JP6545736B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, if the winning pattern is not won, the selection mode of the variation pattern defining at least the variation time of the variation game is different according to the number of pending variation games (hereinafter referred to as the number of reservations). (E.g., Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-023633, A

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, when the jackpot lottery is won, the fluctuation pattern is determined in the same selection mode without considering the number of pending change games. For this reason, in the prior art, when the player wins a big hit lottery, it is difficult to cause a change in the selection condition of the fluctuation pattern, leaving room for a device to improve the player's interest.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

  The gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine configured to hold the execution of the variation game using the symbol based on the fulfillment of the predetermined condition, and the lottery means for performing the lottery and the result of the lottery Controlling the game display means based on the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation pattern selection means for selecting the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation game, the game display means for displaying the fluctuation game, and the fluctuation pattern selection means. A game control means for executing the fluctuation game, and the fluctuation pattern selection means is capable of selecting the fluctuation pattern selection number when the number of the fluctuation game is reserved, when the winning is made in the winning lottery. The summary is that there is a specific variation pattern that can only be selected if it is a pending number.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the variation game includes a first variation game and a second variation game, and in the case where a predetermined first condition is satisfied, the specific variation pattern is the first variation It is possible to select only when the number of pending one of the game and the one of the second variation games determined in advance among the second variation game is the specific number of suspension, and a second predetermined condition is established. In the case where there is, the specific variation pattern may be a variation pattern that can be selected only when the sum of the number of reservations of the first variation game and the number of suspension of the second variation game is the particular number of reservations. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the player's interest.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The perspective view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the change pattern which can be selected in the case of loss, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the change pattern which can be selected in the case of big hit. The flowchart which shows special symbol input processing. The flowchart which shows special symbol start processing. Explanatory drawing which shows a concrete example of the relationship between a game state, the number of special holdings, and the average fluctuation time of a special symbol variation game. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the change pattern which can be selected in the case of the loss in 2nd Embodiment, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the change pattern which can be selected similarly in the case of big hit. Explanatory drawing which shows a concrete example of the effect content defined to the fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows a concrete example of the relationship between a fluctuation | variation pattern and the advance announcement production which can be performed.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described. The upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in the present specification indicate directions when viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine has a firing handle 11 on the front side. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp 12 on the front side. The decoration lamp 12 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “emission effect”) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing the built-in light emitter as one of the effects. The decoration lamp 12 is one of the effect execution means.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a speaker 13 on the front side. The speaker 13 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “audio effect”) of outputting voices of human and animal voices, sound effects, and music. The speaker 13 is one of the effect execution means.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game board 20. On the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined in a front view. The game ball as the game medium is fired toward the game area 21 at a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 11. The game ball having reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22.
The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display portion 22a variably displays a predetermined symbol and displays a first special symbol variation game in which the first special symbol is finally determined and stopped. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game".

  The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b variably displays a predetermined symbol and displays a second special symbol variation game in which the second special symbol is finally determined and displayed. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Also, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to simply as a "special game". The special symbol is a symbol for informing the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) described later.

  In the present specification, "variation display" means a state in which the type of symbol being displayed changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the term "decided stop display" means that a symbol is displayed on a fixed basis and stopped, and the type of symbol being displayed does not change. "Confirmed stop indication" and "derivation" have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result, and an off symbol as an off display result. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can identify the jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-round symbol is derived, the player can identify the out-of-plane.

  In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery (big hit lottery) is won, after the big hit symbol is derived in any of the special games, a big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game of the big hit. Although the details will be described later, the jackpot game is advantageous for the player because it can acquire a large number of prize balls and the like.

  The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays the number of first special games whose execution is being held because the start condition is satisfied but the startable condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as a first special pending number.

  The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays the number of second special games whose execution is being held because the start condition is satisfied but the startable condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as a second special pending number. For example, the maximum values of the first special holding number and the second special holding number are four. In the following description, the sum of the first special holding number and the second special holding number is referred to as “total special holding number”.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e variably displays a predetermined symbol and displays a normal symbol variation game in which the normal symbol is finally derived. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived from the ordinary symbol display portion 22e include at least an ordinary hit symbol and an ordinary offset symbol. If a normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can identify the normal hit. In the case of the normal game, in the case where the normal losing symbol is derived, the player can usually specify the missing.

  In the present embodiment, when an internal lottery (normal symbol lottery) is won, a normal hit game is awarded after the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game and then after the end of the normal game. The regular hit game is advantageous to the player because the player can easily establish the start condition of the second special game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. For example, the effect display device 25 is a liquid crystal display or the like. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”) that displays a pattern imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects. The effect display device 25 is one of the effect executing means.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is always provided with a first starting opening 26 opened in the game area 21. The first starting opening 26 is one of the winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball entering the first start port 26 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which the game ball entering the first start port 26 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be established, and the payout condition of the award ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start port 27 opened in the game area 21. The second starting opening 27 is one of the winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball entering the second start port 27 (shown in FIG. 6). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which the game ball entering the second start port 27 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be established and the payout condition of the award ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first variable member 28 that opens and closes the second start port 27. The first variable member 28 is operable in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start opening 27 and in a closed state in which the game ball can not enter the second start opening 27. In the open state, the gaming ball may easily enter the second starting opening 27 as compared to the closed state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first actuator A1 for operating the first variable member 28 in an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 3). The second starting opening 27 is controlled to be open in the normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 29 opened in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 that detects the gaming ball having entered the large winning opening 29 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the large winning opening 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the gaming ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the payout condition of winning balls is established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 30 that opens and closes the special winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 is a so-called "big winning opening door". The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can enter the big winning opening 29 and in a closed state in which the game ball can not enter the big winning opening 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that causes the second variable member 30 to operate in an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 30 is controlled to the open state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31 through which game balls can pass (enter) in the game area 21. The gate 31 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects gaming balls passing through the gate 31 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of the normal game can be established. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port 32. In the present embodiment, the gaming balls that have not entered any winning opening are discharged from the out port 32 to the outside of the machine.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of probability states regarding special symbols as a gaming state in which the probability (hereinafter referred to as "big hit probability") of winning the big hit in the internal lottery (big hit lottery) is different. The plurality of probability states regarding the special symbol include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the big hit probability is higher than the low probability state. The high probability state is an advantageous gaming state for the player because the possibility of winning a big hit lottery is higher than the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called “probability fluctuation state (probability state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of base states as gaming states in which bases (the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of firing balls) are different. The plurality of base states include a low base state and a high base state in which the base is higher than the low base state. In the present embodiment, the high base state is the “ball entry improvement state” in which the probability that the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 27 is higher than the low base state, and to the second starting opening 27 It is an "entering easy state" where entering of the game ball is facilitated. That is, the high base state is a so-called "power support state".

  For example, the high base state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is the probability variation control of the normal symbol that changes the probability of winning the normal symbol winning lottery (normal probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state.

  The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one ordinary hit game is longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, control to increase the number of times of opening of the first variable member 28 in one ordinary hit game more than in the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 28 in ordinary hit game It is preferable to perform at least one control of the control of making the open time of L longer than in the low base state.

  Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol fluctuation time reduction control that makes the average fluctuation time of the special game shorter than in the low base state. When executing the variation time reduction control of the special symbol, the high base state is a so-called "variation time reduction state". Here, assuming that a predetermined number of special games have been executed, the average fluctuation time of the special game is obtained by dividing the integrated time of fluctuation time in the predetermined number of fluctuation games by the predetermined number. Can be asked.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of big hit symbols as a big hit symbol of a special symbol. For example, a plurality of big hit symbols are classified into a symbol group Za and a symbol group Zb. The types of jackpot games are defined in each of the plural types of jackpot symbols. For example, the same big hit game may be defined for the big hit symbol of the symbol group Za and the big hit symbol of the symbol group Zb.

  Here, the big hit game will be described. In the jackpot game, a predetermined effect is first performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as "opening time"). In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the big winning opening 29 is opened is performed. One round game is ended when a predetermined ending condition is established. In each of the plurality of round games, a predetermined effect is performed. In the jackpot game, when the last round game is over, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter, referred to as "ending time"). The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending time.

  In addition, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game may be determined for each of a plurality of types of big hit symbols. For example, in the big hit symbol of the symbol group Za, as a gaming state after the end of the big hit game, between the high probability state between the next big hit game is awarded and the next big hit game is awarded A high base state may be defined. For example, for the jackpot symbol of the symbol group Zb, as a gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, a low probability state and a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, 80 times) between special game endings or upper limit number of times The high base state between the whistles to which the big hit game is given before the special game of the is ended may be defined.

Next, an example of effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
Among the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25, there is an effect pattern variation game in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in a plurality of lines and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) to which a decoration such as a character or a number is applied, and is for diversifying the display effect. For example, the variable display of the effect symbol is realized by scrolling the symbol row in a predetermined direction (for example, the vertical direction). The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a left row corresponding to the first row, a middle row corresponding to the second row, and a right row corresponding to the third row as symbol rows of rendering symbols. There is. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”.

  The effect game is executed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big hit symbol is derived, the big hit symbol by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the big hit symbol by the effect symbol is a symbol combination such as “333” or “777” in which the effect symbols in all the rows are the same. In the special game, in the case where the outlying symbol is derived, in the effect game, the outlying symbol is derived in accordance with the effect symbol. For example, the off-design by the production design is a combination of symbols such as "787" and "556" in which the production design of at least one row is different from the production design of the other row. Note that, in the effect game, the effect pattern may be temporarily displayed before the finalized display. In the present specification, “temporarily displayed” means a state indicating that the rendering pattern may be displayed again such as “swing fluctuation state”, for example.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. The reach is a state in which the same rendering pattern is temporarily displayed in a stopped state in a specific row among a plurality of rows, and the moving design symbols in a row different from the specified row are continuously displayed in a variable manner. In this embodiment, the specific rows forming the reach are the first and third rows. Although details will be described later, in the decoration lamp 12, the speaker 13, and the effect display device 25, various effects related to the effect game are executed.

The electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main control board 40 on the back side of the game board 20. The main control board 40 executes various processes, and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub control board 41 on the back side of the game board 20. The sub control board 41 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub control board 41 performs processing for causing the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 12, the sound effect by the speaker 13, and the display effect by the effect display device 25.

The main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs predetermined processing by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores information necessary for the operation of the main control CPU 40a, such as a main control program and various determination values. The main control RAM 40c stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10, such as a flag and a timer.

  The main control board 40 includes a random number generation circuit (not shown) and is configured to be able to generate hardware random numbers. The main control board 40 may be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main control CPU 40a. The main control board 40 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 40a can input a detection signal that is output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control board 40 is connected to the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a can control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control board 40 is connected to the information display panel 22. The main control CPU 40 a can control the display content of the information display panel 22.

The sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. For example, the sub control CPU 41a performs various processes by executing the sub control program. The sub control ROM 41b stores information necessary for the operation of the sub control CPU 41a, such as a main control program and various determination values. In addition, the sub control ROM 41b stores display effect data used to execute display effects, light emission effect data used to execute light emission effects, and sound effect data used to execute sound effects. The sub control RAM 41 c stores various information which is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10, such as a flag and a timer.

  Further, the sub control board 41 is configured to be capable of generating software random numbers by random number generation processing by the sub control CPU 41a. The sub control board 41 may include a random number generation circuit, and may be capable of generating hardware random numbers. The sub control board 41 is connected to the effect display device 25. The sub control CPU 41a can control the display effect by the effect display device 25. The sub control board 41 is connected to the decoration lamp 12. The sub control CPU 41 a can control the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 12. The sub control board 41 is connected to the speaker 13. The sub control CPU 41 a can control the sound effect by the speaker 13.

The variation pattern is described.
As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify at least the variation time of the special game. The variation time of the special game is also the presentation time of the presentation game accompanying the special game. In addition, the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify a part or all of the effect content of the effect game accompanying the special game.

  The plurality of fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, a reach effect is executed, and the contents of the effect that causes the jackpot symbol combination to be finally derived are defined. In the out-of-out fluctuation pattern, reach content is executed, or reach content is not performed, and effect contents for causing the symbol combination of the out-of-profile to be finally derived are defined.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with fluctuation patterns MP1 to MP6. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a variation pattern different from the variation patterns MP1 to MP6.

  The fluctuation patterns MP1 to MP3 are out-of-order fluctuation patterns with no reach effect. For example, the fluctuation pattern MP1 has an outlier fluctuation without reach effect defined as the effect content, and the fluctuation time is 2 seconds. In the following description, in the effect game based on the change pattern MP1, the change pattern of the effect pattern until the stop is temporarily displayed in the first row and the third row may be indicated as "short change mode".

  For example, the fluctuation pattern MP2 has, as the contents of presentation, an out-of-focus fluctuation without reach effect, and a fluctuation time of 5 seconds. In the following description, in the effect game based on the change pattern MP2, the change pattern of the effect pattern until the stop is temporarily displayed in the first row and the third row may be indicated as "intermediate change mode".

  For example, the fluctuation pattern MP3 has, as the effect content, an outlier fluctuation without reach effect defined, and the fluctuation time is 12 seconds. In the following description, in the effect game based on the change pattern MP3, the change pattern of the effect pattern until the stop is temporarily displayed in the first and third columns may be indicated as the "long change mode".

  The time Tr from the start of the effect game to the temporary display of the effect pattern in the first and third rows is Tr1 in the short variation mode and Tr2 in the middle variation mode, and the long variation mode In this case, it is Tr3 (however, Tr1 <Tr2 <Tr3). The time Tr is a time (timing) at which the reach is formed, assuming that the same effect pattern is temporarily displayed in the first row and the third row.

  The fluctuation pattern MP4 is an outlier fluctuation pattern with reach effect. For example, the fluctuation pattern MP4 has, as the effect content, an outlier fluctuation with normal reach effect determined, and the fluctuation time is 36 seconds. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern MP4 temporarily displays the rendering pattern in the first and third rows in the long fluctuation mode, and the contents of the rendering for forming the reach are defined.

  The variation patterns MP5 and MP6 are big hit variation patterns. For example, in the fluctuation pattern MP5, a jackpot fluctuation with reach effect is generally defined as the effect content, and the fluctuation time is 36 seconds. For example, in the fluctuation pattern MP6, a jackpot fluctuation with special reach effect is defined as the effect content, and the fluctuation time is 120 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, the normal reach effect and the special reach effect are different in at least a part of the effect elements constituting the reach effect. Therefore, the player can recognize both reach effects as different reach effects. For example, the effect elements constituting the reach effect are the operation mode of the effect pattern displayed as the display effect, the character image displayed as the display effect, the music output as the sound effect, and the light emission pattern of the light emission effect.

Next, selection modes of the variation patterns MP1 to MP6 will be described.
Here, whether or not the main control CPU 40a can select a predetermined fluctuation pattern is associated with the predetermined fluctuation pattern as a selectable fluctuation pattern in a table referred to when selecting the fluctuation pattern. It can be changed depending on the presence or absence. For example, whether or not the main control CPU 40a can select a predetermined fluctuation pattern is a judgment value (judgement data (determination data) so that the predetermined fluctuation pattern can be selected in a table referred to when selecting the fluctuation pattern. It can change also by whether it corresponds or not.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is configured to select a variation pattern in the following selection mode.
In the case of out-of-order, low base condition, and total special reserve number = 0, the variation pattern MP3 (long variation mode) can be selected in any special game, while the variation pattern MP1, 1 MP2 can not be selected. In the case of out-of-order, low base condition, and total special reserve number = 1, the variation pattern MP2 (medium variation mode) or the variation pattern MP3 (long variation mode) is selected in any special game. While it can be done, the variation pattern MP1 can not be selected. In the case of out-of-order, low base condition, and total special reserve number = 2 or more, the variation pattern MP1 (short variation mode) or the variation pattern MP2 (middle variation mode) is in any special game. While it can be selected, variation pattern MP3 can not be selected.

  In the case of out of phase, high base state, and the second special reserve number = 0, the fluctuation pattern MP3 (long fluctuation mode) can be selected as the fluctuation pattern of the second special game, while the fluctuation pattern MP1 , MP2 can not be selected. If the second special game has a variation pattern, the variation pattern MP1 (short variation mode) or the variation pattern MP2 (middle variation mode) is While it can be selected, variation pattern MP3 can not be selected. In the case of out of phase, high base condition, and the second special reserve number = 2, 3, the fluctuation pattern MP1 (short fluctuation mode) can be selected as the fluctuation pattern of the second special game, The patterns MP2 and MP3 can not be selected. In the case of out of phase and in the high base state, the variation pattern MP3 (long variation mode) can be selected as the variation pattern of the first special game regardless of the second special reserve number, while the variation pattern MP1,1, MP2 can not be selected.

  The variation patterns MP4 and MP5 (normal reach) can be selected as variation patterns of any type of variation game regardless of any base state and the number of special reservations. On the other hand, the variation pattern MP6 (special reach) is selected only when the number of holdings of the second special game (second number of special holdings) = 0 which is one of the first special game and the second special game is 0. Possible variation pattern. That is, the variation pattern selectable by the main control CPU 40a when the big hit is won in the big hit lottery is selectable only when the number of special holdings is a specific number of holdings, and the number of special holdings is specific. It can be said that there is a specific variation pattern that can not be selected if it is not a hold count. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern MP6 is only in the high base state, and can be selected only as the variation pattern of the second special game.

  The fluctuation patterns MP5 and MP6 correspond to a plurality of fluctuation patterns which can be selected by the main control CPU 40a when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery. The variation pattern MP6 is a variation pattern in which the selection ratio (selection probability) differs between when the second special reserve number = 0 and when the second special reserve number = 1 to 3. On the other hand, the variation pattern MP5 is a variation pattern in which the selection ratio (selection probability) is the same when the second special reserve number = 0 and the second special reserve number = 1 to 3. .

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a part of the variation patterns that can be selected when the big hit is won in the big hit lottery is that the second hold number is the second hold number. The selection ratio is different depending on when the number is on hold. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special suspension number = 0 corresponds to the first suspension number, and the second special suspension number = 1 to 3 corresponds to the second suspension number.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, there are a low base state corresponding to the first gaming state and a high base state corresponding to the second gaming state. And in this embodiment, when it is controlled by the high base state corresponded to one game state, and when it is elected by big hit in a big hit lottery, the change pattern which can be selected by main control CPU40a In some of the selection ratios, the selection ratio is different when the number of special holdings is the first number of holdings and when the number of special holdings is the second number of holdings. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can select when it is controlled to the low base state corresponding to the other gaming state and the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery In all the variation patterns, the selection ratio is the same when the number of special holdings is the first number of holdings and when the number of special holdings is the second number of holdings. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns that can be selected by the main control CPU 40a in the case of winning the big hit in the big hit lottery are those that can be selected in any gaming state (fluctuation pattern MP5) Depending on the game state, it can be said that there are things that can not be selected (variation pattern MP6).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special game as the variation game includes a first special game equivalent to a first variation game and a second special game equivalent to a second variation game. . And, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is selectable when the big hit is won in the big hit lottery, and a part of the variation pattern of the second special game corresponding to one variation game is special The selection ratio differs between when the number of reservations is the first number of reservations and when it is the second number of reservations. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is selectable when the big hit is won in the big hit lottery, and all the variation patterns of the first special game corresponding to the other variation game are: The selection ratio is the same when the special hold number is the first hold number and when the special hold number is the second hold number.

  Further, as described above, in the variation patterns MP5 and MP6, the reach effect performed in the effect game is different. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the effect executed by the effect display device 25 is partially or entirely different when the number of special holdings is the first number of holdings and when the number of special holdings is the second number of holdings.

The various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
First, special symbol input processing will be described. The main control CPU 40a executes special symbol input processing as interrupt processing.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start opening 26 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1 (step S101). If the gaming ball has not entered the first starting opening 26 (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the processing of step S105. On the other hand, when the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 26 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 40a has the upper limit number of the first special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c (this implementation) In the form, it is determined whether it is less than 4) (step S102). If the first special holding number is not less than the upper limit number (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105. On the other hand, when the first special holding number is less than the upper limit number (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it (step S103).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (step S104). For example, the random number is a random number used for a big hit lottery, a random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number according to a predetermined method. When the process of step S104 ends, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  In the process of step S105, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the gaming ball has entered the second start port 27 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2 (step S105) ). If the gaming ball has not entered the second starting opening 27 (step S105: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 27 (step S105: YES), the main control CPU 40a has the upper limit number of the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c (this implementation) In the form, it is determined whether it is less than 4) (step S106). If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the second special holding number is less than the upper limit number (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds one to the second special holding number to update it (step S107). Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (step S108). For example, the random number is a random number used for a big hit lottery, a random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information such that the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. When the process of step S108 ends, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  As described above, by storing random number information for a special game in the main control RAM 40c, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to hold its execution until the startable condition of the special game is established. There is. That is, in the present embodiment, when the gaming ball enters either of the starting openings 26 and 27, a predetermined condition for holding the execution of the special game can be established.

Next, special symbol start processing will be described. The main control CPU 40a executes special symbol start processing as interrupt processing.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the special game startable condition is satisfied (step S201). In the process of step S201, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination if it is not in the big hit game and not in the special game, while it makes a negative decision if it is in the big hit game or in the special game. If the startable condition of the special game is not established (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the possible start condition of the special game is satisfied (step S201: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special holding number is one or more (step S202). If the second special hold number is not one or more (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number is one or more (step S203). If the first special holding number is not one or more (step S203: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. If the first special holding number is one or more (step S203: YES), the main control CPU 40a subtracts one from the first special holding number to update it (step S204).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a big hit (step S205). In the process of step S205, the main control CPU 40a reads the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. Next, based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40 b, the main control CPU 40 a determines whether or not to win a big hit. For example, the determination as to whether or not the jackpot is to be won may be made based on whether or not the value of the random number information matches the jackpot determination value. For example, the determination as to whether or not the jackpot is to be won may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  If the jackpot is to be won (step S205: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a jackpot variation process for the first special game (step S206). In the process of step S206, the main control CPU 40a determines a jackpot symbol to be derived in the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the jackpot symbol by lottery using random number information read in the process of step S205. In the process of step S206, the main control CPU 40a sets control information (hereinafter referred to as "design command") that can specify the determined symbol in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, control information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 41 by command output processing executed as interrupt processing.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, in the process of step S206, the main control CPU 40a selects one of the big hit fluctuation patterns that can be selected according to the current gaming state (base state) and the number of special reservations. 1 Determine the variation pattern of the special game. The variation patterns selectable according to the current gaming state (base state) and the number of special reservations are as described above. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S206. In the process of step S206, the main control CPU 40a is capable of specifying the determined fluctuation pattern, and outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as "game start command") instructing the start of the effect game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set to Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the jackpot is not determined to be won (step S205: NO), the main control CPU 40a executes the outlier fluctuation process for the first special game (step S207). In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a determines an outlying symbol to be derived in the first special game. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as "symbol command") that can specify the determined out-of-cut symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (a), in the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a selects one of outlier fluctuation patterns that can be selected according to the current gaming state (base state) and the number of special reservations. 1. Determine the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation game. The variation patterns selectable according to the current gaming state (base state) and the number of special reservations are as described above. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S207.

  In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a occupies the entire determination ratio of the outlier fluctuation pattern in the order of 0 <1 <2 or more of the total special reserve number, and the determination ratio of the outlier fluctuation pattern without reach effect decreases It is good to execute the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern lottery. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a executes a reach lottery whether or not to have reach effect, and when the reach lottery is won, the fluctuation pattern is selected from out-of-out fluctuation patterns with reach effect. If it is determined and the reach lottery is not won, the fluctuation pattern may be determined from out-of-out fluctuation patterns without reach effect. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a sets a symbol command and a game start command in the output buffer, as in the process of step S206. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the second special holding number is 1 or more (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs the second special similarly to the processing for the first special game in steps S204 to S207. The processes of steps S208 to S211 for the game are executed. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a subtracts one from the second special holding number to update it (step S208). The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a big hit in the second special game (step S209).

  If the jackpot is to be won (step S209: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a jackpot variation process for the second special game (step S210). In the process of step S209, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern of the second special game from among the jackpot variation patterns that can be selected according to the current gaming state (base state) and the number of special reservations. Fig. 4 (b). As described above, in the process of step S209, the main control CPU 40a can determine the fluctuation pattern MP6 only in the high base state and only when the second special hold number = 0. , And under other circumstances, the fluctuation pattern MP6 can not be determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  If it is determined that the jackpot will not be won (step S209: NO), the main control CPU 40a executes an outlier fluctuation process for the second special game (step S211). In the process of step S211, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern of the second special game from among outlier variation patterns that can be selected according to the current gaming state (base state) and the number of special reservations ( Fig. 4 (a). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes the processing of steps S205 and S209 to realize a function as a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes the processing of steps S206, S207, S210, and S211 to function as a variation pattern selection unit that selects the variation pattern of the variation game based on the result of the winning lottery. Is realized.

  Then, when the special symbol start process is ended, the main control CPU 40a executes the special game by executing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a instructs the fluctuation stop of the effect pattern, and the control information for deriving the symbol combination (hereinafter, the game ends Command) is set in the output buffer.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the information display panel 22 (special symbol display portions 22a, 22b) corresponds to a game display means for displaying a fluctuation game. Further, in the present embodiment, the information display panel 22 (special symbol display portions 22a and 22b) is controlled based on the variation pattern selected by the main control CPU 40a, and the variation game is executed to function as a game control means. It has been realized.

Next, the big hit process will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of big hit game based on the big hit symbol (ie, the type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 40a causes the specified jackpot game to occur after the end of the jackpot special game.

  Specifically, when the big game special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets control information instructing start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the big winning opening 29 in accordance with the opening mode (opening pattern) set to the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, when the ending condition of the round game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 29 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the processing for executing such a round game until the number of round games determined for the big hit game is over. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, control information instructing start of the round game each time the round game is started. When the final round game is over, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, control information instructing the start of the ending time. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, the game state process will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the gaming state to be awarded after the end of the big hit game based on the big hit symbol (ie, the type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state as the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c when the big hit game is ended when the low probability state is specified. Do. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the assignment of the high probability state, when ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the probability state flag, a value capable of specifying control to the high probability state.

  The main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c when the big hit game is ended when the high base state is specified. Do. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets control information capable of specifying that the gaming state is the high base state in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the application of the high base state for which the upper limit number has been determined, the main control CPU 40a stores the number corresponding to the upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of special games for which the high base state is provided.

  The main control CPU 40a subtracts one from the remaining number each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to be in the low base state in the base state flag with the end of the special game in which the remaining number becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets control information capable of specifying that the gaming state is the low base state in the output buffer. In addition, when a big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state as a probability state flag and also sets a value capable of specifying control to a low base state. Set in the status flag.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the control information is input from the main control board 40, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 12, the speaker 13, and the effect display device 25 based on the input control information to execute a predetermined effect. Let

  For example, when the game control command and the symbol command are input, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to execute an effect game. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol. If the symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is a detached symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the detachment due to the effect symbol.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a has established the execution condition of the reach effect, and when performing the reach effect in the present effect game, determines the symbol combination of the outset including the reach. For example, as the reach condition, it may be defined that an outlier fluctuation pattern with reach effect is designated, and further, a predetermined effect lottery may be performed to determine that the effect lottery has been won.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a game start command, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to variably display the effect pattern in each row. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a causes the symbol combination with the determined effect symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed when the predetermined timing comes after starting the effect game, and derives the symbol combination with the effect symbol in response to the input of the game end command. Let Note that the sub control CPU 41a may count a fluctuation time that can be identified from the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may derive a symbol combination triggered by the passage of the fluctuation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 12, the speaker 13, and the effect display device 25 so that a predetermined effect is performed based on the change pattern which can be identified from the game start command. . For example, as the predetermined effect, there are a big hit notice effect and a suggested effect that suggests a game state. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a controls effect executing means such as the effect display device 25 to realize a function as effect control means for executing effects during the execution of the special game equivalent to the fluctuation game. .

Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the effect pattern will be described in detail for each variation pattern.
When the fluctuation pattern MP1 is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily displays the rendering symbols in the first to third rows at the same time when a predetermined time (for example, 1.95 seconds) elapses from the start of the rendering game. To make it (short variation mode). When the fluctuation pattern MP2 is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect pattern in the order of the first row, the third row, and the second row from the time when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses from the start of the effect game. Is temporarily displayed (medium fluctuation mode). When the fluctuation pattern MP3 is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect pattern in the order of the first row, the third row, and the second row from the time when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses from the start of the effect game. Is temporarily displayed (long variation mode).

  If the variation patterns MP4 to MP6 are specified, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily displays the rendering patterns in the first and third rows from the time when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the rendering game. Let reach form (long fluctuation mode). When the fluctuation patterns MP4 and MP5 are specified, the sub control CPU 41a causes the normal reach effect to be displayed after forming the reach. When the fluctuation pattern MP6 is specified, the sub control CPU 41a causes the special reach effect to be displayed after forming the reach.

  Next, the relationship between the execution condition of the special game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above and the average fluctuation time of the special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the execution conditions of the special game are defined by the type of special game, the game state (base state), and the number of special reservations, as a result of the jackpot lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the average fluctuation time of the first special game is Ta1 when the total special reserve number = 0 and the total special reserve number = 1 if the total special reserve number is 0 in the low base state and in the case of an out of phase Sometimes it is Tb1, and when the total number of special reservations is 2 or more, it is Tc1 (however, Ta1> Tb1> Tc1). The average fluctuation time of the first special game is in a high base state, and in the case of an outfall, the second special hold number is always Ta2 when 0 to 3.

  The average fluctuation time of the second special game is Ta3 when the base is low and when the total special reserve number is 0 in the case of out-of-order, Tb3 when the total special reserve number is 1, and the total special extra is It is Tc3 when the number of reservations is 2 or more (however, Ta3> Tb3> Tc3). The average variation time of the second special game is Ta4 when the base is high and when the second special reserve number = 0 in the case of loss, Tb4 when the total special reserve number = 1 and the sum total is When the number of special reservations is 2 and 3, it is Tc4 (however, Ta4> Tb4> Tc4).

  The average fluctuation time of the first special game is low base condition, and in the case of a big hit, it is always Td1 when the total number of special reservations is 0 to 3. The average fluctuation time of the first special game is high base state, and in the case of a big hit, it is Td2 whenever the second special reserve number is 0 to 3. The average fluctuation time of the second special game is low base condition, and in the case of a big hit, Td3 is always satisfied when the total number of special reservations is 0 to 3. The average variation time of the second special game is high base status, and in the case of a big hit, Td5 when the second special reserve number = 0 and Td4 when the second special reserve number = 1 to 3. (Where, Td5> Td1 to Td4).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, the average fluctuation time of the special game is the second hold number of the special game and the second hold number. It differs depending on when it is the number of reservations. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the high base state and when the big hit is won in the big hit lottery, the average change time of the second special game, the second special hold number is the first hold number It differs depending on when and the second hold number.

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, the selection ratio of the variation pattern of the special game is when the special holding number is the first holding number and the second holding number. It is different. Therefore, when the jackpot lottery is won, it is possible to change the selection condition of the fluctuation pattern according to the number of special reservations, and to improve the player's interest.

  (2) According to the present embodiment, the variation patterns that can be selected in the case of a big hit include ones that have different selection ratios depending on the number of special reservations (variation pattern MP6) and ones that are not different (variation pattern MP5). Because of this, it is possible to change the selection of the fluctuation pattern and to further improve the player's interest.

  (3) According to the present embodiment, in the gaming state, the selection ratio of the variation pattern in the case of big hit differs depending on the number of special reservations (high base state) and the one not different (low base state) Because of this, it is possible to change the degree of selection of the fluctuation pattern depending on the game state, and to further improve the player's interest.

  (4) According to the present embodiment, the type of the variation game has a selection ratio of variation patterns in the case of a big hit that differs depending on the number of special reservations (second special game) and that which is not different (first special) Because of the presence of the game, it is possible to change the degree of selection of the fluctuation pattern and to further improve the player's interest.

  (5) According to the present embodiment, among the variation patterns that can be selected in the case of a big hit, there is one (variation pattern MP6) that can be selected only in the case of a specific number of special reservations. It is possible to create a special feeling of the variation game based on the above, and to improve the player's interest.

  (6) In particular, in the present embodiment, the second special hold number = 0 is defined as the specific special hold number. Therefore, by setting the second special hold number = 0, even in a situation where the interest of the player may decrease, it is possible to have an expectation for the appearance of the special reach effect.

  (7) According to the present embodiment, among the variation patterns in which the selection ratio differs depending on the number of special reservations, there is one which can be selected regardless of the number of reservations (the variation pattern MP5). Create consistent gameplay.

  (8) According to the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the special game when winning the big hit lottery differs depending on whether the number of special holdings is the first number of holdings or the second number of holdings. . Therefore, when the jackpot lottery is won, it is possible to change the average fluctuation time of the special game according to the number of special reservations, and to improve the interest of the player.

  (9) According to the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, the selection ratio of the variation pattern of the special game is when the special holding number is the first holding number and the second holding number. It is different. Moreover, the effect which the effect display apparatus 25 performs differs in part or all by the time when the number of special holdings is the 1st number of holdings, and the time when it is the 2nd number of holdings. Therefore, when the jackpot lottery is won, the degree of selection of the variation pattern and the effect during the execution of the special game can be changed according to the number of special reservations, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  (10) In particular, according to the present embodiment, the reach effect may be different when the number of special holdings is the first number of holdings and when the number of second holdings is the second number of holdings. Therefore, it is possible to make a great change in the effect during the execution of the special game, and to improve the player's interest.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for the same configuration and the same control as those of the embodiment described above, and the description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment includes fluctuation patterns MP11 to MP16 in addition to the fluctuation patterns MP1 to MP6 in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, the variation patterns MP4 to MP6 may be omitted.

  The fluctuation patterns MP11, MP13, and MP15 are out-of-order fluctuation patterns with reach effect. For example, the fluctuation patterns MP11, MP13, and MP15 have, as the effect content, an outlier fluctuation with a specific reach effect defined, and the fluctuation time is 36 seconds. The variation patterns MP12, MP14 and MP16 are big hit variation patterns. For example, in the variation patterns MP12, MP14, and MP16, a jackpot variation with a specific reach effect is defined as the effect content, and the fluctuation time is 36 seconds.

  In the variation patterns MP11 and MP12, the rendering pattern is temporarily displayed in the first row and the third row in the short variation mode, and the content of the rendering for forming the reach is defined. In the variation patterns MP13 and MP14, the presentation contents are temporarily displayed in the first row and the third row in the middle variation mode, and the contents of the presentation for forming the reach are defined. In the variation patterns MP15 and MP16, the rendering pattern is temporarily displayed in the first row and the third row in the long variation mode, and the rendering content for forming the reach is defined.

  In the present embodiment, the specific reach effect and the other reach effect differ in at least a part of the effect elements constituting the reach effect. Therefore, the player can recognize these reach effects as different reach effects. For example, the effect elements constituting the reach effect are the operation mode of the effect pattern displayed as the display effect, the character image displayed as the display effect, the music output as the sound effect, and the light emission pattern of the light emission effect. In the present embodiment, the specific reach effect, the normal reach effect, and the special reach effect correspond to a plurality of effects.

The selection mode of the variation patterns MP11 to MP16 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the case of the low base state and when the total special reserve number is 0, as the variation pattern of the first special game, variation patterns MP15 and MP16. While (long variation mode) can be selected, variation patterns MP11 to MP14 (short variation mode and middle variation mode) can not be selected. In the case of the low base state and when the total additional reserve number is 1, variation patterns MP13 to MP16 (medium variation mode and long variation mode) can be selected as the variation patterns of the first special game, Thus, the variation patterns MP11 and MP12 (short variation mode) can not be selected.

  In the case of the low base state and when the total additional reserve number is 2 or more, the variation patterns MP11 to MP14 (short variation mode and medium variation mode) can be selected as the variation pattern of the first special game. On the other hand, fluctuation patterns MP15 and MP16 (long fluctuation mode) can not be selected. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns MP11 to MP16 can not be selected in the high base state, and can not be selected as the fluctuation pattern of the second special game.

  Therefore, the variation patterns MP12, MP14, MP16 (specific reach) can be selected by the main control CPU 40a when the big hit is won in the big hit lottery, and the special hold number is the first hold number. This corresponds to a variation pattern in which the selection ratio differs depending on when it is the second number of reservations. Further, as described above, the same specific reach effect is defined as the effect content in the variation patterns MP12, MP14, and MP16. That is, during the execution of the special game based on the variation patterns MP12, MP14, MP16, the specific reach effect as the effect of the same system is performed.

  Further, in the effect game based on the variation patterns MP12, MP14, and MP16, reach is formed at different timings. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can be selected when the big hit is won in the big hit lottery, and the special holding number is the first holding number and the second holding number. It can be said that there are a plurality of fluctuation patterns in which reach is formed at different timings in the fluctuation patterns in which the selection ratio is different.

  The main control CPU 40a determines the variation patterns MP4, MP5, MP11 to MP16 so that the big hit expectation of the specific reach effect is higher than that of the normal reach effect. Here, in order to increase the jackpot expectation of a predetermined reach effect, the fluctuation pattern is selected so that the selection ratio in the case of a big hit occupies the whole of the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern for which the predetermined reach effect is determined. You should decide.

Next, an advance notice effect accompanying the effect game will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a normal advance notice effect and a specific notice effect effect as the notice effects of the big hit. In the present embodiment, the big hit preliminary announcement effect is a production that can specify the big hit expectation.

  In the present embodiment, at least a part of the effect elements constituting the advance notice effect is different between the normal notice effect and the specific notice effect. Therefore, the player can recognize these preliminary effects as different effects. Here, for example, the effect elements constituting the advance effect are a character image displayed as a display effect, a music output as an audio effect, a light emission pattern of a light emission effect, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the sub control CPU 41a determines the presence or absence of the advance effect based on the change pattern which can be specified from the game start command. If the sub-control CPU 41a determines that there is an advance notice effect, it determines the type of the advance notice effect to be executed. For example, the sub control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the sub control board 41, performs lottery based on the acquired random number and the determination value read from the sub control ROM 41b, and determines presence or absence of a notice effect, It is good to decide the type of the notice effect to be executed.

  In the present embodiment, in the case of the variation patterns MP1 to MP6, the sub-control CPU 41a determines either “without advance notice effect” or “with normal notice effect”. In the case of the variation patterns MP11 to MP16, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of "no advance notice effect", "normally notice effect", and "specific advance notice effect". In the present embodiment, “specified advance notice effect present” can not be determined when a variation pattern different from the variation patterns MP11 to MP16 is determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the specific advance notice effect is positioned as a dedicated effect that appears only in the effect game in which the specific reach effect is performed.

  Then, when the sub control CPU 41a determines "no advance notice effect", the sub control CPU 41a does not execute the advance notice effect in the effect game. The sub control CPU 41 a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 12, the speaker 13, and the effect display device 25 so that the normal advance effect is executed when the “normal advance effect is present” is determined. The sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 12, the speaker 13, and the effect display device 25 so that the normal advance effect is executed when the "specific notification effect present" is determined.

  As described above, the effects executed by the effect display device 25 include the advance notice effect as the first effect and the reach effect as the second effect. In the present embodiment, the selection ratio is based on whether the main control CPU 40a is selectable when the big hit is won and the special hold number is the first hold number and the second hold number. During the execution of the special game based on the variation patterns different in, the same series of reach effects are performed. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the same line of reach effect (second effect) is executed, the same jackpot advance effect (first effect) is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in addition to the reach effect executed in the effect game, the execution mode of the notice effect of the big hit is also different. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect performed by at least one of the decoration lamp 12, the speaker 13, and the effect display device 25 depends on whether the number of special holdings is the first number of holdings or the second number of holdings. It can be said that some or all are different.

Therefore, in addition to the effects in the first embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following effects.
(11) According to the present embodiment, even if the selection ratio of the variation pattern is different in the case of big hit depending on the number of special reservations, the same line of reach effects can be executed, so that the whole effect can be unified It is possible to maintain a sense of feeling and to realize a playability that is easy for the player to understand.

  (12) According to the present embodiment, when the selection ratio of the variation pattern is different in the case of a big hit depending on the number of special reservations, a reach can be formed at different timings, thus changing the development of the effect game, The interest of the player can be improved.

  (13) According to the present embodiment, when the same line of reach effect (second effect) is performed, the same big hit advance notice effect (first effect) can be performed, so that a sense of unity as a whole effect can be obtained. It is possible to maintain the gameplay and to be easy to understand for the player.

  (14) According to the present embodiment, when the number of special holdings is the same, the variation pattern of the production design is the same between the production game without reach production and the production game with specific reach production. For example, when the total number of holdings is 0, the effect game without the reach effect by the short variation mode may be executed, while the effect game with the specific reach effect by the short variation mode may be executed. Therefore, it is difficult to specify the presence / absence of the specific reach effect from the variation pattern of the effect pattern until the reach can be formed.

For example, the embodiment described above may be changed to another embodiment as follows.
The fluctuation pattern MP6 is not limited to determining the special reach effect as the effect content, and any effect content may be determined. For example, in the fluctuation pattern MP6, without executing the reach effect, the effect contents for deriving the symbol combination of the big hit may be determined by the short fluctuation mode, and the symbol combination of the big hit is maintained while maintaining the symbol combination of the big hit. An effect (so-called "all rotation reach effect") for changing the effect pattern to be configured may be determined. In addition, in the variation pattern MP6, it is also possible to define effect contents in which a special character that does not appear when another variation pattern is selected appears.

  The specific number of reservations for which the main control CPU 40a can select the variation pattern MP6 may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the specific number of holdings may be one kind of number of holdings arbitrarily selected among the second special number of holdings = 0 to 3, or a plurality of continuous or non-consecutive numbers of holdings It is also good. In particular, when the upper limit number of holdings (for example, 4) is set as the number of holdings for which the variation pattern MP6 can be selected, the player can be motivated to continue launching the game ball. Also, for example, the main control CPU 40a may be able to select the variation pattern MP6 when the second special hold number is equal to or more than the specific hold number.

  The main control CPU 40a may be able to select the variation pattern MP6 as the variation pattern of the first special game as one variation game in the low base state as one gaming condition. In this case, the high base state corresponds to the other game state, and the second special game corresponds to the other variation game. In this case, the specific number of holdings may be one kind of number of holdings arbitrarily selected among the first special number of holdings = 0 to 3, or a plurality of continuous or non-consecutive numbers of holdings. May be For example, the specific number of holdings may be one kind of number of holdings arbitrarily selected among the total special number of holdings = 0 to 7, or even a plurality of continuous or non-consecutive numbers of holdings Good. For example, the main control CPU 40a may be able to select the variation pattern MP6 when the first special holding number or the total special holding number is equal to or more than a specific holding number.

  The main control CPU 40a may be configured to be able to select the variation pattern MP6 under the condition of being in the high probability state, and is configured to be able to select the variation pattern MP6 under the condition of being in the low probability state. May be In the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a may make the selection ratio of at least a part of the jackpot fluctuation pattern different between the time when the special hold number is the first hold number and the second hold number. . In the low probability state, the main control CPU 40a may make the selection ratio of at least a part of the jackpot fluctuation pattern different between when the special hold number is the first hold number and when the special hold number is the second hold number. .

  The main control CPU 40a may be configured to make the selection ratio different between when the number of special reservations is the first number of holdings and when the number of second holdings is the total number of big hit fluctuation patterns. The first pending number and the second pending number may be arbitrarily selected from among the first special pending number, the second special pending number, and the number that the combined special pending number can take.

  ・ A variation in which the selection ratio differs depending on whether the main control CPU 40a is selectable when the big hold lottery is won and the special hold number is the first hold number and the second hold number The pattern may have a variation pattern that can be selected even when the number of special reservations is any number of reservations.

  The main control CPU 40a may be able to select the variation pattern MP6 as the variation pattern of the first special game. In this case, when the main control CPU 40a is in the high base state, the variation pattern is generated only when the second special hold number = 0, which is the hold number of one of the first special game and the second special game. When MP6 can be selected and the base state is low, the variation pattern MP6 may be selectable only when the total number of special reservations is 0. According to this example, the high base state establishes the predetermined first condition, and the low base state establishes the predetermined second condition.

  Also in the present another example, the specific number of reservations enabling selection of the variation pattern MP6 may be changed as described above. For example, the variation pattern MP6 may be selectable only when the first special holding number is a specific holding number when the first condition is satisfied. For example, in this example, the gaming state in which the first condition is established and the gaming state in which the second condition is established may be interchanged.

  According to the present another example, when the special game based on the specific fluctuation pattern has a predetermined number of holdings of one of the two special games determined in advance according to the condition establishment condition, It is possible to create a situation that appears only in and a situation that appears only when the total number of special reservations is a specific number of reservations. Therefore, the special game to which attention should be paid may be made different depending on the situation, and the player's interest can be improved.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of effect modes. In this case, when it is controlled to a specific effect mode and a big hit is won in the big hit lottery, a part or all of the variation patterns selectable by the main control CPU 40a is the number of special holdings. The selection ratio may be different between when the first hold number and the second hold number. On the other hand, all of the variation patterns that can be selected by the main control CPU 40a are special when the effect mode is controlled differently from the specific effect mode and the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery. The selection ratio may be the same when the number of holdings is the first number of holdings and when the number of holdings is the second number of holdings. In addition, main control CPU40a is a specific effect according to whether it is after the end of a specific big hit game by constituting sub control CPU41a to control to a specific effect mode after the end of a specific big hit game. It becomes possible to specify whether or not the mode.

  The first effect to be accompanied by the effect game may be changed as appropriate. For example, if a plurality of effect modes are provided, the first effect may be an effect mode switching effect. The sub control CPU 41a sets the operation reception time as at least a part of the variation time of the special game, and receives the operation of the operation means when the operation signal is input from the predetermined operation means during the operation reception time. , You should switch the production mode. In addition, main control CPU40a may change production mode in the next special game, when operation of an operation means is received.

  The first effect may be an effect of selecting the effect content of the specific reach effect. For example, the sub control CPU 41a sets the operation reception time as at least a part of the variation time of the special game, and when the operation signal is input from the predetermined operation means during the operation reception time, the operation of the operation means The character image to be displayed in the specific reach effect may be switched.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10, as a big hit fluctuation pattern in which the selection ratio changes according to the number of special reservations, reach formation time which is the time for the formation of reach after the effect game starts, in any of the deviation fluctuation patterns You may provide the fluctuation pattern which defined the presentation content different also from reach formation time.

  -The main control CPU 40a is a case of winning the big hit lottery, and when the number of special holdings is the second holding number relatively larger than the first holding number, the specific variation pattern among the big hit fluctuation patterns It may be configured to be easy to select or always to select. The main control CPU 40a selects a specific fluctuation pattern among the jackpot fluctuation patterns when the jackpot lottery is won and the special holding number is the first holding number relatively smaller than the second holding number. It may be configured to be easy to select or to be selected. In this example, the specific fluctuation pattern may be a fluctuation pattern having the longest fluctuation time among the jackpot fluctuation patterns, or may be a fluctuation pattern having the shortest fluctuation time among the jackpot fluctuation patterns. Further, in this example, the specific variation pattern may be a variation pattern having the longest variation time among all variation patterns, and is a variation pattern having the shortest variation time among all the variation patterns. May be

  The fluctuation pattern may be information in which only the fluctuation time is defined. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a may determine the effect contents by lottery from among the effect contents of the effect game that can be executed in the fluctuation time (rendering time) defined in the fluctuation pattern.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a small hit in addition to the big hit as a hit. Then, the main control CPU 40a may change the selection ratio of the variation pattern according to the number of special reservations, also for the variation pattern when the small hit is won.

The main control CPU 40a may be configured to determine the variation time of the special game by determining a plurality of variation patterns.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a variation pattern different from the embodiment described above. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a variation pattern that defines the content of the rendering including the pseudo continuous rendering. The pseudo continuous rendition is a rendition in which the fluctuation cycle divided by the fluctuation start and temporary stop display of the rendition symbol in the partial row or the entire row is executed plural times during one execution of the effect game.

The special game may be displayed on the effect display device 25. In this case, the process for executing the effect game may be omitted.
The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order in which the start conditions are established, may be alternately executed, and may be concurrently executed. Also, the second special game may be omitted.

The function of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.
The main control CPU 40a, the main control ROM 40b, and the main control RAM 40c may be configured as a one-chip microprocessor.

  The function of the sub control board 41 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a display board for specialized control of the effect display device 25, a lamp board for specialized control of the decoration lamp 12, and an audio board for specialized control of the speaker 13. It may further include an integrated substrate that controls the substrate group in an integrated manner. Further, the sub control CPU 41a may be configured of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

  MP1 to MP6, MP11 to MP16: variation pattern, 10: pachinko gaming machine, 13: decoration lamp, 14: speaker, 22a: first special symbol display portion, 22b: second special symbol display portion, 25: effect display device, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU, 41 ... secondary control board, 41a ... secondary control CPU.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine configured to be able to suspend execution of a fluctuation game using a symbol based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
A lottery means for performing a lottery,
Variation pattern selection means for selecting a variation pattern of the variation game based on the result of the winning lottery;
Game display means for displaying the fluctuation game;
Game control means for controlling the game display means on the basis of the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation pattern selection means to execute the fluctuation game;
The variation pattern that can be selected by the variation pattern selection unit when the winning is won in the winning lottery is a specific variation pattern that can be selected only when the number of suspension of the variation game is a specific number of suspension. Oh it is,
The variation game includes a first variation game and a second variation game,
When the first predetermined condition is established, the specific fluctuation pattern is determined by the number of holdings of one of the first fluctuation game and the one fluctuation game predetermined among the second fluctuation games being the specific holding In the case where the selection is possible only in the case of a number and the second predetermined condition is established, the specific variation pattern is the number of reservations of the first variation game and the suspension of the second variation game A gaming machine characterized by a fluctuation pattern which can be selected only when the sum of the number and the number is the specific hold number .

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