hereinafter collectively referred to as bonus), or AT (Assist Time) or RT (Replay Time). And if it is a slot machine provided with a liquid crystal display as an effect means, a cherry blossom pattern effect and a battle effect can be applied.

  For example, as a bonus, one of a plurality of big bonuses or regular bonuses having different numbers of games until the end of the big bonus, or a plurality of bonuses having different numbers of RT continued games added after the bonus is ended is determined. If it is, the player determines the victory or defeat of the character of the battle effect executed on the liquid crystal display of the slot machine in accordance with the determination, and before the battle effect execution period It is also possible to determine at which time the cherry blossom pattern effect is executed during the battle effect execution period.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 9 Variable display apparatus 10a, 10b Special symbol display 11a, 11b Special symbol reservation memory display part 31 Main board 54 ROM
55 RAM
56 CPU
80 Display control board

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A gaming machine for playing games,
Determining whether to provide the first advantageous value, and determining whether to give the second advantageous value when not providing the first advantageous value;
A first advantageous effect executing means for executing a first advantageous effect suggesting whether or not to give the first advantageous value according to the effect result;
A means for executing a second advantageous effect different from the first advantageous effect, and when it is determined to give the first advantageous value, based on the decision to give the first advantageous value When the second advantageous effect is executed and when it is not determined that the first advantageous value is to be given, whether the second advantageous value is determined to have a high degree of advantage or not. And a second advantageous effect executing means for executing the second advantageous effect based on whether or not the determination is made that the advantage is low.
The second advantageous effect executing means has a high advantage with respect to the provision of the second advantageous value when the effect result of the first advantageous effect is not an effect result suggesting that the first advantageous value is provided. When the determination is made, the second advantageous effect is executed at a higher rate than when the determination is made that the advantage is low with respect to the provision of the second advantageous value.
The second advantageous effect executing means executes the second advantageous effect during a period in which the first advantageous effect is executed by the first advantageous effect executing means.